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S. Allyng, Syracuse, n. Y; J. r. Malone,
baltimore; A. G. Courtney, Syracuse. N,
Y; DR.. Casey I. A. Marshall and Phil.
DAILY, Jr., Long Branch.
Ailyng was the first to fall by the way
side, falling to stop his second bird and
Smith and Marshall followed his ex-
ample on the next round Courtney and
Casey failed to kill their fourth selec-
lions. leaving Malone, DAILY and Bates
alone in the race. Daily failed TO stop his
seventh and retired. Bates and Malone
continued to kill their birds nicely until
the thirty ninth round, when Malone
missed. Bates killed his bird easily with
the first barrel and used the second tor
safety. He was lifted on the shoulders OF
his friends and borne around the grounds
in triumph. .
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HAWAIIAN BILL IN THE House..
some Radical Changes In the Old
Form of Government.

Washington, April o.. The house did moi
finish the bill to provide territorial gov
eminent for Hawaii today. When the
hour fixed for taking vote, ! o'clock, ar
rived. less than half the bill had beel
covered. and so many amendments re-
manned that 1t was agreed to continue the
consideration OF the bin under the Ave-
minute rule until II was finished. Sew
eral important amendments were agreed
to today, among them the following; To
nullfy all labor contracts In the Islands
10 extSnd the alien contract labor laws
TO the islands; to prohibit the sale OF in
toxicating liquors In saloons; to limit the
land holdings of corporations TO 1000 acres
to substitute for the house provisions re-
latins 20 the appointment OF judges and
other officers of the island the senate pro-
vision. The house provision lodged the
appointing power In the governor. the sen
ate placed il in the president.
Mr. White IN. CO, the colored member.
offered an amendment. which was lost, TO
strike from the qualifications OF voters
for representatives the provision retriir-
ing the payment OF poll tax,
Mr.. Williams tMiss,l offered an amend
ment requiring the paymen, OF poll tax
nine months prior to the election. He
said 1t was the universal experience OF
States having poll tax law that where
II could be paid just before the election It
became means OF corrupting voters. The
amendment provoked heated discussion,
in which Mr.. Grosyenor (Oho), MIR I'm
dtr~ood (Alal, Mr.. Linney IN. CO. and
Mr.. White IN ca participated. 1t was
lost. 55 to ST.
BY this time the hour for voting was
close at hand. Almost Twenty-Five pages
OF the bill remained TO be read and there
was scramble to get amendments rushed
through by unanimous consent These re-
quests all met objection and resulted in A
tangle. which was Strengthened out by
unanimous consent that the house finish
the consideration Of the bill under fae
minute rule,
Mr.. Pugh lKy.) moved to strike out the
provision recurring that voters should be
able TO speak. read and write the English
or Hawaiian language II was lost
Mr. Underwood (Ala.) taunted the re-
publicans with their inconsistency in rec
ognizing the necessity for WATERMAN ruls
In Hawaii in the pending bill. while do
nouncing at every opportunity the election
laws Of some Of the Southern States which
were designed TO prevent the participatinr
IN elections Of the ignorant and WORTH
less
Early in the session the naval appropria-
ton bill was presented 10 the house nv
Mr.. Foss (Ili) acting chairman Of Inc
committee and Mr.. Wheeler tKyD pres-
ented minority report against certain
features OF the bill
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Mr.. QUAY IS STILL OUT
And MI. GaIIluker Of Few Hampshire Favors
Keeping him Out.
TIE HOUSE on THE HAWAIIAN BILL
IT Proposes to Make Radical Change
In the Form Of government of
the Islands.

Washington, April 5.--Most OF the day
was spent by the senate in executive SEES
sion. During the comparatively brief open
session Senator Galllnger IN. H) present
ed constitutional argument against the
seating OF Mr.. Quay. He said he opposed
the seating OF Mr.. Quay because such ac-
tion would be violation OF both the let
ter and spirit OF the constitution, because
he was opposed to giving the governor abb
solu,e right to make. appointments oil
senators under any circumstances, be-
cause the legislature, having adjourned
without election, had voluntarily REIN
pushed part of its representation In the
senate and the governor should have called
an extra session Of that body.
Senator Jones (Ark) presented the Gre
dentials OF j. c. S. Blackburn as senator
from Kentucky for the term OF six years
beginning March 4. 1901. Mr.. Jones SAID,
as the credentials we're long, he would ask
that they be printed In the Record and as
document.
A house Joint resolution was adopted APP
pointing Sydney D. Cook of Kansas,
Charles j. Anderson OF Ohio and Alfred l..
Pearson OF Pennsylvania members of the
board OF managers of the NATIONAL home
for disabled volunteer soldiers OF the
United States
A bill to increase the efficiency OF the
subsistence department OF the Uhitea
States army was passed after Mr. Garter
had offered and withdrawn an amendment
providing that the acting head of the sub
sstence department should have the rank,
pay and emoluments Of brigadier general.
Mr. Cockrell said while he sympathized
with the object OF the amendment he was
doubtful as to the best way to attain II.
He thought the present incumbent OF tina,
position General Eagan) ought to have
been removed.
The following bills we're passed: To In
corporate the National White Cross OF
America; to authorize the payment OF
travelling allowances to enlisted men oil
the regular and volunteer forces when dis
charged by the secretary OF war and stated
by him as entitled to travel pay
Messrs Butler IN c. and Pettlgrew Is.
ID denied certain interviews attributed
10 them while n Cuba in Il Cuhah paper
sent to this country.
Mr.. Platt Conn, speaking as chairman
OF the senate committee on Cuba, 500
there was nobody. so far as he knew, who
proposed to break faith with the Cubans,
And l do not believe he added, there
are many Cubans who believe the United
States will not keep their promises. OF
course there are agitators In Cuba, but
among the Cubans generally there is the
utmost confidence In the United States
A bill was passed to extend the act gov
ernlng the Immediate transportation Of
dutiabla merchandise without appralse-
ment to the ports OF Laredo. Eagle Pass
and Ell Paso.
After an executive session the Alaskan
civil code bill was laid before the senate
but adjournment was had at 4:45 p. m.
before its consideration was begun.
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EMERGENCY RATES
Put In TO Meet Cut on Swcutpnds
from st. Louis.


from st. Louis.
Austin. Texas, April 5.--The railroad
commission this evening owing to the cut
in rates on sweatpads from st. Louis and
other points TO Texas. promulgated the
following emergency rates to take effect
in this State ON April I for tho trans
portation thereof: Between Houston and
points in common point territory on less
than carloads. 81 cents, and on carloads
~ cents per 100 pounds. The rates OF -
cents on less than carloads and % coats
on carloads shall apply as maxima be-
tween all points to which they apply from
Houston. Between Galveston and points
In ccmmon point territory on less than
carloads 33 cents and on carloads ~ cents
per 100 pounds. These rates will also
apply TO and from Velasoo, Texas City.
Fort Arthur and all points which are sub
iect to the same maximum rates as GAL
weston.
When current class rates are lower than
the rates above prescribed such lower
rates shall govern.
Rates from or to points in differential
territory shall be made by employing
current class differential rates under the
rules governing same in connection with
the rates above mentioned,
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TEXAS POLITICS.

Senator Chiffon is III and will not be
able to undertake campaign for ten days
or two weeks.
State Senator Kerr announces for the
democratic congressional nomination In
tho Tenth district.
The Tenth district republican convention
has been called to meet at Richmond April
H.
Chiffon headquarters have been estab-
lshed at Dallas.
The Dallas county committee refuses to
change It's method of holding primaries
for congressman
Mr.. Bailey spoke to large audience at
McGregor
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Houston business men urged statc
Health officer Blunt TO adopt modified
quarantine regulations.
Harris county railroad has been char
tered.
a company mas been organized at PoF'
Arthur to erect n rice mill
Enthusiastic cotton mill meeting was
held Mt Honey Grove,
PJ. willis & Bro. Of Galveston will re-
tire from business as firm.
scaffold is being constructed at Green
vile on which TO hang q murderer.
King Howard, a negro murderer. was
given the death penalty at Brenham.
Good rains have fallen In the Panhandle.
A receiver has been appointed for the
property OF tho Southern Building ana
Loan association in Texas
The drummcrs are at Austin. where an
nuai convention Is to be held today.
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OFFICERS ELECTED.
Annual Meeting Of the Texas. sabine
valley and Northwestern.

Longview, Texas. April 4,-The follow
ing officers and directors of the Texas. sa-
hine Valley and Northwestern railroad
were elected here yesterday; c. NJ. D,
Grigshy, president aud general manager;
w b. Ward, vice president. f. I. Rem
bert secretary and treasurer; T.. T.
Young, assistant secretary; J. w. Yates.
r. r. Perry, W. $. Mayfeld, VI, II. Lillard
and w. T. Whitelock. directors
Immediately after the election the party
with several ladies left on an excursion
for Carthage, where tho following officers
We're elected for the Timpson. Marshall
and Sabine Pass railroad. which is an en-
tension of the Sabine Valley route: c. NJ.
d Grigsby. president and general man
aseri T. s Garrlson, vice president; G.
II. Panford. SECRETARY; f. 7. Young, as
sistant secretary r T. Rembert, treas
urer; NJ II. Lillard, W. T. Fisher and c.
L, Taylor, directors.
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and acceptance OF hall. Call Of states fol
members OF committees aud s)uourn
fnent.
THURSDAY. May 3f-Buslness meeting o.
eurampmtnt 10 to l and J 20 ocloch
Official reception In honor OF maids OF
honor and sponsors at reunion building,
to IL.
Friday, June 1--Crand parade. 10 to z.
Reception by citizens Of Louisville TO Con
federates, 70 10. Ball, 10 and later.
Saturday. June 2-Business meeting, "
to /, and election OF officers Afternoon
barbecue. Night--Flreworks.
Sunday, June 3--United memorial ser
vice at 8 .. m. in reunion hall "a
dresses in honor of the birthday OF Jei-
ferson Davis.
The encampment will be composed OF
1900 delegates and the basis OF repre-
seutation will be as follows; Two dele:
gates from every camp; one delegate for
every twenty members. In addition every
brigade and division commander and all
adiutant generals OF divisions are mem
bers OF tbs encampment. The presiding
officer OF the meeting will be John b.
Gordon, the commander Of the United
Confederate Veterans
Helena, Ark, April 5.--General John B.
Gordon. who is lecturing in this State on
the First Days OF the Confederacy," is
sick at the home of Major John ]. Horner,
In this city. General Gordon lectured here
Tuesday evening to crowded house, and
although he was sick went to Maranna
the following evening. He returned here.
however, canceling. his engagement at
Brinkley, and is under the care OF a
physician. His condition is not at all
dangerous, 1t is thought. but he may have
to remain here several days.
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10 due TO this individual systsD ~
EXCLUSIVE TREATMENIi.u.-a,A ia
hundreds Of requests weary ~ ~
all pafts Of the world. asking y. .hcd q !
of uslre DR.. Hntbaway's mss,,ly 81;
ment. he believes II wiser 70 s's,s IN
sides himself the kncwledgc e..,s-tl
as he is too well aware OF m nal uss q
may be done BY the unshlns
system never mind how RH.nr.s --rN
BLOOD AND SKIN DIS DaIa.sr ~ 3 .
away's treatment for blood Wen
ever stage cures all forms " oub q
blotchas, pimples etc.. ana ". ~!
the skin aud scalp 10 their n.'shs ~
but so purlfies the hlood tina, "a ~
permanently and completely s'Ssn.f3
avstem and all this vlinou'
poisonous or dangerous drIssSoterCft]
VARICOCELE AND "c,,se:1r.i
treatment az varicocele snu "a y 3
method exclusively his. own psrFe|
cent OF ali cases results " ,,an n
permanent cure. NO opei srs ~
and no pain or inconvenience = ~
by the patient. The crpen nv ~
ment Is much less than tntt ~ y
or hospital or institute trea Ky. sr1N
safe and sure. restoring " Nh
condition Of perfect. normsi ~
CONSULTATION FREE ~ =
makes 40 charge for consuI.s7 ~
OF either his office or py xx
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WASHINGTON.

The Quay case was taken up in the sen
ate. but was not disposed of.
The house Of representatives is handling
the Hawaiian governmental bill and is
making radical changes in the old form Of
government that formerly prevailed in
the Islands.
Senators discuss amendments to the Mic.
araguan canal bill
The president makes some more army
promotions.
The naval appropriation bill has been
reported TO the House of Representatives
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TERRIBLE DEsoLATIoN.
Thousands Are starving In Puerto
Rico and PrOvIaiOna Arc Scnrcc.

Rico ana PrONtstOna Arc Srhrcc.
Ponce. z. r., April 5.--The announcement
having been made that the Puerto Rcan Be
nevolent society would relieve the poor OF
Ponce, the town is simply overrnn with an
army OF starving or pauperzcd folk No
fewer than 200 men, women and children, sick
and starving, are living in the corridor OF
the city hall and in kiosk on the plaza.
Most OF these are fed by the society. Letters
have been received announcing that 5000 more
are on the way.
The city will deport outside paupcrs who
are now here and the station guard will pre-
vent the entrance into the city Of others.
The price of provisions continues very
high and discomfort grows, but thus far
there has been no public demonstration.
II is reported that an executouer has been
found to carry out the sentence passed by
the Puerto Rican supreme court upon ave
murnersrs condemned to be garroted, ana the
garroting will take place Saturday.
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wouID-BE ASSASSIN IN THE To,.s
Strido. the Youthful Reigian. Taking
Things Quietly.

Brussels, April Jean Baptiste sipido
the Belgian youth who attempted the life
OF the Prince of Wales, was not submitted
to any further examination today, His
attitude Is detected and he appears very
tlred, having had little sleep. He ex.
pressed no regret at his crime, hut bq,
repeatedly requested permission 10 see
ms mother No interview between them.
however, will be allowed for soma 6,rn
Later this afternoon the examining mas
islrate decided to confront Slpido with his
father and touching scene ensuel But /,
IS said Sipido paid no attention 10 HE
iather appeals, maintaining his prsylou .
declarations.
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There are but two armor plate ~.
in the United States and they Under;
each other so we'll there is no colupsl
for orders or as to price. The ~
ment is at the mercy of these conu,
and we sse but two ways OF ~
either stop building armored sh.m'
manufacture cur own armor.
I'VE believe IL the secretary 81 IN
were directed to buy armor for nj
ceeding $500 per ton, and II be couA|
get 1t at that price, to build Id
the two companies would reduce n,
to a reasonable sum per ton rather
TO allow the government to become
compttitor."
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GEN. ALEXANDER AS ARBITRATOR
VIII Act ns Such Between Uncle .sa IN
aud Nicnrnguu,

Washington. April 5.--Geueral E. F..
Alexander Of South Carolina has notified
tho governments OF the United States and
Nicaragua OF his acceptance OF the ap.
pointment of arbitrator TO determine the
amount OF lndemnities TO be paid Orr
and Laubenheimer by the Ninragilan gov
ernmen. on account of the seizure OF their
steam launches and TO the post-Glover
Electric company on account OF the seiz-
ure az Bluehelds of certain of it's goods.
The state department is required to sub,
nit its case by the first OF next month
sion by July 1
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gion in Northern Mexico that the cotton
crop will be small.
DR.. Rafael Lavista, the famous surgeon,
who accompanied Vice President Mar.scai
to Chicago. is dead from blood poisoning,
the result of an operation in which he was
inoculatsd. He was we'll known to lead
ing American surgeons.
Minister zaldiyar OF Salvador denies
that his country is in any way abettns
the revolutionary projects against the
present order OF things in Guatemala.
The story came from New Orleans.
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Local.

The carpenters strike now on will like
ly result in strike of all building trades
unions.
Monthly reports from the county treas
Juror and collector Of taxes.
Rev. p. W. Archer, once pastor OF
shearn Methodist church, dies at George
town.
Bridge Tender T. A. Newport is crushed
in the La Porte railway draw bridge.
Death Of faithful fire horse.
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COMMERCIAL

Cotton futures 3 10 II points lower.
The New York stock market was active
and steady.
Chicago grain market was brisk and act
i've.
Live stock continues to bring good prices
n all the leading markets.
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RAILROADS.

Trainmen gave evidence that the opera
ton OF double headers lie not extra haz-
ardous.
Old officers of the s., S. ana g. were
reelected.
Reduced freight rate on cotton gin ma
chincry announced by Missouri Pacific;
not generally participated in.
Mr. Gates announces positively that the
Peegee does not want the G. and /.
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DOMESTIC.

General Alexander OF South Carolina will
arbItrate between the United States and
Nicaragua
In wreck on the Fort Worth aud Dem
yer city two persons we're killed, several
injured and the train was burned
In fight with outlaws near Demng, ".
NJ. George Scarborough was killed
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POLITICAL.

The Pennsylvania State democratic con-
vention denounced the imperislistic tcnd-
encies Of the present administration and
Endorsed w. J. Bryan for president
Admiral Dewey and wife attended a
concert in Philadelphia. The admiral said
he was democrat" and was still run
ming for the presidential chair
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Oriental votes.

Vancouver, B. c., April 5.--Japsnssl
vices say the date of the wedding I
Japanese Prince Imperial and nl
kuio Sadado las been set for Nay !
Tat rebellion in Chine will ioll''
announcement Of the emperor's assa
given out by the best opinions. Y "
that Emperor Kwang Su looks ~
and II is thought he can not live ~
In the LANG Kang province ]
Huanese are armed and rips for fso1
and are only held in check BY y
Viceroy Liu, who is himself Huaa7
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SUMMARY OF ToDAY's IMPORTANT NEWS.
THE TRANsvAAL.

Colonel Plumer Of the British army az.
lacks the Beers at RamathaIabamn and
was repulsed with great loss. The Beers
lost nothing.
Burghers are plentiful everywhere ana
barass the British army.
Papers we're found on dead British SOL
dlcr showing that the English had planned
raid on the Beers IN 1897 1898 1890
Beers have plenty OF food. clothing,
arms and grit
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FOR GOOD FELLowsHrr.
Cotton belt officials and Employees
Form ~ Soclui Club.

Tyler Texas. April 4.--A club compose 4
OF the officials and employees OF the gem
eral offices Of the Cotton Belt has been
organized here with a membership OF zoo.
The officers elected arc as follows; J, p.
Park. president ], W. Hagan, treasurer,
board Of directors X. D, Cobb. DR.. C. A.
Smith, j. p, Park. l., W. Greayes aud C.
e. Wood. The initiation fee has been
placed at s. and the monthly dues Al 81.
The object 81 the club Is for general so
cial enjoyment A reading room win be
established and "a complete set OF gym.
nastic appliances viii he placed in the
rooms
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To Aha stnrxinr 1870

Topeka, Kan, April 5,-Governor s,an
ley presided at mass meeting here ~, -
night for The purpose OF ipaurura,,.. -
movement TO raise / 1000 900 NJ. :
corn 20 send TO the famine snsssn s o.
india. Rev. Charles n. shelaon OF
principal speaker and started Is me
scriptfor by piedgsng 1900 80 ae SUB
OF The pronts realized from H. snare
edition Of the Topeka Capital. sesldep
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nArEs WON MANnIcAr.
Noung Canadian Carries on Prize as
Champion Wing shot.

Champion Wing shot.
New York. April 5.-H. u. Bates. a
young Canadian field shooter of St.
Thomas, Ontario, man who was com.
raratiyely unknown in the trap shooting
world until today. won the grand Ameri-
can handicap, the most important event
Of the year for wing shots
Shooting began shortly before 10 O'Clock
IN the morning with the completion OF the
sixteenth round, which several Of ,he
competitors failed TO inish yesterday AZ
Us close there We're twenty-thr-- straieh,
scores OF the 2ll starters. The isst roun
was completed at O'clock IN the after
noon, az which time there were bat eish,
ssrstghts. After half an hours infermis
sion Ne referee called the men to sho,,
on the tlss for the $3.50 trophy, The 4
men we're J. = Smith. Hackettstowu. n,
VI; H D. Bates. 81. Thomas. Ontario: r,
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ron Know what You are Tar

when you take Groves Tastelsa
Tonic The formula is plainly pFlnu1
every bottle showing that II conIall.
and Quinine put up in correct plopu]
and is in tssteless form lmltase
not advertise their formula, Known
you would not buy their medicine 7
knew what IL contained. Groves y
only chill cure sold THROUGHOUT ~
malarial sections of the uniIsa
No cure. no pay. Price so Genus
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FOREIGN,

The Prince and Princess of wales are
guests Of the Denmark court. Both we're
congratulated on their escape from as
sfrsination.
Belgian chamber OF deputies showed
marked sympathy for the Boers
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AN IRISH REGIMENT
queen Victoria says one sn,,,

Qucen Victoria says One Shall n.
Formed In Honor of Erin Bravery.
London, April S,-The army orders to-
day contain the following;
The queen having deemed II desirable 70
commemorate the bravery shown NV ny ~
Irish regiments in the recent oners,,on s
in South Africa has been graeInrs'v
pleased TO command that an Irish rel.
n,ent OF 1907 guards be formed under the
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HLAnSEr FROM THE aupE,


london April 9.--It s said thai by tbo
desire Of Queen Victoria, the son thar was
horn to the duke and duchess q, W.,
Saturday last viii be chrsteaed patriss a
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WITH DEMOCRATIC SIMPLICITY.
The Queen Takes Life Very Ensx l.,
Old Ireland

Dublin, April 5.--Queen v,,tor;, wen,
out for drive in Phoenix park during the
afternoon as quietly as she would bav.
done in London. She bowed in return -
the frequent salutations. Her ma;astv
did not enter the city streets and returned
10 the vice regal lodge for dinner.