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THE SAMOAN QUESTION.
No New Developments, but Germany stu De-
flant.-- america Ready for Trouble.

uant--AWerlea keadv TOR trouble.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-Representative
Morrow, OF California, chairman OF the
subcommittee Of the house committee on
foreign affairs intends to get the sub-cOm-
mttee to work at the earliest opportunity.
He says his views OF Samoan affairs are
positive and have been made known
through the resolution introduced by him
In the house last session. The statu quo at
the time represented the United States,
Germany and England met, he says, must
be restored, and this would necessltate the
replacement OF King Maliet0a in the POSI-
uOn from which he was 50 unjustly re-
moved by the German agents sent 10 Mar
shall Islands. This step Morrow insisted
must be preliminary TO any further nego-
tiations on the subject
BERLIN. Jan. 25.-The National Zeitung
referring TO the action OF the senatorial
committee at Wa hingioD the Samoa af-
fair says; Measures for the protection Of
the autonomy on the Samoan Island are su-
periluous because II Ia not threated by any
one The sole interest OF America consists
In not allowing her good relations with
Germany 20 be jeOpardlsed by q few In
trlglng adventurers.n The Vossische OF
yesterday holds that II would be mistake
10 under estimate the Importance OF the
measures taken by President Cleveland,
merely because he Is 10 be succeeded by
Mr.. Harrison. IL points out that the au-
thOrity for dealing with foreign affairs
rests with a committee of the senate. and
warns the semi-oilicial press that II would
be unwise 10 try To appease the German pub
licby "fallacious lllisi0ns."
LONDON, Jan. 25.-Lord Salisbury had a
long interview to-day with Count Won
Hatzefeld, the German ambassador. Ger
many's view of the Samoa muddle and the
Zanzibar question causes distrust In ad-
miralty circles and mysterious silence Is
maintained regarding naval reinforce
ments. IL Is stated at the foreign Office
that America means business, and that the
American naval officers In Samoa express
confidence In their ability 10 hold their
own.
The Standards Berlin correspondent
says; "Bayard's implied attack upon the
German policy In Samoa has caused great
Irritation here. but that feeling is sup.
pressed. In the meantime many think
that England and Germany should estab-
lish a joint pr0tectorate, TO which America
would not object"
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WAsHIsoTos. Jan. 25-The last execu-
tive session Of the Women's Suffrage asso-
citation was held this afternoon and officers
elected for 1859. They are: President,
Elizabeth Cady stanton; presidential
large, Susan b. Anthony; secretary, Rachel
Y. Avery; treasurer, Mrs. Jane II. Spot
ford; chairman Of the executive committee,
Mrs Mary w. Sewell A revised constitu.
ton was adopted and the association ac-
cepted the plan for the union agreed upon
by the conference committee OF the TWO
women suffrage associations.
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COLORADO SHAKEN.



Severe Earthquake Shock In the Centennial
stats. With Sulphur Accompaniment
DENVER, Jan. 25.-lnformation has just
been received from Routt county that u
portion OF the state has been treated 10 q
genuine earthquake. The shocks COM
menced on the afternoon of the 10Th inst,
and at o'clock there was very violent
one, which rocked small buildings, de-
tached large masses Of rock from the noun
tains and greatly frightened people and
animals. Cattle especially were terrorized
and ran franticallv back and forth. Thun-
der preceded the shocks, but no rain. A
peculiar phenomenon was observed at the
Hot Springs, below the government bridge.
There the shock was productive Of great
gushes OF water and gas. Fully three times
as much water and gas was thrown out.
and accompanying IL was a most sulphur
Gus stencil that made the people sick and
caused the birds TO drop on the ground.
When the convulsi0n ceased the water re-
ceded and there was q sound like the rush
ing Of a great river. The course of the
shock was from the south, north wards.
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Great Falls ceisbrates.

GREAT FALLS, Jan. 25.-[SpecIal To the
Independent THE Caledonian club cele-
brated with great success tonight the
birthday OF Robert Burns. Dr. Gordon
presided. Jere Leslie, son OF Gov. Leslie,
made an eloquent speech In responding 10
the toast OF the evening. Mayor Gibson
also made an able and interesting address,
in which he spoke Of the Scotchmen who
had made their mark ln the early settle
ment Of Northern Montana. @. NJ Web
ster also spoke elOquently. A telegrsphic
greeting was also sent 10 The Helena cele-
bration. Scotch songs and dancing rem
dered the entertainment very enjoyable.
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pudI.r.s pamag. sui

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-The suit brought
by w. w. Dudley against the New York
Times, World, Evening Post and CONNER
ciaI Advertiser, claiming $500 damages
from each paper for publishing the now
historical "Blocks OF Five" letters, alleged
10 have been written by Dudley, came up
In the supreme court chambers before
Judge Patterson to-day on motion OF Col.
BIisa, Dudley's lawyer, TO yacAte the order
for his client to be- examined. The argu-
ment was deferred for a week.
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WORSE THAN THE SMALLPOX.


Denver ofheiais Charged by Reputable cnI.
xens with Accepting Brlbes.
DENVER, Col, Jan. Exchanges OF
bribery and corruption against members Of
the city council and board OF aldermen
have been published In the daily papers Of
this city and an unusual amount OF excite
ment has been created over the alleged ex-
posures. The charges are made by well
known citizens, and II Is claimed that al
dermen have repeatedly been paid from one
10 two hundred dollars each for their assist
ance In securing the granting OF liquor II.
censes. II is further claimed that In the
matter OF granting the right of way
through the streets OF the city 10 the
Metropolitan Street railway prominent
attorney received $4,000 with which he
was 10 influence the city board. OF this
amount he put SO, 800 Ia his own pocket.
gave 81, 600 10 brother attorney, and the
remainder found It's way into the hands OF
those for whom II was Intended. The mat
ter will be taken up by the grand jury now
In session and thoroughly investigated.
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TELEGRAPHIC BREvIrIES.

The Boston wool market Is firm with fair
demand and prices practically the same.
John Yancey, colored, was hanged yes
terday at Yanceyville, N. c., for the mur-
der OF Bob Oliver, col0red.
An unsuccessful attempt was made last
night to wreck the Colorado. Utah q Pa
cific passenger train on the Union Pacific
near Wilson, Kan, by placing distractions
on the rails. No reason except robbery Is
assigned.
Richard Smith, a Choctaw Indian. was
hanged yesterday at Fort Smith, Ark, for
the assassination OF Thomas Prlndle In In
dian Territory last spring. He manifested
no fear and protested his Innocence on the
scaffold.
= A bold but unsuccessful attempt was
made 10 rob the Connecticut River National
bank Of Charleston, n. @. Two brick
walls surrounding the vaults were torn
away by an explosion. but the granite
vaults were inpenetrable.
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. rs "A special TO
the Press from Denver, Colo, says: Infor-
nation has just been received there that
the sheriff of Wichita Falls has arrested at
Clarendon, Texas, Red Bill, or Red Shirt
Bill. lie Is charged with the murder OF
Morris " ain. OF this city, and G. Living
ston Strong, Of ROndOuL New York, who
was travelling with Mr. Vain over the
plains OF the far west on a hunting expe-
dltiOn. The murder occurred Aug %, not
far from Rawlins, Wyoming.
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That Bothersome cabInst.

IsDIAsAPoLIs, Jan. 2s.-ThIs was
rather quiet day for Gen. Harrison, and
with one exception the visitors were local.
The exception was Hon. Murat HAlstead,
editor OF the Cincinnati Commercial
Gazette. lie had a long talk with the
presidentelect. Halstead is OF the opinion
that Blaine will be secretary of state and
Wanamaker will not 20 into the cabinet.
He says Gen. Harrison very discreetly
keeps his own counsel, and is In no hurry
just what Is In his mind on the question.
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That Iarln substItu,s.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-Before the tar
III bill went TO the house from the senate
this afternoon there was endorsed on II, In
compliance with the motion Of Allison
adopted by the senate, statement that the
senate adheres 10 its amendments and re-
quests conference. This Is an unusual
but not an Unprecedented course 10 pursue,
and is adopted for the purpose OF expedit-
ing consideration of the bill.
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AFFAIRS AT PANAMA.
A Reduction OF Wages Followed BY Rlot-rhe
Scum OF the Earth.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25-Dspatches were
received at the state department from the
United States consul-general at Panama,
dated the 10Th inst He says on the i4th
inst. the canal contractor at Culebra re-
duced the laborers' wages ~ sl.20 In de.
based coin tabout 10 cents, American
gold, }, whereupon the men, mostly negros,
refused 10 20 10 work and told the police
they would rob for living. In the efforts
OF the police 20 quell the disturbance re-
v0lyers were used and n serious riot seemed
Imminent, but at the time OF the consul
generals writing the arrival of soldiers
had produced Apaclfying effect and quiet
was restored. A dispatch was also re-
ceiyed from the United States consul at
Teolop, dated the 18Th inst, In which IL is
stated that there are 10000 wOrkmen en-
ployed along the cone Of the canal, and
fully twice that number Of hangers-0n, all
OF the very scum Of the earth.
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New York, Jan. 25.-lt is understood
Gen. Contreras, military attache OF the
Haytien legation, has received a cable
gram from Hayti, announcing that Legi.
times force captured ST. Maria and Coma
Ives, two Of Hippolite's strongholds. Hip
politics friends say the story is n canard,
got up by Legitime TO aid him In negotla-
ting loan.
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tn. wes, Virginia p.sdIook.

CHARLESTON, Jan. 25.-The vote for
United States senator to-day resulted:
God, 10; Kenna, 25; Gov. Wilson, 20; J. T.
Janney UNITED labor, 4: w. K. Lively, 2;
w. l.. Wilson, 2; ex-senator HerfOrd,
White and j. w. st. Clair 4 each; whole
number OF votes cast, 81; necessary to
choice, "A. The joint assembly dissolved
until noon to-day.
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 25.-Samuel M.
FELTON,, ex-presdent OF the Philadelphia,
Washington 4 Baltimore railroad, died last
night aged ~. To FELTON, the credit Is
given of enabling President Lincoln 10 pass
through Baltimore on his way TO his in
auguration unrecognized. IL was due to
his foresight and zeal that the route to
Washington by way Of Annapolis was
riot OF April, 1861.
BosroN, Jan. 25-Chsrles A. Shepard,
of Lee n Shepard, publishers, died this
morning aged 20.
LONDON, Jan. 25.-Robert Stewart Mem
zies, member OF parliament, Is dead,
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SHENANDOAH, Pa, Jan. 25.-AlI the
Lehigh and individual coal mines Of this
vicinity have shut down because OF over
production. About 1000 men are idle.
PIrTsBuRG, Jan. 25.-The Miners Pro
gressiye Union had q meeting In Scottdale
To night and agreed TO 20 out on strike
February II their demand was not
agreed 30 by the coke operators. Between
5000 and 10, 900 men win be affected.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The army ap-
preparation bill, reported to the house to-
day, provides for an aggregate appropria-
ton OF s2i 49,. .4lb, which is 81 Ss5 less than
the appropriation for the hecnrrent year. The
estimates were s2i, $40, 35s exclusive Of the
provision for sea coast defense. An ap-
preparation OF 500, 900 is provided for the
new post at Denver, Col, and one OF $780,
600 for movable submarine tOrpedoes.
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Pig Iron Production.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 25.-The state
ment OF the American Iron and Steel as
ISOLATION details the production of pig iron
In the United States, and shows the total
production in 1873 was the largest in our
history, being y. 400, ,73g tons, against 6,4l7,-
llS tons In 1887. The Increased production
Of pig iron In the southern states in 1883
was owe 203, 900 net tons.
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etrset Gar Men 6trIks,

NEW YORK. Jan. 25.-All the horse car
lines OF the Atlantic Avenue Railroad com.
pany, Brookly, seventh number, were tied
up this morning by the employees. They
demand SO per day.
State Arbitration Commissioner Dono-
van had q conference with William j.
Richardson, Of the Atlantic Avenue,
Brooklyn, railway. this afternoon and en-
Richardson and District Assembly No. 70
In regard TO the surface road strike, but to
no effect Trouble is anticipated to-mor-
raw
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WAsHINGTos, Jan. 25.-The secretary
OF the treasury to-day sent TO the senate q
response to Plumb's resolution calling for
a detailed statement since March 4. 1886,
showing the grand total OF bond purchases
as follows: -Four per cents-AmOunt,
$50, ,724. 900; accrued interest, sS24, ,0I2; total
cost, s72, 65l,S27 -Four and half per cents
Amount, SOS. .56i, $50; accrued Interest,
1854, ,92s: total cost, s7f, 1862, s6l.
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Twenty workmen Injured.

LONDON, Jan. rs AT the railway works
at Crewe, an immense crane carrying sew
eral tons Of molten steel collapsed and the
isdle fell. Masses OF steel flew In every
direction, twenty workmen being severely
injured.
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Tn. Prs.Idsnt.. Msstlnx.

CHICAGO, Jan. 25.-The railroad repre-
sentatives continued to-day the considera-
tion Of the agreement for the maintenance
Of rates. All the roads were represented
except the Illinois Central and Fort Scott tS
Gulf Most OF the agreement has been
gone through In committee OF the whole.
To days meeting is reported as having
been harmonious, though IL Is understood
many amendments were proposed.
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MANDAS, OAK, Jan. 25.-Last fall the
Northern Pacific railroad enJolned the
county treasurers of Oliver aud Mercer
counties from selling lands for delinquent
taxes. Judge Rose yesterday gave judg-
ment against the road for nearly million
and n half
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Failure OF railroad contrsctor,.

BATTLE CREEK, Jan. 2b.-The liabilities
Of j. j. Burk a. Co., railroad contractors,
who assigned yesterday. will approximate
about million dollars, while the assets
are the capital stock Of $4,000 and the
stock OF various railroads. amounting on
It's face value TO about million and half.
but which has an unknown market value.
The heaviest creditor Is John Fitzgerald, of
Lincoln, Neb., for si25. 900.
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un.sates on a oharg. OF Bribery.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 25.-By a strict
party vote this afternoon the democrats
unseated State Senator Carpenter (rep.)
for alleged bribery In the recent election.
They did not attempt 10 seat his opponent,
Ray. however, and the governor will have
10 call q special election,
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gIxht HUNDRED oIrl. Loo..a ovt.

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-The feather man
utacturers to-day declined to grant the
scale of wages demanded by the Working
mems Union, and locked out 800 girls The
latter posted themselves about the shops 10
keep other girls from taking their places.
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Public Opinion Mus. bs Respected.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 25.-Tbe United States
district court, In an opinion dlsmIssing the
civil rights suit Of colored man to-day,
holds that where public opinion demands
the separation OF the races. common ca. +,
riers, etc, must accede TO II TO some ex-
tent, and are not compelled 10 sacrifice
their business 10 combat II.
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Fear an uorlslne

PARIS, Jan. Sit is stated on reliable
authority that the government, fearing a
startling movement, will adopt means 10
maintain strict order on Sunday.
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MIsNEAPoLIs, Jan. 25.-Reports from
Dakota and Manitoba, indicate a furious
snowstorm Is raging. accompanied BY wind.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-18
THE GRAND ARMY.
Pierpont Chosen Commander - The Other Officers Admiral Foot Post Athletics.

Pierpont Chosen Commander - The
 Other Officers Admiral Foot Post
 Athletics.
 At the Winsted G. A. R. encsmpment of
 6cers were chosen as follows: Department
 commander, William H. Pierpont of New
 Haven; senior vice commander, George w.
 Keeler of Bridgeport; junior vice comman-
 der, John c. Brostch of Middletown; dele-
 gate to national encampment-at-large Hon.
 A. H. Fenn of Winsted, Delegates H. l..
 Beach of Hartford, Rev. I. M. Foster of New
 ezer Bishop of Putnam, William Gladding of
 New Britain, A. W. Converse of Windsor
 Locks, Russell A. Belden of Danbury; coun- cil of administration, Henry R. Jones of New Hartford, George w. Coy of Milford, William H. Bentley of New London, s. G. .Blskeman of Birmingham, Henry J. Lees of South Norwalk.
 A love feast was held at Admiral Foote post meeting in this city Saturday night. Despite the pouring rain the boys turned out we'll. The New Haven delegates to Winsted gave reports of the good times they had there and the rousing interest that prevailed. Post Commander Tisdale, Department Com mander Pierpont, Mir. Morgan, Captain Love- joy and others spoke. The New Havens' headquarters were at the Hotel Andrews, but many of them were entertained at private houses. Mayor Peck and Nathan Easter brook, jr., were the guests of R. E. Holmes, and Fred H. Waldron and Charles Dyer were entertained in fine style by Dwight Phelps. Judge Fem royalty entertained Department Commander Pierpont, Rev. I. NJ. Foster and w q Wellea
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-18
A ROARER R.

The Great African Lion to be at she
 Grand This Week-Frayne to Give
 Very Interesting Exhibition With
 Ris Animals.
 Frank I. Frayne, who with his company will occupy the boards at the Grand this week, arrived in the city yesterday morning. He brings with him a menagerie, which in- cludes lion, two hyenas, goat, six horses and five trained dogs. These animals are worked into the play during the acts. The lion, which is named after Bob Ingersoll, is fine blooded African lion. and was brought to America about five years ago and is now about twenty-five years of age. He is, &C., cording to various authorities, the largest lion in the world. He will allow no fsmil- iarty from anybody but MT. Frayne. The mode of capturing these animals Is very novel. They are chased by the hunters to- ward deep pit, which is covered with brush to conceal it's opening, and they fall into it.. The hunters then either chloroform or lssso their victim. This race of lions sometimes live to be one hundred years old in their na- tive land, but when brought to this country they never live over sixty years. The keeper feeds "Bob Ingersoll" every twenty-four hours with about thirty pounds of raw beef, which his lordship gulps down in very "boyish" manner.
 The hyenas, 'Sarab," grave robber, and "Gabe," a laughing hyena, are very interest ing animals, principally on aceonnt of their fighting bilities, specimen of which is witnessed during the play. The horses are wild and have never been upon the stage until this season. They come upon the stage at full gallop with their rider, and will stop short at the word of command. There are also goat and five trained dogs, one of whom (Jack) has been around the world four times. The animals are transported at 8 great cost and form a very pleasing feature of the entertainment.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-18
Died In Orange.

Mrs. Eugene Starks, the beloved wife of MT. William Starks, of Orange, died very suddenly at her home in that village .Satur, day morning, aged thirty eight years. Mrs. Starks WAS visiting her sister, Mrs. Ida Skinner, of Orchard street in this city on Friday afternoon and was in apparent good health. Shortly after arriving home on that evening she was suddenly attacked with apoplexy, and all that the best medical aid and loving hearts could do proved unavail- ing, and after lying in an unconscious condi- tion until Saturday morning she calmly and peacefully passed away. The deceased was possessed of many fine traits of character, and the husband and son, who are left to mourn the loss of fond wife and mother. will have the sympathy of the community. The funeral will take place from her home in Orange this afternoon at 3:30, and her re- mains will be conveyed to their last resting place in Patchogue, Long Island, on Tues- 5av
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-18
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.

An Enjoyable OccasIon-MaHY Friends
 Present Tokens of Friendship and
 Esteem.
 The home of MT. and Mrs Joel B. Foote, No. 263 Howard avenue, was invaded on Sat- urday evening by merry party of relatives and friends who had gathered to tender their congratulations to the host and hostess on the fifth anniversary of their marriage, or the "wooden wedding"
 Early in the evening the guests began to arrive, each bringing some token of friend ship and esteem appropriate to the occasion. The evening was most pleasantly spent in various amusements and pleasantly. A most bountiful collation. was served. At an early hour the guests departed for their homes af- ter rendering MT. and Mrs. Foote most kindly wishes for prosperous journey together for many years to come. The presents received were many, varied and valuable.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-18
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention


 All kinds of printing at Dormans.
 Have you seen sNo rosin" yeta
 An elegant eigar-Fifth Avenue.
 Ask your lawyer about "No rosin."
 120 boxes Tutti Fruit, 379 George street. Tomorrow night another battalion drill at the armory.
 The St. Aloysius club has it's annual ban quet next Monday night.
 The Blues grand ball occurs next Friday affair is expected.
 Vice President E. M. Reed of the Consoli- dated road is still confined to the house by sciatic rheumatism, but is improving.
 President W. w. Converse of the Win- chester Arms company is steadily improv- ing. Yesterday he was able to sit up lit- tie.
 Rev. MT. Foster, pastor of the St. John street NJ. E. church, lectures on Wednesday evening next at the Haven Memorial church.
 The second annual reception by Unity commandery No. g, Loyal Legion, o. U.A.M M, will take place at Sassacus armory on the evening of Washington's birthday, Feb. 22. The music will be by Thomas orchestra, and Prof. Stevens will prompt.
 The mild, thawing, rainy weather of yes- terday and Saturday did not improve the prospects of the ice crop hereabouts. Satur- day nights downpour of rain caused 8 very , light Saturday nights trade at the stores and Chapel street wore deserted look at an early hour.
 An amateur minstrel troupe has been or ganized among the younger members of the Harmonic club. They will give performs ance at the Harmonic in about a month and the tickets will undoubtedly be in great de- mand, as great interest concerning it is awakened among the friends of the club. A number of prominent young merchants are members of it