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THE PACIFIC CABLE.
Senate Committee Orders "a Favor
able Report on Pending Bill.


able Report ON Pending Bill.
Washington, March 6.-The senate
committee on naval affairs has ordered
favorable report upon the bill to CON
struct a cable from San Francisco to Ma
nila by way of Honolulu, Midway is
lands and Guam. 1t is to be under the
direction of the navy department and to
be a government cable.
Senator Hale, chairman of the COM
mittee, was authorized to prepare bill
and report it to the senate. The bill will
provide for immediate construction of the
cable only from San Francisco to Homo
lulu, but it contemplates the ultimate ex-
tension of the cable to the Philippines
and also to Hongkong. 1t is estimated
that the cable to Honolulu will cost be-
tween S3,000,000 and $4,000,000.
Senator Nelson has introduced an
amendment to the Porto Rico bill extend
ing the customs laws of the United States
over the island of Porto Rico.
| The senate committee on finance dis
cussed at some length the question of the
policy to be pursued with reference to the
French reciprocity treaty and informally
reached conclusion to support Senator
| Aldrich's motion for the reference of the
| treaty to that committee before the sem
ate acts upon it. There was apparently
no division in the committee as to the adj
visibility of this course. The committee
will ask for an opportunity to consider
| the document solely upon the ground that
| it deals with the question of revenue.
| The senate committee on finance au-
| thorzed favorable report upon the nom
nation of Hon. w. ID. Bynum as ap-
praiser of merchandise Mt the port of
New York. The committee divided on
the nomination on party lines. the Re
publicans supporting and the Democrats
opposing confirmation.
| At the opening of the senate session
Mr.. Hansbrough n. Do reported house
joint resolution directing the secretary
of the interior to place under bond the
"Mammoth Tree grove" and the South
Pike grove" of big trees in Calaveras
and Tuolumne counties, Cal, the idea be-
| ing that the. government acquire the
groves. The resolution was adopted.
At the conclusion of routine business
| Mr.. Simon COr.) called UP the resolution
IN the seating of former Senator Quay.
He addressed the senate in answer to
the speech of Mr.. Carter delivered Mon
day, in the course. of which the Montana
senator advcrtcd to the reasons which
induced him to vote against Mr.. Corbett,
who was an appointec of the governor of
Oregon. He said Mr.. Carter had made
the distinct charge that Mr.. Corbett had
corrupted the legislature and defeated
the desire of the people of Oregon. He
could not. he said, permit this unjust
and untrue" charge to go unchalenged.
The house, without preliminary bus-
ness, resumed the consideration of the
Aldrich- Robbins contested election case
from the Fourth Alabama district, which
was taken up last Friday. Mr. Robbins,
the sitting member, who is Democrat,
took the floor for an hour in defense OF
his right to his scat.
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CHICAGO STORM BOUND.
Ono Man Killed by Fall, Many Per-
sons Injured, Traffic ParaIyzed.

ono Mnn Killed by Fall, Many Per-
sons Injured, Traffic ParaIyzed.
Chicago, March Ga storm of snow,
hail, sleet and rain which swept over
Chicago all day paralyzed train service
on the three elevated roads of the city.
All other means of transportation suffer
cd more or less. The elevated roads were
brought to a standstill in the early even
ing hours, and the electric surface lines
ran cars only at long intervals.
The sky was illuminated by binding
flashes from the motor cars, and persons
unacquainted with the facts supposed it
was the aurora borealis. Telegraph and
telephone lines i'll and out of the city
were broken in many places on account
of the heavy coating of ice, and business
was handled with difficulty. All incom-
ing trains We're late, from Il few minutes
TO several hours, while some from the
west did not arrive until this morning.
One man was killed and scores of per
sons were injured by falls on the icy
sidewalks.
Navigation on the east shore of the
lake is suspended. The casterly winds Of
the past AS hours have driven the ice
fields back to this side of the lake, and
today the foes extended ont more thar
ten miles from the shore. In places tht
ice is 90 to 80 feet high where the jams
have forced it up out Of the water Con
dtions have not been so bad in the har
Dor for years.
Dispatches received in this city show
that the storm extended over Michigan
Ohio. Indiana Illinois, Iowa and Wiscon
sin and that more or less damage wa.
done in all these states.
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General Situation of Yesterdays
Stock and Money Mar
ket Reviewed.
BUYING DULL; BUT FIRM
tion in Several Industrial
Stocks Good News
Helps London
Market.

The market continues to show unmis-
takably the utter absence OF any public
buying power. 1t shows on the other
hand steady liquidation in number of
industrial stocks, partly neutralized by
support from inside interests. 1t is
thought that the net result of these in
auences will be an irregular market for
the time being, although the market was
fairly steady but exceedingly dull yes
terday. The inclination will be toward
lower prices, particularly in certain
quarters of the industrial list. The steel
stocks are good sale on all rallies. All
the good news in these properties is run
out and it looks as though the pools in
bidding up prices had met considerable
stock from outside holders, which has
made their position rather bad.
Sugar is apparently bound for lower
prices. Peoples gas is the victim of one
Df the old fashioned attacks in which
the Chicago legislative powers are as
sumed to have prominent hand.
Chicago has also been selling the steel
stocks.
The New York Times yesterday inti-
mated that there would be no more
dividends on sugar until the trade war is
settled.
In London the markets are better on
news from South Africa that a portion of
Joubert's army has been defeated and
routed. 1t is also believed that Mafek-
ing will be relieved this week. Penn
sylvania Railroad ntock has been selling
at 1856.
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oRAoKsMEN's BOLD WORK.
Rhode Island Brewing Company
Lnses Heavily bN AZ MObbery.

Loses Heavily BY ~ nobbery.
pawtucllct, Il. l., Martn 6.-The safe
in the office of the Hand Brewing com
pany, ut Darlingtoi il suburb Of this
city. was blown open and upward of
$3,500 in cash, more than $1,000 worth
Of revenue stamps and 4 number Of
checks, aggrcgaiH% upward Of Sl,oou
more were stolen the damage by the
explosion will ala $500 to the loss.
The hHrgais forced an entrance by the
hig gate 10 tla rard Of the brewery and
opened the Giicc windows with chisels.
Ihc handle of the hig safe had been
twisted Ill with i wrench and nitro
glge H poured into tic door. which wtts
cNHl aA b$ electricity. Tha egplaSin.
w@s :4i lnald ~ thc wateilima thaagll
It wele.sed Tie Office bHildas consider.
ably.
IGe slcef steel box containing the
n, sey and checks was riiled. but nothing
eac was tal<en from the safo. The po.
liee believe the work to be that o. experts
who were thoroughly Informed concern
ing the brewery.
Tho only clew the police have to work
on is furnished hy John Ogden milk
man, living on the Taunton turnpike
ninc miles from Pawtuckct, who whill
driving to this city was nearly run down
by horse attached to an open buggy
in which were three men. which was be
ing driven rapidly toward Taunton. HC
paid no attention to the matter until ht
heard of the robbery, and he then in
formed the police. This clew is being in
yeStigatcu.
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FIFTY MINERS NET DEATH
They We're Entombed by Ex-
plosion in the Red
Ash Colliery.
A WEST VIRGINIA TRAGEDY
Seventy Men Were Caught in the
Mine. and the Rescuing Party
Brings But a Few of
Them Out
Alive.
A WEST VIRGINIA TRAGEDY

Montgomery, w. Va, March 6.-The
whole country hereabouts is appalled, by
terrible. disaster which happened in the
Red Ash mines near this place. AS a
result of that deadly enemy to miners,
coal gas, many humble home has been
rendered desolate.
The day shift employed in the Red Ash
mines were busily engaged in their usual
work when suddenly a terrific explosion
occurred. In an instant the men realized
what had happened and panic stricken
rush for safety cnsued. Some indeed
managed TO make their way to the sur
face, but 20 workmen were caught by the
masses of falling rock and entombed.
The news of the disaster spread rapid
ly, as all such news WILL and in few
minutes an immense crowd gathered
around the mine, men, women and chill
dren all in fever of anxiety lest those
most dear to them were among the cap
tives.
ing party could be organized, and even
after the willing volunteers got to work
progress was very slow.
When the news was flashed to the
mouth of the mine that the rescucrs had
come upon SOME ol thc pApiosioh VIZ
tins, the excitement redoubled. The
first body found increased the anxiety
Of the miners relatives, for it was an
evil augury of what was to be expected
AT the time of writing 80 bodies had
been recovered from the mine, and
men had been taken out alive.
Fifty collins have been ordered from
Charleston.
The scenes AROUND the mine are heart
rending.
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THE YAQUIs ACTIVE.
Both Reds and Mexicans Now Hang
ing Their Prisoners.

Potam, Mexico, March 6.-Thrce days
ago the Yaquis Intercepted the mail,
which was being conveyed under an es-
cort of 800 soldiers.
or the 300 soldiers all were dispersed
except two. who We're hanged TO nearby
trees. The Yaquis carried off the mail
Monday the Yaquis laid siege to Coco
rit and captured Tegota, Il mile below.
They will attempt to burn Cocorit if it
holds out.
There arc 5000 Yaquis between Potam
and TORN. Twenty four Mexican sol
ders have been brought into the military
hospital, and nine Yaquis are reported
dead. Mail communication between Po-
tam and Guaymas has been stopped.
Monday the Yaquis fired into body
of 200 Mexican soldiers on the road be-
tween Potam and Torin and disappeared.
Between Potam and Torin, 10 miles
distant. 16 bodies are hanging to trees,
IA being Yaquis and . NIcNicans.
An expedition of 400 men has left Po-
tam to open the road to Cocorit, and
great fighting is expected.
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The Cabinet Meeting.

Washington, March G.-At the cabinet
meeting the recommendation of the Ha-
waiian council that they be authorized to
cxpend S300,O0n in the suppression Of the
bubonic plague and in the relief Of dis
trcsSed natives was formally approved.
Some doubt was expressed az TO thc iu-
thorty Of the Hawaiian council 10 make
this expenditure, but the opinion was
unanimous that the gravity Of the situa-
tion justified that course, and the ncces-
sary directions will he forwarded at once.
Porto Rican postal affairs were also con-
sidcrcd. 4 large part Of the time Of the
meeting was taken up with Il discussion
on the Porto Iican tariff bill.
The sun., 1900-03-07
EMPIRE CLUB BOUTS.
some of the Best That Have Been
seen in This CITY Will be on
Tomorrow Night.

The new Empire Club opens Thursday
night with the best entertainment ever
given to Wilmington people ia The way
Of boxing.
They have secured Marty McCne OF
New York who has met twenty-threa Of
the best l25 pound men in the business
in the past wear without defeat To
meet Billy Whistler Of Baltimore, who is
also crack-a. jack and has now $500
70 felt posted to meet Terry McGOvern
before any club. The winner to take all
the purse.
The lovers Of this sport will have a
tte at in this bout as it was transferred to
tie new Empire Club Though the efforts
Of the management. McCue and Whistler
meet at 1876 pounds.
There will be preliminary bout of 10
rounds between Frank Magee of Pnila-
delphia and Jack Haggerty of Trenton,
at lis pounds.
The Few Empire Club depends upon
the general public to encourage their
efforts to give bi monthly entertainments
at the Academy of Music and only the
best talent will be engaged in any enter
tainment given urder the new manage
ment.
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BOUTELLE MAY RUN AGAIN.
The Congressman's Health Much Inn
proyed-His Political Prospects.

Bangor, Me-. March 6.-If the health
of Congressman Charles A. Boutelle con-
tinues to improve as it has during the
past few weeks he will again be a candi-
date for reelection from this congress dis
trict. A statement was published in
local paper on Saturday to the effect that,
owing to Mr.. Boutelle's continued illness,
his friends thought it imprudcnt for him
to accept denomination, and saying
that sit is not believed he will do So"
Edward T. Boutellc, the congressman's
brother, said:
II am Mt a loss to understand the au-
thOrity for this statement unless 1t is TO
be found in the circular letter issued on
William Engel's authority containing a
similar announcement. Whatever the
source, it is incorrect. Mr.. Bontcllc's s
friends have arrived at no such concll-
sion. On the contrary, the friends of the
congressman are much encouraged Mt his
steady Improvement, and if he continues
to gain, as it is now believed he will, his
name will assuredly go before the conven-
tipn submit to the people of the Fourth
district the question whether or not this
persistent effort to undermine him at a
time when he is making hard fight for
the recovery of health wrecked in the
public service. and is therefore, unable
to speak for himself is in good taste. po-
litcally or otherwise. Knowing the peo-
pie of the district as do, think | know
what their answer will be-"
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Rnd Twain wreck out west.

Brazil, Ind, March ti.-.t miners train
carrying HOO workmcn employed at the
mines north Of hero to their homes in
ths city WAS rlln into by local freight
teIi On tho Chicago and Eastern Illinois
railroad, and the caboose and two cars
were smashed to Splintcrs. Melvin Eas-
ter and Charles Crompey We're instantly
killed and moro than 40 persons severely
injured. The wrcckagc caught tire, and
the rescucrs were forced 70 make \ heroic
fight to prevent those pinned IN the wreck
from being cremated.
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Knnsns cattle ounrantine.

Topeka, March Ga proclamation has
been issued by Governor Stanley at the
solicitation Of the live stock sanitary com
mission declaring u quarantine which
practically excludes The shipment Of dairy
cattle into Kansas. The quarantine is
established in order To prevent the fur
thrr introduction Of tuberculosis into
Kansas herds. The proclamation makes
thr quarantine specific against the Now
England stntes and New York. New Jer-
scy. Delaware, Pennsylvania. Ohio, Ken
tucky. Tennessee, Indiana. Michigan, IL
inois. Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Ne
hllskn and Colorado.
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a ccntcnnrinn ccIehrntcs.

Flcmingt0n, \. j.. March 6.-AIiss Sa-
rah Petit celebrated her one hundredth
birthday at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. II.
]. Chambcrlin. on the outskirts Of Flem-
ington. Miss Petit was born on March
), 1900, i'll an old stone house which was
located near the Mine brook. Up to ten
months ago, when she fell and injured
her hip, she had always been up and
around tie house, but since then She has
been confined to her bed in an almost
helpless condition. Several days ago her
condition became critical, and her life
was dcspaired of, but she has now great
ly improved.
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4 60 dersev ilrnge.il..

Long Rrauuh March G-William
White Of North Long Branch was muir
dercd in Laird street Limerick. The mur-
deror escaped. White was stabbed in the
neck. With two Or three companions he
was playing cards. 4 dispute arose and
words led to blows. Lin the scuiile some
one in the party stabbed White. Some Of
the witnesses to the affair have been ar
rested. The stabbing is said to have been
done by the man who is missing. No
trace of him can be found.
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,,cc,,Iinr cause az \ striI.e.

Pttsburg. March "a strike of about
80 electric crane men at the Alleghany
works Of the Pressed Steel Car company
has resulted in the refusal Of the em-
ployces in the car department TO con-
tnue work. Over 1000 men are said to
be involved now, but those who have just
quit work have no complaint to make as
tp the wages. They say the men en-
ploycd to take the places Of the striking
crane men arc inexperienced and so make
the work of the other workmen extra
hazardous. The men out include the
hostcrs. punchers, riveters and filters.
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Dcbs will be the nominee and that John
3. Hartman Of California will withdraw
in his favor.
The object to be attained by the Social
Democratic party is the establishment Of
n cooperative commonwealth, which
means the collective ownership of all
means of production and distribution. 10
accomplish this the platform of the party
will declare for a revision of the federal
constitution, public ownership Of all in
dustries controlled by trusts, railroads,
telegraph, telephone, waterwolks, electric
lights and for legislation which will be
favorable to the laboring masses.
Middle of the road Populist leaders
here are favorable to fusion with the So
cial Democrats. but leaders of the latter
party oppose fusion.
The sun., 1900-03-07
Consulting Engineer Quits.

Buffalo. March G.--Coloncl William ID.
Richardson, consulting engineer on con-
struction for the pan-American eNposi-
tion has presented his resignation to the
director general due to a misunderstand-
ing with Director Of Works Carlton.
This is the second resignation from the
department OF works recently, Henry ;.
Kissam, the supervising architect, having
severed his connection with the cNposi-
ton about two weeks ago.
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local Quotations.
MEMORIAL Day SERVICES.
Grand Army viii observe Event il
BccomiH., Manner.

For the purpose II arranging for the
celebration 81 Memorial Day the joint
committee of Posts Nos. /, >, Il and
~, G. a. n, held q meeting at the
headquarters of General Thomas A.
Smyth Post and organized BY elect
ing the following officers; Chair
N IN, Capt Peter 3. Ayars: secretary,
William G. Baugh; treasurer, Edwin +.
Eber. -. -. .s--1r.sss sr-srss.~
The matter Of proper observance of
Memorial Day, on May 30, was discussed
III length. and il was decided TO make
he demonstration general, and with that
the he Board of Educatiop. Police and Fire
Departments and all civic and military
organizations have been invited to par
ticipate in the parade.
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7T.ny sheep Rnrncd 10 Death.

Rochester. March G-Wohlrabs slaugh
ter house. il short distance west Of Lin
coin Park railroad yards, has hrcn burn
ed, together with 1G1 head of sheep and
Il large quantity of hay and fced. Fhc
total loss is placed 1T $4,000. only part
ly insured. The slaughter house is owned
by Felix Wolff Of Buffalo.
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Trou,,1c In Jamaica.

Kingston. ,lamnicu. March B.-Thc mu-
nicipal council Of this city is in open re-
volt and The mayor, with il minority of
the members Of the council, will resign.
Municipal corruption Is said 10 be at the
bottom 81 The trouble, A'he negro popu-
lation is excited, and il Is feared that
possible disturbances may occur.
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Bill to Prevent Lynchings.

Jackson, Miss, March 6.-The upper
house of the legislature has passed the
Adams antimob BILL providing that a
person accused of criminal assault shall
be given an immediate trial and that the
sheriff or officer who allows prisoner to
be taken from his custody and lynched
shall be arraigned before circuit court.
The sun., 1900-03-07
Invalid Burned to Death.

Mount Holly. \. j., March 6.-Thc
wife Of Adam Gibson, who had been M
invalid for several years, was burned 10
death ut her home near here by the bca-
Cle;iijug taking fire from lamp. She
y...,, alone ut the time and unable to help
hrrSplf
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Fnmou4 RACING Mare Dead.

San Francisco, March G.-Geraldine,
the famous racing mare of phenomenal
speed at short distances, holder of the
worlds record for half mile in 46 see
onds, is dead Mt Sprcckcls' Napa farm.
Her newborn foal by Creighton died at
the same time
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D,,nrf In n saa Plight

Buffalo, March 6.-"Major" Fred Fitz-
henry, the dwarf, who travelled with Bar
NUNS circus for number of years, was
found buried up to his neck in snow
bank moro dead than alive. He was sent
to the station house.
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Deadly Coal Gas.

Coal gas almost swept out Of existence
the entire family of Jacob Weiss in their
home at Adams and Wawaset streets. A
defective parlor stove was the cause. It,
was narrow escape but no fatal results
are looked for.
The sun., 1900-03-07
pottcrs Talking Wage Scale.

Pittsburg, March Ga conference of
committees representing the United
States potters' association and the Ma
tional Brotherhood of Operative Potters
is being held here to arrange a uniform
scale of wages. The scale will affect
10000 skilled and 10000 unskilled work.
men.
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DEBs FOR PRESIDENT.
'ciaI Democratic Convention Now
In Session WIZ Name Him.

5DtIUI EFUiUNTIfIt NUHNtHtIUH NUW
In Session WIZ Name Him.
indianapolis, March 6.-The national
of the Social Democratic
party was called to order and probably
will be in session the remainder of the
week. Eleven states are represented by
delegates who have arrived. The delegates
who are here say there will be a consoli-
dation of the Social Democratic party
and the Socialist Labor party.
The delegates are talking over the mat
fer of presidential candidate, and it is
conceded by all of them that Eugene V.
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Financial and Commercial.
New York. March 6.

NEW 1UTk. HHTCH D.
Money on call steady at 21S per cent.
Prime mercantile paper, 4l6a5ls per cent. Ster-
ling exchange firm, with actual business in
bankers bills at S4.s8I4 for demand and at
s4.s3 for 60 days. Posted rates. $4.S4a4.841S
and s4s7Isa4.ss. Commercial bills, $4.s2a
4.sa16. Silver certificates, 59Aa609zc. Bar sill
yer, 595sc. Mexican dollars 47Nc. Govern
ment bonds strong. State bonds inactive.
Railroad bonds irregular.
The sun., 1900-03-07
Motor car Inventor Dead.

Cahnstadt, Wnrttcmherg. March O.
Herr Daimler, the inventor of the motor
car bearing his name. is dead
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Give ,Irn.s ynrrow M4cnnc.

. Cape May. March 9. Mate George
CLARKE. Engineer Albert Stilweli aal
ltanen Waller Smith, l'!ank SisgTs and
tearle.i Campbell while coming ashore
Inn tia g5yermment ligiHsltip Inratcd it,
IN sptt west pnd of Iive lntllom hank.
eB " Hirfuw escape from death IN tlia
lib Wa,nys II iha Atlantic ocean. Tile
ktAdea HI which a4ay wore travelling
\ hcl, and overturned On cold Spring
II. Tha crews ~ the Gold Spring and
i \ Alaa hraph hfe saving stntions
,r. It 10 Is aesepe u the imperiled men
lt tsucceedcd in ressung them.
The sun., 1900-03-07
iprunts Held MT Halifax.

!, March G.-fhe United States
j2n commissioners have detain-
passengers from the steamer
II. who intended going to the
,ttes. The objection was that
1a,l without funds. All had
- 'Tcver. in the United States
lcgraphed them for money.
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:iippinc ('aniniasion eonplcte.

,aSiiagton. March 9. Professor BeI-
Moses Of the University O Califor-
iNhd i conference Will the president.
.sc(eKinlcy rendered him the vacant
oioiN the now Philippine commission.
rh,rs. Moses accepted it. This com
, ,,{raho commission. whose personnel
Y ,binllows: judge Taft. Ohio. prcsi-
a Z ncan G. Worcester. Michigan;
y 9ight. Tennessee; Henry c. Ide,
q ~ Bernard Moses, California.