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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04
REPORTED TO THE SENATE.
Pneumatic Tube Service Item Re-
stored to the POstoffice Bill.

Pneumatic Tube Service Item Re-
stored to the POstofice Bill.
Representatives of the Merchants .,sso-
citation and other New York commercial
organizations appeared yesterday before
the Senate Postoffice Committee and urged
the reinsertion in the annual Postoffice
bill of the appropriation for supporting
the pneumatic tube service between the
postofices In New York City. which was
stricken out by the House The service,
they claimed. was Indispensable to the
business interests. and they urged its ex
tension Delegations from Philadelphia,
Boston. and Chicago also urged the estab-
lishment or extension of the service in
those cities.
The committee afterward voted to re-
store the appropriation of 1925. 600 for sup
port of the present system, and of $500, 600
for extending it.
The committee substituted the following
for the House paragraph regarding the
hours for letter carriers Letter carriers
may be required to work as nearly as prac-
ticable only eight hours on each working
day but not in any event exceeding forty
eight hours during the six working days of
each week and such numbers of hours on
Sunday. not exceeding eight. as may be re-
quired by the needs of the service and II a
legal holiday shall occur on any working
day the service performed on said day. If
less than eight hours. shall be counted az
eight hours. without regard to the time ac-
tually employed"
The Postofice Appropriation bill was
then reported to the Senate. 1t carries
total of about STA 000. geo
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04
FUNK AND SMELL.
Probability That Their Execution
VIII BE Postponed

1t is probable that within the next few
days orders viii be signed by Justices Cole
aud CIabaugh, CT the Supreme Court of the
District. postponing the day of execution
Of Frank W Funk and Benjamin H. Smell
who are sentenced to be hanged in the Dis
;rict jail on Friday next This action will
be taken because It is believed that a de-
cision will not be reached by the Court of
Appeals for the District on the motions
for new trials and arrest OF judgment on
behalf OF Funk and Smell. just argued be-
fore the day set for the executions, and
consequently postponement will be neces-
sary. The arguments in these cases were
concluded yesterday.
At the close OF the arguments the Court
called the attention of District Attorney
Anderson TO the near approach of the day
set for the execution of the appellants. and
suggested that steps be taken to delay the
judgment OF the trial courts. According
10 the decision OF the Supreme Court of
the UL tied States in the cases of Schneider
and Cross. # is within the power of the
Justice who presided at the trial which re-
suited in the conviction Of the condemned
person. when necessity demands, to post
pone the day OF execution.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04
THE NEW DISTRICT CODE.
Order for Its Confederation at n
Night Session Vncated

The special order made last Monday that
the bill providing for new code of laws
for the District should be considered by
the House last night was vacated late yes
terday afternoon on motion OF Mr.. Bah
COX, Chairman OF the Committee on the
District OF Columbia. Mr. Babcock said
that in view of the attitude of one member
Of the committee he thought the night ses-
sion would be of no avail unless a quorum
should be present. which was improbable.
Mr.. Mudd said that he was probably the
member to whom Mr. Babcok referred. He
would oppose the consideration of the code
in a perfunctory manner, he said. The
notion of Mr. Babcock prevailed. and the
special order was vacated There is now
no agreement as to 4 time for the consider
alton OF the code.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04
THE NETHERsoLE LIBEL SUIT.
Rev DIR. Eeston Declines to Make u
Statement COncerning 1t.

Statement Concerning 1t.
Olga Nethersole, the actress. yesterday
filed suit in the Supreme Court of the
District against the Rev. Thomas Chal-
mers Easton, pastor of the Eastern Pres
byterian Church Of this city. 10 recover
$40. 900 claimed as damages for alleged ma
licous libel. The plaintiff alleges that in
a sermon preached by Rev. DR.. Easton, on
April l. he spoke of her as "a lewd act
ress." This reference TO her. the plaintin
states, was calculated to injure her good
name and reputation. The plaintiff also
alleges that since the declaration referred
10 was made by DR.. Easton her business as
an actress has become less.
In an interview published in New York
paper the plaintiff stated that it is not
her desire to make money out of her suit
against Dr. Easton. but merely to compel
him to apologize to her as publicly as
she contends he denounced her
Soon after DR.. Easton made the refer
ence to the plaintiff to which she has
taken exception It is said he wrote letter
to a local paper in which he explained
that he did not use the word "lewd" in
the meaning generally accepted. but to
mean emotional 1t is understood that he
also wrote the plaintiff personal letter
explaining to her that il was not his in
tention to cast any reflection upon her
chastity. The plaintiff however. t is
stated. refuses TO accept the explanation
made by DR.. Easton and demands that he
shall make his apology as he did his ac-
cusation, before his congregation.
Dr. Easton, when seen last night. de-
clned to discuss the subject, saving that
he had no statement to make concerning
the suit
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04
BOOKSELLERS FALL OUT.
Frank Leaves the Church to Which
John d. belongs.

CLEVELAND, o.. May 3.-Another evil
dence of the bitter feeling between John
D. and Frank Rockefeller came out today
in the announcement that Frank Rookie
feller. trustee of the Euclid Avenue Be D.
fist Church, of which John d. is the prin-
eipal pillar. had resigned all connections
with the church. Mrs. Frank Rockefel. er
and their three daughters, Misses Alice,
Anne. and Helen, also resigned The Eu-
cid Avenue Baptist Church is one Of the
most fashionable churches in the city John
ID. Rockefeller is superintendent of the
Sunday School. In resigning Frank Rookie
teller said:
Il do not believe in placing Caesari m
before Christianity in any church.
Frank Rockefeller was a close friend of
Rev. II. c. Applegarth, whose resignation
OF pastorate a few months ago led TO the
published statement that his act was due
TO the antagonism OF John d. Rockefeller.
The designations Of other prominent mem
bers OF the church are expected to be sent
tn soon
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04
CLOSE OF THE CONFERENCE.
Special Noon Service of the Ecu
menicnl Council.

NEW YORK. May "A special noon
service to commemorate the close of the
Ecumenical Conference and to bring tho
business men OF the downtown" district
the message of the conference" was held
this neon in old Trinity Church, Broadway.
opposite Wall Street. Trinity Church was
filled with business men, ministers, mis-
sionaries. and great many young business
women. The business men of the Wall
Street district were not strongly repre-
sented, owing to the annual meeting of
the Chamber of Commerce.
The service was opened by the Rt. Rev.
Henry C. Potter, Bishop of New York, who
said:
1T is becoming that at the close of this
great Ecumenical Conference a meeting
should be held in this historic edifce, tie
first church where great missionary work
was done in this country; where, over iC0
years ago. the mission of Christ was
preached TO the Indians
Bishop Potter then introduced the Rev.
DR.. Canon W. ]. Edmonds. of Exeter Ca
thedral. England. Canon Edmonds spoke
OF the work done by the conference and
of the lesson it taught to the business
world.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04
COSTLY VASES SEIZED.
A French Collector Accused of Vio-
Iating the Customs Law.

NEW YORK, May 3.-Customs authori-
ties have seized two Chinese vases, the
property of r. D'Malherbe a French col
!ector of art objects. who is on his way 10
France after a twenty-five years residence
in China. According to Dudley Phelps,
chief of the law division of the customs
service. DMalherbe came here via Brit
sh Columbia and Montreal. In Montreal
he is said to have offered the vases for
sale. and not finding a purchaser. to have
brought them across the border without
declaration or payment.
1t is said they were offered for sale in
this city. On Wednesday evening the vases
were seized on the French Line pier.
D'Malherbe's explanation is that he under
stood that the Dingley law continued the
provision of the former law that antique
objects manufactured previous to 1900 were
duty free.
The vases are about two feet six inches
in height and are said to be superb speci
ments of the dynasty in which they were
made. One estimate of their value is
$50, COO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04
VERMONT BANDITS CAUGHT.
The shaws Captured In Barn by a
Sherif7,s PoNse

BURLINGTON. Vt. May 3.--At 12 O'Clock
today, some three miles from Middlebury.
Sheriff Thad. NJ. Chapman and posse of
men captured Dustan Shaw and mis- son.
Frank. the outlaws who have been sought
for several days among the mountains.
The men were surprised while eating din
ner in barn. twenty-five shots were ex-
changed. and young Shaw. the murderer Of
Deputy Sheriff Hoffman. of White River
Junction. was mortally wounded Both
men were taken to Middlebury, and the ell
der Shaw placed In Jail and the young man
given medical attention. None of the Off
GERS was hurt.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04
DIED.

COLLINS suddt- iy. on May ,. 1900 at s:4E
p. m. JACOB IT, beloved husband of Mary V.
C,llirs
Services at his late residence. AS Stree;
northwest. Friday, May 1, at 1850 p. m. Inter
mont at Thurrort. Nd. saturday. May ), at
p. m Friends ard relatives invited to attend
1t
COMPTON On "Wednesday. May s. 1900, at
2:lo D. M. at l33 Third Street northeast, CARO-
LINE Is SARFlIE, iu the thirteenth year OF her
age. Oldest daughter Of J. W. and Elizabeth O.
Compton.
Notice Of funeral hereafter. /.
PLEASANTS- Departed this life Wednesday
NAV , 1900, at II a m. after a short Illness
OI'IDA Y. PLEASANTS, the only daughter u
Sadie A. and Joseph rleasants
Funeral Friday. May (. at p. IN, from her
parents' residence. li2i New Jersey Avenue north
west. hyS--t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04
DELAY IN THE CLARK CASE.
A Tilt in, the Senate Over It's Consid-
erafi0n

|
Senator Hoar yesterday obtained unan-
| imous consent to take up for consideration
the case OF VI, A. Clark of Montana. and
asked that the resolution declaring the
latter unlawfully elected be considered.
Mr.. Hoar then moved that the case go
| over until next Thursday, when the Sem
ators could be prepared to speak on it.
Senator Bacon then arose and took ex-
ception to the remarks of Senator Chan
dler on Wednesday to the effect that
there was a purpose to delay action in
the case. and he wished to disclaim that
he had anything to do with the matter.
Il acqult the Senator from Georgia"
Mr.. Chandler began.
The Senator need not acquit me" Mr..
Bacon broke in.
q did not in what l said yesterday have
any reference to the Senator
Again Mr.. Bacon interrupted. 'The
Senator need not make that disclaimer. l
do not for a moment harbor the thought
that any man ever supposed that about
me-"
THE Senator Is quite right about that,
Mr. Chandler remarked. Il will put it in
any language he chooses. But the Senator
said yesterday that / desired that the Sem
ate should be rushed into considering and
voting on the matter without time 10 read
the testimony
Il am inclined to think that that Is
true" Mr.. Bacon put in.
There was nothing in what I had said
that justified the charge and I think the
Senator ought TO withdraw it." replied Mr..
Chandler
Mr.. Bacon-If I said that. it was per-
haps an injudicious use Of words. l did
not mean to say that 1t was the purpose
to rush consideration and action. but
meant that the effect would be that.
Mr.. Chandler then referred to the threat
made by Mr.. Stewart
What threat?" asked the latter
THE threat was" Mr.. Chandler replied,
that IL there was any attempt made 10
rush the case these three volumes OF testi-
mony would be read in the Senate for the
purpose of delay"
There was no such threat made. Mr..
Stewart asserted. Il suggested that 1t
was not case that could be rushed and
that if there was not time to read the
testimony outside there would be time
to read it inside.
II think that some portions of 1t ought
to be called to the attention OF the Sen
ale, for 1t was very irrelevant. There
should be fair play all around. l do rot
propose to be lectured particularly by
man who gathere,; all sorts Of hearsay
matter and filed three large volumes with
it,
When the Senator attacks me or the
committee, he will receive a lecture from
me- said Mr.. Chandler.
Il have not attacked you or the CON-
mittee," Mr.. Stewart exclaimed.
And when he makes threats" Mr..
Chandler continued, "he will have lee
ture from me"
"A lecture from you Mr.. Stewart re-
peated disdainfully You will get lee
ture from me on your report and on all
the irrelevant scanda, that you brought
into it."
The case then went over until next
Thursday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.
EXTENSION OF HIGHWAYS IN THE DIS
TEICT OF COLUMBIA.
Office Of the Highway Commission.
Wo.L;no.c, n Anrii fOnn


To whom It may concern:
The commission created by section OF the
act Of Congress approved March 2, 1888 entitled
AN act to provide a permanent system of high
wavs in that .part of he District OF Columbia
living outside Y cities" has received, from the
Commissioners Of the District II CcsItnbia the
proposed plan CT a permanent system of high
ways ior the port of the District south and east
Of the Anacostia River. Interested parties are
invited TO examine the nap on exhibition In
Room 40 of the District Building. The commits
SION will consider any suggestions and protests.
TO be submitted in writing, oE before MAY
g. 1900. and addressed to the Chief OF Engi-
neers, United States Army, War Department
Washington, D. C. The Commission will meet
on MAY IA. 1900. at 1879 O'CLOCK A. NJ, in
the Office of the Secretary OF War to hear orally
from those who desire to support their writtea
objections.
ELIHU ROOT. Secretary OF War; E. A.
HITCHCOCK, Secretary OF the Interior;
JOHN II. WILSON. Chief OF Engineers,
u s A., Highway Commission.
ap3.4.5.6.7 g. 30. .myl .2,s.4.l0,l1l2
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04
DANISH WEST INDIES SALE.
The idea of Trade with the United
states Abandoned.

LONDON, May A despatch to the
Times" from Copenhagen says that the
project of selling the Danish West Indies
to the United States has been abandoned
The idea was strongly opposed by leading
circles. The King was also opposed to II.
The despatch adds that the Copenhagen
banks intend to combine and start a new
bank at st. Thomas.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04
MaSOn'S Health Defenders.

YELLOW TABLETS cure DYSPEPSIA Cwon's
know you lave stomach.) BROWN TABLETS
cure CONSTIPATION. 20. K. in the morning)
RED TABLETS cure COUGHS. (Sure OF nights
rcst) WHITE TABLETS SORE THROAT.
Reducc inrammation.l Free from calon,el, aloes.
opium 30 tablets. l0c. MASoN'S CREAM OF
OLIVES oINTMENT-Sure cure for Cstarrh.
Asthma. Group. Piles CSC bcx-An Druggists
IL I. MASON CHEMICAL COMPANY,
6l5 Arch ST.. Phila., Pa.
utlQ- sa 81. mo. .We-I
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04
SUICIDE OF A BANK CASHIER.

Turns on the Gas ANA shoots Himself
in thc Heart.
LOUISVILLE. May 3.-Joseph W. Morey
assistant cashier for W D. Belknap & Co,
and prominent in social circles. and for
merly an amateur athlete OF considerable
ability. committed suicide this morning by
shooting himself near the heart. Before
he fred the shot he turned on every gas Jet
in the house His wife was visiting her
parents. Morey bore an excellent reputa
ticn. Accountants are now at work on his
books. Several Irregularities have come TO
light.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04
Eddy santry Knocked Out.

LOUISVILLE, May Oscar Gardiner,
the Omaha Kid. knocked out Eddy Santry.
of Chicago. in the fifth round before the
Ncnpareil Athletic Club tonight. The
knockout blow came very suddenly in the
form of a terrible right jab to the pit of
Santry'S stomach. Santry was helpless
for nearly ten minutes. Gardeners in
lighting was the feature of the contest,
but until the time Of the knockout Santry
had a trile the better Of the argument.
About $500 persons witnessed the fight.
There is only one way to do Justice to Yourself
and to tie beers Of Ieurich's brew-ask Tor and
insist oI having ll5uricls Maerzen, Senate. or
Lager.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04
AkEEN. CLEAR nRAIN.

Your best feelings. your social position. or busi
depend lgrgely on the perfect action
o, your Stomach aud Liver. DR.. Kings New Life
riils give Increased strength keen. clear brain.
high ambition. A 25-ccnt box viii make you feel
Ike a new being. Sold by Heugy Evans, Druggist.
922 Z st. Nv.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04
IN Mf,MORIAM.

ZwISSLER-In loving remembrance of my be
loved wife, LIZZIE, who departed this life three
wears ago today.
May she rest in peace.
1t LEO. F. ZWISSLER.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04

so dozen Percale
Wrappers, counter
parts of lots that
have been splendid
sellers at 65c; assort-
ed shades and pat
terms: fitted waists.
full length and width
skirts and well made.
This lot on sale
today at. $40
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04
AUCTION SALES.
!, -s---a4saI-
PUBLiC SALE
vAIrAgi.r prRsoYAr. Nm pRopyRry.

SEVEN VALUABLE TRACTS CT LAND.
TWENTY TWO ffesf ffe;.fi TOWN LOIS,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04

Remnants of Moire
Percaline, Glitter Silk,
Selesia, and Nearsi!k
fast Black and COL
ors-1 to s yard
lengths - Reduced
from Ice. u 1-2c, 1Sc.
20c a yard
to-. oHc
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-04
Ribbons.

Fancy Taffeta Rib
bons in plaids, stripes.
and Persian effects
- handsome color
combinations IN
widths from half-inch
to / IA IL pches; sc and
10c Ribbons
for. &C
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-09

low the Bronx a majority OF about 81
900 was given for Bryan, while the
country gave to Mckinley from 100, 900
TO 1870. 1909. assuring him a net majority
In this state of not less than 800. 0
Odell fell behind his ticket nearly
D 1000 votes, being cut In those districts
where the sentiment against machine
politics is the strongest. Notwithstand-
ing this loss. he will eth have a safe
majority. and will be the next Governor
OF New York.
1t is impossible to give exact figures
as TO Congress. but 1t Is known that the
Republicans will have a safe working
majority in both branches.
Republican success developed itself
In unexpected quarters, and seats we're
gained in Congress where they were
not hoped for. The Republicans gained
at least 5 representatives In Congress
In New York. and will probably have a
working majority OF not less than 40.
II is estimated that not fewer than
16. 1000 900 votes were cast. which is an
Increase over the vote of four years
ago of more than 1000, 900.
Mckinley and Roosevelt have carried
every state OF the Central West Nth
the possible exception of Indiana.
Mr.. Bryan has apparently lost his
own voting precinct, city and state.
Both CT the Dakotas gave majorities
to the Republican ticket.
1t Is still too early to give anything
more than bare estimates concerning
the results In the states ON the Pacific
slope, but from such returns a have
been received II appears that Washing
ton. Oregon and California will be
found in the Republican ccolumn.
In those states that lie In the region
OF the Rocky Mountains 1t seems prob
able that the silver sentiment is still
strong enough to KEEP them safe fol-
Bryan, though his majoritles there have
been materially decreased.
In Ohio President Mckinley held his
own in the larger cities and made sub
stantial gains in the country districts
Unexpected Republican strength de-
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-09

veloped in Chicago, which was carried
by Mckinney and Roosevelt by q ma
iority Of about $4,000, 70 the state
Of Illinois promises to give n total ma
lority mt much less than that of four
years ago.
In the great states Of New York.
Illinois, Ohio and Indiana Republican
majoritles were reduced, according 70
the cclaim Of the Democratic managers,
but the gains were 0 heavy enough
TO swing them TO the Bryan column.
he ucey is close, but Maryland is con-
,eded by the Democratic committee OF
Itt1t state to have declared for No
X nley. Nebraska Is stil in the doubt
tul column,
The southwest went Democratic. In
the west Mckinley made large gnina.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-09

from 10000 to 10000, Mr.. Bryan has
received a heavy vote all 81 the state.
A. NJ. Dockery, the Democratic nomi-
nee for Governor. will have a majority
that Is but slightly smaller that that
of Bryan.
II is no surprise to the Democratic
leaders. At Democratic headquarters
the result was predicted days in ad-
vance. There wal never a time when
Chairman Seihert has wavered from his
orr inal estimate of more than 1000
votes for the Democratic ticket. All
day Tuesday absolute co ldence per-
vaded the rooms In the Laclede, and
the retu rs were a v~erifcation OF the
expectat ms All the interior counties
in the state did what was expected OF
them and the city Of st. Luis showed
substantial Democratic gains, Missouri
Der eracy stood by the guns to the
last, and the traducers OF the states
good name went down to defeat. II
was a contest that has placed Missouri
far in the front OF the Democratic
states.
All the Democratic congressman from
Missouri are reelected. and the Demot-
cratic leaders feel sure that James j.
Butler defeated his Republican oppo-
nent. w. M. Horton. In the Twelfth
District, by a large majority. The State
Committee also thinks that O'Malley
might possibly win In the Eleventh
District. James \. Lloyd OF the First
District. w, w. Rucker OF the Second.
John Dougherty Of the Third. C. +.
Cochran OF tho Fourth, w. 8. cowherd
OF the Fifth. u A, neArmond OF the
Sixth, james cooney OF the Seventh,
d. W. Shaoklaford Of the Eighth.
Champ Clark Of the Nlnth. James J..
putler Of the Twelfth, Edward Robb OF
the Thirteenth. W, d. Nandiyer OF the
Fourteenth and NJ e. penton Of tho
Fifteenth, are N returned 10 tho lower
house Of TIE N%r'lonal Assembly by,in-
creased maiorities.
The Lfrdslafrre win be Democratic
by a large majority Democrats have
elected a majority OF members OF both
branches.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-09
DEMOCRATIC.

CHICAGO, Nov. B,-Chairman Z
James X. Jones, of the Demo-S
cratic national committee, on !;
the w of the election, said.
81 have no doubt that the re- J
suit of ike ballot tomorrow will J
be the triumphant election of ;
Bryan and Stevenson. The
Democratic party has appealed !
in this campaign to the reason
and conscience Of the people,
while the Republicans have APP I
pealed to passion and prejudice.
In the great forum of public }
opinion l have no doubt the
Democratic party has won in
this, the greatest of its national
political struggle. Four years
ago the Democratic party was
deficient in organization, where I
as now, 1t Is more perfectly or
ganized and more efficient than !
1t has been in touch with every
part of the country and familiar
with all the details OF the work.
While the campaign fund has
not been enriched by the contri- }
buttons of great trusts, it has re- J
ceived the patriotic mites of the J
great working classes in suff- {
cient quantity to defray the ex-S
penses of the campaign, which ,
was even more satisfactory than J
it had been otherwise.
"The country is now aroused !
as 1t has never been before since J
the great civil war, and the re- :
suit can be nothing less than the I
triumphant election of the ma
tional Democratic ticket" !