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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-18
FOR RENT-oFFICEs.

FOR RENT-Desirable office rooms in Lehman
Bldg. 1925 n. Y. ave; elevator, steam heat,
etc; low rent. A. I. C0UMBE, 1425 n. y. ave.
mhl5-Gt
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The strike situation between the ORR
oles and Hanlon remains unchanged,
and while Hanlon and seven of the
faithful are limbering up in Macon, Ga,
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Two days more of the
FIRE SALE.

Two days in which make savings, the like of
which you have made before. 1t has been wonderful
and it's drawing close and many going
be disappointed. Our advice you don't be disap
pointed Come TODAY early Saturday, and your
chances good You may have your purchase charged
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-18

Brown Hal. PIP - has been called the
George Wilkes of Tennessee. and he
certainly is the leading sire of that State
AS sire of extreme pacing speed he is
the first stallion in the country. He was
foaled in 1879. and is son of Tom Hal
and Lizzie, dam of Little Brown jug,
PHI ga. by John NetherIand. He is the
sire of Star Pointer, 1853 IA; Hal billiard,
2:0i 3-4; Hal Braden 2:07 II; Storm.
2:0S 10; Laurel, 2:09 IA. and twenty-five
others with records below 2:25, all of
which are PAGERS.
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Parker, Bridget & Co,
CIothiers, 3i5 9TH st.
AUCTION SALES.

THOMAS BOWLING & CO. Auctioneers,
GID T. # NV
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YOUTHS PANTS.

Lot Of young mems fine worsted and
cashmere Pants-in checks, stripes
and Enthusiastically all wool
been wet, hence need pressing-you
never have bought their equal o.
for less than SfC
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-18
COLLARS. &c.
BETWEEN . AND 10, AND
AND 3 O'CLOCK.

Choice Of dozens of styles of mems
4-ply linen collars-all newest effects
for &c. between and 10 and and 3
o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-18

John ]. OConnor has issued a chal-
lenge for Aleck Goroum, a well-known
athlete. to wrestle any man in the Dis
trict, any style, articles of agreement
to be drawn up when the match is made
O'Connor and Hugh Lyncn, both well
known TO the local sporting fraternity.
are willing TO back Goroum for any
amount, the match to take place on or
before May l. Forfeit money is on de-
post at No &c II Street northeast. and
he covered at any time
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LADIES' HOSE. 7ILc.
BETwEFN IL ANDI2 O,cIOCK

Lot Of ladies' hose-fast black and
fast black with fancy opera tops-will
go between i and 2 0 clock for lie.
pair. 1Jc. values.
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4 TERRIBLE ANTAGONIST
Submerged Fighter Could Seri-
ousIy Cripple Hostile Fleet.
COULD APPROACH UNSEEN

Designed TO Navigate Fifty Miles
Under acknowledgements Readily
to Every Movement of Her Hud-
ders While Observation-Disclosures bic.
AS Il War Vessel.
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For SALE-BICYCLES.

FOR SALE-'95 Rambler in good condition,
with Christy saddle. for sale cheap. No. 20lt
X St NV. mhlS-3t
RIDERS DON'T MISS THIS CHANGING have
this day received $50 high-erade bicycles.
new and slightly used from different storage
houses we represent. for Is value; bought and
taken in exchange. NEW YORK c. CO, 43t 9th
ST. mhl5-1t
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BOYS SUITS. S1.9S.

Lot Of Boys Black and Blue Cheviot
and Fancy Cashmere Suits, in REFER
sizes from 3 10 years. and in double
breasted styles from to 1G years
pants made with double seats and
knees and patent Waistbands-will go
for sIss. 50 and $3.50 values.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-17
TELEGRAPHlC BREVlTIES.

The Yester block. a large Office build
I'M; at McKeesport. Pa, was destroyed
by fire this morning. The block was
erected two years ago at cost of $780,
900.
Secretary Gage and eN-Secretary
Falrchild were before the House COM
mittec on banking and currency today
for "A further discussion OF the pending
plans for currency reform.
An early morning FIRE at Bridgeville,
about twelve miles south OF Pittsburg,
Pa. on the Pan Handle road, destroyed
twelve buildings and nm Immense lum-
Der yard. The loss vii probably reach
$4,000.
Eight firms with stocks aggregatlnG
almost half "a million dollars sustained
heavy losses by fire that broke ont
Mt $50 o'clock this morning in the
building at the northwest corner OF
Market and Quincy streets, Chicago
Two flremen were injured. neither SER
iously. The total loss viii approximate
$500, 900. well covered by insurance.
At Bentonville, Ark. last night a
dozen prisoners gained their liberty
Among them was the notorious Dick
Brandt, supposed train robber, burglar
horse thief and murderer, wanted in
Texas and Indian Territory. Two other
prisoners with criminal records were
Jim Merrill and Lum Carter. They
battered down one OF the prison
doors Brandt stole a horse just out
side OF town and made for the Indian
Territory. officers are In pursuit.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-17

cf the navy rather than to building new
men-of-war Representations have been
made 10 the naval AFFAIRS committee
With a view Of utilizing vessels already
under way or In comisslon rather than
putting new keels on the stocks and
these views seem to meet with favor
among the members of the commit
tee
Secretary Longs recommendation to
Increase the naval force by the addition
Of at least 1000 men finds responsive
echo In the committee rooms at the
capital, where heads of the bureaus Of
the navy departments and navy off,
GERS have been called into conference
on matters pertaining to the naval es-
adjustment OF Uncle Sam. According
to the testimony Of these experts there
does not seem TO be SO much need for
now vessels as there Is for modern guns
and other equipments for cruisers now
| ailoat
1t is expected that the naval appro-
/ priatlon hill viii be ready to hand to
| the House by February list, and the
| recommendations in regard to the dry
| docks and more men for the navy VIII
/ be the features OF the committees re-
! port There Is probability that nc
| suggestions whatever may he made
about new ships. At least this Is the
present disposition Of the naval AFFAIR."
committee in view of their investiga-
tions of the subject committed to then
by Congress-.
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of his official household is the Presi-
dents own affair, and so long as he
stands upon the question OF bimetal-
ism, where he has ever stood' there
Is no serious ground for apprehension.
But even in the the inconceiyable event
that the chief magistrate of this people
should in the exercise OF his judgment
determine the countenance the final
fastening upon this country of the bur
dens of the gold standard, l trust we
may still find warrant Tor ihth ana
hope In the pledges of the party and the
wisdom of its councils. We Will cross
our bridges when we come TO them.
The time when this country viii submit
to the final Imposition of gold mono
metallism is far away"
EFFORTS FOR BIMETALLIsM
SHOULD NOT CEASE.
Continuing his presentation OF the de-
STABILITY OF an International agreement
which had been dlgressed from to
refer to the secretary of the treasury,
Mir. Wolcott said: "Whatever difference
of opinion may exist as to the ability
OF this country alone to maintain the
uarlty between silver and gold there
Is no question that the concurrence of
other nations would help and not
hinder the cause of bimetallism In the
United States, and efforts 20 secure II
ought TO receive the cordial support OF
every citizen who is opposed to gold
monometallism. International bimetal-
lism is not n myth, n chimera. The peo-
pie of Europe are, even rs we are
struggling to keep their heads above
water. and seelSing blindiy for that
which may make for prosperity and for
progress.
much of the recent legislation In
Europe looking to the increase of gold
holdings and the depreciation of silver
! finds its origin In the exigencles of a
| situation where readiness for'war is the
| paramount necessity. There Is hard
| ly statesman in Europe who believes
| the last word has yet been said upor
! the question OF the reconciliation OF
! silver, and hardly one who would not
! welcome en- effort to settle the question
| internationally. Only a few days age
| Just before Christmas, In debate IL
the French Chamber, NJ. Melinc agar
| declared from the tribune That the
/ French government was at one will
the United States on the question o
blmetallism.
'In the face of such n declaration Il
Is as cowardly to abandon hope, as Il
Is false to talk about failure. Interna
tional blmetallism is to the gold mono
metallists "A stumbling block and to th'
silver monometallists, foolishness; bu
1t is, nevertheless, splendid possibili
ty. Its accomplishment would be thu
greatest blessing that could sbefall GU
people. and to achieve 1t we might wei
afford to sink for the time the hostili
ties of party and the chickering's of tn
factions"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-17

San Francisco, Jan. when Presi-
dent Dole of Hawaii landed from the
steamship Peru this morning, he was
not received with the ceremony be-
fitting the ruler of n foreign country.
The customs officials passed the bag
gage OF himself and family without in
spection and that was all, owing to
the fact that the steamer came in after
dark last night no salute was fired by
| any of the forts around the bay.
II was half past eleven before Presi-
dent Dole and party had landed and
arrived at the Occidental hotel. He
promptly received "a delegation of news
paper men. who We're waiting to see
him and spoke freely of his mission
here. He said:
II do not come to the United States
| to work for annexation. ! am merely
| on n friendly visit to this country
and its President. / expect to remain
| in san Francisco three or four days
/ when will start direct for washington
and will there call upon President Nc
Kinley, 1t was thought best by the
| Hawaiian government that during
| the consideration of the annexation
| treaty by the United States Senate that
| | should be In Washington and advise
the Hawaiian legation on certain mat
tiers. 1t is not my intention to make any
| argument or do any lobbying for an
nexation. OF course, II am
called upon the United States govern
ment to give any information, | VIII
readily do so. ! am also Interested In
the form OF government to be adopted
for Hawaii in case of annexation. The
treaty provides for the appointment
of n commission to Investigate and de-
eide upon the government for Hawaii.
Pending a report OF that commission
Hawaii win probably be regarded as a
territory and President Mckinley VIII
appoint n governor Certain changes
viii have to be made at once in the
present form of government for the
island and | might be able TO advise
the Hawaiian legation as to these
changes"
President Dole, continuing, said:
al think the sentiment Of the people
of the island is more than ever III
favor of annexation. To be sure, there
are some natives who are Indifferent
and others who are opposed to annexa'
tlon. but no one really knows just how
many
President Dole is accompanied by
Major Iaukea Of his personal staff
Colonel Fisher of the Hawaiian army
and DR.. Day, his physician.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-17

Klondikc Miners Make Il to Stake on Rich
Placer C.a ans.

Tacoma, Wash, Jan. l7.-With the
thermometer 30 degrees below zero, n
midnight race over 50 miles of rough
mountain country in the heart of the
Klondike has earned for George Dra-
ham. a Shelton logger, the first prize
of stalking off overlooked and unregis-
tered placer claims valued at 100000.
DrGham was ut the Canadian regis
ters' office on the afternoon of Nov. 10
when Il man rushed in and filed claim
ON French Pete creek, which adjolns
the richest part OF El Dorado. He had
discovered that in the rush to stake
the Klondike district FIVE claims on
French Pete creek had been overlooked.
Draham rushed to locate the others
having given the tip to three of his
friends. They We're followed in n wild
race by 200 other miners, but succeeded
in getting on the coveted ground first
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-17
SENATE.

Washington, Jan. lin anticipation
of an interesting session of the Senate
today, all of the galleries We're filled,
some time before the Senate convened.
Mrs. Wolcott, wife of Senator Wolcott,
chairman of the timetable commission,
who was to deliver speech upon the
work of the commission, was In the
diplomatic gallery with party of
friends. The wives of the members of
the foreign relations committee were
also in the diplomatic galleries.
Senator Hanna, who has just been
reelected from Ohio, was cordially
greeted by his colleagues on both sides
OF the chamber. Els coming to Wash
ington was unexpected, as II had been
announced that he would remain in
Cleveland for several days ~ rest.
Chaplain Milburn in fiis Invocation
made touching references to the death
of Major Ben Butterworth, commits
sioner of patents, and to that of Mr..
Logan Carlisle, son Of the late secretary
of the treasury.
Mr.. Foraker announced that the
legislature of Ohio had chosen Marcus
Alonzo Hanna to be senator from Ohio
for the remainder of Mr.. Sherman's
term Of six years, ending March 4. 1899,
| He presented Mr.. Hanna's credentials
| and they were read. AS there was no
objection to the administration of the
oath of office. Mr.. Foraker escorted MI.
Hanna to the Vice Presidents desk. As
| the two senators passed down the main
aisles of the Senate. there was n muir
mur In the galleries, and craning of
| necks, to yet good view of the two
distinguished Orleans Mr., Hanna APP
| peared to be in first-rate health The
| oath of office was administered by the
| Vice President, and Mr.. Hannas res
| ponse was distinctly audible. Many
senators fastened to extend their CON
| gratulations to Mr. Hanna.
| Mr.. Harris, Kansas, presented reso-
luton for which he asked immediate
| consideration, asking the secretary OF
the treasury why, since 1892. he had
| omitted from his statement an item
of some Si1.000000 interest the United
| States from the Pacific railroads. OBJ.
| lection was made by Mr. Thurston
Neb., and the resolution went over.
Mr.. Harris asked for immediate. con.
| sideration for n resolution directing
the committee on pensions to acertaiT
by what authority the commissioner OF
pensions refused to pass upon applica'
tons for increase or pensions unit
twelve months shall have elapsed since
the last allowance was made,
Mr.. Callinger. New Hamphire, chair
| man of the pension committee objected
to immediate consideration, 1t wen
over until tomorrow.
At 1880. Mr.. Wolcott, Colorado
chairman of the bimetallic commission
was recognized for speech upon th'
work of the commission BY this tint
the galleries and the floor were crowd
ed. Mr.. Wolcott was in fine voice. anc
spoke with only occasional references
to his manuscript which he had befor,
him. He was accorded the closest at
tention by his auditors, among whom
were many members of the House.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-17

Montevldeo, Uruaguay. Jan. 17.-1n-
formation received from the interior
announces that bands of nationalist
white party have appeared at var
ious points. 1t is said these bands will
sustain President Cuestas In the event
OF an uprising against the government.
No collision has been reported so far,
but there Is a fear that the bands may
attack the friends Of Senior GoamiZaro.
The government has given assurances
that the matter is without import
ance.
The government Of Brazil has de-
clared It's pleasure at the appointment
of Mr.. Charles Page Bryan as the
United States minister to Brazil.
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KILLED AT BLUE CREEK.
Burt Garfield Slips from His Engine and Is
Crushed by the Wheels.

Brigham Bugler; Alber Garfield som
in-law of j. p. c. johnson Of Brigham.
was accidentally killed by the cars at
Blue Creek. Thursday, He was fire.
man on freight train that pulled into
Blue Creek station. Ne must have
flipped from the engine, for he fell and
several of the cars ran over him. one
leg was cut of, part Of the other foot
crushed and his head hurt. lie Is
said to have lived two hours. He leaves
Il Wife and one child Mt Terrace to
mourn his untimely death.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-17
No Mall Facilities at Dawson.

Tacoma, Wash, Jan. 17.-Dawson
City has received no regular mail since
last August. Both American and Cana
dian miners there believe their respec-
tive governments have forgotten them
so far as mail facilities are concerned.
Many of the miners have paid 81
per letter at Dawson to have mail
brought out to relatives and friends.
Generally this has been carried through
to the sound cities. though one or two
parties report that some of this mail
was discarded by the carriers and is to
be found scattered along the upper
Yukon and lakes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-17

Washington, d. C.. Jan. H.
Consul General Gudgeon, at Panama.
cabled the state department today an
nouncing the drowning Of William w.
Ashby, United States consul at Colon.
No details We're given. Air. Ashby was
appointed to office only n few months
ago, and had been well known in this
and Virginia as newspaper man, con-
nected with the Norfolk, Va. papers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-17

Father is Supposed to Have Committed tho
Grimc.

New York, Jan. 17.-John Matthews.
his wife and two children, boy Of ten
years and a girl Of twelve, were found
dead in the Matthews home on Column
bus avenue this morning 1t is sup
posed that Matthews murdered his
wife and children and then committed
suicide by shooting. Matthews was
80 years of age and his wife 30.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-17

Oklahoma. Okla, Jan. 16.-In row
IN a disorderly house early this morn
ing. Fred Jones, a harkeeper, shot
chief of Police G. w. Jackson through
the thigh. As he fell Jackson fired at
Jones. hut missed him and shot bishop
a fatal wound. Jones is II brother OF
Mnt Jones, the city marshal who was
killed in an ARRAY at oklahoma City
t,yo' years ago by the Christian
brothers. outlaws. Armstrong is said
To have come from Texas.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-17

Little Rock. Ark, Jan. l6,-A. n
dance on the Falls plantation in Mis-
slssippi county last night. shooting
ARRAY took place between the three
sons of Mr.. Phillips on one side and
the three sons of Wright Ray on the
other. Two men We're killed and two
fatally wounded. the casualties being
equally divided
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-17
HOUSE.

Washington, Jan. 17.--Thls was Dis
trict of Columbia day in the House
and Immediately after the reading OF
the Journal, Mr.. Curtis of the District
OF Columbia committee claimed the
day, and the House proceeded to the
consideration of District business,
After the passage of three bills of
purely local Importance, the House rs-
sumed consideration of the army ap-
preparation bill which was begun on
Saturday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-17
E,p,tOr Volcott Explains recon-
| Missions Work TO Congress-
$ YET HOPEFUL OF SUCCESS
. PROSPECT WHILE INDIA HOLDS OUT


n, secretary Gage and Others-woi-
wm Leave the Commission.
washington, Jan. Ex-senator VOL
4, addressed the Senate today ex-
.,,,rs The blmetallIc commission to
m.ona Mfr Wolcott introduced his
Inject by saying he was glad to make
statement respecting certain phases
,ho work of the recent bimetallic
commission. but In so doing he spoke
rot1clally, not committing his asso-
.s,es in the slightest degree either TO
ID opinions or deductions.
Later in the session." he said. we
= certain to have ample discussion
n the subject of silver, and 1t Will
|robably be acrld and bitter enough.
In his remarks today. he continued,
must avoid, as far as possible. any
Alns which might give rise to contro-
krsy.
Xr.I,,,, I'm tho s,ihiect of his remarks,
DA'"s W g,,,,..,.,,,, no, d, vaar
SAD mat "he'i eo''s ,sS ~, =
3d. soon after the national eiectio"'
ere was universal expression by
e Republican membership in the
mate that the pledge of the party in
st. Louis platform to promote inter-
tional blmetallism by every means
IFS nower was nm undertaking to be
[.m,',,.. a..n,-o or, u,t,hout evns,or
th.u''S e"''ie" '"'
delay lie then gave an accouh, Vi
ID appointment of the commission,
kv,nc that NH three OF It's members
1 h,,a.,,iit,,s
~ p'''ie'''''''s'
our views were, he said, known tc
President before our appointment
49, mos ma ona az no yho ala no,
49,. ~, .',', ,'s,,1. ~,
uoes ho' ~" pehe'e the hhahcia
fston overshadows all and that con
kued adhesion to the single golt
Andard means only disaster to oul
tlcultural and commercial inter
B."
HE commission had. he said. in IT,
months STAY abroad. visited onI,
ndon and Paris; and he added, tina
hatever measure of success or failur,
y been meted out TO the commission
had been hampered by no lack o
thority or sanction or administrativ,
pport.
The language of the law had bee,
commissioners guide. and Their,
re never at any time, he said, lin
flctlons given us that sought in tn,
ghtest degree To change or hamp.
limit the full powers conferred upo,
By law. ''''
We have been" he continued of on,
o. Of our negotlations, and our effort
We loyaliy been furthered by GU
'II'entatiYes abroad. who were for
~ oy strenuous instructions. Ii
s'aHu especially, the able and intel
~, ana cordial cooperation of GU
osssaaor was Of great advantage h
uehDeratlons."
PRESIDENT GAVE sIrppopr
sumrnip, ~, o.i'
der which tba a ,mnoIaple CONDITION
Wolrott se Tg 'ou1ullsslon operated
law broad al s,,u We nave had the
No hean ~" anu iull IN Its powers; W
slcns; our wi Views W. b het under h It's pro
a earnestly fewo am nave oeen identica
reement ana l" ,yo ha an internationa
pport Of our ' avn mi ba n ss zen, nad me heart
day Of the f our, than this, fror
lailment ~ t"e e,, mist entering, upon tn
esident ~ u , Hur auties until now, tn
nded In tba ',e united states has ex
sunnor r'e commission his unswerv
Iont an ~ ail rs Efforts to brin
kere has haln unconditional agreement
We not known yyrr no, no moment that W
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-17
TIE KANsAs PACIFIC.
Bin introduced Authorizing the Govern
ment to Bid for 1t.

Washington, d. c., Jan. IL
Senator Foraker today reported from
the committee on Pacific railroads a
bill authorizing the President, II neces-
sary for the protection Of the govern
ment. to bid on the Kansas Pacific
Railroad at the coming sale.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-17

London. Jan. ia special dispatch
from Rome says there was severe
earthquake shock today at Argenta,
eighteen miles southeast of Ferrar.
Several buildings and n church were
wrecked, and several persons injured.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-17
FRANCE AND RUSSIA PROTEST.
They DO Not Like the Propositions OF Great
Britain to China.

Pekln, Jan. 1.-THE French and
Russian ministers have protested
against the conditions upon which Gas
outlined in an interview between Sir
Claud Martin, British minister to
China, and the Chinese foreign office
on Saturday lasp Great Britain is
willing to assist China to liquidate the
Japanese indemnity.
Chang Yenh Wau has been appoint
ed governor of Shan Tung.