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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
THE PURE FOOD BILL.
Favorable Report by II Committee of
the House.

The House Committee on Interstate and
Foreign Commerce at a meeting yesterday
agreed to favorably report the bill intro
duced by Mr.. Brosius on March l6 for
preventing the adulteration, misbranding,
and imitation of foods. beverages, candies,
drugs, and condiments in the District Of
Columbia and the Territories. and for reg
ulating interstate traffic therein. and for
other purposes"
This is commonly known as the Pure
Food bill 1t provides:
That for the purpose Of protecting the
commerce in food products and drugs be-
tween the several States and in the Dis
trict Of Columbia and the Territories Of
the United States and foreign countries,
the Secretary OF Agriculture shall organize
the Chemical Division OF the Department
Of Agriculture into a bureau Of chemistry
which shall have the direction OF the
chemical work of the present Division Of
Chemistry and OF the chemical work Of the
other executive departments whose re-
spective heads may apply to the Secretary
of Agriculture for such collaboration. and
which shah also be charged with the in
spection OF food and drug products as
hereinafter provided in this act The Sec
rotary Of Agriculture shall make necessary
rules and regulations for carrying out the
provisions OF this act under which the d.
rector of the bureau OF chemistry shall pro-
cure from time to time, or cause to be
procured and anaiyze or cause to be ana
lyzed or examined. chemically. microscop-
ically. or otherwise, samples of foods and
drugs offered for sale in original unbroken
packages in the District Of Columbia. in
any Territory. or in any State other than
that in which they shall have been re-
spectively manufactured or produced, or
from a foreign country. or intended for
export to a foreign country. The Secretary
OF Agriculture is hereby authorized to en-
ploy such chemists. inspectors, clerks. la
borers and other employees as may be
necessary to carry out the provisions OF
this act and TO make such publication OF
the results OF examinations and analyses
as be may deem proper.
The committee also took favorable ac-
ton on the Adams bill TO incorporate the
National Association Of Manufacturers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28

The Occur dAlene enquiry was con-
tinued before the House Committee on
Military Affairs yesterday The eTamina-
ton of Bartlett Sinclair was concluded and
Brizadier General Merriam, United States
Army. who commanded the troops in the
Occur d'Alene district went on the stand
TO defend his actions in Idaho. He upheld
every action on his part as commander,
and claimed to have been forced TO do
what he did
General Merriam, when called and sworn
stated that he had been ordered by the
Secretary OF War 10 hold conference
with Governor Staunenherg. AFTER reach
ing Wardner | met Mr.. Sinclair. and after
a talk with him decided TO send another
company to Burke. said the witness
The men in the bull pen were without
blankets and overcoats, and must have
been more or less uncomfortable. When
I went to Mullen ] instructed Lieutenant
LYON TO 20 into Montana and take charge
of ali prisoners turned over by the Gov
ernor Of that State
The witness then read and explained the
many kilograms received and sent, among
Others the following, which he stated eA-
planned the situation fully.
Adiutant General Army, Washington, D. G.;
Inquest still in progress with closed doors. one
hundred and twenty-eigu arrests made by slate
officials under military support 40 s-5lS
resistance but indications are most leaders OF
mob have escaped. going east OF west INTO Nyh-
tsna and Washington; others 4ldeen IN ihe noun
1aius Sheriff al Thomp-ous Fails Mon. reports
many arriving on foot over mountain ualls- Low
errors Idaho and Montana corresponding ior ar
rests in Montana. Troops iu position 90 do al
that is possible There - nov no syn o. organ
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28

companied by deputies. visited the bull
pen and saw a large number OF prisoners
there. They were guarded by colored
troops"
Were any of the prisoners confined in
box cars?"
Yes. the miners from Mullen and Gem
were kept in the box cars There were
about 300 Of them. and they were kept in
the freight cars until the new prison was
built"
Did you act as censor in the matter of
kilograms"
Yes; ] was instructed TO read all tele-
grams handed me by the operators. l was
told to see that no kilograms bearing on
the movements of the troops or their past
actions should be allowed to pass me. /
also censored all press dispatches and was
told to watch these carefully"
How were the prisoners treated by the
military"
4 never saw the troops treat the pris-
oners badly. They ordered them to Go
things, Of course, but this was not bad"
How many box cars were used as
prisons for the miners?'
About sixteen. There were about
twenty men in each car"
who directed that prisoners be kept in
box oars?'
Major Morton"
How were conditions in the bull pen?
Very unsanitary."
How many meals were served to the
prisoners each day?''
Generally two"
The witness stated that he was not pres
ent in the places nor upon the dates
! wherein and whereon the cruelties sworn
to were practiced.
Was General Merriam present all the
time9"
Nearly all the time"
The committee then adjourned. to meet
at 1880 O'Clock today
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28

establishment OF a national university in
the city Of Washington. was dear to the
heart OF Washington himself"
All the old officers were reelected al
yesterday afternoons session, as follows:
President. Mrs. Howard Townsend. vie
presidents Mrs. E. D. Gillespie. Mrs. Her
bert A. Claiborne. Mrs Samuel Colt; hon
orary vice president. Mrs. Beverly KennOn:
treasurer, Miss Elizabeth p. Nichols;
secretary. Mrs. William Reed: assistant
secretary. Mrs. J. ]. Jackson; registrar.
Mrs. Emil Richter; historian Miss Anne
HOllingswOrth Wharton.
The meeting adjourned at 4:30 o'clock,
when the members attended a reception.
which was given in their honor by Mrs.
John Z. Mclean. All business viii be
finished today and the Danes expect 10
adjourn at the close OF this mornings ses-
sion.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
MISS WHARTON'S REPORT
A Summary of the Work Of the
Colonial Danes.
Efforts of the various state Societies
to Preserve Historical Landmarks
Many Marked With Tablets and
Monuments Contributions to the
George Washington Memorial.

Yesterdays sessions OF the Colonial
Danes were largely attended and the mem
bers eyinced lively interest in the pro-
ceedings and disposed of a great deal Of
business. Mrs. Howard Townsend pre-
sided at both sessions, morning and after
noon. The report of the business commit
zee was read, showing the finances Of the
society in a good condition and all de-
par,ments in perfec; working order
The motion to make change in the
badge Of the society created considerable
discussion and was finally referred to a
committee The constitutional amendment
to Article ". 20 make the Office Of national
historian. created for enc year in 1898,
permanent was adopted by a unanimous
vote. The work Of the several State So
cieues has been summarized by the his
toriau Of the society Miss Anne H0iiiugs-
worth Wharton. boz part AS follows
An OF the colonial State societies and
many OF the uUu-Col0ulal have had lec
lures upon American history and held
commemorative celebrations Of important
events Iu our national lio Some OF fle
papers read on these occasions are valuable
contributions 20 the history OF colonial
things 4 number OF the State societies
have inaugurated the observance OF Flag
Day. June a. Several OF the aocIetlos
have interested themselves Iu iusrrusti-g
the schoolchiidrCu in the proper care OF
the flag. and a strong feeling has been
aroused by some OF the State societies Iu
regard to the reception Of the national an
them at theatres and concerts. Lectures
upon colonial history in the public schools
have been given by number Of the so
..F.t 1fs1 rffH Z. HiNr
sets. New York. New Hampshire Con
uecticut, South Carolina, Maine. Virginia.
the District Of Columbia Missouri Lcuis-
lana Florida Tennessee. and Wisconsin
have offered prizes for essays on American
history TO the students in public and pri-
vate schools: others have raised money FOR
libraries and historical pictures for remote
district schools Massachusetts, has also Of
fered prizes Of $500 yearly for original
paintings upon colonial subjects. in which
contest artists from other States have COM
peted, and in some instances gained the
prizes Massachusetts has also largely
contributed toward the purchase of Howard
pvle's pictures upon the life and time OF
Washington. which have been placed in the
Boston library Several OF the States have
Interested themselves in the preservation
OF historic documents. Virginia has had
copied and preserved the records of several
ancient parishes among them being that
Of St Peters Parish. Kent County the
church in which was s0lemnized, in 1149.
the marriage Of Martha Dandridge 10
Daniel Parje Curtis. South Carolina pub
fishes each year a portion of the register
of St Philips Church. while Illinois heads
the roll of non colonial States in purchas
ing and presenting to their historical So
ciefies valuable French manuscripts be-
longing to the early history Of the State.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
MERRIAM ON TIE STAND
The General Witness in the Occur
d Alene investigation.

lie Defends His Actions in the Idaho
Mining TroubIcs-His Connection
Bennctt Tells of the Box Car Pris-
oners aud the BuII PENS Condition
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
Duffy's Pure Hall Whisksy

DUFFY MALT wHsXEY Co Porh-s.sr. Ny
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
EZE I'D 4
This most aggravating and Torn
THERE CAN BE no EXTERNAL IRRITATION
WITHOUT AN INTERNAL CAUSE.

pure healthy condition elements reach the skin
Of
the real blood medicine
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
Mems $3.50 vests, $l.6.

Eighty Mems Fancy Silk Vests
double breasted "Tattersall" effc,
an assortment Of patterns-all
some and up-to-date; vests whic
erywhere sell for $3.50, really
known TO sell for less, q 4
are to be offered today
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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-04-17
MONEY FOR The SHOOTS.


into this business and taking every
thing away from the people who were
now making living out of the manu-
facture of poi. An inspector could see
that the present poi Founders worked
under the rules of the Board of Health.
There was law on the matter already,
but 1t was dead letter. 1t had been
forced upon the public by u few vino
wanted to control the poi trade and
raise the price. A central poi station
would result in the oppression of the
poor by increasing the price of The ar
ticle; he believed In q short time 1t
would double in price and II would GER
tainly increase the charge of delivery.
The natives were poor already: the
Government should not make them
poorer. The poi fields were disappear
ing before the landgrabber. 1t was a
pity but 1t was true.
Minister Young said Il was not to
bring hardship on the natives, but to
preserve their health that the Govern
ment was acting. The establishment of
a central station would promote the
sanitary conditions and health of the
people and would put no restriction on
selling poi; nor would It, by itself,
affect the price. He would like Mr..
Achi to state IL he thought the poi
Founders would ever put up sanitary
houses.
Mr.. Kane was in favor of the Gov
eminent putting up a sanitary station
for poi making; the price of poi was
spectators. He thought the Govern
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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-04-17

American Messenger Service. Ma
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-17
POLITICAL NOTES.
Tho Colored Republicans Did Not
Meet Last Night

The meeting of colored Republicans.
which was billed to take place in Jackson
Ward last night. did not InateraliZe. and
1t was stated that the white leaders had
thrown cold water on the movement and
caused Ii to fall through 1t does not now
seem probable that they Will take any
action in regard 10 early convention.
Congressman Lamb not in the city
yesterday. having gone out into the country
to confer with some of the leaders of his
district Captain Lamb mas been put
ting in a great deal of quiet work since
his nomination, and his fight is said to
be in fine shape. He Will begin his
speaking canvass about September the 1st.
Matters are beginning to look up con-
siderabiy in Democratic circles since the
meeting of the State Committee, and on
the eve OF the opening of the struggle
everything looks bright Chairman Ely
aoii said yesterday that lac was
high pleased with the reports that came
In from the several sections Of the State,
and the earnestness with which the lead
ers proposed to enter the fight Some of
the leaders who fingered in the city after
the meeting were Colonel r. Z. Boykin,
OF Isle Of Wight. and Secretary Joseph
Button, of the State Committee.
Colonel Button left yesterday for
his home in Aopomattox. but will
return here in a short While. wh@n he and
Chairman Is.lyson will select rooms Tor
the opening of party headquarters.
While there will be speeches An several
sections of the State in the latter days Of
August. the campaign will not be formally
onened until September ist, when Colonel
button will assume active charge, and
remain ON duty until the battle Is over,
on the first Tuesday in November
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-17
THE VANCE MONUMENT.
Military Parade Will Take Place
the UnYcillnS.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
RALEIGH. y. c.. Aug. 16.-The city
owernership of the water-works will be
an issue in the next city election. Other
cities in the State owning the water-works
find 1t pays well.
At the unwilling of the Vance monu-
ment. the two Raleigh Military companies
The Governors Guards and Raleigh Light
Infantry the Vance Guards the Forsyth
Rifles. the Winston Light Infantry and
the Durham independent Light Infantry
will be in line. There will be no vehicles
or mounted men in line. Rev. Dr. Eugene
Daniel, OF the Presbyterian Church. will
invoke Gods blessing. Colonel kenan.
Chief Marshal will introduce the orator,
Mr.. r. H Battle. Receiving committees
for veterans. military and civilian visitors
will be at the depot
The first bale of new cotton was received
here yesterday. and brought 9 SIS cents.
Wake county cotton will not come in until
the first of next week.
The Raleigh fire department will be
placed in short time on a paid basis.
Chief Mailer will shortly visit Richmond
and other places TO look into the systems
used.
The Raleigh tobacco market is to open
at noon tomorrow. About 100000 lbs.
of leaf tobocco We're sold here last season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-17
PREPARING FOR VISITORS.
Thousands OF Visiting odd Fellows
VIII be Here


The local committee OF Odd Fellows Is
hard at work preparing plans Tor tie
great gathering of the Three LilAs
Order in Richmond next month. fioiii
ali indications the visiting Odd teiio"s
will be shown one of the greatest tunes ~
the history of the Grand Sovereign Louse'
and will be given a sample of true VIZ
gina hospitality.
The committee is now principals gu
gagged in perfectng the plans for the e!.-
tertainment OF the visitors. and 1t IS conn,
IDENTIFY expected that over fifteen thousa,'u
men Will be in line on the occasion OF Tue
grand parade, which Will take place o't
Wednesday of the week beginning sep
TENDER 1ltf =,
Virginia and Carolina Odd Fellows VII,
DE here in force, while delegates from an
the States OF the Union Will be in atAeA-
dance.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge will be IN
session at the convention hall OF the Jei-
fers3n each day of the week ana ever
night prize exemplifications Of degree Woi n
will be in progress, every pubic nan III
the city having been engaged.
Thursday and Friday prize drliis anu anu
prize exemplitica:ion of degree ~orh Win
take place, and the sum Of Sl,c9o mas oeeii
appropriated by the Executive committee
for prizes for these events, bes!des d
number Of beautiful paraphernaha prizes.
The local members Of the order mean u
make the Richmond meeting the nloSt
memorable of al the gatherings OF the
Grand Sovereign Lodge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-17
BRYAN ENDORSED
PHATICALLl.
Continued from First Page)
Lloyd Garrison. of Boston. pledging the
writer's support to Bryan.
BRYAN WELCOMED HOME.
Large Crowd Met Him ind Escorte
Him ETr IN Train.
tBy Associated Press. }

iEy Associated HreSS.}
LINCOLN NEE, August 16--lAincoin
rendered a handsome welcome to Mr..
BRYAN upon his return to his home hsse
after an absence of ten days. He reached
th. CITY at 800 +. NJ. and was met at the
depot by Il large concourse or people.
who escorted him to his residence, ana
who, after listening TO 4 speech there ana
shaking hands with both Mr. Bryan ana
Mrs. Bryan, only dispersed TO meet In the
evening ut a reception given in the State
Capitol grounds which partook OF the
nature Of an ovation TO MIR. Bryan
Mr.. Bryan spoke at some length in his
reply to the address of welcome. hrst ex-
pressing his and Mrs. Bryan'S apprecia-
ton Of the good Will OF their towns
people of all parties.
Mr. Bryan then explained the reasona
of his party for a change of issues. des-
cribins the rise of the silver question and
going on 10 say:
"Eut the Republican party has broush,
into this campaign a question more 1Hpor-
tart than any question that mercy M
yo.ves the system OF taxation. the INDUS
trial s~sten or the financial system me
Republican party attacks the fuTdaHlHEtai
pr;Qc:n.es upon which our Government
rests, and when the Republican party
strikes at the very foundation OF free gov
ernment 1t injects into the campaign an
issue of over-shadowing importance
Great app.ause).
We know human nature, and We know
that If this nation reaches a poin. whers
it is willing to deny the uclIversaf apo4ca-
ton of the principles set i"rtk L. tho
Declaration of Independence. It VIA cat be
long until those principles will not Do ap-
pied in our own country: and | wGI1s 10
warn those who toll that whenever IN this
country we begin to neglect the prifscfp!es
OF seif-government. the poor VIZ. IS Una
first to suffer. Those who to-day say
that the dollar OF trade IS superior to
tie rights OF the Ffipinos, VIII be saying
in a few years that money IS more I'm
portant than man and that those only who
have great wealth have sufficient at stake
to have voice IN the Government here
tCrreat app.auSe}.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-17
About a half an hour afterwards Ser

About half an hour afterwards Sergeant
G. L. Hubbard having finished his rounds,
came to the station and asked Wingiieid
If any prisoners had been brought in dur
Ing the night and he was informed that
Mr.. Boisseau was in the cell, having gone
there at his own solicitation. Sergeant
Hubbard walked to the cell to see how
Mr.. Boisseau was geetng on, and found
him lying on the bench covered with blood.
which was flowing freely from a cut or
wound IN his neck. Sergeant Hubbard at
once aroused Mr.. Boisseau and sent for
physician 1t was found upon !nvestga-
ton that Mr.. Boisseau had stabbed him
self twice in the left side of the neck, and
once just below his Adam's-apple.
The wounds were soon sewed up by DR..
John Mann. who does not consider any
of them as dangerous. Mr.. Boisseau was
terribly excited and was taken to jail!
for treatment, where he Is now resting
quietly Mr.. Bosseau inflicted the wounds
with small pen-knlfe He was undoubt-
eddy laboring under decisions when he
committed the act. he magines that
he is being pursued by some one, and is
asking that he be protected.
Abner Johnson, a small coored boy,
was sent to Jail this morning for thirty
DAYS for trespassing on the premises of
Dr. L. r. Fuqua. The boy. who was
Dr. F'uqua's stable-boy. was caught har-
Messing up the Doctors horse, with a
view of taking a ride at the expense Of
DR.. Fuqua.
A letter received here by Chff-of
Police. Ragland from Sheriff Benjamin
Edwards. of Surry county, asks that
Frank White "a negro, arrested in this
city for carrying concealed weapons, and
at present working his fine out in the
chain-gang he held for the Surry authori-
ties, as he is wanted on charge OF
felony
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-17
Saratoga Races.
(By Associated Press.

SARATOGA. N Y, August 16.-Results;
First race-one mile-Bannockbu.n q 10
81 first, Intrusive Oh to 5 and OUT second
Hoods Brigade &c to. y third. 1lme'
1:46 "a.
Second race-one mile and durions-
Compensation e to y first. Radford d6 to
and eyen) second, Favonius e to y
third. Time, POP.
Third race-the Mumm Handicap. for
two-year-olds-Gros value. 5000, SIX fur
longs-Lady Schorr u3 to 20 and ouD first
The Musketeer a to l and even) second.
Alard Schreck Coupled with Lady Schorr)
third. Time. l:l7 "a
Fourth race-tive furlongs-Cyrano Is to
y first. Lady Contrary Us to 1 and 6 to -
second, Gala6ay G to y third. Time, 1:O4.
Fifth race-the Saratoga Hunt Cup
about two and one-half miles-Diver & to
81 first. Champion (even) and The Cad
90 to y fell. no time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-17
PROMINENT SOCIALIST HERE.
Mr.. Barnes, of Philadelphia, Talks
tho Future of Ii is Party.

Mr. ]. Mahlon Barnes, of Phiiadelpnla,
prominent Socialist leader, has been
In the city for several days LOT me pul-
mise of organizing the labor unions here
in the interest of the national Socialist
Labor ticket, headed by DebS and Harrl T.
man for President and Flce-Sreslueh. os
the rTnited States. Mr. Barnes says OF
nourse he does not expect his favorites
to win out this year. but he has strong
hopes that the cause OF socialism IS
Ielt in the political world.
I'VE poled $1,000 votes in 1876. ana 4; a
conservative estimate tor TINS year Is
$4,000 votes" said Mr. Barnes
Mr. Barnes is a practical clgar-maher.
and is secretary OF Union No. 100. OF
Philadelphia. which has membership IN
of 1900. He said a majority OF TINS
number would vote the Socialist ticket
in the coming contest. He has strong
hopes of success in organizing among the
laboring people in this city. and SAID ne
would try to induce his presidential can
ddate to speak here this fall
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-17
The Grand Circuit.
nv ASSocioted Press

GLENS FALLS, N. Y. August Ito
days Grand Circuit races furnished some
exciting finishes and remarkable time, con-
siderins the heavy truck. Summary:
2:19 class, trot-purse. $,50o POSTPONED
from yesterdayl-Lady Geraldine won sec
ond. third and fourth heats and race:
Frank Dreamer second Maggie Anderson
third. Frank Crenmer won first heat
Time, 2:11 3-4. 2:111-4. 2:15 PA.
2:o4 ciass-purse 81, OOO-Searchlight won
second and fourth heats and race; Ana
conaa second; Frank Bogass third. Ana
conda won third ind Frank Bogass first
heat. Tine. 2:07. e:07 S-i. 2:o6 IL. 200 81.
2:14 class, trot-purse. $3.50 (unfin!shed)-
Nell Gwynn won second and third heats;
Niggar Jack first heat. Time, 2:l4 1-2,
2:141- 2:141
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-17
Propcrty Transfers.

The following property transfers were
recorded yesterday:
Richmond-J. James Andrew, sub
trustee to City of Richmond. strip Of
land 4 feet wide by So feet deep in rear
of Main Street near Twenty-tirst. S15.
Laura A. and ]. w. Blanton her hus-
band TO Lottie Hartman Craig. 20 feet on
west side of Lombardy Street, 159 feet
south of Hanover. $500.
Samuel II. Jones and wife 20 Thos.
Jones, 81 feet on east side Of an alley
between Q and P Streets, and Thirtieth
and Thirty-tirst Streets beginning GG feet
from south side 2 Street, SO feet on east
side same, 1873 feet south of Street 500.
Carl II. Noting to Martha T. ScruSSs,
90 feet en- east side Eighth Street, corner
Preston, S17O.
F. D. Reed and wife. T. Crawford and
wife, VIM. P. and wife, ]. a. and Jas.
T. TO Chas. Z. Chandler, 25 feet on west
side Thirty-fourth Street, 120 feet north OF
Marshall S3l2.5o