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THE ENDI^TAPOUS ^TE^S, FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 1900.

*# Will Vot U S^Md Until tn« ContMt Tor Governor

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LOCXSVXXJUB. Kr. Kerch »-There is *»•***■»—'* threushoat Kentucky over a

which haa gained wide olrcula* tion, that Oov. William & Taylor la to on, his way hack to Frankthe funeral of hia slater at

<$n the charge of having in the plot to assasal-

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H. E. YOUTSET.

. MPv Goebel. It la the general belief that such a step on the part of the Democrats would plunge the State into war. Detective Armstrong, whose work on the case has brought about nearly all the arrests, was asked if it were true

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that Taylor was to be placed in custody, "Not at this time.*’ replied the detective. **I can not cay what will be done 'In the future, but the conditions prevailing In Kentucky just now are entirely 'too critical to attempt to arrest Mr. Tay-

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of the Democratic leaders ernor would be taken into after the gubernatorial suit

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on Shifts to Other

March The down the perin the nsehiftel to othlemnorarily, at [ others who save gone, itched after j oflirlals, except Sec* H wera. are at their the State bonding in ». Mr Beckcontestants Itol Hotel.

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Dick Combs Arrested. Ky„ March JO.-’Tal-i was arrested at Beatby order of Chief of — of this city. Combs, who , was convicted in this city two for running a “blind tiger” would have kept

twelve years.

_—on Combs eshad heard noth- - the confession of Frankfort. His art solely on a wrl| had no conneo« --ft trouble. It ig that after he is

be rearrested with being of Senator

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Sang Taylor.

[y.. March ».-xA Wlnto toe Record, says

acting for Goebel

Share of the $100,000

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Governor tent was

—^lspat<*says, and C. 8. French, iw and father-in-

unst me Kepui could hang Qi L ITte stateme tr, the Dispatc

Oonfewion. Karch $0.—The Rev. of W. EL Culton. to the to drag

has received from his son a telegram, saying: *T have made no confession. I have nothing to confess." — Attorney Campbell Talks. CINCINNATI. March Attorney T. C. Campbell denies the story that Goebel was shot by the same feudist who is supposed to have killed Tom Baker, in Clay oounty, Kentucky. IN THE HEART OF ABYSSINIA. American Explorers Entertained by the Zing. [Correspondence of the Associated Frees.] LONDON. March *L-The Associated Press has received sn account of the expedition under James J. Harrison and W. Fitshugh Whltehouse, of Newport, R. I., who, according to latest telegraphic advices. have arrived at Menellk's capital and have started into the far Interior ot Abyssinia. The last news comes from Zuquata. on the Hawash river, a point about seventy miles southwest of Adis Abeba, and reports all well. It Is not expected that any further intelligence will be had until the party, after having reached and left Lake Rudolph, about seven hundred miles further southwest, comes out at a point on the Sobat river or the Nile, near Fort Naaaa, ap old fort south of Fasboda, and about five hundred miles from Khartoum. From this point they would proceed by water to the latter place. The distance from Lake Rudolph to the Nile is about five hundred miles, through a country largely unexplored. The party, which consists of J. J. Harrison, W. F. 'Whltehouse, Powell Ootton and A. Butter, left Zells, on the Red sea, early in November, with a caravan consisting of a large number of natlros, a portion of them well armed, and about eighty camels. They were accompanied by a competent surveyor and taxidermist, while the headman, a Somali, la the one who recently traveled with Captarn Wellby to Lake Rudolf. - On leu.vl.ig the coast, the party proceeded by an entirely new route to Adis Abeba, the capital of the Emperor Menellk, about three hundred miles distant, arriving on January 7. The progress was very slow. The new route has been carefully surveyed, and is likely to be of large advantage. Four days after leaving the boast, the party fell in with abundant game, and some very rare spacimen* were secured, while deer, antelops and hippopotami were found in abundance. A Herd of Elephants. About four days before reaching Menellk's capital a herd of about one hundred elephants was encountered. Twenty large hulls fell to t^e rifles of the party, after an exciting and somewhat dangerous sport, as the animals had been recently hunted by the natives, and were exceedingly wary. Hundreds of natives flocked to the spot to enjoy a feast, and many Insisted upon shaking hands with ths white hunters, in appreciation of a generous meal. The valuable ivory was carried forward and presented to the

Negus.

The caravan was left about fifteen miles from the capital, to which the party proceeded, and was most courteously received by Captain Harrington, the British resident, and his secretary, Mr. Baird. The residence of King Menellk Is s two-story building, In the center of a broad plain, through which are scattered an immense number of crude huts, con-

taining probably 20,000 people.

The party, attired in faultless dress

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riding sorry mules into the

court-yard, was received in audience the next day. Tba King Is about fifty-eight years old, of dark complexion, marked with smallpox, with a gray beard and brilliant dark eyes. Hs inquired particularly from what part of America Mr. Whltehouse had come, and, remarking on the very great distance, expressed the hope that they would have a successful trip and carry away a good account of his dominion, promising them guides

and a safe conduct.

The King invited the party to dine with him on Christmas day, old style January >, when he entertained them right royally with cooked meats, raw meats, however, being served to the several thousand natives assembled. The Negus, who, at the audience, was seated crossed-legged on a divan, with pink saUn cushions, was dressed like an

Eastern ruler.

The caravan, which then consisted of sixty-two camels and sixty natives, with the original party (except Captain Powell Cotton), wlu proceed by the chain of lakes toward the Walamo country, whose chief has been advised of their coming. Along this routs there will be serioue work for the camels, as the country is very hilly, but Lake Stephanie should be reached without difficulty. The entire route is being surveyed, Including Important hills as landmarks. On the top of one of these was discovered the ruins of a city, which had been well and closely buQt. with narrow streets, about three-quarters of a mile In length, probably constructed by Arabs many hundreds of years ago. It Is possible that a runner may bring in latar news to Adis Abeba, otherwise no further intelligence may be expected before the

middle of May.

HILLIS’S RESIGNATION.

Editor of tbs Interior Free to Present it to the Chicago Presbytery. CHICAGO, March M.-Dr. W. C. Gray, editor of the Interior, received the resignation of Dr. H. N. Hlllls as a member of the Chicago Presbytery yesterday. Dr. Gray refused to say when he would present the resignation or whether he would present It at all. Ike matter, he stated, had been placed entirely In hie hands by Dr. Hillls to not on as he thought best. He eaid: “Dr. Hulls’a letter, inclosing his resignation from the presbytery, came this morning. His reasons for offering the resignation were fully explained and the whole matter was laid before me. I am to ooasider it from Dr. HUIU’s point of view, from the point of view of the churchman and from the point of view of a friendly adviser, 1 will have to study the oase carefully before X will be willing to announce any decision. In soy opinion Dr. HUlts’s opinions era shared by a large majority of the ministers and members of the church, and I have not made up mind that it In beet for him to drop oat of the presbytery on nocount of the demands of a few that he should do so. It is possible that I msy communicate with him further before taking notion. I will do nothing In the matter during the next few days.” HE DREW THE COLOR LINE.

It Cost a Pittsburg Man More Than Six Cents. PITTSBURG, Pa. March The jury In the oase of Assistant District Attorney Walter ’Bl Billows, colored, against William J. McCarthy, a restaurant keeper, who refused to serve a meal to Billows and his companion. Congressman George O. White, of North Carolina, also colored, returned a verdict to-day In furor of the plaintiff for oenta Billows asked 16,000 damages.

INCREASE IN CIRCULATION

ESTIMATED AT BETWEEN 7B AND 195 MILLIONS.

Secretary Gage is Paying Refunding Premiums Out of Cur- - rent Receipts. [Special to The Indianapolis News.] WABHINGTON, D. C., March 80.—The amount of increase in the national bank circulation which wUl eventually result from the operation of the new financial act is variously estimated by the Comptroller of the Currency and the Secretary of the Treasury at anywhere between l.’S,000.000 and $126,000,000. Both Mr. Gage and Mr. Dawes say it Is still a guess. The enormous receipts of the Government at the present time is accountable Indirectly for limiting the Increase in circulation. About $110,000,000 worth of bonds of the old issues are now on deposit in the vaults of the United States Treasury, to secure the Government receipts deposited temporarily In those national banks designated as Government depositories. It was expected when the law was parsed that ths secretary of the treasury would withdraw much of the money in these depositories, and thus release the bonds. Tbe owners would thereupon speedily convert them into the new 8 per cents and put them up as security for circulation. But Mr. Gags has not withdrawn any of this money. He finds that he has plenty of money from the current receipts to pay the premiums required In refunding the old bonds. He says If he did not use this current revenue the money would simply pile up In the treasury vaults. He prefers to keep the accumulations distributed among the government deposltorles. Eventually, however, when Mr. Gage gets around to it, it is expected that at least 75 per cent of the $110,000,000 of bonds now securing Government deposits will be released and will be used to secure bank-note currency. The provision of the now law which permits the issue of currency up to the par value of bonds deposited will, it is estimated, give an increase of $26,00u,00u of bank circulation. From outside deposits of bonds $35,000,000 more is expected. Then the increase above this Ls dependent, in a large degree, on the action of the Secretary of the Treasury. In any event, it is said that tbe Increase in the volume of the circulating medium will not be so great as to cause any material change In the level of prices, although It will materially add to the convenience with which the business of the country is transacted.

NEWS OF THE CHURCHES.

OREO SPLOTCHES of the Hair and Eyebrows, Mucous Patches in axe unmistakable signs of Contagious e vigorous treatment. 8. 8. 8., guaris an infallible cure for this disease in rt« the poison out of the blood, restoring the victim to sound and perfect health— UNLIKE MEROUNY AND POTASH, which not only do not curs, but add other to the blood, forcing the disease on, thus producing Msrdecay of the bones, and

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the approaching General

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meets in Chicago in _ ing questions will be brought up for

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church, which

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cussion.

The question of 'the decline of American Methodism,** brought to the front by the board of bishops ns it has been, might be expected to become an important subject, but apart from this matter, there are several important questions that will come up for settlement. The first of these Is the proposed increase of the episeooal force. Some members of the chut say that Methodism suffers because i ve are not enough bishops. Abroad, the missionaries complain that "one bishop, coming one year. Interferes with the work done by the bishop who went to them the year before.” To remedy this, the practice was inaugurated of sending one bishop for two years. This improved matters so much, it is said, that now it is planned to send one bishop for four years; some members favor creating missionary bishops with dioceses of their own. Methodism has grown wonderfully on the continent of Europe, and It Is thought likely that a bishop for that continent will be named. For service in the home field, some favor few, others many, new men. ■ - A second subject for discussion will be, probably, the demand for an amendment to the rules concerning amusements, In the Book of Discipline, In the direction of greater leniency. It seems to be the general opinion that the rules will not be

changed.

Equal lay representation will take up

some of the tune of the conference; but that question has alrsady practically been settled. The vote will be formal, It Is said, and the provisional delegatee will

be admitted to this conference. At Chicago there will, no doubt, be

some discussion of the question of ohureh "union.” Nothing will come of it, how-

ever, it is believed..

The time limit of pastorates will be discussed, as it always is. It Is said that the power of the bishops in this respect n Ides every year, and that of the

churches greater.

The proposed division of the Missionary Society into foreign and boma departments will come up. Such division would result, It la thought, in larger of-

ferings.

The Sermon preached by the Rev. Dr. Newell Dwight Hlllls in Plymouth church last Sunday, In which he denounced the articles of faith bearing on foreordinatlon and predestination, has created a profound sensation in Presbyterian circles. Dr. Hlllls seems to be astonished at the effect his words produced, but he stands by hla sentiments none the less firmly. He is all the more surprised at the criticism of the Chicago Presbytery, where his liberal views, he says, have been known for years. “I had hoped,” be says, “that the time had come when dlfferencee in regard to the doctrine

retribution wae tolerated in the Presbytery of Chicago. The difference between Dr. Johnson's position and mine Is this: We-were both reared in the church of our fathers; the creed is like the old homestead Ho reveres the venerable building, and through reverence Is unwilling to alter a shingle on the roof or log in the foundation. I love it so much that 1 want to repair the old homestead, in order to save it; to take off the old shingles where the roof leaks; take out the timbers that are threatened with deoay, that tbe structure may be handed on tn-

■ descendants. Shall I be

tact to our driven from the

family homestead be-

cause I believe in repairing it? Is not that which I received from my fathers my own? Oft It seems so. But, contrariwise. no teacher of Jesus Christ should be a source of Irritation and annoyance." Acting on the suggestion contained in the last statement, he has sent in his resignation to the Chicago Presbytery. There is little doubt, however, that Plymouth church will stand by him. No public congregation ie complete that lacks the children's presence. And no sermon is a good on# that does not recognise and provide for childhood. It le discouraging and deplorable when the children are allowed to subatitute the Sunday-echool or tbe league for the public congregation. Such a tendency is obvious, and demands kindly, strenuous correction by parents, teachers and offlcera.—Washington Christian Advocate. The Church Standard states that "the Fathers of St. Joseph's Society” have bought 210 acres of land near Montgomery', Ala., and will build a college for negro Roman Catholics.** The movement for federated action among churches and Christian workers throughout the United States has been advanced a stage by the definite organisation of an executive committee and a number of sub-committees to take charge of different phases of work. Reports have come also of the organisation of local federations in different States. The committee, of which Dr. E. B. Sandford Is secretary, announce that they are ready to entertain any plan that might advance the spirit of comity and co-operation and lessen the waste resulting from competitive church work. —New York Independent. Concerning "the opportunity in the Philippines,” Bishop Batterlee, of Washington, writes to the Churchman as follows: "The first church service tor native Filipinos, that was not distinctly Roman Catholic, ever witnessed In the island of Luson. was a service of the book of common prayer, in Spanish, held by one of the chaplains of the United States army, who was also a clergyman of the Protestant Episcopal church. The effect was so marked, and fhe impression upon the Filipinos was so great, that regular Sunday services at Manila have been held in Spanish continuously for the past two yean. This and similar facts indicate that a great opportunity is placed before our own church by God. Our book of common prayer seems to be peculiarly adapted to meet the present religious conditions in the Philippines. On the one hand, the friars have lost their ancient hold upon the people, especially the insurgents; on the other hand, these people have become so habituated to church methods, and liturgical forms, that they could not he readily assimilated by the Protestant denominations. This constitutes a spiritual opportunity for our own church exceeding, perhaps, that of any other missionary field.” A comparison between statistics of ths churches for the current year and those of the census, showing that the largest per cent, of gain has been by the Disciples of Christ—71 per cent; then follow the Lutheran Synodical Conference, with 52 per cent; the African Methodist Episcopal Zion, 51 per cent.; the African Methodist Episcopal, 42 per cent; the Roman Catholic, 36 per cent.; Protestant Episcopal, 90 per cent.; Southern Baptists, 29 per cent.; Northern B&ptlstfc, 24 per cent; Congregational, 2$ per. cent; Presbyterian, 22 per cent.; Southern Methodists, 21 per cent.; Methodist Episcopal, 20 per cent.; colored Baptists, 1$ per cent The largest numerical gain during the current year is by the Lutheran Synodical conference, which reports

120,546.

Levi P. Morton’s Hennery. [Washington Letter Chicago Record.] Former Vice-Preoldent Levi P. Morton is now raising chickens for a living, and probably has the finest hennery, as well as the finest barn. In ths world, at his farm, '’Ellerslie,” which overlooks the Hudson near the village of Rhinecllff. He hatches all his chickens by incubation, and has fifteen' incubators constantly employed, turning out several doaen little chicks every week, thus being able to furnish spring chickens at all periods of the year, which be sells to the clubs and fashionable hotels of New York. Mr. Morton has bean in the milk business for a long time, and supplies milk, cream and butter to the Union League Club, the Metropolitan Club, the Union. University and other clubs, and to Delmonlco, Sherry, the Waldorf-Astoria and similar ast&Mlshmsnts. His milk brings a high price In market, seiling for 12 cents. a quart, and his cream 90 cents a quart. His Income from his dairy, his hennery and his vegetable garden is more than

$20,000 a year.

Mr. Morton's cow barn cost $250,000, and is said to be the largest and best-equip-ped ever erected. It Is lighted by electricity, and each cow has a spacious stall, In which she is fastened by a nickelplated chain. The cows are not turned out to pasture, but have two hours’ exercise in the open air every day. being attended by the herdsmen to keep them moving, Just as if they were Invalids. They are rubbed down every morning with a brush and currycomb. Just like blooded horses; their tails are braided, and ribbons of different colors are often attached when visitors are expected. Over each stall is a printed card giving the name of the cow. her pedigree, age and record as a milk-giver. The pet of the herd is "Buda.” a Jersey that gave 4,000 quarts of milk last year, a record never exceeded except by one cow, named “Bretonne.” now dead. “Buda” was

born blind, but a stranger would not notice her affliction. When she goes out for exercise every day, she walks between two other cows, and receives the entire

of attention of a herdsman.

NEW METHODIST CHURCH AT VINCENNES.

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VINCENNES. Ind., March Sl-Sunday, April 1, the 426 members of the Methodist church, of this city, will dedicate their handsome new bouse of worship, at Fourth and Perry streets. The program will be carried out by Bishop Charles C. McCabe, assisted by Dr. D. H. Moore, editor of the Western Advocate: Presid- < TJ an,* <

[Special to Tlte Indianapolis News.]

parlor. There are three main and vest!buled entrances, the center one facing the large pipe organ, which was presented by the Indies* Aid Society. The organ and pulpit form part of a circle with the

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which the different churches Joined. The new church represents a cost of about $25,000. In general style the building is Romanesque It is constructed entirely of Spencer lime, tone, with trimmings of Bedford oolitic stone. The Interior is finin quarter-sawed oak, and correthe Romanesque feature of the \ The main floor is made up of um, seating BOO, and lecture, 8u»aad Epworth League room*.

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study, are also on the main floor. mm i half^d^diS?

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seats. Memorial windows are a part the decorations. Of these a group of cherub faces over "Christ’s Ascension,” and “Christ In Gethsenuum,” are the

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uiaiea oy vne rotary ian sy H c. Cllprrtnger was transferred here as pastor from New Albany, Ind.. and Immediately began to secure the required subscription. Only $9,500 now remains unsubscribed, and this amount will be cleared during dedication week. Mr. Cllpringer was afterward elected presiding elder of the district, and retains his residence £*£ a ultimate completion of the building k

For Months We Bare Been 1 Sale of

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Not alone are we showing the lai the most thoroughly dependable

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prices, quality considered, than you 1 Besides the suits, you will find here

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everything else necessary with which to clothe your boy properly for the auspicious occasion; except shoes. In addition to the items- herein specified, you will find in our Boys’ Clothing Department, scores of others at just as interesting prices, for boys of all sizes, from 3 years upward.

Long Pants Suits in Sizes 14 to 19 Years Very good quality blade and blue cheviot Conflrmatloa Suita, hi sizes 14 to 19, at Better quality in black and blue cheviot suits, for boys«ted 14

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Splendid quality, blue .and Mack aerie worsted and Vienna •alts, for boys seed 14 to 19, splendidly tailored and finely f o AA trimmed, at High-grade Mack diagonal worsteds, made In verywtyUsh waits, aa for boys aged 14 to 19* »•»»•«»»• Knee Puts Suits w» Vests m Single-Breasted Jackets

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Double-Breasted Jacket Two-Piece Suits with Knee Puts, in all sizes op to 19 Excellent qualities In blue and black cheviot, vicuna, thlbet and diagonalworttodandgnmlte cloth,

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$1.95, $2.45, $2.90, $3.90, $4.90, $5.90, $7.90

At every price that we have quotad In this advertlsament, we wUl guarantee Maher qualities and ^, more stylish garments than you can get elsewhere, without paying at least ono-fourth more.

Pine quality wonted serge three-piece Suits, for hoys aged 10 to 16 yean Excellent quality black day (regulation confirmation doth),

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GENTLEMEN Who wish to appear perfectly and fashionably dad on EASTER SUNDAY Should see our swell man-tailored Suita r and Top Costa at — Equal to carton tailors' $25 sod $Jo gnnoenta

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FURNISHING STORE FOR MEN! Convenient-lust inside the Washington street entrance and to the right. Comprehensive—everything that man or boy wears— short, tall, thin or fat—la here in widest, newest variety. Low priced—that’s a rule that regulates all the store, and In the men’s furnishings It’s just as vigorous.

SOnE SPECIALS

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The top notch in new, Fancy Shirts

Novelty Fancy Hose, silk coated styles , — French imported, High Colored Handkerchiefs

25c 15c

MEN’S FINE HATS Overflowing with snappy, styHsb'haadgear for the spring to this Men’s Hat Storewf dnra. • Derbys In all the new and approred*stmpeu, are $1.90 and $3.00. Alpines In the new Mulsh pearl **nitisanu - prices. Difference between-them and theonxehwlvmj batter’s—the price. s

New Creations Nobby Neckwear, 50c

L.<§>traU$s &Ga S pnd 7 Wemt WamHlnstton Street.

The Bant Otovn* , Obtainable ; FifH Guarantee $1.00

TEST IIOTE IN THE SEIITE

PREVENTED ADOPTION OF PETTTTS’S AMENDMENT.

It Eliminated the Tariff Feature of the Porto Rican Bill—The Pairs. WASHINGTON. D. C.. Mardh 30.—By a vote of 3$ to 16 the Senate, yesterday, refused to strike out on motion of Senator Pettus, the tariff featurn of thn Porto Rican bill. It was the first tost vote taken since the compromise was agreed upon. The vote on the Pettus amendment follows; Yeas—Bacon, Bate. Berry. Clark, of Montana; Clay. Cockrell, Culberson, Harris, Jones, of Arkansas; Kenney, Lindsay, Morgan, Pettus, Sullivan. Turley, Wellington. Nays—Allison, Baker, Bard, Carter, Chandler, Clark (Wyoming), Cullom, Deboe. Fairbanks, Foraker. Foster, Frye, GalUnger, Gear, Hale. Hanna, Hansbrough, Hawley, Kean. Kyle, Lodge. MoBride. McComas, McMillan, Perkine, Quarles, Ross, Scott. Sewell. Shoup, Spooner, Warren, Wetmore. The following pairs were announced, the last named being opposed to the amendment; M&rtln-Jones of Nevada, Danlel-Pen-rose, McLaurin-Pritchard, Hoar-McEn-ery. Taliaferro-Maaon, Turner-Aldrich, Rawllna-Wolcott, Money-Teller, CafferyBurrows, Pettigrew-Platt of Connecticut, Slmon-Depew, Chilton-Elkins, HeltfeldPlatt of New York, Butler-Beveridge. No announcement of pairs was made of the following Senators, who were absent from the chamber when their names were called: Allen, David, McCumber, Mallory, Nelson. Proctor. Stewart, Thurston, Ugman and Vest. Mr. Bacon, of Georgia, offered an amendment in tbe form of a substitute for sections 2 and 3 of the committee bill, establishing the regular Dingley tariff rates of duty on articles Imported from foreign countries Into Porto Rico, and providing < that no duties shall be levied on articles Imported Into Porto Rioo from ths United States or into ths United States from Porto Rico. Mr. Bacon explained that It was hie purpose to establish In Porto Rico the tariff system to vogue in this country. Mr. Lindsay, of Kentucky, offered an amendment to Mr. Baoon's amendment, providing for absolute free trade between the United Mates and Porto Rico. Mr. Bacon accepted the amendment. Mr. Morgan offered an amendment to

the section of the bill which proposes to redeem ths Porto Rican silver coins In United States money, giving 50 cents of American money for the Porto Rican peso. The amendment proposed to pay 100 cents for the peso. Mr. Morgan held that in the proposed exchange of coins the United States was taking advantage of the Porto Ricans, because the peso contained .the same amount of silver as the American dollar. The Porto Ricans, he said, are entitled to 100 cents for their pesos, because that amount ot silver to money would be worth 100 cents on the

dollar.

Mr. Jones (Ark.) and Mr. Bacon (Go.) took the same position. Mr. Foraker maintained that the position of the Democratic Senator* was not correct. There was no intention to deprive the Porto Ricans of any value, as the American dollar now was worth in debt-paying power practically two pesos In Porto Rico. He believed the proposition of the bill was entirely liberal to the

Porto Ricans.

Army Bill Passed. WASHINGTON, D. C.. March 30.After four days of stormy debate, the House yesterday passed the army appropriation bill. As passed, the hill Is only slightly modified from the form in which it came from the committee. One of the last amendments adopted opens the soldier*' homes to the officers and men of the volunteer and regular armies Incapacitated by service during or since the Spanish war. The chief Incident of the day was a defense of the War Department against the charge of reckless extravagance to the fitting up of the transport Sumner made by Mr. Driggs, of New York, yesterday. Mr. Parker, of New Jersey, produced the itemized expenses furnished by the War Department to show that there had been no extravagance. Without opposition the House confirmed Mr. Boereing's title to his seat. His seat was contested by Mr. White, another Republican. and the report of the committee that Investigated the ease was unanimously In favor of the sitting member. Wages Reduced at Ban Franctoco. BAN FRANCISCO, March 80.—War is on between the International Union of Bricklayers and Masons and the San Francisco Bricklayers’ Association. On April 1 I** International Union will reduce the standard of wages of bricklayers from IE, the local union rate, to $3.6n, and will make corresponding reductions in masons' wages. The local association will resist ths decrease and proposes to fight with the International Union't© thehltter end. In this It wUl be assisted and supported by the Building Trades Council.

Big Ships Gross the Bar. FKNSACOUA. Fla, March ».-The < NSW York, battleship Texas sad r Machlas. ASaUtml Farqttbar's squ crossed the bat into this port tMs m with four test of water to spars.

THREE 0RUXSEB8 PLANNED BY* THE NAVAL BOARD.

WUl be Christened West Virginia, California and Nebraska—D*slgna For Battleships. NEW YORK. March 30.-A spedal to the Tribune from Washington says: No warships ot such fighting power have ever before been planned abroad or at home ae the three cruisers whose details have Just been practically completed by the admirals of the naval construction

board.

Slxty-stx fixed guns constitute the armament of the West Virginia. California and tbe Nebraska, and their magazines

are to hold over 400 tons of ammunition. The board has given theee ships 13.000 tons displacement, twenty-three knots .speed, and, with coal bunker capacity of 2.000 tons, a steaming radius of 7,000 miles. They wUl be the only ships to the navy literally armored all over, their protection extending from below the water

cruisers and hat-, to that thsy ■will!

line abqve the entire supedstrucCkr*. la. appearance they will mark a notable-de-’ parture from existing cruisers and bat-

tleships of their class. In stand much highar out of In# better distribution ol

quarters, and making them moat Impreeshre. Until Congress gives ihe Navy 3>e-, partment authority to contract for the' best poseible armor for theee vessels, tthe> final drawings can not be made, nor can shipbuilders secure all the Information required by them to enable the prepara-,

tion of alternative plane.

The construction board has also practlcally completed the designs for the battleships Pennsylvania, Georgia and New Jersey, no material modification from the original plans having been made. Thean will represent as distinct an advance In their class as the cruisers do over the New York and the Brooklyn. The armament of the battleships is not to be positively decided until the double turrets of

the Kearsarge are tested.

Baker Lynching Case Goes Over. CHARLESTON. 8. C., March 30.—It is announced, to-day, that the Lake City lynching trial will not be called again at the April term of the United States Circuit Court. Thirteen white citizens, all prominent husineafl men of Lake G have been tried fbr the murder

negro postmaster. Baker. The a mistrial. After the trial pled wife and crippled

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