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Exigencies of Rhode Island
Campaign Demanded It.
HOUSE STILL TALKING TARIFF.
Democrats Digging for Political Cap-
ital in Pension Investigation.
Indian Agents, but Refuses to Pass
Appropriation for Removal of spo-
kanes-No Nicaragua Canal Legislation

WASHINGTON CRY, March 31-TSpecial
is the Bland silver bill actually killed
for this season? This is the question that
the anti-silver men are asking each other
with great deal of anxiety today. With
in few hours the rumor has gained circu-
lation that Speaker Crisp and the other
Democratic members of the House rules
committee refused to report the cloture
rule asked for by Bland and his lieuten-
ants. for the simple purpose of postponing
the question for q very short period
1t is said that the scheme of Crisp and
his colleagues is to delay the silver ques-
ton until after the close of the state cam
paign in Rhode Island. The Democratic
leaders have found it necessary 10 carry
this state as the opening gun in the great
presidential campaign. Reports which
come from Rhode Island and from New
York, which are in circulation in this city,
indicate that the hottest kind of fight is
on between the two parties in Little
Rnodey." A vast amount of money
is being used by the Democratic
managers to carry the election in that
state. Republican politicians in Washing
ton City charge that the scheme of the
Democrats is to carry the election if the
voters have to be purchased as they fall
in line to deposit their ballots at the polls.
There are very many who are opposed
to free coinage here who believe that after
the campaign in Rhode Island is closed
the House committee on rules will give
Mr.. Bland and his lieutenants another
trial. and that there is just bare possi-
bility of the Missouri silverite passing his
bill before the close of this session of con-
Oress
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FIRE ON AN OHIO STEAMER.
The Golden Rule, Her Hold Full of
Deckhands, Burned at Cincinnati.

The Golden Rule, Her Hold Full of
Deckhands, Burned at Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI, March 31.-As the steamer
Golden Rule was leaving the wharf this
afternoon. fire suddenly broke out under
the forward hatchway, and wild panic en-
sued. Only those nearest the stairway
were able to escape. Others rushed
to the stern of the boat and clam
bered to the upper deck of the
Keystone State. The flames became so
fierce that the keystone State backed into
the river. The stern of the Golden Rule
was then caught and swung to the wharf
boat, where the rest made their escape,
with the exception of Miss Nellie Malo-
ney. who fell between the boat and the
barge and was drowned. The losses by
fire aggregate $4,000.
Later-At midnight it is feared several
other lives were lost. 1t is said fifteen
roustabouts and deck hands were in the
hold when the fire broke out The fire.
men say nobody escaped after they got
there. Second Mate Riley is missing, and
il is feared that he and several roustabouts
were lost
EUREKA, Cal. March 31.-John Vance's
$50, coo; no insurance. The mill caught
fire at $50 and in twenty minutes was in
flames 1t was the oldest null in Hum
boldt county.
NeRToS, Kan, March 31.-A prairie fire
has swept over several townships of Nor
ton county. and hundreds OF families have
lost everything. William Dunn was
burned to death.
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In the Senate.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 3l.-In the
Senate this morning, replying to a ques-
tion addressed to the committee on foreign
relations touching the Nicaragua canal,
Sherman, chairman of the committee.
stated that work was progressing favor
ably under a private corporation; that
congress had done nothing whatever to
aid it. The bill is now under consideration
by subcommittee.
Morgan presented resolutions directing
the finance committee to inquire into the
causes OF the depression of agriculture and
business, and the effect of the silver act of
1880, announcing that he would call them
up for discussion tomorrow regardless of
the feelings of the president or the Demo-
cratic presidential nominee. Morgan's
object is to present his views on silver.
which he could not do under the rules
when Stewart calls up the silver bill on
Monday.
After the reading of Morgan's resolution
and the explanation by that senator, Sher-
man said if the silver question was to be
projected npon the Senate, pending the
present condition of public business, it
should be done on some business PROPOSE
ton; on some idea that had been consld-
cred and discussed by the people, not on
complex resolutions involving every
variety of theory and fact and every sub
ject in the whole range of financial legisla-
ton. He hoped, therefore, that the sem
ator from Alabama would put in the form
of bill some proposition he desired the
Senate to act upon; something that would
give relief to the people of the United
States
Morgan replied, and an allusion by him
to the effect of silver legislation on Demo-
cratic aspirants for the presidential nomi-
nation drew from Teller the suggestion
land some on our side" Morgan, after
discussion Of the subject further. asked
that the resolutions should go over until
tomorrow, and they were laid on the table
accordingly.
Soon after Teller and Wolcott were seen
in eager conference with Morgan, as if to
assure him he would not be without sup
port when the resolutions came Up.
The Senate rejected, by % to 81. the
amendment to strike out Of the Indian ap-
priation bill the provision 10 assign army
officers to the duties of Indian agents
This vote leaves the provision incor-
rorated in the bill providing for the as
signmeut of army officers to Indian
agents duties. The senators who voted to
strike il out were: Allison, Call, Carey,
Colquitt, Cullom, Dawes, Dolph. Dubois,
German. Hansbrough, Higgins, Hiscock,
Jones Of Arkansas. Jones OF Nevada,
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Minnesota Strongly for Cleveland.

ST. PAUL, March 31.-The Minnesota
Democratic state convention held today
was an enthusiastic Cleveland meeting. A
resolution heartily indorsing Cleveland
and instructing the delegates to the ma
tional convention TO work for him went
through with rush. The platform op-
poses protection and fayors gradual re-
form of the tariff. On coinage it favors
ain accordance with the traditional
policy of our party" the use of both gold
and silver. and that the sole coinage func-
tion of the government is 10 examine the
relative values Of metals Of coinage estab-
lished by the commercial world. and IL
there be sufficient huctuation in the value
of either to make the existing relations
equal then 10 readjust the ratios so that
the numbe of grains Of either metal in
dollar shall be equivalent in value, aud
then permit the free, unrestricted coinage
of both metals. The repeal Of the Sher-
man silver coinage act is demanded.
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CALIFORNIA TIN IN NEW YORK.
First Consignment of American Piga
Placed on the Home Market

NEW YORK, March 3l.-The first ship
ment of pig tin to reach this city from San
Francisco arrived on the Pacific Mail
steamship Newport from Colon. II con-
sisted Of 33i pigs weighing 5000 pounds.
The tin is of the best quality, equal to
foreign Straits, and will be sold in small
quantities 10 dealers in this city as samples
of the article which in a short time will
supply the American market II is known
as "Temescal tin," coming from the Te-
meseal mines in California. 1t is con-
signed to Balfour, Adamson & Co, in the
ACotton Exchange building. The consign-
nent was shipped from San Francisco to
hnama by the steamship San Juan and
txahsferred overland to Colon, where it
wWsshipped by the Newport to this port.
The epnsignment is the output of two
ueeks.&. Mr.. Simpson, of the firm OF Bal
four Adpmson d CO., said:
fhls iasAe hrst consignment of American tin
- hae1snhed this eity from San Francisco,
- - 1ra is very proud OF 1t The tin is
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Prairies on Fire.

McCooK, Neb. March GA heavy gale
unroofed many small buildings yesterday.
4 prairie fire south of here burned several
thousand acres, but stopped on reaching
Republican river. 1t is rumored that sew
eral farm houses and some stock were de-
stroyed, but nothing authentic has been
received.
JULEsBURG, Colo, March 29.--A prairie
fire started here last evening from the
sparks of a Union Pacific engine, which
will probably prove disastrous to farmers.
The wind was blowing fercely, and the
fire is running east.
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THE NICARAGUA CANAL BILL.
Mr.. Allen Endeavoring to Move the
POnderous Senate Into Action.

Ponderous Senate Into Action.
WASHINGTON CRY, March 31-ISpecial. I
Senator Allen today called the attention
of the Senate to the fact that very little
had been heard of the Nicaragua canal
bill since the opening of the present ses-
sion. The senator first presented a reso-
luton adopted by the Chamber of Com
merce of Fairhaven, WASH, which
strongly urged that the provisions in the
Nicaragua canal bill regarding the estab-
lishment of waterway between the At
lantic and Pacific oceans be adopted by
the present congress. The resolution sets
forth in strong language the need of ca
nal Of this kind. After presenting the
resolution, Senator Alien called upon the
chairman of the committee on foreign re-
lations for information regarding the ac-
ton that the committee had taken in re-
gard to the Nicaraguan canal bill.
Senator Sherman responded, and stated
that matters were progressing slowly in
regard to the measure, but that investiga-
tions were going on, and that the pro-
moters of the bill were doing all in their
power to urge action in its favor on the
part of this government. 1t seems evil
dent that the matter has been DELAYED be-
cause of the Chilean embroglio and the
Bering sea controversy, which have taken
up about all the time that the Senate COM
mittee on foreign relations has had to
spare.
1t is not known whether the Nicara-
guam canal bill will be reported at this ses-
sion or not. When asked about the matter
tonight, Senator Allen said that he had no
idea whether it would be reached before
the usual summer recess was taken, but he
proposes to do all in his power to bring the
matter to the attention OF the Senate, and
urge its immediate consideration and
passage. He did this because he believed
that such a canal should be constructed,
and further than this, it was being urged
very emphatically by the people of his
state,
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In the House.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 31.-After rou-
tine business to-day the House went into
committee of the whole on the free-wool
BILL Brosus of Pennsylvania spoke
against the bill. Wheeler of Alabama de-
nounced the Mckinley act and favored
the pending measure. Johnson of Ohio,
Stockdale of Mississippi. Kyle, Norton of
Missouri and Stout of Michigan spoke in
favor of the bill and Hermann of Oregon
opposed it. The debate was without incl
dent, except for demonstration early in
the afternoon, when Governor Mckinley
appeared on the floor and was warmly
greeted by his old colleagues. When the
committee rose the House took recess
until s So'clock this evening.
At the evening session of the House only
few members were present. and after
couple of speeches the House adjourned.
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WASHINGTON CITY, March 3l.-General
Stanley, commanding the department of
Texas, reports to General Schofield regard
ing Captain Bourke that the charges
against that officer in connection with the
Garza campaign were preferred by Mexi-
cans, who, though residing in Texas, dis
avow allegiance to the United States.
They are now being prosecuted by the
civil authorities for violation ofthe neutral
ity laws. Schoheld recommended that no
action by the military authorities be taken
until the civil proceedings are concluded
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THE PENSION INVESTIGATION.
Democratic Attempt to Make Political
Capital Out of the Inquiry.


Capital Out of the Inquiry.
WASHINGTON CRY. March 31.-The PEN
sion office investigation took a decidedly
political cast this afternoon. Enloe pur-
suing a searching inquiry for long time.
He asked if the bureau was not used for
political purposes. The commissioner said
he never wrote letter to a medical board
OF examiners requesting the performance
of any political act, but if he
found examiners using their places to
aid the Democratic party he would call
them in. In assigning examiners to the
field he makes it a point to know their
politics. He denied that there were more
appointments in doubtful districts just be-
fore elections than at any other time, or
that more pensions were granted in dis
tricts where votes were needed than where
not so much needed.
Enloe asked if the Office did not adjudi-
cate claims more rapidly in close congress
sional districts. Raum denied this most
emphaticaly.
Enloe wanted to know how it was that
in states with a Democratic majority it
was exceedingly difficult to get call for
status answered let alone get the case adj
Indicated. The commissioner replied that
the calls had averaged about loo day
this session, and latterly had been increas-
ing so that not more than % per cent
could be answered without stopping de-
Gliding claims. Had he not stopped the
practice he would probably have issued
75,o00 less certificates than last year.
Enloe asked if the real reason the COM
missioners returned over So, 100000 to the
treasury last summer was not because the
treasury was reduced to financial straits.
Raum said he had balances to report at
the end of the fiscal year, and as he could
not use them he called on the secretary of
the treasury and informed him he could
transfer $5, 100000 The secretary said he
would be glad if it were done, and the
commissioners gave the necessary in
strIlcfionS
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WASHINGTON CRY. March 3i.-The Re-
publican caucus tonight selected partial
list of Republican congressional campaign
committee members. Among them are:
California, John I. Cutting; Idaho, Willis
Sweet; Montana, Senator Sanders; Wash
ington, John l.. Wilson; Wyoming, Sem
ator Carey. Others will be selected.
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The Anti-Pinkcrton Resolution.

WAsHINGToS CITY, March 3l.-The Peo-
ple's party representatives made an at
tempt this morning to call up the anti
Pinkerton resolution introduced some
time ago by Watson of Georgia, which has
never been reported on by the judiciary
committee. Watson and Simpson were
unable to gain recognition, but say they
will keep at it from day to day until they
force action of some kind on the bill.
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PHILADELPHIA, Marrh si-The report of
the Bardsley investigAting commitsee was
presented to the codnciI's eommitfee with
renee of trouble. The committee Dta1es
that there is explicitly rrothing IN the e.
maker had any dealings vim BardsIey or
was responsible for the W wrcking Of the
Keystone bank. Briefly summarixed, II L
shown that Bardsley invested IN specula-
tions 1,1ie,693. On this ne nnade net
loss ofs5t. .935. The recapitulatidu shows
that Bardsley's net deficiency, aside from
81. .1l2. 043 sunk in the keystone bank. i
S55S, ,s35. The total possible losses 70 ~
city are estimated at 81 .26s 800.
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Consolation for MT. CIagett.

WASHINGTON CRY, March 31.-The Sem
ate committee on privileges and elections
has decided to allow $1,000 and 81, go, re-
spectively. to Clagett and Davidson, con-
testants, and 81 0o0t to Dubois to meet the
expense he was put to in defending the
title to his seat.
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WASHINGTON CRY, March 31.-[Spe-
cial. Senators Allen and Squire made
gallant fight today against the
appropriation committee and Sena-
tor Dawes to have retained in the
Indian appropriation bill the provision
which has previously been ratified by q
treaty for the removal of the upper and
middle bands of Spokane Indians from
around Spokane to the Ceur d'Alene In
dian reservation in Idaho. Both senators
made strong speeches on the subject, and
pointed out how necessary it was to carry
out this treaty, but the Senate is not easily
persuaded, and generally prefers to accept
the action of the committee reporting the
amendments, and agreed with Senator
Dawes, who has charge of the bill that
this legislation should not be allowed.
Representative Wilson is confident that
he will have enough support in the confer
ence committee to bring the senators to
time and keep the provision in the bill.
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WASHINGTON CITY, March 3l.-TSpecial
in the supreme court tomorrow the case
of Gallagher VS.. Caldwell, of Tacoma, will
be taken up for argument. Senator Allen
will appear as at torney for Gallagher and
Senator Mitchell. of Oregon, for Caldwell
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Kentucky for Harrison.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 3l,-The Repub-
Hcan state convention today chose dele
gates at large to the national convention.
The resolutions did Atruct. but rec
commended, 60 iOr Harrison.
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Morgan, Paddock, Palmer, Perkins, Petit
grew, Piatt, Power, Ransom, Sanders,
Shoup, Stewart, Stockbridge, Teller, War
rem. Wilson. Adjourned.
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Reduc,ion In steemhoa, Rates.

The Union Pacific system will hereafter sell
tickets from Seattle to Port Townsend for 81;
Victoria, 81 round trip, good thirty days. q.
Ticket ees, 7e3 second street and City dock.
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Ben f. salpes viii Offer the HilI tract 10 tho
paollc Monday, April L. See the announcement
IN another column.
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Reason' BeschaIn. Pills act Ike magic.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-13
What a Barber Says.

There is a barber in one of the down
town shops who used to be in the army OF
her majesty, Queen Victoria. They are
usually noblemen in disguise when they
get here But this man acknowledges that
he was a barber in the kingdom of Great
Britain. In one of his talks to a customer
be said:
What a great country this Is for mus
taches and COATES or lmperials! We al
ways know an American in the old country
by the way in which he wears his beard,
or nearly always. And must say that the
fashion set by the American men in this
respect is rapidly gaining in England. OF
course with the nobility the style is the
short and pointed beard The Duke OF
Edinburgh set the fashion, and the style is
contagious among our military men, es-
pecially those in the navy.
You know the style in boards in Eng
land used to be the side chops-mutton-
chops they were most generally called
Well, sir, that is not the proper thing any
more The old men cling to the custom,
bless their hearts, but the young men are
fast following the American ideas in whis-
kers. Our judges in England are for the
most part clean shaver. The barristerS
for the most part wear the mutton chops.
II is seldom one sees a long whiskered man
in any of the professions, sir.-Chicago
Tribune
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The Activity of the Western Poets.

From all appearances one might argue
that the center of poetry, if we have any,
was now, like the center Of population, far
beyond the Alleghanies. With this active
western competition, literature like agri-
culture, may become an effete industry at
the east, and we may yet hear Of the aban-
doned studies of New England az we now
hear of the abandoned farms. The poets
OF the older sections in another generation
may leave their haunts in charge of the
state and we shall perhaps have the com
monwealth Of Massachusetts advertising
them by counties and townships, with full
descriptions of each and the price annexed
1t has not quite come to this yet; but the
western pressure is very great, and unless
something Is done TO bring up the worn
out fields of thought at the east by the
lavish use of fertilizers, or a new system Of
cultivation, the future Is sure TO De anxious
IL awaited there Perhaps the application
of electricity, or the use OF hot water pipes
rs IN the new horticulture in France, may
be found beneficial But, after all. the
western product Will have its own favor
William Dean Howeiis in Harper's.
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an unreasonable bill: then the inspector
is hurried off to ascertain what is really
necessary, and if the claim is exorbi-
tant to resist it, even to the extent Of
buying the ship, if in bis judgment that
is best.
Well, Captain E. T. Angel, of the
British ship Mikado, was under sus-
picion IL Brazilian port, and when
Captain Overton got there naval court
was convened with view to removing
Captain Angel from command. That
captain left for mountain town, an
agent of tie British consul followed and
found only corpse. The people of the
town said Captain Angel had died of
yellow fever, and as $1,000 of the ships
money was found on him, which no one
had disturbed, their word was taken.
Then Captain Overton had to take the
Mikado and complete It's voyage to New
Zealand. On the way he had the yellow
fever, but recovered, got the ship con-
demned and sold under foreclosure and
returned home by way Of San Francisco.
1t appears that trickery of the sort at
tempted by the captain of the Mikado
has become very common, and the ma
rine insurance companies have to keep
posted on the laws of all maritime ma
tons and employ inspectors of the high
est character and ability. Captain Over
ton has commanded many different ships,
been wrecked and burned out, and
knows how it is himself.
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will be organized, one in charge of each
of Professor Gamers white companions.
They will be kept some distance apart
during the march of 200 miles into the in
terror. This precautionary measure is
made necessary by the frequent cases of
treacherous combinations from which
African explorers have suffered.
Arrived in the jungle, Professor Gar
ner will take up his abode for days at a
time in an immense steel cage, so con-
trived as to be safe from the attacks of
the fierce denizens of the forest. As ad-
ditional safeguards he will be provided
with the latest firearms, as well as an
ammonia bag, the fumes from which
will be sufficient, it is believed, to tenn
porarily strangle any wild beast which
may appear DESTROYS to strike up too in
innate an acquaintance with the pro-
fessor. There will also be telephone
and electric bell connections between
the cage and each of the camps. Pro
fessor Garner will have near him at all
times monograph which viii record
the remarks" uttered by the gorillas,
which he feels certain will undertake
to investigate his abode. In the forks
of a tree near by he Will have a snap
camera which will take picture when
ever Professor Garner shall press but
ton. The result of these Investigations
will be awaited with interest.