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The morning times., 1895-08-03
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DELIGHTFUL TRIPS
For
TOURISTS AID
/ PLEASURE SEEKERS.

Take the run down the Potomac TO Fort
ress Monroe and NOrfOik-by night or day.
Three elegant speedy steamers make the
tFip-the Norfolk" and Washington" at
night and the new Newport News" by day
a most enjoyable outing whenever taken.
peake Bay, with q view or Atlantic Ocean,
Hampton Roads, New port News, Old Point
Comfort, and Norfolk, where connections
are made with ALL steamboats, and rail-
roads for the North. South, and West
SCHEDULE FOR NIGHT STEAMERS
EVERY DAY II THE YEAR
Lv. WasH'tOH i.UU IIH. Lv- POTtsmo'n $50 pm
Lv-Al9x 'd'Ia T.3O pm Ly. Norfolk $40 pm
At 1T MOnr' $50 an Ly. Fl Monroe 7.20 pm
Ar rNOriOIk 40 am ArAlex drIa 500 am
Ar POrtsm'h 500 am Ar Wash 'GJOn6.30 am
kOund Trip TicSets - nO- I-nIirTl ted }
SCHEDULE FOR DAY STEAMER.
Inc Newport News leaves Washington
Sundays. Mondays, Wednesdays and FIJI
days at . a IN, arriving at Fortress Mon
Toe 1-45 and Norfolk $50 same evening.
Returning. leaves Norfolk . 40 m
Fortress Monroe $50 a. m, arriving In
Washington 6.45 same evening.
The Sunday morning steamer from Wash
IngtOn leaves Norfolk saine night at : 90
and Fortress Monroe ! .45 p. N. arriving in
Washington next morning at 700 O'Clock.
Passengers are privileged 70 leave same
day by night steamer II desired An ideal
sunday trip.
Round Trip IicSets. $50
Tickets on sale at 513, ,619. 1921 Pa. ave.
3. & o. Ticket Office, cor. 18th st and
y. Y ave, ana on board steamers. where
time table. map, etc, can also be had. For
further information telephone manager.
Norfolk & washington Steamboat Company.
JNO CALLAHAN, GIN MGR
PHONE 80. WHARF FOOT 7TH ST.
The morning times., 1895-08-03

One Mr.. Addicks can tell something
about the effect of the single tax in Della
ware.
The morning times., 1895-08-03

There's no sympathy TO be gaircd by
persons who play the races" says Judge
Miller This is a verdict from Which there
is no appeal
The morning times., 1895-08-03

Harrison's friends threaten six months
more of silence. 1t is probably believed
that by that time Mckinley viii have
talked himself out
The morning times., 1895-08-03

that Secretary Morton does rot seem able
TO abolish.
The morning times., 1895-08-03

Nearly 10 per cent of the livirg holders
of the Victoria Cross are military doctors.
They probably made killing records.
The morning times., 1895-08-03

"The Washington Times" * q men,
ber OF the Rochdnle Cooperative So
ciety.
The morning times., 1895-08-03
RE AIITIEVH
[iIKIIiA 'IA17

AUG. g. SATURDAY AUG. 8.
AUG a. SUNDAY AUG. G.
Twice each day. Tne wonderful Champion
Tower Jumper, SPEEDY. in the most thrilling
feat Of the age Dives from tower 50 feet
high into 31s feet of water Br n the little
ones out SaturtIay-fare IOc,-at 9-+5 q. aud
i:f5 p. m PentZ at G:i5 2. III tCr Iniian Head
end River View TickeI5 2jc-
-PUsitiyelythe last great EOek OF speedy
RANDALL. Sole PrOnifetOr
The morning times., 1895-08-03

The real race troubles in Virginia have
no relation 10 the color line
The morning times., 1895-08-03

We're singing a lively song
to-day. Bargains all over the
house-in every department.
Mems Clothing-Boys' Cloth
ing-HatS -Shoes-FurniShings
They're "inventory findings" Z"
We're about through, and
small lots and broken sizes
at "don't-care" prices will
greet you every which way
you turn.
Perhaps the special offer
ingS in Mems Pants and Boys
Long and Knee Pants'll be of
the greatest interest to the
greatest number of you. A
snap if you need Pants.
Snaps if you need anything.
The morning times., 1895-08-03

Theodore Holt, jr., Joseph Guile k,
George j. NicCaffrey and Edward l.. Lewis,
OF New York, all OF them musicians Of
reputation, are at the Ebbitt House.
The morning times., 1895-08-03

James Elvcrson, the proprietor of the
Philadelphia Inquirer, does not like TO
take his own medicine. When i reporter
asked him to talk last night at Wizards
lie became very badly frightened aud took
refuge in the dining-room whence he could
not be dislodged. He says lie has fear OF
being interviewed ana is mortally afraid
of talking TO reporters.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1895-01-24
NEW YORK
RACKET STORE
Church Street, Marietta, Ga.

Church Street, Marietta, Ga.
GREATER BARGAINS THAN EVER.
Tariff or no tariff, our prices are always
under the market.
Compare the following prices with
| what you have been paying and see where
| you can save the dimes
Alarm Clocks, the best, at soc,
Augur Bits 10c to24c
Blank Books 1c to 40c.
Buttons &c Gross to 13c dozen.
Clothes lines 80 feet sc.
Clothes lines 60 feet 10c and 15c.
Coffee mills 25c to 45c,
Combs &c to 10c.
Curtain poles brass trimmings 23c.
Cuspidores 10cts
Corsets 25c to 45c.
Darning Needles, Sc paper.
Dress Shields, 10c pair.
Dress Stays sc to SC Dozen
Envelopes &c to 10c package.
Eye Glasses and Spectacles, 10c to Soc.
Embroidery silk SC to 10c dozen.
Hooks and Eyes &c card.
Hooks and Eyes, Patent, SC card
SEE WHAT THE RUSTY PENNY
WILL DO.
Good Lead Pencil, 1c.
! Ball Sewing Thread, lc.
Paper Pins, 1c'
Paper Needles 1c
l Box Shoe Backing:
Box Carpet Tacks, 1c
Thimble, 1c
l card black darning cotton, 1c
1 Pencil Tablet, 1c
Pen Holder, 1c
dozen Shirt Buttons, 1c
Our line of Tinware and Hardware is
complete and at prices lower than ever.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1895-01-24
Larger Bundles
and Better Goods

FOR LESS MONEY
than elsewhere. By purchasing
large quantities and for cash, we
are better prepared to supply your
wants than small dealers. By fat
voring us with your orders you get
the advantage of 43 years expert
fence ia searching the markets for
bargains for you. We are the lead
ers of low prices. Others may try
to follow us but they soon give up
the race and drop out. Our prices
ale always lower than they ought
to be and never higher than else>
where.
In addition to the largest line of
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1895-01-24

We are introducing the best
thing ever discovered to destroy
stenches of any kind also a disin-
tectant. 1t is tasteless and cdor
less and will destroy any stencil
only Csc and Scots per bottle. Don't
fail to try it. At McClatchey's.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1895-01-24
McClatchey's Store.
Telephone No. l.

Call at McClatchey's store and
get box of the best Oil Backing
made. 1t will preserve your shoes
and make them to shine equal to
any.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1895-01-24

What's the Reason /?
Our sales for 1894 were larger
than ever before. Why :? Because
right-minded purchasers have found
the place to get
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1895-01-24
GROCERIES

IN this section, we carry a full
line of
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
RETOL CTIONARY DAYS RECALLED.

THE SECOND NIGHT OF THE HISTORICAL PAGEANT
~ KINGSTON.
Kingston, y. Y. Dec 10 (SpeciaD.-Ths was the
second evening of the historical pageant here, and
1t devoted TO the last half OF the programme,
beginning with the signing of the articles OF as
ISOLATION in 1715 in accordance with the recon-
mendation of the Provincial Congress Five hun
dred and siXty-fve in this patriotic town
signed, and only th!rtythree refused The scene was
followed by that OF the committee working on the
State Constitution, which reported TO the Pro-
vincial Convention March u, III. The third
scene represented the Inauguration Of Governor
Clinton, surrounded by. the famous COUNCIL Of
Safety or the steps OF the Courthouse. Sheri1
Egbert Dumont reading the proelamation Then na
followed the meeting OF the first Senate. This ses
sion was abbreviated by the approach OF the Brit
ish forces for the destruction or the town.
a poem by VIII Carleton on the burning OF King
ston, entitled THE Heroine of Esopus,' was ef-
fecvely rendered by Mrs. Harry a. Madden. An
effective feature the birthday party of little
Rachel Dumont which was ~ progress as the red
coats rushed into town. Imme ediately afterward oc-
CURED the historic fight Hur.ey Of the defence
less women ard children.
General WashnstOn's reception at Hurley In No
vember, l7s2 and the grand ball in his honor at
the old Bogardus Tavern, in Kingston were also
given The programme closed with Civil war
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
4 LECTURE TO GRIPMEN.

About two hundred gripmen In the employ OF the
Metropolitan Traction Company assembled last night
in the companys building at FIftieth-st ANA Broad
way TO listen to a lecture by ]. l.. Hrt, the as
sistant chief engineer, THE Construction OF the
Lexington Avenue Cable Road" and to celebrate
the completion of the laying of the second cable
of that road. The lecture given under the
eusntce. Of the MetropoItan Street Railway Club
an organization composed OF the foremen nspec-
tors and clerks in the traction companys employ
has a membership OF 150 Mr.. Hrt Is president Of
the club. II. \. Newell. jr., supern endert OF the
Vreeland president OF the Metropolitan Traction
Company, introduced Mr.. Hlrt. Mr. Nfeeland
spoke of the success OF the cable system and an
nounced that the second cable the Lexington
ave road would be running to-day.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
PIANO-M1KERS IN SESSION.
FAVOR OF NEW-YORK AS THE PLACE FOR PO

IN FAVOR OF NETWORK AS THE PLACE FOR Po
LITICAL NATIONAL CONVENTIONS
The annual meeting OF the Piano Manufacturers
Association of New-York City was held yesterday
afternoon in the Union Square Hotel and most
of the leading piano makers were represented
After routine business transacted, the treas
urer's report was submitted which showed en-
couraging progress during the year. The following
resolution was introduced by r.. NJ. Walters:
Whereas The New-York Board of Trade and
TRANSFORMATION mindful OF the commercial Weiiare
of the metropolis OF America, has named Cohveh-
tion Committee composed of many of the leading
business men OF New-York, irrespective OF politics
for the purpose Of securing for Newly ork the ste
of the National Convention OF either or Dotn or the
great political parties, with view to further the
ctys business interests, - ,,
Iaudabe emitting the Board of Trade and Transpor
tation TO the highest commendauon, and that We
EXPRESS our hearty appreciation or thelr actlon
Resolved That a committee be appointed 70 CO.
onerate with them in this and other matters a1ect-
ING the welfare of this city, and that an expression
n the sense of this association be conveyed through
the secretary to the Board of Trade ana Irahspor-
tation.
This resolution was adopted, and committee was
appointed to urge the National committees OF the
leading political parties to hold their Presidential
conventions in this city. The committee consists
of William Stenway, r. M. Walters, Robert Prod
dow Amos A. James and Robert f. Tilney. After
the meeting a luncheon was served IN one OF IN. Ine
nent people present Those invited ihcIudea
Mayor Strong, District-Attorney tello"s, Judse
FITZGERALD, William c. Whitney, Johh ~ Criihiilhs
and John p. Kelly.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
BIRD LOTERS RELATE EXPERIENCES.

At the regular meeting of the Linnaean Society last
evening at the American Museum Of Natural His
tory the naturalists listened to a series OF short
papers giving the experiences Of members in bird
study both at home and abroad. DR.. Louis b.
Bishop read a paper "A Day in Dakota Her
Bert Wheaton Congdon spoke Of Random Notes
on Some Birds Seen Between Scotland and Ire
land in August, 1885,. He told of the habits OF the
Loom the pufin and kittwake, in their wild state
among the Farce and Western islands and then
the elderduck in the and islands about ReJa-
wick on his homeward voyage 10 America, When
250 miles off the coast OF Labrador. big flock or
black-throated green warblers crcled round the
ship and made their home there on spars, deck ana
boats They were gladly fed and did not resist
capture. r,-.,.,,,
With regard to 'Tameness and Domestication
Harry Hees read his experiences of long life with
birds both domestic and wild. The next meeting
will be on Christmas Eve.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
TO BUILD A ZIG DRYDOCA.
REPORTED PLAN OF SHIPBUll-DlNu
FIRMS.
RIvEN TO THIS ACTION BY THE ALhr''ND
POLICY OF THE DRYDoCK TRUST.

POLICY OF THE DRYDOCK TRUST.
1t was reported yesterday upon good au'hoii'
apparently, that the shipbuilding and repairing
firms are making preparations for the construction
OF a large drydock at CommunIpaw. The prohlo'ei' .
are not prepared to disclose the details OF t"e1i
plans at present.
The reason for this action on the part OF the snip
builders is 1t is alleged. that the New-for ~
dock and Repairing Company composed Oh N
delpha capitalists. has acquired controi OF an ''o
drydocks in this region and that the various irhs
are now shut out from the of these DOCKS. MANY
OF the shpbuildlng and repairing firms say 'iia'
they are the point OF closing down Simply pc
cause they are unable TO hire drydockS III Wii0" W
place vessels. Many Of the dryGochs are e'"P'''
but the trust, it is alleged purposey Keeps 'He" 50
in order to throw the work into their own repair
shops at Erie Basin. Many of the firms dare not
bid on ships in port needing repairs because
there is no certainty OF their being able 10 secui {
drydock in which TO do the work. The trust ~ 70 70
said, has made useless plants when in the assiee
In addition TO building the dock. It Is reported
that the firms propose petitionng the at'2n Trnst
The firms who It is said. stand ready to sign ,I 1he
petition are the W. fletcher h Works i,ro6HS OF R0:
9SkeR John shs MaSe HSSi Works Ms
Neli. Of Brooklyn the Morse Iron Works GT Sew
New-YorR; the Dumbarton Iron Works. of New
York the Reid Duff Works q Sreen, sron
VWs Works Ny1ss Of New-York' WY '' ' ,...
1t is also reported that moyementt Rnaeed nas esed
& Downey. the Morse Iron Works, Produce Bni.a-
ing annex, to organize company to bui.d moa. az
ing drydock AS matters now stand. owners oI
damaged vessels must either consent to the ra;es
charged by the trust or 90 to Newport News LOT
TNsne @ % b casd rm last af RS yfpnf Bu 4 dh h
home OF Mt Dun e 1d thy frn ri of Tnwnsend Don
both h of whom i've in Brooklyn, in the EFFORT II ito to
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
CIGARETTES FOR DELLA FOX.
GoID-TIPPED AND COSTLY THEY CAUSE
LIVELY BIDDING.
AN AUCTION SALE OF GOODS SEIZED FOR DUTIES
FALSE TEETH. A BLOND WIG AND PLAYING
CARDS AMONG THE ARTICLES DISPOSED
OLA SNUFF BOX INTENDED FOR
FREDERICK W. VANDERBILT.

FREDERICK W. VANDERBILT.
The sale Of the seized and unclaimed dutiable
goods in the selZure-room of the Barge once at
the Battery was begun yesterday. There are l369
lots in the list. and in the first days sale the
auctioneer Abram Hyatt, knocked down 53s lots
which brought $500
The sharpest bidding for 1867 packages Of
cigarettes consigned to Della Fox. the comic opera
singer by a London admirer Each package con-
taned six cigarettes. and each cigarette had
genuine gold fell mouthpiece, fourteen carats me.
Furthermore, each cigarette had Miss Foxs name
printed on 1t in gold. The cigarettes were wrapped
in red silk paper. The tobacco in the cigarettes was
the finest Perique The London, or invoice, valua-
ton was STAT 60 1t said that the cigarettes SOLD
In London for s25 per 1000
The purchaser dapper little man who gave
the name Of NJ. Zekey The bidding started at 30,
and he raised every bid against him with great
promptness, until he reached Sl2O. The crowd that
surrounded him said that he bought the cigarettes
for Miss Fox, and some in the crowd also had a
story that he had ordered 20O-foot steam yacht
for Miss Fox's use next summer. His name, 1t was
said was not ZelSey Long ago Miss Fox was in
formed that she could have the cigarettes II sne
would pay the duty on them, but she save no atten-
ton to the notification.
set OF false teeth, intended for the upper Jaw
of a woman, fell to the lot of a brusque, middle
aged man. who said his name was Huntsman Wurts:
HS Hehna Raa 60 cents Tor the teeth ~Hsn were "aS
blond wig calculated to set off the attractions
OF a sOubrette, was purchased Dy Il WOMAN VI per
haps forty-two for 81 SO When she told the auction
eer that her name Barbara, the crowd broke
into levity, which did not cease even when she
added that her last name was Williamson.
Seventy-two packs of Playing cards brought S
and a bottle Of medicine for epilepsy fetched ST.
The sale will continue for two or three days One
article yet to be sold s gilt snuff box sent from
London 10 Frederick W. Vanderbilt. The top is OF
green enamel. and in the centre Is a vgnettc OF a
light-haired young woman, whose head is crowned
with a Gansborough hat. The invoice showed that
the London price Of the box So. Mr.. Wander
bilt refused to pay the duty on the box amounting
to IS 10, and therefore It sent TO the seizure
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11

was employed as watchman in factory, but a
policeman who knew that he an ex-convict IN
formed his employees and he was discharged MS
having been a convict had prevented INN from get
ting work or several occasions. tlnaIy ne vas
employed as the driver Of an ash cart In the street
Cleaning Department, but was DISCHARGED three
months ago on account OF his past record. Acting
Captain O O'Bren, of the Detective Bureau, VINO be-
leved in his sincerity Of purpose trled 10 nave
him reinstated but without avail. For three
months Mccarthy said he had been out OF work
and had pawned nearly everything ne had for food.
having yesterday morning pledged the greater part
of the wardrobe of his baby, only two weeks old.
His case will be looked into.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
,.rrIGif VALLEY SELLS BONDS.

Philadelphia, Dec 10 (Spec'aD-i.owa,u o. o,''ia'
c 80 purchased from the Lehigh Valley Rail-
,oad company 100000 of Pennsylvania and New
York Canal and Railroad Company AZ per cent con-
soudated mortgage bonds maturing on Apri l. 1859
These bonds are guaranteed for principal ana H.
,erest by the Lehigh Valley Railroad COMPANY an
,,r, no issued In retirement OF ike amount ol :
80 -. - ,on1s maturing on June /. 1896. The con-
yyeSated mortgage FOR 5000 co. OF wnieh WIS = s S ~,
40 80 hoor tssled at ana per cent, anu Socpvv
w .ias ~s+ire the first mortgage IS at maturity
- a. mart Of This Sc e0co that nae (ust oeen soio
~ - p.'s Lion makes the consolidated bondS
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
D;SCTsSED TIE SUNDAY LAWS.

discussion on the lquor-selng laws. and the
Sunday question, took place at the Good Govern
ment Club p No. q West One-hundred- -and-twenty-
fourth-st last night The president of the club. A.
D. Kenyon, presided. Thomas o. Fulton and John
Jay CHAPMAN. members of the executive body OF
the Excise Reform association were the principal
speakers. and explained the principles and eXpedi-
ency I'm solving the liquor controversy OF the meas
ures advocated by the association. Other speakers
followed. No formal expression OF opinion was
adopted by the club.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
NORTHERN PACIFIC COMPLICATIONS.

Milwaukee, Dec. 1o.-Judgs Jenkins to-day handed
down decision denying to the Wisconsin Central
Company the right TO use the supplies and materials
acquired by it from the Northern Pacific when the
latter threw up its lease OF the Chicago Terminals
offset for a claim against the Northern Pacific
for unpaid rent.
Judge jenkins also made an order that A. Law
renee Hopkins, receiver OF the Chicago and
Northern Pacific Railroad, be granted permission TO
intervene in the Northern Pacific receivership and
the petition filed November 3, 1894 relat-
ing 10 the Centrars claim. The answer must be
filed by December IA.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
WESTERN RAILWAY AFFAIRS.
MORE TROUBLE OVER EAsTBoUND BUSINESS
THE ST. LOUIS BRIDGE AND FERRY

MOkE TROUBLE OVER EASTBOCND BUSINESS
THE ST. LOUIS BRIDGE AND FERRY
COMBINATION
Chicago Dec. 1o.-Freight rates to the East are in
very unstable condition. but open violation OF
the obligations assumed by the presidents at the
recent meeting held in New-York has yet occurred
That uneasy feeling prevails is not denied by the
officials and 1t Is mitted that If some decisive ac
tion is not taken soon the rupture will come and
the action Of the joint committee. regarded as the
most binding and strongest compact ever made for
the preservation of railroad rates will be set at
naught. All day 1t was expected that some line
would openly announce cut rate on grain and
provisions to offset the low tariffs which were un-
doubtedly being put in by the strong lines.
1t IL charged that the Michigan Central yesterday
cut grain rates to the Eastern coast three cents.
Last week cut of two cents made so that
within two weeks the cut aggregates five cents per
hundred Rumor had it. too that cuts of from 10 to
10 cents had been made in provision rates. Further
more there are rumors that some or the roads say
cut rates OF the last few weeks. which run, OF
them. late az January a.
Reed Green. Of Cairo, and Thomas Merritt were
in Springfield Ill. yesterday in consultation with
Attorney General Moloney in relation the alleged
bridge and ferry combination at ct. Louis. 1t Is
charged that the two bridge companies and the Wig
ns e sS pd2on o Y pd e oys
making an investigation with view to ascer-
against under the Illinois law. They went to East
ST. Louis to-day. to look further into the matter;
in cases the companies cannot be prosecuted in llli
nos, it is understood the Federal Government Is 10
take hand. In this Is done the evidence
which has been collected viii probably be sub
mitted to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
President Hughes and General Manager Goodrich
Of the Keokuk and Western Railway returned from
New-Iork yesterday end announced that their com
pany had bought and assumed control Of the Des
Moines and Kansas City road, extending from
Gainesville to Des Moines, 112 miles This purchase
gives the keokuk and Western direct line Of its
own into Des Moines and good start from Van
Vert In the direction of Kansas City and st. Joseph.
The road will be changed TO standard gauge.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
4 MINISTER SUED FOR LIBEL.

THE CASE OF LONG ISLAND CITY OFFICIALS
AGAINST THE REV. EDWARD BELL
POSTPONED.
The suit for criminal libel brought against the
Rev Jonathan Edward Bell, Editor of The Astoria
Weekly Flag" by Mayor H. s. Sanford, Public
Works Commissioner Henry W. Sharkey and ex-
polica Commissioner William H. Williams. of Long
Island City came up in the Queens County Court
house in Long Island City before Judge Garretson
The alleged libel contained in letter signed
"Sivad" which was published In The Weekly
Fjao' in February last. Mr.. Bell, who is retired
preacher says the letter was sent TO him by man
named Davis and that the signature is his name
written backward. Davis denies this.
Judge Garretson postponed the case until the next
Of 11rf
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11
HIS RECORD DRAGS HIN DOWN.

John Mccarthy, thirty-six years old, who has
spent nearly onehaf OF his life in prisons In this
State and New-Jersey for burglary and highway
and other robberies. appealed to the President of
the Police Board for assistance to obtain employ
ment to enable him TO an honest living for
himself and family. Mccarthy, who lives at No. ~
Downing-st, said that he began to steal when he
was sixteen years old. When he finished his last
term of Imprisonment, on October %. 1884, he de-
termined to lead an honest life. At time he
New-York tribune., 1895-12-11

United States Senator Calvin S. Brce is in Wash
ington but inquiry yesterday at his office, No. 50
Broadway, elected the information that he was
not interested In the concession for railroad go
miles long, from tidewater to Peking in China, Sc
cured by A. W. Bash, formerly Collector OF Gus
toms at Port Townsend, Wash
Senator Brice got the appointment of collector for
Mr.. Bash. When Mr.. Bash retired from office he
was provided with funds by Senator Brice to go TO
China While there Mr. Bash, 1t is reported, met
John W. Foster, ex-Secretary of State, who was
at the time acting in an advisory capacity to Ii
HUNK Chang in the settlement OF the hosiilites be-
tween China and Japan Ii Hung Chang proposed
a scheme for railroad development In China, and
Mr. Bash said he would undertake to raise capital
in America for construction work.