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NAlLRO AID.

The commission wants positive proof
that the baggng and tic rate of IS cents
does not exist before II will remove the
emergency rate.
Notice of rate changes given by the
Southwestern Frolght burcau.
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Hurrying the Torpedo ponts.

Baltimore, March 1o.-The torpedo boats
being built by the Columbia iron works are
vanted By The government at once. MAYOR
Master, who is president Of the company,
received telegram from the navy depart
ment today saving that the armor must be
turned over within a week.
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really Formidable battleship. but smaller
and less dangerous than our Massachu-
sets"
the American government has arranged
ios we laying OF a cable from Key Nest
70 inc TortEias. a. the latter is the test
rendezvous for the ileet. since Che largsst
sn,ps arc able to coal there in all sorts Of
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f,onauctor ma dly HsnI

Wills Point, Texas. MaNp M
Pugh. conductor on an eastOouA-
Pacific freight. fell from D NJ. y
Elmo today and was propapy
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l'o Eali.t alnrlneA

washington, March lo,-colopel Ha,
wcod, commandment Of the marine corps. rc-
'0e'sed today an official order from Score
rry Long directing him to enlist 47s men.
form two battalions OF marines and have
them resdy for movement.
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Madrid. Marcn 1O.-At yesterdays meet
irg Of the Spanish cabinet Senior Moret,
minister for the colonies, read a dispatch
tiom CAPTAIN General Blanco saying the
situation hi Cuba is improved.
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spnin,s New minister

Washington, March lo.--The new Span.
ish minister. Senior Polo Y. Bernabe, ar
rived here early today and was met at the
station by Senior DuBosc, the Spanish
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Havana, March 10.--The United States
naval court of inquiry into the loss of the
Maine is quietly continuing its work and
its members are as secretive as usual. So
far as can be judged there have been no
important DEVELOPMENTS recently.
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TO CURE a COLD IN on !

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druggists refund the money n
cure; csc. The genuine b. h
each tablet.
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II. Brown s CO. \
Friday Special

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special price pairs for, ....... 2Ss1
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quality, special price, per yard ~. ~
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Mems Laundered Shirts, Collars and Cuffs
detached, soc value, special price. II. 500
Mems Seamless Socks, Brown or Choco
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Specials Extraordinary
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Manufacturers short lengths. -. 4c
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INTERVENTION is LIKELY.
Mckinley Figuring on Ending the Dread
full Butchery in Cuba.

president Maine nnen
Cuban question
proposition TO purchase falling the recognition
Cuban ndepen follow.
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d. Hollenbeck and others being called up
at Cincinnati, but he declined to answer ana
the same result followed the questions ol
all other members of the committee. RoSs
was given until 7.30 tomorrow night TO re-
turn and change his mind
w T. Truesdale. manager or the Poslai
Telegraph Company. was the last witness
called He had consulted. through super
intendent Capen, with the general counssi
of mis- company, and on their advice declined
TO produce messages or answer furthef
questions. Each of the hve members of the
committee questioned him in vain. as had
been done with other Witnesses. Truesdale
was excused till tomorrow night and ne
told he would be called on, with 9TH
ers to answer for contempt unless he COM
piled with his subpoena
In response to subpOenaeS Justin Wright
and Harry EIlenSworth the telegraph OPP
orators who worked the wires at Hanna 5
headquarters in the Neil House. were pres
ent to testify, but the committee decided.
at 8 D. M, not TO proceed with any more
witnesses who were under the instructions
of attorneys. The committee then went
into executive session to consider the eN-
tent Of their jurisdiction in the investiga-
tion and especially in the matter OF pun
ishlng witnesses for contempt.
The committee was in executive session
from to II p. M. and adopted, by a vote
of to l, Mr.. Garfield voting in the mega
tive. a resolution to refer the whole matter
back to the Senate and ask for further in
structionS and power.
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LAKE CARRIERS.
Convention of Vessel Owners and
Others Interested in Shipping.

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. 19.-The annual
meeting of the Lake Carriers Association.
which convened in the ordinary of the
Hotel Cadillac at II o'clock to-day, is con-
sidered to be the most largely attended of
any meeting in the history of the associa-
ton, although the amount of vessel ton
mage enrolled the past year was somewhat
less than in 1885, owing to the fact that
three of the larger fleets are now in the
associations membership. About two hun
dred were present when the president, Cap
tain j. w. Milen, of Detroit, called the as
sociation to order. He at once directed the
secretary, c. II. Keep, of Buffalo to read
the annual report of the board of man
ayers. The report gave the tonnage en-
rolled in the association as follows: 1894
$4,000 tons 1885. 6lS, 900; 1896, 722 S63; 1897.
6S1,23E Regarding "A deep water canal from
the lakes to the sea, the report quoted the
statements of Major T. w. Simmons Unit
ed States engineer, who after preliminary
examination. reached the conclusion that
large vessels either of lake or ocean type.
could not be operated economically through
q long narrow water way containing many
locks. Secretary of War Alger and SEN
ators Mcmillan and Hanna were thanked
for their interest and efforts in behalf of
improvements in lake waterways The ses-
sion then proceeded to elect president
and Captain j. S. Durham, of Chicago, was
chosen,
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Work of President Mckinley in Be-
gress Asked to Give Him support.
ANOTHER EXCITING DEBATE
DEMOCRATS APPARENTLY ANXIOUS
FOR TROUBLE WITH SPAIN.
Several Fiery Resolutions Introduced
-RepubIicans a Unit Against Hasty
Action in the Matter.

WASHINGTON Jan. 19-AlI day long the
question Of granting belligerent rights to
the Cuban insurgents was argued in the
House, but, as on yesterday, the minority
hurled itself against a stone wall On the
only vote taken to-day-a motion designed
to overrule the decision of the speaker AMI
direct the committee on foreign affairs to
report without further delay the Cuban res
olution passed by the Senate at the last ses-
sion-the Republicans stood solid and voted
t. sustain the chair. The galleries, as on
yesterday were banked to the doors and
there was considerable excitement through
out the early part of the session, when
the members of the minority were success
sively pressing all sorts of amendments
bearing on the Cuban question for the pur-
pose of embarrassing the majority.
During the debate Chairman Hit, of the
foreign affairs committee, made an impress
sive speech OF less than an hour explain
ing at length the situation which made ac-
tion by Congress inadvisable. He spoke,
with mpassioned words, of the Presidents
sympathy with the struggle for Cuban in
dependence and the achievements of the
present administration. The release of
American prisoners in Cuba, the recall of
Weyler, the abandonment of the policy of
concentration and the autonomy scheme he
attributed to the firm attitude of the Presi-
dent, and contrasted these results with the
inaction of the last administration. He
averred that belligerent rights could not aid
the insurgent cause, and perhaps the most
dramatic portion of his speech came when
he declared that the insurgents only wished
for belligerent rights in the hope and be-
lief that this country would be embroiled
in war with Spain, which would give them
their freedom with our triumph. He assert
ed that the President must assume the re-
sponsibi ity of any actlon which might even
tuate in war, and appealed to both sides of
the chamber to patriotically support the ex-
ecutive If a crisis shall come
Mr.. Dinsmore, the leading minority MEM
ber of the committee on foreign affairs, re-
piled TO him and Messrs. Adams chairman
of the Cuban subcommittee of the same
committee, Berry and Wheeler also ad-
dressed the House during the general de-
bate. The debate will close tomorrow at
4 o'clock, under the arrangement made to-
day, when a final test will be made on a
motion of which Mr.. Williams gave notice
to-day, to recommit the bill, with ipstruc-
tions to report back the Cuban resolution as
q rider.
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BOUND, GAGGED, ROBBED.
Seven Members of Household at the
Mercy of Masked Men.

LIMA, o., Jan. 19.-Early this morning
five masked men entered the residence CT
Mrs. Anna Gratz, two miles east of Beaver
Dam, this county. and at the muzzle Of a
revolver bound and gagged every member
of the household. consisting of Mrs. Gratz,
a daughter three sons, aged from ten to
eighteen years, and two farmhands, John
Haunstein and Adolph Follett Leaving one
of their number to guard their victims, the
remaining four robbers then looted the
house securing about $50 in money. two
gold watches and some jewelry, after which
they repaired to the kitchen and cooked
themselves a breakfast. After eating a
hearty meal they fled, leaving the family
bound About an hour later one of the
family succeeded in getting free and gave
the alarm. 1t ascertained that the ron
bers had stolen a haEdcar on the Lake Erie
& Western road. BloodhouEds were sent
from this city, but when they arrived there
the trail was too old, and the hounds were
unable to follow it,
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SAN DOMINGO SHAKING
EARTHQUAKES ROCKING THE ISL
AND AND DAMAGING BUILDINGS.
Several Historic Structures in Ruins
but No Loss of Life-ShOcIxs Almost
Every Day since Dec. 10.

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-The Clyde line
steamer Cherokee, which arrived to-day
from San Domingo ports. brings details
of the recent earthquakes which have oc-
cured with frequency since Dec. 10 last
Great damage has been causesd Throughout
the whole country and the inhabitants were
driven from their homes in a panic. AT 6:43
o'clock in the morning of Dec. 10 the peo-
pie in the northern part of the island were
startled ,y very severe trembling of the
earth, lasting fully twenty-five seconds At
Porto Plata and the surrounding neigh
borhoOd, including the island town of San
tiago, the first shock was most severely
felt. Women and children rushed from
their houses into the streets crying out to
be saved. The swaying of the walls and
the rocking of the earth caused a sensa-
tion of nausea. The first shock was soon
followed by another and still another in
rapid succession. All was quiet until D.
Tn., when another slight movement was felt
which caused another stampede of the in
habitants. Many pecl say that the water
from disused wells was seen to surge level
with the ground and almost as rapidly dis
appear again.
1t is calculated that damage to the
amount of the $4,000 was done in the small
port of Porto Plata alone The Central
Dominican Railroad suffered severely The
submarine cable TO Haiti was affected by
the seismic movement and communica tiun
was interrupted In Santiago a number of
churches were rendered dangerous for use
cemetery walls Were ruined and chapel
Iell as though ii had been struck by a
bomb shell. The government buildings
were damaged 70 a great extent and will
need extended repairs If not complete re-
Duiidlng- The grand edifice Of Santa Cerro
one one OF tne Oldest IN the western hemisphere
and dating from the time of Columbus, was
destroyed. Almost every day since Dec 26
there nave been shocks. but of a compara-
lively harmless nature. AS far as is known
there mas been no loss of human life The
shocks We're perceptiby felt on board ves-
sells in the harbors of the island
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NEW ENGLAND's STRIKE.
No Disturbances Yesterday. and No
Change in the Situation.

Change in the Situation.
BOSTON, Jan. 19-The news from New
England cotton manufacturing centers
New Bedford. Biddeford and Lewiston, in
which strikes are in progress, is to the ef-
feet that everything is quiet. Secretary
Hart, of the New Bedford Union says he
looks for no particular change for at least
two weeks, and it is thought unlikely that
the situation in smaller places will be al
tered until action is taken in New Bedford
At the latter point to-day small crowds of
operatives and sympathizers gathered on a
number of streets in the vicinity of the
mills at the hour the machinery was usual
ly started, but none of the gates was opened
and there was no sign of demonstration
of any sort. At Biddeford both sides were
still maintaining "a waiting attitude, each
determined not to yield any ground until a
mutual understanding of some sort is
brought about AT Lewiston the Androscog-
gin mill management is improving the op-
portunity to make repairs. Two meetings
ing was done.
In Fall River the carding and weaving
departments of the King Philip mills are
beginning to feel the effect of the strike i'm
the spinning department and operatives
were being forced out owing to a lack of
material. The carders at the Shove mill
nave become dissatisfied with their nav
and have authorized their secretary to con-
Ter with Treasurer Roundsviue to deter
mine the attitude of the mill in regard to
concessions. They claim that thev have
been reduced more than IL 1-9 per cent
The White Rock cotton mill owned by b.
y. * X. knight. at Westerly, r. l.. shut
down at noon owing to strike of $50 weav-
ers and spinners. The strike was caused
by a reduction In wages amounting to from
S,,i,1 10 10 per cent. When running in fun the
mil gives employment to 375 hands The
reduction went into effect on Monday
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DIVIDED THEIR VOTES
MARYLAND REPUBLICANS UNABLE
TO UNITE ON A SENATOR.
Yesterdays Joint Ballot DisappOint-
ing to Judge McComas-Gary
Possible Candidate.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Jan. 19.-The Senate
and House met in joint session to-day and
after casting one ballot for United States
senator to succeed Arthur p. German ad-
journed until tomorrow The ballot re-
suited as follows: McComas, S6; Shay, IL;
Shryock 2; AIlliken. 2; Barber, 6; Urner
/: German 46; Findlay. 2; Parrian, g.;
Lowndes, 1; total, 11S. Necessary to choice
81. Absent, 4.
The vote cast for Judge McComas shows
an increase of two over that received by
him yesterday. One of these came from
Senator Dobler, Of Baltimore city, who
left the Shaw ranks, and the other from
Delegate Dryden. of Somerset. who was
absent on the first day of the baIloting
Major Shaw's loss through the desertion
of Senator Dober was made up by the
accession of Delegate Robinson, of Balti-
more city who voted for General Shryock
yesterday. Senator German gained a vote
in the person of Senator Applegarth, who
voted yesterday for Judge Henry Page
The outcome of the days baloting was a
distinct disappointment to the followers
of Judge McComas, they having confident
ly expected a gain of at least eight more
votes than they got. Their failure is now
thought TO indicate the possible reappear-
ance of Postmaster General Gary as a
as his whenever he wants them. There are
many who confidently expect Shryock
landslide within few days If some one
else is not chosen within that time,
A caucus of the Republican majority
will almost certainly be held tomorrow
night and an attempt will be made to force
the recalcitrants into line Thrty-two sig
natures have been appended to the call
and it is asserted that six more will be
added before midnight Thirty-four are
necessary to secure a majority of the Re
publican members and senator's of the Cen
eral Assembly 1t is said that Postmaster
General Gary has requested his supporters
who have voted for Thomas Parran. to go
into caucus and abide by the decision of
that body. 1t is claimed that a majority of
the six have signified their willingness to
DO SO; To-nights developments indicate
tion of to-day's vote. Indications of an at
tempt at coalition between the faithful
eleven" and the Democratic members for
the purpose of electing a Baltimore city
man are growing stronger every hour Such
a combination would probably mean Shaw
or MalSter
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The Tennessee Contest.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 19.-The Demo-
cratic members of the Legislature held a
caucus tonight for the purpose of nomi-
mating a United States senator. The hall
of representatives was crowded and great
interest was manifested Ex-senator Tur-
ley Congressman McMillin and Governor
ballot stood: McMillin, 80; Turley. 30: Tay-
lor, 49, Seven ballots We're taken without
essential changes and the caucus ad-
Journed until tomorrow night. Forty-five
votes required to nominate The last
ballot was the same as the first.
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EXPORTS OF BICYCLES.
Over $7.OOO,0OO Worth of American
Wheels Sent Abroad Last Year.

NEW YORK Jan. 19-'rhe stockholders of
ehe National Board OF Trade of cycle manu-
LECTURERS held their annual meeting to-day
III TINS CITY A committee was appointed
10 take steps to urge the government to
remove the duty on the German bicycle
business. The following officers for the en-
suing year were chosen: President G. s
Dikeman, of Chicago; vice presidents,
X H. Coleman, of New York, and c. FL
Day. of Hartford. Conn: executive commits
lee, H.. l.. Coleman G. II Day, A. l.. Car
LORD, Joseph Mckee and r. p. Gormully
Inc report or the chairman of the press
eonmittee showed that in 1896 British ex-
ports or bicycles amounted to $9, ,056. .0O0 and
in ~. 1877 SS0l,Ueo, decrease of sl,l7e 0O0 In
ssso So Inltea states exports amounted to
81 S9S.00o and in 1897 81 0l5 Goo an Increase Of
9l91O00. This shows a decrease in British
exports or IL per cent. and an increase in
american exports OF q per cent
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SUICIDE OF A GIRL.
Miss Owens shoots Herself After
Reading About Mrs. Lanes Deed.

MAYSvILLE. Ky, Jan. 19.-News of the
suicide of Miss Harriet Keith owens on
Monday at Crab Orchard farm. the home
OF her father. Basil d. owens. reacned here
last night. Miss Owens had been In poor
health for some time and had to give up
her school last fall on that account. She
rested unusually well Sunday night and
seemed very cheerful. eating a hearty
breakfast. She read the account of the
shooting OF ex-senator Blackburn's daugh-
ter, Mrs. Lane. with much interest then
went 10 her brothers room and. securing his
pistol, placed II TO her temple and fired the
latal shot. Death was instantaneous Miss
owens was one of the brightest girls in the
county aad the Owens family is 4 profnI-
nent one. The tragedy is widely deplored.
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TRAGIC SUICIDE.
Young Man shoots Himself and Falls
Dead at His S,veetheart's Feet.

RAVENNA, o.. Jan. 19-While walking
with his sweetheart tonight, Cornelius d.
Eatinger. "A well-known young man of this
city, the son Of prominent parents, quar-
relied with the young woman. Suddenly he
pulled a revolver. and. without a word OF
warning. sent Il bullet through his brain
falling dead at his sweethearts feet. The
young woman is Frustrated by the shock
and her condition is serious. She cannot
talk about the tragedy.
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LONDON, Jan. l9.-At to-day's conference
OF the Federation of Master Engineers.
called to consider the situation in view of
the withdrawal of the forty-eight- de-
mand, It was resolved TO reopen the works
on Monday next provided the union accept
me conditions OF management mutually ad-
Justed at the recent Westminster confer
ence.
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CINCINNATI, Jan. 19-Grand Master
Sargent, of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Fircmen, is in the city to-day in secret con-
ference with employees of the Cincinnati.
Hamilton & Dayton Railroad. Superintend-
ent Waldo, of the c.. Fl. & d., says there
is no prospect OF a strike among their en-
poyes. He says they are all loyal and that
although they have presented grievances.
a way viii be found TO give them satisfac-
ticn without compelling them to resort to a
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ARMoR FOR SHIPS.
IL VIII Probably lie Furnished at S4OG
Ton-COst of a Plant.

WASHINGTON. Jan. I9.-Secretary Long.
accompanied by Chief Constructor Hich-
born and Chief o'Nein, of the Bureau ar
Ordnance, and Judge Advocate GeneraI
Lemley appeared before the Senate COM
mittee on naval affairs to-day. The score
tary said. in response to questions. that