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nIny HIVE 10 ExpInin.

| Washington. February 4 although In
| struetions were sent to the officials scv
eral days ago directing them 10 libel the
| Three Friends as II pirate, no service 50
far as known here has yet been secured
The failure ia carry gu the instructions of
the department OF justice In this matter IL
the subject OF comment among the off
clals and II is not unlikely that 1t may
result IN an investigation. ~rhe facts in The
case appear 10 be that several days ago the
collector at Jacksonville reported that the
captain Of the Three Friends had asked
permission TO 10 on four days wrecking
cruise and the collector asked for ins,rIe-
tions. The treasury officials replied that
the request might be granted providing the
vessel carried an officer of the revenue
cutter service and subscribed 10 an oath
to the effect that they would not violate
the neutrality laws IN any way. Suisse
auently the collector again telegraphcd he
had been directed by the United States at
tornev to hold the vessel until she could
be libelled MS a pirate, and asked II he
should do as directed. a telegram was i'm
medlately returned instructlng hun 10 do ~
asked by the United States attorney. Tho
collector however, permitted her to leave
port under the authority OF the first telo-
gram No satisfactory explanation OF this
action has vet been received. The wreck
ing absence period granted IN the Three
Friends expired today, but nothing has
been heard from her. II Is thought prob
able. however. that she Will return short
~. and IT is believed that the collector
viii be called upon to explain his conduct.
As soon as the vessel returns, whether to-
day or later. she viii be proceeded against
as a pirate and the trial pushed to speedy
termination.
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Canton. Ohio, February At is believed
here that Judge Nathan Golf was rendered
tho attorney generaship upon his visit here
two weeks Ago, but that he hesitated to
accept on account of his wife's health
which led 10 the consideration of other
names pending his final decision.
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To stop Flirting.

Jefferson City, Mo-, February A bin
has been introduced In the legislature by
Representative Hold. by request. having
for its object the termination of flirting
with female passengers by railroad con-
ductors and brakemen. Violation of this
law will be punishable by fine OF s25 pay
able by the corporation. company or person
owning the railway, they being held re-
sponsible for its enforcement.
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Washington. February 4.-Representative
Hunter of Kentucky returned from Canton
today. In an interview he said; THE story
that was to be offered the place of inter-
nal revenue commissioner or any other po-
siton under the incoming administration
to remove from the senatorial fight in Ken
lucky is absolutely false
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QUEEN REGENT SIGNS PLAN
Agrees to the Scheme Proposed for
Cuban Reforms.
GENERAL WEYLER GIVEN AN OVATION
cuban Press Comments ON the lie.
forms-Troubic over the sailing
of the steamer Three FricndS.

Madrid, February 4.-(Copyrighted 1897.
by Associated Press. )---Thc queen regent
today signed the plan for reforms In the
island OF Cuba. The text OF the document
VIII be published Saturday. The scheme
includes numerous and elaborate DEGREES
and viii occupy several pages Of tho Of
fetal rayette
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Springfield. ILL.,. February "A bill was
introduced in the legislature today by Rep
resentatiye Compton to prohibit taking
notes, bonds and other obligations payable
otherwise Than in lawful money of the
United States. II is intended TO abolish
the gold contract and lease system.
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Awniu.t NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Jefferson City, Mo-, February A bill
has been introduced in the house making 1t
felony punishable by penitentlary sen
tence OF five years for married man to be
found guilty Of matrimonial infidelity I'M
der any circumstances whatever.
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Grand RAPIDS. Mich, February John
i'hho or THIS city, in confederation OF s25
hhs uhuer a Wri'11 cErecntsnt gold and
feieas"l his wife 10 james H. Hurst. Ali
concerned arc today celebrating the eyert
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81. Louis. Mo, February i,--sccrc:ary
that Conner. the ST. Louis FIRST balseman'
mas h"en fradcd 10 Cincinnati for .BlIrJ
Holiday, who played In The field for the
lmttT team last year
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Liverpool February 5.-Following are
the weekly cotton statistics: Sales. total.
81 900; sales. American, 5s.oOe trade taxi
Ings. SO 900: actual exports, 10000 imports.
Total. 1876 900; imports American, l2S, goo.
stock, total. l,22p,00O; stock American,
1.142 900; afloat American $4,000.
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SAT- Lake City Utah. February AZ. a.
Cooke OF New York, representing Jamc,
j., Corhet. w. In this CITY on hia way To
arson lty Nov, 20 look over the altna-
non win view TO selecting tminins,
Quarters for Crlhett near tho scene or tbc
coming bnttlo with Fuzsimmons.
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Toronto, February i--"Shadov" Mnbe,
ms arce''ed the challcnFc issued by Ruf-
mo costello 10 ilrht fwoelty rounds far
We ciglhnpiur@r3p Of Cllnada- Mailer won
ali' W., .,, ~ u'I"nting Bnsworth two weeks
Moeks hcIlcn. Y ''"'A
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increase for the Army.

London, February 4.-The Marquis OF
I.onsdowne, in the house OF lords today,
announced that the government proposed
to increase the army by 1855, to be COM
posed of an additional battalion each for
The Scots Guard. Cold Stream Guard. Cam
eron Highlanders, Malta militia and West
India troops. and 5000 men for the garrison
l.
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found that II had left a short time before.
The understanding was that tho boat
was to be gone four days. more or less,
taking only such time as would be needed
to 20 TO New River. perform tho service
ana return. This time will not expire until
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cablegram from his home government an.
nouncing that there is no revolution in
Guatemala and perfect harmony prevails
throughout the whole country.
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VIII submit Recommendations.

constantnople, February 4.--The ann
bassadors OF the powers have concluded
their deliberations on the Eastern Qucs-
ton and will submit their recommcndu-
tons TO their respective governments.
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Thc WORK OF CnnnYn..

London. February A dispatch to the
Times from Madrid gays that the Cuban
scheme of autonomy is almost exclusively
The work of Primo Minister Canovas del
Castillo. the preamble appearing In Che
prc'nier's own handwriting in the original
copy,
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Monors for Gcrmnn ncgimcnt.

Barln. February 1.-THE ceremony Of
fixing the ribbon sent by the czar to the
standards of the Alexandria regiment OF
which he is honorary colonel occurred in
the Lust Garten at noon today. After
luncheon Emperor William toasted the car
and begged Colonel Nepokoishitzki to con-
vey to his majesty the thanks of the Alex
andria regiment and Of the whole army for
this proof Of his favor.
Emperor William proceeded TO refer to
the brotherhood of arms existing Of yore
between Russians and Germans. adding
that the German army was deeply sem
sible Of the honor conferred upon IL today
and would look with pride on the new rib
bon and ever remember the days when HIS
majesty, al the head OF the regiment led
them at Breslau. the name of which IL
permanently bound in the past relations OF
both dynasties.
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washington. February l,--At the Ice rni-
ace tonlgh, John Lawson the swede. e,.-
ihhllshisi n wo,la's record OF hour; and
II seconds FOR fifty miles On skLtee
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Indianapolis, Ind. February a-C,br,,
Won der Abe. OF the st. Louis na,seh.,,
club, and President brush held A pr,v,ss
,pmI'irnce here todny Neither cared 10
lulk pt tho details of the meetinw n IL
J he most important one was Tho n,trchaen
~ me tloNobnd club. Won der An, 1crt
Tor st. Louis THIS afternoon ~ VA
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Nnt Won neceixea.

London, February "A special 10 ~
st. James Gazette. published this afteruooa,
says the outline OF tho Cuban reforfuh
made public has created = bad imprVssiSn
being regarded - yielding too mvek
Cuba. 77 r.
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london, February 5.---A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Bombay says that the
plague has made its appearance as far
north as Delhi and AS far south As Ban
galore
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CORBETT MONEY OFFERED.
Odds that the Fight Will Go ~
His Favor.
MATCH BETWEEN DIXON AND PALMER
carson II Jubilant Over the Eros.
pcct of Getting the Great Mill
nctwccn the Hcavywcishts.

San Francisco. February 4-whcn the
news came over tho wires that Al smith Of
Now York had $4,000 to bet on Corbett at
ODDS OF to TO- the sports at this end
prophesied that more money would change
hauds over the match in Nevada than over
The Curbett-Suliivan fight.
a. H. Daniels. who is said to act as agent
ior fhil ilwyor, said hc had some Corbett
money TO invest. AS fcclcr he was will
ink 70 pct $1,000 against $500 that Corbett
wouid win, or II any OF F'itzsimmons'
.rt"nus care Tor fancy wager he would lay
NV'oVO asainst $4,000 that the match would
20 IN Norhcu's favor None OF the offers
round takers. Harry Corbctt. brother Of
JIM offered to bet $1,000 against $1,000
mat jim would win IN eight rounds or less
suus'hs from this there will BIO some big
oettine In San Francisco when the men
nave ooth sct4lod down to training. Tho
opinion liz expressed ON all sides that there
WIN Dc less odds on the forthcoming fight
tnan any other big match that has taken
place In years.
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For Minister to Mexico.

Little Rock. Ark. February 4.--Hon. II.
l.. Remmell of this city. late republican
candidate for governor Of Arkansas. is au-
thority for the statement that General
Powell Clayton of Arkansas will be the
next United States minister to Mexico, sue
ceeding Hon. w. M. Ransom. MIR Rem
nell held a conference with Major Mckm-
lev last week and says that the president
elect was surprised at General Clayton +
modesty.
The appointment will he made a Few
days after the 4th Of March.
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THE coLLEcToR's STATEMENT.

Jacksonville. Fla, February 4.-Collector
Blsbee, when shown the Washington dis
patch, made the following explanation:
THE Three Friends was allowed to leave
for New River on the authority Of a tele-
gram signed by s. W. Wick. special treas
ury agent. which was received January 2s.
This required the captain OF tho vessel TO
mike affidavit that he would not violate
any neutrality or navigation laws, also
that tho boat might carry United States
revenue officer. These affldayiis were made
and forwarded to Washington and on the
strength OF the telegram ! allowed the
boat to leave with the o-icer OF The Bout
well aboard Word was received early this
week from washington that tho aHidayits
were not satisfactory 10 tho officers and
that the boat must not leave.
District Attorney Clarke came 10 my
office Tuesday morning and said he wanted
10 libel the boat for piracy and al the same
dime he warned me that | would net be
protected In Eei2lug except on instructions
from the authorities AZ Washington lie
Immediately sent telegram TO Washington
and when ! returned from dinner found a
telegram instrpcting me to proceed under
the directions OF the district attorney.
went Immediately to seize the boat. but
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Now YORK. February A spooisa 10
'"p Nor'u from lIos'on says latc tonight
nna,eh Tor 10000 a side and the feather
weight championship of the ,vori h,,,,,,,.'.
HtofFn Dixon and psilnr Palmer was, y.
rMk,l ~ ms city. The details OF fhc
mt,oh were not announced. bn, II Is gem
vldilN uhl"lNtood there thnt Managers ~
hoth mcn viii toss n coin 10 decide wbetb.
e, ,,. 'hc match win take place In thas com
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|;,fSlIyA GIVES UP HOPE
u ~ Get Senator sherman's
Place.
n,rs WILL Be APPOINTED.
II, bushnell Paving the way
svsf. &C.. March Into the sem
= - of the United states

"A ohio, February 4.-carefui IN
t'e', :, a. Associated Press Representa-,
slr Tho more intimate friends ana
'S,,.l advisers of Mark Hanna . 'oaay
'l, 'sa.a the fact that there is good ground
' W.. which have been in circulation
i, past few days to the effect that
y, s.,,opal chairman is not to be APP
- nh the place of Senator Jonn
49, .r in the United States senate, IN
i'r !, ran be stated on unques ,.
..,,r that Hanna has pracucaiiy apai
p% ~ None of securing the appointment
'ea ,,,,aan who stands as close 70
sen any person in Cleveland says
asna ao,,it Governor Bushnell VIII
r ID ,o,tanant Governor Jones 10 III
pap. n,rsd term OF Senator Sherman
sn.A =, tho next session of the legisia-
m,' my conyenes In January, 1898, Gov
s s nmshnell will himself be a candidate
y, ,,ii form. 1t Is further stated on
'ps authority that the lieutenant
has agreed not TO be candidate
N., ni al, term in opposition to Bushnell,
Wv Teht will then be between Bush
ii and Hanna. All, ,r,oruot,o,
rsose knowledge on the subject can
W. doubted, said the fight between
~, and Senator Foraker would now DE
~. s,,d an TO the bitter end, and would ne
n not be by any means confined TO
~ nolItIcs. The report that Hanna is
=, Strongly urged to accept the post
~. ssreralship in McIfinley's cabinet
~. certified. but thus far. 1t is stated,
Ms steadily declined to enter the cabi-
n ID any capacity
pauturg. Pa, February 4.-Marcus A.
,.,,. chairman OF the republican Nation
I ,ommIt,ee, arrived in pittsburs today to
lind the libel case by State Senators G.
Y,t,ee and William Flynn against the
IaruercIal Gazette and the Press Of this
h. 49,,
IA Associated Press reporter met Mr..
,sna at the station. but he refused to
Il ,pythjng on the senatorial subject.
i, there as much friction between the
koubcan factions in Ohio as has been re-
krd.' was asked.
| III this is So" said Mr. Hanna, II never
nd Of It. OF course the newspapers must
n something to talk about"
4, IL said that there is a great deal OF
nng!ing among the leaders Of the United
Aiss senatorship."
| I don't know Of any trouble whatever"
bnpllei
i ". Hanna said that he expected to re-
IN to Cleveland tonight and would not
y 10 Washington until few days before
\ inaipiiratlon
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Eureka Springs, Ark. February Nv

Eureka Springs, Ark, February 4.-When
shown the press report from Canton Of
his appointment as minister to Mexico, Cen
eral Clayton said he preferred not 10 dis
cuss his connection with that or any other
place until after the inauguration. His
manner. however. WAS confirInatory of the
appointment, which has not been unexpect-
ed by his friends.
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a n.voIution In Guntcmnin.

Washington, February 4.-scnor Arriaga.
the Guatemalan minister. has received .
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St Louis, February A special to this
Republic from Caracas. Venezuela, says:
The signing of the boundary treaty In
Washington by Minister Andrade of Ven
tho Caracas press.
Some OF the papers there declare that II
means United States protectorate and
almost unanimously decry the form In
which the treaty Is progressing toward
ratification. a bitter debate in tho con-
gress when the convention is presented to
that body for ratification u foreshadowed.
1t is not doubted, however, that President
Crespo eventually will be- able to make
the National legislature do his bidding In
the matter OF acceptance.
United States Minister Thomas had two
conferences with Senior Rojas. minister Of
foreign affairs, and cabinet meeting was
held at the executive mansion.
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hansas Olty, february 4--Dan Stuart.
inc pronotor of pugilism. paid ~ flying
VSN TO Kansas city last might, and for
one hour was IN consultation with pnr,-
stated rhat the purpose OF Ms va, wa. ~
h'Nuie promise from tile pugillst thar
ne would do HIS training In Nevada. Stu
nrt hMvlns promised the Nevulnris thar
nom vorbeu ana fitgsmnons would do
ihelr training in that stmtc ON receiyin,,
81 ~ sa,NSiactory ronly from Corbett Mir
otunfl folurnOl 30 nnllaA - -'-'
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Carson Rejoicing.

c"tsSon. New. February A dispatch
from San Franc'sco announcing that
United States Judge McKcnna and others
declared the Federal government had no
issnl 30 Interiors or prevent the corbot,-
r -. liEht IN Nevada cauisci greslt
rejoicing here, Nothing now stands Ire
lwvun Carson ana the great pugiiistic
eyNni That wiz bring thousands OF visitors
ana thousands of dollars to fhe city.
NergiiAa cgty ls putting In a strong bas
LOT the tgW. offering $4,000 cash Tho
enterprise prints list OF hotels nnd Iodu-
oi ncopto they can hold lyVin,r tho p.,l
nnl" ny laum IN all The fighters them
seivss, however. ana 10 be considered. aud
great elevation. II is nearly 1eM feat
nhoNe sc.l level ani the pugiysis would
DC completely wlnded in a few rounds.
orders Tor quarters in hotels are coilin,,
IN from al parts OF Tho country
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( seit Lake, rT,h nawiins' Election
y. ,ssleaer and ii, ~ February 4. = Moses
'A sases By say thu that s,, the sen
The times., 1897-12-29
FGture OF Bimcrailism.

For C'earncss OF expression and Close
reasoning tire paper oI Senator George e.
Vest az The Future OF Bimetailism." In
the January Forum. is hiGhl y commend ablc
la IL tie Sei atoT says tina. what the friends
OF bimcJ JalliSm ,lrHounCe Is the closing Of
the n iuts To- silver coinage, and then usin;.
she co1int rcisi depreciation or silver bullial
a. asa argument AGAINST silver money.
They a LTEe anI statistics support them
THAT tii'-us ~ n.si enough gold and silver ia
The world Ipr thP necessities Il business
aud tnat tite nintS have been closed Ia
siIv,i iUT the purpuSc of decreasing tie
g,huulr at redemption money. 10 A. 20 In
CTrass tle purcbasiur power eel sold. They
believe tHGi the pending struggle a. the
Tight hi,h has been waEcd ia all IN
Ceni uTits thc aIteupt iu Us co- .rnmfLtai
powers hy the rich aud irp Ncf nj io Ia
Crs.a-a o. ear incomes - tiI- eNI'--il>c Of the
frHs-.ss Ne Intelligent OT bua"st man
expects &C. cnHct. laws which Will put
ruoiry iut" tie pockets ur those Who dp
not lalur. hut money sho;ild not DE de
fuit tStttl in volume below no Iutuuuf
u..crS~arv go al ford every human being fair
opportunity & s~cur" Just compensation
tor "a. product OF hiS or her enterprise ann
toll THc single gold standard H. an IN
strumruT o- ,--Tanuy the foc OF that equal
iJy whci is tie basis or free Institutions
Senator Xest j. Democrat and, as such
j. a champion of these free institutions
which il is tie aim and purpose OF 1.lr.
American statesmen, or Republican pro
cliyitieS. like Secretary Gage. I" destroy
by committing America once for all to T.
gold STANDARD. The things which Mr. Gage
and those who are associated with hin.
advocate and believe in, are incompatibie
with free Institutions The general pros
perity which was diffised among the
masses al der old conditions, when we had
the money of the Constitution, was antIg
oni>tic To tie domination OF trusts. nohnp9-
lies and a plsitocrso Y. prosperous ..eoille
viii not tolerate such things, and have the
means aud courage u suppress them. '3lt
they are the life and breath of the Il
publican Administration. They purchased
it, elevation to power. They expect 10 keep
IL. or its ike ia continued power. by the
exercise of corruption. But a free AMI
prosperous constituency IL not puICnasable
Hence. anything that will tend to the
poverty of the mas sses is 4 boon 10 the
cause of The opircTSo'S. Every poiat
gained in he direction of rCntra ction, helps
tofiicrease the power OF tn plgtocra :. 4 sd,
in the same ratio, to increase the burdens
ana lac helpless Sui,>eryieney of the Ieople
The fight rol himeiallsm is the figh' oi
ninJt per cent OF our population for esoaIe
from the certeinty or economic enslave-
n-ent by the ether ten.
II f., 10 '.r Iorcd TIA; the present seSsi,il
Of the Congress VIII not be allowed to
pass withcrl witnessing a straight ana
sturdy fight ou the part of the pop Iilr
ilarty. aEails1 tho iniquity Of the proposed
Republican gold II -ndard slavery.
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The Price Of wife-B,ating

on ar Indictment charging shocking
physica, abuse md brutality, visited upon
a lovely nj helpless little wife, the EN-
ineut Mir RatcHrfe actor and matinee
idul,' las been tried aud sentenced to
amuse himself Ia the retirement of Jail,
without hard or any labor, fur period Of
six NIL tbs.
This is at outrage. pure and simple.
Either Rstcli'fe wa Is innocent II the smash
ing. pounding, slapping and kicking, with
which he was charged, in which case he
should have been acquitted; OF be was
guilty. as the Jury found him; in which
event ht ought To have been sent to the
states prison FOR a term of years, with hard
labor. tits the interest OF society Y that such
people should exercise their poInding
prucllyities nIon stone, rather than upon
women.
We arc afraid that the crime OF wife
beating is net regarded by the judiciary
nf New York as the flagrant offense lga inst
deccncy and humanity it surely is. In
Western community, a wife-beater would
fare worse. out in the Rocky Mountain
country it used to be the unwIitten law to
treat such persons, first by moral suasion,
with piece OF telegraph wire; and, for
second offence, TO hang them.
But we are becoming effete in the East.
A few months hence Mr.. Ratcliffe will be
starring il, first-class company again.
and will make his appearance once more be-
fore the footIehts in Washington. His
appearance should be the signal for such
an ovation as would satisfy any man
agement that it ought to be his last ap-
pearance upon any stage.