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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-12-07

after oil, a strong probability that the fam
Gus English shipbuilding and gun-making
firm would extend its operations to this
country, acquiring a large interest in the
great Newport News shipyard, where, if the
negotiations now in progress are brought
to a successful conclusion, a big plant fol-
the manufacture of cannon will also be es-
tablished.
A Tribune reporter last night asked G. p
Huntington if it was correctly reported that
an English firm had bought the Newport
News shpyard.
Mr.. Huntington said:
at is not true because the yard has not
been sold as yet, but | have been negotia
ton with the Nicker's Sons & Maxim, who
have thought of taking a large interest in
the plant and of establishing at Newport
News, in connection with the shipyard
extensive plants for the manufacture OF
guns. There would be- established at New
port News new industry which would
greatly benefit that city, furnishing work tc
thousands of people more. But the yard
would continue to be an American enter
prise, as l do not propose to sell my holdings
outright, but to retain large interest.
II would like, however, to lessen my care.
and responsibilities and let others take VI
and carry on the work that | have so wei
started"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-12-07
A SACRED SYMBOL
Proposed Act to Prohibit Dissertation
of the Flag

CHICAGO, Dec. Cat meeting Of
the American Flag Day Association at the
Great Northern Hotel the following bill,
which will be presented to Congress, was
adopted;
BE it enacted by the Senate and the House
of Representatives of the United States of
America, in Congress assembled:
That it shall be unlawful for any person
to print stamp or in any manner impress
upon the flag of the United States, or any
representation thereof, any word, figure, de-
sign or impression calculated to serve as an
advertisement of any persons trade occu-
patton or business, or to publish, exhibit or
use as an advertisement any such flag or
representation thereof, so printed, stamped
or impressed.
Also, that it shall be unlawful for any one
TO manufacture or use the flag or any repre-
sentation thereof for clothing, awnings or
in any other manner which shall tend to it's
dissertation.
Section IA violation of this act shall
subject the offender to fine of not less than
$50 nor more than $500.
Section PA second violation of this act
shall subject the offender to Imprisonment
of one year and fine of not less than $1,000.
The association is to be supported in its
undertaking by the. Sons of the American
Revolution, Grand Army of the Republic
and the Society OF the Colonial Wars, of IL
linois.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-12-07
OAKLAND RACES
Commissions Taken by Black 6 Co.
Oakland Race Entries

Black &, Co., 143 South Broadway, will re-
ceive entries and take commissions on the
Oakland races held under the auspices OF
the California Jockey club.
Entries will be posted daily and complete
service by wire. Following are the entries
FOR today:
First race, five furlongs, selling-Cor-
rect 1903; Clarando, 1903; Petal, 1913; BoniDel,
103; Tiburon, 106 Nora Ives, 100; DIAL, 1903;
Diara, ll8.
Second race, seven furlongs, selling-Ulm.
9S; Dunpraise, 9S Oraibee. l05; Pat Murphy,
112: Spry Lark, 1l2; FL Venado, 1872.
Third race, five furlongs, selling-Cross-
molina, 1893; Hemera. 1C6; Favorsham, 106;
Anchored, 1906; Rio Chico, 1C6; Jerry Hunt,
106; Magdalenas, l06.
Fourth race, mile and sixteenth, SELL
ing-Little Cripple, IS; Veloz, 1O1; McFar-
lane, 10l; Una Colorado, 1O1 Our Climate,
1O4; Rosinante, 104; Yankee Doodle, 1O4
Fifth race, six furlongs, selling-Moco-
rito 102; Torobio, 102; Stan Powers, 100; I'M
perious, 109; Cipriano, 109; Bonnie lone,
100; Chihuahua, 1o9; Novia, 100.
Sixth race, one mile, seliing-Losette, ST:
Gotobed, &c. Highland Ball, So; New Moon,
SO; Dolore, SO; Alicia, 101; Lady Hurst, 10l;
Myth, 104; Flandes, 10S
Weather cloudy; track fast.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-12-07
SIMON rs SEATLESS
No Desk Available for the Senator
From Oregon

NEW YORK, Dec. Ga special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Hon. Joseph Simon, the new Senator
from Oregon, was formally sworn in to Of
flee. lie found that there was no seat for
him in the Senate. After he had qualified
signed the roll and received congratulations
he was turned over to the sergeant-atarms,
who was expected TO provide him with a
desk and seat. The Senatorship in Oregon
has been vacant so long that in the ar.
engagements of seats, no provision was made
for Senator Simon on the Republican side
of the chamber. The new Senator resented
the suggestion that he sit on the Demo
cratic side. The Republican leaders con-
suited and it was suggested that Senator
Butler, the Popust from North Carolina,
might be willing to move over to the Demo
cratic side. The North Carolina man had
tried that side early in the day and was
sting by chance remark that in view of
the race troubles in his State he would here
after identify himself with the Democratic
party, SO he refused to give up his present
seat, and Senator Simon is still seatless.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-12-07
SI7=325 S. Broadway
LaughHn Building

thews, Groton, S. d., and II. NJ. Spangler,
Vernon, 5. D., are charged with racing Gus
Minnesota and North Dakota during the
past season.
Several horsemen interested in a North
west racing circuit are also in Chicago and
will hold meeting to make plans for the
establishment of the circuit. Among the
cities and tracks represented are Hamline,
MINI; Minnehaha track, independence,
Davenport and st. Joseph, Mo.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-12-07
Death of w. 81. Robertson

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-Former Congress
man William III. Robertson died last night
at his home, Katonah, n. Y. For the last
year he had been suffering from paralysis
OF the brain He was about 70 years OF
age.
Mr.. Robertson's appointment to the of
flee of Collector of the Port of New Yorl,
by President Garfield without consultation
with the Senator'S from this State, Roscoe
Conkling and 7. C. Plat, led to split in
the Republican party of New York, and
the resignation of the Senators.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-12-07
Investigation Asked

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 6.-Henry A
Rucker, internal revenue collector at At
lanta, who has been charged by Mrs. Bar
bour as being responsible for her husband
suicide and for alleged prosecutions, today
wired the authorities at Washington a
statement of the declaration made by Mrs
harbour. Rucker asked that an investiga
ton be made at once, and wishes to be re-
lieved as custodian Of the Custom House
so that his official duties could have nc
bearing on the investigation. Barbour, who
was white man, had acted as janitor OF
the Custom House for some time, and was
appointed from Washington, it is said, in
opposition to Mr.. Fuckers wishes. Ruckei
is q negro
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-12-07
Some German Opinion

BERLIN, Dec. 6-The National Zeitung
touching ON the president message, says:
The message generally is couched in moder.
ate terms, and does not indicate an inten
ton to force an entry into international
politics."
The Vossiche Zeitung expresses itself as
being disappointed at not finding in the
message the program of the newly initiated
colonial policy.
The Taggeblatt points out the contrast
between the presidents message and the
demonstrations of British statesmen, and
says the message "Only cursoriy refers to
the Anglo-American understanding"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-12-07
Both Dead

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Dec 6.-Lying in
the embrace of the dead, his arms about the
corpse of his wife, his deaf-growing ears
near his bed, Charles I. Wilcox has been
found in his home in this city. Wilcox was
unable to speak. His wife had been dead a
week at least, and he could not unveil the
mystery surrounding her demise Three
hours later the man was dead, whether from
poison or starvation, no one yet knows. The
couple quarreled, it is said, and often had
violent encounters. The inquest will be held
tomorrow
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-12-07
The Gun Was Loaded

SACRAMENTO, Cal. Dec. e.-Frank Mil.
Ter, a prominent young farmer of Wood.
land, started to drive to Sacramento at an
early hour this morning. His buggy ran into
rut and was upset. Miller had shot
gun in the buggy. The gun was discharged
and the contents lodged in Miller's lea.
blowing off the knee cap. lie crawled for
two miles until he could find help. He was
brought to this city for treatment.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-12-07
Supplies for Dewey

NEW YORK. Dec 8.-The United States
cruiser Buffalo left the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Hamphill for Manila This is the Buffalo
second start. the ship having put back once
for repairs owing to some valves getting out
of order. The Buffalo has on board 700
Jackies for Admiral Dewey's fleet, to supply
the places of those whose terms have expired,
and has besides miscellaneous assortment
OF Of, stores for the United States forces in the
Philippines.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-12-07
AN ENGLISH FIRM
Is Coming to America to Manufacture
Cannon

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-The Tribune saws.
a, 1t was reported in May, this year thai
she noted shlp61ildng firm of Vicker's Sons
Maxim, OF Barrow-in-Furness, England
was about to purchase an interest IN ths
Cramp q Sons Ship and Engine Buildine
Company of Philadelphia, the capital stocs
OF which corporation would be increased
from $5,OOO,0OO to $l0,OOO,0OO, the additional
capital to be supplied by the English con.
Inns rumor was denied by Charles Fl
Cramp, president of the Cramn oomnanv
and the alliance, if any had been in con
temptation, did not take place.
but 1t developed yesterday that there was.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-12-07
A Spanish Kick

MADRID, Dec. 6.-The semi-offcial Lib
eral regards President McKinley's message
as an additional affront by discourteous
conqueror,' and adds:
'The whole country will protest against
the repetition of the calumny in regard to
the Maine"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-12-07
An African Massa ere

LONDON, Dec. 6.-The British foreign
office has received news that Lieutenants
Heating and Gale and twelve native SOL
diers were massacred In October last while
parleying with tribesmen of tho Niger ,sr-
ritory between Jobba and lilo.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-12-07
ON THE TURF
Race Results-Trotting Men Investi-
eating Ringers

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. G.-Weather
clear; track good. Results:
One mile-hIariti won, Loiterer second,
Prestar third; time, l:4234
Six furlongs--Freak won, Charlo second,
Lost Time third; time, ll6
Mile and an eighth-Clay Pointer won,
DE Bride second, \iscount third; time,
l:57A
Six and half furlongs-Dave S. won,
l:22.
Seven furlongs-The Winner won, Eight
Bells second, Lady Callahan third; time,
l:30.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-12-07
Cured AL His Ills

CHICAGO, Dec 6.-James G. Bronson,
retired real estate dealer and an old resi-
dent OF Chicago, committed suicide today
in his apartments on Michigan avenue by
shooting himself in the head. III health is
supposed TO have caused the deed.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-12-07

referees decision was announced there was
very little adverse criticism.
Before the big fight, Kid Broad of Cleve-
land knocked out Mike kearns OF Philadel-
phia in the seventh round.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-12-07
Anti-Saloonatics

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 6.-The first
session of the annual convention of the Am.
erican Anti-saloon League will be held to-
night. Between 400 and 500 delegates are
expected. The convention will last three
doys
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-12-07
ORDERED HOME
Dewey Has Ships Enough Without the
Raleigh

NEW YORK, Dec. GA dispatch to the
Herald from Washington says:
Secretary Long has cabled orders to Rear
Admiral Dewey to send the cruiser Raleigh
to the United States. No vessel will be as
signed to relieve the Raleigh, it being the
opinion of the officials that, with the addi-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-15
REVENUE CUTTER FORYUKON.
C0NTR ACT LET FOR CONSTRUCTION
WITHIN NINETY DAYS.
II. j. Speer q Co. Granted Special
Privileges to Procure the Open
ing Of a New Route to the Yukon

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Intelligencer
WASHINGTON. Feb. H.-0wing 10 the
snort time that viii elapse before the
sternwneel revenue cutter for service on
the Yukon river must be ready for ser
vice. Secretary Gage has sent forward TO
capt. Hooper, of the revenue cutter con-
struction service, an authorization to
award the contract for the vessel to VIII
liam ii. Birch d. Company, al $50 600. This
IS the best bid which has been turned
up by Capt. Hocper's efforts. and the con-
tractors agree to have the vessel ready
for service in ninety days. The name
OF the new ship probably will be the Yu-
ken. The plan now Is 10 push work on
the ship and have her ready to be towed
north upon the arrival of the cutter Nc
culloeh, the fire steamer now on her way
around the world. and due about June
/ for the trip north.
The new ship will be buIk-headed the
wheel slowed on board and some special
precautions taken.
The treasury department. contemplates
waiving navigation rules in the interest
OF coast survey work and permitting H.
J. Speer Il Company. of Seattle To send TO
the mouth of Hooper bay or inlet. a river
steamer In sections 10 be erected there and
sent up Hooper bay and the Kashnukak
river to the Yukon without the necessity
OF entering a the SUPPORT OF St Michael
The exception will be made simply 10 pro-
cure the pioneering of this route. which
has been traced In tradition Of the In
dams, and which. If found practicable
means from thirty 10 sixty days in time
gained over the method OF sending vessels
TO st. Michael first. This Is one of the
routes 10 be examined by the coast and
geodetlc surveys this summer.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-15

ury department. the department. of JUS
tee and the interior department. In each
case examinations have been made by
representatives, of the commission, and
such cases as appeared 20 be violations on
the law were referred 10 the department
to which IL belonged. In each case the
commission has not yet received a reply.
The report speaks highly OF the promotion
ester, based on the efficiency record.
This has been especially Endorsed by the
navy department In the work in the yards.
On the other hand, the commission depre-
Gates the proposition of limited tenure OF
government office, pointing ont that IL
would not only impair the efficiency OF
the service, but open the door for political
influence.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-15

Frank G. Weed agent of the Standard
Accident In<sgancc Company AT EzrSae
CITY. e}osed WITH Mrs. Ale" 6sBrman the
wtfe q a 5Qeasv. He rad beet considered
a man u moral habits
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WHEN others faii. consult pr. = q
Johnson. chronic disease specialist.
Schenerman block. Cherry street
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The Democrats htid their caucasea tn
.he different preclhets lass nlght and wit
hold their primaries on "Wednesday rfsbt
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-15

Deputy Sheriff 4. G. Lane returned from
Franklin last evening. whore NJ tnvesfs-
gated the shooting of Constable John Cary.
by Gas Whitney. q tough man. who was
-Tun out' ~ Reslyn.
Cary attempted 10 arrest whitney for
beating Jack Chapman. Whitney resist
I'd and ured four shots. one Of which In
ficted q hssh wourd IN Cary's side II
is rot dangerous
Whitney escaped 70 The woods north Of
Franklin armed with a s5-Marlin TO
peateF- Il "a said whitney had threat
eutd 20 % IN Cary.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-15

This cosy ilttle theatcr stin continues
70 play "a packed houses owing 10 SIS ex
celscnt company. 'The American Born +"
which Is being produced this week IS one
ot the strongest plays ever presented Ia
q FaodeViis house In Seattle and with the
Spcciaiiies makes "a goo1 entertainments
The bin continues f5r the rest CT ire
week
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-15

8.icen%es 20 wcd were yesterday issued
az The eaenty su..lEor's office fer Dsvsd
Bush Lsyoke. Of Seattle aEea p ass
Cefs a. Reed II STAR Lake. aged p.
Frederick Fease Harlow. aged 81 ans Lot
tts -. Gauh ua. ased q both Of Seattle
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-15

H@"elI FowtIi, The young man who had
both arms and one leg broken by coal
cars a. Franklin last Friday. died yester-
day morning NJ Providence hospital. lie
commenced sinking AZ o'clock sunday
afternoon and from that time on even his
rather VINO was nj his bedside 20 the
last. gave up hope Of recovery. The re-
mains were taken 20 Bonney & Stewards
undertaking rooms and VIII be- sent 10
Franklln this morning
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-15
Distinction vt.hou, = rfgrrc,rc

james Wes,. bobo, was captured sat
urday Dight re the act az stealing a coat
tFem the front ~ Gus Rrown's store. cor
her ~ Second avenue ard YeslsT way. In
Justice Aus;in's court yesterday afternoon
West said he dc not steal he coat lie
siaap'y picked il up from the Sidewalk and
tgAs CARY Ing q AMY
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-15
H|NSOR|S AFTER GAMBLERS.
Grand Jury Will Be Asked to
Make An Investigation.
SENSATIONAL PETITION.

According 60 Winsor. Eugene Way
Political Circus. Are Raising q
Corruption Fund tn Control Pres-
emit and Future Political Af-
fairs - Are bleeding Gamblers.
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Mrs. w-asner's Remain. sent East,

The remains 81 Mrs. Nellie r WAGNER.
wife - William Wagner who die.l sun
aay. February ~ a. The Seattle q, neral
hospital were sent yesterday afternoon
10 butler. Ia, fo- myermeut The r.
mans were aCeomna nled ~ her Husband
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-15

When ~ say that wisdom Is better than
riches Se always mean oar wisdom and
ether people riches
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-15
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
Report Indicates That the system Ia
Working Satisfactorily.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE annual
report OF the civil service commission for
the fiscal year ended June 80 1897. has
been presented 10 the president. IL begins
with statement TO show that after an
experience Of nearly fifteen years. the
hopes of the advocates OF the civil service
law have been largely realized
In practice the law has proved TO be a
constantly exerted and effective force in
the direction of economy.
Considering the few changes in the SER
vice under the merit system. and the
wholesale removals under tho patronage
system, the economy and efficiency OF the
one stand In striking contrast to the ex-
travagance and ineffciency Of the other
Since 1888 tthe year Of the organization
Of the commission), the unclassified po-
sitions which have been subject 10 polite
al control have Increased in number 81
per cent. and in cost 10 per cent, while
the classified positions subject TO exam
nations have remained at n standstin
The large extensions of civil service rules
IN May, 1886 to include positions hitherto
unclassifed. tho report says brought TO
light number of unnecessary positions.
Quite a number Of these have been abol-
ished as a measure of economy.
The whole number OF persons examined
during the year was ~ l45. OF which p. 9as
were 4l3s. The commission. the report
says. has been steadily making its exam
nations more practical Numerous com
plants have been made of violation or
the rules OF the civil service in the treas
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-15
*%s16*****9
5 MISS BIGGS' LEGACY. 3
By EMILY S. WINDSOR.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
By EMILY S. WINDSOR.

work, and her eldest boy will soon be
In a position TO help her. If you will
make easy terms for her. II Will be a
great blow TO her TO lose her home
Lawyer Penny paused and looked in
| 1uiringly at his visitor, but she made
no reply, and he went on:
"I should be sorry TO see them lose
| II. If you are willing to extend the
| time, Mrs. Mayhem will be here to-
! day, and 1t would be n great relief to
| her to know"
! Miss Biggs stood up abruptly. Il
/ believe l need remain no longer this
morning. You will foreclose at once,
! es you were about to do for my cousin
| Hiram. Good morning" and she
walked quickly out of the Office.
Miss Biggs had walked some distance
! when she remembered her intention OF
ordering the stone for her fathers
| grave, but she had passed the stone
cutters shop, which was several
+ blocks back She would not retrace
/ her steps, for she felt strangely tired
and weak. She had eaten scarcely any
| breakfast that morning. She would
return home on the noon train instead
! of passing the day in Plainvillle, as she
| had intended. So she turned in the
| direction of the station. When she
reached it a suburban train had just
come in, and the passengers were hur-
| rying across the platform. One OF
them, woman, was pushed heavily
against Miss Biggs. She began TO
apologize, but stopped suddenly, as
Miss Biggs looked up at her with a
! quickly suppressed exclamation. The
two women stared at each other few
moments, and then Miss Biggs brushed
| past with a brusque movement, and
/ hurried into her train.
Sallie Mayhewl And so thin, pale
and aged, The blue eyes dim and the
yellow hair faded. How different from
] the pink and white face which had
tempted Jim.
( The weather changed suddenly that
evening. 4 cold and steady rain set
in. Miss Biggs found it so depressing
that she lit fire on the broad hearth
of her sitting-room, rejecting as she
did so, that with those 81 900, it was no
longer necessary to deny herself such
little comforts. She settled herself tc
enjoy the blaze, but she could not
rest She felt peculiarly unquiet, and
tried to account for it by telling her
self that she was tired out after her
trip to Plainville, but as her unrest in
creased, she gave up the attempt OF
trying to conceal from herself its true
cause Finally she put into shape 9
resolution which had been trying tc
force itself upon her all afternoon, and
then going to bed, slept peacefully.
Among Lawyer Penny's letters the
next morning was the following:
"Mr. ]. r. Penny-Dear Sir: You will moi
foreclose that mortgage. ! wish you tC
make whatever arrangement Will best sui
Mrs. Mayhem. Very truly yours,
SUSAN BIGGS."
~ declare" said Mrs. Sprague during
the winter: "Susan Biggs ought to b'
ashamed Of herself to go on wearing
those shabby old clothes when she ha!
so much money. She got all thai
property of Hiram's, and she is just a:
saving as ever. And it is disgrac'
for her to leave her fathers grave
without a stone. I've no patience will
such people"