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CONGRESSIONAL.
Yesterdays Proceedings in the Senate
and House.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Among the pa
pers presented in the Senate to-day and
referred, were resolutions of the State
Senate of Texas favoring an amendment
to the Constitution limiting the tenure of
all Federal officers to reasonable term
of years.
The Senate referred the nomination of
Charles Foster to be Secretary of the
Treasury to the Committee on Finance.
After an executive session the sundry
civil bill was taken up.
The amendment permitting the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury to make temporary
appointments of architects, skilled
office of the Supervising Architect was
the text of discussion in the civil service
examinations.
German criticised the Civil Service
Commissioners for denouncing Senator'S
Representatives and Cabinet officers as
hostile to the civil service law.
Discussion was still going on at 6
o'clock, when recess was taken.
In the evening session, after some
further discussion, the amendment was
agreed to.
IN THE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The House
adopted the conference report on the bill
ment of land in severalty to Indians.
The House then went into Committee
of the Whole on the deficiency appropria-
ton bill. The clause appropriating $50, 600
for the relief of the citizens of Oklahoma
= vas stricken out.
An amendment was adopted directing
the accounting officers of the Treasury
not TO withhold the pay of any retired
officer of the army retired prior to the
Act of March 80, 1860, Notwithstanding
his acceptance of diplomatic or consular
position. [This amendment has direct
reference to General SickleS on point of
order raised by Dunnell of Minnesota. I
The provision for the appointment of a
special committee of memberS-elect to
investigate the expenditure of appropria-
tions for the government of Alaska and
for the Yellowstone Park was stricken
out, and without disposing of the bill the
committee rose.
The Pestotfice appropriation bill was
passed, and the House took a recess.
AT the evening session the House, in
Committee of the Whole, considered the
immigration bill. Amendments were
adopted directing the Secretary of the
Treasury to provide such rules for inspec-
ton along the Canadian frontier as will not
delay or impede travel between the two
countries, providing that nothing in the
Act shall be deemed to exclude persons
convicted of political offenses, notwith-
standing such offenses shall be denomi-
mated as felonies, infamous crimes or
turptitudes by the laws of the land from
which they come, or by court convict
ing them.
The bill was then reported to the
House.
Oates offered n substitute
The previous question was ordered, and
the House adjourned.
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IN THE COMMONS.
A Motion for Reduction in the Army
Defeated.


LONDON, Feb. 23.-In the Commons this
evening, replying to a query regarding
the Governments intentions in Egypt,
Secretary Ferguson said the occupation
of Tokar was found necessary to prevent
Suakim from being harassed. No further
advance will be made into the interior
Sinclair asked whether the proposed
ten-shilling rates will be based on silver.
Goschen, Chancellor of the Exchequer,
replied that the notes will be payable in
silver or be legal tender only for such
amount as in case of silver coinage.
Secretary Stanhope, replying to a query
tonight, indicated. that the Government
has resolved not to disturb the Duke of
Cambridge as long as he desired to retain
his position as commander-in-chief Of
the army.
Labouchere moved reduction of the
army, embodying provision for the
evacuation of Egypt.
Ferguson declined to fix date, saying
that the English would withdraw as soon
as good government was assumed and
no danger of foreign occupation re-
manned.
After a long debate, Labouchere's mo-
ton was rejected.
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Secretary Foster Opposed to the
Free Coinage of Silver.
ANOTHER COMMITTEE PROPOSED TO
VISIT ALASKA.
a Resolution Introduced in the House
Providing for the impeachment of
Presiding Officers for Alleged Ar
bitrary Rulings-No Notable Change
in Senator Hearst's Condition.
Special to the REcoRp-UN1oN.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Ex-Governor
Foster says: 81 ami in thorough accord
with the President in his views on free
coinage. 1 do not think that the unlim-
tied coinage of silver would be practicable
at all, whether the silver to be coined were
the product of our mines or not. i am a
bimetallist, however, and believe in
maintaining the ratio of gold and silver
so that parity in the value of the two
metals may be brought about. This can
be accomplished, it seems to me, best by
methods at present adopted, until the
world is ready to undertake some move
ment by which all the civilized countries
will recognize the metals. / have felt that
the present rate of coinage is not too great
for the needs of the country" 1t is stated
chat Chase Coon will probably be Fosters
assistant.
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Eva HamiItnn.

New YORK, Feb. 23.-Eva Hamilton is
now living near Newark, in house fur
nished by minister and a congregation
who believe she is penitent and anx5 one
to t.,,1n atone 9, ;. for her past life She says:
ence of Joshua Mann conspj~ad win b;,,,
to extort money from Ror,ert Raw Ham am.
ilton, | grew to love Bay. and would to-
day, II l could, brig him back to life.
even though 1t ss.crifced my own. The
contest over the viii was not of nv own
H,ollIlon' ,' put st the suggestion of certain
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TIE CANADIAN CRISIS.
Interview With the Marquis of Lorn
on Annexation

ihlSINiC" w Nltit INC OI I<OGuo
on Annexation.
LONDON, Feb. 23.-In an article in the
Graphic on the Canadian crisis the Mar
quis of Lorne says that the an
nexation scare is useful to bring
home to our minds facts that
the colonies are practically indie
pendent of the nations. He, however,
ridicules the idea that Canada desires to
barter political independence for the
Government of the Stars and Stripes.''
Whatever the result of the coming cleo
ton, the Marquis says, free trade in Can
ada is impossible. All possible change
will mean either few per cent decrease
in the tariff, or, if Canada joins the zoll-
verein with the United States, an increase
of tariff, i'll conjunction with the United
States against Great Britain.
In conclusion the Marquis says: "Ifthe
United States wants more, they and Can
ada must be content to wait until the
engulfing policy of Mr.. Blaine has run it's
course, like other delusions. SO long as
Great Britain remains true, Canada will
remain lOyaln
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WORLDS FAIR.
The Work of Grading at jackson Park
Resumed.

heSuHeu.
CHICAGO, Feb. 23.-Order is rapidly he
ing developed out of chaos in Worlds
Fair matters. The managers of the fair
have observed such discreet secresy that
the abandonment of the lake front site
came in the nature of a surprise to people
generally. yet at no time for many
months, it would appear, has the placing
of any buildings on the Lake Front Park
site been contemplated. The buildings
will be constructed of iron, glass and
stucco. The general plan contemplates
floor space one third greater than that of
the Paris Exposition.
The contractors set a number of men at
work again this morning grading, etc. A
large crowd of idlerS soon assembled and
resumed the tactics which caused the
stoppage of the work last week. On the
appearance of large force of police, how
ever, the idlers dispersed.
The National Board of Control was to
have met here to-day to pass upon the
work thus far done, but there was not a
quorum present, owing to the failure of
several members to arrive, and no action
was taken.
1t has been practically decided that
there Will be only one more session of the
entire National Commission previous to
the month of closing the fair in 1898.
lHlS course Is necessary, as there Will be
no money to defray the expenses of the
sessions.
The Worlds Fair architects held an in
formal conference to-day. The plans for
the buildings are ready, but will not be
made public until they have been APP
proved by the Board of Control
PRODUCTS OF CoLoRED PEOPLE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Representative
Chandler to-day introduced in the House,
by request, bill providing that in the
building to be erected by the Government
for its exhibit at the Worlds Columbian
Exposition, space should be allotted to
the colored people of the United States to
exhibit articles raised, fabricated, pur-
chased or owned by the colored people,
the space so allotted to be under the di-
rection and control of the Board of Di-
rectors of the Colored Worlds Fair Asso-
citation of America, an institution incor-
porated under the laws of the States of
Alabama and Georgia, asum not exceed
ing 100000 to be appropriated for the
purpose of paying the expense of trans
portation and custody of the exhibits of
celored people and the return of the same.
and for expenses of the Board of Directors
OF the Colored Worlds Fair Association.
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e.In the sweet Bye and Bye."

With regard to the authorship of this
now famous hymn there is a difference of
opinion. The author of the words is be-
lieved to be DIR. S. f. Bennett, who. while
living i'll Elkhorn, Wisconsin, wrote the
lines in a fit of mental depression. They
were set to music by j. p. Webster. q
composer living in the same town. An
other version credits Mr.. Webster with
the authorship Of the music and the first
verse OF the hymn, which was then COM
pleted by DR.. Bennett. The credit of both
words and music must be given to the
two gentlemen mentioned, though what
was the individual contribution of each
can not now be determined. The song was
written in 1868, and almost Immediately
achieved the wide popularity which it has
ever since enjoyed.
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RAILROAD WF.ECK.
The Cars Derailed ard Several Pas
SengerS Injured

Inc cars Dera1led ard Several Pas
sengers In niured.
PORTLAND Orr, Feb. 23.-News has
been received that a, wreck occurred on
the Union Pacific Railroad near the Cas-
cade locks. 1t is reported that one brake
man was killed and several persons seri-
ously injured. The railroad officials
deny that any one was killed. A wreck
wreck. The train was westbound and
about six hours behind time. When
rounding curve at high rate of speed
the trestle gave way, throwing several
passenger coaches and the mail car off
the track.
The accident which occurred to the
Westcbound passenger train on the Union
Pacldc, near the Cascades, this afternoon,
was not as serious as first reported. One
chalr-car was badly smashed and two
other coaches derailed. Seventeen per
sons were slightly injured, but none Sc
rlousiy. The accident was caused by the
spreading of the rails.
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washington.s Anniversary.

New York, Feb. 23.-To-day is more
than unusually quiet. even for holiday.
Some few military organizations, includ-
ing Grand Army posts, are parading.
Otherwise it is like Sunday. The usual
lavish display of flags in honor OF the day
IS curiously mingled in many quarters
with funeral decorations for Window and
Sherman. The weather is superb, clear
and cool. The exodus from the city is
very large and the streets are deserted.
Most of the newspapers suspend publica-
ton or print only one edition. A large
number of societies and political organi-
served at Delmonico's and elsewhere.
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Chile Revolution.

BUENos AYREs, Feb. 23.-Advices from
Chilesay there has been desperate fighting
at Pisagua, and the insurgents were finally
defeated. A battle was begun near Iqui-
qui Saturday, the result of which is vet
unknown. Two hundred Chilean ref
ugees have crossed the Andes and ar
rived at Mendoza. They state that the
Chilean insurgents, led by Urriza, hold
Pisagua, Iquiqui, Antofagasta and Chan
oroI
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WASHINGTON NOTES.
Items of Interest Picked Up Aroun
the Capitol.

Items of Interest Picked Up Around
the Capitol.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-Representative
Hermann presented long petition from
Oregon, asking for the passage of the bill
relating to Indian claims.
Senator Stewart offered a resolution
continuing the Select Committee on Irri-
CATION and Reclamation of Arid Lands and
authorizing them during the coming re-
cess to employ clerk at So per diem, to
be paid out of the contingent fund. The
Senator claims that the clerk can be well
employed during the recess in collecting
data on the subject, to be presented to the
next Congress.
The Legislature of Nevada, by resolu-
ton presented by Bartine, asks for the
passage of the Nicaragua bill. The same
body by resolution also wants the ap-
preparation to survey arid lands in Ne
yada increased.
The Legislative Assembly of New Mexi-
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Lynch LAW.

BALIDA Coli, Feb. 23.-OHver Reilly,
who is in charge ofthe railroad coal-chute,
last night attempted to drive one of Con-
ductor Sullivan's men away, who was
stealing coal. Sullivan interfered and
knocked Reilly down, who then shot and
killed Sullivan. a mob, not understand
ing the facts in the case, took Reilly from
the officers, when several shots We're fired
and four men were wounded. Reilly was
then dragged to the railroad crossing sign
and hanged without being given an op-
portunity to make an explanation. The
matter will be investigated and the per-
DetratOrS DuuiShel
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The Mitchell-La Blanche Fight

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23.-The Directors
of the California Athletic Club held
meeting tonight to consider the question
of awarding victory in the Mitchell-La
Blanche fight, which took place at the
club last Friday night. After discussion
they decided to postpone their decision
till next Monday night. Charges have
been made that the fight was sold.
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elect him in 1892. have no personal OBJ
lection to Mr. Cleveland, but / never will
be in favor of the nomination of any man
who is not in accord with our party upon
the great issues upon which it is to be in
dorsed or rejected. / do not believe any
man can be elected President in 1892 who
is opposed to free silver coinage. The
people have been trified with long enough
ON this subject y
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Hafrbreadtb Fsc,no

CLIFTON CA. IT,, Feb. 23.-Juan Telles
was killed Sunday morning by blast.
The cliff overhanging the washout had
been shot to fill in, and the bodies of rock
We're loosened on which Telles and two
Mexicans were working, when the rock
fell. The other two men cl lng to the
ropes against the falling mass. 1t was a
hairbreadth escape and terrible to wit
ness.
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General Booth in Germany.

BERLIN, Feb. 23.-General Booth, of
the Salvation Army, addressed meeting
to-day. He met with chilly reception.
He said he found less drunkenness in
Germany than in England. He means
to build a Salvation Army Hall in Berlin.
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IRoQUOIs BRAVES.
Officers Elected by the Conference of
State Leagues.

State Leagues.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23.-The confer
ence of the State League of Iroquois Clubs
to-day elected the following officers: J.
V. Coleman, Grand Sachem; Louis Metz
ger, Grand Vice-Sachem; r. A. Troy,
Grand Secretary; A. r. Baum, Grand
Treasurer; Grand Board of Sachems-
Larry Welch, San Francisco; w. NJ. Glib
son, Stockton; J.sT. Fleming, Alameda;
A. e. McDuffy, San Diego; George
Fletcher, Grass Valley; A. T. Mackay,
Los Angeles; S. Donohue, Marysville;
Harry Lemkler, st. Helena; r. Barcor,
Vacaville: George Shirley, Martinez;
Fred. Morgan, Vallejo; G. II. Buck, Red
wood City; III. Ii. Maynard, Petaluma;
t. J. Geary, Santa Rosa; DR.. c. III. Cor
don, Lodi; II. N. Peck, Tracy; J. II.
Wilkins, San Rafael.
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Santa Rosa Street Rai1wav.

SANTA Rosa, Feb. 23.-Over half the
stock of the new street railway in the
northern part of the city is subscribed,
and the road will be built within the next
sixty days. In this connection it is well
to state there is a proposition to CONSOLE
date the new line and the extension of
the South Side line to White Sulphur
Springs, two miles south of the city. The
whole system is to be operated under the
HoSkinS motor
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Bold Diamond Robbery.

SAN Francisco, Feb. 23.-About 8
O'Clock tonight man broke in the
window of William Schmalz's pawnshop,
at 6Sl Mission street, and seized tray
containing ,forty-five diamonds, valued
at about So 500. Emptying the diamonds
into sack, he jumped on horse, which
was held by two confederates, and disap-
Nearel
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Fatal Accident. .

SEATTLE, Feb. 23.-Frank Cady, IL
year-old boy, was thrown from his sled
while coasting to-day. His head struck
the sidewalk with such force as to pro-
duce concussion of the brain, from the
effects of which he died almost immedi-
afa
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Collision on the Ray.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23.-A ship is
just entering the bay, burning blue lights
and sending up rockets. It is believed
she is on fire or that there has been a
collision.
LATER-Two vessels, whose names
cannot be ascertained, We're in collision,
and signalled for tugboats The ships
were probably at anchor in the bay and
were blown together by the storm.
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Assassinated by Mexicans,

RATION On. NJ, Feb. 23.-Yesterday
Seth Russell and J. w. Cook, while out
riding along Vermajo, forty miles from
here, were fired upon by unknown
parties and Russell was killed. Cook saw
two Mexicans getting away and fired at
men We're in the employ of the Maxwell
Land Grant Company. Russell leaves a
widow and two children. He was re-
Gently Deputy United States Marshal for
this district
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An Escaped Horse Thief Recaptured.

AUBURN, Feb. 23.-Sheriff Conroy re-
captured G. c. Chissman on Saturday
He escaped in August with man named
Daniels, indicted for murder. Chissman
was waiting sentence for horse stealing.
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New Trotting Association.

SANTA Rosa, Feb. 23.-A trotting asso-
citation has been organized with r. Muir
ply President, George Il. Trowbridge,
Secretary, for the purpose of holding two
or three days racing here in August.
The leading horsemen of the county are
interested in perfecting the organization.
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Burglar at MarySyiIIe

MARYsvILLE, Feb. 23.-A burglar pried
open last night the transomin the rear of
John Stewards saloon on Second street.
a man sleeping in the building heard the
noise and scared the man away.
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The situation Not Alarming.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 23.-The Ohio River
at s o'clock tonight was tifty-six feet,
two and half inches, and fiuctuating.
The situation is not alarming at present.
AT all points above here the river is
stationary, or nearly so, and the tribu-
tarieS are falling
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TURF EVENTS.

Results of Yesterdays Races at Gut
tenberg and Gloucester.
GUTENBERG, Feb. 23.-The races were
run to-day over a slow track, with the
following results:
First race, five-eighths of mile, Quib-
bier won, Lille b. second, Marty b.
third. Time, 1:054.
Second race, thirteen-sixteenths of a
mile, Dalsyrian won, Marie Lowell sec
ond, Insight third. Time, LIZ.
Third race, three-eighths of mile,
Tringle won, Innovation second, Rhoda
third. Time, 1881.
Fourth race, one mile Churchill Clerk
won, Fenelon second, Rancocas third.
Time, 1:49.
Fifth race, seven-eighths of a mile, Ar
miel won, Harry Ireland second, Arizona
third. Time, 1861.
AT GLOUCESTER.
GLOUCESTER, Feb. 23.-The following
are to-day'S results:
ling second, Wild Cherry third. Time,
1879.
Second race, nine-sixteenths of mile,
Ecstasy won, Censor second, Masher
third. Time, 1:02.
Third race, thirteen-sixteenths of a
mile, Kyrle b. Won, India Rubber sec
ond, Endurer third. Time, 1:34
Fourth race, thirteen-sixteenths of a
mile, Souvenir won, Launes second, We
way third. Time, 1:35.
Fifth race, seven-eighths of mile, J. 7.
won, Chieftain second, White Nose third.
Time, 1:43.
Sixth race, three-fourths of mile, The
Forum won, Rustic second, Prodigal
third. Time I:26I.
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A Eorcer nj LARGE

ORovILLE, Feb. 23.-Manuel Rosea.
charged with forgery, escaped from iail
last night by digging through the wall.
He has not been recaptured.
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Car Finislncrs, Strike.

CHICAGO, Feb. 23.-The Pullman Car
Company has announced reduction in
the price of finishing freight cars The
men engaged in this branch, to the num-
Der of $50, have quit work. The company
refused their demand for an advance
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The Irish Troubles.

LONDON, Feb. 23.-At a meeting of Nc
Carthyites to-day a further protest
was issued declaring that they would
never accept funds from the English Lib
erals, and appealing to Irishmen to be-
ware of such defamation.
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Silk Culture.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator Blair
to-day reported from the Committee on
Agriculture, with amendments, a bill
providing for the establishment of silk
culture in the Agricultural Department,
for the development and encouragement
of the silk-worm industry. 1t directs the
Secretary to establish experimental sta
tions in various States to promote the
industry by free distribution of silk
worm eggs to farmers. The amendments
of cOcOons
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renewal OF a Family Fend.

HOMER Ua.l, Feb. %. 3 Excitement
here is intense over the renewal of the
Ramsey-Foggle feud this afternoon.
William Ramsey, Jr., was instantly
killed, and Hamp. and Henry Foggle
wounded.
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PetaIuma Celebrates.

PETALUMA, Feb. 3d. Washington's
Birthday is being observed here by the
closing of banks and the Postoffice. Flags
were flying all day, and grand ball was
given tonight.
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Brazilian Affairs.

LONDON, Feb. 23.-The Brazilian Min
lister here, when questioned as to affairs
in Brazil, said he did not believe there
was any truth in the reported renewal of
political troubles.
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Standard Oil Company.

LIMA (Ohio), Feb. 23.-It is stated that
the Standard Oil Company has bought out
one of its most aggressive competitors,
the GeySer Oil Company, paying s., ,600, ,OO0
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Confession of Faith REVISED.

COLUMBUS Ohio, Feb. 23.-Dr. Moore,
Secretary of the Presbyterian General
Assembly Committee on the Revision of
the Confession of Faith, which held its
second session at Washington, February
4th to the 10th, reports the entire Confess
sion was revised and attention given to
answers of the presbyteries on each chap
ter and section designated by them The
work done and tentatively adopted at
Allegheny was passed in review, and con
firmed or changed as seemed best. Its
conclusions were reached by harmony,
and its report will be neither of majority
nor minority, but of the Revision Com
mittee
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Death from ParaIysis.

PETALUMA, Feb. %. - DR.. John p.
Smith, one of the oldest physicians in
Petaluma and the county, died this after
noon of paralysis.
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cLEvELAND's SILVER IDEAS.

They Arc Too Strong to Suit Senator
Blackburn.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. pa letter written
by Senator Blackburn to Colonel John C.
Noble. of Paducah, KY, is made public
tonight. In it he says: "In the light of
the publication of Mr.. Cleveland's letter
antagonizing his party upon the silver
question, l do not believe there is DEM
ocratic member of the Senate who would
favor his nomination for the Presidency.
or who believes it would be possible to
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Affnfrs at Buenos Avres

BUENos AYREs, Feb. 23.-The state of
siege has been suspended during the
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Cardinal Gibbons Summoned 10 Rome

ROME, Feb. 23.-The Pope has sum-
moned Cardinal Gibbons to Rome to con-
fer ON the church question in America.
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EFF EcTs OF THE HIGH WIND.

Mother Ship Narrowly Escapes Being
Wrecked.
SAX Francisco, Feb. 23.-Saturday
afternoon the British ship Jessomine,
seventy-nine days from Newcastle, n.
5. W., with cargo of coal, attempted to
enter the bay in company with the i'll
Iated ship Elizabeth. She took pilot on
board, but finding the entrance danger
Gus, wore round and put back to
sea. She bumped little on the ssPotato
Patch' where the Elizabeth struck soon
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An expert says that the easiest way to
clean rubber shoes of any kind is to rub
them with vaselins.