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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-11-15
Carroll County Sunday School Convention.

The churches and Sunday schools of Union
town are busy with preparations for the Sun
day school convention to be held there on the
2sth, 29th and 30th of November. A large
Union choir has been organized, which will
be led by Prof A. l.. Judeiind, of Baltimore
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-11-15

The Board of Supervisors of Election are
ready to pay election expenses. Those having
bills, and do not want to come in person to
receive their money, can get it by sending an
order by some one coming to Westminster.
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papes. sIt0sUs the time to (Which y0sss'
subscription Is paid.
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r MILTON REIFSNIDER,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY.

Special attention given to Collection OF
Claims and Settlement of Estates. Office,
Albaugh Block, Court street, Westminster,
Maryland. OCH
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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
Dogs and Billiard Rooms
Two of the Subjects
Treated.
ANATOMICAL SCIENCE BILL
Proposed Law as to Disposition Of Bodies
Of Indigent Dead in the Batch Of Pa
Pers Considered TOday-otheI Matters
Taken Up.

The House District Committee at its
meeting today took action upon four bills
which have been passed by the Senate. In
the case Of the Senate bill relative TO the
control OF dogs the committee struck out
all after the enactiBg clause and substi-
tuted the House bill introduced by Repre-
sentative Babcock. The House measure is
deemed 10 be more explicit, makes can
ines personal property and fixes penalties
for keeping dangerous dogs.
A favorable report was ordered. with
a minor amendment. on the Senate bill TO
amend the act TO license billiard and
pool rooms and TO prohibit persons under
eighteen years Of age from patronizing
them. The bill for the relief Of George
" King relating 20 real estate was or
dered favorabiy reported.
A favorable report was also ordered
upon the bin 10 promote anatomical
science and prevent the desecration Of
graves. The bin was passed - both
houses. but was recalled from the Presi-
dent Ia order 20 enable the incorpora-
tion OF an amendment 20 enable the Naval
Medical School to receive certain un-
claimed dead bodies on the same condi-
tions granted 70 other similar institu-
uCns.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
MISS ELLEN STONE
SAFE IN NEW YORK
She Arrived This Morning on
the Deutschland.
Missionary Says Brigands Did Not Treat
Hex Well as Stated-May Return
TO Bulgaria.

NEW YORK. April 1O.-Miss Ellen NJ
Stone. the American missionary who. with
Nine. Tsilka and her baby. endured cap
tivity by the Bulgarian brigsnds sor near
" six months. and who was recently re-
leased upon the payment Of so, 600 ran
som, raised in America, was welcomed
back to her own shores today.
She arrived on the steamer Deutsch-
land. which docked in Hoboken shortly
before noon she was greeted at The dock
by Foreign Secretary Barton. OF the
American Board Of Foreign Missions
Charles CEeegan. the Sew York secretary
Of the same missionary society. and Ma
jor Pond, who viii conduct sIlas stone
upon a lecture tour.
Miss Stone was accompanied over the
seas with representative Of a publish
ing syndicate who will print her stories
Of her life among the brigands.
Miss Stone intimatcd that she might
return 10 Bulgaria
in narrating 10 reporters her capture
and her ransom she put a different as
pect on the treatment by the brigands TO
that heretofore accepted here.
Her caP-ors. she said. treated her with
very Htti, eonsideration-'.se severe treat
ment' vas the phrase she used-aud had
threatened on moro than one occasion 10
XIII her eHless tie money for her re-
lease was forthct Minis. They took good
care OF her health however. explaining
;hat IL was 20 their interest 10 keep her
alive nul they got the money.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
peace CONFERENCE IS
NOW In PROGRESS
BOer Leaders All Assembled
at KlerkSdorp.
KITCHENER so WIRES LONDON
Says No Communications Have Been
Had From Beer Leaders Except Re
garding Sxfe-Conduce for Participants
in Conference.

LONDON. April IA dispatch to the
Central News from Kroonstad SAYS the
Boer peace conference at Klerksdorp is
in progress.
II is not known II Mr. Steyn and De Wet
Will join Gen Louis Botha in taking part
in the conference.
II is believed that General Botha. who
is at KroOlstad. has communicated their
views to Acting President. schalkburger-
In the House OF Commons today the
hight Hon. William St John Brodrick.
secretary Of state for war. replying 20
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman, said that
Lord Kitchener had informed the govern
ment that Acting President SehaIkburRer
State Secretary Reitz, Mr.. Jacobs and
General Lukes Meyer had arrived At
klerksdorP. Transvaal, where they had
been Joined by Commandant General
Botho. ex-President Steyn. General De
Wet, General Delarey. and three mem
bers Of the Orange Free state govern
ment
No communications. lord Kitchener
said. had been received from the Boer
leaders. except regarding conduct for
the cOafereCs
Replying to a question by the Hon.
Alexander 3lack Colonial Secretary
Chamberlain said that after the negotia-
tions the Boer leaders would be allowed
TO return to their posts.
No question as 20 the banishment of
the Boers in the field, Mr. Chamberlain
said, would arise during the negotiations.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
MAKES CHARGES OF BRUTALITY
Says Fresh Army Officers
Made Natives Hostile.
TAFT COMMISSION RIDICULED
Army Officers, He Says, Belittled It's
WoTk-The Course Pursued in Certain
Provinces Declared to Be Sowing the
Seed Of Perpetual Revolution.

Secretary Root today transmitted to
Congress. upon request a somewhat SEN
sat-onal report made by Major Cornelius
Gardner. Governor OF the Provinee Of
Tayabas- Major Gardner is OF the opin-
ion that the army officers sent from The
United States 20 bring about peace IN
the province, have been guilty OF gross
znismanagement and brJtality IN their
treatment CT the natives. aad unless these
methods are corrected mere enemies than
frieads win be made in our new posses
siors.
After detailing the efforts he himself
hss made 70 bring about state OF peace
and tranquility. Major Garduer goes on
TO say that the measures taken by sol
diers 70 stamp cut brigandags have been
characterized BY the utmcst harshness.
-Of late. by reason OF the conduct Of the
troops" he continues. such as the ex-
teusive burning OF the barrics. in trying
to lay waste the country so that the in
surgents cannot occupy IL: the tcrturing
OF natives by so-caIIed water cure and
other methods. in order TO obtain in
formation from them: the harsh treat
ment Of natives generally. and the fall
ure OF inexperienced. IateIy-appoiuted
heutenants commanding pests to distia-
gUish between those who are friendly and
those who are Unfriendly. and 20 treat
every native as II he were. whether or
not. an iusurrecto at heart. the favorable
sentiment Is fast being DESTROYED and a
deep hatred toward us engendered.
Major Gardner advocates the enlistment
Of native troops, so that the people Of
the United states viii not be credited"
with these brutalities. Almost without
exception he continues, soldiers and
also many ofleers refer to natives in their
presence as -niggers.' and natives are be-
ginning to understand what the word
Niger means
The course nov being pursued in this
province and in the provinces OF Batan-
gas. Laguna. and samar is. in my opinion.
sowing the seed Tor a perpetual revolution
against us hereafter. whenever a good
opportunity may Ofer, he SAYS Under
present conditions the political situation
in this province is slowly retrograding.
and the American sentiment is decreas-
ing. and we are daily making permanent
enemies"
Major Gardner. continuing. says that
the soldiers frequently burn an entire vii
lage in their efforts to destroy the house
Of one insurgent. and that no distinction
is made between friends OF enemies Of
our authority. He says the officers OF
cur army. even in the presence Of natives.
ridieule the work Of the PtiHrpiue Com
mission
General COrbiH has ordered General
ChaFee to make a thorough fnvestisstioa
Of Major GardneT's charges. and % give
the latter an opportunity 70 prove them
II he can
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
Yates Relief Contributions
Forwarded BY Mr..
Roosevelt.
THROUGH STATE DEPARTMENT
Original Plan Of Sending Special Ms
sion &c South Africa Abandoned.
Reasons for the Change-Mr. HAYS
Idea Finally Carried Out.

President Roosevelt today sen. u the
State Department. to be Transmitted by
the latter, q certified check for 5000 des-
tined for the relief OF the Boer women
and children in the British concentration
camps in South Africa. The money was
accumulated IN the Governor Yates Boer
fund. and it was first intended 10 send IL
through Dr. and Mrs. H. ". Thomas OF
Chicago They applied at the State De-
partment for passports (Which were prom
ised them) and FOR permission from Great
Britain 10 pass at viii through the Brit
ish lines This they were told was almost
an impossible condition, and. in conse-
quence, newspaper war was waeed
against the State Department. At the
same time Ambassador Choate had been
Instructed 20 make the request in London.
The friends OF the Thomas people
claimed that they had been turned down
not only in the pass through British lines.
but even in the matter Of passports
When President Roosevelt received the
check the State Department wired tho
BOer commissioner Van Vlissengen. in
CHICAGO. and also Governor Yates. to as
merIy intended 70 be sent By the
Thomases, and were informed in reply
that IT was, and that the applications FOR
passports and passes were Withdrawn
Accordingly, Ambassador ChOate was
cabled to discontinue hts efforts. The
plan finally adopted, after much abuse
OF the State Department. is the one earlier
suggested by Secretary Hay. and one
which secures for the sufferers the entire
contribution whereas the plan or the
commissioners meant SIS practical con-
sumption in t.aytiiu- ,-pCnses.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
MONEY FOR NUMEROUS
PENSION CLAIMANTS
Decision Important TO Span
iSh War Veterans.
Interior Department Overrules Commits
siOneT Evans on Proven Second
Grade Liability Question.

The Interior Department en- appeal
from the judgment Of Pension Commis-
sion Evans. in a thirty-hve- page printed
opinion. has reversed the Iattef's decision
and holds that a soldier can recover the
so per month pension under the act Of
March 3. 1883. from date OF pension
claim for the period Of proven second
grade disability. even though such period
be temporary.
Heretofore this act providing second
grade pension of $50 per month was held
10 apply only TO permanent disability
Many thousand Spanish war pension
claimants can recover $40 ner month for
their proven second grade disability for
the period thereof. even though they may
have been found on Official medical exam
lnatlon 20 have recovered therefcCm.
The decision is had afrer two years OF
hard-fought litigation. The decision viii
cost the Government several million dol
lars. Captain C. G. Cook, a local attOT-
ney. fought the case through from the
beginning.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
Special Train Left Summer
vile This Afternoon.
THE TRIP A GREAT SUCCESS
President Bringing Home Only Pleasant
Memories of His Journey-Day Of
Executives Visit in Charleston Great
est That City Has Enjoyed in Years.
Especial to The Evening Times)

ABOAED THE PRESIDENTS TRAIN
sUMMERVILLE. s C., April IO.-Presi
dent Roosevelt and his party left sum
mervile at 2 O'Clock this afternoon for
Washington, where arrival is scheduled at
7:5o O'Clock tomorrow morning.
The sojourn IN Charleston has been un-
Paraileled in its pleasures and in its
profits to the sealing OF the reunion OF
once estraDged sections.
The President declared at the dinner
in his honor, given by Captain Wagner,
president cf the Exposition, at the beau
tiful Pine Forest Inn, last night. that he
viii never again speak Of the "reuntsed
country for the reason that the country
was never actually divided
The Exposition and the visit OF the
President has done more to awaken in the
people OF Charleston and South Carolina
az interest in affairs not essentially their
Own than almost any event in history
The social conservatism is less narrow,
and business caution Of the entire State
has been replaced oy enterprise.
4
sentiment in the air since the President
came. and the fear that some unpleasant
incident might arise from the after effect
Of the Tillman Incident proved un-
founded
President Roosevelt is deeply toucned
by the loyal and hearty greeting he kss
been accorded.
Before departure the President thanked
Captain Wagner in manner that left no
doubt Of his sincerity for his entertain
ment in Charleston. He likewise ex-
pressed qualification to Mayor Smyth and
J. c. Hemphill. OF the Exposition manage
ment. Unfortunately there was insult
hcient time for a visit to the beautifui
magnolia groves on the Ashley River.
r. H P
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
SLIGHTLY BETTER, But
STILL SERIOUSLY ILL
First Bulletin Issued by Dr..
Talmage'S Physicians.
Son Of the Distinguished Divine Realizes
That His Fathers Condition Is
Alarming.

Or Talmage is slightly better to-
day. bu- his condition is still. very Sc
rioUs
DT. G. LLOYD MAGRUDER,
"Dr. A. W RICHARDSON.
-DT. CHAS. W RICHARDSON
The above official bulletin was issued
By the physicians OF Rev. Dr. T De Witt
Talmage at 1870 o'clock this afternoon.
The physicians held a consultation over
Dr.. Talmage lasting from noon until 1870
o'clock. when they reached the conclusion
announced
Or. Frank Talmagc. son Of the sick
man, was seen BY Times representative
at the close Of the medical consultation
He said he was pleased with the report
that kis father was somewhat better. but
added hat he still regarded him as
alarmingly i'll
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
GROOVENOR REPLIES
TO Mr.. v. A. Smith
Cuban Fight Takes a Person
al Turn in the House.
CRITICISM FOR INSURGENTS
President Roosevelt's Charleston Exposi-
tion Speech Incorporated in the Ad-
dress of the Old War Horse From
Ohio-Some Caustie Comments.

When the House went into committee
Of the whole today for the further consid-
Grafton OF the Cuban reciprocity Bill Gen
cral Grosvenor obtained the floor fog the
purpose OF making reply to the speech OF
Representative William Alden su,ph. de-
Hvered yesterday.
General Grosven0r directed a consider
able portion or his speech almost person
ally 70 the Michigan Representative. A
majority OF the Republicans followed him
closely, but as the fight was family
affair, the majority OF the Democrats did
noe manifest much interest. General
GrosyenOr practically ignored them in
HIS argument and contentlng himself by
arraignirg those OF bis own party VINO
are opposing Cuban reciprocity and dis
Ecnting from the decisions OF the Ways
and Means Committee.
During the course Of his remarks Gen
ossi Gs"ssss--r e-.,-s -. ha zIle--.-s, -,
insert in his speech the address mace by
the President last night. which he charac-
terized as the best which Mr.. Roosevelt
had ever made
You want % improve your own speech
nud give it higher tone, don't your" in
teTlected kepresentative Henry G. Smith
amid laughter
That speech viii do g." replied Gen
eual GrcsVenor-
Ia opening the Ohio Representative said
he would not attack the motives OF sny
man who should oppose the will of his
party in this matter
They have right to choose between
their party organization and their obliga-
tions as they understand them" he said
Continuing he sarcasticalIy assafled the
so-called insurgents, =" directing his re-
marks especially 10 Mr.. smith He
questioned their records in party matters.
and sale they we're wandering through the
wilderness Of self-interest- They souE7r
20 criticise the action and uttersnces Of
men who were fighting the battles Of the
Republican party for protection when
they tthe insurgents) we're not dry be-
hind the ears"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
SHARP VERBAL TILT
ON THE SENATE FLOOR
Mr.. Tillman Takes Umbrage
at Mr.. Bacon's Request.
Georgian Asks for Enforcement of the
Rules Of Debate-Mr. Mason CT
Illinois Quiets Matters.

A sharp passage occurred between
Messrs. Tillman and Bacon this after
noon during the consideration of the post
Office appropriation bill The exchange
OF words was heated, and for a moment
promised 10 develop an exciting episode
but quiet was restored by mutual explain
ations
Mr. Tillman and Mr. Mason. the chair
man OF the Postofice Committee, were
exchanging their views on the bill in an
entirely Informal way. without any re-
gard for the senate rule that all epc~ kers
shall address the chair.
Mr.. Bacon-I rise 10 a point Of order
make the point OF order that the Sen
ator from, South Caro- Ina and the Sena-
tor from Illinois are proceeding in viola
tion Of the rules.
Mr.. Tillman-I would be glad If the
rules could be enforced on all the Sena-
tors. Bet / give notice now TO the Sen
ator- and 70 you Cthe chair and TO every
body else that there is 20 be no especial
"Tiliman rule" here.
Mr. Bacon-Mr President, I am not
seeking 10 apply any especial rule TO the
senator from south Carolina. He was pro
ceedine In 8agrant violation of the rules,
and rose to make the point Of order.
Mr. Tillman was going on 20 reiterate
his refusal 10 have himself picked out for
especial attention, as he thought. and to
invite the Senator from Georgia to con-
stitute himself a censor for the entire
Senate. instead of for one particular Ser
ator. He was Interrupted by Mr.. Mason
however. who. in a mild voice. called ro-
the regular order and thus ended tee
incident.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
GOV. Dole HERE TO
SEE THE PRESIDENT
Came From Hawai- at Mr..
ROOSevelt'S BeheSt.
RETICENT AS TO HIS REMOVAL
Trouble Experienced Fisaing Quarters in
the City, 50 Crowded Are the Big Ho-
tells Of the Capitalize Remain in
Washington Several Days.

Governor Sanford B. Dole. Of Hawaii.
distinguished Of appearance and easily
recognized by his flowing white beard. ar
rived N Washington this morning from
Honolulu at the summons Of President
Roosevelt. It has been said that Cover
nor Dole viii be removed, but upon this
point he was exceedingly reticent this
afternoon. saying only that he did not
know whether a change would or would
not be made.
Governor Dole is accompanied BY Mr.
William y. Armstrong, OF Hawaii These
gentlemen had considerable dificuIty in
finding quarters today. owing 10 the
crowded conditions Of the s'g hostelries
Of the city After trying al the down
town hotels apartments were secured at
the Albany
Il have come here at the summons Of
President Roosevelt said Governor Dole.
and 1 shall remain probably for three
or four days"
Does the President contemplate max
ing a change in the governorship OF Ha-
waii?"
4 cannot say. DO not know. am
here simply at the Presidents request
Conditions in Hawaii are good. al
though money is tight An election is
about 10 be held on the island, but It is
not an important one. and but little in
terest is being taken The present forS
OF government has been in existence for 50
short a ume that nothing can be said
concerning its success.
MY ofacial relations with the President
are cordial" added Governor Dole 7
cannot talk about my business with him. %
Governor Dole viii take a short trip
through New England after leaving Wash
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
REFUSED TO CLOSE
CUBAN DEBATE MONDAY
The House Rejects a Proposition Made by
Chairman Payne.

Before the House went into the Com
mittee OF the Whole to further consider
the Cuban reciprocity bill today Mr.
Payne rep. n. ". in charge Of the
measure, tried 20 secure an agreement TO
close general debate on Monday next.
hut failed because OF the objection Of
aF. Ts-Eey Rep-. Mimi. "a colleague
On the Ways and Means Committee, op-
posed TO the bill.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
RARM0NIDES TO BLAME.
Admiralty Court Decides Anent Loss Of
Waesland.

LONDON, April 10.-The admiralty
court teday handed down its decision in
the investigation OF the collision OF the
steamer Waesland and the steamer Har-
monides some weeks ago, which resulted
in the sinking OF the former and the
death Of tive OF the passengers.
The decision places the blame on the Of
hcers Of the Harmonides alone. as they
had disObeyed article 16. providing that a
vessel, on hearing q fog signal. must
stop.
The officers OF the Waesland we're COM
plimented for the excellent discipline
maintained on that vessel, even after 1t
was known the steamer was sinking
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
Mr.. HAY ASKED FOR PAPERS.
House Wants Documents Bearing on the
Chalmette Camp

The House today adopted a resolution
calling on the Secretary OF state 10 trans
NIT TO Congress all the papers and afh-
davits presented to the state Department
by the Governor Of Louisiana concerning
the establishment OF a British supply
camp in that State from which mules,
horses, and other supplies are shipped TO
the seat OF war in South Africa
A resolution was also adopted directing
the Secretary Of State to inform the
House OF the correctness OF the report
that the British Government is destroy
ing the ancient Russian landmarks on the
Alaskau-Canadian frOutier. and that Brit
ish survey ing parties are operating on
American territory
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
General Miles Silent.

Lieut. Gen. Nelson A Miles refuses to
make any comment upon the testiHlosiy be
fore the Senate Military Committee OF
Lieutenant General Seh9feld and Major
General Wesley Merritt General Miles
feels that IL would be improper for him
20 comment upon the testimony uf any
other officer relative TO tie merits or de-
merits Of the army bin.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
REVOLUTION FACES
KING OF BELGIANS
ResHHof Suffrage Demand.

The Socialist agitation in
Belgium for universal suffrage
has eliminated in a condition
that threatens to break ont
into open revolution. and the
gravcSt fears are entertained
by the Government.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-10
TRANSMITS
FUNDS TO BOER WOMEN
GEN. STERNBERG'S REQUEST.

Asks Senate to Retire Him With Ad-
vanced Rank
Secretary Root has forwarded to the
Senate a petition from Surgeon General
George ". sternberg asking retirement.
With the rank Of major general
General Stern5erg requests that a bill
be passed by Congress giving him the
advance in rank.
He has served in the army forty-one
years. and has been surgeon general Of
the army nine years. Adjutant General
Corbin and Secretary Root both indorse
the request of General Sternberg.