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The Washington times., 1902-03-21
AGUINALDO'S FRIENDLY
LETTER INSINcERE
Gen. Otis Explains His Own
Complimentary Messages.
Concludes His Testimony Before Senate
Committee-Controversy at Hearing
Caused by Character of Questions.

Major General Otis continued his testi-
mony before the Senate Committee on the
Philippines yesterday. He explained all
of his communications with Aguinaldo
and his reports to Washington before the
actual break came with the Filipnos. Mr..
Patterson conducting cross-examina-
tion for the Democrats.
General Otis said that when he compli-
mented Aguinaldo and his people for the
sacrifice they had made in the interest
of civil liberty and for the welfare of
their people he referred to their efforts
to drive the Spaniards out. When he
wrote to Aguinaldo that he would advise
his Government not to send out any more
troops he did SO because he did not want
to conquer by anything but peaceful
means, but at the same time he desired
to give the Filipinos to understand that
there were more troops waiting.
Friendly Letter Insincere.
Reading a friendly letter from Aguinal-
do to General Otis. Mr.. Patterson asked
whether he regarded that letter as sin
cere.
Not in the least" replied General
Otis. Il believe that at the time the let
ter was written Aguinaldo had already
resolved on war"
An Interesting Controversy.
A very interesting controversy, in
which much feeling was displayed, fol-
lowed a question by Mr.. Beveridge as to
what had been the effect in sustaining
the insurrection of speeches and publica-
tions made in the United States.
Senator Patterson protested that he did
not propose TO be attacked from behind
masked batteries. That general question,
he said, was intended as covert attack
upon members OF the committee and Sen
ator Hoar. Names might just as well be
mentioned. and If that policy was to be
pursued the minority would follow 1t to
the end and enquire about the effect of
speeches made by individual Senator'S on
the majority side.
The matter was finally settled by Mr..
Beyeridge withdrawing his question.
Shortly afterward General Otis testi-
mony was concluded and he was excused.
The committee will spend two mornings
on the civil yilscyernment bill
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
SPECIAL PERMIT REQUIRED.
Bill introduced Regulating Bone and Fer
tilizer Factor .es in District.


Senator Mcmillan yesterday introduced
bill to regulate the bone and fertilizer
factories of the District.
1t provides that no establishment for
skinning, rendering, or otherwise utiliz-
ing dead animals or parts of dead ami
mails. except for sale as food for man,
shall be maintained in the District with
out a special permit from the Commits
sioners.
1t is further provided that the Commits
sioners shall regulate the conduct of the
concerns to which they issue permits in
cluding especially the important ques-
tiOn of their location. No permit is to be
issued for more than one year at time
Any concern not living up to the regu-
lations of the Commissioners shall be
guilty OF a -misdemeanor. and shall be
compelled to pay a fine of $500 week as
long as the violation continues.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
FIRE AT KENSINGTON.

General Merchandise Store Of R. r. How
ell Completely Destroyed.
general merchandise store conducted at
Kensington, Nd, by R. H. Howell was
completely destroyed by fire this even
ing. The proprietor of the store and his
clerks barely had time to get out without
being burned. There was SO little time
that they did not get the cash register,
which contained SIS. Two books were
saved out of the entire outfit.
The fire Is thought to have started from
the furnace in the cellar. Stock valued
at $1,000 and insured for $1,soo was
burned. The building was valued at 81 800
and insured for $1,000.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21

States marshal for the Eastern district of
Virginia. rcappontment, his term hav-
ing expired February Is, 1902.
s. Brown Alien. of Virginia. to be
United States marshal for the Western
district of Virginia. A reappointment.
his term having expired January 81, 1902
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
GERMAN COMMERCE TREATIES
Negotiations With Russia, Austria, and
Italy Almost Concluded.

BERLIN, March 20.-The Hanover
Courier says commercial treaty negoti
ations with Russia Austria, and Italy
are almost concluded.
The treaties will possibly be laid before
the Reichstag at the autumn session.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
A Tax on Tobacco.

The tobacco schedule is changed so as
to carry out the intent to restore the
tax to six cents pound, as it was be-
fore the war. AS the House had passed
the bill it reduced this tax to four and
eight -tenths cents.
1t is understood that an agreement has
been reached with the Democrats and Re-
publieans that no amendments will be
offered when the bill is taken up for
consideration, and that there will be no
long debate. 1t is considered probable.
therefore. that it will be passed tomor-
row
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

REMOyAL-MILo B. STEVENS & CO.. Attorneys.
have returned to former location. at s11 Iith st.
NV. second floor. Mos
BEST QUALITY GALVANIZED CHICKEN WIRE,
4Oc hundred feet; best two and three ply fell
roofing less than factory price. S. BENSINGEH
& CO., llth and b. We buy iron machiner,
and paper stock. McCIclland saddles, $3.50
mhl4-tf
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
CONGRESS MAYLEARN
GENERAL MILES, PLAN

will have to elect a successor to Mr..
Butler.
The Democrats of the committee will
submit minority report declaring Mr..
Butler entitled to his seat.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
Mr.. STRANAHAN APPOINTED.

Sent to Senate.
The President yesterday sent to the
Senate the nomination of Nevada N.
Stranahan to be collector Of customs for
the district Of New York.
A number of nominations for appoint
ment by brevet in the regular and volun-
teer army of the United States were also
made.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
Of to Mississippi.

81 promise you that after l have served
my country long and well here in this
House, and there is Lo longer any abso-
lutte necessity for my remaining here for
the general welfare of the nation, or the
perpetuity OF the Union, I'll retire and go
TO the p-ettiest spot in all the world, the
country traversed by the Tombigbee, and
supplement the tonnage with NY ponder
Gus weight (Mr. Gambler tips the beam
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TO CONFER WITH PRESIDENT.
Mgr. Sbarretti Said to Be Coming to
WASHINGTON.

LONDON, March PA despatch to the
Chronicle from Rome says that Mgr.
Sbarretti. apostolic deegate to the Phil
ippines, has gone to Washington to con-
fer with President Roosevelt before as
sumina his duties in the Philippines.
He Is instructed to obtain from the
United States the creation Of new dio-
ceses in the archipelago.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
MILES ANGERED BY
ROOTS ARMY BILL

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River an Old One.

This is one of the oldest rivers in the
country solemnly asserted Mr.. Gambler
in advocating the amendment The maps
show that when Columbus discovered
America it was then right where it is
now. If you ever intend to begin this
Improvement now is the accepted time;
now is the day OF salvation. When it is
opened there will be no trouble to navi-
gate it by day and night, but vessels can
travel each and every twenty-four hours,
for there will be no storms to disturb,
no ice to block; the silvery moon will
light up the crystal waves of this river
by night and the dazzling sun lend its
transcendent ray by day.
They both in their usual and ordinary
trips travel the full length of this river,
because there is no other place where
their added graces will bring so much in
return as along this beautiful river, which
is possessed of indescribable grandeur.
Now, ! am sure that a river where
you can secure navigation every twenty
four hours the year round. and where
there is such a certain and unquestioneI
promise OF tonnage, is worthy your i'm
mediate attention and of a substantial ap-
preparation.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
ANOTHER GEORGIA VIII
HEARD IN CONGRESS
Mr.. Gambler Wants Money for
Tombigbee River.
"0ne of the Oldest Streams in the Coun-
try" Declares Successor to Pri-
vate John Allen.

Since Private John Alien retired from
Congress there have been several as
pirants for the title of wit of the House
which the Mississippi member held for
many years. During the consideration of
the river and harbor bill Mr.. Gambler.
who holds the seat which Mr.. Allen oc-
cupied, delivered himself of a speech
which proved that he is not an unworthy
successor of the sage of Tupelo.
Mr.. Gambler offered an amendment to
the bill providing for an appropriation of
100000 for the Improvement of the Tom
bigbee River between Demopolis, Ala,
and Columbus, Miss.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-04
AMAZING.

Just about a year ago the people of this country were horror-stricken by the announcement that President Me Kinley had been Shot by an assassin. Now they are amazement-stricken by Fhe announcement that President Roosevelt has narrowly escaped being the victim of wild and reckless motor- man Of an electric car. Everybody is asking how 1t was possible for anybody to do such thing as that motor1nan did. He. it is said, claimed after the accident that he had ''the right of way but the right of way didn't include the right to do as he did. There isn't much to be said about such a thing except that human beings are queer, and that it is absolutely impossible to guess when, where and how their queerness will break out. Perhaps all the safety appliances" in the world wouldn't have saved the Presidents carriage from the attack of that rnotorman. It is ex- tremely fortunate that the accident did not do more damage than 1t did, but what it did do is melancholy and strange enough.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-04
The seashore Crowd.

o, the busy. busy hustle of the life we're living here Where the people who have money spend the hot part of each year; Such hurly- -burly hustle seven days ln every week From the June time till the autumn when the beaehers make a sneak! What life of grave importance Is the tne we daily live! What a lot 0f things accomplished! What q lot of time we give To the things of direful import t-srCh as dressing, eating, sleep Not to mention that we often d0wse and dabble in the deep! In the morning there Is dressing, taking us till almost eight; Then q drill out to the Drune sh0u where the hungry hOrdes await; Long, hard fight to get table, harder fight to get our feed, Nine o'clock, if not still later, ere we've got the things we need; Home again to dress for luncheon mother fight just like the first, And 'twOuld keep you busy guessing which wild scramble was the worst. Two oclock-at last we've done 1t, and we get away again Hurry back and dress for bathing, get out on the sandy plain! Hustle home again, all dripping, dress and dry our drabbed hair, Half an hour in the pavilion iist'ning to each rag-tlme air That the weary band discourses.-theu q rush for dinner-O Who has said that life at beaches is so tedious and so slow. Hard to tell. of course, at bedtime. what we're living for, but then, When next summer comes were certain to come fiocking here again. Still one bit of consolation filters through each aching head; When each day is done and ended we are that much nearer dead.
 Los Angeles Herald.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-04
FOR WOMEN WHO EMBRO1DEF

FOR WOMEN WHO EMBROIDER.
 Empire work is the latest form of fan cy work with which the rocking chair fleet" occupies itself during the long mornings at the beach or mountains. It consists really of applique work in novel designs upon a new material called en- pire silk, which comes in almost invisi- ble shaded stripes of self color-green, rose, cream, blue. yellow, gold and deep crimson. The work is done with lace applique and silk embroidery. surround ing medallion shaped painted photo graphs on silk which are appllqued to the design. Honiton braid, spangles and embroidery floss are the materials used in working out the design. Only an elementary knowledge of embroidery is needed to accomplish the work, for it consists chiefly of sewing the lace braids down. Cushions are bought traced for working. A soft, messy green cushion six had traced on 1t a group of daisies, beneath which are crossed palms. Fringed drapery, caught up with cord and tassels, com pleted the design. The daisies were AAAAHC OL LlpHilplA Di 2ANs NGASAA P@IoA DNii'S cut out separately and sewed to the pattern. The palms were made with point lace braid, while the drapery was indicated by white silk outlines, dotted with French knots and lace flower heads. The fringe was made of single stitches of equal depth in cream silk, each stitch ending in a small French knot. and the cord and tassels were worked out in similar fashion. In the lower part of the design were bees, their wings being worked with Honiton braid and their heads, bodies and legs in cream and white thread. In the painted medallion patterns pretty de- sign was one having two medalliOns, surrounded with wreaths in spangles and lace, the interstices being powdered with flower heads. except where the two medallions were connected with draper ies. A design in lilacs on cream silk had the flower done in Honiton braid, finished with French knots in the cen- ter and the leaves embroidered with white silk. Gold and silver thread formed the outlines of graceful Tyre on another pattern, the whole being sur rounded by a floral design in lace, span gles and silk. It must be borne in mind that the coloring as rule is supplied by the background and the design is worked out in cream or white, relieved by the spangles % E1tle gold or silver thread. The work s so simple, yet ef fective, that 1t Is likely to be exceeding ly popular.-New York Commercial Ad- vertiser.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-04
LITERAL AND NOT FIG URATTvF.

The wife of Carl Wilson, of Wiscon- sin, had mental reservations" when she went through the marriage ceremo- ny or else she changed her mind after ward. Anyhow, she didn't keep some of her VOWS. Having noticed that she didn't Mir. Wilson began divorce pro ceedings against her. This called her attention to herself and she concluded that she didn't want to lose Carl. But he wasn't so easy to deal with as he had been when she conferred upon him the honor of paying her board until death or divorce should them part. He wanted promises that meant something be- fore he would take her back He, there fore, took her before a notary, and there, under oath, she solemnly signed document, in which she specifically renewed her marriage vows, and added to them number of special promises not found in the marriage service, but proved by experience to be necessary in her case. And obey only him. the agreement sternly says. She further agreed to give her entire time to the care of her husband and the children, to keep the home "in clean and neat manner" to yield to her husband in all matters pertaining to the education of the children, never to leave the house after seven in the evening unless &C., companied by her husband, to invite no person, male or female, to her house without the consent of her husband, and to render true and approved account of all money intrusted to her for the maintenance of the home. In conclu- sion she promised to keep her marriage vows "in literal, and not in a figur- atfve manner"
 Literal and not f1gurative" is good. Perhaps it ought to be added to the regular marriage ceremony.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-04
QUESTIONS FOR BAT STATE MEN.

Troublesome persons are asking ques- tions of candidates this year. In this State the Economic League is at it. In Massachusetts the Public Franchise League of Boston is doing the work. It has just propounded a series of ques- tions to Charles S. Hamlin and Colonel William A. Gaston, the two candidates for the Democratic nomination for gov ernor. Each is asked if he is in favor of requiring equitable compensation for the use of public ways by public-service corpora tions; of forbidding the capital ization of the value of public franchises, under whatever guise it may be sought;
 of making, when feasible, all franchises revocable; of short-term leases when franchises are granted for a term of years; of prohibiting by law the ap- pointment of employees by public-service corporations at the solicitation of mem- bers of municipal and State govern ments, and of soliciting of such employ ment by members of such governments;
 of the referendum in important meas ures that grant valuable rights to indi- viduals or corporations, especially when such grants affect local interests. MT. Hanlin replies affirmatively in every
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-04
WALK BLINDLY TO DEATH.

One of the Keenest Birds is Often De-
 ceived by His Visual Organ.
 After trudging all day along the top of the mountain with no success at all, inasmuch as had shot several times, but failed to bring down my game l ran across an old hunter J. W. Hyde After the usual greeting we seated our selves on an old log to exchange notes. put the question:
 Why are the turkeys always on the run when I see them?"
 The old man spit through his teeth, changed his position laid his long, mug gle loading rife on the ground, put the fourth portion of plug of tobacco in his mouth and proceeded to tell me why the turkeys were always on the run when I saw them:
 "Of all the game have ever hunted. turkeys display the most wonderful power of vision. cannot tell just why this is. I have made q microscopical examination of the eyes of the hawk, eagle, fox. weasel and owl, but find no material difference in the lens and reti- ma. The ciliary muscles and the iris are Iexactly the same, yet none of these keen visioned creatures can compare with the turkey in point of seeing. I remem- Der the acuteness of sight displayed by one old gobbler. had carefully con- cealed myself and no part of my body was visible but the upper part of my head. A puff of wind slightly disturbed the brim of my hat. He saw it and im- mediately took to flight.
 "On another occasion I was hunting in the mountains in Georgia. I was ly- ing behind log and was carefully hid- den, all but the upper part of my face. A turkey was slowly coming in response to my call and was carefully noticing for signs of danger. A mosquito was stinging me fearfully on the forehead. I raised my finger slowly to crush it, and as soon as the finger came within range of vision cluck went the turkey. and he was gone.
 Now, the most inexplicable thing in regard to hunting turkey is that, with all their acuteness of sight the surest way to get a shot is to sit down in an open place with your back against 8
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-04

case. and says that he shall earnestly strive for the enactment into law of the principles named, whether in pri- vate or public life. Colonel Gaston's answers were also in agreement with these principles, but they are qualified slightly"
 We are glad to see that "the referen- dum' isn't going to escape this year, and we hope that suitable attention will also be paid to 'the initiative" They are too good words to fade.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-04
POSSE F.

"But has he ever done anything use ful?"
 You bet he has. He's the man who invented the new stroke in polo. "- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 How do you know the photograph fatters her? You haven't seen it, have you?" "Of course not. but didn't you hear her say she was greatly pleased with it?"-Chicago Evening Post.
 Helen said she was tired of having people agree with her about every thing" Well, she's just broken off her engagement with Jack. They had a lit tie disagreement. nt."-Detroit Free Press.
 Clara-Didn't you find Charlie Castle ton too fresh?
 Maud-I should say so. I didn't mind his kissing me, but thought he was too much when he asked me to be his wife.-Life.
 And you think your father would welcome me into the fanily?" ''Oh. yes. He was saying only last night that your hats are perfect fit for him. and he is quite sure he could wear your NlONHCo' \iGNSieiiiti I ldlil bedlSf.
 Johnny-"say. officer, that feller in there sells on Sunday" Policernan-"But he has his shutters up" ~} % Precoeious Jofnny-"Those shutters is only a blind. ."-Detroit Free Press.
 Diver-''Did you mark the spot where your comrade fell out of the boat and was drowned?" OLafferty-"shure Oi did. oi took piece av wood an left it f1oatin' on tn wather at tn very place he went down, sor. ."-ohio State Jour- nal.
 Bones-"What makes you so down. hearted?"
 Bnks-"My employers wife has gone and endowed another mission" Bones-"What of that?" Binks-"E Every time she does 1t the old man cuts down our salaries to get even. Tit Bits. Uncle Geerge-"It is now six years since you graduated from college, and I suppose you've forgotten all you learn ed there" Harry-"Oh, dear, no, Uncle George; can pitch a ball or hit one as well as ever I could; although perhaps I couldn't do as good work on the rush. line at football as I used to do."-Bos- ton Transcript.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-04
AWNUTHS

Prof. c. s. Grimes of Evanston, Ill.,, now o4 years of age, carried policy of s5,ooo for many years and when he reached the advanced age of 7ohe despaired ot its ever becoming a claim, so he compromised with the company on the basis of an annuity of S4Ioper year for the rest of his life. During the past A years he has received his annual payments with regular ity and great equanimity of mind and, having already drawn Sc, $40, he has come to the conclusion that he has found the elixir of life in an Annuity.
 At age 70, Sr,ooo deposited in The Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York will yield an annuity of sI34.77 for life.
 This great corporation is the most wealthy moneyed institution in the world and more than SIo, ,ooo, 900 in claims has been paid in this state through the under signed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-04

King Victor of Italy has passion for coin collection and he has the most valuable assortment in the world aside from that of the British museum. The Kings passion for numismatics began at the age of 12 ard was inspired by his English governess, Miss Lee, who col 1ected coins on her own account when in Rome His collection fills some twenty-four cupboards in one of the rooms of the Quirina1 and not even the cares of kingship can keep him away from them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-04

Electric contrivances which give an alarm by ringing bell at the approach of frost are used to some extent by California fruit growers. The apparatus consists of battery of relay coil, ther- nometer and alarm bell. and it is so adjusted that when the mercury in the thermometer falls below certain point the electric circuit is broken and the bell rings As the instrument can be set for any temperature it can be used for hot houses for various crops. It is set to a few degrees above the point of danger.