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WOOD'S KAKE IN L!S1 FREC.DCNT ACAIN SENDS TO SEN ATE SEVERAL HUNDRED RE- 1 CESS APPOINTMENTS. LAWYERS ADVISE THE COURSE TAKEN MODS OF ADJOURNMENT CF EX- TRA SESSION OF CONGRESS REASON FOR ACTION. Washington, Dec. 8. President Roosevelt has sent to the senate the nomination of General Leonard Wood to be major general of the army and the nomination of 1C7 other army on cers whose •promotions depend on thrt of General Wood. Accompanying these nominations were those of about 1.25 civilian appointees, including that of Dr. W. H. Crum to be collector of the port of Charleston, S. C., and some others whom the president nominated in the last recess. These appointments are considered by the president and his advisers to be recess appointments. The question of their status has been discussed thoroughly by the president with the best lawyers connected with the ad ministration and in congress. Tho conclusion has been reached that be tweep the time of the falling of the president pro tem's gavel signifying the conclusion of the extraordinary session and the calling to order of the senate in the regular session of con gress an appreciable lapse of time occurred. In this time the appoint ments technically were made. They are regarded by the administration as recess appointments and the appoint ees, therefore, will receive the pay and exercise all the authority of the rank to which they are promoted. The commissions of the army officers have been made out on this understanding. All of them are dated back to the time last summer when the appointments originally were made. OPENING OF REGULAR SESSION, Senate Begins Work of the Fifty eighth CongreS3. "Washington, Dec. 8.—The first reg ular session of the Fifty-eighth con gress began at noon, but the senate met half an hour previous to that time In accordance with the adjournment of Saturday last for the purpose of permitting an orderly termination of the called session. The major portion of the half hour sitting of the extra session was de voted to executive business, but be fore the doors were closed the senate passed a bill amending the law rela tive to congressional franks. Mr. Keane made a favorable report from the committee on contingent ex penses on the resolution of Mr. Pen rose requesting the transmission to the senate by the postmaster general of all papers relating to the postofflce investigation. Mr. Gorman objected to the pres ent consideration of the resolution and it went to the calendar. Mr. Frye, at 12 o'clock, announced that the hour provided for by law for the meeting of the first regular ses sion of the Fifty-eighth congress hav ing arrived, "I declare the extraor dinary session adjourned without day." Opening of Regular Session. Prayer was offered by the Rev. F. J. Prettyman. The roll was called and, sixty-seven senators having respond ed, Mr. Frye announced that a quo rum was present. A resolution was adopted providing that a committee of two be appointed to join a like committee from the house to notify the president that con gress has assembled. Messrs. Hale and Cockrell were named as the com mittee. As bills and petitions were being presented Mr. Hoar suggested that it was not customary for the senate to transact business pending the notifica tion of the president and on his mo tion a recess was taken at 12:10 o'clock for one hour. At 1:10 the senate, being called to order, a further recess was taken until 1:40. Upon reconvening Mr. Hale reported for the committee that the president bad been advised and would shortly communicate a message. Mr. Barnes, assistant secretary to the president, then presented the mes sage, which was read at once. HOUSE HEARS MESSAGE. Attendance Large on Opening Day of Fifty-eighth Congress. Washington, Dec. 8.—Speaker Can non brought down the gavel at noon, convening the house for the first day of the regular session of the Fifty eighth congress. The speaker appointed a committee to join a committee from the senate to wait upon the president and notify him that a quorum of the two houses was present and ready to receive any comunication from him. The house, at 1:15, took a recess un til 1:30 p. m. I At 1:49 Mr. Barnes, assistant secre tary to the president, bearing the pres ident's message to congress, was an nounced. The message was read to the house. 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The following is a summary of the can vass: Burned villages 17, burned houses 1,300, houseless people 7,330, villages partly looted or injured 3, unarmed men killed 87 (ten after surrender), women killed 9, children killed 4. fam ilies injured 1,366, women dishonored 38, total persons injured 7,563, 4 churches and 1 monastery torn down, 14 churches gutted and defiled, 6 schools burned or torn down, 1 school gutted, 2,206 persons have no food. WOMAN LION TAMER KILLED. Torn to Pieces in Sight of Great Crowd of People. Dessau, Germany, Dec. 8.—Frau Fischer, a lion tamer, was torn to pieces by four lions in a menagerie cage and in sight of a great crowd of people. She was trying to make a lion spring through a hoop and struck it with a whip, whereupon the animal leaped upon her and disemboweled her at one stroke. The woman shrieked once and the other three lions joined in the attack on her and fought among themselves for fragments of her flesh. There was a frightful panic among the spectators and many persons were Injured. Finally the lion tamer's as sistants, armed with iron rods and hooks, succeeded in dragging the ani mals from the woman's mangled body. The children of Frau Fischer were in a box witnessing the performance when their mother was killed. DENIED BY MINING MEN. Say There Is No Truth in Stories of Yaqui Uprising. Nogales, Ariz., Dec. 8.—The Arizona and Sonora chamber of mines has adopted a resolution requesting the Associated Press to deny as totally false the "articles purporting to give accounts of the Yaqui Indian disturb ances in the state of Sonora, Mex., and more particularly of an engage ment purported to have taken place at Rapairo, near Susqui Grande, on Nov. 15 last, between Mexican troops and a band of fifty Yaqui Indians, in which it was said the entire troops were annihilated or taken prisoners." CLAIM OOWIE IS SOLVENT. Several Large Creditors Will Fighl Bankruptcy Proceedings. Chicago, Dec. 5.—The first open no tlce of opposition to the bankruptcy proceedings against John Alexandei Dowie was given in the United States district court during the day by an attorney, for an Indianapolis grocery company, which is a creditor of Dowie. In the filing of a claim for $3,500 the attorney for the Indianapolis concern gave notice that at the proper stage ol proceedings he would take action in court in opposition to the bankruptcy petition of other creditors. The con test will probably begin within a few days. Representatives of several other large creditors, it is said, will join in a fight to have the receivers ousted on the ground that Dowie is solvent and that creditors will get less if litigation is prolonged. A middle aged man, known to Dow ie's followers only as the "Milwaukee millionaire," arrived at Zion City dur ing the day. A prominent Dowieite. who refused to allow the use of his name, said that the visitor was the "deliverer" whom Dowie mentioned at his rally meeting Wednesday as bffing willing to pay Dowie's entim indebt edness if Dowie wished. POLICE FIND DYNAMITE. Believe It Was Hidden by Car Bain Bandits. Chicago, Dec. 5.—Dynamite has been found in large quantities by Assistant Chief of Police Schuettler hidden ir. the northwest part of the city. The discovery was followed by the imme diate institution of a search for the persons who secreted the explosive and who are said to be connected with the car barn bandits captured in the swamps across the Indiana state line. One of the bandits, Peter Nieder meier, attempted to bribe one of the guards at the county jail to allow Nie dermeier to escape. The guard if Patrick Donnelly. Nietlermeier prom ised him $25,000. Donnelly asked Nie dermeier where he would get the money and received the answer: "I'D get it all right." Chief of Police O'Neill has receive:) a contribution of $5,000 from the Chi cago City Railway company to be ap plied in aiding the widows of tho no licemen who lost th-nr lives in th( pursuit or the bandits. BOODLE HEARir.'C -nCSUMED Examination of Grand Rapids Orricl?! Continues. Grand Rapids, Mirh., Dec. 5.—'re examination of Alderman Chnrles Johnson, charged with accepting 5 bribe from T.ant K. Salsbury to sup port the Lake Michigan water deal, ir. aid of which Salsbury alleges he bribed a score or more of prominent citizens, including the managers of three local newspapers, was taken up in police court during the day. Sals bury had sufficiently recovered again to take the stand as a witness. He was unable to remember any more than the substance of various conver sations with Johnson during the sum mer of 1900, but stated that Johnson agreed to support the water deal for $1,000 in cash, $350 of which Salsbury said he pail him. O Baantlw Bignatue of STOI The Kind You Have Always Bought WILL DECLINE OFFER ASSISTANCE OF UNITED STATES SOUGHT BY DEPOSED DOMIN ICAN PRESIDENT. LATTER EN ROUTE TO THIS COUNTRY PROMISES TO ALLOW PROTECT ORATE OVER ISLAND IN RE TURN FOR AID. Washington, Dec. 5.—The appear ance in Washington of Senor Delvan, minister of finance of the defunct Wcs Gil administration of San Domingo, has led to a revival of the report that, the ex-president is trying to secure reinstatement with the assistance of the United States, undertaking in. re turn to allow the United States to as sume a full protectorate over the isl and of San Domingo. It may be stated, however, that the state depart ment entertains absolutely no thought of establishing a protectorate over San Domingo or to annexing it. It is de clared positively that American Inter ference in the island's affairs will be limited to the protection of American Interests there, and while the frequent revolutions in the little republic are very much deplored by the adminis tration here the Washington govern ment will not meddle with the po litical conditions of San Domingo but will simply see to it that existing en gagements as to arbitration and con cessions to Americans are conserved and that American trade Is not im properly obstructed. It is learned from trustworthy sources that Wqs Gil, the deposed president, is now on his way to the United States and is expected to land at New Orleans shortly. He will come to Washington and will see Senor Gal van, who expects to be in Washington again within the next ten days. Advices have reached Washington that there are now -three revolutions In San Domingo—the revolution le' by Morales, a revolution at Monte Christo led by the followers of Jiminea and a third and stronger revolution In the south of the island. THOUSANDS ARE DYING. Fearful Ravages of Strange Epidemic in Africa. New York, Dec. 8.—The American board of comissioners for foreign mis sions has issued a statement concern ing the ravages of the strange epi demic known as the "sleeping sick ness," now prevalent in certain parts of the Dark continent. The facts were gathered by the board's missionaries in Africa. The disease appeared in Uganda three years ago, probably com ing from the Congo regions. It pre vails on the islands and shores of Lake Victoria and inland from these shores a dozen miles. No less than 68,000 persons have died, 10,0uo within the last five months. A commission sent from England has decided that the disease is scattered by a fly called Kievu. No antidote has as yet been discovered. The first symptom of the presence of the disease is headache, with swell ing of the glands of the neck, fol lowed by protracted sleeping. EMPLOYES WEAR UNION BUTTON No Discharge of Street Car Men for Violation of Order. Chicago, Dec. 8.—Although the or der prohibiting buttons other than company badges or insignia to be worn on the uniforms was made ef fective during the day according to the new rule book of the Chicago City Railway company no man was dis ciplined when he appeared wearing the union button in open violation of the edict. At every barn specially selected committees of union men scrutinized every employe who ap peared to see if the union button was prominent and standing ready to take action in case any member of the un ion was discharged for disobeying the rule. The company barn bosses and divi sion superintendents, who were also at the barns, appeared indifferent to the order and made no mention of the rule or the open violation which received. GRAND JURY AT WORK. Affairs of Nebraska National Guard Being Investigated. Omaha, Dec. 8.—The federal grand jury has begun the investigation of matters in the department of the ad jutant general of Nebraska. Adjutant General Culver, S. D. Davis of Lincoln and A. Q. Smith, the latter connected with the adjutant general's depart ment during the last state administra tion when General W. L. Colby was at the head of the department, have been summoned as witnesses. The investi gation is in connection with the ap propriation of money to reimburse the government for blankets supplied to the state penitentiary after the fire at that institution two years ago New witnesses were also called in the land fencing investigation, in which several indictments are antici pated within a short time. LOW ROUND TRIP RATES. $ $0 to Buffalo or Montreal $40 to Boston or Springfield, Mass. $40 to Syracuse or Alban\. N. Y. From St. Paul or Minneapolis via Chicago Great Western Railway. Pro pop ionately low rates to many other points in eastern Canada and New England. Tickets on sale Dec. 12th to 22nd inclusive, cood to relurn until Jan 12th, 1004. or further part ictilars apply to ll. Jones, 0. A a N O hERRICK FOR RUNNING MATE. President Said to Favor Ohio Man for Vice President. Springfield, O., Dec. 5.—Francis B. Loomis. assistant secretary of state, who is here on a personal business trip and to visit relatives, indie- 1 clearly in an interview that the 1 ministration wants Myron T, Herrir.-k, recently elected governor of Ohio, for the second place on the Republican national ticket. As iVTr. Loomis is about as close to President Roosevelt as any official or private citizen his words are consid ered full of significance. Mr. Ixjoinis said: "I have heard much talk of Mr. Iler rick. From his recent decisive victory in this state he certainly is in an en viable position politically. He is gen erally recognized as a strong man in the fullest sense. The party require a strong man in this capacity and th sentiment drifting toward Mr. HerricK promises to be unusually strong and sincere." Mr. Loomis pi\ 'icted the nomina tion of Roosevelt. He did pot appear to think there was any question as to that. "Mr. Hanna has said that he is not a candidate," said Mr. Loomis, "and I assuredly am inclined to think ha knows what he is saying and is sin cere." PLAN IS MAPPED OUT. Government Officials to Exterminate Blackmailing Societies. New York, Dec. 5.—A complete plan for the extermination of Sicilian and Italian blackmailing societies is re ported to have been mapped out. Agents of the secret service branch of the treasury department, postoflice department inspectors and police op eratives of New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and two or three other cities will participate and it is proposed that a death blow shall be dealt the for eign bands who have grown remark ably bold in their operations during recent weeks. While Chicago and Philadelphia are known to have pow erful societies it is believed by the secret service, whose detectives are most familiar with the working of the Mafia, that there exists at present in this city the most powerful and des perate Mafia band that has ever been organized in America. Its operations include many atrocious and mysterious murders, kidnappings and thousands of successful attempts to blackmail and extort money from wealthy and respectable Italians. For this reason the most vigorous prosecution is ex pected to take place in and about New York, MAKES SOME CONCESSIONS. Russia's Reply to Japan's Proposal* About Completed. St. Petersburg, Dec. 5.—Russia's re ply to Japan's proposals is almost completed, but will not be ready for transmission to Tokio till next week. A strong hope Is expressed in official circles that the answer will prove ac ceptable to Japan in the main if not in all the details. Russia will make concessions, but in turn proposes modi fications which, it is said, will not be of a rndical character. It is re ''orated that the present state of negotiations is confined to a determination of the general question relating to the rights of the respective powers in Korea. The czar and the foreign office have freely consulted Viceroy Alexieff in tho preparation of the reply. Wh!5» it is not admitted that the meeting of the Japanese parliament, Dec. 8, haa hastened the matter there has been unusual activity at the foreign office for several days. BELIEVE WORST IS OVER. Twelve Hundred Cases of Typhoid at Eutlec, Pa. Butler. Fa., Dec. 4.—Up to noon 1.134 cases of typhoid fever had been reported to the representatives of the state board of 1^-ilth. There are prob ably 100 unrepoited cases in the town. There was one death and several new cases during the day, but the belief is genr-p) amon?r the Butler physicians that the woi-st is over and from now on there will be fewer cases of fever developed. Two hundred families have received relief in the form of supplies, medi cines and mirres. The fever claimed its thirty-fourth victim during the afternoon in the per son of Father Daniel Walsh, pastor of St. Paul's Catholic church. Father Walsh has been ill two weeks. His work among tfv poor was untiring and before becoming unconscious he gave away everything he possessed in thr world. INDICTMENTS QUASHED. Duluth Men Accused of Connection With Lard Frauds. Duluth. Dec. 4.—Judge William Lochren of the United States court has quashed seven of the indictments for subornation of perjury in connec tion with alleged land frauds in the Duluth district. The decision is of special interest and importance. The attorneys for the indicted men advanced the argument that section 4746, as'amended, under which tho in dictments were brought, was intended to cover only cases in connection with pensions and Judge Lochren sustaineo that view in his decision. The section has long been used for the prosecution of men charged with procuring false and fraudulent affidavits in land frauds in all parts of the country and it has remained for .ludge Lochren to dis cover that the section does not apply. #13.50 ROUND TRIP ST. TAUL OR MINNEAPOLIS TO CHICAGO. Via the Chioasro Great Western ailwnv. Tickets on sale Nov 20th, ro Dec. 1st. inclusive, good to return until Dec. 7th on account of the In ternational Livestock Exposition at Chicago. For further particulars applv to J. P. Elmer. (J. P. A., C. G. W. Ry., Chicago. 111. A Mine mother should be a source of joy to WOULD NEGOTIATE Nfc'w THEA I The determined stand to be taken by the association is indicated in the passage of a resolution instructing all members of employers' associations affiliated with the national body not to place the union label o? any of their output. It is proposed also to estab lish a labor information bureau, where will be kept a tabulated record of all lawbreakers and undesirable work men. The present methods employed by unions in conducting boycotts were bitterly denounced. Fisrlit Will Be Bitter. Those who will persist" in closing their ears against the continual re commendation of Dr. King's New Discovery for consmption, will have a long and bitter tight with their troubles, if not ended earlier by fatal termination. Read what R. Beall of Beall, Miss., has to say: "Last fall my wife had every symp tom of consumption. 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Chicago, Dec. 3.—A million and a quarter pears, said to be practically the worlds present supply of the fruit, are stored in a warehouse in Chicago. A firm of South Water street fruit merchants are the owners of the Dears and are supposed to have a cor ner on the pear market. Quarrel Ends in a Tragedy. Lexington. Ky., Dec. 3.—Henry Gray and Lewis Skaggs, residents of Chiles burg. quarrelled over the unloading of a car of coal, both claiming to have been engaged for the wo k. Gray was killed and Skaggs was fatally shot danger incident to the ordeal makes its anticipation one of misery. Mother'* Friend is the only remedy which relieves women of the great pain and danger of maternity this hour which is dreaded as woman'* severest trial is not only made painless, but all the danger is avoided by its vse. Those who use this remedy are no longer despondent or gloomy nervousness, nausea and other distressing conditions are overcome, the system is made ready for the coming event, and the Mriotis accidents so eomraoa to the critical hour are obviated by the use of Mother's Friend. "It is worth its weight in gold," •ays many who have used it. $i.oo per bottle at drug stores. Book containing, Taluable information of interest to all women, will be sent to any address free upon application to BRADFIELD REOULATOR OO., Atlanta, Oa. Colombians Willing to Grant Favor able Concessions. Washington, Dec. 5.—Minister Beau pre, at Bogota, has advised the state department that the Hay-Herran canal treaty was rejected by the Colombian senate on its merits that is to say that the treaty itself in its text and its spirit was regarded as objection able. Mr. Beaupre is confident that noth ing in the instructions he had received from Washington relative to the presentation of the treaty in Bogota in the slightest degree influenced the adverse action upon the convention by the Colombian senate. The minister's advices continue to set out the fact that the Colombians are still hopeful of being able to nego tiate a new treaty with the United States in place of the defeated Hay Herran treaty and, regretting the ad verse action of their senate, are will ing to extend to the United States terms much more favorable than those contained in that treaty. Promises have gone so far as they indicate that the present congress might be dis solved and a new congress chosen by order of the president and that the latter would see to it that the new congress would be favorable to any canal treaty that he might submit for its ratification. Secretary Hay has promised to pre sent General Reyes to President Roosevelt. The date will depend upon the president's pleasure. The secre tary is satisfied as to the plenipoten tiary powers possessed by General Reyes and will afford him every oppor tunity to discharge his mission. But the fact is not concealed that there i$ no hope of success. BOYCOTT ON UNION LABEL. Action Taken by Citizens' Industrial Association. Dayton. O., Dec. 5.—At a meeting of the recently organized Citizens' Indus trial Association of America, which Includes in its basic principles an open shop, no sympathetic strikes, no restriction in the number of appren tices and output, enforcement of the law and opposition to the walking delegate, a resolution was adopted ask ing congress not to endorse the eight hour bill when that document comes up for action. Another resolution re quests all employers' associations throughout the country to affiliate with the national body. Every mother feeli great dread of the pais and danger attendant upon the most critical period of her life. 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