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The Washington times., 1902-03-05
Mr.. FRYE SPEAKSA
FOR SHIP SUBSIDIES
OLD IRRIGATION FIGHT UP.
Representative Stephens Introduces Bill
for Dam at El Paso

The House Committee on Foreign Af-
fairs had under consideration yesterday
the bill OF Mr. stephens (Dem., Texas)
providing fer the construction of an in
ternational dam in the Rio Grande at Ell
Paso. Texas.
The measure is opposed by the New
Mexico people. who want a dam at Ele-
phant Buttes 100 miles north of Ell Paso.
II is an old fight between Texas and
old Mexico on one side and New Mexico
on the other over the distribution of the
waters OF the Rio Grande for irrigation
purposes.
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Reports From Public Buildings.

Mr.. J. X. Taylor, Supervising Architect
of the Treasury, and Mr.. Wallace III.
Hills, of the same office, were yesterday
before the Appropriations subcommit
tee having charge of the sundry civil
bill. and made statements as to the con-
dition of the public buildings of the coun-
try and the amount of appropriations
necessary to continue the work for the
fiscal year ending June 30. 1903. Hearings
before the subcommittee will continue
all the week.
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HOMESTEAD POLICY SCORED.
Governments Right to Buy Indian Lands
for Settlement Questioned.

During the consideration of an Indian
land treaty Mr.. Piatt tRep., Conn., and
Mr.. Cockrell Dem, MOI opposed the Gov
ernment's homestead policy.
Mr. Cockrell declared that Congress
had no more right TO buy, Indian lands and
turn them over to homesteaders than 1t
had to buy lands in Ohio. Indiana. or any
other State and turn them over to the
people.
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CONTRACT SYSTEM
UNPOPULAR IN HOUSE
FOR CLEANING THE STREETS.
Deficiency Bill Reported to Meet an
Urgent Necessity.

The Secretary of the Treasury yester-
day transmitted to the House letter
from the District Commissioners submit
ting an estimate of s20,2iS deficiencies
In the appropriations for sprinkling,
sweeping. and cleaning streets, avenues.
and surburan streets, including necessary
incidental expenses.
Unless the appropriation is made avail
able at once the work of cleaning the
streets will have to stop by May Is.
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CONFERENCE REPORT ON
PHILIPPINE TARIFF BILL
Agreed by House By Pazfy Vofe-A Reduction of Tcenf
flee Per Gent Imports From Archipelago.

The House yesterday agreed to the con-
ference report on the Philippine tariff
bill.
The matter came up Immediately after
tho reading of the journal as a part Of
the unfinished business. Mr.. Payne de-
manded the yeas and nays, which were
ordered.
The vote resulted 1873 to 109 in favor of
the adoption of the report.
The result was strictly party division.
except that Mcssrs. Littlefeld (Me.), Nc
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Call (Mass.). and Heatwole CMinn.). Re-
publicans. Joined with the Democrats in
opposing the adoption of the report. All
of the members of the minority present
voted against the report.
The measure enacted the tariff promul-
gated by the Philippine Commission upon
all goods coming into the islands. in
cIuding those from the United States, and
makes a reduction of % per cent upon
the goods coming into the United States
from the Philippines.
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MORE PATIENTS; MORE MONEY
Additional Funds Demanded for the
Government Hospital.

The Secretary of the Interior, through
the Secretary of the Treasury, transmit
ted to the House yesterday a letter ask
ing deficiency appropriation of $4,000
to paw the current expenses OF the Gov
ernment Hospital for the Insane
The deficiency is caused by the increase
in the number of patients. and the ad-
vance in price of many articles of daily
use. such as meat and provisions.
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Taft said the women of the Philippines, as
well as the men, were addicted to gam
bling. They love their money. however.
Governor Taft also spoke at some length
upon the question of franchises in the is
lands. He expects to conclude his state
ment before the committee today.
General Hughes Continues.
General Hughes yesterday told the Sen
ate Philippine Committee the story of the
massacre of American troops at Balan-
giga, on the Island of Samar, last Sep
tember
General Hughes stated that he had sent
the troops to Balangiga and also selected
the officer who was placed in command of
the expedition. He said that he had known
the officer personally for several years,
and had every confidence in him, but that
he has since been convinced that he was
overconfident
Visayans Ignorant.
Referring to the capacity for self-gov-
ernment of the people of Visayan Prov
ince, General Hughes said that the great
mass of them were absolutely ignorant.
They had general reputation of being a
very gentle and pleasing people: but this
was simply because of their passivity, in
difference. and ignorance. Nothing inter-
ested them unless it affected them per-
sonally.
In reply to questions by Mr. Rawlins.
General Hughes said that the mutilation
of American soldiers by the Visayans was
unusual, but he mentioned several in
stances in which 1t had happened. 1t had
pcen done. however. by native insur-
rectos. not by insurrecto soldiers.
Disappearance and Murder.
He mentioned numerous cases of the
disappearance and subsequent murder by
5olos. of Americans (soldiers and others)
who had been caught in the interior, away
from garrisoned towns. In one case where
three soldiers of the Eighteenth Infantry
had been killed by the natives an old
man who had warned the soldiers of their
danger had been dragged from his home
and decepitated.
Tagalos the More Civilized.
He said that in Leyte ana Simar the
people had a worse reputation, but the
insurrectos there were under Tagal lead
ers: and he knew of no instance where
prisoners had been killed. This would
seem to show. he said. that the Tagalos
were the more civilized.
The committee will resume its hearing
today.
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PosTMAsTERs CONFIRMED.

The Senate yesterday confirmed the ap-
pointments of three postmasters to post
Offices in the State of Virginia, as fol-
lows: NJ Clifford Nichols, Leesburg;
Charles T. Hoffman, Luray, and William
L. Mustard, Pocahontas.
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scHLEY COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Resolution Authorizing Printing of $500
Copies to Be Reported.

The House Committee on Printing will
favorably report. with an amendment, the
Senate resolution authorizing the print
ing of $500 copies of the proceedings OF
the SchIey Court of Enquiry.
The amendment of the House Print
ing Committee provides for the printing
of the findings of the court, Admiral
Dewey's opinion, Admiral Schley's appeal
to the President, and the Presidents re-
ply thereto.
The estimated cost of the publication is
s5.2fS. 1t will prove very interesting
document
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FOR A PARK COMMISSION.
Bill Provides for Acquisition and Care
of Military Reservations.

Representative Stevens of Minnesota
yesterday introduced bill providing for
the creation of national military park
commission. composed of five persons, to
acquire and care for national parks.
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FAVORS POPULAR VOTE.
Memorial From Tennessee Legislature
Regarding Election of Senators.

The State of Tennessee yesterday put
itself on record in the Senate as favor
able to an amendment to the Constitu-
tion providing that United States Sem
ators shall be elected by popular vote.
Senator Carmack presented joint me-
mortal from the Tennessee Legislature IA
voring the amendment. and it was or
dered printed in the Record"
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LOVE AND TICKLE FORTUNE.
A STUDY IN SHADOW AND SUNSHINE

old school, "and you've not found al
hetress. will stick to my bargain. The
day you marry a girl with ten thousand
pounds leave all to you"
We'll, who knows what may happen
answered Jack pointing TO the personal
column of the Daily Argus" Il see
you've got that in again" He indicated
the following:
"If Miss Marjorie G. Blakely will call
on Messrs. Jollup and Granger solicit
ors. SO Gray's Inn, she will hear OF
something to her advantage"
Yes" answered his uncle, Il thought
ia have another try. It's been in nine
times.Ie Say, the girls an heiresss lta
something like 95O,0OO. AMI she may be
starving for all we know. Jack. I ex-
pect great things II she calls" con-
cluded Grainger's uncle as he left the
office for lunch, leaving his nephew in
their private sanctum.
Jack often wondered what had be-
come OF his forlorn little friend he had
met in the Park. He had tried every
possible means of finding her where
abouts. but was unsuccessful. He had
constantly hung about the PARK but
had never seen her. She had never been
to see him, but he was not very sur
prised at this. He knew she was the
soul of honor. and that the loan of So
would be returned at the earliest oppor-
tunity. His thought were suddenly in
terrupted by the abrupt entrance of the
office boy. "a lady to see Mr. Jollup.
sir"
My uncle's oui." answered Jack, "BIt
show her in to me-"
In another moment the girl whom he
had befriended entered
You can CO." said Granger to the
Office imp. who was grinning at his look
of astonishment. The boy vanished For
few moments neither spoke.
Yes" began Jack at last rather
awkwardly. can 1 do anything for
your"
She unfolded the Daily Argus" and
indicating the paragraph. quietly in
formed him that she was Marjorie G.
Blakely.
Why" gasped Jack in astonishment.
I'VE have been trying to find you for
three months. Did you know that your
uncle who lived in Australia, for whom
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with oaths- And all the time I was gain
ing on him. knew that If he once got
behind rock there he could pick me
off at his leisure, and so 1 strove my
hardest TO come up with him, paying no
heed to my burning wound. Just as he
turned to the corner. and stood outlined
for second against the blue night sky.
he turned and fired on me, and our bull
let's crossed He took me iiss..=s:: iss..=s:: ;5i5507e 507e this
knee, but mine ait him somewhere un-
der the breastbone. and he pitched out
of his saddle. heavily. l rode cautiously
Up. but when | saw his face / knew that
.he danger WIS past. Juan Sola was
dead.
Quite how 1 got back to the town
do not know. l must have tainted from
pain and loss of blood many lines, but
the good old horse pulled me through
and carried me safely to the Warden
ranch. where Tom. carrying his badly
wounded brother. had arrived long be-
fore. By the time l arrived the whole
story of the frustrated elopement was
public property. and great was the re-
joicing when l turned up alive. though
damaged, the general consensus of opin-
ion having been that when set out 10
pursue the Mexican and his two serv-
ants l had gone on my last ride.
So poor little Nelly had her hands
full, with two great invalids to look
after. Jim got better sooner than did.
having only a bullet-track across his
ribs. but that was to my advantage,
seeing that when he got better she was
free to devote more time to me- She
made me tell her all about my chase
and how l felt in her gown and hat. I
told her good more. too. a good
deal that wouldn't interest you, per-
haps. But when we told Jim the result
Of our conversation. of course, the silly
IDIOT must slap me on the back. and
roar out: "I told you SO, Dick, 1 told
you you stood to get something good
out of the business,"
AS 1 often tell little Nelly. did
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was amiss. he tried TO pass it off, but
then he suddenly turned TO me and told
me that ne wouldn't have it on his con
science TO deceive man who had saved
his life. Of course asked him what
on earth he meant about deceivng me.
Then out came his whole budget. l
promised him I'd see he didn't suffer.
and came straight on to see you about
the business. To put it in a nutshell.
what he told me was this; His master
has got tired of hanging round Nelly
without result. and he has resolved TO
kidnap her, take her across the border
to one of his estancias in the noun
tans. and there get priest to marry
them while we're hunting around for
our poor girl
Good heavens!" | cried, for although
wild doings took place on the border,
had never dreamt of anything quite SO
comprehensive as this. And when does
his game come off,
Jim leaned forward.
Tomorrow night, my boy" he said
impressively. Juan Soia and two serv-
ants are TO wait for Nelly as she rides
across to Mellor's for her music lesson
She always goes alone, as the villain
knows. and the Job can be done as easy
as winking."
"she mustn't stir out, that's ALL" I
said, hastily. Great Scott. what can
we do to the fellow"
My dear chap" said jim, 'if We
simply content ourselves with keeping
Nelly safe under lock and key we can
do nothing to him. because we lack
proof. But I've got a scheme"
He broke off and chuckled.
"Out with it, mani" l cried, for his
merriment nettled me.
I'VE must go through with the kid
naping business. that's ALL" he said,
becoming suddenly sober.
What, let Nelly get taken." l cried.
''Yes, and no." said Jim, his eyes
dancing with merriment at my bewild
erment. Juan shall kidnap somebody,
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wasted yesterdays" he said, smiling
half sadly Now. there is nothing in
all the world that is one-half so dear
as The hours l spend with you. s.
Wasn't that splendid2 I am very anx-
iOus to find out what kind Of husband
he would be. The next time he calls |
will tell him that think woman is
give up his club and his card parties
If he agrees with my views | shall
know that he would cling to that part
of the old life. and should be so mis-
cradle If | We're left at home alone.
December John is home He called
last night and he stood the test beau
tifully. He tcld me he thought If a
man really loved a woman he would
have no desire to go to the club or
anywhere else she couldn't go. As for
himself he said, if he loved a girl
enough to marry her he would love her
enough to want her with him always.
1t seems almost wrong to test him
further, but | will just once more He
has invited me 10 go TO the theater to-
morrow evening. In the morning |
him am in trouble and cannot CO. When
he comes in the evening to find out
what the trouble is | shall tell him that
my lawyers say they are afraid all the
fortune left me by dear papa has been
lost and that l am practically poor
girl.
Then III watch his face. If he loves
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silver worked saddle and bride. and
jaunty hat-made us fellows green with
jealousy when We thought of our sorry
steeds and string and leather equip
ment. Still. Juan didn't get ON any bet
ter than the rest of us. He was always
welcome: so we're We. He stopped to
dinner or tea; so did we. And he went
away no forrardcr.
But as time went on we noticed that
the Mexican was not exactly contented
with the progress he was making in his
wooing His was one Of those impetu-
ous natures which brook no obstacles,
and il CALLED him to think that he. Juan
Sola, owner of a big ranch, the hand
soonest man on the border. who could
haze had any dark-eyed Mexican sem
orita he chose for his wife, could not
make headway with the little blue eyed
Nelly Warden. And We saw that he
scowled blackly at times as he rode
home over the border.
And so the days passed away, until
one night Jim Warden-that was Mel
lys eldest brother-came TO my shanty
in a high state of excitement.
Dick" said he, dropping into chair
and mopping the perspiration from his
face. I've got most extraordinary
bit of news for you. Juan Sola is going
10 elooe with Nell.'
"Elope with Nell!" l roared. You
mean she's going to marry him? Has
she"
STEADY. old man." said Jim, with a
smile. Perhaps l didn't ought TO have
put it that way. But now listen-I'm
serious. l was down at San Roca about
some horses today. and who should l
meet there but Pete. one of Sola's ser
wants You remember him? The man
l dragged away from that mad bull last
year"
nodded.
We'll, the old chap seemed confused
at seeing me. and it seemed to me some
how that he'd got something on his
mind. At first. when asked him what
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Iif he can-but it won't be Nelly. See?'
I'm hanged if l do!' said. who
should be taken. if not Nelly"
Wen provide someone" said Jim
my. You bl0ckhead, Don't you under
stand? Somebody must play Nelly. for
this occasion only. Then when our. gay
Mexican rides up to start his glrl-llfting
lay. we chime in and trot out our part
OF the play. And. by Jovei" he added,
grimly. i've got some mighty pretty
lines in my act!'
Dawn was now breaking in upon me.
But who is going to pretend to he
Nell?" / asked. It's going to be a
mighty unhealthy part Solas not n
man to stand any monkey tricks, and
he's very handy with his guns"
Il know" said Jim. Hes dead
shot, and he's more than likely TO get
mad when he realizes he's been fooled
and won't be able to show his nose this
side OF the border again. 1t can't be
girl. Dick. it's too risky. She'd be just
as likely to stop a bullet as one of us.
Yes" said l.. THAT rather beats us,
doesn't it,"
Not bit of it replied Jim. Then
he looked at me critically. i've got
it, he cried. You shall play Nelly,
Dick"
Me" l said. and my voice was so
strange that Jim roared again.
"Yes-you,' he continued You've
got slight. girlish figure. my boy
don't hit mei-your face is innocent of
hair. and you'll make an Al girl when
we've done with you Well borrow one
of Nell's gowns and her big flop hat. and
a wig out of the box We had for the
theatricals last spring. and your own
mother wouldn't know you.
Don't talk rubbish, JIM" said.
hotly. DO you think am fool? What
sort of freak should 1 look got up like
that?"
Were playing for big stake," said
Jim, becoming grave again; 'and If We
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f"Great heaven. you villain. is that my
sister,"
Apparently he made one step toward
the Mexican, who threw out his arm
and fired at him, and with a groan
poor Jim dropped. Quick as lightning
and | began 10, think 1t was time I
assisted in the fighting. | was lying
on the ground entangled In the horse
cloak, and as l struggled TO rise Soa
suddenly seized me by the arm with the
intention OF pulling my TO my feet. In
the darkness he had not yet discovered
the deception.
| threw off his grasp and sprang to
NV feet, drawing my revolver as | lid
so. strange figure | must have looked
big flop hat" hung round my neck by
its ribbon. and my wig had fallen off.
One searching glance the Mexican
threw at me. then he realized the truth.
Fooled" he shrieked, and let drive
bullet at me. l had ducked at the
flash. but hot. tearing pain In my
left arm told me that his aim was good
l fred at him. but missed him badly.
and in a second he had mounted and
turned to fee, his two servants riding
beside him.
Mount and after them" roared Tom,
who was fat and heavy. 81 must look
after my brother"
l needed no further incentive. leapcd
on to my horse-Nelly's horse-and in
moment l was after them. My mare
was fresher than theirs. and I gained
rpi6ly on them. Suddenly, in obedience
to an order from Sola. one of the SER
wants turned back and rode at me, but
bullet from my Colt took him in the
shoulder, and he rode off bowling in =
direction at right angles to that in
which we were galloping.
The second servant was apparently in
a terrible panic, and at last he swerved
off and left his master alone. Sola, see
ing this. turned in his saddle and fred
after him, making the silent woods ring
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A SONNET.
From the Spanish, by J. C.

Father of all who are most just, most
wise,
How fits 1t with Thy providential plan
That Virtue sigbs in letters, pale and
wan:
And Fraud the seat OF justice occupies &?
Who is it nerves with strength the arm
that tries
To tear Thy law from out the heart of
man;
While he who holds that law in honor
lies
PROSTATE beneath the guilty victor's
ban?
In evil hands we see with bitter dole
Victorious palms, and Virtue weeps
the while
That Vice triumphant mocks In scorn-
full mlrth.
An angel form appeared. and with a
smile
Whispered: Short sighted mortal. is
this earth
The goal. the center. of the human
soul?"
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otto be shot at dawn; those are
your orders, sire.''
L Yes, general. There will
be no reprieve." said Ma
poleon. quietly. with frown and his
chin On his breast.
A momentary gleam Of satisfaction
nay, triumph, for an instant flashed
across General Lazelle's face. 1t did not
escape the eagle eyes OF Napoleon
which saw everything.
"A clear case of desertion?" queried
Napoleon sharply.
Yes, sire. He, drummer in your
own Guards, was found hiding among the
rocks near the Somossierra Pass after
yesterdays engagement"
Found by whom, general?"
by his own corporal. The prisoner
admits running away"
"one of my Guards, too said the
Emperor sadly. 81 thought they were
all proof against fear. What is his age,
generai?"
Eighteen"
He is young. but-well, general, he
must pay the penalty-at dawn tomor-
row"
General Lazelle saluted.
Send his corporal to me immedi-
atelv."
In another moment Napoleon Bona
parte was alone.
1t was the day after the Somossierra
Pass engagement. The enemy had been
routed from an almost impregnable po-
sition by the combined forces Of the
Spanish and French. A superb dash
for the enemy's trenches by the pick
of NapoleoD's Guards and Spanish in
fantry had carried the day-a day that
will stand out conspicuously in the his
tory of the Peninsular war.
The Emperor's hear, kindled when he
thought of ii.
My brave Guards. it was you who
won the battle. not I, All, my Guards.
They are magnificent, he thought.
He sat at a small table in his tent.
Writing materials were at hand. and
he had just signed the deserters death
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come out all right you ought to stand
| should like to see you get our Nell
Don't you think if you and | pull this
through it'll send you up in her estima-
tion? You do as | tell you, my boy
and I'Il be your best man yet.
From that moment was as wax in
his hands.
The time had come. Miss Nelly War
den, otherwise Dick Traver, attired in
her pretty blue print gown and her big
flop hat, which effectually concealed her
face, set out on her black mare to ride
to the house OF old Ma'a Morrell, who
gave music lessons. Miss Nelly rode
sides -saddle-but between you and me |
found it uncomfortable. and my own
wouldn't set straight somehow around
about where | had got my two six
shooters tucked
| didn't feel happy. knew that away
down the trail somewhere Jim and Tom
Warden were waiting. their pistols on
the cock. The old servant told Jim
pretty exactly the spot where the am
bush would be laid, and Jim and Tom
had arranged so as to be on hand when
wanted. Still, things might go wrong,
and If so | stood to get a couple of
leaden pellets through my head instead
of leading little Nelly Warden to the
altar. For Juan Sola had way of
shooting on sight when he got mad. and
then his vicinity became distinctly un-
healthy.
Hark, What was that? A scurry in
the underbrush. rush of men and
horses, and a cloak had been thrown
over my head and was dragged back
ward off my horse to the ground Some
very unladylike exclamations which l
let drop as | struggled to escaped were
fortunately lost in the confusion.
Then came the thud of hoofs. and /
heard Jim's voice demanding what was
amiss. For answer came an oath in
Sola's voice, and a rough command to
stand out of the way.
What's that behind you?" cried Jim