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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1896
Page
4
The Rev Yothor Horan of Rumford Falls Maine raised funds to finish a new church announcing an opening on a frigid day. He preached a long sermon as congregants shivered then urged donations to plaster, furnace, and completed work, passing the plate to meet the goal.
The naturalists Mr and Mrs Peskham report after years of study that spiders discern objects clearly only up to about one foot. They add that spiders possess senses of color and smell but these are weakly developed.
The Pennsylvania Institute for the Blind in Philadelphia proudly cites two distinguished music graduates. David D. Wood, renowned blind organist of St Stephen's Church, and Adam Geibel, composer and organist of Baptist Temple at Broad and Barkes streets, Philadelphia.
The article surveys the boundary dispute with Venezuela and Britain seeking arbitration, notes progress toward a general arbitration treaty between Britain and the United States, and summarizes related government reports on finances pensions tariffs and reform measures. It highlights immigration stats, naval expansion, and calls for currency reform and prudent public spending.
Washington D C January session opener draws the largest crowd of the term with Vice President Stevenson and Speaker Reed presiding. The event signaled high interest in the upcoming President's annual message and theCabinet question as attention centers on Senate action while the House awaits Senate proposals.
The Senate convened with Vice President Stevenson in charge and an orderly session. John Sherman, entering his forty first year of service, received congratulatory notices as Ohio’s victory in the Interrestion spurs praise. The chamber praised the improved seating and floral display, while Mark Hopkins arrival caused gallery stir and the Diplomatic Gallery filled with Sir Julian Pauncefort and his daughter. Committee appointments followed prayer and naval resolutions, with Sherman named Republican representative on the notifying committee and Smith of New Jersey named Democrat for the same role. The President’s message was read in full, ending at 2 35 p m, before Senator Cell of Florida briefly offered a Cuba belligerency recognition proposal and then withdrew it.
The Fifty fourth Congress resumes with 27 members present as J Williams Stock and Charles J Boatner are sworn in amid a day of ceremonies. House adjourns after a brief tribute to the late Speaker Crisp.
Secretary Carlisle testifies before Congress on the fiscal year ending June 3 1898 with total estimates at 421 718 970 60 and appropriations of 492 491 605 98. Key divisions include military and naval establishments and public works. Carnegie Steel faces renewed scrutiny as Secretary Herbert orders investigation into alleged defective steel used for battleships at Newport News.
Venezuela accepts the arbitration agreement agreed by Secretary Olney and Sir Julian Fauvistote. A Caracas message to Olney says the memorandum between Great Britain and Venezuela is accepted and an extra Venezuelan Congress session will be called soon to implement the treaty with Great Britain.
A major snowstorm impacted Raleigh North Carolina where seven inches fell and streetcars halted. Suffolk Virginia saw the heaviest snow in years with several feet in some spots and train delays. Petersburg and Charlotte reported five to ten inches with drifting and blocked tracks. Atlanta Georgia noted heavy snow with streetcar service interrupted yet less severe overall.
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