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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-04
THE TfR{FF BfLL.
Republicans Endeayoring to Devise Means
to Garry IL Through the senate.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 3.-The
Republican members Of the Finance
Committee to-day discussed the tariff
bill, and endeavored to devise a way by
which the measure would successfully
pass the Senate. The bill as It passed
the House Is found 10 be lacking in some
essentials, ana this deficiency will be
corrected before the report is made 10
the Senate. There Will, however, be no
change that Is likely 10 open the doors
to general amendmtnts In the Senate.
Under the House bin. products are in
creased by l5 per cent, in common with
the rest of the bill. but the Senate COM
mittee appears TO think that this sched-
ule should be Increased 10 20 per cent,
and a Ike Increase be made on one or
two other schedules.
Any increases, however. will be made
ON the basis Of a general proceeding. and
under no circumstances will special Items
be selected for special rates.
Members Of the committees have been
discussing the situation with their Re-
publican colleagues, and while no plan
OF action has been agreed upon, It is
probable that when the question comes
up ian the Senate all the Republicans,
without exception viii vote sOlidly
against all amendments that may be
offered, whatever be their character.
Both tarin and bond bill viii, i'm all
probability, be reported 10 the Senate
at the same time, hut the latter Will be
taken up FOR consideration frs.
The Finance Committee met again this
morning, but after short conference
between the Republicans and Democrats.
found they could accomplish nothing, and
an adjournment until Monday was taken
The silver men were not ready 70 sub
init their silver bill. but said they hoped
10 bo able 10 90 so at the next meet
ing.
Before the meeting OF the fun COM
mittee. the silver men met, and dis
cussed the measure prepared by Mr..
iones. OF Arkansas. along the lines indi-
Gated In these dispatches yesterday.
No changes in The material portions
We're suggested. but there were some
slight notifications OF the language.
Another conference OF the silver men
win be held before the bill is laid before
the full committee.
There Is an impression among some OF the
leading Republicans In the House to-day
that the revenue bill which was sent TO
the Senate last week may pass that
body.
IL is regarded as not unlikely that
number Of amendments may be offered
te the bill. but that this win be done, not
I'm expectation that they will be adopted.
but rather to crafty the constituents Of
senator's who present them. IL Is as
sumed by members OF the House Chat
the bill Will be regarded In the Senate
as a pure revenue measure. designed to
meet an emergency and that 1t will for
that reason receive a sufficient strength
to insure its passage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-04
CONFUSION Is MfsrhE.
u il Entirely independent and VIII Pick
It, own Course.


WASHINGTON. Jan. st IS authori-
tatiyely stated in BEHALF of the Admins
tration that the Venezuelan Commission
win be absolute master of its own
procedure. fixing the time and place
Of its meetings and determining
for itself whether il shall visit
foreign countries. what class OF
evidence may be taken into conside-
ration. and how isterested Governments
may De represented before the tribunal.
This independence Of action is deemd ne
cessary 90 secure 10 the commission
findings that degree of weight and respect
among other nations that can be attained
only through a knowledge that the body
is free from any restraint or obligation TO
the United States Government, which has
created H.
Our Government win occupy the status
Of an exact neutral in the proceedings
The state Department will lend such as
sistauce as may be required 20 facilitate
the work of the commission in procuring
transportation FOR it on a United States
wdrship. A. that is desired, and in supply
ing any records ia It's possession that may
Doe called for But IL Will not allow Itself
10 be placed in the position OF taking sides
"a 10 the merits Of the controversy be-
tween Great Britain and Venezuela, IL Will
not undertake 10 present the Venezuelan
case. nor will IL even endeavor 10 onset
any evidence that leans toward the Bri-
tish contention.
Therefore the suggestions that have
been made 90 tho department by indvid-
uals in this country as 20 where evidence
can be secured have been ignored. Such
matter is regarded as proper for the con-
slderation Of the commission. but Is not
Tor the state Department u Is pointed
out that in this attitude the department is
exactly consistent with its course In the
past From the beginning OF the negoti-
ations with Great Britain touching the
Venezuelan boundary, the United states
Government has expressly refrained from
committing itself 20 q recognition Of
the justice OF Nenezuela's claim. and has
limited itself strictly 10 the contention
that this was proper matter for settlement
by arbitration
Moreover the attitude which the de-
p3rtment has assumed toward the COM
mission itself IS regarded as "a sufficient
negative TO the assumption In Europe that
the United States Government purposed
consututing itself the arbitrator IN this
dispute. for the commission viii be as
independent OF the Uuited states Govern
ment as II wil be Of any other govern
ment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-04

KINSTON, n. c., Jan. 3.-Speciai.-
Quite a novel entertainment Was given
at the homo OF Miss Saddle Lucille
Granger. on Thursday evening. IN the
form OF "penny-for-your-t thouhts'
party.
The first prize was won by Miss Sowit-.
Mitchell. the second by Miss Mamie Cox.
and the "booby'' by Mr.. G.. p. LaRoque.
The prizes to the ladies were presented
by Mr.. Roy Williams. OF Asheyille. and
the "booby' was handed over By Mr..
W. A. Mitchell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-04
A NysteriOuS Death.

AUGUSTA. Ca. Jan. 3.--Garven Al
len. young man In the employ OF j..
o. Beach. grocer Of this city. met ris
death in mysterious manner at dance
four miles beyond Hamburg. over in
South Carolina.
The facts so far are meagre. Allen and
James i. Gaddis, a graduate of George
towns Law School. Washington. ID. C.,
and recent arrival In the city upon the
invitation OF Bob Wilson. got in hack
yesterday evening and went TO a dance
at the place mentioned
Allen was shot to death during the
progress of the dance. by whom It is
not known. His body was brought mere
at A. Nj, by Gaddis and the hack
driver. both OF whom were drunk, and
told incoherent stories.
Wilson is supposed 10 be the murderer.
but has escaped.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-04
wEarual, rniiiscasr.

WASHINGTON, y. G.. Jan. J.--Tore-
cast for SaturuAy:
For Virginia: rcir,> with cold wete
Saturday and Saturday night, nortn-
westerly Winds extremely cold SUNDAY.
This morning the temperature steasii'r
feil IN Alberta ana the adjacent canaua
provinces. reaching the minimum tens
peraturc OF 80 TO ~ degrees below zero.
On the morning OF the lst cold wave
warnings were issued by the weather
Bureau for the States west Of the Mia
sissippi from Missouri nortnward. By
evening the cold wave had overspread
North Dakota. south Dakota. wyoming.
and Montana. and warnings OF Its ep-
pearance had been extended TO the west
lake region ana the ohio valley.
AT the present time the temperature
has begun TO moderate IN the far North
west, while freezing temperature has
reached the North Atlantic coatst. and
Will reach the Cuff and South Atianuc
coasts by sunday morning. Very ecto
weather will prevail throughout the East
and South during Saturday and sunday.
probably reaching It's greatest intensity
Sunday morning.
Generally fair weather Is Indicated tor
all districts except possibly snow nurries
In New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-04

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 3.-The
Republican members Of the House com
mittee on Rules had a long session IN
Speaker Reeds room to-day.
The time was devoted to a cOnsidera-
tiOn OF the rules OF the l1fty-flrst con-
gress. under which the House IS work
ing, ana TO such changes as are now
necessary. These changes, II Is SAID,
Will not be material.
When the work shall have been nnlsh-
ed the amended rules Will be submitted
TO the Democratic members or the COM
mittee and then reported 10 the House.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-04

WASHINGTON, Jan. S-The coast de-
fence ship Amphitrite arrived yester-
day at Charleston on her way from
Norfolk 10 Key West, where she VIII
relieve the Cincinnati OF the duty OF
watching for Cuban filibusters.
The Boston arrived at San Francisco
ard the Theus sailed from San Diego
for Magdelena Bay yesterday.
The Alliance arrived at Barbados jan
nary lst
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-04
coisr DEFENcE COMMITTEE.
An rnal Meeting Held-Will Meet
Again Next Tuesday.

An rual Meeting Held-Will Meet
Again Next Tuesday.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Sowing 10 the
absence from the city of several members
Of the Senate Committee on Coast De-
fences. only an informal meeting was
held this morning 10 consider Senator
Quays bill appropriatng $Sl 100000 toward
fortlfying the cities on the coast.
General Craighill. Chief Engineer of the
United States army, and his assistant
Captain Black were present and submit
ted data concerning the needs of the
defences
The committee will hold a meeting
Tuesday afternoon next. by which time
the absent members viii have returned,
and General Craighin Will explain his
plans.
General Flagler, chief Of ordnance, ana
General Miles, commanding the army. will
also be invited TO submit their views.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-04

WINSTON. ~ g., Jan. 3.--speciai.-w
L. Van Hoy. a Wel-kn0wn citizen OF
this county. was arraigned before h
magistrate here this afternoon on the
serious charge of incest.
Many witnesses were examined. ana
the case IS probably the worst one ever
tried here. IL VIII be concluded to-
morrow.
Mrs. Sarah Cochran and eight children
from Surry county, lcit here last night
for Oregon where they VIII reside. Inc
mother and children saw a train for the
first time Yesterday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-04

WASHINGTON, Jan. S-The case
against Eiverton r. Chapman. the New
York broker who refused TO testify be-
fore Senate investigating committee,
REGARDING the operations Of senators
through his Office, was called In the
Criminal Court to-day A jury was i'm
panened. and then further proceedings
we're postponed until Monday next
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-04

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Jan. 3.-Mr.
Boatner OF Louisiana, to-day offered IN
the House a resolution looking 10 the
Impeachment OF Comptroller Bowler, or
the Treasury. Tor refusing 10 execute the
laws OF Congress IN the matter OF the
payments for sugar bounty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-04

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3-The Treasury
gold reserve stood to-day ct u noon.
with all reported Withdrawal out. OF
81 76i 600 The Withdrawal at New York
to-day was N.0o0,Oo0 for export, unofficial
~ reported.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-04
RANoE OF ruEnMOMETHn.

Following was the range OF tho tner-
A. n. 81; II M., -: 3P ~. ~ =
r. NJ, ~: = =. ~. ~ miduty1S -
Average ~ l-x
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-03

cept the inevitable is so great tha.
the teaching win deteriorate.
School money is not expended wisely
upon such schools. The plan already
in operation IN other states and In
large portions Of cur own State. solves
the difficulty. Schools are put To-
gether. Pupils where the ,oca, school,
is suspended are conveyed To the next
neighborhood. and these pupils are
under the care of the teacher until
their return
Often people look upon this as an in
Vasion upon the common schools
Tax payers some times claim that they
are being defraaded. anv advance
movement is accepted slowly. But we
always rejoice when the Improvement
mas beer made. In order that il NAV
yield The best results. all should seek
10 cooperate. All certainly should try
to understand it.
If, as there is no doubt we can in
this way. raise the standard of our
schools to a higher level. the tax payer
viii be materially benefited and the
etflciency Of our schools will be greatly
increased. Special care is given to the
'ouhScI StubtafS anu tilc teIcflcr is IL
every case expected to rectify or report
my misdemeanors. Parents viii con
Ger great favor upon the superin-
-endcnt by assisting in this matter orI
~ reporting to him. Every effort
should be made 70 encourage kind feel
n"- The committee are nDt PURSUING,
his policy because they have a pet
,heofy TO launch or amy set notions 70
enforce. 1t is simply a Necessary step
OWards better school system. We
annot reach permanent basis al
'nce. But we must aim ut the best.
We may justly commend ourselves for
'ur liborality in school matters. out
must not forget that our Sc HOOD system.
+ it can go by this name. must receive
serious attention in the near future.
I is not money we lack. it is system. |
RMS is our weak point today.
To remedy this must be aur aim ana |
oWards this We must work patiently |
nd earnestly Personal feelings
'hould DE laid aside. We should be |
willing to make some sacrifices if nee
'ssary for the attainment Of this END.
Recognizing the Importance of this !
'tep-consolidaticn- have been |
wiling to carry their pupils gratis that |
they might avail themselves Of a better |
school We trust that this matter NAV |
'eceiVe your serious consideration and |
nat objections may be firmly met.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-03
COUNTY BUILDINGS.
Jail and Court House To Have Much Heedcd
Ren0vati0ns.

There viii be come renovations made
about the county buildings, this
spring, which viii be keenly appre-
ciatcd
In the jail the usual work Of white
washing has been done. and the brick
work OF the interior and iron fixtures
etc. will receive their accustomed new
suits Of colors
Sheriff L. +. Norton win have about
the same coors as before, verlnillion
with chocolate trimmings, while the
IRON ratings viii be painted black. The
wooden balconies about the cells will be
fe-iioorcd, Il much needed repair. as
they are in decidedly poor condition,
having been worn, and badly splin-
tered, to such an extent that in places
passers BY have to 80 with care or else
get splinters in their feet
The sherif's room will receive an ar
ray of new paper, and win be other
wise toned up a little.
In the court house the popular custo-
dian OF county buildings. Ethel II
Jones, has several plans in mind.
amongst others, a new carpet for the
court-room. There win also be some
painting. Nothing win be done, how
eyer. before the spring term Of court is
OYER
The new attorneys room has proved
most acceptable, and has been keenly
Appreciated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-03
Increase in Service.

Beginning Wednesday, MAY Gill. tho
Steamer Frank JDnca," weather per
hitting. will leave Rockland at GO A.
NJ, on Wednesdays ana Saturdays for
Maehias"o1 aad Intermediate Land
ings.
Ketlrning. VIII leave Machiaspo,t at
400 a. M. On Mondays and Thursdays.
for EocKiand ana intermediate land
ings.
Later in the season. the service will
be increased 70 three round trips q
week. seasonable notice or which will
be given
pAYSON TUCKER. General Manager.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-03
Transportation Of Pupils.

1t will be noticed from what has been
said that the plan Of conveying pupils
from the smaller schools to larger ones
has already been undertaken with
good success. There are other schools
well.
an argument for this method. 1t is
easy for any one to see that school of
from five to ten pupils will of necessity
be more or less Improbable. First
class teachers will not Gas a rule)
consent to take such schools. And
even If they do the temptation to &C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-03

The example of w. w. Brewer Esq,
justice of the peace and prominent
citizen of Mt. Jewett, Pa, is worthy of
emulation. He says: 'Inever leave home
without a bottle of Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
and always recommend it to my
friends. It is the best ever used. and
never fails to give immediate relief"
For sale by City Drug Store. Hall J
we'll.
mW&ffOlrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-03

The best salve In the world for Cuts.
BRUISES, Sores, Ulcers, Salt itheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands. ChIbla;ns.
Corns. and all Skin Erupions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required
1t Is guaranteed 10 give perfect abstraction
or money refunded. Price p cents per
box For sale by thaS. X. Partridge
augl Geod&wky form
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-03

Fred Gordon died. Wednesday, at his
home on Capitol street, at the age of %
years, after short illness from
phthisis. The deceased is survived by
wife. both of whom We're formerly
residents of jefferson. The funeral
services will be held Friday morning,
at 10 O'Clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-03
School Supplies and Text Books.

Small supplies have been furnished
this year by vote of the committee 1t
proved Il great convenience. particu-
larly among Il certain class of pupils.
Also busy WORK" for the primary
grades: numerai charts. fraction disks,
ward builders, etc. Suitable globes
should be provided next term.
The text books are in fair condi-
ton. New histories and Frye Prim-
airy geogra phes have been introduced
with great satisfaction to both teachers
ard pupils. also a new language chart
mas been secured for some of the
schools which needed them. Nearly
al the schools have been supplied with
small dictionaries. New Biographies
Of the higher grade Will be needed next
year, and also quite number to dis
place worn copies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-03

Just suits my taste" Il want some
paper We're remarks heard yesterday
in +. L. Webber's grocery. All occa-
stoned by that remarkable new cheese
of Sewall Pettingill Today an extra
fine lot Of chickens will be an addition
al attraction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-03
The Examination of Teachers.

4 general examination of teachers
was held April 6, at the school Office
with good results. Seven outside our
regular teaching force awaited them
selves of this opportunity. Some came
from the high school and some from
other towns. OF this number four
were afterwards elected to fill vacan-
cieS among the schools.
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Organization Of Committee.

Lysander w. Mason. chairman, term
expires. 1896: j. NJ. Wyman. secretary.
term expires, 1897; A. d. Russell. secre-
taly, term expires. 1898 j. NJ. Wyman
was elected superintendent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-03

Mrs. Il. c. Murray will leave, on this
mornings train. for business trip to
New York
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Enumeration.

The number of scholars in the city
April /, 1895. was 1852 :of these 1853 were
in the Village district. $50 in the Will
liams district and 453 in the rest of the
city, or 4 gain of 1850 pupils over last
year. distributed as follows: In the
Village district, los; III the Williams
district. 80. and in the country. 20.
This is hardly UP to the report of '93,
but Notwithstanding our shifting popu-
lation, exhibits Il healthy growth.
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OUR SCHOOLS.
Annual Report of the Superin-
tending School Committee.
Number of Scholars in the City
April |, 1895, Was 1862.
Repairs Made During the ycar--SchooIs and
Teachers Suggestions Made.

The following is an abstract of the
report of the experimenting school
committee. l.. W Mason, j. NJ Wyman.
and Abel ID. Russell for the year of
1895.
To his Honor the Mayor. and gentle
men of the city council of the city of
Augusta
I'VE take pleasure in presenting our
report as experimenting school COM
mittee for the year ending April /, 1896.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-03

w. T. Reynolds of Vassalboro, was in
the city, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-04-03
Schools and Teachers.

In accepting the position of superin-
tendent, it was with the determine
ton of helping the schools to greater
efficiency. A plan was outlined by
which this might be accomplished.
The cooper alton of the city govern
ment was sought The warmeSt en-
dorsement was given to the plans sug
gested. but action was deferred. With
this state of affairs we We're left to
do as best we could.
We have been able, however, by
careful persistency to bring about
certain desirable ends. We have sue
ceeded in lengthening the school year
stances schools have been combined
with great advantage to the pupils and
the schools
The Hospital Leighton, Ward road,
Stony Brook and Church Hill schools
have been formally suspended ana the
pupils have been carried to adjoining
schools. At first the people did not
take kindly to the idea, and made not
little trouble for the superintendent
But the plan has been growing in
public favor, and all who have en-
tered into it. have been glad to ac-
knowledge the marked Improvement
Pupils from the Stony brook Ware
road. Howe and a part of the yeal
from Cross Hill, have all been ac.
commodated in one school at Boltor
Hill. This is practically throwing five
schools into one. Though by di
vision in the Howe neighborhood {
part of the scholars were provided fol
there.
But the success at Bolton Hill ha:
been manifest and remarkable We
were able to secure an excellent teach.
er. Pupils have applied themselves
closely Enthusiasm has prevailed
from the beginning. 1t is doubtful il
many of our graded rooms in the city
have secured better results than have
been attained here. 1t is for the pur.
pose of giving these pupils better ac-
commodations that we have asked fol
an appropriation.
At the stone school the pupils from
the Leighton school have been pro
videsl for with equally good results
though the school has not been a.
large. In the spring, Miss Emma S