autumn an. Recommendations Regarding the Is- A land Not Yet Written. NO CHANGES ANTICIPATED. A Patient In a Hospital Shot by a Brave Spaniard—Castillo Now Repudiates’ the Statement That He Called Us Shopkeepers. WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.—As there will be only one more regular meeting of the cab- inet before the assembling of congress, all the members were present at today’s meet- ing to discuss those portions of the forth- coming message of the president that re- late to the business of their respective de- partments. With one exception the mes- sage is practically complete and awaiting only a few finishing touches. This excep- tion is most important, for it concerns the treatment of the Cuban question. In the natural order of things this subject, com- ing under the head of foreign relations, would occupy a most prominent place in the beginning of the message, and so might be expected to receive early treat- ment at the hands of the president. There is still a gap in that part of the message, however, notwithstanding that several ef- forts have been made to close it up, for the varying phases of the campaign now in progress in Cuba have made it neces- sary to change considerably the views the pre ident and Secretary Olney desire to lay before congress in that connection, and probably it will not be until the end of, this week and at the very last moment that the missing paragraphs will be sup- plied. Of course any expression of opin- ion‘ as to the nature Of the president’s views respecting Cuba are only speculative at present, but so far there can be found no warrant for the assumption that he has determined upon any decided change in the policy to be pursued by the adminis— tration in this matter. Count Miranda Denies It. MADRID, Dec. 2.—The Count of Casa- Miranda, the husband of Christine Nils- son, the singer, and said to be the “confi- dential man” of the Spanish premier, Senor Canovas del Castillo, flatly denies the statements made by Senor Armas— Cardenas inva pamphlet published in the United States on Nov. 26, the substance of which, as cabled to Europe, is that Car- denas met Miranda in Paris and Madrid last summer and by Miranda’s instru- mentality submitted to Castillo a scheme to purchase the island of Cuba for 8100,- 000,000. In an interview between Castillo and Cardenas the former .is said to have rejected the proposition with Scorn and to have disdainfully remarked, referring to the United States, “A nation of shopkeep- ers guarantee the Word of Spain ” Casa- Miranda says he has not had any relations with Armas-Cardenas, author of the pamphlet, for several years past. 3 Spain Preparing a Flying Squadron. MADRID, Dec. 2.—Great activity contin-' ues in an Spanish ports, particularly in Cartagena, where the full available strength is now employed in fitting out six ironclads and three cruisers, which, with the Glasgow torpedo boat destroyers, will make a powerful squadron. It is as- serted that the Spanish government has ac- cepted specifications and has given an Els- wick firm an order for a powerful battle- ship and a cruiser. But as no money what- ever has come to hand in Newcastle, noth- ing has yet been done toward their con- struction. In case of need the cruiser could be ready in a year, but it would take twice as long to‘ finish the ironclad. It is under- stood that the cruiser is designed for ex- ceptional speed, and that it would be able to coal for 5,000 knots at 23 knots hourly. A Cuban Relief Committee. ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2.—City Comptroller Isaac H. Sturgeon has appointed the fol- lowing Cuban relief committee: Lieuten- ant Governor John B. O’Meara, chairman; Colonel R. S. McDonald, John F. Cahill, A. N. Milner and Captain Rosser Roemer. According to the resolutions, this commit- tee, is to “organize a permanent association to aid the Cuban people in every lawful manner, to alleviate the sufferings caused by the war and help them to secure a share of the blessings, peace and prosperity which are the inalienable right of every people on the American continent.” An Incident of Spanish Cruelty. HAVANA, Dec. 2.-——A sick soldier in the Havana Military hospital, while looking out of a window, was shot by a sentinel, who had been ordered to prevent the in- mates from looking out, inasmuch as per— sons who had been imprisoned for political Offenses were ill were in the hospital. The sentinel thought the soldier was one of these political prisoners attempting to escape. ' New York’s Canals Closed. ALBANY, Dec. 2.—The canals of the state were Officially closed today by order of the superintendent of public works. The statistics of the year are not complet- ed. but the superintendent believes there has been an increase of business. Active work on the improvements is to be begun at once. , ' The Brooklyn In Commission. PHILADELPHIA, Dec- 2.——The fighting cruiser Brooklyn, the newest addition to the United States navy, was towed from Cramps’ shipyard to the League .Island navy yard today, arriving at her new dock shortly before noon. Later in the day the ship was formally placed in commission. The New Jersey Speakership. TRENTON, Dec. 2.—The contest for the speakership of the house of assembly has narrowed down to Assemblymen MacPher- son of Mercer county and Wild of Burling— ton. Assemblyman Gladhull today with- drew and is now a candidate for the lead- . ership. J. Franklin Fort a Judge. TRENTON, Dec. 2.—Governor Griggs to: day appointed J. Franklin Fort as law judge of Essex county to succeed Andrew Kirkpatrick, recently appointed by Presi- dent Cleveland as district court' judge for the district of New Jersey. New Jersey State Grange. TRENTON, Dec. 2.—-The New Jersey state grange is meeting in annual session in the assembly chamber at the statehouse here. There are about 100 representatives pres- ent from the different local branches. One Day’- Government Receipts. WASHINGTON, Dec. 2. —National bank notes received today for redemption, $391,- 412; government receipts from internal revenue, $215,344; customs, $545,722; miscellaneous, $255,129. THE. mm i 1.1.; . e A z arr- 'l‘ a ' A PORGBB Aanssrhn. In His anise Were Found Blank Chocks ' of Many Business Mon. NEW YORK, Dec. 2,—Richard Grant Monks, alias Wellington Thornwaite, : rather swell looking young man, who de- scribed himself as a surveyor, 21, is a pris- oner at police headquarters. He was ar- rested today by Captain O’Brien’s detect- ives at the request of the authorities of Bay City, Mich, who want him on a charge Of forgery. . On the 27th inst. Captain O’Brien re- ceived this telegram from N. N. Murphy, chief of police of Bay City, Mich: “Arrest Richard Grant Monks, alias Wellington Thornwaite, for forgery. Gets mail at general delivery under latter name.” , Detectives Flay and Murphy were as- signed to watch for Monks at the general postofiice. The following day Chief Mur- phy telegraphed again to Captain O’Brien as follows: - ‘ ' . “Richard Grant Monks, alias Welling- ton Thornwaite, is in your city. He is 21 years old, 5 feet 5 inches, dressed in black, patent leather pointed shoes, stiff hat. Want him bad. Work quickly.” Yesterday Chief Murphy again notified Captain O’Brien that Monks would shoot if he got the chance. Detectives Flay and Murphy, who have been watching the general postofiice since the first telegram was sent to Captain O’Brien, today saw a man who inquired fora letter for Welling- ton Thornwaite. As soon as he got the letter they put him under arrest and marched him to pc- lice headquarters. He made no resistance. He carried a leather valise and told the de- tectives he had just arrived from Buffalo. He had: in his possession a room key from the Iroquois House at Buffalo. In his valise Captain O’Brien found a small revolver, a lot of cartridges, 6. big bundle of blank checks and a machine such as is used for stamping figures on checks. There were upward of 200 of the blank checks from firms and banks in almost ev- ery state in the Union. Many were on banks in Chicago, in Mexico, in Indiana, Colorado, Michigan, Kansas, Texas and other states. In the prisoner’s valise were also two photographs of a handsome young woman. One of them was marked Cooper, Ypsilanti. Captain O’Brien has notified Chief Mur- phy of Bay City Of Monks’ arrest. Beyond the fact that there is a charge of forgery against him Captain O’Brien knows nothing more about the case. He was taken to the Center street court and remanded until the authorities at Bay City are heard from. For One Great Tribunal. LONDON, Dec. 2. -—The Daily News con- tains a eulogistic article on the nomina- tion of Sir Samuel Strong, chief justice Of the Dominion of Canada, as privy coun- cilor, which will enable him to sit on the judicial committee. The Daily News com- ments upon the fact that the law does not provide a salary for these colonial judges, and it advocates a radical reform of legis- lation amalgamating the peers’ appeal court and the judicial committee into a single great appellate tribunal for all the queen’s dominions. Ramon 0. Williams Returns. , NEW YORK, Dec. 2.—Ramon O. Wil- liams, late United States consul general at Havana, arrived today from Gibraltar. Mr. Williams said positively that his visit to Spain was not due to any diplomatic mission, but was purely a pleasure trip. “This has been my first vacation in 20- yearsf” he said, “and I have enjoyed my- self thoroughly. I visited France, Spain and England and saw all that was inter- esting. I had no missionfrom either Mr. Cleveland or Secretary Olney. ” Outlaws Murder 2. Farmer. OMAHA, Dec. 2. —A special from Silver Creek, Neb., says that two brothers, 15 and 17, named Shoenfeldt, shot and killed Owen Hutchings. a farmer, in his barn. They then assaulted Mrs. Hutchings with a revolver. She got away from them and hid in the attic. The young outlaws ran- sacked the house, finding about $20. The boys have both been captured. Kansas" Temperance Agitation. TOPEKA, Dec. 2.—The Kansas State Temperance union ‘is preparing to fight the proposition to resubmit the prohibitory amendment. Secretary Stephens made arrangements for mass meetings to be held at all the larger cities, to be followed by schoolhouse meetings. In this way it is proposed to revive temperance sentiment. A Jewelry Thief Confesses. CINCINNATI, Dec. 2.—Thomas Frazier of Lebanon, 0., gave himself up today, saying he stole the tray of diamond rings from Oskamp’s jewelry store. It will be recalled that a thief entered the store and took from the case a tray of rings, which he secreted in an adjoining building, where they were found shortly afterward. Charged With Joy’s Murder. CINCINNATI, Dec. 2.——A charge of mur- der was today placed against William Far- rell and Pat Muldoon, who yesterday claimed to have discovered Thomas Joy at Muldoon’s door just after he had been fatally shot. It is claimed that several witnesses heard quarreling in Muldoon’s saloon just before the shot was fired. Train Killed Twin Sisters. IONIA, Mich., Dec. 2.—The 16-year Old twin daughters of Riley Taft of Orange were instantly killed at a railway crossing just west of Lyons. In company with Miss Jessie Croel of Orange they were re- turning home from school when a west bound passenger train struck them. The Croel girl cannot live. Nail Association Secrets. NEW YORK, Dec. 2.—J. H. Parks, sec- retary of the National Wire Nail associa- tion, declined today to give out any infor- mation as to what action had been taken or would be taken in regard to the re- newal of the old agreement under which the association had been doing business. ‘ Instantly Killed by a Train. NEW YORK, Dec. 2.—James Sullivan, 32, of Niagara Falls, N. Y., was struck by a train at One Hundred and Thirty-fifth street and Railroad avenue and was in- stantly killed. The body was removed to the Morrisania police station. Grief Drove Him to Suicide. PARIS, Dec. 2. —M. Maxime Avolne, the sculptor, has committed suicide on account of grief over his dismissal from the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs for expressing revolu- tionary views of the Carmaux troubles to his pupils. ' . McLaughlin us a Trainer. NEW YORK, Dec. 2.—James McLaugh- lin, the old time jockey, has_,s_18‘11.ed a con- tract with Burns & Waterhouse of San Francisco and Sacramento to train their stable for one year. , ro‘srsa cu HAWAII. l‘ho Ex-Secretury of State Thinks That'An- nexation Is Desirable. ' ’ WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.—Mr. John W. Foster, ex-Secretary of state, has returned , to Washington from a six weeks’ visit to Hawaii, whither he went as the re- sentative of the Pacific Cable company. In speaking of his visit Mr. Foster said: “The condition of business’ in HeWaii is flourishing. The islands are prosperous, and their future is bright. . 'The Pacific Mail has recently doubled its seryice, send- ing a steamer‘twice a month instead. of- once, as formerly, and a new line is soon expected to be established by the Japanese which will touch at the islands on the way to San Francisco. The people of Hawaii wish to be annexed to the United States. The present government has the approval of a majority of thenati've Hawaiians, and there is no likelihood that there ever will be a restoration of the monarchy. The English and German elements, however, are opposed to annexation to the United States, because they believe it will interfere with their contract labor and soon affect their interests commercially. “The present government, in its admin- istration, is giving satisfaction. Yet this government is only temporary, and the people want to be annexed to the United States. The members of the government are pledged to it, and the present consti- tution of the republic expresses this expec- tation. So it is the general belief that the matter should be decided at an early date, if possible. ” Mr. Foster said it was not apparent that Hawaii could maintain herself as an independent government if the United States refuse to annex the islands. Al- though her people are law abiding and her present government moves along 'smooth- ly and successful, there is continual fear, said Mr. Foster, that some change may occur. SO far as the Hawaiians are con- cered, independently of outside influences, they are capable of self government. In Mr. Foster’s Opinion, however, annexation is the only way out of the situation in which Hawaii is placed. To Support Dock Strikers. BERLIN, Dec. 2.—At a meeting of the United Trades representatives here, Herr Molkenbuhr, a member of the reichstag, presiding, a resolution was passed assuring the Hamburg strikers of the solid support of .the workingmen of Berlin and promis- ing them financial aid, while agreeing to prevent the departure of men from this city to take the places of the strikers. Dan Stuart (Imp'fiiving. ST. LOUIS, Doc. 2.—A special from Dal- las, Tex., says that Dan Stuart, who has been very sick with interlocking of the bowels, is reported to lo resting easier now. He was attack suddenly, and for a time his life was despaired Of. No one but Stuart’s doctors and attendants has been permitted to see him. The‘L’ate Rev. Oliver Crane. SARATOGA, Dec. 2,—The Rev. Oliver Crane, D. D., LL. D., who died in Boston, resided here the better portion of the time during the past ten years and took an ac- tive part in religious and literaryconven- tions. A Factory Burned. . OSWEGO, N. Y., Dec. 2.-—The Grant Block works, manufacturers of pulleys and blocks, etc., Were destroyed by fire today. ‘ The Weather. Generally fair; slightly colder; north~ westerly winds. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Closing Quotations of the New York Stock Exchange. ' NEW YORK, Dec. 1.—Money on call easy at 2@2}«§ per cent. Prime mercantile paper, 4@5 per cent. Sterling exchange steady, with ac- tual business in bankers’ bills at $4.86§[email protected] for demand and' $4.835é@4.83% for 60 days. Posted rates, $4.83}§@4.84 and [email protected]. Com- mercial bills, $4.82}é. Silver certificates, 65%@ 65%.: no sales. Bar silver, 65%0. Mexican dollars, 50%0. Government bonds firm. State bonds dull. Railroad bonds firm. _ Closing prices: , ‘ Atchison ........... 14% N. J. Central ..... 103 Eur. & Quincy..... 78% North American. 5% C., C., C. & St. L. . 28% Northern Pacific 14% Chesapeake & 0.. 16% Do. pref.......... 24% Chicago Gas ....... 74 N. Y. Central. . . . 94% Cordage ............ 6%; Omaha ........... 4756 Cotton Oil ......... 15 Ontario & West. 15% Del. as Hudson. . . .1257/fi Pacific‘Mail ...... 25% Erie ................ 15% Reading ...... 29% General Electric. . 31% Rock Island. 69% Hocking Valley... 17% Silver Bullion.... 65% Lackawanna ...... 158 St. Paul .......... 74% Lake Shore ........ 152%; Sugar Refinery. .117 Lead ............... 25 Texas Pacific. . .. 9%, Louisville & Nash. 50% Union Pacific. . .. 9% Missouri Pacific. . 22% Northwestern ..... 105 Wabash pref..... 16% Western Union.. 86%, General Markets. -- NEW YORK, Dec. 1.—FLOUR — State an western dull and unchanged; city mills pat- ents, 3552563550: winter patents, [email protected]; city mil’s clears, [email protected]; winter straights, [email protected]. VVHEAT—No. 2 red declined all the morn- ing under lower cables and large deliveries on December contracts: December, 89 7-16@90}éc.; January, 89 9-16@90}{1c. CORN—No. 2 steady and active, chiefly switching to later months; December, 28%@ 29%c.: January, 29%c. OATS—No. 2 ruled quiet; track, white, state, 22@32c.; track. white. western, 22@32c. PORK—Steady; mess, [email protected]; family._ ' $10.50@11. LARD—Quiet; prime western steam, $4.25, nominal. . * BUTTER—Firm; state dairy, 11@19}§c.: state creamery, 14@22c. CHEESE— Steady; state, large, 7m109§c4 small, 7%;@10%c. . EGGS—Firm; state and Pennsylvania, 22@ 26c.; western. 15%@24c. - SUGAR—Raw quiet and steady; fair refining, W/éca centrifugal. 96 test, 354% refined quiet; crushed, 5c.; powdered. 4%c. TURPENTINE—Firm at We MOLASSES—Steady; New Orleans, We. for new. _ RICE—Steady; domestic,'3%@60.; Japan. 4% We. . . Soft. white hands. shapely nails, and luxuriant - jaihrwith clean wholesome scalp. is found in the. Bigfoot action of-thePonss, produced by CUTE-'5" ' ~ RA SOAP, the most efiectivcmkin purifier. . and besutifler in the—world." ‘ Soldiluo scam. world. we... " ‘ ' r; 10“ Con-:grnion. Sole Proprietor‘ngaanfn 03-“ _.I... ossr oooos LOWEST mess. . underwear and Hosiery. I V Ladies’ ribbed Vests and pants, trimmed with pearl buttons, fleeced lined, cut extra large, sizesfrom 3 to 6, would be a bargain at 39 cents, 25¢. each. Boy’s and Girl’s ribbed, fleeced, Vests, Pants and Drauevs. made. of fine Egyptian yarn. sizes irom 16 to 34, a fine, warm garment, woz uh :—_5 Cents, at ,, 25c. each. Men’s Gray Merino Shirts and Drawers. 40 per cent. wool, fine guage, all sizes, real value 750., at 50c. each. ‘ 60 doz. Ladies’ rBlack Stockings, winter weight, full seamless, fast color guaranteed, spliced heels and toes, very elastic yarn, some dealers ask 25c; our regular price is 19. Be among the early callers and secure a. few pair at ‘ I2%c. per pair.“ Men’s Furnishings. l§52 doz. Men’s White Muslin and Fancy Domet Flannel Night Shirts, made up the same as our $1.00 shirts, cut extra long and full, all filled seams throughout, pear buttons; a great big bargain at 750. but our stock is' too large. To make them go quick—- 50c. each. 25 doz. more Men’s Fancy Besom Shirts. same as We sold last week; value 75c., 49c. each. Gloves. ' 5O doz. celebrated Foster hook in black tans and modes, our regular $1.00 glove, all sizes. You know the make and quality. Claimed without question the best $1.00 glove made. Clearance sale price, per pair, 79 cents. 10 doz. Ladies’ black all silk Mittensfthe well known “Eureka” quality, fancy wrist and extra long Warm and durable, regular price, $1.25: Special Clearance price, 880. per pair. Tunun sun. monwnnx, - comm. N. Y. Office, 442 Broadway. 5 doz. small size Misses’ Wool Mittens, the warmest and best 250. mitten made, only one pair to a customer, 14c. per pair. Men’s fine quality driving and walking Glove, rea ular price. $1.50; for this sale. S l .00 per pair. Ribbons and Notions. 60 pieces changeable glace’ Ribbons. 4% in. wide. all pure silks and very desirable, for fancy collars and dress trimmings. worth from 350 to 500; Clearance sale price 25c. per yd. 100 doz.Ladies’ and Misses’ fancy bordered and plain white Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, worth 10c., not more than one half dozen to a customer; Clearance sale price, 5c. each. 23 doz. Ladies’ Fine Swiss Embroidered Handkerchiefs, the 25c kind, a. good chance to buy for Xmas and save money. I2ic. each. .100 Coque Feather Boas, full 50 inches long, our own importation, regular price $3.75. clearance sale price $2.00 each. 25 Ostrich Boas, full 50 inch long; regular price $16.98; special s I 0.00 each. 200 pair scissors, value from 39c to 450. to close, 25¢. each. - 50 great gross Hooks and Eyes, all sizes. the Sc kind, the equal of any on the market; just for this sale, per card of 2 doz. 4 cents. Domestics, etc. 1,000 yards Domet Flannel lworthL'ScLl sale price - 5c per yard L solar sick “ IF aooos not AS .. nmassfmo. GREAT November clearance SALE! Saturday morning we begin the greatest sale of Dry Goods ever known. Ste 16 and seasonabl ' including Cloaks, Dress Goods, Blankets, Linens, Hosiery, Underwear, Glovesl: Kitchen FumsmlrngSChiggi22s Wrappers, and Children’s wear will be sold at less than cost of manufacture. Our stocks are larg; and im-1 mense shipments of Xmas goods are stored in our stock rooms awaiting a place for display. We must have plenty of space for the holiday line, and for this reason terrific sacrifices must be made. If you have bought already, you can’t afford to miss this great sale. It will pay you to buy even if you had to pack away for the next season. We are not offering any but first-class goods and a visit to our store the coming week will con- vince you that the prices beat anything you ever saw. ' a 3: 2,500 yards Domet Flannel. 106 quality 6c per yard 300.pairs Gray and White Blankets, the $1.50 Quality; per pair . . 98 cents 5 pieces fine Table Linen, extra quality; real value 75c; special 500 per yard 300 White Crochet Quilts. full size: regular price $1.25, sale price _ . S I each? icase 36in, White Muslin 100 quality. sale price §c per yard cloak Headquarters. Greater bargains than ever this week. We must have the room for Santa Claus. Over 1,000 Ladies’ and Misses’ Garments all this season's make. at prices for the quality and style so low that the shrewd shopper cant fail to appreciate. Ladies’ Black Boucle Jackets, excellently made, stylishly cut and perfect fitting; a great bargain - $5 each Ladias’ Fine Kersey, English Broadcloth and Rough effects, $10.50; value $15.00. Mlsses’ Jackets in plain and fancies, all sizes value $9.00; for this sale $5.50 each Dress Goods. 10 pieces black serge, 50 inches wide, regular price 75.3; clearance price , 50 cents 5pieces black all wool Henriettad 46 inch Wide, regular price 75c. clearance price 50 cents 20 pieces black figured gro grain silk worth $1 50 cents 5 pieces black Boucle suiting, value $1.00. 75 cents r In case of Fire \ A POINTER... Is your plate glass or safe insured? If not, call on me and I will write you a policy in the Mutual Plate Glass and Safe Insur- ance Company. Glass willébreak and burglars use dynamite. You should be insured. A policy in the Reliance 01 Philadelphia; Phoenix of Hartford; Scotland Union of Scotland; New Hampshire 01 ' Manchester; Rochester German of Rochester; United States and Pacific of New York; Security, of New Hampshire or Granite State of Ports- mouth will protect you against the fire fiend. W. H. BYING‘E’QN, . Real Estate and General Insui‘ance, noon ‘1, ,, GAZETTE BUILDING v LOANS NEGOTIATED AND INVESTMENTS MADE. ——_CORRESPONDENCE SOL/CITED
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