WASHINGTON MATTERS The President and Cabinet Got; ting Ready for Congress. OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS OVER _..——— Maj. McKinley May Not Go to Ohio to Vote—Importance Attached to the President’s First Annual Mes- sage. ‘ Washington, Oct. 11.—The McKinley Administration has returned to town for the Winter season of Work and social functions. From now until Congress meets, on the first Monday in December, the Government workshops, including the executive mansion, will be hives of industry, which will be in- terrupted only by the brief political di- version at election time. The President and his secretary are at their desks, to remain there indefinitely, and at the Cabinet meeting Saturday all the mem- bers were present except Secretary of the Treasury Gage, who was delivering one of his characteristic addresses at Peoria, Ill. To a delegation who waited upon him a. few days ago to invite him to atten’d a. country fair, President McKinley said that he must decline with regret, as he had returned to Washington with the determination not to leave it again for some time. to come. Some people ac- cept this statement as a deliberate an- nouncement by the President that he will not go to Ohio on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November to vote at the election on the result of which depends the fate of his personal friend and political mentor, Senator Mark A. Hanna, chairman of the Re- publican National Committee. On the other hand, those who are close to Maj. McKinley and know how deeply he is interested in the success of the Ohio Republicans this Fall, and particularly in the choice of a Republi- can Legislature, say that he will cast his vote at Canton, as he has done for many years past. It 'will be the first important election since his inaugura- tion as President, and his friends say that he will make a point of setting a good example to his countrymen and to his fellow- townsmen. These same friends of the President, however, were not many weeks ago giving circulation to the report that he would make a rear platform campaign tour of Ohio during the present month. It is not at all likely that he will do so, and, in- deed, it now legins to look as if Sec- retary Sherm 11 would abandon his in- tention to- take an active part in the (Ohio campaign. He will probably go to Ohio to vote, and he may make. one speech on national issues, but this is not at all certain. as'the venerable sec- retary said- the other day that he be- lieved it had not been customary for members of the Cabinet to make cam- paign speeches. The first regular annual message of President McKinley to Congress is awaited with more than usual interest as it will undoubtedly contain recom- mendations for the enactment of legis- lation of the utmost importance, in ad- dition to setting forth clearly and com- prehensively the foreign and domestic policy of the administration. President McKinley has sent two messages to Congress during his term, Congress having met in extraordinary session on March 15 last, in response to his sum- mons. It was understood that the ses- sion was convened for the purposes of passing a tariff bill and authorizing the appointment of a monetary commission. The first object was accomplished and the way thus cleared for legislative action upon the many questions of foreign and domestic administration. It is because of the general belief that at the coming session Con- gress will act favorably upon the President’s recommendations and give his proposed adminis’trative measures active and substantial sup- port that unusual importance and sig- nificance will attach to his'first annual message. Already the President has begun to outline some of the features of his forthcoming State papers. Many of the more important suggestions and recommendations to be made by the various members of the Cabinet have. been brought to his attention, and may or may not be followed by him in his message. One recommendation, at least, involv- " ing a radical change in governmental policy, is apt to receive executive ap- proval. This is the plan of Postmaster- General Gary for the establishment of postal savings banks throughout the country. as already outlined in these dispatches. The Postmaster-General will set forth at length in his report his arguments in favor of the scheme. and there is reason to believe that the Pres- ident will ask for its favorable consid- eration by Congress. Luetgert Trial on the Stage. Chicago, Oct. 11. —Inspired by the Luetgert trial, a local playwright pro- duced "The Sausage Maker of Lake- vlew" at a Milwaukee avenue theatre laSt night. One of the characters is called Mary. another is a nameless widow, and the principal male charac- ter is made up to represent Luetgert. Mrs. Luetgert's name does not appear in the cast. If the play succeeds the ambitious au- thor will try to secure for the title role ”Mr. Luetgert himself, provided. of course. the sausage maker is not con- ' victed. The Long‘Dl-ought Broken. St. Louis. Oct. 11.—The long drought that has been so disatrous in this State. Nebraska, Texas and other Southwestern States. was broken yes- terday by a copious rain fall. Kan- sas, however, did not share in the blessing, and the condition of a. large part of the State is most distressing. Stock is perishing for lack of water. railroads are burning fire guards for protection against prairie fires, and farmers are locking their wells against travelers. Lnngtry Says She Won’t Wed. London, Oct. 11.—Mrs. Langtry, the “Jersey Lily," has caused to be pub- lished a statement contradicting the re- port that she is to be married toPrince Esterhazy. Her horses, it seems. are filling a larger place in her, affections. Blanco’s Departure for Cuba. 'derid, Oct. 11.—Gen. Ramon Blanoo. who was appointed Gto suc’cggd cGen. . in- ener lube. . bottom. ' anniversary of its foundation. NOT DOWN"O‘N"TFIE"§IEEBZ ' Fitz Lands on 'His Sparring Partner, and the Latter Falls in a Heap Cincinnati, Oct. 11.—Champion Bob Fitzsimmons opened his theatrical sea- son here yesterday afternoon at the Fountain Square- Theatre with a. big ‘house and an act that was not down on the bills that was the realistic thing. In the opening round of the bout between Fitz and Mike Dempz- seyyof New York, his sparring part- ner, Lanky Bob landed with his left on Dempsey’s breast, and the latter went down like a flash, his head strik- ing the floor with a. splintering crash. At once the greatest confusion pre- vailed, as another fistic exhibition fa.- tality apparently flashed in the minds of all. Fitzsimmons lost a. shade or two of his ruddy color as he hastened to assist the sprawling Dempsey. The violent contact of his head with the boards had dazed the latter, and even caused his legs to be a. bit shaky, still he quickly recovered, but the sparring was not resumed. It developed later that Dempsey had never before faced the mighty Fitz- simmons, and as a courage inspirer imbibed much strong liquor in antici- pation thereof. Fitz said that Demp- sey, whomhe had never before seen, was drunk through and through and simply fell through losing his balance. He acknowledged being badly fright- ened, however. Dempsey was discharged, and Fitz and Julian paid his way back to New York. Ernest Roeber did the sparring with Fitz last night, and it is likely that Jack Conley, the “Ithaca Giant," of this city, will be the\champi0n’I sparring partner hereafter. - SQUIRRELS AT $10 APIECE. Two Connecticut Poachers to Pay $80 for Violating the Game Laws. Hartford, Ct., Oct. 11.—The first ar- rests of poachers in Connecticut arrests of poachers in Connecticut under the new game law this season was made by Game Warden Tift in Groton on Saturday. The men were James Griswold and Ezra Andrews, both of that town. They were found with eight gray squirrels which they had shot. Tift took. the squirrels and told the men that they would have to pay a fine of $80 by tO-day or that the law would take its course. The new game law, passed at the last session of the Legislature, main- tains a close season on squirrels and most birds until October 15. much later than has been the custom here- tofore. Game is abundant and reports of the depredations of pot hunters are becoming so frequent that the game . wardens are determined to enforce the law to the fullest extent. The fine for each violation of the law protecting gray squirrels is $10. GIRLS CONFINED IN A PIG PEN. Serious Charge Made Against an Orphan Home in ’I‘lvoli. Poughkeepsie, Oct. 11.—Charges of cruelty are made in connection with the management of the De Peyster Home for Orphan Girls, an institution conducted by a Methcsiist society at Tivoli, N. Y., and it is likely that an. investigation will be made either by the town authorities or the Conference officials. ' The Theme is managed by E. F. George. ’His wife is matron. There are thirty inmates, all girls, ranging in age from 2 to 16 years. ' It was noised around the village of Tivoli some days that two little girls at the home had been confined in a pig- pen on a bread-and-water diet for for- ty-eigh-t hours as a. punishment for a trifling offense. It was said that the little girls when released were suffer- ing from nervous prostration and are now seriously iii. The charge, when repeated to the matron, was not denied, except that Mrs. George said that the period of confinement was eight and not forty-eight hours. There is_ consid- erable feeling in the village over the affair, and the matter will not be al- lowed to rest until it is probed» to the ._.—__... MORE SPANISH THIE‘V’ES. Stole $500,000 in Cuba and Didn‘t Give “'eyler Any of the Plunder. ‘ Havana, Oct. 11.—Another big'fraud has been discovered in the office of the local administration of taxes in Ma- tanzas. The manager, the cashier and several other officials have been ar- rested. La Lucha says .that this affair will be one of ‘I'the most sensational in p the history of frauds committed against the Spanish treasury in Cuba.” The despoilers of the Treasury, it is known, acted without permitting any participation by Gen. VVeyler's agents, and, as in similar previous cases, the Captain-General intends to Wreak his vengeance upon them before leaving the island. The'frauds have been-carried on for several years, and continued until last month. The total amount of money stolen is estimated at $500,000. SUICIDE CLUB IN HAWAII. 'A Young Man Who Drew the Fatal Card Let the Cut Out of the Bag. Vancouver, Oct. 11.——The Honolulu Press says that Hawaii has a suicide club at Hilo. There are thirteen mem- bers. some of whom live in Honolulu. All the members are known. but their names are withheld. They meet once a year in Hilo. Not a member is over twenty-five years old. They are of the fast set and are aged in experience. Once a year ballots are marked from one to thirteen. The man who draws No. 13 must take his life. A drawing has just taken place. A popular young Hilo blood. known in Honolulu and visiting there. drew the unlucky ballot. He has become so overcome with the situation that he has given the whole thing away to his friends. He says. however, that he will destroy himself according to the oath he has taken. The police will attempt to break up the club, as an the names are in their possession. ’l‘wo Hundredth Anniversary. Tarrytown, N. Y., Oct. 11.—The Dutch Reformed Church of Sleepy Hollow celebrated yesterday the 200th The ceremonies were characterized by a simplicity and directness that was in itself reminiscent of the adventurous “Hollanders whojcame into the New World and built a. place of worship Saving Lives. Doctors declare that cancerous _ growth! cannot be cured. Surgeons say they can cut . them out, but that it only postpones the in- , ‘ evitable. The old i .4; trouble comes I -' f back. The poison » ' (‘9 1's in the blood. I. . :17: You can’t cure it from the out- side. Make' the blood . disease can’t thrive. That is exactly what Dr. David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy is good for. Rev. I. W. Hill, pastor of the ,M. E. Church at West Almond, «N.Y.,some years ago sufiered with a cancer of longstanding on the lip and concluded to have it removed. About three weeks before the operation he purchased Dr. David Kennedy’s Favor. ite Remedy, and continued taking it for some time after the cancer was removed. Ten long years have passed since then, and no trace of the ugly thing has returned. This wonderful medicine acts as a nerve. and blood food. It makes permanent cures of - Nervous . Debility, Sleéplessness, Dyspepsia, Rheumatism and all Women’s Weaknesses. It restOres the disordered liver to a healthy Condition and cures constipation. 81 a bottle at druggictl’. PIANOS We are now closing out at a sacrifice several odd styles oi new pianos, and a great variety of slightly used organs and pianos to make room for new stock. Catalogues, full particulars and terms sent upon application. SOLD 0" INSTALMENTS, IF DESIRED. lilasouwiamfindu 3 and 5 WEST 18“! STREET, NEW YORK. Schulize’s Market. A FULL LIIIE OFiFIlESIIEAIID (HIRED MEATS. . Shoulder Steak............... ....... 80 RibRoast ....... .. ...... ..... 10 Fresh Pork .' ...... . ....... .. . . .. . . . .‘10 Veal Roast ........................ 14 FRESH FISH AND . . . _._——— PRIGE MID QUALITY .1. ,‘ . . 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I (lose Dark Duling Stripes and checks Worth lac, per yard this week 8c. 25 Vase Lamps wilh Decorated fonl 25 Brackcl Lamps, center droil burn-.- ers, 98c. Black Solid cloih, II. V- price 98, our price, 15c- lcase Ladios’ Black flormsdorf Hose, New York 25, our price l9c. Icaso lion’s Double broasiEd Under- wear, 50c. 15 pieces Royal Serge, all colors, I yard wide, I9c. BOSTON STORE, CORNER MAIN AND WALL STREETS, NORWALK l INSURE YOUR ‘ . fl ' ".Y LATE ‘GLAss THE IN Mutual Plate Glass insurance company. At HALFCTJHI: 11:1: 1::; :13?in :ompanies W H 1* awareness < ROOM 1. GAZETTE BUILDING mutational;
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