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NEEDS or THE PATENT OFFICE.
4 DISC REDITABLE STATE OF AFFAIRS FOR WHICH
CONGRESS is RESPONSIBLE

WASHINGTON June 20 (SpeciaD.-Froquent refer
encc has been made in these dispatches TO the con-
gestcd condition of the Patent Office. both on ac-
count OF inadequate space and lack Of suitable IA
cllities for work and the insufficient number OF OK
amineTs and clerks employed Attention has also
been frequently called TO the fact that this condi
ton of things was all the inexcusable and
discrcditabe because the Patent Office has been for
many years past paying establishment. in pc
cunary sense well as In other respects. In other
words not only has the entire cost Of maintenance
been paddy the inventors OF the country who have
had dealings with the Office. but they have CON
tributed n surplus which now amounts to between
g. OOo,90 and 10000 Anybody VINO did not know
how much inertia Congress possesses would nat.
uray suppose that. in view OF such state OF facts
sufficient space and suitable facilities would be pro-
yided and an adequate force employed to keep the
work I'D to date. SO much the inventors OF the
country whose fees support the Patent Office have
a right to demand. bat their rights In the premises
have been uniformly ignored or denied by Congress
To such a pass have things come, owing to the
lack Of a sufficient number OF examiners and clerks
that tho issues OF patents IN all divisions OF the Of
Pee are now delayed more than "A month, and more
.uan one fourth Of the divisions from two TO
three months behind in their work In one division
no less than one thousand four hundred cases are
now awaiting action. The number Of applications
multiplicity and variety OF new Inventions and there
is urgent necessity. therefore. for new subdivisions
OF The WORK Of examination AID an increase in the
force OF examiners.
commissioner Butterworth Is fully alive Ia tho
situation and its necessities and he is trying with
the cordial approval and support Of the Secretary or
the Interior TO induce the Senate Commute.
Approgria lions to insert IN the General Deficiency
bill an appropriation to allow increase in the
force of examiners and clerks sufficient to bring
the current worx up 10 date and prevent further
accumulation OF arrears. The receipts OF the pat
exceed those of last year by 100000 This fact Alone
sufficiently INDICATES that increase OF force is
absolutely necessary. 1t Il estimated that an an
propriat OF less than onetnrd of the additional
receipts viii enable the Commissioner to meet the
increa sed demands upon his Office and put lis
work on 6 satisfactory basis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30

REPORT ON THE OREGON sENAToRsHIP CASE
PREPARED BY MR.. HOAR

L
PREPARED By Mr.. HOAR
Washington, June 29.-The report prepared by
Senator TIoar In the case OF Fl. w. Corbett claim-
ing seat from Oregon by appointment of the Gov
ernor, has been printed for the of the Commit
tee on Privileges and Elections. After reviewing
the situation in the oregon Legislature the report
continues:
1t is clear whatever may have been the nature of
the organization of the Legislature. that IT had dis
perscd and come TO an end before March 3, 1891
when the vacancy in the Office of Senator took
place by the limit OF the term TO which Mr.. Mitchell
had been chosen and which he had held for six
time must be a choice or appointment for less than
six years 1t Is well settled by Il practice which
has existed from the foundation OF the Govern
ment that vacancies occurring after the begin
Legislature. II that be true they may be filled by
the Executive of the State during tho recess of the
the Constitution to MI such vacancies as might be
filled bv the Executive by temporary appointment
until the next meeting OF the Legislature So II the
Executive have no power. the Legislature has no
rary appointment. and the Legislature MI that va
cancy when 1t assemblies or the Office must remain
vacant for the rest Of the six years.
II les been said that a vacancy does not happen
when IL occurs by reason CT the expiration of
certain term or when the Office has never been
filed but the report holds that this position is
well taken. and says:
When the term OF Representative expires and
tho neonle have failed 10 elect successor before
hnrd which occurred very often when a majority
VS. required for an election, the Executive has al
ways issued n writ OF election TO such vacancy as
Of course.
1--WE think therefore, concludes the report
that the Governor of Oregon was entitled to make
the appointment, and that Mr. Corbett is entitled
he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30
NOMINATIONS By rHB PRESIDENT.

SEVERAL APPOINTMENTS IN THE CONSULAR SEN
VEGA NEW soLICIToR-GENERAL
washington, June 2s-The President sent the fol-
lowing nominations to the Senate to-day:
John X Richards. OF Ohio. to be solicitor-Generai'
To be sul-Genera OF the United States-Church
Howe OF Nebraska, at Apia and Nukualofa. Tonga:
John p. Bray. OF North Dakota. at Melbourne.
Australia.
To be- Consuls of the United States-Hugo Donzel-
Manu. OF Wyoming. Mt Prague. Bohemia: LOUIS a.
Dent OF tho District Of Columbia. at kingrton'
jamaica; Samuel S. Lyon. OF New-Jersey. at OSAKA
and Hiogo Japan Rounsevelle Wildman. OF CALL
forna, at Hong Kong. China
Charles V. Herliska. OF the District OF Columbia.
States at Vienna, Austria. - .
Lieutenant Colonel W. H. Powell. 18th Infantry, 70
be colonel: Major C. T. Bennett. 18th Infantry TO
be observation-disclosures: Captain s. p Jocclyn, 2lst
Infantry. TO be major: First Lieutenant G. T.
Doncs,ee 2lst Infantry. 10 be captain Second Lieu
tenant f. L. Butts. 2lst Infantry to be nrst ncu-
tenant: Second Lieutenant j. +. Hams. "a Artillery
to be first lieutenant.
John X Richards was Acknowledgement Of Ohio
when President Mckinley was Governor OF the
State. He was formerly a member OF the State
Senate He has been active In politics. and IS a
warm friend of the President.
Church Howe is OF the best-known politicians
In the West. He has been prominent In Republican
Of the First National Bank Of Auburn. Neb.. and
has served several terms In the Legislature OF
Nebraska g,
John p Bray has been one OF the Republican lead:
ers in North Dakota for many years. he mas ned
several offices and has been state Auditor for TWO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30
CONSOLIDATION OF POSTOFFICES.
THE POLICY TO BE PUT INTO EFFECT wHER-
EVER PRACTICABLE THROUGHOUT
TILE COUNTRY.

Washington June 2?.-The work of consolidating
small outlying postofices with large adjacent
one making Il single postal district with modem
facilities Will be pushed Wis 0rously by this Admin
,s,raiion In all sections of the country The oppo-
stion 10 the scheme comes II Is said. from people
who have wrong ideas Of the objects Of the De-
nartment or from postotlce employees whose
nlaces are thereby affected. The results OF the
consolidation policy. far as IL has been carried
ou, have been most gratifying to the authorities
and First Assistant General Heath has
determined that consolidation shall be effected
wherever possible and feasible. Consolidation abol-
shc. the individual small postofces. with their usu-
allv crude service. and substitutes sub-statons for
them: reduces the postmasters TO sub-agents with
accommodating saving Of salaries and complicated
auditing work and instead OF the many postoiices
substitutes the large Office with branches all hav-
ing free delivery and other advantages accrung
from such privileges The postal officials con-
ndent that the extension OF the movement will re-
suit In a big saving In expenditures. while furnish
ing immensely superior facilities Several con-
solicitations have been ordered recently and others
are contemplated.
The inadequacy of the postal service on the New
Jersey cOast Is causing the Department some
Germ. and a commission VIII shortly be appointed
to TOOL. the matter and arrange well-equipped
carrier service along tho upper coast. This Will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30
7 BRoOKs LEAvITT SPURNED THE TIGER

. pr-EoRMrR WHO SAYS GREAT THINGS WE'RE
PROMISED HIM IL HE WOULD JOIN
THE wIGwAM.
Good Government Club entertained George
Tombleson one of the labor members of the Exec
utive Committee Of the Citizens Union at It's
monthly dinner at Fleurets. No l2s fifth-ave"
last night. About forty members were present '"e
majority being members of the Citizens Union
Iobr Chairman president of the club. acted as
POSTMASTER, and the speakers were Mr.. Tomble-
SON. Mr. Chapman. Senator Guy John BROOKS
Leavitt Isaac H. Klein and DR.. E. r. L. Gould
John Brooks Leavitt, in his address. said that
whatever II might be the Citizens Union would not
stoop to the dictates of Mr.. Platt. and would not
no dictated to by Tammany Hall why contin-
nod Mr. Icavtt 81 have been asked 70 come INTO
Tammany Hail. and told II did could nave
anvthjnr I wanted. We must fight the machines
Of both the Republican party and Tammany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30
wou,y sTRlyGLEP CONVICTED

Jacob Tolker. who for several days has been on
trial before Recorder Gon In the Court of General
Sessions for having half-strangled and robbed Mrs
pauline Barnett at No. II ST. Marks Place on No.
yember 10 last was convicted yesterday of assault
IN the second degree. He was remanded for SEN
tence Mrs Barrett testified that Tolker while Wis
ting her stole 81 in money and tore a pair OF dia-
mond earrings from her ears after almost stran-
Cling her. Mr. Mclaughlin the lawyer who ap-
peared for Tolker., created small sensation In
court by moving that the womans testimony he
stricken out. she had idea OF the moral obli-
CATION OF an oath. The motion was denied Tolker
denied that he had stolen the woman's jewelry or
money. but admitted grasping her by the throat
Several witnesses testified to his good character
The maximum penalty for the crime he was con-
victed OF Is five years In State prison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30
R4BCOCK WILL OPPOSE IVES.

THE DEFEATED CANDIDATE IN THE lid ST. LAW
RENEE, DISTRICT MAKES UGLY CHARGES.
Canton. " y June Gin his fight for renomi-
paton 10 the Assembly from the lid District OF st.
Lawrence County yesterday VI. Y. r. Ives had
n strong opposition from y. o. Babcock. and he
won by only -four majority. He secured favorable
deIegeti,ns from some towns by only one or two
votes The delegates from Clare were instructed for
Rabcock hut in the convention only one followed
tho Instruction the other two ting for Ives. This
hroLe tho lie and nominated Ives Blbcock charges
corruption ard says he can control majority or
~ vo,es in the district and will run on an indie
nnndent ticket Ives asserts that some delegates
sp""nose1 to favor him voted Cor Babcock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30

cover about fifteen miles Of territory, and Jersey
city IIoboken West Hoboken. Weenawkse n,
Orange. East Orange Bayonne ana some oe'o'
places will be involved ,,..,o,
boston wns the first instance OF consolidation;
embraces various corpjra!iors. like Cambridgs'
Chelsea and Brooklire. Newton C,1tis u.s. Us,
tered about II. Is recent instance Only one OF o.
these had free delivery. To secure increasea ire
one district and centre, Ion, wa. esta apis se a.
NEXT THURSDAY when there will be five stat, ION
with carriers and free deliveries twice day. ms
will result in an estimated saving OF over f'V'' "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30
THE DUTY ON COAL FIXED.
)TIIER CHANGES IN THE TARIFF BILL MADE b
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Washington June 29-The' Senate Committee on
Finance has fixed the duty coal at G7 cents per
long Ton. This rate applies only to coal shipped
from countries which DO not impose higher rate
on American coal. 1t therefore affects only Cam
ada the Canadian rate American coal being
the same. There has been strong contention TO
hold the rate down to that originally fixed by the
committee and even lower IT. but this effort
vigorously contested by the senators from the coal
producing States. and the latter have won.
ings to the dutiabe list. The House imposed a
duty Of % per cent ad valorem on paintings. This
the Senate Finance Committee struck out. trans
ferrlng the item to the free list. The committee
now returns TO the House programme. but IT is
not yet definitely decided whether the rate shall
be 20 or q per cent
Crude gypsum rock was taken from the free list
and made dutiable at the rate Of 81 per ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30
FdJLUPE OF A NATIONAL BANK.

THE KEYSTONE. OF ERIE. PENN. FORCED TO
CLOSE IT'S DOORS
Erie. Penn June 2e-The Keystone National
p,,k nv \ unanimous vote OF its directors decided
., close its doors to-day. The depositors Will 6e
paid In full
,,o This afternoon OF the failure of the Keystone
National Bank OF Erie. Penn. The banks state
rent of May II showed the following condition:
Canital $4,000: surplus. sloo 600: individual deposits
and hills rediscounted. s35 900: loans and dis
counts, siss7l2. It was said al the Controllers Of
dce thar the bank has been IN weak condition for
Rank Examiner Hugh Young has been paced In
cha
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30
THE ANTITRUST AMENDMENT.

Washington. June 29-The Republican members
Of the Senate Committee the judiciary to-day
had under consideration the form of amend
ment to be submitted for the control Of trusts.
They practically agreed on an amendment making
1t an offence punishable by fire and imprisonment
for any person or corporation to monopolize or
conspire with any other person or corporation 10
rronopol,zc the trade in any article protected by
the Tariff bill. The amendment when completed.
will prescribe penalties and give directions for the
detection Of fraud. The preparation of the amend
ment has been referred 10 a subcommittee con-
s.sing of MessTs Thurston. Davis and Spooner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30
NEW FOURTH GLASS POSTMASTERS.

washington. June Gone hundred fourth-class
postmasters were appointed to-day. The changes
include:
NowYork-Ballston Lake. A. II. Cutler. vice F.
r Ruel resigned Garoga. l. NJ Everest. vice Oscar
Ercanbrach removed: Hurleyville. c. V. Tyler.
vice John DeGraw. resigned: Nepperhan. Afford
cox vice NJ W. Taylor resigned: North Greece.
Henry C. Phelps vice H. D. Rowley. removed:
Vail Mills. Edward Vcsburgh. vice A. Mcfarland re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30
TIE PRESIDENTS VISIT TO CANTON.

Washington. June 29.--The President to-day def
nielv decided to go his old home at Canton. Ohio.
on Friday TO visit his mother for a few days Mrs.
Mckinley Miss Mabel Mckinley and probably AS
slstant Secretary and Mrs. Day will accompany
him. They Will leave here on the regular tram over
rho Pennsylvania Railroad Friday evening at 11O,
orr,,.inp in Canton at 1870 Saturday morning. They
will remain over the Fourth and return Monday or
Tuesday evening. on Thursday nlSht me fresiient
will give an informal dinner 10 the members OF the
q nat and their MlXcS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30
EI-OUEEN ILL" VISITS TIE SENATE.

Washington. June 2o.-f:x-Queen LIiuokalani of
the Hawaiian Islands spent some time In the pr-
yatc gallery OF the Senate to-day. accompanied by
three members Of her suite. Sac first appeared In
the marble room and sent her card 10 Senator Per-
kins, OF California, who after exchanging a few
words with her and Introducing her to many OF his
colleagues escorted her to the gallery. where enc
took a front seat and appeared TO be an interested
listener to the debate on lead ore
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30
THE NEW-YORK COLLECTORsHIP.

A DELEGATION IN WASHINGTON TO offoSH
GEORGE r. BIDwELLs APPOINTMENT
Washington June ga delegation OF pro",''.n'
New-York Republicans. consisting OF Genera A"-
son G. McCook William Brookheld' 3 '. H. 'ruse'
and Robert j. Wright. called on the fresueN' W
day TO protest against the appointment OF ueorse
r. Bdwel. the organization candida'e io' W.
Ino,or 80 tho por, They desire the appointment OF
Mr. Wright who ia at present Commissioners vi, ~.
Correction, IL that is possible. or II he cannoI pe
annointed Congressman j. $. Sherman, OF Cuca
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30
LARGE ORDER FOR BUTTER FROM LONDON

RESULT OF THE EXPERIMENT MADE BIZ THE
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
Washington, June 29-As a result of the recent
experimental shipment Of American butter Eng
land under the patronage OF the Agricultural De-
partment order has just been placed by Lon
don firm OF merchants for the entire daily product
OF the Iowa Agricultural College. which was one of
the places from which the butter taken.
The product is eight hundred pounds daily, and
other merchants attesting In letters to the good
results of the experiment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30
sasAA~AaanNDA FACIAL CREAM.
WIEyHIEkkUkYH FACIAL SOAP.
W wv OVVuuu ~ FACIAL POWDER.
DRANK DEEPLY BEFORE HE DIED.


SIDE DEAD PLUMBERS COUCH.
Surrounded by two dozen whskey and beer
bottles. all empty. Albert Clark. a plumber was
found dead IN bed last night From the appear.
ance of the body he had been dead probably thirty
six hours The Coroner said there was nothing
suspicious about the death. lie added. after look
ing at the body. that 1t had probably been caused
by alcoholism.
Clark was thirty-slx years old and lived with-his
wife and three children at No. T26 Columbus-ave.
hut for some time his wife and family have been
stopping at the Kenmore House. Englishtown.
n J. Since they have been away Clark has not
been working and as his friends had not seen him
for three days. one of them called NJ the house
last night and discovered his body.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30
4 NEW LIBRARIAN or CONGRESS-.
JOHN RUSSELL YOUNG SELECTED BY THE ffEsi
pENT-MR sPoFroRD TO BE HIS
ASSISTANT.

Washington. June % (SpecaD.-John Russell
Young. formerly Minister to China. has been Sc
lected by President Mckinley to be Librarian OF
Congress. Mr.. Spoford who mas reached an au-
vanced age will be retained as assistant IL
brar,an Other changes In the organization OF the
institution are In contemplation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30
Mr.. ALDRICH BACK IN WASHINGTON
GREATLY IMPROVED IN HEALTH BY HIS vACA-
TON.

Washington. June Ex-senator Adrich has re-
turned TO the city considerably improved in health
after his vacation at his country home in Rhode
Island. He was at the Capitol to-day in confer
with Republican members of the Finance
Committee the Tariff b but did not enter the
Senate Chamber. He hopes to be able take part
in the conference with the House when the bill
reaches the conference stage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30
PLACE FOR SINUEL J. RANDALL.

Washington. June cit is learned tina; the Presl-
dent has definitely decided upon the selection OF
Samuel j. Randall, OF Pennsylvania as coiner of
the United States mint at Philadelphia and that
his nomination vii! be sent 10 the Senate In a day
a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30

Pennsylvania Railroad will run a personally-con-
Quoted tour CrcssoD Pa. leaving New York At
855 A NJ, July 3rd. connecting with special train
Philadelphia Tickets including one days board at
Mountain House and good 10 return within ten
days. $3.50 Apply at any ticket ofaco. -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30

Half rates on the New York Central TO Niagara
Falls. the Thousand Islands and the Adirondack
Mountains for Fourth OF July; along the Hudson
River and through the Mohawk Valley. New York
to ChautauQua and return only SlQQ0 sss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30
TARIFF DEBATE ENLIVENED
rILLMAN AND CHANDLER KEPT THE
SENATE LAUGHING.
AN AIR OF HILARIry IN THE CHAMBER WHICH
PoRTENps THAT THE END OF THE sTRUo-
GLE IS NEAR-LITrLE PROGRESS
MADE YESTERDAY.

MADE YESTERDAY.
tpy TELEGRAPH THE TRIpuNE.l
Washington. June 23.-The Senate failed to
make very appreciable progress with the Tag
erd Of the Tariff bill this afternoon yet the spirit
Of jocoseness and hilarity shown on both sides
OF the chamber was generally accepted as augur-
ing the near approach Of the climax Of the weary
struggle the pending bill. The lead ore
paragraphs. which have been held over since
the early days OF June. were finally disposed OF.
the committee rates being accepted on test vote
by a substantial majority
Mr. Allison. representing the Republican man.
agcmcnt. seemed disposed to fight shy of vote
in the internal revenue sections Of the BILL the
only ones Of serious consequence which remain
10 be disposed Of and the latter half of the day
was spent In interesting though futile con-
:roversy between Mr. Tillman and Mr.. Chandler
over the political sins and shortcomings OF the
now dscredited and happily forgotten second
Cleveland Administration.
The Republican members Of the judiciary
Committee will probably report tomorrow an
amendment to the Tariff bill aimed at the ABUSES
OF industrial and commercial trusts 1t Will. OF
course. avoid the error OF impoverishing the rev.
cnues by RENTING duties on articles imported
,ecause they are imported FOR the use OF trusts:
hut win impose domestic penalties for proven
charges Of restricted competition ana prove"
sr,eements 20 increase prices by improper
means.
It's confidently expected that enough progress
will he made tomorrow with the Tariff Dill 10
insure a final vote by Friday evening next.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30
Visitors
Made
Welcome

The Gorham Co., SIlversmiths, are
always glad of the opportunity to
show visitors through their establish
ment. The important Cups and Tro.
phies made for this season are now on
exhibition,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-30

Mr. Gilman vas then recognized for speech in
support Of the following amendments &c the bill:
That there shall be collected head tax Of $50
on al immigrants coming 20 the United States by
land or water. e
THAT (, snail re a m!sdemoanor punishable by
fine or imprisonment. for any alien who does not
Intend to become an American citizen. or who re-
AIMS MS citizenship IN a foreign country. enter
he United States for the purpose OF engaging In any
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-11-19
WHARF AND WAVE.

The Chronicle Of November II says:
The steamer Claudine sailed yesterday
for Honolulu and Mahukona with an
assorted cargo.
A steamer from China and Japan
on the 18th and another bound for
ports OF those countries on the 18th will
rather break into the holidays of the
quarantine and Chinese bureau Off
cials.
The o. s. s. Alameda, Van Oteren-
d0rp commander, arrived in port short
y after 5 a. N. yesterday, about Z
days and Is hours from San Francisco.
She brought a large number Of pas
sengsrs for this port
The American barkentine S. n. Cas-
tie, Hubbard master, arrived in port
shortly after noon yesterday, IA days
from san Francisco with q cargo Of
$50 tons Of general merchandise con-
signed 10 ". G. Irwin & Co. as well as
sol hogs and a horse. The Castle eX-
perienced very good weather.
The James Nakee made very quick
time from Nawiliwili on her last trip.
She left that port at 5 p. m, on We'd
nesday and arrived here at 2:30 a. m.
yesterday II was the fastest trip
ever made by the Makee and consider
ing the very rough weather encounter
ed. amounting almost to a Kona, the
record is all the better. Captain Tul-
let is quite proud Of his boat