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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-27
AMENDMENTS 10
The DISTRICT BILL
Proposed Improvements Fa-
VoTabIy Reported.

Senator GaIIinger today reported IA
vorabIy from the District Committee the
amendment TO the District appropria-
tfon bill approgriating $I3.500 10 grade
and macadamize New Hampshire Ave
nue.. and Whitney Avenue TO Seventh
Street. or Brightwood Avenue The re-
port recommends that the amendment
be sent TO the Committee on Appropria-
tions
The same action was taken with re
gard to the amendment providing Tor
Kansas Avenue in Petworth subdivision
from Trenton to Utica Streets to cost
.2.OCO.
Senator GaHiHger also reported favor
ably the amendment proposed by Mt.
Mcmillan last week. providing for an en-
Iargement of the electrical department
Of the District
He reported adversely an amendment
proposed by Mr.. Blackburn providing
that the superintendent Of Meters at
the Capitol shall hereafter take the
statement of the meters IN the depart
mental and city buildings in the District
ana certify 10 The correctness 0f the sas
bills rendered
Senator Mcmillan this morning intro
duced new amendment 10 the appro-
priation bill appropriatinE S5.e'2 for
the grading and paving Of Aintwcod
Place
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-27
Lane HANGED TODAY
At MOYAMENSING
Negro Murderer Pays Pen
alt, fer an Awful Crime
WIPED OUT ENTIRE FAMILY
Mrs. Ella Jarden and Her Daughters of
Eleven and Seven Years of Age Done
to Death april I Last by the Family
Butler

PHILADELPHIA. May 27.-W;liiam H
Lane the Young negro murderer who on
April 10 last shot and killed Ella Jarden.
the reputed wife of Charles \. Furbush
a millionaire manufacturer and her two
children Madeline. aged eleven, and
EIoise. aged seven. at their home. G5-
North Fifteenth Street. where Lane had
been employed as a coachman and butler
was hanged today in Moyamensfng pris-
on
He collapsed several days ago but re
covered his nerve and marched to the
aallows without assistance and singing
Avmu
The hanging occurred exactly fifty
four days after the commission of the
crime. thus establishing a record for
swift Justice in Pennsylvania
The Jarden family were killed on April
I and three days later Lane had been
arraigned. tried. convicted and sen
fenced o death.
On april %. Governor Stone chose to
day aa the one for the hanging
The murderer's remains were taken
in charge by relatives.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-27
NO AGREEMENT YET
ON CUBAN TARIFF
Senate Committees Meeting
Today FruitleSS.
PARTY HARNONY TO PREVAIL
Compromise Of Some Sort t0 Be Reach
ed Before Bill Is RepOrted-Measur
to Be Discussed During Intervals Of
Canal Speeches.

a meeting of he Republican members
OF the Senate Committee on Cuban Re
l.tious was r,sld this morning but 80
agreement was reached on the COM
promise Cuban reciprocity eariI meas
ure which has been drawn BY Senator
spooner TO meet the conflicting views
of those Ra5pbliysns vhG represent beet
sugar States and those sho do not. An
other meeting probably VIII 5e held tc-
u.orrow morning
The beet sugar Senators under the
Ia.d Of Mr. Burrows o. Michigan. Mr.
Dietrich OF Nebraska and ether Sen
arsr= VIC gre opposed 20 any reduction
in the Cuban tariff. are again, as . last
resort actively advocating the rebate
plan Of paving over TO the Cubar plant
ers a eertofH proporticn OF tie money
collected as tarin dues ON the importa-
tion Of Cuban products
The Republican leaders viii not con
slider This proposition. howeyer as they
think The payment of "a rebate uncon-
stitur.enaI as well as impractcahIe to
meet the present situation
The Spooner bill proposes a - per
cent reduction in the tariff 10 continue
for FIVE years and to be put IN force by
proclamation of the President, Who IS
10 have the power TO SO rarTy Jut tie
law that none but the Cuban owners OF
the Cuban sugar crop shall get the bene-
fl OF The proposed reduction in The
tarin rates
It is understood that all Of the Re
publican members Of The committee are
now ready to support the Srooner com
promise measure. Senators SDooner.
Mcmillan. and Deboe are AL so-caIIed
beet sugar men. but they recognize the
importance Of having the Republicans as
4 party agree upon some measure in
line with President Roosevelt's recon
mendations. and they are therefore
working with their committee col
leagues IN the interest of party har-
mouy
As soon as forty-Gve Of the ffty-four
Republican Senators agree TO the COM
promise bill. il VIII be adopted by the
/ Commit-e on Cuban Relations and re
ported TO the Senate It viii be discuss
cd in the intervals Of the consideration
of the isfh1alan canal bill, which Is next
on The order Of business. after the pend
ing Philippine bill. and the leaders are
hopeful that it Will be passed without
serious party fight and without pro
/ Ionged debate.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-27
Vide DIVERSITY OF OPINION
Some Organizations for and
Some Against Measure.
STATEMENTS BY CLERGYMEa
Seventh Day Adventists Opposed to the
Changes 0utlined-Dr. RamsdaH Sug-
gests Legislation Prohibiting General
Work on the Sabbath.

The District Commissioners today held
a public hearing upon the proposed leg
islation for 4 stricter observance OF
Sunday in Washington. -Four bills have
been introduced in Congress looking TO
this end Senate bill G334 and House bill
1870 are Identical each requiring
places Of business in the District Of Co
Iumbia TO be closed on Sunday" House
bill 1910 and Senate bill 556s are also
identical--'to further protect the first
day Of the week as day OF rest IN the
Districr OF Columbia
These bills were recently referred TO
the Commissioners, and action was tax
en- upon them. Commissioner MacfarIand
moved in each instance that the bills
be fav0rably reported. while Commis-
sioners Ross and BiddIe expressed ne
belief that they should be either IN
favorably reported or essentially amend
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-27
CITIZENS GIVE VIEWS
AS TO SUNDAY LAW
DiUiS!oH Of Sentiment,

The effect of the hearing the
District Commissioners granted to-
day on the Sunday closing propo-
sltion was to SHOW most conclusive
" that there WAS a division of sen
timent on the question The re
tail clerks. the butchers. and some
Of the church people expressed
themselves in favor Of a stricter
observance of the Sabbath, while
other ORGANIZATIONS ard individuals
thought a change unnecessary and
culy j menace to the welfare Of
the Capital city.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-27
CAPTAIN HOBSQN NOW
LIKELY TO BE RETIRED
Senate Naval Committee Approves of
Special Legislation

The Senate Naval Committee today
made a favorable report on e OIL du-
thoTizing the President 10 transfer Naval
Constructor Richmond P. HObson, o. the
Merrimac fame 10 the retired list OF the
navy on account of disabilities incurred
in the line OF duty.
Captain HobsOn recently applied for
retirement on the ground that his eyes
were affected, but the. Naval Board.
which examined him. reported against
such action. He thereupon appealed 10
the President, who transmitted the ap-
plication to Congress with a favorable
recommendation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-27
PRESIDENT SIGNS Two
APPROPRIATION BILLS
Indian and Omnibus Claims
VI e3SureS Approved,

The President today signed The Indian
appropriation bill and the omnibus
claims bill
These two bills were discussed at
great length al the Cabinet meeting TO-
day Both Of them contain provisions
to which the President objected but it
vas decided that these items are Of
trivial importance compared with the
main features.
Some Of the Objectionable provisions
In The Indian appropriation bill viii
be- remedied by resolutions now pending
in Congress.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-27
BILL
UP lN THE HOUSE

House today resumed consideration of
the inauguration bill Under the fve-
minute rule. An effort was made 10 ado
an amendment providing for an inspee-
tion Of immigrants 81 the point OF en-
barkalou- II was favored by Repre-
sentative Clark Dem. Mo-. 5iSrresen-
tative BaTth0ldt rep. Mo-. and orne5-
Il is probable that vote VIII Be
reached on the EiIl today
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-27
LAST OF AMERICAN
TROOPS FROM CUBA
Ward Liner SeguTanca Lands officers
md Men at Newport News.

NEW YORK, May 27.-The Ward Line
steamer seguranca arrived today from
CienrueEos- Santiago, Nassau, and New
port News She stopped at Newport
News TO land six officers and l47 men OF
the Eighth United States Cavalry They
were the last troops in Cuba.
Other passengers who came here we're
Capt James Baylies. Lieut. William
FoIweI, Major George J. McGunnigle.
Capt William Webb, Lieuts. Bruce Pal
meT. Henry Whiteside, Capts. S. Rock
cnbush and John Bigelow. and a number
Of discharged men.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-27
Rev. Dr.. Stafford Going Abroad.

The Rev. DR. Stafford, pastor OF 81.
Parricks Church, will this sumner make
tour OF France. Ireland, England and
Italy. He viii be gone about two
months DR. StafoTd's health has suf-
fered somewhat recently and he feels
that he needs TecupeTaJion. During his
absence the Rev. John Dolan viii have
charge Of St Patrlck's Church.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-27
COBGRBSSMBN HOME
FROM The SOUTHLAND
Mr.. ThonpsOn's Guests De-
lighted With Visit.

The Congressional party that left this
city over the Southern sunday night. the
18th instant. as the guests Of Repre-
sentative Thompson Of Alabama TO see
the negro in his native element. re-
turned this morning at Q O'Clock
The party visited Tusbegee, Mr.
Thompson's home. Mobile Montgomery,
Birmingham Chattanooga. and Ashe-
Vile.
Every one expressed himself as great
Iy pleased with the trip.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-27
SECRETARY SHAW SAYS
SOUTHLAND is PROSPEROUS

Secretary Shaw at the Cabinet meet
ing today took occasion to make ohser-
vations or his recent trip through the
South with Representative Thompson's
party. Mr Shaw said he found CONNER
ciaI conditions N Dixieland in most
prosperous shape.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-27
GIVES notice TO HB. DIETRICH
May as Well Understand Any
Applying Of EPithetS,
THE NEBRASKAN EXPLAINS
Entire Colioquy Finally Stricken From
the Official Record Of Proceedings.
Request for 4 Previous Witness
Prosecution for Perjury.

The Senate Committee on the Philip
pines today furnished another spirited
colIoquy between members regarding
the method of prosecuting the inquiry
into affairs in the archipelago The
furry today was between Senators
Dietrich and Rawlfns and came up dur
ing the further hearing of ex-Captan
Mcdonald, Of Cbarlestown. Mass. in
refuta tion Of charges made recently to
the committee by ex-Corporal O'Brieu.
Mr. Dietrich said that If O-Brien's
charges against American officers had
been smothered. as suggested by the
Democrats. enough Of the allegations
would. however. have leaked out to have
formed the basis Of charges by design
ing politicians. that the majority were
unwilling TO investigate The allegations
Nj. Rawlins Speaks Plainly.
Mr.. Rawlins resented this with some
warmth. saying that he desired 10 en-
ter protest against being made a sub
ject OF gross and malignant insult.
he said he did not intend 70 submit
to Il.
such as those that have ema1Gted from
the lips OF the gentleman Just now We
might as well understand Jha- now
concluded Mr.. RawIins.
Mr. Dietrich replied by saving ina
when he used The words designing per
sons" he had rot intended TO apply them
to ..high-minded Senators" ana with
that explanation the whole incident was
ordered TO be stricken from tne record
No Further Proof Needed
Ez-Captain Mcdonald continued his
contradiction OF the testimony previous
y given against him bT Corporal
O-Brien of his regimeat- He produced
the company's records in proof 81 the
correctness OF his own statement and In
Tefutation OF O'Brien's- He also read d
letter which he had received from Ser
geant Partridge OF his regiment re-
ferring 10 0'Brieu's testimony before
the committee. and Offering his services
10 make that d. liar eat his words .
After Captain Mcdonald had spent
some tine IN an explanation. Senator
RawIins remarked JhaH G'G-ieH = state
lneats were 0y such q character as 10
make contradiction Of them unnecessary.
O'Br;ens Prosecution Asked.
After d long examination on the ques-
tion OF Uater-cure Jor. IRE Senator Cul-
berson summed up l. asking the wit
ness II he knew OF any general officer
or commissioned officer Of the army who
prohibited the administering Of the
water cure, and the answer was thar
there were innlmeTabIe orders or fle
prohibiting cruelty TO natives
Before being discharged as a witness
Captain Mcdonald asked eS d matter o.
Justice to himself tfzr steps be taken
fy the committee 20 punish O-Brien for
perjury
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-27
AMERICAN CONSULS 70
LOOK AFTER CUBA
State Department Issues In
StruCtions to Them.

At the request Of the Cuban Govern
ment. The state department today in
structed all United States consular Of
fcers abroad 10 taEe over The care OF
Cuban interests uatu consuls from that
country are appointed.
The request did not extend TO Cuban
diplomatic affairs
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-27
WeaveTs Return to Work.

FITCHBURG. Mass. May 2---The Be
oil mill closed the week with thirty
weavers at work and more have gone
1ack yesterday and today. The report
3 current that The American Wooden
-ompanv has voted TO disuanJIe all its
mills II they are not running by June /.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-27
COMMITTEE OPPOSES
POPULAR ELECTIONS
Adverse Report Made to the Senate
Today.

u the Senate this morning Mr. Bar
rows. as chairman OF the Committee on
Privileges and Elections announced that
he was authorized TO report adversely
the House resolution providing f0I
amending TIE Constitution so as to pro-
vide for the cIecr5(a Of United States
Senators By popui-= o-e.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-27
Requested By the Clerks

Al this stage OF their consideration
the Retail Clerks Association Of the
city. which was instrumental in having
the bills introduced IN Congress. re-
QUested a public hearisg 20 enable its
members and others TO express their
views on the subject. Today was set
fer the hearing. and a large number OF
persons favorable and GnfavorabIe 10
the proposed legislation were present.
The matter was discussed az length
Representatives of the Retail Clerks
Association. several prominent clergy
men and number Of merchants and
others spoke for or against the proposed
laws.
COMMISSIONS Macfarland IN opening
the hearing. read the bills and recuest-
ed that the several interests represent
ed should name speakers and limit their
remarks 10 five or ten minutes each.
Butchers Side Presented.
Mr. James A Holman spoke for the
Retail Butchers Association. which
caused the Mcmillan bill TO be intro
duced in Congress He spoke in behalf
OF closing all places Of business cn sun
day. and gave history OF the move
ment in other cities particularly II New
York Mr Hoffman presented data
showing that a great number OF stores
on Pennsylvania Avenue. Seventh Street.
and other streets were open for business
on Sunday a week ago
Cen. ). a Biruey spoke against the
proposed legislation. declaring that none
of the bills were predicated on the COM
mand of the Lord 10 keep the Sabbath
holy He analyzed The bills. showing
that they authorized certain absolute
prohibitions. which. IN his mind. could
not be and ought not TO be enforced.
General Birney offered a substitute bill
which ne thought would more nearly
meet the conditions Of washington life.
Many Have to Work Sundays.
General Birney. called attention 10 the
fact that census clerks and these Of
other departments were obliged to work
Oh sunday. Policemen, fremsu, en-
pIoyes of street railroads. preachers.
Continued on Eighth Pase9
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-27
DISTRICT CODE BILL
PASSED BY House
The Measure Goes Through
Without Even a Division.
SOME MINOR AMENDMENTS
Mr.. Mudd Proposes Change as to Di-
vorces Which Is Agreed tO-Mainte-
nance Ct Office of Clerk of the Su-
preme Court of the District.

The House TODAY resumed consitera-
iiou Of. and finally passed. the bill TO
amend the District Code having taken q
recess Yesterday afternoon When the
Speaker called the House to order there
were less than fifty members present.
The reading OF The bin was continued
under the dva-mfnute rule.
Mr. Je-hns' Ame ad1uent.
Mr.. Jenkins offered an amendment.
which was agreed to. affecting the clerk
Of the District Supreme Court It pro-
yides that at any time when the fees re-
ceivcd by tho clerk are insufficient TO
pav the expenses of the clerks Office
the deficit shall be paid out Of the fees
OF United States courts
Mr.. jenkins said that rarely. if ever.
would this be necessary. as the fees Of
the local court are sufficient The
amendment. he said. had the approval
Of the court aud of The Committee on
Appropriations.
As to Joint Prosecutions
An amendment 10 the bill was offered
by Mr.. Jenkins striking out the pro-
vision to amend section 921 OF the code
by the following: When TWO or more
persons are jointly prosecuted tao
court. before a defendant has gone into
his defense. may direct any such de-
fendant 10 be discharged that he may
ne n witness for the prosecution
The amendment 10 strike out was
agreed to
The Divorce Amendment
Mr Mudd offered an amendment to
the section Of the code relating TO dj-
vorce. to the effect that all petitions for
divorce pending December 81, 1901. may
be proceeded with and determined under
the statute in force on that date Nr.
jenkins accepted the amendment and it
was agreed TO by the House. The effect
OF the amendment is 30 enable the court
10 grant divorces under the old Law in
cases which were filed prior TO January
/. 1902 \ large number OF such suits
we're instituted just before the code
went into effect
Impe1c iment O. Witnesses
Nr Ray. Of New York. offered as an
amendment. which was agreed 10. the
Massachusetts, statute ia regard TO the
Impeachment OF the testimony Of wit
nessCs.
= number OF minor amendments We're
presented and agreed TO without dis
eussfou- without completing the bill
Mr. Jenkins asked unanimous consent
that the further reading of the measure
be dispensed with This was given at
1855. in order that the regular session,
might begin at neon
The bill was then passed without di-
vision
Tn House then adjourned. and five
minu Is later The regular session OF the
day was begun.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-27
SENATOR HANNA Will
KEEP OUT Ct Fight
Hands Off at Ohi3 Republi-
can State Convention.
INSURES A LIVELY TIME
Open Contest With Candidates Skirm-
ishing Around Among the Delegates
for Votes and 10 Man Can Safely
Predict the Outcome.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. May 27--The Re
publican Stare Convention viii be called
10 order ct ( o'clock this afternoon. with
Governor Nash Is temporary chairman
and John z Malloy temporary secre-
tary. Nearly all OF the delegates had
registered before noon and the activity
around headquarters at the Holl .nden
Hotel indicates a lively contest among
the candidates Tor the various Offices
Senator Hanna has reafirmed his
original statement that he VIII keep out
Of the fight and viii be satisfied with
any slate the Republicans Of the State
choose to nominate This has given the
candidates fresh hope and has resulted
in the livellest kind Of skirmishing
around among the delegates for votes.
IN former contests. when the viii of the
leader has been made known in advance
the aspirants have subordiaated their
efforts to the desires of the petty chief.
but with the declaration that the field
is TO be fair aud open the present con
test promises TO be an interesting one
and any forecast. OF the result may fall
vide of he mark
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-27
Boss Cox Saws Wood.

George 3. Cox, the Cincinnati leader
arrived on an early train this morning
with MS united delegation of eighty-five
members. Mr. Cox is saying nothing. but
he never does until he has reached the
scene and has had time TO formulate his
plans
The platform is the subject of consid-
erabIe speculation. but the delegates are
not talking about it to any definite pur-
pose \ story w2@ -earted that a fight
was likely to develop If certain delegates
who are interested in seeing that the
Cuban plan gives definite assurance Of
reciprocity with Cuba. succeeded in their
purpose of landing the craftsmanship of
the resolutions committee. Senator
Harding. Of Marion. and Judge Albert
Douglas. of Chfllicothe. were the lead
ers in tt,s movemenJs but their plan
was promptly blocked by General Dick.
who will take the Craftsmanship of the
committee himself. This is taken 10
mean that a straight Endorsement of
President RooseveIt's position on the
tariff question Will not be accorded by
the convention.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-29
=. Purely Personal Z.

"A. f. McLain is down from
Canon this afternoon.
Lee Champion transacted bust
ness at the county seat today.
Mrs. c. A. Morrison is ON the
sick list. threatened with pneumonia.
k. @. Sterling left at noon today
for Denver, where he will probably
embark in business.
Superintendent Alfred Durf, 9
went to Lincoln Park today to spend
Sunday with relatives.
Mrs. John B. M.serve and baby
Naomi, left at noon today for visit
with her people in Salina, Kansas,
where they will remain until after
Christmas. Mr.. Meserve accompanied
his family to Pueblo.
w. Mcmillan who for some
time past has been travelling for the
Baxter -Kearns grocery house of Colo
RADIO Springs. with headquarters at
Florence. has been transferred to the
Springs as city salesman. Mr.. and
Mis- Mcmillan left today for the
Springs.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-29

Morning topic, THE Road to Happi-
ness. ~ Evening subject, 1.-The Soul s
Thirst. " All the other services for
the week at usual hours. All are cor.
daily to all the services.
Presbyterian.
BIBLE SCHOOL-About Io:30, at
the session of this auxiliary reports Of
the State Sunday School convention
will be given by Miss vickers and
Chas. Bissell.
SERMON THEMES-M orning:
'The Sun of Righteousness. - Even
ing: ''The Cross Contemplated"--
and the people stood beholding. {"
Offering in the morning for the Board
of Aid for Colleges.
SPECIAL MUSIC-Morning: "Pre.
pare Your Hearts, women's QUAR-
tette, he firstt number of the service.
"Gloria Patri," by Ashford An.
them -' Jerusalem the Golden" -
Finley Lyon. Evening: Anthem,
Lord of the Harvest" Gabriel.
Softly and Tenderly" - Florence
Girls quartette.
WELCOME to all worshipers.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-29

John P. McGuire, who for the
past month has been the guest of his
brother, Hon. p. I. Mcclure. left at
noon today for his home in Cleveland,
Ohio. Mr.. MCGUIRE found that his
health required a change of climate,
hence his visit to Florence, and he
left greatly benefited by his stay here.
He said he. had fallen in love with
our little city, and regretted that bust
ness called him home. He also stated
positively that if he found himself
failing in health again after returning,
he would Immediately buy through
tickets for himself and family to Flor
ence. Mr. Mcclure would be a very
desirable addition to any community.