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Boards of Examining Surgeons.

At regular meeting of Rowan Mack
Post-E. p. Hall, Commander Robert
Green, Adjutant-Suphur Springs, Ark,
the following resolution was adopted:
ResoLUed That e. old soldiers, do not approve
OF President Clevelsnds policy nf placing the PEN
sion Examiners under the Civil Service law al this
late date.
We have submitted TO their style of ex-
animation long enough; let them retire and
give way to men who have no vicious habits
and that do not believe all old soldiers are
thieves and robbers.
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MONDAY, FEB. 8.


In the Senate. behind closed doors, the Arbi-
tration Treaty was discussed. The first half OF
the session was spent in debating motion in
troduced BIZ Senator Hill to consider the Treaty
i'm open Senate and the most animated part OF
the proceeding was based upon this motion.
The debate was characterized by several
sharp passages at arms between the author OF
the motion and Senators Morgan, Lodge aud
Sherman, the three last named contending
strepuously for the observance of the Senatorial
custom of secrecy in dealing with the Treaty.
1t was stated that it was the wish of the admin.
istration that the public should be excluded
from the debates.
The only vote of the day was secured on the
Hill motion, which was defeated, the count
showing 8 for and 49 against The affirmative
vote was cast by two Gold Democrats, Hill and
Lindsay; two Silver Democrats, Roach and
Tillman two Independent Silver Republicans,
Teller aud Pettigrew; two Populists, PETER
and Stewart, and one straight Republican,
Brown.
With the Hill motion disposed of, the Senate
took up the treaty upon its merits. Senator
Sherman, Chairman of the Committee on For
eiga-Geations. spoke for about an hour, max
ing a strong plea for the ratification of the
treaty. which, he urged, was the realization OF
dream that had long been cherished in the
United States.
Senator Morgan replied to Mr.. Sherman,
| speaking in opposition to the treaty. The Ala
bams Senator's argument was largely constitu-
tional in tendency.
Senator Morgan said there probably were few
/ Americans who would be willing TO announce
themselves as opposed to the principal of arbi-
traton. but it did not follow that everyone
must swallow the first measure presented which
professed to put in execution this method of
| settling disputes among nations.
Senator Nelson made plea for the retention
of the clause continuing King Oscar of Norway
and Sweden umpire. He contended that
Oscar WAS a benign ruler and a man whose
sympathes were largely with America.
In the House, minor District legislation took
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CONGRESS.
Abstract of the More Important Pro-
ceedings of Both Houses.
TUESDAY, FEB. 2.


In the Senate, Mr.. Villas presented substi-
tute for the Canal BILL which he gave notice he
would offer at the proper time. 1t strikes out
the entire bill, and provides for q Commission
TO be composed of one member of the Engineer
Corps of the Army. Q Naval Engineer, and
three other citizens of the United States to be
nominated by the President and confirmed by
the Senate, which shall investigate the entire
question. The Commission is TO be known as
The Inter oceanic Canal Commission, and the
members are TO be paid at rate OF $500 per
month
The Board is to be required to visit and per-
sonally inspect the several lines or routes pro-
jected, or which may seem to said Board to he
sufficiently practicable to demand an inquiry for
an lnter-oceanic canal TO connect the Atlantic
and Pacific Oceans and shall make or cause to
be made. all needful surveys, examinations or
inquiries to enable them TO determine which is
the most feasible, practicable. and economical
route for the construction of a canal, and
which, upon ali the considerations entering into
the subject is in their opinion the most eligi-
bic, together with their reasons therefor"
There is appropriated 81 100000 to be immedi-
stely available.
Mr.. Villas concluded his speech against the
pending bill, and Mr.. Teller offered amend
nents and gave notice that he Won ID make a
speech.
In the House, District matters occupied the
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The Ciyil.service Fraud.

The old soldiers Of southwest Missouri
held mass-meeting at West Plains, Mo-,
Jan. 15, and passed resolutions emphatically
denouncing President Cleveland for attempt
ing 10 tie the hands of the incoming Ad-
miuistration by putting the Pension Ex-
am ming Surgeons under Civil Service.
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Officers of a Philadelphia Aid.

The Ladies Aid Society auxiliary to Capt
W. s. Newhall Camp. 40 Philadelphia, has
elected these officers: Pres, Ncttie Dwyer; w.
p. Maggie Gallagher; Chap. Helen Craft;
Treas, Annie Gummere; Secretary, Lizzie
Young; Trustees Annie Anderson, Mrs. Green,
Mrs. Graft; Guide, Viola Wighman; Asst
Guide, Amanda Gallagher: i. G.. Mary PEN
kerton; o. g.. Martha Eggleton; Advisory
Board, Chas ]. Wodock, Howard Craft John
Foster; Judge Advocate, Past Captain Edward
w Younp
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The Erixata santaa.

Tie history of the cruise of the U. S.
Frigate Santee during the years 1861 and
1862 will shortly be ready for print, under
the title A Rhymic History and Travel, and
other matter Of w. F. Denmure, of the U. s..
NAVY.
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Il is reported that 30 O0e0 people in the State
Of Louisiana aYe practically starving to death.
A relief committee has inspected some OF the
Parishes east Of Shreveport. Already the State
has ex pended over $65, 600 in aiding the suffsr-
ers, but much more will be required
John Arbnckle of the firm of Arbuckle q Co.,
coffee des'ers: President Havsmeyer. Secre-
tary and Treasurer Searles, of the American
Sugar Refining Co.. and others connected with
tho coffee and sugar trade, last week testified
before q joint committee of the New York
Legislature. which is making investigation
into the affairs OF both companies. The trouble
grew ont of Arbuck1e a. Co. entering the sugar
refining business. The American Sugar Rein
ing Co. retaliated by purchasing the control OF
the Woolson Spice Co. and reducing the price
of coffee.
Consul-Gen. Lee has called on Gen. Ahumada
in behalf of Sylvester Scovel, the New York
World correspondent, and has been assured
that the American will be given a civil trial,
according to the treaty between the United
States and Spain.
vania Railroad Company. last week, Frank
Thomson was chosen President to succeed the
late George B. Roberts.
Edward J. Ivory, who was arrested in Glas-
cow in September Oh the charge Of conspiring
to cause dynamite explosion, and after four
months in prison was released, arrived in New
York City last week. Irish organizations met
Ivory and escorted him to headquarters of the
Alliance, where a reception was held.
A revolt has occurred in Crete, and at Canea
the Christians have hosted the Greek flag and
proclaimed the union of the island with Greece.
A proclamation has been issued TO the Greek
people by the insurgents calling for the assist
ance of all freemen. The Greek squadron. on
its arrival at Canea, did not salute the Turkish
flag. Foreign residents have taken refuge on
board warships in the harbor.
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In the House. Mr.. Mccall Mass. r. called
up the Cornett-Swanson contested election case
from the Fifth Virginia District. The major
1ty of the committee, including three Republi-
cans and three Democrats, reported in favor Of
Mr. Swanson, the Democratic contestant, while
three members of the committee Mr. Thomas
Mich. r. J. Mr.. Walker VA r. J. and Mr.. Over
street Ind r. Joined in minority report in
favor of declaring the seat vacant On the face
of the returns Swanson had 1888 plurality.
The case rested largely on the validity and jus
tice of the Walton election law in Virginia and
involved much the same questions that were
involved in the Yost- Tucker case, which the
House, by narrow vote. decided recently in
favor of the sitting member.
After debate the vote was taken first on the
minority resolution declaring the seat vacant
MI. Thomas demanded the yeas and nays but
his demand was only seconded by 81 members.
The resolution was defeated without division
and that of the majority confirming Mr.. Swan
sous title to his seat Was adopted without d.
vision.
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Pennsylvania,s Capitol Burned.


Tho Legislative Hall of Pennsylvania, at
Harrisburg. were totally destroyed by fire Tues.
day afternoon of last week. The building has
served as a meeting place for the Pennsylvania
Legislature since 1872. The fire originated In
the Lieutenant GovernoY's chamber. The in
efficiency of the Harrisburg fire department
is generally blamed.
The departments in the burned building
were the following. Senate and House, also
committee rooms; thu Senate Librarians room,
Senate Chief Clerks room. smoking-room, bar
ber shop, in Senate. Lieutenant-Governor's
room, room of President pro tempore, School
department., House Chief Clerks room. Speaker
of House room, Resident Clerks room, two
telegraph Offices room of the Harrisburg Legis-
lative Correspondents Association, paster and
folders departments, eloakrooms OF both
branches, and the engine rooms.
superintendent of Public Buildings Delany
places the loss at 81 100000. There is not much
over $I00, 600 insurance on the building aud
contents.
The Capitol was built early in the century,
but was. nevertheless, regarded as one Of the
handsomest specimens Of Ionic architecture in
the country. The building was of red brick,
with white trimmings. 1t was surrounded by
park OF 10 acres, and stood on an eminence
almost in the center Of the city. The main
structure was two and one.half stories high,
surmounted by a large dome. from which fine
view of the surrounding country could be had.
The Capitos dimensions were: Length $50
feet; width 80 feet. The corner. stone was laid
on May 81, 1919, by Gov. Findlay. The build
ing was finished in 1921, and was first occupied
by the General Assembly on the Sd of January,
1922. On each side was q wing that on the
north being occupied by the Senate and the
southern wing by the House. At each end of
the building, separated from it by narrow
space, are located two buildings containing the
State Treasury Department. the Adjutant-Gen-
erals Office, and other State Offices
The National tribune., 1897-02-11
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3.

In the Senate. the two Allen resolutions
questioning the powers of the Executive to
foreclose the Government liens against the Pa
cific Roads were taken up, and Mr.. Thurston
tNeb.. R.) spoke on the general status of the
Pacific Railroad debts.
Mr.. Thurston gave way at o'clock to the
Nicaragua Canal bill, but Mr.. Allen insisted
that the Pacific Railroad resolution be kept to
the front tomorrow. Does the Senate propose
TO do anything? he asked. The Bankruptcy
bill was in the last stages of consumption the
Nicaragua Canal bill was about to be nailed in
its coffin. and Senators were putting off these
Pacific Railroad resolutions.
1t was finally arranged that the Pacific Rail-
road resolutions would be taken up to morrow.
Mr.. Morgan, in charge of the Nicaragua Ca
nal bill, gave notice of his acceptance of the
amendments offered by Mr. Teller Colo, r.
yesterday providing that survey shall precede
The Government guarantee of bonds or the be-
ginning of work; also, that if the survey
showed the cost would exceed $l50,O00, ,000
nothing shall be done until Congress gives fur
ther authority.
Mr.. Villas spoke at length in opposition to the
BILL
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PENSION
COMMISSIONER.
The Comrades All Over the Country
Express Their Preferences.

In Favor of Past Commander-in-C Chief Law
Ter.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: ] have
been q subscriber to your paper for over ~
years, and take great interest in reading
the comments and experiences of the COM
rades from week to week.
/ read with great deal of interest j.
Fraise Richards letter, in your issue of the
7th, regarding the qualifications necessary
to make good Commissioner of Pensions.
/ dent know whether Mr.. Richard is COM
rade or not las he don't give his company or
regiment), but indOrse every statement he
makes, excepting the name of the candidate,
and / move to amend with thousands OF
seconds), that the name of Col. Thomas u.
Lawler, of Rockford, H., be substituted for
that of Maj. Pickler, as he possesses every
qualification mentioned. except experience in
Congress. While Comrade Pickler is no doubt
friend of the ex-soldier, and while they
honor him for his efforts in Congress in their
behalf, still the fact remains that Col. Law
Ter is the choice of the old soldiers for that
Office by a large majority.
He has done more for the Grand Army of
the Republic than any other man. While
Commander-in-Ch Chief he visited nearly every
Post in the United States and Canada. His
time and money have both been freely spent
in every enterprise that has had for its OBJ
ject the upbuilding of the GA. r. and the
welfare of the old soldier. He enlisted as
private in 1861, and came out Captain at
the close of the war, and has military
record second to none.
He is man of intelligence, large busi-
ness experience, good Judgment, and sound
patriotism, and always the friend of the old
soldier, no matter where he meets him.
Comrade Mckinley could not make an ap-
pointment that would give more general
satisfaction throughout the country than to
appoint Col. T. G. Lawler, of Rockford ILL.,,
Commissioner of Pensions.-THoMAs GIL
MORE. Co. ]. 10th N. Y. Harrison, III.
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P. s. BARTLETT FOR SO.

We have received few P. S. Bartlett Wal
than watches in Keystone Silverine Hunt
ing cases at bargain. We give our readers
the advantage of the opportunity. and will
send, postpaid, to any address in the United
States one of these splendid and perfect time
keepers for only 80. If you want one bs
quick.
The National tribune., 1897-02-11
ER1nAY FrR. &.

In the Senate, Richard T. Kenney was ad-
mitted to the Delaware scat vacated many
months ago by Mr.. Higgins. and which since
then has been the subject of continuous con-
troversy. This augmented the Democfa,c
number to 40, and for the first time raised the
full membership of the Senate to its proper
quota of 80. 1t effected no essential change In
party strength. however, the division being
Repu blcans including Independents, a.;
Democrats, 40; Populists. 6. Total. 80.
All opposition to the seating Of Mr.. kenney
was withdrawn. Republican Senators conced-
ing that his credentials from Gov. Tunnel GER
tifying that the regular Legislature had chosen
him in due form gave him prima facie right
of admission. The effect of this course is to
leave J. L. Addicks as the contestant for the
seat held by Mr.. kenney.
Mr.. Kenney was assigned seat on the Demo-
cratic side alongside of Mr.. Hill, OF New York.
The new Senator is one of the youngest men in
the chamber. He is broad-shouldered and ath-
letic in build, with dark brown hair and heavy
mustache. He was warmly congratulated by
Democratic Senators as he took his seat.
In the House, it was private bill day. There
were 63 private pension bills coming over from
the last Friday night session which had to be
disposed of before any new bills could be taken
up. The first bill, to pension George L. Ben
ner, a teamster in the employ Of the Quarter
Terry ARK, d. protested vigorously against
pensioning a civil employe of the Government
because he happened to be "jammed against
tree by an obstrepcrous mule" He declared
that the pension. roll should be roll Of honor.
The bill was voted down.
Among the bills passed were the following:
To Emily M. Tyler, widow of Maj Gen. Ersstus
B. Tyler pension OF $50 per month; Edward
c. Spofford, Sergeant, 35th Mass, $50; Shubael
Gould Sth VT $50; to increase the pension OF
Maj-Gen. Julius II. Stahl to 500 (reduced by
an amendment to $50 the amount he is now
receivng) Hans johnson, 9th Iowa, 500;
Capt. Bradbury w. Hight, 2d VT, S72; Mary
Z. Ely, widow of the late Lieut.-Col. Ely, Sth
Mich, $50; Elizabeth F. Larrabee. widow OF
COL c. H. Larrahee, 4th Wis. $50; Frances b.
Trumbel, widow Of Col. NJ. Nj. Trumbell, 9th
Iowa Cav, $50; Mary o. II. Stoneman, widow
of Maj Gen. Stoneman. $50 (reduced by amend
ment from S75); Laura c. Dodge. widow OF
Capt F. L. Dodge. $50; Mary A. Payne, widow
of Capt. ]. Scott Payne, 5th Cav, $50. In all
SO of the bills favorably reported from the Com
mttee of the Whole and on the calendar as
unfinished business" were passed.
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In the House, District matters occupied the
attention of the members
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A VETERANS WIFE.
Affected With Heart Disease and Given
Up to Die. Saved in Won
derfrl Way.
From the Press. Utica. N. p.

There is no ono bettsr known or respected
in the village of Broek6eld, Madison Co., Ne"
York, than Mrs. John Fish, the wife OF an
old resident and veteran OF the war OF tne
Rebellion. In April of this year, Mrs. FISK
lay at deaths door from neuralgia and heart
disease, the family physician having recon.
mended her to settle all her worldly affairs, as
she was liable to he taken at any minute, and
inQuiring friends ex xpected at each visit to near
that she had passed away.
But Mrs. Fisk to the surprise of her neigh
bors and physicians suddenly began to meho'
and now she is as strong and healthy woman
of her advanced age (76 years. as can be found,
aud really does not appear nearly as old as she
is. The following is her own story OF how she
was cured
81 consider it is duty to myself and the COM
munity to tell of my extraordinary recovery
from what was thought by my physicians, my
husband and friends, to be a fatal illness. 1
had long been suffering from neuralgia IN It's
worst form, enduring agonies that only those
who have undergone such torments Know,
until my heart became 80 affected functionaiiy
and organically, that the doctor said was
liable at any time to pass away. tie nau oohe
all in his power for me, and thank him much
for his kindness and attention, and beiive
him to be good. faithful physician. was not
disposed to die, however, if could help 1t, ana
he having done all he could, felt at liberty to
life and determined to try remedy that had
been recommended by friend who had been
at deaths door from rheumatism and heart
disease, but who now is in good health.
Whatever doubt may have had as to this
remedy IS efficacy in dissimilar disease, to that
from which he had suffered, was dispeiled on
reading in the press of case identical with my
own being cured, with the name and ADDRESS OF
the person who had been so benefited. SO my
husband, who now was anxious that / should at
once take the treatment, purchashed for me
box of DR.. Williams Pink Pills took them
according to directions, and within very short
time the pains began to disappear, my hearts
actions become normal, and four weeks ago l
ceased taking them, as am entirely cured. ana
able to do my housework as well as when was
young woman.
81 had always, until tried DR.. Williams
Pink Pills, looked with suspicion on all adver-
tised proprietary medicines, but now my ideas
have undergone wOndrOus change In that
direction, for under Gods all-wise Providence,
Pink Pills have renovated me, and appar-
emily given me u new lease of life.
This is no secret in this locality, and hope
this certificate may be the means Of other suf-
ferers in distant places securing the same bene-
fits that have received.
"CLARINDA FISK"
Pink Pills are sold in boxes (never in loose
form by the dozen or hundred, and the public
are cautioned against numerous limitations soid
in this shapel at so cents box or six boxes for
$3.50, and may be had of all druggists, or direct
by mail from DR.. Williams Medicine Company.
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Lands i'm Central Wisconsin

In the House, minor District legislation took
up the session.
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In the House, tho District appropriation bill
Was considered.
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This book wss written
mid the world OF fashion
at Saratoga, the proudest
pleasure resort of America,
where Princes Of the old
world, with Congressman,
Millionaires, Railroad
Kings, and Princes with
their wives, their beautiful
daughters, and all the gay
est butterflies of fashion
luxuriate in balmy 5Ieezes,
display their personal
charms. costly jewels, ex.
quisite eq uip i ges, and
Feyel il
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-25
Mexican Silver Slump.

A dispatch from the City of Mexico,
dated August I, contains the following
The continual fall of silver and it's cor
res spending rise in exchange has reach
ed a point when this country is brought
face to face with what may be a serious
crisis. Reputation has an ugly sound
but something very much like 1T must
under the pr. sent circumstances final
y result. That the financial policy of
this government is wisely directed,
the re is no doub', but demigods in
these present circumstances would be
powerless. Great railway corporations
and other foreign companies here are
in ideutically the same condition as
the government. They have met this
gold interest with medium that is
ever decreasing in value. 1t does no
matter however great the business
and their capacity for making money,
the money earned is inadequate to
meet obligations abroad. There is only
one thing for them to do-increase
their earnings over 100 fold or consider
that their foreign debt was contracted
in silver name ,for repudia-
tion.--Chihuahua Enterprise.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-25

The recent placer strike in the bed
of the Yaqui river in Mexico is taking
away some of the interest in mining
matters from the frozen regions of
Alaska. The reports that co ne from
Yaqui have been verified enough to
satisfy a great many aud a number of
parties have gone into the new country
20 ascertain the truth for themselves.
Rich placer ground has been known in
parts of the Yaqui country for many
years, but the white prospectors have
been for hidden to enter the lands of
the hostile Yaqui Indians. A recent
treaty has been made in which the
gold fields there are thrown open to
the operations of the whites, and
following the announcement of the
successful negotiation of the treaty
comes the report of big strike. The
Yaqui has many small tributary
streams which feed it from different
pa, is of the Sierra Madre mountains,
and gold has been found in some of
these it is reported.-Prospector.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-25
Guerrero Gold Placers.

They are rich in the yellow metal
and every pan full of earth shows color:
They have the great advantage OF
abundance of run ming water and timber.
We predict gold boom for Guerrero
at an early day. 1t will not be neceS-
sary to buy the claims, but you will,
after locating them, have to make ar
rangements with the owners OF the
land for the right to work them. Ihls
is in accordance with the laws OF Mex
leo and is to cover any damages that
NAV occur to the land by the slulc!pg:
The Neri family who are the principal
owners of the immense tracts where
the gold is found, are very liberal IN
this resrect, and hold out strong in
ducements to Americans to come in
and take up claims. Some very valu-
able properties have been recent y &C
| quired very cheaply. For instance,
one man has just secured the rlgnt 70
work a strip 100 metres wide oy 4, 600
metres ~ miles lOng) for 500. we
presume these claims could not be
purchased from the prospector for SlO,
| 0OO He can work his claims the year
round, and as the altitude is over 5,oOO
| feet the climate ia delightful and
healthful. There are also good gold
placers in the rates of Sonora but the
re gion is pretty well covered Win
claims s:aked off. There is, however,
virgin ground in the states OF Oaxaca
and NJ choacan that promises large re-
turns to the seeker after the precious
| metal A "claim" in Mexico Is lOO by
| 100 metres, and the mining tax is SlO
per annum.-Two Republics.