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The record-union., 1895-01-21
THE PRESIDENT TALKS
In Regard to the State of Affairs In
the Hawaiian Islands.

the Hawaiian Islands.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-In conversa-
ton this evening the President seemed
willing to discuss the Hawaiian question.
He said: mo information has been re-
ceived which indicates that anything
will happen in Hawaii making the pres
ence OF our naval vessels necessary un-
less we are prepared to enter upon pol
icy and course of conduct violatiYe OF
every rule of International law, and ut
terly unjustifiable. Ali who take any in
terest in the question should keep in view
that Hawaii is entirely Independent of us,
and In its relation to us is that of foreign
country. a ship has been sent to Homo
lulu, not because there has been any
change in the policy of the Administra-
ton. and not because there seems to be
any imminent necessity for it's presence
there. The vessel has been sent there in
accordance with the policy of the Admin
istration in every case of the kind and
from motives of extra caution and with
a possibility that the disturbances NAV
be resumed, which might result in dau-
ger to the persons and property of Ameri-
can citizens entitled to the protection of
the United States. The course was at
once determined upon as soon as infor-
mailon reached the Government OF the
recent trouble.
$50 far from having the slightest obiec-
ton to making public the instructions
which were given to the commander of
the Philadelphia and the dispatcn she will
carry TO Mr.. Willis. our Minister to Ha-
waii, am glad to put them before my
fellow citizens, Here they are:
"WAsHINGToN, January 10Th.
$40 Redy-1 dAlirdt BeaydStee, FLdG-
ship Ptiiadell)hid, San francisco: Pro-
ceed with steamship Philadelphia with
dispatch to Honolulu. Your purpose as
United States senior naval officer there
will be the protection of the lives and
property of American citizens. In case
of civil war in the islands, extend 10 aid
nor support, moral or physical, to any of
the parties engaged therein, but keep
steadily in view your duty to protect
the lives and property Of all such citizens
of the United States as shall not by their
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IaCOnn's Tragedy.

TACOMA, Jan. 20.-Two thousand people
to-day viewed the remains of Isaac Brat
ton and wife, murderer and murdered.
The horrible tragedy was the chief topic
of conversation in the city to-day, They
had been married but six months, 1t
seems. She bad been married twice,
having daughter now Is by her first
husband. BrauOn's two sons were by
his first wife. Developments show both
had violent tempers and domestic quar-
rels led to the killing. They came from
Mexico, Mo-, last summer She leaves
her daughter life insurance policy for
$1,000 and he leaves the boys insurance
in the MaCcabees for s., 900.
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Heavy Snowfall i'll the sfsI,iyous.

DUNsMUIR, Jan. 20.-It has boen snow
ing heavily all day, and is still coming
down. This is the heaviest storm OF the
season. The snow is seven TO ten feet
deep, making seventeen feet for the
WhoIe season. The railroad was open at
= p. NJ, but all trains later are being held
on account OF the snow i'll the cuts, some
of which are twenty to thirty feet deep,
with almost perpendicular walls, ana 1t is
only barely possible that tho rotary can
keep them open tonight. The wind is
strong, and a train once stopped would
soon be covered many feet deep. A plow
and an engine got of the track three
miles above here and detained train six
hours.
The record-union., 1895-01-21
Clergy Against the Press.

ST. JOHNS On. F., Jan. 2O.-The clergy
of all denominations took concerted
action to-day to end what they considered
the undue license of the local press in it's
criticisms of public men and measures
Resolutions condemning the press, pro-
testing against its abuse. recrimination
and talsehood, and advising the people to
unto i'll discountenancing such conduct,
were heard from all the pulpits by prior
arrangements. The newspapers were
hrndled unsparingly, every one of them
being treated alike. The comments OF
the clergymen after reading the resolu-
tions were also denunciatory.
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OFF FOR HONOLULU.
The Flagship Philadelphia VIII P.o-
tecC American Interests.

AAo pia&Ship philadelphia VIII P.o-
tecC American Interests.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2O.-The flagship
Philadelphia left here for Honolulu at ii
O'Clock this morning, and it is expected
that she will make the run to the islands
III about six days. The Oceanic steamer
Australia was to have left for Honolulu
yesterday, but her sailing has been post
pohed until lO o'clock tomorrow morn
ing. She Will have small passenger list,
as some OF those who desired to take the
pleasant ocean voyage have decided that
Hawaii IS good place 10 keep away from
at present. The most conspicuous part
OF Eer cargo Will be 1000 stands OF arms
and about $4,000 rounds OF ammunition
that Is being shipped to representatives
OF the Government The shipment Will
DO stored in the hold, near the matches,
SO that it can be reached quickly and
landed as soon as the steamer arrives at
her destination
The record-union., 1895-01-21
A VICTIM OF LYNCHERs.
How Nebraska's Defaultiug Treasurer
Met His Death.

Met His Death.
OMAHA, Jan. 20.-An Omaha Bee spe-
cial from O'Neil says: The body of Bar
ret Scott, Holt COunty's defaulting Treas
urer, who was lynched December 3Ist,
was found in the Niobrara River at mid
night, rope round his neck, wit h which
he had been hanged. The ice in the
river was cut where the trail of the lynch
ers had been followed. Y Yesterday and
to-day one hundred men were on the
scene dragging the river The body was
lying in several feet of water and bore
evidence that the victim was dead when
cast into the water. The piece of rope
was about three feet long, and the moose
around the neck was in true hangman
style. The other end bore evidence OF
having been cut, showing that Scott had
been hanged until he was dead, and then
cut down and cast into the river. The
body was minus coat, but his watch
chain and other jewelry which was on his
person the night OF the tragedy. were
still there. The face of the deceased con-
tlrmed the truth of the story told Mrs
Scott to the effect that in the fusill ade
which preceded her husbands capture he
was slightly wounded on the side of the
face.
The crime for which Barrett Scott paid
with his life on New Years Day of this
year was the embeZZlement OF SO 600 of
the funds OF holt County, and the suDse-
quert wrecking OF the Holt County Bank,
practically impOverishing nearly all of
the farmers and business men in Holt
County. The amounts stolen from these
conhding people are variousIy estimated
at an aggregate of s. 90 600.
The record-union., 1895-01-21
Special to the REcorD-uN1nu

Los ANGELES, Jan. 2O.-A serious cut-
ting afiray occurred in this city about 5.30
THIS evening in saloon at the end of the
Central avenue electric line. Two car
penters, named Taylor and Vaughan
while drunk. quarreled at their board
g-house on Flower street, and adj
Jourhed To meet at the saloon named to
nght 1t out. Taylor, who is the larger
man. was getting the best of the fight.
when Vaughan pulled out pocket-knife,
staoblng Taylor in four places, once in
the throat just escaping the juguIar vein.
but seyering the wiudpipe. Another
plow was IN the back. making wound
three inches long and four inches deep.
Two cuts were also mado in the right
arm. Iaylors injuries are pronounced
serious. Vaughan was arrested.
The record-union., 1895-01-21
Fatal Mine Accident.

MoKELUNINE HILL, Jan. 20.-A cave
in occurred in the Coffee Hill mine this
morning, killing James Ryan, VINO was
working in the drift. He had just no.
ticed that the timbers were sustaining too
great weight, and had sent his partner
for sone braces when the accident oc-
CURED. He was not covered completely,
but piece OF timber lay across his
throat and probably suttocated him. 1t
took two hours to extriCate the body.
The record-union., 1895-01-21
Fire MT Port To@ nseud.

PORT TOWNSEND, Jan. 20.-The bar
racks and commissary department at
Fort Townsend were burned to the
ground last night. nearly all of the sol
diers' personal effects and camp equipages
being lost. The flames also ignited the am
magazine and several thousand
cartridges exploded, but doing no injury.
The tire was caused by the explosion OF
lamp. The buildings were very old and
The loss is about $500.
The record-union., 1895-01-21
smau-Pox Flag Raised.

ASTORIA (Or.), Jan. 20.-The smallpox
flag was raised over the British bark
County of Antrim this morning. Health
Officer Walker visited the vessel, and de-
cided to extend quarantine until the ves-
sci was fumigated. The sailor who had
the smallpox has entirely recovered.
The record-union., 1895-01-21
The Pope's Action Denounced.

SEATTLE, Jan. 20.-A monster meeting
of the representatives Of the Masonic and
other secret societies, as we'll as the A. p.
A., gathered at the armory this afternoon
to denounce the Pope's bulletin in refer
ence To their organizations. Fully 5000
people were in attendance, and at times
broke out into the widest enthusiasm.
The speakers were Rev. John f. Damon,
the pioneer preacher Of Puget Sound,
John Bushell OF the Sons of Temperance
and q. W. Van Fossen of Tacoma, State
President Of the n. z. 4. Another meet.
ing was called for next Sunday at the Ma
sonic Temple.
The record-union., 1895-01-21
Our Trad. with spanish Porrs

MADRID, Jan. 20.-The Chamber of
Deputies has finally adopted the modus
vivendi with the United States. 1t is be-
lieved that the Government proposals re-
garding the reforms in Cuba and the
tariff on cereals will be carried out.
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The vice-President,s Dead Da1
Destructive Fire.

PETERSBURG (Va.), Jan. 2O.-A de-
structive fire is reported at Warrenton,
n. G. Most of the business portion was
consumed, including the stores of T. L..
Mccarthy. w. j. Powell, Z. j. Ellery, J =.
II. Miles and two restaurants. The ire
was still raging at p. NJ. The probable
loss is very heavy
The record-union., 1895-01-21
SERIOUS CUTTING AFFRAY,
Result OF a Drunken Quarrel Be-
tween Two Carpenters.
ONE OF THE PARTIES HAS HIS
WINDPIPB SEVERED

FLOODS subsidInG IN San Diego County
Barracks and Commissary Depart
ment at Port Townsend DESTROYED
by Fire-FataI Mine Accident I'm
Tuolumne County-Heayy Snowfall
i the Slskiyou Mountains.
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Three People Drowned.

FORT MADISON (Iowa), Jan. 2O.-While
skating to-day at Green Bay, north of the
city, Myrtle Townsend, Elsie Hughes and
Leo Crossley broke through the ice and
were drowned.
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Russian Enthusiastically.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 20.-The Official
Gazette confirms the report that Prince
Laban Off Rostovoski, at present Russian
Emhassador to Austro Hungary, will
succeed General Van Schouvalotf as Rus
sian En- bassador TO Germany.
The record-union., 1895-01-21
John l.. Not Through Fighting.

LINCOLN (Neb.), Jan. 2O.-John L.
Sullivan, who is in Lincoln with his COM
pany, says he will re-enter the ring next
year prepared to redeem his lost laureIs.
lie thought tltZslmmOns would give
Corbett the tightest fight he ever had, and
said he would not be surprised if he
tSullivan) would be the next man to meet
the Australian in the event of Corbett be-
ing defeated.
The record-union., 1895-01-21
MoNab Declined the Offer.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. Ex-Governor
Budd, in an interview to-day, said. that
he had offered j. II. McNab, the contest
ant for the Office of Sheriff, the Stats
Registrarship, but the latter declined 10
accept.
The record-union., 1895-01-21

ant food. The best medical and surgical
aid was afforded them, the surgeon in
charge having received his medical
education in Berlin. They conversed
freely with me and seemed cheerful,
happy and very thoughtful. When we
remember that early in the war Chinese
Governor offered 100 taels for the head of
Japanese private, and double that
amount for the head of an officer, such
treatment of Chinese prisoners by the
Japanese is the more remarkable"
The record-union., 1895-01-21
Death of an Ex-state Senator.

STOCKTON, Jan. 2O.-Ex-State Senator
Thomas j. Keyes died this morning at
his residence in this city from hem
orrhage of the stomach. He came to this
State in 1850, and has held several re-
sponsible political positions, also repre-
senting this county in the Assembly, and
was sent to the State senate in 1872 from
the Stanislaus district. lie was defeated
at the last election for AssembIyman.
The deceased leaves a widow and several
children
The record-union., 1895-01-21
FIo6ds Su bsidinE.

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 20.-The floods are
rapidly subslding throughout San Di-
ego County. The weather has cleared,
and railway traffic on the surf line will be
resumed tomorrow. Local lines will
REQUIRE some time for repairs OF damages.
The record-union., 1895-01-21
An officer killed by Burglars.

OssAWATTOMIE (Kas.), Jan. 2O.-This
mornings burglars effected an entrance to
the Postoftice. The safe was blown par
TALLY open. City Marshal J. E. Heimes.
hearing the report, started out TO invest
igate. When he approached the back
door the robbers fired three shots at MIN,
one entering his breast near the heart,
killing him almost Instantly. The mur-
derers escaped.
The Vice-President's Dead Daughter.
BLOOMINGTON Ql.), Jan. 2O.-The re-
mains OF Mary M. Stevenson, accom-
panied by the VicePresident, Mrs.
Stevenson and two daughters, arrived
this evening, and were conveyed to their
residence. Private funeral services will
be heid at John Stevenson's house at I:3O
tomorrow, and public funeral at the
Second Pres bYterlap Church.
The record-union., 1895-01-21
THE War IN THE ORIENT.
Japanese Gain Another Victory
Over the Chinese Forces.
JAPS REPORTED TO BE BOMBARD-
ING TING CHOW.

The Town of Kuchan. Persia, Again
Destroyed by Earthquakes, With
Great Loss of Life-One Hundred
Women Crushed to Death In a Bath
house by the Falling of the Build
ing-Twelve Thousand People Killed
In the Previous Disaster.
The record-union., 1895-01-21

NEW YORK, Jan. 2O.-The Brooklyn
trolley strike as the subject of the open
ing prayer oi Row. DIR. L. Dewitt Tai
mage, who preached this afternoon to an
immense audience in the Academy of
Music, this city. DR.. Talmage prayed
for the adjustment of the differences ex-
listing between employers of labor and
their employees. He called upon God to
give strength enough to the labor unions
TO counteracJ the grinding influences of
capitalists and corporations, which he
said were now such that poor man had
not always a place to lay his head. He
prayed that Jesus might be tempered
with mercy. and that the spirit of the
gospel might prevail rather than blood
shed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-24
Fresh bread and candy made daily at 0. w. Cody's, 1920 to 1926 Sd avenue. x5 H2b
AN UGLY ACCIDENT.

VICTORIA, B. C., March 23.-The tug VeIos, with the barge Pilot in tow, left this city last evening for Heddlngton island to procure a cargo of stone for the new parlia- ment building. On board the Velos was Contractor Adams, Captain Anderson, Mate Christensen, Engineer Low and three other members of the crew. The barge contained twenty five stone cutters and laborers. Passing a barren rock, called Trial island, the tug's rudder chain broke and she ran full speed on the rocks and was wrecked. Only Captain Anderson was saved. He escaped by swimming. The barge broke adrift and won't ashore also, but in such a shape that all on board escaped to the island, whence they were taken by the steamer Maude and brought to Victoria. They had suffered much from exposure, but are all well now,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-24
AFTER TWENTY YEARS

THE CASHIER OF A CLOTHING COMPANY
 GOES wRoNG-PLACED UNDER ARREST.
 BOSTON, March 23.-Sidney w. Spragne, cashier of the Continental Clothing com- pany, was arrested at his home late last night, charged with embezzlement of the funds of the concern to the extent of $25, 900 or $50, 900. Sprague has been em- ployed by the concern for the past twenty years. A small discrepancy was discov- cred in his accounts few days ago, when he admitted to the firm that he had been stealing. The amount was thought to be a small one, however, and the firm discharged him. A subsequent examination of the books by an expert revealed the extent of the de- falcation, and Sprague's arrest was decided upon.
 Sprague appeared in the municipal court later, charged specifically with the embez- element of S2250 on September 22, 1894, from the clothing company. He waived examination and was held in S6000 for the April grand jury.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-24
What People Write For.

WnhG Heopie Write TOrs
 MT. Froude, in one of our earliest talks, said:
 And why do you want to meddle with biography Why can't you be content to write three volume novels?''
 'sI have no invention," said I.
 "Then suppose you can't write that sort of rot out of which Rider Haggard and such men make their thousandsp" 1T am not clever enough for that, re- piled.
 That answer is disingenuous. he said 'SNell," said I, 1T don't want to writo those books"
 .'That's better, said Froude and turn ed away. But afterward he renewed tho subject and said: "I am glad you don't come to me saying that you think you have mission of any kind, or want to re. move a veil from the eyes of mistaken hu- manity on any subject, or to do anything grand or philanthropical or that sort of idiooy. have heard so much of that kind of thing"
 "Oh, dear, Ho' I said. "I Iwant to put a little money in my pocket. have no other motive, and as a publisher asked for the book took the necessary steps. Noth- ing more."
 That's well," said Froude.-Mrs. Ire land in Contemporary Review.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-24
An Egg That Holds Two Gallons.

One of the most interesting specimens in the National museum at Washington is cast of an egg of most gigantic size, which was found in a guana bed on the island of Madagascar about 25 years ago. The shell of this egg will hold almost ex. aotly two gallons of liquid. which would make its capacity equal to 148 average sized eggs laid by the common barnyard fowl. The bird which laid this mammoth egg is now extinct and has been for prob ably 200 years. To the scientist-who knows it by its bones and eggs-it is known as the epiornis, and its restored skeletons prove it to have been bird at least 12 feet ip height. Arab sailors who visited Madagascar centuries ago, when the epiornis was still living, are believed to have brought back the stories cohcern- ing it which finally developed into the fabulous narratives of tho roc.-St Louis Republic
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-24
Dean Swift's Dinner.

A characteristic story is told of Dean Swift, who, aftor a series of expensive en- tertainments in London, invited six of his hosts to dinner, They arrived, expecting the usual costly surfeit of good things. They found tho table laid with piece of bread, bottle of wine, plato at each cover and waiter behind each chair, They took their places.
 "Mr. Dean, said the lord chancellor. Two fail to see tho joke"
 Swift lifted his plato. Underneath was the bill of fare of neigbboring cafe and half crown. He turned to the waiter at his side and gave him tho money, "Here," he said, bring me the worth of that in goose and potatoes.
 The guests each sent the money under his plato for whatever dish he chose, and the dinner was eaten and enjoyed.
 Swift then laid upon the table e100, and deducting the threo crowns which had been spent said: 1.-The remainder-the crumbs and fragments-are to go to the poor We all have had enough money to satisfy hunger You shall advise me how tho rest is to be spent "-Youths Com panion.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-24
Spring Silks.

50 pieces striped and plaid Kai-Kai Wash Silks. worth soc and COG yard; sale price, 37t2c and 46c.
 coiors worth abc vsrds sa,e nr1ce ola2c a1c apu
 20 pieces Taffeta Silks, solid colors. extra good uality, worth soc yard; sale price, rec.
 10 pieces several Silks. in high colors, 2s inches wide, worth 75c yard; sale price, 54c.
 10 pieces Crepe Silk Chiffon, in all the lead- ing shades, AZ Inches wide, worth $1 a yard sale price, sec.
 pieces black figured Taffetas, rich de- signs, worth S1 yard sale price. 72c.
 pieces black figured Satines. Gros de Londres large and small Brocades, worth S1. 35 yard; sale price, S1. 10.
 39-inch black Japanese SilE-9 yards will make a dress pattern-worth $1.25 a yard; sale rice, sec.
 22-inch black attn, good quality, for mak- ing skirts, worth 75c yard; sale price, 47c.
 Striped and figured Taffetas and Surahs for waist patterns, worth $1. 10 a yard; sale price, sac.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-24
"ro. .--n.o4 n4 rLAYS.
Positions That Require Little Ability, Yet
 Always Secure Applause.

Positions That Require Little Ability, Yet
 Always Secure Applause.
 Rebellious Susan had said good night, and the audience was leaving the Lyceum theater, when tall, slender, brown beard. ed man, who had witnessed the play crit ically said to his companion:
 What good luck Kelcey has!"
 'What do you means" asked his friend.
 "Why, mean that he is tho lucky &C., tor of that company. You probably don't understand, but if you had been on the stage, as have, you would know that he has what actors call the fat part'-that is, he has a part which 1t Is easy to fill and is sure to win applause. Of course he is very clever, but even a man of less ability could not avoid carrying off hon ors in that part Everything he does car ries with 1t the approval of the audience. That is due not nearly so much to the way in which he docs 1t as to the action itself He is tho man who is constantly interfer- ing to prevent others from making mis- takes, and his success makes him the hero of the audience.
 Such part almost plays itself All that tho actor has to do is to be calm, avoid breaks and remember his lines. A great many plays-tn fact, most of them -nhV0 dG l6tSU OIlo 5uCH pdrt, anu uuo dC- tor who gets 1t is always the object of his companions, envy. Such is Hawkshaw in The Ticket of Leave Man and Sampson Brass in The Old Curiosity Shop I speak of those particularly because have filled them myself and know how much was envied by my fellows and how great ly out of proportion to the effort was the reward. It is awfully easy to appear at critical moment and say, I am Hawk shaw, the detective, and yet every time that was done the audience went wild with delight, and knew that every heart was grateful to me and every eye was beaming kindly upon me. It is one of the easiest things in tho world to express con triton and promise to be good in the fu- ture, and yet whoever plays Sampson Brass knows that every time he does this he wins the friendship of his audience and is the object of pity thereafter. On the stage, as in other oallings, the rewards are not always earned. When you sec will lain who wins the appreciation of his au- dience you can make up your mind that ho is a pretty good actor. Tho hero may have very indifferent ability and yet win thunders of applause "-New York Sun.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-24
THEY SHOWED THEIR HAND
AFTER RECEIVER LAWRENCE WAS GOTTEN
 OUT OF THE WAY.

OUT OF THE WAY.
 CHICAGO, March 23.-The order of the court accepting the resignations of Re- ceivers Lawrence and Mitchell and con- tinuing General McNulta as sole receiver was formally entered late this afternoon. The order allows the retiring receivers to file their report in ten days, and teu days for the exceptions to the report to be filed. new bond of S10o, 900 will have to be filed by General McNuita with this court and bond of $50, 1000 outside. General McNulta said he would give his personal bond at the bes inning of next week for the amount required.
 1twas said tonight by representative of the whisky trust that the suits against Greenhut and Morris are ready 10 be filed and would have been taken into court be- fore now had it not been for the fact that Receivers McNulta and Mitchell did not deem 1t prudent to show tie bill of com plaint to Receiver Lawrence for fear he would reveal it's contents to those against whom it is declared.
 Now that MT. Lawrence has withdrawn, the alleged obstacle is removed, and litiga- ton will be commenced next week. It IS stated that Receiver McSuta expects to recover between two and three million dollars by ail he suits to be filed.