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ITS CLOSING WEEK.
Unwise Waste of Time i'm
the House.
INGALLS, or rxnoRrALrrY.


WAsHIxSr,x. Feb. ss-The last
week of the Flftieth congress was
ushered by filibustering in the house
by Bland Of Missouri. who raised the
point OF no quorum upon approval Of
the journal. After time he Withdrew
this. but moyed recess of 30 minutes
and blocked business Till III O'Clock.
when he Withdrew that motion also.
Peel OF Arkansas submitted the con-
ference report on the proposed railroad
through Indian Territory. Crisp OF
Georgia, in the interest OF the CaIifor-
MIA contested election case. raised the
question of consideration. The house
on vote by sclIers decided LIT to ~
Ito consider the conference report.
O'Neili of Pennsylvania, demanded
the yeas and nays. Not being able 10
muster sufficient strength to support
the demand, be resorted to 1libuster-
ing and moved an adjournment.
Bland interiected motion that when
the house adjourned it be to meet
Wednesday.
After some time the motions were
withdrawn and the conference report
agreed 10.
The senate amendments were non-
coneurred in to the agricultural appro-
priation bill.
Crisp then called up the contested
election case Sayers of Texas, in the
interest OF tire deficiency appropria-
ton bill, raised the question oi con-
sideration. The yeas and NAYS being
ordered, the mass of the Republicans
refrained from voting to break the
quorum, but subsequently, when IL
was manifest this object had not been
accomplished. the Republicans re-
corded their votes in the negative.
The house decided-yeas lis, NAYS
l02 to consider the election case. but
Mckenna of California, who voted in
the affirmative for the purpose.
moved reconsideration. Crisp
moved to table that motion This
time the edict of Don't vote went
forth. The Republicans withheld
their votes The vote resulted: Yeas
l2S. nays none-no quorum. A call
OF the house was ordered. The Isl
members who responded to their
names faded away when the vote re-
Cured on the motion To table the
motion TO reconsider, the result
standing yeas la, nays none An
other call OF the house was ordered.
Hours passed, but there was no
change in the situation. Time and
again Sayres called attention to the
fact that it was impossible for the
house to proceed to-day with the elec-
ton case, and appeals to the house
10 allow the deficiency bill to be taken
up The Republicans expressed their
assent to this proposition. but de-
mand for the regular order from
Crisp operated in each case as an OBJ
jection- On one occasion Crisp ex-
pressed determination To keep the
house in continuous session until the
election case was taken up ii he could
receive the support of his side of the
house. Finally the house wearied at
its own inactivity and adjourned.
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An INSANE MoTaER's CRIME.
Killed Her Children and Herself
The SEQUEL OF = Husbaud,a Sin.

CHICAGO, Feb. 25.-- Mrs. Lizzie Me-
Cauiley, whs Shot and killed her hus-
band December a, 1887, was found
dead in bed this morning, with her
two children. aged 8 and 4. She had
smotheyed the children and then conn
nsitsed suicide by inhailiug gas frcm a
rubber tube connected with a let.
Mrs. McCaulley had not lsen
exactly in her right mind since the
killing of her husband, but gave M, in
timation Of any intention 20 commit
suicide. The cause OF killing her aus
band was his intimacy with her shster-
in-law. q Mrs. James Nackin. for some
time prior to the crime. McCauiley's
neglect ard frequent absence from
home had given his wife q great
deal of worriment. and she
finally employed q detective. ,sho
located McCaniIey and Mrs. Macxin,
living as man and wife, In another
part OF the city. Mackin. the betrayed
husband. took steps 10 have the guilty
pair arrested for adultery. vhile AIRS.
McGaniiey fled suit against her hus-
band for divorce. On the afternsson
of December "a. 1857. q reporter called
at McCauiley's residence 10 interview
him regarding the matter.
WhiIe be was conversiDg With lAc-
csulley In the parior, Mrs. ldc-
Canlley entered the room with re-
TolYer IN her hand and without say
ing q word shot down her fGithl~ss
husband, who died instantly. After
the killing fer some time
Mrs. MeCanliey was a raw
ing maniac. A coroner's niry
her from custody,
declaring her insane at the time OF the
shooting. Another attempt by Ne
Caailey 2 mother 10 induce the grand
jury 70 take up the case failed When
Mrs. McCauliey had recovered fnHm
nervous prostrstson she went 20 isn-
sfher part OF the city with her child
rem, and has since lived in resire1nssaf
with her friends
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81 80 SOS. silver. xzf ,ssl SIS: snhsis;-
xrv silver. 81 .esSs---s, minor, s9ls .alI !:
total. So. .zIs,615 Inaports ef gold
bullion and cein. <fi .n0f 19i1. exports.
xSs.sfs. CO.. lass BY export. $z.5S- rs
The import of silver was 81 So ,os2;
expert. $50 -, less lsv export.
S &R fka
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A Mardere.,s I.ife spnreti

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The presi-
dent has ccmmuted 10 imprisonment
for life the death sentence of Kisskeda
alias Lacate Nef. a Mexican convicted
of murder and sentenced TO be hanged
November Q but respited. The COM
mutation is based On the recommen-
dation OF the judge and district attor-
new in the case.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The house
committee on appropriations has rec
commended concurrence in the follow
ing senate amendments to the sundry
civl bill; Making appropriations for
statues of Sheridan. Hancock and Lo-
gan; for lighting Washington sound,
Washington: tor a survey of the Gulf
of Mexico. to select q site for deep
xater harbor.
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No Diaorder At Psnama.

WasHrSoroS, Feb. 25.-Tsae depart
ment of state has received dispatches
from the consuls OF the United States
at Panamaan Colon in regard to the
situation of affairs on the isthmus.
The consnls report that no disorders
had taken place up to February Is.
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rhe I.rr.bee Isssl rrlai.

DEs MogsEs. Feb. 2s.-The jury in
the trial o! Gor. Larrabee went out
this afternoon, and 81 midnight hsd
n0t agreed upon verdict
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CHICAGO, Feb. 25.--FYank Maggeola
was Jacob shaeffer's opponent o-night
in remarkable 400 point billiard con-
test. Maggeola did not play much as
he did not have a chance. At end OF
third inning he had two points and
schaeffer three. In fourth inning
schaeffer made So points, being the
largest run ever made AZ . game in
public. The score was: SchaetEer 0,
}, o, Ss7-40e; average, 100; Aaggeoga
4 q. average -
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NEw Y0RK, Feb. En- marine CIR
cles here il is believed the vessel re-
ported in distress OF South Hasteras
shoalg On the evening Of the I'D Is the
steamer San Antonio. OF the Mallory
line. She was due here Saturday
night. She carries great Rumher OF
passengers and IL valued in the hun
dreds OF thousands.
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WAsHrSeros, Feb. 25.-The presi-
dent approved the act TO ratify the
agreement submitted by the Shoshones.
Bannocks and Sheep-Eaters of the Fort
Hall and Lemhi reservations, Idaho.
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Cowboys In the Inaugural Parade.

DEyvER. Feb 25.--The cowboys'
band of Dodge City, Kan, which viii
be one OF the features at the inaugura-
ton of President Harrison. arrived in
this city Yesterday. Last night the
band gave a concert at the Taber opera
house and were most enthusiastically
received. The band, together with the
cowboys marching club, numbering
about 100 win leave Wednesday by .
special train Of Pullmans over the
Rock Island for Washington They
will be accompanied by nearly loo
others who 60 To witness the inaugu-
ration
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CHIcAso, Feb, l5.-The statefnenf
will be published in the local papers
here tomorrow that control Of the
Chicago gas trust, which q couple Of
years ago absorbed all the independent
gas companies OF this city. has fren
secured BY the Standard Oh Company
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NEw YoRK. Feb. 2a-The steamer
EongalF. which arrived here to-day
from Gonaives, contrsdlcts the reports
N the routing of HipPolyse's army at
Sonaives and Hippolt te,s death
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CHICAGO. Feb. GA caucus of
Republican senator's was held this
morning, for the purpose of deciding
upon the order of business in the sen
ate during the remainder OF the
session. and particularly what course
should be adopted in regard to the
Eyarts election resolution IL was
practically decided, in view of the evil
dent purpose of the Democrats 10 de-
lay final action upon the election
resolution until the adjournment OF
congress, 20 lay that matter aside
temporarily. from time to time, and
allow other measures to be taken up,
and 10 authorize Eyarts TO appoint q
committee and arrange programme
after n consultation of Democratic
senator's Meanwhile the Eyarts reso-
luton is unfinished business, and win
serve TO prevent consideration of
measures likely to give rise to pro-
longed controversy.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 25--The presi-
dent to-day vetoed i've pension bills,
granting pensions to Squire Walter,
Henry V. Bass. VIM. Barnes. John b.
Lockey and John McCool.
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WasErxsrex. Feb. ga bill intro
dtced BY Senator Stockhridge to-day
provides that Eithin one year prior 10
the expiration Of the lease of the fur
seal fisheries 70 the Alaska Commercial
Co. the secretary OF the treasury shall
lease 70 proper and responsible par
ties the right OF taking fur seals for 4
term OF twensy yeara, Sf an annual
rental Of not less than $50 800 and an
additional SUM net less than $50 for
each fur seal taken and shipped from
the seal islands.
The bill also makes il unlawful for
any person 10 erect or cause the erec-
ton Of claims or other obssrnc tons ia
the rivers of Alaska that viii prevent
salmon and other fish from spa wuing =.
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THE KNIGHTS cRuMsLISG.
About to Seceae from
King PowderIy.

BosToS, Feb. 25.-The widespread
OF the boot and shoe
makers attached to the knights O
Labor through the national trade as
sembly at the treatment they received
at the hands of the general officers of
the Knights of Labor has eliminated
in = powerful movement in the larger
shoe towns to sever connection with
the Knights Assemblies at Dover,
N. H.. and Haverhil. Mass. have
Withdrawn from the order and have
arranged TO issue q call to members OF
the craft all over the country 70 do
likewise.
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Augusta. Ne. Feb. g3.-tiov. Bur
leigh has received a letter from
Blaine. iormaily resigning the posi-
ton az member of the delegation TO
represent Maine at the centennial cel-
ebration OF the Inauguration of George
Washinton. az New FORK in April.
This is considered q cabinet straw.
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Nxw YosK, Feb. 25.-The Roman
correspondent OF the Cstkolsc Sems ca.
bles that Cardinal Charles Saccoui il
dead. He was one Of the six suffragan
bishops OF the Roman pontiff and the
seaier IA rank OF the cardinals.
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Derury Con-tahIe Z. Bentisy. shot
FrEisy night hy the Pixiey, Cal. tain
robbers, died Sunday night
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NEW MEXICO NAY CONE IN.


WasHlSsrox, Feb. Representa-
tive Springer. OF Illinois, exreets New
Mexico viii become q state before the
close OF the session. A hsil for thar
purpose was tavorably reported by the
house committee on territories week
ago. but Springer has prepared a sub
stlsute which be thinks stands an ex-
ceilent chance of going through. II is
known at lesst thrse Republican SEM
ators are In favor of admission of New
Mexico. The Democratic senators
viii he expected 10 support il as mat
ter OF course.
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The Anaeer OF BokharA, with large
suite. has gone 10 Shsprex Salx, near
the Russian frontier.
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TWo TefeonA HafhS1 % O
cAasospAIE, Pa. fcb. Sat
Monkey Ran lasr night . minefs
boarding house Was burned khf
sxeeny and Sarah Forte. . dosncssc,
were crsFnatet
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b razjssr uI the ezxiEssrs fEvl1 Fn's' a@1t
q ISIS. aa the retired lisA
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re prssnaenr 70 exzapr1sn yw0 fxr1 orErrs
sH.oz lands oxeEEd 70 sestsezaenf u sA1x
r.. .....n~ -. s,<s. -ssSa nsF4 sA4s s1sst MAS
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-ss-~ z y ssssr n aassHf. c2frTlEx deadly
r-srsss,' Tals hsscA 81 er1>aiizAls = pr q
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..s<<~a&~eSa - a. ssss ss<zs >s~-~a
depot elese tlantay "a the ferry sir
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On ether side vii extend wharves ard
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NE IN the discharge OF nay mex and
responsible duties. Let me say fare
we'd 70 Al nay Indiana friends For
the puhiir hoaprs that hare come TO
me am their grateful debtor. They
have made the debt 50 large that l can
rever discharge Ii. There is q great
ser,se ct Loneliness in the discharge of
high puhlic duties. The position Is
one OF isolation, but there Is orc whose
hep comes esen into the quiet cham
her OF Judgment. and 10 his wise and
unfailing guidance look for direction
and safety. Nv family unite with me
In grateful thanks for this corciisI good
bye. and with me wish that these years
of separation may be fun of peace and
happiness for ezch Of you
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The speech vas received with cheers.
Ar It's conclusion the general re en-
tered the car, and AZ BIS the train
left indianapolis amid great enthu-
siasm.
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POST BUILDING,

For printed Eastern friends
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-13
Cholera on Board.

LEwEs, Del, Dec. 4.-The ship Ger
mania from Manila, Cuba, with sugar,
arrived here after a passage of 10
days. The ship was guaranteed by
Surgeon Or, who found that cholera
had broken out on the ship when a few
days out from the port and one seaman
had died. The ship will be disinfected
before allowed to proceed.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-13

The Salvation Army headquarters at
London and adjoining property burned
On the morning Of the Sd.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-13

Isaac L. Millikin, ex-mayor Of Ohs-
cago, is dead. He WAS seventy-si0
years old.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-13

service OF the OnlteO states Ourl0S xne CIVIL
war and is now suffering from wounds or
disease having an origin in the service and
the line of duty. Two of three necessary
facts-muster and disability-arc usually
susceptible of easy proof, but the third
origin in the service-is often difficult and,
in many deserving cases, Impossible to
establish.
That very many Of those who endured the
h%ardships Of our most bloody and arduOus
campaigns are now disabled from diseases
that had a real, il not a t~raceable, origin in
service we do not doubt. Besides, there IL
another class, composed of men, many of
whom served an enlistment of the three full
years, and Of re-enlisted veterans who add
ed o fourth year of service, who escaped the
casualties Of battles and the assaults Of dis.
ease, who were in every battle line Of their
command. and were mustered out in sound
health and have, since the close OF the war,
while fighting with the same indomitable
and Independent spirit the contests Of civil
life. been overcome BY disease or casualty.
am not unaware that the pension roll al.
ready involves a very large annual expendi.
ture, neither am I deferred by that fact from
recommending that Congress grant a pension
to such hOnOrably discharged soldiers and
sailors of the war as, having rendered sub.
stantial service during the war, are now de.
pendent upon their Own labor for a main.
enanc and by disease or casualty are inca.
pacitated from earning it. Many OF the men
who would be included in this form of relief
are now dependent upon public aid and it
does not. in my judgment, consist with the
National honor that they shall continue to
subsist on the local relief given indiscrim.
inately to paupers, instead of upon the
special and generous provision Of the Nation
they served so calamity and unselishly.
Our people WI, 1 am sure. verv penero,,v
approve such legislation, and I am eoualIy
sure that the survivors OF the Union army
and navy will fee. ! sense Of relief when this
worthy and sunertsg class Of their Comrades
10 fairly cared for.
There are some manifest Inequalities in
the existing Law tAst should be remedied.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-13

treasury OF s., 600 worth OF silver bullion
each month to be coined into silver dollars
partment, but neither the present Secretary
nor any of his predecessors has deemed it
safe to exercise the discretion given by law
to increase the monthly purchase to $780,
600.
When the law was enacted February q,
1873. the price OF silver In the market was
$l.2O 40 per ounce, making the bullion value
of the dollar 50 cents. Since that time the
price has fallen as low as 9l.2 cents per ounce,
reducing the bullion value OF the dollar to
7O.S cents. Within the last few months the
market price has somewhat advanced and
on the first day of November last the bullion
value of the silver dollar was q cents.
The evil anticipations which have accom-
panied tine coinage and use of the silver dol
lar have not been realized. As a coin it has
not had general use, and the public treas
ury has been compelled to store it. But this
Is manifestly owing to the fact that its paper
representative is more convenient. The gen.
eral acceptance and use Of silver certificates
shows that silver has not otherwise been dis
credited. Some favorable conditions have
contributed to maintain this practical equal.
ity in their commercial uses between gold
ard silver dollars. But some Of thes. are
trade conditions that statutory enactments
do not control, and of the continuance Of
which we can not be certain.
think il is clear that il We should make
coinage of silver at present rates free we
must expect the difference in bullion values
of the gold and silver dollars will be taken
account of in commercial transactions, and I
fear the same result would follow any con
siderable increase OF the present rate of
coinage. Such q result would be discredit-
able to our financial management and dis.
astrous to all business interests. We should
not tread the dangerous edge Of such .
peril, and indeed nothing more harmful
could happen to the silver interests. Any
safe legislation upon this subject must De.
cure the equality Of the two coins In their
commercial usea. I have always been an
advocate Of the use OF silver In our currency.
We are large producers Of that metal and
should not discredit &c. To the Plan which
VIII be presented b. the Secretary Of the
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-12-13

Home Matters.
Within our own borders a general cOndi-
ton of prosperity prevails. The harvests Of
the last summer were exceptionally abun-
dant and the trade conditions now prevail
ing seem to promise a successful season to
the merchant and the manufacturer and gen
eral employment to our working people.
THE TREASURY.
The report of the Secretary Of the Treasury
for the fiscal year ended juno 30. 1859. has
been prepared and will be presented to Con-
gress with the fiscal operations Of the Gov
eminent, and l avail myself OF it to obtain
some facts for use here. The aggregate re-
ceipts from all sources for the year were
sss7, Csc, 05s.S4. 1t was derived as follows: From
customs, So, s32, .al.6S; from internal reve-
nue., sIS0,ss2 .5l3.32; from miscellaneous
sources, So ,335, 500. q.
Thu ordinary expenditures for the same
period were s2sl $50 .6l5.60 and the total ex-
penditures, including the sinking fund. were
$S29, 579, 929 25. The excess Of receipts over
expenditures was, after providing for the
sinking fund, 81 40, l29.5a. For the current
fiscal year the total revenues, actual and
estimated. are ssS5 ,0O0, 600, and the ordinary
$2293, OoO, Cos, making. with the sinking fund, a
total expenditure Of SAL ,32l. 1863, leaving an
estimated surplus of S3,61S,sS3.O1.
During the fiscal year there was applied to
ohe purchase OF bonds. in addition to these,
for the sinking fund $50, S56, l.2.35 and during
the first quarter of the current year the sum
of So ,Sss,9 37.77, all of which was credited to
the sinking fund.
Tn for the fiscal rear ending
juno 80, 1891, are estimated by the treasury
department at $SSs ,O0O. 600, and the expendi.
lures for the same period. including the
sinking fund, at $sl1 4a0A77.70. This shows
an estimated surplus fNs that year OF $751;
56s.522. 30: which Is more likely to be increased
than reduced WHEN the actual transactions
are written up.
THE ECkfLCS.
The existence Of SO large an actual and an.
ticipated surplus should have the immedi.