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NEW BATTLESHIPS.
The Newport News Company Will Prob
ably Get Two Contracts,
Unless the Union Iron Works of San
Francisco Scales Down Its Bid to
Suit Secretary Herbert.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-1t is
learned that the suggestion made to
Secretary Herbert that he recommend
a Congressional appropriation for the
construction Of four more battleships of
the Kearsarge type, in order that con-
tracts for their construction might be
awarded to the three bidders for build
ing the two authorized by the last Con-
gress, and thus secure advantage of the
economical proposals made, were sub
mitted informally by members of the
Board of Bureau Chiefs and were not
embodied ia their formal report, the de-
cision having been reached that 1t was
outside the province of the board TO
make such recommendations officially.
The board was merely called upon to
examine and report upon the bids Of
fered. Nevertheless, the suggestions
will have all the force of a formal re-
port, in which form they would prob
ably have been embodied inconsistent
with the functions Of the board.
The recommendations of the board, as
shown in the formal report, is that the
bids Of the Newport News Ship Build
ing and Dry Dock Company for con-
SIrQcIlnS the hearSarSe ana ner mate
on plans prepared by the Navy Depart
ment be accepted; provided, however,
that the Union Iron Works of San Fran
cisco be given the opportunity of seal
ing its bids to figure acceptable to the
Secretary, in which event it is recon-
mended that the Newport News Com
pany be given the contract for building
one ship and the Union Iron Works the
contract for the other
In the Informal, but nevertheless
semi official manner previously noted,
the Secretary is urged to consider the
report and its recommendations as con-
tingent only on his rejection of the plan
proposed for securing six battleships
in place of two. How much this radical
proposition has impressed the Secretary
cannot be ascertained, as he has given
no hint of his views on the matter. The
suggestion, however. will undoubtedly
be given consideration by the Presi-
dent and Cabinet before Mr.. Herbert
acts, should he be inclined to look upon
il favorably.
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FlSTIC BATTLES.
Solly Smith Given the Decision in the
Fight With Billy Murphy.
The Police Interfere in the Fourteenth
Round, After the Australian Was
Practically knocked Out.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 23.-The
olympic Club entertainment took place
tonight with about LOCO spectators
present. The principal event was a set
to between Solly Smith of San Fran
cisco and Billy Murphy of Australia
The latter, however was announced
when he came into the arena as from
Cincinnati. Professor John Duffy Off
ciated as referee.
In rounds one and two Smith had the
better of it. In round three very little
was done, but that little was in Muir
phys favor. The next round Smith had
the better of it. Rounds seven and
eight were in favor of the Australian.
In the ninth round Smith knocked
Murphy down three times and drew
first blood This was the best round
Of the go and Smith ought to have
finished the kangaroo, as Murphy was
quite groggy.
In round ten Murphy was fresh, and
it was about an even break Round
eleven was a repetition of the tenth.
In round twelve Murphy went down to
avoid punishment. In the thirteenth
round Smith had it all his own way.
In round fourteen Smith again
knocked Murphy down three times, but
the Australian got up with amazing
gameness. 1t was clearly Smiths fight.
however, and the police stopped the
affair after this round Murphy was
practically knocked out, and Professor
Duffy gave Smith the decision.
BOXING AT MASPETH, L. I.
MASPETH O.. u, Dec. 23.-The pre-
liminary bouts in the first boxing tour.
nament Of the Empire Athletic Club
commenced tonight before only a fair
sized number of spectators. The finals
will take place next Monday night The
performance opened with the 115-pound
class and the first pair to appear were
Billy Smith of Philadelphia and Zim-
pher of Buffalo Zimpher was declared
the winner after six hot rounds had
been fought. Smith was so weak that
he had to be carried to his corner
Maxey Haugh of Brooklyn and Char
ley Kelley of New York were the next
to appear in the 115-pound class The
Brooklynite got the decision without
any difficulty.
Billy Ross and Benny Leon, both of
New York, were the third pair of
1'atHCl weights put On. Leon was de-
clared the winner after five rounds
had been fought.
Johnny Young of Brooklyn and Harry
Woods of San Francisco opened the 155-
pound class. 1t was a very tame affair
throughout. Young had a big advan-
tage in weight and got the decision at
the end of four rounds
Sam Tonkine of Astoria L. l., made
short work of Tom Manly of St Louis,
described as the champion of Missouri
Tonkine had the Champion at his
mercy, and knocked him about at will.
Manly was so clearly outclassed that
the referee stopped the bout and gave
Tonkine the decision in the first round
The final bout of the 135-pound class
and of the evening was between Bobby
Dobbs of Minneapolis and Billy Hall
OF Boston, better known as the Pick
aninny''-both colored. After six rounds
had been fought the referee decided
that they were so evenly matched
they should both go into the finals
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& to 81 third Time-2:4S Ike L. and
Adelante also ran.

e to 81 third. Time-2:4S. Ike L. and
Adelante also ran.
Seven furlongs, handicap, Miss
Maxim a to u won, Adolph Spreckels
g to D second, Rosebud (312 to ID third.
Time-1 1874. Ferrier also ran.
Mile and three sixteenths, handicap,
over five hurdles, Bellringer 0 to ID
won. ]. o. c. (21a to y second, Cicero
Coupled with Bellringer third. Time
2:1612. Silverado, Rob Roy, Tom Clark,
Nellie G., Uncertainty, Oregon Eclipse.
Esperance, Alexis and White Cloud also
ran.
Six furlongs, selling, Pat Murphy e
to D won, Realization az to y second,
Lucky Dog e to u third. Time-1:1SA.
Dorsey. Conde and Ciroe also ran
Six and a half furlongs, selling, Ca
brillo 6 to u won, Jack Richelieu & to
D second, imp. Ivy 90 to u third.
Time-1:19A. Pescador, Carmel. imp.
Amarino, Tobey, Ransom and Alfalfa
bad also ram
TO-DAY'S ENTRIES.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 23.-Follow-
ing are the entries and weights for to-
morrow's races at the Ingleside track:
AAoS ActNC, lIlltc-lOuI OIL a mile,
selling, Shnitz (9T E. H. Shirley QO2),
Magpie Q02), w. L. Munson Q0D,
Garcia (99), Ike L. (9O, Captain Ske-
Gance Q02), Long Dor Q05), Arctic
dip.
Second race, seven -eighths of a mile
selling, Our Maggie Q01, Mary S.
Q0D, Collins 900, Chartreuse 0OD,
Dungarven GOD, George Miller 900,
Highland Q04, Fred Gardner 0O4,
Gallant (99).
Third race, three-fourths of a mile
selling, Lizzie H. Q05), Walter J. QOS),
Salisbury II. GOD, Jack Hardy, Jr.
(JH), Mabel L. (9S), Doubtful QO5),
Nerris Hartman Q05), Hazard QOS),
Tonero Q0S), Pique (9S).
Fourth race, one mile, selling, Day
light (95), Kowalsky (95), Semper Lex
CID, Service Q05), Endymion (92).
Fifth race, fifteen-sixteenths of a
mile, Can't Dance (S4), Moderico (97),
Roadrunner QO5), Theresa (S1).
Sixth race three-fourths of a mile
selling, May Day Q02), Pescador O02)
Yemen (99D, Monterey (99), Polaski
ODD. Fortuna 90, Montana Q10),
Montalvo Q06).
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ARMY ENGINEERS.
Important Changes in Their Stations
and Duties.

Important Changes in Their Stations
and Duties.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Important
changes in the station and duties of
army engineers have been made by Sec
retary Lamont. Colonel Charles r.
Suite, member of the Mississippi River
Commission, is made Division Engineer
Of the Pacific Division, with headquar-
ters ait San Francisco, in place of Colo
mel Mendell, recently retired. He will
be succeeded at ST. Louis by Lieuten-
ant-Colonel Amos Stickney, also
member of the Mississippi River Com
mission
Major William II. Heuer in charge of
the river and harbor work at Hum
boldt Bay, has been transferred to Gin
cinnati, as relief to Lieutenant Colonel
Stickney Major c. F. L. B. Davis, now
on duty at Washington, succeeds to the
duties vacated by Major Heuer
Major Thomas H Handbury. in
charge of the works in Florida, will take
the station at ST. Louis as relief of
Major Charles ]. Allen, who succeeds
Major Davis at Washington.
Lieutenant-Colonel h H. Benvaurd
now at San Francisco, is ordered to re-
lieve Major Handbury at st. Augustine.
Fla
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hen adjournment was taken until to-

when adjournment was taken until to-
morrow
Dingley (Rep.) of Maine stated that
the Ways and Means Committee were
of the unanimous opinion that it would
be unwise to take a holiday recess un-
til a response had been made to the
Presidents earnest request for some
action in regard to the financial stu
alton. The committee now had such a
measure under consideration, and he
hoped to be able to present it to the
House on Thursday next.
A resolution introduced by Henderson
(Rep.) of Iowa. a member of the Rules
Committee, provides for the immediate
consideration of the bill when reported.
Clerks for the three Election Commit
tees were authorized and the commit
tees were given leave to sit during the
sessions of the House
CONGRESSMEN CONGRATULATED.
CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-The Chicago
Board of Trade to-day sent the follow
ing telegram to Speaker Reed:
Thomas B. Reed: We congratulate
the House of Representatives of the
United States upon their prompt and
patriotic action to relieve the treas
ury as requested by the President of
the United States
Messages We're at the same time sent
all over the country, to the leading
Boards of Trade and Chambers of Com
merce, requesting them to follow the
example set by Chicago.
WITHDRAWALS OF GOLD.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-The with
drawal of $1,050,000 in gold at New
York to-day reduces the treasury gold
reserve to SCI, 100000. The gold de-
posted in various sub-treasuries to-
day, aggregating nearly 100000, does
not yet appear in the treasury figures.
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VENEZUELA COMMISSION.
Its Personnel VIII Not be Announced
Until Later in the Week.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-The Vene-
zuelan Boundary Commission will prob
ably not be announced by President
Cleveland until the latter part of this
week, or the first of next week 1t viii
consist, most likely, of three members.
The Presidents aim is to put on the
commission only such men as will in
spire respect and confidence on both
sides of the Atlantic and whose ac-
quirements will be acknowledged by the
world for craftsmanship, science and
letters. In making the selection men
with whom politics is simply an Incl
dent, and not their profession, will be
preferred, and one close to the Presi-
dent is authority for the statement that
probably not single name so far men
toned will be found on the commits
sion.
The President, it is known, is search
ing the Universities and colleges of this
country for suitable men. The high
standard which the President has set
for the commission restricts the circle
from which the members can be chosen,
and in this sense simplifies his work.
Secretary Olney is in daily consulta-
tion with the President on the matter.
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Killed by a Passing Train.

LONDON, Dec. 23.-Sergius Step
MAX, the well-known Russian refugee
and author, was accidentally killed at
Chiswick this morning. He was going
to visit friend near his home. To
reach this friends house he was COM
PEELED to cross a railway track, which
he crossed at the grade. AS he stepped
on the track a train which Mr.. Step
MAX did not see came along and struck
him. His body was terribly mangled,
and his death must have been instan-
taueOle
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tors cannot probe for the ball. and even

tors cannot probe for the ball. and even
if he lives he will lose his leg.
Through their attorneys, the strikers
this afternoon filed an application in
the Court of Common Pleas for the ap-
pointment of Board of Arbitration un-
der a former compulsory arbitration
Act.
Four men accused of rioting were Sc
verely dealt with to-day in the Criminal
Court. They were among the rioters
arrested on Tuesday for smashing car
windows. They were indicted on Fri
day by the Grand Jury, tried to-day
and found guilty. Judge Gordon sem
fenced three of them to two years inn
prisonment in the Eastern Peniten-
tiary and one of them TO eighteen
months
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seven Lives Lost.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23-Blouton,
Bliss & Dallett, agents of the Red D.
line to whom the steamer Nansemond
belongs, received a cable to-day in
reference to that vessels collision with
the Spanish line steamer Mexico, off
the island of Oruba. The disaster oc-
Cured on the 10Th inst, and the num-
Der of lives lost was seven, and not
fourteen, as at first reported. The lost
were four passengers, two of the
crew and Captain Laksy. Four pas
sengers and thirty of the crew were
saved
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TOPICS OF THE TURF.
Results of Yesterdays Races at Ingle-
side Park.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23.-On ac-
count of Christmas falling on Wednes-
day, this was ladies' day at Ingleside.
The holiday attractions downtown and
the rainy weather kept many of the fair
sex away. The usual crowd of regulars
filled the betting ring. Three out of six
favorites won. White Cloud, who
started in the hurdle race, dropped dead
at the conclusion of the run.
Six furlongs, selling, Zoolein (6 to D
won, Myron t25 to u second. Little Mid
g to u third. Time-1:194 Miss Gar
win, Zaragosa, Ida Sauer, Long dor,
Startling and Orbit also ran.
Mile and half selling, Julia o. (6 to
D won, Fl Fl (6 to u second, Foremost
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STEAMER ASHORE.
Piled high and Dry on Provost Island
During Fierce Gale.

VANCOUVER CB. ca, Dec. 23.-The
steamer Signal, just arrived from Port
land, Or, brings word that the steamer
Islander plying between Victoria and
Vancouver, went ashore some time yes
terday during a fierce gale
Captain Beureaguard reports that the
islander is piled high and dry on Pro-
vost Island, one of the most dangerous
spots on the coast.
The steamer Princess Louise. which
is now on her way from Victoria to
Westminster is expected TO bring the
Islanders passengers and mails to port
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cali for House Absentees.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Chairman
Dingley of the Committee on Ways and
Means to-day requested the Sergeant
alarms to telegraph absentee mem
bers of the House that their presence
in the House on Thursday was neces-
sary TO consider a financial measure
which would be reported on that day
Acting upon that suggestion. kilograms
were sent to 120 absentees.
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Three Probably Fatally Injured.

CHICAGO, Dec 23.-In an accident
on the Metropolitan IL" road this
morning, at Forty-eighth and West
Harrison streets, w. II. Bray, motor
man; w. r. King, conductor, and J. H.
Schiller, a passenger, were probably
fatally injured. The motorman lost
control of the apparatus, and the
combination motor and passenger car
crashed over the bumpers and fell to
the street, twenty-five feet below.
Schiller was the only passenger aboard.
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THE WAR IN CUBA.
"A Large Force of Insurgents Routed
by Governments TroonS

MADRID, Dec. pa dispatch to the
Herald from Havana says the Astu-
rias battalion of the Spanish army in
Cuba, supported by a detachment of
artillery, recently attacked a body of
4,OOO rebels near the Calmana River.
The battle lasted two hours The rebels
assumed the offensive shortly after the
engagement began, and made eight at
tacks upon the Government forces. but
were each time repulsed, and finally
fed leaving over hundred men dead
upon the field. The Spanish loss was
three killed and several wounded.
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Ish Murder Case.

OMAHA (Neb9, Dec. 23.-The jury
in the Ish murder case came into the
courtroom this morning and reported
a disagreement. Then they were dis
charged The new trial will probably
not occur until next spring. Ish now
has hopes of being cleared.
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NATIONAL FINANCES.
The House Ways and Means Committee
Preparing a Relief Measure,
Which 1t is Hoped Will Meet the Deficit
in the Treasury.

Material Amendments Made to the
Present Tariff Law Which 1t is Es-
tfmated VIII Increase the Revenue
About Forty Millions of Dollars
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Bill Also Un-
der Consideration Looking to the
Issue of Bonds and Certificates of
Indebtedness to Meet Present Emer-
gencieS.
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CLOUDS ROLLING AWAY.
A Radical Change Comes Over the Finan-
Cial Situation in New York.
Steady Advancement Throughout the
Whole Market

Bankers, Brokers, Investors and Spec
ulatorS Inexpressibly Relieved
Money Brought Into Wall Street by
the Outside Public to Purchase
Bonds and Stocks One of the Prin-
cipal Causes of Relief-Prediction
Announced in a Few Days.
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TROUBLES AT AN END.
The Great Street Railway Strike at Phila-
delphia is Over.
Union Traction Company and Its EN-.
plOyes Reach an Agreement

The Conclusion of the Trouble Greeted
by Citizens of all Classes-The
Strike the Most Disastrous Ever
known at Philadelphia, and Cost
the Company, Its Employees, and
the Merchants Not Less Than Two
Millions of Dollars.
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Chapter 1856.

AN ACT to amend Chapter one hundred and
thirty -four, of the Public Acts of eighteen hun
dred and thirty four entitled"An Act to estab-
lish q Municipal Court In the city of Bath as
seven Of the Public Acts of eighteen hundred
and thirty-fve, amended by section eleven
of the city charter of the city of Bath.
SECT. !. Chapter one hundred and thirty
thirty four entitled can Act to establish a
municipal court in the town of Bath and as
amended by chapter one hundred and sixty
seven Of the public acts of eighteen hundred
eleven OF the city charter of the city Of Bath, is
hereby further amended, SO that the same when
| amended, shall read as follows:
SECT. l. A municipal court is hereby estab-
lished in and for the city of Bath and the towns
Of Woolwich, Arrowsic, Georgetown, Phpps-
burg and West Bath in the county OF Sagada-
hoe, which shall be called the Bath Municipal
Court and have and use a seal on all original
processes, and shall consist Of one judge who
shall be appointed, commissioned and quail
fed as provided by the law and constitution Of
the state. Said judge shall be member OF
the bar of Sagadahoc county and shall reside
Bath, and who shall receive from said city an
annual salary of eight hundred dollars per
year to be paid him in quarterly payments
Said salary shall be in full for all the fees and
shall continue in office until the end of the term
for which he was appointed. The said judge
shall enter. or cause to be entered on the
docket Of said court all civil and criminal &C
| and disposition Of the same, which docket Shall
be at all times open to inspection; and he shall
perform all other duties required of similar
tribunals in this state
ton over all such matters aud things, civil and
criminal within the county of Sagadahoc as
trial justices may exercise and under similar
| restrictions and limitations. and concurrent
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Chapter 1873.
AN ACT in relation to State Examination and
CertificAtion OF Teachers

AN ACT in relation to State Examination and
Certification Of Teachers
SECT 4. Inc state SUPERINTENDENT of schools
snall cause to be held, at such convenient
tunes and places as he may from time to time
designate, public examinations of candidates
LOT the position OF teacher In the public schools
OF the state. SUCH examinations shall test the
professional a. well as the scholastic abilities
OF rlle Canuldates, and shall be conducted By
such persons and i'll snch manner as he MAY
from time to time designate. Due notice ofthe
time, place and other conditions of the eNanli-
nations shall be given in such public manner
as he may determine.
SECT. ?. A certificate of qualification shall
be given to all candidates who pass satisfac-
tory examinations in such branches as are re-
CURED by law to be taught, and who in other
respects fulfill the proper requirements. Such
certificate shall be either probationary or per
tor which the person named is qualified to
teach.
SECT. 8. A list Of approved candidates shall
be Kept III the office of the state supersnten-
dent, and copies of tho same with stch 1nior-
nation us may be desired shall be sent 10
school committees, supervisors and superin-
tendcnls upon their request.
SECT. 4. The certificates issued under the
provisions of this act shall be accepted b.
school committees, supervisors and supcrn.
tendcnts in lieu Of the personal examination
required by section eighty-scvea, chapter.
eleven of the revised statutes aasi all amend
ments thereto.
SECT. 5. A sum not exceeding five hundred
dollars may be annually expended for the
necessary and contingent expenses OF carry
ing out the provisions OF this act
SECT. +. This act shall take effect when ap
proved lApprOyed March 26.l
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within six months following. 30 that .atd

within six months following" 90 that said
section ~ amended, shall read a. follows:
SECT. u. Actions against executors or
ADMINISTRATOR, on claims against the estate,
except p provided In sections thirteen and
n1teen snail. II brought after the time limited
cost OF the plaintiff until the next term of
court, and for such further time and on such
other terms as the court may order, UNLESS at
| least thirty days before commencement of
SUIT, and within two years after notice given by
| MN OF his appointment, such claim was pre-
sented IN writing and payment demanded, or
was filed In the probate office, supported by
affidavit of the claimant, or Of some other per-
son cognizant thereof, as provided in section
slxty-two OF chapter sixty-four and such notice
given as the court orders thereon; tender OF
payment or offer thereof filed in the case
during the time Of such continuance, shall par
the same, and the defendant shall recover hts
such claim, unless commenced during said TWO
years, except as provided In the following
sections. Executors or administrators residing
out of the state at the time OF giving notice
OF their appointment, shall appoint an agent or
attorney In the state, and insert therein his
tors removing from the state, after giving
notice of their appointment, shall appoint an
agent or attorney In the state, and give public
notice thereof; demand or service made on
such agents or attorneys has the same effect as
if made on such executor or administrator.
When an executor or administrator. lresiding
out of the state, has no agent or attorney In the
state demand or service may be made on one
of his sureJies, with the same effect as If made
on him.
Scot. 2. This act shall not apply to any pend
ing action nor to any cause OF action against
estates in which administration has already
been granted. approved March ~