Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-05-24
WASHINGTON LETTER.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.
WASHINGTON, MAY. 9th, 1900

WASHINGTON, MAY. 9th, 1900
Holders of $25,0O0.00O in 2 per cent
bonds, some of the old A per cent.
bonds, which were refunded few years
ago, have been notified by the Treasury
Department that they will be redeemed
on presentation, and that interest on
them will cease September LIST.
After a sharp debate, the Senate fol-
lowed the example Of the House and
voted down the proposition for an ex-
tension of the pneumatic tube postal
service in the large cities. The general
sentiment in the Senate is that the ser
vice is a good one, but that while it is
controlled by company that is dis
posed to skin tn" government, it ought
not to be used.
After suffering with piles for fifteen years
! was cured by using two boxes of DcWitrs
Witch Halle Salve," writes w. j. Baxter,
North Brook, N, c. 1t heals everything
Beware of counterfcits.
The handsome marble statue of Gen.
Grant by the American sculptor, Frank
lin Simmons, was unveiled Saturday
afternoon by Miss Sartoris, grand
daughter of Gen. Grant. in the rotunda
of the Capitol, and later was formally
accepted by Congress. 1t is gift to
the Nation from the G. A. r., and was
declared, by Mrs. Grant, who was pres.
ent at the unwilling, to be striking
likeness.
At conference of republican leaders
with the President it was agreed that
Congress should adjourn before the
middle of June. 1t was stated that the
House would be ready for adjournment
any time alter the first week In June,
and in order to throw the responsibility
on the Senate for any prolongation Of
the session, resolution providing for
adjournment at about that time will
probably be adopted by the House this
week.
After suffering from severe dyspepsia oyer
twelve years and using many remedies with,
out permanent good | finally took Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. 1t did me so much good !
recommend it to every one writes j. E.
Watkins, clerk and recorder, Chilicothe, Mo.
1t digests what you eat.
One of the principal causes of delay
in Nicaragua Canal Legislation was un-
covered when Senator Morgan made an
attack on the new Panama Canal Com
pany, organized under the laws of New
Jersey, and composed largely Of Amer
lean Capitalists, which he characterized
as the greatest and most comprehensive
ever organized under those
laws and said that its organization was
part of a conspiracy founded in fraud
and corruption and arrogance, against
the highest rights and privileges of the
people and and government Of the U.
States. Senator Morgan offered reso-
luton asking for an investigation of
the dealings and methods of the Cor
rorations mentioned and of individuals
connected Herewith. He said that
the investigation was not intended to
delay action on the Nicaragua canal
bill, which was favorably reported to
the Senate last week, and which he
hopes to see passed before djournment,
but to show up some corrupt practices.
While Mr.. Morgan will make an ener-
getic attempt this week to get a vote,
and still hopes for success at this SEES
sion, he knows that the programme of
the leaders of the majority is to let the
ASTORIA.
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