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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-10-12

Five thousand persons in Glasgow
have combined to start o telephone
exchange in that city. It is believed
that 1t will pay running expenses, at
an annual outlay of $27.25 for each
subscriber. Now the charge of a
private corporation is $50.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-20
DELAYED BY MR.. PETTIGREw.
He Opposes Consideration of Two
BilIs In the Scnnte.


The bill to authorize the purchase OF
the property known as the Corcoran Art
Gallery for use by the Court of Claims,
was called up in the Senate yesterday, and
an unsuccessful attempt was made to Sc
cure its passage. The bill. which appro-
PIRATES $332,500 for the purchase Of the
property. which is located at the corner
of Pennsylvania Avenue and Seventeenth
Street. had been favorably reported by Mr..
Warren, from the Committee on Public
Buildings and Grounds, and was called up
by him.
Mr. Pettigrew objected to the cOnsidera-
tion of the bill at that time. He said he
was opposed to having the Government
buy detached pieces Of property here and
there all over the city, and favored a
general plan for the construction OF public
buildings along the south side of Penn
sylyania Avenue. He said he hoped to see
the Avenue beautifed in this manner, and
referred to the postofice building as
barn and as unworthy Of the Government.
He hoped to see public buildings erected
with parking about them so that they
might be architecturally worthy of the
city.
Mr.. Warren said ne agreed with what
Mr.. Pettigrew had said, but in this espe-
cial case there was a necessity for prompt
action. and he hoped that the Senator
from South Dakota would so consider.
Mr.. Pettigrew. however. persisted IN his
objection and the bill went over short
time afterward Mr.. Pettigrew, in a similar
manner defeated an attempt to secure
consideration of the bill to abolish grade
crossings on the line of the Pennsylvania
Railroad within the District of Columbia.
Mr.. Mcmillan called the bill up. and one
page of it had been read by the Clerk
when Mr.. Pettigrew arose and said that
as there were some matters in connection
with the bill which he desired to look up
he would object to its consideration at
that time. 1t accordingly went over. but
1t is understood that an attempt will be
made to call it up again either today or
in the near future
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-20
For sneclnI PoIicemen,s Rencnt

A bill was introduced in the Senate yes
terday by Mr.. Kenney providing that each
Of the special policemen stationed at
street railway crossings and intersections
in this city shall be entitled to twenty
days leave of absence each year with pay,
the time at which their leave shall be TAX
en- TO be determined by the District Com
missioners. Each Of these policemen is
also to be allowed the same sick leave.
with like privileges and upon the same
terms and conditions as allowed to the
members of the Metropolitan Police Of
the District
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE AND
Potomac Telephone Company-A diyi-
dend Of 81 per share will be payable on the
23d day Of April 1900. to the stockhold-
ers Of record at the close of business on
the 18th day of April 1900, at the office
Of the treasurer of the company, 619 Four
teenth Street northwest. Washington. d.
C. The transfer books will be closed from
the 14th Of April to the 23d of April,
inclusive. JEREMIAH NJ. WILSON. pres
ident. CHARLES G. BEEBE. treasurer.
Washington. d. c., April 10, 1900.
aplI, ,I2, Is, ,l5 &c, ,1s,2 % q, EN-
A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
for the election Of directors of the WASH
ington Safe Deposit Company will be held
on Friday. the 9th day Of April, A D. 1900.
Polls open at Il IL. and close at l o'clock
p. m. SAM CROSS,
mh29- -dtoap27 inc, TN Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-20

PROPOS Ms for Ice. Fuel, Forage, and for Wash
ing Towels.-War Department, Washington d.
c.. April J. 1900 Sealed proposals, in duplicate,
will De received here until p. NJ, MAY 3. 100,
and then opened, for furnishing ice, iuel, and Tor
age. and for washing towels, Tor War Depart
meut. its bureaus, and fires in this city. dur
ing fiscal year ending june 30. 1901. Information
furnished on application. For washing towels.
state price per dozen Proposals must be in
envelopes endorsed Proposals for Ice Pro
posals for Fuel" Proposals for Forage Pro
po,als for Washing Towels" respectively. and ad-
dressed N. r. THOBP, Chief Of supply Div.
apIl3.20. .27,myl
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-20

PROpOSAIs Tor stationery. cfo--G0v0rnment
Printing Once. office Of the Public Printer,
Washington, d. C., April Z, ls0O.-sealed pro
posals win be received at this office until 2
O'CLOCK p NJ, MAY g, 1900 for furnishing STA
tioncry. fuel ice, hardware, plumbing, and cleo
trio supplies lumber, ETC., for the use of the
Government Printing Office during the fscal year
ending june 80. 1901. The right to reject any
aud all bids and to waive defects is reserved De-
tailed schedules Of the stationery. fuel, ice, etc 4,
required accompanied By blank proposals. and
giving the regulations with which bidders must
comply. may be obtained by addressing this office
r. " PALMER. Public Printer.
ap7l32 20 2I,myl
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-20
PROPOS AIS.

PROPOSALS for Stationery and Miscellaneous sup
piies.-War Department Washington, ID. C.,
April I. le00-Scaled proposals. in duplicate. will
be received here until =. NJ, MAY g. 1850.
and then opened for furnishing stationery and mis-
Cellneous supplies (JrO0ms, brushes, soaps
towels eic). for War Department, its bureaus,
and Offices during fiscal year ending June 30,
1901. Information furnished application. Pro-
posals must be in envelopes endorsed Proposals
Tor Stationery. - and Proposals for Miscellaneous
Ti0RP, Chief Of supply Div ap7.I3 90 o27myl
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-20

SEALED proposals will be received at the DEPART.
ment of State until y O'CLOCK NJ. on TIE
80 DAY OF MAY, 1900, to furnish said DepFt-
usrt with stationery and miscellaneous articles,
including forage, flags, and ice, for the year end
ing June 90 1907, in accordance with the schedule
copies OF which, together with blank proposals
and other information. may be had upon sppli-
cation to the stationery room Of the Department.
JOHN HAY. Secretary Of State. aD7,l3,2J,2tmyl
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-20

APRIL =, 1900-Soalcd proposals viii be re-
ccived until , p. NJ, MAY g. 1890, 10 furnish
20 the Smithsonian Iu-tNution, L. $. National
Museum. Bureau Of International Exchanges Bu-
reau of Ethuology and National Geological Park,
during the fiscal year ending June 30 1901 sup
plies. ETC., Of the following classes: Chemicals,
wooden boxes, and unit drawers, food for animals,
fuel and ice, paints, oils, etc. hardware, lumber.
stationery, textiles, miscellaneous supplies, wash
ing, sale Of waste material Awards viii be made
only to established manufacturers Of, or dealers
in the articles The right is reserved to waive
defects and TO reject any or all bids. or parts OF
bids Blank forms with specifications for pro-
ing bidders, will be furnished on application NJ
the Office Of the Assistant Secretary. ;. =. LANG
LEY, Secretary. apo 2Imyl
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-20
PRorosALs l0r MateriaI. ete.--Coeerament PrInt

PKOPOSALS Tor MaIeFsI, etc.-U0VtIHHVnI FI'HE-
ing once, Office OF the Public Printer, WASH
ington. D. c.. April :, 190O.-Sealed proposals
will be received at this Office until 10 O'CLOCK
A. ~, MAY 4. 1900, for furnishing material, etc.
for the use OF the Government Printing ONCE
during the hscaI year ending June 20. 1901 The
right to reject any aud all bids and TO waive de-
fects is reserved. Detailed schedules OF the ma
terlls, etc. required. accompanied by blank
bidders must comply. may be obtained by address
ing this office. F. W. PALMER, Public Printer
sp7. -. 20 27,my1
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-20
THE NAVAL BILL DEBATE
Two Provisions of the Measure
Vigorously Opposed.

Friends of the Const and GeOdetic
survey object to Its Absorption by
tion for improvements at the
Annapolis Academy Cut Down
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-20
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
DISTRICT OLE COLUMBIA. Washington. D.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Washington. D.
c., April Q, 1900. Proposals for Miscellaneous
Supplies-seaIed proposals will be received at this
office until THURSDAY. MAY 8, 1900, at
o'clock D. m, for furnishing the various branches
Of the District Government with general supplies
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1901. compris-
ing stationery blank forms and printing. school
books furniture, hardware, tinwsre, plumbers
supplies groceries, boots and shoes, drugs. glass,
paint and yarnshes, lumber, fresh meats castings,
fuel dry goods ice, telephone supplies, saddlery
and forage Blank forms Of proposals, together
with all information, can be obtained upon ap-
plication at the Property Clerks Office, Room 80,
District Building, 464 Louisiana Avenue north
west Proposals will not be considered unless
price Is set opposite each item in the class COM
peted for Contracts will be awarded to the low
est responsible bidders in the aggregate for each
class and subdivision OF class. For the purpose
Of determining the amount Of the bid in award
ing the contract. the figures given as the estimat
ed quantities opposite each item will be used.
The Commissioners reserve the right to reject any
or all bids and to waive defects. JOHN u.
WIGHT, JOHN ". ROSS LANSING II. BEACH,
Commissioners Of the District Of Columbia.
ap9, IL, ,20,27,my1,em
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-20

The Deaf Cured Free
Next Friday at p. m. at rs Thirteenth Street
northwest. aplg-2t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-20
KIDNEY
TROUBLE

ner's Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy.
At druggists in fifty cent and dollar sizes. Sam
pie bottle by mail free also pamphlet telling you
how to fnd out If you have kidney trouble.
Add DIR. Kilmer L Co.. Binghamton. N. Y.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-20
PROPOSALS FOR COAL. ICE. STATIONERY.

OFFICE SUPPLIES. Etc.-United States Com
mission Of Fish and Fisheries, Washington, d. C.,
April 2. 1900-Sealed proposals, to be marked
proposals." viii be received by the undersigned
DAY or MAY. 1900, AT . O'CLOCK PM, atwhich
time and place they will be opened in the pres
cnce Of attending bidders, for furnishing such coal
ice stationery and general office supplies as may
be ordered during the fiscal year ending June 3D.
1901 Bids are also invited for washing towels
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, to
waive technical defects, and TO accept any part
Of any bid and reject the other part Blanks Tor
proposals. w.ih specifications Of the requirements
to be met in respect to each article, and also the
estimated quantities probably to be required OF
each will be furnished application. GEORGE
N. BOWERS. Commissioner. spI, 1873 O,2f-myl
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-20

PROPOSALS will be received at the Bureau Of
Supplies and Accounts, Navy Department,
Washington, d. C., until y O'CLOCK NOON.
APRIL Il. 1900, and publicly opened Immediately
thereafter, to furnish at the Navy Yard, Wash
iugton. d. C.. a quantity Of charcoal, pig iron,
proposals will be furnished upon application to
the Navy Yard, Washington, d. c. A 5. KENNY,
Paymaster General, U. 5 n. apB,lS,2O
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-20
PROPOSALS.

INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION, WASH
lNGroN.- Sealed proposals will be received
at this office until 2 O'CLOCK p. NJ. MAY 3,
1890. and then opened for furnishing the follow
ing supplies for the year ending June 30 1901 /:
Stationery, ice. and such miscellaneous articles
as may be ordered Bids also invited for pur-
chase Of waste paper and for washing towels
Blanks, also the quantities probably required
will be furnished on application By the Com
mission. EDW A. MOSELEY. Secrctlry. 1t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-20

Is 4 deceptive diseIse-
Thousands have it and don't
know It. II you want quick
results you can make no
mistake by using DR.. Kill
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-08
KNOX AFTER DE WET.
Roer Force Said to Re Hard Pressed
 and Suffering.

LONDON. Dec. S.-Lord Kitchener in forms the war office that it is reporte ed that De Vets force has gone east and northeast from Cdcndaal. General Knox is following it. He also SSttes that d Krupp ammunition wagon has been cap tureu and that all the British prisoners taken at De Wctsdorp with the exception of the officers have hccn released
 Lord Kitchener states that W.ile the British, at the request of n BOer field cornct. were handing over some women to the BoerS near Belfast under d flag of truce the hurgherS vigorously attacked q nei@hborlng infantry post, which held out until relieved
 A dispatch from -\liwal North. Cape Colony. of yesterdays date said General De Vets main force was laaGpred. Ii was hard pressed and the men appeared to be suffering from continual trclkin-. \ British patrol came in contact with the BOer outpo$ts and captured prison CT. who said Il Ilrupp gun had been abandoned near Cal"don river
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-08
A GORGEOISLY EOUND

Work of art has just been issued at m outlay of over $1O000O. for which the publishers desire q manag in this county. also q good solicitor; good pay to the right party. Nearly 1OG full page engravingS. sumptuous paper. li- luminated covers and bindings; over 200 golden lilies in the Morocco bind ings; nearly 50 golden roses in the cloth bindings. Sell at sight; presses running day and night so great is the sale. Christian men and women mak- ing fortunes taking orders Rapid promotions. One Christian woman made clear $500 in four weeks taking orders among her church acquaint- ances and friends. Write us. It may lead to a permanent position to man. age our business and look after our large correspondence which you can attend to right at your home. Address J. A. Knight. secretary. Corcoran building opposite United States treas ury, Washington. D. c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-08
LIST OF PATENTS

The following list of patents were issued during the week: r. w. Banan, Oakland Me. tool holder and wrench: J. s. Bogardus, Stamford, Conn. level ing plumbing and angle measuring instrument: c. F. Brown and T. Cal houn Rumford Falls. Me, combined napkin ring and holder: F. F. Brown ell. Barton, Vt. automatic spool ma chine: c. H. Field. Providence. It. l., engraving machine: k. HakeweSseL
 Hartford. Conn, slotting machine; R. C. Hill. Keene, N. H.. apparatus for making pails or the like: F., Jewett, Hartford, Conn. hall-cock: A. l.. Ken drick, South Norwalll. Conn. non-re- filable bottle; D. C.. Langlands, New fields. N. H.. steam generator; E. B. Iererer. Providence. k. l., hair fasten- CT: G. l.. Mason, Warehouse Point, Conn., change speed mechanism; C. c. Perkins. Hartford, Conn. fush-switch support; H. ". H. Powel. Newport
 R. l.. fabrics for jackets for pneumatic tires: w Remington. Windsor. Conn. acetylene gas generator: c. F.. SchmelZ, Hartford. Conn. instrument for determining measures: c. ". Sleeper, Lancaster. N. H.. can number ing machine; G. w. Tucker, Water bury, Conn, covered nail. fs
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-08
RATHBoNE's EXPENSES.
Paid Concnman and Bought Shirts
 With Government Funds.

WASHTNGTON,s Dec. S. Senator Platt of Connecticut, chairman of the senate committee on relations with Gu ba, has made public the statement pre- pared by the auditing division of the war department showing the expenditures made by E. G. .Rathbone, late director of the department of posts for Cuba. The total disallowances for the 16 months were $72,631. Er
 The first disallowance was on account of an expenditure of SS50 for a duchess carriage, made on Feb. 2S, 1S00 After that time there were frequent disbursc- mentS for the director generals carriage service. March 20 he paid S202 for set of harness and carriage "auXiliaries''; :; April ', SIP for a ,jipigapa hat and for another hat for his coachman with TO- settes. and on the same date $3O6 for harness. etc. Rent for the coachman. sta ble. etc. seems to have been regularly paid out of the public funds at the rate of S110 per month, and in one or two in stances tho hostlers salary was thus sup piled. All the coach furnishings were provided in this way. In May. 1899. d uniform costing $40, pair of boots cost ing S15 and another hat costing So were bought for the coachnlan: .Iunc73 d rain coat costing S26 was supplied to that in dividual. The coach later was supplied with rubber tires at an expense to the public of S1lO In addition. there were many miscellaneous charges fors stable rent and for carriage and car hire.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-08
FUNSTON IN A FIGHT.
Morroyv's Men Also In Action-Sev-
 crmI Minor Ena:as:e Elents.


 MANILA. Dec. S.-Morc activity is shown in the operations in northern and southern Luzon.- The reports from the former district come in more quickly, and telegraphic interruptions are fewer.
 General Funston. with Troop A of the Fourth cavalry and score of scouts, last Thursday encountered 100 inSur- gents posted on the opposite bank of the Nehico river. The Americans charged across the stream. and the enemy, retreat cd firing from cover. They left four dead on the field. A native who was captured reported that Fagin, dcsertcr from the Twenty fourth infantry. who has been active with the I'ilipinos. with q party of two cavalrymen, had been wounded.
 Lieutenant Morrow. with 10 men from the Forty-Scventh regiment. attacked and occupied Bulacan. While returning these troops encountered Colonel Nicto- ris. occupying an intrencEcd position with 30 rifles and 300 bolomen. Lieu tenant Morrow'S force charged and drove the enemy from their position. it is believed with heavy loss. Preceding the fight the expedition had captured Major Flores and several of his follow CTS.
 An engagement is reported to have oc- cured near san Rouuc. ill which. accord ing to natives. 90 rebels were killed.
 Several minor encounters and captures are also reported. The American casu- alties have been very slight.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-08
Nurse Kills Her Charge,

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-Alicp O'Don- nell, nurse in the employ of Mr. and Mrs. James Jones. who live ill the apart ment house at 127 Palmetto street, Brook lyn, killed their only child. a boy of IS months, last night by cutting his throat with a razor. The murder was commit ted in the kitchen of the apartment while Mrs. Jones was singing for her husband in the parlor. The nurse. after finishing her deed, left the little victim lying on the floor with the razor by it's side and fled The nurse. who is 26 years old. had been ill the employ of the Jones family only since Thursday night. She has been known to the Joneses almost ever since their marriage, a little over two years ago. and they considered her capable and trllStWorthy
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-08
OAXVILLE HAPPENINGS

Oscar Harris. who has been sick for some weeks past with typhoid fever, is able to he about again. He expects to resume his duties at the factory in the course of a few days.
 $. M. Cowles. of Waterbury, was in this place yesterday visiting friends.
 The Rev AIr and Mrs l.. NJ. Skagen left yesterday for New York city, where they will reside for the present.
 The state polo team of this place pFhyd the Eagle polo team of Water bury at the West end rink last night and was defeated by the score of to j.
 Don't forget the masquerade hall to be given by the Hanky Panky club i'll Judds hall Friday evening, December II. Cams orchestra will furnish mu- sic. Admission p cents each person. A very pleasant time is anticipated by all who expect to attend.
 Some one must have d mania for milk. as d great many of the milk pails. milk and all. have been taken from the houses along the main street during the last few days.
 Mrs Charles Ludwig, of Water bury. was in this village Thursday calling on friends.
 Mrs McFadden and family of Wa tertown have moved into $. II. Cowles's house.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-08
TRADE CONDITIONS.
Conservative Progress Generally
 Notcd-An Advance In Cereals.

Noted-An Advance In Cereals.
 NEW YORK. Dec S.-R. G. Dun & Co.'S weekly review of trade says:
 Business is progressing along conScrva- five lines. It is without excitement and without great speculative activity, but with d confident urdertone which is to be explained largely by the fact that 'cading concern: in most of the great in iustres have orders booked to employ their machinery at nearly full capacity during months when curtailment is usual. This situation should quiet fears of lad shocks such as some previous seasons have seen.
 No net reduction in working force has appeared in tie last fortnight and a re- adjustment of wage schedules in some branches of the steel trade is effected without trouble. Prices of commodities are generally steady. and holiday trade is brisk at all points,. The south is partic ularly cheerful. witt. cotton firm and the rice crop coming in at very full prices.
 Bank clcar.ngs make excellent compali son. At New York this week the gain iS is per cent over the same week ill 1889 and 4I per cent over 1S9S. For the lead ing cities outside New YorI, he gain is 3 per cent over 1899 and sii over 1898.
 There is no cause for alarm in the small volume of new business at iron and steer -cenIefS, VI Hn the HfSC SlSn ol higher prices there came forward such a flood of contracts that mills and furnaces booked orders sufficient to keep their full force employed for months. Hence there has come Il more quiet condition, with less bidding for products.
 For the first time ill many weeks the cereals exhibited strength and some ad- vance was to be expected after the eX- tensiyc decline. Wheat was started up ward by foreign markets, and proc2pt re- sponsc here compelled covering of con tracts. Greater strength was shown by rorn. which brought out receipts of 4,6t9, 1G6 bushels against :.4IO.TT2 last year. but foreign buying was brisk even at quo tations : cents higher than last year. At lantic exports for the week aggrcgating 5336, IlJ bushels against 3.T03,2I3 in 1899.
 Failures for the week were 2S1 in the UEiteI States against 22l last year and p ill Canada against :}3 last year.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-08
Railroad .npx Eor Cnh,

HAVANA, Dec. S.-Sir William Van Horne has arrived in Havana after in specting the proposed route of the Cen tl'al railroad. The company of which Sir William is the head now owns the line operating between Santiago and San I4u- is and is planning to construct d line from Santa Clara to connect with it, the dis tance being 333 miles. Our company is making q purchase of a strip of land 10 meters wide along the entire contemplat- cd route," said Sir William. "Thc titles are being rapidly passed. and we expect the road to be finished in about IS months. We shall probably employ 5,00O worl>men and arc now making arrange ments to bring i'll Spanish immigrants and their families with J view of coloniz- iup'
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-08
Value of Vanderbilt Estate Fixed.

NEW YORK. Dec S--After long delay the heirs of the late Cornelius Van derhilt have agreed to the appraisement of the estate as made by c. D. Has brouek. representing the state comp troller This appraisement is S:la,5e0, GOO for the real estate. The figures in sisted on by the heirs were S49, ,S26, S56.96, but MT. Hasbrouck stood firm and has at last gained his point. The transfer tax on the Vanderbilt. estate will reach $520,D00. Already the executors have paid intothe state the sum of $379,- 50J, which was paid early to get ad- vantage of reduction of 5 per cent. Comptroller Coier will get a snug sum from the Nande,bilt estate. His fee will amount to -$52 .OO0.