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Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman
Was Barely Alive at 4:45
This Morning.
A Rally During the Day Gave
Slight Hope Of Possible
Recovery. A
After the Night Had Worn Into Morning
the End Of Life To Him
Approached.

| New YoRK, Feb. Pat 4:45 this (Thufs-
day. morning the doctors issued the fol-
lowing bulletin: General Sherman has
been growing worse during the night.
| Will probably survive but few hours.'
| Gen. Sherman was very low this morn
ing. His condition had not changed for
the better since last night. Last night the
general only spoke when Addressed and was
| asked TO take medicine. The members OF
the family we're about the bedside all
night. The doctors announced after
their consultation this morning that his
| condition was less favorable than yester-
day. The general suffered considerable
pain last night and had been constantly
growing weaker. Shortly before noon DR..
Alexander. when asked for the latest news
Of the sick general, said: "Ihe general
passed the worst night he hus hnd
since he was taken i'll, and 1t is not
too much to say that his condition
this morning 10 extremely c-itical.
He is very much worse than Yesterday
morning and the slight improvement oh.
served during the day WIS entirely lost.
The change came after midnight and since
that time he seems TO have been gradually
sinking. The worst feature OF the case IL
that he seems to lie most Of tho time in
a state Of coma and can only be aroused
when food 10 administered. The only
nourishment he has taken for several
days is whisky and milk, and much OF the
time he was delirious, especially during the
last twenty-four hours. He does not seem
to suffer much pain and it is this weakness
and gradual sinking that We are afraid Of"
On Wednesday night Sherman went to
the Casino with several army and navy Of
fcers and caught bad cold. During Sun
day erysipelas developed, attended by higI.
fever. The disease spread rapidly, and YES
terday his face was badly swollen and pain
full.
At one o'clock Gen. Sherman's son said
his father was slightly better, but not
enough to give much encouragement. At
2:3O O'clock 1t was stated that there was no
change in his condition, which is extremely
critical. At four p. m. he rallied ana the
doctors were &c much encouraged that they
had hopes OF bis recovery.
At 10 o'clock bulletin said he had lost
but little strength during the day. but that
his condition was about the same. At 1I5
Thursday morning Miss Sherman sent a
telegram to Senator John Sherman. saying:
Papa is much worse; you had better come
at once.' Senator Sherman started for
New York at once.
The next bulletin was issued at 4.45 and ia
given above.
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FOR SEVEN YEARS.
The Killing Of Seals Should be Prohibited
by Law.

The Killing OF Seals Should be Prohibited
by Law.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE report of
Prof. Elliott, tho commissioner appointed
to investigate the condition OF the seal
fisheries, was not among the documents
presented to congress yesterday. 1t ia held
by Secretary Blaine. The reports of special
agents tend to confirm what Prof. Elliott
found out--that unless the killing of seals
was stopped for period of years IL will
not be long until there will be no seals to
kill. Last year the North American COM
pany, which got lease from the govern
ment, killed 2l 900. 1t had right to kill
6O.OOO the first year and 100000 each year
following. The old Alaska Seal company
has gone out of business. Prof. Elliott
thinks that the absolute stopping of seal
catching for about seven years would make
the fsheries once more valuable. Should
any arrangement be made for preventing
any seal catching during the given period,
the United States will not be liable to the
North American company for any failure
of contract. The company took its lease
subject to such conditions.
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choynsk, whipped by Goddard.

SynsKy. n s. W. Feb ia fght for e
purse of i5OO took place here yesterday be-
tween Joe Goddard, the Australian pugilist,
and Joseph Choynski, OF San Francisco.
At the end of four rounds the referee de-
clared Goddard the victor. Goddard, who
bears the title OF Champion of the Bar
riers," has been winner in many battles.
One of his best fights was with Peter Jack
son. whom he defeated in an eieht-round
glove contest. Choynski is also we'll
known fighter. Come months ago he fought
battle with Jim Corbett in San Francisco
and was defeated. Later he fought with
Jack Fogarty, of Australia, and won.
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BOTH In TRIM.

Dannie Needham and Tom Ryan Will
Fight Next Tuesday Night
CHICAGO, Feb. 2.--The day for the great
weIterweight struggle between Dannie
Needham, of California, and Tom RYAN.
OF Chicago, is rapidly drawing near. At
this stage the betting is in favor Of the
Californian Mt 800 to $40. aud by the
time the Chicago delegation reaches the
ringside with Ryan the money will 20 at
even longer odds. Needham is undisputa-
bly, the best man in his class. and that the
wagers on the outcome Of the battle should
favor Needham is perfectly natural. Ryan
is in perfect trim. His hands are as hard
as flint, his wind enduring. and his mugcles
taut and hard. His weight varies from 1888
to 1l2, and at the latter notch ia readily
susceptible of reduction By rubbing and
sweating. "Old Bill" Richards will have
his youngster in absolute trim for tug con-
test.
Sam Morton, who has become the general
manager of the Twin City club Mt Mime
apolis, whers the battle is to be decided,
writes that Necdham is down to weight and
IN excellent shape. This goes without say.
ing, for Needham has never yet stepped
into ring III condition other than ply
sically perfect.
Inc 5PoTts WHO are gong 10 minneapolis
to witness the mill from Chicago haye not
as yet wagered much money. Some small
bets have been made. but the Chicago
''wad" on Ryan will not be offered before
the crowd reaches Minneapolis. The in
terest here iii the contest is intense. and
every sport who can make the rifle and get
away will join the pilgrimage to Minneapo-
lis. The clubs seating capacity is iestrict-
ed to ,2OO persons. There are 600 seats
reserved for the Minneapolis and st. Paul
members of the club. leaving GOO seats open.
or these 200 seats have been assigned to
st. Paul and like number to her twin
municipality. The remaining 200 have
been sent on here. The Chicago tickets
call for seats Immediately about the ring
side and unless secured here NAV not be
obtained at all. The Chicago contingent
will leave the city next Monday night.
reaching Minneapolis on Tuesday morning.
about twelve hours before the contest.
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PARNELL TO O'BKIEN.
The smirched Leader Still Holds That I
Ia the Only Safeguard.

The smirched Leader Still Holds That He
In the Only Safeguard.
LONDON, Feb. 1l.-Parnell. in letter to
OBrien. says: ''The last information Gill
conveyed to me on our negotiations being
OF final character, conclude that moth
ing is left to be done on my part but to
bring our endeavors to close. regret
that it has not been rendered possible for
me to consider national interests so safe
guarded that could feel I that there would
be no danger to the cause in nv now
surrsndering the responsibility which has
been placed upon me, and which have ac-
cepted from the hands of our nation and
race. regret that no course is left but
withdrawal from the negotiations. The
seal OF confidence which covers what has
passed Between Us prevents inviting public
fident it will be held that did everything
IN my power. consistent with national in
tsrests. to promote peace and reunion.
Whatever side true Irishmen take, they owe
you thanks for your efforts"
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Capital Notes.

| Struble. OF Iowa, from the committee on
| territories, to-day reported favorably q bill
to open the CheIokee oItlet, in the Indian
territory.
Senator Stanford to-day proposed An
amendment to the sundry civil bill to in
crease the limit OF cost for the purchase of
site for public building at San Francisco
to $45O.OOO.
Secretary Blaine makes positive denial of
the statement telegraphed from Toronto
regarding letter to Laurier. He says he
has not written a letter to any Canadian
since he became secretary Of state.
The chief postoflice inspector was o-day
advised Of the arrest, ut Ogden. OF re
ceiving Clerk Nelson II. George of the Og-
den postoflice, charged with the embezzle-
sent on Jan. | last from Sacramento. Cal,
to Omaha. The money was recovered.
Representative Vandever, OF California,
presented to the house repor. in favor of
the passage Of the bill heretofore reported
from the irrigation committee, to pro-
vide for the segregation of public lands into
irrigation districts and thc transfer of lands
to several states on condition that they
shall construct irrigation works.
Hatch. from the committee ON sRricul-
tnre. to-day reported tn the house bill AZ
an amendment In the nature of q sub
stitute for the senate bill To provide for the
INSPECTION Ct live cattle. hogs and carcassss,
and products thereof. which are subject TO
Interstate commerce, ste. II embraces the
provisions of Vests bill for ths inspec.
tion of cattIe intended for export; also
authorizes the secretary of agriculture to
make careful post mortem examination of
cattle. sheep and swine, killed ut slaughter
houses, etc.
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result 70 tho commercial interests Of ths
country with either gold or silver ~ q
money basis, but with two standards one or
the other must 90 TO premium and thus
destroy tho financial equilibrium Of the
country. A long iDtter from Abram y.
Hewitt WAS read. He, though y silver mine
owner hirDself, and snielter Of silver, saw
great danger from the passage Of the pend
ing measure. He believed In silver TO q
certain point, and Just 80 long ~ tho dan
ger line IL not passed that drives gold to q
premium. Hs expressed fear that the line
wOuId DO passed before many years oven at
the present rate Of coinage.
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ARairs Of tho North Amarlcan

New York. Feb. 1.-The Post says Presi.
dent Rollstone, OF tho Farmers Loan and
Trust company: Olcott. Of the Central Trust
company, and Stewart, Of the NJ. y. Trust
company, are reported to have been ap-
pointed committee to appraise the assets
OF the North American company, with n
view TO settlement with the stockholders OF
the old Oregon md Transcontinentai
company. This will probably furnish light
on the value OF North American stock.
which will be received with great drai OF
interest.
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|R|SHMEM STILL AT OUTS
Negotiations for the Reuniting of
the Divided Parliamentary
Party Abandoned.
The Campaign for Endorsement
Will Be Fiercely Renewed
In Ireland.
O'Brien 1ndites Manifesto 10 the People
and PsrneIl Writes Letter to
O'Brlen.

LONDON, Feb. H. VIM. OBrien has IL.
sued another long statement on the Irish
situation. He says; "The experience oi
the past five weeks, gathered from personal
interviews, letters and newspapers, com.
pletely confirms the conviction that onl,
reunion can save the Iiish cause." Re
fsrring 70 the recent Boulogne conference
he says: II cannot too strongly express
with what feelings w0 found settlement
10 vital, shipwrecked at the last moment
by mere contests OF words and phrases, con-
tests which to my mind offer shockinQly in
adequate excuse for committing the coun
try to struggle involving consequences 80
appalling" In conclusion O'l,rien SAYS:
"One OF the saddest things in this tragic
business is that circumstances rendered il
impossible to give organizad effort to an
overwhelming public longing for reconcile
alton, whils the Geld is held by heated par
tisans who have done their worst by ex-
asperstinR language and insulting suspi-
cions, scarcely veiled threats and rumors
and intrigues to make the work of peace
making impossible. u The irrecon-
cilables Of all sections have carried the
day. Dillon and myself cannot longer
stand between them and their deplorabIe
work. We can do nothing more till we
have recovered freedom of action by get
ting through with the sentence standing
against u.s.
Mr.. OBrien expressed the hope that the
inevitable conflict forced upon the country
may be conducted without personal bitter
ness, so that when the unhappy passions of
the hour have exhausted themselves all may
again cooperate in the national cause.
Dillon. In short statement, admits that
ne has been largely influenced to mediate
by the vindictve action of Parnelrs most
prominent opponents. 1.-The personal ele-
ment in the struggle had. in many
minds, hopelsssly obscured great public
issues, and driven thousands in ireland
and America into Parnell's camp who other
wise would have opposed his continued
leadership. y Events have fuIly
borne out O'Brien's views at to the method
OF compromise, but from the beginning of
negotiations powerful influences were work
ing on both sides against psace, and we are
now compelled sorrowfully to announce
failure"
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Work ON the Fair,

CHICAGO. Feb. 1i.-Work on tho Worlds
fair grounds at Jackson park began to-day.
About fifty men went ont to work to-day
and the number will be rapidly increased.
The entire area OF the park has been
staked. and everything IN in readiness for
the work now going on. Five months is
the time allowed 10 placs all the grounds In
shape for the buildings.
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Endorse. III. Idea Of proh,b,,,o,.

NEw YonK. Feb. 1.-THE National Asso-
citation of Builders to-day considered tho
report OF the committee on arbitration nd
vising and suggesting plan for the amic-
able settlement Of all differences that NAV
arise between employees and EMPLOYERS.
About forty delegates took part In tire dis-
cussion and the speakers seemed to be-
equally divided for and against the idea Of
arbitration. The report was finally
adopted.
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Anxious to Realize.

BUTTE, Feb. 11.-lSpecisl. Thomas
Jefferson Davis. the natural son Of the late
millionaire, A. J. Davis. to-day assigned all
his claim to the estate Of his father to John
A. Davis. The latter 10 brother Of A, J.
Davis and the principal heir unds. the will.
The assignment transfers all rights Of 4. J.
Davis not only under the will, which has
been probated, but under any other will
that may have been made before or since.
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Drugged. Murdered and Robbed.

NApA. CAL. Feb. 1l.-Capt. J. q. Green :
wood was held up at tho door OF his house
last night by two masked men who drug
ged him. When he recovered conscious
n Loss and went in he found his wife dead
m murdered by the robbers. They were ran
sackine the house and coming back 10 the
bedroom shot the captain. seriously wound
ing him. They then escaped. There was
not much money in the house. posse is
in pursuit.
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ToaoNTo, Feb. 1.-THE Telegram. on
what II calls exceptionally high authority,
says that Hon. Mr.. Laurier holds In his
pocket letter from Secretary Blame, I'm
which the secretary distinctly refuses to ne
gotiate with any party in Cnnsda bnt the
reform party upon the question Of CONNER
cial union.
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Conc to the bottom.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE British brig
Amelia reports having passed an immense
quantity Of wreckage, evidently of cattle
steamer. of Chesapeake bay. last month.
It is believed this was the missing steamer
TEanemore. The owners of the vessel
have now given her up an lost. She had a
crew Of thirty y-four, and twelve cattlemen
we're on board.
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Broke His Duke.

CHICAGO. Feb. H.-Arthur Cole, Of this
city, and Frank Connolly. OF Spokane Falls.
last might foueht for $50 side. Tho
fight WAS declared draw, as Cole broke
his hand in the second round
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Redmced by Locust and Droueht.

LONDON, Feb. liza dispatch from
Bnenos Ayres says information received
from the Rio de Ia Plata district shows
that locnsts and drought have reduced tho
maize crop to one quarter of what the crop
WAS in 1880.
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THROWN FROM THE CAGE,
Anton Wengenbach Killed in the Drum
LummOn-HOw it Occurred.
Killed in the Drum Ium,uou

MARYsyILLE. Feb. H.-ISpccial. Anton
Wingenbach, employed as cage tender in
the Drum Lummon mine. was killed in the
No. shaft of that mine last night. He was
descending with car load Of tools and, it
is supposed, he neglected to see that the car
WAS properly hooked to the cage, the result
being that it struck the timbers Of the shaft
throwing Wingenbach out and fracturine
his skull. He leaves wife and two chill
dren here.
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Several handsome Fish Sets. SIX
$ss, $50, $40 and $35; nov
SIS, $35, $32, $27 and SIS,
respectively.
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ANOTHER GRANDSON FOUND.
Like Benjamin He II Also Opposed To BI
Meta11Ism

Like Bd"JnmiD He II Also Opposed 10 BI-
MetaliIsm.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE house coinage
committee gave hearing tonight to del
egation from Philadelphia and another
from the New York chamber of commerce
IN opposition to the pending free coinage
bill. Aletter was read OH the subject Of
free coinage from Robert Patterson, OF
Philadslphia, grandson OF the mint direct
or under President Jefferson, and an ac-
knowledged financial authority. He took
the ground that NO special harm would
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Dixon and Mccarthy VIII r,.ht

BosroS, Feb. ia telegram was re-
ceived to. day from Jerc Dunn stating that
the fight between Mccarthy and Dixon will
come off before the Hudson Comfy Ath
letic club, OF jersey City. Feb. 70. Dixon
has again gone into training.
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banker known ~ Macs is Bernean. Among
the depositors were about 600 priests. Tho
pope recently sent TO Berneau the papal
benediction and n photograph of his holi-
ness bearing his autograph. This had the
effect Of increasing tho bankers credit
among tho Q. .erQy,
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Strengthen Their Opposition

LONDON. Feb. 11.--McC Carthyite meml ers
who were seen In the lobby Of the commons
to-day, say Parnsll's refusal to come to
amicable terms will stiffen their attitude
and increase their resolution to resist his
claims. II IL not certain but that all points
may be settled at to-morrow's meetin9.
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N. B.-Finest Watch repair
ing in the northwest. Jewelry
made to order and repaired.
diamond setting and engraving,
original and artistic. A mail
order department. Write for q
ring gauge to order just the fit
with.
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To Overthrow Ferdinand.

BUCHAREST, Feb. 11.-Rumors are current
in regard to reasonable plot discovered
in Sofia. The conspiracy is said to have for
its object the overthrow of Prince Ferdin-
and and the members Of his cabinet. Sew
eral arrests have been made.
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Bread or Work,

TonoNTo, Feb. 1.-THE unemployed of
this city held parade and demonstration
to-day. They marched to the city hall
bearing flag with the motto, bread or
work." The mayor told them that the
collapse Of the building boom WAS the prin-
cirnl cause of trouble and the city had un-
der construction all the works sanctioned.
Vague threats of violence were made and
the demonstration will be renewed to-
morrow.
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DIsperssd By the POLES.

NEWARK, N. j.. Feb. 11.--A crowd Of riot.
GUS strikers surrounded Clsrk's Thread
mills to-day and hsd 10 bs dispersed b.
police. Several we're dubbed,
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Numerous Ice Cream Sets, Fan.
cy Plates in dozens and half
dozens.
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May Marry Another One.

LONDON, Feb. LIN the commons to.
day bill to permit widower to marry his
deceased wife's sister was passed on the
second reading.
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To Explore Alaska.

WAsHINorcN. Feb. II. - Representative
Cutcheon, from the committee ON military
affairs, to-day reported to the house with
favorable recommendation the senate bill
appropristing 100000 to enable tho secre-
tary OF war to provide for an exploration
survey Of the interior Of Alaska.
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Tenn DtatiOn for ,JoI,n,

LONDON. Feb. 1.-THE Ormonde club
offers purse of $4,000 for boxing match
OF ten rounds between Slavin and Sullivan.
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PrrTsBUgo, sFeb. 11.-A 6cottdsls dis
patch reports no indications Of settlement
Of tho coke strike. Every plant in the dis
trict is now involved and long struggle 10
anticipated.
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Several complete Dinner and
Tea Sets. :
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PRESS COMMENT.

opinion That Negotiations Failed Becsus
Liberal Assurances Were not Given.
LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE Standard saws il ia
understood that ParnslI took exception to
the inadequate assurances given in regard
to the right of imperial veto and Irish
representation at Westminster The Irish
campaign will be based upon the principle
Of resistance to clerical dictation.
The News assumes also that negotiations
failed because liberal leaders declined to
give any assurance regarding the home rule
bill.
The Times says O'Brien's "Iachrymose
genius walls through the turgid and infla-
ted sentences Of the manifesto like
literary banshee.'
The Telegrap oh thinks it ia 4 serious oues
tion whether Lord ZetIand might not. for
the safety of the Irish people, quash the
conviction Of Dillon and O'Brien to enable
them to take snch active part in the COM
ing war as they and their constituents NAV
consider best for mutual protection.
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Four other Game Sets, $4s, $40
$50 and SIS; now, $27, SIS,
$40 and $1S, respectively.
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ali Hope Abandoned.

DUBLIN, Feb. 1.-THE Freeman's Jour
nal says: "As result of tho conference
between John E. Redmond, N. r., with
prominent Parnellites and Thomas Gill. N.
r., note was drawn up and afterwards
handed to Justin Mccarthy in the house Of
commons. II notified Mccarthy that Par
nell and his supporters have abandoned any
present hope of coming to a satisfactory
and honorable understanding with the Nc
Carthyites. Gill has started for Boulopne
and Dillon.
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signed by the President.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE president has
approved the act granting to the Umatilla
Irrigation company the right OF way
through the Umatilla Indian reservation:
the act to prevent counterfeiting or the
manufacture Of dies, tools or other imple-
ments used In counterfeiting, and provid-
ing for the issue of secret warrants in GER
tam cases: the act amending an act for the
regulation Of COmmerce; the act to provide
an additional justice Of tho supreme court
of Arizona.