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IN THE COSTUMES.
Joseph Curtis Drowned While Bath
ing Yesterday.

There was the usual Sunday drown
ing yesterday, only this time it was not
in the vicinity Of the city.
A young man named Joseph Curtis,
whose father, George w. Curtis, resides
at 919 Sixteenth street in this city, met
his death while bathing in the Cosum-
mes River, near Michigan Bar, in the
southeastern portion of the county. His
body was recovered soon afterward-
Deceased was in the employ of the
Deering Improvement Company, a min
ing corporation operating in that vicin-
ity. He was about 81 years of age.
Deputy Coroner Clarence Clark will
go to Michigan Bar to-day, hold the in
quest there, and bring the remains to
this city for burial
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Hotel Arrivals,

Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel
yesterday: P. Jacobsen, George S. Allen,
e. d. Sewers. B. o. Schucking. T. w.
Worcester, San Francisco; Marian b.
Lull Brooklyn, N. Y. J. A. Caplier, n.
Troie, V. NJ. Troille, Montreal; F. J. I'm
aerwood, New York; H. V. Carter
Downieville; F. G.. Wilson, Oakland;
Mrs W. NJ. Ford and son, San Andreas;
H. L. Rosenthal, Herman Gummell,
San Francisco
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AsslQnees' Sales.

At IL o'clock to-day. at 507 street,
S. B. Smith, assignee of the estate of A.
Brandt, an insolvent. will sell at auction
all the stock Of women's and children s
clothing and furnishing goods, also the
store fixtures, etc.
On Thursday next, the Both, w. r.
Strong. assignee of c. B. Strong, insol-
vent, will sell at auction at SIT street,
at 10 o'clock a. m, the contents of the
store, consisting OF flower and vegetable
seeds. stands, counters, shelving, etc.
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man has failed to return for hanging
after he has been sentenced, and nv
Indian did not prove an exception to
the rule. On the day before the exeou-
ton was to take place he left as calmly
as though going on visit, and the
hanging took place at the time ap-
pointed. Notwithstanding his approach
ing doom the Indian made one of the
best ranchers ever saw, and regretted
to lose him. "-Washington Star.
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Last Nights Concert.

Probably the largest crowd of the
season visited the Plaza last evening to
hear the excellent programme rendered
by the Militant Band. Many of the
numbers were encored and all received
generous applause. The crowd though
large, was orderly, and the concert was
eniOyed by all
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Real Estate Sold at Auction.

On Saturday D. ]. Simmons & Co.,
auctioneers, sold in front of the Court
house the property on K street, between
Front and Second, known as the En-
pire Market The price was $4,000,
William Land being the purchaser.
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The Wire-Walker.

A great concourse Of people gathered
at East Park yesterday afternoon to
see Major w. A. Robinson of Australia
give an exhibition on the tight wire.
The Major is but three feet high and as
thick as he is long, but he is very
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AUCTIONS.
AUCTION SALE

OF ELEGANT RESIDENCE AND
Grounds. THURSDAY, July 30, 1896, at 10
a. NJ, on the premises, BELL & co. viii sell
Eighth and Ninth streets, with all improve
ment thereon, consisting of Elegant Three
story Residence, with all modern improve
ments. House open for inspection until time
of sale. Title perfect. Terms cash.
BELL Il CO.. Auctioneers
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Mineral Water.-Litton seltzer, the
crly genuine settler spring in the
United States, par excellence for liver
and kidney troubles and biliousness,
can be had of all dealers. C. c. c. whole
sale agents.
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Bakery at Auction.

The contents of the Washington Bak-
cry, at 1121 Third street, will be sold at
auction on Wednesday next, the Doth,
at 10 q. m, by D. j. Simmons & Co.
Also three bakers wagons, four horses,
harness, etc
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MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years by mill
ions of mothers for their children while
teething with perfect success. 1t soothes
cures wind collie, regulates the bowels, and
is the best remedy for diarrhea, whether
arising from teething or other causes. For
sale by druggists In every part of the
world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup. Twenty-Five cents
bottle.
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Bank Statement.

The sworn statement of the Directors
of the National Bank of D. Q. Mills &
Co. of the condition Of the bank appears
elsewhere. The figures will be Of inter
est to persons doing business with that
pioneer banking institution.
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Bad as Ever.

Hopkins-There's no reform about
these boomers the women are wearing?
Brown-Why?
Hopkins-I find 1t just as hard as ever
to find my wife's Observation-Disclosures
American
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fair performer on the wire nevertheless,
though he stated while doing his act
that he was laboring under disadvan-
tage.
He received the plaudits of the crowd
when he finished, and seemed to be
pleased that he had pleased them.
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deIicacies Won can find them in the finest
qualities at the Sacramento Market, 308-
1912 K street: Salami Sausage, Choice
man eCredfsh ok SWISS Ia f1bnrT oKeo RICK Ia
Cream, Roquefort Adam. German Hand,
Sap Sage and Pineapple Cheese. Curtis
& Co.
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Readers, Remember.

This will be the last opportunity to
get lots at auction prices in South Sac
ramento. Apply Edwin K Alsip & Co.
1915 Fourth street.
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ADMISSION DAY.
Sunset Parlor to Have an Excursion
to Stockton.

Sunset Parlor, No. %, Native Sons,
will run an excursion to Stockton on the
9th of September. Califia Parlor, No.
%, Native Daughters, has decided to
join Sunset Parlor in it's excursion
The Capital City Drum Corps has
been engaged for the occasion. The uni
forms of Sunset and Califia Parlors will
be white
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Biggs is hurrying home, having been
notified of the arrival of twins.
Newsoby-Extra Sum-" mister?
Briggs (bitterly)-Yes, just my luck.
Texas Strings
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Dairymen Milk Cans.

Seamless necks, extra heavy and very
strong. See this can and get our price
before purchasing. American Cash
Store, Eighth and X.
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Pasteur germproof filter. Egan
Bros, S21 X street
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Best rooms and offices in city The
Turclu, Eighth and K. Lowest rates;
janitor and light free
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WOOD AND COAL.

ALL KINDS OF MOOD. COAI. COKE
Charcoal and Kindling, Grain and Mill Feed
Barley and Oats crushed to order.
STEAM CARPET CLEANING AND RENOVAfJNG WORKS
No rips, no tears. CAPT. A. MENDIS. Pro
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Vehicles-Baker & Observation-Disclosures,
Carts, Buggies, Carriages, Phaetons, Balm
Farm and Header Wagons. Wholesale
Hardware. Send for catalogue
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KENT BROS, 1917 Third street, for car
riages, bmggies, rigs Of all kinds at short
notice. Telephones-New, 215; Old, GIL.
PHOTOS 81 per doz. school children
only, Hodson, S13 K.
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DR.. Weldon, 806 ] street, extract.
teeth without pain; local anaesthetic.
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Electric light fixtures and electrical
supplies. Tom Scott, the plumber,
BOB J.
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Store your furniture at Sacramento
Warehouse Front and r. Tel 513.
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~ = y Z IOi@ 0NII
OF the Entire Contents of the
Washington Bakery,
REPORT

OF THE CONDITION OF THE MA
TIONAL BANK OF D. o. MILLS & CO
at sacramento in the State of California
at the close Of business July IA 1896:
RESOURCES
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DR.. r. L. Wait, dentist, 7O5 street.
Examination and consultation free.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
cLuNIE OPERA HOUSE

J. H. Todd. $1,000. Lessee and Manager
Week commencing July 9th.
THE MOULTON COMPANY in q great triple
bill-A GAME OF CARDS, THE RARON'S
the acts McIVAR TYNDALL. the world FAM
Gus mind reader and hypnotist, in q series of
startling and mysterious tests
Prices-l0c 20c, soc.
Tyndall's sensational blindfold carriage
drive will take place Monday evening at
O'Clock, starting from the Clunie Opera House.
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ROBBED A STORE.
More Than Three Dozen Silk Hand.
kerChiefs Stolen.

On Saturday morning a Japanese who
conducts a store on street, between
Fourth and Fifth, notified the police
that forty silk handkerchiefs had been
stolen from the showcase in his store.
Officer Higgins was put on the case
and yesterday arrested Guy Sullivan
for the theft Twenty three Of the hand
kerchiefs were found on the boy, who
is but 13 years old, at the time Of his
arrest
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SPECIAL NOTICES

Conrad Young. artistic photos. 421 j.
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Loans and discounts. .... 81, 1872, 372 4S
Overdrafts, secured and un-
U. S. Bonds to secure circu- ''''- 90
lation;. ;. -: -. -. $4,000 90
Y ,. BONDS on hand. ....... 1000 90
Premiums on U. 8. Bonds 1000 90
STOCKS, securities, etc. 20, 1874 26
clearinghouse. :. :. 10000 90
Due from National banks (not
reserve agents.. :. -: 1o.471 50
Due from State banks and
Bankers. 1854 10
agents. -. :. :. ;. -. ss,372 So
Checks and other cash items. 7,434 W
Notes of other National banks 5,04O 90
Fractional paper currency,
nickels and cents. -. 800. 259 60
Lawful money reserve in
bank, viz:
Legal-tender notes 1850 % 4oo.l14 90
Redemption fund with U. s.
Treasurer g per cent. Of
circuIation);; ;. ). $3.50 90
other than 8 per cent. re-
demption fund. :. -. 1900 90
Total. ;. :. :. 81. oe1. s15 90
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in. ... $500. 600 90
Surplus 1und.. 100, 900 90
penses and taxes paid. 49,. 81. 294 80
National Bank notes out
standing. :. -. $4,000 90
Due to State banks and bank
ers.. -. ;: :. =. :. >. 1873, 1872 "a
check. :. :. :. :. :. 7SS,497 Os
Demand certificates Of deposit 1917 SO
Certified checks. >. >. =. 25 90
Cashiers checks outstanding. $3.50 16
Total. -. :. ;. :. =. So os1. s15 81
State of California, County Of Sacra-
mento, S.:
|. CHARLES f. DILLMAN, Cashier of
the above-named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief
CHARLES F. DILLMAN, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
23d day of July, 1896.
(Seal) JAMES e. MILLS,
Correct-Attest: Notary Public
S. PRENTISS SMITH,
EDGAR MILLS,
FRANK MILLER, Directors
jy26-2t
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NEW TO-DAY.
9TH OF SEPTEMBER.

GRAND EXCURSION TO STOCKTON,
under the auspices of Sunset Parlor No. 26,
y. s. G. w, assisted by Califia Parlor, No. q,
n. d. 9. w. Fare for round trip, 81 jy27-3w Nth
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-09-19

We have noticed that times are nj
ways hard when the rciormcrs are
active.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-09-19

Worms are its chief food. and i Is cy-
tr"mrly expert in prying them out
from under stones ana logs.
The Australians call it the kiwi-kiwi
1t belongs to II family that IN extinct
save for 1t, and nj the rate ut which
the apteryN Is disappearing II will
soon follow the dodo and become II
winglcss memory Nature to n certain
extent compcnsatcs for lack of wings
by giving it most muscular legs, which
enable ii To get over the ground faster
than the average hog can RIM.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-09-19
WiNGlESS EIRD.
II Cannot Fly. but II Gets There Jus,
the Same.

~ NHNHUV fly NNf II NCt. INcrc JNst
the same.
The ap'"ryN il winglcss bird AMI
one OF the ui"crrSt Of the feather,
tribe. II has been discovered IN New
Zealand AMI several specimens were
recently brought to this county. II Is
about two feet high ana has Il hill
nearly lnli ms long as itself Near The
end of this hill Is Its nose, which i Of
Use Ia the creature In picking M its
food in the dark. During the Jay II
GENERALLY hides In til" thi X unh, T.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-09-19

Close watching will do mans NOR
ais more good than religion.
The evening times., 1896-02-15
Satisfaction of Justice,

With the advance OF civilization the
horrible methods OF inflicting capital pun
ishment that We're in vogue in the dark
ages have gradually disappeared, until
today the rope ard the aX are about the
only INSTRUMENTS with which a criminal
is put TO death. Science, Ii is true, has re-
Gently added TIE electric chair, and IL Is
un,loubt, diy the least erewsome obeiCt in
the judicial chumbrr of horrors. but so far
the use OF 1t is confined to one State OF the
Union. Here, at the capital of the mCst
civilized Ration OF the wCr.d, and in all
the other states where capital punishment
S;ill obtains, We continue to commit judi
cial murder by strangling people with a
rope.
1t is a pi;ifu commentary upon cur much
5oastctl civilization that human justice can
not bc satisfied in some cases save BY the
taking Of human life. As a matter OF fact,
every execution is a travesty upon the very
name of justice. 1t is confession that
society is unable to find. or unwilling to re-
sort to. any other method of dealing With
the murderer than that which he employs
and whereby lie arrays himself against
society. By common consent the world
over. the taking of life is the greatest of
crimes, and yet, lin order that justice
may be satisfied" society commits that
crime against itself.
Looked ut from a strictly moral point of
view, there is as little excuse for a judicial
., o. for nm oxtr1 -iulicini r.,urIsr Bnth yio-
late the commandment, Thou shalt not
The evening times., 1896-02-15
FOWLS HAYE FOOLISH WAYS
Interesting and Comical Sights at
the Poultry Exhibition.
school Children Made. Friend. yyitl,
the Cafs-NOis+ In Center
Market Hall

The matinee performance OF the fowl.
that make up the poultry exhibition at the
Center Market Armory, began long bcfor,
Old Sol decided to peep over The Anacostia
hhis this morning. 5Dsl continued, for the
benefit Of a large ami charging audience
| throughout the dag
People who live Within - radi,ts Of half
a dozen h!sekS OF the 5-I,.t claimed ,ha,
they were Isakcne'! 1T au unrnrti,.y hour
THIS morning liy thc 'lruizcus ur Tin. rur,.l
districts, Nierc peop.s, ari things are sup.
I'''~"si IL get GP ami retire cariirr thrn t,.Jr
urban cousins.
As Tor gong TO the poultry show hi,
morning either TO carry ou =. privat. con
Stfsation or 10 make a stump speech on.
might as wen have gone for the same pnr-
pos INT" 'he front or the Cuban army i'm
Time OF engagement or into me ruI.Isr nr
a sewin; circle.
They do strange Things. and they S,v-
strange things, th,. fealtercd urizc-.,,k (
crs do, a The ppaitry show and ID 1, t,n. or
ihc best attractions presented for th..
ainu>eiucnt and instruction "f wa.hingto-
mans IN many = day. The nurnf,s.r of visit
osS Today FAR cxceeie.; that OF yesterday
and the popularity OF the event i, assured
- 'fAA7rf~ NV pAfls siEI IUMl@. iss-f.i 4
oI thcr great Guiub-r are the CENTER
figures IN the ATTRACTIONS. t. most or
thrin the experience OF b.rng locked at Is
not new, but. like tue ~vci~t s. s-ens u JI..-
human variety, they t5kc u in a multi
iude OF Ways. Their. l. jh. cofiecfiad bird
That struts TO the front Of ibs. c.,c.. and
patiently stands TO be stared at as he
ruIfleS his tail into fan-iiks ur.p1rtiOrs.
Perhaps the occup1n; Of the very mex,
coop Is so bIshfui that he threatens TO
press the back wall on, in his aux i.-ty To
ge, away from the public.
St!l Others have a. n!n, "a audaciiy ~ On
officc->ecker and advance To THE fore
ground of the caSv for THE c;srTes- purpose
OF growing into tie ear CT anyone who il
Inclined to remain ard listen To thru
Then there i the di,dairtrIl bind that
feels the azurc blood ouur>inr through
its veins and who seems obiivsouS Of TIE
world about it, All abou; are ihoughtful
birds, friTOiogs birds, birds with their
eyes closed with overfceding. binss with
bright eyes. basbfuI birds snart birds,
shEewd birds and birds not - shrrwd.
The crowd Of spectators this morning was
composed of large pcrccntage of chi.-
dFen, whose delight over the attraction
was evident. The youngsters most de-
lighted 20 hang about the cages whcr. the
cats and rabbits were holding receptions,
and paused l0rg ami loudly near the pigeon
cages.
The pets seemed to IiI:l kc friends guicke
with the children. too, than with their
sen"iFs. and the wistful book in the eyes of
some tot of scvcn Is >sc left the "a gr of a
particularly rricn'iir cat WIS visibly re-
fiectcd in the optics "f g." ftTiGc itself.
The evening times., 1896-02-15

kin If anything, the farmer is even
less excusIble. for extra judicial muir
der may be committed in the heat of passion,
or II may hc The manifestation of a nat
urany vicious mental organization. but
judicial murder is done deliberately, with
what the Ia Itself defines as malice pre-
penSc. and every time a man is put to death
10y order Of the court, society puts itself
upon the level with the cut-throat.
If capital punishment were really Il de-
tcrrent; If it prevented the commission of
murders or other crimes for which il is the
penalty. perhaps an excuse might be found
for its retention upon the statute book. on
the score OF cxpcdicncy. But so far from
that being the ease, il is 4 pretty well au-
thcnticated fact that it acts as a stimulus
to crime. 1t is shown by statistics that
in communities where capital punishment
has becnYrevcnteh. the percentage Of muir
dcrs is less in proportion 10 the popula lion
than in those where it is still in vogue. 1t
serves no moral, no bcncficent PURPOSE
1t is relic of the barbaric customs of DAYS
gone by, and is retained because society is
too indolent TO apply itself cnergctically
TO the discovery and application of IA ra-
tional Substitute.
Society must protect Itself against the
murderer no less than against the burglar
the inccndiary. the hiGhwa ynian and other
criminals. II has the right Ia render Hll of
them powcriess to do harm, but not to kill
them.
The evening times., 1896-02-15
BOND BILLS new SHAPE
Continued From First Page.

ers TO proceed speedily and efficiently to
carry out the purposes OF this act. they
are hereby autho riZed to appoint TWO
civilian assistants to the Engineer Commits
sioner, who. with such Engineer COM
missioner shall. under the direction OF the
Commissi oners. have immediate charge
of the work to be done Wder tnis act.
when any such map shall havehceh iled
as aforesaid in the office of the Commission
ers of the District II shall be lawful for
the owner OF any land Included within such
map TO adopt the subdivision thereby made
by reference thereto and TO ms section ih
any deed or viii which he shall thereafter
make. and when any deed or Will contain-
Ing any such reference shall have been made
and recorded in tho proper ofrice 1, snail
have the same effect as though the grantor
or grantors in such deed OF the maker Of
such will had made such subdivision and
recorded the SAME in compliance WIN law.
SIX MILLION DOLLARS IN BONDS.
.No street or avenue shall be condemned
through la Gds not sublivdcd except by sp.'-
cial authority OF Congress, excepting IN
cases when il may ~ necessary 10 connect
or wide u existing streets: in such cases culi-
demnaticn shall be had undcr thisact
In order to provide the money neces-
sary To l.frIy the cos ana expense OF cS-
yecltin. this act. the Treasurer OF tnC-t NJ
ted States, as cx-ofricio sinking fInd con-
Missioner Of The HIstric. of Columbia, D.
and he il hereby, authorized. ana VI shail w
his duty. 10 cause bonds OF the Dis'riCt oi
Columbia t. h. prera red IN denominations
of ten Thousand dollars, and one thoGShiii
dollars, and one hundred dch3rs. TO the
afuuIut OF SIX million dollars, bearing uhte
January |. l s96. payable nfty years .lI'fE
date, Bearing Interest at the rate ot - -
ct.ntum per anrum, pa y5!'se scfh!-.ihliiiiE
on the first DAYS Of January ana JhiF oi
each wear, to be signed by MN q, *.
usftcio commissioner OF the SINKING ithu
anl ha coInicrsIgned by the 1Gdiinr OF >,iti
District and bear the seal OF salu blstEh't
vhic, bonds shall ~ exempted ron TAXA
tion by Federal, State or municipal authof-
ity. aud shall he engraved ana printer NJ
the ,.xneuse OF the District or tOiuthblh'
and in form not inconsistent herewith
And the faith Of the United STATE i
hereby ple,Iged that the United StatS
wifi by proper proportional appropria-
tjous. as contemplated in the act OF Jhhe
IL 1878. To provide government Tor
tb,, District OF Columbia, pay the interest
on said bonds as the same may become uu
and payable., and create sinking IWn
for the gradual redemption or payment
of the urinc.pal thereof at maturity, oa'-
half the amount which shall lee eSpcnd'u
,r,ler the authority Of TINS section 10 oc
charged against the revenues or the DIS
trict OF Columbia
..Any surveys. maps or plans heretofore
prepared and approved in acc0rdiince Win
section ,wu.of the act approved March :.
1888 entitled 4 An act TO prepare
rusuent system OF highways in that part
Of the District OF Columbia lying outside OF
cities ma be uyed In carrying out the pro-
visions or this aC,-
The evening times., 1896-02-15
Junketing Not Necessary.

There are some indications that the
Venezuelan commission proposes to go
into the .unkciin- business. Ii is intimated
that it may be- necessary to send some of
its mcmDyrs and officials To Europe to
learn something or other about the matter
in hand. Already some experts have been
seat abroad 10 Inspect and develop
important documents which it is expected
will throw valuable light upon the bound
AIRY inquiry.
Ample funds have been placed At the dis
posal of this commission to prosecute its
investigation, ami IN all sides II disposi-
ton has been manifested to facilitate its
laboTs. \ complete copy OF Great Britain's
case, which Is now being prepared for Par
Lament, will he furnished the commission,
and the Venezuelan government is hurry
ing with all its might the prepa OF its
side of the dispute. WhAksJer documents
The evening times., 1896-02-15
Build More Guns.

Secretary Herbert has told the House
be glad TO have as many new ships as
Congress is willing to give him, and he
laid special stress upon the dcsirability
of few more battlcships. which within
few years can be built as clieaply as
Great Britain now builds hers. But the
Secretary was most anxious to impress
upon the committee the importance Of
making immediate provision for the arma-
nicnt OF those vessels which in time OF
war 1t is proposed to convert into COM
Diercc destroyeYs.
These ships receive large annual SUBJ
vention from the Cnitcd States, with the
understanding that in case OF a sudden
The evening times., 1896-02-15
Poor John Bull.

Great Britain has deal of trouble on her
hands. She is being snGbbed right aud left
by everybody. and nobody seems Ia bc
50 poor OF small TO do her reverence. Even
the little Boer republic in South Africa
brides up and pertiy and snappish!y informs
John Ball that 1t will not stand any inter
ference from him in its affairs. The mere
suggestion by Sir Joseph Chamberlain
that hcn,e rule be granted TO the Rand was
enough 10 make President Kruger give Eng
land piece OF his mind. The stern old
Ddtchman has replied TO an invitation TO
come 10 England with a reply that he is
going TO visit The Hague, Brussels and Bcr
lin, and his sojourn at the German capital
is likely 10 give Downing Street u head
ache.
The British government is confronted
with the 'iiS1zTceable necessity of doing
something 10 assert the sovereignty which
it claims TO exercise over tie TransvaaI
1t would never do TO allow little re-
public ike that to defy with inIpunity an
empire which boasts that the sun never