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them remain there, if the subscriptions were unpaid. The assistant attorney-general has made a search of the statutes, and determined that there is no federal law covering such cases and that newspaper subscriptions are governed by legal laws like other private contracts. Voorhees Bill. WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-As soon as the finance committee reassembled this afternoon, Representative Voorhees, who had his bill pr nted since the morning adjournment, submitted it to the committee. Separate votes were taken, and it was soon apparent that nothing could be done and an adjournment was taken with nothing accomplished. A Will stolen. SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29,-The discovery was made shortly before the office of the county clerk closed yesterday afternoon that the will of the late ex-Senator James G. Fair had been stolen, and that in its place: a lot of worthless papers had been inserted in the envelope that contained the bulky document. At the Editor's old Home BINGHAMTON, N. Y., Jan. 28.-The city is bankrupt. The police funds were on deposit in the National Broome County bank, which closed its doors in last week's panic and is now in the hands of Examiner Van Vranken. The total amount of the city's funds in the bank was $101,036.85, and this is needed February 1 to pay policemen, teachers and other employes and public officers. The board of alderman held a special meeting,and decided to borrow money enough for current expenses. Broome county is in almost as bad shape, as all the county funds were on deposit in the bank, amounting to about $100,000. All business in the city is practically paralyzed. A Substitute Bill. WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.-A substitute for the Reilly Pacific railroads bill has been introduced in the house by Boatner for the members of thecommittee on Pacific roads, who made the minority report against the Reilly bill. The bill provides for a Pacific railroad commission to take charge of the governmentaided roads when they default in payment of their debts, and to control them as representatives of the government until a comprehensive plan can be adopted by congress for settling the relations of the companies with the government. Message. WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.-The president today sent to congress a message in which he advises the selling of bonds abroad, the retirement of greenbacks and the making of duties payable in gold. Not Guilty. BOSTON, Jan. 28.-The jury in the case of Attorney John F. Dore, brought from Seattle, Wash., charged with the embezzlement of $250,000, returned a verdict today finding him not guilty on six counts. On the other three, the jury could not agree. It improbable that the case will come up again. Rebels Routed COLON, Jan. 28.-Rebels and government troops had an engagement Friday at Pradera. The rebels were routed. The inhabitants are depending upon the Americans for protection. The United States cruiser Atlanta is coaling here, and the New York isexpected. A French warship has been ordered to Colon. A Cord Showing WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-Members of congress who believe that the income tax is an equitable method of raising revenues are gratified at the unexpectedly good showing of the preliminary canvass made by the collectors of the intermal revenue at the direction of Secretary Carlisle. They believe that the greater the amount realized from this tax the more popular it will become,and the more firmly rooted as a part of the policy of the government. From the results of the canvass of the internal revenue bureau, it appears that the income may yield more than $50,000,000. What Shall be Done. WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The president and Secretary Carlisle passed several hours together at the White House this afternoon. Mr Carlisle brought with him nancial data bearing on the depleted treasury gold reserve, and with this as a basis the president began the preparation of a message to congress. It is understood that it will treat principally of the continued drain of the gold reserve and remedies for stopping it The message will, it is said, be short and vigorous, and be delivered tomorrow. The Big Strike. BROOKLYN, Jan. 27.-Were it not for the scarcity of cars today one would not have known that one of the biggest strikes in the history of Brooklyn was in progress. Church members had to walk to church in many instances or take chances in the enormous crowds which took possession of the cars. Otherwise there was a perfect calm. Large crowds assembled around the depots, military guards are stationed, but there was no violence there. War Coming CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. 27.-The situation is unchanged today. Both Mexico and Guatemala are going on with their war preparations, and prominent Mexicansthink the outlook is very gloomy for peace, unless Guatemala recedes from the bold stand she has taken. If MexiCO is pushed into the fight over the international boundary, her policy will be as outlined by President Diaz and his cabinet, that this dispute and other little matters will be settled at once and forever, and the necessary means used to that end. Very Cold. ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 27.-This was the coldest day of the winter here. At 7 o'clock this morning the thermometer registered 26 degrees below zero. It was excessively cold all day, and at 7 o'clock this evening the mercury was still 10 degress below. The cold wave extends from St. Paul to the Rockies, the register at Helena at 8 o'clock tonight being 10 below. Snow in Texas. DALLAS, Tex., Jan. 27.-Specials from all parts of Texas report a general snow
