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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

The authorities OF King county have al
ready shown how sneQuilably the system
works In his county We know that the
taxpayers OF King are contributing sal. 5,s
to ray Cor the schooling Of children in
other counties. II there are any compsn-
Saung features ahou; the bin IL would be
well they should bc known. for IL IS Civ
ting satisfaction nowhere Up 10 this ,sms.
except a few coanties ike Clarke, Lewis.
kiickitat and Whitman.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

Like many other important matters the
settlement Of the Pacific railroad debt
Will go over until another congress. The
senate has committee considering the Pa
ci1c railroad debt settlement and the
house has another. So far neither COM
mittee has determined whether II will re-
port bill containing plan for such set
Element. and both are thus a long way
from determining what sort OF settle
ment Is to be recommended
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

La Epoca, Of Madrid. makes the OH
cial statement that since the present Gu
ban rebellion commenced in Febru sry,
1886 Spain has sent nine expeditions TO the
island. comprising llsodO fighting men of
all ranks. and the cost of the war to Spain
was s5oooo.ooo up TO February last.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

The silver question is causing more up
roar in the Democratic thanin the Repub-
lican party because there are more silver
Democrats than silver Republicans. There
Is more likely to be a formidable silver
bolt from the Democratic than from the
Reputlican party for this reason.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

The Popuiists have generally expressed
themselves as believing that nothing good
could come from either OF the old parties.
Those who now favor an alliance with
the Democracy probably do II on the
ground that the latter is NOT one of the old
parties, but merely the relic Of one.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

Mr. Chamberlain Wednesday made a
speech in London in favor Of an imperial
federation of the British colonies. giving
1t as his opinion that Canada will always
remain attached to the empire and loyal
TO its interests. No doubt his remarks
will meet with a hearty response In many
parts Of the Dominion. Manitoba will prob
ably say that imperial federation may
be all right, but just now she would like
to know how she is to b treated in the
school matter
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

w. c. p. Breckenridge thinks he can
go back 20 congress because he has not
lost a case since his retirement. He lost
one before his retirement. however. which
ought TO pretty effectually block his return
10 nutlic LIE
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

II many more arms are landed In Cuba.
Weyier's resignation from the Spanish
command will Re something like that of
Lord Dunraven from the New York Yacht
Club
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

They have passed a law in Ohio I'm
Ting the amount of money a candidate can
expend in his canvas for a public Office
Unfortunately 1t couldn't be drawn so as
TO regulate what the candidates friends
should scatter around
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

Our old friend Hiprolyte Is dead. but
he VIII probably have a successor who
can stir up matters as theoretically as
the most restless Haitian could desire.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

They had convention in Texas yester.
day. and VET they wouldn't allow a prize
night between Corbett and Fitzsimmons
20 take Mace thS-N
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

II the flag burning In Spain continues
the dealers In Fourth Of July goods ought
20 take advantage OF the opportunity TO
get rid % a lot OF their old stock Of last
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

II congress adjourns MAY . as ia pro-
posed by Senator Plat. Mr.. YES, will
have 20 hurry up " he wishes - abuse the
entire cabinet BEFORE adjournment.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

Tsey thought San Francisco too far
away for convention city. ara We, DR.
pepsw is going 20 ST Louis Wa san Fran.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

The more they talk about II the more
evident Il becomes that the money platform
viii be- plain and unmistakable 1t will
mean one thing or the other. and not both
al the same time.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

Mckinley was heaiea n Texas ves.er-
GAY but IT couidn't - called Mckinney
frost X MAS too no; fer that
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

Fettisrew wanted IS to /, but q pon Of
the south Dakota delegation to 81. Lsuis
shows that it 1. to 1.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

Nj Harrison has made up his mind 10
remain In private life. nut possieiy after
April s M. Harrison VIII not have a mind
O, his own
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

fou are beginning to wonder now
wnefher or not you can wear that straw
hat another season.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

non Al the Advertisement her business
mas receaved Mr.. Brown has been even
more widely advertised, but it b doubsfa
il it helps his business.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

br,snt' warm weather is evidently UPON
u.s. and with II the aroma Of baseball n
waited through the air.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

The banana season Is here. This ooun-
try consumes tsa 90 ennches q Bananas
IN a year. and there are about 10 hanana,
o. bGach.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

Mrs Davidson. sho has beer mixed I'D
II the brc~a scandal. expresses sat,sf.e-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

There was . sort OF . last woman sui
frase gasp At Olympia on Wednesday.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

Nowadays there doesn't seem to b much
objection to pernicious activity.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27
THE STATE PRESS.

With the Monterey in the hareor W can
indulge In lingo talk.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

massachusetts, holds It's convention to.
Gay with the firing Of the frst Reed gun.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

There II . prospect Of the Hawaiian
cable being laid-away.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

ne Psss-lssssstSe~ss~ AsSssH 1ss~ss-
sssistass, Daily. Weakly 500 S~~Asv'
aswtie fhsf Of ssN other sesrspspsv pss-
Mshsl Ss she state Of WssAtsIess. -
ssvflstnS es~svscss srsiI b sssSs ssetsse
. shSs gWsrGates.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-27

Cesssv s~S Guy oNessi Pspss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01
THE VENEZUELA COMMISSION.
No Information Yet as to Numbers
or Personnel.


WASHINGTON, December Si.-No in
formation whatever can be obtained at
the White House as to whether the Presi-
dent has yet come TO any decision in
regard to the members of the Venezuelan
commission either as to numbers or per-
sonnet Both are left absolutely at the
discretion of the President by the terms
of the resolution, without the necessity
of communicating with the Senate on the
matter. The exact text OF the resolution
was as follows:
BE it enacted by the Senate and the
House OF Representatives of the United
States. in Congress assembled, That the
sum of 10000. or so much thereof as may
be necessary. be and the same is hereby
appropriated for the expenses of com
mission TO be appointed by the President
to investigate and report upon the true
divisional line between the republic of
Venezuela and British Guiana
1t will thus be seen that authentic in
formation as to the composition OF the
committee can proceed only from two
sources-the President or the person TO
whom he tenders the office. The Presi-
dent has not spoken. and there is no good
reason to believe that any one of the
gentlemen whose names have been widely
mentioned In connection with the posi-
ton has authorized a statement 10 be
made on his behalf.
The circumstantia story sent out some
days ago that the President had rendered
one place on the commission 10 Richard
IL Alvey. of Maryland. Chief Justice OF
the Court of Appeals of the District OF
Columbia, and that he was holding the
matter under advisemont. turns out to
be entirely untrue, and 1t is quite possible
that the other names mentioned may be
equally composed of gossip and guess
work
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01

credit. and should be prevented by re-
storing said fund 10 the sum OF not less
than 10000. 900 In gold coin or bullion 90
be segregated from all other funds). TO
be paid out only in the redemption OF
United States notes. and such notes.
when redeemed to be reissued only In
exchange for gold coin and bullion
Mr.. Elkins (Republican). of West Nir-
ginia, offered a resolution declaring that
IL n the sense of the Senate that here
after no bonds OF the United States shall
be sold at private sale or under private
contract. and that In case of any sale
OF bonds under existing laws II shall
be made only after due advertisement
and after proposals have been invited.
and then only to the highest bidder. He
asked for its immediate consideration.
Mr. Sewell CRepubican of New Jer-
sey. objected reconsideration OF the reso-
luton, and Il went over.
Subsequently Mr.. Sewell withdrew his
objection, but II was renewed by MIR.
Hill, who remarked that the point as
TO the advertisement and sale OF bonds
was provided for in the House bill now
before the Finance Committee. and which
he supposed would be reported to the
Senate within a reasonable time.
Unquestionably," Mr.. Aldrich, men,
Der OF the Finance Committee, broke in,
"it will be reported either adversely or
favorably."
The resolution again went over, and the
Senate at 2:30 T.. NJ. adjourned till FRI
day next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01
NEW YEARS At THE Y. VI. c. 4.
The Evening to BE Made Especially
Attractive 20 Young Men.

The Young Mems Christian Association
will hold open house" to-day and du-
ring a greater portion Of the afternoon
and evening the rooms will no doubt be
thronged with visitors Strangers. friends.
and members are all welcome. For seve-
raj years past ii has been the custom OF
the association to hold reception on
w-Year's-Day and the programme
which has been arranged by Secretary
Mckee and Professor Schatzel for the
occasion this year will eclipse all former
efforts. Refreshments will be served by
the ladies from 5 to 1880 O'Clock.
The following is the programme for the
day:
TO =. Mn the Reception Room
Vocal solo. Mr.. h. A. Woodbridge; instru-
mental duet. Masters Mcneil and Bishop;
wand drill. junior gymnasium class; violin
solo, Master Victor Mcneil; song, Miss
Wilma Newman.
Sis TO 9:i5 p. Mn the Association
Hall-Vocal solo, Miss Fannie F.. Digges;
piano solo, Mrs. G. :. Redd; humorous
recitation, Mr.. George a. Carter; Indian
club swinging, Mr.. ". A. Haskell; vocal
solo, Mr.. Haddon :. Watkins. piano solo,
Mrs. G. 5. Redd.
$3.50 TO 1890 p Mn the Gymnasium
Tumblins. Indian-club race, obstacle race,
and basketball.
The rule that no child under 10 years OF
age will be admitted will be adhered to
to-day. as on former occasions. This rule
is not enforced because the officers object
TO the presence of the young folks, out
because the Juveniles know a good
thing when they see II, and would mock
to the association In such large numbers
that there would be no room TOT unelr
elders. All who drop in" on Secretary
Mckee to-day may expect TO spend
pleasant time. The rooms OF the associa-
lion we're never more comfortable than
thev are now. the recent improvements
having worked wonders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01
NEW BOND CONTRACT
II Is Said to Have Been Signed by Men,
berS Of the Syndicate.
REPORT PRONOUNCED PREMATURE
Subscriptions Foot Up Anywhere
from 800, 1000. 900 to xf55,oOO. 900
Gold Paid In Not to Come from the
Treasury.

NEW YORK, December 3l.-An evening
paper says: "A contract was signed this
morning by all the members Of the new
bond syndicate subject to the formal
acceptance of the government. The syn
dicate agree to furnish eleven and
half million ounces of gold amounting TO
about s2O0.OO0O00 in gold the government
to take one half OF this sum first. and to
have the option Of taking the other half,
and to deliver for same thirty-year coin
bonds at the same price as was paid
for the last issue of bonds, the mana
gers of the syndicate 10 receive com
mission OF per cent The price at which
the last bonds were taken was 1919. al
which they yielded 3A per cent interest
The foregoing report is pronounced pre-
mature by leading bankers. The sub
scrptions for the new loan, according
to banking officials, foot up anywhere
from $780, 900. go to Sl55,00o,0Oo. Report has
II that j. +. Morgan has secured S25,OOo,WO
of this amount, and James Stillman, OF
the City Bank, an equal amount. The
Deutsche Bank. OF Berlin. is credited with
being ready 10 take another s20,Ooo,0c. n
rumor was current that Russell Sage was
personally interested In the syndicate TO
the extent Of Sl0OCO,00O, but this was sub
sequently denied.
The form Of the application for par
ticipation in the syndicate for the bond
issue circulated among the banks and
trust companies to-day states that the
agreement proposed with the Treasury
is substantially the same as that OF last
February. j. y. Morgan q co. being the
managers of the syndicate, and receiving
for their services a commission of per
cent.
Gold TO the amount of il,l5O.VJO ounces
may be called for by the Treasury, OF
which one half-that is, 5.075OOD ounces-ls
firm sale. the other half being In the
nature of an option. No subscriptions
OF less than 10000 will be considered
by the syndicate. and the gold TO be paid
I'm must not come from the Treasury.
The demand for gold tor the purpOss
of subscribing TO the new bond loan lea
tn an advance i'm the comm sslon PAID for
the metal. and transactions were reported
at l per cent. IT is reported that ,ne
&. 700. 600 gold which was shippeu py tne
paris last week has been ordered reshiP
ped to this country, and VIII ptoDaOiS 'o
used in paying for bonds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01

The chapel at the Soldiers Home was
crowded last night with the veterans
and their friends from the SURROUNDING
neighborhood TO listen TO the music ana
look at the steoropticon views furnished
for their entertainment. Mr.. Arthur b'
Clark. who has so often placed bis IAN
tern and views at the disposal Oh the
churches OF Richmond. very kindly con-
scented 10 do so last night, when request
ed by the Endeavorers OF the Grace
Street Presbyterian church. He showed
ouite a number OF Richmond views, fol-
lowed by some OF New York city ana
harbor. thence across the Atlantic TO
Tondon. showing points Of interest I'm this
historic city. but principally Of West
minister Abbey. The old soldiers showed
their appreciation by frequent applause
and audible comments.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harve Blair contributed
very much TO the musical portion OF the
entertainment, with a duet entitled
Come Where the Lilies Bloom"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01
THr RICHMOND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., JANUARY I. 1896

boy. Is employed by the Virginia Coal
and Coke Company, OF which George w.
shonk, of Plymouth. Is the chief owner.
Tho company has seven shafts. from hye
OF which bituminous coal is mined, ana
from the other two natural coke. This
natural coke Is only found at one other
place in the world. II is free from gas
and smoke. and IL mined by the same
methods in use In anthracite mines. The
coke is run through a breaker and pre-
pared for domestic use I'm the same sizes
as anthracite. The coke finds a ready
sale. and the two shafts are being run
TO their full capacity.
Ex-County Controller Abednego Reese
IL general manager OF the plant. and IN
der his able management the company
IL reaping some return from the large
amount of money used In developing the
plant.
Mr.. Jones. who went to Gayton as a
machinist, has been steadily advanced,
and IS now assistant superintendent under
Mr.. Reese. lie VIII leave on Sunday ar
ternoon for Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01
NAVAL COURT OF INQUIRY.
To Investigate Charges Against Al
ministrntion of Brooklyn Yard.

WASHINGTON. December S.--A court
OF inquiry to investigate charges MADE
against the administration Of the ensi-
neering department OF the Brooklyn
navy-yard was appointed by Secretary
of-the- Navy Herbert to-day. The court
ccrsists OF Commodore X. J.. Pnytniah'
Captain f. j. Higginson, and Chief-En-
gineer David Smith, with Lieutenant John
j. Knapp as recorder. II will assemble
at the Brooklyn yard on Monday next.
The appointment Of the court grew OUT
of charges made involving Master-Ma-
chinist Howett and Commodore Miller
and incidentally Chief-Engineer Ayers
and Passed Assistants nginee.' Han.
discharge of certain mechanics ana
reduction of wages subsequently re-
stored brought the matter to the atteh-
ton of labor unions. and an investlgauoh
by these bodies was followed by the ming
of allegations. principally against Master
Machinist Howett. who Is also accused Oh
ill-treatment of those under him.
Alleged violations Of the civil-serVice
rules growing out OF the manner OF
making dismissals and appointments VIII
also be inquired into.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01
THE BATTLEsHIP TEXAS.
Report of Inspection board
Changes Recommended.

AnanKc8
WASHINGTON, ID. C.. December 81
Secretary Herbert to-day gave out
formal statement concerning the result
OF the recent Official inspection OF the
second class battleshp Texas. the vessel
built by the government at the Norfolk
navy-yard. The statement was sub
mitted TO the President at the Cabinet
meeting by Mr.. Herbert before being
made public. The prepared statement Is
as follows:
IAN inspection board has spent sere-
raj DAYS on the Texas, carefully investi-
eating the vessel herself. her machinery.
guns, etc. They recommend quite
number of changes and Improvements.
among others, that docking keels be
fitted on each side. such as are now pro-
vided for In all new battleships that va
rious bracket-plates be stiffened when
convenient opportunity occurs: that adj.
ditional water-tight doors be fitted to ia
cilitate communication between the fire.
rooms and In passing coal from one side
Of the ship TO the other. The feed
pumps are not efficient They also re-
commend various changes in the piping
so that any pump can supply any boiler
"The packing in the joints of the hy-
draulic appliances having deteriOrated.
leaked so that IL was impossible TO main
tain the necessary pressure to operate
the S-inch guns In the turrets. In
the hydraulic pump-room the leakage of
steam from these joints created a heat
that made 1t impossible for the men to
remain.
THE board suggests that the hydraulic
appliances as they are he put i'm pro-
per condition, in order to fairly test
their efficiency. Work is also neces-
sary on the turrets. the ammunition
hoists. the electric-firing apparatus. etc.
The location OF the Pinch magazines
between the fire-rooms is had for Storm,
powder, being too hot. The board
states that this defect can be readily
remedied.
THE Texas will be sent to a navy-yard.
and all deficiencies pointed out Will lie
remedied, and when this is done she will
be first-class ship
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-01
Personals and Briefs,

Mr.. John Braxton. Of Boston, is visiting
friends in the city.
Mr.. John w Ransome. the mimic and
dialect comedian, is in town for a few
days.
Captain Page McCarty, of Alexandria. is
n the city Tor few days on a visit to
friends
Mr.. James G. Tudor is quite sick at his
residence, los south North avenue. Bar
ton Heights.
a free lunch for the hungry will be
served at the Broad-Street Mission TO-
night at O'clock.
Miss Bessie Gillen left yesterday for
Overton. buckingham county, to spend
ten days with friends.
Mr.. John Quay. formerly OF Richmord
but now a resident of Baltimore. left
yesterday after a short visit to the city.
Deputy-sherif J. p. Goode, of Chester
held county, was caller at the office
OF the Auditor OF Public Accounts yester-
day.
The pupils of Calvary Baptist Sunday
school have presented the superintendent
Mr.. A. j. Chewing, with gold-headed
cane.
Miss Nellie Mountcastle. OF No 50S north
Sixth street, leaves to-day to visit friends
and relatives in Washington and Balti-
more.
j. T. Goode, Deputy Sheriff OF Chester
field. was the only official visitor at the
Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts
yesterday.
Mr.. a. l.. Hirshberg is seriously i'll at
his residence, No. All north Fourth street
He is a member Of the Newport News
Lodge Of Elks
Miss Minnie T.. Kidwell has returned
home after an absence of several months
In Fayetteville. n. c.. and a recent visit
to the Atlanta exposition.
Richmond Council. 4s5, Catholic Benevo-
lent Legion. will install officers and hold
their annual banquet at Murphy's Hotel
next Thursday night.
City-Collector Frank w. Cunningham
will be in his Office the whole OF to-day
TO receive taxes from those who were I'M
able TO call upon him yesterday.
Commissioner Miller and Secretary-of-
Agriculture Morton will be the guests of
Mr.. William Ryan next Saturday They
will return to Washington on Sunday
evening.
Miss JEANNE McAtee, of Washington.
d. c., has been spending few DAYS
with her sister Mrs kidwell. at 3l4 east
Cary street, after a pleasant trip to the
Atlanta exposition.
Colonel Oliver w. Dudley and wife. of
Danville, who spent the holidays in New
York. are at the Jefferson for few
days. Colonel Dudley Is member OF
Governor O'Ferralis stan.
Mr. w. MacJones, who Is now giving
ais entertainment In the State. is booked
to appear at Belvidere Hall Friday eve-
ming January 9Th. This will be his first
public appearance In Richmond.
The infant class OF Park-Place Metho-
dist church will have a Christmas-tree,
a snow scene. and Santa Claus entertain
ment under the direction OF Mrs. j. r.
Gill al the church this afternoon at
o'clock.
The Association for the Preservation OF
virEinia Antiquities viii hold its annual
meeting In the hall OF the House of Dele
gates Saturday evening at $50 O'clock
The election OF officers for the year 1896
will take place.
The earnings Of the Richmond and
railroad for the month Of No
venber, 1886. were 2S.7H12; expenses.
szzts.8. The earnings Of the Petersburg
railroad for the same month were
ta,sas.sS; expenses. &S.s7S.&