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The Washington times., 1902-04-12
ASKS LARGER CONCESSION.
Havana Tobacco Association Declares
Proposed Tariff Cut insufficient.

Raphael Marunee, president of the Ha-
vana Association OF Cigar and Cigarette
Manufacturers, has sent cablegram to
Senator Frye declaring that the intended
reduction of twenty or twenty hye per
cent in the import duties on these goods is
insignificant and will he of no benefit to
Cuba. The American consumer, he asserts,
will not profit thereby and expectations
cannot increase.
The Senate received yesterday, through
President pro TEN Frye, a cablegram from
the Cigar and Cigarette Manufacturers
association of Havana, urging the neces-
sty for a greater reduction of duty on
cigars and cigarettes than the 20 per cent
proposed by the House reciprocity bill.
They urged that the present import duties
are prohibitory, and continue as follows.
The intended reduction of 20 or - per
cent is Insignificant" says the cable, 1t
will be Of no benefit to Cuba. The Amer
lean consumer Will not profit thereby, and
expectations cannot increase Other coun-
tries, which have no moral obligations to
Cuba, charge considerably less than what
we ask for
The American industry has acquired
such enormous proportions that ii needs
no longer the present prOhibitive protec-
tion. Reducing actual duties to $3.50 per
pound, and abolishing the ad valorcm
duty, more than sufficient protection is
left for the American cigar industry.
England charges only s1.4O. and Ger
many IS cents per pound. The free i'm
portation of Porto Rican cigars has not
influenced the American production;
neither will the importation Of Cuba
cigars.
Our industry represents less than 4
per cent of the American cigar industry.
Our exports are less than l per cent of
the total production of the United States,
and can never surpass per cent, because
nearly all lands suitable for tobacco
growing are already under cultivation.
The factories work very little. and the
situation of our workmen is desperate
The cablegram concludes:
IF the American Government means to
lend a helping hand to ruined, PROSTATE
Cuba, have reductions largely increased"
1t was presented in the Senate as a
The Washington times., 1902-04-12

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The Washington times., 1902-04-12
POPULAR VOTE DEBATED
FURTHER IN THE SENATE

Butler. Populist, could be succeeded by
a Democrat
He insisted that proposals looking to
the amendments of the Constitution was
opening the door to the widest and wild
est of revolutions.
/ Then came the return fire from the
/ Southern Senators. Mr.. Money made a
( brief statement in answer to the stric-
lures made by Mr. Depew against the
election laws of Mississippi.
Mr.. McLaurin Cites Figures.
| MIR. McLaurin, his colleague. followed
him with quotations from the laws and
with the statement that more negroes are
being educated in Mississippi than whites
! in order that they may be permitted to
exercise the privilege OF suffrage.
Mr.. Simmons declared the attack on
North Carolina to be utterly without
foundation and in other methods of ex-
preston went as far as he could, under
the rules of the Senate, to say that the
Senator from New York was untruthful.
Mr.. Blackburn got the floor. and after
calling attention to the fact that he was
not present when his State had been re
fiected upon by the Senator from New
York. he characterized the utterances as
the product Of an ignorant or exuberant
fancy. He excused il on the ground that
the Senator from New York didn't know
any better than to spring a political
speech in the Senate during the morning
hour.
He looked upon the utterances as "a
premature explosion. or spontaneous
combustion" and declared that he would
offer a prize to any man on earth who
with the aid of a search warrant could
find single truth in the references that
were made TO Kentucky.
In defending the election laws OF his
State. which he claimed had been vindi-
Gated by the Supreme Court of the United
States, Mr.. Blackburn wanted to know if
that body had to finally reverse itself and
go for legal information and for wisdom
to the corporation and railroad attorney
who represented the State of New York.
To Insure Railway Representation.
Mr.. Blackburn said he would do what
he could to have an exception made in the
case of New York, If it were decided 10
seiect United States Senators by popular
vote, SO that her railroad interest OF the
New York Central Railroad, would not be
deprived of Senator to represent it.
Several of the Southern Senators gave
notice that they had more to say on the
subject at later date.
Mr.. Depew concluded the discussion
honorable vocation to be an attorney
TO accept retaining fee from a railroad.
The Washington times., 1902-04-12
REMAINS OF Suicide
TO Be TAKEN Home
Brother of James A. Perrin
Will Arrive Today.
LEFT NOTE FOR HIS WIFE
Business Reverses Tell Story of Rash
Deed-Not a Guest OF Hotel St. James
Left Home in Brooklyn on Tuesday
Morning.

The remains of James A. Perrin. OF
Brooklyn, who committed suicide early
yesterday morning by shooting himself in
the head with a revolver in toilet room
of the St James Hotel, will be taken to
his home at 5U2 Third Street, Brooklyn,
this morning.
Captain Boardman late yesterday after
noon received telegram from Mr.. +. E.
Perrin, brother of the dead man, asking
for full particulars regarding the sad
affair, Coroner hewitt viewed the body
late yesterday afternoon in the morgue
at the Sixth precinct police station, and
afterward issued certificate of death by
suicide. A local undertaken will take
charge of the remains and prepare them
for shipment this morning.
Not a Guest.
The suicide caused considerable excite
ment about the hostelry. Perrin was not
guest of the hotel; but he entered the
place shortly after o'clock, and after
buying drink went through a side door
leading from the saloon into the hotel
lobby. He had not been gone long before
the clerk downstairs was startled by
hearing pistol shot ring out
\ number of bell boys were dispatched
to various portions of the house and one,
upon hearing groans coming from within
a toilet room on the second floor, endeav-
ored to open the door, but it was locked.
He summoned aid and the door was finally
broken down. Lying on the floor with a
revolver clasped tightly in his left hand
the blood pouring from a ghastly wound
IN his right temple, was Perrin.
He was not quite dead, but was rapidly
breathing his last. A call was sent in for
the Emergency Hospital ambulance and
search made through the unfortunate
mans clothes in hopes of establishing his
identity. While searching one of the party
discovered a small note bearing the fol-
lowing inscription, lying on the blood
covered carpet:
Forgive me. little wife and boy. tried
but failed.
The Washington times., 1902-04-12

penitentiary. and the bill to authorize the
Commissioners to refund certain license
taxes.
Adverse reports were made on the bill
for the widening of California Avenue; of
the extension of Seventeenth Street to the
Walbridge subdivision of Ingleside, and
for the extension of Twenty-fourth
Street northeast. The adverse reports in
these street extension bills are in har-
mony with the position of the committee
during the entire session.
Nearly all the important bills that have
been before the committee have now been
acted upOn.
The Washington times., 1902-04-12
DISTRICT BILLS REPORTED.
Few Important Measures Now Remain
ing Before Senate Committee.

The bill to regulate the practice OF
veterinary medicine in the District was
reported TO the Senate yesterday by the
Committee on the District.
1t provides for the examination and
licensing of veterinarians, and forbids un-
licensed persons to practice.
Favorable reports were also made on
the bill for the opening of r Street north
east to Twenty eighth Street, and Of
Twenty eighth Street from r 10 NJ
Street; the bill amending the District
code regulating the terms of imprison-
ment in the workhouse, the Jail, and the
The Washington times., 1902-04-12
PLUMBERS STRIKE STILL ON.
According to Ultimatum Men Must Soon
Return to Work or Lose Places.

The plumbers strike yesterday was
characterized by the circulation of vari-
Gus reports as to what the men would do
Monday morning, when, according to the
ultimatum issued some days ago by the
master plumbers, they must return to
work. or their places will be filled. There
is apparently a weakness among the men,
and some of the employers are satisfied
that many of their best men, who have
been led into he trouble by the malcon-
tents, will return, and the backbone of
the strike be broken.
On the other hand, stories were also
circulated to the effect that several OF the
firms of employers would disregard the
agreement that they have signed with the
other members of the association, and
capitulate to the strikers. This report was
dscredited in the most positive terms by
the firms involved.
The Washington times., 1902-04-12
CONTINUED from Second Page.)

ply and transportation, which were abso-
lutely essential 10 the movement oil
iroops. He could not give them an order
NJ anv kind unless they chose to give
him what he asked. He could not even
know what preparations had been made
Tor war. nor could he direct the opera
tions. .
General Schofeld suggested an amend
ment TO the bill which would dehne the
duties of the chief of staff. This reads:
1.-The chief of staff, under the direction
y, the President and Secretary OF War,
shall have supervision and direction OF
ALI ouerations of the troops OF the line
and the operations Of the signal corps
and of the departments OF supply anu
TRANSPORTATION necessary to the opera
tIons of troops, and shall perform such
otber duties as may be assigned bin by
tho President and the Secretary CT War
General Schofeld also strongly urged
the consolidation of the quartermaster
and commissary departments, for the rea-
son that in the moving and equlpplnt OF
a modern army there Should be some one
responsible head to direct such opera
tions.
General Merritt's Views.
General Merritt indorsed the views OF
General Schofeld on the consolidation OF
those departments, and also on the plan
for the general staff.
General Schofeld expressed the opinion
that during the war of the rebellion the
Southern system of selecting high officers
was far better than that Of the North.
eneaking OF the rank of lieutenant gen
eral. he said he would give the proposed
chief Of staff even higher rank, adding:
II would make one general at the head
of the army, and would have three lieu
tenant generals and then the proper num-
her of officers in the grades under that.
The Confederstes. during the civil war,
were a great deal wiser than we were in
that respect They were better soldiers
and better educated and knew more about
II. They carried of the greater proportion
of the best blood that we had TO tell the
truth, and they organized their army
scientifically"
Not Yet Superannuated.
Remarking upon the provision OF the
hill for a four years term as chief OF
stan. General Schofield opposed 1t as COM
ng from that fountain of error the Con-
The Washington times., 1902-04-12
"ALBERT.'
Number of Letters.

a number of letters addressed to James
A. Perrin, 5O2 Third Street. Brooklyn, n.
y, were discovered, and Captain Board
man at once sent telegram to the New
York police, notifying them Of the af-
fair, and asking them TO locate the rela-
tives OF the man~
Up to several months ago the dead man
had been employed by the Allen Publish
ing Company Of New York, acting as
manager for that concern. Perrin tired Of
the business, however, and at last de-
cided to embark in the engraving busi-
ness. He thereupon organized the Pen
fold Engraving Company, with Offices in
Brooklyn, but experienced considerable
loss in the undertaking and found himself
unable to successfully carry out his
The Washington times., 1902-04-12
Wife Frustrated.

Perine and his wife were devoted to
each other and to their seven year old
son, Elmer. Mrs. Perine is public school
teacher.
Perine drank very little and had good
habits. He was Of very cheerful disposi-
tion and rarely appeared depressed or de-
spondent. He gave no outward Indication
of financial or any other kind OF trouble
Mrs. Perine, according to a special dis
patch, would not allow anyone to go in
her room. She seemed crazed by the shock
OF her husbands death.
The Washington times., 1902-04-12
Bids Wife and Child Goodby.

Last Tuesday morning he left his home
in Brooklyn, after eating a slight break
fast, bade his wife and child good-by, say
ing that he was going to the office. Owing
to the fact that he had appeared quite rest
less for some time, Mrs. Perrin became wor-
ried when he failed to put in an appearance
Tuesday night, and yesterday morning had
been out searching for him. She arrived
home Just in time to receive the sad It'd
ings from a messenger.
a telegram to the police received late
last night announces that E. E. Perrin
his brother would arrive in this city early
this morning, to take charge OF the body.
The remains will then be shipped TO
Brooklyn y. Y.
The Washington times., 1902-04-12

Thinks the wife to have the wedding ring
slip from the finger. Something is going
to happen
Something is HAPPENING. That ring
could hardly be pulled from the finger
when it was put there a few years ago,
Now it slips off by its own weight How
thin the fingers have grown And the
fingers don't grow thin alone. How thin
the face is and how thin the once plump
form Almost uncousc1ously the wife
has been fading and wasting away. The
strength given TO children has never been
regained. Drains which should have been
stopped have been neglected.
That is Il common experience with
women. unless some friend has shared
with them the secret of the strengthening
and healing power Of Dr. Pierce's Favoritc
Prescription II regulates the periods,
dries the drains which undermine the
strength. heals Inflammation and ulCera-
ton and cures female weakness Ii makes
the baby's advent practically painless and
gives vigor and vitality TO nursing mothers.
Words cannot tell how grateful TOR
voiir kind advice and good medicines writes
Mr.. John Cooke OF Hastings, Nofthnmh hcTlhnd
Co Ontario 81 have been in poor health for
four wears back and this spring got so bad
could not do NV wosl, went 10 The doctor and
he said I had liberation and falling Of the
internal organs hat thoaSht would tTy your
'ls7vorite Prescription took five bottles and
thrcc Of the Golden i'''l'7h l'i.coVcfy ana
orc vial of DR. T,el-r r,!tt> aai can safely
A Ladies I.sA4tiy~- pL p,erce's Pleas
ant Pellets One single, sniall pelle, is
laxative dose.
The Washington times., 1902-04-12
River and Harbor Bill Reported.

The river and harbor bill was reported
hack in the Senate yesterday by Mr.. Frye,
chairman Of the Committee on Commerce.
and was placed on the calendar.
The Washington times., 1902-04-12
To Facilitate Passage of Oleo Bill.

The House Committee on Agriculture
yesterday decided to accept the Senate
amendment to the oleomargarine bill, and
will so recommend to the House, and this
facilitates the passage of the measure.
The Washington times., 1902-04-12
Continued from Second Pagc.)

tion whatever on native born or on nat
uralized citizens.
we have found no difficulty in our
State in electing members of the house OF
assembly, members of the senate and the
governor of the State
Not Disposed to Interfere.
This is TO me a disagreeable subject
| have no disposition to interfere with
local affairs in Mississippi or any other
Southern State l would not stand here
for one minute for what is called the force
bill, but when the people of the United
States are to elect Senators, then the men
who cast their manhood vote in the State
OF New York will want to know whether
the people of Mississippi and other States
equally entitled with themselves have cast
their manhood vote under similar circum-
stances"
The Senator spoke OF trusts and corpora
tons.
Il thank God that the people of New
York can Geal with corporations and trusts
in their own sweet way. There is no
charge in that State that corporations and
trusts are not controlled by the people
The people tell the legislature what they
want and the legislature carries out their
Will, and the corporations and trusts are
powerIess. There is no allegation even IN
the most radical papers, in the most yel-
low Of yellow journals, If the term means
nything, and don't think 1t does mean
much, but that the legislature of New
York rel resents the people who elect it,
and represents no one else"
He charged right and left into the mi
nority. He painted a scathing picture of
the election methods in Mississippi and
other Southern States, and told of the
methods used to dsfranchse the negro
He said that If there were honest cleo
tions south of Mason and Dixon's line
Virginia, Kentucky. and North Carolina
would be represented in the Senate by
Republicans.
No Fairness in Mississippi Test.
EVERYBODY knows there is no fairness in
the test in Mississippi" said Mr. Depew
The returning boards were selected for
only one purpose, and that to keep the
negro from voting.
The Senator from Mississippi" con-
tinued Mr.. Depew, Says il would make no
difference If the amendment should be
adopted. But it would, as there would be
Republican SeSators from several States
now represented by Democrats"
In the course of his speech Mr. Depew
severely criticised the Goebel law in Ken
lucky, and said that under a fair vote
the Republicans would send men of their
party to the Senate He said the Con-
stituton of North Carolina was changed
so that Senator PTitchard, Republican,
could be succeeded by a Democrat, and
The Washington times., 1902-04-12
Brlghtwood Citizens Take
a Strong Stand.
ASK FOR AN INVESTIGATION.

Annual Election of 0fficers-Compliment
to President Shoemaker-Favor Fur
ther Extension of Suburban Streets
Want Library.
The Washington times., 1902-04-12

Remarking upon the provision OF the
hill for four years term as chief OF
staff. General Schofield opposed 1t as COM
hp from that fountain Of error, the Con-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-22

For Coughs and Colds in Children.
~ have not the slightest hesi-
fancy in recommending Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy 10 all who
are suffering from coughs or
colds, says Ohas. M. Cramer,
Esq j, o well known Nstch mAkes,
Of Colombo, Ceylon. at has
been some two years since the
City Dispensary flrst called my
attention to this valuable medi
cine and have repeatedly used
it and it has always been beneficial
II has cured me quickly Of all
chest colds. It Is especially ef
/ fective for children and seldom
takes more than one bottle TO cure
them Of hoarseness. / have per
sQaded many to try this valuable
medicine, and they arn all as well
( pleased aa anyself over che results'
For sale hy The Palage Drug store
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-22
A NEW CONFECTIONERY.

w. Mattox and Frank Nance,
have opened ups neat and up-to.
date confectionery store two doors
west Of the Kimball house, where
they will keep on hand full line
of fraiis, confectioneries, cigars
and tobacco, together with all
kinds Of cold drinks and ice cream,
These gentlemen are we'll known
In our city as good hustIing busi-
ness men, therefore we predict for
them success.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-22
CITY NEWS

| Mrs. Sparks was among the vis
Eitors TO Dallas.
NJ NJ Mayaeld, came up from
Dallas yesterday.
EE AdIll, an Oklahoma City
man is in the city.
Miss Mary Wells, OF Roswell,
\ NJ is aguest of the Royal.
Hon. d c Lewis OF Oklahoma
otty was In the city yesterday.
TT Crimes came down from
Wellington, Kansas. yesterday.
Am FOiliue.of Okla boma City
looking after his insurance bus
Illness in Ohickasha.
FL Morrill, of Oklahoma City
s looking over the metropolis Of
he southwest.
Miss Emma Methvin OF Anadar
ko visited Miss Mary Brown last
Saturday and Sunday:
Mrs. v. G. Booth will leave this
afternoon for an extended visit to
her mother in Lockwood, Mo,
C o L oompte and Geo. r
Moody, two gentlemen from EN-
inence, KY, are looking over the
city. ,ta
Misses Leva jackson and Nell
Miller, of Belleview. l. T., are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. n. F.
Clardy.
Nicholas Watkins, father Of O.
W. Watkins, the stone. brick and
plaster contractor has moved from
0ksrche to our city and wilIinvsst
shout $4,000 in buildings and
other property.
A right interesteriug little scrap
is said to have occurred late yes
tsFday afternoon at . house OPP
posite the Bottling Works, during
which chairs clods Of dirt, and
anything handy was used freely.
No one was hurt, but the man
chased down the street.
Mrs. Griffiin Of Caldwell Kan,
has secured the upper floor of the
building over Gilkey & Jarboe's
old store on Ohickasha avenue
and has fitted mp the rooms for
dodgers. She has rented rooms to
the railroad men who have recent
iy been ordered TO axe Chicka-
cha their fuluTs headquarters.
C. w. Watkins and w. w. Wat
ktns, under the firm name of Wat
kins Brothers, have just itished
burning a kiln Of $4,000 brick,
which are TO be used in the new
two story impl ment house to be
erected by Wadsworth & White,
on Kansas avenue between 2nd
and 3rd streets. The Watkins
Brothers will now burn another
kiln OF 100000.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-22

"A neighboF ran in with bot
tie of Ohanberlaih's Oho;ic. Chol
era and Diarrhoea Remedy when
my son was suffering with severe
cramps and was given up as be
yond hope BY my regular phynl
clan, who stands high in his pro
fession. After administering three
doses OF it. my son regRaned con
seriousness and recovered entfreif
within twenty four honfs.n say e
Mrs Mary Hallers Of Mt Crawford
Va. Tais Remedy Is for sale b
Palace Drug store.