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Proposition to Increase the Terms OF Con.
Gressmen md the Pre- aIdent

WASHINGTON. Dec. l4.-Mr. Treloar of Mis-.
souri, introduced joint resolution to-day to
amend the Constitution that the terms of
Representatives shall be increased to four
years; of Senators to eight years, and of the
President to eight years, making the latter In
eligible for reelection. In Mr.. Treloar's opinion
the commercial interests of the country de-
mand this change, owing to the unsettlement Of
business which follows a Presidential election
and for the further reason that two years 10 not
efficiently long time for n Representative to
familiarize himself with Congressional work,
Mr., Treloar hopes that every business man and
voter In the country. regardless OF politics. will
notify him whether not he favors the pro-
posed amendment. Ho wishes to lay these LETT
ters before the committee and desires that they
should be short and to the point.
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IN THE USE.
A Pension Veto Observation-Disclosures Refuse
to Go on Record n Liquor Bill.

| Pension Veto Observation-Disclosures Refuse
| to Go on Record n Liquor Bill.
| WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-By unanimous con.
sent the House to-day postponed consideration
| of the District OF Columbia bills until Thursday,
and devoted the day to miscellaneous business.
bill was passed appropriatng $500 for the
relief of Ellis II. Roberts. United States Treas
urer Mt New York under President Harrison, to
reimburse him for money paid a check fraud.
| ulently raised from ST4 to SST4. the loss not
| being the fault OF the Treasurer.
By n vote OF ayes 9s. noes So, tho House re-
| fused to pass over the Presidents veto a bill
| granting a pension to the divorced wife of
| Lowell Taft of the Eighteenth Regiment Con-
necticut Volunteer Infantry. who died Of alco-
holism in a soldiers home.
Joint resolution was passed providing for n
holiday recess from Dec. ~ to JAN 5.
Mr.. Hull rep, Ia.. Chairman of the Com
mtttee on Military Affairs reported the Army
Appropriation bill.
Mr.. Morse Rep., Mass) demanded a vote on
the bill amending the laws regulating the
granting Of liquor licenses in the District of
Columbia. which was pending when the House
adjourned last Friday.
Mr.. Babcock (Rep., Wis., demanded division
which resulted: Yeas, 45; nays. 23. He then
made the point of no quorum and Mr.. Morse
demanded the yeas and nays The call resulted:
Yeas. l32 nays, 81. Mr.. Babcock renewed his
point Of no quorum. aud Mr.. Morse demanded
u cali of the House.
Pending the call Mr.. Mahany (Rep. N. "
moved to adjourn. The latter motion was de-
feated yeas. 81; nays 81. The call showed the
presence Of quorum. and the engrossment of
the bill was ordered by az vote of 1853 to SO. The
demand for the previous question on its passage
WAS sustained-l05 to 80.
Mr.. Babcock moved tn recommit the bill to
the COMMITTEES on the District of Columbia q
committee which had jurisdiction. The Com
mittee on Alcoholic Liquor Traffic, from which
IT came, he said, had no more juriSd ction of It
than 1t had OF legislation in the State of New
York He had not been able TO get a copy OF the
bill until just now. and hoped the House would
not act on It until it had fully examined the
measure. There were some good things in the
bill and some bad ones. or the latter he pointed
out one in particular which violated the princi-
pie OF priority which the House two years ago
approved, that II saloon was csta bllshed IL
could not be driven out and the owner deprived
of means OF livelihood oy the construction of n
church or rchoolhouse within the prohibited
limit OF 400 feet.
Mr.. Hepburn rep. Ia)-Docs the gentleman
contend that the saloon has vested right a0
against a church or schoolhouse
Mr.. Babcock-Oh. no; that is not the conten-
tion.
Mr.. Morse Rep.. Mass.) said that IL the gen.
tieman had examined the bill he would have
been eliminated.
On the motion to recommit the vote was,
Yeas, 81: nays l41. The bill was then passed.
l03 to 30 A demand for the yeas and nays On
the passage OF the bill secured only fifteen sun
porLerS.
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before the Senate and the amendment con-
CURED in. The bill makes piracy mfsde.
meanor and makes an injunction granted by
one Circuit Judge enforceable ia any other oirs
cult. The effect of he amend ment is that thoin
junction shall not be granted without due notice
TO defendants. The bill now goes to the Presis
dent.
The Immigration bill was taken up and went
over. under AN agreement that q vote shal be
The resolution Of the House for the holiday
recess WAS referred to the Committee on Aps
propriatons.
The Senate then took up the rension calendag
and passed ffty-fiyo private pension bills.
Nearly all Of them for increases OF pension.
Then, after II short executive session, 1h0
Senate Rdjourned until tomorrow.
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Army Approprintion HiIl.

alton bill was reported to the House this after
noon. 1t carries an appropriation of s23. 1885,.
344 which Is about S706 900 less than tho esti.
mates of tho Secretary OF War and Sl5s. .00O
below the appropriation for the present year.
No provision is made for the Army and Navy
Hospital at Hot Springs, Ark, as the Secretary
OF War recommends that it be transferred to
the Interior Department TO be rented. The
Secretary explains that the number OF patients
Mt the hospital is so small that they are practi.
caly no more numerous than the attendants.
and that under tho circumstances 1t would bS
cheaper for the Government to board the
patients at a good hotel.
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PRocEED1ves OF CONGRESS.
Senator PETER Wants n Monetary ComnnIa
sion-Senntor Alien Defends Nebraska.

siou-Senntor Alien Defends Nebraska.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.--In the Senate to-day
Mr.. Gallinger (Rep.. N. H. presented the me-
mortal OF n New Hampshire church meeting,
with II resolution. which he said he endorsed,
declaring that Armenian outrages should be
suppressed by the civilized powers even al
though the doing should involve the dismem-
bermcnt of the Turkish Empire.
Senators Sherman (Rep., o.. Elkins Rep,.
w. Va. and Mitchell, Dem.. Wis.,. were ap-
pointed by the Nice-Presdent as the Inaugural
ton Committee on the part OF the Senate.
A resolution was offered BY Mr.. PETER pop.,
Kan.). and laid on the table for the present, for
the appointment of IA commission of hve. one
from each OF the four parties, Republican,
Democratic. National Democrats and Populist,
and one other to be chosen by these four to
examine and study the general subject OF
finance in reference to its practical relations to
business
A resolution offered last week by Mr. Allen
Uop, Neb,), denying the constitutional mower
of any state to impair the obligation uf con-
tracts was taken up and made the basis of
speech by hlm, In which he defended the Popu-
list Governor and Legislature of Nebraska from
all mputstions of an intention TO enact leglsla-
tion hostile to capital, and declared that all
such fears are groundless. He especially dis
claimed all purpose to act in hostility to rail-
road compan!es. He criticised severely charge
recent speech in Boston, as TO the state OF
Nebraska having been I'm voting for Bryan and
free silver engaged In crazy attempt at
revolution anu passionate crusade of dis
honor such statement. Mr. Allen declared,
"wns Mnwarrahted dishonest. and ungracIous."
and apGIied to the resolution the terms puerlle
A'I 'MIr PiatJ lRep. Conn.,, also sneered at it as
"cIap,tral.' 1t was referred 10 the Judiciary
Committee,
ularly in regard 70 dramatic nroductions To-
SeIher with the House amvndment WAS laid
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WHERE rs DRYER COSTELLO9
Elizabeth. N. H., Shoppers Are Looking for
Christians Goods.

ELIZABETH. N. j., Dec. 14.-John Costello a
driver employed by an express company that
runs wagons between New York and Crawford,
disappeared on Saturday night after he reached
this city with n load of Christmas goods from a
Sixth avenue store, intended for delivery in this
city. Before he left the store Costello received
$500. TO be given to his employer. Costello had
carried similar packages on previous occasions.
When the wagon failed to arrive at Crawford
yesterday morn Ing search was made for the
missing man and the goods. This morning the
wagon was found in front OF store in this city,
ascertaincd.
some of the goods had been delivered, and
as nearly all the packages were sent q. O.. ID. IL
is believed that the driver received considerable
cash
All OF the goods that were In Cost ello's charge
were promised for delivery Saturday night, md
those persons who did not learn OF the reason
for non-deliyery went 70 New York this morn
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TIE FEELING IN CoNGREss.

RESOLUTIONS Deaounoing Maceo's Murdsr
and FavorinE Cuban Independence.
WARRINGTON, Dec. A.-In the Senate to-day
Mr.. Call (Dom.. Fla.) offered resolution. which
was referred to the Committee on Foreign Re.
lntions. declaring that the recent killing of An
tonic Maceo, q renowned General In the service
of tho republic of Cuba III true) while under q
flag Of truce. and with an assurance OF safety
from the Spanish Captain General, was q viola
ton OF the rules OF civilized warfare, an act OF
base treachery. murder cowardly and dis
graceful, which demands the execration of
every Government and of all the peoples of tho
world, whether civilized OF savage; declaring
that tho Government which authorized, per-
mitted or failed to punish the assassns was an
outcase from the family of nations and from
The palo of civilization and public To-
directing tho Committee fenht resolution re-
10 inquire inicsshuont of the United States to
-ddiand the release of all citizens of the United
States held by the Spanish Government in
confinement at Ceuta, in violation of tho treaty |
with Spain, and 1t was referred to the same
committee.
Senator Morgan CDem.. Ala.) offered the fol-
lowing resolution. upon which he gave notice |
ho would tomorrow address the Senate:
in s Thai 6s Wiz ,Ss It
& 81 e SsnGte copies Of The papers relating to
Mss. 5slsrrSd to IN
And also statement Of the ssvers amSGnts of
the claims lodged IN the Department OF state by cit
sens OF the United States ,ainst spain growing
of the alleged insurrecton now exitsng in tho island
And. also all correspondence with the Spanish
Government relating to the Competitor case and the
persons captured with that vessel with state.
ment OF the charges pending in court In spain
Cnoa against such persons and the proceedinEs OF
such court In these and the place of their Inn
prlsonment and the character OF their treatment,
while In prison and the condition OF their health
whether such prisoners have had the privilege OF
counsel or their own selection In trial that has
taken place on such cargts. or were represented by
Atates. |
A joint resolution recognizing tho independ-
once of Cuba was introduced in the House to-
Jay by MIR. Howard pop. Ala. 1t recites the
profound regret of the American people Mt tho
reported brutal assassination of the Cuban
,eader, Maceo." 1t declares that Spain Is con-
ducting brutal and Euerrlla-like warfare
against q patriotic people who are struggling
for independence. even as did the founders of
this republic. 1t resolves. therefore. that the
United states shall recognize Cuba a free
ana lndependent government, and shall accord
tc her people nll such rights in the ports and
within the jurisdiction OF the United States.
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An area otIow pressure has developed in the low.
er Mississippi Valley, attended by cloudy aud rainy
weather In all the States OF the Mississippi Ohio.
aud Tennessee valleys and lake regions. with snow
falling over northern Michigan. This storm is like
ly 10 Increase in magnitude and force and move
to the northeast into this neighborhood.
In this city yesterday-it was fairs highest ocial
temperature 4s', lowest 3s'; average humidity,
90 per cent; wind westerly. average velocity 10
miles houri barometer, corrected TO read to sea
level, at A. N. 5000. 8 p, NJ. 5000.
The Thermometer at the United States Weather Bu.
registered the temperature yesterday follows,
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Prouty OF Vermont for Interstate Com
merce Commissioners.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE President to-day
sent to the Senate the nomination Of Charles A.
Prouty of Vermont to be an Inter State Com
merce Commissioner. vice w. G. Veazey, re-
signed. MIR prouty is ~ years of age and was
first suggested to the President by Senator
Proctor Of Vermont, who Is a personal friend of
tho nominee. lie lives In Newport, at the ex-
treme northern portion of the State Repre-
sentative Grout and Senator Morrill, of YER
mont endorsed the selection, and ex-senator
Edmunds and ex-Minister TO Great Britain L.
dent endorsing Mr.. Prouty in the most hearty
and cordial manner,
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NO CHANGE OF RECEIVERS.
Judge WaIInce's Decision In the Ogdens
bnrg md Lake ChnmpIain RaIlrond Cnne

Judge WaIIncc's Decision In the Ogdens-
burg and Lake Champlain Railroad Cnse.
UTICA. Dec. 14.-Judge Wallace's decision in
the Ogdensburg and Lake Chemplan receiver
ship was filed with Clerk Doolittle in the United
States Circuit Court day. Tho Ogdensburg
and Lake Champlain Railroad was leased to the
Vermont Central. and subsequently, on March
20 last, the latter company went into the hands
Of receivers In October last in proceedings for
dissolution OF the Ogdensburg and Lake Cham
plain in the State court. II. Walter Webb Of the
New York Central was appointed receiver. Next
came foreclosure action by the bondholders.
in which they petitoned that new receivers be
appointed Argument in the last suit was heard
by Judge Wallace. His decision follows:
1T does not seem expedient that any change
should DO made in the custodianship and man
agement OF the ogdensburg and Lake Cham
plain Railroad Company until the period has
expired within which. pursuant to the order of
the United States Circuit Court for the District
OF Vermont, the present receivers are to signify
their election to adopt or reject the lease of the
Company Unless they elect to adopt the
lease the, complainants representing tho
mortgage bordholders. who are the suhstan-
al owners OF the property, should be permitted.
through their own receiver, To take possession
own interests. If they do elect to adopt it they
cannot be expected to retain control OF the
properly without making provision FOR the pay
ment of the accrued interest and complying In
other respects with the terms of the mortgage
In respect to u tender before a sale under the
decree Of foreclosure. In the mean time
nothing should bo done to impair or
TEN, and the friction which might occur
under a separate management of the part of IL
covered by the complainants' mortgage ought,
II possible. to be avoided. If the com plaiuants
do not care to have the present receivers ap-
pointed as their receivers, the present applica-
tion W i'll be denied. with liberty to renew any
time after the expiration of three months"
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Where Yesterday.s Fires were.

A. M.-5,4o. 43l East Elghry.sixth street. n.
Bruner. damage se5; 7:25 Pier AZ. Fast River. j.
b. King. damage $50; $40. lea West Seventy SEQ.
ond street. John NJ. Ciave. damage $50; $500. l0l
West Seventy second street. Sarah A. Green. dam
az" $50; 1898, 8l7 East Eighteenth street, Dr..
swan, damage sl5.-
p. M.-4:sO, IlOs Third avenue, George Peck..
damage 5000: $500. 203 Clinton street. william
iroderick, no damage; $3.50. Depot lane and French
boulevard, Mrs: Grey, damage $500; 800; 800 ooo
lO;2o I55 East Ninety eighth street, damage $50.
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Candidate for Railroad comm,ss,oner.

BUFFALO, Dec. 14.-Mr. Isaac H. McEwen,
formerly genera! superintendent of the Rome,
Watertown and Ogdensburg Railroad. has an
nounced his candidacy for Railroad Commits
sioner. made vacant by the death of Mr..
Rickard.
Although still a comparatively young man.
Mr.. McEwen has had n quarter OF a century's
active railroad experience, having entered the
railroad service In 1868. and worked his way up
through the various grades to the position OF
General Superintendent. In 1898 he resigned
to study law. with the view OF making a
specialty Of railroad law, and has since devoted
himself to the duties Of that profession.
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Thomas Modeson,s VIII.

BUFFALO Dec. l3.-The win of the late Thom-
MS Hodgson, for number of years general
sales agent of the Pennsylvania Coal Company.
was admitted to probate to-day. The will pro-
vIdcs for bequest OF $500 per year to be paid
TO Mary a. Hodgson of 23l Penn street. Brook
lyn, a sister of Mr.. HOdgson. The balance of
the estate, consisting of perSonal property val
Hodgson, whose residence is given as the West
minister Hotel. New York city. Mrs. Hodgson
and Ciarence ID. Simpson. OF Scranton. Pa. are
named as executors.
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An Indisnntion Meeting In Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14.-Marcos Morales,
President OF tho Cuban American League,
stated to-day that II the news of the assassina-
tion Of Gen. Maceo should be confirmed, pub
lie Indignation meeting would be- called here
final news within a few days regarding Maceo's
death, and that II the meeting should be held
1t would he addressed by speakers of national
reputation,
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The II. and O. Pay Ryan & Macdonald.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 14.-The suit of Ryan &c
Macdonald of Now York against the Maryland
Construction Company. which built the belt
tunnel for the b. and o. Railroad Company In
this city for Sll7, 900, for which sum the firm
had obtained a Judgment was settled In full
to-day by the receivers of the b. and o., who
Interest to date OF judgment. The Maryland
CONSTRUCTION ComDany's stock Is owned by the
b. and o.
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Wholesale Arrests mt Cienrneeos.

TAMPA. Fla. Dec. 14.-Letters from Havana
received here to-day say that sixty persons were
arrested in CienfueRos on Dec. 8. Among them
were the French Consul, Alfonso Lay: Agustin
Goitisolo. owner OF TWO large sugar plantations.
and chairman of tho Retormist Committee; !;
Sehor Capetillo. wealthy Spaniard. and other
important persons. The order for tho arrest Of
George Fowler. son OF the British Consul, was
also signed. but he could not be found. Most OF
the prisoners have been released.
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HAMBuRo, Dec. 14.-At a meetinppf delegates
OF the Citizens Guilds held here t-day n reso-
luton was passed by a vote OF 43 tu,7 express
ing regret ut the occurrence of the srike of the
dock laborers. but refusing to ipbrfere or to
attempt to influence either the employers or
the stri kers. An additional hunded of nom
union dock laborers arrived here frm England
turned to work.
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LONDON. Dec. l4.-Whtle tho British steamer
Orotava. which arrived here Dec. g from sgd
ney. was coaling to-day at Tllbury twenty miles
Immense quantity OF water poured through her
portholes. which were open. Four men who
were working below were drowned before they
could reach the companionways reaching to tho
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LONDON. Dec. 14.-The Queen, tfp Prince ana
Princess of Wales, the Duke ant Duchess Of
York, Prince and Princess Christian, the Mar
qus of Lorne and Princess Louise. Princess
beatrice of Battenberg and her children, and
the entire court attended q memorial service in
the mausolem at Frogmore to-day in COM
memoration OF the Prince Copsort. who died
on Dec. IA, 1861.
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ConsuI.Genera, F,tu.uueh Lee Here.

Gen. Ftz- Hugh Lee, the American Consult Gen.
srai in Havana, arrived in this city yesterday
from West Point. He went to tho Hotel Marl-
borough and Will remain there until his depart
ure for Havana on Thursday or Friday. He is
accompanied by his wife and daughter.
Gen. Lee declined to discuss the alleged assas-
sination OF Gen. Maceo. He returns to Cuba. he
said without special instructions. and simply TO
Eesnme hls dutlea An Consul- General.
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WASHINGTON FORECAST foh TUESDAY,
For New England. fair weather. followed by threat
enng weather in southern portion colder In south.
east portion; winds shifting TO northeasterly.
For eaStsr NeD York. eastern FennSv Net0 er
Ssy, and DelatOdre. fair IN tho morRn0 threatening
sOsahsr, and probably showers In the evening or night
soTlheaStsrID ptsdA
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The AIanhauset House to Be Rebuilt.

Contracts for the rebuilding OF that portion
OF the Manhanset House at Shelter Island. L. l.,
which was burned last August have been award
ed to Henry NJ. smith and NJ. X. Thompson a.
Co. George III, Skidmore or Riyerhead, u. l.,
u the suplryisnR architect
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Edward j. Ivory's Tr,a, Postponed.

LONDON. Dec. 14.-Counsel for Edward j.
Ivory. alias Edward Bell. the alleged Irish
American dyramiter. appeared in tho Central
Criminal Court, Old Bailey this morning and
obtained apoetponement OF the trial OF his client
until the January session.
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THE STEAMER LAURADA.
Spain Says She Must He Treated Elk,
Any Other Merchant Ship

MADRID. Dec. 14.-Admiral Beranger. MIN
ister of Marine, says that tho maritime COM
mander at Valencia has been ordered to receive
the American steamer Laurada precisely as he
would any other merchant vessel entering that
port and to furnish her with every facility for
the continuation of her voyage. Should she
need supplies, the marine authorities will fur
ntsh them II private persons refuse to do So
The Admiral hopes. however, that the Laurada
VIII avoid Spain. as her presence at Valencia
might cause disorders. with view of prevent
gunboat Vulcana are anchored of that place.
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The Helen Loses Two Propeller blades.

QUEENSTOWN. Dec. 14.-The British steamer
Helen. Capt. McNeil which sniled from Liver
pool for Galveston Dec. l2, put in here To- day.
having lost two blades Of her propeller.
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ROGERS, PET & Go.
STORIES ABOUT EARL lUSSELL.

He Had Said Was rrw.
LONDON, Dec. 14.-An inqhest ito the death
of Frederick Kast. who with LadSLina Scott,
John Cockerton, and William Ayltt had been
on trial upon charge of havin criminally
libel led Earl Russell, Lady Scutt. SON in law.
was held to-day. One of the witnesses testified
that before his death. which resulte from pneu-
monia. knst declared that everything he had
said regarding Earl Russell wns tre.
Lord Russells solicitor, who present at
the inquest protested against the Omission of
this witness'S evidence,
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CONFIRMED by tho Senate.

WAsHINGToN. Dec. 1.-THE Senate con med
the following nominations:
Consuls wv. r. Barker OF Mississippi. at SaRua In
Grande Cuba: Frank D. Hill OF Minnesota, santos
Brazil; George E. kedzie of Mexico ut Durango.
Mexico; Samuel NJ. Simmons OF Texas, at Piedras
EegIas.. Mexico; Horace l.. Washington OF Texas. ut
Alexanhrettn, Syria; Paul Wlesike OF Texas. at
Nanagua. Nicaragua
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brooklyn Heal Estate Exchange Pros
| DerOuR.

At the annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Brooklyn Real Estate Exchange yesterday
all the old directors were reelected. The rents
from the xchange's building In Montague street
last year amounted to S44, ,24O.B8 and the
dividends paid were S12,350, as against SD, $50
the previous year, IL ia the best-paylng ONCE
building in Brooklyn.
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Salisbury May Attend the Hnyard BANQUET.

LONDON, Dec. 14.-The Daily Neus says that
Primo Minister Salisbury has sign.hed his
pleasure at tho announced intention OF Mr..
George Faudel- Philips. Lord Mayor OF London,
to give banquet in honor of the Hon. Thomas
+. Bayard. the American Ambassador. and has
Professionally promised to attend the banquet.
The sun., 1896-12-15

To Care n Cold In One DAy
Take Laxative Btomo Qunine Tablets. All drueRista
telund the moneJ II II Tails 10 cure. aoc.-AdV.
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Bayard In the Chr,.tmn. Ho,ldax..

LONDON. Dec. 14-Ambassador Bayard and
Mrs Bayard will be the guests of Lord Middle
ton ut Birdsall House, Yorkshire. during the
Christmas holidays.
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10000 rifles of the best modern pattern. besides
artillery and plentiful munitions of war There
Will be no sufrendor to compromise with
Spnln. ENerY one NAV rebt assured of thAt.M