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THE MOKXIXG OBEGONIAN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1901. APPROVED BY CUBA Scheme of Relations -With the United Statesr SIGNED BY THE CONVENTION American Lately Returned From the Inlands Declare the Cnbnn Are Xot Yet Ready for Self- Gorernment. HAVANA, Feb. 27. The 1 institutional convention remained In session until 3 o'clock this morning, completing: the work on the constitution referring; to the re lations between Cuba and the United States. A public session was held this afternoon to approve the following reso lutions, which have been adopted: "First The Government of Cuba will not make treaty or agreement with any foreign power which may compromise or limit the Independence of Cuba, or which may permit or authorize any power to obtain, by means of colonization or for military or naval purposes, any foothold or authority or right over any portion of Cuba. "Second The Government will not per mit its territory to be used as a base of operations for war against the United States or against any foreign nation. "Third The Government of Cuba ac cepts in its entirety the treaty of Paris, in which are affirmed the rights of Cuba, to the extent of the obligations which are explicitly Indicated in these, nd es pecially those which International law Imposes for the protection .of life and property, and substitutes Itself "for the "United States in the pledge, which they assumed in that sense according to ar ticles 12 and 16 of the treaty of Paris. "Fourth Cuba recognizes as legally valid all acts Of the military Government during the period of occupation, also tho rights arising out of them, in conformity with the joint resolution and the Foraker amendment and the existing laws of the country. "5. The Governments of the United States and Cuba ought to regulate their commercial regulations by means of a treaty based on reciprocity, and with ten dencies towards free trade in natural and manufactured products, mutually assur ing ample special advantages In their re spective markets." The preamble, which is long, sets forth the receiving of the letters from General Wood outlining the wishes of, the Wash ington Executive regarding future rela tions. It asserts that the convention an derstood the desire of tne Executive, to bring about the specified relation, with "the object of securing the independence of Cuba, and that the suggestion as to the naval stations was mace on those lines. "But this, in itself," the preamble goes on to say, "would militate against the Inde pendence which both parties desire to preserve." Regarding the other conditions for pre serving peace, such as raising loans, the preamble points out that these are fully covered by the constitution, which docu ment. In the opinion of the convention, amply protects Independence, including liberal laws as to the rights of foreigners and individual rights. Regarding the san itary question, the preamble declares that the future government should make ar rangements with the United States to pro tect that country as well as Cuba. The convention clearly Implies that its action will not bind the future government, for the last part of the preamble reads? "The convention considers that relations might exist if the first government under the Republic thinks it advisable." TOO EARLY FOR WITHDRAWAL. Cnban Not Able to Form n Stable Government. NEW YORK. Feb. 27.-Several of the passengers on the steamer Havana, which, has just arrived from Havana, express the opinion that Cuba Is not in a political condition to receive her Independence. Dr. W C. Phelps, of Buffalo, said: "Uncle Sam must stay In Cuba Every body with whom I conversed In Cuba wants the United States to stay there. It is only the rabble, or negroes, consist ing of about 30 per cent of the entire pop ulation of Cuba, who yell for 'free Cuba and these shiftless people are merely fire-eaters.' If they got their freedom some other nation would step In and take the Island from them for debt. I must say that the streets of Havana are clean, and that the general health Is remarkably good. The great trouble In Cuba Is that there is nothing fit to eat." Joseph Howard, the journalist, said: "If the United States tries to leave Cuba next June, as is talked of. soldiers will have to get back there pretty quick to avert a state of anarchy which would un-1 doubtedly follow their withdrawal. 'Cap ital Is apprehensive. There Is np trade. All are waiting. Americans and the cap italists want the retention of the United States troops." Instruction to "Wood. NEW YORK, Feb. 27. According to a special to the Times from Washington. Secretary Root was in communication with General Wood last night, and there was a long conference between them on the subject of the Cuban amendment to the Army bill. The communication was by direct wire. The conference was a protracted one. and in the course of it Secretary Root gave the Governor the lull texL of the amendment. After hear ing his views on the subject he gave him certain instructions, the nature of which is not divulged. It is understood that General Wood will now cease his efforts to hurry the Cuban convention in its formulation of a plan of international relations. Originally it was the design of the Administration that" the flrst proposition would come from Cuba, hut now that the United States is taking tha initiative there s not the same mo tive for haste that there was before. BASEBALL RULES Amended try the National Lengae Magnates. NEW YORK, Feb. 27. The National Baseball League magnates today consid ered the playing rules. A rule was adopt ed which does away with the Intentional "fouling off" of pitched balls by a. bats man. The first and second foul "balls hit by the batsman, unless two strikes have already "been called against him shall henceforth "be counted, as strikes. Rule 2so..2 was altered so that the catcher will have to stand within 10 feet. Instead of 90 feet of the plate. A rule making the pitcher deliver the bait to the batsman as coon .-as the latter takes his. position nt the plate wa.st adopted. Should the pitcher dellver-thcball'to-anyother player than the plate, a ball will be called for each delivery. The American Association practically yielded up the ghost early in the afternoon. "Lamt Report From Wlldmnn. WASHINGTON. Feb. -27.-I.ast mall of ;he late ConsUl-General TJFJldman received the State Department has been made public. The report Is dated at Hong Kong, December 27, and Is taken up chlef y with statements to .show xh& American igTlcultural machinery Js, not wajited troong the farmers of -China, He also- salla attention 'to the uselessness of malW Ing trade papers devoted to the carriage and harness industry to the consulate, saying wittily that he had already men tioned that fact that "we have but three carrjages and a hearse here, all of which are in a fair state of preservation." He advises carriage manufacturers to turn their attention to Manila, which, he says, is alive with carriages of every descrip tion, and" where the demand will Increase from year to year as the roads Improve. CARNEGIE'S THREAT. Drought About the Mo reran Steel Combination. NEW YORK, FebTzT. The Times says: After having maintained silence on the subject of the new steel combination for many .weeks, J. P. Morgan, while in his jfflce, after he had read a Boston publi cation, which contained an article entitled, "The United Steel Corporation a Unifica tion of Great Interest," said: "That is the best statement of the sit uation that has yet come to my notice. Had I written it myself, I could not have stated the situation better." The article makes the following state ment, which is the first authentic admis sion of the questions which brought the consolidation about: "Mr. Carnegie recently threatened to duplicate the mills of various makers of finished products because enough raw ma terial was not being purchased from his mills. The companies making the finished products threatened retaliation into the Carnegie field, with the result that a sort of industrial chaos was threatening in the steel and Iron trades and the security 1 markets of this country. How Mr. Mor gan was brought Into the mat ter is stated, as follows: Mr. Car negie said he must progress or go out of business. Other Interests said they must do the same thing. J. P. Mor gan was asked to furnlMi some plan ol sqlutlon. .With great reluctance he took hold of the- situation. Before proceeding however, Mr. Morgan demanded that $200. 000,000 should be promised him by respon sible banking and financial Interests, should so much money be needed. The mon ey was promised and Mr. Morgan set to work, Mr. Carnegie had the largest plant and the strongest position and named his terms of sale. He, however, signified his willingness to take securities In lieu of cash and negotiations proceeded wry rap idly." LETTER FROM KIDNAPERS. Omnha Abductors Offer to Return ?20,00O If Not Punished. CHICAGO. Feb. 27. E. A. Cudahy, the Omaha packer, whose son was kidnaped to secure a reward of $25,000. is in receipt of an anonymous letter declaring that upon his assurance that the kidnapers would not be punished, all but $5000 of the ransom money would be returned to him. The letter was mailed at Waukegan, Ill yesterday, and sent to Omaha. Mr. Cud ahy was In Chicago today and received a transcript of the letter by telegraph. "I do not know whether the letter Is authentic or a hoax," said Mr. Cudahy to a reporter. "I will iy no attention .tp, It, and certainly have no Intention of letting up on these men. The writer or writers of the letter directed me. If agree able to their proposition, to let them know by mpans of personal advertise ments in newspapers of Omaha and Chi cago and Milwaukee, but I don't believe they will ever have the pleasure of read ing anything from me In the advertis ing columns of any paper." To Prevent a Lynching. lisuiAisAi'Uib. ma., Feb. 27. Dorothy ' white population of states, was tabled. Darter identified the negro "Doc" Reed owing to the inability of the Census OfJlce this afternoon as her assailant. Then. to furnish Information before the ad seelng the crowd of several hundred that journment of Congress, had gathered around the house, she wav- Hepburn (Rep. la.) called up the reve ered and said he was uncertain. When nue cutter bill, whereupon Mann (Rep. the news scattered that Reed had been , III.) Interposed a motion to adjourn, which identified there was intense excltment prevailed, and at 5:0 o'clock the House throughout the city. A hasty consultation adjourned. between the Governor. Adjutant-General, J : Sheriff and Superintendent of Police was si-vnuv ptvit T called, and the companies of the Na-1 blJDm ' tlonal Guard here were placed under or- A Completed lir the Senate Com ders to be ready at a moment's notice, i .. . , flnA him etr,,i0 f r-na . .i-. mlitcc on Appropriations. from the Stale Armory to the c0Unty jail and 75 deputy sheriffs were at once sworn in. In addition to this 0 police- men are on iruard in ovorv Ktmt in tho men are on guard in every street in the I vicinity of the Jail. This mode of avoid ing trouble will continue through the night. Patrick Charged With Murder. NEW YORK, Feb. 27. Professor Witt haus, the chemist, has made a verbal j report to tne uistnct Attorney, in wnicn he declares that enough mercury and other poisons were found In the stomach of William Marsh Rice to kill him. An affidavit charging Albert D. Patrick with murder In the first degree was submit ted to Justice Jerome with an application for a warrant for Patrick's rearrest. The justice issued the warrant and it will be served should ball be accepted on the forgery charge. The affidavit Is by Charles Jones. Reform nt Seattle. SEATTLE. Feb. 27. At a meeting of over 500-representatlve citizens of Seattle last -evening resolutions were unanimous ly adopted as follows: "As citizens of Seattle, we do hereby place on record our firm determination to secure by every means in our power hon est enforcement of the laws of the city. "We demand that every public officer sworn to support the law do his full duty without fear or favor. "We declare our purpose to sustain by influence and financial aid a thoroughly organized movement to fight the battle of law enforcement to the finish. "We recommend the selection by this meeting of a committee of 10, with full power to effect permanent organization.1' p?The committee was appointed BUSY DAY OF ROUTINE THE HOUSE FINISHING UP BUSINESS OX HAND. ITS Conference Report on the Fortifica tions, District of Colombia and Academy Bill Ajyreed To. WASHINGTON", Feb. 27. The House had a busy day of routine, agreeing to the conference reports on the fortifica tions. District of Columbia and the Mil itary Academy bills, the last-named con taining the antl-hazlng legislation. The naval appropriation bill was sent back to conference after the defeat of a motion to concur In the Senate's provision for three more submarine torpedo boats. The Louisiana Purchase Exposition bill, which has been In a precarious parlia mentary state, was finally sent to confer ence for an adjustment of differences. Several bills for statutes were disposed of by parliamentary maneuvers. The revenue cutter bill also received a re verse, the House adjourning when an ef fort was made to take It up. Early ses sions will begin In the House tomorrow Immediately after the approval of the journal, the House, on motion of Payne (Rep. N. Y.). the majority leader, agreed that for the remainder of the ses- CUBAN REVOLUTIONIST'S IDEA OF INDEPENDENCE. S50n the House meet at 11 o'clock Instead of noon, as heretofore. The speaker's table was cleared of some minor business and Hull (Rep. la.) then called up the conference report on the .Military Acad emy appropriation bill. It was the same report previously agreed to, but rejected by the Senate on account of the provision against hazing which had been modified. Hull commended the compromise which had been reached and expressed the opin ion that if the report was rejected tho bill would fall. McCall (Rep. Mass.) said he was willing to accept the compromise If no stronger provision against hazing could be procured. Dick (Rep. O.). chair man of the committee which Investigated the death of Boor, gave It as his opin ion that the compromise contained in the conference report was the only legisla tion which could be enacted Into law dur ing this Congress. After some further re marks by Hepburn (Rep. In.), and Driggs (Dcm. N. Y.), the report was adopted without division. The conference report on the District of Columbia appropriation bill was agreed to. as was also the conference report on the fortifications appropriation bill. A motion to recede and concur In the Senate amendment to the Naval appro priation bill, providing for three sub marine torpedo-boats, was lost, 117 to 131. The bill was then sent back to confer ence. Loud (Rep. Cal.), chairman of the post office committee, presented a partial con- i ierence report upon the postofflcc ap propriation bill lnvolvlng only the minor matters at Issue between the two houses and it was agreed to without divlslo. Tawney (Rep. Minn.), chairman of the special committee on the Louisiana Pur chase Exposition, was then recognized by the Speaker and asked unanimous con- J sent to consider the Senate amendments to the St. Louis exposition bill. Sims (Dem. Tenn.) objected, whereupon Taw ney moved to suspend the rules and non concur In the Senate amendments and agree to the conference asked by the Senate. After some debate on the Sun day opening question, the motion pre vailed without division. What is known as the Olmstead re.soln- tlon. relating to thfi rplaMvo hlnrk nnri ' S-mNGTON. Feb 27.-The Senate, comin,"5e on appropriations today com- p eKed the consideration of the sundry I clv appropriation bill. The committee I recommends additional appropriations amounting to $3,372,572, and reductions reaching $219,000. the net total carried by the bill being $G2,7o9.7K. Among the items of increase are the following: Pcstofllce at Butte, under present limit 575.C00 Point Dume. Cal.. light and fog sig nal station 43 000 Fish hatchery In Utah 25,000 Military quarters. Fort D. A. Rus sell. Wyo., and Fort Sheridan. Wyo., each , 50,000 The principal Items of decrease are: Coast Survey salaries $ 10,000 Barracks and quarters. 70 posts.... 100,000 While the Immediate appropriations for light and fog signal stations in Alaska were decreased from $150,000 to $100,000, the Secretary of the Treasury was au thorized to enter Into contracts to the extent of $350,CO0 in addition for such sta tions In Alaskan waters. WAR REVENUE REDUCTION. Indication! Are Thnt n Complete Ad justment In "Xot Far Off. WASHINGTON. Feb. 27. The .Republi can conferees on the revenue reduction bill have reached an agreement on many of the Items in controversy in addition to those on beer, tobacco, bank checks and medicines, heretofore given. The Houee provision repealing the tax on insurance policies, life and fire, are retained. The Senate provision regarding conveyances of real estate, etc, are passed over those of the House, which made a complete re peal of all taxes on conveyances. The Senate provision exempts conveyances un der $2500. and Imposes a tax of 25. cents for each $500 over 12500. The numerous special taxes on theaters, circuses, and ex hibitions are taken off, as provided by the House. Besides the compromise of. 19 CO on tobacco, cigarettes come In for much discussion. But. owing to some ques tion as to the rights of the conferees over this item, the rate on cigars probably will remain at $3 per thousand. The rate Is that fixed by the House, and is a repeal of the entire CO cents added for war pur poses. The" Senate proposition was to take off half of the CO cents, making the rate $3 SO. The understanding thus far reached is looked upon as likely to be final, although the conferees themselves say that no for mal agreement has yet been arrived at, and It will not be unless the Democratic conferees are called In that a final step can be taken. Republican members are continuing their meetings on the .various items still open with the prospect that the complete adjustment Is not far off. A new proposition has been agreed upon as to steamship tickets, the tax being fixed at 50 cents on each 50, and 25 cents on each additional $50. There will be no tax on tickets under $50. PRESIDENTIAL XOMNIATIONS. MUton E. A Urn to Sncceed Asnlstant Secretary Vnnderllp. WASHINGTON. Feb. 27. The President Chicago Inter Ocean. today sent the following nominations to the Senate: Army Engineers. Second Lieutenants to be First Lieutenants Edward M. Adams, Earl I. Brown, Amos A. Fries, James A. Woodruff. William Kelly. Horton W. Stickle. Lewis H. Rand. Edward M. Mark ham, Thomas H. Jackson, George B. Pitts. Gustav R. Lusksh. Edmund M. Rhctt. ? ' Artillery W. S. Volkmar. promoted from Second Lieutenant to First Lieutenant. Volunteers Thirtieth Infantry. Major Leonard A. Lovcring, to be Lieutenant Colonel: Captains to be Majors, C. P. Newberry, Kenneth M. Burr; First Lieu tenants to be Cuptalns, Frank D. Buck ingham. Albert E. McCabe; Second Lieu tenants to be First Lieutenants, Charles Herrlngton, William F. Pack; Battalion Sergeant-Major George J. Harman. to be Second Lieutenant. Treasury Milton A. Eiles. of Ohio, to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Postmaster Robert A. Miller, Ponce, P. R. MANUAL TRAINING. I)lKcnscil by the National Edncn ttonnl Anxoclation. CHICAGO. Feb. 27. Manual training for children was discussed at today's meet ing of the National Educational Associa tion. Papers were read as follows: "Re- Prt of Work In Manual Training In the J-cmcntary Schools of Detroit. T. H. Trlbom; "The Progress and Alms of Do mestic Science In Chicago." Henry S. TIbbetts: "Report of Manual Training in the Public Schools of Menominee. Wis.," Judson E. Hoyt; "Possibilities of Manual Training for Moral Ends." R. Charles Bites. Port Deposit. Md. Colonel Parker, of the Chicago Institute, vigorously fa vored the application of manual training methods to girls in school, as well as boys, contending that the system tended to Improve in every way their condition. Thi view was apparently received with much favor. At this morning's meeting of the Asso ciation of American Universities, "The Type of Examination for the Doctor's De gree" was discussed. Professor W. F. Magie, of Prlnctton. leading the dlscus- Lslon. At the afternoon ?esMon. "Fellow ships" was the subject of discussion, the talk being led by Dr. H. P. Judson, dean of the University of Chicago. Senatorial Deadlock. HELENA. Feb. 2'. The Republicans to day again voted for Senator Thomas H. Carter for the short term. The vote follows. Carter 31lConrad 3 Fiank 29JIemcnts 1 MacGlnn!f.s lSiToole 1 Ccopcr & LINCOLN. Neb., Feb. 27. The 31st bal lot for United States Senator today result ed as follows: R. L. Metcalfe 33iCrounse S Allen 42CurrIe It W. H. Thompson.. lllHlnshaw 13 Berge 7Rosewater 13 D. E. Thompson.. 39iScatterIng 27 Mtiklejohn 331 Attempt nt Blackmail Failed. BONNER SPRINGS. Kan., Feb. 27. M. D. Beardon, a respected citizen, is under arrest here for connection with nn at tempt to force 51000 from Frank Warner, cashier and principal owner of a bank, under pain of death to himself and wife or the kidnaping of his chl!d. Beardon was arrested while making off with a. bag of slugs supposed to contain money, and which was left at a point designated in a threatening letter received by the banker. Mm. Nation In a Distillery. PEORIA. 111.. Feb. 27. Mrs. Carrie Na tion this afternoon- boarded the Burlington train and started for Topeka, where she will be surrendered to the Sheriff to re sume her Jail life. This morning she vis ited the Great Western distillery. Peter Casey, the trust manager, escorted her through the distillery, and she begged him to smash It. When asked what she thought of the largest distillery In the world, she replied. "It Is hell." ' Ex-Senator Evarts Condition. NEW YORK, Feb. 27. It was announced tonight that William M. Evarts has passed a comfortable day, and that his condition was Improved. WHAT CHINA SHALL PAY FOREIGN' ENVOYS TAKE UP THE QUESTION OF INDEMNITIES. Reports of Famine In Slien SI Prov ince Arc Not Credited Particulars ot the Executions In Pekln. PEKIN, Feb. 27. The committee of the Ministers met today to decide on the general basis of the- Indemnities to be discussed at the meeting of the Ministers tomorrow. . The accounts ot the fearful famine In the Province of Shen SI, where horses are said to be dying from lack of food and water, are not believed here. It Is thought the court ordered the publication of these reports In order to frighten off the expe dition threatened. A crowd of fully 10,000 persons witnessed the execution of Chlh Su and Hslu Cheng Yu, who were beheaded here today In accordance with the demands of the pow ers. The members of the various Lega tions were conspicuously absent, feeling that If they were present they might seem to be gloating over their fallen ad versaries. Every power, however, was largely represented by military officials and soldiers, and there was also present a staff from each of the foreign powers. Besides these, many missionaries wit nessed the executions. The condemned men met death stoically. In each case- one blow severed tne head irom tne body. At the time the- execution was being carried out, the Ministers held a meeting and determined, on the part of the ma jority, to draw a curtain over further demands for blood. United States Spe cial Commissioner Rockhlll sided strongly with those favoring humane methods, who are Sir Ernest Satow and MM. Ko mura, De Cologan and De Glers. respect ively British. Japanese, Spanish and Rus sian Ministers. Others believe that China has not been sufficiently punished, and that men should be executed In every city, town and village where foreigners werp Injured. The minority Is composed of those who were not here during the siege, -In audition to Dr. Mumm von Schwarzensteln, the German Minister, while those who wero besieged here are of a more peaceable frame of mind, In cluding M. de Glers and Senor de Cologan, both of whom are of the opinion that It is a mistake to let those who suffered as the besieged Ministers did, conduct the peace negotiations with the Chinese. However, It is safe to say that little more bloodshed will be demanded. Another Important point that was brought upfcat the meeting was that of the Legation quarters. Mr. Rockhlll im pressed the Ministers by his remarks re garding the protest of Sir Robert Hart (chief of the Chinese imperial maritime customs) against the seizure of his prop erty to increase the area for legations, saying that the services rendered the powers by the financial representatives of China should have prevented the Indigni ties and spoliation Inflicted. The fee-llntr ls general that Italy should recede from her position and return the property she has taken, and that If It Is necessary for her to Increase her legation, she should take the land elsewhere. Dr. Mumm von Schwarzensteln, the German Minister, find the Marquis Salsbo Raggi. the Italian representative, expressed high appreciation of Sir Robert Hart and re gretted that matters of state made neces sary the taking of lands of the customs official. Sir Ernest Satow and Mr. Rock hlll thought an exception should certainly be made of Sir Robert Hart's personal property, and that the limits of the lega tion should be defined the same as pub lished. The British have i-ompleted the taking over of the railroad from the Russians They have found that the reports of the wholesale looting of the workshops by the Russians were exaggerated. The RiHo-CIiIiiee Treaty. LONDON, Feb. 27. The Pekln corre spondent of the Times, wiring a precis of the draft of tho Manchurlan convention, says: "Russia requires China to sign a con vention consisting of 12 articles. The first says the Czar is willing to forget the recent hostilities, and consents to allow China to -resume civil government. The other articles virtually place complete control In Russian hands. They exclude Chinese troops, demand the degradation of high officials Implicated in the recent disturbances, and exclude persons of other nationalities from official positions. In Manchuria, Mongolia and Chinese Tur kestan, no concessions shall be granted to persons of any other nationality, nor can China construct any railroad. No land around New Chwang can be leased to foreigners. The remaining clauses deal with Indemnities. President Did Not Say It. WASHINGTON. Feb. 27. An authorlta tlve denial Ig given at the White House to an alleged Interview with President McKlnley printed in the Manchester (Eng. land) Guardian, and circulated in this country. The language attributed to the President Is as follows: "The thirst of Christendom for blood must now be con sidered sufficiently slaked, after taking at least 100 lives for every Christian slaughtered " Accepted by Germany. BERLIN, Feb. 27. It Is an open secret ring Medicine Is of tho greatest importance. This is the most critical season of the year, from a health standpoint. It is the time when you imperatively need IIoocTs Sarsaparilla. It will give you a good appetite, purify and enrich your blood, build up and steady your nerves, overcome that tired feeling, give mental and digestivo strength in short, will vitalize your whole being, and put you in perfect health. Don't delay taking it. Don't experiment with others. Get that which trial and test have proved tho best HOOD'S Sarsaparilla Best for Spring "I have taken Hood's Sarsaparilla when needed for several years and would not be without It In the house. It Is an excellent medicine and I heartily recommend its use In the spring and at any time when a blood purifier and tonic Is needed." Mrs. F. M. Footz, 21 Irving Place, Passaic. N. J. Spring Fever "I have taken Hood's Sarsaparilla for my spring medicine for years and have always found it reliable and giving perfect satisfaction. In tho spring it taxes away that tired feeling or spring fever, gives energy and puts the blood In good condition." Miss Erros Coi.o:ai, 1535 10th Street, N. W., Washing ton, D. C. PROMINENT LADIES Use And Recommend Peruna For Catarrhal Weakness. (All Readers of This Paper Should Be Sure to Read and Heed the Following Statements.) - " Postmistress Mrs. Lucy A. Clark. This prominent lady writes the following lelter to The Pcruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O- in regard to tneir medicine, Pcruna: Peruna has for some time been the only medicine I have uied for myself and family. 1 have found it very jood in caie of la grippe, as it seems to throw the illness quickly and effectively out ef the system. In cases of extreme weariness or frequent backache it dispels the uncomfortable feeling, and by oc casional use it maintains the body in a h:a!thy condition." Lucy A. Clark, Postmistress, Farmington. Utah Mrs. Lucy A. Clark, - Postmistress of Farmlngtqn. Utah, has held many prom inent positions in her state. She Is vice-president of the Utah State Council of Women, charter member Utah Women's Press Club, was vice-president Lady Managers of Utah Columbian Exposition, and was a delegate to National "V oman a Association at the convention, at Washington, D. C. Rncknche. To be free from backache is a luxury that many women hardly ever realize. "It seems as If my back would break," Is an expression often heard. Of course there are many other causes for backache besides pelvic citarrh, but this Is by far the most frequent cause. The backache becomes to such women a sort of physiological barometer by which they can tell the approach of a storm, or the recurrence of a menstrual period. The large muscles of the back have become so weakened by the exhaustive drain, that Instead of sustaining the deli cate mechanism of the woman's anatomy, they remain loose and flabby, serving only as the seat of myalgia or neuralgia, or else muscular rheumatism. Ache and pain seems to be the only use such mus cles are good for. Mrs. Caroline Sundhclmer, Grandln, Mo., writes the fol lowing to Dr.Hart- man in regard to Peruna: "I am feeling quite well now. I caa work again, and am stronger than I have been for years, and I do believe that Peru na saved my life. I am very thank ful to you for your advice. I will ad vise all I can to take your medi cine." Mrs. Caro line Sundhelmer. Mrs. Maria. Mrs. Caroline Sundhelmer. Goeru, of Cleo. Oklahoma Ter., writes: "Dr. Hartman's remedies have proven to be reliable and wonderful. Their ef fect upon the system Is remarkable. Pe runa quiets the nerves, and Is a great specific for all Xorm3 of chronic catarrh. "I am very glad to say that I can write you that I am cured in. every way of catarrh., with which I suffered terribly for 10 years. Ten years ago my liver, stomach and kidneys began to cause me trouble. For two years I had colic and cramps, which grew worse; I had ner- In Berlin that the declaration made by the United States to the Foreign Office i against the land-grabbing of foreign pow- ers In China and In favor of awaiting the Joint action of all the powers concerned. I and then taking simply what land is nec essary for diplomatic purposes was espe cially well received by Baron von Rlcht hofen. Secretary of Foreign Affairs, when Ambassador White presented the subject, and the Imperial government, after a full discussion of the American declaration and proposal, returned to the United States Embassy in writing a cordial ac ceptance thereof. Germans Repnlsed Chinese. BERLIN, Feb. 27. The War Office has received the following from Count von Waldersee. dated Pekln. February 25: "A patrol of eight Germans repulsed an attack by 160 Chinese Imperial troops at Sullng Pass, killing 20." Zunl Indlnnn Need Help. PHOENIX, Ariz., Feb. 27. An appeal has been sent to the Department of the Interior, at Washington, for aid for the suffering Zunl Indians, in Northeastern Arizona, and Northwestern New Mexico. A report from Apache County says a por tion of the tribe near Rohmer Is In a fear ful condition from lack of food and cloth ing. Rations at the agency are totally Inadequate to the relief of the Indians, and whites have been contributing sup plies. Iast Summer's drought destroyed the Zunl crops, and the Indians have traded nearly all their blankets and cloth ing for food. As a result, the unusually severe Winter has caused much sickness and many deaths. Samnnon "Will Xot Dlscns It. BOSTON, Fe"b. 27. Rear-Admiral Samp son, referring to his letter to the Navy Department relating to the commission ing of warrant officers, said that he had expressed his views solely In the Interests of the service, as he bad come to know it, especially Its requirements after a lifetime of duty aboard ship and ashore. "The letter was an official communica tion": he said "as an officer in the Navy I am forbldden'by the regulations to dis cuss it in any way for publication." Power Ffcom Drnlnagrc Cannl. CHICAGO, Feb. 27. Action looking to ward the Immediate development of the vast water power of the drainage canal I was taken today, when President Jones, .&j vnnc fevors ind it seemed as if I was I sick from head to foot. I not ordy "had catarrn 01 tne neau. miou emu m.i., " the catarrh had invaded the whole sys tem: the mucous membranes of the whole body were unable to perform their functions. The pelvic organs were also affected, and I had femile trouble so bad I could not "walk. "But now I have regained my health again and I cannot thank you enough for your advice. May God give you a long life and bless your work." Mrs. Maria Goertz. "Why Suffer Longrerf It would be well-nigh Impossible to enumerate all the consequences to a woman's life which naturally result from a. neglected. case of pelvic catarrh. What ever they are, there can be no doubt that In most cases It Is entirely unnecessary for them to continue. An Intelligent course of treatment lth Peruna -will in most cases effect an entire cure. Peruna Prevented an Operation. Mrs. Minnie bteeves, presiuent nunoia Woman's Alliance, writes from 42 Dela ' wnro .Place. Chlcairo. 111.: "The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O.: "Gentlemen Ever since my son, now grown, was born, I have suffered with some peculiar weakness of the pelvic organs which no medicine seemed to reach. "My physicians finally suggested an op eration, which I was considering, when my sister asked me to try Pcruna as a last resort. She had used It and been greatly helped. Peruna simply worked wonders with my whole system, and in a few weeks the pains began to go away. I felt so much better that I kept on talc ing it, and am now in perfect health. I rv trrit nral.se to this snlendid medl- I cine, and certainly advise suffering wo I men to try it when all else falls." Mrs. Minnie Steeves. If you do not derive prompt and satis factory results from the use of Peruna. write at once to Dr. Hartman. giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advlco gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O. ot the Board of Sanitary Tni6tees, sub mitted to the board the draft of a bill amending the sanitary district law so that the board may levy an additional tax to raise the $2,500,000 estimated as the cost In developing the power. It Is Intended to lease the privileges to Chicago for DO years at a rental of i a year for each horse power. It Is estimated that the power de veloped will be worth fully $500,000 a year. Dnlly Treasury Statement. WASHINGTON. Feb. 27. Today's state ment of the Treasury balances In the gen eral fund, exclusive of the $130,000,000 gold reserve in the division of redemption, shows: Available cash balance $146,414,300 Gold 79.440,853 German Military Bndsret. BERLIN, Feb. 27. Supplementary esti mates were presented to the Bundesrath today. They ask for an additional 120. 6S2.000 marks on account of China, of which 100,200.000 are for the army and 17, 5CO.000 are for the navy. S1GK HEADACHE Positively cured by these Iiittlo Pills. They also relieve Distress from Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Too Hcai ty Eating. A per fect remedy for Dizziness, Nausea, Droisi. ness, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Coated Tongue frin in the Side, TORPID LIVER. Thei Regulate the Bowels. Purely Vegetable. Small Pill. Small Dosfti Small Price. Br MSft"