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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-20
LOCAL BILLS TO BE REPORTED.
The House District Committee Acts
on Three Measures.

The Committee of the House on the Dis
trict of Columbia agreed yesterday to
present favorable report on the bills to
amend the Waterman assessment act.
to increase the number of employees at
the workhouse and the almshouse. and to
authorize a further issue Of stock by the
Washington Gas Light Company, and a
combination of the gas and electric light
companies.
Before .he committee reached the de-
termination to favorahly report these bills
hearing was given the advocates of the
gas company bill. r. H. Goldsborough
said that the first section OF that bill gave
to the gas company the right to increase
its plant that 1t might keep pace with
the growth of the city, the extension of
mains to be under direction of the Dis
trict authorities. The second section OF
the bill, he explained, gives to the Wash
ington Gas Light Company the right to-
purchase me Georgetown Gas Light Com
pany. The first-named company is re-
quired, after July l next, to furnish gas
TO consumers al 81 per thousand feet and
the Georgetown company at $1.25 per
thousand feet Mr.. Goldsborough said
that though no negotiations are pending
for the consolidation of these companies
yet it was considered a good business
proposition that they should unite and
sell gas at uniform price.
Ex-senator Faulkner appeared in sup
port of the bill. He said its enactment
into law would not affect the cost of
light. The reduction in the price of gas
to 81 a thousand feet would cause the
company loss the first year of $4,000,
but they hoped to overcome this loss ulti-
mately by increased consumption of gas.
The bill to increase the force at the
workhouse and almshouse was introduced
by Mr.. otey and provides for the employ
ment of six additional overseers, at $500
per annum, and five watchmen, at 1866 per
annuul, the watchmen to be furnished
with board, at an estimated cost of $50
per annum.
The Waterman bill was drafted under
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-20

Tor the paval magazine at Newport. and
sll,500 for improvements at Indian Head.
All OF these improvements are strongly
recommended by the Chief of the Bureau
of Ordnance.
The appropriations for the Naval Acad-
envy are practically the same as those of
last year, there being but slight in
crease in repairs of 5000. made neces-
sary for the erection OF a wooden addi-
ton in the main quarters for accommo-
dating the cadets during the rebuilding Of
the institution. A further increase of 81
500 is requested for the construction Of
catboats for special instruction for the
cadets. In order TO supply officers for the
present emergency. which has been called
to the attention of the committee by the
Chief OF the Bureau of Navigation in his
report. 1t is recommended in the bill that
the two classes now at sea, which have
completed their four years course at the
Naval Academy. shall be commissioned at
once and that the class completing its four
years course at the Academy in June be
commissioned thereupon.
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have found cure and have been restored
TO health by its use.
Mr. Bilser Of Eden Pa, writes: 81 had
bad attack OF the Grippe; after a time caught
cold and had a second attack; it settled in nv
kidneys and liver. and OH such pain and misery
in my back and legs The physicians medicine
and other things that | used made no impress
sion, and l continually grew worse
Father bought me bottle Of Dr. Kilners
Swamp Root, and before l had used all Of the
second bottle felt better and today | am Just
as strong, vigorous. and we'll as ever
ID. II. BiLGER, Eden, Pc.
The mild and immediate effect of DR..
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and bladder remedy. is soon realized. II
stands the highest fer Its wonderful cures
Of the most distressing cases. Swamp
Root will set your whole system right, and
the best proof of this Is trial
Swamp-Root is pleasant TO take and Is
for sale the world over at druggists In
bottles of two sizes and two prlces-ffty
cents and one dollar. Remember the
name, Swamp Root, and the address,
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-20

There are over 290OO0 cases of grip in
New York City alone, and the disease is
most prevalent all over the United States
The virus or poison of this influenza pro-
duces a most damaging effect upon the
mucous membranes of the whole System,
and especially upon the kidneys. liver.
and digestive organs. and 1t is on this ac-
count that those WHO have had the disease
experience such n depressed and weakened
feeling, from which it seems almost i'm
possible to fully recover. Many suffer FOR
months from this depression; from this
weakened feeling.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-20
THE TAX ON TOBACCO.
Southern Senators Argue Reduction
Before Finance Committee.

The Senate Finance Committee yester-
day heard arguments by the Senator's
from Virginia, North Carolina, South Car
DINA. and Kentucky in favor of a redue-
ton of the tax imposed by the War Rev.
enue act on manufactured tobacco. The
Internal revenue tax on tobacco pre-
vious TO the passage of that act was 6
cents @ pound, which was increased by
that law to IL cents.
AS passed by the House the bill provid-
ing reduction of the war revenue taxes
re-enacted the IL cent rate, and the
Senators are urging the Finance Com
mittee to make a reduction to at least
cents a pound.
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REPRESENTATIVES, NeviII. uc...r

The condition of Representative Neville
of Nebraska, who has been seriously i'll
since January 1, was somewhat improved
yesterday. Dr. Bayne. the attending ply
sician, said that although he did not
consider his patient yet out of danger his
chances for recovery were very good.
There has been a cessation of the violent
hemorrhages, which lent a dangerous as
pect to his Illness a week ago.
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To Prevent the Grip

you must keep your kidneys and liver in
good working order, your blood in good
condition, and the stomach and digestive
organs in good action by the use of DIR.
kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney
remedy II happily meets all the require
ments both as preventative OF the grip
and as a means of recovering strength
and health after an attack. Thousands
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Unanimous Consent refused.

The Army Reorganization bill, as passed
by the Senate, was received by the House
OF Representatives yesterday. Mr.. Hull,
Chairman of the Committee on Military
Affairs, sought to obtain unanimous con-
sent that the bill might Immediately tie
sent to conference, but Mr.. Richardson CT
Tennessee objected.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-20
FRENCH IMPORTS AND EXPORTS
The Official Returns for the Year
100 Made PubIic.

PARIS, Jan. 49.-The official returns OF
Frances commerce for the year 1900 show
that the imports amounted in value to f..
40S.530,o00 francs. as compared with A.
51S.30S.000 francs for 1899.
The exports for 1860 amounted 10 A.
0fS.032.000 francs as against AS, SIS, 900
francs for the previous year
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-20
THE NAVY BILLREPGff?iEEDD
Presented to the House of Repre-
sentatives Yesterday.

The Measure Carries n Larger Sum
mt One Time by the Committee on
Naval ATairs-Sew Warships Pro-
vided FOr-ArmOr Plate Question.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-20

The great success that has been achieved by
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energy to brew a perfect beer that can be
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found in the pure qualities OF Maerzen, Senate,
or Lager Phone 6S4, Arlington Bottling Co.,
for case of Heurioh's
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The age-herald., 1901-04-19

full financial situation. He protested against fresh taxation, which, he said. imposed further injustice upon Ireland, already, as admitted by the government commission in 1893. was greatly over taxed. He severely attacked Joseph Chamberlain and the war policy.
 Sir Michael Hicks-Beach said there were valuable assets in the Transvaal colony, but that 1t was impossible to say what they would amount to in the pres ent state of that country.
 At 1:40 this (Friday) morning MT. Bal four. the government leader, said 1t was necessary to pass resolutions tonight whereupon the house divided on the sugar duty which was adopted by vote of IFS to 125. The coal duty was adopted by a vote of I'll to 127.
The age-herald., 1901-04-19
REVIEW OF IRON
 TRADE FOR WEEK
Many Believe the Standard Oil Principles Cause Low
 Price of Ore

New York. April lS.-The Iron Age to- day says:
 By many in the iron trade the an- nouncement of the low prices for ore is now interpreted as proof that Standard Oil principles are to guide the manage ment of the United States Steel corpor- ation. As one of the brightest sale mana gers of one constituent concern put it., these principles may be summarized as follows: Better service, improved quality and lower prices"
 A furry has been created by the threat of the Amalgamated Association to force fight on the recognition of the union in the sheet mills. It is pretty certain, however. that the matter would be ad- justed.
 The markets continue strong but as is natural, have quieted down somewhat in pig iron after the long period of ac- tivity. Reports of large sales of Besse- mer pig iron in the central west are un- true, but on the other hand there does not appear any foundation for the re- ports of weakness as the result of the lowering of the price of lake ores The steel market is rather dull, chiefly be-. cause, while the demand is restricted, the supply Is even narrower, and pre- miums are still paid for prompt delivery. In all branches of the finished trade. there is evidence that a good deal of new work is being taken. The steel rail makers report somewhat of a revival in orders, In the east about Ct, 900 tons were placed, while a western estimate is fully 100000 tons for the whole countryg
The age-herald., 1901-04-19
MANY STUDENTS DISMISSED
 FROM THE STATE UNIVERSITY
Seven Boys Sent Home for Indulgence in Eggnog and Old Feeling Against President Powers is Renewed Among
 Students Who Took Part in Rebellion

Tuscaloosa, April 1S-(Special. )-Presi- dent James K. Powers was asked this morning for a statement relative to the recent alleged expulsion" of certain students from the university. Beyond stating that the power of expulsion rests with the trustees solely, he would say absolutely nothing. The president of the university has the power of dismissal, and this has been exercised a number of times lately by President Powers in the dis charge of his duties as the head of the university.
 The latest dismissal was that of seven cadets, six of whom had been indulging in an eggnog in the seventh mans room during the absence of the seventh man. The seventh man was downstairs study ing his lessons, but the rules and regula- tions of the university declare that man is to be dismissed if liquor of any kind is found in his room. The occupant of the room was unaware of the presence of the boys in his room, 1t is said There is way of getting rid of a student without the actual dismissal, which is to allow the student to resign. In several cases, or at least in one case, this was allowed, but in this case dismissal of all seven of the men was resorted to.
 Young Drennen's Case.
 The seventh man above referred to was none other than W. F. Drennen of Bir- mingham, one of the famous committee of four of the students during the rebel lien at the University during December of last year. The boys were loud in their belief that dismissal was due to the fact that MT. Drennen was one of the leaders of the boys during the rebellion. It was he who made the speech before the faculty in which he stated that the apology which the boys first sent into the faculty for their behavior on the night of the rebellion and in which 1t was stated that they meant no disrespect to the president of the University did in no wise refer to President Powers, but was meant as no disrespect to the office of president. A speech which was first op- posed by the young mans comrades, but which nevertheless proved MT. Drennen a casuist of no mean degree. The speech at any rate did the boys no harm during
The age-herald., 1901-04-19
GREAT CONVENTION
 FOR BIRMINGHAM Secretary Bramwood Predicts Great Success for l. I. U.
 Meeting Next August

l Secretary Bramwood, of the Interna- tional Typographical Union, who has | spent several days in Birmingham mak- ing arrangements for the International Convention to be held here in August said last night that he believed the com ing meeting would be one of the greatest assemblages in the history of the organi- zation.
 The local typographical union at a re- cent meeting made preliminary arrange ments for the great convention and with in a few weeks expect to have their plans so perfected that nothing will be left un- done to entertain the visiting printers.
 There will probably be 600 delegates and visitors in the city during the conven- tion week, and some entertainment will be provided for each night. The citizens of the city have expressed a willingness to assist in making the occasion enjoy able for the visitors, and there will be no trouble in raising the amount of money necessary to give the printers an idea of Birmingham's hospitality.
 MT. Bramwood will remain here until Sunday as he is still undecided in his selection of headquarters, a convention hall and hotels.
The age-herald., 1901-04-19
BURGLAR TRIALS
 ARE POSTPONED
Men Who Committed Thefts Said to be City
 TruSties

The trials of General Robert Lee, Ar thur Edwards and Joe Richardson, all charged with being implicated in the rob- bery of I. Rubenstein's show window on First avenue Monday night, were post poned yesterday morning in Judge Fea- gins court until this morning, when they will be required to explain the presence of Jewelry and watches stolen from the place on their persons.
 The burglary of the show window was one of the boldest pieces of work ever done in the city, and the fact that the negroes now charged with being impli- cated in the crime were members of the trusty force of the city chaingang makes 1t the more startling When the crime was committed the police could hardly realize the boldness of the perpetrators, when the fact was considered that all about the store were street cleaners and passers-by.
 The first ray of light shed on the mys- tery came Wednesday morning with the arrest of the well-known Gen. Robert E. Lee, charged with being an escape from the city prison. A search of him brought out watches. and rigid cross-examina- tion brought out the story of the bur glary, eliminating a degree of the bold ness. The story of the crime as told by Lee implicated a number of other mem bers of the trusty gang of prisoners, and a search of them and their cots enabled the officers to recover the property.
 Some of the trusties had robbed the window while the guard was at another point. For the reason that the men were cleaning the streets their presence was not noticed.
 The work of Investigating the burglary was done by officers Patton, Cole, Shirley and Brizendine
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PERSONAL.
Gen. Fred S. Ferguson was in Mont gomery Wednesday.

Gen. Fred S. Ferguson was in Mont gomery Wednesday.
 Metropolitan Hotel Arriyals.-J M. Hol- lcway Montgomery; Starr Kealhofer. At lanta; N. Carlo. Chicago; W. D. Frost Cincinnati; J. W. Porter. Blocton; J. F. Martin, city; l.. c. Gunter. Southern Railway; E. c. McAfee. Kansas City Memphis and Birmingham Railway; Tom Cooper. Atlanta; pr. J. C.. LeGrande, city: pr. E. c. Anderson, Anniston; Dr. '. A. Goodwin Jasper; Dr. J. N Odom, America Dr. c. c. James, East Lake; Dr c. L. Woods, Hamilton; pr. D. D. Hollis, Sulligent Frank Parelstein, St. Louis; T. M. James. Alabama; J. T. Jones. Alabama; William Simmons. Chi cago; W. M. Prince. Chattanooga; W. c. Caulk Chattanooga; J. w Kytle Ala bama; P. B. Dunlap, Adger: H. c. Gun nels. Anniston; W. Queen. Calera; Henry W. Hargraves, city; c. c. DuBose. Co., lumbia; l.. H. Reynolds, Jemison; F. F. Davis, Jacksonville; D. D. Weaver and wife. Anniston; Paul A. Wright, Atlanta {; R W. Hutchings. Parrish. Alabama; J. D. Lacey. New Orleans; s. Marlowe. Tus- ealoosa: c. N. Afford Gadsden: Frank S. Orr, St. Louis; J. R. McWilliams, New Orleans; R. J. Fisher, New York: A s. Long and wife, Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham railroad; A. M. Plant, Cincinnati: F. L. Hunt, Chattanooga; C. H. Jennings. Kansas City; B. M. Brent and wife, Decatur, Ala; J. F. Hicks, An niston; E. c. Spence, Atlanta; H. F. Tenn pie, Chattanooga.
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the subsequent proceedings, but of course they are prepared to believe that the fact that Drennen made the speech that was certainly detrimental to the president Of the University had a great deal to do with the dismissal of him from the Uni- versity after it was alleged that he was thoroughly innocent of any knowledge of the boys being in his room with egg nog. The fact that Drennen, who Is now in his junior year, has never gotten less than first grade (ninety out of possible 100) in any of his studies since his en- trance at the college two and half years ago Is used by them as an argu- ment to prove their contention. They all so allege that at least one of the faculty and possibly more do not agree with the president in his course towards MT Drennen. The friends of MT .Drennen further allege that during his two and a half years at college he has received only little over fifty demerits, passing through year with none to his credit.
 Allowed to Resign.
 The students refer to the fact that President Powers also dismissed or at least allowed w. R. Chapin, another the insurrectionary period. to resign from college. This, 1t Is said, was done on the ground of Chapin's presence being preju- dicial to the good of the university. The act which provoked this action was, it is said, the playing of ball by Chapin during a call to quarters.
 The total number of dsmissals by the president and resignations practically asked for Is not obtainable, as the presi- dent will not give them out He reports them to the trustees. However, the total number since the first of January is close to twenty.
 President Powers, when seen this morn ing, declined to say anything whatever in regard to the matter, but appeared to be in very pleasant, contented frame of mind. When asked as to his future movements, he stated that he would per form his duties at the university up to and including the S0th day of June, when his resignation goes into effect. It Is known that he has had several offers, though whether in the educational line Is not known.
 The university, in the meantime, Is moving along smoothly with few ripples other than those noted above despite the fact that the boys are antagonistic to the president, as Is well known.
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task and none has had a more indulgent

task and none has had more indulgent audience"
 Sir Michael Hicks-Bea concluded amidst loud applause.
 Sir Wm. Vernon Harcourt compliment ed the chancellor of the exohequer on the ability he had shown. declaring that his speech was characterized by honesty, a quality very much lacking In the conduct of the war. in telling the house and the country the truth in regard to the posi- tion.
 The budget. continued Sir William, was but a chapter in the disastrous incident of the war. 1t was proposed to borrow altogether f127, 100000 more, four times as much as was borrowed for the Crimean war. We are living in an age of newspaper f1nance," said Sir William, and of increased expenditures. We can- not go on without involving this country in financial ruin. The fashionable doc Urine of the day is conscription and pro- lection; does anybody believe that this increase of expenditure is not to go on?"
 Sir William urged that England was not as strong now as she was at the close of the French war, and declared in conclusion that 1t was the most dis astrous statement that the exchequer had ever made. l.
 After the speech of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Redmonw. the Na- tionalist leader, asked what interest Ire- land had In the war which led to this extraordinary. disastrous and disgrace
The age-herald., 1901-04-19
WIFE AND SILT
 SHOT ID DEATH Charles Sweeney Commits Oou- ble Crime in Sisters Home COUPLE WERE SEPARATED He Had Threatened To Kill Her for Bringing a Divorce suit-They
 Were We'll Known In
 Kentucky.
COUPLE WERE SEPARATED

Chicago, April 1S-Charles E. Sweeney, local agent for the Worth Tobacco Com pany. Lexington, Ky. today shot and killed his wife. Sarah Sweeney, and then took his own life at the Dubuque flats in Rush street. The crime was committed in the apartments of Mrs. W. Phillips, a sister of Mrs. Sweeney, and was the exc cution of a threat made some time ao by Sweeney.
 The Sweeney's formerly lived in Lexing- ton, where they separated, Sweeney com ing to this city to represent the Worth Company. Recently Sweeney learned that his wife had announced her intention of coming here to visit her sister. 'I will kill her If she comes," said Sweeney. "She has caused me a world of trouble and shall cause me no more."
 Mrs. Sweeney arrived a day or two ago, but not until last night was her husband aware of the fact. This morning during the temporary absence of her sister Mrs. Sweeney, in the apartment, was met by her husband, who had been admitted by Mrs. Phillips 6-year-old son. As soon as Mrs. Sweeney entered her husband grasped her wrist, and pulling her inside. held the door open, and pointing re- volver at the boy threatened to shoot him unless he ran. Crying out that murder was being done, the boy fled to the Gra- nada Hotel nearby. but before help could arrive two shots were heard. and the ho- tel attaches found the man and woman lying on the floor. Mrs. Sweeney was dead and in a few moments her husband expired. The Sweeneys come of good Kentucky families and were well known in Lexington. Mrs. Sweeney's maiden name was Sarah Morgan.
The age-herald., 1901-04-19
Said He Would Kill.

Nashville. Tenn. April 1s.-Charles Sweeney, who killed his wife and then committed suicide in Chicago today was a native and resident of Nashville. Sweeney a was real estate dealer and had accumulated considerable property. All of this, 1t Is said. by his friends he had placed in his wife's name. He was known to be deeply attached to her and after their separation he stated to friends that he still believed in her and thought outside influence had been responsible for her action. Just before leaving here Sweeney said, in a conversation with a friend, that he had given his wife every dollar he had and that he had been badly treated. He was going to make her a proposition for an equal division, he said, if she insisted on the divorce for which she had sued. If she did not accept, he declared he intended to kill her. How we'll he kept his word, today's tragedy shows. A week ago Sweeney told his brother John that he was going away and that if anything happened he wanted his body brought here for burial.