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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
THE HOUSE ROUTINE.
Agricultural Hin Confcrecs Samed
and Many Bills Passed

Speaker Henderson yesterday ramed as
the conferees on the part OF the House on
the Agricultural Appropriation bill Messrs.
Wadsworth Of New York. Henry of Con-
necticut. and Williams OF Nj sissippi.
Bills were passed to construct a bridge
across the Red River OF ths North: for the
appointment OF an additional United States
Commissioner for the northern judicial dis
trict OF the Indian Territory; TO authorize
the Carolina Railroad Company to con-
struct a bridge across Lumber River. North
Carolina; TO authorize the Duluth Pierre
and Black His Railroad Company 20 con-
struct a bridge across the Missouri River
at Pierre; TO transfer the County OF Con-
cho. Texas from the western to the north
rrn district OF Texas. to transfer TO G. A.
L. Post 30, certain guns now in possession
Of Battery G. Massachusetts Volunteer Mi
Htia.
To provide for the sale OF isolated and
disconnected tracts OF land in the Usage
tract Kansas.
To provide for holding court at Winston.
y. c.
To provide Tor the revision and codid-
cation OF the general laws Of the United
States.
To authorize the construction OF a bridge
across the Back Bay al Biloxi. Miss.
To create the central division OF The
Southern judicial district of Iowa
To authorize the Cape Nome Trafic COM
pany to construc, bridge across the
Snake River at Nome City. Alaska
To recognize the gallantry Of Lieut..
Frank II. NewComb and the men OF the
revenue cutter Hudson. which rescued the
torpedo boat Wiuslow in Cardenas Bay
during the early days Of the war with &
Spain. and retiring Capt. Daniel b. Hc1g- !
son for eminent and meritorious services
IN command OF the cutter Hugh McCulloch ,
n NnriIn
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
CLAIMS AGAINST spain
Bill Providing for Adjudication Dis
cussed IN the House.
Proposed Legislation Concerning the
seventh Article of the Treaty OF
Paris Reconmitted Objection
Mainly Based on Unnecessary EN-
pense OF Special Commission.

The House yesterday considered the Sen
ate bill authorizing the appointment OF a
commission of three to adjudieate the claims
of citizens OF the United States against
Spain. payment Of which the United States
by the Treaty of Paris assumed. Serious
objection was made on the ground of un
pecessary expense. and it was maintained
that the adjudication should be made by
the Court of Claims.
To this members OF the Committee on
War Claims. which reported the bill, re-
sponded that the Court OF Claims was not
in condition TO expedite settlement Of
the claims. Several members. however.
asserted that tho court was up with itf
dockets and the bill was finally recon-
mitted with instructions to report 4 bill
sending the claims TO the Court o. Claims.
Provisions of the Bill.
The bill as reported was to carry mo
effect The stiDulations OF Article VII Of
the Spanish-American Peace Treaty OF
December j., 1885. Il was called up in the
House yesterday Afternoon by MIR. Hau
gen Of Iowa OF the Committee on War
Claims. This bill passed the Senate March
-, was introduced in the House March
&c. and reported March q
by the seventh article OF the recent
Treaty with Spain Il was stipulated that
the United States and Spain mutually re-
linquish all claims for indem atty national
and individual OF either and, OF either
Government. or OF its citizens or subjects
against the other CoyerPe eRs- ta.i nag
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

indefinitely prolong and embarrass the set
Element Of such obligations.
On account Of the proximity Of Cuba to
the United States, the close commercial
relations. and the attitude OF this Govern
ment for three quarters OF a century in
treating CubaIs more like kinsmen than
foreigners and encouraging our citizens to
engage in business and locate there by the
various utterances of our officials and at
tempts to purchase the island. which is SO
close to our shores, and especially on ac-
count of our recent assumed and moral
obligations to these people as our wards
and as trustee Of their rights and inter
ests, We are further and more solemn!y
bound TO aid and succor them.
These claims should not be COMPOUNDED
with such as the French spoliation and
other claims where this Government never
assumed by treaty or otherwise a direct
obligation TO pay them promptly"
The bill provided that the salaries and
compensation Of the persons appointed I'M
der the bill shall be as follows:
To each of the three commissioners the
sum Of 5000.
To the Assistant Attorney General. the
sum of s., 600.
To the clerk. the sum of So 500.
To such assistant attorneys as may be
employed at the rate of $500 per month TO
To the messenger and to each stenogra-
pher and typewriter the sum OF 200 per
annum.
To each Interpreter. not exceeding the
sum of 81 500 per annum.
Opposed by MIR. Ray.
Mr. Ray OF New York opposed the bill
as a bit OF unnecessary extravaganza. The
Court OF Claims could adiudicate the
claims without dying from overwork or
going insane No one knew. said MIR. Ray.
how many claims under the treaty were
pending and whether there was any neces-
sty for the appointment OF the committee.
Mr. Mahon of Pennsylvania-The Presi-
dent has recommended the passage OF the
bill
Mr.. Ray-Where9 Let me see it.
Mr.. Haugen of Iowa. in charge of the
bill, handed Mr.. Ray the Presidents mes
sage. which read; 81 would recommend ap-
tate legislation etc.
Mr.. Ray-Approprfate legislation,
Mr.. Mahon--That is what we are trying
10 do.
MIR Ray-Apprupriate, not Inappropriate,
is what the President suggests.
Mr.. Hill of IIlir.dss who was il the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
PASSED BY THE HOUSE.
The Bill Providing for Codification
and Revision of the statutes.

Within a few minutes after the House
convened yesterday, the bill providing for
codification and revision of all the laws
of the United States of a general and per-
manent character was called up by unani
nous consent and passed without divi-
sion. There was practically no discussion
Mr.. Warner, Chairman of the Committee
ON the Revision of the Laws, explaining to
the House the nature of the bill.
The first section of the bill pro-
vides That the commissioners hereto
fore appointed in pursuance Of an act Of
Congress entitled An act making appro-
priations for sundry civil expenses of the
Government for the fiscal year ending June
30, 1898, and for other purposes, approx
ed June 4. 1897 to revise and cOdify the
criminal and penal laws OF the United
States be. and they are hereby, directed to
revise and codify, in accordance with the
terms and provisions of said act and the
act supplementary thereto. all laws of the
United States Of permanent and gem
eral nature in force at the time when the
same shall be reported"
Section 3 provides That the said
commissioners shall arrange such re-
vision ard titles. chapters, and sc lions,
or other suitable divisions and sub-divis-
ions, with head notes briefly expressive OF
the matter contained in such division, and
with marginal notes so drawn as to point
10 the contents OF the text. and with ref
erences To the original text from which
each section is compiled and to the de-
cisions of the courts of the United States
explaining or constituting the same. and
also to such decisions OF the State courts
as they may deem eNpedieut; and they
shall provide by an index for an easy ref
erence to every portion of such revision"
The amendment reported by the com
mittee strikes from the above section the
clause. and also TO such decisions of the
State courts as they may deem expedient."
The last revision of the statutes of the
United States embraces only the general
laws in force on the LIST day OF December.
1873 In 1878 an edition was published I'M
der the editorship Of George ;. Boutwell,,
which includes. by text or reference, the
general laws enacted from, December ].
1873 TO March 3, 1877. inclusive Since
then there has been published tae second
edition Of supplement- 70 The Revise!
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

10r 4 yard is the special price for Princess
lOt Mad.as, in stripes, piaids and cheeks
that are everywhere u lie yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

2-qt. Fountain syringes, guar
anleeu .................. .4Sc
Big bar White CASTLE Soap. .....5c
Dressing Combs. worth 15c. Sc
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

1cr A yard is the special price OF Ander-
lOS sons Genuine Scotch Madras, in that
makers hest stripe and check patterns; choice
is of Pink, Old Rose, Light Blue and Laven- =
der. Full p inches wide and worth 20c and
22c a yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
PaItry Prices for Popular Toilet Specialties.

solid-back HAIR Brushes. .25c
2-qt. Hot Water Bottles. guar
anteed s......-............ .4Sc
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
PaItry Prices for Popular Toilet Specialties.

Java Rice Powder. gle
Thurst0n's Tooth Powder. 100 1Oc
DR.. Pray's Rosaline. ...........1S c
Cuticura Resolvent or Salve. 39c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29
Fire Protection for Congress Height

Fire Protection for Congress Heights
The Senate yesterday passed Senate bill
1918, appropriatng $4,000 for the erection
of a suitable engine house and for the pur-
chase of chemical engine at Congress
Heights, d. c. The appropriation is made
subject TO the provision that a suitable
parcel of ground satisfactory to the Dis
,rict Commissioners shall be donated as !
site for the building
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

i2-gal, bottles Household AM -
mona ''........... ......... IOc
Witch Hazel Cream, for sun -
burn. 15c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

Bailey's Rubber Complexion
Brushes ..-..--..-.......... $50
oakley's Extracts. all odors. oz.21c
Eastman's Violet Toilet Water. 25c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

10 Co-Carts, large and roomv pattern.
strongly made with steel wheels and add
Unstable dashboard; worth S5.CQ 40
Special .--......--.--..-~ OrO
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-02-02
Felt Smaller Than He Looked.

The dwarf of the new house is John L.
Burnett, from Alabama. An Albanian the
other day related this story, which will
best illustrate how the diminutive member
will appear to the speaker when he makes
his maiden speech. Burnett, commonly
known in his district as 'tthe Jack of Spades"
is shrewd lawyer who has had much prac-
tice before the Alabama supreme court.
The greatest embarrassment of his life was
suffered when he made his debut before that
dignihed tribunal. He was seated behind a
high table, stacked with law books and
fb and eo when ne IN MS turn to ad
to, even see the top of his head above the
pile: The learned COUNSEL" said the chief
Justice, rapping vigorously with his gavel,
will kindly do the court the usual courtesy
of rising when addressing it." 1t is needless
to add that Burnett felt manifoldly more d.
minutive than he Philadelphia
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-02-02
NEEDED IN HIS BUSINESS.
Papa Made Their Young Hearts Glad
Just to Get His Money
-t Back. 3.f

"I've decided" said the dignifed old man,
ITO let you have that young Briteley after
all, if you are, positive that you can't be
ooh, father!" the beautiful girl cried,
"you don't know how happy you have made
me. Now / can see the gates Of paradise
opening. Dear, dear, good, old papa! Let
me kiss you for those sweet words. Oh, l
can hardly wait to fly to him and tell him
the glorious news. He will be so glad! We
shall all be so happy now. 1t seems almost
like lovely dream. I can hardly believe
that l am awake. But tell me what has
made you change your mind? Yesterday
when l tried to plead for him you said you
would never permit us to see each other
words bruised my heart What has hap
pened, father, to make you relent?"
He kissed her fondly, and then with tears
in his eyes, replied:
II sat in little game of poker where
he happened to have hand last night, and
if we don't get that money back In the fam
lily some way my business is going to suffer"
Chicago Times-Herald.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-02-02
In Another District.

Politics are absorbing; so the gushing
young woman who had been talking to a
congressman at last decided
.'See those distant stars?" she said, in a
soulful tone. did you ever pause to think
that they may be worlds?"
"Ye-es, believe I have thought of it,
was the somewhat dubious reply
"And that they may be inhabited by hui
man beings that hope and struggle as we do, %
continued the young woman, earnestly.
"Oh, did you ever give deep thought to those
people so far away, unknown to us?"
"No," was the unhesitating answer, Eve
never thought of them at all"
"Why not?". demanded his questioner,
with sudden briskness of manner
"Well," said the man, refectively, ct
suppose one reason may be that they don't
vote in my district. youths Companion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-02-02
800 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper viii be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure in
all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Hall's
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its cura.
tive. powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-02-02
Significance of the Cypress.

The cypress. which is regarded by us
as an emblem of mourning and death.
has been from ancient times associated
with births, marriages and rejoicings
in the east. In the Grecian archipelago
when daughter was born grove of
cypress trees was planted by her father
as her future portion, a dowry which
increased with the years.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-02-02
The Pacific and Oriental Mail

Leaves Grand Central Station, New York,
by the New York Central, every night in
the year at 9:l5, and the fourth night there
after this mail is at San Francisco, ready
for delivery or transfer to the steamers for
Hawaii, Australia, Philippines, Japan and
China.
See the new ''Round the World'' folder
just issued by the New York Central Lines.
A copy will be sent free, post paid, on re-
ceipt of three cents in stamps, by George HI.
Daniels. General Passenger Agent, Grand
Central Station, New York
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-02-02
WESTERN CANADA.
One Of the Choice Spots on the Con-
tinent Open for Settlement.

The following extracts from an in
teresting letter to the Mason City
(Iowa) Republican, written by Mrs. S.
A. Brigham, late of that place, but
now of Ross Creek, Alberta, Canada,
so nearly describes most of the dis
tricts of Western Canada that we take
pleasure in presenting same to the at
tention Of our readers:
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-02-02
1t All Depends.

ct suppose you are believer in harmony"
said the garrulous barber.
Sometimes I am and sometimes I am
not replied the local politician.
How is that?" queried the knight OF the
lather brush.
well, take your business for example,"
answered the |. p. "I fail to see just why
you and your razor should pull together
Chicago Evening News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-02-02
Unconsciou. PIagiarism.

Characterization history does repeat
itself, doesn't it?
Yeast-What now?
"Why, in our town we had piano con-
cert the other night and the artists name
was Prof. Gridley. When the manager was
ready to start the show he shouted: You
may. bang away when ready, Gridley!'
Yonkers Statesman.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-02-02
Compete External and Internal Treatment for EeU Humo
Better
Than Ever
To Omaha
And Kansas CITY.

The old established and well Travelled lin Q is
via Sioux City, and by it you will lind all the
most modern equipment; vestibuled trains, gas
lighted, steam heated, with the best Pullman
Sleepers on night trains and Observation Par
lor Cars with Cafe Service on day trains. In
fact all the little things that go to make travel
comfortable are found on trains of the North
Western Line from Minneapolis and st. Paul,
BY the North Western Line time and distance
is also shortened to Deadwood and the Black
Hills CO untry.
For Time Table folders giving information
in detail or for descriptive circulars, address
T. w. TEASDALE, Gen'l Passenger Agent,
St Paul
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-02-02

"I never talk through the newspapers, %
said great man. "You prefer your hat,
perhaps" suggested the reporter.-Phila-
delphia North American.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-02-02

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are fast tc
sunlight, washing and rubbing. Sold by al
druggists.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-02-02

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an A No.
l Asthma medicine.-W. r. Williams, An
tioch, Ill.,, April IL, 1894.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-02-02
Creatures of Habit.

Many a man now, when he starts to date
O-y, O-y words.-Philadelph Record.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-02-02

Every man thinks that only those whom
he owes want to settle.-Washington Qa.,
Democrat.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-02-02

1t is good to know we cannot give happi
ness without receiving it.-Elliott's Maya
zine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-02-02

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-02-02
MONEY
OLD SOLDIERS

HENRY N. COPP. Washington, D. c.. wants tho
address Of every Union soldier who made a home
stead entry of less than one hundred and sixty
before June %. 1874 provided the soldier has
not sold his additional homestead right. Address
as above giving full particulars.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-02-02

History has to repeat itself because peo-
pie are SO forgetful.- Chicago Daily News.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-07
Pearls OF Great Price.

Five hundred and fifty thousand DOT
lars was the price paid for the great
Tavcrnier pearl. 1t was originally
owned at Catifa, in Arabia. and M.
Tavernier made the trip from Paris 10
the desert city of Arabia for the ex-
press purpose Of purchasing the pearl
about which so much had been said
and written.
He went prepared TO pay any price,
from five thousand to five hundred
thousand dollars. 1t was thought that
he might succeed in closing the bargain
for about one hundred and twenty
thousand dollars, but this proved to be
a great mistake.
Finally the bargain was closed at.
five hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars. Pearl connoiseurs declare that it
is not only the largest, but also the
most perfect gem of its kind known.
being exactly two inches in length, oval
and of spotlcss lustre.
Among the crown jewels Of England
there is pearl over an inch long, and
egg shaped, which cost the government
not less than five hundred thousand
dollars
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-07
Physical Test for Railway Employees.

Physical examinations for employees
at Union Pacific headquarters in Oma-
ha, Neb., will soon be ordered. The
system as proposed is that each en-
ployee, present or prospective, shall be
examined by the chief surgeon as to his
or her condition of health, Of which
a record will be preserved for use to
determine the employees physical con-
dition for retention in service, or for
promotion. The examination and. reg
istration fee for the health certificate,
is to be fixed at $1.-Chicago Record.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-07
iron she begged from the cook, it

iron she begged from the cook. it
really was improved. Removing the
sol ed chiffon she replaced it with q
little lace, cheap and somewhat torn,
but clean, and when she added bow
of ribbon to hide the mended place in
the skirt Molly felt that it looked al
most like new dress. She had scarce
ly finished dressing when Frank ar
rived, and putting on her wraps she
ran down to meet him, her face flushed
and her eyes sparkling. No one was
in the hall as she came down, and
Frank bent and kissed the face which
had become so dear to him, saying as
he did So
"You know that L love You, don't
you?" and Molly could only look hel
answer.
When they reached the hall where
the dance was to be held, Frank gave
her large bunch of flowers he had
been carrying and left her at the door
of the dressing A few moments
later he called for her and started
when he saw wnat transformation
happiness and dozen roses had
wrought. She had pinned a great
cluster of them in the torn lace, their
glossy leaves and yelvety petals hid
ing all deficiencies OF the trimming,
while one of them nestled in her soft
brown hair. Her cheeks glowed like
companion roses, and her eyes were
like stars. He said nothing, but
Molly knew by his admiring look that
he would not be ashamed and she felt
satisfied.
After spending the most enjoyable
evening of her life, Molly said, as she
and Frank were walking to the street
cars
eve had the best time ever had"
"Have YOU dear?" Frank returned,
pressing her arm to his side. care
you willing to make me the happiest
mau in the world?" and his voice
trembled as he looked down at the
little figure.
"How?' Molly whispered, without
looking up.
by promising TO marry me, he
returned, and Molly's answer must
have satisfied him, for he said as they
parted OH the steps Of the boarding
house
Nov mind, Molly, this dress must
be kept. Well put it under glass
and Keep it the parlor, won t 1--WE,
dearest?' and Molly answered, as she
unlocked the door
90 es, we'll keep it, for it showed
ME that you care for me and not fo'
my clothes"
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-07
NATURES MIRACLE.

ne who loves not noble tree
No fellowship may claim from me.
Deep in the earth its great roots spread.
Bnt heavens own blue surrounds its head.
It holds the Joy Of summer morn,
The strength Of winters widest born.
Gods birds find shelter in its arms.
Secure from everything that harms.
It bows when south winds wander past,
But breasts unframed the iiercest blast.
Ills Natures miracle to ne,
Her fairest Work-a noble tree.
-Ninette nj. Lowater, in the New York Sun.