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FOR SALE-LOTS.

FOR SAI.E-BY BENZ. z. DAVIS
Columbia Heights lots:
OOtS) 2ltsx1fo on 18th St. at............ 81 10
uosoD 62t9al29 On 18th St, at............... loo
ulosl l0xl50 on Princeton St. at. t........... rs
uZoiD loxlJO. corner 18th St, at........... 80
Mount Pleasant lots:
L9o lO0xll5. Howard & Sheridan aves.. al. 81 90
ts33 Joxlri. on 18th ST., at........-..... 90
uuolp foi2AiS3 l-3 Park ST.. 1ith, at. Is
no3D iox!3. Howard ave. at.-........- 1.0O
N<oo, foAlZ5 10Th ST.. .at-....-.-..-.....-. at 20
. Holmead Manor:
tSU2, foNl35, on 18th ST.. .at............... so
tsSl ZoklU. on Morgan ave-. at............ 6S
Wlit ooAll6. On Morgan ave-, at. at............ so
tiotll soxl55 on Esin ave-. at. t............. IS
No6o, SoAlOO corner lot. .at...............- at. LOO
MI4S' Sox9b. on 18th ST.. at.............. at LIS
WASH Heights Conn. ave-. J0x13T, at...... Is
NSoop SoAl4o, v ST. NV, at-.........-...-- at i Is
ugb ooxsU. ON Randolph st.. at............ rs
feSo-St BENZ. Z. DAVIS 1919 NV.
FOR sALE--LOTs. 800 FIT ABOVE CITY. AT
Brightwood; only $3.50 and upward: city streets;
parking: SEWER; WATER ard GAS; public
school: fre department; TERMS. ONLY SO FER
MONTH, WITHOUT INTEREST: money furnished
to build w. s. MINNIX. 1427 NV fe2o
FOR SALE-I CAN OFFER A GPEAT BARGAIN
Is owned by a non resident. II can be purchased
Tor % cents less than any lot the street.
CHAS T. STONE
Successor to ID. ID. Stone & Sons),
ieSo,St SJ F st. NV.
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FOR RENT
1905 Conn av,14r.$160. 90
1852 Col nv. 11r. So. 90
924 23d st, lOr&b. IS. 60
1921 n H av, Gran. 20. 90
710 9th ne. 9r&sta 80. 90
1893 II l ave, 6r&b .32. so
1O1 31st st, 13r&h. 30. 20
l01 e ct Sc, Sr&b. .23 sc
BIB 1st se, 7r&b. .2I 80
31l Elm NV. Grab. %. .OO
Takoma Hts. Sr- la.25. 90
fe13-tf DEEBLE
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s18 18TH NV.
407 4th ne. Or. ba $40. 90
IDA ID nw, 5r.
1900 18th nwlcol) Girls. 90
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FOR RENT-NICE. CozY GROOM HOUSE. AT
NJ. F. O0UGHLfN, 1908 T Ut. NV fe10- ST.
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- AAoSOx<AJs
r l av ard Scstt cir
Gle, 13r. 2b&sta. $500
I 18TH near p, 10r. .1O5
De Sales mr. 18th, 9r. 100
Q near 22d, 14r,2 bu. $50
18th near T, 14r....1OO
5 near 18th. 6r&sta.. IS
ICES.
( Desirable rooms. "Atlan-
tic Coast Line build
Ing" all front and fire.
proof. from $40 to $35
each.
89 + st NV. 8. 90
RES.
ilO2O Conn ave. 800. go. 90
y 1913 Conn ave. 80. 60. 20
1915 Conn ave. 80. GO. 90
214 eth st NV. 5000
3LES.
| 1892 Mass ave.r'r.S10.0O
AN, 10th and r SITS. NV.
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FURNISHED
r I av & 17th. l2r&
st, per annuIn IS, 600
Laf 50, 19r, 2 has. 200
18th near II, 14r... .l5OI
= near Doth, 1Or. .125
s near 17th, ar. .125
14th near l.. 16r, 3b 200
9th & Md nv ne,Ir.55. .O0i
OFT
Elegant rooms In Sun
building, fireproof, from
$40 to $3.50 each.
941 F NV, I'd d, 5r. $50. 90
941 + INV, I'd a. 1870
470 La ave. $40 & 1900
STOl
01 18th nw(25x15). SIS. 90
iii B NV l30x15). 10. 90
1922 Conn ave. GO. 90
fO26 Conn ave. .6O.G. !
STAB
oil D st, rear. :. $1,000
fe22 Il. D. HOLTZMA A
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BOARDING..
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS

e. s. RANDALLS POTOMAC RIVER LINE
Steamer HARRY RANDALL will leaye R,x.r
View wharf Sundays. Tuesdays and Thursdays nj
z AM. lnndtng At all wharyes far down us
Ncnini Creek. Returning. Mondays aud We'd
nesdays at pm. and on Fridays about 3 30 D M
Passenger accommodations hrst-class. Freight
received until the hour OF sailing.
4 q. RANDALL.
Proprietor and Manager
GEO. o: CARPENTER. General Agent Washington.
fe5-l&.N wM. NJ REARDoN, Agent AIexandrs.
STEAMER WAKEFIEID
FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS
Leaves Washington. D. c., foot OF 7th ST. Mon.
Beach. Bashwood. Rsek Point, Nomini Creek. St
Clement and Breton Bay landings.
Wednesdays, z an. for intermediate landiuxx IA
Colonial Beach, Bushwood. Rock Point. CoItou.s
Leonardtown. Abelfs, Nomini Greek, Piney Poiat
et. Georges Lsland. smiths Greek, Coan and Yeo.
saturdays. an. for intermediate iandiuxs to
Colonial Beach, Bushwood. Rock Point Nomiui
Greek, Coiton's (See schedules)
fe20 c. w. RIDLEY, General Manager
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FOR RENr-HOT AND COLD WATFR NEW
Is55iss; is1 1d s:& Ssildias: HSUsi Sissi
OAN. ~ . Az. S9osoA ja27-tf
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FOR RENT-DfGGES & FAIRF
1902 o NV. 6r. a-$27 .00l 407
019 o NV, 11r, ba. "a. 90 12O4
1907 U NV. 7r. ba. .25. .00l 1900
fe2O-tf
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Farragut 50. 10000 1t near flth $50 90
MASS av near 18th. 229. 10 10Th st near R. . 100 90
18TH st nr Dup Cir. 20S .33 st near 18th . 100 90
W ave near N -2C0 90 18th 81 Dup Cir IS 90
FITCH. FOX & BROWN,
IeIo-tI 1406 q st. NV
FOR RENT-CHEAPEST HOUSES IN TOWN
store and dwelling, with stable, 1921 SIG 90
!il9 Sd NV. .$14.50 G31 X sw....I 10 30
lob 4th NV. .10.Oa Sis K ne.....,e50 9 so
Also houses In alleys at s.. SO and ST.
fel3-lOt E A. McINTIRE, pa et NV
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FOR RENT-OFFICES.

FOR RENT-FINEST STORE AND OFFICE ROOMS.
halls and lotge rooms in tne city; steam heat.
ply BUILDERS EXCHANGn. 7iv-T21 18th NV.
de19-3m
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FOR RENT-BY HENRY
627 Nd av sw, 10r $50. 8
82< 11th sw, Or. ami. Is. z
1913 Md av sw, Or. 20. s
910 D sw. Or, wlkg. 100
1857 d sw, Or, ami. l5.3
feS0-3t
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FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
FOR RENT-REMINGTON TYPEWRTTERS AT THE
BENNINGTON OFFICE; modern machine; perfect
condition guaranteed. with stand; delivered free
in city; one month applies purchase Of new
when directly following rental
WYCKOFF, SEAIANS 4 BENEDICT
delt-0 Cor. 9Th and sts NV.
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Wal. L. FORD.
ATToRNRY-AT-L.Aw.
dei2tf 60 st. NV. House. 1soo Q st. NV.
CAMPBELL CARRINoToN. ATTORNFY-AT-L1W
Webster Law 6uildtnS. 6E D 1t. L.w.. Washine.
tou. D. @ Residence. No. Mount Vernon TiafS
UeW xuRk ayo. a1d 9th q. NJ oG16
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HORSES AND VEHICLES.
SEASHORE.

OEASdOhE.
FOR RENT-A SPECIAL BARGAN-A HAND
s0meiy furnished cottage Indiana ave- near
the beach; $500 for season. Address L g. ADAMS
90. Atlantic City. n. J. fe23-eoSt
FOR RENT-IN ONE OF THE CHOICEST LOCA-
tions In Chelsea, a newly and handsomely fur
nfshed cottage near the beach; bed rooms: 5000
for long season; $500 for short season. Address l.
9. ADAMS & CO.. Atlantic City, N. J. fe23eo
FOR SALE-ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE
cottages in Atlantic City; 200 yards from ocean,
In center OF popular cottage section: lot 47lax165
complete stable in rear; house contains thirteen
rooms. completely furnished, has electric lights
electric bells, brick drive to stable; rents for
summer for $1,000. For sale for $40, 500: easy
terms. Address I. G. ADAMS CO., Atlantic
City, n. J. fe23- cost
BEACH LOTS AT BEIGANTINE FOR SALE; COT-
tages for reht: 80 minutes from Philadelphfa in
season: pamphlet free: ferry to Atlantic City.
RRIGANTISE CO., BOX 253, Atlantic City, n J.
fe1226t
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WEX, 01 7TH ST. S.W.
Dl . sw. Or, wig. .$l4.0
GIG 7th sw. 5r, ". IL. ~
1888 AZ sw. Or. w&g. 1850
1872 8 Capt. Or. amil2. 90
J Ill II sw. Or. mi. H. 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
AN INTERESTING SERIES OF MARksMENs Co"-
PETITIONS IN PROSPECT AT THE
spORTSMENS SHOW.

AN INTERESTING SERIES or MARKsMEN's CON-
PETITIONS IN PROSPECT AT THE
sPoRTsMEN's SHOW.
All ARRANGEMENTS for the National championship
cma-bore rifle tournament. to be held at Madison
Square Garden from March 10 to 20, IN the cou'S sc
of the Sportsmens Association show, are COM
plete The Tournament Committee. when mas
been enlarged consists OF II. ID. Muller, chairman
Edward Banks secretary; Gus zimmerman d.
Walthers. C. B. Zettlcr. G. w. Paisted, r. busse
r. w. Dewey. II. Mahlenbrock william Dalton
C. Boag. A. Ludwig. ID. Meersse ana "N''ai
Hayes
To the marksmen making the highest twelve
shot score on the bulrseye target. The Tribune Of
fers a handsome trophy emblematc OF the sport
The following is the programme:
Individual match (9Rsn ito
70 be shot i'm strings OF ten shots only one entry
allowed each competitor; any ~ short.capre r,, d
mission to the Sportsmen's Exposition competitors
can shoot their targets during the week s as
and 500 second s third sS SCI f0 ss nn sS
cash prize or it's value in a trophy, .o-
Sss % three @s sho,s eseh . cents
entries unlimited bur only one prze t6 nonn o
be shot on twenty -hve-rng target; any .22-short-
cabre rife allowed ID, 100 fs ser efaJ , f
tenth IS; eleventh. IS: twelfth. 81; thirteenth. ~
fourteenth 81: fifteenth. 81: sixteenth, "; seven
tenth s.: eighteenth s.: nineteenth, s.: twentieth
IS: twenty-frs S. second, -; twenty-tnird
81: twenty-fourth 81: twenty-hfth. 81; twenty-sxth
s.; twcnty-seventh. g; twenty-eighth' 81; twenty
ninth. 81: thrtieth. &. - IN
"Cirs' Zimmerman trophy match open to an
Five tickets of three shots each; five tickets for ~
no re-entry; best tickets to count; to be shot
on the Zimmerman special target; distance loo
feet exact: any .22-short-calibre rifle allowed:
Bull's-eye targe.Open to all; three shots per per
ticket: entrance 20 cents per ticket re-entIies
unlimited rife soo aowedi a as
third $40: fourth s. NTH 81 sixth S. seventh s.
q: thirteenth 50: fourteenth. &; ffteentn. w.
Premiume-F'or The most bulls-eyes. !s for the
second greatest number Of bull s-eyes. "; Tor the
third greatest number Of bulls-eyes,
The rules are follows: shot must cut the
ring TO count. All targets viii be lcounted and
entered bv the official and will be returned
To tho shooter in case there Is no dispute. Thc
referee Committee will decide all matters pertain
ing to doubtful scores. All questions in dispute
not covered by these rules will be decided by the
Referee Committee. .r
The Referee Committee Is constituted as follows:
Russe n Nahenbrock and William Dalton. OF
fetal scorer. G. W. Plaisted Messrs Aett tier
brothers will have charge OF the ranges and VIII
furnish rifles and suitable ammunition free to all
competitors. All kinds OF p short ammunition
viii 10 hand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
MANHATTAN CRICKET CLUB AFFAIRS.

The annual meeting OF the Manhattan Cricket
Club held at the Clarendon Hotel. Brooklyn. on
Monday night. There large gathering of
members and large accumulation Of business to
be disposed Of The election OF officers resulted a 3
follows: President Henry Martin; vice presidents
David a. Munro and Julian Magnus: secretary
Jerome Flarnery. y. o. Box l,Hl New-York: treas
urer S. r. Hosford. No. 1888 IIart-st BROOKLYN.
captain first eleven II. S. Tattersa: vice-captaln
j. Adam; captain second eleven j. Dixon; vice-cap-
tain, w. A. NJ. Goode: captain juniors W. Adam:
vicc-captan, II. Shngler; captain veterans. s. T.
Hosford; vce-captain. j. Msenus Executive Com
mittee. Henry Martin. ID. A. Munro j. Magnus
Jerome Flannery. s. T.. Iiosford j. Dixon and fl
s. Tattersall; DELEGATES 10 Metropolitan League n
Martin. w. Fenwlck and j. Flanncry: delegates To-
New York Cricket Associa lion. J. Dixon w l..
Martin and J. Flannery. The trcasurcr's report
showed that the club viii start the season with
n balance In hand. and II was resolved 10 re-engage
+. Huffman. as professional and sroundman. The
club viii play teams In both the League and Asso-
citation championship series and will have a vet
eran team made up exclusively OF members over
forty years old. and junior team OF boys under
eighteen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
PLEAS FOR WORE INHERITANCE TAX.

REPRESENTATIVES, OF THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR
ADVOCATE THE DEGNAN BILL.
Albany Feb % (SpeciaD.-Controller Robertss sug-
oes,,o, that graded inheritance-tax law be passed
was discussed before the Assembly Committee on
roxation and Retrenchment to-day. that committee
Giving a hearing on Mr. Degnan's bill taxing nheri-
t,nces Of $500 TO 1000 at the rate OF per cent:
,ate. ~ 81 900 900 to s2o0O0 10 per cent: estates OF
90 600 ono TO s. Is cent and estates OF SO Co.,
oOo or over 20 per cent. Mr. Degnan made long
argument In favor OF his bill lie mentioned the nom
taxation OF the Gould estate, and said that II such
estates could be sworn of in the lifetime OF those
benentng by them, the State should provide means
whereby tho account could be fairy settled before
the property passed into other hands
Thomas Mcclure appeared before tho committee
as n representative OF the General Executive Board
OF the KNIGHTS OF Labor to urge a favorable report
on the bill He said that organized labor throughout
the State desired the passage OF the bill lie declared
that the Iaboring men felt 1t was wrong they should
be compelled to pay taxes for the full amount as
sessed against II the. happened to own any prom.
before board OF assessors and after qubbling
swear of half the assessed value OF the property
John ] Beallin representing District Assembly M
10 knights OF Labor. OF New-York City, was next
introduced by Mr.. Degnan He informed the com
mittee that DR. Rainsford. rector Of ST Georges
formed him that he would appear before the com
mtt-e and argue for Il OF opportunity should be
given. previous engagement prevented his appear
ance to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
THE INDIAN BILL DISCUSSED.
FIGHT OVER THE OPENING OF THE UNCoMPAH-
GRE RESERVATION.

FIGHT OVER THE OPENING OF THE uNCoMPAH-
GRE RESERVATION.
Washington Feb 23.-Practically the entire day
was consumed by the Senate In discussion over
an amendment In the Indian preparation bill for
the opening to settlement Of the Uncompahgre
Indian Reservation in Utah. containing over two
million acres.
The amendment resisted by Mr.. Villas dem,
Wis.,, principally the ground that II I'm the
interest Of rich corporations who were engaged
in the business Of extracting asphaltum and Gil
sonite, OF which there are large and valuable de-
posts In the reservation. Before abandoning the
fight Mr. Villas proposed an amendment looking
to the survey OF these mineral lands and their
division into lots which then to be leased for
twenty-h i've years. royalty Of so much per ton 10
be paid 10 the Government. This was fought by
Mr.. Brown Rep,. Utan as entirely al variance
with the mining laws Of the country and with the
interests OF the people. 1t defeated. and then
the original amendment. somewhat modified, was
agreed 10.
This one paragraph the only progress made
on the Indian Appropriation bill 1t was laid aside
at $40 p. m. The Senate then proceeded to the
consideration OF executive business. and shortly
afterward adjourned until tomorrow at II a m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
Company X.
BILL TALKED TO DEATH.
FATAL EFFECT OF THE oRAToRY OF THE BOW
cry DEPEw."

Albany Feb. E-Before the Assembly Cities Com
mittee this afternoon the Mayor of NewYork was
alluded TO in such uncompimentary terms that
Chairman Austin had to reprove the person who
had been so indscreet In his remarks. The Dill
before the committee Asscmblyman II. 7. An
drews's measure providing for the appointment or
a uniformed department OF pilots. engineers and
assistant engineers OF the Fire Department OF New
York and Brooklyn now In the non-uniformed rank
Thomas Roman. OF New-York whose sobriquet Is
the 'Bowery Peach" In speaking In favor OF the
measure referred q similar bill OF last year that
had been vetoed by Mayor Strong. Everybody
knows that the Mayor of New-fcrk Is seventy-four
years old and getting childish" cried Roman amid
the murmurs of those who were present Assembly
man Lewis Indignantly called Chairman Austins at
tentlon to the remarks made. and the latter re-
proved the speaker in sharp language: Roman. how
ever proved almost rrepressble. breaking out again
later on by conde inning Senator Pavey for having
voted for the bill last year in the Senate and then
having accepted a retainer fee Of s5C to oppose the
bill before Mayor Strong
After the meeting Of the committee It was stated
that the eoquence OF the 'Bowery Depew mad
killed the bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
FOR THE BENEFIT OF TEADRINKERS.
A BILL TO PREVENT IMPORTATION OF ADuLTEE-
ArED TEAS FAvoRABLY REPORTED

A BILL TO PREVENT IMPORTATION OF ADuLTEE
ArED TEAS FAvoRABLY REPORTED
Washington. Feb. % (SpecaD. despite the fact
that the LlVth Congress will expire within little
more than a week The friends and advocates OF
bill which ordered 10 be reported to-day with
a favorabie recommendation by the Committee on
Ways and Means exceedingly hopeful that 1t will
become a law before March II Is the bin to
prevent the importation OF impure and unwholesome
teas and Is a measure In which consumers of tea
as well importers OF and dealers in that commodity
are interested. For several years the matter has
been urged upon the attention OF members OF the
Ways and Means Committee. well OF other
Representatives and Senators, and It Is understood
that the tea trade is virtually unanimous in favor OF
the proposed legislation If only half the representa-
lions made 10 the committee correct II Is
sary as well important that the law should be
enacted. The proportion ~ aduterated and I'M
wholesome offered for sale and sold 10 consum-
crs in the United States seems 10 he much greater
than In any other country, and TO be steadily in
creasiDg.
The bill upon which the Ways and Means Com
mittee took favorable action to-day has the APP
provo; OF the Treasury Department. by which IT'S
enactment into law Is recommended
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
FOR CITY OWNERSHIP OF GAS PLANTS
PAvEY's BILL FAVORED BY ALDERMEN AND
GOOD GOVERNMENT CLUBS.

PAvEY's BILL FAVORED BY ALDERMEN AND
GOOD GOVERNMENT CLUBS.
Albany Feb. &.-The Senate Cities Committee
this afternoon gave a herring on the bill OF Sena-
tor Pavey authorizing the expeiture OF 10000 TO
investigate Il O feasibility OF the municipal owner
shin OF gas = Id electric light plants In New-Iork
CITY The bill provides that the Investigation shall
be conducted by the Board OF Aldermen. IT was
favored by delegation representing the Board.
composed OF Aldermen Hall. Burke. Oakley and
Wndolph.
Mr. Hall first spoke OF the efforts OF the Aldermen
to procure nfo- nation on this subject. and said
they had found 1t would be necessary to get some
authority from the Legislature. The object OF the
Board was 10 make gas cheap as possible. In
fact 80 cheap that It would come into general use
for fuel which was desirable for many reasons.
He gave numerous statistics concerning cities which
operated their own gas and electric light plants to
show that II had uniformly resulted In cheaper gas.
Meyer Jonasson. representing the Federation of
Good Government Clubs in New-York. also favored
the bill, and said II was approved by all the Good
Government clubs In the city. who believed that
much cheaper gas could be furnished by the munich
pal ownership OF the plants No one appeared In
opposition to the bill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
.SENiTE BILLS.

Albany Feb 2s.-The-e still were many absences
In the Senate this morning but there constliu-
tional quorum and the calendar was taken up These
bills were passed
Senator Burnss. legalizing the acts Of the Schoo
Commissioner OF the First District OF WesichssN
County In creating and erecting school Distric; No
In the town Of East Chester. Al,
MIR Hustei's. re-estabiishing the boundaries o.
Union Free School District No IN the town o' oo''
iandt Wcstchester County. - a,
senator Burnss. creating the ONCE OF Receiver G"
Taxes for the town OF White Plains ..u.,, q,
Mr. Nixon's making April p \ legal holiday III
NcwYork Kings and Westchester counties.
Mr. Mathswson's extending the territory q os ~ y,
New-Yoik CITY.
The Richmond County Police REORGANIZATION OH
came M for second time in general orders ana pre-
c,ptated political discussion. but Il was advances
10 third reading.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24


In advanced stages of Consump-
ton, SCOTS Emulsion soothes the
cough, checks the night sweats ana
prevents extreme emaciation. In
this way it prolongs life and makes
more comfortable the last days. In
every case of consumption-from
its first appearance to its most ad-
vanced stages-no remedy promises
a greater hope for recovery or brings
comfort and relief equal to SCOTS
Emulsion. Book on the subject
free for the asking.
SCOTT G. BOVINE Chemists New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
A BOUNDARY COMMISSION CHOSEN.

TO MARK THE LINE BETWEEN COSTA RIGA AND
NICARAGUA
Washington Feb. 2.-President Cleveland has
completed the commission which. according to the
treaty entered into between those countries is to
mark the boundary line between Costa Rica and
Nicaragua long in dispute. and which was SUBJ
mitted to his arbitration In his first Admnistra-
tion He then decided upon boundary line. and
by treaty concluded at Salvador last summer II
provided that each side should appoint
veyors TO mark the line and that President Cleve-
land should designate an engineer to decide upon
any points Of disagreement that might arise be-
tween them. Mr.. Cleveland has appointed f. F.
Alexander. OF Georgetown. s. c.. as the engineer
commissioner for this purpose 1t Is understood
that Mr. Acxanders selection gives complete salts
faction to the Governments involved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
FINDING WORK FOR THE PRISONERS.
SUPERINTENDENT LATHROP SAYS THEY WILL ALL
BE BUSY IN SIXTY DAYS.

SUPERINTENDENT LATHROP SAYS THEY WILL ALI.
BE BUSY IN SIXTY DAYS.
Albany. Feb. 23.-"The new scheme of employing
the prisoners in the State institutions bids fair TO
prove an unqualified success" said General Austin
Lathrop Superintendent of State Prisons. this
morning IL have had reports from all OF the pris-
on wardens and have visited the prisons several
times since the new plan was put in operation on
January l. and the progress has exceeded our expec
tatons At Clinton Prison we are manufacturing
shirts stockings tin and wooden ware. In this
prison there are only 800 men idle. out OF $50 en-
ployed In Auburn manufacturing cloth.
brooms furniture and hollow ware, and we are
about ready to begin to manufacture blankets Two
hundred looms have been ordered and the men Will
work on the cloth and blanket industry wholly by
hand a number of looms have already been placed
in pos,ton and II Is expected that the manufacture
of cloth will begin to-day. 49,
I'm Sing Sing Prison there are $50 men idle; out
of | ll6 for whom employment must be provided.
There we are manufacturing clothing brushes and
street brooms and doing printing work. New In
dust rios are being started every few days. and
more men are being put 10 work right along. We
expect to have them all fully employed Within
siy davis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
BUILDING STATES WANTED IN IRELAND
CONSUL AsHBY GIVES HINT TO AMERICAN
MANUFACTURERS.

Washington Feb % (SpeciaD Due TO the trou-
bles which the Welsh slate auarries are encounter
Ing" says Consul Ashby. OF Dublin. under date OF
January Tho Dublin slate trade Is beginning 10
cast about for new sources from which TO draw
the supplies required in the building trade, and
the importers Of states looking favora bly, tow
ard the United States. Two inquiries have reached
this Office quite recently for list Of exporters Of
states In the United States and | am OF the i'm
preston that our slate exporters might profit by
making effort at the present juncture to secure
the Irish trade. This Office is always ready and
anxious to furnish TO intending purchasers sl in
formation In its power but Il must be said that
exporters have not availed themselves of the priv.
lege of furnishing informa ton rs to the line OF
goods handled by them. A. this juncture this
ONCE has not sufficient information as 10 the Arms
engaged In the slate trade in the United States
who are In q position to carry on an export trade