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tention of Congress by the President in his
message at the beginning of the first session
of the Fifty-seventh Congress-
After quoting the Presidents message, the
report continues:
.'rrhe President has deemed the subject of
sufficient Importance to convene an extra
ordinary session Of Congress in order that
the convention may become effective before
the commencement Of the harvest OF the
new sugar crop in December In his mes
sage to the present Congress he forcibly
states his reasons for the passage of this
legislation"
Again the Presidents message is quoted,
and the report goes on to say:
No Home Industry Menaced.
''This .e egislation will result in no harm to
any American industry. Articles the prod
uct Of this country like the articles en-
braced in this convention now imported
from Cuba receive the very highest protec-
ton OF any In the same schedule. The duty
on sugar was placed above the protective
point for the purpose of revenue. The
House tariff bill provided expressly for
reduction in the interests OF reciprocal
trade agreement, which 1t authorized the
President to make. The duty on tobacco
has for years been much higher than any
necessity required on account OF the COM
petition Of Cuban tobacco. The reduction
in this bill leaves 1t amply protected. The
present rate was intended primarily for
protection against the Sumatra leaf, one
pound Of which. for wrapper purposes. will
20 nearly as far as four pounds of any
other tobacco. The reduction of duty In
this bill will fnjure no American industry
ION the other hand, we can but make
great gains in our export trade to Cuba.
On account of the depression caused by the
low price of sugar, although six or seven
thousand men were employed in railroad
building and there were large importations
of railroad material and equipment during
the year. Cuban imports have fallen off
from an average Of more than 5000. 600
in the preceding three years to about $780,
OO0, 600 in 1902. OF these imports We fur
nished less than forty-two per cent; We
should furnish at least eighty per cent.
Under the preferential tariff rate provided
In the convention we ought In short time
to supply practically the Cuban market.
We produce everything she needs and
buys. We shall have an advantage of
from twenty-five to forty per cent discount
on tariff rates on articles with which we
do not now supply her people. This leg.sla-
ton will certainly tend to bring prosperity
to Cuba and our imports must increase and
our market broaden. Our trade will ad-
vance from year to year, as 1t did under the
former period Of reciprocal agreement
1s91-N, inaugurated under the Mckinley
act. This legislation will bring rich results
both to Cuba and to the United States, and
will flttingly complete one Of the proudest
chapters In our history. which chronicles
the sacrifices of a great nation for an op-
pressed and distressed people at our very
door,"
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The Presidents Response.

In response President Roosevelt said;
Mr.. Minister-I am much gratifed to
receive the letters whereby you are ac-
credited to the government of the United
States In the capacity of envoy extraordl-
nary and minister plenipotentiary of the
republic Of Panama
In accordance with its long-establlshed
rule. this government has taken cognizance
OF the act of the ancient territory OF
Panama in reasserting the right of self
control and seeing in the recent events
on the isthmus unopposed expression
of the will of the people of Panama. and
the confirmation of their declared inde-
pendence by the institution of defacto
government republican in form and spirit,
and alike able and resolved to discharge the
obligations pertaining to sovereignty. we
have entered into relations with tho new
republic. 1t is fitting that we should do
so now. as we did nearly a century ago.
when the Latin peoples of America pro-
claimed the right of popular government
and 1t is equally fitting that the United
States should now, as then, be the first to
stretch out the hand of fellowship, and to
observe toward the newborn state the
rules of equal Intercourse that regulate
the relations of sovereignties toward one
another. fs@gA
Il feel that express the wish of my
countrymen in assuring you and through
you the people of the republic of Panama,
of our earnest hope and desire that sta
bility and prosperity shall attend the new
state, and that. in harmony with the United
States, 1t may be the providential instru-
ment Of untold benefit to the civilized world
through the opening of a highway of uni
versal commerce across its exceptionally
favored territory.
For yourself. Mr. Minister. 1 wish sue
cess in the discharge of the important mis-
sion to which you have been called
After brief chat and the exchange OF
personal felicitations Secretary Hay and
Minister varilla withdrew. The latter. ac-
comma MED by his son, drove in the landeau
directly to his hotel, while Secretary Hay
returned to the State Department
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insane, She Took Morphia.

LONDON, November 13.-The verdict Of
the coroner's jury in the case Of Miss
Sophia Frances Hickman. the woman doc
tor, whose body was found in an unfre
uuented part of Richmond Park. after she
had disappeared two months previous from
the Royal Free Hospital, with which she
had been connected, was Suicide by NOR
phia, while temporarily insane"
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BELIEVE ALL PEI ISHED.
Probable Fate Of Explori, Party That
Went to Labra or.

ST JOHNS. N. F., November 1S.-The
mail steamer which has just returned here
from Labrador brings no news of the ex-
pedition to explore the interior of Labrador.
headed by Leonidas Hubbard, jr., of New
York. assistant editor of Outing.
All the settlers believe the party perished.
A tribe of Montagnais Indians. which has
been trapping in the interior, recently WIS.,
tied the coast and said they saw nothing of
the Hubbard expedition, although the In
dams went $50 miles inland.
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MANY Mills Resume.

SHARON, Pa, November 13.-The entire
twenty hot mills of the American Tin Plate
Company. at South Sharon, will be started
in full next Monday.
The Mabel blast furnace at Sharpsville,
which has been out of blast for the last two
months will also be put In blast Monday.
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Remanded for Hearing.

LONDON, November 13.-The two Croa-
tians, named Taparae and Kebear. who
were arrested on board the American line
steamer Philadelphia on her arrival at
Southampton from New York October ~
charged with the murder of 8. T.. Fergu-
SON. railroad contractor at West Middle
ton. Pa were again remanded for week
at Bow street police court today.
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vAR|LLA IS PRESENTED
Panama's New Minister For
mally Received.
GREETINGS EXCHANGED
DIPLOMAT WELCOMED BY THE
PRESIDENT.
Escorted to the White House by the
Secretary Of State-Presenta-
ton in the Blue Room.

President Roosevelt today formally re-
ceived NJ. Philippe Bunau Variila, the duly
accredited envoy extraordinary and minis
tsr plenipotentiary Of Panama to the United
States. The reception of the minister
marked the birth of the new republic of
Panama into the family of nations and
paves the way for negotiations between the
United States and the infant republic pre-
cisely as they may be conducted between
any two sovereign nations.
The ceremony incident to the reception of
Minister Varilla and the presentation of
his credentials occurred in the blue room
of the White House at $50 o'clock this
morning. Shortly before that hour Minister
Varilla, accompanied by Secretary of State
Hay, in the latter's state carriage. arrived
at the White House. The Secretary's car
riage was followed by a landau, the only
occupant of which was Minister Varillas
young Son. Secretary Hay and Minister
Varilla, both attired in conventional morn
ing dress, entered the White House. ac
companied by the minister's son. and were
shown into the blue room. They were
Joined almost Immediately by the President
and Secretary Loeb.
Secretary Hay formally presented NJ. Va
rilla to President Roosevelt as the accredit-
ed minister of the republic of Panama.
Minister Varilla in presenting his creden-
the President fittingly responded. The ex-
change of addresses was impressive. by
reason of the circumstances and the adj
dresses themselves are regarded as felic-
itous and patriotic.
Minister Varilla spoke as follows:
Minister Varilla's Address.
'Mr President-In according to the
minister plenipotentiary of the republic of
Panama the honor of presenting to you his
letters Of credence YOU admit into the
family of nations the weakest and the last
born of the republics of the new world.
Ell owes its existence to the outburst of
the indignant grief which stirred the hearts
of the citizens of the isthmus on behold
ing the despotic action which sought TO
forbid their country from fulfilling the de5-
tinies vouchsafed to it by Providence.
"In consecrating its right to exist. MT.
President. you put an end to what ap-
peared to be the interminable controversy
as to- the rival waterways, and you def
nately inaugurate the e-era of the achieve
ment of the Panama canal.
From this time forth the determination
OF the fate of the canal depends upon two
elements alone, now brought face to face,
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singularly unlike as regards their author
ity of power. but wholly equal in their
common and ardent desire to see at last the
accomplishment of the heroic enterprise for
piercing the mountain barrier OF the Andes
''The highway from Europe to Asia. fol-
lowing the pathway of tie sun. is now to be
realized.
1.-The early attempts to find such a way
Unexpectedly resulted in the greatest of all
historic achievement-the d scoyery of
America. Centuries have since rolled by,
but the pathway sought has hitherto re-
manned in the realm of dreams. Today.
Mr.. President. In response to your sum
MONS it becomes q reality
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Fans at 25c.

Dainty Spangled Fan. with long
chain Of blue or white beads, in
attractive box All for 25c. Only
1000 Of them-no more to come.
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Belts at 4oc.

The new Crush Leather Belts, In
white, green. blue, black. red and
cerise. Latest fad-much wanted
and very scarce.
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At S.. 50 to SEQ.

Tenerlffe, Cluny. Fiber and Irish
Crochet Lace Collars, Stoles and
Capes. Mill and Factory sale of $3.50
to $50 pieces, at 81. 80 to $50.
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Initiation Of Legislation.
r r.<x,.Ia tiou llpop tbis c,,hiact uvov ".

Legislation upon this subject was very
properly initiated in the House at the first
session of the Fifty-seventh Congress. A
bill was introduced early In the session to
provide 19r teSnrooai S1 trade re,ations th With
to make a. commercial agreement with
Cuba, In most of Its essentials Identical
with this convention now proposed. That
bill was reported by this committee March
81 1902, and finally passed the House with
amendments April 10. 1902 The bill failed
In the Senate. but the executive took up
the negotiations which have resulted In this
convention which was ratified by the Sem
ate in March last.
This subject was first brought to the at
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Belt Sets, 25c.

French Gray. OxidiZed and Black
Buckle and Back Pieces. Half price
-25c instead of JOc. In Jewelry de-
partment.
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Wells at 44c.

Made Chiffon Wells. with hem
stitched. ribbon and fancy borders.
4tc-but they are worth considerably
more.
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Ribbons at 23c.

The Mil and Factory Sale now
brings you the best 5-inch Satin Mer-
veilleau Ribbons, in every best shade,
at 23c instead OF Soc yard.
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Wells at ST.

The bargain spot among the expen-
sive Auto" Wells. An opportunity
that seldom occurs.
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Handkerchiefs, I2Hc.

Pure linen. just from Ireland.
Hand-embroidered initial on each: z
styles for men: 3 styles for ladies.
Worth 25c, if laundered.
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New Bags, 81.

Genuine Seal, Alligator, Walrus
and Imitation Safflan Bags, in all
colors. Some with inside pocket
book. 50 values in the lot.
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At &c to $40.

Rhinestone Jewelry from Paris
Hat Pins, Cuff Pins, Pendants.
Brooches, Buckles. Hair Barrettes,
Back Combs, etc. Some worth SIS.
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HAHN'S "CORKERS"

Fine Goodyear Welt Kid Shoes
for Girls A layer of cork between
the soles keeps the feet dry and
warn. Sizes @ to IL. S1.25-11h to
2, $1.L0-Sizes 21s to 6, $1.95.
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Stationery, I8c.

The New Canvas Writing Paper,
white and light blue. One pound Of
the paper and envelopes to match
for only 1Sc.
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Beauty Pins, I5c.

Two in set. at 15c instead of 25c
set. Choice of plain gold and jewel
ed sets, In very latest Paris styles.
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The heavy, genuine bristles and
solid back are evidence enOugh-for
those who know brushes. And how
about lac for best 25c. Celluloid
Dressing Combs? Both are here.
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Preserves House Contention.

1xOSVA % AAVuSO SOAtSnLlOu.
ITO render the convention valid, it is
necessary TO enact into law the language
Of the provtso, Of Article VIII. and no
sugar, the product of any other foreign
country. shall be admitted by treaty or
convention into the United States while this
convention Is IN force. at lower rate Of
duty than, that provided by the tariff act of
the United States approved July "a, 1877
To enact these words into law would be to
admit by Implication that duties could be
lowered by treaty or convention. Your
committee 5conrot consent to this PROPOSE
tion nor ist It believed that such an admis-
sion would be sanctioned by any member of
the Houses 1.-The bill, therefore. adds the
following saving clause at the conclusion
Of this proyiso:'And provided further, that
nothing herein contained shall be held or
construed as an admission the part OF
the House Of Representatives that customs
duties can Exchanged otherwise than by
an act of Congress, originating in said
House This proviso. in the Judgment of
your committee, preserves the contention
of the House as to its rights and preroga-
tiyes under the Constitution.
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Notified to Be Present.

Chairman Ray of the democratic caucus
has notified. the republican leaders that all
pairs have been declared off for the vote
on the rule for considering the Cuban bill
Monday. Representative Tawney, the re-
publican whip, has notified every republic
can member to be present at the session of
the House Monday.
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'Tri.Wear' Boys Shoes

Are Best Shoes made. exactly the
same as our Mems 81. 20 "TRI-
WEAR In Style and Quality.
Sizes 10 to 1917. s2-Sizes l to 51.
$3.50. i *
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'Oxzym" Balm, 35c for soc Jars.

SOC La Blanch Face Powder. -. .33c
$500 Imperial Hair Dye. ...-.. $3.50
25c Holmes Frosteila. ila.... lie
S1.OO Lambert's Listerine. 49,. SOC
$l.oO Kenzers Face Bleach. ..... .79c
soc Harnisch's Nail Enamel 80. 33c
7oc Pinaud's Vegetal Waters. SOC
&c Lyons Tooth Powder. ....l .l4c
25c Mennen's Taicum .IOc
25c Talcutine (prevents odor). =. .lOc
soc Crown Smelling Salts. . 42c
$3.50 Gouraud's Oriental Cream 81 p
25c Roger & Gallet's Soaps. ..... .2Oc
25c Patey's Cold Cream. .14c
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kM~ Boys and Girls (
WV 81 grade stout
Kid and Calf School
Shoes, Sizes to 9.
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d. AN Regular $1.50 grade
SH. " Vici Kid. Box Calf and
Storm Calf Laced and
Button Boots for Misses and Boys.
Sizes II to 5h. Half Heels or Reg
ular Heels.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
MORE RIOTING AT MOkPHE.
Seventeen cOrenns Wounded By n Japanese Mob-FeeIiBG of Un-
 rest Among the C0reans.

Seoul, Dec. 16.-More rioting has talk en place at Mokphe and Japanese mob wounded IT Coreans. High Corean of ficiais are hurrying to Mokphe to try and auell the disorders. So far Rus sia has not interferred.
 United States Minister Allen has de- manded definite answer from the Corean government in regard to the opening of the port of Wiju.
 Despite American, British and Japa- nese pressure, Russian influence over the Corean government is apparently unshaken and it is expected that Co., rean will prccrastiaete in dealing with the matter and possibly may refuse eventually to act at all. A feeling of unrest is growing among the Corean people who fear that whether it be peace or war between Russia and Ja- pan, that the extinction of the empire is imminent
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
THE PLOT AGAINST POWELL
Certain Dominicans Anxious to Be
 Rid of Minister Powell.
The Plot to Assassfnate Him Said to Have Included Ex-Presi-
 dent Jfminez.

New York, Dec 16.-The alleged plot to assassinate William F. Powell, Unit ed States minister to Hayti, and charge d'affaires at San to Domingo, was disclosed in a communication from an official of the present Dominican government to fellow countrymen in this city, who formerly was an official under Wos y Gil, the recently-deposed president of the republic.
 The letter states that the plot had been so arranged that ex-President Jiminez, under whose leadership, Wos y Gil was overthrown, should be killed at about the same time.
 The plot to assassinate Minister Pow ell, it was asserted, was conceived be- cause of his opposition to plans of cer- tain officials.
 The plan, as reported, was to let two or three men get into fight on a street along which MT. Powell was passing It was arranged that, in the melee, other plotters should engage and it would be an easy matter to kill the American by accident
 With regard to Jiminez, the writer asserts that he was to be the victim of plain assassination, and that already two unsuccessful attacks have been made upon his person. The first oc- cured December 6, when a shot was fired at him while he was driving The second attempt was made three days later.
 While the plot against Minister Pow ell is said by the author of the letter to have been abandoned because of the strong stand taken by a member of the cabinet it is said the American diplo- mat is being carefully guarded when ever he goes out.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
THEY MUST ALL WEAR TAGS.
City Employees of Chicago Who Come in Contact With the Pub
 He Muat Wear Badges.

Chicago, Dec. 16.-All Chicago city employs whose work brings them into contact with the public will be re- quired to wear badge. An ordinance making the enforcement of this re- quirement imperative upon the heads of all departments has been adopted by the council by a vote of 39 to 24. The object of the ordinance is to pre- vent irregularities among employees, who hope to escape punishment be- cause of the difficulty heretofore in es- tablishing the identity of the offenders. The ordinance is the outgrowth of the charges of graft" by the mayor against the employees of the inspection bureaus.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
THE ROCHESTER, NY. FIRES.
Almost Simultaneous and Costly BIaxes Which are Suggestive
 of Incendiurtsm.

Rochester, N. Y, Dec. 16.-It is be- lieved that the loss from the fires of Monday night will reach half mil lion dollars, about half covered by in surance.
 The first fire broke out shortly be- fore midnight in the Foster & Arm strong piano factory in Commercial street. The building was totally de- stroyed. A few minutes after the walls fell fire was discovered in the shoe factory of Wm. Hoyt & Co.,, and a few minutes later a fresh fire oc- cured in the Wendell piano factory at Central avenue and North Water street. The Foster & Williams and Hoyt fires were extinguished after hard labor, but the fire in the Wendell plant was not easily controlled Pc lice and firemen are of the opinion that the fires were set by incendiaries.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
AFFECTS THIRTY THOUSAND
A Wage Cut Averaging Seventeen Per Cent. Announced In the Con-
 .neIIsviIle Coke Region.

Connellsville, Pa., Dec. 16.--A reduc- ton in wages averaging + per cent. and affecting 30,000 men in the Con- nellsville coke regions was announced Tuesday. The Fl. c. Prick Coke Go. takes the initiative in this, the first reduction since the great strike of the early sos, and posted notices at all their plants announcing the reduc- tions.
 The new rate is sDmewhat above the basis of the former $2 coke scale, and indicates that the Prick company in- tends to make stand for something like a $2 minimum price for furnace coke, notwithstanding the fact that many sales have been reported below that figure. Simultaneously with the announcement of reduction in wages, the Union Supply Co, the owner of all the company stores at the plants of the Prick and allied companies, announced a general cut in the price of goods.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
well Remembered.

Valley City, N Dak, Dec 1.-Two years ago Mrs. Matilda M. Boucher of this place suffered a great deal with dizziness in her head. She was cured of this by remedy called Dodd's Kidney Pills, and has not been troubled since
 Shortly afterwards she had a bad bilious attack and for this she used Diamond Din ner Pills and was completely cured in a short time.
 In January, 1903, she had an attack of Sciatica of which she says:
 Il was almost helpless with the Scatica, but remembering what Dodd's Kidney Pills and Diamond Dinner Pills had done for me before, 1 commenced treatment of these medicines and in three weeks 1 was completely restored to health. l have great faith in these medicines for they have been of so much benefit to me"
 Dodd's Kidney Pills are very popular in Barnes County, having made great many splendid cures of Sciatica, Rheumatism and Kidney Troubles. Many families use no other medicine.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
ADMIRAL SCHLEY
 X ENDORSES PE-RU=NA.
Pe-ru=na Drug O., Columbus, Ohio:
 Gentlemen: Y can cheerfuIIy say thar Mrs SchIey has taken Pe-ru-na and believe with good efect.'' w. S. SCHLEY-Washingfon D. C.

4 DMIRAL SCHLEY, one of the foremost n notabl @heroes of the Nineteenth Century A name that starts terror in the heart of every Spaniard. A man of steady nerve, clear head undaunted courage and prompt decision.
 Approached by a friend recently, his opinion was asked as to the efficacy of Peruna, the national catarrh remedy. Without the slight est hesitation he gave this remedy his en- dorsement. It appeared on later conversa- tion that Peruna has been used in his family, where 1t is favorite remedy.
 Such endorsements serve to indicate the wonderful hold that Peruna has upon the minds of the American people. It is out of the question that so great and famous man as Admiral Schley could have any other reason for giving his endorsement to Peruna than his positive conviction that the remedy is all that he says it is.
 The fact is that Peruna has overcome all
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
Ask Your Druggist for free Peru=na Almanac for 1904
Acceptable ms n .Juror.

A murder case was on trial, and the jury was being selected Among the ve- nire was T negro who had passion for listening to socialistic speeches when not otherwise engaged, which was generally always"
 The attorney asked; "Do you believe in capital punishment?"
 '.Yes, suh, does."
 "Do you know what capital punishment Course I does," the negro replied.
 Well, what do you understand capital punishment to be?'
 'It means a-gitten eben wid de rich, who are a-rulin' ober de pore. I ble'be hits right, an you cain't make me ble'be nuthin' else"
 "Accepted!" shouted the attorney Philadelphia Public Ledger
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
THEY DON'T ALL THINK ALIKE
A Difference of Opinion. Regarding Senator Patterson's Resolution
 at Cripple Creek.

Cripple Creek, Col, Dec. 16.-The Trades and Labor assembly of the Grip pie Creek district has indorsed the resolution of United States Senator Paterson, providing for an investigation of the strike situation in Colorado, and copies have been forwarded to President Roosevelt, Senators Patterson and Teller and to the president of the senate.
 On Saturday last the Cripple Creek Citizens alliance and tie chamber of commerce adopted res olutjons characterizing Senator Pat terson's resolution as false and gross ly misrepresenting the conditions that prevail in the state"