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The Case of Mr. Du Pont Called Up In
the National Senate.
WARM DISCUSSION OVER IT.-
An Agreement Eventually Reached With
Regard to the Time For the Final
Vote—News and Gossip of In?
terest From W'ashington.
W AsnrNorON, May 5. -—'1‘he senate today
passed a bill removing the political dis-
abilities of Colonel John Taylor Wood.
The bill concerning marriages in the
District of Columbia and giving parents
the guardianship of their children was
finally disposed of by agreement to some
minor house amendments. The measure
is an outgrowth of a recent sensational
case in the District of Columbia courts
which developed that a father had the
right by will to give another than the
mother custody of the children.
Mr. Gall (Dem., Fla.) then called up his
resolution for a special committee of five
senators to investigate alleged election ir-
regularities in Florida. When last before
the senate the resolution was adopted with
a modification requiring the regular com-
mittee on privileges and elections to con-
duct the investigation.
.As Mr. Gall desired a special committee,
he pressed'the resolution in its original
form.
Mr. Sewell (Rep. , N. J.) moved to table
the resolution, which was defeated—2 1 to
:29.
Mr. Harris’ motion to refer the resolu-
tions to, the committee on privileges and
elections prevailed—35 to 22.
The Du Pont case was unexpectedly
brought forward on a motion by Mr. Tur
pie (Dem. Ind.) to proceed with the con-
sideration of the case. On this he asked
for a yea and any vote. Mr. Mitchell
(Rep, 0r.), chairman of the commitee on
privileges and elections, was about to pro-
test, when Mr. Gorman made the point
that the question was not debatable.
“I am in charge of the resolution, and
as chairman of the committee I ask to
make a statement,” insisted Mr. Mitchell.
Mr. Gorman yielded, and Mr. Mitchell
' proceeded to state that it was surprising
that this move should be made to take the
case out of his hands when there was no
disposition on the Republican side of the
chamber to delay a vote. He had expected
to go on with the Du Pont case as soon as
the river and harbor bill was out of the
way.
Mr. Turpie responded that the Oregon
senator assumed too much in stating that
he was in charge of the resolutions. He,
Turpic, had offered resolutions opposing
the seating of Dupont, and Mr. Mitchell
was certainly not in charge of those reso-
lutions.
“The senator understands that he does
not represent the committee,” replied
Mitchell, with earnestness. “His resolu-
tion represents a minority, while I speak
for the committee.”
After further debate a conciliatory tone
prevailed, and Mr. Gorman proposed that
the Du Pont case be taken up after the river
and harbor bill was disposed of, the final
vote to be taken the second day thereafter
at 5 p. m. This was assented to by all
concerned, and the incident closed.
The river and harbor bill was then tak-
en up.
At 2 o’clock Mr. Peffer occasioned an-
other flurry. At that time the bond reso«
lution was laid before the senate as the
unfinished business. It was supposed the
resolution would give way. But Mr. Pef-
fer insisted on going on, saying he had
yielded to three appropriation bills and
would yield no longer.
A In the House.
This was suspension day in the house.
After a discussion of almost an hour over
a conference report on a bill relating to
street railways in the District of Colum-
bia, the withdrawal of which was forced,
a bill was passed to authorize the construc-
tion of a railroad bridge across the Illinois
river at Grafton. Ills.
The report in the contested election case
of Kirby versus Abbott, from the Sixth
Texas district, which favored the sitting
member, was presented and adopted with-
out division.
Our Coast Defenses.
WASHINGTON, May 5.—The senate com-
mittee on coast defenses today authorized
a report amending the Squire coast de-
fense bill so as to make no appropria-
tions but authorizing contracts for the
full amount proposed in the bill. Senator
Squire was instructed to offer the amend-
ed bill as an amendment to the fortifica-
tions bill. The committee also recom-
mended an increase for sites of $250,000
on a like amount carried by the house bill.
Nicaragua Canal Hearing.
WASHINGTON, May 5. —The investigation
of the Nicaragua canal project .by the
house committee on commerce was con-
tinued today. Colonel Ludlow, the chair-
man of the canal commission, was again-
the witness, and his statements were list-
ened to by Lieutenant Menocal, the engi-
neer of the canal company, and Hon. War-
ner Miller, its president, whose testimony
’ had been severely criticised by Colonel
Ludlow at former hearings.
. Insolvent Bank's Dividends.
WASHINGTON, May 5.—The comptroller
of the currency has declared dividends in
favor of creditors of insolvent national
banks as follows: Ten per cent, the Na.
tional bank of Middletown, Conn.; 10 per
cent, the First National bank of Pella,
‘Ia. , 10 per cent, the hirst National bank
of Marion, Kan. , 15 per cent, the Stock
Growers’ National bank of Miles City,
Mom; 5 per cent, the First National bank
of Wilmington, N. C.
Patent Office Report.
WASHINGTON, May 5.-—The report of
the commissioner of patents was submit-
ted to congress today. It is the most ex-
haustive report in the history of the office.
The aggregate receipts from all sources
during the year were $1,245,247; expendi-
tures, $1,084,496, and the total balance in
the treasury to the credit of the patent
fund at the beginning of this year was
$4, 529,886.
Important Bill to Be Pushed. '
WASHINGTON, May 5.—The senate com!
mittee on public lands today agreed to
press upon the senate steering committee .
the consideration of the bill granting 5
per cent of the proceeds of the sale of pub-
lic lands to the states Where sales have
been or may be made.
~ Coifln’s Sentence IiIflst Stand.
WASHINGTON, May 5.—In the supreme
court today an Opinion was rendered in
the case of F. A. Coffin, accused of wreck-
ing the Indianapolis National bank, af‘
Admnise in the GAZETTE.
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firming the decision of the court below
and therefore confirming the sentence of
imprisonment.
One Day’s Government Receipts.
WASHINGTON, May 5. -—National bank
notes received for redemption today, 3433, -
986; government receipts from internal
revenue, $649, 822; customs, $386, 285;
miscellaneous, $41,498.
Commander Quackenbusb’s Case.
WASHINGTON. May 5. —-The senate com-
mittee on judiciary today reported favor-
ably the bill restoring John N. Quacken~
bush to the rank of commander in the
navy.
Canadian Colonization Plan.
MONTREAL, May 5.-—-A colonization
scheme is in preparation at Kingston,
Out, in which province it is alleged that
at least 5,000 men are unemployed. It is
proposed that the government select from
the unemployed those most likely to suc-
ceed as farmers, thatthese be conveyed to
the northwest territories, there settled on
farms, seed, agricultural implements, etc,
supplied to them until they have become
self supporting, and that thereafter they
repay the government.
Manna Lou’s Eruption.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 5.—Advices from
Honolulu say: “Manna Lea volcano broke
out in eruption. A telephone message
from Hilo to Kwaihae gave an estimate of
4, 000 feet as the height of a column of
lava jetted from the summit as seen from
Hilo, 40 miles distant. No change in the
conditions of ' the eruption has occurred
since advices sent via Vancouver. The
eruption is of unusual magnitude.”
Racing at Longcharnps.
PARIS, May 5.-—-A large crowd attended
the races at Longchamps. The weather
was fine. The race for the Poule des Pou-
liches of 25,000 francs was won by Riposte.
Boheme was second and Paloise third.
There were 12- starters. The race for the
Poule des Pculains of 50,000 francs was
won by Arreau, Le Basilio was second and
El Dorado third.
Samuel Borrowe Dead.
NEW YORK, May 5. —-Word was received
at the general Office of the Equitable Life
Assurance company at 120 Broadway to-
day that Samuel Borrcwe, second vice
president of the company and father of
Hallett Alsop Borrowe, remembered in
connection with the Coleman- Drayton
scandal, had died suddenly at his home
of apoplexy.
Oscar “'ilde’s Brother Fined.
LONDON, May 5.—Willie Wilde, brother
of Oscar Wilde, was charged at the Marl-
borough Street police court today with
having been drunk and disorderly on Sat
urday night last and with having tried to
force his way into the Criterion restau-
rant. Wilde told the magistrate he was
sorry and was fined 5 shillings.
Bufl‘alo’s Waterworks.
ALBANY, May 5.—Governor Morton to-
day received from the mayor of Buffalo,
with his approval, the bill of Mr. Smith,
authorizing that city to expend $500,000
in improving the waterworks system, and
the measure of Mr. Hill, amending the
teachers’ pension fund of that munici-
pality
Italians “’in a. Victory.
ROME, May 5.—-The government has re-
ceived information that General Baldis-
sera, commanding the Italian forces in
Abyssinia, at the head of three columns of
troops marching to the relief of the Ital-
ian troops at Adigrat, met and defeated a
large force of Abyssiniaus under Ras Se-
bat-h.
Death of John Stetson’s Widow.
BOSTON, May 5.—Mrs. Kate Stokes
Stetson, widow of the late John Stetson,
died at her home on Commonwealth av-
enue today. She had been prostrated since
the death of her husband on April 13, but
up to a few days ago it was thought that
she would recover.
Freedman Pleads Not Guilty.
NEW YORK, _May 5. -—Andrew J. Freed-
man of the New York Baseball club was
arraigned in the court of special sessions
today on a charge of assaulting Edward B.
Hurst. He pleaded not guilty and the case
was set down for trial next Monday.
Iowa Banker Killed by a Train.
BURLINGTON, 1a., May 5.—J. C. Som-
mers, a banker of Keokuk, 1a., said to be
worth $1,000,000, was run down by the
fast mail train while crossing the tracks
in the Union depot. Both legs were cut
off, and he lived but a few hours.
Alaska. Indians \Vant to Fight.
OTTAWA, May 5.—A dispatch received
at the Indian department here says that
the minister states that Indians in the
Alaska district are preparing to go on the
warpath. The news reached Victoria by
the steamer Sitka.
Warrensburg’s Big Blaze. ‘
SARATOGA. May 5.—The Adirondack
hotel, the Emerson bank building, the
Music hall, and several residences and
stores at Warrensburg, Warren county,
have been burned. The loss was $50,000;
partly insured.
To Increase Chinese Duties.
SHANGHAI, May 5.—Aftcr the coronation
of, the czar Li Hung Chang will visit the
treaty poWers with the object of inducing
them to agree to an increase of 5 to 8 per
cent ad valorem on import duties at all the
treaty ports.
R'eslgnation of a Prussian Minister:
BERLIN, May 5. —-It is reported that
Baron von Berlepsch, Prussian minister
of commerce, has resigned. It is said that
his resignation is due to the displeasure
at the failure of his measures in the relohs-
tag.
A Democratic Committee to liIeet.
PHILADELPHIA, May 5. —-—Chairman Har-
rity has called a meeting of the subcom-
mittee of the Democratic national com-
mittee to be held at the Hotel Wellington,
Chicago, on Friday, May 8, at 12 O'clock.
“T Small Boy Drowned.
LOWVILLE, N. Y., May 5.—The 8-year-
old son of Fred Gordon of Glendale, while
fishing in Independence creek. fell into the
stream and was drowned. The body was
found near Dannatberg. '
Slavin on His \Vay to New York.
LONDON, May 5. ——Frank Slavin, the
pugilist, is a passenger on board the steam-
ship Paris, which sailed from Southamp.
ten for New York on Saturday.
Italy Not to Give Up Kassala.
ROME, May 5—The Opinions denies
positively a story that negotiations are
pending for the cession of Kassala to
Great Britain
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T II E Ev ENI N‘G
THE BLOODHOUND’S SCENT.
One Who Knows Says It Has Been Over
estimated.
Hon. R. H. Chinn, formerly of New
Orleans, now of Vacaville, Cal., well
known in St. Louis, had this to say to
a Star-Sayings reporter about blood-
hounds and trail dogs a few days ago:
“I have yet to meet the first man who
ever saw a bloodhound in our southern
country. They are too ferocious for
domestic purposes and are not trace
dogs.
“I carried some a few years ago to the
island of Cuba—a. Siberian bloodhound
and an English bloodhound pup. The
government officials had the former
caged with latticed iron bars before al-
lowing him to land, on account of his
ferocious appearance. He was taken to
my plantation and an iron muzzle
placed on him, and even then the fear
of his doing serious damage caused him
to be killed. The English pup for the
same reason was sent to the Lyons
brewery for safe keeping.
“The foxhound, a. lazy, E'Orthless
dog apparently, is the trail dog, trained
to pursue fugitives from justice. I had
such a'dog. The mode Of training was
to put him in a room, to be fed and
handled by only one person, until
- grown. hon, after being scantily fed
for two or three days, a bone with a
little meat was given him; while gnaw-
ing this bone his trainer fought him
with his hat, took the bone from him,
went some distance, and climbed a
tree. The dog upon being released
took his trail and traced him. Being
treated in the same way the next day,
the trainer took the bone a. mile Oil? and
was trailed. The dog wasthen trained
and ready for his work. When anyone
was missing it was only necessary: to
give the do'g a. small piece of any por-
tion of his wearing apparel and tell
him ‘hunt the man.’ He was off run-
I ning‘ immediately. SO eager would he
{be in his pursuit he would run over
small children, between the legs of
larger ,pones, his head close to the
ground, perfectly oblivious to all im—
pediments in his way when the trail
was hot. This trailing was frequently
done twelve hours after the missing
man had disappeared and never in a
single instance was the dog known to
deceive or fail in his hunt. He would
chase the fugitive through bushes and
briers, across creeks, over burnt cane-
fields, and would invariably bring him
to bay. During three years of service
he was never known to bite or injure
anyone.
“All the blood-curdling tales we
have heard Of hunting peOple on Cuban
and southern plantations with blood-
hounds are a farce. Trace hounds are
not fierce; they were never known to
injure a. man and were easily repelled
if they attempted it. When the trail
was cold he would follow it very
quietly; now and then he would run in
:1 circle or to the right and suddenly to
the left. Frequently we would lose
him in the underbrush, but when the
,trail got hot and he howled a horn was
blown to encourage him and he was
followed up by a horseman.”
Favored Lucindy Jane.
A noted eastern lecturer says that
the most surprising compliment she
ever received was at the close Of :1 ice
ture she gave in a town in Idaho. The
hall in which she lectured was crowded.
and she noticed in the audience an
elderly man who riveted his eyes upon
her and listened with open mouth to
every soul she said.
He came up to the platform at the
close Of the lecture and said, heartily,
while be grasped her hand until she
winced with pain: ,
“,Yer the livin’ immidge O’ Lucindy
Jane, my first wife, an’, what’s more,
you fall: pcrzuctly like her.”
“Indeed ?”
“Yes, you do. She could outjaw any
other woman that. ever walked the
earth, an’ ev’ry time you Opened your.
mouth I could Of tool; my oath it was
Lucindy Jane come back to life. You
raly made me ODCOl‘llfOli able, seein‘
as I’ve been married thiec times since
Lucincly Jane left me. Beats all how
you favor Lucindy Jane. I tell you that
you an’ her would of made o‘great
team.”——Detroit Free Press.
P. H. DWYER.
DON’T BE SiOE-TBAOKED.
ALTERATION SALE STILL OH.
CUSTOMERS ALL SATESF EEO.
SALES LAilC-E.
VERDIOTu-A SOOOESS.
Here are a few reasons :
HARNESS OILS.
34c quaxt were 750.
[99 pint were 450.
Labels a little worn, turn, etc.
Oils are A NO. 1 though,
Stan lard goods.
nutrrns.
98c were $1.50.
14c were $1.25.
59c were $1.00
38c were 75c.
Equa 1y useful f» house, cal-
1iage,sto:ve or barn. Ajvaxs
useful. Never so cheap.
I still drum upJn those $9, 98 Mar.
“asses, ’11..) 1c wmth it,
every cent.
Also five drummer s samp. es s ugle
harness, M111 go at $1. 93.
M ads to se: ] at double. '1 hey
are a. bargain, a i new. Haw
been ca1e1essly handled.
P. H. DWYER,
Knight and Man Sts.,
NORWALK. CONN.
Cor.
Stores and Familie. Sum Ii (1.
Lowest Rates.
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-IN OUR BIG CLOAK ROOM.——J
PLYMOUTH ROCK ICE.
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BUSY, BUSY, AI-WAYS BUSY.
HE BOSTON STORE
New york omce. 44:2 Broadway.
| Losses suffered by manufacturers, imporf?
ers and Eobters have knocked the helium
ouf of prices, have given the big profit idea-
a paralyiic shock, and have illusirafed its
power of the almighiy dollar. We have
The Eras: Has. Come.
Efaken advaniage of the sifuaiicn for you.
Another Proof (if any was necessary) that Our
SMALL PROFIT, SMALL EXPEESE Mill CASH-BUSINESS
Are the Great Safeguards of the People.
OUR BOLD STROKE!
In shaifering prices will please and be a profit
in our Pairons.
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As large as it is, we want it filled every day this week with customers, and we shall make prices to do $0..
10 'Dozen Wrappers
Let us figure the cost : 8 yards Print at 60, - 48c
Buttons, - - - — 5c
Thread, - - - 40
Making, - - 300—870. We shall sed one to a customer at 59c,
Othels at 750, 936, Si. 25, l. 49, l. 98, 2. 25, 2.75 and 2. 98.
corsets 8 dozen Dollar Corsets, large size only, 500 each.
Shirt Waists "
We have now 200 dozen Shirt Waists, and can suit any one that wants a Waist.
Prices 399 to $3.50.
Separate Skirts
The sale on our Skirts has been wonderful.
interlined, regular price, $4.50, at $2.25, Others at $2.49, $3,
THE BOSTON STOB . Em. Mainan Wall 3
This week we offer 100 Figured Mohair Skirts, lined and
5, $4.50 t0 SilhOO.
A PIINTER‘M
Is your plate glass or safe insured? If not, call on me and
I will write you a. policy in the Mutual Plate Glass and Safe Insur-
ance Companv. Glass will break and burglars use dynamite.
A policy in the Reliance 01 I'hiladclphiai
11 08.88
You should be insured.
Phoenix of Hartford; Scotland Union of Scotland; New Hampshire of
Manchester; Rochester German of Rochester; United States and Pacific
of New York; Security of N _eW Hampshire or 6Granite State OI Ports-
mouth will protect you against the fire fiend.
W. a Burnsnon,
Real Estate and General Insurance,
noom- 1, GAZETTE BUILDING“
LOANSNEGOTIATED AND INVESTMENTS MADE.
”CORRESPONDENCE SOL/CITED .
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