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The morning times., 1896-02-19
FOUR BATTLESHIPS SURE
House Committee May AuthOrizs
Six of the Big Fighters.
General Sentiment FavOrs Big Naval
Increase, Including Torpedo
Boats

Four. and probably six battleships, may
be recommended by the subcommittee hay-
ing in charge the preparation OF the naval
appropriation bill.
The number OF torpedo boats recon-
mended viii depend largely upon the total
of bat;leships. II there be six battle
ships the torpedo boats may not exceed
ten II there be four battIeships a large
increase is not improbable IN torpedo boats.
An appropriation Of several hundred thou
sand dollars will probably be made foI
rapid-fire guns, to be used on vessels
under subvention; such, for example. as the
New York. the Paris and other fast steam
ers OF the American line.
The last naval bill carried an appropria-
ton OF S50O.0O for this purpose. bat
the item was stricken out in the Senate.
1t is believed that the House bill at this
session win appropr late at least half
that amount, which, it is claimed. viii be
ample to commence work
The bill. so far as the subcommittee
can control its provision, win also give
to the Secretary OF the Navy an increase
of GOO in the force of enlisted men. as
recommended by him in his last annual
report It is believed that IL viii carry
an appropriation for new naval academy
1t is estimated that several million dol
lars would be expended for this purpose,
and If the committee favor the proposition
it viii come before Congress In a separate
bill. and not as part of the measure now
in course of preparation.
While the subcommittee, consisting OF
Mr.. Boutelle OF Michigan, chairman; Mr..
Hulick OF Ohio, Mr.. Robinson of Pennsyl-
vania. Mr.. Cummings OF New York, and
Mr.. Myer of Louisiana, have rot reached
a definite conclusion respecting any OF
the foregoing matters. 1t is sta ated positively
that at their meeting yesterday afternoon
which consumed three and One-haIf hours.
a majority of those present favored
material increase in the number of dis.
tinctively fighting ships
The morning times., 1896-02-19
DRANK With STRANGERS
Antonio GhiO's Liquor Was DOsed
With Knockout Drops.
STOLE CLOTHES AND MONEY
He Yves Found Almost Ma aked, UncOn-
scious nd n ear Death by the
Police-Met Three Friendly StraBg-
ers and That Is All lie Can Recol-
lect-Negroes Did the Job.

Antonio Chic, a fruit yender. was doped
with knockout drops ard robbed of his
produce. hat. coat, shoes ard trousers last
night. lie wog!d have died from exposure
TO the cold but for his timely discovery
by the police.
Ghio was found 10y Policeman Mullen of
the Fogrttrbrecinct on Half, near 6 street
southwest. late last night.
He was unconscious when picked up.
and upon being conveyed TO police station
No. 4 il was found that he was suffering
from the Influence of some narcotic. Emet-
les were administered and soon Chic re-
vived sufficiently To tell his curious story.
Ghio's empty fruit dray was found by
the police close to the spot where The
unclothed man was picked up.
HIS LUCK WAS POOR.
He had been ''sellee de banan" through
South Washington during the day. Luck
was against him. The evil eye was on
him. He started on his tour with a fun
load, ard after wearily pushing his cart
all day be sold only 40 cents worth OF fruit.
Night came on and Chic began to trCdge
hdmeward. Near Hair ard q streets two
colored men halted the yender. They in
quired the price of his cultivated plantains
and seemed about to invest in one dozen
bananas They were very friendly ard
asked Chic a number of questions about
his luck for the day.
One OF the colored strangers suggested
that it was cold night. Each man agreed
that it was. The smaller of the colored
men suggested that Chic take a drink and
suiting the action to the wcrd pulled
flask of liquor from his pocket. With
drawing the cork he presented It to Chic,
who drank a copious draught.
THEN He WENT TO SLEEP.
The three men then proceeded TO discuss
the DIerits of the whisky, but Chic does not
recall that the colored men INDUCED.
He felt sickness ia the stomach. This is
the last thing about that interview which
he has been able to recall.
He leaned his head on the pusbcart and
went TO sleep. Then the ccIored friends
stripped him OF his clothing, stole his fruit
and left. The police have no clue. Chic
cannot give satisfactory description OF
them.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
BOOMING MIR. MORTON.
New York Republican Congressman
Met ard Made Speeches

New York Republican Congressman
Met ard Made Speeches.
New York's Republican delegates to
Congress met last night in formal banquet
in honor of the nomination of Mr.. Morton
for the next President. The conference
was the outcome of the resolution re-
Gently signed, indorsing Gov. Morton for
Presidential nomination, and was also for
the purpose of obtaining from the
delegation its views OF furthering the
chances OF Gov Morton for securing it.
Representative Sherman OF Utica. Of
fered resolution in The form of a speech,
stating that ii was the sense of the dele
cation that it support earnestly, heartily
and Loyalty the cause of Gov. Morton to
the end. To this motion the delegation
rose and pledged Itself. Following this
speeches were made by all present.
The expression of opinion was general
that Gov. Morton deserved aud should have
the undivided support aud influence OF the
delegation to the end ofthe contest. MesSrs.
Daniels aud Toote, WHO are out of the
city, sent kilograms indorsing Gov. Morton.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
PUNISHMENT Or SAILORS.
Maguire's Bills Opposed by the MARI
time Exchange.

The Maritime Exchange of New York
log its president, Vernon c. Brown, and
Capt W. V Nichols, appeared yesterday
before the Committee on Merchant Marine
aud Fisheries OF tie House in opposition
10 sundry bills introduced by Congressman
Mcguire, OF California, amending the
navigation laws, and ia favor OF bills in
troduced by Congressman Low OF New
York, on behalf of the Maritime EX-
change, amending the same sections, and
which were introduced as substitutes for
the Mcguire bills.
The main features deal with the aboli-
ton on the part Of the Mcguire bills Of
al punishment and Imprisonment for de-
sertion. The Maritime Exchange bills
provide for imprisonment for that offense
at the discretion of the court, their con-
tention being that the American courts
OF justice shDlld he trusted with such
discretion.
The object Of the insistence of the ship
owners for a provision eubodying i'm
prisonment is to prevent The issuance Of
circulars by the Sailors Union in all the
maritime ports Of the country, inform
ing seamen that they can desert with
inlpunity-without fear Of Imprisonment
The morning times., 1896-02-19
FOR AN ARBITRATION COURT.
Meeting OF Prominent New Workers
CppStdnr NatinnoI

Meeting OF Prominent New Workers
to Consider National Conference.
New York. Feb. 1S-A meeting was held
this evening at the residence of Mr.. William
E. Dodge, to form a committee of represen-
tatiye citizens of New York and Brooklyn
to cooperate with similar committees in
Philadelphia. Washington and Chicago, in
calling a national conference in the interest
of arbitration between Great Britain and
the United states.
After adopting resolutions expressing the
desire that such action be taken by our
national legislature and the executive, as
shall make permanent provision for some
wise method of arbitration between the
two countries, the folio wing committee was
appointed to meet the Philadelphia confer
ence in Independence Han, Philadelphia, on
Washington's Birthday: Bishop Potter, DR..
Chauncey NJ. Depew, w. E. Dodge, J. C.
Cadwallader and Henry E. Rowland
The morning times., 1896-02-19
IN FAVOR OF THE CANAL.
Committee VIII Report Bill TO Con
pIete the SicaraGuan Project.

Committee VIII Report Bill to Com
plete the SicaraEuan Project.
The House subcommittee on Interstate
and Foreign Commerce, having charge of
measures pertaining to the Nicaragua
Canal, met yesterday and practically COM
pleted its labors.
If the present plans are carried out
bill will soon be reported to the full CON-
inittee, and consequently to the House, look
ing to the completion of the canal.
The proposed bill has not yet been drafted.
but in its outline it provides for the speedy
completion OF the work on the canal, under
the direction OF government engineers SO
that the construction and operation of the
waterway, when completed, will be under
the control ofthis governmental all desirable
and practical ways. This form of recon-
mendation was decided upon.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
IN ALABAMA, TOO.
First Mardi Gras Celebration Ever
Attempted at Birminghsm.

Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 1S.-Birming
hams first essay Al Mard Gras celebration
was a great success. The Rex Vulcan /.
was appropriate TO this iron industrial
district and all the numerous floats were
typical OF energy and progress.
There were many thousands of visitors
from all over Alabama, Mississippi and
Georgia. From 10 a. nj. to p. IN. all The
principal thoroughfares Of the city were so
crowded with spectators that they moved
in one surging mass and approaches to the
city were almost impossible.
All local industrial associations and
fraternal societies participated and many
OF the floats were magnificent beyond
description. It's success payes the way
to an annual carnival that viii soon eclipse
anything known to the South
The morning times., 1896-02-19
EIeotrocutlon In Ohio.

Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 1s.-In reference
to a pending bill, 10 adopt in Ohio the
electric method or capital punishment now
used in New York, the Evening Press to-
day publishes letters from twentyone
leading editors OF New York on the subject
All but two of them are enthusiastic in
their endorsement of the new method
These two are G. W. Turner of the New
York Recorder, and Joseph 0'Connor OF
the Buffalo Enquirer.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
Sent Him TO the Hosp,taI

salvan Favre, locksmith, sixty years
Of age, living at No. 722 Fifth street north
west, had some trouble last night at his
home with another man, whose name could
not be learned. 1t is alleged that Favre
objected to the mans presence in his house
and ordered him to leave. The man refused
and struck Fayre hard blow in the left
chest, which fairly disabled him. The re-
suit was of such n nature that Favre's
removal to the Emergency Hospital in the
police ambulance was found necessary.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
John Morley Is Honeful

London, Feb. 1S.-The Right Hon. John
Morley, formerly chief secretary for Ire
land, who is contesting in the Liberal
interest the seat in the house OF commons
for the Montrose Burghs, delivered a
speech at Forfar today. In the course
of his remarks he said he rejoiced that
there was every indication OF a solution
Of the Guiana boundary dispute by the
appointment OF joint commission
The morning times., 1896-02-19
rhey Charge Irrerularittes

Chicago, Feb 1S.-The creditors of two
Kopperl banks, which are in the hands OF
assignees, now make charges of irregu-
larities in their petition to the county
court while the missing bank bookkeeper
of the Canal street place, and the attorney
of the elder Kopperl, have been cited to
appear and answer questions about re-
ceiving checks and cash on the day OF the
failures.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
THIS is GERMAN NIGHT,
Lacernted Arnes, Fnce

Agnes Young. colored, lies at her home
on Third street southwest with a badly
lacerated face, due to an attack alleged
to have been made upon her 10y George
Henson, colored. who runs a poolroom at
the corner of Third and Z streets south
west. Agnes went in the place yesterday
afternoon and charges that George struck
her in the mouth. Henson was arrested
by Policeman scramlin of the Fourth
precinct and released last night on SO
collateral
The morning times., 1896-02-19
THE NEXT THEATER TOY

Get next Sundays Times with taie
Little Red Riding Hood" theaterf oy.
Don't fear, there will be enough TO
supply all demands
buy ali yoa Nsnnt-one, two, threaor
more--tlie supply will be fnexhaust-
ibie-and you can give one to each OF
your children and send 1t tn far-ayyay
little relatives.
The Sunday Times and the toy to-
gether VIII only cost three oanta
The morning times., 1896-02-19
Disturbed Divine worship.

Shepherd Goodall. colored. well-lnown
in the police circles OF the Second precinct,
entered the Mt Carmel Baptist Church.
corner Fourth and L streets northwest, last
night TO attend divine worship. His con-
dition, however was not one OF perfect
sobricty and be beam 10 cause trouble.
Policeman Duvan soon made his appear
ance, and collaring GoodalI. landed him at
No. station.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
THE NEXT THEATER TOY.

Get next Sundays Times with the
Little Red Riding Hood theater toy.
Don't fear, there will be enough to
supply all demands.
Buy all you want-one, two, three or
more-the supply viii be inexhaust-
ible-and you can give one to each of
your children and send IL to far-away
little relatives.
The Sunday Times and the toy to-
gether viii only cost three cents.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
Unknown Ship Ashore.

Highland Light, Mass, Feb. 1S.-A yes
sci OF some kind has gone ashore back OF
Provinceton. 1t Is believed to be a fisher
man which attempted TO make the harbor
and miscalCulated in the snow squaII. Cap
tain Fisher and crew of Race Point station,
have gone to the scene with life6oat,
but as it is perfectly smooth at the point
where the vessel was stranded, there is no
immediate danger.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
Collanse of a Benefit society

Lebanon. Pa, Feb. 1S.-The announce
ment was made this morning that the United
Brethren Mutual Aid Society, of this city,
had failed. Then later followed the APP
pointment by Judge Ehrgood OF Simon 7.
Light of this city receiver, with a bond
fixed at 100000. The collapse of the
society, which has long been known TO
have been financially weak, was the di-
rect result of bill in equity filed in behalf
of Jacob L. Light OF this city.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
BLACKBALLED MR., CARNEGIE
Bitter words Preceded Vote of De

Bitter Words Preceded Vote of De-
barment From Cleveland Society.
Cleveland, o., Feb 1S--Andrew Carne-
gle, the Pittsburg millionaire, was refused
honorary membership in the Cleveland
chamber of commerce tonight
When J. G. W Cowles presented carne-
gie's name, l. A Russell delivered n
bitter speech against Carnegie, whom he
denounced as an oppressor OF the poor.
Amidst much confusion, q secret ballot was
ordered with the result that Mr.. Carnegie
was blackballed.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
Must Not Drink Boycotted Beer

The boycott on the product of the local
breweres was aided by action taken at
meeting Of the Lithographers' Subordinate
Association No. 13, a branch of the Inter
national Association, held Morday night.
1t was voted to impose a fine of So on.
each member whssbeuld be found drinking
boycotted beer.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
Joint Renuhiican caunns

Notice was given yesterday that Il Joint
caucusor the Republicans of the House and
Senate would be held in the hall of the
House Thursday evening, the goth instant,
at s O'Clock. 1t is updertood that the
caucus is called for the purpose of Sc
lecting a Congressional campaign com
ulittec.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
pensionk FOR Confederate vets

jackson, Miss, Feb. 18.-The State of
Mississippi has begun its annual disribu-
lion of pensions to Confederate We, erans and
their widows. Twenty dollars is paid to
each of 3,345 pensioners annually, mere
pittance; but the aggregate is $500;
quite an item TO the State.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
ANOTHER TROY FIRE.
Appollo Hall Burned at Loss of
$4,000

hPEOfIO IddHI fSut IiCu uU u IIOSs UI
81 5000.
Troy, N. z, Feb. 1s.-A fire. which
started in the Apollo Hail. on the top
floor of the building at the corner OF Con-
gress and River streets. this afternoon, did
damage TO the building and tenants to the
extent of $4,000, which is partly covered
by insurance. The hall was completely
gutted, and the stores on the first floor
were delugcds by a flood of water from
above. =
The fire started under the stage in the
hall, and was caused by boy dropping
a lighted match in a heap of rubbish.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
Chess Exnerts Enter

New York, Feb. 1S--Lasker, Steinitz,
Tschigorin, Tarrasch and PilIsbury have
entered the International chess tournament
to be played under the auspices OF the
German Chess Association at Nuremberg in
July.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
No Word Of Charlie Tucker

Charles W. Tucker. the seventeen-year
old boy, who ran away from his home
1870 New Jersey avenue northwest. a
week ago last Sunday, is still missing
Not the slightest information has been
received. The boy is said to have beer
induced to leave the city by man named
Cronin.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
ON TRIAL FOR HIS LIFE.
Case of Bankers Son, Henry Fox.
Called in Houston

Called in Houston
Houston, Texas, Feb. 1s.-The trial of
Henry Fox, Jr., charged with the murder
of Daisy Threlkeld, alias Douglass, u
prominent member OF the demi-monde last
s1nmer, began here today. Fifteen wit
nesses were on the stand today, aud there
are yet eighteen to he examined.
The defendant is the son of { well-knowD
banker OF this city, and considerable inter
est is manifested in the result of the trial.
Today the presiding judge announced that
night sessions of the court would be held
until the case is given to the Jury.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
Ottoman Bank Loan.

Constandnople, Feb. 1s.-The sultan has
given his sanction to loan of $4,000, coo
from the Ottoman Bank.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
For Driving Too Fast

For Driving Too Fast
Grant Slye, colored, was locked up at
No. 2 station last night by Policeman
Lghtfoot on the charge of fast driving.
The morning times., 1896-02-19
Badness
Falling Hair, Da druff,

and permanently cured. DIR j. SEMMES,
70l iith ST., near q,
Office and Residence
The morning times., 1896-02-19
M0RT0N'S hands TIED
Agricultural Bill Passed With
Seed Distribution Clause.
IT WAS MADE MANDATORY

Mr.. Cousins Raked Mr.. Morton Over
the Goals, Alluding to Him AZ a
Mere Secretary OF Agrlculture"-
SEED Division Is Rehabilitated and
Appropriation Made for 1t.
The morning times., 1896-02-19

Shoes for Men. Women and
Children are selling for almost
One-half at our great clearance
sale. Havenner & Davis, aoe, 92S
Z St nW., Atlantic Building.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-06-26
THL PLATFORM.
Full Text OF the Document as
Finally Adopted.

Full Text Of the Document as
Finally Adopted.
st. Louis, June 1S.-The national
republican platform, as finally
adopted; today, is as follows:
The republicans of the United
States, assembled by their repre-
sentatiyes IN national convention,
appealing for the popular and his
torlcal Justification of their claims
to the matcbless achievements OF
thirty years Of republican rule,
earnestly aud confidently address
themselves to the awakened intel
hgence, experience and conscience
of their cOuntrymen in the follow
ing declaration of facts and prin'
ciples:
For the first time since the civil
war the American people have
witnessed the calamitOus cOnse-
Quences of full aud unrestricted
democratic control OF the govern
ment. 1t has been record OF an
paralleled incspaclty, dishOnor and
disaster. In administrative man.
agement 1t has ruthlessly sacrificed
indispensable revenue, entailed an
unceasing deficit, tked out ordl-
nary currentexpenses with borrow
ed money, piled up the public debt,
by 1902 900 600 iu time OF peace,
forced an adverse balance of trade,
kept a PERPETUAL meuace hanging
over the redemption fund, pawned
American credit 20 alien syndicdtes
and reversed all measures aud re-
suits of successful republican rule.
La the broad effect of its policy 10
has precipitated panic, bllghted
Industry aud trade with prolonged
depression, closed factories, redue'
ed work aud wages, halted enter
prise and crippled American pro
ducti0n while stimulating foreign
production tor The American mar
ket. Every consideration of pub
lie safety and individual interest
demands that the government
shall be rescued from the hands oil
those who have shown themselves
Incapable to conduct it without
dlaster at home aud dishonoT
abroad, aud shall be restored u
the party which TOR thirty wears
administered It with unequaled
success and prosperity.
We renew and emphasize oul
allegiance to the policy of pretec
ton as the bulwark Of American
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-06-26

as IynchiDg or killing of human
beings suspected or charged with
crime without process of law.
We favor the creation of ana iOnal
board of arbitration to settle and
adjust differences which may arise
between employers and employees
engaged in interstate commerce.
We believe in an immediate re.
turn TO the free homestead policy
OF the republican party, and urge
the pass ge by Congress OF the
satisfactory free.honestead meas
ure which has already passed the
House and is now pending in the
Senate.
We favor the admission of the
remaining Territories at the ear.
hest practicable date having due
regard to the interests of the peo-
pie of the Territories aud Of the
United States. All the federal
officers appointed for the Territor-
les should be elected from bona.
file residents thereof, and the
right of sell government should be
accorded as far as practicable.
We believe the citizens ofAiaska
should have representation in the
Congress o! tue United States TO
the end that Deedtul legislation
may be intellIgently enacted.
We sympathlze with all wise
and legimate efforts to lessen and
prevent the evils of lntemperanct
and promote morality.
The republican party is mindt ul
Of the rights and interest OF women
Protection of American industries
includes equal opportunities equal
pay for equal work aud pro lection
to the home. We favor the admiss.
ion of women to wider spheres OF
usefulness and welcome their CO.
operation in rescOing the country
from democratic and pOpulist
mismanagement and mlsrule.
Such are the principles and
policies of the republican party
By these principles we will abide
and these policies We will put into
execution. We ask for them the
conslderate Judgement OF the
American people. Confident alike
in the history OF our great party
aud in the stice OF our ciuse, We
present our platform aud our can
didates in the full assurance that
the election will bring victory TO
the republican party and prosper
ity to the people of the Uhited
States.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-06-26
Misunderstood.

Would You like to take a chance!
asked the timld, rosy checked maid
el of the stranger at the church
fair.
sNould IV exclaimed the stran
yer radiantly. well, should say
| would. but his voice fell to "A
whisper and the eager light in bis
eyes died 10 taraway, sad expires
sion-I am already married.
Washington Times.