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The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-02-14
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In the Senate.

Washington, Feb. 5.-The ship sub
ssidy bill was laid aside informally By
the senate yesterday to permit consid-
CREATION of the appropriation bills. This
action was taken late in the day on
Mr.. Allison's request that the District
Of Columbia appropriation bin be taken
up. Mr. Frye, in charge of the Ship
ping bill, who had said he would not
give way to appropriation bills with
out vote of the senate, was not IN
the chamber at the time, but Mr.. AL
drich. Mr.. Hanna and others inter-
ested in the measure were present ana
Joined in the general assent given TO
Mr.. Allison's request.
RThe subsidy bill did not receive at
tention yesterday, the greater part OF
the time of the senate being given
ITO listening to a speech Of MIR. Bacon
tGa.) on the right of the senate to de-
nand information on file in the exeeu-
tive departments. Secretary Longs
letter regarding Santiago naval re-
wards caused brisk discussion in
which senator's upheld their course In
this matter. "a
In the House.
Ihe mouse passed the senate piH "
create commission to adjudicate the
claim Of the United States citizens
against Spain which the government Of
the United States assumed by the
treaty Of Paris after having amended
the bill so as to refer the claims to the
court of claims instead OF commission.
About an hour was spent on the post
office appropriation bill.
Mr.. Lacey of Iowa moved the pass
age under suspension OF the rules OF
the senate bill to ratify an agreement
with the Crow Indians of Montana.
The bill was defeated. "a to 40.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-02-14
In the senate.

washington, Feb. 9.---An Intellectual
effort was made i'm the senate yester-
day to secure an agreement upon a
time for final vote upon the shipping
bill. Vigorous protests We're made by
opponents or the measure against any
such agreement, even for a date in the
indefinite future, Mr.. Pritchard OF
North Carolina spoke in support OF
the shipping bill and then the naval
appropriation bill was considered the
rest of the day, the shipping bill be-
ing laid aside informally. The naval
bill had not been acted on when the
senate adjourned.
I'm the House.
Yesterday was probably the last day
to be devoted to private pension legis-
lation by the house Of representatives
in this congress. High water mark,
made In the Fifty-frst congress, was
almost touched yesterday when 1884
bills Were passed against 1877 passed at
single session in the former con-
gress. In all the house at this session
OF congress has passed about 900 bills,
a number considerably exceeded in the
Fifty-first. A general pension bill was
u
widows OF soldiers or the rebellion who
subsequently married and became
widowed or divorced. BY the terms
of the bill, however, it's benefits are
limited to widows of soldiers who were
married before the close of the rebel
rion and who are now dependent upon
their own labor for support.
I'm the House. FIJI
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE considera-
tion of the diplomatic and consular APP
preparation bill In the house Saturday
+ developed something of sensation
when Representative Brown of Ohio
standing in the center Of the Repub-
lican side Of the chamber, made a
speech strongly condemning a colonial
policy and urging that Fcongress should
at once give assurances to the Filipinos
that the purpose Of the United States
was to give them Independence. HIS
. announcement that ahe5 would advo-
cate resolution to this effect was
loudly applauded, particularly on the
Democratic side, and at the close of
the speech many of his Republican as
sociates crowded about him and con-
Sratuldteu HAln. Representative Mlcts
of Indiana and Dinsmore Of Arkansas
also spoke on the Philippines.
In the senate.
During almost the entire session the
senate had under consideration the
naval appropriation bill. Practically
the bill was completed when 1t was
laid aside for the day, all the COM
mittee amendments being adopted
but as the measure was about to be
placed on its passage Mr. Butler Of
North Carolina precipitated a discus
sion of the armor plate question. In
order to enable some others to speak
upon the matter the bill was laid aside
until Monday. Eulogies upon the late
Representative Alfred &. Harmer OF
Pennsylvania concluded the session.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-02-14
In the Senate.


Washington, Feb. S.--The senate held
both day, and night sessions yesterday.
At the day session the pension appro-
priation bill, appropriating $144,000,00o,
was passed after few minutes con-
sideration. The ship subsidy bill was
then taken up aud Messrs. McLaurirl
and Morgan, both Democrats, made
speeches upon it. Mr.. McLaurin an
nonnced his intention to support the
bill and Mr.. Morgan opposed II in
vigorous language. He asked Mr.. ALI
son for an estimate of the appropria-
tons for the present session and the
latter replied that he thought the ag-
gregate would be about $4,000, eco.
Mr.. Hale expressed the opinion that
the figures would be nearly $S00,000,-
900.
In the House.
The postoffice appropriation bill, de-
bate on which has consumed almost
an entire week in the house, was
passed yesterday. The debate lowered
about three topics, railway mail pay.
pneumatic tube service and special
fast mail facilities, but it bore no
fruit. The amendment to reduce the
rate Of railway mail pay was ruled
out on a point of order, the amend
ment to continue the pneumatic tube
service in New York, Boston and Phil
adeiphia was abandoned with the pur-
pose OF making the fight in the senate,
and the motions to strike out the prop
ositions for special mail facilities were
defeated.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-02-14

Frederick Harvey, the Santa Fe hotel
manager, died at his home In Lawrence,
Kan.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-02-14
In the Senate

Washington, Feb. 6. The senate
yesterday passed the District of CO.
lumbia appropriation bill and practi-,
cally considered the bill making ap-
propriations for the support of the
West Point military academy. Dur
ing the day the ship subsidy bill, by
vote Of the senate, was formally laid
aside and superseded as the unfinished
business.
In the House.
The house continued discussion Of
controverted questions In connection
with the postoffice appropriation bill
Mr. Griggs of Georgia spoke against
Organizations of postal employees
formed with view to forcing legis-+
lation in their interest. Mr. Moody OF
Massachusetts discussed the question
Of railway mail pay from the stand
point of member Of the joint postal
commission. Mr.. Bromwell of Ohio
and Mr.. Gaines of Tennessee assailed
The appropriations for special mail ia
ciities from New York to New Or
leans, and Mr.. Catchings Of Missis-
sippi and Mr.. Meyer Of Louisiana de-
Tended these appropriations as neces-
sary for the expedition Of the South
ern mail.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-02-14
In the Senate.

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washington, Feb. Z - Two impor-
tant measures We're disposed Of by the
senate yesterday, the military acad-
envy appropriation bill and war revenue
reduction measure. The former was
under consideration less than an hour.
The only change made in it was the
strengthening OF the provision against
hazing at West Point.
During the remainder of the after
noon session the war revenue reduc-
ton bill was before the senate. A de-
termined but unsuccessful effort was
made to reduce the tax on bank
checks and to provide that telegraph
and express companies should bear
the burden Of the tax on messages
and packages sent. The finance COM
mittee's amendment levying d tax on
transactions In > so-called bucket
shops" modifying the tax upon cigars
and cigarettes, and providing for a
rebate on unbroken packages of to-
bacco, in addition to several others of
a minor character, were adopted. An
amendment substituting an income tax
for the war revenue measure, offered
by Mr.. Morgan Of Alabama, was re-
jected by q party vote of Il to 3S. The
bill then passed without, division.
4# In the House.
Debate on the postoffice appropria-
ton bill consumed another day in the
house. About two hours were occu-
pied by Chairman Loud of the postof-
fee committee, who was member Of
the postal commission, In the discus
4. ~ t,,, Cd 1,xy
The remainder of the time was occu-
pied in debate upon the three subjects.
pneumatic tube, special mail facilities
and railway mail pay. 1T was agreed
before adjournment that the debate
should close to-day at 1880 p. M.
when the votes should be taken upon
the several amendments which are
pending.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-12-07

Everything you require. Ny reputation for the and
most exclusive recognized and this Offering the
Greatest Collection Of Bargains in City
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-13
CHINESE EXCLUSION BILL
PROPOSITIONS SUBMITTED TO THE
SPECIAL COMMITTEE.
Suggestion by Mr.. COombs as to How
Highbinders should Be Treated
Senate Proceedings.

WASHINGTON. Dec u. - The special
members who are devising a Chinese ex-
clusion measure is being guided largely by
the advice of Representative Coombs, Of
California, whose service as United States
district attorney in California made him
familiar with Chinese deportation cases.
At the meeting to-day Mr.. Coombs pre-
scented a number of suggestions in the form
of amendments to the bill prepared by the
immigration Bureau. One of the amend
ments will reach Chinese highbinders. 1t
provides: Every notorious Chinese GRIM
inai, or Chinese engaged in melting dis
order or breaking the law. or terrorizing
the community, or whose general manner is
against the peace and order of any State
or of the United States. or who belongs TO
any society having such objects in view,
shall be deemed to be unlawfully in the
United States and subject to deportation
Such facts shall be established by general
reputation of such Chinese upon the testi-
mony of not less than two credible wit
nesses other than Chinese"
Another amendment provides for keep
ing Chinese now in the Philippines or Ha-
wall from coming TO this country, s fol-
lows: mo Chinese or person or Chinese de-
scent, being lawfully in Hawaii or any OF
the insular possessions of the United States,
shall be entitled to land or remain in the
United States or any territory of the United
States, exclusive of the place where he is
entitled to be-.
These and numerous other amendments
of Importance in the legal proceedings for
the deportation of Chinese are now under
consideration by the committee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-13
RELIEF FOR HUSBANDS.


Millinery men are puzzled TO know why
the season just closing has not been so
brisk as previous winter seasons. There Is
prosperity everywhere, and money seems
10 be plenty. but the women have not in
vested so heavily in headgear as the mer-
chants would like. r. NJ Strattan, sales
man for a Chicago millinery house. made
the statement at the Hotel English last
night that he thought the warm weat Their
responsible for the lack Of interest in mil
linery. And then he gave another reason.
II seems that this year merchants have
are called ready-tO-wear hats They are
not so high-priced the hats made to or
der. Mr.. Strattan thinks that possibly
many women have bought these ready-to-
wear hats and made them do for all sorts
OF weather and all sorts of occasions. Just
why this is true Mr.. Strattan cannot ex-
plain.
The coming spring season promises to be
livelier In "A millinery way. Mr. Strattan
says An early Easter. he says. always
makes the millinery business brisk The
ready-to-wear hat is never so much of a
factor in the spring IL is i'm the fall and
winter. III woman can afford two ha Is
she probably buys a ready-to-wear hat.
and then has an elaborate one made for
special occasions. THE spring styles are
going TO be particularly effective" said
Mr. Strattan The tendency will be TO
large shapes, just as Ii has been this win
ter. There will De few plumes or feathers
but there will be many flowers The spring
will also be used for draping and much
fancy braid will be used
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-13
MISS ADAMS As JULIETTE.
sybiI Sanderson Is Not Able to Sing
i'm This City.

Suzanne Adams. instead of Sybl Sander
son. will sing the part OF Juliette in Romeo
ct Juliette" IN Tomlinson Hail. tomorrow
afternoon. Miss Sanderson's throat is not
i'm good condition. IL is understood that
she is anxious TO return TO Paris She will
go TO New York and rest until the opening
OF the opera season there. Miss Adams is
not so well known 10 the general public as
Miss SandersOn. but she is a more capable
singer. in critical opinion.
Suzanne Adams is an American and halls
from Cambridge, Mass. AT an early age
she was sent 10 Paris TO pursue her musical
studies. Under the tutelage OF Jacques
Bouhy. the celebrated baritone OF the Opera
Comique, Miss Adams made rapid progress.
Her debut was made at the Paris Opera in
1894 I'm the role OF Juliette She remained
there for three years. singing such parts
as Gilda, Marguerite and other light So
pranO roles From there she went to Nice.
where she was heard Margaret of Ma
varre i'm Les Huguenots." In 1895 she
made her first appearance I'm London. sing
ing Juliette. Marguerite Michaela, Euryd-
ice and Donna ElVira. During her en-
gagement In London she had the honor OF
singing M the first state concert OF the sea-
son al Buckingham Palace. and also with
Jean and EdOuard de Reszke at "A private
concert before Queen Victoria at Windsor
The members of the Grau Opera COmpany
Will s.rrive late this afternoon I'm their two
special trains. This morning the stage
carpenters will begin the work OF extend
ing the stage of IOmlinsOn Hall. setting
up the proscenium arch and putting in tie
scenery for the presentation OF Romeo Il
Juliette" tomorrow afternoon and 'Iohen-
grin at night. The stage carpenters will
he reonred 10 work through tonight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-13
sCHLEY CASE REPORT.
1t May BE Submitted to the Secretary
of the Navy To-day.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Schley
court of inquiry is nearing the end of its
labors, and while it is impossible to secure
from the members or from the Navy De-
partment a statement as TO when the report
will be submitted ii is believed it cannot be
delayed much more than twenty-four
hours. 1t was said at the department this
afternoon that at the close Of office hours
the report not finished. 1t is the in
tention of Secretary Long to have type
written copies of il prepared Immediately
for the press. Although clothed with re-
viewing authority, Secretary Long has
said he will not exercise it in this case.
The report will be given to the public
without the slightest change and without
any Endorsement in the nature OF a re-
view of the proceedings.
The court was again in session to-day,
though Admiral Dewey did not attend the
afternoon meeting. Captain Lemly, the
Judge advocate of the court, paid visit
to the court rooms this morning and car
ried away some papers which while con-
nected with the case, were not the report
of the court He has not yet signed the
report, as he expects to do.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-13
Notes of the Hotels.

Senator r. II. Walcott. Of Walcott. Ind,
was at the Columbia Club last night.
A. Dey, who registers from New Bruins
wick. was a guest at the Spencer House
last night.
Allen collars. of Fort Wayne. is at the
Grand Hotel having TO the city I'm
the interests of the Fort Wayne charter
cases. He said last night that ne is not a
candidate for public office. In speaking of
the peculiar political situation in Fort
Wayne he said that in the last general
election. when Robert Hanna, Republican,
ran against Representative Robinson,
Democrat, for congressional honors, the
vote i'm one precinct showed that nearly all
the Democrats voted for Hanna and most
of the Republicans cast their ballots for
Robinson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-13

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-In the Senate
to-day Mr.. Allison, from the committee on
appropriations, favorably reported the con-
current resolution adopted by the House
providing for a holiday recess from Dec
10 TO Jan. s. 1902, and it was agreed to.
Mr. Hoar introduced and the Senate
passed a resolution directing the commit
tee on printing to consider the expedency
of providing for the free distribution of
the Congressional Record TO libraries
throughout the country.
Mr. Mason from the committee on manu-
features submitted a favorable report on
bill rela ting to the adulterat ton of food
products and addressed the Senate briefly
cnticising certain products which had come
under the observation of the committee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-13
EUROPE AND POLITICS.
Robert =. Taylor. of Fort Wayne. Dis
cusses Both Subjects

81 an. prepared 10 give up the PROPOSE
ton tlIat we have finer scenery in this
country than they have I'm Switzerland"
said Robert 5. Taylor. OF Fort Wayne. at
the DenisOn Hotel last night Mr.. TAYLOR
and wife spent part OF last summer i'm Eu-
rope and came back much impressed with
the country abroad Il came back with
some new impressions" said the Judge:
mot that America is the greatest country
in the world. because l have always felt
that il is a great country but that Eng
land Is a greater country than / thought il
was" Mr.. Taylor said he was amazed at
the thrift and prosperity found in England.
and particularly in the farming communi-
ties. He decided after a tour of England
that the farmer OF that country is ahead
or the farmer in America. so far as the
comforts 10 be found in snug and well-built
houses are concerned. In London Mr. Tay-
Tor found much TO impress him i'm the way
that city Is spreading. In Switzerland he
found scenery grand beyond description
and he reached the conclusion that al
though there are some gorgeous natural
scenic effects ia the United States Switzer-
land has "A little the best of H.
Briefly discussing politics in the Twelfth
district. Mr.. Taylor said he did not think
any one could at this time safely predict
the result Of the next congressional race in
that district. which is now represented in
Washington by Mr.. Robinson. II think
s4i1t dt'thei Eitttioii 81 MI ROBINSON VIII
Dc very doubtful. said Mr. Taylor. What
would happen with another Democratic
candidate would be different thing Mr.
Robinson has been Ia office about as long
4s the Democrats OF our district think "A
man should be I'm Office
Mr.. Taylor says the appointment OF Judge
Baker 20 the Circuit Judgeship has been ia
EOrably received in his part OF the State.
30 FAR as he knows. Judge Baker is rec
ognized IN that part Of the State as a man
OF superior ability, and 81 Is anticipated
that he VIII make an excellent judge. Judge
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-13
Senate Committee on. Commerce.

WASHINGTON, Dec. ,12.-The Senate
committee on commerce held a meeting to-
day for the purpose of organizing its sub
committees and referring to them the bills
which have reached the committee. The
most important change in the subcommit-
tees was the substitution of Senator Berry
as chairman of the subcommittee on
bridges for Senator Vest This position has
been held by Senator Vest for a great
many years, but voluntarily sur
rendered by him on account of his health.
The shipping bill was referred to the sub
committee on ships and shipping, of which
Senator Frye is chairman, and of which
Senator Hanna is a member. There are two
bills before the committee for the estab-
lishment of an executive department of the
government to be known as the depart
ment OF commerce and these were referrd
TO a special subcommittee, consisting of
Senators Nelson, Hanna and Clay. The
till for the reorganization of the revenue
cutter service was given to a special sub
committee consisting of Senators Gallinger,
Penrose and Turner.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-13
Besieged by school Children.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-From a stand
in front of the White House grounds Pres-
dent Roosevelt to-day reviewed the annual
parade of the local police and fire depart
ments. On the stand with him were his
daughter. Miss Alice Roosevelt. and the
Roosevelt boys, General Gillespie, chief of
engineers, the district commissioners and
many prominent citizens of Washington.
After the parade had passed the fire de-
partment gave an exhibition run. Thou
sands of people packed Pennsylvania ave-
nue. on either side of the White House.
apparently more eager 10 see the President
than the parade and when Mr.. Roosevelt
left the stand 500 or. 600 school children in
va6ed the White House grounds and fol-
lowed him to the door of the executive
mansion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-13

would like to see Judge ROby. OF De Kalb
county. appointed TO the vacancy on the
Supreme bench
Speaking OF President Roosevelt. Mr.
Taylor remarked: Il am looking for a sue
cessful administration ! have great ex-
pectatiOns from President Roosevelt /
think his course so far has been singularly
wise. strong and prudent. In particular /
look for active efforts on his part to i'm
prove the condition of the civil service. and
especially the consular service There is no
branch OF government in greater need of
reform than our foreign service II we are
10 take share in the worlds trade against
the competition of England and Germany
must have consular systems good as
theirs. which We have not.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-13
Philippine Bill Reports.

WASHINGTON, Dec. II. - Chairman
Payne. of the ways and means committee,
and Mr.. Richardson, of Tennessee, the
ranking Democrat on the committee, were
engaged to-day in preparing the majority
and minority reports, respectively. on the
Philippine tariff bill. Mr.. Paynes report
will not be of an argumentative character
and Will be confined to explanation of
the new bill The need of revenue for the
islands. because of the extensive work of
development and the establishment of
schools, is set forth. The minority report
promises TO be quite extensive taking I'D
the general subjects of colonial policy, i'm
perialism and protection.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-13
MODEST COMPANY SMELLS
Il. H. Neal, Of JonesbOro, Tells of OIL
Industry i'm His Vicinity.

r. III. Neal. postmaster at Jonesboro, who
has been mentioned in connection with the
Republican Craftsmanship in the Eleventh
district. was in the city yesterday THE
oil industry is developing rapidly i'm Grant
county" he said. ~ little company at
JOnesborO, about five months ago leased $50
acres OF land In that section and began i'm a
modest way to develop the oil territory At
that time there were no wells near Jones'
boro. Since then the company has doubled
the amount invested a few times They
have six wells and a derrick up for the sew
enth. This company is producing about l75
barrels of oil day. which means a net in
come day of about $40 or $50 We have
had a number of opportunities TO sell. one
man last week offered 10 pay four dollars
for every dollar we have put in the prop
erty."