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New-York tribune., 1901-03-21
NEBRASKA FIGHT STILL on.
But THOMPSON CAME NEAR WINNING SEN
ATORSHGP YESTERDAY.

But THOMPSON CAME NEAR WINNING SEN
AToRsH1P YESTERDAY
Lincoln Neb. March % (SpeclaN Tho Senate
contest in Nebra ska has reached interesting
stage. d f Thompson came within seven votes
to-day being elected United States Senator
There 125 Of the 13l members Of the legislature
present, and sixty-three votes would have elected
Mr. Thompson received hfty-six Mr. Rosewater re-
ceived twenty-nne votes the highest number he
has had voting for him. This was due TO the
fact that the candidates agreed among themselves
to-day that the joint ballot should be prac-
tically the in last nights caucus Sixteen
Of the men who voted for Thompson voted for
Mekejohn. Thompson's Lancaster County dele
CATION voted for Rosewater. In addition eight
Thompson men. who have never before voted for
him. included These represent practically the
full number of men that Thompson has found with
in his ranks who will vote for Rosewater. There
among the men who have been supporting
Thompson for weeks number Of men who are
equally strong Meikeljohn and Currie who can
not be secured by Mr.. Rosewater.
Before last nights caucus Mr.. Rosewater in
sisted upon being given a chance to demonstrate
whether he could not get forty-fve votes II was
agreed by Thompson that Mr. Rosewater should
due as leading candidate from the North Piatte
TO Sh0W him that Thompson II mr. could not BY any
fort made. The caucus is deadocked over the
nominate demonstrated that the deadlock was not
altogether in the South Platte but on the other side
enough votes from the other 70 make his pathway
clear and ii is predicted that the will
up and another one be called for the North Platte
candidate with a secret ballot to he used. The
anti-Th hOmpson have agreed go into a new
caucus. which will not bind them to thompson s
nomna ton Whether Mr.. Rosewater would con-
sent to new caucus under different rules with
six or eight Meiklejohn or Crounse men in is
a question
The story was told this morning that Mr. Rose
had in his possession written agreement
signed bv Thompson and General Manager Hold
redge of the Burlington Railroad TO make him the
other Senator. This created considera BILE of a stir
Mr. Thompson when asked about it said: MT
Rosewater has such agreement made by myself
or any one for You may empha llY
YOU wish that no written agreement of any kind
with Mr. Rosew ater or other candidate ="
Opinions differ radically 10 whether or not
there will be election, especially for the South
Platte territory In order to win Thompson must
get into line The fourteen Republicans who re-
mained away night and did not vote for him
to-day. His supporters expect that the power Of
the National Committee will be employed to urge
election of Senators. according usual
Republican Pre- cedure.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-21
WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE
THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN OHIO
DISCUSSED.
GALS AND INDORSE SENATOR FOR
AKER FOR REELECTION

Washington March Ex-senator Hanna and
Representatives GrosvenOr and Dick. of Ohio,
had conference with the President to-day last
irg almost two hours. Senator Foraker called,
but remained only short time. The lmpor-
tance of the conference may be judged from the
business with President Mckinley, after walt
ing for some time returned to their departments.
The conference covered a number of questions.
national we'll as State but largely de-
voted, it is understood, TO the political situa-
ton in Ohio II was decided that Governor
Nash and most of the presen' State officials
should be renominated next fall, and that Sena-
tor Foraker should be indorsed by the State
Convention for reelection Ohio army and other
appointments were also discussed.
The President fairly besleged with callers
to-day. Senators Burrows and Mcmillan of
Michigan, called in regard to the vacancy in the
civil Service Commission created by the death
of Mr.. Brewer They have not vet selected
candidate, but believe the place should go to
Michigan
Representatives Hit. Foster Foss and J R
Missouri; Jones, Of Washington, and Minor, of
Wisconsin, saw the President on behalf of ex-
representative Rodenburg's candidacy for d
pace on the St. Louis Exposition Commission
ihey appeared to be encouraged the out
look Tor their candidate when they left the
w mite House. The contest is understood TO have
narrowed down TO a choice between Mr. Roden-
understood that the commission will be appoint
ed this week
New-York tribune., 1901-03-21
RUSSELL SAGE POLICE MATRoys' FRIEN
sTeNs PETITION TO LEGISLATURE ASKING tn,
THEY BE NOT EXCLUDED FROM THE
UNIFORMED FORCE

Albany, March % (SpeciaD.-Russem Sage. to-
eether with several other well known New York
men, has petitoned the legislature in behalf of the
police matrons Of that municipality. In a memo
randum received this morning by Assemblyman
Gherardi Davis. the petitioners ask that the rec
concentrations Of the Charter Revision Commis-
sion excluding the police matrons from the uni
formed police force and from the benefits of the
Police Pension Fund, shall be adopted
Assemblymen Davis and Henry have accordingly
Vsed charter, which will continue the present
status OF the police rnatrons, and which. IL is uu-
PETITION are Bishop Potter, the Rev, DR.. ". R.
huntington Cornelius Van Cott City Magistrate
Pool, F. Wideman John F Plumner James r
oBeirne, William G. Davis and William II. Rey-
New-York tribune., 1901-03-21
ATTEMPT TO POISON CHARGED.

The police of Hoboken investigating the com
plant OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Campion. of Jack
son-st.. who believe that attempt was made 10
murder them by poisoning St Patrick's Day
They have submitted for analysis some coffee ana
soup which they had for dinner Monday, and
which, they say. were filled with poison they
made them seriously i'll They say, further, that
New-York tribune., 1901-03-21
NOT HEREDITARY

In the main, consumption is
not hereditary; it is infectious.
Low vital force is hereditary;
which gives consumption its
chance. An infection starts it.
Between the two, the crop is a
big one: about one-sixth of the
human race.
We suppose it needn't be more
than 5 per cent, if people would
take fair care and SCOTS emul-
sion of cod-liver oil.
wen send you a little 10 try, II you
SCOTT g. BOVINE. 4os Pearl street. New York
New-York tribune., 1901-03-21
TO IMPROVE POSTAL SERVICE.
OFFICE MAY RESULT FROM THE
VISIT OF Mr.. BEAVERS

Washington, March 2o-CeorGe W. Beavers su-
peTintendent of the salary and allowance division
OF the Postof1ce Department. returned to-day from
an investigation OF conditions at the Postofice in
NewYork City. While Mr Beavers refuses TO talk
regarding the matter. II IS understood that some
important changes at the New-York Postofice will
result 4 report will be made 70 Postmaster Gen
eral Smith tomorrow. Additional clerical assist
ance viii be allowed and II is understood that
other important action is contemplated along the
line OF reorga nization OF the force.
II Is understood that the protest OF the Business
Mems Association against the proposed distribution
OF rented lock boxes in the Pos office among boxes
not rented and against the proposed REMEMBERING
Of the boxes viii he compromised tly moving 'hese
retaining their present numbers.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-21
NINE roRKERs' OFFIcI4Ls WAITING.

Scranton. Penn. March 20 (speciaD.-The United
Mine Workers officials here waiting FOR answers
10 letters out last night 20 each of the large
coal companies requesting conference. President
Mitchell declines 10 give out copy Of the letters
Or say what they contained A meeting of business
men viii be held here tomorrow evening to adopt
resolutions against a strike
New-York tribune., 1901-03-21
PASSED OVER MAYOR DIEHL'S VETO.

Albany March 20 (SpeciaD.-The Assembly passed
to-day over the of Mayor Dieh OF Buffalo
the bill of Senator Davis, making a single headed
Department of Public Works for Buffalo. This Is
a bill which has excited good deal of controversy
in Buffalo II provides for the election OF Com
New-York tribune., 1901-03-21
OFFICERS OF THE DNIE E1oyER4TEp

Washington March 2o-The court of inquiry which
met at the Norfolk Navy Yard last Saturday TO
investigate the conditions under which the training
ship Dixie grounded in the Potomac River off
Maryland Point has submitted it's report to the
Navy Department The court finds that the ground
ing not due to any fault negligence on the
part any of the officers the crew and is OF the
Onin nca ould hat taLa
New-York tribune., 1901-03-21
NAVAL ARCH BILL PASSED.

Albany, March % (SpeciaD.-The bill of Senator
Ahearn authorizing the Incorporation OF the Naval
Arch Association 10 erect great triumphal monu-
raent in Battery Park. New-York City passed the
assembly this morning unanimously. The bill now
goes 10 the Governor for his signature.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-21

missioner of Public Works at the November cleo
ton for a term of four years The present system
provides for the appointment by the Mayor of two
and one a Democrat, and the election Of a third
commissioner The bill had been previously passed
over Mayor Diehls veto by the Senate, and there
fore now goes to Governor Odell.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-21
KILLED HIMSELF WITH ACID.

Henry King. ffty-six years old of No. i76 Han
cock-st. Brooklyn. committed suicide last evening
at his home by swallowing carbolic acid The
cause assigned temporary alteration from
overindulgence in iouH-
New-York tribune., 1901-03-21
roR PREVENTION OF YELLOW FEVER
A. INTERNATIONAL SANITARY CONGRESS like
1Y TO BE CALLED SOON

Washington. March 2o.-An extensive project is
l,keI, 70 take form in few days for an interna-
tonaI congress of representative scientists, sani
tarians and doctors of the United States and Cen
tral and South America to consider plans for the
eradication of yellow fever not so much by cure
as by prevention. The plan took form recently at
the Medical Congress at Havana, when the Arsen-
tine minister TO the United States. DR. Wilde. sug-
sested congress of this character. and proposed
raising a common fund TO carry on the work OF
sanitation. which is said insure the eradication
of yellow fever. The Medical Congress unanimous
ly approved DR. Wilde's plan The invitations prob
being as to whether they shall be In the name of
the insuar authorities or the American officials in
Cuba
New-York tribune., 1901-03-21
TRUST COMPANIES TAT Bill REPAssED
sENATE CoHcURs IN AMENDMENT AND IT GOES
TO THE GOVERNOR

Albany. March 20 (Specialt-The Senate passed to-
cay several important bills the chief being the bill
taxing the trust companies OF the State, which
having been slightly amended in the Assembly the
senate was required TO pass again. The amend
rent exernpts individual stockholders in com
panies from personal taxation.
Senator Ellsworth explained that the bill did not
give stockholders in trust companies any peculiar
aoVantages and then the bill was pa ssed. II will
increase the States income 100000 yearly.
The Senate also passed Senator Krum's bill 3bo-
isaing the large fees for collecting the cola teral
inheritance tax. Controller Coler OF NewYork will
thus lose large fees.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-21

For Misses and Children, are ver1taby Misses
and Chldren's Hats-not limitations OF those worn by
their elders
School Hats are selected with view to the kind OF
usage their little wearers will give them; and while
strong and durable dainty and stylish mother
can wish or a child desire.
novelties fects-the
combined
and lacei in an endless of becoming shapes
specia of this seasons display
the best makers with the
and make exquisite showing
Walking Hats, made expressly for US OF Milan
rough braids
trimmed school and general wear
in a. he and
silk linen and necessary
adjunct t outing costume
Caps the little in all the
null
the for the girl of three
By an early selection you may much better
assortment of imported models and speciaties.
6O-62 West 23d Street.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-21
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.
ARMY

Washington, March 2o-The following army and
navy orders have been issued:
New-York tribune., 1901-03-21

Postmaster Van Cott said last night that he knew
nothing % any contemplated changes AZ the New
York Postoffice.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-21

New Departure
is the sale Of Stella Music Boxes Ask
TO see them at the Music Box Store. so Union Sa
New-York tribune., 1901-03-21
RAIyES As WATCHDOG OF CANALS.

SENATE ASKS FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SPECIAL.
PRIVILEGES ON HIS MOTION.
Albany, March 20 CSpeciaD.-Senator Raines put
many millions in the State Treasury by his LIQUOR
Tax law Of 1897 To-day he assumed the position
Of a watchdog Of the States interests by intro
ducing the following resolution. having a bearing
upon the bill Of Senator George A Davis, author
izng the Superintendent of Public Works to permit
corporations 70 string wires along the bank of the
canal.
Resolved, That the Superintendent Of Public
Works be respectfully requested TO inform the
Senate at his earliest convenience what persons or
corporations have been granted permits to occupy
any portion OF the canal property for the trans
mission Of light, heat power; when and by
whom such permits were granted, and the terms
thereof
Also, 10 furnish similar information as TO what
persons or corporations are occupying any portion
of The canal property and what distance thereof
for the transmission Of telegraph telephone
sages
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-02
THE MYSTERY OF DREAMS,
A Case In Which the Condolences
Were Remarkable,

On Il occasion during the civil war
l dreamed that | was standing beside
a road when there calne marching
along 1t n strong column of prisoners,
with guards at intervals on the TANKS.
! asked one of these guards who the
prisoners were and where they had
been captured. He informed me that
they had been taken In an engagement
with the enemy or the day before and
that. there were 1900 Of them. then
asked some bystander what day of the
month it was and was told it was such
q day Of a certain month. some six
weeks later than the date of the dream.
The whole dream was extremely dis
tinct, and 1t made a strong impression
on me. l related it to a number of my
comrades within the next few days
and then thought of it no more
Six weeks later. On the morning of
the very day that had been mentioned
In the dream as the date when the col
In of prisoners had passed before
me, l was on picket two miles distant
from the point where l had seemed
to be when l saw them. 1t was soon
after breakfast, and l was standing
by the side of the rond at the fire talk.
ing to the officer of the picket when an
did to the commanding general came
riding down the road. He had been a
schoolfellow of our officers at West
Point, and he refined up when he recog-
nized his friend. He told us that he
had good news; that there had been a
sharp engagement with the enemy the
day before and tfot our people had
captured 1900 prisoners, who had just
passed the headquarters that morning
on their way to the rear.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-02
A WORTHY SUCCE SSoR.
"~something New Under
Inc SUM-"

All doctors have tried to cure CA
TAk"Il ut the use u po"uers, acne
gases, inual, Is and drugs ia paste
form. Their powd, rs dry up TIC mu
cuUuS memDraneS causing them D.
crack open and bleed. The powerful
ACIDS used in the InhalerS have entire.
ly eaten away the same membranes
that their makers have aimed to cure.
while pastes and ointuentS cannot
reach the disease. An old and exper.
fenced practi Toner n has for many
years made a close study and specially
Ut the Treatment OF CATARRH, has
at last perfected a Treatment which
when faithfully used. not (nly relieves
at once, but permanently cures ga.
TARRI1. by removing the cause, stop
ping the discharges, and curing ali
Inflammation. IL is the only remedy
known to science that actually reaches
the afflicted parts. This wonderful
remedy is known as "oNUFFLES
the GUARANTEED Gaia Ri
CURE" and is sold at the extremely
low price OF One Dollar, each package
Containing internal and external med
iclne sufficient for a full months
treatment and everything necessary tU
it's perfect use.
"SNUFFLES is the only perfect
CATARKH LURE yer made and is
now recognized Is the only safe and
positive cure for that Annoying and
disgusting disease. 1t cures all in
tlammat. on quickly and permanently
and is also wonderfully quick to re.
lieve HAY FEVER or COLD in tine
HEAD.
CATARRH when neglected oftens
leads to CONSUMPTION-"SNUF .
FLIES" will save you If you use 1T al
nee 1t is no ordinary remedy, but
a complete treatment which is POSI-
lively guaranteed TO cure CATARRH
ia any form or stage il used according
to directions which accompany each
package. Don't delay but send for IL
at once, and write full particulars rs
to your condition, and you will receive
special ADVICE from the discoverer VI
TINS wonderful rem dy regarding you
case without cost to you beyond thu
regular price Of "SNUFFLES" tn
~ U RAJ TEED CA TAI
CURE"
Sent prepaid to any address in tht
United States or Canada On receipt Of
One Dollar. Address Dept. ID $50
EDWIN b GILES & COMPANY,
1880 aud 1882 Market Street, Pnlla
delphia.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-02
LlIprury EilncuIIles,

"She has been talking about writing
a novel for years" said II Oma
"Yes." answered the other, but I
don't think she'll w get it completed.
She has followed the plan Of those
authors who study their personal ac-
quaintances for types of character"
isn't the method a good one:"
"Not in her case. When her husband
refuses her anything. she wants to pu.
him in as the villain, and when he does
as she wishes she wants to make him
the hero. Ii keeps her continually re-
writing the first chapter Washing.
ton Star
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-02

Many me Of small inc0lae spend
;. 10 or ~ cents a day for drinks,
CIGARS or other tlnncc1 SsAry things.
Five cents u day saved and ut the end
OF each year put to interest at y per
cent wnNln ut the end of ten years
amount to S..O1,O: 20 years. $3.50: %
years. SEll Ten cents a day SO treat
ed would in the same periods respec-
lively amount to 500. SLIGO, $3.50.
Twenty cents a day would mount to
500, $2.iU and $500.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-02
SULPHUR VIII Put Ont Fires.

Grant me space in your paper to
make more generally known a fact
which has been known to me many
years and doubtless to others, that sui
phur thrown into the fire of a stove,
furnace or fireplace will instantly ex-
tinguish the fire in a chimney or flue.
II Il small bag or parcel Of sulphur,
say three or four ounces. were kept in
a handy place and used when needed
as directed above, it might be the
means of saving property and perhaps
life. Letter In New York Times.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-02
now lie Tot 1t.

In n Of Chauncey NJ. Depew's
stories he told Of meeting a mar as
funny as himself.
zone day" said Mr.. Depew. 81 met
a soldier who had been wounded in the
face. He was a Union man. and |
asked him in which battle he had been
injured.
LIN the last battle of Bull Run. sir
he replied.
"'But how could you get hit in the
face at Bull Run? I asked.
"'Well. sir said the man. half apol.
o%Setically, after l had run a mile or
two ! got careless and looked back"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-02
II Oaxzies The World,

No Discovery in medicine has ever
created one quarter OF the excitement
that has been caused by DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. It's severest
tests have Lcen on hopeless victims Of
Consumption, Pneumonia, Hemorrhage.
Pleurisv and Bronchitis, thousands Of
whom 1t has restored to perfect health.
For Coughs. Colds. Asthma, Group. Hay
Fever, Hoarseness and Whooping Cough
1t 1t the quickest, surfst cure In the world.
IL is sold By Psrlor Drug Store who guar
antee satisfaction or. refund money.
Large bottles soc and 500. Trial bottles
free.A
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-02
Slams Weights and Measures.

In Siam the liquid measure used IL
derived from a %cocoanut shell which
is capable Of holding $50 tamarind
seeds, and 20 of these units equal the
capacity of a wooden bucket. In dry
measure. $50 tamarind seeds make
one ''k'anahn,' and % "k'anahn" make
one sat" or bamboo basket; SO "sat"
make one "kwien," or cart. This Is
an example of the primitive origin OF
most units of weights and measures.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-02
THE HEDGE.

Fair neighbor Of the matched cot,
With gloire de Dion clustered gable .
30 star sweet, on from plot to plot
Thou trippest, like a nymph Of fable.
So blithe thy smile, so soft thy tone, -,
Thy love so good a life to lead in, -
I'd fain the hedge were overthrown ,cA.
And our two gardens made one Edenl e,
But "No!' cries Wisdom. "Spare the fence.
The thorn, the ivy blackbirds nest in;
Leave something for the finer sense,
Some dream Of Joy to hope and rest In.
''Some glad surprise, some mystery m,
OF inconceivably sweet meaning!" ~
Wisdom is wise. My friend and l =
Scarce press the topmost twigs by leaning.
&C. d. c. in Good WordA
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-02
Our First Pianos.

The first pianos known in America
were imported from London in 1884
BY John Jacob Aston. but as they could
not stand the rigors Of this climate
they soon became ruined. This fact led
to the attempt to build pianos In this
country, and in the early part Of the
nineteenth century pianos made their
appearance.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-02

You can never cure dyspepsia by dieting:
What your body needs is plenty Of good
food properly digested. Then II your
stomach will not digest it, Kodol Dyspep
eia Cure will. 1t contains all Of the
natural d~igestants hence must digest
every class of food and so prepare it that
nature can use 1t In n%ourishing the body
and replacing the wasted tissues, thus
giving life, health. strength. ambition,
pure blood and good healthy appetite.
Rickert l. Wells, Barre, Wilcox 4 Gillette,
Moretown, W. E. Poole. East Barre. Vt.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-02
The Worst of II.

Jack--Tom. I'm in a terrible fix. I'm
engaged to three girls.
Tom-Well, that's not exactly a crime.
Jack-No: that's the worst of it. III
1t were. l could 60 to prison and nave
some peace
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-02
FOrethOuEht.

"What did you buy so much Of this
cheap and worthless coffee for?"
For these new neighborS Of ours
in case they prove to be of the borrow
ing sort. If they don't, you can throw
1t away."-Chicago Tribune.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-02
No leo To n lren.

There's positively no need to endure
disco Mort by reas. n Of chafirg. su nburn.
insect stings. sore and persp;ring feet Or
accidental bruises. You forke ct these
troubles In using Bucklen's Arntca Salve.
Infallible for Pimples, Blotches. Skin
Eruptions and Plies. Sold by Parlor Drug
Store 25c.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-02
A Poor millionaire

Lately starved in London becaues he
could not uigest his food. Early use Of
DR.. Kings New Life P=ls would have
saved him. They strengthen the stomach
aid digestion. promote assimilati IN. i'm
prove appetite, Price 25c. Money back
il not satisfied. Sold by PNlor Drug
Store
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-02

Those famous little pills. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers compel your liver and
bowels to do their duty, thus giving you
pure, rich blood 70 recuperate your body.
Moretown, w. ~. Poole. East Barre, Vt.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-02
Success.

"Was the wedding a successY"
II guess so. The brides mother was
TN tears, the groom's mother went her
one better and had Mysteries. you
couldn't hear a word Of the ceremony,
and the church was so crowded that
three women tainted. Yes, 1t was a
success all right."-Life.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-08-02

The construction of a cigar box may
seem to be a very simple matter to the
novice, but the box passes through 10
different processes before it Is ready
to receive the cigars.