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ductions made in the force of the Pen
sion Office the Commissioner shall re-
tain in the service by preference such
employees as may be honorably dis
charged soldiers and sailors or their
widows and daughters
Cockrell did not believe the condition
OF the business in the Pension Office
warranted such a reduction of force as
had been suggested, and said that if,
after the reduction was made. an eff
fort should be made to increase the
force, there would be some amuse-
nlent over it,
Platt of Connecticut commended the
work of the Commissioner OF Pensions,
and thought his statement before the
Committee on Civil Service and Re-
trenchment was made with sincere
desire to better the service of his bu-
reau.
The reading of the bill occupied about
three hours, it's considera tion being
concluded at 5:4o p. m. Amendments
adding S29, 900 to the total amount car
ried by the measure as reported to the
Senate We're adopted.
The bill was passed, and at $50 p. m,
on motion of Quay, the Senate went into
executive session, and soon thereafter
adjourned.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS"
None Other Can Use the Name in
Great Britain.

LONDON, jan 3l-About one year
ago the United Press, news organiza-
ton which has since discontinued bus
mess and gone into the hands Of an as
signee, placed signs upon its quarters
in London using the name Associated
Press" in a manner calculated to con-
vey the impression that it was the
headquarters of the Associated Press.
One OF the signs was the United As.
sociated Press At the same time
companies were Incorporated in Eng
land under the title of THE Associated
Press of America" and THE Western
Associated Press
Since the collapse of the United Press
another news concern has retained the
the United Press. This created con-
fusion in the public mind. and the AssG-
ciated Press filed bin for injunction To
restrain all parties from using the name
of Associated Press"
Justice Sterling on Saturday last
framed an injunction perpetualiy re-
straining the United Press. either alone
or in combination, from using any
name calculated 20 lead TO the belief
that the United Press was the same as
the Associated Press. They are like
wise restrained from in any manner
representing themselves as being in
any way connected with the Associated
Press, and from promoting any COM
pany in which the words "The Associat-
ed Press form distinct part.
The court also assessed the costs
against the United Press.
The effect of the decision is that no
one other than the Associated Press
can use the name of the Associated
Press in Great Britain or any name
that could be mistaken for it.
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A WARSRIP TO GO TO SAMOA.
OUR FLAG WILL SOON BE DIS
PLAYED IN THE WATERS.
No Intention of the Administra-
tion Abandoning Our Inter-
est in the Islands.

NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-The American
flag will soon be displayed in Samoan
waters by a man-of-war, says the
"Herald's' washington correspondent
The vessel will be the Mohican, which
Since the arrival in Washington of
former Consul General Churchill, the
President and Assistant Secretary Of
State Day have become convinced that
American interests demand that a man.
of-war shall soon visit Samoa Mr.
Churchill has told them that the natives
have no respect for the American Gov
ernment because it has never sent
nan-of-war to support any steps for
the protection of American interests
which its representatives in Apia
might make.
Mr.. Churchill reported IAN insult to
man from Arizona who had established
a mission near Apia. He demanded
satisfaction. but the natives laughed
OF him, and upon subsequent occasions
when he attempted 10 get satisfaction
Tor some wrong committed they taunt-
cd him with the outrage committed
upon the mission and the further fact
that he had received no support from
his Government in the stand he had
taken. The natives have quite q diff
ferent feeling for the British and Ger
man Governments. Each Of these Gov
ernments keeps one and sometimes two
cruisers in Samoan waters The last
American warship to visit Apia was the
Alliance, which dropped anchor in the
halbor in 1893.
i1a nF Jgl ~.
Samoan waters it is expected that her
commanding officer. Commander G. NJ.
Rock, viii confer with Consul Osborne
in regard 10 the steps to be taken TO
create a deeper respect among the
natives FOR the American fiag
As result of the representations
which have been made by former Con-
sui Churchill the Administration may
enter into negotiations with the Lon
d and Berlin Governments looking to
the amendment of the tripartite treaty
under which Samoa is governed. In the
first place. Mr. Churchill thinks the
salaries Of the Chief Justice and other
officers appointed by the three Govern
ments in Samoa are too high. and these
may be scaled down.
There is no intention on the part of
tie Administration To abandon the In
terest Of this Government in Samoa
and Mr. Churchill does not recommend
Ii. although he says the only reason
why this Government should continue
It's hold upon the island is because it is
morally bound to do SO by the course
pursued in the past Mr.. Churchill
states that il the United States We're TO
withdraw from the Samoan Islands
they would be divided UP by Germany
and Great Britain.
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The Demand for the Opening Of Talen Wan
Also Withdrawn.
Great Britain's Actions Supposed
to be Owing to Her Disbelief
in the Extent of a Secret
Treaty Between Russia and
China - Russia STRENGTHENING
Her Forces in the Far East.

MANCHESTER (England), Jan. 81
The Manchester Guardian hears that
the difficulty in the far East has been
solved by the opening of Port Arthur
to trade on the same terms as Kiao-
chau, Great Britain Withdrawing her
demand for the opening of Talien Wan.
NOT A BRITISH WARSHIP IN THE
HARBOR
LONDON, Feb. 1.-The Shanghai cor
respondent of the Daily Mali says a
dispatch has been received there from
Port Arthur asserting that no British
vessels remain in the harbor, and that
the Iphigenia and the Daphne left a
week ago.
1t is announced on the best authority
that the talk of an Anglo-Japanese
plan of campaign in certain eventuali-
ties is unfounded No such matter
has occupied the attention of the states
men of the two countries. and no such
ment exists between England and ia
pan, except the common desire to Sc
cure the free development of trade in
China
AS regards Port Arthur, the Russian
fleet, according to the same authority,
the statements as to a Russian occu-
patton are unfounded. China is willing
that the English warships should an
chor there if required.
ENGLAND OUTWITTED.
PEKIN, Jan. 31.-It is supposed that
Great Britain's withdrawal from Port
Arthur and her ceasing to exert pres
sure for the opening of the port OF
Talien Wan. which actions are regarded
as incredible and suicidal to British
interests and prestige, We're owing to
her disbelief in the extent of a secret
treaty between Russia and China. The
Chinese Government, however, quotes
this treaty as the reason for Russia s
presence at Port Arthur, and Russian
dispatches to the "Tsung Ii Yamen"
allege that the occupation of Port Ar
thur is in accordance with the treaty.
RUSSIA STRENGTHENING HER
FORCES
CONSTANTIOPLE, JAN 31-The
Russian military cruiser Saratoff, be-
longing to the volunteer fleet, with
twelve quick-firing guns and 1000
troops on board, passed the Bosphorous
yesterday on her way to Vladivostock
According to dispatch to the London
Times from Odessa. cabled to the AS
sociated Press last night, the Russian
volunteer fleet will convey in the quick
est time practicable over 10000 Rus
sian troops to the far East 1t was
added that the first cruiser, with 1000
men. would leave within a few days
1t is probable that the first cruiser
was the Saratoff.
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BIG PAPER COMBINE.
Incorporates With a Capital of
Forty-Eivc Million Dollars.

ALBANY tN. ". Jam 31-The Inter-
national Paper Company OF Corinth
Saratoga County. n Y. a combination
of all the big firms in the country. filed
articles OF Incorporation to-day with
a capital of S4o.00oo00
The company is formed to maintain,
conduct and manage in the State Of
New York and elsewhere all kinds Of
paper and any other fiber. and as part
of and incident to such business the
mining of iron pyrites. clay. sulphur
agolite and any fibrous minerals and ma
terials. the purchase, lease and Develop
ment of Woodlands and to purchase and
hold merchandise in New York and 9TH
er States of the United States and
Canada.
The capital stock of S45,0Oo.o0o is di-
vided into S25,00o00o preferred and
$4,000 600 common stock. The COM
pany is to commence business with
The record-union., 1898-02-01
STORMER CONFESSES.
Admits the Murder Of Mrs. Fannie
RathhUrn and Her Daughter.

BURLINGTON Ga), Jan. I.-Able
Stormer has confessed the murder or
Mrs. Fannie Rathburn and her daugh-
ter Mar The confession was made to
Chief of Police Greiner and the County
Attorney.
Stormer says he committed the deed
Sunday night, January 10Th. He killed
the mother in the cellar. Then he en-
ticed the little girl into the bedroom
above. and after a struggle to outrage
her cut her throat.
Stormer was taken to the Morgue
although he begged not to see the bodies
of his victims He turned sickly pale
and trembed violently when he gaZed
upon his victims.
The Mayor announces that he VIII
issue a proclamation tonight that the
County Jail. where Stormer is confined
will be guarded by armed men, VINO
will resist with bullets any attempt at
lynching. rumor is abroad to the
effect that a mob is collecting III Green
Bay Bottoms to lynch Stormer
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WEATHER NOTES.
Light Showers, With Indications
of a Good DoWnnOur.

STOCKTON, Jan. 31.-Rain indica
tons were seen early this morning,
and light sprinkles fell during the day.
This evening there was a light sprinkle,
but the southeast wind promises good
rain. Farmers are looking anxiously
for a soaking doWnpour. although the
young grain can hold out two weeks
longer without moisture.
FRESNO, Jan. 31.-The indications
have been favorable for rain during
the day, but only traces have fallen up
TO II o'clock tonight. The outlook is
still favorable for the badly needed
doWnpour.
SAN JOSE, Jan. 31.-Rain began
falling at II o'clock this evening. The
weather is warm, the wind is from the
south, and a heavy downpour is ex-
pected before morning.
YUBA CITY, Jan. 31.-Rain began
falling here this afternoon at , o'clock
The weather is warm, and the pros
poets are good for continued showers.
CHICO, Jan. 31-The long needed
rain began falling here at Z o'clock this
evening. The crops were needing rain
badly.
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COTTON MILL STRIKE.
No Change in the Situation at New
RedforG

NEW BEDFORD (Mass), Jan. 81
The third week of the big strike of the
New Bedford Cotton Mill employees be-
gan with affairs in relatively the same
position as at the outset. 1t is thought
the exodus of mill hands will continue
this week. Hundreds have already left
town.
The manufacturers have not yet made
any statement as to their future policy
1t is the general opinion that they will
not make any effort to start the mills
for some time The mill hands are
apparently as determined as ever to re-
sist the reduction, and some OF them
predict that the strike will last well
into the summer. Contributions from
cities and towns throughout New Eng
land and New York State have come
forward freely during the last week,
and the union officials assert that II
there is no serious disturbance in other
big mill centers the strikers will be
enabled to hold out Indefinitely.
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TRAGEDY AT
MOKELUMNE HILL.
T. S. Gleason, a WeII-Knuwn Citi-
zen, Accidentally Killed.
Another Case Of PIayfully Pointing a Pistol
at a Person.
A Light Rain Begins Falling
Throughout the State. With
Indications Of Muchly Needed
Downpour Being Realized Be-
fore the Storm is Over.

STOCKTON, Jan. 31-Word was re-
ceived here this afternoon of the acci-
dental shooting of T. S. Gleason, a well
known citizen of Mokelumne Hill.
The victim had been playing keno at
a saloon, and at 1:30 last night, ac-
companied by Constable Pelatin Glea-
son, went to the saloon of Bob Casey
Everybody was talking about the game
of keno, and during the conversation
Gleason slapped down a ten-cent piece
on the counter, and said: Il am this
much ahead of the game" The Con-
stable followed suit with a similar re-
mark.
The barkeeper, Casey, then playfully
pointed an old rusty pistol at Gleason
and said, We'll, / am this much ahead
of the game" and a few minutes after
the latter lay dead on the floor. The
bullet penetrated his friends forehead
just above the nose. Casey is almost
craZed with grief.
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MINING IN ALASKA.
Canadians Have Same Rights a.
Americans.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 81. Senator
Carter has offered to the bill grantlEs :
right of way in Alaska an amendne''t
which reaffirms and continues the pres
ent mining regulations, and also adds
the following provisions:
Provided That native born CITIZENS
of the Dominion Of Canada shall be ac-
corded in said Territory Of Alaska iie
same mining rights and privileges &C
corded to citizens of the United States
in British Columbia and the Northwest
Territory by the laws OF the DOMINION
of Canada or the local laws and regu-
lations. and the Secretary OF the. M
terror ST all strive 70 enforce rules ans,
regulations to carry this provision into
effect"
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WITHOUT JURISDICTION.
Courts Cannot Interfere With Amy
DETECTION From Church Rules.

STOCKTON, jan 31.-In the Super
ior Court this morning Judge Budd dis
missed the case of the Third Baptist
Church against f. c. Goodman, pastor
of the Second Baptist Church, there
by sustaining the demurrer of the de-
fendant ON the ground that the court
had no jurisdiction in matters relating
to religious differences between
churches.
The action was brought by w. A.
Brinkley, pastor of the Third Baptist
Church (colored), and in the complaint
he demanded damages and prayed that
the rival church be closed upon an ord
er OF the court, on the grounds of ''ec-
clesiastical outlawry."
Pastor Brinkley was the attorney foc
the plaintiffs, he having recently been
granted a license to practice law. All
through his complaint he had cited
verses in the Bible in support of his al
legations.
In his decision. which was quite
lengthy. Judge Budd declared that the
court had no jurisdiction to either close
up the rival church, revoke the clerical
license of the pastor. or that it had any
jurisdiction Whatsoever. Among other
things the decision contained the fol-
lowing:
The principles stated in the COM
plaint, as those which should govern
Christians in their intercourse with
each other, and govern the members Of
one church in their intercourse with the
members of another church. are most
commendable; but the ordinary court
of Justice cannot interfere with any de-
nection from the rules indicated by such
principles that must be hard and de-
termined by ecclesiastical tribunals es-
tablished by churches or by an asso-
citation of churches for that purpose,
and ultimately by a tribunal much
higher than any earthly tribunal
1t was the most novel suit CT the kind
ever brought in this State.
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LAST YEARS CROPS.
Final Estimates of Acreage, Pro-
duction and Value.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The final
estimates of acreage, production ana
value of crops in the United States
for 1897, made by the statistician of the
Department of Agriculture, are as fol-
lows:
Corn, SO,O95, $50 acres, 1902, ,96I ,935:'
bushels, S5O1 .O72,952 value.
Wheat, 80, 465,066 acres. G3o, 149 1863
bushels, S42S, ,347, ,121 value.
Oats, 23,130.3115 acres, 69S, S,I6I 500
bushels, S147,914.119 value.
Rye, 1,703,561 acres. y ,3633,33 ,3324 bush
els, So ,239. .641 value.
Barley. 2,719,116 acres, 66,6oo,12I
bushels, SO, 142 139 value.
Buckwheat. 717.S 1886 acres, 14,99I, ,4ol
bushels, $6.319, ,1SS value.
Potatoes, 2,534,5171 acres, 164,O15,0 ,06f
bushels, $S9, ,643, ,059 value.
Hay. 4. 426. 10 acres, &c. 664, S76 tons,
S401 ,390.72S value.
Detailed information by States Will
be issued in printed form in few days.
The revision CT the estimates of the
acreage of winter wheat and rye for
the present season is nearing compile
ton No report on tobacco Will be
made at present.
JOHN HYDE, Statistician.
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Robbed Letter Boxes.

LOS ANGELES. Jan 31.-John Va
lencia was brought down from San Luis
Obispo by a United States Marshal,
charged with robbing letter boxes He
is only II years of age. Two other
boys who have not been apprehended
are said to be implicated in the crimes
of which Valencia is charged. Valencia
said he was advised that he could make
lots of money by robbing letter boxes.
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to fight the matter to a final issue, and
determine the exact position OF law
which they claim has already been de-
clared unconstitutional by the Supreme
Court of this State.
The Board OF Fire Underwriters met
to-day to discussu matters with their
law advisers, but did not stay in ses-
sion very long. On the advice of theili
attorneys. the managers went back 10
their desks to await developments They
propose to see what line of warfare the
State Commissioner will adopt before
deciding on their defense. All they
want. they claim, is fair play.
The subject of taxation IS the bone OF
contention. As for the bonds, all of
the big companies are prepared to sat
isfy the Commissioners desire by filing
new ones
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T. D. STIMSON DEAD.
Was a Wealthy Business Man of
Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES. Jan. SIT. d. Slim
son. one of the wealthiest business men
of Southern California, died at his
Figueroa-s street residence this morning
of heart disease. He had been sick for
several weeks. but was expected to re-
cover until last night. when his condi-
ton changed for the worse.
The deceased capitalist had large and
various interests in Southern Califor-
MIA where he had lived since 1890. I'm
mediately after coming here he buiit
the costliest residence on Figneroa. the
fashionable street, and also the Stlmson
block on the corner OF Spring and Third
streets, which cost S359C0o. He was
a large dealer in lumber.
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Afflicted With Alcoholic Mania.

NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-On board the
steamer Alexandria, which arrived last
night from London, was Lieutenant
Thomas Walsh, I. 5. a., who has been
sent homo in the care of Captain Mar
shall On account of alcoholic mania.
At quarantine Walsh attempted to
Jump overheard He was secured and
locked in his stateroom, where he will
be kept until turned over to the care
IL frirrols
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BODY HORRIBLY CRUSHED.
An Unknown Man Killed by an
Electric Car.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31.-The last
car 10 arrive from Santa Monica last
night over the electric road ran over
and killed an unknown man about %
years of age. The car was near the
Soldiers Home, when the motorman
saw q man crawling across the track
on his hands and knees. The car
passed over him, and was derailed. His
body was horribly crushed, and so far
all efforts TO identify him have been
unsuccessful The Coroner is now hold
ing an inquest.
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PICKED UP ON THE DESERT.
A Man Violently Insane, and Also
Suffering Painful Injuries.

Los ANGELES. Jan. 3l.-The west
bound Southern Pacific train yesterday
picked up a man violently insane and
suffering with a fractured arm and 9TH
er painful injuries on the desert near
Banning. He is unknown and un>
identified. except that a letter found in
his pocket bears the name of John Swor.
and the address is San Bernardino. He
was brought to this city. He had Soo
in money He is still insane. 1t is
thought he jumped from an east-bound
train
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Union Pacific Transfer.

OMAHA, Jan. 3l.-President Burt,
Vice President Mink and other Unlon
Pacific officials, returned r n New
York to-day They uniformil declined
to discuss the probable transfer of the
road from the control of the receivers
to the control of thS new company
which Will likely occur Tomorrow. John
+. Berry, the Chief Engineer of the Elk
Horn, vii! succeed George II. Pegr&m
as Chief Engineer of the Union PaciEc.
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Fatal Crossing Accident.

COLUMBUS (O). Jan. 31.-At $50 q.
m. to-day, three miles from Greenville.
a Dayton and Union passenger engine
caught C. +. Young. wife and folr
year-old girl in a top buggy, killing
father and child and terribly injuring
the mother. A shed obstructed the view
of Engireer CragiD.
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Visible Supply of Grain.

NEW YORK. Jan 31.-The statement
of the visible supply of grain in store
and afloat Saturday, January 18th as;
compiled by the New York Produce
Exchange is as follows: Wheat 81
COZ, 600 bushels, decrease 531. .0oO busl-
els; corn 40,5S1, ~ decrease los GDo
bushels: oats 10. pe oGhels, de-
crease 572, 900 bushes, barley 02S 900
bushels, decrease 133 900 bushs
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ColIepe Building Burned.

COLUMBUS Und), Jan. 3i.-Harts-
vile College. an institution connected
with tho United Brethren radicaD
Churoa. located at Hartsville, this coun-
ty. together with the library ana ina-
scum, was burned yesterday. The lire
is believed to have been incendiary.
Loss. $4,000; insurance So,ooo. Eae
college has been in financial difficulties,
and the buildings have been unoccuped
since last June.
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Ohio Bribery Investigation.

COLUMBUS (O.), Jan. 31.-Tne inves-
tisation into the alleged attempt 10
bribe Representative Otis to vote for
Senator Hanna during the late Sena-
torial contest is rapidly drawing to an
end The committee held a brief ses-
sion after the Senate adjourned this
evening Only one witness was exam
ined, and the crowd Of spectators who
had gathered was somewhat disap-
1t is believed the committee
win complete its work this week.
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AWAITING DEVELOPMENTS.
Insurance Companies
Transact Business as Usual.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan 31.-The for
eign insurance companies under the
ban Of State Insurance Commissioner
Clunie were transacting business as
usual to-day, and from all indications
they propose to DO SO right along. leav-
ing the courts TO settle the dispute over
bonds and taxes. They are prepared
The record-union., 1898-02-01
Snowstorm in New York.

NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-Since 3 o'clock
this morning snow has been falling in
this city and vicinity. and tonight a
west wind and falling temperature call
forth many predictions of blizzard
Trains on railways terminating at New
York and Jersey City were delayed by
the storm, but not to any great extent.
The storm started like the blizzard or
March II, 1888. that tied up traffic in
this city for several days.
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Stockton Typos Favor Annexation.

STOCKTON Jan. 31.-The Stockton
Typographical Union at a meeting held
yesterday afternoon passed resolutions
to the effect that they were in favor
of Hawaiian annexation as being for
the best interests of the United States.
A copy of the resolutions We're ordered
forwarded TO Congressman de Vries.
The record-union., 1898-02-01
Postomce Robbery.

CANTON (Mass), Jan. 31-The Can
ton Postoffice was broken into early
this morning. Blowing open the safe.
the robbers carried off 81, 600 worth Of
stamps. There is no clue.
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british Strike Settled.

LONDON, Jan. 31.-The engineering
works throughout the country reopened
to-day. owing to the settlement of the
great strike. About 25 per cent. of the
men were employed. The others viii
be given work gradually.
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Naval OMcer Welded.

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 81. - Lieutenant
Charles F. Hughes, L. S. n, of the
Monterey, and Caroline Clark, daughter
of Captain c. Z. Clark, commanding
the Monterey, We're married here at
noon to-day.
The record-union., 1898-02-01
An Actress Commits Suicide.

NEW YORK, Jan. 81. A woman
about so years of age, supposed to be
Kate Lenoir, an actress. committed sui
eide at, the Sturtevant House in this
city by inhaling gas through a tube. A
letter was found in her room inclosed
in a franked envelope, such as Is used
by congressman.
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T-cnsnry Conditions.

WASHINGTON. Jan 31.-To-day
statement Of the condition of the Treas
ury shows: Available cash balance,
$o41, ,S6.s166; gold reserve, S164. .0G7 ,23G