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CHAMPION LIGHTWEIGHT.
Title for America Held by MyAr.--Niat0l
with Carney.


with Carney.
CnrcAdo, Dec. %. Billy Mycr. who whip
ped Carroll ut New Orleans last week, ar.
rived In this city from New Orleans, aocon-
panied by his backer, big Alf Kennedy, and
his seconds. Link Popo and Eddie Myer.
Billy aside from his lower lip, which was
puffed up, and his left eye. which WAS bit
discoIored, showed no outward signs Of
punishment.
II was not certain up to tho thirtieth
round whether would win or not, but after
that knew | had my man beaten and
worked accordingly. M
"As to Jack MeAuliffc's alleged challenge
to fight me for 81, zoo side aud purse Of
$4,000 before the Olympic Club, Twill pay
no attention to it. Hos buffer and eur,
and besides is not honest in his dealings.
He chcnted mo out of two benefits and owes
mo n lot Of expense money besides. Before
he talks at me he had better settle UP his
old acorea.'7
Myers fight in tho Crescent city was
for the lightweight championship Of Amer
ica. and the Olympic club is going TO do its
best TO bring about fight with Jimmy
Carney, or England, for Il big purse and
the Lightweight championship Of the
world" chined in All Kennedy. "Mysr
assurances that Carney will meet our man
for big stake. The Olympic club. by the
way, asked me IL was willing to make a
match with McAuliffe. and seemed more
than pleased when said that under no cir
cumstances would Myer fight him. Billy
will settle down on his farm and marry,
but he will be ready for Carney when the
latter cemes.'
Aft. Kennedy had something to say ro-
garding the challenge issued by MeAuliffe.
1.-Two days ago McAulitfe challenged Myer,
it has been said.' said he, ''for n side stake
ftf t, iph tb,A AayB fArla lSttsNa-
pic Club added purse of $4,000. The time
set, Feb. 25, is too short. Besides, McAu-
life must pny Us the forfeit due ($l.000)
before we engage in any further business
with him." Continuing, Kennedy said:
"Knowing as do that McAulitfe is look
ing-giass fighter, insincere and blufing,
intend to ignore him and all his Dragging
until he acts the man and discards the
guise OF newspaper pu1ilist. The light
weight championship Of the world lies be-
tween Myer and Carney, and eare anxious
to meet the English champion, either In
this country or in England"
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Love Finds q Way.

YANKToN, S. OAK, Dec. 2s.--A. nj. Phil
lips and Millie Burns of Coleridge, Neb..
had difficult time and visited three states
before they were married. The couple first
went to Harrington to be united, but the
bride was too young to meet the require
ments of the Nebraska law. On Sunday
they started for Yankton, they being as
sured that they would meet with no obsta-
cles in state where it is 80 easy to sever
the marriage relations. Ar. ived at
the Missouri river, they found the
bridge had been washed out only
an hour before. 1t was night before they
finally found boatman to take them to
the South Dakota bank, where they found
themtelves miles above the town in will
low thioket. Late at night they reached
town, and were obliged to wait till morning
before calling on Justice of the peace.
On Monday they learned to their disgust
that the laws of South Dakota, although
more liberal than those of Nebraska, did
not sanction the marriage of one 80 Young
as the would-be bride. They were advised
to SO to Iowa, which they did, and there
met with better success.
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oUTBID THE BRITIsHERs.
American Tarfmen Get Several Thorough.
breds Mt Good Figures.

American Turfnen Get Several thorough
breds Mt Good Figures.
LONDON, Dec. 2G.--The London CORE.
spondent of tho New York World cables
that paper as follows: Nearly 5000, 900 was
spent at Newmarket last week for brood
mares to take to America. One buyer
named w. Easton, who iS said to represent
two wealthy New Yorkers, spent at lenst
$40, coo in bids ranging from $176 to 5000
for n single horse. Marcus DAILY, from
Montana, who 10 said to represent j. B.
HaRRin's interests, spent even more than
Mr.. Easton. This has been the largest and
most successful sale OF racing stock ever
known in England. Both German and
French stables were also largely repre-
aented. The British turfmen, headed by
Blundell Maple, fought hard to prevent any
of st. Simon's get leaving the country, but
nevertheless Mr.. Easton ontbid him in two
instances and succeeded in purchasing
two pure vt. smon's breed for
purchase were two two-ysar-olds,
st. Simon's get from the Duke Of Port
lands stud. One was Katherine, by st.
Simon, out of Mnirninn, by Scottish Chief.
for 1.3O0 guineas, and the other WAS Git
ronella, by ut. simon, out of Marquesa, by
Blair Athol, for $50 gnineas. Easton also
gave $1,000 for Royal Nun, by Hermit, out
OF Princess, and $4,000 for Dancing Water,
by Isonomy, out of Pretty Dance. Easton
got fine bargain in Cinderella, by Hermit,
out Of Mazurka, for $4,000. Marcus Daly's
most important purchase, presumably for
Mr.. Haggin, was Isis, by Bend Or. out of
Shotover, for which he paid $1,000. Daily
also gave the same price for The Task and
for the Countess Terry. Blundel Maple
bought Rosamonde, by Hermit, out of En-
guerrande, the property of the late w. L..
Scott, of America, for $4,000.
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wheelmen to ro Abroad.

NEw YORK, Dec. 2S.-It is as good as de-
cided that an American team of wheelmen
will go abroad early next year to represents
one Of the large athletic clubs of this city in
the English bicycle meets. Three OF Amer
ica's fastest riders will go. According to a
we'll known wheelman, Messrs. Willie VIM
die, Arthur A. Zimmerman and w. n. Muir
phy will be the team. Windle is member
of the Berkeley Athletic club. Messrs. Zim-
norman and Murphy are members Of the
New York Athletic club. w. f. Murphy
told reporter to-day that he expected to
90 abroad early in February. When asked
If Messrs. WindIe and Zimmerman
would accompany him he re-
piled rather evasively, stating that
Zimmerman would. and in all probability
W;ndle also. The American team will be in
charge of that veteran cyc!ist, VIM. B.
Troy. Although the men expect to arrive
in England in February, they will take part
in no races until March. They will 20
through some severe road training on the
great north road before making any efforts
on the track. The men contemplate re-
maining in England until August, when
they will return in time for the American
meets. 1t is the ambition Of the Ameri-
cans to get an opportunity OF testing their
speed on the famous Hernehell track,
which is acknowledged to be the fastest
track in the world. w. +. Murphy believes
that some of the American racers will do
some remarkable riding on that famous
nath
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place and transfer to the latter vessel GER
tain munitions Of war which she carried
from San Francisco.
Am ,nnnitlon to spare.

SAN DIEao. CAL, Dac. 2S.--The United
States steamship San Francisco, which left
San Francisco Saturday, arrived here this
morning. Admiral Brown said "We shall
stay here in San Diego harbor until the Sec
retary of the navy orders us away. The
ship is equipped for three years' cruise
and we have lC0 rounds of ammunition for
each gun. Besides this, we have 300 or 40c
for other ships"
What other ships?' was asked.
well, We may meet some other ships
that will want some ammunition" WAS the
answer. From other sources it Ia inferred
that the Charleston, now on her way from
Honolulu to Acapulco, is to meet the San
francisco here and take on extra ammuni-
tion. The Baltimore is also coming north
from Chilian waters. and may want ammu-
milton. While the officers refuse to state
their future plans, it is easy to learn that
the vessel Is ready for any emergency.
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VIII Employ All Available Troops.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 28.-Acting Secretary
Grant said to-day that he regarded the ait
uation on the Mexican frontier as serious
and the war department. was exerting itself
to prevent further violation of the neutral
ity laws by Garza's band of revolutionists.
1t necessary to prevent these men crossing
the United States the entire military force
under Gen. Stanley's command will be dis
tributed along the north bank of the Rio
Grande. 1t is said at the war department.
that Garza's movement is gaining in
strength notwithstanding the efforts of the
United States and Mexican troops to re-
strain it, in as much AS the Rio Grande il
fordable seven months in the year and the
revolutionists have many friends on each
side of the river who keep them advised
promptly of every move of the government
forces, the task before Gen. Stanley's troops
of preventing them from crossing is very
difficult.
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CHURCHE ELS AND STATE AID.
An Amendment to the Constitution which
Congress win lie AsIked to Pass

An Amendment to the Constitution Which
Congress win lie Asked to Pass.
New YonK, Dec. 23.--The national league
for the protection of American institutions
has prepared an amendment to the conati-
tuition of the United States, which will bs
submitted to both houses Of congress
shortly after they resume their session. Tho
amendment is as follows:
mo state shall pass amy law respecting an
establishment OF religion or prohibiting tho
full exercise thereof. or use ita property Or
credit, or any money raised by taxation. or
authorize either the issue OF bonds for tho
purpose of founding, maintaining or aiding
by APPROPRIATION, payment for services, OK
penses or otherwise, any church. religious
denomination or religious society or any
institution, society or undertaking which il
wholly or III part under sectarian or ecclesi-
astical CONTROL"
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THE SYSTEM TIED UP.
All Operators on tho San Antonio d
Arkansas Pass Road Out.

All Operators tho San Antonio d
Arkansas Pass Road Out.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Dec. 2S.-The entire
San Antonio u Arkansas Pass railroad sys-
tenn is tied up as a result of the strike in
augurated this morning. The operators
say they have been poorly paid and sys-
tenn of removals and reductions has been
inaugurated by the new superintendent.
Sands. Several station telegraphers' sal
aries were cut, and fearing other cuts, the
Order of Telegraphers appointed 0ri6v-
Rnce committee. The management refused
to meet the demand but claimed that no
general reduction OF wages was contem-
plated. The demand of the teleRraphers
was backed by all other operatives. This
morning no trains left this city and the
paralysis extended over the 669 miles OF the
system. Nothing approaching settlements
has been reached. Receiver Yokum is III
Galveston and Receiver McNamara in Mex
leo. Business is blocked on the entire road
and $50 men are out.
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Assignee's Sale
Harris Bros Stock

Ladies will probably be inter
ested in knowing that the sale
will include those elegant flannels
we have been using in the manu-
facture of shirts. They make
elegant waists for ladies. They
make elegant infants wear; and
many other garments that can
please the eye. There are plain
and silk stripe flannels, about the
prettiest line ever shown in the
city. A full line of plques, such
as are used in shirt fronts. A
full line of Spanish linens, Madras
cloths, cheviots, pongees and
Japanese silks.
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Tie Spontaneous Frenchmen.

PARIS, Dec. 2s.-In tho deputies to-day
Ribot said the difficulty with Bulgaria was
now in the hands of the porte, who had de-
manded of that country an explanation.
Millevoye expressed regret that diplomatic
action was transferred from Sofia to Con-
stantinople. Mailefeu held the affair much
exaggerated. Bulgaria aimed at freedom.
and her ministry had committed neither
atrocities nor acts Of violence Millevoye
protested that Maillefeu spoke contrary to
what was known to be the truth. Maillefeu
shouted: ''You are not in your right
sensesn' tumnlt ensued. The president
had repeatedly to call for order before the
uproar subsidized. After the sitting Mile
voye sent seconds to Maillefeu.
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The Rowuy south.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Dec. 2S.-IIalf q
dozen cowboys took possession of the south
bound passenger train on the International
a. Great Northern railroad. forty miles
north of here. They boarded the train at
Buda station, and their first act was to
force Chicago drummer off the moving
tiain because he wore red cravat and
high silk hat. They then made number
of young ladies' in the Pullman coach sing
for them enforcing all demands with
drawn pistols. They ruled the train for
twenty miles, when they stepped off at II
way station.
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THOUGHT IT WAS THE LOCAL.
But 1t Was the Express-The Brakeman'i
Statement.

Statement.
PouGHKEEPs1E. N. y, DEC. 28.-Timothy
Herrick, father of Albert Herrick the fugi-
tive New YORK Central brakeman, saw his
son in New York Saturday and had long
talk with him. He said he urged his son to
20 to the railroad officials and tell his story,
but he would not do SO because of the ex-
cited state of public feeling. Then the
father got him to make written statement,
which was sent to Superintendent Mccoy
to-day. In it young Herrick says that when
his train slowed up, but while yet moving,
he dropped off and placed his torpedoes on
the rail. then ran back to the train. which
was still moving. but as it slowed up more
track to stop the Croton local. then nearly
torpedo on the rail and then walked on to
the station. When he got there he placed
his light on the platform. the red light
showing SOUTH and went in to ask how the
local was. The agent did not know ana
Herrick sat down and remained there from
three to five minutes, when he heard the
train coming, and started for the door,
believing it to be the local. AS soon as he
saw the train he knew it was the express.
He grabbed up his light and tried to attract
the engineers attention, but it was too late.
He followed on up the track and soon met
man who to d him about the wreck. He
did not deem it prudent to go to the wreck.
80 he turned about and came to New York.
He adds that he fully realizes the awfnl
position he is placed in, and can only say
that he felt sure the train to come first was
the local.
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Ratified by All but the United States.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 28.-M. LeGhait the
Belgian minister, has received cablegram
announcing that the Brussels anti-slave
trade convention was ratified by the French
senate yesterday. The chamber of depu-
ties took similar action on the Gath inst
Eighteen powers were represented in the
Brussels conference and the adhesion of all
is requisite to render this "acte generale'
effective. France makes the seventeenth
nation that has ratified the convention,
leaving only the United States to determine
whether it shall become operative.
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Assignee's Sale
OF THE
Harris Bros Stock
CHILDREN's DEPT.

The Harris Bros. were always
known as carrying the nobbiest
and finest line of children's wear
in the market. 1t is still large and
in good shape. Pretty styles are
in abundance and a more sug-
gestive Xmas offering can scarce
ly be conceived, particularly
when you see how cheap they
will go. Plenty of overcoats,
with nice long capes, kilt style.
They're awful pretty and price
cut in half. ---.
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A Prelate's Disgrace.

ROME Dee. 2s.-The deposition of Mana
ger Folchi from the position of prelate and
vice camerlingie of the apostolic chamber,
is considered an evident sign of the mex
actitude of the past administration. This
degradation is the result of the report of
the commissioner the cardinals appointed
to inquie into the financial position Of the
holy see. The administration of Peters
pence and of vatican finances will hence
forth be entrusted to a commission of seven
cardinals. The deficit brought about
through the mismanagement of Folchi
amounts to between 100000 and 23,000,-
600 lire. u...
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Extent of the Scandal.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec 2S.-The scandal
arising from the discovery of adulterated
-four here is liable to make trouble for a
number of people. The consignment COM
prised 100000 pools (7,So0000 English
pounds) of barley flour, purchased from
dealers in Lbau. with the view of regu-
lating the price Of wheat in the st. Peters
burg market, as we'll as to afford relief to
the famine sufferers. Investigation proved
that the entire consignment was adulter-
ated with chalk dust and other substances.
They comprised such large proportion of
the consignment that use Of the alleged flour
would constitute a very dangerous menace
to the health. if not to the lives, of those
who partook of it. In speaking of the gi-
gantic fraud, the Nov9 Vremya remarked
that if such frauds can be perpetrated in
the capital of the empire the appalling ac-
counts of similar crimes in famine stricken
provinces cannot be exaggerated.
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Belle Billions Babies.

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-Belle Billion, Countess
Clancarty, is the mother of apair Of bounc-
ing babies. These births amply provide
for the direct succession to the earldom of
Clancarty and several other titles which be-
long to the holder of that earldom. 1t is
believed the event will lead to complete
reunion of family relations, which were
badly strained by the marriage of the pres
ent earl, who was then Viscount Dunlo.
to the we'll known concert hall singer.
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Inventory is now being taken
and at 9 a. m. Saturday morning
the doors will be thrown open
and the sale will commence.
The stock is so well known to
the general public that com
mentary upon its merits might be
superAuous, but few of the
specialties are especially deserv-
ing of mention.
XMAS OFFERINGS.
Now that the festive season is
approaching 1t might be a good
idea to see what is in this great
stock before purchasing else
where.
What so nice for Santa Claus
donation as Dressing Gown, a
Smoking Jacket, or one Of those
comfortable lounging House
Goats?
What is more desirable than
one of the Bath RABIES, cut in
price, but advanced in value.
What as tasty as the line of
Mufflers, value S. to $40, but cut
oh, my!
What as pretty as some silk
web and fancy suspenders, or
some of our fancy night robes,
initial handkerchiefs linen and
silk--those elegant puff scarfs, or
any one of a hundred different
novelties you can see in the ele-
0ant stock.
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SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

Tho death of VIM. j, Scanlon, the actor,
ID but u few hours OIL.
Edward j. Tracy has been appointed
treasurer of Florida. vice Il. j. Pond, de-
ceRaed.
j. Ii. Miller, oolored, of Des Moines, H.,
killed Ada Lewis and committed suicide.
Jealousy.
Gov. Russell, of Massachusetts has re-
fused to pardon James Dunlop, the North
arrpton bank robber.
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A vile scoundrel,

PlTTspuRc, Pa, Dec. 2S.--Blairsville is
excited over the discovery that Prof. Ennis.
for ten years superintendent of schools, had
been demoraliaing boys and rolluting their
morals. Eight or ton of the largest pupils
before tho board made the most startling
revelations. Ennis was arrested, but was
afterwards released, and has gone west.
Before leaving he made q written confess
sion, praying for leniency. Ennis is IA
years of age, and has always been promi-
nent in church and social circles.
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Mansled Beyond Human semblance

BUTTE Dec. 2s.-[Speoial. IA fatal acci-
dent occurred this afternoon ut the Elvina
mine. situated about two miles of Walker
vile and owned by Rod LegRat. Michael
Blake. stepson of the owner was assisting
in taking out the water column from the
shaft, the pump having got out of order
and was being taken to the surface for re-
pairs. Blake was standing on "A plank placed
across the shaft at the 100-foot level, and as
the water column was being hoisted up
wards one link of it broke off, and falling
down struck and broke the plank on which
the unfortunate young man was standing.
The accident occurred SO suddenly that he
was unable to catch any of the surrounding
tinbers for support, and was precipitated
to the bottom of tho shaft n distance of 100
feet. Those standing near and observers of
the accident hurried to the surface and,
procuring help, went down III the cage to
the sump. But when they arrived there
they found the remains of Blake mangled
beyond all human semblance.
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Must Complete the Engagement.

New York, Dec. 2S.--An interlocutory de-
cree was made to-day ove,ruling the de-
murrer in the suit OF u. N. Darling against
Benjamin 1. Butler. of Lowell. Mass. Oar s.
ling made an arrangement with others for Il
tract of land in New Mexico of S27, ,62l acres
and was individually interested in I41 1897
acres. General Butler agreed to purchase
Darling's interest for $4,000 and PAYMENTS
were made by him amounting to Sl1,O57.
These payments the judge holds to be sui-
ficient part performance in equity and APP
pears to require the performance to be COM
uleteu
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The Niagara Tunnel.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, Dec. 2S.--Thursday
afternoon the headings were started from
the portal and west from shaft No. when
the tunnel work met. The distance exca-
waited through solid rock below the surface
200 feet is 2,4S0 feet. lhe time that has
elapsed since tho first sod was turned is one
year. two months and twenty days. Other
headings are expected to meet ON Jan. 26,
1892. l'he total number of feat of the first
section OF the tunnel is about 5000 feet. 1t
is expected that by February a start at lin
ing the hole will be made.
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A Composer Dead.

LONDON, Dec. 2S.--Alfred Cellier, the
composer, is dead. He had been suffering
from the influenza for two weeks and was
unable to finish tho orchestration of 1.-The
Mountebank." comic opera, the joint
work of himself and W.S. Gilbert, in time
for production ut the date first set.
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Ono Alone EscaDed,

PARIS. Dec. 2S.-An account of the wreck
and loss OF life has been received from Ar
cachon. a fisheries port thirty-tive miles
from Bordeaux. The French steamer Alba
tross, engaged in oyster fishery at Arcachon,
was wrecked and eleven of her crew, in fact
the whole crew with the exception of one
man, drowned.
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nurnea the Scene of "a Murder.

A vacant house at Deer Lodge was
burned on Sunday. The fire was undoubt-
edly incendiary. The house was occupied
by n woman of the town until about three
years ago, when she was killed by half
breed who was living with her. The man
afterwards killed himself. The house has
not been occupied since. though it was fur
nished. The fire destroyed the building
and nearly all the furniture.
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Burrr, Dec. 2S. S.--ISpeciall Dan Nc
Cloud. another of the victims in the cable
car accident Christmas night, died this
morning.
Mrs. J. l.. Davis, charged with shooting
her husband, pleaded not guilty to-day,
waived examination and was released ON
bonds Of $500.