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Cream I able Linen.

Cream I able Linen.
 5S in. Loom Damask, 22 1-2c 50 in. Loom Damask, 29c 60 in. Loom Damask, 33c 64 in. Loom Darnasl, 39c 64 in. Loom Damask, 44c 60 in. Fast Color Turkey Red Damask,
 19c 60 in. Fast Color Turkey Red Damask,
 29c 50 in. Fast Color Turkey Red Damask,
 3Qn
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best Prints; best styles; regular 9Sc and T.25, 65c Fancy Lawn Waists in choice Plaids, laundered detachable Collars, attached Cuffs, 3Sc Fancy Percale Waists in Figures. Plaids and Checks, laundered Collars and Cuffs; $1.00 value, 59c Ladies Wrappers, assorted styles, 75c quality, for 39c One lot Flannelette Waists, Medium and Dark styles, soc goods, 25c Ladies Hose.
 Ladies Fast Black Split Foot, White feet, Tans and States, Boot patterns,
 19c pair Ladies' Fancy Ribed Lis1e, Tans and Slate, and Black Cotton Hose; regular 3Sc, 25c Ladies' Tans, Blacks, Ribbed and plain, Fast Color Hose, 10c Ladies' Haensdorf Black Hose, double Heel and Toe; regular 17c quality,
 12 1-2c
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Dress Goods.

Assorted lot of all-wool Dress Goods in Stripes, Checks and Plaids, original price 59c., for Poo Mixtures and Checks, regular price 39c, for 19c yd 9S pieces 40 to 52-inch wide, all-wool, and Silk and Wool Foreign Novelties, originally sold at 75c to s1.25 yd, for
 39c 55 pieces 46 and 50-inch Foreign Novelty, light, medium and dark styles, originally sold for $1.00 to s1.5O, 49c 3S pieces 46 to 50-inch Foreign Novel, ties, light, medium and dark styles, SIPS and s175, 59c 20 pieces Silk and Wool, and all-wool French Novelties-46 and 5O-inch, original price $2OO and upwards, 69c 21 pieces Embroidered Crepons, $1.5O and $200 yd, for 75c One lot Silk Crepons, s2.O0 and s2.5O value, 9Sc yd. l Ladies' Vests.
 Jersey Ribbed Cotton Vests, Lace and Ribbon Necks, 11o Jersey Ribbed Cotton Vests, Lace and | Ribbon trimmed, 12c Dress Skirts.
 50 Dress Skirts, in Mixtures, PIaids and Checks; regular $2O0 and s2.5O val ue, s1.25 Figured Skirts in Blacks and Colors; regular s2.5O. S1.7G Choice Wrappers.
 Full regular Wrappers, made from
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WEST STORE DEPARTMENTS.

Silks.
 One lot Morie Taffetas, dark colors, 75c value for 19c yd. 15 pieces 30-inch Figured Pongee Silks, were sold at 75c yd., for 25c 3S pieces 24-inch Imported Printed India Silks, $1.00 and SIPS value,
 39c yd.
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Fancy Ve1vets.

One lot Novelty Velvets for Waists
 and Trimmings, original price $1.00 VT, 25c One lot, 21 pieces Brocaded and Stripe Velvets, originally $2.00, 49c
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F1anne1s and Blankets.

J IIIII1CIS G1I1V DIc11IIACtSs
  One lot of Stripe and Check Outing Flannels, Sc yd One lot of Stripe and Check Outing Flannels, Dc All our 1Oc and F 1-2c Outing Elan nels, 7c 25 pieces genuine Scotch Flannels, regular 25c quality, 12 1-2c 25 pieces White Domett, Sc 25 pieces new patterns Silk Elm broidered Flannels, worth 63c; 42c
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Stock and Linen Collars,

Stock and Linen Collars. $2.9S All Wool Suit, Jacket Reefer front, Silk Serge lined and corded; regular $600 value, $4.9S Dress Linings,
 Best Lining Can1brfcs, Sc 12 1-2c Waist Selicias, Sc 15c. Waist Selicias, 12c 15c Percalines, all colors, lie 20c Black Linen Canvas, 14c 15c Black Canvas, Linen finish, Sc 15c Double fact Selisia, 12c 19c Roman Stripe Skirt Linings, 15c EAST STORE DEPARTMENTS. WHITE GOODS.
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Cornfortab1es.
Blankets.

1O-4 Silver Grey and White Wool Blankets, 39c pr.
 25 pairs 1 IA White Wool Blankets, worth $1.25, 89c pr.
 IA White Wool Blankets, red and blue borders, worth S2.50, s1.59 pr.
 25 pairs Fancy Stripe Lounge or Robe Blankets, 65c pr.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-13
MONEY FOR DRY DOCK NO. 3.
AN APPROPRIATION OF $4,000 VOTED
BY THE HOUSE.
THE CONTRACTORS AND THEIR BONDSMEN TO
BE HELD RESPONSIBLE BY THE
NAVY DEPARTMENT.

Washington, Jan. 12.-When the item In the
Urgent Deficiency bill appropriatng SoO.OoO for
the repair Of Drydock No. 3 at New-York was
reached Mr.. Bennett. of NewYork, said it had
been his intention to oppose any further appro-
priation for this dock. but he had been assured
by the Secretary OF the Navy that thorough
investigation would be made. and on this condl-
ton he had withdrawn his opposition.
MI Cannon also said that the Secretary of the
scandal. The Appropriations Committee. he
said recommended $4,000 because Naval Con-
structor Bowles believed the dock could be COM
pletcd with that sum. The item was retained
and the bill was passed.
BY direction Of Secretary Long the Judge Ad-
vocate- Genera, Of the Navy has addressed let
ter TO the firm of T. & A. Walsh. contractors
who finished the drydock at the New-forE
Navy Yard, and another to their bondsmen. re-
citing the fact that in the course Of repairs TO
the dock now in progress it had been discovered
that some Of the work had not been done ac-
cording to the specifications. The Department
adds that it Will hold the contractors and the'r
bondsmen responsible for the outlay necessary
to make good the dock, as soon as the amount
Of expenditure can be determined.
Since the dock was turned over to the Gov
errment one member OF the firm has died. bct
if is held at tho Department that, notwithstand-
ing that fact and the further fact that the dock
was formally accepted upon the report OF a
board appointed to inspect IT, the HONeiHH'e"I
can still recover for improper WORK.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-13
rrPP4PIV N DANGER or EXTINCTION.

annapols Nd. Jan. II (SpcciaD.-The State Fish
commissioners in their annual report submitted TO
,h legislature to-day. have this TO say about the
,orranln: The dlamOnd-back terrapn. for which
Maryland has long been famous are now In great
LANCER ~ becoming extinct The price for them has
hco,nc so extravagant that none except the excep-
,ionally wealthy indulge in the luxury Of eating
them. and yet the numbers so few that they are
no, the source OF any considerable revenue to the
neonlo OF this State. The diamond-back terra pin,
whie It can be found all along the Atlantic coast
south OF Maryland reaches Its perfection only here
ov,ng 10 TWO cause.-the excellence OF It's food and
the long alternating period during our Maryland
winters In our opinion the supply OF diamond
back ,errapns In Maryland can be fully restored
and the price lowered so as to bring them within
the reach OF persons OF moderate means Small ter
rapins can be produced at cost incredibly small. and
~ ,ecomnend the establishment OF station for
hatching convenient to points along the marshy
shore OF the Chesapeake and Its Tributaries.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-13
PAPER SYNDICATE REACHING OUT

NEGOTIATING FOR TIE CONTROL OF LARGE
NEW ENGLAND MILLS.
Franklin Falls y IL. Jan. p (speolaD-A syn
,,.,te of New-York and Eastern capitalists are
manning TO secure control Of all the paper-making
plants I'm the East. Representatives OF the syn
s,..o have for some time been negotiating with
r.l ., ne owners of the largest paper mills
,r this state, and to-day secured control Of the
Winnipesaukee Paper Company In this city, the
,ar,,ast in the State. except the one in Berlin.
The syndicate is kno~n as the international
-, ~ The Offices Of the new company VIII
80 Sohlp%a l,pncaiyed in New-York but it is undecided
whether or not there Will be any change IN me
Controlled by the syndicate.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-13

1,u,,to = w Borden sailed for Ncw-York to-day.
rroro 1ivcrpool on board the White Star Line
steamer Majestic
= w Dorden the Canadian Minister OF Militia
and Defence in interview in London recently.
said
conc ~ the objects OF my mission Is TO consult
,.,,, tho War Office and the Colonial Oiice re-
rli,,, the long service medal which Canadians
claim, for their militia. have had long con-
,rrcos ~ the War Office and the Colonial Office.
There are many other matters to discuss with
tho ,,nnoriol authorities regarding the militia. |
do,,,, nron,se to Increase the vote. but I shall
bavo n discuss the exceedingly mportan: ques-
,c- os 70 how It Is best TO employ that vote
while war talk IS ridiculous, It Is the business OF
evorv selfrespecting colony to be able 10 protect
itself both from without and within. war tax
g. confined 10 Jingocs. extreme journalists ana
sccoud-rate politicians in the South. all OF whom
mako capifal out Of It. All the better people OF
the Eastern and Now-Engiand States are abso-
r,telv cnrosol 10 IT, The work Of our militia Is.
I'm tho nrst place TO maintain civil power and
70 rcpsl any invader who may presume to attack
us ANY preparations our part are only ordl-
nary measures OF precaution ana II is absurd 10
say they are otherwise; -, ,.,s c,a.oa NJ
."Tbcrc is a very strong feeling for far trade
with tho United States. but so far Dingleyisn
and oNcluslvoncss make the question hardly wlthln
ont trading with the United States II they nsist
mo, II / have proved that we can get along
wcI enough without them. and they know H.
ask no faVOrs from the United states. anu , neNcI
without them. and we contend that our trade can
be mutually advantageous.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-13
CRIPPLEGATE FIRE INCENDIARY.

FINDING OF THE JURY OF INVESTIGATION IN
LONDON.
London Jan l2.-As result OF the investigation
witch has been in progress for several weeks past
80. -. oroa. fire which occurred recently In the
crlpplegate district OF Icndon. involving loss OF
81 70 Oo the Jury to-day. after five hours debera-
lion found that the fire was not caused by gas
exploslon or by spontaneous combustion, Dut was
the work of some person or persons UNKNOWN.
arhl ,orenan said the Jury was unanimous In the
,..uof thar the fire originated on the premises OF
waller & Brown. He added that the jury was not
eatisaed that the Fire Brigade was fuly equippe1
,,t,h stea m 6reengines and was not UNANIMOUS n
,be oninion that the water-suppIy was elncieh anu
va 1mcnded that an engine with steam contiiI.u-
iiS mn he always kept at the Central City Fire
station.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-13
Mr. coyGER TRANSFERRED TO CHINA
CHARLES PAGE BRYAN NOMINATED FOR MIN
IsTER TO BRAZIL.

Washington Jan. 12.-An arrangement has been
affected by which Charles Page Bryan. Of Illinois,
nominated TO be Minister to China, and ex-Repre-
sentative Edwin II. Conger, Of Iowa. now Minister
to Brazil will exchange posts. There was con-
siderable objection TO Mr. Bryan's confirmation, on
the ground that he had diplomatic experience
and was rot equipped for so important a post as
that OF Minister to China. Mr.. Conser was Minister
10 Brazil during the Harrison Administration. and
~ rooorded as one Of the strongest and best OF the
dlplomatic representatives Of this country. 1t is
believed that there will be opposition 10 the con-
nrmation of either appointment
The President sent these nominations to the Sen
ate to-day:
EDWIN H. CONGFR NJ Iowa. 10 be Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister PlenipOtentiary OF the United states 10
China.
c,rNRIEs PAGE BRYAN. Of Illinois. 70 be Envoy Ex
r.orinary and Minister Plenpotentiary u the United
states Brazi.
MARK : BREWER. OF Michigan. to be Ciyil Service
Commissioner
HENRY " FrRNISs Of Indiana to be Consul at
Bahia. Brazil.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-13
NAVY KILLED BY Az EARTHQUAKE.
THE CHIEF CITY OF THE MCLUCCAs GROUP
DEMOLISHED.

THE CHIEF CITY OF THE MCLCCCAS GhOOf
DEMOLISHED.
Tho Hague Jan. 12-Al official dispatch from,
Batavia announces that the capita! or Am
bCvna. one of the Mouccas Islands. has been
c,mDletelv demolished by an earthquake. Fnty
nersons were killed and two hundred were IN
iurcd.
London. Jan. 13-The correspondent or me
Standard" at The Hague says private ulsPa''"
received there asserts that three hundred per-
sons were killed by the earthquake IN AmDoyha'
-rho >roluccas or Spice. Islands. IS name applied
% tho islands Of the Malay Archipelago. between
Celcbos ana Papua. They comprise Gliolo' O'i"''
Rooro Amboyna. the Danda Islands Bac"a"' O"'
and Walpeoo They arc volcanic ana ier"e' W'
duc,nc nut,nogs cloves and other spices. sago ana
fine woods and fruits.
For centuries the Moluccas have been aNern"'e'y
IN tho possession OF the Spanards, Portuguese ana
Dutch At present they are held by the Dutch' Inc
population OF the islands which consists OF "'"S' D
PaYuans. Chinese. Japanese and some europeans
numbers about three hundred and sixteen ihousa''1
Amboyna, also written Ambona, Apon or Iha1' -
the most important; island Of the Moluccas group.
Il IS about thirty miles long by about ten miles III
breadth AT It's widest part. Its area Is " square
miles. II is subject to earthquakes ana Is OF piii-
tive formation granite In some localities rising
even to the SUBMITS OF the mountains. In llyo
Amboyna was captured by the British. IL was re-
stored 10 the Dutch in 1901. was again taken in 80
and was finally restored TO Holland in 1914 The
Government Of Amboyna includes the Islands OF
Rooro Amblau. Ceran. Manpa ana several siha!Ier
Islands The population is about ninety-hve thou-
sand. , .
,c .i,1ofed an ,hn I}aV of AmbOvna. The town IL
clean, neat and regularly built, win straight, wide
streets There is a public garden attached TO the
t-ces tcfninates in a long esplan@ie. The capIh
has d population Of thirteen thousand souls Ins
I,4y of Ambovna is about twenty miles long ana
rom two 10 seven miles broad There Is good an
Rafayia from which city came the announcement
Of he destruction OF Amboyna by an earthquake Is
he caDital Of the Dutch Indies and a seaport Oh
lava he island in the MALAY Archipelago which Is
lie principal seat of the Dutch power in the East
New-York tribune., 1898-01-13
BLTC LAWS FOR TORONTO.

OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
TO THE LORDS DAY ACT.
Toronto. Jan. 12.-The amendments to the Lord's
Dav act. Instituted at the present session or the
ontario Legislature by the Lords Day Alliance
are creating intense excitement In business ana
eoonornic circles all over the province One OF the
LARGEST and most influential dcputations ever or
ranlzcd waited on the Government last night 10
protest against the passing OF proposed amend
monts which, If incorporated into the law. would
mt the country under a regime more stringent IN
its operators than under the old Blue Laws OF
Massachusetts . 49,. I'll rou
Tho effect OF the bill would be TO stop al rail-
rOad and steamboat lines ana all lnAusulal eSldO-
iishments etc. Tor twenty-four hourH
New-York tribune., 1898-01-13
CTSTOUS RECEIPTS INCREASING.
YESTERDAY THEY WERE sss9,04 THE
LARGEST SINCE THE NEW TARIFF
LAW TOOK EFFECT

Washington. Jan. 12.-The customs receipts
to-day were SSS9O24. the heaviest since the new
tariff went into effect. Treasury officials are
gratifed at the continued increase. and conf
IDENTIFY predict that the new law will provide a
surplus Of revenue from now on
New-York tribune., 1898-01-13
THE VOTE IN JOINT ASSEMBLY.
no CHANGES OF IMPORTANCE FROM TIE BAL
,oTs CAST on TUESDAY
fpr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRlBUNE.l

lots CAST On UI17I7'FI'
Columbus Ohio. Jan. 2.-When inc House con.
vened AZ 10 q. m Representative OTIS was proinp'Y
recognized on Il question Of privilege lie M'are d
long statement regarding me t'oy.' "a h,n,,
,elf ~ bovo on Investigation before proceeding
further in the election of United States senator
and offered a resolution accordingly.
On motion 10 suspend the rules for immeoia.e -e
consideration Of the resolution. the vote s'oo1 %
ayes. 5G nays. on the mouo" DoI's 80 O.
the oauer,as The vote was precisely the same rs
all the votes yesterday and the two ballots Tor 'e n
short and long terms for Senator. There are ~,
members of the House. The hfty-sx ~ hanna ny. as
always voted solldly. Representative ''aile. w.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-13
NO ACTION BY THE ASSEMBLY.

In the Assembly. when the Governors mes
sage had been read. Mr.. Nixon. the Republican
leader. moved that it he referred to the Com
mittee on Ways and Means.
"I have no objection" said Mr. DOnnelly. the
Democratic leader and the papers therefore
went to the committee named. which will prob
ably bring in a bill in about week naming
some eminent citizens Of ,he State as a canal
investigating committed The advice Of the
Chamber of Commerce Of New-York Of the
Merchants Exchange Of Buffalo and Of other
commercial bodies Will undoubtedly be taken
rning the appointments
In the Senate the Governors message and ac-
companying documents provoked a long debate.
Senator Ellsworth moved that the communica-
ton be sent 70 the Committee on Finance.
Senator Cantor said that the communication
should go to the Committee on Judiciary. as
power would have to be conferred by statute on
the commission suggested
Senator Ellsworth held that as an appropria-
ton was involved it should 60 to the Finance
Committee.
IF this is to be a thorough investigation"
said Senator Cantor ample power should be
given 10 this committee, and legal question IS
involved which the Law Committee OF this
body is best able to deal with"
Senator Ellsworth declined to accept Senator
Cantors suggestion.
Senator Cantor moved as an amendment that
the reference be made to the Committee on
Judiciary. The amendment was lost by vote
Of . TO -. and the original motion was carried.
SENATOR BRUsHs RESOLUTION.
Senator Brush presented this resolution:
Whereas The people Of this State over three
years ago. by a majority vote sanctioned an
c~pcndituTe Of s. Oog0 for the improvement OF the
would complete the work for the amount author
izei and 1t now appearing @ tnst sucn esitimates t
OF such improvements. by several millions OF dol
lars: and .-, ,......... =. a.. ...,
mcrce of this state that this work shall be com
r,r-d az the earliest date. and in accordance with
the suggestion OF ms hXceIency tne Governor.
made in his annual message that II further
sum Is 10 be expended for the continuance Of the
work. It should also first receive the peoples
sanction" and believing that IL Is IN" rght OF the
ncople To have a full and fair statement made 10
them in order that they may be possessed OF al
the facts IN connection with the expenditures thus
far made II the amount authorized. and the fur
ther necessary expense for the completion Of this
work so 10 act intelligenlly. II called to vote
upon the proposition: now, therefore,
Resolved II the Assembly concur. that com
mice of seven. three from the Chamber OF Com
Commerce Of Buffalo one from the Chamber OF
Commerce OF Rochester one from the Chamber OF
ernor with the advice and consent Of the Senate.
Such committee shall thoroughly Inquire into the
certain how far the work has already progressed,
what contracts are In existence, II any; what
funds have already been expended and what are
hand. whether the money already expended
has been wisely and economically used, examine
and obtain estimates tor the somnettlon OF e me
resolution. Said committee shall have the right to
Continued ON Tenth PAGE
New-York tribune., 1898-01-13
Governor Black sent the letter to both houses
Of 1hn Lacislatmre with the folloWlng message:

To the LEGISLATURE. I have the honor to transmit
herewith for your consideration communication
received this day from the Superintendent of Pub
lie Works and the state Engineer and Surveyor.
approVe the suggestions therein contained. The
Governor cannot appoint committee possessing
;he necessary powers unless authority Is conferred
upou him by the Legislature.
therefore recommend that such early action be
taken in the matter may be deemed proper.
FRANK S BLACK.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-13
ryTR,DITIOy PAPERS FOR JOHN REED.

noston. Jan I2-The Governor to-day signed
reoulsiton papers for the extraditon OF John Reed
alleged bunco man. now held in Philadelphia The
naners will be carried TO Philadelphia and submit
ted 10 the Governor Of Pennsylvania.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-13
NEW-YORIl. THURSDAY JANUARY 1s9s-SIXTEEN
FIFTY KILLED BY STORM
TORNADO TORE THROUGH FORT SMITH.
ARK. AT MIDNIGHT.

HOMES WRECKED AND THEIR SLEEPING IN
MATES BURIED IN THE EUINs-HUNDREDs
OF PERSONS INJURED-RAIN FOLLOWS
THE STORM RELIEF WORK.
Fort Smith, Ark Jan. - One Of the most
terrible storms that ever struck this section Of
the country tore through this city shortly before
midnight last night. Everything is in confu-
sion as result Of the great destruction Of life
and property. and IL is impossible to give any
thing like an accurate estimate of the number
Killed or injured. Fifty persons reported
dead, and many more missing Homes have
been wrecked by the score. and hundreds OF peo-
pie are without food or shelter. The dead rs far
as found and identified. are as follows:
New-York tribune., 1898-01-13
ADAMS AND ALDRIDGEs LETTER.
The letter of Mr. Aldgidge and State Engineer
Adams is as follows:

To the Governor: The appropriation Of OF @Go'GD ,
voted 10y the people at the election OF lS3 fOr IN
proving the canals Is insufficient to complete the
work. Another large sum viii be required; Inc
authority for the second appropriation should De 10
less than thar by which the first was made IhlS
Will rcqu:c the submission OF the question TO pop
ular votr. In order that such vote may De IN
tcAIgcntly taken. the most caretul examination
should be made OF the work already done or CON
tractci FOR. and estimates prepared for tnat Wnlch
may be necessary 10 complete the unceitakng.
We recommend that a committee be appointed TO
make such examination and procure such estimates,
such committee TO be composed OF the ablcst and
most impartial citizens 1t should contain or have
power employ those possessed OF the highest skill
in such work. The advice and cO-opera ZION OF the
--.y- York Chamber OF Commerce the Merchants
Exchange Of BuffaO and similar commercial bodies
In the State might well be solicited. The value or
an examination of the work already done and Of an
estimate OF that to lc performed Will depend upon
the thorcuehncss with which they are made.
In our Judgment the most careful and detailed IN
spccton should he made Of the whole subject in
cluding the work done contracts made and parts
not touched From the report 20 be made thereon
the people will obtain a knowledge which will enable
them TO act understandngly. The subject IS or
great importance. and We hold ourselves ready 10
place at the disposal of such committee complete
record Of al proceedings thus far and to aid il in
every wav to the best of ability.