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a ocendiceaeas } BRITISH AROUSED NOW REALIZE THE MAGNITUDE OF ‘THE TASK BEFORE THEM. Baron Roberts Ordered to South Commander-in-Chief, With Lord Kitchner as Chief-of- Staf—Buller Will Be Kept Basy in Natal—All the Remaining Por- Africa as tions of the Army Reserve Called Oct —Militia Battalions Will Be Allowed to Volunteer for Service Outside of the Kingdom—Strong Force of Volunteers Will Be Em- ployed. n, Dee. 19. — Shortly before midnight the following notice was posted at the war office: As the campaign in Natal, in the of her majesty’s government, to require the presence and undivided atteution cf Gen. Sir Red- Buller, it has been decided to n Roberts of Kandahar and commander-in- ief in ner as The war office has also issued the announcement: ing upon the advice of the mili- ities her majesty’s govern- approved the following ll the remaining portions neluding Section eventh di- zed, will “a without delay. f in South Af- ed to continue ion, local troops, ns of militia in mm to twe which have volun service at 1d one for service in the Chan- s, will be outs dl to South uimander-in-ch been author le the United and an equivalent number battalions will be embodied home. <A strong force of ers, selected from the Yeoman- iments, will be formed for ser- 2 South Africa, Arrangements wing made and will shortly be an- ced for the employment in South of a strong contingent of ‘care- selected volunteers. The -patri- offers which are being received he colonies will, so as pos- aecepted, preference being » offers of mounted contin- Black Week’ Wakes Them Up. don, Dee. 18.—Not for years be- the queen decided to spend las away from Osborne. Her Windsor in lecision to remain at ouch with the cabinet is a measure of rity of the crisis and of the , her majesty feels for the wel- f the country. She is neverthe- r health. ‘eful act in present- ing a flag to the American hospital ship Maine is highly appreciated by »wn people as well as by the Amer- ndon, and the morning pa- pers exp s the hope that the incident 2s something more than a pretty ‘The queen's gr! icans in Li mea "as last week is now called, has evidently the government and the war » a full sense of their responsi- and of the magnitude of the fore them. The papers unani- applaud — this aet that they reeognize ic measures now decided ; rather of weakness than of Rumor has it that the ques- yense has really been at the -hearted measures dopted, and it is not unlike- Michael Hicks-Beach, chan- the exchequ nd other ss of the cabinet will resign. igh time that something very done. The British losses in killed, wounded, prisoners and sing throughout the campaign now eh the enormous total of 7.630, The tragic circumstances of the ap- pointment of Lord Roberts almost si- multa susly with the announcement of the death of his promising son ex- cites deepest public sympathy. Gen, Warren Arrives at Cape Town. London, Dec. 19. — Lieut. Gen. Sir Charles Warren, commanding the Vifth division of the First army corps, arrived at Cape Town. It is un- stood that he will proceed to Port seth. No further news has been ~d regarding the battle at the river. The latest accounts re- g¢ the battle at Magersfontein show that the retirement of the Brit- ish troops was executed with the satest olness and order under a sr artillery fire on Tuesday. g was safe on Dec. 16 and Col. owell, the British commander still actively pushing out his The other beleaguered gar- and positions are still holding arou office bility kening, despite the that the risons out. Result of British Reverses. Storkstrom, Dec, 19.—As a result of the British reverses the whole country northward is in rebellion. The natives there, as well as those in Basutoland, © said to be much disturbed and sing heart respecting the strength of the British. Buller’s Losses. London, Dec. 19—Gen. Buller reunite to the war office that his losses in the ement were: Killed, 82; missing, 348; total, A PHILADELPHIA REQUEST. it would Be the Republican National Committee's Headquarters, Philadelphia, Dec. 19.—The members of the citizens’ committee, whose ef- forts resulted in the selection of this city for the Republican national con- vention, have started a movement to have the Republican national commit- tee make this city its headquarters, They are urging that if the national committee will select this city as its headquarters they will make every en- deayor to lighten its running expenses, BRITISH REPULSED. . Most Serious Event of the South African War. London, Dec. 15.—The war office has received the following dispatch from Gen. Methuen, dated Tuesday, Dec. 12: “Our artillery shelled a very’ strong position held by the enemy in a long, high kopje, from 4 o'clock until dusk Sunday. It rained har last night. The Highland brigade attacked at day- break en Monday the souti end of the kopje, but failed. The Guards were ordered to protect the Highlanders’ right and rear. The cavalry and mounted infantry, with a howitzer ar- tillery battery, attacked the enemy on the left and the Guars on the right, supported by field artillery and howit- zer artillery. They shelled the position from daybreak, and at 1:15 I sent the Gordons to support the Highland brig- ade. The troops held their own in front of the enemy’s intrenchments un- til dusk, the position extending, includ- ing the kopje, for a distance of six miles toward Modder river. To-day I am holding my position and intrench- ing myself. I had to face at least 12,- 000 men. Our loss was great.” British Forces Retire. London, Dec. 15. — Gen. Forestier- Walker, telegraphing from Cape Town at 3:30 p. m. yesterday, sends the fol- lowing dispatch from Lord Methuen, dated Modder River, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p. m.: “As the Boers occupied their trenches strongly this morning I retired in per- fect order here, where I am in secur- ity. I have gathered from some of the prisoners and from our men with the ambulances who talked with the Boers that the enemy’s losses were terrible, some companies being completely wiped out. The Boers have been most kind to my wounded.” Highlanders Mowed Down. Moéder River, Dee. 15.—The British ties include the marquis of Win- er, major of the Second battalion Coldstream Guards, who was killed, an dCol. Downham, of the Virst bat- talion Gordon Highlanders, who was mortally wounded. When the Highlanders met the mur- derous point blank fire of the Boers about two hundred were mowed down, The Black Watch regiment, on re- forming, was able to muster only 160 men. The Boers lost heavily in the trenches and also in the wire entan- glements when they came into the cpen in an attempt to make a flank attack on the British. The terrific British artillery fire pro- voked no response except from the Boers’ rifles until near 4 o’clock in the afternoon, when the Gordon High- landers formed to renew the attack on the intrenched kopje. They advanced with the utmost gallantry to attack the Boers, close to the place where lay their dead and wounded comrades of the Highland brigade. 4 The enemy opened with a heavy shrapnel fire as the British advanced, and it was found physically impossible to take the Boer trenches. The British got within 300 yards but could get no nearer. Col. Downham fell. The Boers had free recourse to barbed wire en- tanglements, which offered great ob- stacles even after the damage inflicted by the British artillery fire. This (Tuesday) morning both sides occupied the positions they held be- fore the battle. The greatest hravery was displayed by both officers and Most Serious Event of the War. men. London, Dee. 14.—Each impor- tant battle seems to bring a worse re- verse for the British, and the papers this morning sorrowfully admit that Lord Methuen’s check at Magersfon- tein is the most serious event the war has yet produced. The Morning Post We have had our day of humiliation appropriated for us. Let us accept humbly, soberly and steadily and be the stronger for the. lesson it has taught us. This last reverse will make us 2 fresh butt of Europe. There was more appropriate oceasion to prove to Europe what we are worth.” It is reported that Lord Methuen's force amounted to 11,000 men, and per- haps more. No reliable estimate of his losses has yet been received. They are believed to have been at least 450. All the papers comment upon the extreme gravity of the situation and upon the momentous decision Lord Me- thuen has to take, whether to remain at Modder River or retire on Grange river. The Times says: “At least 3,000 additional troops must be sent out. The entire available reserve must be called out and the militia and volunteers turned to ac- count. Efforts must be made to in- erease the local colonial forces and offers of further troops from Canada and other colonies must be sought and accepted.” A dispatch from Boer sources says that Kimberley remained quiet during the battle at Magersfontein. Mobilize Another Division. London, Dge. 15.—The press under- stands that the war office yesterday decided, in consequence of Gen. Me- thuen’s reverses at Modder River, to mobilize an Eighth division in reserve and send the Seventh division to the front. Several foreign stations will probably be garrisgned by militia and if necessary volunteers will be called to take the place of militia at home. It is likely the militia reserve will be sent out to join their respective bat- talions. Shelling Ladysmith. , Frere Camp, Natal, Dec. 15. — The Boers are still shelling Ladysmith. ‘The heat is terrific. Believed to Be Lost. San Francisco, Dec. 15.—The Fiench ship Louis Pasteur, now out 131 days from Limerick for this port, is believed to have been lost.. She is known to have been in a fearful storm with ee! ship Blanca, which was lost. Four Killed in a Fight. Louisville, Ky., Dee. 15.—The Com- mercial has received by mail from its correspondeut at Whitesburg a story to the effect that four mountaineers were killed near there in a fight among themselves, Dews of the: Dorthwést SAS MOURA ROSEY Es 25 ESSE SEE ROBBER “’FESSES UP.” And Puts Authorities on the Trail of Train Robbers. Jefferson, Wis., Dec. 17.—George Me- Carroll, who was arrested at Fond du Lac for assaulting and robbing the ‘'Thoson family near Concord, has con- fessed that he and Billy Bennett, his partner, are guilty of the assault, and in addition to that has admitted that he is well acquainted with the gang who held up the Northwestern limited train near De Kalb, Ul., on Oct. 13, and for whose arrest a reward of $5,000 has been offered. Young McCarroll has furnished an excellent description of all of them, in addition to their names, and has also told the sheriff where they said they were going from Fond du Lac. The robbers are said to have plenty of money. NEWSPAPER FIRE. t Grand Forks Courier Destroyed and Other Property Damaged. Grand Forks, N. D., Dee. 17. — Fire completely destroyed the printing plant of the Rast Grand Forks (Minn.) Cour- ier and caused also a partial and total loss of several of the adjoining build- ings. The Grand Forks fire depart- ment helped fight the fire. The Cour- ier’s loss is $5,000; insurance, $3,200. Just adjoining was the office of Judge T. J. Sullivan, which was a total loss— $300. No insurance. Other losses are: Frank Waverlosky, cigar store, $500; insured, $200; T. Elliott's building, partial loss. Cause of fire unknown. CHURCH GETS THE MONEY. A Subscription Made on Sunday Is Declared Collectibl Des Moines, Iowa, Dee. 17.—The su- preme court has held that a church subscription made on Sunday is colleet- ible. E. M. Donaid of Fort Madison, defendant in a case brought by the First Methodist church, appealed from a similar decision by the Lee county district court. Donald set up a de- fence that the obligation having been entered into on Sunday was illegal, there was no consideration, Next Meeting at Morroe, Wis., Dec. tion of the League of Wisconsin Mu- nicipalities adjourned yesterday after deciding to hold its next convention in Janesville in June. Officers were elected as follow: President, Mayor A. 8. Dougla ; first vice pres- ident, Victor P. ich: dson, Janesville; secretary, E. Sparling, Madison; treasurer, J. Roach, Waterloo; ex- ecutive b ‘d, W. C. Leitch, Columbus; John Cook, Reedsburg; D. A. Fowle, South Milwaukee. 17.—The conyen- New Industry at La Crosse. La Crosse, Wis., Dee. 17.—There is ever prospect of another big industry being added to La Crosse’s already ex- tensive and varied manufacturing in- terests. A promoter is here arranging to p ina big malleable iron plant which shall include in its features an entirely different and new process. Interested in the project are a number of concerns which use that product ex- tensively. A company is now being or- ganized, Colleges Must Pay. Des Moines, Iowa, Dec. 17. — A de- cision was rendered in the district court here holding that the Highland Park college of this city was estab- lished for pecuniary profit; and, there= fore, should pay taxes. The college contended that it should be exempt from taxation for the reason that it was an educational institution. The decision will apply to a number of col- leges in the state. An appeal will be taken. Stockman Robbed. - St. Paul, Dee. 17.—J. W. Dodge, a stockman at Madelia, Minn., told the police early this morning that he was robbed of a watch worth $40, a dia- mond stud worth $150 and $8 in cash. He says that he was at the Fay hotel and that when he woke up his bedfel- low was missing, also his property. So he got up to tell the police. Received Fatal Injuries. Milwaukee, Dec. 17.—Word has been received here that Frederick Earling of this city, chief of telegraphic con- struction and brother of A. J. Earling* president of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railrozd, had been badly crushed in a fali beneath the wheels of a work train at Nemaha, Iewa, and died from his injuries later. Inspecting Indian Schools. White Earth, Minn., Dec. 17.—C, D. Rakestraw, supervisor of Indian schools with headquarters at St. Paul, is on a tour of inspection of the reser- vation schools. After inspecting the agency, contract and Rice River hoard- ing schools, he goes from here to Pine Point, and thence to the Leech and Red Lake reservations. “Man Behing the Guan.” River Falls, Wis., Dec. 17. — W. A. Mathewson of this city was arrested at the instance of Barnard & Clough, druggists, charged with tampering with their till Mathewson jis a fine looking young man and claims to have fought on Dewey’s ship in the battle of Manila bay, as captain of the eight- inch gun. New Manager. Red Wing, Minn., Dec. 17—The board of managers of the state training school have elected C. W. Thompson to assume charge of the carpenter and cabinetmaking department of the in stitution, G. A. Campbell, who has held this pesition for some time past, hay- ing tendered his resignation. Suit Dis Madison, Wis., Dec. Isa decision was handed down by the supreme court directing Judge Johnson to dis- miss the famous suit ef Conway ys. Mitchell to recover for a soldier's mon ument, Sculptor Conway, in his suit. claimed $10,000 from Senator Mitchell. A Railroad Mortzaze. ‘ Fort, Smith, Ark., Dee. 17.—The St, Louis & Iron Mountain Railroad com- pany has filed a mortgage in this coun ty for $40,000,000 in favor of the Met- ropolitan Trust Company of New York. & | SHOOTING AFFRAY AT FARGO. Moorhead’s Chief of Police and a | Prisoner Seriously Wound Each | Other. | Fargo, N. D., Dee. 19.—A shooting af- fair that may result fatally to.two men occurred here yesterday. Satur- {day night the Palace saloon in Moor- head was robbed. The) burglary was traced to two men who were located in a lodging house in Fargo. Chief Murphy, with two Moorhead citizens, came to this side, and, without con- sulting the local police, arrested the suspects and started across the bridge into Minnesota. One man known as Collins, who was in the personal charge of the chief, resisted on the bridge and refused to go further. Drawing a revolver he shot Murphy through the abdomen. After firing the shot he started to run, but was tripped by W. T. Larrabee. In the fall he lost possession of the revolver, which Chief Murphy caught up and fired a shot into the burglar’s head as he lay on the sidewalk. Both men were taken to Dr. Darrow’s office in Moor- head. Murphy’s injuries are said to be very serious and his recovery is ex- tremely doubtful. The burglar was shot in the eye and the bullet lodged in the head. His injuries are thaught to be fatal. GIVEN UP FOR LOST. Colgate Hoyt Abandons the Search for Her Missing Consort. Chicago, Dec. 19.—A dispatch from Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., to the Lake Manrine News Bureau says: Whale- back No. 115, which has been missing on Lake Superior since Wednesday last, was yesterday giyen up for lost, with her crew of nine men, The steamer Colgate Hoyt, which had the dest barge in tow, gave up the search for her yesterday and passeil down through the locks bound for Lake Erie. The tug Vigilant, which was also searching for the 115, likewise gave it up. While it is likely that the Whale- back company will send out its steam- ers from Duluth in a furthe® search, the crew of the Hoyt have no doubt but the barge went down in the great storm of Wednesday. ROOSEVELT WILL COME. New York's Governor Accepts an Invitation to Address the League Clubs in St. Paul. Washington, Dec. 19. — Gov. Roose- velt has accepted an invitation to be present and will address the National League of Republican clubs next sum- mer in St. Paul. President Wright, of the state league, wired this informa- tion tu Washington Saturday. The ac- eeptance, however, was based on con- dition that the Minnesota senators join in the request to have Roosevelt come, This will be done. It is evident that the governor does no wish the impres- sion to gain ground that he is seeking and political prestige by accepting the invitation. INTEREST ADV NCES. Iowa Banks Demand 6 and 7 Per Cent on Farm Security. Des Moines, Iowa, Dec. 19. — Iowa bankers and financial concerns are raising the rates on farm loans, and, whereas 5 and 512 yee cent was ac- cepted until recently, 6 and 7 per cent is now demanded and secured. Bank- ers report that the demand is fully equal to the supply for the first time in two years. They attribute it to the tightness of the Eastern money mar- ket and say the East is drawing a great deal of money out of Iowa. TOWN SHAKEN. Three Men Injured at Faribault by Giant Powder. Faribault, Minn., Dec. 19.—A terrible explosion of dynamite occurred in the southern part of this city which shook the entire town. Some men who were working on the Chicago Great Western railway, blasting earth. were thawing out dynamite in hot sand when the stuff exploded and_ terribly injured three persons, as follow Will Grant, injured abcut the head; William Ke- now, leg injured; Otto Peters, entire body filled with gravel. FATAL FIRE AT DULUTH. One Fireman Killed Walls. Duluth, Minn., Dec. 19.—A fire com- pletely destroyed the factory of the Duluth Boot and Shoe company. One fireman, B. McVitte, was killed by fali- ing walls ard two others were seri- ously injurec. They were John Twad- dle and Cait. John Welsh. They will recover, although Twa.dle’s injuries are very serious, About eighty people are thrown out of employment. Loss on stock and building, $130,000; insur- ance, $90,000, ~ by Falling TEN YEARS’ SAWING. Lumber Cutting Contract Given to Gov. Scofield, Marinette, Wis., Dec. 19. — It is re- ported that Goy. Scofield has pur- chased a sawmill at Superior and clesed the contract with the Hines Lumber Comvany of Chicago to saw 300,600,000 feet of pine. It is one of the largest sawing contracts ever given, and will take: ret years to com- plete, Wireless Telegraphy. Milwaukee, Dee. 19. — Negotiations have begun for the installation of the Johnson-Fortier system of wireless telegraphy in connection with the steamship lines plying nightly between Chicago and Milwaukee. Killed by a Switch Engine. St. Paul, Dec. 19.—Feliciano Di-Re, an Italian laborer, was run down by an Omaha switch engine in the yards near De Soto street. and instantly killed. His right hand was mangled, right ankle broken and skull fractured. Residence Burned. Stillwater, Minn., Dec. 19.—The resi- dence of Mrs. Mary J. La Furgey, on Jyerett street. was destroyed by fire Saturday morning. with a loss to the puilding and contents amounting to °$2,000. .of Texas, WORK OF CONGRESS Washington, Dec. 12.—There is such great pressure for time on the part of members on both sides of the house who desire to participate in the cur- rency debate that three night sessions have been ordered. Interest in the de- bate is not keen, judged by the at- tendance in the galleries, although the members themselves are listening at- tentively to the speeches. Only one Demcecrat thus far has spoken in favor of the bill, Mr. Driggs of New York, who announced that he-had pledged himself before election to support the gold standard, and proposed to redeem that pledge. He will be joined by seyeral of his Brooklyn colleagues and probably several others. The features of the debate were the speeches of Mr. Grosvenor of Ohio, for the bill, and of Mr. Cochran of Misscuri and Mr. New- lands of Nevaca, against it. The other speakers were Messrs. Parker (N. J.), William Alden Smith (Mich.), Prince (UL), Lawrence (Mass.) and Powers (Vt.\, for the bill, and Messrs. Shaforth (Colo.) and Sims (Tenn.) against it. In the Senate. Whether Admiral Dewey, acting for the United States government, formal- ly or informally, recognized the Philip- pine republic at Manila, is a question which Mr. Pettigrew of South Dakota desires the navy department to an- swer. He introduced a resolution di- recting the secretary of the navy to supply the senate with information on the subject, but Mr. Chandler of New Hampshire objected to its immediate consideration. Following this objec- tion Mr. Pettigrew and Mr. Chandler had a sharp tilt over the resolution of- fered the previous day by the former demanding from the secretary of war an explenation of certain charges against Gen. Merriam in his conduct of the Coeur d’Alene trouble, Polities were injected into the controversy and the personal references made by each senator against the other lent some livelmess to an otherwise quiet session. Washington, Dec. 14.—The currency debate in the house lasted from 11 o'clock yesterday morning until 10:30 last night, with a recess of three hours for dinner. ‘The pressure for time to speak continues as most of the mem- bers desire to make contributions to the literature of the occasion. Much of it, however, seems to be for home consumption. There has been very lit- tle cross-firing thus far and no excit- ing or dramatic incidents. So far as known twelve Democrats, eight from New York, two from Pennsylvania and one each from Maryland and Massa- chusetts, will vote for the bill. The speakers before the recess were Messrs. Fowler of New Jersey, Lacey of Iowa, Cushman of Washington, Hamilton of Michigan and Burton of Ohio, Republicans, for the bill, and Messrs. Brundige of Arkansas, Wheel- er of Kentucky, Bentine of Missouri, Tox of Mississippi, Pierce of Tennes- see, Sulzer of New York, Cowherd of Missouri, Otey of Virginia, Gaines of Texas, Democrats, and Mr. Bell of Colorado, Populist, against it. The house adopted a resolution for a holiday recess from Wednesday, Dec. 20, to Wednesday, Jan. 3. Mr. Richardson, the minority leader, asked that the house adjourn over Thursday to give the members an opportunity to participate in the Washington me- morial exercises, but Mr. Payne, the majority leader, objected, saying George Washington, if alive, he thought, would be in favor of the house proceeding with the transaction of its business. In the Senate. s Yesterday’s session of the senate consumed only a few minutes. Some routine business was transacted, but beyond the introduction of bills noth- ing of consequence was accomplished. Washington, Dee. 15. — The senate yesterday. by a decisive vote and prac- tically without discussion, laid on the table the Pettigrew resolution of in- quiry as to whether or not United States forces had recognized the Fili- pino insurgents’ flag and had turned over Spanish soldiers to the insurgents. It agreed to the house Christmas re- cess and agreed to meet to-day to re- ceive reports on the composition of its committees for this congreSs. In the House. The debate on the currency Dill in the house yesterday was tame and prosaic. The attendance both in the galleries and on the floor was light and none of the speeches made attract- ed especial attention. Mr. Sibley of Pennsylvania, Dem., who has publicly announced his change of views on the money question and who, it was thought, might vote for the bill, stated that he would vote against it. Mr. Thayer, 2 Massachusetts Democrat, was the only one of the opposition who made a speech for the bill. The other speakers were Messrs Crumpacker of Maryland, Lovering of Massachusetts, Olmstead of Pennsylvania, McCleary of Minnesota, Boutelle of Illinois and Graft of Illinois, Republicans, in fa- vor of the bill, and Messrs. Cox of Tennessee, Lewis of Georgia, Lanham Sibley of Pennsylvania, Burke of Texas, Terry of Arkansas, Ball of Texas, Gilbert of Kentucky, Smith of Kentucky, Berry of Ken- tucky, Atwater of North Carolina and Jett of Mlinois, Democrats, against it. Washington, Dec. 16. — The closing day of the general debate on the finan- cial bill proved to be one of exceptional interest. At the outset:a sharp person- al colioquoy occurred between Rep- resentatives Wheeler and Berry of Kentucky over the recent Kentucky election and the charges growing out of it. Considerable feeling was shown, Mr. Bailey of Texas, until recently the Democratic floor leader, received close attention in an hour’s speech vigorous- ly expressing the Democratic views. In marked contrast with Mr. Bailey's utterances, Mr. Scudder of New York, who followed him, announced that as a Democrat he believed in the gold standard and would vote for it. Mr. Payne of New York, Mr. Morris of Minnesota and Mr. Dalzell also spoke during the day. Debate until the five minute rule occurs to-day. At the evening session Mr. Clayton, Dem., of New York, announced his in- tention to vote for the financial bill. In response to unfavorable references which had been made to gold Demo- crats, Mr. Clayton said there were many of that belief in New York, and the number was growing constantly. Others who spoke for the bill were Messrs Sulloway of New Hampshire, Bingham of Pennsylvania, Mudd of Maryland and Minor of Wisconsin. ‘Those who spoke against the bill were Robinson of Nebraska, Thomas of North Carolina, Lloyd of Missouri, Snodgrass of Tennessee, Rucker of Missouri, Robb of Missouri, Davenport of Pennsylvania, Lamb of Virginia, Caldwell of Illinois, Stephens of Texas, Gordon of Ohio and Neville of Ne- braska, At 10:15 the house adjourned. In the Senate. The practical completion of the sen- ate committee for the Fifty-sixth con- gress were ann .nced officially by Mr. Aldricl. of Rhode Island. He present- ed to the sénate an order fixing the committees and it was adopted without dissent. A few vacancies in the mi- nority representation are yet to be filled. They will be disposed of in a few days. No other business of impor- tance was transacted by the senate. Washington, Dec. 18. — The six-day debate upon the currency bill closed Saturday in a sensational manner. The Republican leaders had evidently set a trap for the minority tg show that discord existed on the money question, and it was timed so as +o make the scene as dramatic as possi- ble. Just at the close of the debate three of the heavy-weights—Gen. Grosvenor of Ohio, Mr. Dalzell of Pennsylvania and Mr. Dolliver of Iowa—were put forward to call the attention of the country to the fact that in the long debate very little had been heard ‘about free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 from the minority side of the house, and that ngt one had offered an amend- ment containing such a proposition. Mr. Grosvenor said it was one of the signs of the coming regeneration of the Democratic party. Mr: Richardson, the minority leader, indignantly de- nied any intention of abandoning sil- ver and called attention to the fact that under the special order under which tke house was operating, nei- ther a substitute nor a motion to re- commit was in order, ‘ Then Mr. Dalzell challenged a mem- ber of the opposition to a free coinage amendment. In response half the Demceratic membership rose and de- manded the privilege, but here and there was an Eastern Democrat shout- ing his disapproval. There were shouts of “bluff” from the Democratie side, but. the Republic- ans, after the parliamentary obstacle had been removed through Mr. Over- street, who was in charge of the bill, asked unanimous consent for an amendment to the rule to permit the amendment to be offered. Then Mr. Driggs and Mr. Levy, two New York Democrats, blocked the game with ob- jections. No amendments were offered to the bill and only one section of the bill was read. The whole time was occu- pied in five-minute speeches. The in- cidents of the day were a sensational speech by Mr. Lentz (Dem., Ohio) de- nouncing the prosecution of the war in the Philippines and charging an alli- ance between Great Britain and the United States to subyert liberty, one in South Africa and one in the Orient, and an attack upon the memory of ex- ‘President Hayes by Mr. Clark (Dem., Mo.). Mr. Brown, an Ohio Republican, warmly defended the memory of Mr. Hayes. The vote upon the currency Dill will be taken immediately after the read- ing of the journal on Monday. Mr. Overstreet, in charge of it, says it will have 35 majority. He says 8 Demo- erats will vote for it and 7 will not vote either way. THE MARKETS. & Latest Quotations From Grain and Live Stock Centers. St. Paul, Dee. 19. — Wheat — No. 1 Northern, 64 1-2@66c; No. 2 Northern, 28 1-2@29¢; No. 3, 28@281-2c. Oats— No. 3 white, 231-4 @ 231-2c; No. 3, 22 3-4@23 14c. parley and Rye—Fee@ barley, eg Sh bbe baie . 19.—Wheat— -2c; No. 1 Northera, 641, orthern, 62¢; 58 1-2¢; to arrive, No. 1 hard, 65°1-2c; No, 1 Northern, 641-2c; December, No. 1 Northern, 641-2c; May, No. 1 Northern, 68 1-2c; July, No. 1 North- ern, 695-8c; oats, 22 3-4@23 1-4c; rye, 47c; barley, 38@85c; flax, to arrive, $141; cash, $1.41; December, $1.41; May, $1.44. Corn, 293-4e. Minneapolis, Dee. 19. — Wheat — De- cember closed at G8c; May opened at 6684e and closed at 661-2c; July opeied at 68 1-Sc and closed at 68c. On track—No, 1 hard, 65 3-4; No. 1 North- ern, 66 1-4c; No. 2 Northern, 62 1-4e. Milwavkee, Wis., Dec. 19. — Flour is steady. Wheat steady; No. 1 Northern, 66 1-2@67c; No. 2 Northern, 64@65 1-2¢. Rye steady; No. 1, 56ce. No. 2, 44c; sample, 36 1-2@44c. quiet at 24@25c. Chicago, mes 19.—Wheat. 68@68 1-2¢; AGT winter, wes ern spring, G7@69c; No. 2, C8@GS 1-2e3 No. 3 spring, 68@68c. Corn — Ni E 31 1-2¢; No. 3, 3034@31e. Oats—No. 2, 223-40; No. 3, 22 1-2@22 3-4e. Chicago, Dec. 19. — Cattle — Beeves, $4.25@6.80; cows and heifers, $3@5; steckers and feeders, 3@4.75; Texas steers, $3.25@5.2: fancy Christmas steers, $7.50@8.50. Hogs—Mixed and butchers, $3.90@4.12 1-2; good to choice heavy, $3.95@4.12 1- rough heavy, $3.80@3.90; light, $3.90@4.10; ‘bulk, nas Sheep, $3.90@4.75; lambs, $4 5.75, Sioux City, Towa, Dec. 19. — Cattle— Beeves, 34.00@5.50; cows and bulls, mixed, $2@3.50; stockers and feeders, $3.50@4.25; calves and yearlings, $3.50 G4.50. Hogs, $3.90@4; bulk, $3.95. South St. Paul, Dee. 19. — Hogs — 95. Cattle — Stockers, $3 @ 3. heifers, $3.15; cows, $2.75@ Barley firm; Oats 4s 3.60. Swept by a Cyclone. Mozambique, Portuguese East Af- riea, Dec. 19.—The island was swept yesterday by a terrible cyclone which did immense damage. destroying many houses in Mozambique. Block Destroyed by Fire. Erie, Pa., Dec. 19.—The Penn block, at the corner of . Highth and State streets, the very center of the buginess portion of the city, was destroyed by fire. ‘The individual losses are x $13,000; on building, $40,000, \|