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The record-union., 1894-02-09
Cheap Rates to the Coast.

CHICAGO, Feb. 9.-The Western Passen-
ger Association to-day took up the matter
of the S45 rate from the Missouri River to
the Pacific Coast put in effect by the
Union Pacific few days ago. A resolu-
ton establishing all rates on SIS basis
was voted down, after hard struggle.
The Alton and St. Paul at once gave
notice that they would accept the S45 rate
from their transcontinental connections,
beginning February 18th. The North
western gave notice of its intention to
put up the same rates, beginning to-mor-
row morning. The Atcbison gave no
notice. but will undoubtedly lose no time
in putting in the same rate.
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Special to the REcoRp-UN1oN.

Special to the RECoRD-UNToN.
BUENos AYREs, Feb. sS.-Dispatches
from Rio give the following official ad-
vices: Daily cannonading is still kept up,
but with less vigor than formerly. The
war-ship Aquidaban and another insur-
gent vessel have left the harbor. 1t is
supposed they intend to intercept
Peixoto's new squadron and challenge it
to surrender on the outside where it
ment forts.
Peixoto gave big reception to United
States Minister Thompson and Rear
Admiral Benham to-day.
The general belief is that the rebellion
is practically at an end, and it is not
likely there will be any more fighting of
Importance, as the Presidential election
will now take up the attention of both
parties.
THE BATTLE OF JANUARY TWELFTH.
WAsHN GTON, Feb. S.-The following
is an extract from a letter from Captain
ii. +. Picking: On January 18th, at 9:10
A. NJ, the Aquidaban was sighted COM
ing, not flying the AdmiraPs flag. She
was fired at by all the forts, and stood
toward and anchored near Lamada, re-
turning the fire, but only occasionally,
with her large guns. 1t was remark
able sight to see this vessel coming in be-
fore all the forts and batteries. and SEEM
ingly without any injury at all. / hear
from good source that she was struck
twice, but without material injury. Two
men were slightly wounded, sufficiently
so TO require being sent to the hospital.
AS near as can be counted, the shots fired
at the Aquidaban aggregated 100, in re-
turn to which the Aquidaban fired
twenty-five times. This is taken by
naval experts to indicate that an armored
ship is practically exempt from harm
from shore battery.
BENHAM SET GOOD EXAMPLE.
LONDON, Feb. 8.-Secretary BERTHE of
the Foreign Office received a deputation
of British ship-owners to-day, who urged
that the British commander at Rio de
Janeiro be instructed to see that all Brit
ish vessels are enabled to discharge their
cargoes at the wharves without molesta-
ton. The deputation spoke in the warm
est manner possible of the spirited action
of Admiral Benham, who. they said set
an example to the naval commanders of
all foreign nations in freeing American
ships at Rio from the obnoxious restric-
tions imposed by the insurgents. Secre-
tary BERTHE said the Secretary of State for
Foreign Affairs would see, If possible, to
instructing the British commander as re-
quested by the delegation.
ITALY WILL NOT RECOGNIZE THE IN
SURGENTS.
ROME, Feb. 8.-The Government has
been approached by agents of the Brazil
ian Insurgents, who have suggested that
it was high time Italy recognized the
insurgents as belligerents, on the ground
that they had established an Independent
Government, controlled a portion of the
eastern part of Brazil, and had been wag-
ing war against Peixoto since September
last. The reply of the Italian Govern
ment was to the effect that Italy was not
disposed to recognize the insurgents as
belligArentS.
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THE NEW BOND ISSUE.
Names of Subscribers Whose Offers
We're Accepted.

Names of Subscribers Whose Offers
q Were Accepted.
WAsHINGToN, Feb. 0.-Responding to
resolution which passed the Senate, the
Secretary of the Treasury to-day sent to
the Senate a statement showing the
names of the bond subscribers Offering
117.223 whose subscriptions were ac-
cepted, together with the amount SUBJ
scribed for and the amount allotted at the
price The statement also gives a list of
those Offering to purchase at higher
prices, and a list of those not considered
for various reasons. Among the allot-
ments on the 7.223 bids are the follow
ing: Hanover National Bank of New
York. 81. .4Z0, $50; Kuhn, Loeb IL Co. of
New York, 81. .420,050; United States Trust
Company of New York, g, 500, 700; Farm
ers' Loan and Trust Company of New
ork, 81, 1893. 400; Union Trust Company
of New y York, &, 1866, 200; New York Life
Insurance Company of New York, s.,
$40, $50.
The above allotments were the result of
scaling tGe original bids to the extent of
5.331 per cent. on the amount in the ag-
gregate. This class is 0,704, 700. All
bids at figures over 117.223 amount in the
aggregate to 500, 295, 800.
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American Breadstufs.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.-Consul Parker.
at Birmingham, sends report to the
State Department on the American wheat
and -four trade III the English midlands.
He estimates the increase in the amount
OF flour received from the United States
at 70 per cent. in four years. and declares
the dependence of Great Britain on the
United States for a considerable portion
of her breadstuffs is completely estab-
lished, and is far more likely 10 increase
than decrease
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VIII of George w. ChiIds.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. S.-The last will
and testament of George w. Childs was
admitted to probate to-day, and letters
testamentary granted the executors, Geo.
w. Drexel and James w. Paul. Jr. The
writing is brief, occupying but one sheet
of foolscap paper. The valuation of the
property is rather indefinite, as the petit
ton for probate places the personal prop
erty and real estate each as exceeding
Sl00,000." In making disposition Of the
property everything is devised to the
widow absolutely, with a testamentary
DISPOSITION Of the estate at her death.
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MRS. LEASE WINS.
The Governor Had No Right to r
move Her From ONCE.

The Governor Had No Right to Re-
move Her From Office.
TOPEKA, Feb. SIN the case of Mrs.
Lease, who was removed from the State
Board of Charities by the Governor of
this State, the Supreme Court holds the
Governor had no right to remove her or
appoint a successor, as she was appointed
for one year and confirmed by the SEN
ate, unless charges are preferred and sus-
tanned, and that Freeborn, who has been
acting as her successor, is a usurper. The
decision is unanimous.
Mrs. Lease says she intended to resign,
as the salary is no object, but she learns
the Governor has a plan to charge her
with bribery in letting contracts for sup
plies to the State institutions. These, she
says, are false, and she proposes to re-
main in office ana fight them.
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quantities of which are manufactured in
this State. The company will hereafter
decline to carry black ignition powder.
wood powder, dynamite, high explosive
caps or other high explosives of what
ever kind or designation, unless the COM
pany is exempted from all damage TO
such freight; and further, that the COM
pany shall be indemnified against any
loss or damage to person or property
arising from the combustible or explo-
sive character of said freight.
The record-union., 1894-02-09
Railroad Earnings.

NEW YORK, Feb. 8.-The gross earn
ings of the Illinois Central for the six
months ending December 3lst, we're Sl2.-
l40, ,139, an increase of S1,945, ,77S; net,
81, ,259, $40, an increase of 81 ,296,5lS.
The statement of the Great Northern
Railway system for the six months end
ing December 3lst shows: Gross earn
ings, 50. 1877, ,040; net earnings. S4,035,0 ,036;
total income, 81, ,349, ,738; interest and divi-
dends, 50, ,916; balance, S63l, $50; sur
MUS $500. I99
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STEAMER ESTELLE.
No Further Particulars as TO How the
Vessel Was Lost.

Vessel Was Lost.
VICTORIA (B. CO., Feb. Until further
information is available no particulars
can be CLEANED of how the Estelle, which
is reported to have been blown up near
Cape Nudge with nine persons aboard,
met her fate. Mr.. Haslam and Captain
Christensen, Sr., whose son was in COM
mand. will explore all the islands in the
vicinity in the hope of picking up a sur
vivor of the wreck. Rumor Is current
that the Indians on Valdes Island were
witnesses of the explosion. This cannot
be given as authentic. Had the report of
the steamers destruction come from the
Indians alone it would not have received
much credit, but fragment of the
steamer with life-belt bearing the ves-
sells name is taken as proof positive.
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why Bowers Did Not Vote.

WASHINGTON Feb. Sin explaining
his failure to vote on the McCreary Ha-
waiian resolution, Representative Bow
ers says he was paired with Caminetti,
who was sick, but who, if present. would
have voted for the resolution and Bowers
against. All of the Californians are to-
day voting for the consideration of
Bland's seigniorage bill, except Mr..
Loud, who stands with Reed and the Re-
publican leaders.
The record-union., 1894-02-09
Reoucine Miners, Wages.

CLEVELAND, Feb. S.-The coal opera
tors of the Massilon District have sub
mitted proposition to the miners to sub
NIT to a reduction of l23 per cent. in
wages. They do not expect the men to
accede to it. and will declare lockout
February 18th of nearly 1000 men.
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The Sugar schedule.

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-The sugar
schedule is receiving more attention at
present from the Democratic sub-com-
mittee engaged on the tariff bill than any
other feature of the bill. The committee
has not yet decided upon any definite
recommendation, and the outlook is not
quite as bright for the sugar men as yes
terday. The chances are still favorable,
however, that some duty will be levied
upon sugar.
The record-union., 1894-02-09
Eyerything Quiet at Honolulu.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. S.-The schooner
Bangor arrived tonight, fifteen days
from Honolulu. The Captain of the Ban
gor reports everything quiet at Homo
lulu, and that 1t is generally understood
there that Minister Willis is awaiting
further instructions from. President
Cleveland
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EVANS And MORRELL.
The Bandits Surprised by Part of
Sheriff ScOtt'S Posse.
FORCED TO TAKE FLIGHT IN THEIR
SHIRT-SLBEVES.

without Even Firing Shot at Their
Pursuers-The Officers Fire Three
Times at the Desperadoes, But
without Enect-The Camp of the
Latter Destroyed, and Five Hun
dred Rounds of Ammunition Cap
tured.
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Opium Seizure at MarysvilIe.

MARYsvILLE, Feb. Sc. A. Holmes,
Custom-house Inspector. seized forty-fve
tael cans of opium this morning. II was
at Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Office, and had
been shipped from Portland. 1t was
tagged with ''sweated stamps" 1t was
shipped to Collector Wise at San Fran
cisco.
The record-union., 1894-02-09
HIGH ENLoSYEs.

New Regulations in Regard to Their
transportation.
SAN Francisco, Feb. "a new regu-
lation has been promulgated by the
southern Pacific Company in regard to
the transportation of high explosives large
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Kern County Fruit Growers.

BAKERSFIELD, Feb. S.-A meeting OF
fruit-growers of Kern County was ad-
dressed to-day by Edward F. Adams.
Manager of the State Fruit Exchange,
with the result that country exchange
was organized A Board of Directors was
selected, and nearly one thousand dollars
subscribed to the stock of the State Ex-
change, % per cent. of which was paid in
on the spot. There may be several local
associations of fruit-growers organized in
this county, all OF which will connect
themselves with the State Exchange.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. SIT is reported
that Colonel J. d. Stevenson, the old pio-
neer, who came to California in 1916, is
dying. Colonel Stevenson is 81 years old.
The record-union., 1894-02-09
Cvclnna In Lnf1isiana

BATON ROUGE (La.), Feb. S.-A cyclone
struck Port Hudson this morning.
demolishing a number of houses, uproot-
ing trees and leveling fences. On the
DeIomb Der place and Chamber plantation
The record-union., 1894-02-09
Pope Plus TX.

ROME, Feb S.-The anniversary of the
death of Pope Plus [ Y. was the occasion
for requiem mass in the Sistine Chapel
to-day. The Pope, members of the Sa-
cred College and numbers of foreigners
were present. AT the conclusion of the
mass, the Pope. seated on his throne,
pronounced absolution. The Pope ap-
peared in good health.
The record-union., 1894-02-09
Group of Mines TO be Developed.

Tucson (Ariz.), Feb. S.-From an au-
thentic source it is learned that the Col
Inns group of mines, adjoining the Mann
moth Company's property. about sixty
five miles from here, have been leased by
Captain Johnston. well-known mining
man. who will put about 100 men at de-
velopment work inside of two weeks.
The Mammoth Collins gold properties
form the largest and richest group of
mines in the southwest
The record-union., 1894-02-09
THE KEARSARGE WRECKED.
She Struck a Reef Off the Coast
of Central America.
THE OLD WARSHIP BELIEVED TO BE
A TOTAL LOSS

All the Officers and Crew, Numbering
Over Two Hundred People, Re-
ported Saved A Vessel Which
Gained Worldwide Fame During
the Rebellion by Sinking the Con-
federate Cruiser Alabama.
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Highbinders at War.

MARYsvILLE, Feb. S.-Two highlander
Chinese engaged in dispute tonight
over money matters, which resulted in
an exchange OF several pistol shots. One
of the Chinese was shot, but not seri-
ously. 1t is evident that bad blood has
been adduced and bloodshed is expected.
The record-union., 1894-02-09
The Russo-German Treaty.

LONDON, Feb. S.--A dispatch to the
Times from Paris says the Russo-German
treaty of commerce caused profound
impression in France. The French pub
lie thought Russia would quarrel with
the Dreibund, and would be the irrecon-
cilable enemy of every nation hostile to
France. Some of the Paris papers, the
Times says. are already accusing Russia
of betraying France.
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THE War In BRAZIL.
General Belief that the Rebellion
is Practically at an End.
CANNONADING CONTINUES. BUT
WITH LESS VIGOR.

Not Likely That There VIII Be Any
More Fighting of Importance, as
the Presidential Election is Ex-
pected TO Occupy the Attention OF
Both Parties - President Peixoto
Gives a Big Reception to United
States Minister Thompson and
Rear-AdmiraI Benham.
The record-union., 1894-02-09
Earth From the Grave of Lafayette.

PARIS, Feb. s.-The Society of Daugh-
ters of the American Republic of San
Francisco recently asked the French
Government, through the Consul at San
Francisco, for a few ounces of earth from
the grave of General Lafayette, in which
they intended TO plant tree of liberty.
The French Government has acceded to
the request, and Minister of the Interior
NJ Reynal to-day had box filled with
earth from the grave of Lafayette, in
Pichus Cemetery. The box was sealed
with the arms of the city of Paris, and
will be immediately forwarded to San
Francisco
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much damage was done. A dwelling was
unroofed and destroyed and several cab
ms wrecked. One child was killed and
four others injured.
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,Twould Make a Big city.

ALBANY On. W, Feb. S.-A bill for the
annexation of Brooklyn and other neigh
boring towns to tie city of New York
has passed the Assembly-l06 to z.
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New Bridge Across the Mississippi.

BALTIMORE (Md.). Feb. S.-A special
dispatch to the Manogacture,'s Record
says the contract for building Southern
Pacific Railroad bridge over the Missis-
sippi River at New Orleans has been
awarded to the Phpnixville Penn J
Bridge Company, the cost to be S., 900, 900.
The bridge will give the Southern Pa
cific system an all-rail entrance into New
Orleans, and form most important link
in railroad communication between
Texas and the Southwest and Gulf States
east of the Mississippi River.
The record-union., 1894-02-09
MURDER OF MRS. MEAGHER.
Bell Refused the Persons Charged with
the Crime.

PETALUMA, Feb. S.-The case of the
People VS.. Mrs. Mary J. Fowler, Eliza
beth Bryan and John Bryan, charged
with the murder of Mrs. Meagher a few
weeks ago, was called in Judge Scudder's s
court this morning. Upon motion of
District Attorney Seawell the case was
postponed until the 14th inst. Applica-
ton for bail by defendants attorney was
denied. The defendants were taken to
Santa Rosa tonight.
The record-union., 1894-02-09
Gladstone VIII Not Resign.

PARIS, Feb. S.-L0 Pat1Te publishes an
interview with Gladstone at Biarritz.
Gladstone stated that he had no intention
of resigning. He had decided to fight the
House of Lords to the bitter end, and was
ready TO show that the future belongs to
the democracy. Gladstone declared there
was no discord in his Cabinet.
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Traversed the Gulf Under Water.

ROME, Feb. 0.-The Pullino, the new
marine torpedo vessel, has been given a
trial and proved an entire success. With
Admiral Labrano aboard the vessel trav-
ersed the entire length of the gulf under
water.
The record-union., 1894-02-09
Foreign Goods Not to be Excluded

PARIS, Feb. Sat the War Office it is
learned by the Associated Press that not
only is there no truth in the cabled re-
port that the Minister of War had deter
mined TO exclude all foreign canned
goods from army supplies, but that no
such action is contemplated.
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French soldiers surprised.
PARIS, Feb. S.-A dispatch from the
Governor of Senegal says French flying
column was surprised by the Taspeces
near Timbuctoo. There are no details.
The Gar of Russia.
ST.. PETERSBURG, Feb. S.-The Car is
going to the Crimea in order to effect his
complete recovery,
The record-union., 1894-02-09

The Kearsarge was of 1,O31 tons regis
ter. The vessel was built at the Ports
mouth Navy-yard, New Hampshire, the
engines by Woodruff 81 Beach, Hartford,
Conn.,, in 1862.
The Kearsarge became famous by rea-
son of her victory over the Confederate
The record-union., 1894-02-09

SWANSEA, Feb. 8.-Ten manufacturers
of tin-plate here, who employed 5000
bands, have closed down, despite the
passage of the Wilson bill in the Ameri-
can House of Representatives. The de-
preston in the tin-plate industry seems
to increase.
The record-union., 1894-02-09

The great blanket sheets
have nothing to commend
them but the area of pa
per-" g q 3e q
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THE GYMKHANA IN IONDox.


How the English Are Amusing Them
selves With an East India Sport.
From the Chicago Post.
The eymkhana. a sort Of gymnastic hash,
in which the participants are expected to
exercise their ingenuity in devising all
sorts Of unheard-of performances, has been
introduced into England from India The
sport Is very popular In that part Of the
orient but is little known in western coun-
tries.
The idea was launched in London the
other day. and according to the papers
there the lovers OF sport have gone crazy
over 1t. The most amusing event on the
program was a costume race. Seated On
side saddles and attired In dresses of the
gayeSt colors and the most startliny cut
five men went round the course, which In
cluded a pushed hurdle Two ballet girls
tboth mem covered their ponies quarters
with voluminous skirts, Dolly Warden and
baby in bad gown and sunbonnet and raced
for the fence. and Charley's aunt brought
up the rear Another feature of the day
was the obstacle race in which q variety Of
objects likely to put ponies on were ar
tracted people most was the series Of paper
screens through which the ponies had to
force their way. The head-to-tail race end
the handkerchief dash were mirth- provok-
Ing features In the former men rode at
lively speed with their faces toward the
horses tails. and In the latter q rider
dropped q. iady's handkerchief on the
ground, then at a gallop picked 1t I'D with
out leaving the saddle.
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An Amusing Application.

From the London Daily News.
A Liverpool firm OF bankers who adver-
tised for a bookkeeper to go out to Africa
received. among the numerous replies an
amusing letter from an applicant in Lon
don, who. writing in blackiedd. safd:t "'f
Il offer myself to you to go to, Africa
to keep your book. 1 have no incumbrency:
therefore can start at once. You require
to be careful who you fix on. am man of
my word. and can be depended on. / am
a Scotchman, or. to be more correct, a
Scotch Highlander. a native of the island
Of Arran. Buteshire; | am between so and
10 years Of age: shipwright by trade, abuei
don't care about 1t. prefer the Pen. have
been blessed with a good mother,and thanks
to the giver Of all good, He hasakept- me
from drink from Childhood till now. I am
total abstainer and NON smoker The
right man for such a post Is a respectable,
sober. honest, upright, and absolutely trust
worthy man. You will find me the right
man for you. Should you fix on me 1 will
expect you to deal faithfully with me and
give me encouragement and every assist
ance. ] have now been In ~Lorffon some
time; therefore am well known, so that
can give you any amount of references;
also Police references Although 1 am will
ing to go out still 4 w5utd not go II The
climate Is such as to put me into an early
grave. You must also promise me TO
deal faithfully with me and to attend to
my comfort Should you do so all Is WELL
will do my duty. Should you decide on
me. and you want me to start al once you
will have to send me suitable clothing and
also money. as i have neither the one nor
the other as | am out Of work at present
but no debt to pay. Give me every par
ticul1T such as lodgings, how far ~ the
Grocers and Butchers shop away his there
Goals to be got, drinking water milk, is
there any Churches. his the people Saw
ages or Civilized. can you carry a revolver
or seward on your person. Is Sabbath day
observed there in hopes TO hear from Vol,
&C." ''
The bank, our Liverpool, CORRESPONDENT
adds. is not likely to be represented by
the applicant. ~
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Account of a Model Farm Devoted
to Fowl Cultivation.
REACHED THE DIGNITY OF A SCIENCE
The Various Stages From the In
cubator to the Market.


Written Exclusively for The Evening Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21

Ill h AMERICANS
are not such table
epicure 8 as { h e
French. and the good
housewife on this
side of the Atlantic
goes to mark ct and
pays AS high a price
for a chicken of a
poor breed as she will
for one Of the fancy
breeds. and then
wonder why her fowl
Is tough and the
meat tasteless. For
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Written for The Evening Star.
The Napoleon.

The Napoleon.
Un the Corcoran Art Gallery 7F'
In marble chair the emperor sits. dying.
And hears the waters tapping on the beach;
BEYOND the seas his exiled thoughts are flying
For hills of France the broken heart 10 signing.
Napoleon the Greati
Feeble the hand that M tons kissed rebelling;
Faded the peerless lilies OF renown:
The toling waves his requiescat are knelling
The foe that comes. beyond his power Of quelling
o great Napoleon.
Sad eyes outseeins past the dream OF glory,
Past setting day and sounds Of cheerful life;
Thou'lt reign imperial in many q splendid story,
When babes unborn shall learn from ages hoary
OF great Napoleon.
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A Last Resort,
Ernm Pnck

Mother-"1 don't know what to do about
my little boy. l have been feeding him on
all the new patent health foods I could hesr
OF. and he gets thinner and thinner every
day" to-. :
Doctor-"Hm! Desperate cases require
desperate remedies. Try him on meat and
potatoes"