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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-13
THE WAR REVENUE ACT.
Bill Providing for the Repeal OF
Certain Sections.


Representative Tawney of Minnesota,
member of the Ways and Means Commit
tee. introduced in the House yesterday
bill TO repeal the following provisions of
the war revenue act, to become operative
on July !, 1900:
"Contract-Brokers' note Of memoran-
dun of sale of any goods. etc, 10 cents.
COMMUNICATED. instrument, etc,
when the consideration or value exceeds
$500 and does not exceed $500, 30 cents, and
for each additional $500 or fractional part
thereof in excess of $500. 50 cents.
Lease, agreement, etc. for period of
one year. % cents: exceeding one year and
not exceeding three years, 90 cents; for
period exceeding three years. 81.
Mortgage or pledges. etc, exceeding
81 600 and not exceeding $500. % cents,
and on each $500 in excess of $500, %
cents.
Power of attorney or proxy, etc, 10
cents.
Power OF attorney to sell and convey
real estate. etc, % cents.
Protests, etc. % cents
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-13

was surprised that any Democrat should
now propose any other plan. The peo-
pie of every State should exercise their
sovereign right and determine how Sena-
tors should be chosen.
To illustrate his argument Mr.. Corliss
introduced large cartoon appropriate 10
the subject.
The cartoon attracted much attention
and the pit in front of the desk was filled
with members. Mr.. Brosius OF Pennsyi-
vania, made the point of order that mem
bers should be seated. Mr. Corliss eX-
pressed his surprise that Mr.. Brosius did
not like the cartoon. and asked. amid
much laughter. DO you think it reflects
upon your State?"
Mr. Powers of Vermont opposed both
propositions declaring that he wanted
Congress TO retain full control OF the
election of Senators and Representatives.
He favored the election OF Senators by a
direct vote Of the people but il ought TO
be so in every State, and the control of
the election ought to be retained by Con-
gress. The reason for the agitation, he
said. was a desire to get rid OF the scan
dals in the elections of Senators; but Mr..
Corliss' proposition would permit the
States that so desired to retain the occa-
sion of scandals. The Constitution ought
to be amended, if at all. for the whole
people for whom it was intended in the
beginning.
Mr.. Ziegler of Pennsylvania advocated
the adoption of the substitute proposed by
Mr.. Rucker, following generally the argu-
ment Of Mr.. Powers. The substitute was
further advocated by Messrs. Kluttz of
North Carolina. Braezeale of Louisiana,
Ryan of Pennsylvania. Sulzer Of New York.
Small of North Carolina, Robb of Missouri,
Ridgely of Kansas, Mcdowell of Ohio,
Lloyd of Missouri, and Jones OF Virginia.
Mr.. Rucker withdrew the substitute
previously offered by him and submitted
one providing for the election of Senators
by direct vote of the people, retaining
TO Congress the power to control the cleo
lions.
fnnaN
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-13
The adjutant Generals Rank

An amendment to the Army Appropria-
ton bill was submitted TO the Senate yes
terday by Mr.. Frye, the Pre- ident pro tenn.
providing that the AdjutaLt General OF
The Army shall have the rank. pay, and
allowances of a major general This sub
iect has been brought up in the Senate
in one form or another three times dur
ing the present session.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-13
Presidential Nominations.

The President sent the following nomi-
captain Forty sixth Infantry, First Lieut..
Henry II. Sheen; to be first lieutenant,
Second Lieut.. Richard b. Kavanaugh.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-13
Easter Hosiery.

Please read this carefully: Ladies
Fast Black, Extra Long Seamless
Hose. warranted not to crock. resu-
lar shape and better Hose than is
usually sold at l5c. a piece. lie
Special
Twenty dozen children's Fast
Black and Tan Ribbed Hose; sizes
to 9 1-2, and most of it 16C
worth 25c a pair, for......-. ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-13
Easter Nee

Embroidered net
silk Barbes. 2-yard long 20
fury Net Scarfs. Plaid and Plain
Winasors, Satin Folded Ties. with
tassel ends and Bat Wing Ties in
plain colors-:,;.c and 39c reg
ulars 49, choice today and 11c
Saturday for. ID
Liberty silk Jabots with taffeta
rufiies, in choicest coiOrings- acc
worth 50c. Special. .......o ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-13

Boys Long Pants Suits, both
plain Blue and Fancy Cheviots;
with Single Sack Suits,
cut in latest style and no mans
suit more carefully finished. The
tip-top OF fashion. Sizes O. nP
IA to 10 years. Good val MI IN
ues at Sc. Special $50. QfsOO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-13
Spring Fever

During the winter, extra work is thrown
upon the various organs OF the body.
Spring makes this manifest. The appe-
lite becomes poor, sleep restless, bowels
constipated sometimes there is dyspep-
sia. liver or kidney troubles. Life seems
not worth living. This is the time 10 take
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. II is better
than any other spring tonic in the world.
II refreshes. strengthens. rebuilds.
PRIVATE REVENUE STAMP covers the
neck OF the bottle
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-13

And we quote them SO low simply to
round out this wonderful bargain. They
are not entitled on value basis to pen
ny's reduction. But sometimes it's good
business TO do business for glory Accept
his as one of these Notwithstanding we
stand back of these Shoes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-17
RELIEF OF
MAFEKINC.
RumOr That Siege Has Been
Raised Is Persistent.
Gatacre's Scouts Have Occupied
SpringfOntein.
GEN. OLIVER RETIRES
Before the British Advance at
fEN. OLIVER RETIRES
Before the British Advance at
BurghersdOrp.
Dund0nald Encounters Resist
anee on Free State Border.

London, March 17.-N is persistently
reiterated that Mafeking has been re-
lieved, but the war office has no con-
firmation of the rumor.
Bethulie March 16.-Gen. Gatacre's
scouts have occupied Springfontein-
The country is clear Of the enemy. The
main column is following the scouts.
Burghersdorp, March 17.-Command-
ant Olivier evacuated his position on a
hill in front of the British last night
Several Beers of his force have sur
rendered.
DR.. Dewett, a member of the Cape
parliament, and his brother, have been
arrested.
SKIRMISHING RENEWED.
Ladysmith, Friday, March 16.-Lord
Dundonald's cavalry potrols reconnoit-
cred the Free State border of Basuto-
land, to De Beers Pass, where a slight
skirmish occurred in which two British
were wounded. The Beers were also en-
countered in strength at Van Reenan's
pass, and Tintwas Pass.
Kafiirs arriving here report that the
Beers are manifesting a vindictive spir-
it under defeat and that many KraaIs
hitherto respected have been burned.
The German ambulances attached to
der Spruit, having been abandoned by
the Beers, because they were unable to
keep pace with the retreat. They were
brought into camp where the wounded
were cared for. Transports were sub
sequently supplied and the ambulances
were sent to the Boer lines.
CLEMENTS CROSSES THE ORANGE
London, March 27.-Lord Roberts has
sent the following dispatch to the war
office:
'Bloemfontein, Friday March 16.-
Gen. Clements crossed the Orange river
yesterday. Repairs to the railway
bridge at Noval's Ponte have COM
menced and it will shortly be ready for
traffic. Gen. Pole-Carew telegraphs his
arrival at Sfjfingfentein so that Bloen-
fontein now is practically in rail COM
munication with Cape Town. My proc
lamation is already having an excel
lent effect. Several hundred burghers
have expressed their intention to sur
render their arms and return to their
occupations.
THE resident commissioner of Basu-
toland reports that 500 Beers lately ar
rived from Bloemfontein. and that a
further contingent from Aliwal North
was only waiting to know the terms of
my proclamation to surrender. They
had refused to attend a council at
Kroonstadt, to which President Steyn
had summoned them"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-17
SHELDON Done.

Mr.. Sheldon was discovered leisurely
walking along the street this morning
at 1890 o'clock. Accosted by Journal
reporter hes said in substance: 81 am
through with my work 1 don't know
just what time the Saturday night pa
per will be issued; they did not know
over at the Capital office. They are
busy now running off the edition of this
morning. I am all through with my
work, unless possibly something may
occur between now and the time the
Sunday substitute of the Capital is
printed"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-17
"BOXERS" CAUSED 1T.
Explanation of Sending a War Ship to
Taku, China.

New York, March IA special to
the Herald from Washington, D. c.,
says:
Cstensibly on account of the disturbed
conditions prevailing in the province OF
Shan Tung, Secretary Long sent an in
struction to Rear Admiral Watson. di-
recting him to order a vessel of his
command to Taku to give protection to
Americans. especially American mis-
siOnaries. Administration officials say
that the order has no reference to the
information received from the Ameri-
can association of Shanghai as to the
hostile attitude of the empress dowager
to the open door" policy. They point
out that if a naval demonstration were
intended, a squadron would be ordered
to Taku instead of one ship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-17
DICK COOLEY'S FATE.
Philadelphia Offers the Topeka Ball
Player to New York For $4,000.

New York, March 17.-Buck Ewing
today says:
President Freedman has not yet
signed the agreement reducing the cir
cult to eight clubs, and he will not sign
unless he is given an opportunity by
the magnates to strengthen the New
York club so that we can make a decent
showing against the other league teams.
1t was understood at last weeks meet
ing that we were to have first pick of
any players that might be put on the
market.
Monday last I filed a claim with
President Nick Young for the services
of Slagle, one of the Washington play
ers, on whom a price was recently put
by the league committee. In answer to
my communication we were notified
that the Philadelphia club had a prior
right to Slagle's services and that he
would play with that team the coming
season. In turn the Philadelphia man
agement offered to sell US Dick Cooiey's
release for SO, ,0O0-"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-17
THE HONOLULU PLAGUE.
Extra Precautions Taken to Prevent
Disease Reaching United States.

Washington. March 1.-THE marine
hospital service has received a report
from Surgeon Carmichael, at Honolulu,
giving a history of the two cases of bu-
bonic plague which appeared, one on
the oath and the other on the 2Sth of
February. and of the two suspicious
cases occurring March 1. Both the
cases occurring in February were Chi
nese and both were fatal.
Fumigation and inspection of all ves-
sells departing for the United States is
still continued and the precautions rel
ative to the shipment of sugar already
reported are still kept up. The quaran-
tine at Hilo and at Kaluhui viii not be
raised until 30 days after the last case
reported
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-17
accidents Will Happen

Mr.. Sheldon apologies in his paper
this morning for a sacrilegious adver-
tisement which appeared in the Cap
ital Friday morning. He says: Il re-
great that an advertisement of a pIow
accompanied with certain phrases
which contained the name of Christ in
connection with the business worded
in such way as to be offensive to sew
eral readers as We'll as myself. 1t was
tisement appeared, and as soon as it
was brought to my notice it was re-
jected.''
Mr.. Sheldon o. KID this advertise
ment originally without reading it care
fully thinking it was all right being a
plow advertisement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-17
A HEROIC STUDENT.
Wisconsin Boy Subdues Flames at the
Risk of His Life.

Chicago. March ia special to the
Chronicle from Kenosha, Wis, says:
Louis Ferry, a student in the high
school in this city, risked his life last
night to save the building from de-
struction by fire.
A crowd of six hundred people had
gathered at the building to listen to an
oratorical contest and at the close of
the contest the explosion of a lamp
caused the stage of the room to be
wrapped in flames. People rushed from
the hall panic stricken, trampling each
other down in their hurry to get out of
the building Young Ferry saw the
danger and at the peril of his life went
into a narrow space between the floor
and the stage and extinguished the
flames. The young man was badly
burned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-17
WYANDOTTE WANTS ALL.
Democrats in County Claim Both
Second District Delegates.

on account Of the excellent Showing
in the vote cast two years ago the
Democrats of Wyandotte county believe
they are entitled to both delegates from
the Second congressional district to
the national convention.
This intimation from the managers Of
the party in that county has preefpi-
tated a lively scramble in the various
counties and unless the county recedes
binatiOn which will prevent a represen-
tative from that county going to the
convention.
The remaining counties in the district
will not submit to this arrangement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-17
Shipping Bill Ready.

Washington, March 1.-THE final
drafts of the amendments to the ship
subsidy bill, agreed upon by the house
committee on merchant marine and
fisheries, have been completed One of
these amendments declares the Sherman
antitrust law to be specifically appli-
cable to the builder, owner or either or
both of them of any vessel entering into
any contract provided for by this act.
and any such vessel is hereby declared
to be property in the course of trans
portation within the intent of said Laws
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-17

ligious discussion 1t is getting too deep
for u.s. We will quit right here.
Mr.. Howe's Lay Sermons could be
edited in such a manner, without mutilat-
ing a sentence, but by cutting out whole
paragraphs and whole sentences. What
would be left would not be disputed by
intelligent preachers of the gospel, by
honest Christians. and the para graphs
would be as beautiful as any that ever
appeared in the English language. even
if they were written in four or five days,
paper.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-17
WORK OF THE TRUST.
Causes Failure of the Largest
Southern Paper Mill.

Atlanta. Ca. March 17.-The Marietta
paper mills, located at Marietta, Ga,
one of the largest concerns in the south
and one of those which is said not to
be in the paper trust, was placed in
the hands of Moultrie NJ. Sessions as
temporary receiver today by Judge
Newman of the United States court.
Attorneys for the trustee say the com
pany will be reorganized and that all
debts will be paid. The amount of the
Indebtedness is not known. The bond
holders are mostly western people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-17
BRYAN EN- ROUTE HOME.
Tells Wichita Citizen of the Campaign
Issues.

Wichita, Kas.. March NV. ]. Bryan
passed through Wichita last night, on
his way to Nebraska.
Asked about the campaign issues he
said money, trusts and imperialism
would be discussed. Asked if prefer
ence of issues would be local. he said
no, that it would be individual Com
mercial travellers would emphasizes
trusts, many would discuss the financial
bill and its effect on greenbacls.
while thousands of Republicans and all
classes Of the opposition would de-
uounce imperialism
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-17
FOUR DEAD.
Result of Kindling a Fire With
Gasoline.

Columbus, O., March 17.-Four dead,
two fatally and one seriously injured is
the result of an attempt to start fire
with gasoline last night. Geo. White
used the fluid at James Weaver's resi-
dence and an explosion followed. The
building was set on fire and the inmates
were covered with the burning fluid.
The dead:
Philip Weaver, aged 49; Roy Weaver,
80.
Fatally burned: Alice Weaver, Tully
Weaver.
Seriously burned: James Weaver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-17
ELLEN TERRY COMES.
Noted Actress Reaches New York
Improved in Health.

New York, March 17.-Miss Terry has
just arrived in this city from Toronto,
Canada, where she was taken i'll re-
Gently. She said she expected to rest
until Monday night when she would ap-
pear in this city in "Robesnierre"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-17
Col. Charles Long Dead.

Kansas City, Mo, March 17.-CoI.
Charles Long, a pioneer plainsman. is
dead here, aged 73 years. He came to
America from Germany in 1S47. He
was veteran in the civil war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-17
weather Indications

Chicago, March 17-For Kansas: Part
ly cloudy and warmer tonight; possibly
showers Sunday afternoon or night;
variable winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-17
Bishop Potter Returns.

New York. March 17.-Bishop Henry
c. Potter arrived today on the Cam<
pania. from Liverpool.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-17

Continued on Fourth Page.)
Morris tribune., 1900-10-27
First Oct e-Last NOV II
Notice of Sheriff's Sale.
AUTHORIZED BY THE STATE.

Thy VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION,
ID Issued out of and under the Seal OF
the District Court, in and for the County
of Stevens and State of Minnesota, upon
a Judgment rendered and. docketed in
the said Court, on the 18th day of August
AID. 1899 in an action wherein B!ackmann
Curran Co. a corporation Pla1nt1H and
Hans John Soderstrom Defendant, in
favor Of the said Plaintiff and against the
said Defendant, for the SUM OF one hun.
bred fourteen and 1910 ($l14.45) Dollars
which execution was directed and de
livered to me as Sheriff in and tor the
said County of Stevens have this 1st
after due and di1igent search and inquiry
any personal property belonging to the
defendant out. of which to make the
amount of said execution or any part
thereof levied upon the following de-
scribed Real Estate ito wit" North
West Quarter (NWA) Of Section 9 len 1{ ae}
Range Fortyfour "a in Stevens County
Minnesota as the property of the Judg-
ment debtor.
Notice is hereby given, That L, the
undersigned, as Sheriff as aforesaid, will
sell the above described Real property to
the highest bidder, for cash, at public
house in the village OF MOTIFS IN the
on Monday the 18th day of November A.
D. 1900, at 10 o'clock a. M, of that day, to
satisfy the said execution, together with
the interest and costs thereon.
Dated Morris, Mimi, October 4th, "A. D
1900.
Sheriff of Stevens County, Mimi.
LEWIS c. SPOoNER and CHAS. L.SHlELLEY
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
Morris, MINI.
Morris tribune., 1900-10-27
Indications That Bank Officials
Are Trying to Make Teller
Alvord Disgorge.
Said to Have Had an Enormous
Sum When He Took His FL
nal Departure.
Is Under Close Surveillance by
Detectives and His Escape
Is Impossible.

New YORK, Oct. 26.-The Evening
World, following up the reports tina
Cornelius L. Alvord, the abscondinl
teller of the First National bank. wa!
hiding at his Mount Vernon home
says:
Developments indicate that the
whereabouts Of A1vord, the abscondine
note teller Of the First National bank
are known both to his attorneys and
the bank officials.
'That no warrant for his arrest has
been asked is due to the efforts Of his
friends to induce him to make restitu-
ton.
Negotiations are now on with the
bank officials in their behalf that will
lead, it is said, to the restoration
within few days Of almost half the
amount stolen. Alvord's arrest would
be an immediate bar to restitution on
his part.
Escape an Impossibility.
''Meanwhile the man who is said by
intimate friends to be in his house at
Mount Vernon, and by others to be
somewhere in the vicinity, is under
close surveillance by detectives His
escape is an impossibility.
"Alvord is said to have had an enor.
nous sum in ready cash when he took
his final departure from the bank.
"This. with his real estate holdings,
several blocks Of securities, his wife's
diamonds, his horses and livery and
his interests in several New York bust.
ness concerns are under consideration
in the negotiations between Alvord's
friends and those from whom he is said
to have stolen.
zone Of the the absconder's friends
asserts that Alvord's holdings will
make him only 800, 900 to the bad on
the amount of his defalcstion,
Morris tribune., 1900-10-27
AT FINAL REST
Remains Of John Sherman In
tered in the Family Vault
at Mansfield, 0.
Ceremony Marked by the Pres
ence of the President and
Other Notables.
All Stores Draped in Mourn.
ing and Streets Thronged
With Thousands.

MANSFIELD. o., Oct. 28.-John sher
man, statesman, was laid in his final
resting place here during the afternoon.
Simple were the ceremonies, marked
only by the presence of life long
friends, including President Mckinley,
and by the profusion Of flowers. Be.
tween the hours Of II a. m. and s p. M,
while the casket lay before the white
bedecked altar Of the Grace Episcopal
church, thousands of persons passed be.
fore the catafalque, paying their last
tribute to their fellow townsman.
Every business house was draped in
mourning, churches were all open, and
the streets were thronged with thou.
sands, when at 1920 o'clock, the spe.
cial train arrived from Washington
bearing the body Of the former secre.
tary Of state. Mayor Brown assisted
President Mckinley to alight. Score
tary Cortelyou, Judge Day, formerly
secretary Of state, and others followed
the president. All uncovered and fell
back as the casket was removed to
hearse. Then the presidential party
entered carriage, which, followed by
the hearse,
Led the Way For the Procession
to Grace church. Draped in white,
matching the furnishings of the altar,
Rev. A. P. Putnam conducted the last
rites. The services, which began at s
o'clock, were short and simple.
There was no formal sermon, only
the simple ritualistic services Of the
Episcopal church. During its course,
Governor Nash, followed by the Ohio
state official, fled down the aisle, and
took last look at the peaceful face in
the casket.
LEAD, Kindly Light" was sung by
the Surpliced choir. Eight policemen
bore the oasket to the hearse followed
by the honorary pail bearers. To the
Mansfield cemetery, a mile distant, the
moved, led by the carriage
containing President Mckinley and
party. It passed beneath a massive
arch Of black across Main street near
the soldiers and sailors monument and
between lines Of people extending the
entire distance. AT the cemetery the
last words were Pronounced and the
,esket placed in the Sherman vault.
Morris tribune., 1900-10-27
PHILIPPINE TRADE.

Exports and Imports for the Islands for
Nine Months of 1900.
WASHINGTON, Oct 26-The division
of customs and insular affairs of the
war department. has made public a
general statement covering the trade of
the Philippine islands for the first nine
months of the fiscal year ended June
80 last.
The statement shows that the total of
merchandise, gold and silver imported
during this period was $16, TO, 800, and
exported $14,6S4. aS6. A marked de-
crease in imports from China is set
forth. A similar falling off is noted in
the imports from Spain.
OF total Importation Of $4,015, 049
worth of cotton and its manufactures
the share from the United States was
only $15, 1874