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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-12-10
Opening Of the House.

washington, December 6.-Exuctiy
a noon yesterday Speaker Reeds CAV
ell came down with a sharp crack AMI
the house OF representatives entered
unon the regular session Of the MEM
orahle war congress. The scene with
in the great hall was animated. bril-
liant and picturesque. The sea of
desks within the brass rails witch
cut off the Hobbies spreading in semi
circular lines from the speakers r"s-
trum were like waves from 4 center.
The desks were 4 vertable flower
garden.
Mr. Dingley. the floor leader of the
majority, aud Mr.. Bailey, the minority
leader came in simultaneously from
MI Bailey went Immediately to his
seat and Mr.. Dingley. as soon il"
could disengage himself from i:.
friends who crowded about him. cross
cd over to the democratic side and
shook hands with his political advcr-
sary. AS the hands Of the clock pniu-
ed to noon the giant form of the speak
er pushed through the green haiz"
doors of the lobby in the rear OF the
hall and Mr.. Reed assembled the ros-
trum \ wave OF applause swept the
floor and galleries upon his appear
auce.
The chaplain will offer prayer" -;
nounceu the speaker. in low tones
NJ. DinSley, the door leader. offered
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-12-10
SESSION OPENED.
READING OF THE PRESIDENTS
MESSAGE TOOK PLACE.
No other Event of Importance TranaPireta
-Magnificent Displays of Flowers Orna-
mont the Mempers' Desks-ForsfEn
Representatives Present..

openiuS hours Of the last session OF
the memorable Fifty-ffth congress
the senate chamber presented an ami
mated scene. The galleries We're hlleI
early, nlany OF the spectators bc'hS
visitors 10 Washington who had c1h-
braced the opportunity to witness Il
congressional opening. On the senate
floor the scene presented was unusu;'i-
" brilliant The desks of the MEM
beers were loaded with ilaEnihceht
SpecimeuS of the florists art. Nothing
more beautiful or elaborate in floral
displays has been seen in the sena te
for many years. Above in the dlpio-
matte gallery, just before the senate
convened appeared Sir Julian l'lunce-
fote Ihc British ambassador ana par
": Mr. WI Ting Fang. the Chinese
minister and attaches of his legation
and some other members Of the dlplo-
matte corDs On the floor, Lord Hers
chel. the chief representative of Great
Britain on the joint commission, a'-
companied by Mr. jefferson Coolidge
of massachusetts, also came.
Sir Wilfred Laurier. Sir Richard
CARTWRIGHT, SirI.ouis Davies and Mr.
Carlton. members of the committee.
were also Oh the floor.
Promptly on the stroke of II clock
Vice President Hobart entered and as
cenGinx to his desk raped Tor order.
Rev. Mr. NIilh,lrn. the veteran bilnt
chaplain, in a profoundly impreS>iv"
manner. returned ''devout ana reTeT-
cnt thanks for Gods goodness to u
as Il nation and for His care Of lis
since we last gathered in this cham-
Der.''
A " or the senate developed the
presence of siNry-seVen members.
The usual resolutions We're offered.
Mr. Cullom llilss offered a resolu-
ton to appoint the committe to inform
the house that the senate was ready 10
transact business: Mr.. Male 'Me.) IN
ing the hour of daily meeting at ~
O'Clock noon, and Mr.. Morrill, Nt.' TO
appoint Il committee TO notify the pres
i,lcnt that the senate was awaiting
any communication he might desire
to make.
Mr.. Morrill, .Vt., aud Mr.. Cockrell
MO. were named by the vice preS'-
dent to join a like committee of the
house to call on the president
Mr.. Mcbride iOrc.> presented the
credentials of his newly-elected col
league, Mr.. Simon. to whom the vice
president administered the oath OF or
flee.
Pending the reading of The pre~i-
dents message Mr.. Allison moved thai
a recess be taken.
AT 100 Major Pruden. executive
clerk OF the president, entered the
chamber. and the senate was again
called to order. The message was
presented to Vice President Hobart.
who laid il before the senate at once.
and its reading was begun at l:2:'
p. III.
The reading of the message occupied
Two hours and eighteen minutes and
not the slightest demonstration occur
red.
At 3:45 y. III. the senate adjourned.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-12-10

Alexandria,, I.a.--AuSuStu> Reeves OK
I'ineville has brought here for inspec-
ton Il copper plate on which was en-
graved i $500 bill OF the old Planters
Bank OF New Orleans. The plate was
found in an Indian mound in the par
ish OF AvoHellcs by 4 boy. How did
this plate get to Avoyelles parish anu
who hid il in the Indian mound:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
VEGETABLE KINGDOM.

New potatoes were decidedly easy on
Saturday, and it is suggested that the
market will be so early in the week.
Good stock in old potatoes is yet firm:
Extra rose. new, $2.50@2.75 per Dbl;
southern round white, s2@2. so; red, 500
2.25: old Green mountain, 6O@65c per
bush; hebrons, Coo.
Tomatoes are in full supply and sell
at 75c@$1 for 4-bskt carriers.
Cabbages were off somewhat Satur-
day, owing to an oversupply, and they
sold at $1@1.25 per Dbl, and about the
same per crt. Early in the day they
brought considerably higher prices.
Turnips continue scarce with old about
out of the market. New white sell at
low prices.
Beans are in quiet demand, with the
market easier, and quotations a little
lower: Carload lets. pea, $135@1.4O
medium, $1.S5@1.45; yellow eyes, $500
1.55; red kidneys, $2.3O@2.4O; Californi
small white, s1.65@1.75; California Lin;
4Q41sc per Id. Jobbing lots are
more.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
Frills and Fluffs.

High-necked white guimpes are good
form with mourning, which is almost intoler-
able in hot weather.
White book muslin, plainly hemmed, turn
over collars and turn-back wristbands are
made now for the earliest and deepest mourn
ing apparel.
A narrow full vest Of the tablier goods
completes the effect.
One Of the most artistic of recent bridal
gowns was made Of white brocaded silk Its
bodice and sleeves were close-ftted the latter
having only enough fulness at the top to allow
becoming curve to the tops of the shoulders.
The lower edge of the perfectly fitted pointed
bodice was followed by very large silk tot
lette bow tied in one knot at the point of the
back and, passing about the figure and front
point also tied at the left side to fall to the
hem Of the robe. One end was knotted at
intervals. The pointed sleeves reach be-
yond the wrists, and faring standing collar
is added. One lapel crossing the bust to the
tie of the bow coneeals its fastenings and
finishes one of the most elegant of gowns, its
distinguished simplicity winning admiration.
No trimming Of any kind was used and
gloves were not worn. A veil of chiffon, the
latest material for brides, was fastened by
circlet of myrtle leaves and flowers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
LIVE STOCK MARKET.


Boston packers have made a rather
small kill for the week, the total being
about 80 800; preceding week, 2S,5OO; same
week year ago, S1,7O0. The demand for
export pork products has been light, the
total for the week from Boston packers
having been of the total value of $1O5, 900;
having been of the total valut Of s1O5, 900;
preceding week, $4,000; same week a
year ago, s126,OOO. The beef market Is
very firm in the west, with the market
also firmer here, with the supply light.
Dealers say that there was more buying
of beef from one another late in the week
in order to take care of Individual trade
than has been noted for a long time.
For the week the arrivals of beef were
small, the total being made up of 1888
cars for Boston and 129 cars for export,
a total of 267 cars; preceding week, 1876
cars with 1870 cars for export, total of
255 cars; same week year ago, 1879 cars
for Boston and 119 cars for export, a
total of 25S cars.
Muttons and lambs are very firm, with
the market higher than early In the week.
The pork market Is quiet, with little
change in prices: Barrel pork, $1S.50@
IA: light backs, $3.50; lean ends SIS;
Fresh ribs, Sc; corned and fresh shoulders,
&c; smoked shoulders, TIC; hams, Sh@
&c.
Chickens are very firm, If the quality is
good, whether iced or fresh killed. Green
ducks are in oversupply and easy. Live
fowls have sold at full prices.
Tallow 10 easy. Bulk tallow, 4041Sc;
tallow oil, 43@45c.
New York, June 2S.-Tallow is easy.
City. 1903 3-16; country. 1908 3-8.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
REIGN OF TERROR.


From Reliable Advices.
Key West, Fla, June 27.-The most
authentic and reliable news yet obtained
today is furnished to a representative of
THE Associated Press by British sub
ject who left Havana on board the Brit
ish cruiser Talbot, and who arrived here
yesterday.
He says a reign of terror exists at the
Cuban capital. Captain General Blan-
co has issued a proclamation announce
unfavorable opinion of, or suspected of
being satisfied with, the present pol
Icy Of the government will be summarily
shot without trial or investigation. This
proclamation, it appears caused dis
satisfaction among the members of the
Orden Publico, or Havana police force,
who threatened to revolt If full rations
trouble was expected, as the Orden Pub
lico is a numerous and well armed body
Of men. The result Is that today the
Orden Publico patrols the city and its
members are themselves policed, the
Spanish infantry and artillery soldiers
mounting guard over them at every cor
ner.
Famine, it seems, is imminent, and
the stories of the arrival Of supplies at
Havana via Batabano are pronounced
to be untrue.
The informant of the Associated Press
thinks Havana cannot possibly hold out
six weeks longer. The city is pronounced
to be panic stricken, its Inhabitants ex-
pecting every moment to be bombarded
by the American fleet, as they realize
that Captain Blancos attitude released
the United States from the obligation
Of giving the customary bombardment
notice.
Riots are daily expected at Havana,
as the troops are suffering from hun
ger, and the volunteers are seeing their
wives and children dying of want. Under
such conditions the captain general can
not much longer keep the military forces
in check, and rebellion is likely to de-
vastate Havana before the city is cap
tured by the Americans.
Captain General Blanco admits that
the situation is desperate He recog-
nizes, it Is pointed out, his inability to
control his troops, goaded by hunger,
much longer, and he is reported to have
said that he will never leave Havana
alive, as he is prepared to take his own
life when the outbreak occurs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
APPLES AND ORANGES

There are still few old apples CO.
ing out of cold storage, and they sell
$685. so per Dbl for russets and at $65,
Z for spies. New apples from the sou
are also here. Really good have sold a
high as 50 per bbl with ordinary at slG
1850; by the bushel basket they sell al
soc for poor and ordinary, with good al
T5c@s1.
Oranges are plenty for the season,
with the demand decidedly slack. Rather
low prices are quoted: Seedlings, 81. 75@
2; Mediterranean sweets. $2@2. 25; navels,
s2.75@3; jobbing and small lots, 25@5oc
more. Lemons are doing better under
the hot weather, and are likely to do still
better.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
Very Low Rates to Omaha, Neb.

Via the Northwestern Line Chicago &
North. Western R'y). Excursion tickets
at exceptionallylow rates to Omaha and
return (affording visit to the Trans
Mississippi and International EXPOSE
ton, Omaha) will be sold June 10 and
20, account of National Eclectic Medical
Association meeting; and will be sold
June 81 and %, account of American
Institute OF Homeopathy, all with favor.
able return limits. For rates and other
information ask your nearest Ticket
Agent to write,
H. A. Gross, 461 Broadway, New
York; !. E. Britain, 36S Washington
street, Boston, Mass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
BUTTER AND EGGS.

Butter continues in fair demand, with
the market very steady for the season
of plenty: Best creamery small lots
and pkgs, 1SQ1Skc; northern creamery,
round lots, 171A@1Sc; western, 17@17kc;
eastern, 161a@17kc; firsts, 14kQ15hc;
limitations. 14@15kc; northern dairy. 1870
Ice; jobbers get hc to lie more.
Cheese is quiet, with new coming for
ward in ample supply: Round lots, old,
Sk@91kc; new, 7@71kc; sage, SQSikc; job
bling, hc higher; Liverpool, 36s.
Eggs were little firmer in New York
late in the week, and this market was
stronger. There is demand for really
fresh: Western, 11@11kc; Michigan and
Indiana, 11kQ12c; eastern 13@14c; near
by and fancy. 15@16c; jobbing prices, 10
&c more.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder disease
relieved in six hours by New Great
South American Kidney Cure" 1t is a
great surprise on account of its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in bladder,
kidneys and back, in male or female. Re-
lieves retention of water almost immedi-
ately. Hyou want quick relief and cure
this is the remedy.
Sold by c. c. Bingham, 81 Main St.,
Druggist, st. Johnsbury, vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
BOSTON MARKET.

Boston, June 27--Notwithstandin the
-four market is shade easier, following
the position Of speculative wheat, cash
wheat Is fully sustained, and 1t Is be-
lieved that this is mainly the result Of an
actual shortage of milling wheat. TO
what extent this shortage may be forced
remains to be seen. It Is also certain
that grocers and others will purchase as
little flour as possible till the market Is
in a more settled state than 1t is today.
At present the quotations on flour, in
round lots, for shipment from the mills
are at: Spring wheat, clear, $4.15Q440;
straight, $4.35@4.75; patents, $4.75Q520;
winter wheat. clears, $4@4.25; straights.
$42OQ4.35; patents, $4.70@5 For jobbing
and small lots 25Q30c per Dbl higher than
the above quotations Is charged.
The market on cornmeal Is rather easy,
though little changed. Oatmeal and the
cereals are also unchanged, but rather
easy: Barrel cornmeal, $1.80@1.85; bag
meal, S0QS2c: yellow granulated, $4,000
ESQ; rolled and ground oatmeal, $3.50
AIS; cut $4.20@460; graham flour, $500
6; bolted meal, s2.4O@26O; rye flour.
$3.40@3.75; rye, SO@S5c.
Corn is quoted easier: No. yellow,
to arrive, 4O@40Ac; No. yellow, 39%c;
track steamer yellow, 4O@40Hc; No. 2
yellow, 40kc. Some shippers are offer
ing corn at least nc below the above
quotations.
The hay market is quiet, with the Of
ferings full, and values rather easy.
Straw is dull and rather easy. Millfeed
is better sustained: Hay, $7@16; fancy,
$3.50; rye straw, 5000; sack spring
bran, $1325@13.5O; sack winter, $14.5O;
middlings, $14.75@175O; mixed feed, $15.25
@16; red dog, $3.50; ground wheat, SIS;
cottonseed meal, $22; linseed meal, $24.75.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29

Gray nun's.vailing trimmed with little
ruchings or rulings Of chiffon with narrow
satin ribbon gathered upon one edge delights
novelty lovers. The fabrics are dainty in
texture and coloring, and an Industrious per-
son may employ them, with charming results
From The Delineator.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
A Smart Shirt. Waist Bodice.

There is such stylish and jaunty air about
the shirt-waist bodice that the hold it has
taken upon feminine fancy is not to be Won
dered at A medium-size sailor-collar with
curved ends is an attractive feature Of the
bodice; it entirely conceals square yoke, to
which the back and fronts are gathered, and
between its ends appears chemiset.e that
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29

bingham, and leather belt and satin bow
tie give neat completion. Percale and seer
sucker are admirable selections for dress of
this sort, and it is well to choose dark colors
or light grounds well covered with figures in
dark hues. Lawn is cooler than any Of the
frmer wash goods that are usually selected
for house.dresses, and the dark-blue grounds
figured in white will prove satisfactory. A
few rows of washable braid will give dec
orative finish to the lower edge of the skirt,
which is six-gored, but the shirt.waist COM
pletng the dress will be untrimmed.
Specially prepared for US By The Butterick
Publishing Co. (LimitedD.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-22

END OF THE GAMBLER KING OF
SKAGwAY.-Advices from Skagway say
that Jefferson Smith, a we'll known
gambler, generally known as soapy"
Smith, was shot and killed July s, by
the city engineer of Skagway. A
miner named Stewart, who had just
arrived from Dawson, claimed to have
been buncoed out of $2,7OO. The
citizens of Skagway called meeting
with the purpose of compelling the
robbers to make restitution. "Soapy"
Smith, armed with rifle, proceeded
to break up the meeting. The city
engineer, whose name is not given,
resisted Smiths intrusion, and " Soapy"
struck him with the butt of the rifle.
In the scuffle that ensued the rifle was
discharged, seriously wounding the
engineer, who then shot Smith through
the heart with q revolver, killing him
instantly. A jury exonerated the en-.
gineer on the ground of self-defense
d" Soapy" is the same individual who
ran nutshell" game in connection
with Bond Brothers circus in this
city in 1896.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-22

IT seems that the sugar trust has
done the people an unintentional SER
vice, by exerting its mighty power to
keep the war-tax off of coffee, and the
reason was that Arbuckle, the coffee
king, is engaged in a war with the sac.
charine forces, and the addition of a
few cents per pound would amount to
placing just SO many sinews of war
within his grasp. A duty of three
cents per pound on coffee, it is esti-
mated, would yield a revenue of $780,
100000, which is twice as much as the
ten cents per pound on tea affords
the government. This is another ex-
emplifcation of the proverbial result
that follows fight between rogues.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-22

PAYDAY FOR Our SOLDIERS AT SAN
T1AGO.-To use printing-office express
sion, our soldiers at Santiago will soon
have an opportunity for seeing the
"ghost walk" and their pockets will
jingle with good American coin. The
pay will be in SIS gold pieces and silver,
nickel and copper coins, representing
the dollars and fractional parts there
of, so as to enable the ready making
of change and adoption of a stable
currency at once to facilitate business
operations. Through the introduction
of American money into Santiago
province, it can at once be made the
standard of value. Soldiers will be in
structed to buy only of tradesmen who
can give him change in American
money. The difference in value OF
the money of his own country and OF
Spain will be explained to him with
the admonition to accept nothing in
change except American money.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-22

THE steamer Regulator was wrecked
a few days ago on the rocks just below
the Cascades, while attempting to en-
ter the government locks. Owing to
the high wind the boat was driven
from the regular channel into the
rapids, which at that point are very
dangerous. She had 16O passengers
and large amount of freight aboard
at the time of the disaster. The pas.
sengers and most of the freight were
landed safely.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-22
The Battleship Oregon

Has made more kinds of records for
the U. S. Navy in its 1S,UOO miles trip
than was ever dreamed of. Judging
from the demand for it, that little So
page, vest pocket size, Army and
Navy book just published by the
Northern Pacific is making y great
record too. The requests for it reach
the N. P. Passenger Department at St
Paul in large numbers from every part
OF the United States. This is trib.
ute to wide advertising rs well as tC
the enterprise of the company and the
value of the book. Mr.. Chas. S. Fee
the General Passenger Agent at St
Paul, Mimi, will send the book upon
receipt of ten cents.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-22

THE Washington Independent boasts
that it has just passed its eighteenth
year of successful publication and con-
tinuous management, it now being the
second oldest paper in the State whose
editor, publisher and proprietor have
not changed relations to the paper
during its entire history" The ex-
ception is, OF course, the STANDARD,
and it more than doubles the length
OF time of publication under precisely
those conditions.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-22
A Floating Machine Shop.

1t is not generally known that
Uncle Sam has a floating foundry
and machine shop. manned by the
best OF skilled workmen, which follows
his fleet, to make repairs that the cxi-
gentie> OF war may require. The last
Issue OF the Scientific imcrican con
tan> this reference Ia the latest eyolu-
ton OF modern naval warfare:
The Vulcan is an engineers repair
shop. She was originally the steamer
Chatham, and was transformed at the
Boston navy yard. While she is not
intended for fighting purposes, she
carries two rapid-iire G-pounder guns
The Vulcan is to follow in the wake Of
the fleet, and she has a large coal ca
pacitv which will give a wide radius of
action. She will also supply fresh Wa.
ter t. other vessels and make such re-
pairs a. may become necessary. The
bow Of the boat is devoted to stock
room; back of this is the blacksmith
shop, foundry, and machine shop,
There are also evaporators and distil-
lcr> OF a capacity equal to a daily out
put of 10000 gallons OF water. There
is complete foundry with Il cupola,
which will enable castings to be made
on the boat. She has two steam
cranes with 10 foot arms, which are
especially designed for moving weights
from a man-of war and for transferring
machinery to disabled ship. There
are also plate-bending rolls, punches,
shears, lathes, planners, drills, milling
machines and other machine tools,
which will enable them to repair the
hulls, engines, and boilers or guns.
The Vulcan carries a large compile
ment of first-class mechanics, and the
repair shop has some of the finest en-
gineers in the country. 1t is doubtful
if any vessel has yet started out to war
which has carried such large compile.
ment of well-trained and well-educated
men. The Vulcan's captain is Lieut..
Commander Ira Harris, who has been
general manager of the Chicago Drop
Forge and Foundry Company. The
chief engineers are Gardiner Sims, the
head of the Armington-Sims Engine
Works, of Providence, Rhode Island,
who has thirty of his best mechanics
aboard, and Prof. Aldrich, of the Uni.
versity of Virginia, one of the best
electrical experts in the country. Out
of her entire crew of two hundred
men, ninety-two have the right to
wear the officers cap.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-22

WHAT q terrible wrench it must be
to "Spanish honor" to be bundled
aboard of ships, taken across the sea
and dumped upon their native shores
without the formality of a parting
adieu. 1t partakes more of ship.
ment of swine than anything else.
They are willing to 60, too; which in
dicates thorough eradication of the
idea that nothing must be done under
cOmpulsion.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-22

What promises to be big water
suit was begun at North Yakima last
week, when David Longmire filed a
in the Superior court ask
ing an injunction against the settlers
about him on the creek, restraining
them from diverting the waters of the
Wenas creek, on the ground that he is
a prior approprietor. Ten attorneys
have always been hired by the litigants.