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Year: 1875

CARE FOR DAUGHTERS. Would
you show yourself really good to your
daughters Then be generous to them
in a truer sense than that of heaping
trinkets on their necks. Train them
for independence first, and then give
ii to them. Let them, as soon as ever
they are grown up, have some little
money, or means of making money, to
be their own, and teach them how to
deal with it without needing every
moment somebody to help them.
Calculate what you give them or will
bequeath to them, not, as is usually
done, on the chances of their making
a rich marriage, but on the probability
of their remaining single, and according
to the scale of living to which you have
accustomed them. Suppress their lux
uries now if need be, but do not leave
them with scarcely bare necessaries
hereafter, in striking contrast to their
present home. Above all, help them
to help themselves. Fit them to be
able to add TO their own means rather
than to be forever pinching and econo-
MIXING till their minds are narrowed
and their hearts are sick. Give all the
culture you can to every power they
may possess. If they should marry
after I'll. they will be the happier and
she hettcr for Il.
Year: 1875

MILLIONS of bottles of BURNErT's
CoCoAISE have been sold during the last
twenty years, in every civilized country, and
the public have rendered the verdict that it
is the cheapest and best Hair Dressing in the
world
Year: 1875

THEArRE.-On last nj ht (Monday)
the Phelps Dramatic Company perform
ed Uncle Tom Cabin" to as large and
select an audience as We have seen in
Yesler's Hall.


We have not the space for an extended
notice of the performance but we must
say that the rendition of the character Of
Eva by little Viva was wonderful for so
young a child. Mrs. Phelps made q
very good Topsey and the other charac-
ters were we'll sustained by the rest of
the Company.


Tonight. their last in Seattle, will be
performed the - Lady Of Lyons" con-
eluding with the farce of The Omni
bus" All who have seen the acting of
the Company will be sure to attend and
to all others we would say that we have
never seen better troupe i'll Seattle.
Year: 1875

A recent letter from Rio Janeiro re-
ports % follows: The hunt for Jesuits in the
north Of Brazil is not yet over, and two more
have been caught and seut on board war
vessel to await some steamer for abroad.


Notwithstanding the declaration Of
the British parliament that he is ineligible,
Year: 1875

REPORT OF THE COURT OF INQUIRY NEoUs


COMBUSTION OF CoAL-THE CEIEF ENGINEER


BLAMED.


The court of inquiry sitting at Hong Kong
to ascertain the cause Of disaster the Pacific Mail
steamer Japan in its decision says:


That the fire was caused by the spontaneous oombus
ton coal placed there when cOang in the hsrbor
of Yokohama, the coal having been taken on board
during violent ranstorm, and consequently slowed In
@ wet and damp condition.


That at the last inspection previous to the fire tho
engineer duty failed to inspect this bunker although
he did inspect all others containing coal tue reason az
signed beng that DO coal had been used from this
bunker since 5 p. M that day.


That everything was done, on the part OF Capt War
saw and the officers and crew generally under L COM


That after ali human efforts had proved futile as
shown by the evidence 70 subdue the FIRE and save the
morning OF the 18TH the commander being the EASTMAN
to leave the ship, but we find that In abandoning the
vessel there was an evident lack OF organization In
lowering the boats properly. although they prop
erly equipped and prOvsi0ned.


That We are Of opinion that there should have been
established boat sta ton bill upon this prOvd-
ing for the emergency Of abandoning the ship, with
view to the greater security OF the lives OF the passen-
fusion and disorder, well the lowering Of the boats
unauthorized by the commanding officer.


That rigid inspection OF coal bunkers greater
in regard to burning surplus coal first and
careful supervision of the condition of the coal when
coaling should be exercised, and that the temperature
of the coal buukers should be taken least
four hours for the purpose Of preventing and detecting
anv incIpient sign of combustion going in them.


That from all the evidence we gather, the captain
COOL calm and colected that he did his duty no
bly, and WELL and exerted himself to the fullest extent
TO save the vessel under his command, and after her
abandonment in remaining by the wreck until all hope
of saving further lie was gone.


That we consider the conduct OF the chiefeDglneer
reprehensble both IN passing an unauthorized order
calculated to dsprit the persons engaged IN subduing
the flames and in allowing the largest boat which he
the only male European to leave the ship only
thoser emainng on board and in the water although
from the evidence he appears, after reaching the boat
TO have been suffering from inhalation OF smoke, and
MOTTO have peen actualy IN command OF the boat
Year: 1875

HOUSE DEBATE ON THE BILL FOR sUNDRY CIVIL


NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MILLIONS IN LUMP


FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUsTICE-THE MONEY


TO BE sQUANDERED ON MARsHALs


[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l


WASHINGTON, Feb. 2i.-Some members Of the
House worked themselves into high state of ex-
ctement this afternoon two OF three sections of
the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill, providing for
the support of the Department Of Justice and to pay
the expenses Of detecting crime. The appropriation
for the Department was $S0o0,OOO in a lump, to be
used by the Attorney General in his discretion
The manner of making the appropriation-simply to
be expended in accordance with certain laws
which were named-was first attacked. Mr.. Gar
field explained that the appropriation had always
been made in this way. and that it was impossible
to particuarze it in items Then direct attacks
made on the Department itself, and there have
been great Irregularities in connection with the dis
bursement of money by United States marshals,
this was subject which it was possible for the
Democrats to make sharp. cutting speeches, which
the Republicans found it hard to answer.


The Western District of Arkansas, in which three
Harsbals have been appointed in three years, and
each one has turned out more dishonest than his
predecessor; the Eastern District of North Carolina
in which the United States Marshal disbugsed in
1872 an immense corruption fund, and others not 30
notorious were cited IN turn. The manner in which
the money of the United States is wasted in the
South by the multiplication of arrests on frivolous
charges and the summoning of scores of witnesses
from remote places, was also explained. But the
majority stood together. The Attorney General got
his full $8.O00,0O0.


This Department viii be one OF the first to be at
tackled when the Democrats get possession of the
appropriation billsin the next House. Unless they
change their temper they will not only cut down
the appropriations, but they will throw about the
appropriations such conditions and limitations as
win make the marshals much more careful 10 the
disbursements of money than they have been here
tUfOre.
Year: 1875

The increased amount of net earnings during the
year is due to very large reduction In the cost OF
operating and maintaining the road. The reduced
amount of traffic is attributed mainly to the operation
of the present Railway law Of Illinois, which
practically prohibits all traffic which might be obtained
at rates aordng profit than those resulting from
the fixed schedule OF charges Tho report concludes by
saying that low rates that have been charged on
many OF the Western railways for Transporting the
produced Of the soil for several years past have
caused trouble in many ways. The policy
which has been pursued has depressed shareholders
in many cases. Of all dividends and In Others bond
hodess have failed receive interest on their bonds 1t
has led tho people, and In even the courts
into the erroneous belief that such low rates
were reasonable, and that higher rates charged
on other lines therefore extortionate. THIS
has been one OF the principal causes OF
hostile and unwise legislation. 1t is beginning to be
apparent to the people that their efforts to establish
prices OF commodities by legislation must fail. and If
persisted in must result in injury to themselves as well
as to railway companies; and many persons are de-
mandlng the amendment repeal Of the present Rail-
way Law.
Year: 1875

ACTION OF THE SENATE REPUBLICAN CAUCUs-THE


PINcHBACK CASE AT THE END OF THE LIST


INDIGNATION OF THAT AsPIRANT-ms VIEWS ON


ETHICS AND POLITICS.


-. IBY TELEGRAPH TO TBB TRIBUEEl


WASHINGTON Feb. 24.-The Senate caucus this
morning settled the case of Mr.. Pinchback probably
forever. 1t has been the desire of Senator Morton
to force the admission Of that gentleman at al
hazards. and this done, he thought the whole
Louisiana question would be as good as disposed or
He has had little patience with chose of his Own
party who opposed Mr.. Pinchback and has con-
sistenty and vehemently opposed all efforts to evade
the question. OF to postpone it, or set it aside
majority of the caucus were not OF Mr.. Mortons
mind. 1t was necessary for the caucus to determine
what should be done during the few remaining
DAYS of the session, and the relative Importance
of each question-which should be considered
first and which last This was the object OF the
session this morning. and after discussing the
various subjects it was decided, as is understood TO
consider the business in the following order, hrst
the appropriation bills as fast as they arc ready
second the admission of Colorado and New-Mexieo; |;
third the Civil Rights b,ll and fourth. the Pinch
back case The Territorial bills were disposed OF
to-day. The natural inference from this order is,
that the majority is opposed to Mr.. Pinchback for
it is well known that the Democrats have an
nounced their purpose to debate the Clvii Rlghts
bill until the 4th of March, before they will allow
any vote to bo taken on it. This of course would
prevent the consideration again of tho case.


That gentleman is highly indignant at the action
of the caucus. He says philosophy and ethics and
logic are very nice things TO have, and he thinks
the Senate is largely stocked but he says Is rather
deficient in practical experience. 1t is very nice to
be Republican, when being Republican does not
affect the personal prejudices OF Senators; but his
admission would not be very agreeable to certain
Senators personally he thinks, and therefore their
Republicansm is an abstract question of theory.
They are good Republicans where it affects anybody
but themselves. He says he knows he has
majority of the Senate if a direct vote
could be reached, although he knows that
many Republicans would vote for him who would
rather not have him in. He believes that the de-
mands of party would force them to do this on
direct vote but he says there are many Republicans
whose philosophy enables them to evade the ques-
ton by votes W postpone, &C. He is, himself, not
sanguine of his chances. OF course, at the next
session. the chances for Mr.. Pinchback will have
gone out entirely, because several of his friends
are going out and several vino are opposed to him
are coming in.
Year: 1875

THEIR IMPORTANCE CONCEDED IN THE CABINET


UNwIILINGNEss TO FORCE THEIR CONslDERA-
TIoN ON CONGRESS AT THE END OF THE sEs-


sIoN-vIEws RESPECTING THE COMPROMISE IN


THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT.


lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUSE.l


WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-There has been general
msapprehension created as to the position taken by
the Secretary of the Treasury and the Government
in regard to the propositions made by the Union
Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads for settle
ment. After discussion of this matter at the
Cabinet meeting of last Friday, it decided that
the Secretary of the Treasury should prepare a
letter submitting the propositions made by
these roads to Congress fol. Its consideration,
but without the approval ~of the Treasury
Department. On presenting the matter to the Cab
met yesterday, the Secretary stated distinctly that
after full consideration Of the subject he had not
been able to convince himself that it would be for
the interest of the Government to accept the prop
ostions made by these roads but that these inter-
ests of Government and of the companies were so
great and important that he regarded il but just
to all concerned that the propositions should be
submitted to Congress for its consideration, In the
hope that settlement advantageous to both parties
might be finally secured After a consideration
of the subject, it was deemed by ALL including the
Secretary, as inexpedient to thrust so important
matter for consideration upon Congress IN the pres
ent condition of public business, when ii might in
terfere materially with the progress of appropra-
ton bills and tend to make an extra session Of Con-
gress necessary. For this reason only. the subject
was withheld from Congress at the present session.


Concerning the Company's offer, detailed calcula-
tions were made in the Treasury Department. Ac-
oording to estimates prepared in the Department.
the annual amount Of money now due from the
Pacific Road amounts to $1014,o00. This includes
tho entire sum paid for mails and transportation Of
military supplies. and five per cent net earnings
The Company claims that the Government has only
O right to receive One-haf the sums for
mail and transportation; and upon this
basis the Company deems its Indebtedness
for the year ending January l, 1874
to be S639, ,749; for the year ending Jan. !, 1875
Government claims, 81, 10000, and the amount ad
mitted by the Company is $617,bn. The Treasury
Department has concluded from series Of calcula-
tons running back to 1868 that the annual sum due
from the Company will exceed 100000. From
tables thus prepared tho conclusion was that the
proposal of tho Union Pacific Company amounted
simply to this That the Government, in order TO
Year: 1875

Work for the Cincinnati Southern Railroad
now in course of construction by the municipality Of
Cincinnati unto that city with the Southern railroad
SYSTEM ultimately to reach the great coal and iron
districts OF Chattanooga, Tennis progressing rapidly
The rolling Of 10000 Of steel rails contracted for
with the Cleveland Iron Company will begin next week.
and trackaying will be started tho first division as
the frost Is out Of the ground This line un-
derstood to the first important work of the kind
dertaken this country by State or city corporatIon
without extraneous assistance, and its progress is
watched with interest that OF experiment which
may have an important influence upon the entire sys-
TEN OF railroad management IN the future The road
when finished will however, be operated by, or for
OF the city: but will be leased, as IL stands, TO
the person or company who may ofer the best TERMS
IL reported that negotiation - on foot between @
body of wealthy Cincinnati and tho United States
Rolling Stock Company to secure the equipment Of the
latter Company recently removed from the Atlantic
Great Western Railroad and with IL TO operate the
Cincinnati Southern as soon as completed.
Year: 1875

HOPES oP EACH PARTY FROM THE ADMISSION OF


COLORADO AND NEw-MExIco AS sTATEs-A CIVIL


RIGHTS CLAUSE IN THEIR CoNsTTUTIoNs-MR


MoKToN's THE ELECTORAL VOTE.


IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIRuNR.l


WAsHINGToN Feb. M--Tbe Senate to-day passed
bills for the admission of Colorado and New-Mexco,
thus securing to the Republican party IN the Senate,
as they claim, four more votes. 1t is denied, how
over. on good authority that this expectation Will
be realized and it is asserted that Colorado Is much
more likely to go Democratic than Republican.
That both parties are confident in their respective
beliefs being well founded is made more
OF less apparent by the fact that the
bills have been pressed at this time by the Re-
publicaus and met with so little opposition from
the Democrats. The Republicans were much divided
In regard to some Of the provisions of the Colorado
bill, and the amendments ingrafted upon it may
tmperl its passage in the House. The opposition of
the Democrats was directed solely against the pro-
vision that the Constitution should make no dis
tinction in civil OF political rights on account
of race or color. 1t was argued that
Congress had 10 night to impose such a
restriction upon the people of Territory about to
become State that while it eminently right
and proper that the Constitution of the United
States should be adopted by the State Convention
and that the State Constitution should be repub-
ican IN form and not repugnant to the Constitution
Of the country it was entirely unconstitutional to
anticipate political legislation by incorporating 1t
In the Constitution of a newiymade State. Accord
ing to the amended act the proclamation for an
election of Representatives to frame Constitutions
must be issued within 90 days next after
Sent. 1. 1875 instead of within 80 days from the
passage of the act and the election to ratfy or re-
iect the Constitutions will be held in july 1876.


Mr. Mortons amendment Of the 22d joint rule. re-
qlriug the objection of both Houses to an electoral
vote to throw it out of the counted VOTE was intro
duced tonight and will be considered tomorrow.
Mr.. Morton endeavored to induce the Democrats to
agree to take vote on his amendment tomorrow
ut D. ~, but they refused to be limited in time,
and the debate will probably be prolonged one.
Year: 1875

LONDON, Oct. 31.-Complaints are rife
in Berlin that there is no money to be lent,
that bank notes are scarce and that it is not
only the duty, but the interest of the Gov
the want of currency.
Year: 1875

Part Ofthe city. The sea-breeZe comes to this
locality fresh and pure from the ocean, and
untainted with the noXious vapors and filthy
odors that arise from cesspools and cutters to
destroy its beneficent effect. Nssf tt 4tts+


Numerous streets have been graded and
the means Of access to this property is being
daily improved.


The baker and milkman make regular
trips through these streets.


AS the city is growing at an unprecedented
rate and real estate daily approaching in val
ne, this Is a splendid chance to obtain
Year: 1875

An absent minded gentleman
got into o street car. He hal a
basket with him, and to make
sure he would not forget 1t when he
got out, he placed 1t securely be-
tween Ms feet. Daring the ride
be engaged In Il conversation with
another gcntleman, and when The
car arrived at the place where III
wished to alight, he hastily arose
and naturally kicked over the has
ket: He picked himselfup and ex
claimed, What fool left tha'
basket there for people to stumble
over ?n aud got out Of the ear
leaving the basket where he hat
kicked it.
Year: 1875

Some time ago, IN church in
the West u couple were married.
The brides Christian name was
Mercy. The minister gave out y
hymn, one line in each verse being
!" IN Mercy's arms there still is
room.n One of the congregation
at least put a literal meaning to 1t,
for after the service WAS over he
came over to u friend, stammeiiDg
IL do-don't kuoAv about there
being any more room in Mercy's
arms. think they are pretty well
filled now"
Year: 1875

Mr. Mootz, a German graduate in pharmacy and an
accomplished chemist will attend to his special branch
of the business All prescriptions OF physicians will
be scientifically compounded. DR.. Skinner Will be
found at the Drug Store during tue day. and at his res
idence ON Main street during the night ready to attend
the calls of the sick.


We will be glad to receive friends and patrons at
Alexander's Hall until our new brick store is compile
ted of which due notice will be given. Govern your
selves accordingly.
Year: 1875

Cabbage.


We have to thank Mr.. J. H. Kinnamon
for remarkably fine head of Flat Dutch
cabbage, which weighed six pounds. 1t
was as firm and nice as we have ever seen
and is remarkably early for this time OF
the year.
Year: 1875

The feeling among the produce dealers Is
one OF encouraging hope'uluess as the opening OF
Spring has brought a revival OF business and eansed
many articles OF trade to move that had lain dormant
during the past few months. The inactivity was said
to have been caused principally by mpedments TO nav
gation harbor and not by actual depression
OF business; that the harbor is freed, Livery
export trade is looked for.


David DOws. of David Dows CO., grain dealers at
No 20 southst said that the prospects OF good export
trade this Spring encouraging The demand from
abroad would be very fair, especially for corn and
grain; and there good supply in the hands OF
farmers and comparatively little stock in this city, that
trade alone would set other things in motion. The
farmers had done well hogs and the demand for lard
was good. With the railroads bringing the grain 10
a low for freight, and with steady ex-
port he saw no reason for depression of feeling
The price for would not be high but he believed
q market could be found for 1t at q fair rate


Armour, Pl1nkinton Co.. produce dealers In Broad
st. said the Spring had opened well for produce,
and an encouraging demand for export was MADE
They had no fear as TO the result of the trade from the
present outlook although a dull time had lately been
felt because the harbOr had been chOked with Ice


Franklin Edison, President of the Produce Exchange
said that the during Spring for corn, bar
ley OATS ETC.. would be very good and the prospects
were very encouraging As several European countries
had had very large wheat CROP the prices for wheat
must necessarily low If the American farmers e1
pected compete with other nations for the market or
the world If the farmers determined to hpd back
their wheat. they would find that instead OF being
gamers by the operations they would really be losers
Taking the prospects of the produce trade for the
Spring at glance, he felt convinced that they had
healthfui look.


The general reports of the dairy produce dealers we're
that brisk revival OF the trade had been felt during
the past week. although prices high they
had been Fall IL too early to form any correct
Judgment OF the Spring trade Of hs prospects
Year: 1875

AN EXTENSIVE BUT CAUTIOUS BUSINESS


GENERALLY EXPECTED.
REPORTS FROM VARIOUS IMPORTANT BRANCHES or


TRADE-wIDEsPREAD FEELING OF CONFIDENCE


ENCOURAGING TRANSACTIONS ALREADY bE"VN


--JoBBERs AND COUNTRY BUYERS PURCHASING


WITH PRUDENCE BUT GIVING ORDERs-FEATUREs


or RETAIL AND WHOLESALE DEPARTMENTS


HEALTHY CONDITION OF COLLECTIONS AND


CTEDTTs.


The Spring trade in general has opened with
bright proepects and those Wholesale and retail
dealers who have been seen give hopeful reports
Confidence has been inspired both in buyers and
wholesale houses and the discreet manner in which
HE country dealers have made their purchases has
ryen wholesale houses the belief that reckless trad
ing. to a great extent. has been done away with
The prospects of a good export trade in produce
have also helped to improve other classes of busi-
ness and the depressing influences which acted
against business during the early part of last Fail
have been less strong. The preparations for lively
Spring trade have been ample, without excessive
SPECULATION and many of the dealers are looking
forward 10 o good solid and healthy business
large number of buyers in town, and appear to
be making considerable purchases with reasonable
freedom.
Year: 1875

premium might be reduced before the goods could
be disposed Of and fall take place in prices 1t was
believed that this dstrust not Justified and that
before very long time had elapsed the demand Tor
foreign goods would be increased to q legitimate
amount. 10 not expected that many reck-
less purchases would be made but, insteaH a
very steady. healthy business would be transacted
duying the present Spring Tne irresponsible dealers
had been driven great extent during last Sum
mer and honest dealers had better chance OF Transact
ing business without the danger OF some unknown
person underseliug in the Immediate vicinity.