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Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17
Pres,vtertnn Assemblies.

Saratoga, Aug. 15.-Seven Of the six
teen members of the Presbyterian en-
eral assembly committee on theological
seminaries, of which Rev. DR.. William
c. Young of Danville, Ky, is chairman.
met her. last night. An organization
was effected and the work briefly out
lined, after which ali adjournment was
taken subject to the call of the chair
man. DR.. Young says the committee
will meet early in December in either
Philadelphia or Washington. The re-
port prepared at that time will be pre-.
sented to the general assembly on May
/, 1895.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17
The Chinese Trentx.

Washington, Aug. 15-The Chinese
minister had a long conference at the
state department today with Secretary
Gresham respecting the concluding
phases of the negotiations upon the
new Chinese exclusion treaty just rati-
fled by the serate. The minister has
notified his government of this action
and as soon as the treaty is ratified in
China the documents will be mailed to
the United States. and ratification will
be exchanged in Washington, all of
which is expected to consume about
six weeks.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17
Inxesttcattnr the Strike.

Chicago, Aug. 15.-The strike COM
mission, whose work begins tomorrow,
held preliminary meeting to-day The
commission will sit from 10 to 1890
and from ] 80 to o'clock The order
of testimony will be first employees,
second that of the railroads. Two
lines in particular will be investigated,
the Illinois Central and the Rock Isl
and, these lines being named in the
order Of appointment by President
Cleveland.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17
Strikers Erjoined.

Pittsburg, Aug. 15.--A permanent i'll
junction was granted to-day against
tue strikers at the Flacous Prescription
Glass works at Tarentum. The men
refused to work on account of the heat.
The firm was rushed with orders and
engaged new men, but the strikers, by
persuasion and intimidation prevailed
upon the men not to go to work
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17
Fire Chiefs in Montreal.

Montreal, Aug. 15.-Representatiye
fire engineers from all parts of the
United States assembled here to-day
in annual convention with James Foley,
chief of the Milwaukee fire department.
presiding The convention will be in
session for the balance of the week,
and after adjournment many of the
delegates will take a trip through Can
aDn
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17
Coxeyites Really Work.

Baltimore. Aug. 10. = The eighty
eight Coxeyites who were captured in
the police raid at Hyattsville last week
and committed to the house of correc-
ton as vasrant. We're put to work to-
day building good roads for the state.
They are to increase the width of the
roads leading from the institution, and
will have plenty to do during their
three months stay.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17
Witnessed by William.

Aldershot Camp, Aug. 15.-Emperor
William. wearing the uniform Of the
First RcyaD dragons, of which he is
honorary colonel, witnessed the sham
fight hele to-day The emperor was ac-
companied by the duke of Connaught
and suite. His majesty galloped from
point to point, closely watching the
movements of the troops.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17
RraZil Thanks Iruc.,a1.

Rio Janeiro, Aug. Is. Brazil villa
probably issue a gold loan and place it
upon the London market. The war
ship Benj3min Constant has arrived ia
this port and goes next to Montevideo
with a military commission to thank
Uruguay for her course toward Brazil
during the rebellion.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17
Hon. Eli Waite Dend.

Amigo, Wis. Aug. IS. - Hon. Eli
Waite died this morning, aged sixty
seven, from rheumatism. He settled
in Wisconsin in 1S47 and has been a
resident OF Amigo for fourteen years.
He has been state senator, member of
assembly for three terms, county treas
urer and county judge, which ONCE he
resigned or account of i'll health. His
remains will be taken to Sparta for in
terment.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17
Meeting the soo,s Rates.

Chicago. Aug 15.-Chairman Midg-
ley, of the Western Freight association,
to-day announced the following rates
Lake and rail from st. Paul, Minneapo-
lis and Minnesota Transfer points to
Boston, New York. Philadelphia and
Baltimore. on flour. grain in sacks,
grain products, potatoes, -four and oil
cake: To Boston, - 1-2 cents; New
York. 2. 1-2 cents; Philadelphia, 20 1-2
cents; Baltimore, 19 IL cents.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17
Elevator Burned,

Stewartville, Mimi, Aug. Is. - The
Lambertop elevator ut Simpson burned
yesterday at G O'clock, consuming the
coal house, one box car and 3,00G.
bushels of grain. The fire is supposed
t. have been incendiary
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17

Jefferson City. Mo-, Aug. 15.-Thc
Democrats Of the Eighth Missouri con-
gressional district, in convention at
California. Mo, to-day nominated Rich
ard p. Bland for congress for the
twelfth consecutive time
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17
ADnOintel Receiver.

Washjl gton. Aug 15.-The controller
of the currency to-day appointed w. l..
RutledSe receiver Of the First Nation
al Bank OF Grant, Neb., which closed
its doors to business on the Goth ult.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17
One breckenridge Resi.ns.

Little Rock, Ark, Aug. 10. - Gov.
Fishback today received a telegram
from Clifton 4. Breckenridge, resigning
his seat in congress. A special election
to fill the vacancy has been called for
Sept. 3.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17
Chinese Defeated.

Yokohama, Aug. 15.-News has just
been received of battle which took
place or the 18th inst. between Jap
anese and Chinese fleets The latter
We're driven off
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17

Breckenridge, Mimi, Aug. 15.-John
T. Lambert, one of the earliest settlers
III the Red river valley, died here last
evening of Bright's disease.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17

West Superior, Wis. Aug. 15.-Alex-
ander Anderson of Connors' Point com
mitted suicide last night by drinking
carboli: acid.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17

Washington. Special, Aug 15.-There
was but scattering Of sena-
tors present to-day when the vice presi-
dent called the senate to order. Mr.
German Nem., Md was not in his
seat. Mr. Hill Dem, N. " was pres
ent, but buried himself in Il newspaper
When the reading of the journal was
concluded a messenger from the house
of representatives was announced and
Informed the senate that the house had
passed bills placing coal, iron ore,
barbed Wire and sugar on the free list
in which it asked the concurrence OF
the ser ate Senator ManderSon (Rep..
Neb) objected to the second reading,
and Serator Hill gave notice of amend
ments repeating all income taxes. The
bills will come up tomorrow.
PresiGen. Cleveland will receive the
tariff bill late to-day or early Thurs
day morning. unless some unexpected
obstacle is encountered.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17
WORK OF CO1,GREsS
RESUME OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE
SENATE AND HOUSE.
Condensed Record of the Important
Transactions of Our National Law
makcrs-The Work Done in Both
Branches.

Washington, Aug. 10.-In the house
Mr.. Boutelle Rep., Me), speaking to
a question of personal privilege, denied
published imputation that he had in
troduced for political purposes resolu-
tons recognizing the new hawaiian re-
public. Referring to TIE presidents
recognition of the republic. he was de-
scribing how Mr.. Gresham had sneak
ed up to the capitol yesterday to inform
Chairman McCreary Of the administra-
tons purpose" when he was called to
order by Mr.. Cultivate Dem. Ohio
and warned by the speaker. Mr.. Bou
telle denounced the conduct of the ad-
ministration in the Hawaiian affair as
peanut politics" The speaker here de-
cided that Mr.. Goutelle had gone out
side of the question of personal privi-
lege, and, as he would not desist, or
dered him to take his seat. Chairman
McCreary, of the foreign affairs COM
mittee, tried to reply to Mr.. Boutelle,
but a point Of order was raised by Mr..
Fithian Dem., I'LL and sustained by
the speaker The house transacted no
business of Importance.
The senate adjourned after busy
session owing to the tariff conference.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17

Washington, Aug. 13.-The hope is
general about the senate that the pres
ent will be the last week of the session
This is based upon the belief that the
tariff bill will be disposed of early in
the week. and With the tariff out of
the way final adjournment can be
brought about almost any time. None
of the appropriation bills except the
sundry civil and the general deciency
are yet to be acted upon to any extent
by either house. and those two are in
such an advanced stage in conference
that a day OF Jealous work would prob
ably suffice to put them both in shape
to be sent to the president. The Chi
nese treaty is the only other business
that would hold congress for a day
and this is also in condition to be taken
up and voted upon at to-morrows scs-
sion. The senate went into executive
session to-day Immediately after the
reading of the journal for the purpose
Of taking Il vote upon the treaty
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1894-08-17

Washington, Aug 11.-In the senate
late yesterday Mr.. Hill tried to obtain
recognition to offer a resolution calling
for information as to the status OF the
tariff conference. but was temporarily
crowded out by other business. While
the resolution of Mr.. Hill was lying on
the table and had not been read, Mr..
Gray moved an executive session Few
senators voted on the viva voce vote.
and Mr.. Hill demanded the ayes and
| nays. The Democrats generally voted
for the motion Several conservative
senators voted against the motion. Hill,
Murphy, Pugh, Palmer and Gibson
voted no. German, Harris and Jones
did not vote. Vest voted aye. The mo-
ton was lost-21 to 80.
Senator Hills resolution requested
the senate conferees to report to the
senate the principle items Of disagree
ment in the tariff bill, and as to wheth-
er an agreement was likely to be
reached. After a long discussion the
resolution Went over until to-day.
| In the house the senate bill granting
to the Northern Pacific Railroad com
pany right of way through the Indian
reservations in Minnesota was passed
Chairman Sayres, of the appropriation
committee. reported disagreement OF
the senate and house conferees on the
sundry civil bill. In explanation of the
report, Mr.. Sayres said that the senate
amendments amounted to $3.702, $50
that the senate had receded from
amendments aggregating $1,67O,31O
the house had agreed to 81 ,41G, ,492, ant
| that no agreement had been reached OF
amendments involving $621 ,OSO. Th,
house ratified the agreements whicl
had been made and discussed tn,
amendments upon which there was still
| disagreement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-12
PROTECTION OF FRUITS.
An Effort Being Made for Those of
California and Flortda,

Senator White Of California has been inter-
esting himself in securing protection to the
fruits Of his state which. the people of Cali
fornia say,will be very much hurt IL the fruit
schedules Of the Mckinley bill are allowed
to stand as they now are. He is psrticu-
larly anxious to secure protection for Or
anges, prunes and raisins. In this effort the
California Senator is receiving the assist
ance of the Florida Senators, who are very
anxious to have the duty on oranges in
creased. Senator White said that the fruits
of California will be compelled to enter into
competition with those of the Mediterranean
and of Mexico and that the result would be
that the foreign fruits would make it un-
profitable to raise fruits in California. The
Florida men think that the competition they
would have with the West Indies would be
very damaging to the orange Industries of
that state. Senator White is in full SYM
pathy. also, with Senator Dubois of Idaho
In his effort to secure duty upon silver
lead ore. The Wilson bill allows these ores
to come in free If they are more valua BILE
for silver than lead 1t is claimed that when
the car is loaded with lead 1t Is easy to put
enough silver on top of the lead to make 1t
appear more valuable for silver than lead,
and the result is that Mexican lead is prac-
tfcally allowed to come in free. This was
the arrangement up to the time the Nc
Kinley law went into effect. Then a duty Of
$50 per ton was put upon all lead ore, and
the result has been to restrict to a con-
siderable extent the Importation Of Mexican
ores Senator White says this very fact
shows that this is good revenue article
While he thinks 1t may be well to reduce
the duty some, the Senator thinks duty
ought to be kept i'll the interests Of revenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-12

Mr.. Bland's Plan fs said to Fail Z,
Meet Them.

meet Inem.
A new turn was given today to the silver
discussion in the House by Mr. BANDS an
nouncement that he would move at a later
day to amend the pending bill SO that sill
yer certificates would be issued only as fast
as silver dollars were coined, with the
added authority to the Secretary of the
Treasury to issue the certificates in ad-
vance of the coinage IL he so desires. This
change is designed to overcome one of the
main objections of Secretary Carlisle to the
bill, as set forth in his testimony, made
public Saturday. This objection is shared
by many members of the House to such an
extent that the passage of the seigniorage
bill was in doubt. But the change now
proposed by Mr.. Bland obviates the objec-
tions, so that the passage Of the seignior-
age bill is regarded as certain.
Mr.. BANDS proposed amendment is as
follows: THE Secretary OF the Treasury
may, in his discretion, II the needs of the
treasury demand it, issue silver certificates
in excess of such coinage"
Some Of the most determined opponents
of silver coinage do not think the Bland
amendment overcomes all the objections
of the bill. Mr.. Rayneri one of the most
prominent anti-Silver democrats, says: The
trouble is that the silver certificates will
be of no service to the treasury II they
must wait for the coinage of the bullion,
as the treasury needs s52, 100000 today in
order to meet pensions and other obliga-
tions. 1t cannot wait two years for the
certificates based on the coin on the other
hand, as Secretary Carlisle points out It
will injure the credit of the government IL
the certificates are issued ahead of the
coinage Of the dollars. So that q dilimma
is presented by the bill, whichever way it
proposes that the certificates shall be is
sued"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-12
Money for Public WorEs

Now that the gold reserve is once more
above high water mark the Treasury De-
partment is prepared to be a little more
liberal in its public disbursements than was
possible before the per cent loan was
fioated. In addition to paying the sugar
bounty the department will be able to pro-
ceed more rapidly with the erection of pub
lie buildings. Within the next few weeks
advertis ements will be inserted for proposals
for some six or eight public buildings the
plans and specifications for which have
been ready for some time. By the time
spring fairly sets in work on public build
ings throughout the country will be pro-
crossing at more rapid rate than for the
past year or two.
According to the last report seventy build
ings were uncompleted, which. added to
those about to be begun in the spring, will
make a total of seventysix government
buildings on which work will be pressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-12
THE PACIFIC RAILROADS.
Congress Will Have a Hard Problem
to Solve in Regard to Them.

IN AhSe W
Congress will have hard problem to
solve soon in the complications which have
arisen over the stock of the Union Pacific
railroad, now in the hands of receivers
During the past week there has been much
qulet discussion OF the matter, spurred on
by the attention given to other embarrass-
ments In the railroad situation, arising from
the management of roads by receivers
Mr.. C. p. Huntington has been in Wash
ington for several days in consultation
part or the time with Senator Brice the
chairman of the Senate committee on Pa
cific railroads, and also with other Sena-
tors and Representatives. A result of his
visit was the introduction of a hill for ra-
funding the debt of the Union Pacific
Part of Mr.. Huntington's time was snsnt
IN explaining his views to the Representa-
tives of the House committee on Pacific
LdlToaos. Ihis committee. however seems
disposed to permit the Senate to take the
tltlauVe IN proposing plans for adjusting
the great Indebtedness of the railroad to
the government "
II IL should go to work INDEPENDENTLY tn
9eslse scheme of it's own troublesome
unlnerences would probably ensue between
Ihe Two roads. Representative Refllv of
pennsylvania, the chairman of tba uouea
SoHiihiltee, has conferred frequently with
senator Brlce on the subject and is fully
is. me- Vi the views OF tn Senate COM
Iltlee several schemes for a settlement
nave been proposed to the House com
mlttee, but no one of them vet has r.
celvec suinclent backing to justify its men
ton as probability
Said member of the House committee:
Ihls matter Is going to be one of the most
troublesome the Fifty-third Congress will
nave TO deal with. Its perplexities are
greatly enlarged by the strong pOpuIistic
sentiment In Congress, which regards all
corpora tions, and particularly railroad cor
porauons. very severely"
Hon. Jerry Simpson, the populist leader
says that the government should buy the
Union racine outright and run it, ''If we
succeeded with it IL would be a stnr, tov,ard
government control of railroads." he added
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-12

1t is stated at the Treasury Department
that Secretary Carlisle and Assistant Sec
retary Hamlin on their cruise in the light
house steamer Maple will combine business
with pleasure by going over the admins
trative part of the tariff bill as it was
adopted by the House, with a view to max
ing such improvements as actual and prac-
teal enforcement of the tariff law sug-
gests. They will do this in a most thorough
manner. and Secretary Carlisle will sub
NIT his observations to the Senate finance
committee having the Wilson bill in charge.
Previous to starting on this trip Secretary
Carlisle had several conferences with men,
bers of the Senate finance committee, and
they submitted to him several suggestions
to be Incorporated in the tariff bill, which
he will consider in connection with the
subject
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-12
The Postage Stamp Contract.

1t is expected at the Post Office Depart
ment that the contract for the printing of
postage stamps for the next four years
will be let this afternoon or tomorrow. 1t
was expected that Postmaster General Bis
sell would have announced his decision
several days ago. but there was one legal
point, the nature of which he does not
make clear. over which he wanted plenty
of time to think. Although 1t is not known
that he has indicated his views of the
matter even to those closest to him, yet at
the department 1t is considered a certainty
that the stamp contract will be awarded
to the bureau of engraving and printing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-12
THE sYPHER REPORT.
Mr.. Holman VIII Not Rise in . p.r-
sOnal Privilege I'm Regard 10 In.


Representative Holman will rise to no
question of personal privilege or make
any other move in connection with the re-
port of the House committee on naval
affairs. impeaching ex-Representative sy-
pher. who was the main witness I'm con-
sidering the Holman resolution on premiums
to naval vessels.
Mr.. Holman said today: 'It is unfortu-
nate that question of public policy. in
volving the expenditure of millions an
nually, should turn on a personal controyer-
sy. 1t makes no difference who Mr.. Synher
is, SO far as the main question OF public
policy is concerned. There were three CON-
siderations which led me to believe Svnber
was entitled to respectful hearing. He
had been a brigadier general in the Union
army; he had been a member of Congress-
for eight years, and he was, according IN
his statement to me- counsel for one of the
great railway systems of the south. II is
true, also, that Irregularities and public
abuses are often traced and corrected
through information given by DISAPPOINTED
men. had no knowledge of the cetfer writ
ten by Mr.. Sypher to Mr.. Cramp.
But the question of penalties and fines
10 naval vessels, continued Mr. Holman.
is one wholly apart from the character of
Mr. sypher. In the few minutes that was
present during the hearing il was stated
that one of the warships secured a premium
for speed of 19 knots an hour, or two
knots in excess of the IL required Inv the
specifications, although it was known at the
time the specifications were made that 10
knots could be made under them That IS
the premium was assured in advance and
In addition to the amount APPROPRIATED bv
congress for building this particular shin
In my Judgment, there should be no pre-
miums and no fines. have not examined
the report, but 1 have no doubt n shows
mat no fines have ever been collected on
ships which have failed to reach the speed
required by the specifications"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-12
House Letter Boxes

Soon after entering upon his duties as
postmaster General Mr.. Bissell revoked
the order issued by his predecessor. Mr..
Wanamaker. recommending the establish
ment OF house letter boxes The Postal I'm
provement Company of Philadelphia, which
had made arrangements for supplying the
boxes, was given a hearing before First As
sistant Postmaster General Frank H. Jones'
The company asks that Mr.. Bissell rescind
his order revoking that of Mr.. Wanamaker,
and establish the boxes. The Postmaster
General has the matter under advisement
and will announce his decision within a
few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-12

The civil engineers of the navy, though
few in number, are certainly not lacking in
ambition They are making an effort to
have one of their number 0en in alb ap-
pointed chief of the bureau Of yards and
docks, vice Commodore Farquhar, whose
four years term will expire in March next.
In their petition the civil engineers say that
the duties relate exclusively to the public
works of the navy and are in the line of
civil engineering and building construction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-12
Treasury Cash balance.

The available cash balance in the Treas
ury today is s134 4.253 COZ; national bank
notes received for redemption, s46SO4O.
Government receipts-Internal revenue.
$035. .259; customs. $4s7.547 miscellaneous,
$34, $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-12
Repre.entattxe Ikert Improving.

Representative Ikert of Ohio, who was
threatened with pneumonia, was reported to
be much better last evening 1t is thought
that the danger is past, but it will be sever
al days before Mr.. Ikert will be able to be
out again.