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Proposed Reduction of
Twenty Per Cent in
Tariff Rates.
RECIPROCITY fASIS OF fH3 BILL
Result of Conferences Between Prcsi-
dent and Senate and House Leaders
Time Extended to Five Yea.s-Ac-
ceptable to the Majority.

The Republican members OF the Sen
ate Committee en- Relations with Cuba
have practically agreed upon the terms
of a compromise Cuban tariff reduction
bill, which they are confident will be
accepted by at least forty-five OF the
iifty-four Republican Senators, endorsed
as a party measure and passed at an
early date.
The basis of the compromise is the
bill passed by the House on the 18th of
April last, but with material changes.
both in form and substance. The amount
of the proposed reduction is 20 per cent.
as in the bill passed by the House. but
the limit of time during which il is to
operate is fixed at five years instead Of
December /, 1903. as provided in the
House bill.
Senator Plat. chairman OF the COM
cans. desired to make reduction Of %
per cent. but have been compelled to
yield to the sentiment of the House.
The House bill authorizes the Presi-
dent to bring about the proposed reduc-
ton by negotiating a commissioner
agreement with Cuba, and provides as
a condition precedent that the new Gu
ban government shall first enact con-
tract labor and immigration laws, and
that If they are suspended the tariff
reduction shall be suspended also.
The language Of the Senate substitute
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URGE ADOPTION OF
PARKING PLANS
Columbia Heights Citizens Association
Addresses Petition to
Congress.

Senator Mcmillan yesterday intro
duced in the Senate a petition of the
Columbia Heights Citizens Association.
indorsing the Parking Commission plan
and urging that Congress initiate the
improvements recommended by it.
The petition reads;
Resolved. That having implicit con-
fidence in the high character. eminent
ability. skill and ripe judgment OF the
distinguished architects. sculptors. and
landscape gardeners of the Parking
Commission appointed by the United
States Senate Committee On the District
of Columbia. the Columbia Heights Citi-
zeas' hss ociation urges upon Congress
he adoption OF the magnificent plan Tor
the development OF the parking system
OF the District OF Columbia"
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Not Civilized Warfare.

Mr.. Bacon quoted from the testimony
OF General Hughes to show that officers
acknowledged before the committee only
operations as carried on in the Philip
pines particularly in the burning
of native villagesD we're not In accord
ance with the rules Of civilized warfare
Those rules had been observed the first
year CT hOstillties. but after that the
war had "stiffcned" and more strenuous
measures were resortcd to.
when we think Mr.. Bacon CON
tinued. "of all that has occurred: wnen
We think of the American soldiers who
have died there; when we think of the
tens of thousands of Filipinos who have
been slaughtered. and Of the hundreds OF
thousands OF Filipinos who Lave died in
consequence OF the war. when We think
Of the soldiers who are to come hack
ruined in health; when We think Of the
strain put upon our institutions and OF
the wrench upon our Constitution. what
proportion of the American people are
glad that We are in the Philippines?
How TaEy Senator's are there VINO, in
their hearts. would not be glad 1; there
Was way IL which we could be hon
orably quit OF the islands,"
Mr.. Bacon was suffering from a severe
hoars.ness. and finally yielded the foor
without completing his remarks.
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the case. Mr.. Olmsted said. certain afIl-
javits by ten negroes. members of the
pig Ankle Club" who stated that their
votes had been purchased.
The testimony of these negroes. how
ever. Mr.. olmsted said, did not bear
out the statements contained In their
atfidavits. and in fact some OF them
stated that they did not know what they
were swearing to when they made the
afIidavits. Furthermore even II the
entire ten votes were thrown out. MIR.
Tompkins would still have 4 majority
Of nine votes. as the recount of the
ballots showed that he had 10 majority
instead OF IS.
The report of the committee was
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Slight Damage by Fire.

Fire was discovered in grocery store
at Third Street and Massachusetts Ave
nue. northwest abou; 10 o'clock last
night. The store is occupied b. ].
schlorohcy. The origin OF the fire is u
mystery. The damage. which was slight,
Is said to be fully covered by insurance.
No engine company ext!nguished the
flames in short order.
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The House yesterday adopted the reso-
lutions presented by Elections Commit
tee No 2. declaring Representative En- 3
met Tompkins. of the Twelfth Ohio dis
trict, and Mr.. Charles X. Thomas. of the
Third North Carolina district. entitled
TO the seats which they now hold.
Mr.. Tompkins' right to his seat was
contested by Representative John j.
Lentz Mr.. Oimsted. who called up the
report, stated that the face of the re-
turns showed that Mr.. Tonpkins had a
majority of IS votes. and that the law
lad been complied with.
The only question then left to decide
was as TO the charge of bribery made
against Mr. Tompkins. There were in
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HOUSE DECIDES FINALLY THREE
CONTESTED ELECTION CASES
Debates Representatives onpns O ChasS Thomas Demo-
NozhC William F. Rkea Democsaf From
VuqiniaE Entitled 10 Tkes Seals

unanimous in favor OF Mr.. Tompkins, the
Democrats Joining with the Republicans.
Mr.. Thomas seat was contested by
John E Fowler. Republican. In his case
also, Mr.. Olmsted said. the committee
was unanimous: this time the Repu5li-
cans Joined with the Democrats in
declaring Mr. Thomas entitled to his
seat Both resolutions were adopted by
the House withou. further discussion
Mr.. Weeks. from the Committee on
Elections No. 5. called up the resolution
in the Walker Rhea contest from the
Ninth Virginia district. 1t declares Mr..
Rhea Democrat). the sitting member.
entitled to the seat. General Walker.
the contestant. died several months
ago. The resolution was unani-
mously adopted.
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ANNUAL MAY BALL.

Jelly Company C::ezss CT Washington
Light infantry Band.
The annucl Nay bill given last Eight
by the Washington Light Infantry Band
at the Washington Light Infantry
Armory proved distinct success and
about forty couples enjoyed the hes
pltality CT the popular organization
The hall was tastefully decorated and
the national colors prevailed. Large
flags we're hung all about the room AMI
palms were distributed n rrofusicn.
Twenty-Five dances figured On the
program and with the usual extra nun
bers 1t was in the wee sna hours
before the jolly company disbsndsd.
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Pacific Built Destroyer Tested.

The torpedo boat destroyer built al
the Union Iron Work. was given test
for speed on the Bluff Point course In
San Francisco Bay Tuesday. and made
run of 27.1 knots per hour. The speed
required by the contract is &c knots,
though originally it was 30 for this class
of boats.
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TO ENLARGE DISTRICTS
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
SENATE C0NGRRTULATES
REPUBLIC OF CUBA
Resolution introduced Yesterday by
Senator Hale Unanimously
Adopted.

Senator Hale yesterday introduced in
the Senate resolution extending con-
CALCULATIONS TO the new Cuban republic.
T"c resolution was unanimously adopt
ed.
Il is similar TO the resolution passed
ly the House TIC sday.
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An Amendment to Local
Appropriation Bill
introduced.
SEVERAL new OFFICES CREATED
Senator Mcmillan Proposes an Addition
to the Amount Provided by House
Measu,es-The Enlarged Schedule as
Arranged in Detail.

The reorganization and enlargement
OF the electrical department OF the Dis
trict government is contemplated in an
important amendment to the District
Appropriation bill introduced in the
Senate by Mr.. Mcmillan yesterday.
The amendment provides that the sum
OF s29 go shall be appropriated for the
force Of the department in place of the
1920 appropriated by the House bill.
Several new Offices are created. one.
that Of electrical engineer at a salary Of
s.. 400 per year.
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BAD FEELING SHOWN
N SENATE COMMITTEE

listed men OF his regiment had told
him OF relations that others had mad
with the woman. AS to the charge
against the officers. he repeated that his
knowledge OF the occurrence was all
hearsay, the husband of the woman hav-
ing told him about 1t. The incident
occurred between the time our troops
entered the town and the burning OF 1t.
The only officers present in the town
at that time were Captain Mcdonald.
Captain Glenn, Lieutenant ConGer, and
surgeon. whom he thought was Dr.
Lyons. He did not report the incident
to any of his superior officers, ne SAID
be cause he knew that he would De
bounded and badgered until he would
be mustered out. He had volunteered
the statement to the committee because
he was now an American citizen. and
could assert his individuality. which he
could not do while in the army.
Did Not Want to Reply
Senator Beyeridge, who was conduct
ing the cross examination. pressed
closely for the names OF the enlisted
men. and this led to the trouble. O'Brien
n anifcsted much hesitation. saying that
he did not want 10 give the NAMES
that were in his mind.
When Senators Dietrich and Patterson
had finished their discussion" O'B.ien
stated that Private Driscoll. OF Ballston
Spa. y. Y. and Private Dugart were the
men in question.
Mr.. Beveridge asked him whether he
believed the story.
Witness protested against being forced
TO give his belief. but was finally com
relied to answer whether he believed
the story or not. and he replied: II DO.
Mr. Beveridge also questioned witness
closely about his testimony o. Monday
when he said the company funds We're
improperly used and that the money was
going into somebody's pocket.
Four Men Implicated.
He implicated Captain Mcdonald.
Commissary Officer Plummer. the COM
missary clerk. First Sergeant Sullivan
and Quartermaster Sergeant Charles r.
Reilly.
Money for beef. vegetables. and flour
for the company was forwarded, ne sald.
from headquarters at llo!lo to Captain
Mcdonald. but the food was not bought.
At Guimbal for nine consecutive days
the company had been on salmon. hard
bread. and coffee. and nothing else.
After "A statement by Senator Patter-
son as to his position toward the army
the committee adjourned.
Captain Mcdonald and the other OIL
GERS Of O'Brien's regiment whom the
latter accused. have telegraphed their
requests to be heard in REPUTATION of the
charges. and are now on their way to
Washington to appear before the com
mittee. II is understood that one OF tn.
officers may institute a prosecution tor
perjury against O'Brien for his charges
against them.
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leisurcly way, to accomplish that end.
but that the ultimate purpose to that
people is TO cut of from us this ezcres
conce of colonialism, and give freedom
to that people we will not quarrel with
you as to the time when II shall be done
or as to the particular method. What
we object to is policy that adheres
IN cnlOnialsm
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(Continued irom first Page.l

in the attic Of his home in North
Adams. Mass. His reason for believing
them different from the regular kras-
Jorgenscn bullets was that they are not
marked with the stamp ~. ). and the
initial OF the arsenal at which they
were made.
General William Crozier, Chief OF the
Bureau of Ordnance, War Department.
vas called as a witness, and was shown
the three cartridges produced by Cor
poral O'grien. Asked by the chairman
TO state whether they differed from the
ordinary cartridges and bullets issued
TO the army In the Philippines. the gem
eral examined them and said they did
not. They were the regular cartridges.
unless they had been tempered with
The stamps upon them showed that
they had been manufactured at the
Frankfort arsenal in May, 1899. and
Y ere not explosive or "dum-dum" bull
let's.
Cases Like Explosion.
He was asked whether there was a
difference in effects OF the ordinary bull
lets. depending upon distances. He said
that there was a very marked difference
and he gave instances where the effect
produced was very much like an cxplo-
sion.
The term dun DUN came. General
Crozier said. from the name of the ar
senal near Calcutta where they were
originally made. There were no explo,
sive bullets made now for war purposes
in any part Of the world. He said there
had not been issued to the troops in
the Philippines at any time anything in
the nature OF a dumdum bullet.
The minority member d!savowed any
belief that explosive bullets had been
issued TO the troops Ia the Philippine
Islands.
General Crozier explained why intelli-
gent men sometimes believed that ex-
plosive bullets were being used In war
fare. He said that when krag OF a
Nauser bullet passed, say within twenty
feet of the ear, the sound would be like
n pop" very different from the contin-
uous sound called the song which
was heard when the bullet passed at
distance This pop caused some people
TO really believe that they had heard a
bullet explode in the air although the
departmont knew that no explosive bull
let's were being used.
Bullets to Be Tested.
AT the request OF Chairman Lodge.
General Crozier then took the three
cartridges produced by O'Brien to with
draw the bullets and report whether
they were normal.
Corporal O'Brien was then recalled
and put through the course of cross
examination with respect to his story
Ct the violation OF a Filipino lady by
army officers. which brought on the tilt
between Senators Patterson and Diet
rich
O'Brien stated that some Of the en-
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REPUBLICANS AGREE ON
CUBAN CONCESSION PLAN

is simpler. and will provide that the
President shall issue proclamation or
dering customs officers to collect 80 per
cent OF the Dingley law rates on Cuban
imports into the United States when
ever the Cuban government shall MAKE
an equivalent reduction on the imports
OF United States products into Cuba. The
House provision for aboiishiDE the Gil
ferential on refined sugar viii, OF course
be dropped Us it vas put on by the beet
sugar men to kill the bill.
In adopting their CONF romise meas
ure the Republican Senator's have kept
in mind the necessity Of having a ILL
that would be acceptable to the House,
as well as by desire to overcome the
opposition of those Republican Senators
representing beet sugar states who are
opposed TO any reduction at all. 1t is
now regarded as certain that. having
accepted the House rate q reduction.
there will be a general agreement en-
the PROF os.tion to extend its operation
to five years.
II Is possible that some provision may
also be made for making 1t certain that
the reduction shall not extend to i'm
ports belonging to other than their orig
iral Cuban owners.
Result of Conferences.
The compromise bill is the result u
numerous conferences between the Sen
ate and House leaders AID the Presi-
dent. and the opinion is held that 1t
will meet with no serious opposition
from Republican sources after being
made a party measure. but viii be
treated as an important and necessary
feature of the governments policy to-
ward Cuba.
The bill will be called up In the Sem
ate as soon as the Philippines bill is
disposed Of. and brought to vote rs
soon as possible so that II can be sent
to n conference committee end the way
cleared for consideration OF the 18th
milan canal bill, which is next on the
steering committees program.
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The Enlarged Schedule.

The enlarged schedule as provided by
The amendment, is as follows:
one electrical engineer, 81, 400; one
superintendent. $1,000: two electrical in
spectors. 81, 800 each; one electrical in
spcctor. 81 200; one electrician, $1,000;
one draughismen. $1,000; one inspector
of lamps. 81 coo; three telegraph opera
tore 81 600; one expert ropairman. $3.50;
three inspectors. $500 each. two clerks.
$500. one clerk. $3.50; three repairmen.
$500 each: three telephone operators.
5000 four assistant telephone oper-
ators, $3.50 each; one iaborer. $3.50 each;
enc lahorer, $3.50; one latorer, $3.50; two
laborers. 500 each; six telephone mes
sengers. $500. making a total of S2g.2iO. ;"
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Some Reductions Made.

The amendment further provides that
for general supplies repairs. etc, for
the extension OF the telegraph and tele-
phone service. the appropriation Of sl2.-
600 should be reduced to s9.575.
Another section provides that the APP
preparation for lighting shall be re-
duced from $4,000 to sl79.gC
The appropriation for electric arc
lighting is reduced from SG6.65G TO $751;
555.
The Washington times., 1902-05-22
Mr.. WELLINGTON AGAIN
LIFTS VOICE IN PROTEST

CContinucd from Second raee)
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The Lowest Ratio.

THE ratio ran down rapidly until
1862. when 1t was 81 per 1000. the low
est ratio from 1899 to 1901.
I'm the year 1852, when the largest
number In the history OF the country
was received. the number per 1000 of
population was exactly Is. and in 1898,
when the lowest number since 1879 came.
the ratio was exactly 3 per 1000.
For the year 1901 the ratio was 81
per 1000.
There has been a marked change IN
the character OF the immigration.
Prior to 1880 western Europe. inciud-
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-15
Mckinley Memorial Service.

The anniversary of the death Of
the late President Mckinley was
Apr opriately observed Sunday
morning at II o'clock at the M. E.
church. Rev. Fl. B. Bowden, pas.
tor of the church, preached the
memorial sermon, which was both
impressive and eloquent, and was
listened to by an unusually large
congregation who paid marked at
tention to the speakers remarks.
A. D. Work Post No. IS. Grand
Army of the Republic, and mum
Der of American.Spanish war veter
ans attended tae services In body.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-15
Handsome New Uniforms.

The new uniforms of the J. T.
Jones Hose company arrived Sat
urday evening The suits are very
handsome and the boys are certain
to make a nobby and attractive ap-
pearance on the day of the fire
mems parade. The suits are made
of green cloth and trimmed In the
very latest style.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-15
THE BIG SHOW IS ON.
Never Was SistersviIle as ElaboratelS
Decorated. National Colors
Prevail.

The weather today has been cool
and pleasant and indications are
very favorable for continuance of
just the same kind, and which is
certain to make our carnival and
tournament a grand success. By
tomorrow morning a number of
FIRE companies will have arrived
as well, also, as large number OF
new features Of general variety.
Strangers have been arriving In
the city today on every train and
as we 60 to press this afternoon the
metropolis of old Tyler presents a
very gala and attractive appearance.
Nearly every prominent business
place Is lavishly draped In the pa
triotic colors, and many of those
who have not yet responded to the
occasion will get into line early
tomorrow morning. The municipal
donation to the occasion is seven
street arches at the intersection of
the main thoroughfaress { Each OF
these arches contains 100 incandes-
cent lights In red, white and blue,
and Is an effective setting In the
decorative scheme. Several hun
dred early carnival visitors arrived
In the city today, including a mum
Der of showmen who already have
their attractions tented and ready
for business.
The 81. 900 automobile to be
raf1sd off Saturday evening has ar
rived and is the object of much ia
) vorable attention. Tuesday will
see the completion of all arrange
ments and the opening of Midway
shows with musical concerts by the
Heatherington and Charles Thistle
Bands.
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Left for Texas.

The following we'll known oil
field workmen left the city this
morning for the Texas oil field to
seek their fortunes: Messrs. Dell
Mechling, Lee Stoner, Paul Duffy
and Louis Holmes. They will work
for the Petroleum Oil company, and
expect to be absent at least one
year. They were In the best OF
spirits when they took their de-
parture. and a large number
of their friends assembled
at the depot to bid them good bye
and wish them a safe arrival at
their destination.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-15
GAL.LIPOLIS
! SCORES
One Run in Seven Innings on Home Park Sat
urday Afternoon.
ERROR FINALLY PERMITS BOYS
From the Lower Valley to Cross the Plate. The
Most Interesting Game of the Series.

After vainly striving for two
days to cross the home plate on the
Association grounds, the Gallipolis
boys succeeded In getting one man
home In the game Saturday. They
did not earn even that one run,
however, and went away FEELS g
that they had been against about
the fastest ball playing they had
encountered this year.
The game was much the best Of
the series. The play was snappy
and clean on both sides. Errors by
Strives was largely responsible for
the Sistersville runs, while Dith
ridge assisted the visitors to gel
theirs. Outside these misplays,
both teams played fast ball.
The pitching of Myers for the
Callipolis crowd was the best seen
on the local grounds this season.
He let the locals down with bat
three hits, and two of them would
probably have been gathered In by
our fast In field.
For the home team, Murphy
went on the rubber and surprised
his friends by the good game he
pitched. The following Is the
score:
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-15
A Certain Cure for Diarrhoea and Dys


emtery.
Some years ago / was one of a
party that intended making long
bicycle trip" says F L Taylor, of
New Albany, Bradford county, Pa.
II was take suddenly with diar
rhoea, and was about to give up
the trip, when Editor Ward, of the
Laceyville Messenger. suggested
that I take a dose of Chamberiain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea rem
edy. purchased bottle and took
two doses, one before starting ard
one on the route. I made the tip
successfully and never felt any Ill
effect. Again last summer / was
almost completely run down with
an attack of dysentery. / bought a
bottle of this same remedy and this
time one dose cured me-" For sale
by c. W. Grier.
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Home.eekers ExcarsIon Rates.

To points west. southwest and
northwest will be on sale the Ist
and ard Tuesday of each month via
Illinois Central Railroad az about
one fare plus s. for round trip with
stopover privileges Write today
for FREE descriptive matter and
full particulars to E. A. Richter,
Trav. Pass. Agent I'll. Central =
z, Park Building, Pittsburg, Pa.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-15
Don't Let Them Suffer.

Often children are tortured with
itching and burning eczema and
other skin diseases, bat Bucklen's
Arnica Salve heals the raw sores.
expels Inflammation, leaves the
skin without scar Clean, fra
grant, cheap. there's no salve on
earth as good. Try Ii. Cure guar
anteed. Only 25c at D. A. Hen
dershot'A
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-15

If you are looking for something
out of the ordinary and different
from anything you have ever seen
pay a visit to this wonderful little
girl In Jones building, near City
Hall Carnival week. She will play
for the benefit of the firemen. I2tJ
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-15
Actual Merit is What Tells.

r. B. Bird. of Winfield, Kan.
writes: "DeBells Kidney Pills are
sellers. I sell four dozen of them
TO one dozen of all other kidney
pills | handle put together. They
give wonderful satisfaction 10 all
my customers. Sold and warrant.
ed by D. A. Henderson,.
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at Any Rate He Aroused Discussion
scnnt Consolation.

The Pessimist-The longer / live in
the world the worse it seems to get.
The Optimist-Oh, well. don't let a
little thing like that worry you. Per-
haps it will be better after you get out
of it.-Chicago News.