Evening Star Newspaper, December 27, 1895, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. the We're MOSES <x: 4 SONS, F Street, {| Storage Warehouse, Corner “Eleventh. || 22d near M. Oriental Carpets. There’s not another stock of Ori- ental Carpets in the country su- perior to ours—there’s not another scale of prices so moderate. These floor coverings, whicli were hereto- fore supposed to be only for the wealthy, are now within the means of people in moderate circum- stances. ‘ The economy there is in buying them is found in the fact that in- stead of deteriorating they improve with wear. We'll call attention to the prices and sizes of these Rugs: OUSHAK, $100. ‘Thirteen “t two Inches by ten feet three Inches, dark green center, with fleur de lis figure; border In light olive green und GHIORDES, $100. ‘Thirteen feet ten inches by nine fect Bipe inches, Rich red ground. Indian de- sign, border in dark blue. FEREHAN, $75.00. ‘Thirteen feet eight inches by ten feet five Inches. Dark blue ground, small pat- tern, in red, with fine blue and white bor- der. HERISE, $75.00. Ten feet six inches by nine fect six inches. Dark blue’ center, with small de- sign, border in reds and olives. FEREHAN, $60.c0. Ten feet nine inches by eight feet elzht inches. Blue center, broad border, in ceru end red. DEMIDJI, $100. ‘Twelve feet five inches by nine feet four inches, Colors chiefly old gold and olive, medallion design, fine, rich border. KABUL, $75.00. Ten feet nine inches by nine feet five inches. Camel ground, rare pattern, tine biue border. PERSIAN, $75.00. Fifteen feet two inches by ten fect four inet Dark rich ground, small design, border in ark red. INDIAN, $105. ‘Twelve feet nine inches by nine feet four inches. Very light center, with wire pat- tern; handsome dark red and blue border. FEREHAN, $60.00. ‘Thirteen feet three inches by nine feet nine imehes. Old gold center, design in reds and blues, blue border. PERSIAN, $92.00. Twelve feet by elght feet nine inches. Blue center of unusual design, border in light colors. HERISE, $60.00. ‘Ten feet elght inches by nine feet. Rich i & red center, border in blue; very fine quality. Art Rooms, 6th floor. Greatest Sale Of & | I beg to announce that there will be na more auction sales at my place, Overcoats as! will resume business and other FINE CLOTHING tha: ever been inaugurated in Washington. We've offered as usual from this morn- ing on. It lots of bargains since we've been in bus- inexs—given sume ty big values for ve never had the op- to offer you such values as wer lucky in buying at that @issolution sale In New York. We got lots of “good things."” We're giving them to Here are a few examples: Overcoats, $7-50. CAMPBELL’S KERSEYS. Blue and Black Worsted body Iining—silk and satin sleeve lining—broad velvet col- lar—medium, regular and extra lengths, A coat equally’ proper for business and dress. Only $7.50. \WORUMBA CHINCHILLAS. in Blue and Black. THE fabric of ail otuers for wear and warmth, ‘The ideal coat for comfort, Only WIRE WOVEN We ORSTEDS. Quty in Blue, Lined from, edge to. edge, including ves, with SILK. Welght- perfect Atting—uousually hanisome. Only $7.5 Men’s Suits, $3-50 TO $10. Men’s Suits, Worn $3.50 Men's Suits, Sistace $5.00 Men’s Suits, Ghevit $6.00 Men's Suits, Su finn $6.48 Men’s Suits, Men's Suits, Boys’ Ros’ 271k y SUITS from. PANTS Victor E.. Adler’ S| TEN PER CENT CLOTHING HOU STRICTLY ONE PRICE. 927-9 7th St COR. MASS. AVE. Open evenings till 9; Saturdays tl 11, : e225 10H > Sa, esd £2 CARL PETERSEN, Jewelry and Diamonds, 427-29 7th St. Ge20-28d, FURS. Electric Seal Capes, $10.00. Red. trom $13.50. Astrakban Capes, $13.00. Red. from $18.50. Russian Lynx Capes, $8.00. Red. from $13.50. Russian Marten Neck Boas, §1.50. Red. from $3.50. Genuine Mink Boas, $3.50. Red. from $6.00. Children’s Sets, 75c. Red. from $1.25. All kinds of Fur Trimmings at cheap prices. MARTIN WOLF, 521 11th st. nw. Formerly with the Hudson Bay Fur Co. 26-4 war-path now: The broken lots in cur Boys’ Department have become so numerous they're bothersome— and we're going to give you the profit—and more, too. The variety is large—but the quantity of each lot is small—and for that reason you'd better be on hand tomorrow—and early. Saks never shirks the respon- sibility of guarantee no matter how great reductions are made, What comes from this store must give satisfaction. Boys’ Long Pants Suits— All the broken lots—including all styles—all sizes from 14 to 19 years —in all grades from $6 to $15—cut square 1n%half— 50 cents on the at Boys’ Short Pants Suits— All the broken lots—all wool and all worth what they're marked. All sizes in one lot or another—from 4 to 14 yeurs—all grades, $3 to $10. Take your choice— 50 cents on the $1. Junior Suits, Kilt Suits, Velvet Suits, Novelty Suits— A choice of all the broken lots of these cute little imported novelties. ‘There are hardly any two alike—but if your youngster 1s between 2% and 8 years here is royal picking for you. Whatever they're marked—$2.50 or $10—you shall have them for— 50cents on the $1. Boys’ Reefers— About two hundred altogether— remnants of twenty different lots of Boys’ Reefers—Most all Blue Chin- ehillas—some with broad sallor col- lars, others with yelvet collar. Lined with wrol. ‘The stzes‘rup from + to 16 years —, they're $2.50 and $3 Reefers—that’s what they've been selling yor. You may take» your chotce for— $1.75- Boys’ Knee Pants— Every lot that can't muster a full quota® of sizes has been thrown into this sale. There are 500 pairs here of good, strong, serviceable Pants, in neat effects—in sizes to fit ages from 4 to 14 years. Must be popular Ines or they wouldn't be In remnants now. Tike your cholce for— 35¢. a pair, 3 for $1.00. Saks and Company, ‘Saks’ corner.”* Pa. ave. and 7th st. Oppenheimer’s, 514 oth Street N. W. Great Clearing Sale. Our entire stock of COATS, CAPES and FURS fs marked at such a great reduction from regular prices as to simply make the most inconsistent or economically Inclined person a ready purchaser. We have not spared a single garment, and as our reputation for selling gouds close 1s sy well known you can readily At great concessions we ure making you at this tn ule int Gearing’ pricey #24 "Short Seal Plush_ Capes, zs. Worth $7.00. —Ladies’ Double Cap in the bes Ww $3.98 Worth $10.00. Ladies’ Beaver Cou buttons, ripy Worth $5.00, $4.39 Clearing. pric Astrakhan trie Seal Capes, ‘ull 100-Inch with satin, Worth igured —Brilliantine lined throughout, extra the best manner.’ Worth » $1.39. Tea Gowns, tine) to the watst, style; extra, an enuine Baltic Se Worth $2. Scarf, with patent Clearing price, 83c. ~ 8 —Genuine Black Belgian Coney Mutt. QC. Worth $3.00. Clearing price, sie § GQ — Genuine Electric Seal Muff, best. goods 1.09 Worth $4.50, "Clearing price, ets, Muff and Collar, genu- Angora or Chinchilla, Clearing price, $1.75. Worth $4. Oppenheimer’s, _ §14 oth Street N. W. HOME WARMERS. ‘The relief from coal and ashes carrying drudgery—ns well as the inevitable dust und dirt that accompanies the use of coal stoves—ts easily obtained if you will use ‘one of our OIL STOVES. Cleanly — economical — safe and simple. —— Made of best materials and guaranteed as to service and safety. The largest and Hateoment stock in town—iere. From to. ©. agents for world-famous Kmokeless, odorless—not Try it. Cc. W. BARKER, 1210 F St. 27-280 SSOSSSHESS SSOSHSSOHHOSOS HOSOS f @O@ 812-814 7th St. N.W. nO EBD (Eos nificent lot we values, $8 & $7 Jackets, $4.65. In Boucles and Reavers, 4-button effects and Franklyn style — large sleeves -- ripple back—velvet collars— some half satin nose! ° Sizes 32 to 42. Astrakhan, Bot Kersey, 4-button ef- fects and | Fr: 7 tyle — fashion able sleeves — rip: back. Al ks) son. We had a splendid line, lower than any one else’s. what we have left. We positiv them away. have put on them are about h: the quantity is limited, so come 2 Schoenhut Pe B Tool 2 Tenpin Sets. 4 Tenpin Sets. 8 Tenpin Sets. 1 Large Doll House. 1 Large Doll House. res las St. N We / geeeeeososcooeose We'll give them away first. the list down carefully—it’s worth your while. We pos itively refu ise to self to any dealers. The Toys, Games and Dolls at Seventh Street store only. KING’S PALACE, KING’S PALAGE, 715 Market Space. Another Gigautic Purewase : JACKETS & CAPES.: We always lead in the Cloak line. Here’s another mag- snapped up at lower prices than ever. are simply superb, glorious, wonderful! convey to you any adequate idea of the truly magnificent You MUST see them! $14 & $13 Jackets. and Capes, $7.98. They It’s impossible to Astrakhan, in : $7.98: Popular rough — eff Roucle and Kersey— Franklyn styles and 4- buttou effects—veilvet collars—large sleeves. All sizes. Astrakhans, Boucles, lined hroughout Franklyn and 4-but- ffecis — large ripple A Clean Sweep of. All Toys. We have done an enormous business in Toys this sea- and our prices were naturally Now, we are going to clean out ely refuse to pack any of The prices we ali what they cost us. Read Remember, early, Quan- Reg. € tity. Article. Price. $0.15 20 Dolls, Dolls, ki Dolls, Brass Furniture Furniture, Set 2 50 2 Ming Toss ¢ 25 3 Lotte Game 2 a7 . 119 . 148 + 3.00 m5 Market Space. Se e @ e © © ee eee Selntntetetetetnecete ites Seat treduced. successful since we began busin and complete in order to please every taste. a few too many for this season of the vear, and so have Our entire stock of Ladies Misses’ and Children’s Capes,}|# ‘Cloaks and Coats greatly: 933 Pa. Aves - We have had a most successful season—probably the most We have kept the stock full Now we find we have reduced the price of every garment in stock. We have not cut the prices in half, and do not want you to think it. beginning, and any reduction whatever We mark them close in the on our high-class Coats, Capes and Cloaks is a big concession. qualities we offer. Reynier and Perinot. to the hand and guaranteed. 4-button English W; alking for The lates t in Glove Walking Gloves, heav ily Only Aenwece White Lawn Neckwear. PP OC RR RL EE EERE SOAR OOREPSAREEEEPPPSESEEE EEN 9 033 Pa. Ave. S ceeetenentetetntenteted |S The Best Dollar Glove in America is here. New pearl, also white and black, plain and embroidered Gloves, is 2- dlasps: cer oeee Full Dress Shirts, Evening Gloves, Sedetteetetetetetetetete “Reception” Gloves. The growth of our Glove business this fall is significant. means that you are fast recognizing and appreciating the high Grand line of high-grade street and reception Gloves from the big four glove manufacturers, viz, Dent, Trefousse, Every pair fitted of modes, reds, tans, $1.00 $1.38 quality, Si. 25 English swell. -- $1.25 shades the others’ These are and are heavy very *Men’s “Full Dress” Articles. All the proper men’s wearables for New Year's Day, such as and s, Proper Collars, Cuffs WM. H. McKNEW, Ladies’, Men’s and Children’s Furnishings, Cloaks, Suits and Furs, SMa McKnew’s “Daily Letter,” 9 It ne 9 Losrsetostertosaoctotestostedioste socio ertestodtedtedtete | Baetetegeietetetoteteteteteutptle oleate etl Ol llth lls Coffee Fit” For a King May sound derful populacity of that 38c. Justities all chat's sald of it. of True Arabian Mocha and Old Gov't Pedong Java—either pulverized or ground—as you Wish. Sent anywhere cn approval. ‘Phone 1084. IN. H. Duvall, 1923 Pa. Ave. acos.20al NNN ES mo ur Odd Squad of Chairs —Is a conylomeration of all sorts of Cuaira that constitute one good sort, from which & most satisfactory selection can Le made. Easy Rockers and Odd Itockers—pretty, artistic, Gold and Enamel Chairs—all sizes here at all prices. THE Houghton ©o.. 1214 F St. N. W. de26-200 wal ‘It’s ae ae Skin preparath and soft. for chapped lips and hands, Soo red: °. bottle. spl tions. shaving. w. Thompson, 7 — —"DERMATINXE.: A pleasing toilet to amake the skin white cost thing you can use ng velvet—fa a. few Mat hat med need for the face > oe Pere aay 703° Ss. PHARMACIST, isth. 3 3 te oo eo Deere ae! For a few days longer. Opera Glasses ‘This every style of mounting! feel safe Washington shows a hanidse. more select stock, One= Third Off! includes every make and And we in saying—no store Quickens The Appetite Makes the Weak Strong. YER'’S THE ONLY GOLD MEDAL Sarsparilla © | Has Cured Others And Will Cure You. _Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral for Coughs. iF THE BABY IS CUITING TEETH BE SURB and use chat old and well-tried rei edy, Mra. Winsiow's Sootaing for childrel thing. It soothes the chil na thie gem alaye ofl pain, cures wind colic and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. 25 cents a bottle. Bel0- ty acanancc ES) wanna e—and everything t be the freshest, tisleese that we can select. CF Iet us supply the menu for your GAME DINNER. All kinds of game on hand, E [barrages Market, oy 2°o. 9 ond K sts. = de27-20e0 Se to—e— to 22 oe te- fee ‘Surely } There is something you ¢ will need for New Year in this A e Coolers, Card & Gantembra. ete. “Our entire stock of Cut 4 Glass Bowls, Pitchers, Vases ¢ and Bottles ¢ AT COST. an. Goldsmith $04, g oil Pa. Ave. é oe te<o<ce > ii ele al oS é { g é a? é ¢ 315 of the Best Books Published for $s! in our i Mbrary ‘business: standard ent book eve! day in the year!’ All the latest ai ‘ks as well—thcusands of them: azines, fashion popers and revic trom! Called for and delivered at residence! $3 for six mcnths. Imperial Circulating Library, 511 11th St. 160 Good Books pie" hascdom Less than Cost. a Socks i Knights England, i'n" 9. VOLUMES. ut for the Retail Price, $20. ie £8: Our Price, $12. books ty the John C. Parker, “E00 Rich furs -| reduced. ss % The “fur? weather is right ahead of us . —these be opportune reductions: Superb Scalskin and Persian Jackets, now $150, $200 and $300. ink, Black Marten, Per- 1-and Wool Seal Capes, soe i) and 36 inches deep, now’ $30, $40 aud B. f, Stinemetz.§, Hatters and Furrlers, 1237 P: 425 KNEESSI, Still lots of pocket books —here. We Isid in an enormous stock for the holiday trade and reordered just before Xmas. We sold just twice as many pocket books this season as last, and no wonder. Tth st. 754 $1, $1.25, $1.50 up. Kneessi, 425 7th Street. Per 30 Cent OFF —our entire stock of magnificent im- ported Bronze and Marble Statuary, Dresden Lamps, Art Plates, Rare & importations. Bric-a-Brav, ——many being this season’s J. KARR 945 Pa. Ave. N. W. de27-4000 IMPOR 9 JEW! For You su have the ad vantage of our special the holiday prices on 5 O'clock Tea Kettles, New Banquet Lamps and Year’s other articles useful for reception purposes or Reception as New Year gifts. Better come now while these holi- day inducements last. Geo. F. Muth & Co., de27-24d, 418 7TH ST. N.W. Frosty Weather Makes Warm Houses a Necessity. And If your heating apparatus Isn't In right working order—we'll speedily put {t so—on the word from you. Expert, trustworthy work- en—only sent out. Sniall charges auother feature. TOA splendid stock nges—Gas and Oil y priced. Tel. 38 . Harrover, 438 9th St. “Bruce,” OF 12 WEST 39TH ST., NEW YORK, D’ of Stoves, Latrobes, Heaters—most mod: a2i-1id BELOW COST, RECEPTION, STREET AND RECEPTION AND EVENING CAPES, NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED. a27-3t "No Christmas and New Year's table should be without a bottle of Dr. Siegert’s Angostura Bitters, Claflin Optical Co., go7 F St. e27-14d. the world renowned ajpetizer of exyulsite Mavor. Beware of counterfeits PREPARING THE DEFENSES Unoertainty at Havana Over the Insurgents’ Intentions. Spanish Official Reports Are Now Re- ceived With Considerable Incredu- lity—Strength of Opposing Forces. Since the arrival at Havana, Wednesday night,* of Captain General Martinez de Campos, from Matanzas, he has been in conference with leading military and naval officers, and the civil dignitaries. “They as- sembled at the palace, and during the course of a number of patriotic speeches pledged their unconditional support to the government in its efforts to suppress the insurrection, and promised to.do every- thing possible in the way of moral and actual assistance. Senor Galvez, president of the autono- mist party, during the course of a speech which was warmly applauded, advised the captain general not to expose himself to the fire of the insurgents, who, the speaker claimed, made war against the lives and property of civilians, never making a stand long enough to cause an engagement be- tween themselves and the troops, and adopting all methods of savage warfare. Senor Galvez also stated that in spite of the supreme effort made by the insurgent army, they had not heard of the capture of any towns, the mischief of the e.emy being confined to small villages and the plantations of the island. He compared the army of Gomez and Maceo to “wander- ing hordes of Tartars," and expressed the opinion that the raid of the Cubans into the province of Matanzas, where they had done so much injury to crops, would turn out to be the worst thing for them in the long run, as the fields, cleared of the stand- ing cane, were now much better suited for military operations. News from the front seems to be inter- ted both by rail and telegraph, and no information was obtainable concerning the movements of the insurgents yesterday. ‘The captain general, upon his arrival, an- ncunced that the Spanish troops In Matan- zas occupied advantageous positions, and that the Cubans would either be compelled to fight a pitched battle in that province or surrender. It is not generally believed at Havana, however, that the march of Gomez and Maceo upon Havana has really been stoppei and that they are in retreat. In support of this it is said that if Gomez and Maceo were retreating, the government would not be slow in making public every item of news obtainable concerning this feature of the hitherto triumphant march of the insurgents from the province of Puerto Principe, through the province of Santa Clara, into the province of Havana, in spite of the numerous columns of Span- ish troops in the territory traversed. The last news of the movements of the Spanish columrs was that they were head- ing for Guananbana, the headquarters re- cently evacuated by Campos, situated not far from Matanzas. “Wolf” Cried Too Often. The fact is that so many announcements of the defeat and retreat of the insurgents have been made that it will require strong confirmation to make anybody at Havana believe that such is an actual fact. When the insurgents first entered the province of Santa Clara it was announced that they bad been defeated with great loss and had retreated across the border, but the next news received from the front was that the Cuban army was threatening Placetas, more than-half way between the border and the capital, Santa Clara, and since then they have apparently pushed onward with little or no*interruption. The absence of news of the movements of the insurggnts is causing some anxiety among their friends at. Havana, but they claim Gomez and Maceo are in possession ot the railroad and telegraph lines, and that it was with difficulty that Campos succeeded in reaching, Havana. Be that as it may, the only news obtainable is.that furnished by rumor, and if the authorities are in possession of any additional facts all such matter is carefully suppressed. In the meanwhile, active preparations are being made for the defense of the city and for forwarding to the front all the troops which can be spared. It Is understood that the Spanish columns in the rear of the in- surgent army have been ordered to concen- trate as quickly as possible about the fron- tier of Matanzas, and that every effort is to be made to prevent the retreat of the Cubans into Santa Clara. Preparing the Defenses. While these preparations are being made to apparently stop the insurgents from es- caping back into Santa Clara, the land for- ations of Havana are recelving attention day and night. A number of additional earthworks have been thrown up during the last month, also, and these are being hastily cempleted and supplied with guns as rapidly as possible. The magazines are being plen- titully supplied with ammunition, and the outposts of the Spanish troops around Ha- vana are being strengthened and more se- cturely fortified. Throughout the night and all day there an air of hurry and anxiety about the different headquarters, which did not seem to indicate that the supreme authorities were in any way satisfied that the insur- gents were retreating, and ff military ac- Uvity go for anything, the most determined efforts are being madg to prevent a sur- prise Number of Insurgents. There is considerable speculation in Ha- vana as to the actual number of men under the command of Gomez and Maceo. The highest estimates have It that the Cuban army numbers 12,000 men, while the lowest number of followers which the insurgent leaders are credited with having under their command is 6,000. It is to be presumed, however, that Gomez and Maceo may have 10,000 men with them, as they are known to have been joined by larze numbers of ad- herents since they entered the province of Mat The insurgents have also been plentifully supplied with ammunition. said to have been stored for their use at differ- ent points and accumuiated and hidden for months past. In order to erable as many troops as pos- sible to be sent to the front, all the marines and sailors who could be spared from the Spanish fleet have been landed, an the for- | | mer are now doing duty as artillerymen “1 AN is whenever their serv the volunteers avai r and every male i e of doing active service or of finding somebody else to do it for him has been or Is being called upon to bear arms. ‘The Havana authorities claim that march of ‘the insurgents | through ara into the province of the Santa Stroying property and throwing. all the la- borers possible out of work in order to com- pel them to join the insurgent army. G Campos’ Forces. A conservative estimate of the force at the disposal of the captain general has been made, and It 1s estimated that he has 20,000 regulars and about 40,000 volunteers with which to meet the insurgent army. But anish regul: and volunteers are cred ove: a large expanse of forts and fertifications composing the defenses of Ha- vana, and when the brilliant achievement of Gomez and Maceo in passing through the many Spanish columns, said to number from 40,000 to 80,000 men, in the provinces of Santa Clara and Matanzas, Is taken into consideration, there Is some justification for the belief of the friends of the insurgent cause that it will not be long before Gomez and Maceo are outside of Havana. This, however, is ridiculed by the Spanish author- ities, who claim that the insurgent move- ment has received a decided check. Minister de Lome’s Advices. The Spanish minister has received a cable message from Gen. Arderius, dated at Havana yesterday, announcing that Gen. Campos had arrived there, and met with a most enthusiastic reception. According to the message, Gen. Campos has the unlimited confidence of the Spanish government and the support of all the loyal element of Cuba. “Gen. Campos,” says the dispatch, “la- mented the savage and criminal character that the Insurgents’ bands have given to this war, which is directed, not against the troops, but against property. They always fly before the columns of the army, making this war a very laborious one, but ‘the gen- eral has full confidence in dominating the insurrection by strenuous efforts. The in- surgents have not entered any town, and their vandalic conduct on some plantations, and their advance from the eastern pzrt of the islands, burning the crops, although it injures a great deal the private property, it probably will be convenlent for war pur- poses, because it will make more effective and easy the prosecution of the rebels.” trust him You want Scott’s Emul- sion. Ifyou ask your drug- gist for it and get.it—you can trust that man, But if he offers you. “something just as good,” he will do the same when your doctor writes a prescription for which he wants to get a special effect"— play the game of lifé™and death for the sake of a penny or two more profit.” You can’i trust that man. Get what you ask for, and pay for whether it is Scott’s Emul- sion or anything else. Scort & Bowne, Chemists, New York, soc. and $1en CRIPPLE CREEK CRAZE. = Conditons Ripe for the Greatest Frauds of the Century. From a St. Correspondent of the New York World. Colorad> has gone stark mad over the Cripple Creek gold mines, and a point has now been reached at which ten-acre claims on the stony mountains, anywhere within a district of eight square miles, are valued at froin $25,000 to $50,000 as mere prospects. The world has seldom looked upon such a spectacle, and the conditions are ripe for the greatest fraud of this century. Dis- tingushed mining experts, to whom the public has a right to look for protection, refuse to denounce trading in barren gran- ite recks at preposterous prices, because @ few experts, puzzled by new geological con- ditions “in the camp, condemned the whole district three years ago. As it is today, they would rather remain dumb while mil- lion-dollar stock compates age organized on the basis of ten-foot holes than take the risk of even a possible error in Judgment. This strange and misleading timidity, combined with the riproaring enthusiasm of miners who have already made millions of dollars out of the legitimate mines, ara are drunk with enthusiasm, enables any rascal who chooses to come into Colorado ard secure a worthless claim anywhere in the neighborhood of Cripple Crack to sell it at a high price in the eastern states, or in Europe, without fear of exposure. A year ago the selling price of the total stocks of Cripple Creek was in the neigh- berhood of $5,000,000, and at this moment the stock values are not far from $20,000,- 000. Perhaps this is not too large a figure, considering the fact that there is indisputa- ble evidence that the combined mines are new producing ore at a rate of $90),000 or $900,000 a month. But the real output is confined to a few shafts, end after an exhaustive and im- partial investigation of the whole subject, I am satisfied that out of the 500 or 600 comparies already organized under the lows of Colorado not more than 1 are founded upon actual mines with real values in sight. It is true that Winfeld Scott Stratton, the poor carpenter, wno now owns the In- dependence mine, and has refused within two weeks to sell it for $5,000,000, vesting most of the money that comes out of his shafts in new claims, but Mr. Strat- ton is gambling with a full knowledge of the game, and with the assistance of a large staff of mining experts, who are on the ground and are familiar with every foot of it. Even under these conditions, Mr. Stratton admits that he is gambling. There are no gamblers like professional gamblers, and there is no folly like the folly of a practical miner in the first flush of success. Having won once or twice, he will invest his money and labor in ground at which he would have Jaughed a week before, and the unfortunate outsider is thus led to stake his money upon the mere * tess of a penny, with the idea that he is engaging in a mining enterprise. I have just come from the great camp at Cripple Creek, where 30,000 delirious pcos ple are swarming on the hil!s and in th valleys, with gold in their heads, gold in their hearts and gold in their veins. It is a scene of breathless excitement. The dis- covery of gcid in paying quantities has converted the whole region into a vast gambling hovse. Every train is crowded with adventurers, men who want to get rich in a day. Even as I write these lines word has been received that hundreds of poor men are on their way from “hicago ard other cities, without the slightest idea that they are going to a desolate region of snow-clad mountains nearly 10,000 feet above the sea level, where there is scarcely any prospect of a living except for those who have money to invest or practical knowledge and experience to apply. ABOUT COMBINATIONS. Who is the Quay “New Hog Combine® for, Reed or Allixon? From the New York Tribune. When Senator Quay of Pennsylvania, Sen ator Carter of Montana, James S. Clarkson of Iowa, Garrett A. Hobart of New Jersey, Samuel Fessenden of Connecticut, and other politicians held a dinner and a conference at the Hotel Brunswick recently, it was said that the result of the deliberations of the men present was an agreement to support Thomas B. Reed of Maine for the presi- dency. A new story was current yesterday about this deal, and it Is vouched for by trustworthy persons. It is said that when the first dinner of this dozen politicians was held it was given in Washington, and the McKinley and Allison sentiment was so strong that no combination could be formed, and the dinner broke up. Now every one is inclined to believe that the Brunswick din- ner resulted In the formation of a combina- tion to attempt the nomination of Speaker Reed. The story, as told aoe GossIP more unsatisfactory In the way of result: than the previous one. The Harrison, Me- Kinley and Allison supporters, so it is refu to desert their candidates, and the result was another wrangle, and no plan of action was outlined. Now comes tho strangest part of the story, and one that deals with plans of two men. The story re- lates that Senator Quay and Jas, 8S. Clark- son held a conference at the Fifth Avenue Hotel the day following the Brunswick din- ner, and subsequently held another confer- ence in Washington, and that the result of their deliberations was that sentiment was so evenly divided over the country as to the various candidates that no extensive combi- nation could be formed. They decided, so it is said, that the only thing to do was to go ahead, and, exercising all the influence the; could and securing the assistance of suc! politicians as they were able to control, to work for the nomination of Senator Allison, Senator Allison, who is the choice of Mr, Clarkson, was urged as the best possible choice, and Mr. Carter pointed to the fact that the Senator was conservative, able, and had the confidence of the country, and finally convinced Senator Quay that he would be the wisest choice. Senator Quay, so It is said, has taken up Senator Allisoi This story clashes with the generally ac- cepted idea that the Quay combination, or the “new hog combine,” as it is called, is for Speaker Reed, yet the story is sald to be true. ——+¢-__—_ To Try Capt. Healy. The Secretary of thé Treasury has ap-~ pointed a board, to meet at San Francisco on the 10th proximo, for the trial of Capt. M. A. Healy of the revenue cutter Bear on charges of intoxication. The bcard 1s com- posed of Capts. D. B. Hodgsden, L. M. Stodder and W. C. Coulson, with Lieut. L. H. Rogers as recorder and Lieut. W. A. Reynolds as prosecutor. ‘Another board hus been appointed for the investigation of charges of brutality against Lieut. Daniel and Assistant Bn- gineer Dorry of the Bear. Capt. H. D. Smith, Lieut. F. G. Wedswerth and En- gineer E. P. Weber constitute this board. ——— Assistant Engraver Wanted. The United States civil service commis- sion will hold an examination on January, 15 to fill a vacancy fn the position of ase sistant engraver In the geological survey at a salary of $1 per day. Salvation Oil heals cuts and bruises, 2e. is in- ~