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upon such subject or such action. This, in
effect, should the resolution be adopted, will
make public such portions of the Senate journal
not covered by special injunction OF
secrecy, but will leave to Senators the privilege
of discussing and voting upon all executive ma t.
tiers with their present freedom from public OBJ
servation and knowledge. Senator Aldrlch be-
lieves the proposed amendments will afford
Senators means Of correcting the many err O.
neous statements which get abroad re-
speeding executive sessi on proceedings,
will give the public information OF
that which the public has a right to know, and
will have tendency. to keen secret that which
it is thought expedient, for diplomatic or other
reasons, TO conceal The existing rules are
based upon the theory that it is necessary to
keep everything secret. because. half q dozen
times. perhaps. il a session, subjects come up
which should not be publicly mentioned. Sena.
tor Aldrich favors the opposite theory, thas
everything should be public except when there
is some affirmative reason for secrecy. He 10
personally in favor of Senator Platt's open SEES
sion resolution, but, recognizing the possibility
that majority of the Senate may not be 1ouno
to support it. he proposes measure whicn
seems likely to commend itself to many Sena'
tors who would not open the doors
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MINOR MATTERS.

Democrats Considering the Advisability of
Holding Their Convention at San Francisco.
Special to the Indianapols journal.
WASHINGTON, jan 3.-Although the Demo-
cratic committee does not meet in this city to
select place for holding the next convention
till the 22d of Feb, there is already great deal
of talk among Democratic politicians as to the
probability of the selection of one city or another
All this preponderance of sentiment seems to
be in favor of New York as the best place.
There is decided feeling among many in favor
of San Francisco. A member OF the Cabinet in
discussing the question informally among some
of his friends the other evening, gave his views
about as follows: The elections of 1887 prac-
tically settled the question of New York's place
in the election of 1888. New York will go Dem
ocratic no matter where the convention held.
In 1884 Blaine carried the Pacific slope, and
there is a chance that he may do again. 1t
cannot be denied that the Pacific has been
rather unfairly treated, and it is evident that
something must be done to make the people Of
California understand that they are still in the
Union. Now if hold our convention there
next year. the Californians will meet Democratic
leaders from all over the country. The result
cannot be other than beneficial to the party, and
for this reason think it would he wise politics
to select San Francisco the place for holding
the next Democratic Convention
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Washington Titles.

New Years Specials
The length OF the list of those who will re-
ceive, published in the society papers to-day,
indicates the intention to make the most of
social season to which the beginning of Lent
oomes untimely the 18th of February. The
columns read like American peerage. Some
of the titles would sound strange to Burke, but
in length and complexity Of structure the AL
manach de Gotha offers nothing whose train
they would have to follow in a royal presen ce.
Though they make unhandy English, the official
titles OF government employees very i'm
posing when translated into feminine garb for
these social occasions.
What German princeling with a hundred
Quarterings should not be proud to sip cham
payne from the hand of Mrs. Third-Assist-
ant Secretary Departm t-of-th Interior
Brown TO bow his diminished head before
Mrs Private Secretary of the Deputy Attorney
general of the Posi- oficeD apartment Jonesl And
since such titles as these have standing In
the society journals and the civil list is equally
official throughout, why should Mrs. Clerk
of Class hreein- Il Office the Acting udge
Acknowledgement Robinson have her high place
in the list. and who would venture to take
precedence of Mrs. Night Waterman at Dupont
Circle-and- Neigh boring Reservations Thompson2
Such titles have the merit of being descriptive,
and great many vexatious questions of social
precedence could be settled by almost any court
chamberlain who had q tape measure and q gov
eminent salary list.
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mERCHANDIsE By MAIL.

The High Rates Charged Compel Many Peo-
pie TO Patronize Express Companies
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-The somewhat severe
construction of the postal laws By Postmaster
general Villas, taken in connection with the fact
that during the last two weeks a great many
packages of merchandise sent through the mails
have been charged at full letter rates of postage,
because the word merchandise" appeared on
the outside, has stirred mp the advocates of
cheaper parcel-post. 1t is asserted now that the
rates of postage upon merchandise are so heavy
that poor people are compelled to use the ex-
press companies for small packages in this coun-
try, while in every other civilized nation postal
facilities are much better in this respect that
there is no use whatever for express companies
Every attempt which has been made in the past
to reduce postage on merchandise has been Wig
orously opposed by the EXPRESS companies,
who have fortified themselves against
legislation Objectionable to their inter-
ests by supplying every member OF
each house with francs enough to send away ali
of his packages. The postal laws now
such that the weight of q package which can be
sent by mail is limited to four pounds. and the
rate is fixed at sixteen cents per pound for such
package. We have postal treaty with Ber-
muda which provides that package may be
shipped in San Francisco to that island of early
vegetables. It will travel clear across the con-
It may weigh eleven pounds, may be four fest
long end foot thick, and the prepaid postage
upon it will be but twelve cents per pound. IL
that same package should be posted by the same
man and destined for New York it would De
thrown ont unavailable, because of its size.
If, however, it below four pounds In
weight it would be carried, but the owner
would be compelled TO pay sixteen
cents instead of twelve cents per
pound The government now carries newspa-
pers from the.office of publication at the rate of
one cent pound. 1t is said that this is done
without loss. yet merchandise of all descriptions
is charged at a rate of sixteen times as high as
newspapers. If the government can carry
newspapers through the mails at one cent per
pound, there is no earthly reason why 1t should
not carry merchandise at q rate not exceeding
four cents at the highest. The parcel-post in
every other country is we'll patronized, and is a
blessing to all poor people who are unable to use
the high priced express companies, and one of
the reforms that could be advocated in the pos
tai service with more promise of benefit to the
many than any other which has been mentioned
is the reduction of postage upon merchandise
to rate somewhere commensurate with the
value Of the service performed.
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DISPUTED LANDS.
Proclamation by the President Conveying
Warning to All Concerned.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 3-The President has
issued the following proclamation:
Whereas the title to all that territory lying be
tween the north and south forks of the Red river and
the hundredth degree of longitude and jurisdiction
ing part of the Indian Territory. shown by
and investigation made behalf of the United
States which territory the State of Texas also claims
title to and jurisdiction over; and,
Whereas, Said conflicting claim grows out of a con-
troversy existing between the United States and the
degree of longitude crosses the Red river, de-
scribed in the treaty of Feb %, 1919, between the
United States and Spain, fixing the boundary line be-
tween the two countries; and,
Whereas, The commissioners appointed on the part
OF the United States under the act of jan 81 1885
PRESIDENT to run and mark the boundary lines be-
tween portion of the Indian Territory and tn Q
state OF Texas in connection with similar commits
SION 70 De appointed by the State of Texas have by
their report determined that the south fork is the
true Red river designated in the treaty the commits
sioners appointed the part of said State refusing
to concur in said report;
Now. therefore, /, Grover Cleveland President of
the United States do hereby admonish and warn all
persons whether claiming to act as officers Of the
county of Greer in the State of Texas or otherwise
against selling disposing Of or attempting to sell
or dispose Of any of said lands or from EXERCISING
or attempting to exercise, any authority over said
lands. And also and admonish all persons
against purchasing part of said territory from any
person persons whomsoeyer.
In witness whereof / have hereunto set my hand
aud the seal of the United States be xed
Done the city of Washington this 30th dav of De-
eenber In the year of Lord 1887 and of the in
dependence of the United States, the 18th.
GROVER CLEvELAND.
II. +. BAYARp Secretary OF State
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rheumatism

According to recen. investigation, is caused by ex-
of tactic acid in the blood. This acid at
tacks the brous tissues particularly in the joints
and the local manifestations of the disease,
pains and aches in the back and shoulders and in the
joints at the knees ankles hips and wrists Thou
sands of people have found in Hoods Sarsapa-illa
positive and permanent cure for rheumatism. This
medicine, by its purifying and vtalizing action, neu
trazes the acdty Of the blood. and also builds up
and strengthens the whole body.
II was laid up for six months with rheumatism,
and used many kinds of medicines without good re-
suit, till Of my neghbors told me to take Hoods
Sarsaparilla When had used half bottle I felt
better. and after taking two bottles think was en-
tirely cured, have not had attack Of rheu-
matism since" EUGENE H. DIXON. Rossville. Staten
Island, NJ
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for IS. Prepared only
by c. L HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
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Senator Aidrich Proposes Certain Changes
LoOlking to Inerea sed Publicity

senator Aidrich Proposes Certain Changes
Looking to Increased Publicity.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Senator Aldrich, chair
man of the Senate committee on rules, has pre-
pared a resolution, which he will offer in few
days and ask to have referred to his committee
proposing certain amendments the rules
governing executive sessions. Tho proposed
shanges are simple in character. but will the
Senator thinks, add materially TO the comfort or
Senators, and at the same time provide a legiti-
mate way for the press and the public which it
serves TO get timely information of the Seuate's
action upon such matters as it is proper to make
known. He proposes. in regard to nominations,
that the reference TO committee. the report
OF the committee, whether favorable or
adverse. and the action of the
Senate shall not be regarded as secrets; and
with respect to other matters-treaties, etc.
that the subject of debate and the action of rhe
Benate shall not be regarded secret. unless by
resolution the injunction OF secrecy be placed
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900 standard silver dollars incircnation, against
6S, 900, 900 on JAN l. year ago. Government
receipts during December aggregated S29,-
O59, S53. Or this amount, S15. 5OO, 600
were from customs receipts, so, SOC, 600 from
internal revenue, and the remainder from mis-
cellaneous sources. Recepts from July l, to
Dec. 81, the first half of ,the current fiscal year,
aggregated 1892 49, 941 or fully sl1 600 600 tnore
than for the corresponding six month OF 1856
On the other hand expenditures during the hrst
half of the year amour ted to sl42, Ol6 900, which
IL about half million less than expenditures
during the corresponding six months IN 1886
This points to a surplus of at least $lOO, 600 600
during the current fiscal year, or sos. O0u,OOO
above sinking fund requirements.
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Carlisle and the House Committees.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Speaker Carlisle was
in his private room at the Capito! this morning
busily engaged in finishing his committee as
sgnments. He subject to such constant
interruptions, however, that he was obliged to
leave the Capitol and seek quiet at his hotel.
Although the committee list is practically COM
plated, and will in all probability be announced
as the House assemblies tomorrow,
there is possibility of postponement of the
announcement until the following day The
committees having been announced. there will
be an effort made to have a "bill day" imme-
diately, but as motion to this effect would re-
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quire unanimous consent, and many mem
bers think it would be IN wise to have flood of
propositions poured into the House before the
formal organiza ton OF the committees it is i'm
probable that the effort will succeed. In the
event of its failure the House will adjourn until
Saturday, and the real work of the. session will
begin next Monday.
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MRS. Hancock for Postmistress.

WashfDgtOn Special.
The rumor is still floating about to the effect
that Mrs. General Hancock is to be the successor
of Postmaster Conger, of Washington. The
postofice officials deny that the matter has been
settled. although the admission is made that
Mrs. Hancock may prove q formidable candi-
date. Postmaster general Villas is especially
reticent about it, and only says in answer to q
public will be promptly informed whenever the
appointment is made"
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Indiana Patents.
Tg

EpeciaI TO the IndianapoIis Journal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Patents were issued
to Indiana inventors to-day follows:
Francis P. Bailey. Indianapolis, hinge; Win
field y. Gunckel. Terre Haute, conveyor; Mi
caiah G. Henley, Richmond, machine for boring,
drilling driving and withdrawing screws, etc,
(re-issue); Harrison T. Hood, Indianapolis,
straight-way valve; Julius Hartmann. assignor
OF one-half to Il. Hollweg, Indianap polls, cover
fastening for vessels: Leonidas f. Webb and Il.
johnson, Indianapolis. band carrier
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Advice to- Mofnars,

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup should always
be used when children are cutting teeth 1t re-
lieves the little sufferer at once; 1t produces nat
ural quiet sleep by relieving the child from
pain, and the little cherub awakes as bright
a button" 1t is very pleasant to taste It
soothes the child. softens the gums, allays all
pain. relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is
the best known remedy for diarrhoea. whether
arising from teething or other causes Twenty
five cents bottle
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The "FideIity" Financier.

st. Paul Pioneer Press
Hon. Mr.. Harper the Fidelity Bank wrecker.
sat down to Christmas dinner composed of all
the delicacies of the season, aud courteously
invited the superintendent of the prison to
join him. Long before his time is up Mr..
Harper will have a mortgage on the peniten-
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Mr. Sol SMITH RUSSELL will not only appear
in ''Bewitched" at the matinee at the Grand this
afternoon. but will also give his famous Edge
finns
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How Do You Know That?
Boston Heral

Boston Herald.
No politicians seriously entertain the idea of
accepting Utah as a State until polygamy is
prohibited in it by its act.
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Sold everywhere. Price Cuticura. SOC; Soap, 25c
Resolvent 81 Prepared by the POTTER DRUG
AND CHEMICAL CO, Boston Mass.
y Send for 'How to Cure Skin Diseases" 81
pages, so illustrations and 100 testimonials.
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When You Don't Forget It.

Pittsburg Chronicle.
You write it this was now:
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1883. "a
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JOIN, the procession! If you have a cough
a cold, join the crowds that hurrying to the
drug stores for Haies Honey of Horehound and
Tar. 1t is agreeable, quick to cure and abso-
lutely nfallible. Sold by all druggists
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute
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DTNPLES black heads chapped and oily skin pre-
i L wi vented by Cuticura Medicated Soap.
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Sol SMITH RUSSELL in '.Bewtched" at the
matinee at the Grand this afternoon. go"
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SCRATCHED % YEARS.
A Scaly, Itching, Skin Disease with
Endless Suffering, Cured by
Cuticura Remedies.

If had known OF the Cuticura Remedies twenty
eight years ago it would have saved 5000 1.-TWO
hundred dollars) and an immense amount of suffer-
ing. Ny disease (Psoriasis) commenced on my head
in a spot not larger than cent 1t spread rapidly all
over my body and got under my nails. The scales
would drop off of me all the time, and my suffering
was endless, and without relief One thousand dol
lars would not tempt to have this disease over
again. poor man, but feel rich to be relieved
of what some of the doctors said leprosy, some
ringworm. psoriasis, etc. took - and -
sarsaparlas over year and a half, but no cure.
went to two three doctors. and cure. l can
not praise the Cuticura Remedies too much. They
have made my skin clear and free from scales
baby's. All used of them three boxes of Cuti-
and three bottles sof Cuticura Resolvent, and
two cakes of Cuticura Soap If you had been here
and said you would have cured me for $500 you
would have had the money. looked like the picture
in your book of Psoriasis picture number two How
to Cure Skin Diseases"). but now clear
any person ever Through force of habit rub
my hands over my and legs to scratch once in
while, but TO purpose. I am all WELL l scratched
twenty eight years, and it got to be kind of second
nature to me. thank you thousand times Any
thing more that you want to know write me, any
who reads this may write to and will answer
it. DENNIS DOWNING.
Waterbury, VT, Jan. 20, 1887.
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Psoriasis Eczema letter, Ringworm, Lichen. Pru
ritus. Scali Head. Milk Crust, Dandruff, BARRIERS.
Bakers, Grocers' and Washerwoman's Itch. and
every species of Itching. Burning Scaly, Pimply
Humors of the Skin and Scalp and Blood, with Loss
Of Hair are positively cured by Cuticura the great
Skin Cure, and Cuticura Soap exquisite Skin
Beautifer. externally. and Cuticura Resolvent. the
new Blood Purifier, internally, when physicians and
all other remedies fail.
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PATTERSON, fine livery. so East Court St
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SENATORIAL SECRECY.

T. BAYARp. Secretary Of State.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-12-14
Crooked Hor.emen Get the r,ouuce.

DETROIT, Dec 0.--The board of appeals OF
the American Trotting association con-
cluded Its session in this city yesterday, and
summary punishment was melted out to ten
horsemen, who were expsllcd from the asso
citation. Frank Van Ness and Sire Bros, OF
New York; Burt Sheldon, of Buffalo, and
Joseph Heinrich, OF Rochester, were ex-
PEELED for entering horses under an assumed
name; Barney Barnes, Miner Barnes, and j.
Land, of Sc. Thomas, for entering the marc
Mollie Dunbar as Mabel b. w. l.. Walter,
Of Fiat Rock, Mich, and Fred Alexander. OF
Detroit, for ringing in tho horse Billy J. at
Pontiac as Fred Douglass; Al Russell. OF APP
pleton, Wis, and o. Cary, OF Marinetts, for
entering horse out Of the proper class; X.
L Crist. OF Hamilton, No., for ringing In
the horse John I. - Deacon Marlowe; Dave
Hummer. Of Marion, Ind. Cor making q
fraudolnt entry IN he .Dris. Pa, course,
and O. q. Othsy, 6 colsnbus Kan, Tor
mr. a.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-12-14

Tie Lansing Condensed Milk company 10
about TO establish a branch factory at Ster-
ling, Ills. Couldn't get tactical fluid enough
et home to fill its orders.
James Donovan, the man who brought
$4,000 worth Of libel suits against Big Rap
ids citizsns, has had the fun OF paying costs
without getting any damage money The
libel crop hasn't returned a rich harvest this
year.
Judge Wing, Monroe citizen, is writing
history OF that county, and knows how to
do a good job Of It. too.
The MusSegon Car works have orders
ahead for 90 freight-cars, with moro in pros
pect.
The hog crop of the state il panning out
in good shape. A good corn crop tells the
story
A Pine River woman, named Barrett, has
fed TO Canada with an itnerant preacher.
The bereit husband takes the matter philo
sophically and has already applied for di
vorce.
Shipments of ore by water from Lake Su.
perior ports have, bout closed for the eason,
but large Quantities will go by rail during
the winter months. Lake shipments from
the Marquette range aggregate nearly $780,
OO0 tons for the season just closed.
That stale chestnut, the Charivari. isn't
always compound of unmlxed and unal-
loyed pleasure Charles Ne son attended
one at South Riverton and was killed
The edict has gone forth at V rmont
vile that the pesky English sparrows @must
CO." A citizen of that town brought down
twenty two Of 'em at single shot.
Grand Rapius rites talk OF investing
sl00,0OO IN new Masonic tempe that shall
he worthy of the push and progr 'ss of the
SECOND city"
The latest advices from the Calumet and
Hecia mine fire in .icates that the sutteran-
can blage isn't as serious us at first re-
ported, and that it will soon be under con.
troll.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-12-14
Diet for n Run Down Horse.

In reply to the question, What is the
best feed to give horse that is run
down In strength and fleshr Massa-
chusetts Plowman says: If you cannot
ret pasturage, feed your horse fresh cut
grass or clover hay, with few oats, say
four to six quarts daily, and give him
gentle work or exercise SO as 10 keep his
appetite and digestion good. As he gains
strength you can substitute corn meal
mixed with cut hay for one or two ra-
tons daily using not over four quarts a
day.
Corn meal alone is not so safe grain
for horses as oats; most cases of collie, we
believe, are to be traced to injudicious
use OF corn meal; but horses fatten rap
idly on it and it is cheaper than oats;
to make it n safe article of dict we would
advise mixing it with the same bulk of
wheat Iran or feeding in connection
with oats and some root, say ore half
peck of carrots daily.