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The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-08-15

The Join Wamamaker re0dy=0vade cl0th-
ing for men and boys is known all through
the Middle East 1t is as we'll tailored as
custom-made, and any normal man can be
fitted. Every piece is aA-7OOOI-this stand
ard was adopted forty years ago when the
founder of these stores first went into busi-
ness. 1t has never changed; it never will
change so long as wool makes the best
clothing.
But though the standard is high the
prices are low-we are satisfied with very
small profits we believe in small profits
and big business, rather than large profits
and small business. You can get a good
serge suit for $3.50 A better one for $40
this has hand-padded and shaped collar
and lapeD others for $I2 and $I5-the
SIS is as well-made as any business suit
we sell.
Fancy suits, S8. so to $40.
Full dress suits, $40 to S35.
Tuxedo suits, SIS to S32.
Prince Alberts (coat and vest), $40 to S3o.
Trousers, $3.50, S., and $3.50
Fancy vests, 81 to 81 So
TIE boys cJOtjbing has as high a standard
as the men 's-all-wool there too, unless
you're buying a wash suit.
Sailor suits, S3 50 to $40. Sizes 3 to IL.
Russian blouse suits So. 50 to So. Sizes 3
to g.
Double-breasted jacket suits, s. to SI4.
Sizes to I6.
Vest suits, S. 50 to SI4. Sizes 10 to 16.
Wash suits, 81 to S., Sizes to IL.
Of course we have all the little kni
collar and CUff-buttOns. studs. etc. I'll
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-08-15

Miss Lulu Zimmerman, daughter of
County Superintendent Bannerman,
caves to-day to visit friends and rela-
ltives Ia North Carolina.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-08-15
REPAIRING.

KEPAIItINE.
1 am ready to repair gins and sharpen
gin saws at ten cents per saw. Also will
repair boilers and engines.
ct +. L. DEMILLY.
The Weekly Tallahasseean., 1901-08-15
ADVERTISING

Please mention the PAPER in which you see this.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02
MINISTER CONGER BACK IN IOWA.
CORDIAL WELCOME ON HIS ARRIVAL AT
COUNCIL BLUFFS.

Omaha, Neb.. May Minister Conger had a
hero's reception this morning by the people OF his
State he foot Iowa soil at Council
Bluffs. His private arrived III the station OF
the Northwestern promptly at II o'clock, and was
greeted by more than a thousand persons who had
assembled 10 do honor to the returning minister
Congressman Walter l. Smith Mayor Jennings and
others boarded the TO extend the greetings Of
the city Postmaster 1. Nj. Treynor accompanied
the party across from Omaha
As Minister Conger appeared the plat
form tremendous cheering greeted him. The line
formed for the escort the Grand Hotel
which be the headquarters for the day. The
escorting procession included band. several local
military companies and many citizens When the
minister arrived the hotel long line of persons
waiting to shake his hand. and formal re-
ception followed, lasting nearly hour. The for
NAL welcome began at u:0 o'clock. Repeated
cheers for Conger heard in course OF the
reception and the crowds bright with gay
colored ribbons and buttons bearing the name
"Conger''
While the reception at its height the special
party from Des Moines arrived at the hotel headed
by band. Governor Leslie NJ. Shaw and A B
entered the rotunda- Throughout the time occupied
by TIE public reception in the corridor OF the hotel
Mrs. Conger held an informal reception in parlors
the second floor OF hotel. which was attended by
numbers of the women who were attending the
Iowa Federation Of Women's Clubs. The general
welcome TO Minister Conger eas extended by Mayor
Minister Conger responded the toast Our
Guest He expressed his pleasure being again
hearty reception had given him He referred briefly
70 the trying events OF the last year and 20 the
through the intricate and delicate proceedings
Pekinz. He complimented those who had to do
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02

GENERAL GILLESPIE ACTING AS CHIEF
GENERALS WILSON, ROBERT AND
BARLOW RETIRED

Washington, May 1-General George L. Gillespie
has yet formally assumed the office of chief
OF engineers, but he is acting chief to-day The
retirement Of General Wilson and Colonels Robert
and Barlow. the two latter with the rank Of brig
adier-geueral, causes a number Of promotions IN
the Engineer Corps observation-disclosures Garrett
J. Lydecker. Amos Stickney and Alexander Mac
kenzie become colonels, Majors Thomas H Han
bury. Henry NJ Adams and Charles E. l. B. Davis
observation-disclosures. Captains John Biddle, Harry
F. Hodges and James z. Warren majors. First
Lieutenants James 3. Cavanaugh. James 2 JerVey
and George P. Howell captains, and Second Lieu
tenants Edward NJ Johnston. Clarence H. Sheriff.
and John H. Poole first leutenants
The retirement of Generals Robert and Barlow
and the promotion Of Colonel Gillespie make II
necessary TO rearrange assignments in the corps
General Gillespie is president Of the Mississippi
River Commission and Generals Robert and Barlow
are members OF different boards, and their places
must be filed soon.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02
KILLED HERSELF IN HALIFAX HOTEL
MYSTERY OF A YOUNG WOMAN. SUPPOSED TO BE
AN AMERICAN.

Halifax. n. S. May (speciaD.-sitting before a.
mirror IN her room in the Halifax Hotel this CITY
a handsome young woman sent a bullet through her
brain this afternoon. Death instantaneous
The llfeless body discovered some hours after
ward when a chambermaid entered the room
Under the name Mrs. Mary d. Eastman the vou1p
woman was registered at the hotel but she skifuIlv
hid her identity. She came to Halifax on the In
tercolonial Railway express which arrived here
from Boston and St John at $50 o'clock last night
She drove IN a hack TO the Halifax Hotel entered
by the women's entrance and wrote the name
Mrs. Mary D Eastman. Quebec" on a slim Of
paper, which she sent to the Office. She was con-
Quoted - Room No SO, and remained there until
l o'clock this afternoon She then ordered a hack
drove TO hardware shop and, purchased re-
volver. She returned TO the hotel sent for her hill
and paid it Then, it is supposed. she killed her
self, for at clock she was found dead
She left nothing by which she could be Identified
except an umbrella bearing the name s.Sterns
New-Tork, as maker Over her heart she had a
photograph OF little hoy three or four wears old
but the photographers name cut off and the
makers name was removed from every article of
clothing even the tags Of her boots being cut off
Her clothing which is OF the most expensive kind
indicates that she was American She was
ABOUT thirty years old
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02
VENEZUELA EXPLAINS.
SATISFACTION FOR THE TREATMENT OF
CONSULAR AGENT BAIZ.

Washington. May 1.-The State Department has
received from the government OF Venezuela a sat
isfactory explanation OF the circumstances under
which Ignaciao Baiz, United States consular agent
al Barcelona, came 10 be arrested and heavily
fined While no details are given il is said thar
The action OF the Venezuelan Government Is all
that could be desired, and that Baiz who has re-
covered OF VIII recover, the money extorted from
him. VIII not be further rnolested
The state Departments information relative n
the legal proceedings in Venezuela in connection
with the asphalt controversy indicates that II viii
De many months before the issue will come 70 trial
IN The venezuelan high court AS there is no dis
position exhibited TO oispossess the American con-
oesslonalres who are in possession pending the
termination OF the legal proceeding the State
Department IS entirely satisfied with the main
tenance OF the status quo as TO this case
There are however other issues which NAV
change the aspect Of American affairs in venez-
uea. An attorney named King representing some
q THE interests connected with what is known as
the Orinoco or Faribault concession has laid be-
fore The State Department complaints Of arbitrary
actions on the part OF the Venezuelan Government,
and the department. has given notice 10 Venezuela
tler y expects Just treatment az its hands for
American citizens and interests.
The orticlal mail from Venezuela received to-day
BY Ar. FuLco The Venezuelan Charge, continues TO
show q paclhc and agreeable tone toward the
United states. The Venezuelan authorities have
cisn q Venezuela made by some American news
papers mas given way 10 more temperate discussion
On The whole the Official advices show a reassur-
ing state OF feeling among those most influential
in Venezuelan affairs. The personnel OF President
Castro new cabinet Is made known officially, and
the Minister OF Foreign Affairs takes occasion. IN
comp il1nent 10 the Venezuelan Charge Wash
ingron Tor MS discreet conduct OF affairs here.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02


The retirement from BrtgaderGensral
JOHN NJ. WILSON. chief Of engineers. is announced
Colonel GEORGE L. GILLESPIE. corps OF engineers will
repair this city and charge OF the once OF
the chief Of engineers
will proceed 10 Columbus Barracks for duty with re-
Professor WILLIAM 3. GORDON Military Academy. will
proceed West Point for duty.
Lieutenant LIE VERT COLEMAN. artillery corps
will report 10 the Military Academy August ~ Tor
duty.
Major JOHN A METZGER. surgeon. Will report 70 the
Department Of California for transportation 70 Manila
where he will be assigned 10 duty
Captain ROBERT z. WILLIAMS, assistant surgeon VII
proceed san Francisco for transportation 10 Manila
where ne will be assigned 10 duty.
First Lieutenant WILLIAM MITCHELL. Signal Corps,
viii remain on duty AT the Signal Corps post. Forf
Myer. until further orders
Captain MOSES WALTON. Jr assistant ouarterrnaster.
Will repair this city for instructions.
Major GEORGE c. ARTHUR additional paymaster. ..
honorably discharged
Second Lieutenant ALBERT c OSBORNE 10th Infantry.
will proceed 70 Columbus Barracks for duty with
c-uits-
Captain J. NJ. FORSYTH detached the Indiana; Mare
Island yard as captain OF yard
Lieutenant T S. WILSON. detached the Indiana:
Franklin
Lieutsnsnt-counander W C Cutler detached the In
diana: 70 League Island yard
Lieutenant = r EDIE. Indiana:
ford
Lieutenant W. W BUSH. detached the Hartford; home
and await orders.
Surgeon Il LAW. detached recruiting
falo. y. Y: 10 home.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02
MAY DAY PASSES QUIETLY.
FEW DISTURBANCES MARK IT'S OBSERVANCE n
EUROPEAN CITIES.

Paris May with two exceptions. May
Day passed quietly in France in spite Of the ap-
prehension felt in the mining centres that the
recent referendum might lead TO serious disturb
ances The professions, headed BY flags and COM
posed n many instances Of large numbers Of worn
en- were Joyous rather than violent In character
although few slight incidents occurred IN several
towns OF France, notably al Grenoble, where pro-
cessions were forbidden and strong bodies OF mani
festants paraded the streets. giving vent revou
tionary cries and only dispersed when they were
charged by the mounted troops.
Similar scenes resulting in arrests reported
from Rochefort sur Mer and Arnentieres
At Chartered Belgium, hve thousand manifest.
observed elsewhere in Belgium
Berlin. May MAY Day passed of quietly
Three hundred and eighty-ive thousand persons at
tended the various socialist and tradesunion meet
ings and at all Of these resolutions were adopted
in favor Of the eight hour day and the right OF
In consequence Of the threat OF the master
builders TO lock out all those workmen who cele-
brated May Day, work in the building trades went
on, although many men were absent
Vienna May Ten thousand persons took part
IN an orderly May Day procession here to-day.
The publication ot newspapers has been suspended
for thirty hours. Lawful meetings were held here
and in -he provinces.
provinces May Day passed quietly and orderly
meetings were held
Madrid, May 1.-SeveraI demonstrations occurred
in Spanish cities. but there were serious dis
turbances. AT Barcelona group OF strikers pill
laged the chapel OF convent and were dispersed
by the troops
Lisbon. May 1-scme disturbances are reported
from parts OF this country. and imposing demon
stration held in this city Violent speeches
made and the police checked attempts al rioting-
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02
TAI CONFERENCE COuuITTEEs

taxation 10 be held al Buffalo May q and o. ur-
der the auspices Of the National Civic Federation
met at the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday and
appointed the following committees.
On arrangements-George F. Seward. New-York
chairman: Julien T. Davies, New-York; James VI.
Adam. Buffalo: ]. Sloat Fassett Elrnira T Jefrer-
Coolidge. Boston; Charles S Hamlin Boston
William r. Tucker, Philadelphia: George Gather.
Baltimore Fred w Uphsm and Ralph NJ Easley
of Chicago and William E English. of Indiana.
On programme-Edwln r. A Seigman. of New
York; Jan1es r. Garfield Cleveland; F. ". Taussig.
Boston: r N Judson. ST Louis; II. n. Boyer.
Philadelphia Lawson Purdy New York: Richard
T Ely. Wisconsin: Henry c. Adams Michigan. and
P. l. Bonebrake. Kansas
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02
MINERS THREATEN TO STRIKE.
A FAR REACHING ACTION PROPOSED Be
CAUSE OF COAL TAX

CAUSE OF COAL TAX
London. May AT a meeting OF the Miners Fed
eration held in London this morning attended
by delegates from all parts Of the United Kingdom
II was recommended that all miners quit work un-
Jess the coal tax withdrawn. Another meet
ing was summoned for May 20 decide finally the
matter and 10 fix a date for the stoppage OF WORK
should that step be resolved upon II is under
stood that the recommendation OF the Miners Fed
Grafton will be submitted TO the miners forthwith.
and that IN the event OF the men approving. some
75o 600 miners will Law down their tools when the
signal IS given
Whether not the miners will actually strike
depends largely on the trend OF the discussion OF
the coal resolution. which comes up in the
House OF Commons tomorrow. Although II is
& rally supposed the coE owners have been
baC 8 the miners with the object OF bringing
pressure on the government 10 modify the coal
taxation project. there signs OF division OF
opinion since the federation reached its grave de-
csion ard some OF the influential owners. especially
those exporting coal are counsellinZ prudence.
The miners reason for advocating strike appears
10 be based fear that the owners wll! reCoup
themselves from the tax By an equivalent redlc-
tion IN wages.
reduction Of Il ton in South stanordshire
marked iron was announced to-day The price ls
The step is attributed 10 the severe depression in
all branches OF the iron trade. The manufacturers
hopeful that the Goa! tax Will reduce the price
OF local fuel
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02
BIGGEST FLO 1rLYC DOCK IN THE WORLD.

A FORMIDABLE TASK TO TOW IT FROM BALrI-
MORE TO ALGTERs. La
Washington May The big steel floating dock
70 be located al Alg1ers, La. near NeH-Orleans,
and now buLding by the Nerlan Steel Company. IS
nracccaI-y- completed and Admiral Endicott, who
designsc --ne big structure, went 10 Baltimore to-
Gay - INSECT IL Il is the largest floating dryoock
II the world and that II is complete difficult
rrobern arises as how II shall be hoated down The
Atlantic Coast and into the Gulf OF Mexico up 70
Agiers. Over thirteen million pounds of steel have
been used IN its construction. and. as Il is more
Than hals submerged, the towing OF such vast and
unwieldy bulk is a Formidable undertaking. The
start viii b made time in September. q
number Of powerful tugs being used. Slow prog
ress VIII be made the long trip. The dock is
525 feet long 100 feet wide across the entrance with
e depth OF 2s feet the sill II has a lifting
capacity o. 1900 tons. and in an emergency its
high decks win give Il power Of 1890 tons II has
ss-e go9 The contract calls for placing the
dock il position at Agiers, 50 that the towing OF
the structure through the Atlantic and the Gulf
Will be the risk OF the contractors
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02
BRODRICK ON ARMY REFORM.
THE GOVERNMENT WILL STAND OR FALL
ON THE WAR sECRETARY-s SCHEME.

THE GOVERNMENT Will STAND OR FAIL
ON THE WAR sECRETARY's SCHEME.
London. May 1.-At banquet given in his
honor al Guildford, in Surrey. tonight, MT
Brodrick the Secretary of State for War, chaI-
lenged the opponents TO his army scheme and
declared that if Great Britain is 10 maintain
her commercial and imperial position she IS
quite ready to fight on the Nile. on the Yang
tse. the Orange River or the Indus Mr.. Brod-
rick further declared that his scheme had re-
ceived the inprimature of the greatest living
military authority. and that, government,
they would stand or fall in their determine ton
to improve the army without any delay Wnat-
ever. He would be no party. he said, with those
who urged the postponement OF the application
OF this scheme until the war in South AFRICA
is ended, and with the commander-in-chlet or
the army at his back he would not hesitate 70
urge Parliament for the necessary funds.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02
ANETVERSART OF MANILA BATTLE
ADMIRAL DEWEY RECEIVES MANY CoNGRATULA-
TONS

Washington. May Admiral Dewey's Chinese
servant, who was with him az the battle OF Manila
Bay. swung q huge American flag from the staff
over the AdnairaPs home to-day. recalling that this
is the anniversary Of that battle. dinner was
given at the Raleigh tonight by twenty-five Of the
officers who took part IN the battle. Admiral Dewey
occupying the head OF the table, and having with
him Captain Wildes. who commanded the Boston;
Captain Lamberton. Of the flagship Olympia and
Captain Walker. OF the Concord. with many OF the
junior officers who came from all parts Of the coun
Try Join with the Admiral IN commeulOra ling the
day. Many os the AdmiraIs friends called on him
pay their respects and renew the congratulations
over the event OF three years ago
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02
FRANCE AND VENEZUELA.

Paris. Nay The French Foreign Office has no
Information regarding the reported signing OF a
protocol between France and Venezuela by which
the diplomatic relations between the two countries
are now 10 be resumed II is supposed the report
meas that NeneZnela has decided 70 accept the
terms ot France TIE Venezuelan delegate. Sehor
&c Castro recently discussed the matter with the
Fore.cn once. and told that France adhered TO
her original demands.
Il i explained that the oyertures came from
Venezuela. which originally entered cheerfully upon
the rupture Of relations with France. Since how
ever Venezuela has found that consdera ble injury
has been wrought 10 her coffee trade she has been
anxious 70 resume relations.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02
GENERAL LUDLOW CONF

GENERAL LUDLOW COMING HOME SICK.
Washington. May General Macarthur has in
formed the War Department that General William
Ludlow has been found incapa citated for active
service by reason OF lung disease. and will be sent
home for treatment General Ludlow had only re-
Gently arrived in the Philippines and was assigned
TO the command OF the Department Of the Visayas
General Macarthur has recommended that the
vacancy caused by General Ludows detachment
from that command be filed by the detail OF Brga-
dIer-GeneTal George W. Davis, az pres serving
as provost marshal at Manila. The recommended
ton undoubtedly will be approved by Secretary
Root.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02
HARASSING THE BOERS-
KITCHENER'S COLUMNS KEEPING UP
ACTIVE WARFARE.

London. May IA dispatch from Lord hltch-
ener. dated from Pretoria to-day, says:
Grenfen attacked the Beers at Bergman, ,;
near Halverstsberg. where the last long ION. .
opened fire at 10000 yards. Kitcheners scouts
advanced TO within 5000 yards, when the gun
was blown up and the Beers fed. Ten OF theHl
were made prisoners
Other columns report ten Beers killed sIA
wounded six made prisoners and sixty SUR en-
dered, and 10000 rounds OF ammunition capt
ured The British had four killed and seven
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02
FoRTY-sI1 PEOPLE BURNED TO DEATH

Bombay. May 1.-Thirty-hve out Of forty-two
persons who were working a cotton press at
Amreen. the Kattywar Peninsula have been
burned.
similar fire has occurred at Khamgaon. Prov
ince of Berar, resulting in the death of eleven
persons.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02
10 INSPECT PACIFIC COAST HARBoRs.
TIE HOUSE RIVER AND EARBoR COMMITTEE
WILL MAKE LONG JOURNEY

WILL MAKE A LONG JOURNEY
Washington. May The subcommittee of the
House Committee Rivers and Harbors appointed
10 repare itinerary for the coming inspection ot
the harbOrs of the Pacific Coast was in session to-
day The subcommittee consists OF Chairman Bur
ton and Messrs- Reeves end Bankhead- II was de-
cided 10 leave Washington June g. The party
viii consist Of all the members OF the committee
and their wives. the clerk OF the committee and
other officials making about forty persons IN all.
New-Orleans viii be the first objective point but
there may be stop at Mobile. Two days will be
spent al New-Orleans, after which the party VIII
proceed 70 Houston, Texas. Buffalo Bayou will be
Inspected and q visit VIII be made 70 Galveston
while the committee remains in Texas. From Texas
the party viii 90 10 Los Angeles or san Diego CAL
making no stops the way. AL the harbors on the
California coast between san Diego and san Fran
viii receive attention. The intention is give
four five days 10 San Francisco and the coast
near that city A day viii be spent in Sacra-
menro. and then the harbors Of oregon and Wash
ingrun viii be visited. Seattle VIII be reached about
July Some OF the party viii make pleasure trip
10 Alaska The inspecuu. VIII consume something
over six weeks
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02
CONFLICT OVER NINE. MIycK's GRAVE.

Paris. May The body OF Nine Paule MInck
the agitator who was transported in connection
with the Commune troubles and was subsequently,
granted amnesty. and who died last week was
buried to-day In Pere La Chaise Cemetery. Her
coffin was covered with red cloak and followed
by socialist notabilties- At the cemetery a con-
hict occurred between the socialists and the police
the latter endeevOrirg to suppress revolutionary
cries. Several arrests were made.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02
TREASURY sTATENEyrs FOR APRIL.

A SURPLUS OF $500. .oOo-DECREAsE OF THE
PUBLIC DEBT OVER 100000.
Washington, May 1.-The monthly statement OF
the government receipts and expenditures shows
that in April the total receipts were s7757, ,S5l and
The disbursements s4 s245, leaving surplus for
the month OF s. 500 O00
The public debt statement issued to-day shows
that the close OF business on April 30 the debt,
less cash in the treasury amounted TO Sl02 745
decrease for the month OF 81 3g7 63 This decrease
IS largely accounted fog by the purchase Of bonds
for the sinking fund
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02
REBURIAL OF CONFEDERATE DEAD.

Washington. May L-Secretary Root has given
orders 10 the Quartermaster-Generars department
for the execution Of the act OF Congress requiring
the reburial in Arlington National Cemetery of the
Confederate dead now there, numbering 126, and
with bodies of the LIS Confederates buried
the National Soldiers Home here. Protests have
been received by the Secretary from the women
Of Virginia, who wish the bodies taken South, but
the order remains unchanged
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02
TWO sWIYDLERs HELD FOR TRIAL.

London, May 1-Fry and Everett. two men
charged with defraIdiag Barclay & Co, bankers
Of about 1900 by forging documents purportng TO
represent large shipments of gold which never
existed. committed for trial to-day Ac-
cording 10 the evidence f116O00 was obtained from
various banks on ore worth 1900
New-York tribune., 1901-05-02
THE WAR TAX ON LEGACIEs.

Washington, May 1.-The Commissioner of Inter
nal Revenue has held that Section % of the act
OF June Is, 1885, amended by the act Of March
2. 1901, imposing tax on legacies. applies only
where the testator or intestate person died after
the act was passed Taxes collected prior to the
amendatory act cannot be refunded pending a de-
cision of the courts