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CONDEMNS PASSES.

Interstate Commerc Commission Report
Calls Ticket Brokerage Scandal.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
made its tenth annual report to Congress. It
is d very voluminous affair.
Referring to ticket brokerage, the report
says: This ilegitimate traffic has become a
positive scandal, and decisive measures
should be taken to put an end to these IL
legal transactions. The Commission recon-
mends that 1t be made a penal offense for
any person to engage in the business OF SELL
ing Interstate passenger tickets unless he is
an authorized agent OF the carrier, duly con-
'stituted as such by written agreement.
"Complimentary passeS" are condemned,
and 1t is suggested that the penal provisions
of the statute should be made to apply to all
cases but those excepted in the statute.
Nine other amendments to the law are
asked for, among them being:
To make railroad corporations liable to In
dictments for offenses against the statute, as
we'll as their officers, agents and employees.
To require the carriers to adopt uniform
freight classification.
To make the rate sheets, reports and con-
tracts Of carriers on file with the Commission,
by express provision in the statute, competent
they purpsrt to be in all proceedings before
the Commission or in the courts
To permit the Commission to appoint spe-
cial agents with the authority to inquire into
the business management OF carriers.
To provide for the interchange OF trafnc
between connecting roads anu the continu-
GUS carriage of freights from point Of ship.
ment to place OF destination, as contemplate
ed by Sections and Z OF the act.
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EARTHQUAKE IN ENGLAND.
The Most violent the Country Has Ever
Experienced.

The Most violent tho Country Has Ever
Experienced.
LONDON, England (By Cable).-An earth
quake, the most violent ever experienced In
this country, has shaken every shire from
Durham to Surrey and from London to the
Welsh coast. The disturbance was first
noticed at about $50 Thursday morning. It
lasted from four to thirty seconds, and at
many points two distinct shocks were ex-
perienced. Houses were violently shaken.
beds moved from their places, doors forced
open and furniture overturned.
Telegrams from oil quarters concur in the
statement that the first shock was of thirty
seconds duraiion and was followed by a
loud rumbling sound and minor tremblings
OF the earth. The second shock was shorter,
but more severe. Many people in Windsor,
Chelsenham and other places rushed out OF
their houses, but no one was hurt. The
cathedral at Hereford was damaged some
what, but no other serious damage is re-
ported,
The area OF the seismic disturbances was
unusually wide, extending hundreds Of
miles, from Lonion north to Lincoln, thence
west to Lancashire, south through Wales to
Taunton and southeast to Southampton,
over 200 towns and villages being affected.
There were. however, no fatalities except in
the case Of the woman who died from fright at
Hereford.
At Bndgenorth, near Shrewsbury, the
streets seemed to be on fire, and there was a
violent report, accompanied by ,earthshak-
ing
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confidential matter between the Secretary
and the committee. Sufficient is known,
however, to show that Mr.. Olney laid before
the committee the information received from
Consul-General Lee and other sources that
has been steadfastly kept from the general
public. Mr.. Olney also declined to give the
press any particulars Of the conference.
Mr. Olney's argument did not appear to
have much weight with the committee, II 1t
was against the passage Of the resolution,
for Immediately upon his withdrawal the
resolution was laid before the committee for
action. There was no yea and nay vote, but
the resolution was agreed to without dis
senting voice.
The only point OF difference was as to
whether the action OF the committee should
be made public Immediately or withheld for
three days. Ons Senator thought action of
any sort should be postponed until after the
holidays, but the will Of the majority pre-
the vote. Senators Gray aud Daniel were
both absent, but it Is said that both of them
are favorable to the action taken by the
committee.
Senator Cameron was instructed to pre-
pare the report that will be submitted to the
Senate. As matter Of fact, the report was
written and was submitted to the committee
, friday morning.
It Is looked upon as an exceedingly strong
document, and goes into the diplomatic his
tory of the United St.tes very fully to show
our policy In the matter OF recognizing new
States.
Some few additions and alterations were
suggested by other members Of the commit
tee, but the report as drawn by the Senator
Is practically complete.
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MADRID is INDIGNANT.

Press and People Violently Resent the
Action on Cameron's Resolution.
The excitement In Madrid and elsewhere
In Spain caused by the receipt Of the news Of
the action OF the Foreign Relations Committee
Of the American Senate In deciding to report
in favor ofthe independence of Cuba was In
tense. - -
A wave Of popular indignation swept over
the whole country, and the bitter feeling
against the United States has been greatly
intensified. There Is no denying the fact
that popular feeling is In favor Of boldly de-
flying the United States and notifying the
American Government that Cubn will be re-
tanned by Spain II 1t takes her last dollar and
the last man to uphold her sovereignty.
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THE NEWS EPrroMizED'


Scott Wike, Of Illinois, Assistant Secretary
OF the Treasury, has resigned. His resiRna-
tion is now IN the hands of the President, tc
take effect at the Presidents pleasure.
Congress adjourned for the holiday recess
until January 8. The expected debate be-
tween Vest and Hill In the Senate on the Gu
ban question did not occur.
The Navy Department ordered the officers
OF the Brooklyn Navy Yard to have repairs
On all war vessels completed by january.
Charles Crisp, son of the deceased ex
Speaker. was sworn In, and took his seat In
the House.
Mr.. Dingley, Chairman OF the House Ways
and Means Committee. said that the keynote
Of the coming tariff bill would be protection.
1t would be ready, he said, for consideration
In the extra session Of Congress.
The President returned to the White House
and attended church little later with Mrs.
Cleveland. He appeared much benefited by
his outing, and brought back number Of
fat ducks, which he caused to be distributed
among the members of his Cabinet and bis
personal friends. Later in the day Secre
tary Olney called at the Executive Mansion
and had brief consultation with the Presi.
dent. ~ b.. 6
The American Federation OF Labor
changed its headquarters from Indianapo-
lis to Washington.
Captain George Lemon, OF Washington,
died In Coronado, Cal. Captain Lemon was
native Of Onondaga County, New York,
was nearly sixty years old and served dur.
ing the war. he then vent into the Treas
ury Department, and late- opened pension
agency. He was the proprietor Of the sol.
diers' paper, the National Tribune. ~
The litigation over phonogruph patents
has been settled. Edison comedies the
fundamental nature Of the gramaphone
patents and that they control the CONNER
cial art OF sound recording. His patents for
improvements are acknowledged as valid.
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Forel gn Notes.

The new Archbishop OF Canterbury and
Primate Of all England was confirmed IN
London in spite Of a protest against him De-
cause he believes in evolution.
A dispatch from Bangkok. Siam. an.
nyunces that United States Vice Consul Gen.
eral Kellett has been attacked and wounded
by a party of Siamese soldiers, who demand
the release Of Il prisoner.
G-neral Gomez announced that he will
destroy Cuban sugar mills whichtry to grind
this winter.
aCaptain General Weyler, of Cuba, has again
taken the field against the insurgents.
Spain is still greatly excited over the Cam.
eron resolution. ami it is reported that she
has been preparing for war with this eoun.
try for some time.
The Sultan OF Turkey granted amnesty to
1000 Armenian prisoners and made turther
concessions.
Spain is preparing for war with the
United States If this country makes an nc
tive interference with the issue in Cuba. The
Italian Radicals are in sympathy with the
insurgents, and resolution expressing 1t Is
to be introduced in the Chamber OF Depu-
ties.
Radical Republicans in Spain are prepar-
ing to stir up the provinces to revolutionary
action.
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AN EDITOR ASsASSINATED.

Thought to Have Been Shot by Gang Ho
Had Denounced.
John J. Thornton. associate editor Of the
Clay County Advance, published at Ashland,
Ala, was assasslnated at his home in that
town. he was surrounded by his family, his
mother being among the number. 1t was
just after supper, and he took up his man
dolin and was playing, VIII On load OF buck
shot came crashing through the window and
penetrated the back Of his head. Death was
almost instantaneous. Thornton had only
recently moved to the town and had no per-
sonal enemies, but his connection with the
Advance was slgnalized by its Initiation Of o
series Of articles denouncing certain lawless
gangs, and 1t Is thought his assassination was
by order OF ono Of these gangs, the murderer
being selected by lot.
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NEW AppaopaaT aTloN ellt,

It Provides ss1 1857 ,sss for LeEll
Executive and Judicial Expers
The Appropriations Committee cog
and directed Mr.. Bingham to repo5
House the Legislative, Executive
dicial Appropriation bill for the
fiscal year. y,
The bill carries an appropriation.
667,86s. Incident to the renoval
library OF Congress to the new bqllo
its care and management and tnat
building. provision Is na le for ls
and employees at an aggregate 'annua
of SIR, 900. The salary OF the Ltbr
increased from $4000to $4,000. and
Assistant Librarian at $4,000 Is proyt
For the msht at New Orleans the
printions for wages OF workmen ana
ems are reduced from $74, 600 to $4o.g
for contingent expenses from $z1
S10. 1000. For the mint at Philadet
APPROPRIATIONS for wages OF workna
adiusiers are increased from S2S5.e
s290. 900, and for incidental AMI cont
expenses are reduced from S65,ecO g
mn q. rs' - n y. "a,
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KILLED FATHER AND SONS.
Mob Law Applied to Three Men at Rus
RallYllIe. Ky.

Mob Law Applied to Three Men at Rus.
sellvllle, Ky.
'Dink" and "Arch" Proctor, father and
son, were taken from Jail at 2 o'clock a. m,
at Russellville, Ky., and hanged to cedar
tree Just outside the town, and "Bill" Proc
tor, another son, was shot and killed in his
cell.
"Arch' Proctor killed Aaron and "Doc"
Grafton at Adairville, October "a. "Bill"
and s'DInk" were charged with conspirng
to have the Crattons killed.
''BIll" Proctor was one of the four who
were charged with hanging "Ed" Traugh-
ber, about two years ago. He had killed
several men, and had been tried four times
for. his life, but always escaped, and this
fact caused the mob to take the law into its
own hands in the present case.
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At recent bicycle exhibition in Londoi
$500 different wheels were on view.
Maine farmers take butter, eggs, and other
products to market on their bicycles.
The advocates OF the ch'in assert that the
experience OF riders bears out their conten.
ton thar less driving power Is needed with
chains than with chainless bicycles to pro-
duce the same momentum. The riders are
shy of committing themselves.
In cleaning a wheel tooth brush Is an
exceedingly handy article. particularly for
cleaning the teeth CT the two sprocket
wheels. 1t Is also specially valuable for
cleaning around the butts OF the spokes on
the rims. 1t Is weh In using it for these two
purposes to moisten the brush with some
nickel polish.
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III Hung Chang will write book on
America.
The Prince OF Wales is determined up
holder of English made goods
A memorial to the late Robert Louis Ste
yenson is to be erected in Edingburgh.
Prince Bogidar Karageorgevii ch, who in
ter. sted Paris py his lavish display Of wealth
and by his proficiency as musician and
connoisseur of paintings. has left Paris for
years exploration in India.
ThMERrl of Dunraven, descendant OF two
Celt ings. Is enter, aiming the yiceroy OF
lIreltl in Adare Manor, his ancestral home.
The Hansion i1 celebrated for Its picture
gallery, which is 1872 feet long.
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Pro,ninent PeoDle,

Governor-elect Steuenbergcr, Of Idaho,
never wears collar.
The Prince Of Wales Is said to have killed
1900 rabbits recently in u single hunt.
Cardinal Hohenlohe Is the one hundred
and fifteenth Cardinal to die since Leo XIII
became Pope.
Akord Salisbury congratulated the Spanish
Sssador in London on the report OF
Maceo's death.
srs that Lii Hung Chang has been
90 for going into one OF the royal
Ia without O permit.
ID that John D. Rockefeller
- n to invest $40, 600, 900 In
kgo with which to fight
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PROFESSOR HERMANN DEAD.

Tho Magicisn Succumbs to Heart Disease
on a Professional Tour.
Alexander Hermann, the magician, died
a few mornings ago in his private car at
Great Valley, six miles from Salamanca, N.
Y. His car was attached to Buffalo. Roch-
ester and Pittsbrrg train. and he was on his
way to Bradford. Penn. TheScar was cut of
the train at Salamanca, and tho body for
warded to New York.
Hermann had just completed an engage
ment at the Lyceum, in Rochester. and had
been later entertained at the Genesee Valley
Club by number OF his friends. Death was
caused by heart disease. He was about fifty
five years of age.
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Train Held Up in Missouri.

The st. Louis Express, on the Chicago and
Alton Road, was held up at Blue Cut, near
Independence, Mo. The robbers cut the en-
gine, baggage and express car off the train
and started down the track with it. A spec
ial train, bearing party of railroad officials
and detectives. left Union Station, Kansas
City, shortly before midnight for Independ-
ence. The scene OF the ''hold-up" is Blue
Cut, where train was "held up" less than
two months ago.
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CUBk'SFREEDOM WANTED
Cameron's Resolution to Recognize the
Islands independence Approved.
THE SENATE COMMITTEE VOTES.

Unanimous Decision to Report in Favor
of the Passage OF Joint Resolution
to Recognize the Independence OF the
Cuban Republic---Action Of tho Sem
ate Foreign Relations Committee.
WAsH1NaToN, D. O. Especial. The Sem
ate Committee on Foreign Relations by
practically unanimous vote ordered favor
able report to be made to the Senate on the
Cameron resolution recognizing the inde-
pendence of the Republic of Cuba. verbal
change was made in the text of the resolu-
ton, 50 that, as finally agreed upon, 1t reads
as follows:
Resolved, That the Independence OF the
Republic OF Cuba be- and the same is hereby
acknowledged, by the United States OF Amer
lea.
"Section 2. That the United States will use
Its friendly offices with the Government OF
Spain to bring to a close the war between
Spain and Cuba"
Secretary Olney, wAo had been requested
to appear before the committee by Senator
Sherman. was present for one hour, and laid
before the committee all OF the information
In the possession Of the State Department.
He stated to the committee very fully the
policy of the Administration and the reasons
that actuated it In Its present attitude toward
the insurrection in Cuba
No member Of the committee Is willing to
make any statement as to what Mr.. Olney
said, each one looking upon his statement rs
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Killed in q Wreck.

In the collision Of a passenger and freight
rain on the Erie tracks, IN Hackensack
Meadows. New Jersey. John W. Bogert, GIN
engineer, and Hugh G.. Hallook. a fireman,
we're killed, and many New Jersey COM
nuters and holiday shoppers badly shaken
up. The accident occurred at 7.40 o'clock,
lust east of Berry's Greek, seven miles west
of Jersey City and two and one-halt miles
EAST Of Rutherford.
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oround OF exnediency or sound flrI
orincinJa and eyen lie the periodic5
frennentiy RECURRING demands for "a
nof weaken the foundations OF our
currency svsten. th,fs impairing coni{
and denressinr business. il would neveff
Ieaa he fbe dufv Of all who.are charged m
anv degree Of ofresponsfbi biiity. Tor the adopt
of proper financial methods to inslss 1p
the reformation OF our laws on this suhjq
at.the earliest possible day. \. 4 II.
iThe issue and redemption Of circu1st{
notes is not proper function of thee IRE
ury Department or any other dHps
mert of the Government. ollie 81
Government has power to- borr
money. It is not ifs duty TO Issue pub
obIioafions merely for the purposeS OF pz
vidino a tpaper currency ! for usef
the Transaction of business, nor has
ths Constrtutional power in my opinipn /,
maize jts r,romfses legal tender IN the pay
ment Of private debts. such policy, epat1
sanctioned bv the Constitution. instead "a
no. etren 9th md sfabilitv to our cur
rancv avsten, seriously er,danrersit Il by til
infrodSntion of noliticaI and partisan cor
siderafions into the management OF aBtbjsc
whjc}, onoht fo he regulated entirely 5hx -
business interests OF the people and b
Ia no oS trade and the principles which
tros trJH bsnest 81 este commercial nm intersourss.
3 = r,ha cac,ata,-, yafers, "a fhf, perti u f n
tha en,irs financial systam has beeas sul
hn an. conatanf apifatfon tf the c1fr
Dyysst,on m s M and adds: isThere IS but one ss
Intejy certain way to remove this deli
and dangerous question from our party
tIcs and fhat IA L, retire and cancel tbar
A m attemnts r., hoard them uerpnAua1I
the Goyernuient must fail, for the ol
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Launch of a Gunboat.

The gunboat Annapolis, the latest addition
to the United States Navy, took her maiden
dip in the water off the Crescent shpyard,
Elizabeth, NJ. She was christened by Miss
Georgiana Porter, granddaughter OF Ad-
miral Porter. The Annapolis is one Of the
six composite gunboals authorized by Con-
gress on July II, 1895. OF this class three
other vessels. the Marietta, the Vicksburg,
and the Newport have been launchei.
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Counterfeitlng In Prison.

Warden J. W. French, OF the United States
Penitentiary at Fcrt Leavenwortb, Ean. has
discovered that five convicts, four OF them
Ient in tor counterfeiting. were at work max
ug spurious S. bills. The leader Of the gang
vas J. G. McKibben, the prison photographer.
Warden French secured written confessions
rom all implicated. and the convlcts WILL be
ried fer counterfeiting.
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The Exodus From Havana.

In consequence Of the exodus from Havam
lue to the severe measure adopted BY Wey
ier against all Cubans who sympathize di
.ectly or Indirectly with the insurgents and
lhe Increased demands for transportation
he Southern Pacific has been compelled td
place another Of its vessels in service be
ween New Orleans, La. and Havana.
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ST. PAUL BANKS CLOSED.
Bank Of Minnesota and Two Of Its
Branches Fall. g t....".,

Bank Of Minnesota and Two or Its
Branches Fall. H-...,.
State Bank Examiner Kenyon took pos
session of the Bank OF Minnesota at st. Paul,
Minn., and as result Of the closing OIL this
bank, the Union Stock Yards Bank and
the South St. Paul Bank suspended.
The Bank OF Minnesota was the oldest
bank In St. Paul It was established by.
Dawson & Co. In 1859. The other banks
cleared through the Bank OF Minnesota and
their closing followed as a matter Of COURSE.
The failure was caused by the banks ina
bIlity to make collections on which 1t had de-
pended to meet obligations due at this time.
The average deposits Of the Union Stock
Yards Bank Of South st. Paul are 1896, 900,
the capital s25,0c0, and the average loans
and discounts $91 600.
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Minor Mention.

One navy bean plant at Forest Groye. Q
gon, bore 514 beans this season.
Tho makers Of news papers have formed
trust and will deal with uners o.
through selling agency.
Notwithstanding the recent ralnssthe6
don papers say the famine LII India
by far the worst ever known. +
Detroit (Mich.) school children
cused, ON request, from the school g
in which the book of "Bible Rsadf
used. .rs
The death rate among the convict
Alabama State Prison at Btrmt9/
been running at the rate OF 100
per annum. -g.
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POWERS WILL USE FORCE.

If the Sultan Longer Delays the Reforms
Coercion Will Be Used.
The Ambassadors accredited to the Porte
at Constantinople, Turkey, have received
instructions from their respective Govern
ments to act in concert in submitting fresh
proposals for reforms in the Ottoman Empire.
ALI Of the diplomats, including NJ. Nelidoff,
the Russian Ambassador, are authorized to
resort to coercive measures II the Sultan
should be dilatory in enforcing the reforms.
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Deficiency Bill Reported,

The Appropriation Committee reported to
the House an urgent deficiency bill. The
measure provides for meeting the urgent de-
mands of the Government, and is divided rs
follows: Contingent expenses, independent
treasury. $102, ,004; public building at Colum-
bus, Ga, $4,000; Navy Department, S7GO, 600;
Department OF Justice, S5l, 72r; electoral
messengers. 5000; House Of Representatives,
1928, ,533. Total, 1881, 1862.
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The new commander in the Province OF
Plnar del Rio was born on the Island OF
Porto Rico In 1S47. His parents we're Spanish
and wealthy and he was educated In Spain,
but at the outbreak Of Cuba's famous strug-
gle for freedom, In 1868, known as the 'Ten
Years War;" young Rivera gave his services
TO the revolutionists and fought with dletinc-
hon to the close of the war. He was second
In command to Maceo, and Is admired and
loved by the Cuban patriots. He refused to
accept the surrender IN 1878, and gave his
machete to friend, telling him to keep It
until 1t should be necessary to draw 1t again
In Cuba's cause, .''
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REPORT ON NOURFINl
Secretary Of the Treasury J,
Suggests Reform. fol
TO STOP GOLD WITHlDRAl|


wAsH1raror, D. @. Special III
report Of Secretary ofthe Treasufy
Carlisle, which was transmitted To-
Monday, deals extensively and Ind
tho financial situation. Mr.. Carl
marizes the condition OF the Trea5
after reviewing his former recomn
for early and effective legislation t
for the retirement OF Treasury nctsd|
to say: "The maintenance. Of q polid
necessarily imposes upon the dol
the burden Of furnishing gold at q
expense to all who may demand It
boarding at home, or for export
countries, cannot be justified