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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-10
Fighting at wepener.

The severe censorship which held up all
Ineligible news from South Africa is
lifted this morning sufficiently to let us
know that hard battle is in progress at
Wepener. where General Brabsnt with
twenty-five hundred Colonials is being al
tackled by an unknown but certainly sumo
rior force of Beers. He is said to be wei
entrenched and in control of some excel
lent natural Notifications: the town is
proyisioned for several weeks. and its gar
rison are men used to Boer tactics and un-
doubleday irst-class lighters Wepener is
only sixty miles southeast OF Bloemfon-
tein. and il would be strange if Lord Rob
erts is unable 10 detaeh a relieving force
20 Brabauts assistance. But Ne NAV have
TO do it quickly to be successful. rs re-
ports show that the Boer commands from
Thaha N'clu. Reddersburg. De Vets Do-p.
and oil around are rushing to make short
work Of the position. Perhaps the most
serious danger to the British at Wepeper
lies in the fact that considerable force
is moving around to their rear through
Basutoland. All the Indications arc that
the butchers bill win be heavy.
Il is a strange commentary on the sit
uatiou at the Free State capital. tha, the
Beers are still in e)n-rol OF the city water
works at Samas Post; a fact which *
causing much Inconvenience to the troopz
and inhabitants. Why, with a hundred
thousand men at his command. aud ample
artillery the British GeneraI-in- Chief
should be forced to permit such a humil-
iating state Of affairs is a question moro
easily asked than answered. 1t looks as
il the military conditions must be worse
than the most pessimistic reviewer has YET
-honSht them That ,hev are very Ia
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-10

tfrCm t0e LONDON Leaderl
Frederick Nllicrs. in his letter about Mase-sl n
tCin, relates this incident: After the hattfc bs
came some of the wounded enemy. ..The
Scandinavian in command had a bdyonet thrlst
through his stomach. and was diving lie signed
10 me that he was thirsty. ] lifted him up and
gave him cup Of condensed milk wounded
companion huE by his side said in very good
English: 1T 10 give il TO him. sir; IL
only runs out OF the hole in his stomach This
was true, bat stll the poor fellow had The sensa-
tiOn Of the refreshing craught passing down bis
throat Ii WAS his last drink. ] can sec his eager
hungry look.ev even now, aud. though an enemy
/ wish ! could have done more for him few
hours afteryajd he was buried b., the side cf TIE
heroes OF the Highland Brigade
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-10

Adjournment June t2.-Frcm the in
ner circle OF the Republican councils the
report was quietly given out az the CaDl-
toi this morning that the date selected for
the adjournment OF Congress is June u.
This is just one week ahead OF the Phila-
delphia Convention. and has the double
advantage Of allowing Representatives and
Senator'S plenty Of time TO 20 home anl
feel the pulse OF their constituents o. 10
remain here in close proximity to the
June There is said to be imminent danger
are wasting time. Whether or not the
date mentioned will be the one finally Sc
lected. ii is obvious that adjournment will
be forced before the Philadelphia Conven-
ton is held Ii is possible that the ext
gencies Of the situation ma! force an even
earlier adjournment than Tire first week In
June. There is said to be Imminent danger
Of Mr. Hanna attempting 10 push his shin
Subsidy scheme forward for consideration
IN the belief that by vigorous use OF the
party lash the bill can be passed al tsis
session. whereas If he permits il to 20
over to the next session he may lose con
troll Of the party. In yie.- OF this probs-
biiity there Is a strong disposition TO bring
about adjournment the last Of Nav in or.
der to avert the trouble that is sure TO en-
sue II Mr. Hanna insists upon considera-
ton OF the ship Bounty bill Il is said
that the rumored alliance between the
Carnegie steel interests and the Cramp
shipbuilding concern has q direct bearing
upon this measure. II the consolidation is
effected IL will be with the distinct view
OF getting the legislation which the shin
ping interests have framed in the Hanna
Payne bill, and as neither the steel men
nor the Cramps are willing TO trust to the
prospects Of obtaining what they want
from a Democratic House il is considered
likely that they will bear down heavily
upon the Republican organization. con-
trolled by MIR. Hanna. to force the bounty
scheme through at this session. The pas.
sage Of the bill would be worth many Inlf-
lions TO the special interests in whose he
half il was formulated, and of course. thi,
implies that il likewise would be worth a
big contribution to the Republican cam
p3ign fund.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-10
SEEN AND HEARD ATTHE CAPITOL

The rules Of the Senate require that inn
mediately after the opening prayer each
day the clerk shall read the journal OF the
previous days proceedings in order that
they may be approved. but it has for a
long time been the custom for some Sena-
tor 20 ask unanimous consent that this
formal reading be dispensed with and that
the journal stand approved. This request
is rarely objected TO because no enc cares
to hear the journal read and because time
is saved by emitting that formality. Last
Saturday when the request was made
Mr.. Jones Of Arkansas said that he would
not object to II at that time, but that he
would object to similar requests in the
future, aud that he thought the entire
Journal ought, to be read each day unless
some very urgent matter was pending.
When the session OF the Senate opened
yesterday the clerk began the reading and
it had proceeded for some time when sud
denly Mr.. Chandler sprang to his feet and
said; Mr.. President. as Mr.. Jones IS pay
ing no attention whatever to the reading
OF the journal and has not heard a word OF
il move that the further reading be dis
pensed with Mr.. Jones, who at that
with several other Senators, turned red,
smiled. ard said nothing. There was
suppressed litter of amusement in the
Senate chamber and in the galleries, and
there being no objection to Mr.. Chandler's
motion il WAS declared agreed to.
Nothing has pleased ne so much" said
Representative Norton OF Ohio yesterday,
'as the recent action OF the Pennsylvania
Democrats in selecting an instructed del
egdtiOn to the Kansas City Convention.
There can be no doubt about Mr. Bryan's
denomination. but to make assurance double
sure. / thing the Democratic State COnven-
tioGs everywhere should send delegates to
Tire Kansas City Convention instructed 10
vote for Mr.. Bryan. and no sincere Bryan
man can In good faith oppose this action.
! am for Mr.. Bryan first. last and all the
time. and l believe he will be nominated
by RcciamatiOn.'
Mr. HOar was seen on the floor Of the
Senate yesterday for the first time in sew
eral days. He has just retained from
Massachusetts. where ne accompanied the
remains of a relative who died in this
city few days ago. The Senator said last
night that his enforced absence has caused
him to neglect several matters which he
was about TO take up al the time that he
left here. and that he will now carry out
the plans he originally made. one Of which
contemplated the delivery Of a speech on
The Philippine question OF which he gave
notice yesterday.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-10
A CHURCH SENSATION.
Pastor and All the Officers Tender
designations.

DOGLESTCWN. Pa. April 10.-Quite \
sensation Was created here yesterday when
the announcement was made Of the resig-
nation OF Rev. y. c. Fetter. pastor and
every officer Of the DoylestOwa Baptist
Church.
The members Of the church are reluctant
to discuss the matter. but so far a can
be determined from cautious statements
made here an dthere, il appears that enc
faction wished to reduce the pastors sal
airy, and that his salary had not been
paid up to date. 1t is averred By Mr. Fst-
ter,s friends that this is due to the fact
that he declined ID be governed in his pas
toral duties by aay individual or faction.
and opposed every suggestion thst tend d
TO make distinctions in his congregation.
With the resignation Of the pastor there
were handed in those OF the Ce2ecns,
trustees, and the church clerk.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-10
,IodcstIy Admitted.


(From the Chicago News.)
ooh but / do love to 70 shopping. sai5 tine
maid Of SONG thirty seven SUNNI. istcrc or less
especially when there IS a bargain sale
Huh" growlcd the cid bachelor. Il fail "a
see any fun in getting in crowd and being
squeezed nearly 20 death
That's just what ] fnjoy most. ,eUii,d tlc
romantic maiden, as she coyiy hid her glowing
face bctird hcT -.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-10

Telegraphing to different parts Of the world Is
still cxpensiye business The rat. per word for
a message from san Francisco TO Auklsnd New
Zealand for example. il S2.s7. From New Tor;
TO Manila tue rate Is S2-45. The charge is rot al
xays in ratio to the distance. The rate from
New York to some South America or West In.
dian ports is neafly - per word. but ia reaching
thesA n0ints the messages travel twice across the
At!aVcIe-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-10

AAtNt ht~ 4 i.iAAtulA tAtd tt-rsf
The Ornithologicai museum of Solothuin Swift
zerland, has conc into possession Of a BIRDS nest
which probably is unique. Il is a swallows most.
about four inches broad built entirely OF steel
watch springs. IL was discovered by workman
in one 81 the big watch factories who last sum
ner had often seen swallow rs into the open
workshop. pick up bit Of metal and ny of 10 a
ueiShl0Iiug tree
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-10
TWO MEN CRUSHED TO DEATH.
The Victims Killed beneath n Car
at harrisburg.

HARRISBURG, April 10.-Two men were
crushed to death and another fatally in
Railroad yards Foster Grub. S. X.
Clouser, and Charles Fl. Schafer, with sew
eral other repair men, were engaged in
repairing car which was elevated on
jacks on the top tracks. While at work
a draft OF cars was sent down an adjoining
track and ran through an open switch into
the car which was being repaired.
1t was knocked over and fell on the
three mem Several others working under
the cars had narrow escapes. Grubb and
Clouser were crushed into a shapeless
mass and Schafer is at the hospital in a
critical condition. All were married and
leave families.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-10
ELECTRIC Power in En.Inns


A fever o. electrical power building has broken
ovt at last in England. Several companies are
hammering at the doors OF Parliament 10 build
plants and lines 90 generate. transmit and sell
electricity. The schemes involve the furnishing
90 power and light TO all the great cities %
England One company asks fer monopoly Of
an South Wales. s;other Of Surrey another OF the
WHO'S al Mid6iesCx, IleTtieFdshire, and Essex
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-10
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.

The PopuiistS for Dewey f-The Hon
lgnatius DOnnelly. author OF the Shake
spearean cryptogram and other vagaries. is
swinging around the circle in Georgia and
declaring that Admiral Dewey would be
better PGpulist candidate for President
than Bryan. Indeed. Mr. DonnelIy says
that he is in favor OF the Populists Iomi-
mating the Admiral as their standard
bearer. 1t is generally conceded that this
is harder on Dewey than on Bryan. II
memory is not at fault, it is recalled that
the Hon. Iguatius Donnelly was nomi-
mated either To- President or Vice Presi-
dent. with the Hon. Wharton Barker Of
Somewhere at the other end of the ticket
by a national convention OF Popullsts at
Cincinnati a year or two ago. At that
time it was announced that the ticket
then nominated was TO be the only one the
Populists would put in the field for 1900.
However, since then national couvOcatiOu
OF the faithful has been called at Sioux
Falls, s. D., May 9, for the ostensible pur-
pose Of naming candidates for President
and Vice President, renewing allegiance
to the faith. and incidentally giving a
boost to the Senatorial aspirations q the
Hon. Richard Franklin PettigTeW. II is
thought possible that Donnelly is attempt
ing 10 unite the fortunes OF the Admiral
with those Of Mr.. Pottigrew. who is known
TO be in desperate straits. or course. II
the voters OF South Dakota could be made
TO believe that the fail OF PettigreW would
mean the fall OF the great Admiral they
might be brought around TO the support
OF Pettigrew. In pursuance OF this scheme
II Is supposed Senator Pettigrew will fud
occasion within the next few days 10 e.
pouse the cause OF Dewey as the P0puliat
candidate for President As the Hon Ma
riCn Butler OF North Carolina also has
troubles OF his own very similar to those
OF his eminent colleague from South Da-
kOta the popular presumption is that he.
too, will fall into line for the Admiral.
All of which. IL Is submitted, goes to show
I that your Populist statesman knows 4
| trick or two about politics. even though
! he Is usually solemn -visaged and demure.
. Seriously. there is no belief in any quarter
I that Admiral Dewey would formally signify
his acceptance OF the Populist nOmi-
natica, even IT. IL should be rendered
TO him by acclalnation, or that he would
do anything thai could be construed as a
desire TO become identified with the Popu-
lists.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-10
CURRENT HUMoR


fFrOm the Chicago Tribmcl
''Well. Amy" said the Dung man in the par
Tor. do you know Uh amp
Yes. sir answered tue little girl. who had
been studying his face in solemn silence t8r sly
cral minutes. - rec-niZc yor You're the man
that always wears the latest style Of derby hat
in the biz clothing store advertisements in the
ueUsnapers'
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-10

Nothing could be finer nor more en-
obIing than to watch the disinterested ard
loving efforts Of Senator Platt and his New
York machine to force the Republican
Vice Presidential nomination upon their
darling TEDDY" who does not like that
kind Of thing. swears he will not have it.
and shows every tooth in his head every
time the subject is mentioned. But the
aiectionate designs OF the Easy Boss" are
not to be obstructed. He is determined 10
box and shelve the great War Governor
at any cost How his devoted Senatorial
-Tiend would like to have him back where
he was. as described by Mr.. DOGGY. alone
in Cuba,"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-10
AMERICAN COAL Nv EUROPE.
An Eaort Made 10 Get ia Touch with
Exporters.

Exporters
The Bureau Of Foreign Commerce has
received letter from Mesgrs. J. Compel
* Co. Sehiedamschedijk. No. $50. Rcttcr-
dam. 20 the effect that they de ire u eu-
ter into business relations vita American
coal exporters. but not knowing "a ir
raWes they send copies Ct q circular. with
the request that il be distributed amcug
important coal dealers in the United
States. This method is adopted in order
not to lose time iG correspondence.
The circular reads:
Dear Sir: IS uau Is try rim. ..r .,,e--..u Goa.
o EuTrpean ports prices On This side having a5-
Nanctd ln such way chat it can be advantage
ouSiy imported into tie Mediterranean. Black sea
Baltic, etc, we shall be pleased 90 d. informed
q you are open tor export trade.
Ii this Is the case We beg 90 offer You orr sorv-
ices az agents being fully up n the coal trade
and well Introduced 1t ab0ve-ns-ned ports. Il ven
fefl Inclined 70 avail yourself Of our services
Please seud us by next mail detailed descriptions
cl qualities 90 your coal. names " colliGS. state
mert 81 purposes tor which IL Is used. Quantities
YOU might be able 10 export 10 Europe, With COM
pctitive prices and conditions Of sale.
Please send ne at The same time your conditions
Tor oar acting rs your agents, rs a loss OF Ji-c
viii undoubtedly cause loss OF advantage.
Awaiting the favor Of your earliest reply. ",
remain. etc. J. COMPEL & co.
Not wishing to discriminate between
coal companies, the Bureau Of Foreign
Commerce publishes this circular for the
information of those interested. Ii also
calls attention to the fact that a number
OF reports have been received from United
States representatives abroad in regard to
the scarcity of coal in foreign markets.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-10
Girlish Confidence.

From the Chicago Tribunel
Pc7tie sweetn.-I wouldn't marry the best man
alive Would your
Meena Ztvver-Nes, dear. ] would. and tn
going to in about six weeks.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-10

Carnegie appears to be a voracious old
philanthropist. Not content with his one
hundred and sixty millioc dollar steel
coke. mining. and transportation trust. il
is announced that ne has gorged himself
with ship yards. and has the Cramps.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-10

For Convention TChRirmRn.-From
Tennessee there comes to Washington the
interesting news fhat the Hon James D.
Richardson is TO be elected permanent
Chairman OF the Kansas City Convention
How the TenneSseeans have learned this
is not stated. Indeed. Mr. Richardson )
friends In this city profess 10 be in utter
Ignorance Of any movement 10 heap ma
tionaI Convention honors upon his broad
AID not unwilling shoulders. On the con-
trary, the understanding here is that con-
siderations Of good politics suggest the adj
visibility Of calling TO the most conspicu-
Gus place in the Kausas City Convention
some German American Of prominence ana
influence. sim. 70 may be that in his cam
paisn for Speaker OF the next House
which all Democrats are confident OF con-
trolling - Mr. Richardson's supporters
doubtless are determined 10 keep his name
cOnspicucusly TO the fore However. as il
is not doubted that the National Ccnven-
ton viii b. controlled by uucompr0mising
BTyanit,s 70 Is thought 90 Dc highly prOha-
bic that they will not care 20 advance the
TeDnesseean's Speakership race az the ex-
pense CT other aspirauts for that position
particularly Judge DeATmoud OF Missouri
by elcyating Mr. Richardson to the posi-
ton Of chief Importance az Kansas City.
This view OF the matter seems especially
:enable now that Mr.. Richardson eVercis-
ing his prorogatiye rs Chairman OF the Ma
uoual Congressional Committee, has ap-
pointed on the subcommittee which Is 10
have charge OF the Congressional campaign
q majority or men who are known 10 be
out OF harmony with The Western senti-
ment OF the party.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-10
London nna rnris ~ Ginn.

From the Chicago Rec9rd)
For the first time in commercial history d.
rect and regular transport service has beer es-
tab.racd between london and prs. -Four car
go boats. especially constructed Il The trade have
begun 70 run. The service will he in full opera.
ten n May. 1fe innovation IL welcomed in
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-10

One Of the inevitable results OF broken
faith with Porto Rico is seen in the re-
vival Of the revolutionary party and pro-
paganda in Cuba. The anti-Ame~!can att-
tude Of Gomez and other leaders in the
late war against Spain, and of their fol-
lowers. is Ominous not only Of local dis
turbances. but Of a disappearance of the
sentiment in the island in favor OF arnexa-
ton. Until the insular policy of the Nc
Kinley Administration became known.
there was a strong desire among the in
telligent classes in Cuba for union with
the United States. But since it has de-
veloped that, under Republican party rule.
annexation would mean government Gs
subject colony without American civil
rights, the situation has suddenly changed
As Ear as the Cubans can control the mat
ter. perfidy to Porto Rico and our own
Constitution has killed annex alton.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-10

Mr. Rossiter johnson arises in New
York to nominate Major General EIweH S.
Otis as a Republican candidate for the
Vice Presidency, and The Times arises In
Washington 70 second the nomination. Nc
Kinlcy and Otis would make an ideal tick
ct Not even Mckinley and Alger would
be better from the Democratic point Of
view
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-03-16

There is disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by
it-heart disease, pneumonia, heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result of kidney
disease. If kidney trouble is allowed to ad-
vance the kidney poisoned blood will attack
the vital organs, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then the richness of the blood-the albumen
leaks out and the sufferer has Bright's
Disease, the worst form of kidney trouble.
Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root the new dis
covery is the true specific for kidney, bladder
and urinary troubles. 1t has cured thousands
of apparently hopeless cases, after all other
efforts have failed. AT druggists in fifty-cent
and dollar sizes. A sample bottle sent free
by mail, also book telling about Swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
DR.. Kilner & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. and
mention this paper.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-03-16
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

You can't take a trick with the
trump of fame.
Encouragement after censure is the
sun after a shower.
The foolish sayings of a millionaire
pass for wise ones.
The hotter the argument the cooler
it makes some friendships.
Large bodies move slowly-also
small bodies when called to get up in
the morning.
A criminal cares not who makes the
laws Of his country so long as they
are not enforced.
Rumor is a bird Of passage upon
whose tail-feathers it's impossible to
drop the proverbial salt.
Nature occasionally performs mir
acles for the purpose of. demonstrate
ing the possibility Of the impossible.
Nothing makes a woman so happy
as to have some other woman ask her
to write down the recipe for that
lovely cake.
Something weighty is usually ex-
pected of a man when he lifts up his
voice-but alas! expectations are sell
dom realized Chicago Daily News.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-03-16
charnberlatra'~ Cough Remedy

This remedy is intended especially for
coughs, colds, Group, whooping cough
and influenza. It has become famous
for It's cures of these diseases, over a
large part of the civilized world. The
most fattering testimonials have been
received, giving accounts of it's good
works; of the aggrevating aid persistent
coughs it has cured; of severe colds that
have yielded promptly to it's soothing
effects, and Of the dangerous tacks of
Group it has cured, often saving the life
of the child. The extensive use of it for
whooping cough has shown that it rohs
that disease of all dangerous conse-
quencee. It is especially priced by
mothers for their children, as it never
fails to effect a speedy cure, and because
they have found that there is not the
least danger in giving it, even to babies,
as it contains nothing Injurious. Sold
by Perry & Doty.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-03-16
Old German Wash Lists.

The old German housewife had q
strange way Of keeping track OF the
clothes she gave out to be washed. 1t
was nothing less than a pictorial and
perpetual wash list. There was no
possibility Of making such an error as
to mistake the abbreviation Sh. for
shirts or ST for stockings. She had
pictures Of each article and simply
wrote down the number of each thing
opposite it's picture with a piece OF
chalk, which was erased when the
thing was returned and used again on
the following week.-Cleveland Leader.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1900-03-16

Ask your grocer today to show you Il
package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The chill
dren may drink it without injury as well
AS the adults. All who try it, like it..
GRAINO has that rich seal brown OF
Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure
grain, and the most delicate stomach re-
ceves it without distress. d the price
of coffee. 15c and Csc per package.
Sold by all grocers.