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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 25, 1895)
70KIA PDBUC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. r ty.Jit.JUiStM.A iPti 'lk.jr.; it oi J TODAY'S WEATHER. Th ASTORIAN has the lariat LOCAL circulation) the largest Gf.NLRAL circula- ... tlon. and tht lawsl TOTAL circulation of J Forecast for Oregon nd Washington, snow or ram) iMgnur warmor gun on u a 4 Coast. r & all papers published In Aitorla, EXCLUSIVE TELEGRAPHIC PRESS REPORT. ASTORIA, OREGON, WEDNESDAY HORNING, DECEMBER 25, 1895. NO. 2'Jl. VOL. XLIY. Xmas Presents! ) M' mhry if coats in the war at $-4 50, $3, $3.50, $-4 or $5 Silk IIandkerchief!i, Nt-ckwear, Suspenders, Fur Top and other Cloves, anl all kinds of Furnishing Goods, Hats, Boots. Shoes, Umbrellas, etc. I. U QSGOOD, The One Price Clothier, Hatter and Furnisher. 606 aud 508 COMMERCIAL STREET, ASTORIA, OR. The Finest and Host Complete Line of Holiday Goods In the City! At Prices to Suit the Times." Griffin & Reed's City Boole Store. THREE LOTS. In a desirable location, i blok from High School. A BARGAIN. CHOICE LOTS IN HULS On the new Pipe Line A Block IN ALDER rt ROOK 8TRKET CAR LINE will he eitemle I thin slimmer to within 5 minutfs walk ot this property Will sell at duilt)l Ihwuhid. acreage,; In 5 or 10 aore trunrs insMe the ity limit", also adjoining Flat el. GEORGE HILL,. 471 KondSt, Occident Block, HILL'S REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE. New Lines of We have receive 1 on immense new stock of good- dur ing th p'ist wee I "nd will jruaranten ur prices t I 6 at least 2(i ier e.t l-wer tha a iy oih-r 8 ore n thin city. OREGON TRADING CO. 6oo Commercial Street. Heal Estate (Den, f Barkers r and f Business Jf.en Of fbtoria Gene ally. I A POINTER ! I Call lnla 'h Aolsi mfUtt f and Rt sample copie ol our rtga- k Ur Commercial cititina.. t Q I- J.Tesns J.Tcr.eg in Your wocnet. One of my Men's Suits in the war iit $5 $7 50 or $10. A wool Mackintosh in the war Hi $5. $G.50or$10. A wool Overcoat for men in the war, prices at $7 50, $10 or $12.50. Boys' wool Suits in the cloth ing war at $1.50, $2.50, $3.50 or $4. Bys' Macintoshes and Over FIKST DDITION. -.hut 'he place for a cheap home. Neckties ! Suspenders ! Silk Handkerchiefs! Hosiery ! Underwear ! Hats! Clothing: ! Umbrellas! Blankets, Etc., Etc. The Rescrt 473 Commercial street, is the plaoe where the businewman and the laboring raan tin for what is called "BKHT N THE COAST," or s nie cool drink of the vlebr .ted OHmlmnns beet. Hauil i he of every kind made to order. hdiI n el. imit free l'in-b Kerved every dav. llt IWlon Baked Itei served every oilier uTirruonii loo are .elionie. Grosbauer & Brach 'bTOWA PUBLIC LIBRARY! HEAD "0 ROhM FltEB TO IX Op. n everv day from 3 oVlock to 5 bi.iI ri:3'i 'n9ii p. m nlrcrii'ti ju iI' t-3 per anenso. Southwell cs. ElcvMrtli aaa Data St. Good Will Toward Men, Theme in School and Church. VARIOUS CHRISTMAS EXERCISES The Schools Appropriately Close the Fall Term-Chrismas Eve in the Churches. Yesterday afternoon the schools, except the Uppertown school, held their Christ mas exercises preparatory to the holt days' vacation. The Upperton period held Its celebration Monday evening. Last evening the various churches had ihelr celebrations, commemorative of the birth of the Christ child, and mlnglad with the religious exercises was 'he happy event of giving and receiving. Bright faces and Joyous laughter were on every side, and that childhood's lays haJ not yet be come overcast with the Bhadiws of con flict with the world was evident. MIS KRAGER'3 ROOM. The Christmas exercises held In Mrs. Krager's room. No. 8, yesterday were In charge of the Theologian Society, and a very Interesting programme was ren dered, the principal feature of which v as a dialogue between Agnus Brady and Florence Ross. The society paper, "Holly Wreath," was also very interest ing. The programme was as fo'Iows: Reading, Mrs. Krager and Chas. John son; recitation, Olga Noe and Clyde Bales: conundrums. Pearl Estes: "Holly Wreath, Herbert Trulllnger and F-o-ence Ross; dialogue, Agnus Brady and Flor ence Trulllnger. UPPERTOWN SCI IOf iL. The t'ppertown school held lis exer cises Monday evening A llte'.iivy pro gramme by the children was given, after which came Santa Claus (Mr. Ben Young) and appropriate gifts .were distributed to the-pupils nd teaohi.rs, each one receiv ing something to remember him or her' of teacher or playmlte Jr pupil. at TH3 lima SCHOOL. The Christmas exercises of the Cicero nian Literary Society were held yester day. There were quite a number of visit ors, among them Mrs. Narclssa White Kinney, Miss Frankie Tfolden, Hon. Charles Fulton, A. A. Cleveland, Jr., and John McCue. Mr. Fulton made a very Interesting address on the Monroe doc trine. The following programme was rendered: Reading, Laura Gray, Ben Marlon. Ar-n'e McLean, Bessie Ross; recitation, Lorlng Stinson, May Uttlnger; music by the High School choir; current topics, Chas. Abercromble, Nellie Gerd'ng: essay, I lizle Busey, May Morgan; debate, "Resolved, That Climate Affects Character." The speakers on the affirmative were Charles Gray and Corlnne Hansen, and on the negative Myrtle Welch and Cnarles Jordan. The Judges decided In favor of the affirmative. MISS GRANT A..D SII&3 DEALV. One of the lanjiut ai'd mnst sjccessful school celebrations wai the one glvon jointly by .r.e pup:ls of iiss . aly and Miss Grant, in the school room of MIbb Grant. The room iuoi was most beau tifully decora'.ed by tho little folks In evergreens, holly, Cai'.'nrnia mistletoe and by fine free-hand drai.ix on all of 'he blackboards. The sk-ll enhlb.U'l by sev eral of the girls In this blackbonrd voik indicates a rutu.-e for them, of w.ileh, perhaps, they do not dream On one board particularly was noticed wreaths and tralllr-2; vines of holly and mlsMctoe, In nature 1 ooloii, which made a most pleasing effect. In one corner of the :oom was a brau-' tlful Christmas tiv, Ind'jn with nlfts for all. The .curtains wen drawn, the rand'es were lighted and the children feasted thtlr eyes on tne beautiful s'ght. whose elgnltl-an'Te had been rlearl;- ex plained to them ind vhe success of wh'rh was largely due io Inn r own efforts. The pupils had many Utile surprises for tholr teachers, showing the good feellnir ex isting between them, and It is probable that the teachers were as much I leased with the day as any ,l their pupils. The following programme was the order of the day: . , Song-"ChrIstmas Bells" School Questions and answers abo.it the Christ-child Hy the School Recitation "Nobody's Child" Hannah jtinn "Th'e' veek Before Chrt'tmas-'. Alena Quonqulst "Preparation for Christmas" Ll'lie Carl-on "Lady'Veard'ey's Guest". .Alice O'Connor "Harry's Christmas" Eva Fhlvely "Kris Krlnirle's Surprise". .Loleta Orange 'Willie's Christmas Prayer" .Helen CVsen "The Tramp's Christmas". ...Alema Milan "Hanging the Stocking" Jodie Chrl'tensen -From' tha Heart" AUna Pmlth "Bells Across the Snow". ...Rosa Bf.rwlti "Bennle" Bessie Gregory GRACE CHURCH. The csrol service of the Grace Church Sunday school was well attended at six' o'clock last evening. The church was dec-1 orated in ever green, holly and mistletoe. ; The beautiful musio sung wun ri;ni heartiness by many children, led by the well trained choir, made a fitting Intro duction to the talk by the rector to the little ones. "Behold, I bring you tidings of great Joy. which shall be to all people. "Glory to God In the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." x". . . 1 A. w In almnle r rum mrac " . - . words, drew aealn a picture of the great, event In the Christian era, "the eld, old. ! story, ceienraieu in ai thmu mu mr.- I a the Important day of the year. After the carol service the ehidren adj urned to I the basement of the church wW re a hsnd ! noma tre. beautifully decorated and la- I d-n with clfts trr ea"h. "' the p'aiform I was an old raxhlonea nr place, on me I mantel of which hung a row of small j Just received today a magnificent line of Satin presents. See are looking for stockings. In pantomime was enacted, by several little girls, "the Night Before Christmas," and old Santa Claus epp a el from down the chimney. Each and every one had a Jolly good time, emblematic of the good times brought to earth by the Saviour whoso birth was celebrated. On the tree among the other gifts was a purse filled with gold pieces, marked for Rector Short, which was a great surprise to the good dominie, who knew not how to express his gratitude to his people, who had so generously remembered him during such hard times. THE PRESBYTERIANS. The Christmas exercises at the Presby terian church last evening were very suc cessfully performed; the singing by the different classes was excellent. Miss War ren made an address, the subject being Indian schools, the offering of the Sun day school being for this purpose. Santa Claus was there In all his glory and pre sented each of the scholars with a candy brick. The church was very handsomely decorated with Ivy and evergreens. At 4:30 In the afternoon the Sunday school of the Upeprtown Presbyterian church held Its Christmas festival, under the leadership of Superintendent Eakln. Each pupil was remembered and all were happy In celebrating the birthday of Christianity. THIS METHODIST CHURCH. The entertainment at the M. E. church was pronounced by ail who heard It one of the best programs ever rendered on any similar occasion In Astoria. It would be almost Impossible to say which part of the varied program p'eased the most. The singing by the school was good and showed much practice, especial ly the Infant class exercises. The i:trrary work was all well done. The declara tions were well committed and rendered with good effect. The solos and choruses were worthy of much praise. Especial mention ought to be made of the mus cal number by Miss Bertha Simpson, a wee, small tot. scarcely eight summers old. Her voice Is as perfect as a well tuned Instrument. Such a voice Is woithy ot the best culture that can be po-B.bly given. Miss Ruby Walter apepared for the first time as a Blnger. Her voice shows wonderful compass and power. It Is needless to say anything in praise ot Mr. Belcher. Astoria people have learned to expect fine muslo when he sings, and they were not disappointed last night. The choir rendered a line selection, and the solo by Mr. Elmore was well sus talned. The entertainment closed with five tab leaux. The first, second and th'rd were scenes in the life of Saul, on his last night on earth. The fourth tableau was a rep resentation of the Abgcls song on jiem lehem's Plain, with shepherds guarding their flocks by night. The most beautiful tableau was the last, "Jacob's Ladder," with angels ascend ing ahd descending, while dreaming Ja cob lay asleep on his pillow of stone, guarded by an angel. It Is dotibful It Astorlans have ever seen a more enchant ing picture. ' Elsie Elmore fittingly introduced old Santa Claus, who made a'l the tittle ones happy with numerous gifts. ABILITIES BILL Passes the Senate Without a Dissenting Voice. Tho Northern Republicans and Democrats Puuh It Through as a Holiday Present to the South. Special to the Astorian. Washington, Dec. 24,-The senate today passed the bill removing all dlsabll.ties from ex-Confederate soldiers and sailors. Hill said In discussing the bill, "It would be a most fitting and generous Christmas present to the men of the South." Senator Sherman said: "I will vote for .he bill: the time Is past for such dis eliminations." The passage of such a repeal, without a dimming vote, in a senate having a Re nublican plurality and with Northern sen ators taking the inftlative, lent graceful ness and significance to the ac'lon in marked contrast with former controver sies In congress. The Southern senators, with tha exception of Daniel, took no part In urging the repeal, and several of them. Including Walthall and Cockrell, who served In the Confederate army, voted for postponement by reference to commit tee. But with such champions on the Re publican side of the chamber as Chandl- r, Hawley, and Piatt, and on the Democratic side as Hill and Voorhees, the repeal was readily acompllshed. In the two hours given to speches on the nvasure, there was the fullest expression of a de sire to bury war animosities. HORSES BURNED. Burlington, la., Dec. 24.-Strickland's barn, with forty Worses and ftO vehlc'es, burned today. Loss, $2.V)(KKi; Insurance, lers than $10,000. Many of the horses had fast records. STEAMER WRECKED. Victoria, Dec. 24. The steamsh'p Is and er, which crashed on Port Lork Po'nt Sunday morning, was released tr.day. T disabled steamer went back to Esquimau where she will be repaired. The damage amounts to $2f,Mi0 to $10,000. The aee'd'nt arose throuxh Pilot Foster falling a:ef-p while In charge of the steamer. BETTER FEEI.lVd IN LONDON. New York, Dec. 24. The Evening Post's London cablegram says: There was a further marked Improve ment In shares here today on telegrams reporting a calmer and more fr'endly ut terance from President Cleveland. Tl-e recovery was due to bear re-pi.rr-hssos and aet've speculative ord rs. The t'ti'n was nearly at the best. I unde'sfnH flnanetem m Germany were sounded jr.r terday as to the terms of the Amrlene coinage bond loan. The dearnes of money there, to say nothing else. Is ir.st It. AM mark-l rl,d ttettrr If sympathy with American markets. our new line of Ladies7 and uents' umbrellas. It yc:i Xmas presents we can suit you. SHANAHAN BROS. Gomez Executes a Brilliant Countermarch. ' WILL TRIUMPHANTLY ENTER Havana-Spanish Leaders Badly Rattled aud Only a Miracle Can Save General Campos. Special to the Astorian. Havana, Dec. 24. Christmas eve Is ush ered In with something like dismay In this city, and there Is apprehension, hour ly gaining ground, that Havana w II be besieged by armed forces before Christ mas day Is over. The advance of the Insurgents seemed at last advices to be uninterrupted, thus contradicting the reports sent out during the afternoon that they had been turned back in a pltche battle by Ca.npos him self, and were striving to make their way back into Santa Clara province. (Copyrighted, 1895, by Associated Press.) Havana, Dec. 24. Shortly after noon today the startling news was received from Matanzaa that General domes, at the head of the Insurgent army, said to number about 12,000 men of all arms, fairly well equipped with artl lery, had by a feint turned the left flank of Captain-General Mai tints de Campos, in o m mand of the Spanish forces at Colon, who attempted to stop the advance of the enemy upon Havana, and were well to the westward of Colon and threatening Matanzas to the southward and trying to strike directly at Havana. The receipt of this startling news has caused the greatest excitement here, both In official and unofficial circles. The In surgents a little over two weeks ago, entered the province of Santa Clara, from the province of Tuerto Principe, at Ig nara, and there defeating Colonel Seguera and the Spanish column, they made a most wonderful advance through the pro vince, passing through the flower of the Spanish army assembled there, and said to number about 5,000 men. In spite f repeated repulses the Insurgents pressed onward, and passing Placetas, Santa Clara and other towns, pushed on for the frontier of Matanzas. It was only a few days ago that the announcement was made that the Insurgents were at Las La jas and marching onward to Havana. Then came the news that the Insurgents had entered the province of Matanias at Palma Bala. Berore this, however, Gen eral Campos had changed , his headquar ters to Colon and lie commenceu nurneu ly concentrating his forces there, Intend ing to compel General Gomes to fight a pitched battle before passing that p ace. A day or two ago the Insurgents caused a scurry at Colon. Firing was heard at AJuca, about 15 miles from that place and re-inforcements were sent to the front, but this" turned out to be I'ttle more than an outpost affair, and while the Spanish troops made for this po nj. main body of the army passed south of Colon, near the line of the ralir ad, and headed for the frontier of Havana, turning the flank of the captaln-generar, who. with the best Spanish force In the Island, is now well In the rear of the Insurgents' column. The latter are mov ing more rapidly than the Spanish troops, who are utterly unused to trave ling In this thickly wooded country w'thoiit i reg ular roads are not thought likely to be able to catch up with the quickly moving CGomex. by a beautifully executed coun termarch, has turned the flnnk of the fa mous Spanish commander, and today with his army, made his appearance close to the town of Jovolluno, well to the rear of Colon, and commanding the rail roads to Cardenas, Matanzas and Hava na The movement of the Insurgents was an' example of splendid gene ralsh lp. ac eompllshed under the most trying clrciim stances, and in the Uce of overwhelming numbers of the Spanish trorpi, crmmind -d by tho best officers of Spain. It seems there is nothing to prevent them from reaching Havana in the next few da vs. 'or the Hpanlsh commanders reem to fiave entirely lost their heads and un'ess Cam pos has accomplished a ml acle of dar Ing strategy In allowing Gomes and hi friends to slip by, In order that the Span Ish troops may be hurried after them. nd by a sortie from Havana, catch them between two fires, the Insurgents art masters of the situation. The odds against the Spaniards being able to press on after the triumphant Insurgents army aro very heavy. WAR SHIPS, Can Be Built for the Qreat Lakes In Thirty uays. Chicago, Dec. 24.-W. L. Brown, of the "hlrago Shipbuilding Company, declared in .... f .at- with Kngland. the United Stale could bul'd thirty fully eouloned war ships for lake service Inside a . i .n mesrencv armored v ss-'s of s'mn'e cf.nstr.ic Ion coul 1 be pu i.s,- .u A.h.p hand " ht aililed. "Canada could do practically nothing In the way or armored vesels and would be obliged to get along wun mane siiinn. UP FOR LIFE. Southern Pacific Train Robbers Found Guilty. , n T . u Trnu.,1 fllnlns 1'oriinnu, je... t. in hit, . - dlrtrlct court James Pool and Jchn Case ... . j .... I u.l- were tnis arternoon iounn gum? ui nui.. Ing un and robbing a Southern Pacific .... ...... . . 1 ) 1 . f.A.1 train ntar monies juiy mi. . . was acquitted. 1 n penmir i"i m . .1.1- tm llf. ImnrlMnnmpnl rense 01 im ..." .-- .11 .v... t ha ilpfenrlanls have served two terms each In the penitentiary. -HRISTMAfl IN THE WHITE HOUSE. Washington, Dec. 24.-There wos a pre--.sre of Christmas In the air at the 'Vhlte Hoime In the number of closely wrapped parrels of all sizes, that brgan com enrly In the day. hy mall and xoresn and meeners. addressed to t.ie rr..i,int and every memter of h household, not forjetttus t.-.s b-i-, TU president himself remembered all of the employes of the house, and bestowed tur keys upon them for their Christmas din ners, and as -the members of the cabinet left the White House, each carried a big apple, the gift of Secretary Morton. TERRIFIC STORM. Worst the Sound Country Has Seen In Years. Seattle, Dec. 24. The storm on the Sound last night surpassed In violence anything that has been experienced In these waters for years. All steamers were delayed and some have not yet put In an appearance. The steamship Wlllapa had waves b: eak Ing over her pilot house, and all her staterooms were flooded. The steamer Falrhaven left here for Whatcom on Sunday night and has not since been heard from. There Is a rumor that she Is grounded at Oak Harbor. Tha steamer State ot Washington,, on the same run, leaving twenty-four hours later, has not put In an apeparance. Boats that htve come In, most of them hours late, have their smokestacks tinged and whitewash ed with spray. The velocity of the wind was from 40 to GO miles an hour. GREEN GOODS BUYERS. Greater Criminals Than the Men Who Fleece Them. New York. Dec. 24.-"Old Bill" Vosburg, the green goods man who swlnd'ed Anton Irmfel, a farmer of Clarkson, Nebraska, out of $1100, was arraigned for sentence before Recorder Ooff today. His counsel made a plea for clemency based on the ground- that his client had never sought to take a human life, contenting h mself with making war upon property. The at torney concluded: "In brief, let the law be merciful and grant a suspension of sentence on ac count of Christmas and the crucifixion of our Lord." Recorder Goff said he thought the leg islature had made a law declaring that farmers who came on to buy green goods should be prosecuted as felons. He had no sympathy for them. They were great er criminals than Vosburg, because he was but fleecing them. "I will consider the plea," said the recorder, "and ask the district attorney during the day to en dorse the papers with his recommenda tion. I will dispose of the case after that." It Is thought the recorder will suspend sentence. , ,F1RE IN VANCOUVER. B. C. Vancouver, B. C. Dec. 24. A disastrous fire occurred here last night whereby the Cassldy Lumber and Shingle Ml.l anil fsninrv were completely gutted, and the drv kiln of Solcer's mill and a cottagn were also destroyed, while considerable damage was done to the British Colum bia Cooperage Works. The blase was started by the explosion of an oil lamp In the engine room. The loss Is estimated at $&0,000. J Wool and Sugar Receive Atten tion in the House. Bond Bill Introduced Will Change Rate of Interest-Greenbacks to Be Isolated. nr..hinniin Twt u The Republican members of the ways and means commit tee held another conterence hub hup noon and deddurt on several changes In ,h. two revenue bills' to be introduced in the house Thursday. ' The most Important clause in mo unu 1.111 ... tn flpnn thA clause putting In Will -w - - cereal bread stuffs, live stock and dairy products at an advance 01 per ih jver the Kllson-Gorman act. These fea- - ..111 .Imn V hftVA & 111 DOr CCIll UU" vance under the horlsontal clause. It was also decided to advance carpet wouib to the McKlnley bill rates, but other wools, and manufactured products ot wool, will remain at 60 per cent of the .i.triniu .crier annrrllnir to the agree- il, tiin " -- ment of yesterday. Another change was to exempt sugar from the provisions ol the clause 01 me nornumai suim"-. IE nAn In the bona bin me prmcipui au thorised will be a change of the rate ot im.rui anihnrlced bv an act of 1876 from four to three per cent and these bonds ..ui ka n.v.hi. at tha nntlnn of the gov ernment after three years. The rate ot Interest lor tne one year ireuaurjr ccm icate of Indebtedness will be raised from two to three per cent. This bill will also provide for the temporary Isolation ot treenbacks, so tney will De neia eiumio In the treasury and not Included within 'he ass its of the government. Members of the committee state em phatically that these bills are not In tended In any way to represent the Re publican policies on tariff or finance; the are merely temporary expedients to meet emergencies, the Republicans holding an emergency Is caused by Insufficiency ol revenues. A NICE SERVANT. flervant-Olve me a pound of tea. Grocer Green or black T Servant It doesn't matter; my mistress Is bllnd.-La Carature. Higheet of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S, Gov't Report Fans, suitable fcr The Cargo Takes Fire in Mid Ocean. GOOD JUDGMENT SAVES SHIP fapt. Jorg-ensen, of the British Ship Hiawatha, Tells His Story of Battle With the Flames. San Francisco Chronicle. The British ship Hiawatha, Captain Jorgensen, arrived yesterday, lf,4 days from Grangemouth, England, and 107 days from Pernambuco, with 1,U0 tons of coal. Her narrow and providential escape from destruction by fire In the cargo at sea may be best told In Captain Jorgensen'a full and complete memorandum, which is as follows: Left Grangemouth roads on the 9th ct July. Passed to the north of Scotland. Had light and variable winds down to 3d deg. north, where we got the northeast trade winds, which were llpht und varia ble throughout. Lost the northeast trades In 14 deg. IB mln. north, and after a couple of days of variables we got the southwest monsoon. On the 12th of Au gust, In 6 deg. 68 mln. north, 19 deg. 6S mln. west, noticed a strong smell of coal gas coming up from the fore hatch. Had the searching rods In the hatchways ex amined and found the coal heated, but no fire was observed. Being sure that there was something wrong we had all the hatches taken of and rodi dr'ven down In different parts of the hatches, and after having had one rod down In the middle of the main hatch for about fifteen minutes it came out almost red hot. Seeing that we had no time to lose, we Immediately commenced to discharge coals overboard from the main hatch. After a little while smoke Issued from the coals, the smoke Increasing as we worked down. About seven below the main deck, tn the middle of the hatch, we found the coals on fire,, which was put out, but a very dense smoke Issued from the lower hpUl on tha port elite. We pumped water on' the coals, but It did not seem to have any effect. a we could not gut It near enough to the fire, so we kept on discharging. In snlte of all our efforts, we found that the fire was gaining on us all the time, and the heat and smoke became so suffocating that the men could not :t 'nd it In the hold more than about ten min utes at a time. On the 13th flames burst out from the coals on the port side of the hatch. We' had a quantity of water pumped on the coalB and had the flames sul dued and proceeded again with the discharge; had the steam donkey working all the t me and kept on discharging day and night. Flames were bursting out from the ccala every now and then, but we got them under control again by pumping cn water. On the 15th of August we had got down on the lower hold, about seven feet be low the beams on the port side. We were then down to the second fire, and the coals were mixed with ashes and burning coals, and the fire was n aching from the middle of the main hatch and aft to abreast of the mainmast. We then commenced to pump water on the coals, and after about one hour's pump ing the smoke and heat were deereaslng, and at noon we had the fire In the main hatch extinguished. After having mastered the main hatch we found that the heat in the fore and after hatches had Increased to a very seri ous extent. We commenced to trim up coals from the middle of the hatches, and worked down about fourteen feet deep from the deck In both hatches, where we found the coals so hot that they burned, the fingers when taken In the hand. We had to pump water on to stop them from taking fire. On the 21st of August we found the coals In the fore part of the main hntch again on the point ot taking fire, and, seeing that under such circumstances It was Impossible to proceed, we resolved to put Into Pernambuco, where we arrived n the 24th of August. We got Into port on the 26th, discharging 673 tons of coal, and left again on the loth of September. The remainder of the voyage to Sun Francisco was uneventful, and the tap tain had no more trouble with fires. NEW BEIONOHAGE BILL. Washington, Dec. 24.-A plan has hern drafted by ex-Speaker Crisp, and will be offered as a substitute for the Republican measures to be presented Thursday. It Is based on the old belief In the coinage of the Bllver sclgnorage, which was paf.s d bv the lsst congress and vetoed by the president, tut to this bill, modified, will e added a feature for the redemption ot greenbacks. The principal chango In the selgnorage bill will be tho omission ot 'hat part which rendered available the sclgnorage before It had been coined, by the use of sliver certificates bused upoi It. ACTION OF POPULISTS. Washington, Dec. 24. The Populist s. n ators conferred today and decided tn ontr a free coinage bill as an unicinliii.nl to the tariff or bond bill, or both, when th.y come from the house. The popursta an, favorable to a duty on wool, but against a raise In duties on woolen goods. Ellen Terry never travels without her family photographs and a tea-making outfit. n . "v f A r h I