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New-York tribune., 1900-05-18
pOsyOFFIcE BILL IN THE SENATE
DEBATE ON EXTENSION OF PNEUMATIC
TUBE SERVICE.

washington May f7.-For practically the ensirs
session of the senate to-day the Posroflce Appro-
priation bill was under consideration. The measure
was READ and all the committee amendments Were
adopted except that relating 10 the extension OF
the pneumatic tube service This created some de-
bate and was being discussed when the bill was
laid aside fG- the day Mr. Wo!cott. chairman OF
the Committee POstofices and PostrOads at
tackled the proposition appropriate $4,000 for
the service declaring that its extension was un-
necessary and the appropriation would be waste
of public money. Mir. Mason quite vigorously
supported the appropriation An amendment OF
Mr. ButI-r to reduce by 10 per cent the amount
be paid the railroads for transportation OF malls
rejected
An amendment was agreed to providing that In
case the Postmaster General shall -cancelIing
machines and motors ne shall pay annual
rental sum not exceeding 10 per cent OF the cost
thereof.
Another amendment struck a part os the
paragraph relating the railway mail service
and provided for 1892 clerks at 81 900 each. 3605
$1,000 each and 1857 at 500 each.
The fE9i section of the bill was committee
amendment providing for the continuance Of the
Commission to investigate the question Of whether
excessive prices are paid 70 the railroad
companies for the transportation OF malls and
a compensate tiOn for postal car service and all
sources Of revenue and all expenditures OF the
postal service. II adopted after some debate.
Mr.. Jones. of Arkansas. offered and had adopted
a resolution calling the Secretary Of War
inform the Senate how many FilipinOs have been
ties. and also how many have been captured and
now IN our possession
The Senate agreed to a further conference or the
District OF Columbia Appropriation bill
A conference was agreed 70 on the Naval appro
priation BILL and Mr. Hale. Mr. Perkins and M.
TiIlman were named cOnferreeS-
New-York tribune., 1900-05-18
DECIDES TO PAY STRIKE BILLS
But WESTCHESTER COUNTY WILL ASK
LEGISLATURE To MAKE CITY
REIMBURSE 1T.

The Westchester County Board of Supervisors
met yesterday TO take action bills presented
for the expenses of the troops called protect
property at the new Croton Dam during the strike
The Supervisors heard and adopted the report of
the Judiciary Committee the effect that the coun-
was liable for the payment of the bills. certi-
fled TO by Major-General Roe. The Military Code
left the county no discretion and IL the charges
We're eNorbitant they could not be altered IL me
commanding officer reported them correct and
called for their payment. the report said.
The County Treasurer was directed TO pay the
bills, and ne VIII have 10 raise the money on a
certificate OF Indebtedness. In order TO meet this
cent next year.
1t was decided TO have the Judiciary Committee
draft act for presentation TO the next Legslat-
ure. making the city of New-York reimburse the
county or Westchester fer protecting property on
which the city pays no taxes and which is OF NO
use or benefit to the county OF Westchester ~
New-York tribune., 1900-05-18
ALLEGED DISCOVERY IN MUNcIE
NEARLY 100000 WORTH OF COUNTERFEIT
STAMPS SAID TO HAVE BEEN
PRINTED THERE

Muncie, Ind. May 17-One of the Government de-
tectives who have been working on the Muncie end
of the Cuban postoffice embezzlenient cases made
the statement to-day that the real has been
the sale Of counterfeit stamps which it is alleged
have been printed in this city. Thousands Of dol
lars worth of the stamps are said to have been
issued and distributed Cuban postmasters num-
Der or whom, IL is alleged shared in the profits
IT is asserted that almost 10000 worth Of counter
Zen stamps have been printed u Munce and sent
Tor distribution 10 Cuban postofiices
"heh koss Cowan, president Of the Nicely Print
ing Company, heard of the story to-day he did not
seem especially concerned but said: You may say
that II there is story afoat that the NeeIy Print
ing Company ever turned out Cuban stamps either
ion lhe Poslai or any other service 1t Is false We
nave nelther printed stamps legitimately nor iIle
gitmateiy The Government coptract work that
we we nave we nave not denied II has been most in
the form OF printed blanks This work has heen
conducted for the last eighteen months since
New-York tribune., 1900-05-18
A SUIT OVER IMPORTS.
MERCHANTS ASK FREE ENTRY FOR GOODS
ON PLEA THAT PORTO RICO is PART
OF THE UNITED STATES.

Although Judge LoChren, of the Federal Court of
Minnesota recently decided that Porto Rico under
the Constitution. is part of the United States,
argument was heard yesterday in the United States
Circuit Court in this city, before Judge Townsend
in which United States District Attorney Burnett
and his assistant Henry c. Platt, for the Gov
ernment maintained that the action of the customs
officers in levying duties according to the foreign
tariff schedule goods imported from Porto Rico
by John II. GoetZ & Co. was right and proper.
Appea Nng from the decision of the Board of Gem
eral Appraisers, the importers seek to recover the
duties imposed. claiming that the goods should have
entered free. because Porto Rico is part of the
United States
The argument for the importers opened by
Everit Brown, who denied the right of customs Off
GERS to impose duties goods carried from
part of the country to another. Edward c. Per-
kins followed. citing rulings by various depart
ments of the Government Porto Rico. Alaska
and California.
Assistant United States District Attorney Platt
after discussing the citations of his opponents said
that until Congress acts the courts cannot extend
the Constitution or laws of the United States to
newly acquired land. The judicial department can
not exercise the functions of the executive or the
legislative department. He continued:
AT the time of the importations in suit Porto
Rico under military government. and the
boundaries of the United States had not been ex-
Constitution the laws of the United States been
extended over its inhabitants either by treaty or
by any of Congress- II therefore not
part of the United states, within the Durview OF
the customs laws of the United States. but was
still foreign country, and its ports were foreign
5i. 1897
United States District Attorney Burnett followed
with a long argument on the authorities cited. He
also told how Congress extended the revenue laws
The argument will be concluded this morning.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-18
can politics. His brother Senators "let down
Mr. Caldwell with this soothing final paragraph

In conclusion. the committee remarks that, while
Mr.. Caldwell did things to procure his election
which cannot be tolerated by the Senate, they be
leve he much sinned against as SHINING
He was a novice In politics. and evidently In the
hands of who encouraged him In the belef
that Senatorial elections in Kansas were carried by
the use of money.
Doubtless number of Senators whose good
will he had gained in the course of two years
association regretted the blow that had fallen
and encouraged Caldwell with the hope that
his impending fate could somehow be warded
off. A small following had grown up in the
State, too. which professed to think he was
prosecuted man. He talked earnestly about the
outrage that had been perpetrated upon him by
his personal enemies" and there were allu-
sions to future vindication." AS in the Clark
case. the vacatinG resolution was not pressed
for action for upward of a month. ON March
II 1915 when it about to be called up,
Mr. Caldwell resigned his seat in the Senate
His voluntary taking off made unnecessary the
adoption of the resolution, and 1t therefore
never came to vote. Mr.. Caldwell returned
TO his home In Kansas. and thereafter fell into
political obscurity from which he never
emerged. Personally he liked. and was
even popular. but he had evidently had enough
of politics.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-18

VOTE ON THE ANTITRUST RESOLUTION
LIKELY To BE TAKEN IN THE
HOUSE NEXT MONDAY

Washington, MAY Il (SpeciaD.-It is expected
that vote will be taken in the House of Repre-
sentatves Monday which will be a thorough
test Of the sincerity of the Democratic opposition in
that body to trusts, combinations and monopo-
lies: which the members of that party have been
yoclferousy denouncing for years past. On that
day Chairman Ray of the Judiciary Committee ex-
poets to move to suspend the rules and a day
in the near future-probably toward the end OF
next week-for the consideration of the joint reso-
luton reported by him from the committee for an
amendment to the Constitution. as clothe
Congress with authority to legslate concerning
lawful trusts and combinations similar to the
Tammany Ice Trust. for example. The prob
ability Is that the Democrats will resist the motion
and II 1t does not prevail Chairman Ray will then
offer resolution providing for a special order to
insure consideration and action on the joint
luton.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-18
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New-York tribune., 1900-05-18

A SENATE AMENDMENT PUTTING A PREMIUM 0,
RETIREMENT.


Washington Nav II (SpeciaD.-The Naval bill
as returned to the House carries an amendment,
numbered 54 in its last few pages, where it would
be least liable to attract attention, which in the
opinion of practically all the officers in active
service ought to be promptly killed How 1t crept
into the bill is not clear, mention made
of il in the debate 1t is sandwiched between the
important items of armor and ships, which
led SO much discussion. 1t reads as follows:
During a period of twelve years from the passage
of this any naval officer the retired list may.
on his oWr application, be ordered to such duty
as ne may be aple 10 perform at sea or on shore.
and while employed shall receive the pay and
allowances of an officer of the active list
This apparently harmless item which can be
stricken out in tie House point order IS
regarded extremely vicious by the entire naval
administration. According to existing law all Off
retire voluntarily in the next higher grade
and all officers who have served in both the Civil
and Spanish retired of necessity in the
next higher grade A lieutenant nt-commander re-
tires 5 a commander. Under the Senate amend
ment quoted. If he then secures an assignment to
duty ashore he will get the pay and allowances
of commander and hold his rank In that grade
There 40 eutena mt commanders and II No
40 retires and is then restored he would take
rank above the 16s officers who ranked him before
his retirement. The injustice of this performance
could not have occurred to Senators who per-
mitted the amendment to stay in the bill pei
suit in the whole Navy retiring as means of MD
promotion. All officers of such conspicuous ability
disposed to take advantage OF the temptation
Under the b, law as # now stands retired ocers
Under the amendment old men the retired list
even those seventy-fve years old, would secure
fhey could exer, suieent 5 I"a ia
berths involving nominal services. Such berths
roll of the Navy Would be enormonsv ne pag
perhaps to the extent OF million dollars annually
New-York tribune., 1900-05-18
HOPE THAT THE WORST is KNOWN.
SENTIMENT IN WASHINGTON REGARDING



Washington. May Il CspeciaD.-The hope is
pressed by Senators and Representatives as well
as in Administration circles that the worst is al
ready known as to frauds and irregularities in the
administration Of Cuban affairs. This is doubted
by some however who have heard reports of ex-
travagance In other branches of the Cuban service
than that which is already under Investigation.
One OF these disagreeabIe reports Involves the mill
fary officials directly than the postal irregu
larties do for 1t relates to certain railroad con-
structions under the direct control and supervision
of officers OF the War Department While there is
a strong hope that this AID other disagreeabe
reports will prove incorrect. some members of the
committees of Congress which have jurisdiction of
insular affairs appear feel deep concern on ac-
count OF them
Another Cuban resolution was Offered in the
House of Representatives to-day Its author is
Mr.. Jones' OF Virginia. a member of the Committee
on Insular Affairs The resolution follows the lines
of the one pending in the Senate and in addi-
ton calls for the following information
What amounts have been paid in Cuba in the way
eral the heads Of the various departments of the
Guiding all persons employed clerks otherwise
under said government? What amounts have been
army. and what amounts, IL any. are being paid at
the present time to said officers? In each OF the
expenditures concerning which inquiry is made out
Of what fund was said amount paid?
The information called for by the latter part of
the resolution was sent TO Congress some time ago.
ana TIE rest was required by a Senate resolution
adopted on January %. the answer to which has
not yet been received.
In giving notice in the Senate to-day that he
would take an early opportunity TO make some re-
marks on Mr. Bacon's resolution for an investiga-
ton of Cuban affairs. Senator Platt, of Connecticut
who is chairman of the Committee on Relations
with Cuba. and who recently returned from the
island, said his speech would be the purpose
OF opposing the resolution, but of answering some
of the statements made by the Georgia Senator
yesterday
Before Mr.. Bristow. the Fourth Assistant Post
mastereienerai started for Cuba yesterday, he re-
the inyesgation of postal affairs. He will confer
with General Wood freely in regard to ali matters
pertaining not only 70 the investigation but also
in regard to the proposed thorough reorganiza
or the postal service of the island. Every possible
means Will be employed TO facilitate the investiga-
ton. which Is 10 be as thorough and searching as
II can be made in order to get the bottom facts
with view TO the prosecution and punishment OF
all the Offenders, high low. MIR. Bristow has
ample authority TO carry out his instructions in
detail. "
New-York tribune., 1900-05-18
FISHING SMACK ASHORE.
THE F. L. STORER IN DISTRESS NEAR
GREAT EGG HARBOR.

Monmouth Beach. N j.. May 1.-THE fishing
smack f. l.. Sorer. commanded by Captain CARRIER
of NewYork. from Cape Hatteras for New-York
with cargo of buefsh. went ashore south of
Great Egg Harbor to-day. The vessel lies in an
easy position about two miles from the mainland
and is In no danger so long the wind does not
rise The life savers went out to her. but returned
and sent for tug TO haul the Storer or.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-18

Neey took office and my books will show that 1t
has not exceeded 10000 whlie the printed stories
are that 1t will reach $4,000 Do you suppose that
the Governmnct officials who have overhaued my
place from the day of the arrest of Nicely would
not have found some evidence II the gigantic stamp
factory you speak of located hereg
New-York tribune., 1900-05-18

IMMIGRATION OFFICER FOR PORTO RICO
Inspector Roman Dober. who has for the last
years been Chief OF the Boarding Officers of
the Immi grafton Service yesterday received in
structons 20 proceed TO San Juan. Porto Rico. to
take charge of the United States immigration ser
vice on the island. Mr.. Dobler has a family at No
lAl Keap-st, Brooklyn. His family will not accom-
pany him. He expects to start Monday.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28
DOES 1T PAY To.BUY CHEAP

a cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right. but you want something that
will r.hey. and cure the moro sever. ani
dangerous results OF lung Gni throat
troubles. What shall You dor Go Ia
warmer and more regular climate? Yes,
II possible: II ma. possible for You, then
in either ease take the ONLY r.ineiy than
Inns been introduced in nll civilized eoun;;
iries with success IN Severe throat ana
luna. troubles, .i,oschec's German Syr-
MP. 1t not only heals and stimulates
the tissue 10 destroy the germ disease,
but nilnys nil inflammation. causes easy
gives good nights rest.
and cure, the patient. Try ONE bottle.
Recommended many years by MI drug
gis,s in the woTlc. For sale 10y
w. T.. FENrOS & co.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28
BURLINGTON ROUTE.

New through trims to Portland and
Puget Sound, "The Burlington. n orthern
Pacific Express new daily through
train from Kansas City and st. Joseph
for Lincoln, Northwest Nebraska, Black
Hills, Wyoming, Montana. Washington,
Tacoma, Seattle, Puget Sound and Port.
land, Ore, win Billings, Mont.-thc short
line and time saver to the Upper North.
west. To Central Montana in 43 hours;
to the Puget Sound in 40 hours from the
Missouri river. Through coaches and
chair cars, through tourist sleepers,
through dining car service and standard
sleepers. This is the main travelled road
Missouri river to the Northwest. tI
Number 10, Kansas City and st.
Joseph to Nebraska, Denver, Colorado,
Utah, Pacific Coast and the Northwest,
via Ogden; also to the Northwest Mon.
tana, Washington, Oregon, via Lincoln
and Billings. Weekly California excur-
sions.
Number %, Nebraska. Colorado Ex-
press" from Kansas City and St Joseph
the latest night train for Nebraska,
Colorado, Utah aud Pacific coast. T
To tho East: Chicago and st. Louis,
greatly improved trains in time aud
equipment.
To the North: Best trains daily to
Omaha. st. Paul, Minneapolis and the
Lake Region.
J. G. Bramhall. l.. W. Wakeley,
I. Z. A. SO Main 81, Gcnl Passenger ger, Agent %n
Howard Elliott.
General Manager
Iltf ST. Joseph, Mo,
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28
A Model Lumber Yard.

The English Lumber Co. has
got housed in its new yard and
office ON South Main st. The
new yard occupies 50 feet front ON
Main st. aud extends east the
whole length of the block to 10th
st. From the rear OF the Nuckolls
warehouse i. occupies the whole
space OF the railroad lands, 100
feet. Over 100000 feet of lumber
has been used in the building of
the now yard. which encloscs and
puts under cover n stock OF one
million feet. The sheds which en-
circle almost the entire yard have
been built according to Mr.. Eng
lish's own experimental knowledge
of what is most capacious and
most convenient. and represents
the latest in methods of stoning
and caring for lumber. II Inns
been found that iron-covered sheds
draw the suns rays so intensely rs
to kill the life in lumber, MS car
penters express il, and for this
reason Mr.. English has Ind his
sheds all covered with the new
and now popular roofing material
called eln,erite. This material is
both cool and fireproof. II re
quired 1900 square feet of elat-
erite to cover these lumber sheds.
Stabling buildings are yet to be
added that viii require 1900 feet
more. 4 staff of eight hands are
employed in Office and yard, with
n pay roll of $500 per month. On
the southwest corner of the yard
has been erected Of brick, sub
stantial Office building. handsome
lie equipped with Office furniture,
electric lighted and having telc-
phone connection. \ coat of white
pnint covering the entire front of
Office and sheds gives to the whole
n clean and bright business ap-
pearance. The English Lumber
Co. is now in n position TO do n
large and systematic lumber bust
ness in wholesale manner, meet
ing all the wants of the valley.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28
Coming to Rocky Ford Oct
LIST and and, st. James.

Kalmcn G. Sapero, NJ. d., the
well-known Oculist, has been here
too often to need any introduction.
He is not only known to every
good citizen in Rocky Ford but
his reputation of being n success
full specialist on the Eye, Ear,
Nose and Throat throughout the
entire state. has never been ques-
toned. He stands ready to refund
any ones money if lie has not
given perfect satisfaction. Call
early if you desire best attention.
Bring your children before send
ing them to school. Their eyes
ought to be tested; examination
for glasses free. st. James hotel,
Oct. LIST and End. 1918
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28
Notice.

The public is herewith notified
that trespassing, camping, fishing,
hunting and shooting are prohib-
tied on the ranches owned or con-
trolled by Il. E. Swink and Mr..
aud Mrs. William Matthews of
Rocky Ford. Violators will be
dealt with as the law provides.
Notices calling attention to this
rule are conspieuopay posted all
over the property.
The Rocky Ford Duck Shooting
Club (Lessees). 15-1S
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28
For Sale or Trade!

THREE ACRES, part in fruit.
new 4-room house, cow stables
and other improvements. Also
100 ACRES Ranch Land, y mi.
from city; ID acres in cultivation;
acres fruit; living springs; broom
house; barn; cow shedF, calf sheds,
spring honse; 20 milch COWS. good mix
rou,e--best dairy ranch in the state.
Cheap for cash or will trade for Rocky
Ford ranch property. Address
WILL II. HoDdRs,
1918 Canon City, Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28

Dull Headache. Pains In various
parts OF the body. sinking nj pit OF the
stomach. loss OF appetite. fcyerlshncss
pimplcs or sores are all positive cyl.
dcnces OF impure blood. No matter
how II become SO. 1t mus; he purified
In order to obtain good health. Ack-
cr's Blood Elixir has never failed TO
cure scrofulous or syphil!tic poisons or
any other blood diseases. II Is certain
ly wonderful remedy and we sell every
bottle on n positive guarantee. Here
ford's Pharmacy.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28
Navajo Blankets.

The Navajo blankets which Mrs.
d. W. Barley has been selling
for Rev. II. II. Antes Faith Mis-
sion were SO much sought for that
very large shipment was all
sold several weeks ago. A new in
voice has just been received, in
Guiding quite variety of goods.
Horsemen wanting saddle blank
cts can have choice from n large
lot.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28
YOUI, FACE

Shows the state of your feelings and
tile state of your health rs well. I'm.
pure blood makes itself apparent in n
pale and sallow complexion, pimples
ana skin eruptlons. If you are feeling
weak and worn out and do not have n
healthy appearance You should try
Acker's Blood Elixir. 1t cures all blood
Diseases where cheap sarsaparillas and
so-called purifiers fail; knowing this.
we sell every bottle on a positive guar.
antee. Hercfords Pharmacy.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28

Unless food IL digcs,ci quickly /, will
fcrincnt and irriia,c tho Giomach. After
each meal take ieaspooufnl OF kodcl
Dyspepsia Cure. 4, digog.ls what you eat
and will allow ynu TO eat all you need OF
what You like. II never fails 10 cure the
worst cases Of dyspepsia. II is pleasant
10 take. pr. k.arby.