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SOLD PROPERTY MANY TIMES.
Patrons OF Chicago Real kstafe
Agent ysestmfsed-

CHICAGO, March IL - William II.
Davis. a weli-known builder and real
estate dealer. xas arrested to-day.
charged with vietimzing President
Tolman OF the Chicago Trust and Saw
ings hank. Forgery gas the speciiica-
ton. bus the purpose Was ~ lioad ps-
yis ira addition for an extensive series
of offenses, such as selling 10 each OF a
number OF people she same piece OF
property. The prisoner qs1acsiF gave
bail on she forgery charge and dasIp-
peared from the Justices oiiace before
IL was realised tba: eadstsonai Sar-
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PARIS, March ii.-Provincial magis-
trates have been instructed to search
the houses Of leaders Of the Patriotic
League in their jurisdictions and take
possession OF any documents they may
md or an isGcriminating character.
NJ de Freycinet. minister OF war, has
assumed the duties of minister OF
marine. maae vacant by the death of
Admiral Janres
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SIX COAI. MINERS HURLED
Their Comrades Digging 10 Rescus
Theca-Seriious situation.

Mt. CARMEL, Pa. March IL Intense
excitement prevails in the Black Dia-
mond colliery, where. by the running
Of pillars. six miners have been closed
In. Workmen are driving a heading
for the purpose OF liberating their inn
prisoned companions.
At O'Clock this morning the labor
ers heard faint sound of voices. Two
bonrs later they were enabled to hold
a conversation with two men, who said
they were safe. A mass of ragged top
rock is hanging over their heads. how
ever. and may fall at any moment.
The other prisoners were cut off from
the first two by second barrier of
rock. and their fate remains unknown
at late hour tonight. The work of
digging is going on as fast as possible.
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ASHORE ON vIaGISrA's COAST.


NORFOLK. Va. March IA. - The
American bark Jennie Barton, bound
from Nashua TO Baltimore with a cargo
OF phosphate. was driven ashore on
the Virginia coast this after
noon at 4 o'clock, during
heavy northeast gale, about
half a mile north of the the Dam Neck
life-saving station. Capt. BENJAMIN
A. knight Of Baltimore, Second Mate
James Richards OF Philadelphia, and
Peter Florida, John Smith. Ned Forb 5
and Charles Hobbs. seamen, were
lost The first mate and three sailors
were saved.
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Ne Match for Mfsehen. who Was
Unscrasched-Si Roardx-
SAX FsAxcEsco, March 1.-THE
fight IN finish between Sailor Brown
of New York and Young Mitchell os
San francisco took place az the rooms
of the Golden Gate Athletic Club last
night for q purse OF $500 and the
rnid0ieweight championship OF the
coast. Browns seconds were Joe
Choynski and Paddy GorrHwn. Young
Mitchell'S were Martin. Murphy and
Walter Watson. Beth men were in
fiTle condition. BrewR weighing l55
pounds and Mitchell l50. Billy Jordan
was referee.
First round Brown led. The men
clEached. but broke away. Mitchell
got in couple OF good left handlers.
Brown rushed, going Mitchell right
handler on the neck.
Second round-- Both men spared
cautiously at long range Mitchell
siah clever counter drew FIRST blood
from Browns nose. but a second
later resolved a stinger himself.
Mitchell had little the best OF the
round.
Third round Mitchell did little
rushing this time, forcing Brown
against the ropes, bat the latter gos
away without damage. Fierce fignt.
ing followed, a number of hard blows
being exchanged. Brown bied pro
fuseiy, ard has chest was covered with
q REQ stream At the end OF the round
Browns nose and hip were swollen
badly. while Mitchell was appar.
emily without q scratch.
From the fourth 10 the tenth round
the men parsued rushing tactics, bal
no telling blows were struck. In The
seventh round Mitchell was thrown
heavily in q clinch. In the ilth
round Brown caught Mitchell under
the chin with his left. lifting him OF
his feet.
La the 18th Brown was mad and
rushed franficaliy. throwing Mitchell
heavily. Singing followed, Brown
taking terrible punishment and giving
some in return
In the 18th Brown hit Mitchell a
staggering blow in the mouth, but got
two in return. Brown was groggy AT
the end of the round.
In the 18th and 10Th rounds Mitchell
got IN heavy work ard had the sailor
aIl but knocked ont when time was
called
In the 2lst Brown was unsteady.
Mitchell had everything his own way,
knocking the sailor down repeatedly.
The latter struggled to his feet, bat
made no effort TO defend himself.
Mitchell walked up to him and dehv-
cred a terrible right-hander on the
jaw, knocking Soilor senseless and
winning the fight. apparently as fresh
as at the start, and without scratch
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AMERICANS CAN'T RIrY BAR.


GLOUCESTER, Mass, March H. Re-
ports from Newfoundland say he
issue OF licenses TO American vessels
for the purchase OF bait aud other
necessary outfit will be refused this
season, aud the government will coin
eide with the Dominion government
in this policy. The reason alleged is
that United States vessels last season
violated the license given them and
that bait purchased in Newfoundland
was sold 90 the French AZ sIt Pierre.
Fishermen recently returned from
Fortune and Placentia hays say that
cutters are already patruiling the
coast aud every port Is strictly
guarded, so that no violation OF the
bait act may occur. Fish can he pnr-
chased Tor export under 5000 bond
that they are 20 be landed in Amefi-
can ports, receipts from the eoSzssgnee
through the British consul being also
required
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LIMITED OPPORTUNITIES.
Harrison Ailots Bat Few Hour
Each Week to Place Hunters.

wAsafSsroS, March 1.-THE presi-
dent has issued new set of rules for
routine executive business. The cagsi-
net will meet Tuesdays and Fridays
at 1870 q. IN. Senators and repre-
sentatives viii be received every day
from 70 until II Persons not mem-
hers OF congress having business with
the president will be received from u
antii l every day except Mondays
and cabinet days. Those who have no
business. bat call merely 10 paw re-
spects, will be received by the pFesi-
dent in the east room at y. N. Mon
davs. Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The president to-day denied himself
10 all except favored few. in order 10
attend to official business. He con-
suited With the secretary OF the in
terror, postmaster general and at
torney general regarding the nomins-
tions made to-day. Morrow OF Cali
fornia also called on hisu.
At noon the president formally re
ceiye4 the nlemsers Of the diplomatic
corps. They first assemhlei at the
state department in Respondent court
costumes and were presented ia
! Blaine. who escorted them Eo the
president in the blue room The re-
cepsion Was informal and lasted bali
an hour.
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wnI Austria Invade serviag

LONDON, March 1.-THE Buda Pesih
correspondent OF the Mandard says:
The Austrian government has ordered
the Danube Navigation Co. to hold as
many teamers a. possible ready for
an emergency. Numerous tugs and
barges have been cungregated within
the last few days TO enable troops from
Neusatz to be transported To the Ser
Wan shore at moments notice.
Official circles in Vienna discredit the
Standard advices.
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Healing the wounds Of the war.

NEW YoRg. March IA. - Secretary
Downing Of the New York citizens
committee. TO aid the national Confed-
crate soldiers home at Austin, Tex,
to-day received a letter from Gen.
Alfred Pleasonton containing money.
and also one from Mrs. Gen. Grant
inelosing q check for SIS.
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wIssfrEG. Merrh ff.-Ths rarnor
that Lord Lonsdzle. who Is now ex-
ploring Hri,ish Columbia. has ssarveSi
fo eeath il a pure invention. Ions
dale i. pot wishin thousand miles OF
the place gheTe TIE two srapfers are
sasd 10 have starved % deAth and DO
anfRvorAoIe reports haze teen received
ffrnf1s hifxl
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rants were necessary. Tonight. Il
would appear. that besides his ylnnder
from hls alleged crimes, he has made
away with his real estate holdings.
Where the nscney has gone 70 i a
mystery.
Davis hiss been In the real estate
business in Chicago 10 years. and has
q handsome residence on the West
side. The amount fraudulentay se-
enre3 BY Davis in dealings with
Banker Toaman Is said 70 be ahont
SIS .ocu The extent of his ll-rcfsen
gains from others is hot known. bat is
estimated 10 be large.
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Bank Of France Finances.

PANS, March IA - The Bank of
France authorities formally deny the
truth OF the report of the resignation
OF Mallet. the governor, and one of the
directors OF the bank They also de-
clare the rumor OF the resignation of
the directors without foundation.
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NEw foRK, March IA Mrs, Lang
try vas tao i'll tonight to appear on
the stage, being unable to rise. Dur
ing the evening an operation was per-
formed upon her threat. during which
she swooned twice, and she cannot
now speak aloud
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SAN FRascIsco. March H. - The
funeral services OF the late Rev. DR..
Elkan Cohn, rabbi OF the Emanuel
synagogue. this city, were attended
by fully 200o people. The funeral ora
ton was delivered by Rabbi Jacob
NoTsanrer.
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PARss. March Ia.-The strike among
the factory operatives at Lille is spread
ing. ana il Is feared il will extend TO
Rosibaix 0fficiaas at both places are
acting ia concertfor the adoption OF
measures that will prevent disturb
af,gHs
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Four Men Iess Ov~rbaarel.

LONDON, March 1.-The steamer
Lord o'Ntil, from Baltimore. which
arrived az Glasgow YESTERDAY, lost
four men overheard during the gale OF
FEBRUARY n
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81. PAUL. March IA. - President
oakes Of the Northern Pacifie- in an
interview to-day with an Associated
Press correspondent. said The dis
pate between the Union Pacific and
the Northern in jefferson canyon
Montana. regarding which there have
been several rumors Of serious trouble
between the employees OF the two
roads. has been araieahly settled. The
Northern Pacific buys the old grade Of
the Union Pacific, the latter being all
lowed when il so desires TO use the
new road. which will be built imaae-
diafeiy. The lire viii ent of 100 miles
OF the present route 20 Butte. and viii
afford means Of shipping Rocky Fork
coal BY a short line.
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Urea. ". Y. March A. Virgil
Jackson was hanged this morning for
the murder of Norton Metcalf in Aug
asst. sentenced January %, 1853. The
crime grew out Of criminal relations
between Jackson and Mrs.. Metezf.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
John s. Clarkson Assistant
Postmaster-General.
Ksssen. Phe5ps and Bates for Same
an Confsrees-Rules for Reeeiv-
ing Onsre-seeker~.

wasHrssros. March 1.-THE presi-
dent hAs sent the following nonlina-
tions TO the senate =. :. Clarkxon. OF
Iowa. hrst assistant postmaster gem
eral: Lewis woliiey, OF Tucson. ARK.
governor of Arizona: John A. Kassorl,
Of Iowa. William Walter Phelps, of
New Jersey. and George Fl. Bates. OF
Delaware. commissioners 20 represent
the United States at the conference 10
be heid in Berlin concerning affairs in
the Samoan islands; Albert ID. Weed.
of Montana. United States attorney
for Montana: William Walters, post
master at indianapolis; James NJ.
Kellogg. postmaster a. wiekes, Mont. !:
Jeremiah Sullivan. Of Montana. col
Ieetor of customs for the district Of
Montana and Idaho.
THE NOMINEES.
George H. Bates. tovs-.y nominated
20 be one OF the commissioners to ne
gotiate with Germany respecting Sa-
moa. Is son OF the ex-chancesior of
Delaware. and lawyer Of high stand
ing In that state Bates was appoint
Ell by Secretary Bayard as special com
missioner TO investigate our Samoan
relations. and made long and ex-
nanstiye report 70 the department. De
cember 10. 1856.
Wn. Walter Phelps and John A.
kAsSon, who were also nominated 10
be commissioners, have had long and
distinguished congressional careers
and have acquired an intimate knowl-
edge OF diplomacy through service as
United States ministers in Europe
Lewis Wolfiey, who was to-day
nominated 10 be governor of Arizona,
was born In Ohio about IS years ago,
He is a cousin of Gen. Thomas Ewing,
and was educated with him. He
entered the Union army from Ken
tucky and served AZ lieutenant colonel
% cavalry under Gen. MURRAY. At
the close of the war Gen. Sherman
urged him to remain in the regular
army and promised him commission.
He was q personal friend OF President
Garfield, who contemplated appoint
ing him to territorial Office, but his
papers had not bessn made ont ar the
time OF the presidents S assassination.
He was appointed United States super
visor of internal revenue by President
Grant aud afterwards served in Colo
rado ands--other Western territories.
He has lived continuously in Arizona
for seven or eight years. and has been
engaged in various business enter
prises there.
John +. Swift has taken the oath of
office MS minister TO Japan.
Eugene Schuyler, nominee for assist
ant secretary of state. at present i'm
Italy, is not expected to arrive in
Washington for at least month.
Meanwhile Walker Blaine is occupy
ing the assistant secretary's seat.
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Iil.n.l. Ceutr.I pirecsory.

CHHcAoo, III. March 1.-The board
OF directors Of the Illinois Central was
conapleted this morning nv the cleo
ton of =. NJ. ia Costa Of New York.
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BvyFAro, March 1.-THE officers Of
the Buffalo Athletic Club this morn
ing received a letter from ex-president
Cleveland In which be says that the
signature 10 his supposed application
for membership was a blundering for
s,arv
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LaxDoS, March 1.-THE Am rican
baseball teams played on the cr stal
Palace grounds. Ssdeehan, to-day.
Score ALA merSca 5. tAicaeO
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ofEN OKLAHOMA.
Cniess IL il Done Before Seedtimc
Prospective Settlers VIII starve.

Sr. leorIs. March 10.--A Purcell.
Ind. Ter, special says: oklahoma
Hill and party to-day sent a message
TO President Harrison. 70 the effect
that the situation in Oklahoma is crit
zeal, and there is national necessity
10 have action taken at once. The
telegram cisnclndes: ~ff the thou
sands OF actual. honest settlers clam
oring for aamittance are compelled 70
wafs n right 70 settlement until too
late TO make crop, actual starvation
will follow.
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CntRLxroa. March 1.-The jury OF
inauert in the Dawson murder case
found Mellow guilty of feionious kill
ing and his colored butler accessory.
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cngcAeo. March 1.-THE tempera-
ture at 4 a. IN. was: Seg York, 40:
Chicago. yB: -. Paul, =; Winnipeg,
&. New Orleans, IS.
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pARrs, March Is.-renu Tamf o iik, !,
the celebrated IFasisn tenor singer. =
dead He was born in Rome IN isao.
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wssHiSGTos. March is.-Justice
Matthews l. rot we'll to-day. and had
another q the relagsses which have
marked tie progress OF his illness
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orrAwA, Cat. March i4.-Hou.
John III. Pope. minister Of szllvsys
and canals. Is dying.
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gsxhs = ssrs seo he boz xss saste4 bs .
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hose today. The remains were in
serres as Rsck Greek church GENE
terry
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sscas. Esk.. March ia-sabsiei pa.
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HtIVsI. SEAL.
J. a. HENRy, Grand Recordcr
What AN Arkansas Woman
Knew.

Madam. am looking Tor strs,
horse said man, stopping at ar
Atknnsaw house and leaning hi,
chin on the top rail Of tho fence
"llavc you seen anything Of himf"
How long has he been gomez
asked the woman leaning against
The door-facing and regarding the
man with that inquiring look oi
curiosity which, in the country
20 plainly speaks Of the scarcity oi
strangers.
"Bcen gone about two DAYS"
What sort Of horse was her"
Roam, with white fetlocks.r
How old was hep"
About ten years.
Good work nag. reckon"
"First rate"
"Arc you certain that he has
white fetlocksi"
"Certainly. Have you seen any.
thing of himi"
mo, / amt seen him"
Have you heard any one speak
of seeing himi"
"Yes, since you mention IL. |
think | have. ! heard n man talk
about seeing roam horse with
white fetlocks."
That's my horse. Do you know
the mans namcr'
"No."
"Wherc do you suppose I car
find him?"
You can find him out here at ihe
stable"
The stranger went to the stable,
looked around, "halloacd,p > and re.
turned to the fence.
Hes no; there
"Not now"
Didn't you know lie wasn't
there before wents"
Yes, ! knew he wasn't there
before you went"
"Ihen what did you send nae
there fofi"
TO see him. I lkuowed he'd be
thar ag'iu you arfiv'.p
"i.ll he blamed if understand
you"
"Now, look here stranger. yoo
can't make me tell lie. You axed
me II seed the horse. and said
ne. You axrd me if I'd hcerd
anybody speak Of the horse, and
said 'ycs You axed nc whar YOU
would find the man. an / told YOU
You went thar"
"But who was the manW
"Yourself, stranger"
And she turned away % rock q
''dug.oot' cradle, while the sGsn.
ger. showing down q panel Of fence
IN his anger, turned away and sapn
tered down The road.
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BOb's Examination.

Old Bob conceived the idea ef
having his life insured.
"IIow much do YOU weight"
asked TIE examining physician.
II weighs bout fifteen poun's
more den my wife does"
"Well, but how much does she
wcighi'
"t'se dun forgot, bat she's q
whopper, lemme tell yer"
How tall are your
"Wbo: meS"
Eyes, YOU"
"Lemme see Dees yer know
Abe Sewer whut worked iur ole
man Plummerf"
"NO."
"WalI, Use sorry, far I amt quite
e. tall ez he is"
The doctor, after weighing old
Bob and measuring his height.
asked.
How old are your"
"WhoS mcs
! es. Of course, you. You are
being examined"
"Dai's a fack. Wall, icmme see.
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NUMBER 80.

My birthday comes in July, an
now, whut | wants ter cit a.. i
how many .Julys Ken rccolleck.
Amt dat dc p'inti"
"Yss.r
wall, lcmmc see. Blame ef I
knows. Suppose we make Il
August. instead % Julys
What difference would that
maker"
easy"
III put you down at fly"
Put who down at iiftyi"
ou, of course"
mo. boss, doan' put me down NJ
ht'y. Jes' say seventy-iivc."
olds" ff :"
Wall, yer see, Use gwinter git
er ',otec frum my present wife an
marry CT young gal. Ef n man dat's
got CT house an lot j. mighty ole, cr
Young gal will marry him. case shc
thinks dat he VIII soon drap of an'
den Gle house an lot will show her
up mighty fine in de market"
"llow old j. you fathcr?v
"Bout CT hunnercd an ten"
You dou't tell me soi'
Yes, | does
"Is he in good hcallhi"
"Oh, no sah, dat ain't whar nc is.
He's in dc grabc."
Thought YOU said that he il n
hundred and tcnl"
"lle is. Yer didn' ax me how old
he WIZ when he died"
well, how old was he when he
diedl"
Bout forty"
"llad he erjoyed good hcalth1-
"Oh, yas, sab, dc hcalthicst man
yer cher seed"
"Didhe have a lingering diseases"
"Whut sortc 'zcasei''
"Wss he sick very longr"
"Oh, no, sab. lie drapped off
sudden"
Heart diseascs"
"No, sab"
Did the doctors attend him.-
mo, sab"
"Well, what did they say was the
matter himsr
"Da didn' say much o nuiliin'.
One o EN- climbed up an put his
year ngin dc old man an said dat
he wnz dead enough ter be cut
down. Den de sheriff cut him
Down an put him in er box. Doan'
blink dat he had heart 'zeasc, boss.
Think dat he had some sortcr
rouble wild his nail."
Look lierc, don't believe that
you want your life insurcdi"
II doan' b'Iebc | does, sab. since
ycr's gnntcr pry inter er mans fam
ly history. Good day, sah."