NO BIG BATTLESHIPS
Likely to Be Built Under the Auspi
ces of the Present Congress.
ONLY TEN OF THE HUGE MAJORITY
In Furor of the Most Liberal Re-EstaMish-"
ment of the Mavj.
STEAMSHIP SUBSIDIES OBJECTED TO
Washington; April 18. Easter Mon
day opened dismally, rain falling in tor
rents. The result was the attendance in the
House was small when the hour ot noon ar
rived. Mr. MeRae, from the Committee on Pub
lie Lands, moved to suspend the rules and
pass a bill to adjust the swamp land grants
and to fix limitations for filing claims there
under. The bill provides that for all swamp
or overflowed lands granted to any State
which was soldforcash, such State shall have
credit for the full amount of the purchase
money received by the United States, and
for all of said lands in any State located
with warrants or scrip, or which were other
wise disposed of by the United States, and
for whioh indemnity has not been granted,
such State shall have indemnity in cash, the
amount thereof to be limited to the price at
which the lands were held at the date of
their disposal Mr. McRae explained that
the main purpose of the bill was to qniet
the titles of settlers and to place to the
credit of the State what those settlers had
paid to the United State Government
Mr. Kilgore, of Texas, opposed the
measure, contending that it would cost the
Government 550,000,000 to settle the matter.
Mr. Bergen, of New Jersey, also opposed
the bill, considering it to be a bad one. The
ulterior question to be decided was to whom
the swamp lands belonged, the State or the
United States Government.
No 15Ie Battle Ships to Be Built.
Mr. Boutelle's amendment for the con
struction of two additional battle ships and
torpedo boats was rejected, 63 to 102, ten
Democrats voting in the affirmative and no
Eepublicans in the negative.
Mr. Cummings, ol Aew lort, ottered an
amendment for the construction of one bat
tleship and five torpedo boats. Lost 73 to
09.
Mr. Boutelle, of Maine, offered an amend
ment for the construction of two steel gun
boats at the cost of 7500,000 each and ten
torpedo boats at J120.000 eacb. Lost 58 to
104.
Mr. Cummings then came forward with
another amendment for the construction of
four torpedo cruisers at S500.000 each, two
light draught gunboats, $350,000 each, and
two first-class torpedo boats, $120,000 each,
but it met with a similar fate.
The motion then recurring on Mr. Hol
Kin't motion to strike out the provision for
the construction of one new cruiser, It was
defeated 56 to 120.
Bowboalt or Rafts Good Enoncu.
Mr. Holman moved to strike out the pro
vision for the new cruiser, and to substitute
therefor a provision for four torpedo boats.
This motion was greeted by a remark by
Mr. Boutelle that it would save time to
make four rowboats, while Mr. O'Neill,
of Missouri, thought that rafts would be pre
ferable. The motion was lost 15 to 105.
The committee then rose, and Mr. Bou
telle moved to recommit the bill, with in
structions to the Committee on Naval
Affairs to report it back with a clause in
corporated in his original amendment for
the construction of two battleships, at $4,
000,000 each, and ten torpedo boats, $120,000
each.
The motion was defeated yeas, 61; nays,
134. The lollowing Democrats voted in
the affirmative:
Messrs. Amcrman, Andrew, Bacon, Bent
ley, Cable. Cadmus, CnminettI, Castle.
Clancy. Cockran, Coombs, Covert. Cox (N.
T.), CammlnRS, Durborow, Fellows, Little,
JIajrncr, McAleer, Jleyer, O'Xeill (Mo.),
Rockwell, Sperry, Steward (111.) and Wea
dock. The bill was then passed and the House
adjourned.
Mr. Edmunds a Senate Visitor.
The familiar figure of ex-Senator Ed
munds vat. to be een in the Senate cham
ber at the opening of to-dav's session of the
Senate. "While Secretary McCook was read
ing the journal of Thursday last, Mr. Ed
munds moved around on the Republican
side and received greetings from Senators of
bbth political parties, holding a long con-
ersation with Mr. Morgan.
The first business transacted after the
reading of the journal was completed was
the announcement by Vice President Mor
ton that he had received a communication
in the nature of a petition from James K.
Young, late chief executive clerk, to be laid
before the Senate, "which will, Mr. Morton
added, "be laid upon the table, it having
been already printed."
Mr. Sherman, Chairman of the Foreign
Relations Committee, gave notice that he
would to-morrow ask the attention of the
Senate to the Chinese restriction bill. It
was necessary, he said, that it should be
passed within ten days, as the present law
would, under a certain construction, expire
some time in May next.
Protest A galntt Steamship Subsidies.
Mr. Vest introduced a bill to prohibit
contracts bv the Postmaster General with
any steamship company making unjust dis
criminations against any part of the United
Slates as to imports by vessels carrying
foreign mails. In connection with the "bill,
and before asking its reference to the Com
mittee on Commerce, Mr. Vest said he de
sired to submit certain resolutions of the
Merchants' Exchange of the city of St.
L0uis. These resolutions, he said, called
attention to a fact about the existence of
which he knew nothing personally, that the
United States and Brazil Steamship Com
pany, one of the subsidized lines under the
act providing for special contracts
carrying foreign mails, had re
deliver coffee imported
port of Newport
these resolutions.
opened and legislative business was pro
ceeded with. Mr. Call's motion to recon
sider the vote whereby, on Thursday last,
the Senate passed the bill to amend the act
of 1890, to establish a Circuit Court of Ap
peals and to define and regulate in certain
cases the jurisdiction of the courts of the
United States, was taken up for action.
After some explanation and discussion the
bill was so amended, by a change of ver
biage, as to be satisfactory to Mr. Call and
other Senators, and as so amended the bill
was atrain passed.
The bill to facilitate the disposition of
causes in the Court ot Claims was then
taken tip as the unfinished business the
pending question being the amendment
offered by Mr. Daniel; requiring the two
additional Judges provided for to be mem
ben of different political parties. Mr.
Daniel modified his 'amendment so as to
make it read: "Both of whom shall not
belong to the same political party."
At the end of a long disenssion, Mr. Dan
iel's amendment was rejected and the bill
was passed yeas, 31; nays, 18. The House
amendment to the Senate bill relating to
the exchange of the military post at Little
Bock, Ark., was concurred in, and the bill
now goes to the President The Senate
then adjourned.
To-Day's Congressional Library.
Washington, April 18. The contribu
tions to the Congressional circulating li
brary to-morrow will consist of a copyrighted
pamphlet entitled "A Catechism; Protec
tion versus Free Trade, which, will be
contributed by Representative Pickler,
and an original essay by Representative
"Walker, of Massachusetts, on the "Moral
Aspect of a Protective Tariff," which was
delivered before the Massachusetts Club,
three or four years ago.
LATE NEWS IN MlEP.
Emancipation Day la Washington.
"Washington, April 18. Emancipation
day was celebrated here by a parade of col
ored citizens headed by troop K, of the
Ninth Cavalry, which uas reviewed by the
President from the portico ot the Executive
Mansion. A cold rain, which fell almost
incessantly during the day, interfered
ot tue
somewhat with the plans i
i celebration.
Bourke Not to Be Investigated.
"Washington, April 18. The House
Committee on military affairs does not feel
that the charges preferred against Captain
John G. Bourke, as a result of the Garza
campaign, are worthy ot investigation at its
hands.
California's Pay for Public Lands.
Washington, April 18. The Senate to
day passed a bill granting to the State of
California 5 per cent of the net proceeds for
cash sales of public lands in that State. The
amount involved is $700,000.
The school teachers at Fort Dodge, la,,
are on strike tor higher salaries.
The ten gorge . which threatened the
safety of Winnepeg, Man., was loosened by a
dynamite cartridge and the danger Is passed.
' An unknown floater was fonnd in the
Ohio near Madison. Ind.. yesterday. It is
supposed to be a victim or the Golden Bule,
burned recently.
"Prince" Michael Mills, of Detroit, waived
examination yesterday. He offered his wife
1,000 If she would refuse to prosecute, but
she would not accept.
The heaviest rain of the season- fell at
Whitehall, 111., Sunday night, breaking a
levee and inundating; several thousand acres
of land, causing much damage.
At Leavenworth, Kan., yesterday morn
ing John Edwards, an ex-convict, was cap
tured In the house of Henry Ettenson, a
leading merchant. He had tecreted himself
with the intention of robbing the house and
went to sleep.
A report from the western part of the
Creee Nation says a cyclone passed through
that section of country a night or two ago,
destroying over a dozen houses and many
barns, killing three people and a large num
ber of horses and cattle.
Two men, Taylor Conrad and William
Haines, were killed and several injured at a
crossing on the Wabash jfai the Illinois
Central Sunday at Monticello, 111. The
Wabash train ran into the Central train,
which was standing on the crossing.
J. J. Cannon, claiming to be a member of
the Arm of Cannon & Co.. of Galveston, Tex.,
is mysteriously missing from the snburb of
St. Elmo, Tenn., where he was temporarily
sojourning for the benefltof his health. At
times he suffers from mental aberration.
Last Thursday Lucv Price, or Fiskburg.
Ky., aged 14, was Drutally assaulted by two
negroes, and yesterday morning she died.
She was delirious most of the time, but dur
ing consciousness partially described her as
sailants, and one man has been arrested.
Sunday afternoon Mrs. Dr. Younger and
Mrs. Shuder were bufriry riding nt Balllnger,
Tex., and while crossing the railroad track
were struck by an engine, smashing the
vehicle, knocking both ladles out, killing
Mrs. Dr. Younger and fatally injuring Mrs.
Shuder.
While John A. Chambers and William
Doub were handling a rifle at Bloomington,
III., Sunday, it was accidentally discharged
in the hands of Doub. The ball pierced
Chambers' brain and he died almost in
stantly. Both are sons of prominent Har-
rodsuurg citizens.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
B. & B.
THE GREATEST
DRESS '
GOODS
THCTION
KEW ADVEKTKKSIENTS.
JlimP " A '
SEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A deep-seated cough cruelly tries the
lungs and wastes the general strength. A
prudent resort for the afflicted is to use Dr.
Jayne's Expectorant, a remedy tor all
troubled with asthma, bronchitis, or any
pulmonary affection.
A Valuable Artlole.
It is a pleasure to refer to the advertise
ment of Dr. W. H. Tutt whioh appears in
another column. For over twenty-flve
years Tutt's Pills have been before the pub
lic, and each succeeding year their valuable
properties become better appreciated.
They now stand second to none lor the relief
of that much ubu&ed and overtaxed organ, tho
liver, and for the removal of that cause of
somanviils, constipation. They are used
in every civilized country, nnd cany with
them voluminous testimonials of their safety
and efficacy. Tutt's Liver Pills should have
a place in every household.
The People's Store, Fifth Avenue.
uality trimming
Stan
display ad.
at 25o to-day. Read
Campbell & Dick.
Who would not give S5 cents to free their
house from roaches, bedbugs, etct Bugine
will do it without a doubt.
ROYAL is the only
Baking Powder
yet found by chemical analyses free from
all impurities and unwholesome ingre
dients. Thus it makes the purest, light
est, most delicious and healthful food.
LAIS' TRIMMED HITS.
Your Choice of 100
Hats and Bonnets at
Beautiful Trimmed
$10 to $15,
"Worth 20 to ?25, for Tuesday
and "Wednesday.
BPa vSC NUSzf S; ,2M
OUR DRESS HATS,
Imported and American makes, are beauties
Price $3
DUNLAPS AND Y0UMANS,
S5.00.
This store ever made was con
summated last week in New
York, and the goods are on
sale this morning.
25,000 YARDS
Of fine Imported Suitings,
Camel's Hair, Irish and Scotch
Tweeds, Melange Suitings, Vig
oreaux Mixtures all in quiet
neat colorings, 38 to 48 inches
wide all bought at one price
and all to be sold at one
price,
75 GENTS.
The real value of the mer
chandise is Si. co to Si.so a
yard, and all are exceedingly
desirable hence, every woman
in Allegheny, Pittsburg and
surrounding country have op
portunity to procure value in
fine goods heretofore never ap
proached 1 case fine soft, dark, neat
STRIPED IMPORTED
TO-DAY
We Commence an Ex
traordinary SALE
OF
Buttons aim
ss
AT
IIE-eULF PeiCE IIB.LESSL
All this Season's Goods Received
To-day and Placed on Sale
TO-DAY
IN CENTER AISLE,
Directly in Front of Entrance.
An Overstocked Manufacturer
the Cause.
These Prices are the Effect
Metal Buttons,
2c, 5c and 10c
A CARD OF 2 DOZEN
SELECTED from our regular stock
and placed on Bargain Tables to
close this week regardless of cost
1,200 PAIRS
LADE' AND GENTS'
E SHOES
At Half Price.
Bl Ms, MAE MA
$4.50 Shoes at $2.90.
$4.00 Shoes at $2.90.
$3.50 Shoes at $2.50.
$3.00 Shoes at $2.18.
$2.75 Shoes at $1.98.
$2.00 Shoes at $1.48.
Wholesale and Retail.
W.M. LAIRD
NEW ADTEKTISEareWTS.
WITH YOUR PERMISSION
WE'RE INTRODUCING
433 and 435
WOOD STREET.
406, 408, 410
MARKET STREET.
SUITINGS
p
Bought at a sacrifice because
they were too dark. 52 inches
wide, real valde
L
n
m 1 1
.
I P DCMMCTT P PH Leading Hatters and Furriers,
U. U UL.I1I1L I I Ot UU.i Cor. Wood St. and Fifth Ave.
ap!9
lor
fused to
irom Brazil at the
Hew. It was stated in
and had been larcelv circulated in the
public prints, that the President and prin
cipal owners had publicly announced that
the company would not hereafter deliver
imported coffee at that port, on account of
objections made to such delivery bv mer
chants of the citv of New York." As a
matter of course the "Western and Southern
country was very largely and vitally inter
ested in any such discriminations, because
it aflected directly the retail dealers and the
wholesale dealers in the Western and South
ern cities and towns. He asked that the
bill and resolutions be referred to the Com
mittee on Commerce, and it was so ordered.
The "Whole Country Interested.
Mr. Daniel said he had received a num
ber of like resolutions from Boards of Trade
in different cities of the country which he
would present to-morrow or the next day.
This injurious discrimination, he said,
affected not only the Southern country, but
the Western and the Northwest, in a very
vital manner, and he hoped the Committee
on Commerce would find some remedy for
that egregious invasion of the eaual rights
of the people affected.
Mr. Cockrell said he had received, as
bearing on the same subject, resolutions of
the Associated Wholesale Grocers of St.
Louis. He presented them and they were
also referred.
The resolution heretofore offered by Mr.
Pefler, requesting the Secretary ot State to
obtain information concerning the use of
electricity as a power in the propulsion of
farm machinery and implements, and on
the propagation and growth of plants in
foreign countries, was taken up, explained
briefly by Mr. Peffer, and agreed to.
A Bill Fussed for the Second Time.
At the close of the morning business, at
12:50 o'clock, the Senate took np the calen
dar. At 1:40 F, m. the Senate, on motion
ot Mr. Sherman, proceeded to executive
business. At 3.-05 p. M. the doors were re-
WANAMAKER
& BROWN.
TSN'T it worth something to you to get the benefit of
our Popular Price Made-to-Measure' Tailoring?
Special features in $25 Suits we know what they are,
and stand ready to refund the money if unsatisfactory.
There's not much risk in buying our Clothing, at least
a good many think so, as our sales are nearly double
what they were this time last year.
39 SIXTH STREET,
On sale this morning at $1.
Five yards make a suit
All the above goods are so
much better value in propor
tion to any consumer than
any 25-cent goods that any
woman ever bought at this or
any other store, that this sale
will be a wonder.
Do you want a new dress?
If so, attend this sale. .
The Best Qualities Coat and Dress
Sizes. Handsomely Carved,
Plain or Shaded.
LOOK AT THESE PRICES.
15c a doz., worth 25c.
20c a doz., worth 35c.
25c a card of 2 doz., worth 50c.
37j4o a card of 2 doz., worth 75c.
50c a card of 2 doz., worth $1.25.
75c a doz., worth $1.75.
When we say worth so much, we
mean it. We've had the same but
tons in stock this season and have sold
them at the prices we say these are
worth.
apttJRs
OF
THE handsomest spring' suits
that ever signalized the
birth of Spring. How do
yoji think you'd look in one
of them? ft is no exagger
ation to say it will be just
the thing to put you in the
best society, it would elevate
you in the eyes of your best
girl andyou'llbe a satisfied
man.
COST, of course, is one of the
main things to be consider
ed, but, let us assure you,
you need not be a Gould or
Vanderbilt to buy one of
our suits.
ORES
TUN
BOGGS L BUHL,
ALLEGHENY.
apl9 93
ANDERSON BLOCK.
apH
J. B. VANDERGRIFTCOAL COMPANY, Limited,
TELEPHONE, NO. 191.
YOUEHIDEHENY GAS AND STEAM GOAL.
JS"Prompt service to manufacturers and consumers generally.
.Mjmjjiii,u warn tiCi BHIIU,
WHITE AND HIVEH SAND.
aplWTS
Maw on V
A BARGAIN,
25c, Worth $1.00.
All desirable goods and this sea
son's importation of plain and fancy"
Silk Novelty Trimmings.
$1 Quality at 25c a Yard.
GRACEFUL RESTINESS.
It matters not just how they
ride they may sit up straight,
or half incline, or lounge at
length. They're dressed in
fashion the graceful outlines
show exquisite cut and fit yet
comfort's there they wear the
Equipoise Waist all corsets'
sensible substitute for parlor,
Kitcnen, Dan or railway car.
Sold exclusively in Pittsburg by
Jos. Home & Co.
Made by George Frost Co.. Boston. TTS
Elite Photo Parlors, 516 Market Street.
CABINETS, $1 PER DOZEN.
A one-taalf life size crayon, handsomely
framed, $5.
elevator.
No stain to climb.
Use the
felJ-rrs
10 dollars to start with willbuy
an excellent quality of sack
or cutaway suit.
12 dollars will furnish one of
those elegant home-made
plain or fancy Cheviot or
Tweed Suits, in .-button
cutaway frock, single or
double-breasted sack.
15 dollars will give you choice
of over go styles of fancy or
plain worsted frock, sack or
Chesterfield suits, such as
are usually made to order
for $25 or $28.
GIVE us a call; let us give
yoic an introduction to our
suits; bring some one with
you who is apidge of good
clotlmig, well-made cloth
ing, and we are sure of
your trade. We are giv
ing no presents no bribes,
no tricks.
(KMESr Cms FOB flOIEST MOIET.
tE8SI0
Clothiers, Tailors, Hatters and
Furnishers,
954 and 956 LIBERTY STREET.
Cor. Oak Alley.
Spl7-34-TT3SU
COME TO-DAY
FOR THESE BARGAINS.
CAMPBELL & DICK,
81, 83, 85, 87 & 89 Fifth Ave.
apl9
mffUAUVflf WUMai
' qv S-c:
mumWJm' 'Madurmotto
LOW PRICES sixth spenhave SAVE MONEY
We are the largest Cloak and Suit Specialty Manufacturing Retailers in
the United States.
There is no house in existence that possesses equal advantages with us
in supplying the newest and best Cloaks and Suits for the lowest prices.
Can be had in any of our many de
partments. Bargains in Bedroom Suites.
Bargains in Parlor Suites.
Bargains in Bedding, etc
Bargains in Stoves and Ranges, the
largest selection in the city.
Bargains in
Wash Stands.
Odd Dressers, and
Bargains in Odd Bedsteads.
Bargains in Refrigerators.
Bargains in Baby Carriages.
GASH OR BBEIlT JiHHT DEPABTMEHT,
iPPEMSM
307 WOOD ST.
ap7-TT
ffl)sjE32HE9fflj
DESKS.
OFFICE
OUTFITTERS.
Office Specialty Co.
3U.l'hirdT.
WHY IS THE
W, L. DOUGLAS
S3 SHOE centPen
THE BEST SHOE IN THE WORLD FOR THE HONET?
It is a seamless sboe, with co tacts or wax thread
to hurt ths feet; made of tho best fine calf, stylish
and etuty, and Became ws make more thoee of this
grade than any other manufacturer. It equals band
tewed shoei coating from 4JX to 5.00.
4BK 00 Genuine Hand-sewed, tho (Inert calf
? shoo emr offered tor $3 00; equals French
Imported shoes which exist from $S.on to $12.00.
&A OO Hnnd--?ewed Welt Shoe, fine calf,
vfVm stylish, comfortable and durable. The best
shoe ever offered at this price ; same grade as custom-made
shoes costing from 3 OU to $00.
CO 30 Police Hhoe; Farmers, Railroad Ken
POa. and Letter Carriers all wear them; fine calf,
seamless, smooth Inside, heavy three soles, exten
sion edge. One pair will wear a year.
BO 30 flue calf, no better shoe ever offered at
aVaaa this price t one trial will convince those
who want a shoe for comfort and service.
CO 35 and $2.00 Worklnzman's) shoes
9ii are very strong and durable. Those who
have irlTen them a trial will wear no other make.
Dnuel 82.00 and 81.73 school shoes are
BUJra worn by the boys everywhere; toer sell
oa their merits, as the Increasing sales show.
I oHiae 83.00 Unnd-aewed shoe, best
siHUiva iongoia,Terysyiisn;equaui!Tenca
nrted shoes costlnglrom sum to liXU.
adles' 2.50, S2.00 nnd $1.75 shoe for
I I
I
WE ARE. THE LEADERS.
1
500
750
especially interesting bargains, we mention
latest styles to select from,
Among the hundreds of
the following for this week:
Fine Ail-Wool Jackets,
PRICE ONLY.
Fine All-Wool Capes, of every description, in all
colors, and latest styles to select from, PRICE ONLY
Complete Suits, 3 pieces, Skirt, Waist and Blazer, for from
$4.50
$7.50
$10.50 TO $35.
Finest Line in the city. New Spring Novelties in Jackets received daily.
Ladies, you cannot afford to buy a new spring garment unless you first
VISIT THE PARISIAN.
qpl6-91-TnwTbsa
lapnovuiuns Patikteo 1890 n ths U. &, Caxasa and Euaora.
FIRE-PROOF. Easily applied by anyone. Send for Samples and DescrirrtivB Prica List
H. W. JOHNS MANUFACTURING COMPANY,
H.W.Johns' Asbestos Fire & "Water-Proof Sheathing, Building .Felt, Steam Packtaxh
Boiler Coverings, liquid Paints, Itoof Paints, Roof Cement, Fire-Proof, Faints, eto-
87 MAIDEN LANE, NEW YORK.
JEB8EYCITT, CHICAGO, PHILADELPHIA, BOSTOH, ATLAHTA, lOHTXOt
mMflfflJ-rrswk
fmnnrtjirl hoinfttlnfffram
T.nMilmm . An. S'2.f0 nnd fi
Hisses are the best One Oongola. Stylish and durable.
Cnntlon. See that W. L. Douglas' name eat
jpeice are stamped on me wtwmw cacn snoe.
Bf-TAKE NO SBBSTlTDTEt
Insist on local adrertlsed dealers supplying too.
TV. 1.. DOUGLAS. Brockton. Miua. Soldi
D. Carter. 71 Firth avenue; J. N.IYohrlng, 389 Fifth
arenne; H. J. & O. M. Iang, 4501 Bauer street,
Plttsburjr. Henrr Boier. No. 108 Federal street.
K. U, Rollman, No. 73 Beoecea street, Allefhenr
mhS2-TT
SPOONS GIVEN AWAY.
To show our appreciation for the patronage bestowed upon n we will for thl week
only present a PITTSBURG OB ALLEGHENY SOUVENIR SPOON with every pur
chase of One Dollar or over.
SOLE AGENT FOR CHEMICAL
DIAMONDS,
COR. LIBERTY AND SMITHFIELD, AND 311 SMITHFIELD ST.
aplO-TTau
SIMZIT'S,
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