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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
PLANS OF THE ENJOYS.
BOcrs to Hold Their First Meeting in
baltimore


The Boer ENJOYS will leave on Monday
for Baltimore 10 hold the first meeting il
their propaganda over the country. This
afternoon they dictated the following
statement:
'Messrs. Fischer, Vessels, and Wo-mar-
ans, who are representing the South At
can Republics in this country, have re-
ceived many pressing invitations from most
OF the large cities of the United States to
visit them, but owing to the short tina
they have TO spend In this country, It VIII
not be possible to accept al Of the in
vitations received. 1t is Their intertion to
return again to their own country as sSon
as circumstances permit, staying in E rope
sufficient time 10 carry out their instruc-
tions. But before leaving they have con-
cluded to yield to the great demand on
the part OF the American people 20 spend
few more days in America.
They have concluded first of ,all to visit
Baltimore, Philadelphia, Providence. and
Boston. After visiting these cities they
have hopes of being able to spare time TO
extend their visit TO several other cities in
the Middle States, timely notification of
which will be given to the committees who
have hOEored them with invitations.
The Cor mon Councils and Mayors of a
number OF ~:ties are urging the ENJOYS by
resolutions to make them a visit, and it
may be possible that their stay in the
country may be prolonged a few days in
order to meet their wishes. The ENJOYS
regret exceedingly that they cannot meet
the great number OF people who are so
anxious 10 greet them, as hey would like
10 do.
Tho aNDraSe tbor,salx-os ~ ,-e-,- ,--..efr,i
for the many expressions OF sympathy heard
upon all sides for the cause that is so dear
to them, and they trust the fact that they
cannot visit all who wish them 10 90 so
will in no way interfere with the full and
free expression CT sympathy on their part" ."
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czffed and badgered as by this company
and yet We do nothing. I'll tell you why
we are upon the eve OF a Presidential
election and the Administration dares not
combat any great combine for fear Of It's
power. This is The only reason that can
possibly be given fer the opposition OF
Senator's to this bill.
Much money has been used to delay "a
ton on the Canal bEl. and il is still being
used But the American people will not
allow themselves 20 be robbed by any fer
eign CT New Jersey power. For the hIst
time IN half century. the House OF Rep
resentatives has taken a mighty stand in
the right direction on lie canal q est on.
DO the Senators who represent the
President bsiieve that they can obtain
votes for him in November By delay2 Is
the President a party to the asnbidsxtTous
thievery planned? Does he fear harm in
November should this bill passs I would
rather believe that the Republican cam
paign managers in the Senate are plan
Rtng With the railroad combines.
AT all events the Philippine bill OF
which / started to speak, cannot be passed
at this session Ii can never be passed in
It's present form The people do not want
the President 10 have the powers delegat-
ed TO him by the bill. II has been before
the Senate for fifty days and viii be here
double that time The powers given are
abused and We want no dietators"
In closing Senator Morgan said that the
fate Of the Canal bill rested with two Of
the members in the Senate and that If they
should Gecide that the passage Of the bill
would tnjure the Republican campaign
funcs, and in consequence the Canal bill
should not be enacted the Republican party
would be damned forever.
He further said that the President was
behind these men, The President. he stat
ed, was in the hands OF his friends for re-
election, and his friends were il the
hands Of the combine
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ALLOTMENT OF INDIAN LAND.
A Bill to Secure Uniformity of Ser
vice I'm Suits.

vice I'm Suits.
The Committee on indian Affairs Of the
House has recommended the passage OF Ii. +.
bin amending the act Of August Is, 1894.
entitled An act making appropriations for
current and contingent expenses OF the
Interior Department and fulfilling treaty
6tipulations with various Indian tribes fer
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1895"
The act Of August IS. 1884, which is pro-
posed TO be amended by this bill, author
iZes the institution of suits OF proceedings
in the Circuit Court Of the United States
by claimants for aIlo;ments OF Indian land.
The bill now pending provides a Uniform
manner for securing service in such cases
by adopting the mode Of service now IN
force under authority of tie act entitled
An act to provide for the bringing OF
suist against the Government OF the Unit
ed States" approved March 5, 1857.
The proposed legislation does not mate
rally change existing law.
The Commissioner Of Indian Affairs, IN
der date Of March rs. 1869, reported that
ae had no objection 10 the bill, his action
being approved by the Secretary OF the In
terror.
The Attorney Genc-cI Of the United
States. under date OF April 10, 1900, also
stated that he had no o., lection 10 the pas
sage OF the bill
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
SPANISH WAR CLAIMS.
Prompt Adjudication Recommended
10 Congress.

Prompt Adjudication Recommended
10 Congress.
The Committee on War Claims OF the
House has presented a favorable report on
the bill authorizing the Secretary Of War
10 provide for the payment Of all Just
claims against the United States fer pri-
vate property taken and used in the mill
tary service within the limits OF the United
States during the war with Spain.
The bill authorizes the Secretary Of War
to cause TO be investigated all Just claims
against the United States for private prep
erty taken, used, or destroyed By United
States soldiers within the limits Of the
United States during the war with Spain.
There are now On file in the Office OF
the Secretary of War about 40. claims of
citizens for damages 10 their laLl and 9TH
er property. for crops used, injured or
destroyed. aggregating about $132. coo s5
which claims have originated in sixteen
different States.
The report says: a prompt adjudication
of these claims is demanded no less By a
consideration OF tht public interest than
by the condition CT cur citizens who were
materially injured by United States troops
during the war with SPAIN
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LONDON. May 25.-Today's news from
the Orange Free State records the steady
advance Of General Roberts forces toward
Il e Vaal River. A despatch from Vredefort,
under yesterdays date, says that the Brit
ish columns reached that place at noon on
Thursday and are now but two marches
from the Yaal River. The expectation
here is that early tidings from the front
will announce that General Roberts ad-
vance guard has crossed the Vaal. although
there are some who contend that the Brit
ish are destined to meet with determined
resistance VIXEN they attempt to pass that
stream
There is no additional news froc1 which
to judge whether the Beers are contin-
uing their retreat in TransvaaI territory
or have taken up a position on the north
bank of the river to oppose General Rob
erts. In fact. information as to the exact
movements OF the burghers since the posi-
tion at RhenOster River was evacuated is
entirely lacking here.
For the reason that a certain element
Of uncertainty has thus been injected into
the Orange Free State situation, interest
in the impending operations OF General
Roberts army is increasing in its inten-
sity, and dispatches dated at the Vaal
River are awaited with uncommon eager
ness.
despatch from WarrentOn received to-
day announces that General Hunter Occu-
pied Vryburg last night, and that Field
Cornet Vijoen and two other prisoners
were brought into the town this morning.
This is taken TO indicate that the Boer
resistance in British Bechuanaland is
melting away as rapidly as at other
points
Reports Of the demoralized condition OF
a:-airs at Pretoria continue TO reach Lon
dor. Some of them are pa!pable iuven-
tions, but there IS an element Of truth in
the peace rumors ard the statements that
the burgher commanGos are weary Of the
conflict
In fact, it is reported from Pretoria
through reliable channels that the Beer
forces in the field are now voting on the
question whether they shall sue for peace
or continue the war. 1t is said that this
novel ballot has been ordered by the Beer
Government
As the commandOs are widely scattered, it
is expected that it viii take two weeks to
complete the ballOting and get The result
of this remarkable referendum.
Refugees from the Beers who reach
KrOOnstad assert that a strong anti-Kru-
ger party is forming. COmmsndant De-
larey is reported as saying that con-
tinuance Of the war would be absurd.
From LOurenco Marques comes this
despatch: According to a private letter
smpggled through from Pretoria, Presi-
dent Kruger now favors surrender, on the
ground ;hat a continuance Of the war
would ruin the property of the burghers.
He has thrown upon the commandants the
Onus Of deciding the course - pursue.
From Cape Town the report is sent that
z serious state of insubordination exists
among the burghers, who are ready to mu-
tiny unless a Boer victory IS soon forth
coming, and that the principal officials are
preparing to fee from Pretoria.
A special train, guarded by Johannes
burg police, has arrived at Delagoa Bay,
conveying S750,000 Of bar gold for ship
ment to Europe. This is supposed to be a
Boer Government nest egg.
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THE DAY IN THE SENATE.
Matters of Interest introduced and
Referred TO Committees.

SAHattEs OF AEgerest introduced and
Referred TO Committees.
The Senate convened at II O'Clock today
in order % give additional time for the
consideration of the Philippine Govern
rnent bill. introduced by Mr.. Spooner.
Mr. Frye had read a communication
from the officers Of the Inter-PsrIiamen-
tary Union. asking that the United States
Senate and House Of Representatives be
represented at the convention Of parlia-
ments 10 be held at Paris The letter
states that eighteen Of the parliaments Of
the world will be represented and il is
urged in the interest Of arbitration that
the United States be represented.
Mr. Gallinger reported from the Com
mittee on Contingent Expenses the bill
paying 3 .S5G each 70 Nathan 3. Scott and
John 7. McGraw. Of West Virginia for ex-
penses in the contested election case. He
asked that the bill be referred TO the
Committee on Appropriations.
Mr.. Pettigrew presented a resolution.
asking the Secretary OF War as TO the
number OF the natives OF the Philippines
killed and wounded by United States
troops The matter was laid on the table
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
DISTRICT BIZ L. REPORTED.
Favorable Action by the senate Com
mEtsce.

AShhOh Ds ibr SSnatc COhA-
mEttce.
The Senate Committee on the District OF
Columbia held an important meeting this
morning and reported the following bills
fayorably:
A bill to purchase land and erect build
irgs thereon for a pound and pasture for
the District Of Columbia. and approprIat-
ing $4,000 for this purpose.
A bill to repay w. B. Moses & Sons s175
for material
bill to curb and grade s Street. from
Phelps Place to Massachusetts Avenue. ap-
propriating s12,C0O
A bill 10 grade and pave Connecticut
Avenue extended, appropriating S2S. GOO.
A bill to cancel the assessment Of water
main taxes on Brightwood Avenue, in the
District OF Columbia
bill to exempt from taxation the prop
erty occupied by the Young Mems Chris
tian Association Of the District Of CoIum-
bia.
A bill for the extension Of Columbia
Road, east Of Thirteenth Street
A bin requiring the Metropolitan Rail-
road TO extend its lines on old Sixteenth
Street
A bill to regulate the grades Of Twenti-
eth Street.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
WRANGLE IN THE HOUSE.
Discussion Over a Pension for a Gov
ernment Clerk.

ernment Clerk.
Shortly after the House entered rpon
today's session, II resolved itself into Gem
nitee Of the Whole to consider private
pension bills and bills TO remove charges OF
desertiOn.
Almost Immediately, the committee vas
in wrargle, precipItated By NJ Ta.bert
= was asserted that bill had been passed.
granting a pension c. S72 q month 10 4
! G.an named DiEsmO-e, who was reCel ing
/ 81 SGG year IL one CT the Dspa- -tments.
/ Mr. Bartlett said resolution had been
/ passed, asking The President 10 return that
4 biz 10 Congress Mr. SullOway. Chairman
| Of the Committee or Invalid Pensions. said
/ that the man vas practically 3 70 al
I wreck and that he had held place IN on3
| o. the Departments, probably as q Ia ter
| OF charity, as vas the case with many cd
veterans
| TaIbert further asserted that the nan was
| the clerk Of a member Of the Comm =ttee on
Invalid Pensions OF which SuilOWa. is chair
man. The latter was understood by TaIbsrt
to deny the statement, but when Mr. Tai
bert, at the suggestion OF Mr.. Bailey. desig-
mated s. " Smith as the employer OF
Dinsmore. Mr.. Suiloway said he had not
denied Talbert's statement. that he had or
ly said he knew nothing about IL.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
TRAIN WRECK NEAR AKRON.
Three Worlmen Killed by RUNAWAY


CLEVELAND, Ohio.-May 25-Three
men were killed and several injured near
Akron this morning as the result of an
accident to work train On the Akron and
Cuyahoga Falls Rapid Transit Suburban
Line.
The brakes on two gravel cars, also car
rying half dozen men each, broke at the
top OF a hill and the cars dashed down the
decline. Several workmen jumped.
Those who stuck to the cars were killed.
They were: Michael Penders. X. Walker.
and James Mcmahon
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
FOR INsULAR EXPENSES.
A Resolution Asking Information
From the Secretary OF War.

Resolution Asking Information
From the Secretary OF War.
The Committee on Insular Affairs 10
which was referred the House resolution
directing the Secretary OF War 10 furnish
the House OF Representatives with icfor-
nation as TO expenditures in Cuba and
Porto Rice. has reported the following as
substitute with the recommendation that
il pass:
Resolved, that the Secretary OF War is
directed 10 report in detail TO the House
of Representatives what payments have
been made. and 10 whom. from the reve-
nues Of Cuba and Porto Rico, respectively.
20 OF on account Of officers OF the United
States Army, and TO the heads OF the Va
ri0us departments OF the United States
military government OF Cuba and subordi-
mates, including all persons employed "a
clerks. special agents, architects. and en-
gineers, for salaries, allowances. OF other
wise, including rents, repairs, and fur
nishings. and the necessity therefor, since
the Treaty Of Peace with Spain Of April L,
1Soe -
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
Mr.. MORGAN INDIGNANT
He Charges That Money Is Being
Used TO Defeat the Canal Bill.

The Aiabaman Declares That the
NicaraEuan Waterway Enterprise
Is neing Blccked by Those Desir-
ing to Serve the Administration
Accused of BEING Afraid to Conn
bat the Railroad Combine on the
atOrs Scored for Neglect of Duty.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
THOMPSON SELLS OUT.
Would-Be Senator DIsposes of Gas
Plant to New Workers.

LINCOLN, Neb., May 25---A controlling
interest in the Lincoln Gas Company was
transferred today by D. E. Thompson, the
president, to John c. Van Ripper, of Sc
dalia, Mo. The consideration was s9Ie, 600
Mr.. Van Ripper said he was not able at
this time TO announce whom he repre-
sented. 1t is known that the buyers are
New Workers, and il is reported that the
Havemeyer interests are behind the deal
The Lincoln gas plants profits last year
are said to have been $40, 600. D. E
Thompson, the principal owner, has en-
tered politics as a Republican candidate
for United States Senator, and is retiring
from active business interests.
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REPORTED TO THE SENATE.

Some Investigations by the Indus
trial Commission
The 9Th volume Of the report OF the
Industrial Commission was presented TO the
Senate today. The report recommends i'm
proved legislation by the State LegisIat-
ures. regulating the hours OF labor IN in
dustriaI occupations and especially in fac
tories. strong plea is made for the
eight-hour day. AS to strikes. the re-
port states that these will always be legal
except those conducted on a public employ
ment in such way as 10 endanger public
safety 4 boycott Is always Illegal, says
the report, when it IS directed TO control
the liberty OF the Individual
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
A Fraud Order Issned

The Postofice Department upon recon-
uiendation Of Assistant Attorney General
Tyner today issued a fraud order against
Z. NJ Wilcox, of Chicago, for using the
mails for fraudulent purposes. Wilcox
carried on a brokerage business, and
through advertisements inveigled people
to invest in stocks. promising big profits.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
MINES TO BE BLOWN UP.
An Alleged Interview With a Nephew
of President Kruger

of President Kruger.
LONDON, May 25.-A nephew Of Presi-
dent Kruger" is quoted in an interview
published here as saying:
Il believe that the mines are going to be
blown up. I regret it exceedingly, because
my father and many other prominent Beers
have large interests in the m'nes"
When asked what he thought Of the war
at present, he replied that he thought the
game was up and that no stand would be
made at Pretoria, but at Lydenburg
1t was suggested that the English. with
the large force at their disposal, would take
Iydenburg. That" he replied. lis i'm
possible. LydenbUrg is so surrounded by
mountains that it would be impossible to
take it."
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
BUTCHERED BY THE BOXERS.
Chinese Rebels Destroy Two Village
of French Converts.

of French Converts.
SHANGHAI May 25.-It is reported from
Suchuan, Province of Hu Pei. that the
Boxers have destroyed two more villages
occupied by French converts and massaered
the inhabitants.
Chinese troops who were sent to suppress
the Boxers were ambushed and twenty
six Of them were killed and many wounded
Re-enforcements have been ordered to the
scene of the disturbance.
The Chinese Government has sent a note
to the diplomatic representatives OF the
various governments, promising to strictly
suppress the Boxers" throughout the
kingdom. The ability of the Government
to carry out this pledge is generally doubt
ed
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
THANKS OF THE CUBANs.

The President APPIaused for Hoist
ing CubR's Flag at Paris.
"he State Department has received
fEoIa Maazaaillo the following cablegram.
dated May "a.
President Mckinley, Washington:
The City Council applaUds the noble course
taken by your Government IN holsting the Cuban
nag a. Paris CESFEDES
Senor Cespedes is the Civil Governor Of
the Province OF ManZanillO.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
Victim of Wood Alcohol

PENNSBoRo. W. Va. May 25.-Risba
Burch. a well-known farmer residing near
Mole HIll. this county, died suddenly after
debauch from wood alcohol He obtained
the alcohol at drug store here. explain
Ing that it was wanted for diluting yarnish.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
EFFORTS TO RELEASE CARTER
Attorney Goes TO LenTenwOrth TO
Confer With the Prisoner.

Confer With the Prisoner.
LEAVENWORTH, Kan, siay 25.-Frank
B. Blair, of Chicago, one CT the attorneys
for former Capt Oberlin NJ Carter, now
in prison at Fort Leavenworth, is in town
to hold a conference with the prisoner
relative to efforts that are being made 10
have some process instituted that will get
him out Just what plan Mr.. Blair intends
TO use he refuses 10 make known, beyond
saying that half q dozen leading attorneys
OF the country are hard at work deYising
ways and means for the release Of the
prisoner, and tina; he has strong hopes OF
success
Carter has said repeatedls that he would
not accept pardon. because that would
be construed as an admission OF guilt. He
still declares his innocence, and expresses
confidence in an early release.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION.
Six Men Killed in n Tennessee Saw
mill.

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn, May 25.--A
boiler exploded yesterday at Burlestc7..
Tenn, village twenty-five miles west of
here, in Capt. James A. McFerrin's saw
MILL The proprietor, aged sixty-fve. for
merly in the internal revenue service dur
ing Cleyeland's Administration, is among
the dead.
-Four employees, named Burkett, York,
Moses, and Huntley, all white, and an un-
identified negro were also killed. One man
was driven through the wall Of a cotton
gin several yards away.
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Government Receipts Today.

The receipts Of the Government today
amounted to s1,37e. 1914. made up from
the following sources: Customs. S52S.-
642 s5; internal revenue. $7s6, ,S44.0S: mis-
celIaneous. S70.s7446. The expenditures
reached the sum of $3.50 COO leaving an
excess of receipts over expenditures today
amounting to 1916. 1914.
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MR.. MAGINNIs' CREDENTIALS.
Presented 10 the Senate by Mr.. Car
ter of Montana

~ AAS senate ny ar- ar
ter OF Montana.
In the Senate today NJ. Carter presented
the credentials Of Hon. Martin MaginnIs.
Of Montana, as United States Senator ap-
pointed BY Governor Smith TO I'll the Va
cancy caused by the resignation Of William
A. Clark.
Mr. Carter asked that the credentials
lie on the table
Nj Chandler then presented a resolution
providing that the credentials OF both
Nessrs- Clark ard Naginnis be referred %
the Committee on Privileges and Elections.
On motion Of Mr. Chandler the resOlu-
tion was placed on the table without dis
eusSiOn.
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PINGREE PLAN A FAILURE.
Potato Patches for the Poor Abau
doned in Boston.

doned in Boston.
BOSTON. May 25--The Pingree nIan Of
giving poor people small patches Of land
on which TO raise vegetables is a failure
so far as Boston ard its neighborhOod is
concerned No effort has been made by
the Industrial Aid Society to secure any
land for such purpose this year, for the
reason that the call for IL had died out, and
the agent Of the society attributed this 10
the better social conditions which have
developed among the poor.
The Pingree system was adopted here
FIVE years ago on account Of idleness and
poverty, and so long as these two factors
were prominent the work was a success.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
Change in Leaving Time of Federal
Express.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announces
that commencing May "a, the Federal Express
now leaving Washington for Boston at 500 D. m
will leave at $50 p. N. On same date a parior
car will be added 10 this train, arriving at New
York at 1880 p. m.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
CoIored Enumerntor, nronn.,

COLUMBUS, Ga, May 25,-The negro
census enumerators appointed for the
Fourth Congressional District have been
dropped owing to the popular protest
against them.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-25
BRITISH NEAR The VAAL
General Roberts Troops Take Pcs
session of VredefOrt.

The Advancing Army within Two
Marches of the River-Where-
abOuts of the RetreatinS Beers I'm
knovn-Hrnter Occupies NryburE
and Captures COrnet ViIjoen-Bal-
lot on the Peace Proposition Being
1NieId-RepOrts of fractional Strife.
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Through Sleeping Car to Buffalo via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

Commencing May q, thro, gh Pullman Buffet
Sleeping Car will be placed in service on train
leaving Washington 7:45 p. m. daily, arriving in
Buffalo via Emporium Junction at $50 a. m
Returning. leave Buffalo 6:l0 p. m, and arrive
at Washington 7:44 a. m