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It'll Bob Up Ia the sAnsss-Army Apr
nr,Rfinn.

EtBob, Up In the sensse-Army Appro-
pristion.
WASHINGTON, Jan, The Hawaiian
question WAS again brought before the
public in the senGts by y discussion Of
Lodges resolution calling on tho seors-
tary of the navy Tor information aa to
why the United States battleships had
been Withdrawn from Hawaiian waters.
The debate which followed was interest
ing throughout. consumed the greater
part of the morning hour, and at the
close @ resolution was passed to place
it on the calendar. and it can be taken
up only by unanimous CONSIST.
Mr.. Morgan concluded his speech on
the Nicaraguan canal bill, after which
the bill making appropriations for sup
port for the military academy for the
fiscal year 1896 wac passed. 1t carries
an appropriation OF $500, 900. reduction
Of SAL 1850. az passed by the house. AID.
ioruued till Monday.
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Cry OF MEXICO, Jan. 4-Ths ex-
pectsd arrival OF ministers from Hon
duras and Salvador. and the possible
nomination OF ministers from Nicaragua
and Costa Rica, put new light on the
Observation-Disclosures boundary nego-
tiations. The evident object is to sup
port Guatemala and bring force sufi-
Gent to make Mexico back dowa. All
appearances are that Guatemala 10
making efforts to form Central Ameri-
can league against Mexico Tor the set
tlement OF old scores. The Guate N alan
minister is alleged to have telegrsphed
after his official reception that the re-
Spouse OF Diaz was applau ded, contrary
to the diplomatic precedent; that he
used threatening language and pre-
judged questions OF high importance
to all Central Americans.
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THE CURRENOY BILL.
General Debate Consumas the Time
the House.

General Debate Consumes the Time in
the House.
WAsHIN GToN. Jan. 4.-The general de-
bate on the currency bill, which con-
sumed the time of the house again tos
day, will continue until q caucus ia
held. Then if the present plans OF the
advocates OF the bill are endorsed, de-
bate will 20 under the fve-minute rule
until Thursday Of mex, week, when the
final vote will be taken. The entire
days debate was a speech in opposition
to the measure By Mr.. Hendrix, New
York banker. He declared the bill
would be inadequate as measure of
relief for the treasury, and, besides,
would provide an unsound currency. He
suggested as the only measure of relief
the passage of bill to fund greenbsoks.
Other speakers today were Measra. Hep
burn, Dinghy and Gresham.
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AT REST.

Funeral Of tho Late James q. Fair In
San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4.-The funeral
of the late James g. Fair, the "bonanza"
millionaire, was held this afternoon.
The dead mans two daughters. Mrs.
Oslrichs and Miss Virginia Fair, his
son.in-lsw. Herman Oelrichs. his son.
Charles Fair. and several relatives from
San Jose were present. None of the
relatives from Iowa, who will receive
several million dollars from the estate,
put in an appearance. The remains
wsrs inferred in Laurel Hill cemetery.
Among the pail bearers were Senator
John 2. Jones of Nevada, two repre-
sentatives OF the Society of Pioneers
and several we'll know business men.
The herald., 1895-01-05
FROM BLEAK SIBERIA.
TERRIBLE EXPERIENCES OF A
TRANSPORTED NIHILIST.
After Years o. Suffering He Escaped with
Others and Is Now In
Chicago.

CHICAGO, Jan. 4.-Johr Barotf. Rus
sian. told strange tale in en- insane
cell at the detention hospital. Judge
Donnelly and Dr.. Fortnsr. the examin-
ing physician, while realizing the mem
til condition of the man. are inclined to
believe that hia story ia true.
About elk years ago the young man,
who is still under 80 years old, says he
was discovered in a conspiracy to kill
Alexander Ill. and the whole royal fam.
lily. The plot had been we'll developed,
aud it was on the eve OF its execution
before the Russian authorities became
aware of its existence. Ba.otf along
with 200 others, was taken into custody,
convicted and sXlied to Siberia.
THE PRISON AT ST PETERSBURG.
For four III n.ha p'evioui to MIA SEN
teace BsroT languishei in prison at st.
Pe.erburg in company With several other
prisoners. Caained with him vas an
sx~ general Of the Russian army. man
CT GO yeare O. aye. Tho Young spy and
his distinguished compauion had not
been together many days besoye they
BEGAN to devise means OF escape for
themselves and the daughter OF the
general, young girl OF II years, who
had been exiled with hor father.
They were not long in enlsting tbs
sympathias of the lockpmith who hau
charge OF the KEYS to the prisonerS'
iettere. and him they converted t. tue
principle OF nihilism. |. was agreed
upon certain night the prisoners
should ali be freed of their letters. A
secret password, known only to the
soldiers and officers OF the guard, was
obtained from the sympathizer with
the nj hilista.
The escAne wss made through c shaft.
which Barof climbed, hauling the gen.
era! and HE daughter up alter him by
meane Of ropes. A team in waiting five
miles from the scene Of escape bore the
fugihyes TO village of Kirghese. From
there they took up their journey 10 Rus
STA on foot, and being without sufficient
food they were obliged to subsst upon
roots and herbs. Three times they were
challenged by solitary guards.
II will not cay what we did with
these" asid Baroff, "hut you can easily
imagine. They had to be gotten out Of
the way. and they we're"
DIED FROM EXPOSURE.
The old general died of exposure be.
fore he reached the border lines OF ST.
bsr:a, but Barof and the young woman
arrived in ST. Petersburg, where she
changed her name and has lived since.
Baroff's trouble Was not over vet, and
he hardly escaped with his life in cross
ing the intrenchmsnts which separate
Germany and Russia. Az he leaped the
chasm Russian soldier saw him and
fred at him. The young nihilistt still
bears the scar Of the bullet, which struck
the back OF his head.
As Russian soldiers are not allowed to
set foot on German coil, Baroff lay
where he fell until picked up by Ger.
man farmers, who cared for him until
he recovered and came to America.
BaroG was adjudgsd insane and com-
mitte6 to Jefferson. BarcG's present
plight 10 due to drink. He was perfectly
rational this morning. however, and
talked as intsllgently IS any one.
The herald., 1895-01-05
Ar SANTA CRUZ.
Tho Watering Piaos Inundsted-Muci
Damages Done.


Tho Watering Piaoo Inundsted-Muoh
Damages Done.
SANTA Cruz. CAL, Jan. 2.-Tbe San
Lorenzo river is higher tonight than for
years. The heavy rains OF last night
and today have caused The river to rise
to height that even surpasses the old
timers who were here in the former
foods Of 1861 81. Back yards are under
water and the bulkhsads have been
overlooked until now the river lie within
few feet on Laurel, street Of Pacific
avenue. In the Gsrihaldi house there
10 over foot of water and in Chinatown
the residents are preparing to move, as
the water Is rapidly approaching the
houses. That part Of Front street
which is a part Of the burnt datrict ia
covered with water.
Twenty cords of wood a minute are
floating down the river. Pieces OF
bridge timber are among the driftwood.
giving indications that bridges up the
river have been washed out.
Tho electric light and power house
was flooded and the plant shut down
this afternoon. The electric cars and
the electric light syetems we're therefore
compelled to suspend. Three lengths OF
thu railroad bridge at the mouth OF the
river were washed out this afternoon.
On the Boulder creek branch Of the
narrow gauge road four bridges have
been washed out. At Sequel the main
street was flooded and eeveral families
had to movs out. The water is receding
tonight.
FLOOD IN TIL. GARDEN CITY.
SAN JOSE, jan. 4-Heavy rains in the
mountains have caused streams to rise
rapidly, and the low sections north
OF the city are flooded. Nearly all the
territory from a mile north OF town to
Agnews is under water. The rainfall
Tor today waz 1872 inches.
The herald., 1895-01-05

OAKLAND, Jan. 4.-"Gsneral" Charles
7. Kelly, the Industrial leader, has ar.
rived from Sacramento, but he says he
will return to the capital tomorrow.
He addressed large crowd of
his followers at Broadway and Ninth
streets tonight. and to them read
dispatch denouncing the arrest of
Sauls bury and Miller. Kelly declared
that he would start for Sacramento on
the first train in the morning, and be
told the men to be at the station to go
with him. He declared that the Sacra-
msnto arrest was illegal; that be would
demand the release of Miller, and that
ramentO.
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bill. After the conference ii wac stated
no attempt would be made to make COR
rections. 1t is understood Allison rather
guardedly expressed the opinion that
the Republicans would not look with
favor upon the amendment scheme.
The Democrats who assembled ct til
conference gave il as their opinion that
there would be no effort made to pass
any tariff legislation this session.
The herald., 1895-01-05

The citizen struggled.
''Let me alone, or will call the po.
ice!" he cried.
The highway robb2r wavered.
''Do you mean it," he demanded.
eyes. F"
"You will really cal, the police?"
"Most assuredly."
Tho outlaw turned an his heel and
walked away.
81 don t want to be the cause of his
getting Glubbed.V ha said. Detroit
Taibune
The herald., 1895-01-05

CoATzAcoALoos, Mex, Jan. 4.-The
business of the National Tehuantepec
railroad is increasing rapidly and the
federal government has found it prolita-
BILE. There will be several important
feeders constructed the present year. II
is announced the government has re :
jectsd the proposition OF @. P. Hunting.
ton to buy the Tshuantepeo railroad.
The herald., 1895-01-05
THE PRESIDENTS NEW WORD.


Ee Got 1t from Professor Proctor's Story
About an Ola Kentucky Negro
President Cleveland has new word
When any one comes to sec him on
matter of business now, he says, Well
now, let's 'spute about it, " He gotthl
word from story Professor Proctor
the civil service commissioner, told him
Of an old negro down in Kentucky WIZ
was very powerful Ill theological conf
troversy and was looked up to by thu
colored people Of that section as th3
ablesJ exponent Of the Scriptures, whit
or black, they had ever seen. The olq
gentleman had worsted all dehaters|
and, like Alexander, sighed for new
worlds to conquer. Professor Proctor
with a party Of friends, happened I
visit the plantation upon which he lived
and while they were sitting on the "a
azza one morning the great controyerI
sialist appeared with q pair Of hor1
framed speotacles on his nose and Q BIZ
Bible under his arm. Shutting up u
the steps, he took off his hat. made
low bow, and in most dignlfied AM
respectful manner said:
GOOD mawning, good mawning
done come up to see if any Of you al
white gennermens nd like to 'spute a
bout der holy Scriptures dis. nlawning.
The president was very much amuse
by the story and has chung to the wor
which he now uses freely at oabin(
meetings and in social as we'll as offlci
conversations - Chicago Record
The herald., 1895-01-05

LONDON. Jan. "A dispatch to the
Times from Sofia says: As al outcome
OF amnesty recently granted to political
Offenders, III. y ,nkof, who YVES exilsd
for plotting against the government, has
returned. He was given an ovation by
his adheronts.
The herald., 1895-01-05

WAsnINaroN, Jan. 4.-The president
today issued an order extending civil
service regulations to all superinten~
dents of stations in postof1ices in the
United States. This order lakes effect
Immediately on its PRONUNCIATION. There
are 1875 of thsse Offices in the United
StataH.
The herald., 1895-01-05

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-Repreoentativ
Wilkies has given notice OF amendments
to the currency bill, one providing that
one half of the customs duties be paid
in gold or legal tender and onother for
the issue of bonds Tor maintaining the
gold reserve.
The herald., 1895-01-05
NAVAL Attaohes to Go to TOXIC

WASH NeToN, Jan. 4,-Secretary Her
bert decided to nend naval attaches to
the United States legation at Toxic and
selected Commander Frsncia M. Barber,
who was originally ordered to London
as naval attache. Barber will call from
San Francisco on the 18th inst.
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For More Battrsships.

WASHINGTON, Jan 1T is practically
settled that the naval appropriation bill
as reported to the house will contain
provisions for TWO and probably three
battleships ct cost OF about $4,000, 600
each,
The herald., 1895-01-05

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-Ssnators Cock
rell, German and Jones. Democratic, and
Allison, Republican, held an informal
meeting today to discuss the prospects
OF correcting the present tariff law by
amend nents 70 she urgency eoAsioney
The herald., 1895-01-05

SAN Francisco. Jan. 4.-Che Guild OF
Arts and Crafts will erect fountain in
the old plaza on Kearny street in mem
DRY of Robert Louis Stevenson. A cir
cular asking for contributions to raiae
$500 has been issued.
The herald., 1895-01-05

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-Dr. George
Marx, of the agricultural department,
the we'll known entomologist and worlds
authority on spiders, is dead.
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THE NATIONAL GUARD.
GOVERNOR STONE OF MISSOURI
URGES APPROPRIATION.
Other Matters of state Interest Referred
to in Message to tine
Legislature.

ST.. LOUIS, Jan. 4.-Governor Stone,
in his message to the Legislature. aeka,
among other things, for en- increased
appropriation for tins support OF the
National guard.
In this connection he says:
1.-THE maintenance of a fairly well
equipped militia il not only in conform
ity to our theories Of government but
it ia positive necessity. The presence
OF an adequate and efficient force OF
THE Kind removes all excuse for the
employment of the regular army in
purely domestic affairs. 1t was never
intended by the fathers that the federal
military should be used without invita-
ton, to do or to aid in doing those
things which are incumbent upon the
police or civil authorities of the etates.
Tho theory of our govern ment conten-
plates thu: our chief reliance for 9
military force shall be upon the militia.
which is a national "a we'll as o state
organization.
LESSONS OF THE STRIKE.
1t ia always 10 be greatly hoped there
will be no need to employ the military,
but when the necessity does arise it is
often OF tha highest moment. The pres
ent force is not large. although think
large enough TO meet auy probable con-
tingencY."
He reviewed the general affairc OF the
state, showing them to be in good con-
dition. Notwithstanding the fact that
from business point OF view the past
two years have been characterized by
the most trying circumstances, among
which he mentioned the financial policy
OF 1898, the Coxey movement and the
coal and railroad strikes. Oi the latter
strike Governor Stone says:
During the railroad war, while both
the militia and the regular army were
galloping over many OF our neighbofing
states; while battles were being fought.
property destroyed and men slain
while passion was high. excitement and
tumulu universal, no instance OF disor~
der occurred in the state OF sufficient
magnitude to attract more than pass
ing notice. Many thousands of men
abandoned their poate, and ioT few
days several railways wers moro or less
embarrassed because of these local con-
ditioua, but it is q well-known fact that
the rsilroade were far more affected by
what occurred without than within the
state.
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS.
The peace of tbis great state was
scarcely broken. Throughout this en-
tire conflict no inasance of disorder &C.
Cured which could not be easily con-
trolIed by the local constabuary. There
was never a time when there wes any
real need for outside assistance"
He recommends, among ether things,
the establishment of board OF pardoGs
snd inspection; the establishment of
agencies and means for properly adver-
Using the resources of Missouri with a
view to inducing immigration; the css-
aion of certain lands to this United
States Co be used by the general govern
ment in connection with the improves
ment OF the Usage river. and move
ment to secure, in connection with
other stete assemblies. uniformity of
legislation.
The herald., 1895-01-05

G. 4. sumner 4 Co.'S auction OF lot. today.
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crippled as a result of the severe storms
throughout Northern California. No
trains are running on the Northern Pa
citic coast road on account OF washout
between Ross station and Tamalpais.
At San Rafael the tracks and the whole
central part OF town are under water.
Southern Pacific trains on the Oregon
branch are also delayed, snow storms in
the Siskiyou region having blocked sll
through trains between this city and
Portland.
TIE STORM GENERAL.
The United States weather bureau has
received reports of high water in the
rivere. During the past "a hours there
has been rainfall amounting on an
average to three inches throughout the
entire territory tributary to the Sacra-
mento river and below the snow line.
At Redding the river at 4 p. no. was
1O.5 feet and rising. At Red Bluff it
stood % 4 feet, hut all the water was
not passing through the gauge. as new
channel has been cut about mile
above the gauge and emptying below
the gauge. The stage will approximate
% feet and the danger line Ia u feet.
At Colusa the river waa 16 feet
anu RISING. LIE leVeee VIII holo
atage of 25 feet. bnt will not carry the
water now at Red Bluff. An overflow
OF the upper Sacramento TO the tule
basins is imminent. It will probably
occur on the lett bank. Feather river
is rising slowly, but no danger is feared.
The rainfall was the heavies in the
American river territory. and there will
0e rapid rise of that stream. 1t is
probable that the Sacramento river at
Sacramento win reach the danger line
OF 20 feet in the next three days. There
has been heavy rain, amounting to
1.5 inches throughout the San joaquin
vslley. The rain still continues aud no
estimate can be made OF its effect on
the river.
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9. A. summer 8 Co.'s auction Of LOIS .oaay.
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coLUsA SAFE.

O. A. Summer g Co.'s auction Of LOIS today.
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Awarded Col Medal Mdwintcr Fair. San Francisco.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-01-31

feet for the three walks, which can
be divided to suit the grower.
Herewith is shown a section of a
greenhouse 10 feet wide, feet high
on the sides, 2 feet inches of which is
of wood, and the balance is glass up to
the plate, which is of wood. 1t is bet
ter to have the upper part of the sides
of glass, because the plants will do
better than where they are of wood.
The height to tho ridge is feet.
There is no need for heavy rafters,
but the roof can be made of strong
sash bars and joined together at the
ridge, by pieces of wood, made to fit
the angle of the roof and to be secure
ly screwed to the rafters or sash bars
to prevent any sag to the roof or cast
iron angle brackets made for the pur-
pose can be purchased. 1t is not neces-
sary to put them on every sash-bar if
there are no rafters, but put the pieces
about feet apart.
The ventilating sash are fastened to
the ridge, and are best operated by
means of the ordinary ventilating ma
chinery, which can be bought for a
small figure. If preferred ventilation
can be supplied to both sides of the
ridge.
Regarding the fues. 1t is customary
to build furnace at each end of the
house, one under each bed, and to make
the tiues of cement tile, carrying them
to the farther ends of the house, where
they are connected to chimneys rising
above the top of the greenhouse. Care
must be taken to have all the joints
tight, as the gas from them is bad for
the plants.
1t is better to pay little more and
put in either hot water or steam
heating apparatus, which can be relied
upon.
The temperature required for coolest
nights is from As to so degrees,-Fred
L. Cakes, in American Gardening.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-01-31
$500 FOR A NAME.

This is the sum we hear the Salzer
Seed Co. offer for a suitable name for
their wonderful new oats. The United
States department of agriculture says
Salzer's oats is the best of 300 varieties
tested. A great many farmers report
d test yield of 200 bushels per acre last
year, and are sure this can be grown
and even more during 1895. Another
farmer writes us he cropped lie BUSH
els of Salzers Marvel Spring wheat on
Two and one-half acres. At such yield
wheat pays at zoe per blu. One thing
we know and that is that Salzer is the
largest Farm Seed grower in the world
and sells potatoes at $3.50 per barrel.
IF YOU WILL CUT THIS OUT AND SEND 1T
with 10c postage to the John A. Salzer
Seed Co. Lacrosse, Wis, you get free
his mammoth catalogue and pack
age of above $500 PRIZE OATS. Kl
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-01-31

He was bridegroom, and she was
his new wife. They had come to the
city to see the sights. After walking
about in the morning, the two sought
out hackdriver. flake us to some of
the interesting places in your city,"
the bridegroom said. What have you
got here. anyway"
Well" said the hackman, there's
lie capitol
"We went there this morning"
THE cemetery?"
90, we're not dead"
The hackdriver looked worried, and
then said: We'll, the penitentiary?"
"All right" said the bridegroom;
drive us there. ALBANY Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-01-31
A Western Legislators Opinion.

j. j. Baston, member from the Thir-
ty-fourth district, Hennepin county,
thinks that the legislature this winter
should do something to stop the cry
which organized labor in the state is
making against convict labor. Mr..
Baston is the only country member of
the Hennepin delegation, and natural
ly is interested in good roads. 1t is
his idea that the convicts should be
called in from the work which they
are now doing for shoemakers and
Others and put to work pounding rock
for the roads of the state. Such
course would interfere with no class
of labor and would soon make great
Improvement in the roads of the state.
minneapolis Journal.