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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-03-30
The President sent to tho House yet

The President sent to tho House yes
terday his veto of the Bland seigniorage
bill. He reviews the financial condi-
tions, and says that the recovery being
so well under way, nothing should be
done to check convalescence. His main
objections to the bill are its unfortunate
construction, and that it will not main
tain the parity of the two metals. The ac-
tion has been distinctly foreshadowed,
and indeed Mr.. Cleveland's whole politi-
cal course on the currency question gave
strong assurance of it, but yet the action
itself will bring wide and deep feeling
of relief
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1894-03-30

That the work of New York's consti-
tutional convention will be of no small
significance will appear from the list of
CHANGES proposed. The amendments to
the state constitution already suggested
are as follows: Making voting cOmpul.
sorry by laws which make it more expen-
sivs and troublesome to refrain from vot-
ing than to vote; abolishing as far as
possible exemption from jury duty;
prohibiting changes in city charters un-
less adopted by a vote of the people; Civ
ing to sparse rural communities a larger
percentage of representation than is
given to cities, to compensate for "the
superior advantages of the large COM
munities in the matter of an Influential
press by which they protect themselves
against abuses''; permitting woman suf-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-10

George II. Murphy, United States vice
commercisi agent at Ham burg. sends 10
the department Of state a report on the
wages paid in the steel and iron industries,
with general review of the whole subject
Of German wages. He says:
THE average earnings of ordinary work
men amount to less than 500 per annum.
Women earn about half rs much. The
average wages Of miners and foundry
hands is less than 81 per day. The salaries
OF primary school teachers are 1924 for
men and SIT9 Tor women. Most govern
ment employees earn less than 500 per
annum. Necessaries Of life cost as much IN
Central Europe as they do in America. Lux
emburg coal costs 81 per ton, eggs q cents
per dozen, rye -four cents per pound. whea,
nOur cents, sugar cents, butter 3 cents
beef - cents, veal and mutton rs cents TO
20 cents fresh pork - cents aud smoked
pork % cents per pound. Frugality and
industry can hardly be expected 10 accom-
plish any miracle greater than that OF en-
aiding thrifty workman to keep out Of
debt.
The misery OF the people has been sg-
gravated ~ that popular craze which
causes German cities 10 grow with q
rapidify as phenomenal as that OF our
Western cities. An impoxtant point Of
difference lies in the fact that foreign i'm
m grafton largely accounts for the devel-
Opment Of our towns, whereas German
cities expand almost entirely at the ev-
psuse Of the rural districts and wages fall.
the policy Of the countries OF Central
Europe seems 70 be 70 extend and initiate
their manufacturing industries indefinitely
sad suicidaily. Their idea Of national
prosperity and az happiness seems to be
nothing more than the attainment OF the
ability 20 export manufactures and import
food. and IN support Of this policy the gov
ernments taks from the workingman an
import duty on his food in order TO give
tbe manufacturer az export bounty. The
disarmament Of Europe would bring
further calamity by adding 10 the labor
markets millions Of young men unified
for country life by several years residence
in tie city barracks
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-10

BILE couple are the parents of twelve chill
dren, SIX of whom sFs dead; two sons are
living in the East. and three sons and one
daughter reside IN this state. Messrs.
Tom and Will Mace and Mrs. Terrell, of
this place, were the only children present
at the anniversary Thursday, but the
grandchildren were more numerous, there
being eight 10 make glad the hearts OF the
old people.
The ladies of the family prepared a din
ner worthy of such an occasion, which the
relatives and few intimate friends of the
aged couple fully enjoyed. 1t was men,
orAble event for those present. IL was
agreed by those of the company that 10
Mrs. Thomas Mace belonged the honor Of
furnishing the best cake, but, thanks 10
the kindness of the ladies who prepared
the dinner, we are in a position TO state
that the entire collation. was not to be ex-
celIed. For Mr.. and Mrs. Mace the sands
OF time are rapidly passing away, but their
many friends wish for them the quiet JOY
ard happiness OF a glorious old age, and
that they may live TO celebrate in like
manner as this last, their diamond we'd
ding.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-10
Industrial De,eIopmen, Of chile.

According to the Engineering Mqqaziae
very decided protectionist movement is in
progress In Chile. the inhabitants Of winch
country are already fond Of styling them
selves ''the Yankees OF South
America" Commenting. London Iron-
moager says: ''The republic OF
Chile has n ade decided forward
step of late, and the people are trying to
develop the resources Of the country in a
patent and perssveTiag manner. II il
rieh IN minerals, bnt - open IN the de-
posts more raligays are reouired and
VIII have 70 lie constructed. probably
with the ALI Of foreign repitsl
In the nitrate industry many millions
OF British capital are already ernploved
aud u . possible that the iron ana sfeei
WORKS will ia due course lie exniotted
In ike manner. There are numerous de-
posts OF iron ore in Chile, some OF them
ssssyins as high as % per cent. Of metallic
iron. ana some being associated with man.
gauese. ne coal Of the country il larvaI ?
Ignite and good deaf il imported A.
present from Great Britain and Australis
oai The native n ues will probably give
bettsf results y hen more scientifically de-
Fslopsd- There are a few iron york. and
otheF meta!iDFg4eat concerns IA OPERATION
cut, IS q whoie, Cattle j. At present behind.
hand IN that respect Should the orote~.
slonlsI sentiment grOw stronger. hoseyer
plenty OF foreign capital would soon ~
attracted 70 the country"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-10

The Free silver Cavalry at Galveston
on the Way 20 the Capital.
spokane Chroniele.

spokane Chronicle.
Coxeyism is still alive. The Industrial
Army is still in existence, still fully organ
lied and still planning to march to Wash
ington City, all rumors to the contrary
notwithstanding.
Away back in the middle OF the summer,
when the memories OF Dolphin and Jumbo
we're still fresh and fragrant in Spokane,
il will be remembered that a cavalry COM
pany was organized in this city, and one
sunny morning rode away to the East to
''see Grover" Another band was sent out
from Walla Walia to join them. From
time to time messages came back from the
party-iirst in Southern Idaho, then among
the hills of Wyoming and finally on the
great plain of Western Nebraska. Then
they were heard from no more
But this week a message has come-a
letter from Frank Bissell, captain Of the
company, to w. 5. Lair, of this CITY. If it
is accurate II Is mportant-anYway it il
interesting.
When Nebraska was reached IL was too
late for any hope of reaching Washington
City before congress should ad iourn. More
than this, the summer was drawing TO n
close. There Was nothing to be done but
10 turn south ard for the winter or dis
band the company. The pilgrims turned
their faces toward the Kansas line and
traded their bunchgrass cayuses FOR corn
fed horses, patched up their summer cloth
ing and put on such hopeful faces that
new recruits Joined them even in the hours
Of their encouragement.
Through Kansas they were kindly well
coined. Oklahoma was a harder problem.
but in some way they rustled provisions
till they reached the Texas line. By slow
stages they journeyed through the great
state, few falling from the ranks here
and there where work was to be found.
At last they came in sight of the Gulf of
Mexico. Twenty men had ridden out of
Spokane six months ago. Two hundred
aud thirteen rode into Galveston and de-
clared il their headquarters until spring.
Nearly all the men, IL is said. have &C.
cured some kind Of work. Those who have
failed are SCI TO care for the horses and
str up new recruits. Some are weary Of
Coxeyism and have lost all their LONGING
10 see Grover anyway. Bat Capt. Bisssll
and most OF the Spokane men vow they
will resume the ride TO Washington civ
early IN the spring. Moreover, they clans
that $50 men from Galveston viii joIn
them for the journey.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-10
BEN TILLMAN,s DEFENSE.
lie Did Not Make = Prons Dat of the
ptspensAEy business.

CoLuMBfA. S. c., Dec. although a
friend eE-tiov. TillmAn tonight gave
to the press his defense against
The charges affecting his Official
integrity. which we're made by
b. F. Perry 20 a member Of the South
Carolina Legislature a few days ago.
He was accused Of buying property
largely beyond his means. and il
was charged that lie had received
and pooketed rebates on Whistles sold
10 the state dispensarT. A certificate
from the clerk Of court Of Edgefeld county
shows that there are recorded In his Office
5000 Of mortgages on Tillmsn's Eigefield
fsrm. The president Of the Carolina Ma
iionAi bank OF this city makes n state
meut that his bank furnished s. coo OF the
money secured by these mortgages. $1,000
Of which wss furnished 20 pay for the
plantation he has lately purchased.
The president Of the railroad, which
hAs brought the d.spensAry liquors in tbs
state, makes a denial Of the statement
that his road gave or Iiliman received a
rebate on the freight
An agent OF the NH Greek Dstllllng
Company. Of Cincinnati. from which TIL.
man bought most Of bis whisky. in Al IN
terview states that his company gave no
rebate On Il, purchases being made 81 a
price which excluded the rebates
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-10
THE rgAssrKn or coBLKSrz.
Ex-sp~efaI Agent Maker Says He Had
Nothing 90 Do with Is

E&NHAaE 50 La WAtS -
TACOMA. Dee e-spe2king today OF
Warden Coblenszs suicide. c. J. Auikey.
srspecial aren't Of the treasury. eonvie'sd
last winter Of completely IN smuggling
frauds, saTs:
while appreciate the fact thst Il Vas
l.rgs.Y upon CobIentz's testimony against
me and TIE credence or weight siyen - -
By the Jury. On account OF his ofls4Aa
standing as warden Of the state peniten-
f4ary tha. brought sbout my con Eictton,
nevertheless I do rot wish 70 nsske any
ad verse statements In regard 20 his career
as an officer 81 the customs service on the
sound While I hare never met any OF
the members Of his family, they have my
deepest sympathy IN their present
troao se.
In references 20 the claim made ~
Coblentx that Mr.. Maiksy Was instru-
inertia! tn securing his removal 30 tho ST.
Paul distries two years ago, Mr.. Auiksy
says:
During Collector Bradshav's admins
fratlon Coblentz. At the collectors request,
vas transferred from my jurisdiction 10
that Of Collector Bradshaw. This was
shortly before Dir. Bradshaw wss removed.
So0a alter Mr.. WATSON was appointed col
ieetor, and 3 little later Coblsntx was as
signed TO the ST. Paul district. at whose
request or why I never knew. Coblentx
ASKED me 20 intere de Ia his behalf 20 pre-
vent bis being sen 10 81. Paul Since he
wss not working e. the At the tine ! de-
elned to interfere "a the matter. Later
OF. upon bis retaFn 10 the Sound from g.
Paul, he minated 10 me that il was at 10 v
request that be lad been sent away from
here I tod him THAI he was mistaken,
aud that the official correspondence on file
at VI asnington City would show that had
nothing Whatever % do with IL. | re-
quested him 70 ask one of our congressman
10 examine mo the matter AT Washington
City and inform hsm y no was responsible
for his transfer. lie did this. and after
ward informed me that he WAS satisfied l
bad nothing whatever to do with his haE-
ing been seat away from the Sound"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-10
CRIMINAL NOTES.

The Texas train robbers have not vet
been caught Their plumber certainly
amounted TO more than Sl00,0o0, some say
sf45 coo.
William Barremore was shot and in
stantly killed at Happy Camp, Ca, Fri
day by hRlf-breed Indian named William
Dean in drunken quarrel.
Three charges Of eonspir!ng 10 defragd
against George NJ. Irwin. the discretion
ary pool operator, have fallen through. a.
Pittsburg. Police Magistrate Donah0e
discharged the accused broker without a
hearing.
Henry A. Forgie. an ex-poliesmsn, has
been arrested at Chicago. The Police
mems BeDsfit Association bad Paid h,s
supposed widow 81 rs for funeral ex-
psnsss and claims. The association hal
received death and burial certificate
dated from Catelsnd. ksn. Forgie dis
claimed all knowledge OF the Transaction,
declared that ne had not been in Kansas
and that his wife did not receive the
mgnew.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-10

The statistical bureau of the department.
of state has published set of advance
sheets Of consular reports, embodying re-
ports from United States eonsuls upon the
operations of the new tariff act so far as
they have been manifested. There are
reports from Bradford, the great English
wool center; from Sheffield, the cutlery
depot; from Northern Mexico, whence
hides and live stock come; from Mar
seilles. the great exporting city OF French
fnery; from Glasgow and from Colombia,
the latter particularly showing the failure
OF our retalIatory policy. Ali oil these re-
ports depict the great depression existing
at these foreign ports under the Nc kinney
law. and the stimulation OF trade conse-
quent upon the passage of the new tariff
act"
J. =. German, consul at Matamoras.
Mexico says: THE effect of the new
United States tariff is being felt in in
creased trade with Northern Mexico.
Large expectations of dressed hides, mules,
horses. etc, have been added to the usual
exports heretofore made, and the prospect
for large spring business Is most cheer
ing"
Consul Thomas. of Marseiles. France,
writes that the declared value OF exports
TO the United States for September
was 1913 sos. as against STl, 269 Tor SepIem-
ber 1895.
The american AgricHlturist says the do
mestic wool clip Is TIE ilghtest in several
years, owing to the heavy reduction in
number of sheep, unfayorable season and
poorer care, due to the discouraged feeling
among sheep men. The national depart
ment of agriculture returns this years
clip al i've and half pounds of wool per
head or 2i0. 600 coo pounds, but the Boston
Journal Of Commerce estimates the average
at Sax and two-tenths pounds per head,
total of $50 600. 600 pounds.
According to the Boston custom house
officials, exports now being made to Brazil
have not been as large for eight years.
This is accounted for by the near approach
ofJanuary, the date when the new tariff
against American exports goes into effect
there. Brazilian buyers are anticipating
their wants 40 ne TO then save the excess
of duties, and in this respect are following
the example of Cuba and Porto Rico last
August, when the retaliatory duties were
decided upon by them.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-10

wssHrssToy CTTr. Dec a.-Rspreserta-
tive wilson of Washington 10 endsAvo-ing
70 hare the recommendations OF the war
department for q military post a. Spokane
carried out AZ the present session of con-
gress. He has consulted the members Of
the committee on military affairs of both
the senate and house. and elaborated upon
the recommendation already made By
Gen. Otis, commander of the Department
of the Columbia. Mr.. Wilson has found
q disposition among ssnstcrs and men,
bers to conceds the necessity OF the post
and the indications are that bis Efforts
will meet with success.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-10

Efzzimmons Posts His Second Deposit.
NEW YoRS, Dec. 9.--The second deposit
in Fitzsimmons' stake eef $1,000 for his
coming fight with Corbett has been posted
with the stakeholder. The amount was
$500. This makes 5000 Fitzsimmons
has now posted. The entire amount of
Corbett's stake was posted when the
champion signed the articles of agree
ment. Fitzsimmons' next deposit is due
in February. Thus far the arrangement Is
or the match have gone along very
smoothly, and none of the parties inter
ested anticipate any hitch. Joe Vendig,
the matchmaker of the Florida Athletic
Club, VINO is now in Jacksonville, says
that the repeal of the boxing ordinance in
that city means nothing. He intimates
that the ordinance was rescinded to satisfy
the church element, and that another ordi-
nance permitting glove contests can be
passed at the proper time. He says that
all the business men in Jacksonville want
the battle to come off, and will DO every
thing in their power to assist the officials
of the Florida Athletic Club to bring the
match to q successful conclusion.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-10
SPORTING NOTES.

Little Pete, the notorious Chinese gam
bier and agent of Chris Buckley, has be-
come bookmaker at the San Francisco
races.
At the New Orleans races Saturday the
winners were: SIX furlongs. Metropolis,
1:l4s4; seven furlongs, Miss Clarke, / :291 I. /;
five furlongs, Montre. orr; eight fur
longs. Melody, 1:4lA; nine furIongs,
Pearline and Contest ran dead heat,
Lac; six furlongs, Darwin Wedgwood,
i:153.
At the San Francisco races Saturday the
winners were: About six furlongs. sell
ing, 2-year-olds, Jim Flood, l:2l16: ten
furlongs, handicap. Thornhill, 2:24I&
Palo Alto stakes, 2year-olds, about SIX
furlongs, Gallant, 1il91z; twelve furlongs,
steeplechase. Ingot 3:SS1. about six fur
longs, selling, Tartarian, 1:I9lk
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-10
The uebrew knowledge ecker.

TIE regular monthly meeting 81 the
society OF Hebrew knowledge Seekers
was held yesterday afternooa a. Eks'
hail with a large attendance, and the sub
5ecs That the death Of The tate czar
tise Jews 81 Russia wH, be hensated"
wss discussed. TIE Affirmative side was
s5Iy argued by Abe Sprius and A. A.
Lotto, whiie the oppo- Jioa was equally
ssu handled by Melvin G. WiRsiook snd
leo CohR. The vsrdict OF ;hs sudjeaes
vas m favor II the resolution. A pleas
ing programme 81 vocal an instrumental
music vas rendered 81 Messrs Crane
taum sad Lotto and Miss Grunetaanl. Al
tie Eexs EleatA.y Eaeos4ng las sae!scs 80
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-10

ToRr TOWNSEND, Dec. Especial. "A
new diamond coal driil. said to be the
finest on tts Coast, capable Of going dovn
200 feet. has been received from the
East ~ neanis & Halteman. The drill
viii Re usst 90 tess tie existence Of coal
ia the vicinity Of Sow bay, opp0siie Port
Townsend. Two thousand acres Of land
have been bonded. aad vigorou. prospect
ing viii be carried On. At present, on the
west side 81 Puget souud there are three
drills engaged IN boring tor coal. ore near
Port Angeles, another near Port Discov-
e-y, where eosi is said 20 have been found.
and the third at Scow hsy. About $4,000
has been expended this year IN prospect
fur
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-10
A New Deputy Collector at Blaine.

BLAINE, Dec. Especial. lit trans
pred here today that there will probably
soon be another change in the office OF
deputy collector of customs at this sub
port. Soon after Mr.. Saunders was ap-
pointed collector of customs he designated
as his deputy collector here I. A. Ken
nedy. bat, the appointment being unsatis-
factory to Mr.. Kennedy, who preferred
outdoor work. he was soon relieved and
made an inspector, whereupon Mr.. J. B.
Sloan, one OF Blaine's foremost citizens,
was nominated as deputy collector.
which position he now holds. 1t will
probably be surprise TO most
of the citizens, and perhaps to
none more than to Mr.. Sloan himself,
that another change is contemplated, but
il is none the less true that Collector
Saunders has offered the position to
Frank M. Sullivan, of Seattle, the we'll
known newspaper man. now connected
with the Seattle Press Times. However.
there is Co ndition attached to the offer
from Mr. Saunders. which is that Mr.
Sullivan shall take the editorship or
management. perhaps both, of the Blaine
Journal Postmaster Lester ". David, Of
this city, IS heavily interested in the
Journal. and is credited with working up
the scheme.
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Banks Roboed 6y Iheir Ofaoer.

DALLAS, Tex, Dec. Blank Examiner
Cannon yesterday made an affidavit,
charging William f. Bryce, late cashier Of
the City National bank, OF Quanah, with
embezzling so. 600 by a note on theMidland
National bank, of Kansas City, dated Oc-
tober S. 1894 sgd payable in thirty days.
The bank has no record of shis note.
Bryce's embeztlement, it is claimed. az
gregates $1,000. OF which So, 600 is on
Kansas City. $4,000 on St. Lo2is and
5000 on New York banks.
LINCOLN, Ne3.. Dec. 9-AIbert Whipple,
cashier OF the Crawford Banking Com
psny, of Crawford, Neb., has absconded
and the bank is closed. The state bank
examiner has been sent for.
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THE CUSTOMS PLACES.
Changes TO Be Made at Aber-
deem and Blaine.
THE PROSPECTING FOR COAL.


AsrrpExS, Dec. e-fSpeciaL l-Yester-
dsy De Grove l. Haight. customs inspector
az this port received through the post
Office an official letter bearing the Port
Townsend custom house eEamp. which Mr..
Haight supposed contained check for his
November psy. but great vas his disap-
poinrnent when upon opening il he found
il va. q demand for his resignation, which
b. forwarded 10 Collector Saunders
By return mail Mr.. Haight is one OF
Aberdeen's esteemed citizens and is the
fasher-in-lsw TO @. s. Thomas. cashier OF
the now defunei Bank Of Aberdeen. The
demand for his resignation was a great
surprise TO this community. Immediately
upon learning of the fact, Mr.. John J.
carney, formerly and for many years
editor OF the Ems Chronicle, in the north
ern part Of this county, but nov resi-
dent Of this place, left for Port Townsend,
where presumably he now Is, to secure
this place, made vacant by Mr. Haights
resignation. Ar. Carney Is one Of the best
known aud most active Democrats in Che
halls county and the desire 10 universal
that be may be appointed 10 the vacant
inspectorshIp. The demand from Col
lector Saunders was as follows:
"OFFIcE OF THE COLLECTOR or
''CUsToMs,
s'PoRT TOWNSEND. Wash, Dec. g. 1894 J
"De Grove l. Haight, Inspector OF Co.'S
toms. Aberdeen, Wash.-Sr: On account
OF your WORK as inspector of customs being
unsatisfactory 10 this office, ! am con-
strained to request your resignation by
return mail, TO lake elect on the 10Th
inst. Very respectfully.
81. 9. SAUNDERS, Collector"
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"OFFIcE OF THE COLLECTOR or
NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMERS
Fine New Vessels 10 Ply Between Ia
coma and the Orient

TACOMA, Dec "A passenger recently
arrived from Hongkong says steam
ship men there understand that
two splendid s,o00-ton steamers
are being built at Fairfield. on
the River Clyde, for the Northern
Pacific steamship line between Tacoma
and Hongkong, the present steamers be-
ing unable to carry all the freigh, offered.
The Fairfield Shipbuilding Company
owns the steamers Tacoma and Victoria,
and it's manager, who was here two years
ago, said larger vessels would be
built as soon as traffic demanded it. The
new steamers, ii is understood, will be de-
signed 10 allow the carrying of large
number of passengers. The local agents
of the company deny any knowledge of
the nav steamers