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attempting to contain himself. Mr. Breckine ridge began his apology in humble tones “No one,” he began, “‘can regret more than 1 that any personal difficulty should occur on this floor, but when I thought I had been taken off the floor with great rudeness, I went to Mr. Heard and sald to him that he could not do business in that way. He re- plied that that was an insolent statement, and that 1 was an ‘impertinent scoundrel.’ “He called me a scoundrel,” interposed Mr. Heard, “Heo called me a llar," went on Mr, Breck- intidge, Ignoring the interruption. ‘I ought not to have resented it, Mr. Speaker,” he con- tinued, turning to the chair, “but as a Mis sissippl Juige once said, “The lie was first as gault,’ and in spite of my white hairs I could | not restrain mysell. I apologize to the speaker and to the house. To the gentleman, 1 will say,” he added, as he turned and looked equarely at Mr. Heard, his volce rising (o one of defiance, “I will say that that.cannot re main between he and 1." BOTH COMBATANTS APPLAUDED. A scattering burst of applause greeted this Mr. Breckinridge took his seat. The house sat breathlessly awaiting for the reply. Mr Heard appeared to be calm, but he was also evidently laboring under great excitement Not once in his long congressional ca r, he begau, had he been embroiled in a personal controversy on the floor of the house. Mr. Hoard then explained tho situation. Today, he said, had been et apart for Dis- trict of Columbia business, and he had felt it his duty when the opposing leaders on the Hawalian resolution had finished thelr etat ments to dem: the previous question. The gentleman from Kentucky had then hurried over to him and had stated in a tone which he regarded as an Insult that the house would do no business todey. He had thereupon de- manded the yeas and niys, as he deemed it his duty to do, whereupon the gentleman from Kentucky, in what he regarded as most offensive langu: had called him an inso lent_and impertinent something. “Ho followed,” said Mr. Heard, his temper rising, ‘“that statement with a personal as sault upon me; he called me a scoundrel.” “If T aid that, 1 will withdraw it," inter- rupted Mr. Breckinridge, with an ea that struck some of the members crous, and they laughed heartily, “I think 1 sald it + confinued Mr. Breckinridge did say | rd. After my disclaimer the gentleman still insists T said it,” retorted Mr. Breckinrid again flaring up, “I withdraw it; he does not deservo it Mr. Heard hastily denied th to question Mr. Breckinridze's veracity, but stated that he meant that In his exeltement the gentleman from Kentucky had forgotten what he did say. “I stated,” he continued, “that the gentle- man lied. Upon his withdrawal of his offen- slve epithet, T will withdraw mine, but not before. 1 believe that 1 have done nothing which it was not my ty and right to do."” Mr. Heard was also applauded when he took his seat. This ended the wordy combat, and, in the hsence of a motion which might have been made to repri- mand principals — in the af- fair, the house procecded with the question before it, and the excitement soon subsided, although there was much speculation through’ out the day as to what would be the outcome. Mr. Perry of Kentucky, a friend of both Breckinridge and Heard, was using his good offices after the row foward reconciliating them. Both are said to be possessed of physical courage, but the two men have been friends in the past, and, it is believed, that tho matter will bo amicably adjusted, and that no bloodshed will resuit. KISSED AND MADE UP. The encounter between Mr. Breckinridge and Mr. Heard will not eventuate in blood, Through the intermediation of friends of both parties, Messrs. Goodnight and Berry of Kentucky acting for Mr. Breckinridge, and Mr. Dockery and Mr. Hatch for Mr. Heard, an amicable adjustment of the difficulty was arranged. These gentlemen went carefully over the official report of the words uttered and agreed upon a form of apology that would “be satisfactory to their principals. Accordingly, just before 5 o'clock, when the house took ‘a recess, Mr. Heard arose and read a typewritten statement to the effect that a careful,estimation of the words ut- , tered made it evident in the opinion of his friends . that after Mr. Breckinridge . dis- | cldimed the use'of the language considered by’ him (Heard) offénsive, he (Heard) should have withdrawn what he had eaid. Mr. Heard said he thought he had done so, bu his friends sald he had not. T consider it my duty to do so now,” sald Mr. Heard, “and now withdraw what'I sald. Mr. Breckinridge then complacently arose and accepted the olive branch of peace. “I ought not to have gone to the desk of the gentleman,” said he, “‘and have made the statement I did. It was particularly unfortunate, considering the past friendship existing between that gentleman and m self. 1 ress my regret in this frank manner to him and to the house. I pro- foundly apologize for a scene that should not have happened. No matter what oc- curred, 1 should ot have resented it physically. I say to the house and to the gentleman from Missourl that I exceedingly regret. what has occurred and crave their pardon.” The heuse applauded Mr. Breckinridge heartily as he sat down. At the request of Mr. Goodnight the entire colloquy was stricken from the record. Thereupon Mr. Heard went over to Mr. Breckinridge, and the late adversaries shook hands. The whiteswinged dove of peace spread her wings and the incident was officlally closed. estrress as ludi- do not sald Mr., t he intended WARREN REESE'S CREDENTIALS, Second Senator from Alabama with Fapers Signed by “Governor” Kotb, WASHINGTON, Feb., 1.—A large parch- ment document bearing all the external ey dences of the credentials of a United States senatar was presented by Mr. Allens populist of Nebraska, on the opening of the senate today. Mr. Allen announced that they were the. credentials of Warren S, Reece of Ala- bama for the senatorial term beginning March 4 next. As the credentials of Mr. Morgan for the same term had already been ved there was some surprise, and the clerk was directed to read the new creden- tlals. ~ They were of the usual form, style, and closed thus: ““Witness his excellency Governor R. . Kolb and our seal hereunto affixed at Montgomery, Ala,, this Sth day of December, ete., (signed) R, I, Kolb, goy- rnor; J. C. Lonville, secretary of state,” Cho Reese credentials were allowed to lie on the table for the present. The credentials of Mr. Chandler for the torm beglnning next March were presented Mr. McPherson offerel his resolution of yesterday, that the flnance commitice be dis- charged from further consideration of Mr, Sherman's bill to provide a temporary means of meeting deficlencies, The conference report on the army appropriation bill was submitted and agreed to after the resolution offered by Mr. MoPherson went over. The genate agreed to the resolution of Mr. Caffery, democrat of Louisiana, to refer to the ourt of claims the bill for the rellef of the Citizens bank of Loulsiana. The District appropriation bill was taken up, and it agaln served as a text for a fnan- cial d’scussion, Mr. Teller 6aid that the statements made by Mr. Gorman last night contained most re.| markable declarations as to the condition of the treasury. Tho statements were so start ling that the country had not yet compre- | hended their full meaning. Mr. Teller read | from Mr. Gorman's speech to the effect that | the current obligations of the government | were §100,000,000 In excess of the available in- come. Only the other day Mr. Vest had ! stated on the floor of the senato that In a | conversation with the secrotary of the treas- ury the latter had given assurances that rey- | enues were ample for expenses. Mr. Teller read from the president’s recent message to the same effect as to “comfortable balances.'” But now, sa'd he, the senator from Maryland makes the extraordinary declaration of a pres- ent existing deficit of $100,000,000, based on Lis perscoal examination. Referirng to the proposed new bond issue, Mr. Teller said it would be about as effective as pouring water in & sieve. And these bonds are belug put out when the administration was claiming to have ample revenue for expenses. Mr. Teller added, with great force: “The adwinistration | of our financial affairs has never been in abso- lutely incompetent hands, but, if the senator | from Maryland i nghi, they are In such baads now.” Au Interesting question arose when Mr. eller called attention to Mr. Gorman's decla- ration last night that the senate would, if ueeesesary, add a revenue measure to an ap- propriation bill. Mr. Teller suggested (hat thie Maryland senator must have overlooked a constitutional prohibition to add general legislation for bonds or currency or otherwise wonld be added to an appropriation bill. He fully understood the constitutional Inhibi- | tion. He had intended to use the expression | “money amendmnt” to an appropriation bill rather than a ‘“revenue amendment.” Mr. Teller said he was ready to join the senator from Maryland in_any reasonable plan to meat deficiencies If they existed But this could not go to the extent of tearing down our whole currency system. “Should not this congress enact some finan- cial legislation of a radical character?” asked Mr. Hill. “Yes, and 1 have been tryl legislation. for several years, answered Mr. Teller, “but the remedy I would suggest might not receive the approval of the senator from New York.” Mr. Hill—As we seem to agree.that some | radical legislation is necessary, why can't we | gt together and endeavor to secure It? Mr. Teller—And what shall that legisla- tion be? Think of the condition we are in. The administration asserts no more revenue s needed. The senator from Maryland as- serts a_great Increase of revenue is imper- ative. 1 belleve the judgment of the senate | is_with the senator from Maryland. But what assurance {s there a measure agreed on by this senate and the house will receive executive approval? After strongly presenting the distress fol- lowing the demonitization of silver Mr. Tel- lor closed with a brilliant peroration which drew forth a burst of applause from the senators about him and from the galleries. It attracted close attention not only for Its fervid style, but for the warning the senator gave that he would see to it that no hasty legislation enacted. “I realize,” said he in closing, “that a critical period has been reached. I realize that the agencies of wealth and high position are against us. But I am not craven enough to be frightened by the contempt that may be ped upon me when I say 1 will see to it that 5o far as this session is concerned there shall be no hasty and weak legislation that would carry out the fell purpose now belng attempted.” he bill was then passed authorizing the Bl Reno Bridge company to construct a bridga over the South Canadian river, Okla- homa. The senate held a brief executive session and at 6 o'clock adjourned. g to get such HAWAIIAN MATTER UP AGAIN. House Divides Its Tims Between Pacific Ruitroads. WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.—The personal en- counter between Mr. Breckinridge of Ken- tucky, who figured in the notorious breach of promiso snit last summer, and Mr. Heard of Missouri, who has been a member of the louse for ten years, overshadowed in im- portance all else that occurred today and was almost the only theme of conversation. An hour was devoted to dcbate on the Pacific railroad bill, a resolution was adopted calling on the president for all correspondence and information regarding the alleged aid fur- nished the rebels in Hawaii by representa- tives of the British government and the re- mainder of the day was consumed by the District of Columbla committee. Mr. Bowers, republican of California, op- posed the railroad bill bitterly. In doing so he severely condemned the methods pursued by some of the California opponents of the measure, notably Mayor Sutro of San Francisco, who had been flooding members with frantic appeals to Kill the bill. “Ioes of the gentleman claim that Mayor Sutro is in reality attempting to aid the pas- sage of the measure,” said Mr. Caminetti, democrat of California. do not,” replied Mr. Bowers, “ that is the real effect of his circulars, Mr. Bryan of Nebraska also opposed the bill, which he said dealt with two classes, those who had been guilty of mismanage- ment and those who would use the lines in the future. The title, in his opinion, should be amended £o as to make it read: ‘“An act to amend the eighth commandment, and make it read: ‘Thou shalt not steal in small amounts; to visit the iniquities of the father on the sop to the fourth generation and for no other purpose.” (Laughter.) Mr. Bryan deyoted most of his time to a discussion of the equities between the people on the line of the “road and the stockholders. *The real purpeso of the bill, he said, was stated by Mr. Powers yesterday when he said most of the stock was held in New England. They wanted dividends: and the men who had robbed the road wanted immunity. Mr. Caruth of Kentucky consumed the re- mainder of the hour with a speech in favor of the bill. At 12 o'clock the house returned to its routine business, On motion of Mr. Gros- venor of Ohio a_joint resolution was passed providing for a joint committee of the house and senate to report a plan for participatior in the exerciges connected with the dedi- cation of the Chickamauga Military park September 1, 1895. Mr. Hitt of Ilinois then submitted from the forelgn affairs committee a privileged report on Mr. Stor.r's resolution calling upon the president to transmit all correspondence regarding the report the rebels against the Hawallan government were incited, supplied with arms, and partly led by persons who claimed to be British subjects, and that the minister of Great Britain intervened in order to prevent the application of martial law to those concerned in the rebellion. The report recommended the passage of a substitute covering the same ground in dif- ferent phraseology. Mr. Hitt made the re- port in Mr. Storer's absence, and asked for its fmmediate passage. Mr. McCreary, chairman of the committee on foreign affairs, deprecated what he called a furtler 'spla; of “Fa vallan histor; He sald his committee was unanimously in favor of the resolution, and it should be passed without stirring up this old question again. Mr. Heard then demanded the previous question. This led to the bandying of epi- thets and a personal encounter between Mr. DBreckinridge and Mr. Heard, an account of which 18 given elsewhere in these dispatches, After it was over Mr. Reed demanded tell- ers on the yeas and nays, stating rather sharply that the demand for the previous question had summarily taken Mr. Hitt off his feet. This led to another exciting scene. The speaker replied he was willing to take the responsibility on himself. After he had explained the parllamentary situaticn Mr, Hitt stated the reason he had not been able to ac- cede to the request of Mr. Heard was that he did not know that that gentleman desired to speak on the Hawalian question. Then Mr. Breckinridge, in his usual tone, with great coolness, said: “I had desired to say a few words of opposition to the resolu- tion, but had not time to do so.” He would in the future have occasion to say something upon it. A Then Mr, Rellly of Pennsylvania shouted “Regular order,” and after the speaker had with Qifficulty persuaded the members to hear the speakers Mr. Hitt went back to his speech on the Hawaiian resolution. Possibly, ho sald, part of the remarks had been lost, because’ of a little confusion which might have diverted the attention of the members. Messrs. Breckinridge and Heard were then in thelr usual seats, thirty feet away from each other, Mr. McCreary made a brief reply, in the course of which he and Mr. Hitt got Into a good natured wrangle, Mr. McCreary contend- ing that the Hawalian cable, of which Mr. Hitt had spoken, had nothing to do with the question. Then that and elieve the resolution was adopted opposition, and with little disorder. Mr. Springer of Illinols and Mr. Cox of Teanessce became involved in a discussion over the status of the report of the admin- {stration currency bill, which Mr. Springer asked permission to report. Mr. Cox thought the report would cut off the minority from the r'ght to present its views. Mr. Reed was demanding to know ““Does the gentleman from Tenuesseo object to the report?’ when Mr, Tracy of New York shouted to him: *The gentleman from Tennesseo is able to take cars of himself,” adding he (Reed) wanted to queer theswhole thing. Thereupon several members wade a fent of holding Mr. Tracy back from Mr. Reed. The report was received, with permission given to the other members of the committee to file their views. The remainder of the day was consumed by the District of Columbia committee. Several bills were passed. After mutual apologies from Mr. Heard and Mr Breckinridgo for the scene earlier in the day a bill was passed to give an additional judge to the Seveuth judicial district, and ghen at 5 o'clock the house took a recess until 8 o'clock, the night sessicn to be devoted to the consideration without Postmasters WASHINGTON gram.)- Postmasters were commissioned to- day as follows: Nebraska—Ellsworth A. Bandall. Froid; John W. Gore, Liberty, ~(8pecial Tele- to an appropriation bil Mr. Gorman rose to say he had not fin- teuded to state a general revenue measure |3 pe Bouth Dakota—John ©O. Bard, Jr., Bard Mary L. Armstrong Earling, Frantz; M. O. Peterson, Newhope. CURTIS RETURNS T0 GOTHAM Supposed to Have Instiuotions Uonoerning a Bond Issue, EXCHAHGING CURRENCY FOR GOLD Supposed to Have Teen Fald in for Money to Ship to the Interlor—Vrices at Which tsonds May Bo Nold. WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.—Late this after- noon Secretary Carlisle stated that no public announcement of a financial character would be made tonight. The cabinet meeting ad- Journed at the usual hour today, but Secre- tary Carlisle, Attorney General Onley and Postmaster General Blgsell remained in con- sultation with the until near 8:30 o'clock. Assistant mission at meeting by full discus president Curtis’ was Secretary report of his New York laid before the Secretary Carlisle, and after a fon of the matters involved Mr. Curtls was requested to agaln proceed to New York. He left Washington on a late afternoon train, but what his instructions were Is not known, though it is assumed nothing looking to a bond issue will be done untll Mr. Curtis can confer with New York financiers and communicate the result of his mission to the secretary. Tho official report from Assistant United States Treasurer Jordan at New York that 500 had been withdrawn from the sub- ury today and $1,800,000 fn gold coin had been returned for currency was received with much satisfaction and surprise. It Is not known, however, whether this deposit of gold is the forerunner of others in fulfiliment of an agreement between the bankers and the treasury officials. It is believed in some cir- cles the deposit was made in the ordinary course of business for currency to be shipped to western correspondents. By today's tran: actions the gold reserve is slightly increased, standing at the close of business $42,860,012, e prospective issue of another loan recalls tho interesting fact that during the period from June, 1880, to January, 1891, the gov- ernment purchased and retired §170,842,500 in 4 per cent consols falling due in 1907, for which it paid a bonus or premium of $46,- 006 in addition to the accrued interest. The government also purchased of the 41 funded loan of 189t $143,518,200, for which it paid a bonus or premium of $,998,201, in addition to the accrued interest. These bonds were purchased at prices ranging from 129 to 124, and a small quantity of this same issue was today sold in Washington at 1111, A calculation of the prices which must be obtained for 4 per cent thirty bonds on a 3 per cent interest basis is 119.74; on a 3% per cent basis, 114.34; on a 3% per cent basis 109.26; on a 3% per cent basis, 104.49. trea BARGAIN SALES IN GERMANY. Bill to e Submitted to the Keichstag to Stop Unfair Competition. WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.—The bargain sale, 50 dear to the American women, has been introduced into Germany with results so dis- astrous to conservative German busines: methods that the government has been ap- pealed to to cure the evil. A bill has been drawn for submission, first to the federal council and then to the Reichstag, intended to check the practice. United States Com- mercial Agent Stern at Hamburg has sup- plied a copy of this bill to the State depart- ment with extended comments upon the con- ditions which have caused its preparation. The proposed law is directed first of all against those schemes in which the managers of £o-called bargain sales, by means of fraud- ulent advertisements, effect a sale of mer- chandise of indifferent goods for. a consider- able period, during which.of course the legiti- mate business houses have to suffer and the welfare of the whole community 1s injured. A number of the Chambers of Commerce have complained of this unfair competition, The act is very sweeping in its provislons, and prescribes these things as unfair com- petition: “Attempting to place business offers in a particularly favorable light by means of incorrect declaration regarding the nature of prices of articles of merchandise; the amount of stock on hand or the cause of sell- ing out; hindering the business or credit of a merchant by Incorrect statements as to his busincss, person or wares, using names of firms or persons or trade marks or signs 50 as to lead to confusion or infringe upon another merchant’s trade. The betrayal of trade secrets by an employe within two years after leaving his employer. Mr. Stern says that owing to the great difficulty that would be experienced in con- struing the application of this act in indi- vidual cases it has already been severely criticised and he expresses doubt of its pas- sage by the Reichstag, at least this year. REESE PUSHING HIS CLAIM. Anxious to Have the Late Alabuma Election Investigated. WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.—The credentials of Warren S. Reese as senator from Alabama, signed by Reuben F. Kolb, claiming to be governor of that state, were presented to the senate by Senator Allen today. Colonel Reese was at the capitol when the creden- tials were presented, and was introduced to a number of populist senators by Senator Pritciard of North Carolina. He was ac- companied by an aged and llliterate colored man, John Washington by name, who was exhibited to the senators as a specimen of the judges of election chosen by the demo- cratic authorities to represent the republican and populist parties. Colonel Reese stated this man has acted in this capacity at Mont- gomery at several elections. Speaking of his contest, Colonel Reese declared it to be his purpose to press it, and he seemed especially anxious that Senafor Allen's resolution pro- viding for the appointment of a committee to investigate the charges of fraud in Alabama elections should carry. Senator Allen will speak on this election on Tuesday next, and it is understood to be the policy of the republicans in the senate to support him in the movement. AMENDING THE REILLY BILL, Opposition to the Measure Agree Upon a Substitute, WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.—The minority cf the Paclfic railroad committee, which opposes the Rellly bill, and the members from Cali- fornia, who are fighting it, had a conference and agreed to certain amendments to Mr. Boatner's bill for a commission to take charge of the roads when they default in bond payments which will make it acceptable to the opposition. The amendments will be of- fered by Mr. Boatner tomorrow. They pro- vide the capitalization of the corporation when it shall pass out of the control of the com- mission shall not exceed the purchase price by more than 10 per cent, also that cne-third of the purchase price shall be paid in cash down, the remaining two-thirds by fifty-year nt bonds, this being a substitute for the section allowing the issue of similar bonds for the whole amount. The bill does not em- body the ideas of the western men, but they assert that they consider it so much betier than the Reilly bill that they will vote for it, as it seems to be the only opposition plan with a chance of success, AFTER MAKTIN AND BOACH Chandler Declares the Two Seats Should I3 oclured Vacanot. WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.—Yesterday's brief filibuster in the senate, which was precipi- tated by Senator Chandler's motion to declare the seat of Senator Martin of Kansas vacant, was the beginning of the tactics which some of the republican senators have decided upon for the purpose of delaying legslation, and Is so recognized by the democrats and so confessed by some of the republicans. Sen- ator Chandler, when asked for an explanation of the meaning of his resolution, replied We mean to get Martin out if we can, and after that is accomplished to get Roach un seated and have republicans elected in their places. With this done and with the new Wyoming and Montana senators seated, and with the Washington vacancy filled by a re- publican, we will not only have the demo- crats in & minority, but we will come near A R TA 0 AR AR L R i AR RN having & republican majority. We shall be in shape to bring rellef to the country by settling the financial problem, which the democrats M\I shown themselves incapable of_doing whiid in the majority Mr. Chanlller declared himself in earnest Senator Faulkagr did not regard the filibuster as a e&-rh-u!‘”;!rr, and said it was intended to temporarily delay matters until the demo- crats shonld apnounce their order of business which would §q done soon. MONTHLY TREASURY STATEMENT. Tocrense in the Debt Durlng the M J UFive Miition, WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.—The monthly statement of the public debt, fssued from the Treasury deffartinent today, shows on Janu ary 91 the public cash In the treasury amounted to $024, 446,269, an Increase for the month of $13,642,574. Following is a recapitu lation of the debt: Interest bearing debt, $684,323.710; increase during the month, $5,15 0; debt on which Interest has ceased since maturity decrease during the m bearing no_ interest, $3 during the month, $316,1 827,486, of which $578,777 and treasury notes offs of cash in the treasur: The cash in the treasury follow Gold, $97.363,77 384; paper, $140,872,456; neral accoun! bursing officers’ balances, etc., $15,1 total, 1, agalnst which there demand liabilities amounting to $616, leaving a balance of $155,603,303, which $44,705,067 is gold reserve. al debt, $1, 914 are certifl y an equal amount is cla: silver, § are Urging Local Interests. WASHINGTON, Feb. 1—(Special Tele- gram.)—John R. Webster of Omaha Is in the city to urge the Immediate commence- ment of work of improving the Missouri river at Omaha, and to secure an in- creased appropriation for this purpose. Congressman Pickler has again urged upon President Cleveland the necessity ' of issulng his proclamation as soon as possible for opening the Yankton reservation in South Dakcta, comprising 168,000 acres, The proclamation ‘must be issuéd sixty days prior. tothe date of openini and M. Pick: er asks that it be mad at once so that the settlers may take their claims and prove them up before crop planting tin Senator Pettigrew ~today offercd an amendment to the Indian appropriation biil providing fc ) appropriation of $7,600 for improvements and repairs at the Indian school at Flandreau, S. D. Statement of Unnk Circulation. WASHINGTON, Feb, 1—The monthly statement of the comptroller of the cur- rency shows 4 national bank circulation amounting to $205,205,34, wWhich Is a de- ease for the month of $1,807.700, and for the year of 016, The circulition out- standing a bonds amounted to $17 674,210, 0 dec v the month of $093,2 of $7,117,187, ure decred nd an iy The amc t o seou 510, and to 7, The amount 1'by lawful money was s “for the month of the year of red bonds irculating notes was secure public deposits, Six Million Short in January. WASHINGTON, Teb. 1.—A treasury state- ment shows the receipts from all sources during the month of January to have been $27,804,399, and the expenditures $31,523,447, a deficit for the month ¢ 9,018 and for the fiscal year of $31,282,070. The several items of receipts during wre given as fol- lows: Customs, $17.361,916; internal revenue, $9,034,061; misceilancous, $1,407,518. Colango for the Month, WASHINGTON, Teb. 1—The monthly statement of th director of the mint show. coinage at thejfqveral mints during Janu- ary, 1895, as follows: Gold, $3,698,300; silver, $571,000; minow koins, $63.200. Of the silver colned '$200.000 was in siiver dollars. Since July 1, 1884, the number of silver’ dollars coined 'was 8892478, New Poygmaster at Hansen. WASHING| Ar& Feb. 1—(Speclal Tele- gram.)—F. M. Frank was today appointed postmaster at Hansen, Adams county, Ne- raska, vice J. W. Procter, resigned. MUST w{{tbfron THEIR PAY, Reason Why the City Council Refused to Pass January Salary Ordinance. Action taked!y the eity council at a speclal meeting yesterday afterncon will delay tem- porarily the pay of city employes for services during the month of January. The meeting was called to consider the January'salary or- dinance, but Mr. Burkley called attention to the fact that the sum for the fire department was about $7,000, while only about $6,000 was remaining in the fund from last year, and the levy for the current year had not been made. To be on the safe side, it was there- fore determined to defer the passage of the salary ordinance until the levy was made, The action of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in retiring Chief Galligan or full pay for three months, or retiring him on halt pay absolutely and giving him a leave of absence for thres months, which amounts to the same thing, was not approved by the council. This body, in the first place, rec- ommended retirement on half pay, and yes- terday afternoon determined that the order should operate from the day Galligan ceased to be chief, which was January 1. Of the sixtean members present only one voted in the negative on this question. The vote by which the whole salary or- dinance was defeated stood 9 to 7. LSl s e Motors for the Kair Grounds. The park commission met yesterday after- noon and allowed Dbills to the extent of $2,100. The commission also unanimously de- cided to grant the petition of property owners to permit the extension of the lines the Omaha Street Railway company from West Leavenworth street to the site of the state fair, and in the vicinity of Elm- wood park. All the members of the commission were present except Mr., Kilpatrick, who is ab- sent from the city. Miss Viola Coflin, secretary of the Board of Examiners of the Civil Service commis- sion, received a letter from J. B. Proctor, president of the commission at Washing- ton, which conveyed the intelligence that over 4,000 applications for positions in the rallway mail service had been filed and the commission was out of blanks for applica tion purposes. A new stock of blanks has been ordered. e e— None will hold strength like Price's Baking Powder, for it alone is absolutely pure. e PARAGRAPHS, PERSONAL Tra A. Metealf is a New Yorker who is in the city. F. Driscoll and wife of Creston, Ia., are at the Barker, R. Barnum has taken winter quarters at the Barker. J. A. Harrls, a banker of Broken Bow, is at the Paxton. John W. Beattle of Chicago, a western in- surance man, is In, the city. J. P. Barrety, papsenger agent of the Mis- sourl Pacific, ima Barker patron, Harry Sweitman, busincss manager for Mor- rison’s “Faust 8 at the Barker Traveling men-at the Barker over Sunday are: J. 8, Shaub, L. D. Craig, Louisville Ky. Plumh, smith, H. G Mooreshead, Chlcagn. At the Mercer: G. Gallaher, City; J. K. Hempsiead, Detroit; P, C. Powers, (3, Frank Merriam, Mass.; P. F. Hummell, Fremont Boston; C. 0. Carpénter, Abilene, Hindes, G. Wo Hoobler, Stella, liam Cummings, | €hicago; R. Billings, Montj; 8. (Love Kelley W. Shaw, Lincola; L. M. Fi natl; Ed G, Yates, Lincoln; Harrisburg. 3.0 Nebraskans at Local Hotels. the Delone—H, A. Hobbs, Bancroft; J. W. Humphrey, Norfolk; R Martin, Blair; A. C. Chace, Nebraska At the Paxton—J. H. 2. C. Dimmock, Creston; A. Bllis, Lincoln; J. A. Harns, Broken Bow At the Arcade—H. D. Kelly, Norfolk Steele, David City; F. J. Redmond, Platte; G. W. Rogers, Craig; J. C. Black- burn, Arlington; C. M. Johnson, Pender. At the Millard—E. N. Clark, Genoa; M. D. Tyler, Norfolk; F. Martin and H. Sprague, Falls City; W. E. Ingrabam, Gering; J. T. Trenery, Pawnee City; W. 8. Summers, Lin- coln At the Merchants Kansas ‘ain Chapin, Springfield, C. Kirk, Kan.; H, I Neb.; Wil- B. Wotzki, Chicago; I zhugh, Cincin- F. 'Enderly, At V. City. Rothwell, Norfolk; J. L. Baker, Charles J. Hutchins, Madrid; | . J. Taylor, St. Paul; G. Hemstedt, Papll- lion; M. Couner, Lincoln; E. Rose, Pender; Puri Hood’ This is proven beyond a doubt by the thousands of wonderful cures plished by this medicine, We rest our case not upon what we say, but upon what the people say. about Hood's Savsaparil the great Dblood puritier. . Weak, tived, nervous women tell of new strength and vigor, and steady nerves given by Hood's Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifier. People who could not sleep, and who had no appetite, tell of refreshing rest and liearty appetite won after tak- ing Tood's Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifier. Sufferers from sores, salt rheum, forms of other blood diseases, rejoice in cures by purified Dblood, accom- plished by Hood's Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifie The testimonials we publish are not purchased, nor are they from our em- ployes, nor are they written up in our office. Bvery one is strictly reliable, and as worthy your confidence as if it came from your most trusted neigh- bor. HOO accom- men nd dreadful Scerofula and the severest Sea Has Swallowed Up All Evidence of the Disaster to the Elbe. FISHING SMACKS SAW NO SIGNS OF WRECK Elbe's Missing Lifeboat Has Not Been Heard from and All Hope of Any More Yassengers Lelng Saved £ Been Abandoued. LOWESTOFT, Feb. 1.—The terrific weather 3f the past forty-eight hours continues along tho east coast of England. Inquiries this morning at the various life saving and coast- guard stations show that no additional news has been received In regard to the loss of the North German Lloyd steamship Elbe and no trace has been found of the missing life- boat supposed to contain people from that steamer. However, the sea is so rough that many of the fishing smacks are unable to make port and are beating up and down the coast waiting for a chance to run into some harbor. Altogether fifteen fishing smacks which sailed over the scene of the disaster have re- turned. They report that they saw nothing to indicate that a steamer had been lost. In reply to a message of sympathy from Queen Victoria the agent of the North Ger- man Lloyd Steamship company has tele- graphed to her majesty saying that no hopes whatever are entertained of any more of the passengers or crew of the steamship Elbe having been saved. It became known today that the Elbe had on board the body of Milton C. Connors of South Dakota, who died recently in a sani- tarfum at Berlin. BRUNSONS' ILL-FATED JOURNEY. Indications that They Failed to Secure Thelr Estate aud Went Dowa with the Eibe. OAKLAND, Cal, Feb. 1.—There is no doubt that “B. M. Brunson and Ida Brun- son,” whose names appear in the Elbe's steerage passenger list, are the young mili- tary captain and wife who started for Ber- lin in December last to present their claim to a §260,000 share in the estate of Baron von Barnekow. All the circumstances of time and travel and the knowledge of the wyoung couple’s Intentions in the event of failure, prove their identity, The story of Mrs. Brunson's short life 1s a romantic one. Twenty years ago Baron von Barnekow, the helr to” an Immernse estate in Baltimore, by virtue of being the oldest son, came to California. In San Francisco he met and married Mrs. Green, who s still residing here. For some years the nobleman and his American wife lived together, and Ida von Barnekow and a twin sister were born. Ida, who alone survived, is the girl who subsequently adopted the name of Green when hLer mother resumed it. The marriage of Mrs. Green to the baron was not a happy one. Ida was placed in the convent of the Socred Heart, San Francisco, and there at Miss Lake's private school she was educated at her father's expense. Baron von Barnekow returned to Germany to claim his estate at the death of his father, and there he died without making any provision for the support of his wife or Qaughter, though he had been exceedingly at. tached to the little one. He had lived ‘with his wife up to the time of his departure, and it was his intentlon to return to California Litigation over the estate followed the baron's death, and it was in the hope of favorably erding the case that the young couple started for Germany a little less than two months ago with a little money to push their claim It is evident from the fact of the sudden return that either the case was compromised with the opposing heirs or that the prospect was hopeless, and the clrcumstances of traveling in the steerage tells plainly of failure. CAPTAIN GORDON'S STATEMENT. the Elbs Went Faster Than the Crathie and Must Be safe. ROTTERDAM, Feb. 1.—Captain Gordon of the British steamship Cratble, which fs gencrally admitted to have been the vessel which ran into and sank the Elbe, has made a statement to Lloyd's agent here In which he says that he was knocked down by the force of the coilision and that when he re- gained his feet the two ships were some dis- tance apart and the Crathie was so damaged that he expected her to sink at any moment In spite of this, Captain Gordon added, he followed the other steamer, but found that she went faster than the Crathie and so he thought the vessel he had collided with was safe Thought None of Them Cameon the Ems. EW YORK, Feb. 1.—The custom of the North German Lloyd Steamsbip company, to G. Burke, North Platte; W. J. Houseworti, Lincoln; P, 8. Burus, Wecplug Water, which the steamer Elbe belonged, of selllng And upon the ty and Vita Of the Blood, Depends the Health of the Whole System, The Best Blood Purifier is lood is Life lit Sarsaparilla Such a testimonial as this no other medi- cine can produce. It is one of thousands pos- sessed by Hood's Sarsaparilla, and proves the merit of this medicine. Reliable, industrious, is what all say of Mr. Bennett. He has been engaged as gas-fitter in Boston for 35 years, with Tar- bell, 111 Washington street, and.McKinney, Washington street, opposite Boylston. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.: Gentlemen: 1 am only doing what is just when I tell voluntarily what Hood's Sarsa- parilla has done for me. I know it Saved My Life, “A year ago last winter, after exposure to storms, 1 caught a severe cold, after which chronle eczema appeared on the calf of my left leg and spread all over my lower limb from knee to ankle, and the itching and burning was something awful. - Added to this was a severe pain, scemingly in the bone. At last it became so that T had to give up work and was unable to walk. I had to have my leg bandaged all the time and frequent changes of the cloths, For nine months I sat with my leg resting in a chair, Oh, It Was Dreadful! “Friends said T could not live long. In all honest, § Sarsa- N0 TRACE OF THE LOST SHIP | Her caplain has been detained. I had seven different physicians, all to no parilla tickets in Europe for passage to America which may be used on any of their steamers gives rise to the hope here that some of the passengers who were booked to sail on_the Elbe might have taken passage on the Ems of the same line, which sailed from Bremen on January 22 and arrived here last night. A careful comparison of the names on the Ems' passenger list, however, with those reported on the Elbe, proved this hope to be unfounded. REVISING THE DEATH LIST, Corrected Figures Place tho Number of Elbe Victims at 332, NEW YORK, Feb. 1.—The last official cablegram received at the New York office of the North German Lloyd company today from the Bremen office shows a total loss of 332 people by the sinking of the Elbe. Of those aboard fifty were cabin passengers and 149 steerage, The crew In an entirety consisted of 153 people. Of the cabin passengers forty- four were bound for this city and six were booked for England; of the steerage, 139 were for New York and ten for England. The crew consisted of the captain, fourteen petty officers and crew, three stewardesses and four ‘mail clerks. Of the entire numbel of people about twenty were saved. A cablegram received at the office of the North German Lloyd company this afternoon annountes that the name of Antonio Fisher of Washington, D. C., was correctly printed in the list of those lost. Domingo Furrer, who was also reported lost, however, sailed on a British vessel. To the list of persons aboard the Elbe the pilots must be added, thus swelling the total list to 334, MES. CONNORS WAS ABOAKD, Was Coming Homo with the Remnins of Her Husband. NEW YORK, Fcb. 1.—When the name of Mrs. Connors, wife of Milton C. Connors wealthy cattleman and miner of Spearfish, S. D., appeared on the passenger list of the steamor Elbe as among those who were drowned, her friends expressed doubt that she had taken passage on that steamer, as her husband's name does not appear with hers on the list of passengers. The reason for the non-appearance of Mr. Connors' namo is made clear by the dispatch from Lowestoft to the Associated press, saying that his body was on board the Elbe. Mr. Connors’ physi- clan told him last fall it was absolutely nec- essary in order to prolong bis life that he should take a trip abroad, and, accompanied by his wife, he left the Black Hills for Iurope in the latter part of December. As the dispatch from Lowestoft shows he died recently in a sanitarium near Berlin, and Mrs, Connors was evidently accompanying his remains to the United States, FULDA AGROUND IN THE WESER, Another North German Transatluntle Liner Meots with a Mishap. BREMEN, Feb. 1.—The North German Lloyd steamer Fulda, Captain Thalenhorst, Is round in the river Weser, Tugs are along- side of her and she will probably float at the next high tide. The Fulda sailed from New York on Janu- y 22 bound for Southampton and Bremen, She arrived at Southampton on Wednesday | last, and after landing the English malls | and passengers proceeded to Bremen and grounded while going up tho river, Mritish Steamer Foundered, ST. MICHAELS, Azores, Ifeb, 1.—The Drit sh steamer Itunia, Captain Smith, grounded and foundered off this port. The Itunia sailed from London November 29 for Demerara and put into St. Michaels in distress. Iepairs were made and she proceeded on her voyage December 16, ar- riving at Barbadoes on December 28, She was on her return trip to London when the present disaster occurred The Itunia was a screw steamer of 779 tous net register. She was built at New England, in 1884 and was 7 feet long, feet beam and 15.0 feet dec she hailed from London and was owned by the Demera & Berbic company, lmited, Light Galeson the Atlantic. QUEENSTOWN, Feb. 1.—The Cunard line steamship Lucania, Captain McKay, arrived this morning from New York and reports that light gales and rough scas were en- countered throughout the entire voyage Pilot Lyons of New York, whv could not be transferred from the Lucania to the pilot boat after the steamship cleared Sandy Hook bar, on account of the dens fog which pre- vailed when the Lucania left New York, will return on the Umbria from this port on Sun- day. Omeial o the Disastor. BREMEN, Feb. 1—The officlal inquiry into the foundering of the Elbe will prob- ably be held in this elty, The charts show that at the place where the Bibe went down | the water is 126 feet deep. Sequestered the Steamer Crathie. ROTTERDAM, Feb. 1L—The British steamer Crathie, which ran into and sank the Elbe, has been sequestered at this port | purpose whatever. T knew the merit of” Hool’s Sarsaparilla as 1 had, some years bes fore, taken it with benefit, and decided to try it for my apparently hopeless case. In two or three days after I began my appetite wap better and My Courage Revived. o make a long story short, the eruption entirely disappeared, and the flesh on my leg resumed a perfectly healthy appearance. I was soon able to walk about. I cannot tell how amazed my neighbors and friends were, 1 can now walk without any lameness, as well as ever. Have not the slightest eruption or itching or burning, or any sort of trouble whatever with my leg. The gratitude I ows Hood's Sarsaparilla {s simply unspeakable “THOS. BENNETT, 172 Sycamore St., Roslindale, Boston, Mass." A Creat Medicine. “Hood's Sarsaparilla has entirely cured me. I cculd not sleep even when I was tired, and when T would get out of bed In the morning I felt worse than before T went to bed. Now 1 can sleep well and in the morning I am thoroughly refreshed. I feel better every way. 1 gained ten pounds in three weeks. It is a great medicine.” JOHN CRAIG, 23 Wyatt Street, Somerville, M CURES Be Sure to Get Hood’s and Only Hood's "ERN P, to War Remembered by al Government, Teb. 1.—(Speclal)—Pen- sions granted, issue of January 19, were: Original—John P. Tarpley, Omaha, Doug- las; John F. Howard, Whitney, Dawes; Eben Comstock, Oukdale, Antelope. Re- newal—Joseph Myer, Glenville, Clay; Giles S. Wallace, Ixeter, Fillmore. Reissue—An- drew N. Coffey, Tecumseh, Johnson. Re- ue and increase—William Plumer, Omaha, INSTONS. Veterans of tho 1 tho Gene WASHINGTON, Orlginal—Michael ~ Cunningham, Clayton; Alfred Johnson, Huxley, Hans Logi, Wilton Junction, Musca< tine; Bzra . Grinnell, Grinnell, Poweshlek; Noah P, Miller, Denova, Henry. Supple mental—isanc N. Morland, Hast Des Moines, Polk. Renewal—George W. Barr, Clinton, Clinton. _Incrense—Arnold Twiggs, Washe ington, Washington; Willlam ¢, ' Chilton, Marshalltown, Marshall; Stephen McKenzie, Barnes City, Keokuk. Relssue—Oliver G. Bailey, Davis ~City,” Decatur. Orlginai widows, ete.—Susan i3, McCampbell, Cres- cent, Pottawattamie. W. Moffat, Volga, Story Colorado: — Original—Robert Monte Vista, Rio Grande; George W. Da: vidson, - Globeville, _Arapahoe. Original widows, ete.—Mary B. Rusk, Grand Junc- tion, Mesa; Minerva’ M. Walsh, Denver, Arapahoe. Montana: Original—John W. Krise, Liv= ingston, Park. Original widows, ' ete.— Minors ‘of Barton W. IFish, Glendiyve, Daw= son. e Short Police Stories. John L. Benson was arrested yesterday afternoon’ on the charge of going home in a drunken condition and beating and abus- ing his family. Isa Kane, accused of assaulting Jessie Carter with a Knife n few days ago, was sentenced to forty days in the county jail yesterday afternoon. Charles Smith, a young man who has been in the police court on several occasions, was held to the district court yesterday without bail on the charge of larceny, James Lee, who was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the county Jjail some time ago for the larceny of an overcoat, s now wanted on the charge of getting drunk and_beating his wife. The parties live at 53 South Thirty-third street, William Howard was fined $10 and costs yesterday on the charge of creating a dis- turbance in the flats' occupled by Loufs Ireidman, on North Seventeenth streef. He went up to this place and tried to regulate the sanitary system without any legal right. George Sheets,’ the 13-year-old boy who told a sympathetic story to the members of the police force about having been deserted by his parents, has been bound over to the district court i the sum of $200 on a charge of incorvigibility. His stories were proven to be falsehoods. Bd Egan, the cook at the Brunswick who nearly killed a roustabout named Loul King, was discharged from custody yester- Quy, ‘as the preponderance of the evidence went to_show that Bgan acted in self-de- fense, IKing Is still in jall suffering from hig wounds, and as soon us he recovers he will Le charged with disorderly conduct, THE SECRET The most effcctive skin purifying and beaus tifying soap in the world. It is the ouly proventive of pimples, blackheads, red, rough, and olly skin, red, rough hands with shape- loss nails, dry, thin, and falling hair, and simple baby blemishes. It i3 80 becauso 16 strikes at the causo of most complexional Aisfigurations, viz., THECLOGGED, IRRITATED, INFLAMED, OVEGWORKED, OB BLUGGISE PoRE. 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