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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-13
NEWS OF CONGRESS.
House Committees May Not Be
Named Till January.
ESTIMATES OF APPROPRIATIONS.
representative Culberson, OF Texas, to
sioner-Elkins Secretary Of War.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. l2.-speaker CRISP
said this afternoon that he wac afraid he could
not comp etc organization of the committees
before the Christmas recess, though some of his
friends think the work can be done in few
days after he gets started on the actual work
The failure of the speaker to announce the com
mittee on rules today was disappointment. fol-
1t was generally supposed last night that be
would settle the matter. 1t is understood
Crisp desires to consider selections more care
fully.
There are from four TO ten applicants for each
Office under control OF the House, and this alter
noon Kerr, clerk of the House, Sergeant-at Arms
Yoder and Postmaster Dalton held a conference
to consider the distribution of patronage. Kerr
decided to appoint Walter II. French, of Masss-
chusetts, file clerk, vice Ferris Finch. of Illinois,
resigned. The place is worth $500 a year.
Frank II. Hossford, of the Detroit Free Press
will be tally clerk, and J. F. Snyder, of Pennsyl-
vania, cisbursing and confidential clerk, two
places paying good salaries.
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The Worlds Fair.

CHICAGO, Dec. l2-The national board of
control resumed recret sessions today. 1t il
stated that Commissioner Martindale offered a
resolution that statement OF the
predioament of the local board in
regard to 100000 loan be sent to each
commissioner to secure his views. 1t was
voted down, and the board decided to refuse
the directors their support in getting gift OF
$5,G0O000 from congress.
BERLIN, Dec 12-The German textile e1-
hibits for the Worlds fair promise to be extern
sive Iron and steel manufacturers and jew
elry, toy and china firms are making great prep
arations. The Deutsche bank and the 1nterns-
tional Bank fuer Deutschland will support the
project for the erection between Jackson and
Washington parks of q mediavsl German
village
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Lord AIIcsbury's Debts to Be Paid.

LONDON, Dec I'm August the Marquis OF
Ailesbury applied to Justice Stirling OF the lord
chancellors court, for permission to sell his es-
tate OF Savernake Forest, stating that he wanted
to pay his debts, which amount to f75o,ooo, and
which sum Lord Iveagh had agreed to pay him
The othe. heirs TO the estate opposed the sale on
the ground that usurers would benefit, and
Justice Stirling declined permission. The court
of appeals. however, has overruled the justice
and sanctioned the sale.
1.-The Marquis of Ailesbury Is justly celebrated
for his drunkenness and other evil habits. He
he's figured in many street brawls, AMI has been
often fined in the police court In 1854 he mar
ried Dolly Tester, the notorious concert hall
singer, and in 1887 he was barred from ell the
British race courses for life.1
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In Memory of Sunset Cox.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. l2.-There was .
notable gathering in the home of Mrs. 8. s. Cox
this afternoon to witness the presentation to her
on behalf of the officers and men of the lie
saving service department of the treasury of a
magnificent vase of silver intended to express
the appreciation of the members of the service
of the labors of her late husband in its behalf.
Among those present were Secretary Spaulding,
Senators Frye and Kenna and several members
of the life saving service.
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Louis via the Virgins ferry in consideration of
certain tracts of land decided by the Virgins
Ferry Company to the Alton road for depot
and terminal purposes in East St. Louis This
contract afterward became irksome to the Alton
road, and as business increased and bridge
was built it became impracticable for the rail-
way company TO abide by its terms. The ferry
company then brought suit against the Alton
for damages Shields recommendation to court
is for judgmene for 1915, $50 against the Alton.
The ultimate aggregate of suits is likely to reach
a OO0 0OO or more
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be changed, but the government was opposed to
the separation of church and state. In January
the government would introduce bill 1t
would not be especially directed against the
clergy, but they must take warning.
The chamber rejected Hubbards motion by
vote OF $40 to Isl, amid much excitement.
kibot then proposed a vote OF confidence,
pledging the government to use its power to
compel the clergy to submit to the law. The
resolution was passed by vote OF 2i3 to 22a
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The House Adjourns Until Wednesday

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 12.-In the House
today the speaker announced the appointment
OF the following committees:
Accounts-Rusk of Maryland, Cooper Of In.
diana, Moore of south Carolina Seeriy of Iowa,
Pearson Of Ohio, Quackenbosh of New York,
Griswoid OF Pennsylvania and Cutting OF Cali.
fornia.
Mileage-Castle OF Minnesota, Crawford Of
North Carolina. Kendall of Kentucky, Caldwell
OF Ohio and Flye of Iowa
An adjournment was then taken until
Wednesday
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The Eastern Grain Blockade.

NEW YORK, Dec. l2.-Dispatches from the
West within the last two weeks have declared
that the heavy crop has caused a wheat block
ade and much trouble is attributed TO Eastern
railroads, but according u railroad men here
there is no blockade. They la the blame for
such trouble as there is TO the Chicago and
Western roads. and say they can attend TO all
the grain that comes TO this city.
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ESTIMATES OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Ordinary Expenses VIII Require Nearly
&S,00O,OOO More Than Last Year.


WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. IA comparative
statement of the estimates of the appropria-
tons needed for the next fiscal year, with the
estimate OF appropriations for the current fiscal
year, has been prepared by the clerks of the
House and Senate committees on appropria-
tons. This statement shows an excess in the
limits OF regular appropriations for the fiscal
year beginning July l, 1892, of SOS, $4,000 az
compared with the estimates of o year ago for
the current fiscal year. Similar estimates on
the permanent annual appropriation show
q reduction of s622,9lS. The appropria-
tons for the current fiscal year, exclusive
OF the deficiency appropriation OF SIS 100000.
of which s29 ,336, 600 is on account OF pensions,
and of misce .laneous appropriations amounting
to 2720 is s4s 07 900, which is S. 900 less
than the amount estimated as necessary TO be
appropriated for the next fiscal year. These
estimates and appropriations do not include
rivers and harbors, on which the chief OF en-
gineers reports that SOS, 065,0J0 can be protably
expended during the year. cnmparis on for
the next fiscal year with the estimates OF a year
ago, according to the several heads under which
appropriations made is as follows:
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Prosperity in Argentine Republic,

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 12-Ihe bureau Of
American republics is informed that the present
crops OF wheat and wool in the Argent ne Re-
public are said to be the largest ever known in
that country, and railroad companies have not
rolling stock enough TO carry the produce 10
market The immense crops have also caused a
revival of immigration. Wages have been
doubled and trebled and even quadTupled in
some districts
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Reciprocity with Jamaica,

WASHINGTON CITY. Dec. l2.-Tne British COM
missioners rom jana ca were az the state de-
pertinent today in consultation with General
Foster, special plenipoteutiGry of the United
States, with regard 10 the terms OF a commercial
reciprocity agreement between the United states
and Jamaica. Il IS believed the convention viii
be concluded next week
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Chicago Elevated Railroad Deal.

CHICAGO, Dec. 12-The Chicago Elevated
Terminal Railway Company has purchased for
s7,50o,00o the right-of-way and all real estate
holdings of the Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe
railway within the city limits. Today the nee
essary legal announcement is made. An issue is
made of $j0O00,0o0 of bonds by the terminal
company for building its line. The company
proposes to furnish elevated terminal facilities
for number of roads entering the city from the
South and West
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steve Elkins May Succeed Proctor.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec 12.--It is not likely
that the president will make any new appoint
ments before the end of the week Many i'm
portant new appointments 10 be made. chief
OF which is the filling OF the vacancy in the
war department, caused by the resignation of
Senator Proctor. stephen i. Elkins. OF West
Virginia, is mentioned as most likely 10 receive
the appointment, but Assistant Secretary Grant
is thought to stand very good chance OF get
ting i'll
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Important pee!slon Agaln.t ALTON Ro.a

n. LOUIS, Dec. l2-Authentlc informa;i1u
has been received here that George Shields, ref
cree IA the suji Tor damages By the Virgins
Ferry Company against the Chicago L Alton
road. for non-iulallmeat OF contract. has fled
decision adverse 70 the Altoa. Under q contrac.
entered into between the Virgins Ferry Com
p2Hy and The Chicago L Alton road in 1851, the
.A'ssE corporation agreed 70 peFpstGaIly transfer
freight and Passengers across the river az 81
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Exports of Food Products.

WAsHINGroN CITY. Dec. l2-Exports Of
breadStuifs for the eleven months ended Novem-
Der ~. 1881, amounted to $l9i07L6J7, against
sl2C,I9it0 for the same period IN lsq0, and ex-
ports OF beef, hogs and dairy products for the
eleven months ended November 81. 1891 were
sl0S,s-9,9l9, compared with Sis, 1867 Tor the
same time in iNq5
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The Spanish Tariff.

MADRID, Dec 12-The cabinet today discussed
the tariff. Ali the duties embraced in the gen.
eral tariff were largely increased, the tax on al
cohols for manufacturing purposes being raised
to three times the previous amount
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Noted Stage Robber Arrested.

SAN Francisco, Dec. l2.-Abe Jones, of the
gang OF bold stage robbers which operated in
Oregon and Northern California, has been cap
tured in Medoc county. Bill Howard and his
father were also members of the gang. The old
man is now in Alameda Jail, and Bill was killed
at his fathers house while resisting arrest
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Another Prince Runs AWAY

BERLIN, Dec. 12--The noted aristocrat, Prince
Ysenburg, has gone to the bad. He dissipsted .
large fortune, contracted heavy debts and then
fed from the country.
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Failed to ConvIc, the Preacher.

DUBLIN, Dec. 12.-The jury in the case OF Rev.
Samuel G. Cotton, charged with manslaughter,
today announced that they could not agree, and
were discharged. Cotton was accused of having
caused the death of boy named Brown, an in
mate of Curragh orphan asylum, in Kildare, BY
i'll treatment
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Natural Gas strike in Utah.

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 12-Trenton rock was
reached in the natural gas field, twenty f re
miles from the city. yesterday, and q flow, with
pressure OF AS pounds. is the result. The gas
reservoir is apparently inexhaustiole. The gas
will be piped 20 this city.
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The Texas Congressman Appointed In
tersIate Canme rec CammisSi auer.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. lit is understood
that Representative Culberson, of Texas, has
accepted the position of interstate commerce
commissioner, that his name will be sent to the
Senate on Monday, and that he viii resign from
the House at once.
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S'einwsv, Weber snd Evsre, pianos are the
strong drawing cards Il Q. +. Pettls & Co, eos
Front street
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The French Tariff

PARIS, Dec 12-The Senate today rejected an
amendment in favor of raising the duty on silk
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4 Lovely Christmas Gin

Can he selected from the mammoth stock O, o
L. Pettls Il Co, from 10 cents 10 $1,000
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He Liked Her and Was Kind to Her,
but Nothing Improper Hammered.

LONDON, Dec. l2--ln the St. John divorce case
today Miss 81. John was called in rebuttal. She
denied the story that she committed adultery
with Cohen, the co respondent. After denying
the testimony of her maid and theatrical dresser
given yesterday, Miss 81. John admitted tina,
she had driven, dincd and suppeI, had gone to
balls and parties With Cohen, but she did not
like him any more than she did other people
She did not think that Cohea loved her, al
though he greatly admired her.
Mrs. Samuels, Cohens sister, said that she
never saw anything improper between her
brother and Miss 81. John. Others gave similar
testimony.
A deposition by Marcus Mayer. New York
theatrical manager, was introduced. He stated
that he engaged Miss St. John for the American
tour. Arrangements for the tour were made
with Marius The latter never complained TO
deponent of his wife's conduct. Deponent said
that he had seen Miss st. John aud Cohen
together four times. She always behaved rs a
lady should TO a gentlemen. Ii was custom
for leading actresses 10 receive friends in their
dressing rooms.
Florence st. John made tour of the United
States two years ago. A London special OF De-
center said. Miss 81 John was one OF the
earliest arrivals in court. She looked as II she
had passed decidedly sleepless night: her eyes
were heavy and she was cross and snappish in
her replies 10 the ushers, who tried 10 make her
as comfortable as possible under the eircum-
stances by providing her and her friends with
the best seats at their disposal She wore a soft
brown cloth dress trimmed with fur, and a
brown hat prettily topped off with white. NJ.
Martus, when he appeared, took up a position
on the opposite side Of theVourt He was most
deliberately dressed, as IL tor a wedding. wearing
tull flock coat, lavender eoloTed trousers aud
new gloves OF TIE brightest Of the popular hues.
In his buttouhole he carried a small bouquet Of
Nloiets, and as he chatted ami smiled III answer
70 his friends joking remarks, the dashing-
looking actor hourished a highly peEfumed
handkerchief and seemed 10 be proud OF the at
tenuou " aich he attracted. Marius had sni es
fer every body, even for the most humble Of the
ushers, ana ia his spare moments he most deli
Cately brushed the silk OF his high hat, as Il
most anxious that not = speck or q tieck should
mar It's glossluessl
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yose pianos. Taird street, sll.
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Christmas gifts 81 Q. L. Petsis & Co., I.oos
Front street
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rhe Freneh Clersy Mu.t obey the Law.

PAR3s, Dec, t2.--In the chamber today The de-
hate On Hubsarts motion ct Yesterday, con
aemuiag the hcSIie attitude az the cierEv aud
demanding that STEPS be taken ior separation Of
church aud state, very heated Premier
de freyeines sad ne w0uld uever allow the pre-.
teailoas az tie clergy - SO unbound by laws.
M alrlnea that ths present state OF ssgaIrs mus.
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DEPARTMENT Estimate. ,, an o,a.r.
CULsERsoN GETS THE OFFICE.

The appropriations for the current year ex-
coed the last estimates by s7,77s,000.
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Russia q seeshinr Ma. OF nisoonte,

Russia sesthing Mass of Discomfort.
ST PETERSBURG, Dee 12-Matters here are
drifting from tad 70 worse The whole energy
OF the department; OF finance seems to DO CEN
tered IA manipulating the funds Of the Berlin
and Paris exchanges Despite the reports Of
gold imports the imperial bank returns do not,
snow an increase. All classes are DISCOURAGED
because OF the half-hearteiness % the
measures taken by the government 70
eopa with the famine difficulties The
consequences of the famine are only
beginning to be realized. Merchants claim
that the prohi billion OF grain exports has locked
up capital. and that there is no circulation
money The mobiles are unable 70 o.lect their
revenues. snd therefore decline 10 paw wha;
they owe shopkeepers. The cessation Of court
friSo3ities causes distress 10 small tradesmea
The famine funds are being fFitieged away by
the ioca, authorities. Grand remedial measures
exist only On paper. Comp aiEt> Of the enor-
nous expenditures Of tie army and navy are
tASen advantage II by thoss uniriendsy - the
government be whole empire appears 70 Be a
seeth .ng mass Of GlscoatepE q
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Look After Your Sleep.

Insomnia is rightfully regarded as one
OF the marks OF an oveIwrought OF
worried nervous system, and conversely,
we may take it that sound sleep, lasting
for a reasonable period-say from six to
nine hours III the case of adults-iS "A
fair test of nervous competence. Nari-
Gus accidental causes may temporarily
Interfere with sleep in the healthy; but
still the rule holds good, and a normal
brain reveals its condition by obedience
to this daily rhythmic variation. Custom
can do much to contract ones natural
term of sleep, a fact of which we are
constantly reminded in these days of
high pressure; but the process is too
artificial to be employed, Laborlous
day, with scanty intervals of rest, go far
as to secure all the need(ul conditions Of
insomnia. In allotJing hours of sleep, it
is impossible to adopt any maxim or
uniform custom. The due allowance
varies with the individual. Age, con-
StituIlou, ScAJ ldblSuS, SASIClst, cdCh
has its share of influence. Young per
sons and hard workers naturally need
and should have more sleep than those
who neither grow nor labor. Women
have by common consent been assigned
a longer period of rest than men, aud
this arrangement, in the event Of their
doing hard work, is in strict accord with
their general physical construction aud
recurrent iuiirmities. Absolute rule
there is none, and it is of but very little
moment to fix an exact average allow
ance, provided the recurrence of sleep
be regular and its amount sufficient for
needs of given person. So that fatigue
does not result in such nerve proStration
and irritability as render healthy rest
impossible.
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Ere You
Insured?

If not, avail yourself of the liberal
terms which can offer you in the follow
ing first class stock companies:
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HIGH-GRADE
Musical Instruments
AND STRINGS.

All goods bearing our
in every respect. They are
Durability; their wormansh
are sold at Low Prices. As
direct to the manufacturers.
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Ayers Pills

For loss Of appetite liliu'.s 'rou3l. g. cr-yti-
patton. indigestion, and >c. H",.,l;.,I . a. .,..
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For Il long time | WAS a sufferer from
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rirucing mich difficulty in digestion. with
severe pains in the lumbar region and other
parts Of the body Having tried q variety Of
remedies including warm baths. with Ouy
temporary relief, about three months ago
began the use OF Ayers Pills. ami my health
is so much improved that l gladly testify to
the superior merits Of this medicine. -
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For the cure Of headache, Ayers Cathar-
tic Pills are the most elective medicine |
ever used. r. X. James. Dorchester Mass.
when feel thcuCcd OF q cathartic. | take
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Il have found in Ayers Pills, an invalua-
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kindred disorders. peculiar to miaSmatic
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TX are fully warranted
in Tone, Finish and
Pet; scale correct, and
Her for them, or send
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A good plan for keeping butter cool
and sweet in summer is to ill box with
sand to within au inch or two of the top;
sink the butter jars in sand, then thor
Oughly wet the sand with cold water.
Cover the box air tight. The box may
be kept in the kitchen aud used as a
table.
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In one of his recent sermons Talmage
said 1t was always a mystery to him
why, after kissing RebCcca at the well,
that Jacob lifted up his voico and
wept." WHAT there was to cry about in
securing good faithful wife, was the
mystery.
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FOR RENT.

The Farm known GREEN HILL, adIoin-
ing the town OF North East, Nd. Also three ten
ement houses on the same.
The Mansion House and grounds may be rented
without the farm. Apply on the premises or to
Rev. I. SNOWDEN THOMAS.
Febl5-ti Wilmington. JeI.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-22

to yourself, and is wicked. If by
integrity, industry and well earned
success you deserve well of your
fellow citizens, they may in years
to come, ask you to accept honors.
Do not seek them, do not receive
them while you are young-wait,
but when you are established you
may make your fathers name
known with honor in halls of leg
islation. Lastly, do not forget your
fathers and your mothers words;
because you will be largely deprived
of church privileges, you need all
the nerve to keep your heart before
God. But do not despise small
churches and humble preachers.
"Mind not high things, but conle.
scend to men Of low estate"
Read often the Proverbs, the pre-
cepts and duties enjoined in the
New Testament. May your fathers
God 60 with you and protect you.
HENRY WARD BEEcHER.