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Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21
WASHINGTON LETTER.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT
WASHINGTON, FEBRUARY 18th, 1901.

Senators and Representatives who
have talked with the President within
the last few days have no doubt that
there .,ill be a Spring extra session OF
the next Congress, regardless of whether
any of the appropriation bills are left
Enacted upon by this Congress, although
there is still possibility that it may be
avoided. if all the appropriation bills
get through. by the dilatoriness OF the
Cubans in finishing their Constitution.
The President says that if the Cubans
finish their Constitution within the next
few weeks, he intends calling an extra
session to act upon it, and if an extra
session is called for hatpurpose, it will
most likely 60 into other matters. For
instance, the Ship Subsidy bill, which
has no chance at this session, and Rev
euue Reduction. if the present bills fails
in conference, as it now seems in fair
way to do, because of the refusal OF the
House conferees to accept the big cut in
beer and tobacco taxes made by the
Senate. 1t is said that the House con-
ferees are receiving administration en-
couragement to hold out against the
Senate.
The Senate is now considering the
Oleomargarine bill. bat whether it will
be voted upon is not yet apparent. 1t
will pass if vote is taken.
Those interested in the River and
Harbor bill, which is still in the hands
of the Senate committee on Commerce,
are really alarmed about the measure,
although it will be reported this week.
Threats that the bill would be held
back until the Ship Subsidy bill had
reached vote, have been implied for
sometime, both on the floor of the Sen
ate and outside, but it was not until
Senator Hanna's speech, made after he
had been fully convinced that the Ship
Subsidy bill would not be allowed to
reach vote, that the Riyer and Har-
Dor bill, was openly attacked. Mr..
Hanna said at the close of his speech,
defending the Ship Subsidy bill, and
his efforts in its behalf: "If it is the OBJ
ject of measures pending before Con-
gress merely to get money out of the
Treasury, what about the River and
Harbor bill? I say here that there are
propositions in that bill that would
make'the Shipping bill look pale" This
is taken to mean that Senator Hanna
will aid those who are trying to hold up
the River and Harbor bill, An attempt
is being made to add to the popularity
of the bill by an amendment providing
authority for the acquisition of right OF
way for the Nicaragua Canal. A bid
for western votes has been made by the
committee agreeing to amendpents pro
vided for storage reservoirs 10 arid
utotoo
Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21

During this cold weather, when the stand
pipe is pumped full of water. il resembles a
big black bottle with white cork, as ice
freezes over the top and is forced out of and
above the outside rim, sometimes three or
four feet, On Tuesday, when the pumping
was continued after the pipe was filed the
high wind blew the water in spray dis
tance of hundred yards, causing some to
think rain was falling-CarroLl Record,
Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21

How many years will it be until December
23rd will come in the same season of the
yeal that June 23rd now comes? In other
words, how long until the sun shines per-
pendicularly upon the Tropic of Cancer on
Dec 23rdP
Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21

The pot has been calling the kettle
black in both branches OF Congress, in
connection with appropriations, and the
fact has been pretty strongly brought
out that personal interest has more to
do with advocating or opposing appro-
priatlons than party lines. All OF
which is very human. Senators and
Representatives find it easy to. support
appropriations desired by sections they
represent, and to declare appropria-
tions desired by other sections, extrava-
gance. This was apparent when ma
iority leader, like Chairman Cannon, Of
the House Committee on appropria-
tions, consumed an entire dav in filibus'
tering against private claims, and &C
cused Representative Richardson, lead
er of the minority, Of trying to loot the
Treasury. The plain fact is that the
enormous total of the appropriations
that will be made by this Congress, has
alarmed many conservative Senators
and Representatives.
Senator Tillman has given Senator
Beverldge new name-The Wasp
from the Wabash'-that will probably
stick. Senator Beveridge tried to gel
back by expressing pleasure that the
sting had had its effect, but Senator Till
man retorted laughingly: "The trouble
was that the wasp did not have any
sting. He only buzzed and buzzed
around me and l had to brush him OIL"
The incident was reminder OF the one
in the House, some years ago, when Ben
Butler disposed Of Sunset Cox, who
hsd been trying to irritate him during
discussion, by saying, as he waved hlt
hands around his head "Shoo fly, don't
bother me-" There was no animoslty
in the Tillman- Beveridge incident as
they were shaking hands and chatting
pleasantly three minutes afterwards.
It is understood that none Of the nu
merous public building bills, favorably
reported to the House, will be acted
upon, owing to decision Of the major
ity leaders to try to hold down the total
of appropriations. 1t is not certain
however, that the decision will hold, as
the friends of these bills can exert q
powerful pressure and they are doing it
Friends Of both officers regret that
the Sampson -Schley controversy has
broken out anew on account Of the re-
newal of the Presidents recommended
ton that Sampson be jumped over
Schley. Earnest attempts are being
made to agree on some sort of a COM
promise that will be acceptable tofriends
of both and end the troublesome affair
but the outlook for a successful COM
promise is not particularly promising
owing to the hot-heads among the
friends of both officers.
Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21
Methodist Minister'S Reunion.

Elaborate arrangements are being made
for grand reunion of Methodist clergymen
and laymeu in Hagers,own the latter part of
March, at which time The Baltimore Confer.
ence will be in session there and the Central
Pennsylvania Conference will be in session
at Chambersburg, Pa. The two bodies will
hold reunions in Hagerstown and in Cham
bersburg.
Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21

Experiments have pretty thoroughly prov
en- that toads will not live one year If her
metcally sealed in rock. Scientists have
doubted the claim that toads have been found
imbcdded in rocks, alive after hundreds or
thousands OF years.
Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21
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up to date daily newspaper,
three days in the week, with
all important news Of the other
four days. Profusely Illus
trated. and filled with interest,"
ing reading for all who wish to
keep in close touch with news
OF the nation and world.
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Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21

seriously indispOsed during Inc past TWO
weeks Is now better.
Mr.. Lewis 8. Clngan. of Frederick, was
the successful bidder for the following mail
routes: Union Bridge, through Liberty, to
Frederick; Liberty to Union Bridge, through
Unionville. 1t is said his bid on the first
named routed was 1915 and on the other $17O
The State Buildings Commission met on
Monday afternoon of last week in the office
of the Board of State Charities and selected
design for the Court Of Appeals building at
Annapolis. The design selected Is simple
and dgnified building in the classic style,
appropriate for the purpose for which it Is
to be used and in harmony with its surround
ings. 1t IS 10Oxl20 feet, two stories high
and with a fiat roof The most imposing
entrance is at the side on Bladen street, facing
the Governors house, with another entrance
facing State House Circle close to the rear en-
trance OF the State House.
| NJ Maiche, Frenchman, has made the
discovery of wireless telephony.
out of the line will be effected. You set up
your "helio," secure accurately the direction
of the party to whom you would talk, mark
the position for future use, then aim 1t at
another ard finding it, mark it, and 80 on
until you have the exact direction ofall with
whom you can connect, when you are ready
to talk without wire, without interruption
and without eavesdropping. 1t has worked
at distance OF one thousand yards; no eeti'
mate has been made of the probable limit OF
distance.
Cap. John H little, widely known through
out Western Maryland and West Virginia,
for many years editor and proprietor of the
Shepherdstown wv. Va) Register and later
mayor OF that place, was found dead at four
o'clock on Wednesday afternoon of last week
at his bone in Mddletown, this county.
Mrs little left her husband sitting in the
room while she went to a store to make
purchase. She was gone only short time,
and when she returned, found him sitting
upright in his chair, dead, his hands folded
and his feet resting on another chair. Death
was due to heart disease. He was II years
old and was twice married. His first wife
was M ISIS Smith of Boonsboro, Washington
county Three years ago he married Miss
Minnie Weaver Of Middletown.
Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21

The trains OF the B. q O., W. M. etc, paas
through Baltimore in tunnels, and the scheme
of thieves IS to board the trains ut one station
and ride through the tunnel to another steal
ing whatever they can in the dimly lighted
cars during the underground trips. They
are generally off the train and gone before
the passengers discover their losses.-Es.
Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21
Additional Locals,

Mr.. Frank Weller is slowly recovering.
DR.. E. B. Seton has been subjected to an
attack of neuralgia of the heart during the
past several days.
Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21
The Only American Girl to
Marry q King.

But one American girl has ever married
a King, and she, New England woman.
now widow, is living in a royal palace in
the country of her adoption, almost lost sight
ofby her American sisters and friends. The
romance of this fascinating, gifted American
yirl, who won the hand and heart of a King
one OF the prettiest of love stories-will be
one of the features Of the March Ladies'
Home Journal.
Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21

Tho Cumberland city council passed an
ordinance taxing all wheeled vehicles" that
travel the streets Of the town. The country
folks that visit Cumberland now 60 there In
sleiphs, whether there Is snow or not, to
avoid the etax.-Willamspor Loader.
Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21

yyTANTED-ACTIVE MAN OF GOOD
w character to deliver and collect IN
Thurmont for old established manufacturing
wholesale house. 5000 year, sure pay.
Honesty more than experience required our
reference, any bank in any CITY. Enclosea
self.addressed stamped envelope. Manutac-
turers, Third Foor, 1874 Dearborn ST., Chi-
cago, Ill sepo 'o'
Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21

Many railroads, including the Chicago
Great Western and the Chicago q Alton
have ceased to permit news agents and ped
dlers on their trains, as 1t was found to be
nuisance to the travelling public.
Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21
Are You w eakp

Weakness manifests itself in the loss OF
ambition and aching bones. The blood is
watery; the tissues are wasting-the door is
being opened for disease. A bottle of Browns
Iron Bitters taken in time will restore your
strength, soothe your nerves, make your
blood rich and red. Do you more good
than an expensive special course ofmedicine.
browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21

Senator Depew's barrel that weighed IA
pounds empty, weighed but pounds after
he had filled 1t full of holes.
Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21
THE CA7oc7lS CLARION.
CHAS. E. CASSELL.
Editor and Publisher.
Thursday, February 81, 1901
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Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21

Notice has been gwen. that application
has been made to his excelency John Walter
Smith, governor of Maryland, for the pardon
of Frank Lidie, who was convicted at the
September Term, 1899, of the Circuit Court
for Frederick County of statutory breaking
and larceny, and sentenced to be confined In
the Maryland Penitentiary for three years.
The Governor will take up the said case
for final decision on or after Tuesday, the
10Th day of February, 1901, until which time
protests against such pardon will De heard,
and the papers filed open to inspection, at
the discretion of the Governor.
Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21

The President has nominated Schley and
Sampson to be vice admirals, moving Schlcy
up three and Sampson up FIVE points; this
makes Sampson rank schley by one point,
having been, in the regular order of promo.
ton by seniority one point behind Schley.
Senators McComas and Wellington are
making a strong fight against confirmation
under the above arrangement and. it is be-.
lieved, will succeed in defeating it,.
1t is certainly an unjust procedure, but as
certainly is the country tired OF the Schley-
Sampson controversy.
Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21

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recognized as the Peoples Ma
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farmers and villagers. Its
splendid Agricultural Depart
ment, Its reliable market re-
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throughout the country; Its
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Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21

Mr.J.F. D. Miller who has been very
seriously indisposed during the past two
weeks is now better.
Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21

Mr.. John II. Kehn has been confined to
the house for several weeks by an attack OF
rheumatism.
Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21

Inauguration one week from next Monday.
A number OF our people will attend. There
il reason to believe that this event will eclipse
anything known In the past Large sums of
money have been subscribed and as such
spectacular matters are expensive, the sue
cess of pageant Of that character depends
upon the expenditure oflarge sums. 1t is
sincerely to be hoped that Monlay, March
4th may be bright, dry day.
DR.. Waters guarantees every bottle OF
Chamberlain's cough remedy and will refund
the money to anyone who is not satisfied af-
ter using two. thirds of the contents. This is
the best remedy IN the world for la grippe,
coughs, colds. Group and whooping cough
and Is pleasant and safe to take. 1t prevents
any tendency of a cold to result in pneumo-
MIA. DR.. Waters. nov4m
Catoctin clarion., 1901-02-21

those who best magazine
agricultural journals the following splendid Inducements: ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-15
ON A VISIT TO AMERICA.
French Ex-Minister and Two
Princes Arrive in New York.

NEW YORK, April 14-Among the pas
sengers on the French steamer La Lor-
raine, which arrived here yesterday. were
Princes Albert and Jacques de Broglie,
who are travelling around the world, and
Jules Siegfried and his son, Andre Sieg-
fried
NJ. Siegfried is the Director of the Mu-
scum Sociale, of Paris, and was formerly
Minister of Commerce of France and Sen
ator in the French Assembly. He is n
large manufacturer, and comes here to
study labor and trade conditions.
NJ. Siegfried, on his previous visit to
this country, was introduced to President
Lincoln and he expects. during his three
months stay here, to meet President Nc
Kinley He will go to Philadelphia, Bal
timore, New Orleans, Savannah. Pitts
burg, Cleveland, Chicago, and several of
the Eastern cities and ST. Paul. Mimi Be
fore leaving the ship the visitor said he
expected that in the near future the busi-
ness relations between France and the
United States would vastly increase, and
that while France would send its silks.
linens, and works of art here this coun-
try would ship it's manufactures in large
quantities to France. NJ. Siegfried was
elected as the first Mayor of Havre I'M
der the Republic At his own expense,
but in conjunction with the Industrial So
ciety of Mulhouse (his native place in AL
sace), he established high schools of COM
merce at Havre, Rouen, Lyons, Mar
seilles, and Bordeaux He was also in
strumental in the building of the big
boulevard along the waterfront at Havre
and the formation throughout France of
workingmens societies and the building
of suitable and healthy homes for the
poor. One of his books on Poverty; It's
Causes and Remedies" was strongly en-
dorsed by the Academy of Moral and Po-
litical Sciences.
He was Minister of Commerce in the
Cabinet of President Ribot in 1929 and
he was president of group sixteen at the
exposition of Social Economics held in
Paris in 1900.
The Princes Albert and Jacques de
Broglie, who are accompanied by NJ.
tassy, are on a pleasure trip. and after
crossing this continent will return to
France by way of Japan They are the
grandsons of the late Duke de Broglie,
who was the President of the Council
when Marshal MacMahon was at the head
of the French Republic.
COmte Joseph de Gabriac said that he
came to the United States to look after
some mines in California in which he has
his capital invested
Secretary d 'Apchier le Manguin. another
passenger on the Lorraine, is on his way
to the City of Mexico where he is to join
the French Embassy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-15
RAIDED A DIsoRDERLY HOUSE
: CoIored Inmate Makes II Lively
for the Police.

The home of John Gibson, colored 1928
Sixth Street northwest, was raided early
this morning by Sergeant Smith and
Policemen Evans, Forteney. Martin, and
Turner Of the Second precinct. Gibson
and his wife Mary. were locked up at the
station charged with conducting dis
orderly house Annie Robinson, Bell Tur-
ner Catlit Thomas and Robert Smith, all
colored who were caught in the raid, were
also locked up.
For some time the police had been re-
ceiving complaints from residents of Sixth
Street, near the Gibson house. about dis
orderly actions of many colored people
who gathered there. Saturday Acting
Lieutenant Sprinkle decided to put stop
to the affair and ordered Sergeant Smith
to raid the premises.
Policeman Forteney had n lively ex-
perience with Wexford Wright. another
inmate of the house, which might have
resulted seriously had il not been for
the promptness of Policeman Turner
The two policemen had been going from
room to room getting the occupants in
line for their removal to the station, and
the house being dark, Forteney was
carrying a lamp.
When the policeman reached the room
OF Wright he struck Fortcney a blow In
the face, knocking the lamp from his
hands. He continued the assault in the
darkness until Policeman Turner knocked
him down with his baton. Wright was
charged with assaulting a policeman.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-15
a JEwELRY STORE ROBBED.
Thieves Break "a show Window and
secure Articles of Value.

The show window of S Desio, a jeweler
at 10I2 + Street northwest, was broken
by thieves early yesterday morning, and
watches and jewelry, valued at $780,
stolen Mr.. Desio discovered the robbery
about 9 o'clock and made a report, on
which the police are working. No clue is
known to the thieves.
4 hammer or large stone was evidently
| used by the thieves TO break the window.
within which was arranged a stock of
watches and jewelry. The police believe
the robbery was committed before day
light yesterday. A hole large enough to
admit both hands of a man was made in
the glass. and everything in sight of value
was taken The stock was so arranged
within the window that the thieves had
90 draw the linen lining of the flooring
toward them from the farther side be-
fore all the display was within their
reach. only few small articles escaped
their notice
The articles stolen included twelve gold
watches, two elk charms, valued at Si5
one Elk charm, valued at $3.50; two sill
yer cigar cases, one silver match box
two gold scarf pins with pearl pear leaf
one silver belt buckle. TWO silver plated
candlesticks, two sterling silver candle
sticks. and one silver preserve spoon.
As Mr. Desio entered his store yester-
| day morning he noticed something was
wrong. He made list Of the stolen prop
erty and reported the robbery to the po-
| lice. Detectives Miller, Peck and Hern-
don were detailed on the case. A list OF
the stolen watches and Jewelry was sent
out TO several hundred cities and towns
east Of the Mississippi last night. Pawn
brokers and second hand dealers have
been warned To look out for the property
Policeman Thompson was on the beat
where the robbery occurred until 6
O clock Yesterday morning. He says he
about ; o'clock who asked him TO go to
another section of the city with him and
recover money. OF which the stranger
claimed he had been robbed. The police
man declined. Half an hour later the
same man. in company with another man
was seen by the policeman going up
! Twelfth Street above r Street. The ac-
tions OF the men were not Ssh as to ex-
cite suspicion, but it is believed probabl
lhat lheN cnmmilIem The rnhnnrE
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-15
MISSING FROM THEIR HOMES.
The Police Asked to Locate an Aged
VIM and q noN.

The police last night were asked to look
out for George McMichael and John
ClaJss who have been missing from their
homes for two days. 4 report at head
quarters says that McMichael disappeared
Saturday afternoon from his home 800
Missouri Avenue northwest No one has
seen him since. His friends say there is
no reason known for his absence, and
they fear lie may have been foulIy dealt
with. or possibly may have met with an
accident The police say McMichael may
be slightly demented. He is sixty years
Of age, five feet seven inches in height,
and has a grey beard and moustache
John Clauss has not been home since
Saturday morning he lives with his
parents al Ce9 Sheridan Street northwest
Some one Informed the police that the
missing youth has gone away with the
race horses TO New York, but as yet this
report has not been confirmed When he
disappeared Clauss Wore the uniform of
messenger boy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-15
A PLOT TO AB9UCT BOYS.
The Sons of Prominent Cleveland,
Ohio. Men Are Threntencd.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, April IA plot TO
kidnap two sons of II. Clark Ford. of 264
Euclid Avenue, and one son of b. f. Whit
man, a banker who lives next door, has
been discovered.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ford went East week
ago. leaving their children in charge of
their grandmother and a nurse. Mrs.
Ford the grandmother, received a tele-
gram purporting to come from a son in
Chicago, saying he was i'll and asking her
to come to him. She sent a message to
her son, and an answer came back saying
he was well and he had sent no message.
The next day the nurse received a let
ter asking her to assist in getting the
two Ford boys and young Whitman into
the hands of the kidnappers. She was
threatened with punishment il she did not
comply with the request
Mr.. Ford was sent for and he returned
home. The three boys are carefully
watched