CURRENIUUESTION
Report of Monetary Commission"
to Be Published Soon.-
,A BILL 110W BEING DRAWN
House Banking and Currency Com-
mittee to Grant :1 Hearing on the
Proposed Legislation — May Be
Supported by Western Senators.
Washington, Dec. 28.—The action of
the House Committee on Banking, in
voting to postpone the consideration of
general legislation until after the re-
port 01' the Monetary Commission, is
causing much interest as to what the
rep‘ort will contain. The controversy
between Secretary Gage and some of
the Western Senators over the Secre-
tary’s declaration for the gold stan-
dard has led some Republicans to hope
that the commission’s report. will not
go so far as the plan of Secretary Gage
in increasing the bonded debt.
The members of the‘ committee were
united in support of the gold standard,
but some of them believe that the re-
dundant mass of Government paper
could be diminished without the issue
of a large massoflgold bonds. If this
should prove to be the character of
their report it might be possible for
Western Senators to support it who
are not willing to support Mr. Gage’s
plan. ’
The report of the commission will be
made public within the next ten days,
and the full text will be furnished to
the newspapers, to members of Con-
gress and students of finance. The re—
port will present a comprehensive plan
for dealing with the legal tender notes,
.the banking system and the existing
silver coins, in accordance with the rec-
ommendations of the three sub-com-
mittees appointed by the commission.
A bill carrying out the recommenda-
tions of the commission will be pre-
pared, but probably will not be ready
for publication until a few days after
the report. »
Chairman Walker, of the Banking
Committee, has intimated that” no plan
would’ be considered by the committee
which was not presented in the form of
a. bill. The Monetary Commission pro-
poses to meet his suggestion in this re-
spect, and ex-Secre'cary Fairchild is at
the head of a sub- committee which is
now engaged in the preparation of a
complete measure. Every branch of
the report of the commission, including
the protection of the fiscal department
of the Treasury, will probably be com-
prehended in one bill, in order that the
entire problem of the finances‘may be
dealt with by‘the Banking Committee.
Chairman Walker has already been
asked to grant a hearing to representa-
tives of the commission, and it is prob—
able that ex—Senator Edmunds and
other leading members, including one
or more of those from the South, will
be heard in support'of the report. It
is understood also that the leading
boards of trade will send delegations to
VVashing'ton to ask hearings from the
Commit: cc on Banking.
BRITAIN’S BIG PACIFIC IFLEET.
Four More “firmships Arrive on the
California Coast.
SanDiego, Cal., Dec. 28.—The British
cruiser Leander and the torpedo-de-
stroyer Virago have arrived here on
the way to Esquimault, B. C. The
warships left England last August, and
have‘maintained an average speed of
twelve knots.
The Leander is a second—class cruiser
of 4,300 tons and has a speed of sixte‘en
knots. The Virago is one of several
torpedo destroyers built last year. She
is reputed to have a speed of thirty
knots. The two vessels will coal to-
morrow and will leqxe for Esquimault,
calling at San .1- 15111: :isco on the way.
The cruiser Phaeton and the de-
stroyer Sparrowhawk, are following
the Leander and Virago, and are. ex-
pected to arrive here within two weeks.
The Phaeton and Leander are sister
ships, as also are the Sparrowhawk and
'Virago.
With these vessels added to the Es-
quimault squadron, Great Britain will
have the strongest fleet by. far that
has ever assembled in the North Pa-
cific.
Killed in u Mine Shun.
Wilkes": arre, Pa, Dec. 28.—John Ag-
new and Thomas Kennedy met a hor-
rible death yesterday in the Allen
shaft. ,They had been sent down the
shaft to cut the ice which prevented
the carriage from running. Starting
at the top, contrary to custom, they
cut away the ice until the car had de-
scended 200 feet, when it stuck. The
men could not signal the engineer and
the rope continued to coil on top of the .
bonnet of the car until its weight
forced the carriage. beyond, the ice for-
mation. The car then descended swiftly
until the rope broke, when it fell 451)
feet. The men we1e dashed to pieces;
The engineer said he had warned the
men to begin cutting the‘ ice at the
bottom.
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_1 Fonrth- Class I’ostmz. ..ers
Washington, Dec. 28.—Fourth-class
postmasters have been appointed as
follows:
New Hampshire—Intervals, Carroll
County, Fred W. Dinsmore.
New York—locust Valley, Queens
County, S. S. Wood; Port Dickinson,
Broome, Fred Greenwood.
Pennsylvania—-
ny Co'... nty, John English; Resort, Ve-
nango, N. O. Weaver; Vance Mills,
Fayette, R. J. Humphries.
Peary’l Latest Plan.
Washington, Dec. 28.—«Lieut. Robe-rt
E. Peary is enthusiastic over his re—
ception in England and the gift to him
by Alfred C. Harmsworth, a wealthy
Englishman, of the Windward, a fine
""ship which the explorer will use in his
trip to the Arctic regions next year. "
Mr. Harmsworth also furnished funds
for the expedition. Licut. Peary said
that the Windward would be sent to
New York early in the Sp1ing and that
he would start North the latter part
of July.
Poor Widow Besieged. ,
Greenwich, Ct., Dec. 28.—Mrs. Mary
Yessen, who posed as an injured inno-
cent in the $17.50 suit of Rockefeller vs
Yessen, has had judgments of $156 .en-
tered against her by tradesmen, and
other suits for $500 have been brought.
She tore up in a 1age a. check 101131.50
part of her legacy of $1, 500 from Nicho: _
las Cassidy. _
Perrysville, Alleghe- '
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'the Pleas Jenkins.
.w‘ilnesse's summoned were not exam-
_il!ncss of three days.
CHARGED WITH MATRICIDE.
S‘lmw Indicted for. Killing
Mother and Grandmother.
Camden, N. J., Dec. 28.—Young Eli
:‘haw must stand trial for the murder
of his. mother and of his grandmother,
the Grand Jury yesterday indicting
him. Two new and .heretofore un-
known witnesses testified in support of
the State's case.
When the investigation of the trag—
edy was resumed by the Grand Jurors
this morning James Dunn and his
wife. Sarah, who live at 238 Line
street, two doors below the Zane home
were examined. Both swore to having
heard two pistol shots fired on the
mo1ni11g of the murder. They say that
the second shot followed the first by
at least six minutes, and that it was
fully five minutes after the second shot
Iiis
when they heard Eli Shaw’s shouts.‘
This testimony contradicts Shaw‘s
statements both as to the, time and the
number of shots. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn
have not heretofore been ' connected
with the tragedy, and their evidence
was a surprise even to ProSec'utor of
’A number of the
ined. When Shaw in his cell learned of
Grand Jury s action, he said.
'I suppose it’ s all right, but that
don't prove me guilty.”
MURDERED THE PRISONER.
l‘crrible Vengeance on a. Man Ac-
- cused of-Folloxving Women.
BessemeryAla" Dec. 28.—J. H. How-
ell, superintendent of Smith’s Mines, at
Alice, Ala., was arrested here last
evening at the instance of Mrs. Thomas
Collins, wife of a prominent merchant,
who- alleged that he had been following
her and her daughter in a suspicious
manner as they were on their way
home. Howell was placed in the town
jail.
Went to the prison and quietly request-
ed to be allowed to see Howell. The
jailer led him to Howell’s cell.
The instant Collins saw the prisoner
he pulled a pistol and shot him through
the heart. Howell fell back dead. Col-
lins was arrested and taken to Birm-
ingham. The only statement he would
make was that he was glad he killed»
Howell. The dead man was about 40
years old and bore a good reputation.
Alnericn. to Send Fleet to China.
Washington Dec. 28. —The State De-
partment is maintaining a. passive at-
titude while the European govern-
ments are squabbling over China but
.t is quietly getting a number of ships
11 1eadiness for trouble. Admiral Mc-
Nair, in command of the Chinese squad-
3011, has suggested that this be done in
31der that the interests of the United
States may be protected, if necessary.
The Helena is on the 11 ay to China,
and the Raleigh has been detached
from the European squadron and is on
the way to join Admiral McNair. The
Concord, the Olympia and the Boston
are also ready to be sent. The United
States has settlements at twenty—five
3f the treaty ports of China, and it is
to protect these that ships may be
needed. .
John Donaldson Dead.
Cleveland, 0., Dec. 28.—Prof. John
Donaldson; pugilist and boxing in-
structor, died here last night after an
Donaldson was
Ccrbett's former sparring partner and
one of his t1ainers at Carson City.
{e game a pugilistic entertainment
here a icw days ago and went on a.
spree directly afterward. Donaldson
fought Sullivan twice and many other
important matches. Inflammation of
the bowels is said to be the cause of
his death. '
Supplies for Russia.
Sydney, N. S. W., Dec. 28.—Russia is
negotiating for a, supply of frozen
meats to he delivered at Vladivostock,
from which place distribution can be
made. Seven hundred tons will be re-
quired in twelve 'months. The Prime
Minister and other Ministers have
cabled to Russia, giving the terms for
the delivery of the meat. Gen. French,
who commands the military forces of
the colony, says that he has not been
consulted as to the advisability of as-
sisting the Russian commissaria't.
Chicago's Exodus of Millionaires. '
Chicago, Dec. 28.—There is an exodus
of millionaires from this city, and there
seems to be reason for it. An inquir-
ing spirit has inspected the records and
learns that forty millionaires, controll-
lng $130,000,000 in Chicago property,
have become disgusted with the city
and fled to other climes. These absentees
take $8,000,000 3. year out of Chi'cago and
spend it- in New York, Washington,
Boston and Europe.
Comptroller Dawes Begins Jan. 1.
Washington, Dec. 28.—Charles G.
Dawes, recently appointed. Comptroller
of the Currency, is expected to arrive
here Thursday, and to assume his new
duties on Jan. 1. .Mr. Eckels, the rear—1
lng Comptroller, will leave to take
charge of the Commercial National
Bank of Chicago next Friday.
Leon and Ward Matched.
New York, Dec. 28. —Casper Leon and
lack W‘ard Were matched to fight for
the bantam-weiglrt championship of
the world yesterday afternoon.
NEWS IN BRIEF.
It is reported that Charles L. Kurtz
will be a candidate for the Ohio Sena-
torship against Mr. Hanna.
A cinnamon bear escaped from its
mate and took complete possesion of
an express our on the Chicago, Milwau-
kee & St. Paul Railroad.
Four more vessels will be added to
Great ' Britain’s North Pacific squad-
ron, making it the strongest ever as-
sembled in those waters. .
Mrs. Bruno Gansel, of Chicago,
chopped up the sleigh in which Napo-
leon made his escape from Russia after
the burning of Moscow in 1812.
It is said at Ann Arbor, Mich” that
Dr. Angeli will probably remain at
Constantinople during the 'whole of
President McKinley. Administration.
Commissloner of Patents Evans has
' ordered that claims fer increase shall
Oot be considered until twelve months
after the last nation—allowanooor re:
Iection.
It is roportedin mileage that the
Soliseum fire Christmas eve ma
caused by an explosion of gmlone,
which set on fire a. small dog. Tho lai-
ter communicated the. flames to we
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Last night, about 8 o’clock, Collins
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PIANOS
We are How closing out at a sacrificesev ral ode
styles of new pianos, and a great variety 0 slightly
used organs and pianos to make room for new stock.
Catalogues, full . particulars and
terms. sent upon application. _
SOLD on INSTALMENTS, IF DESIRED._
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DAVID R. MILLER. Vice-President
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F. ST. JOHN Locxwooo, THEODORE E. SMITH.
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EMPORIUM. _—___,I
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GREATEST STORR.
Our hOIiday efforts have been appreciated,
And in the Words
of Rip
“Here’s to your ”health to your
friends’ health; may you live long and prosper.”
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NOW FOR STOCK TAKING-l-
As near to the first of January as possible, we shall take stock. All surplus stocks
Any stock that is heavy must be made light.
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Jackets and capes must go.
All jackets from $10. 00 to $15. 00 will
go at $10.00, and five dollar capes will
go at $2.50.
‘ All children’s jackets from $8.00 to
$12.00 will go at $0.50.
All others will go 211.3400 or less.
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WRAPPERS.
, We will sell all that is left of our
immense stock, the $1.50 and ‘ $1.98 all
will go at one price, 980-.
Our store is at this writing; packed to
over flowipg and we have not the time!
to enumerate the many bargains for
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week commencing Dec. 27.
DRESS GOODS. .
Our stock is large owing to the mild .
weather but It has to come down.
$. 1.25 Goods 70c.
s 1.25 Henriettas 905.. .
980 Goods 630., and so on.
VERILY THIS WILL BE THE GREATEST OF
BARGAIN
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I? COME AND SEE WHAT WE SHALL GIVL’LT VERY
LITTLE MONEY IN ORDER TO GET THE STOCK DOWNTOB.
INVENTORY!
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