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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02
Mr.. ROBERTS MILEAGE.
The House Committee Wefuse. To Al
low His Claim.

low MS tfNtm.
At the meeting OF the House Commit
Tee on Mileage yesterday an extended
discussion took place over the claim of
Brigham II. Roberts TO mileage from Salt
Lake City to Washington. Mr.. Roberts
did not reply 20 the invitation of the
committee TO be present and make his
claim in person.
After considering the authority of the
committee in the case the matter was
brought TO d vote by Representative Coop
er's motion that the committee report to
the Sergeant that Roberts was
entitled to his mileage. The Democratic
members of the committee, Messrs
Cooper and Lewis, voted in the affirma-
tive, and the Republicans. Reeder and
Barham, in the negative. Chairman Bar
ham announced that as The vote was
tie the motion was lost. No other motion
being made il was agreed that the chair
man should report to the House that
Roberts claim had not been approved by
the committee.
MIR. Barham suggested that the Speak
er be informed that 1t was the sense OF
the committee that Roberts should be al
lowed $1,000 the sum allowed the parties
in ordinary election contests. While the
Democratic members of the committee
agreed 10 vote for such resolution in
the House they did not wish any formal
report made, and it was decided that
whatever action was taken by the chair
man should be a personal matter and not
as coming from the committee itself.
No attention was paid TO Mr.. Roberts
threat TO sue the Sergeant-at-Arms for
his salary and mileage. Mr.. Roberts
claim for mileage before the committee
is for 10 cents mile for 2,5g7 miles, a
total of sl,03S.s0. In his notice TO the
Sergeant-a -at-hrms he asked seeS.sO, diff
ference of $40
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02

and his followers that We do not expect
to collect taxes and take them to the
United States. but whatever revenue is
left after expenses are paid is to he used
in building up the country: that we do
not want TO interfere with the govern
ment CT the country. but will give the
Sultan any assistance possible.
The Sultan. In a letter 20 some Of his
head men relative to the proposed treaty
with the United States. said: The Ameri-
cans have come here in exchange for Span
iards. They did not come to take our
lands, religion, or customs. They leave
us our laws, and if you love yourselves
or your country avoid coming TO blcws
with the Americans. because they are like
a atch-box-you strike one and they all
ro off ."
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE WASHINGTON GAS
LIGHT COMPANY, Washington. D. c..
January 10. 1900.-The annual meeting OF
the shareholders Of the WASHINGTON
GAS LIGHT COMPANY for the election OF
directors and for such other business as
may properly come before said meeting
will be held at the Office CT the company.
AZ TENTH STREET n. w. MONDAY.
FEBRUARY 8. 1900, at IL O'CLOCK
NOON. The polls will be open from IL
o'clock noon TO O'Clock p. m. WILLIAM
b. ORME. Secretary.
ia1n-lhi nNsI
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02
The 81 and $l.25 Gloves for
49C Pair.

II today's spirited selling continues
Friday the sale will be of short dura-
tion. So you must see the necessity
for promptness. They are Cloves whi-h
we're returned to the maker because Of
some slight imperfectiou. like ripped
seam OF small tear--and have been
skillfully repaired. They are genuine
kid. 2-ciasp style--in black and all
wanted colors-and all sizes. The reg
ular prices are 81 and HsLe5-- A0C
and this chance is offered at ..... III
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02
DOmeSticS. CottOns. Etc.

a big lot of remnants. consisting OF
Plain and Figured ssteens. Lawns.
Dueks. Crepons. Piques, etc. In
: l-2 to 10 yard iengths-worth A7c
Sc. lOc, and Il 1-2c yard. for. rs
Another lot OF remnants. comprising
Shirting Prints, Calicos. etc. in
desirable lengths-worth SC and 97C
&c yard. for. .JS
a lot OF Unbleached Muslin REM
nants. in lengths ranging from
e1-e to IS yards; go today, Tic
per yard, at......,,............ .I2
big quantity OF Cheese Cloth, in
white and all colors-usefuI lac
1engths-go, per yard for.........t4
Remnants of Pert les. in light and
dark patterns-all now spring patterns
full yard wide-go. per yard. &c
lot .ss....s.s.. ......s..s.s...
A big lot of Apron Ginghams, in all
size checks-go on sala today. 12C
per yard, ....-........... 20
4 lot of Bleached Cotton-one yard
wide-in all lengths-per yard i3C
-lpf d.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02
Bows Clothing.

Boys famous Puritan" shirt waists.
Numbered and unlaundered- 1Qc
which sold at 50c. Go Friday for. -
Odd lot OF boys all-wool suits-dou
Bile breasted and blouse styles-made
of serviceable eheviots and worsteds-
,.ii,i which h. sold sIds at s.. 81 and 98
Odd lot of youths long Pants. sizes
2s to 81 waist measure-which 0QC
sold at sI.s9 up 10 se.50-go for. JO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02
4 Medal Only for Miss Gould,

The joint resolution extending the
thanks OF Congress and gold medal to
Miss Helen Goult, for her patriotic work
among the soldiers in the Spanish war. was
yesterday favorably reported by the House
Committee on Military Affairs, but with
the provision regarding the thanks elimi-
mated. The comforting of that honor car
ries with it the privilege OF. appearing en-
the floor of the House and Senate. and the
members of the committee objected to CIV
ing this right to a woman
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02

The Committee on Pensions of the SEN
ate, TO which was referred the bill grant
ing pension to Annie Z. Brumby, mother
OF Lieutenant Brumby. flag lieutenant un-
der Admiral Dewey, has Resented a fav-
orable report. Mrs. Brumby, II is said in
the report OF the committee, was entirely
dependent upon her SON. and by his death
was deprived OF support in her declining
years.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02
Shoe Department

Bargain Table No. 1-contains La
dies and Misses Strap and Bow Slip
pers, wiki turned soles and pat
ent vamps. Values up to $l.25. 1&C
Bargain Table No. 2-Contains Calf
and Kidskin Lace Shoes, heel and
spring heei-in black and tan. All
sizes from . to 1-2. Values 27C
A lot OF Ladies' Rubbers. In sizes
. 1-2, 8. and 1-2 only-for lie pair.
Ladies' &c 10-button Fast Black
Overgaiters, in sizes 1. 2. and 3, for
lie pair.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02
Thru Floor Bargains.

A lot Of genuine Yale Holland Win
dow Shades, in assorted colors-
ea mounted led on strong spring rollers 19c
Is pairs of slightly soiled Blankets
strictly sll-wool-fall double bed size
which sold at s. to $3.50 a 81 40
pair. for..- -.--..-......--...--
11-quarter double Bed Blankets.
soft finish and good weight 1QC
soiled-go or..........s....-...- " 9
lot OF double Bed Comforts. filled
with pure white cotton and covered
with French sateen-nothing the mat
ter except they're soiled. Reg kQ
ular $3.50 and s.; values-for s.Vo
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02
&c Wrappers. 30c.

Odd lot of ladies' llsnnelet;e and
percale Wrappers. made with separate
waist lining and felIed seams and deep
hens. Some with trimmed yokes.
All colors and styles Worth ssc and
79c-for 39c cents Friday,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02
81 Waists. 69c.

dozen ladies' all-wool Flannel
Waists. in navy blue. green. and car
dinal-some sizes are missing. Have
separate lining and double yoke back
Sold at SHOW marked 50 cents for
choice
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02
Innings.

Remnants Of Innings. consisting of
fine quality French Percalines. Silecias.
Canvas, Barred Linens and Rustic Per-
caline-which sold at 1ec and & IC
l. lie a yard-for ............. J2
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02

uoLToN-HEHRY IoLToN. departed this lii,
after short and painful illness, at his residence
95l4 IL Street northwest
He ia sweeping through the gates
Had YOU asked ", well You know.
We would have said, 'oh, spare the blow"
Yes. with streaming eyes, would say.
Lord we love liu, let him stay"
BY HIS WIFE.
Funeral sunday. February 4. 1910. from Liberty
Baptist Church, st +. IN. 1t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02

SWAMP. Is not recommended for
wv everything; bui if you have
ROOT tidnsy: ;,dasI: :, iiyfri wei or ,s blade. ,
the remedy you need. At druggists in atty
cent and dollar sizes You may have sample
bottle Of thi, wonderful new discovery by mail
Tree: also pamphlet telling all sbog. it and its
great cures
address DR.. Kilmer & Co. Binghamton n. Y.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02
0OLDENBERG'O|
III 922-24-26-28 Seventh St. N
And 7o4-6 K--"The Dependable Store" ~
A Friday Replete with Exceptional Values.


crowd should
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02
MIR. DANIELS CRITICISM
Provisions of the Currency Bill
Discussed in the Senate.

Declared to BE One of tac Dangers
hirh Tbrcntcns the Nntien-Thc
United stntes Not "a Gold stnDd-
ard Country as Cinimcd-Retir-
ing of Obligations Not Considered.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02
tCtTIONAI.

CENsUs,CIvIL SERVICE, E,sHORTHAND
Pitman, new RAPID method ENGLISH. spe-
cial aid TO delicate or backward pupils. Private.
NO CLASSES.
Washington Preparatory School. 1921 st.
jaIlm,Bm
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02
Dress Trimmings.

Odd and ends OF Dress Trimmings
OF jet and fancy braid-in n great va
riety OF different STYLES. Sold up TO
IL 1-2c a ysrd-will be cleared out &c
out Friday at..................
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02
A CONDITIONAL TREATY
The Sulu Convention Confirmed
With a Reservation.

President NcKinIcy's Approval De-
pendent Upon ihc Understanding
That the Document Does Not In
Any Way Authorize Human Seryi-
tudc In the Suiu ArchipeInGo.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02
IN NENORIAM.

uARRIsoN-In memory of my dear mother
ANNIE j. HARRISON. who died three years az,
today, February |, l.g'.
Gone, bat not forgotten
Item BY HER SON
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02
Stops the C0,,ul,


md works on tsz Cold.
Laxative Bromo-ouinine Tablets cure a cold in
one day. No Cure. No Pay. Price 25c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-02
Health Guarantee

Get bottle OF Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers from any druggist. 1t will cure your
weak stomach. The Bitters is for consf,na.
ton. indigestion, dyspepsia, blioIsness
nervousness. and all diseases arising from
weak digestion 1t has been known an
over the country for the past fifty years
as the conqueror OF Dyspepsia. See that a
PRIVATE REVENUE STAMP covers the
neck OF the bsttle.
1t Makes Hostetter's
Rich Blood 0'Ritaas Bitters
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
Stone Arch for Dewey,

Nom VII. ,,,. 81 r. M,
r,.,ii' I'm, Us ''-Louls Nthu-
i,''.t'l OHu on lle H'o9t aClINt members
,,, wy 0'.,Ae"s lyll lll I'ee IoI per
ps'eseHs t"y "a a. aIgh' more com
u t,'s,ts Caueu lhe De"ey Arch' IN
80 a'e' az Ma1lsoh SQUARE, Is
Euo,eu .S a. say ing 'nsl ~ spite Oh wan
NNh Puo"N lHteI est lHe every eHoII VIII
s..'i oV Hlaue W IsplaCe inc present
,iI.r w.. ~. o'e o' s'oHs. vi, ma
ti"''s' i"S yIss Ielu'Hel rom Europe
~ ~ Wv e.aI! llaH Oh the suo-e0ih-
i" u.r, ou ,li'tl lali'lII.hl' ,,.,.,
iii '' li.' I' 1I," r1oSl DC uu,IN ne
s''r l'', ''.' ."''l /. l"s no" become
lu,sl.o" OF CIVIC pIlue. true the
o,g,,.,'' o,sau I'l consequence OF the
IoIe'"l ssLII.n''s , I V'e' the nome
oo,,''l.s u ',l'''l, al ne" Because OF
80. yam Dpi, 'sl''.n, Mu'eh' 9s we an
,,'',,,,,,.,.,., t',. 'ON'Iu HlaA,hb luy
i ~, s'l,'S .u noHoI OF AuIhIIal
- IL vac I,l'dyN 10 uAiNe tue
Sl.b u, ,o','',,y'l'uI "lloI OF tne navy
etCh an a't was lhoughI 20 DC only a
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
Pleaded Not Guilty.

Columbus, o.. Aug. li-Rosslyn n.
Terrell the confessed murderer 90 EN-
press Messenger Lane. was removed 90
Marysyllle today he was given "a
preliminary hearing there pleaded not
guilty and waived examination. and
was held without bond Co await action
of grand jury. which win at once Doe
summoned 90 iudi.t him
After a long struggle with her pride.
Miss Costlow, FerreIIs hanCge early
this morning begged 20 be- taken 90 bis
side Her father az last yielded t1 her
agunized entreaties and accompanied
her TO the prison for "a last iutyrNl."
The meeting was conducted with the
utmost secrecy and was very pathetic.
The two were left alone for time.
When they were about to say good
bye. probably forever they kissed and
the young man was led away
Today Miss Costlow IS Frustrated and
under a physicians care. Farrell cole
lapsed after the intNWew, and for a
time was in comat0se state.
Ferrells father called at the Costl0W
home last night and had an interview
with MI Costlow but nothing was
given out as 20 he nature Mr. Terrell
later returned 90 his home in SteuJeu-
vile
Terrell collapsed after be was taken
back TO jail and is moaning and crying
for his mother A physician was
called TO attend him, and enieayored
20 quiet him A special guard has
been rlaced over him 10 keep him from
committing suicide, as he stated he
would DO
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
A PUNGENT FOOD DRINK
with the taste Of Coffee

Perhaps no one has suffered more
/ from the use OF coffee or failed uftener
| I'm the attempt 20 leave 10 of than
have, Although ] never drank more
! than half a cup at time ID even then
gave me sour stomach and "a whole
catalogue NJ misery. This Kept up for
a long period. and time and again
have resolved that ! positively would
drink no more coffee. but alas. the rest
OF the family used TO- and Ike the
reformed drunkard who smells Whiskey
and falls again, when / smelIed coffee
! could not resist a.
FINALLY we came 90 try Postum Food
Coffee, and l1y trouble was over at
once. There = had my fa"ortc boyer-
age,-a crisp, dark brown, rich coffee,
with a fine pungent coffee taste. and
yet with no sour stomach or nervous
troubles after 3D. on the contrary. /
have gained gradually I'm strength and
sturdy health. All who have spoken
10 me about Postum agree, and we have
found Il So that the directions for maxi
ing must be followed, and 10 must be
boiled az least fifteen minutes. or more.
and II also requires the addition OF
good cream We have tried boiling 10
"a few minutes when In q special hurry
but found Il insipld and unsatisfactory.
whereas by proper boiling, IL Is dark
and rich, with a delightful flavor
"Dr Mcmillan of Sunbeam. m. said
he had used Postum and found IL 20 De
Just as good as coffee and more health
ful. lie rs an NJ. u. OF fine standing
Mr.. David Strong and sister have left
on coffee and are using Postum They
ind u much more hoalthful Rev W. r..
Campbell pastor OF the Second United
Presbyterian Church Of this city. says.
You may say anything good that you
wish, about Postum Food Coffee and !
viii substantiate &c. he was "a very
great lover OF coffee and yet found il
very injurious 90 his health. He now
drinks Postum three times a day and
the old troubles have disappeared.
u shrink from having my name ap-
pear In public The statement I have
given you is truthful. and / hope wiz
aid some people 90 discover that coffee
is the cause Of their aches and ails. and
they are In a way 90 get rid NJ their
troubles by leaving OF coffee and TAX
Ing up Postum Food Coffee"
This lady lives AT Monmouth. H.. and
her name can bee given by letter upon
application 10 the Postum Cereal Co.
Ltd. makers OF Postum. al Battle
Greek, Mich.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
Captain McCaIIa Says MongoIians
Have Prepared for War;
CAN NOT STAND IN OPEN,
hut They are Hard Fighters Behiud
House or Mud WaIl-Posi-
lion Of United states,

Chicago Aug 15.-Captain McCalla,
OF the cruiser New York, was In COM
mand Of the American marines IN Adj
miral Soym0urs unsuccessful eXpedi-
ton 10 the relief OF Pekin He believes
that the Chinese situation is more seri-
Gus and Thought with more dangers 20
the United states and the allies than
any one imagined before the capture OF
the Taku forts. Writing TO Mrs. Ed
ward koby OF this city from Yokohama.
whittier he had been invaded by the
three wounds which be- received during
the ill-starel Seymour advance on July
20 Capt McCalla says.
Certainly no foreigner IN our column
OF 1000 officers and men believed that
the Chinese would do so well, and no
one except the agents who have been
selling arms and munitions Of war 20
China since the close OF the japanese
war had any conception Of the vast
amount OF money which the Pekin gov
ernment had expended in preparations
Tor another war And while the Chi
uese would not, on could not stand
against US In the open they inflicted
severe punishment on us while We We're
driving them out OF the villages and
from behind mud walls"
capt McCalla In concluding says SO
far ~ he can Judge the International
problem now 10 Doe solved in China is
most interesting and very difficult. He
also says that the United States may Doe
called upon, on account OF IT'S large
trade interests IN China, 90 adopt and
declare an international policy which
can only be enforced by a large navy
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
BALLOON RACE.
II Was a Very Unsatisfactory AFFAIR
and Another win Occur.

New York. Aug IA dispatch TO the
Herald from Paris says.
The long distance balloon race. which
started from the Pare d'AerostatI0n. al
Nincennes, could not be brought 90 a
statistical conclusion as the leading
balloons were stopped by ,he ocean.
The FIRST prize U8y go 20 the COmte
De La NaulN who's, balloon, the HOri-
z9n, OF $500 cubic me,s"s capacity. the
largest IN the competition. descended at
Guerande. IN the department. OF Loire
infeuure.
NJ Faure, ia bis balloon, the Aero
club, of 1850 metres, landed near
Nantes, while the D0mte DE Castillon
dc ST. Victor in the balloon Centaur,
1850 cubic metres landed within sight
Of The ocean near Lurlent.
The Temps points out that nothing
would be easier than 90 avoid races that
must necessarily Ue such failures. As
regards a distance record, IL would suf-
nee for the committee 90 have the OPP
tion Of TRANSFORMING the distance race
into "a landing contest az "a given spot
when wind blows toward the ocean.
This would evoke uN complaint since the
same aorOnauts always compete
on August lg W.U take place the con-
test FOR landing at "a given point
The chances are that the wind viii
then blow inland and win be favorable
for the d.stau.. races. but 10 Will be
impossible to take advantage Of this
Circumstance because the nature OF the
contest is specified DO hard and fast pro-
gram drawn ul months ago.
NJ. EmWaDu.. AIme. who Us the Sec
Rotary of the Aero club, was interviewed
ON his agrIlI trim .l the orient after
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
Hnntington,s Mcnk Hcnrt.

San Francisco Aug 15.-The fact that
C.. =. Huntington suffered from a weak
heart was known Tor some time by his
intimate friends In coming to Calfor-
MIA last March, he contracted a severe
cold in Arizona. IL affected both his
heart and stomach. For a week after
reaching this city Dee could scarcely talk
above a whisper He ate very little and
had restless nights After recovering
from the cold. De stilI complained OF his
heart and an the time he was here he
was under the treatment OF chief Sur
gsOn Gardner Of the Southern Pacific
medical service. Mrs Huntington and
Dr. Gardner frequently cautioned him
not to take any violent exercise.
j. o. Stubs. one OF the vice presidents
Of the Southern Pacific company. says
that De has known for three years that
Mr.. Huntington heart was weak
The estimates of Huntingion's fortune
made hy his business associates ln this
city vary from 55O0O0O0O 20 so. 900 OOO
a ConCensus of opinion among aU-
road men IS that Charles H. Tweed Is
likely Co be the new president OF the
Southern Pacific company
The officials OF the Southern Pacific
viii not go East 10 attend the funeral
OF their late president but have or
derei an expensive floral tribute 10 be
placed on the Cusket.
tn superior court OF this city has re-
fused. as vet. 90 grant any letters Of ad-
ministfation on the Hunting lon proper
~ located here.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
Powers Jury Instructed.

Georgetown. Ky. Aug. 1.-THE final
instructions We're read 10 the jury by
Judge Cuntrall this afternoon in the
Caleb Powers trial and Judge James
Sims made the opening argument 20
the jury Tor the defense
The court instructs the jury that an
accessory before the fact may be- con-
yictei, although the person who COM
mitted the act is never Identified APP
pretended or tried and that n the Jury
believe from the evidence. beyond
reasonable doubt that the defendant
conspired with the other persons in
dicted or any other persons 90 pro-
cure or bring about the murder OF GOe-
bel they ought 10 find the defendant
guilty Of murder and fN his punish
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15

nse trenches, killing several hundred
Chinese troops About 100 japanese
were killed or wounded. with the
japanese still leading and advancing
beyond the village Of peltsau, the other
troops We're unable 20 catch up. -Four
thousand Japanese We're in the fight
yesterday and nine guns We're captured
In the advance General Fukushimas
plan was followed. Fifteen miles were
covered and scouts reported that the
Chinese were retreatiug 90 the north.
under twelve flags. about six thousand
strong This was probably the rear
guard and they might have been cut
of and annlhllated IL the Bengal lane
ers had been on hand at the right time.
The roads are good and dry The VII
lagos along the line of march are de-
serted. The growing crops afford album
dant forage for the pack animals.
From Peitsau % Yang Tsun. there
was no opposition II ls expected that
the Chinese VIII make a stand at the
latter place.
President McKtnley's refusal TO COM
slider Ii Hung Chang's proposal meets
with the warm approval Of Americans
IN China ana also with that Of the
army
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15

ment at death or confinement In the
State penitentiarv for HE, 300 their dis
Cretion
The court further instructed the jury
that II Powers was q party Co. ID cone
splracy they ought 20 find him guilty,
whether he was present at the t.m.
OF the shooting or not ur whether the
Identity OF the person who dIj the
shooting and wounIiug of G1ebol Doe
established or not, and n the jury shall
find the defendant guilty they ought
10 fix the punishment a- indicated.
The court instrurts that the fury
cannot convict the defendant upon the
testimony OF an accomp,ce unless
such testimony be- CJrroborateI by
other evidence tending 20 connect the
defendant with the commission of the
Offense.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
Bioxide OF sodium.

New York, Aug IA dispatch to the
Times from Paris says
Highly interesting demonstrations Of
the properties Of bioSidp OF sodium are
being given before the French academy
OF science
BioNide OF sodium is found 90 pos
sess the property of renewing the oHy-
zen OF air that has been hra3thcd and
In absorbing c1rh0nic acid gas given
OF. Thus. with an apparatus contain
ing the sodium shown by DasErey and
Balthouard az fho academy diver
can remain under WAFER ana walk about
without having the air renewed by
pumping apparatus at present enc
uloyed Moreover by means of the
new apparatus miners win Doe able 90
penetrate into poisonous gas and foll
afr and fremen into smoke without
asUhNiati0n. II win also render praa-
tIcahle submarine boats. Ample proofs
OF an that o. claimed for 30 were given
no the academy Two men put on dive
in- dress from which AN afr was exc
cudcd and remained Enclosed two
hours Afterward the same men pee
manned under water in the Seine during
hair an hour The experiments are
creating the greatest interest in scien-
tihc circles.