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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
HOME RULE FOR CUBA.
The Spanish Government Has Al
ready Determined Upon a
Plan to be Put in Operation
When the War Ends.

Washington Press dispatches say
that President Cleveland's suggestion
in his recent message that Spain grant
a large measure of home rule 10 Cuba
as a means of terminating the present
conflict there, is expected to bring
about an early and favorable action by
Spain in that direction, provided 1t is
apparent that her power in Cuba is su-
preme. Already the terms of SPANS
plans for home rule for the island
have been practically determined.
They are more comprehensive than the
proposition of home rule suggested in
the speech of the Queen Regent to the
last Spanish CoTtes and embodied in a
draft of reform submitted to Secretary
Olney some mouths ago.
They will preserve the essential fea-
tore of that plan, but they will more
fully carry out the spirit of home rule
and self-gOvernment. The most essen
tial addition to the former plan will he
that giving TO Cuba enlarged, if not
complete, control over the framing of
her tariff laws. which, owing to the ex-
tent of trade with the United States,
is of first importance to the people OF
the island. In general way, the
scope of the home rule plan is claimed
to be somewhat similar to that which
Canada has as a colony of Great Brit
ain, the Canadian Parliament making
its own tariff laws, irrespective of the
revenue policy of Great Britain.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
GOLD CERTIFICATES.
Secretary Carlisle Says It Is Not
Advisable Now to Increase the
Volume of Currency.

Secretary Carlisle has written this
letter in reply to one on behalf of the
Boston banks, asking for the issue OF
gold certificates under the authority
granted in section IL of the act of July
18th, 1882 The Secretary says:
II am not yet prepared TO give the
necessary order. After the reserve has
fallen below one hundred millions and
the issue of such certificates had been
stopped, it is not certain that the Sec
rotary of the Treasury, especially in
view of existing conditions. would be
justified in resuming their release.
at has been the experience of the
Department in the past that the nor
NAL increase of the gold reserve caused
by the exchange Of paper currency for
gold is checked by the issue of gold
certificates, and, in fact, upon various
occasions considerable amounts of gold
have been Withdrawn by the presenta-
ton of notes for redemption and i'm
mediately redeposited in exchange for
gold certificates.
Moreover, the House of Represen-
tatives of the Fifty-third Congress
passed bill disseminating their issue
entirely, and it is the intention of the
Department to present the subject
again at very early date. As the
amount of the gold reserve is largely
determined from time to time by the
available amount of paper in circula-
ton, it seems lnadvisable, at this time,
especially. TO increase the volume of
that currency by the issue of gold GER
tificates.u
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
NO POTTER'S FIELD.
Christian Burial in Washington
County.

The trustees of Bellevue Asylum.
Washington County, at meeting held
few days ago, decided that in the flu
ture, whenever an inmate becomes
dangerously i'll minister of the gos-
pei will be notlfied, ard in case Of
death. minister of the city will be re-
quested to conduct the funeral services.
Heretofore number of the friendless
dead have been buried without relig-
ious services, hut Superintendent Sci
bert is opposed to such action. This is
certainly the action christian spirit
should prompt, but how seldom is it
carried out? In the large cities what
is known as the Potter's Field receives
a large share of pauper dead without
form of religious services at interment.
This in all enlightened age such as
ours seems strangely inconsistent
with other marked social and spiritual
reforms. Surely the dark ages have
long since been abandoned. Commun-
tiles and ministers have here sub
ject for serious consideration.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
are the scores:
Here is a table giving a compa
with previous records;

The scoring was hy an cleo ric sys-
tenn, each riders work being recorded
by ten lights on a pole. Whenever
lap was completed one of the lamps
was lighted, and 50 on until all ten
were burning. This meant that mile
had been finished, and the lights were
then extinguished, to he started all over
again.
The attendance was $4,000. AT 8.42
o'clock Hale scored his ,900th mile,
and the crowd sent up a deafening
shout for the Irishman, who wore an
American flag oyer his shoulder as he
sped around the track.
A few minutes after 8 o'clock SchOcX
left the track and took a seat in one of
the boxes with friends. Rice also quit
riding except for an occasional squirt.
Edward Hale the winner of the race,
was born at Temple Patrick, near Bel
fast, Ireland. He has been riding the
bicycle for seventeen years, and in that
time las taken part in hundreds of
races at all distances. He has won all
the long distance events in England,
and has, it is sad, won as many as any
other bicycle rider living.
Hale has ridden in many of the big
races in France and has often been a
winner. He won a road race ftom
Paris to Rayon. Before the present
race the longest distance Hale HAD rid
den was 875 miles in a road race in
England.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
Brief Items of the Actions That has
Taken Place This Week.

Nothing of any great importance..ha has
transpired in Congress this week, ex-
cept perhaps the fiery denunciation of
Spain in her relations with the Island
of Cuba. Senators Call, Morgan and
Mills have thrown hot shot into the
enemy's ranks, and the OdOr of fire
and birthstone still clings to the cor
nices and plush-covered cushions of
the two great legislative chambers.
Several joint resolutions were drawn
up and presented for action, but as
yet nothing has been done in the mat
ter. Conservative people trust that no
amount of detrimental eloquence will
move the majority to action that does
not embrace fully the ideas of conserv-
atism and international honor.
Senator PETER, of Kansas, has intro
duced joint resolution for the ap-
pointment by the President of mon
etary commission of four, to study the
general subject of finance, to invite
suggestions, and to make diligent in
quiry among all classes as to which
method suits best the whole people.
Fifty thousand dollars is proposed as a
just sum for expenses.
Senator Morgan wants the Senate to
see all the correspondence that has ia
ken place betwte Ell the State Depart
ment, the Court of Spain and our
minister in Havana.
Mr. Allen, of Nebraska, ably defend
ed his State against the unwarranted
attack of Senator Hoar, of Massachu-
sets.
Mr.. Mitchell suggested the calling
up of the resolution providing for the
election of United States Senators by
the people. Alter some talk the mat
ter was postponed.
A holiday recess will he taken in the
House FROM the 22nd instant until the
5th Of January, 1897.
The bill granting a pension to Lydia
A Taft, which was vetoed by the
Presid, MT, was passed over the Ex-
ecutiVe'S veto.
Mr.. Howard, Alabama, introduced a
resolution to recognize Cuban indie
pendence.
The army appropriation bill was re-
ported and placed or the calendar
kOSAdtOi hWS gan, vi Ald''St a. iIIuOC
a speech in the Senate advocating a
strong and decisive policy in dealing
with the Cuban question. The Senate
adopted his resolution asking the Sec
rel airy of State for papers and informa-
ton relating to the Competitor prison.
ers and other American citizens held
in Cuba by the Spanish authorities.
The bill granting a pension to Nancy
Allabach was passed over the Presi-
dents veto.
The House passed a bill 70 transfer
the rights of the Atlantic and Pacific
Railroad under the original govern
ment charter to the mortgages upon
their puarchase of the property.
The rest of the day was spent in con-
sideration of the Loud Till amending
the law relating to second-class mat
ter. No action was taken.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
Tariff Hearing.

THERE is to be another tariff hearing
in regard to change in this impor-
tant source of revenue of the govern
ment, which opponents of the present
measure say is not equalized or properly
placed. A large number of merchants
and manufacturers have announced
their intention of being on hand, and
the Democrats will have abundant tes-
timony in the printed record to use in
arguing the question when it comes up
before Congress. The time will be
limited and it is probable that some
testimony may not be taken. What
the result will be cannot be foretold,
but the fight in Congress promises to
be bitterly fought and may extend
over as much time as the notable con-
test over the Wilson Bill, which re-
suited in the substitution of the tariff
laws we have at present in force.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
Reassessment.

The arduous work of revaluation
of property in Frederick District has
been finished by the assessors, Jeffer-
son Krise, James E. Houck and J. G.
Cronise, with very gratifying results.
The taxable basis of the district has
been increased over one million dollars.
The total assessed property heretofore
was about five million. If the country
districts can keep up their average, the
saving to the taxpayers will be con-
siderable. The cost of the re-assess-
ment will reach a goodly sum, how
ever, and this will operate against a
decided decrease the first year, but
when things get in thorough running
order, there should be lower tax
rate for Frederick County.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
Spain's Trouble in Cuba.

1t is said that there is trouble in the
Spanish camp in Cuba and that Cen
eral Weyler may be shortly relieved of
his command. The commanders cam
paign has not been as fruitful as his
government had relied upon, and on all
sides are heard vehement denuncia-
lions of his proceedings against Major
Cirujeda, who, after the death of Ma
Geo, went to Havana without his per-
mission. There he received fiatter-
ing ovation, which, coming to the ears
of Weyler, caused feelings of hate and
jealousy to take possession of his better
nature Gf he has any and he made
complaints of the officers conduct.
Cirujeda is very popular in Havana.
Weyler is certainly not an efficient
manager of campaign. From the facts
brought out daily and from those in
the past, the merest scholar in war tao
tics at West Point could give him
points. AT the rate he is now whip
ping the Cubans with his tongue)
they will be fighting him at the end of
the century, unless something turns
up to give them the victory, which
they certainly deserve. AS the situa-
ton stands, the Cubans have decidedly
the advantage of position, skill among
their leaders and enthusiasm of heart
in the private ranks. Among her OPP
ponents jealousy forbibs united effort
and garbled reports of fictitious battles
and numbers slain and wounded only
keeps the present officers in command.
If the Cubans can maintain their posi-
ton until they are fully equipped for
fair and square battle with Spain's
army, no one need have any fear of
the result.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
HALE THE CHAMPION.
Covered l,91O Miles in Six-Day
Race and will Get 81, 800 for
It-Rice, of Wilkesbarre,
Next.

Edward Hale. of Ireland, won the
six-day bicycle race in Madison Square
Garden, New York City, having ridden
1910 miles and laps between mid
night Sunday, the 9Th instant, ana III
O'Clock last Sunday night.
j. S. Rice, of Wilkesbarre, finished
second, with 1922 miles and = laps to
his credit.
Twelve riders broke the worlds rec
ord for 142 hours, made by Albert
Schock in 1893. 1t was 800 miles and
one lap. Twenty-eight men started and
fifteen rode at the finish. The strain
on all has been great and all showed
the effects of loss of sleep.
Hale and Rice. who finished first
and second, were fresher than the 9TH
ers. Hale spurted to the end, and he
tween aud 10 o'clock made mile IN
24O, after riding more than 14l hours.
Tay Tor, the colored boy, who has been
in buoyant spirits all the week, was SO
stiff when he dismounted that he had
to be carried to his dressing-room.
IL an ha
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
New Reformed Church at Walkers
vile Dedicated

The new Reformed Church at Wal
kersville, this county, which has re-
Gently been completed and fitted up
for divine worship, was formally .J-
Gated for that purpose with approH rite
ceremonies last Sunday. The services
consisted of scriptural reading, Siu- W.,
preaching and invocation. \ large
number of clergymen were prs.at
Addresses We're made by Rev Dr
Eschbach and S. NJ. Hench, of IL
erick.
The following is the religious service
program for the week.
Monday, Z o'clock p. m, sermon by
Rev. L. +. Hoffmier
Tuesday, O'clock p. m, sermol by
Rev. w. G. Sykes.
Wednesday, o'clock p. m, sermon
by Rev. S. S. Miller.
Thursday, O'Clock p. m, seru .H by
Rev II. f. Ditmar
Friday, O'clock p. M, sermon by
Rev George A. Whitmore
Saturday, $50 p. m, preparatory
service.
Sunday, 80 o'clock a. m, COM
munion service.
The new church is Il handsome
structure of ample proportions ard Inc
spring aspect. 1t is well fitted up li-
side for every purpose and is a cradi. 70
the enterprising community wherein
it is situated
As it stands to-day the editice cost
the building Committee s., 253. Is; add
ding to this the cost of furniture 81 .69D-
%, the total is So, $50 40. On this has
been paid S4, 5000, leaving a balance
due of 81, 800 40.
The following pastors have served
the Glade Charge since its separation
from Frederick:
Rev. John w. Hofftnier, from 1888
to 1887.
Rev Andrew P. Freese, from 1887 to
1910.
Rev. VIM. Colliflower, from 1910 to
1919.
, Rev. M. l.. Shuford, from 1919 to 1871.
Rev. Jesse Steiner, from 1857 to 1868
Rev. Abner b. Kremer, from 1865 TO
1873.
Rev. E. o. Lake, from 1874 to 1873,
Rev. S. Nj. Hench, f'om 1879 to lSa2
The present pastor, Rev. Awhile Con-
nor, has been in charge over four
wears
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18

SENATOR CHAs. GIBSON, the junior
Senator from Maryland, made an able
speech yesterday in opposition to the
Lodge immigration Bill, which of late
has been attracting great deal of at
tention. Senator Gibson will resume
the practice of law after his retirement
from the Senate, and will locate in
Washington, where he has been greatly
respected during his term of Senator,
and where he has made many warm
friends by his courteous manner and
readiness to aid all who have asked his
assistance. We wish the Senator sue
cess in his business career and happi-
ness for the New Year.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
Condensed Testimony.

Chas B. Hood, Broker and Manufacture
er's Agent, Columbus, Ohio, certifes that
DR.. Kings New Discovery has no equal as
Cough remedy. j. d. Brown, Prop. st.
James Hotel, Ft. Wayne, Ind, testifies
that he was cured of Cough of two years
standing, caused by La Grippe, by DIR.
Kings New Discovery. B. F. Merrill, Bald
winsville, Mass, says that he has used and
recommended it and never knew it to fail
and would rather have it than any doctor,
because it always cures. Mrs. Hemming.
222 E. 25th ST., Chicago, always keeps it at
hand and has no fear of Group, because it
instantly relieves. Free Trial bottles at A.
L. Pearre's Drug Store.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
Wants Elections Further Apart.

representative Treloar, Republican,
of Missouri, has introduced a joint res
OlutiOu to amend the Constitution so
that the terms of Representatives shall
he increased to four years, of Senators
to eight years, and of the President to
eight years, making the latter ineli-
gible for reelection.
In Mr.. Treoar's opinion, the COM
mercial interests of the country de-
mand the change. owing to the unset
Element of business which follows a
Presidential election and for the fur
ther reason that two years is not suf-
ficiently long time for a Representa-
tive to famillarize himself with Con-
gressional work.
Ms. Treolar hopes that every bust
ness man and voter in the country, re-
CARELESS of politics, will notify him
whether or not he favors the proposed
amendment He wishes to lay the
letters before the committee, and de-
sres that they should be short aud to
the point.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18

SENATOR VEST, of Missouri. called
up the Dingley Bill on Wednesday for
the purpose of making some remarks
thereon. This he did with his accus-
toned eloquence. After calling it a
dead issue and showing it's weaknesses
by the score, the Senator asserted that
the opium habit had no more deadly
hold on. its victims than this advocacy
of protection. He analysed the results
of the wool schedule of the present
law, showing that many factories had
been established during the year.
Mr.. Vest asserted also that the price
of raw wool had gone up since the free
wool schedule of the Wilson bill had
gone into effect. Why is it, asked the
Senator, that with the balance of trade
in our favor, and with the gold stand
ard in force, the country is in state
of distress? ia
Mr.. Vest paid a glowing tribute to
William J. Bryan and pointed out that
100000 votes were cast for him. At
the close of the speech tariff debate
occurred between Messrs. Vest, Mills,
Frye, and Aldrich.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
May Try vitritied Brick.

From some source, as yet unauthen-
tic, we have heard that the Board of
Aldermen contemplate paving por-
ton of Frederick's miserable streets
with vitrified brick as an experiment.
This information, even fit prove with
out foundation, is certainly welcome to
the ear. We like to hear of good
things even though our ears are to be
the only gamers. Hagerstown tried
the brick paving scheme and so far we
have heard of no word of complaint.
Let the city authorities try hundred
feet of experimental brick on Market
street, where the traffic is greatest, and
if the test proves satisfactory, then they
can look about for a means of using
them permanently. Vitrified brick are
not so expensive that some arrange
ment cannot be made to add them to
our list of improvements. And as we
look about us, nothing occurs to our
mind as more singing rebuke to
ideas of progressiveness and municipal
beauty than our antiquated cobble-
stones. They have no justification for
existing, except the fact that they were
put down in an age when smooth
streets were unknown, and our already
overburdened taxpayers hesitate to-in-
volve themselves further in the slough
by increased taxes to bear the expense
of new streets. If only a way could be
pointed out by which the desirable end
could be accomplished, the plan would
have no more enthusiastic and ener-
getic supporter than the CITIZEN.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
GRAND ARMY MEN AROUSED.
The News of Maceo's Assassination
Causes a Sensation.

When the news of the reported assas-
sination OF Maceo, the Cuban leader,
was bulletined at the offices of the
United Associated Presses in Pitts
burg last Friday evening, it was read
by thousands, and Spain was denounc-
ed in the most vigorous language.
Sympathy with the Cubans and their
cause was Immediately aroused to an
astonishing degree.
A reporter visited q. A. r. Post 1862,
in Allegheny, to interview some ofthe
represents veterans on the Cube n
situation. Thel post was adjourning.
When Commander Brown heard from
the reporter the news of Maceo's assas-
sination he seized the gaYel and called
the post to order again. The reporter
was requested to repeat the story. As
they heard the reading OF the United
Associated Presses report of the attack
upon Maceo while under the prote ction
of the flag of truce, every one of the
fifty griZZled veterans present pressed
forw ard eagerly. The reading finished
there was moments silence. Then
one of them said firmly and slowly:
elf this be true, ] am ready to go to
Cuba Tomorrow"
'tHere too" said others.
"The cowardsW was Missed 10y many.
A general and earnest talk followed,
in which the most intense interest was
evidt need.
''If this is true, we will all go to the
aid of the CubanS," shouted a speaker.
The answer in chorus was: "That's
what we will" A.
The general sentiment prevailing
was that the United States should tx
tend Immediately powerful arm to
the struggling band of patriots on the
Island of Cuba.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
Did You Eyer

Try Electric Bitters as remedy for your
troubles? If not, get bottle now and get
relief This medicine has been found to be
peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure of
all Female Complaints, exerting wonder
full direct influence in giving strength and
tone to the organs. If you have Loss of Ap-
petite, Constipation, Headache, Painting
Spells, or are Nervous, Sleepless, Excitable.
Melancholy or troubled with Dizzy Spells
Electric Bitters is the medicine you need.
Health and Strength are guaranteed by its
use. Fifty cents and 81. 90 ct A. L. Pearre's
Drug Store.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
Troubles of the Columbian Libetry
RqIl

The Worlds Fair Liberty Bell ar
rived in Baltimore from Chicago Mon
day morning. A replevin writ was Is
sued by the McShane Bell Company
its manufacturers, for its recovery;
1t is said that the Columbian Bel
Committees will make arrangements
to pay the claim against it.
The bell was cast at Troy, New YORK.
1t weighs about $4,000 pounds and Is
worth outside of the sentimental value
about 50, 800. 1t is larger than any bell
in Baltimore. Following are the IN
scriptions upon it: IA new command
ment give unto you, that you love
one another" "Glory to God in the
Highest, and on earth peace and good
will towards men," "Proclaim liberty
throughout all the land unto all the
inhabitants.n No decision as to the
future of the bell has been reached. IL
may BE- shipped to Liberty Island III
New York Harbor for exhibition, or IL
may he melted and recast into smaller
bells aud oil as sullv e.sirS.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18
Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee of the
Farmers Institute as appointed re-
Gently by the President, ID. Column
bus Kemp, is composed of the follow
ing representative farmers of this coun-
ty: David G. Stauffer, Frederick: Ar
chibald SnOuffer, Bnckeystown, and
Chas. I. Shook, Lewistawn.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18

GENERAL FIIZHUGH LEE, Consul
General to Havana, says that Vice
Consul Springer is in duty bound to
investigate the alleged death of Maceo
and report the particulars to this gov
eminent. General Lee would not COM
NIT himself further.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18

LONDON advices say that the
worlds production of wheat for 1896
is barely equal to the requirements.
The rains came too late in India to al
low 9nything like an average yield for
1897. The area of sown wheat in that
country for 1897 is far below that Of
other seasons
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18

MIR. GoLLINGER, of New Hamp-
shire, severely criticised the Presidents
position in regard to "pension frauds"
He is actively supporting the Pension
Appropriation bill which carries $141,-
328.5SO.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18

THERE is not the slightest chance of
the Dingley Bill becoming law at
this session of Congress. fany meas
ure is passed by the Republicans, DEM
ocrats say it must be high protective
one, as on that principle they posed
before election and now they cannot
shirk the possibility.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18

The Baltimore World is making it
quite warm for Mayor Hooper these
days. What it doesn't say about him,
the readers are supposed to guess. He,
however, goes on in the uneven tenor of
his way.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-18

Mr.. BAILEY, of Texas, asked for the
immediate consideration of a resolu-
ton to investigate the construction of
the battleshA Texas, which lately has
developed such a combination of
structural Weaknesses, that attention
to her condition cannot longer be
postponed by Congress. After some
discussion, the matter was referred to
the Committee on Naval Affairs.