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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
AN AGREEMENT REACHED.
COnferecs' Report on the Indian Ap
preparation Bill Ready.

COnferecs' Report on the Indian APP
preparation Bill Ready.
The conferees on the Indian Appropria-
tion bill have reached an agreement. and
their report will be considered In the Sen
ate today. AS agreed upon the bill carries
1926. .09S for current expenses and salaries.
an increase Of $4,000 over the amounts ap-
propriated by the House, due to the addi-
ton Of two Indian agents. To fulfill treaty
stipulations. the total is s2.300.942. de-
crease Of $4,000 caused by the transfer CT
certain items to support and miscellaneous.
Miscellaneous support requires $646.o0O, an
increase of 11.000. caused by the transfer
Of items from treaty stipulations. Incl
dental expenses are fixed at 1926 an In
crease OF about $4,000. For support of
schools the sum recommended is SO, 105. .347.
an increase Of s1Sl 900. providing for lew
schools
Miscellaneous items aggregate s1.253,0 009.
which is SITS. .795 more than the bill carried
as 1t passed the House. OF the increase
$125, 900 is for tho Dawes Commission.
SCI, 900 for the town site commission.
s1S6. 900 for the claim Of therloyal Semi
noles. and $4,000 for settlers on Tuyne
River AS the bill passed the House. its
total was s7.264. 1885,, the Senate, increased
this to sS,513,S45: and the conferees have
agreed on IS, ,223. .597.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
IN FEAR OF KIDNAPPING
Taylor Apprehensive of Forcible
Removal to Kentucky.
He Says He Will Stay I'm Indianapolis
HoOsier state Governor Mount
States His Reasons for Not Honor
ing the ReGuisition for Finley.

INDIANAPOLIS, May CIV. S. Taylor,
of Kentucky. reached here at midnight
last night and left the train south Of the
union station. and reached hotel with
out being observed. His presence was not
known till he had been in the city a couple
of hours
He said that he expected to remain in
this city or go to some quiet resort in the
State and stay there until the Republicau
National Convention, and in the mean time
he was simply waiting for developments.
AS soon as the presence OF Mr. Taylor was
known detective was detailed to shadow
aim. and he and former Secretary OF State
Finley have been under the eyes of on
GERS all day.
Taylor does not fear that he will be ar
rested. but is somewhat apprehensive that
an attempt may be made to kidnap him
and Finley, and take them forcibly back
to Kentucky
The action of Governor Mount in refus-
ing to honor the recuisition for Finley
has created good deal of comment here,
and there is belief in consideration of the
United States law on the subject that he
made a mistake. Before leaving for Fort
Wayne last night the Governor authorized
lis private secretary to make the state
ment today that his refusal to honor the
requisition was based on the belief that
owing to the intiamed state of public
opinion in Kentucky, especially among
professional politicians. who are vehement
ly threatening vengeance. tragedy would
have swiftly followed with Finley as the
victim
Col. Tom Campbell, of Cincinnati, at
torney for the Goebels. arrived here today
to see Governor Mount, but the executive
was out Of the city and will not return
until Friday. An effort will be made at
that time to induce him to honor the
Beckham reQuisition
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23

decorations of the banquet hall, and on ac-
count of number of entertaining surprises
for the guests that Almas has prepared.
The ceiling was festooned with smilax
and flags ipiertwined with miniature cleo
trio lights and great punches of roses and
lilies hung On the walls. feature Of the
decorations was two large designs in cleo
tric lights representing the American flag
and the crescent and scimiter of the Mystic
Shrine The menu cards were extremely
Pretty hand-painted affairs, each Of q diff
fereEt design.
The guests were informed at the begin
ming of the evening that the banquet would
be a solemn affair and large number CT
them were put down for toasts on subjects
of national and international Importance.
They were never called on. Instead Almas
made fun of them, ''Toasts instead OF
toasts." Imperial Potentate John H. At
wood was one OF the worst treated among
the guests. He bore it manfuily,
however. as did the others. and 1t
was said that they bore no grudge against
their hosts for the quality of their enter
tainuent,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
STATE OFFICES TRANSFERRED.
The Democrats Assume Charge Of
Kcutuck- Affairs.

lhe Democrats Assume Charge OF
Kcntuck- Affairs.
FRANKFORT. Ky, May 22.-General
Collier today turned over to General Cas-
tleman the military property OF the State
of Kentucky held by the Taylor adminis-
tration. The Commissioner OF Agriculture,
Throckmortcn, turned over his office to
Commissioner Noll. The other Republican
officers are preparing to transfer their
respective Offices. Mrs. ]. C. W Beck
ham, mother OF the young Governor, will
occupy the Executive Mansion. Mrs Tay-
ing for Louisville.
The Beckham soldiers have been ordered
home.
No further efforts will probably be made
TO secure the arrest Of Finley and Taylor.
Movements are on foot to secure the ar
rest of Berry Howard. Green Golden. and
others indicted but not yet arrested. The
military stores at London. removed after
peace conference had adjourned, have been
ordered removed here.
The State institutions were today placed
in the hands of the Beckham appontees
so far as the appointments have been
made. Gen. d. X. Collier is being urged
as the Republican candidate for Governor
to oppose Governor Beckham, who seems
to be the unanimous choice Of the Demo-
cratic leaders. Collier is backed by for
mer Governor Bradley and the party lead
ers. He will probably have the support
of former Governor Taylor, who has given
his friends here to understand that he
only wants 4 formal resolution OF endorse
meQt
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23

to + Street. to Ninth Street. to E Street,
to Sixth Street to d Street, passing in
front of the City Hall. to Indiana Avenue,
to Third Street. to Pennsylvania Avenue.
to Fifteenth Street, to Pennsylvania Ave-
nue. passing in front of the White House
and reviewed by the Imperial Potentate at
Lafayette Square. to Seventeenth Street,
to New York Avenue. where the parade
dismissed to witness the display of fire.
works on the Monument Grounds. 1t is
estimated that about 5000 members par
ticipated in the parade.
Yesterday mornings spectacular parade
of the patrols of the Mystic Shrine was one
Of the most brilliant parades the city has
ever seen. The Imperial Potentate, es-
corted by the various patrols. entered the
White House Grounds at 10 o'clock where
they marched up the driveway with mar
tial music. flying banners and glittering
spears and scimiters, to pass in review
before the President, who stood under the
portico and bowingly acknowledged the
loud acclamations of his brother Masons
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
WAGE REPORT DELAYED.
\ Iron, Steel, and Tin
Workers Fail to Agree.

INDIANAPOLIS. May 22.-The conven-
tion of Amalgamated Iron, Steel. and Tin
Workers has not yet received reports from
any of its committees and the scale COM
mittee is said to be in deadlock. The
members are trying to reach such an
agreement on the scale as will enable
them to report to the convention as a
unit. but this now seems to be impossible,
owing to the differences in regard to the
increase to he demanded.
1t developed today that the tinpiate
workers have demanded ninety-four
changes in the present scale of wages:
i've changes are demanded in the sheet
and tin bar scale. and the structural mill
workers are the only ones that have not
demanded changes. The indications now
are that the convention will be in session
another week before all the interests can
be provided for
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
JOHN POWERS RELEASED.
TaylOr's Pardon Recognized
writs of Hnbcns Corpus.

AuyiOrS furuOn kccOSnizcu Oh
Writs of Habcns Corpus.
FRANKFORT. Ky. May 22.-Jchn L.
Powers was released on writ Of haboas
corpus at Darboursville. The pardon
granted him by Taylor vas recognized.
Governor Beckham will take steps to cap
ture him. tc
LOUISVILLE. KY, May 22.-John L.
Powers. who is charged with being one of
the accessories to the murder Of Governor
Goebei. and whose whereabouts have been
unknown since warrant for his arrest
was issued, was captured just before day
light near Bryan's store, near Barbours-
vile.
Powers had heard Of the decision of the
Supreme Court. it is supposed. and with his
brother-in law. Haze Green. YVES going tc'
Woodbine, where he hoped he could make
his escape without being detected. lie
offered no resistance. however. when officers
appeared. Powers had grown lorg beard
and could scarcely be recognized by inti
mate friends. Before the officers with their
prisoner could catch a train for Frankfort
they were served with a writ OF habaag
corpus. i' ri . .- r ID
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
Women as Census Takers.

Women are well represented among the census
cnrrnorators Of New York City They will find
GU; things about families and the inmates Of resi-
dciice houses IN Gotham that men never could find
out. This fact has been well demonstrated in
Washington. II takes the women to tell the mcn
what kind Of beer to drink and which is most
beneficial to the health. Ask any OF your lady
friends what beer She likes best and you will get
her answer that Heurici's is the purest and most
wholesome Of all beverages. Take lady's advice
and order case Of Heuricli's Maerzen Senate, or
Lager by 'plioning els. thiuy-four. Arlington BOT
fling Co. and you will verify her advice as to
the qualities Of these superior beverages
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23

drills in the past have been most brilliant
and interesting. The men are finely trained
In intricate and pretty evoiutlons The
Patrol of Oriental Temple. OF Troy. N. Y,
which took the first prize at prize drill
at Buffalo last year. will be one of the
popular organizations.
The President and Mrs. Mckinney will
tonight receive the entire nobility of the
Mystic Shrine and the ladies who accom-
pany them. 1t will be one of the last
evening White House receptions of the
season. The visitors will be escorted to
the reception by the reception and execu-
tive committees of Almas Temple.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
j. c. Freeman Appointed Consul ut
CODenhngeu

j. c. Freeman Appointed Consul ut
Copenhagen.
The President sent the following romi-
nations to the Senate yesterday:
John C. Freeman. of Wisconsin, to be United
States Consul at Copenhagen.
tors.-Ala:ne-George d. Libby. Gardi-
ner; Freeman9D. Dearth, Dexter. Massachusetts,
Charles Z. Brady, Sandwich: Henry Allen Talbot.
Franklin. Rhode lsland-Walter Price. Westerly.
New York-Chnrles H. Smith, Whitesboro; WILL
lam Watson. Warsaw; Clarence A. Spfaguc, Lib
crty; H. J. Rouse. Cazenovia. New Jersey-Georye
W. Pollitt. Paterson; john ]. Anderson, Hacken-
sack. Pennsylvana--E ID. Carl. Greencdstle: W
q. Roh1rts, Eldred; George 4. johnson, Berwyn;
u. v. Mace, Peckville. Ohio-John NJ Birch
Yellow Springs; Henry Nixon, Sailinevile; Joseph
B. Woodward, Franklin. Kentucky-Homer b.
Bryson. Carlisle. lllinois-W. S. Rice, Carmi.
Wisconsin-Thomas H. Saxton. juneau. Mime
A. Rumble, Staples; James NJ Diment,
Owatonna
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
SYMPATHY FOR THE BoERs.
The Mass Meeting Petition Presented

The Mass Meeting Petition Presented
to the Senate.
During the routine morning business in
the Senate yesterday Mr.. Wellington
stated that at a public meeting in Wash
ington last Sunday evening he had been
commissioned to present to the Senate a
petition asking the Senate to pass the
joint resolution introduced by Mr.. Teller
expressing sympathy with the Beers in
the war in South Africa, and the desire
that the Government of the United States
shall use its good offices to bring it to an
honorable conclusion He asked that the
petition be read. which was done. and
gave notice that he would CALI up the res
olution next Monday and submit some re-
marks upon ii.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
MAXINE ELL1oTTvs BROTHER.
Thomas McDermott. n saloonkeepcr
Commits Suicide.

Thomas McDermOtt. n Saloonkcepcr
Commits Suicide.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. May 22.-Thomas
McDermott, brother of Maxine Elliott. the
actress, committed suicide here today By
poisoning himself. He was a saloonkeeper
who had had constant quarrels recently
with his wife, woman fifteen years older
than himself. the two ran saloon, but
last Friday. after Il violent quarrel the
woman left McDermott and went to a
neighboring lodging house. Today she re-
visited her home and found McDermott
dead in bed in a room back o. his saloon.
He left a note saying:
tom dies for want Of love. Goodbye.
Jennie, Jessie. and Mary"
The Jessie mentioned in this note is
Maxine Elliott. who was Jessie McDermott
and afterwards married a man Of the same
name several years before she married
Goodwin.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23

A WOMAN's AWFUL PERIL.

There is only one chance 10 save your life and
that is through an operation" were the startling
words heard by Mrs. L. u. Hunt. OF Lime Ridge,
cure her Of frigh,iul case Of stomach troulSe
and yellow jaundicc. Gsll stones had formed aid
she constantly grew Then she began to
Electric Bitters. which wholly cured her. It's
a wonderful Stomach. Liver. and Kidney RemeSy
Cures Dysprp.ia; Loss of Appetite. Try it. Only
50 cents. Guaranteed. Fer sale by Henry Evans,
druggist. 900 L ST. nv.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
Two sudden Deaths.

Two sudden deaths were reported late last
niyin to Coroner Carr. This morning he will
view the remains OF Louise johnson, colored, ten
months old. who. the police are informed. died
last night without medical attention. The child
resided with her parents at AZ First Street
southwest. Death is thought 10 have resulted
from natural causes. Hannah Tucker, colored.
sixty yseven years OF age, is also reported to have
died last night without the attendance OF
physician. She resided at 1sli l. Street north
west. The police notified the Coroner and he
will investigate the death today.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
SAVED TIE MARRIAGE FEE.
4 Couple Declare Themselves to BE
Man and Wife.

WILKESBARRE. Pa, May 22.-"We are
going to marry ourselves" said George
Kocher, aged fifty eight, as he went into
the marriage license clerks Office at
Tunkahannock yesterday with Ettie Baird.
aged thirty eight, and while the officials
were wondering how it was to be done
Kocher bought a marriage license for so
cents and then said: I'VE know of no op-
position to our union and we acknowledge
ourselves man and wife"
Yes" said the bride, unbls.shingly. I'VE
acknowledge ourselves man and wife,
Then they went out quietly, after say
ing that two witnesses were all that was
required to make such marriage legal,
and the officials discovered it was so. The
two saved So by marrying themselves.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23

dated its quota OF sightseers. The Avenue
had been roped off early in the evening
and the police had no trouble at all in
keeping order. Everybody seemed in tho
best Of spirits, and bent on pleasure.
All along Pennsylvania Avenue on 10th
sides at short intervals posts had been
erected upon which red, green. and white
fire burned while the parade was passing.
and which gave to the scene a touch of
weird and mystical splendor. or music
there was no want. and lis martial strains
kept the paraders in lively step and good
humor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
THANKED BY cURzoN.

Indinn Famine Relief Committee Re-
cetvcs Additional Contributions.
NEW YORK. May 22.-The committee of
one hundred on the India famine relief.
which cabled 100000 to India on Monday,
received today an additional contribution
Of S1.S06.70 and the following cable de-
spatch from Viceroy Curzon:
Many thanks for your splendid contri-
button"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23

The Kalurahs and sphinxes were much
applauded for their evolutions end march
ing drills. Several members of the Kalu-
rahs along the route entertained the public
by initiating skirt dancers. The Zem
Zems' turnout was original. all the men,
bers holding on to long rope, marching
in circle fashion. with Kohier's uniformed
band In the middle OF the circle.
A number of carriages with ladies wear
ing white fezzes wound up the parade.
which covered the following route: From
Fifteenth and X Streets. down Fifteenth
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
BOTH HAD REVoLvEas.
A Toronto Policeman Bound md
GEESed by Bank Robbers.

GEESed by Bank Robbers.
TORONTO, May pa sensational and
ludicrous bank robbery was attempted here
early this morning. At o'clock Constable
Ward saw two men on the street. Turn
ing to one he asked their business, and.
on turning to the other. he found himself
looking into the barrel of a revolver.
Turning again to the first man he found
himself covered by second revolver.
while a third approached the policeman
from behind and securely bound Ibim with
hay baling wire.
The men then carried Ward to a stable
while they went through the Standard
Bank. They worked with only a sledge
hammer and damaged the safe but lould
not enter it, and SO got nothing.
Ward lay, in the stable several hours
before he reached the street by rolling
over and over and then gave the alarm.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
Safe blowers ut Work.

ATHENS, Ohio. May 22.-Burglars blew
the safe in the Amesville, Ohio. postofiice
this morning at 1 o'clock. completely
wrecking the building. They succeeded IN
getting about $3.50 worth of stamps and
appropriated two horses and buggies. OFF,
GERS are securing the country.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
Ocean Steamship Movements.

NEW YORK. May 22.-Arrived: Bremen,
Bremen; Deutschland, Hamburg; Kensing-
ton. Antwerp; Cutie, Liverpool State OF
Nebraska, Glasgow; Colorado. Hull Ar
rived out: Ems, from New York at Gibral-
tar; Oceanic, from New York at Queens
town; Rotterdam, from New York at Bou.
logne.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23

- w AAA everything; bu, il you have
DnnT kidney. liver. or bladder
NOOA trouble Il will be found Just
the remedy yon need. At druggists in fifty.
cent and dollar sizes. You may have a sample
bottle of this wonderful new discovery by mail
tree; also pamphlet telling all about it and its
great cures,
Address Dr.. Kilmer Co.. Binghamton. N. Z.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23

The trips On the Potomac will give all
Mobiles and ladies a chance to view the
historic stretches of the Potomac between
Washington and Mount Vernon. No land
ing will be made. Refreshments will be
served on board
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
BANeuETERs MAKE MERRY.

Almas Temple Gives the Imperial
Council Good Cheer.
The annual banquet of the Imperial
Council was held last night at the Riggs
House. The more than 200 mem
bers of the Imperial Council and the Off
GERS of Almas Temple as their hosts made
nearly 800 present. The occasion was
notable one in the wit and clever
ness Of the speakers, the beauty Of the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
DIED..

JoNEs-on Sunday. May 20. 1900, at O'Clock
p. m, at his residence, 1881 Street northwest
ALEXANDER JONES, the son of Martha Jones'
brother of George ". and sister OF Minnie and
Florence Moon.
Funeral from his late residence at p. M. May
%. thence to st. Paurs Church, Fifteenth and
Streets northwest Interment at Harmony Gene
toy. Friends invited to attend.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.
CHESAPEAKE BEACH RAILWAY COM.
PANY.
StockhoIders Meetiue. =.

SlUCKUOIUeIS M1GtluR-
Pursuant to Article I Of the Bylaws,
the annual meeting Of the stockholders ol
the Chesapeake Beach Railway Company
will be held at the office Of the company.
1920 New York Avenue. Washington. ID. c..
on SATURDAY. JUNE 2. 1900. 1T 10
O'CLOCK A. NJ. for the purpose of elect,
ing directors, and the transaction Of such
other business as may lawfully come be-
fore the meeting. -c,,.
F. D. M'KENNEY. Secretary.
my21-3t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
The President a slave to cntnrrh.

ID. T. Sample. President OF Samples Installment
Company Washington. Pa. writes: For years
I was afflicted with Chronic Cstarrh Remedies
and treatment by specialists only gave me tem-
rorary relief rntil 1 was induced TO use DR..
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. II give almost in
slant relief and has proved the good thing
in nv case" Sold by F. s Williams. Ninth and
Streets; Ed,nonds & Williams, Third Street and
Pcnnsylvania Ayenue.-32.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23

Henry Draegcr. the butcher, thirty five years OF
age, who was injured in fall from train OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. at the South
End OF the Long Bridge, Sundar night last, died
at the Emergency Hospital about l o'clock this
morning. Draeger resided at 407 Seventh Street
southeast He was 4 brother Of Policeman
Draeger, Of the Eighth precinct station
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23

Fire last night in the cloak room of Odd Fell
lows Hall. near the corner OF Sixteenth and NJ
Streets northwest, resulted in loss estimated
at Sl25. The origin of the blaze is not known.
Several companies of the Fire Department re-
sponded to an alarm and the blaze was extin-
guished.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
TWO KILLED IN A FEUD.
A South Carolininn Avcnges Hi
Brothers. Death.

COLUMBIA, S. c.. May 22.-As the re-
suit of feud of some years standing
John and Ham Cooper were shot last night
near Leesville by Paul Foster. Years ago
a brother Of Foster was killed by John
Cooper and the latter was never punished.
Paul sworc that he would kill some of that
family. Last night he succeeded and fled
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-23
MARRIED..

MUNNS-SMTTH-In Washington, on March 7,
1900 Miss EyALYN SMITH, of Mount Holly, n
j., to WARREN HENRY MUNNS, OF Portsmouth.
\. H. The young couple will take up their resi-
dence in Philadelphia. 1t
The colored American., 1900-04-07

step in the right direction for we
should support those friendly to our
race.
Miss Bertha Lee read paper before
the Hasty Pudding Lyceum last
Wednesday evening. The subject,
"What the Race Is Doing" was well
presented and the paper was favorably
commented upon by Rev. Morris. Prof.
Guss and others.
The appeal issued by the A. NJ. F..
Church met with generous response.
Rev. Morris efforts produced results
far beyond the expectations of the
most saneuIne and the Indebtedness on
the church will soon be dis charged,
Mr. John Ellis, of Fairmount, who
enjoys the distinction OF being the
only Negro to secure admission to the
white Normal School there, was in the
city for few days last week.
1t will be suggested that the Equal
Rights League send petition to Rep
resentative DOvener asking him TO
support Representative Whites Anti
Lynching measure,
The colored American., 1900-04-07
Roffman's Musical Festival.

At the big Musical Festival at the
Academy of Music June Sth next
Hoffman's Band celebrates their first
anniversary. Selections from Victor
Herbert's new comic operas, together
with Sousa's lateat composition will
predominate. For the encores Leader
Hoffmsn has recently secured from
the publishers some new London music
hall novelties that will be whistled all
over Washington after the Festival ID
over. Favorable comment is heard
everywhere concerning the project Tor
the erection eff Music Hall and Roof
Garden i'm this city outlined by Mr..
Hoffman in last weeks American.