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AMATEUR GYMNASTS.
Annual Tournament of the Olym.
pic Club.
A Large Number Of Ladies Witness Feats Of
Strength and Agility Clever Exercises
on the Bars and the Horse.

The annual gymnastIc tournament for the all.
round championship of the Pacific Coast was
begun last evening in the splendidly equipped
gymnasium of the Olympic Club.
The ladies, with their sweet smiling faces
were strongly represented, but it can hardly be
STATED, with all due justice to the clever per-
formers, that the fair ones became greatly en-
thused in the games, for they were generally
speaking, rather quiet.
The committee which had the affair in hand
might have added few extras to somewhat ell.
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CONGRESS.
THE SENATE.
ingalls, Resigns the Office of Presiding Officer
Pro Tempore


WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-In the Senate this
morning Ingalls, who occupied tie Vice Presi-
dents chair as presiding officer pro tem.. re-
signed his office In q neat speech, In which hs
spoke Of the honor the Senate had conferred
upon him in electing him to that position. The
resignation will take effect On the election OF his
successor.
The bill to increase the pension to bring Gen
eral Powelps pension to S72 per month was
passed.
Tie Indian Depredatons Bill was taken up. and
Edmunds' motion to strike out Section 3, which
provides that no claim by Indians shall be al
lowed by the court on tue unsupported testi-
mony Oh an Indian, was agreed TO.
motion by Hoar TO strike out the clause pro-
vlding for the adjudication and payment Of
Claims ~ Indians who have suffered loss Of
property through other tribes or white men was
agreed to.
Davis ofieI ed an amendment to add to Section
a proyis0 thai The limitation OF time shall not
apply TO or bar claims for compensation for
indian depredati0ns In Minnesota, Iowa, Ne
DrAska, Kansas or Dakota ip 1862 or thereafter.
On motion of Chandler The amendment was
laid on the table.
On motion Of Chandler the date was changed
to july 1855.
The bill was then passed and goes to con-
ference.
Senate bill authorizing the Coos Bay and
hoseDurg Railroad Company TO construct n
bridge across Coal Bank Slough, In Oregon, was
passed. The Nicaragua Canal Bill was taken up
ana the Senate adjourned.
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An Injunction Set Aside

LITTLE Rock. Feb. 19.-LaSt summer
Federal Judges Phillips and Foster ebjoined
the State authorities of Kansas from prose-
cutting criminally persons charged with vio-
lations of the liquor law of that State. On
a final hearing, Judge Caldwell has dissolved
the injunction to enjoin or otherwise inter
fere with criminal prosecutions in the
courts of law, because the act-of Congress
expressly prohibits United States Courts
from enjoining proceedings in State Courts,
except in cases Of bankruptcy.
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INTERMENT CEREMONIES.
Preparations for a Grand Military Pagean
at St. Louis.

at St. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 19.-The General Com
mittee OF Arrangements for the obsequlos
Of General Sherman held meeting this
morning. The Chairman stated that 200
members of the Missouri General Assembly
would participate in the exercises. General
Merritt received telegram from Cincin-
natl stating that 100 members of the Society
of the Army of the Tennessee would arrive
Saturday and had been assigned place
with the Loyal Legion. In accordance with
instructions received from Washington,
General Merritt has provided for guard at
the tomb, which will remain as long as
deemed necessary. Information is received
that General Schofield will be present. Gov
ernor Francis said that between 1000 and
1900 Missouri State militia will join the cor
tege, and other information indicates that 1t
will be one of the largest pageants ever wit
messed in the West.
OHIO TROOPS.
The following was received from Governor
Campbell this morning:
CINCINNATI. Feb. 10, 1891.
Governor Frdncis-Wlil you send three in
fantry regiments and one battery nf artillery.
about 1000 men, and my military staff. L cannot
go, much TO my regret. My Adtutant, M. L..
Hawkins, is low i'll 81. Louis. Please give him
Instructions.
The officers of the Army of the Tennessee
Will meet this evening to take action in re-
gard to the nesting of their comrades from
distant points, who will arrive Saturday
morning The society will have the post of
honor in the second division, and Will be
under command of Major Morrill,.
Snow and rain has fallen all day here and
the streets are in a bad condition. 1t is
hoped their condition will be improved by
Saturday.
All the public buildings and many busi-
ness houses and residences are elaborately
draped. This evening memorial exercises
were held in Music Hall and addresses were
delivered by Governor Francis and others.
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Arbitrary Action of National Banks

WASHINGTON, Feb. l9.-Representative
Sweet of Idaho has introduced a resolu-
ton, the preamble of which sets forth that
certain national banks are refusing to loan
money except upon contracts payable in
gold, which tends to diScredit the currency
of the country. The resolution, therefore,
provides that any national bank attempting
TO degrade the currency of the country by
demanding other than lawful money shall
forfeit its charter.
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From Lake nIerced.

The new Board of Supervisors made a
startling discovery yesterday, which may
have an important bearing on the widely
discussed question of water supply. 1t
transpires that rumors have been quietly
circulated to the effect that a quantity Of
treasure belonging to the late solid nine"
was concealed abont the new City Hall, and
a quiet search for it has been going on. As
last resort. the water in the huge tank at
the top of the building was drawn off. and
on the bottom was found healthy specimen
of the Mississippi catfish, full Of life and
vigor and measuring fully nine or ten inches
III dehs.u tie ,iaS oeen % "a oattaas .h plesg.1su.
Water Company, to which he undoubtedly
hnlnnpS.
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WASHINGTON. Feb. Ex-senator Stewart
has introduced an amendment to the In
dian Appropriation Bill increasing the sal
ary of the Superintendent of the Indian
school at Carson, New, from $500 to $500
per annum, and increasing the appropria-
tion for the support and maintenance of the
school from $685. 600 to 100000. This amend
ment is recommended by the Commissioner
of Indian Affairs, and therefore will un-
doubtedly be adopted.
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The following was received from Governor
Campbell this morning:
RELIGIOUS VIEWS.
Statement of Rev. Thomas Z. Sherman Regard.
ing His Fathers Belief.


NEW YORK, Feb. 19.- Thomas Ewing
Sherman was seen By reporter this morn
ing touching the subject of General Sher-
mans religious belief. He said in posi-
tive way that may well remove all doubt In
the matter: My father was baptized in
the Catholic Church, married in the Catho-
lie Church, and attended the Catholic Church
until the outbreak of the Civil War. Since
that time my father has not been a commu-
meant, but has always said to me, If there
is any true religion it is the Catholic re-
ligion.' One week ago to-day my father
received abs0lution and extreme uuction at
the hands of Father Taylor. My father
was unconscious at the time, but that fact
has no important bearing, for the sacra-
men.s could be administered to any person
whose mind could be interpreted as desrous
of receiving them. / will hold services over
my fathers remains at - O'Clock to-day in
the presence of the immediate family. The
services will embrace the reading of the
regular funeral services prescribed by the
ritual of the Roman Catholic Church"
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Hawaiian Cahla Prniect

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The House Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs has decided to
recommend a concurrence in all the Senate
amendments to the diplomatic and consular
bills, except the Hawaiian cable project.
The House committee las already reported
separate bill for the charter of that COM
pany, with Government guarantee, which
was prepared with great care and caution,
and which is regarded as a more practical
proposition than that of the Senate
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THE WORLDS FAIR.
Labor Organizations Object to the Employ
ment of Non-Union Workmen

ment Of Non-Union Workmen.
CHICAGO, Feb. ia squad of carpenters
resumed work on the Worlds Fair build
ings at Jackson Park this morning and
were not molested. Men will be put to
work grading next Monday. The con-
tractors propose to employ only American
citizens. and this, it is believed, will avert
any further trouble.
The labor unions, it is reported. are not.
however. entirely satisfied with the clause
prohibiting alien labor. They want def
inlte statement that union labor will be en-
plOyed and the elght-hour rule enforced on
all work connected with the fair. To this
end a committee from the various unions
will labor with the directory at the next
meeting. A local paper says this evening
it is understood that it has been practically
decided to abandon the idea OF placing any
part of the exposition on the lake front.
Difficulties in the way we're numerous, and
it was feared they would b, insurmountable
in the brief time that remains for the pre-
liminary arrangements. This statement is
not yet officially confirmed.
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PRICE FIVE CENTS.

NJ Wilkinson, the Grand Master of the
Brotherhood of Trainmen, had talk with
some OF the authorities of the Southern Pa
cine yesterday, but no conclusion was ar
rived at. He stated to a representative of
The CALL that nothing would be done ln-
til after the arrival of Howard, who would
act in conjunction with them. but it is his
opinion that an amicable settlement would
be speedily arrived at
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To Protect SINNERS.

CINCINNATI. Feb 19.-The National Trans
portation Association, now in session here,
adopted resolutions yesterday asking Con-
gross to take measures to compel carriers in
the United States to furnish all shippers a
uniform bill Of lading, in which the common
law of the liability only of said carriers
shall be EXPIRE ssed; and the early establish
ment Of uniform CLASSIFICATION, the rules
and conditions of which shall be just and
reasonable
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London Horriied.

LII. Warren of the Grand Hotel received
a letter from London yesterday, the con-
tents of which would indicate that the aver
age Englshman entertains peculiar ideas Of
California society. The letter was from a
prominent man who had thought of invest
ing in fruit lands, but it seems that recent
events have caused him to alter his mind.
In writing he said: 1.-THE news of the
Mackay-B -Bonynge fight. which recently took
place in your city, Is calculated to injure the
reputation Of your community very much IN
England, as the universal verdict Is that
society must be in most unsettled state
when two gentlemen of wealth will indulge
in q street encounter"
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Mrs. Dana's Funeral.

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah P. Dana, who
died at the Lick House On Tuesday, took
place yesterday afternoon. The funeral
services were held at Trinity Church. the
Rev. w. L. Citizens officiating The pail
bearers we're: Honorable Ogden Hoffman,
j. 6. Eastland, Michael Skelly, John Rosen-
field, L. c. Van Norden, Captain Cobb, IL
kerrizer, W. II. Cope, James Gamble aud
Professor George Davidson,
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The alarm from Box 1876 at o'clock yes
terday morning was for a fire in the base
ment of the four-story brick building at the
southeast corner of Van Ness and Myrtle
avenues The fire started in some wood
piled carelessly near the boiler, and tha
damage amounted TO $50
The explosion Of a gasoline stove IN
dwelling at the corner of O'Farrell and
Hyde streets was the reason for an alarm
from Box 139 at IL 20 o'clock yesterday
morning. The damage was about $40.
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Ex-Governor Foster.

New YORK, Feb. 19.-Ex-Governor Fos-
ter OF Ohio denied tonight that the Presi-
dent summoned him here. lie had long
talk with the President to-day, but would
not say about what.
a local paper will say tomorrow that
Foster accepted the Treasury portfolio to-
day, and that his name will be sent TO the
Senate soon.
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A Kansas City Failure.

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 1S.-The Union In
vestment Company has assigned for the ben
eft Of its creditors. The liabilities are
about $1,000, ,oG0, and the assets, according to
1t is impossible, they say, to give an exact
statement at present The cause of the fail
ure is given rs the difficulty in calling in
Western loans and negotiating paper in the
Fast
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The Brazilian Treaty.

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-The Commercial
Bulletins Washington special says: In the
opinion of those here familiar with Brazil
ian affairs, the new arrangement between
that country and the United States is as
conclusive as any such arrangement or
treaty could De, and its permanence is sub
ject only to the ordinary vicissitudes in in-
ternational agreements.
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NO LONGER A LEADER.
American Horse Will Hereafter Be Warrior
in the Ranks.

American Horse VIII Hereatter Be Warrior
in the Ranks.
CHICAGO. Feb. 19.-Thc band of Sioux
who arrived here on Tuesday. on their re-.
turn from Washington to Pine Ridge, left
for their destination last night. Before
leaving American Horse made this signifi-
cant declaration: :" signed the Sioux Res
ervation Treaty, but when 1 saw how the
months of my people were closed in Wash
ngton l told Little Chief Noble that would
be no longer leader of my people, but would
mngle with them as a warrior in the ranks
rather than lift my voice again on behalf of
the white man" Louis Prineau of the
Standard Rock Agency. and one of the in
terpreters with the party, said that in view
of this last visit and the excitement of last
fall, there will be trouble in the spring.
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The Salvation Army.

On Monday next the Salvation Army will
have grand celebration at its head
quarters, conducted by the Pacific Coast
commander. Major Philip Kyle, in honor
of Washington's birthday. In the fore
noon there will be three hours with
God," and in the afternoon and evening a
''singing BATTLE" a wedding banquet
and ''hallelujah wedding" On February
oath an "infdels' puzzle meeting" will be
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Barbed Wire Men Fail to Agree,

CHICAGO, Feb. 19.-The barbed wire men
failed to bring their negotiations to con-
clusion to-day. According to one gentle
man, obstacles arose at every turn and the
prospect is now for another fight on the old
lines. 1t is intimated that Washburn u
Moen never intended to sell out. Ii another
burg
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The Baseball Trnuhle.

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 19.-President Kraut-
hoff of the Western Association, who is
member Of the National Board of Control,
thinks the action of the American Associa-
ton very unwise. 1t will not have any effect
upon the National Board, as Thurman was
elected for a specified term.
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sADLER's CASE.

He Charges the London Police With Sup
pressing Evidence.
LONDON, Feb. 19.-The steamship fireman,
SadIer, who was remanded for further ex-
animation on the charge of having murdered
woman known as "Carroty Nell'' in White
chapel, has written letter to q member of
the union to which he belongs. In his COM
munication Sadler asks his fellow-unionisis s
to get the newspaper press to watch the
case, declaring the police are quashing evil
dence favorable to him with the object of
hurrying his conviction. Sadler denies buy
ing or selling the knife stained with human
blood which the police claim to have traced
to his possession.
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A Plot Frnstrated

PARIS, Feb. ia dispatch from Buenos
Ayres says the plot to replace Colman in
power was nipped In the bud by the activity
Of President Pellegrini and the loyalty Of
troops. Quiet has been restored,
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spanish Racinrocal Narotiatinns.

MADRID. Feb. 19.-At the Cabinet council
to-day, referring to the negotiations with
America, the Premier announced that he
had obtained a reduction of the duties on
minerals, and was now negotiating for the
free admission Of tobacco into America
from the Spanish West Indies.
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THE EGYPTIAN QUESTION.
The Appointment of Justice Scotia Warn
ing to England.

CAIRO, Feb. 19.-France has intimated
that her protest against the appointment of
Justice Scott as official adviser of the
Egyptian Government implies a refusal to
apply economies resulting from the recent
conversion of the Egyptian debt to the
reforms the Egyptian Government pro-
posed.
PARIS, Feb. 19.-The Journal des Debats
in an insolent article on the Egyptian ques-
ton warns England that in throwing off the
mask too imprudently she might as well de-
clare a protectorate at once, adding that
such violations of pledges are dearer than
any YictnrY such as Tel-El-Kehir
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WASHED AWAY.
A West Virginia Town Swept Out of Existence

WHEELING (W Va), Feb. 19.-Word has
been received that the whole town Of River
side, a suburb of Parkersburg, was entirely
swept away by flood to-day. 1t contained
about thousand inhabitants. There was
no loss of life. No details are obtainable.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 19.-The river is rising
an inch an hour here. Rain is falling as far
up as Wheeling. The river is rising so that
a stage of fifty feet here is admitted, even if
there should be no further rain. If heavy
rains come within few days disastrous
flood is inevitable.
PITTsBURG, Feb 19.-The flooded por-
tions of the city have been turned over to
the Health Bureau and the poorer classes
will be taken care Of. Business is being
slowly resumed.
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RESI- MED BUSINESS.
Strikers Accept Sliding Scale of Wages and
Return to Work.

Return to Work.
CHICAGO, Feb. 19.-The stockholders of
the Illinois Steel Company have voted to ia-
crease the capital stock from So, 900, 900 to
$50, 100000. 1t is stated that the proceeds
from the new stock Will be used in the en-
larging of the plant. aad that only q portion
of the stock is to be put on the market The
strike at the company's works inaugurated
last December was ended to-day. The 2500
employees accepted sliding scale proposed
by Manager Walker, and for the first time
in nearly three months the South Chicago
plant showed signs of life. The wages will
be governed by the price of steel rails.
When the price goes up the wages of the
men will be Increased, and when the price
goes down the wages VIII be decreased cor
reSuond inplV
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The Murder of Jow Sang.

The inquest in the case of Jow Sang, who
was shot and fatally wounded while in bed
in the rear of his store at 414 0'FarreII
street on Sunday morning, was completed
yesterday. Chew Lin Op swore that he
saw Wong All Wah fire the fatal shot, and
the Coroner's jury charged Wah with ths
crime of murler
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Reindeer for Alaska.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. Senator Davis
to-day presented a proposed amendment
for Senator FarwelD to the Sundry Civil
Bill, appropriating So, 1000 to be used in
propagating and distributing reindeer in
Alaska for the use of the natives.
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Brutal Murder.

WINCHESTER Qnd.), Feb. 19.-Near Bar
tonia, small village near here, Mrs. James
Bass was brutally murdered by Anderson
Rosell (colored). She was supposed to have
some inside knowledge of forgery which
Rosell had committed, and lie murdered her
to shut her mouth. Rosel is still ct large
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A ROYAL Fireman,

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. ia fire broke
out yesterday in the apartments of
the Empress, but the flames were promptly
extinguished, and only slight damage DONE
The Car personally directed the operations
of the firemen
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Buck Heitler, who, with another boy
named Arthur Marshall, robbed George
Brown, a messenger-boy, on Wednesday
night, was arrested yesterday morning. The
where Marshall has already served term.
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LONDON, Feb. ia petition in bank
ruptcy was filed yesterday against the Inter-
national Newspaper Company, the owners
of Galignani's Messenger in Paris. 1t will
be heard on the 2Sth. Meanwhile receiver
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Survivors Of a Wreck.

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-The steamship
Dorian, from Norant Bay. West Indies, ar
rived Today. She brought the survivors of
the bark Topsy, that went ashore on Cav
mans Island. Captain Mackenzie. two
mates, seaman and cabin-boy of the
Topsy were drowned.
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Mashinrton,s Rirthdax.

Monday, the 23d, will be observed as
legal holiday instead of the 22d. the ami
versary of Washington's birth, and the
Postoffice and other Government offices will
be closed during most of the day. The day
Will be generally observed throughout ths
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Criminals Accused.

The following informations were fled hy
the District Attorney yesterday: Edward
Sanders, Kate Dorsey and Richard Cox,
grand larceny Frank Smith, robbery; Lucy
All Tzi, alias All kow, attempt to commit
burglary; Charles Peterson and James
Powers. assault with deadly weapon !;
sault to murder
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An Ex-Treasurer's SHORTAGE Paid.

LITTLE Rock (Ark.) Feb. 19.-The State
Treasurer reported to the Legislature to-day
that ex-Treasurer Woodruff's sureties have
paid him S63, 74o, the full amount OF Wood
ruff's shortage.
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Arguments Closed,

New ORLEANS, Feb. 19.-Arguments in
the lottery case before the Supreme Court
closed yesterday. 1t will be three weeks
or more before decision is rendered
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The Faverweatber win Contest.

NEW YORK, Feb. l9.-The Surrogate
has rendered decision in the Fayer-
weather will case. He would not admit
any document to probate, but would shift
the burden OF proof as to undue influence to
the shoulders of the contestants.
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will be appointed. The Directors have
brought an immediate action against james
Gordon Bennett for damages at S100,O00. IL
is not likely that Galgnani's Messenger Will
cease to be published, but the company
owning 1t must go into liquidation. 1t VIII
probably be carried on by individual de-
benture holders.
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bination car. The other cars were occupied
by the guard of honor. Congressional COM
mittees and the family. The combination
car was festooned heavily with black drap-
cries. The other cars were less elaborately
draped. The train left Jersey City at 6 As
o'clock in the evening.
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WELLsvILLE (N. ", Feb. 49, = Mrs.
George Calkins' dwelling was burned today.
One child was burned to death and Mrs.
Calkins and three other children were badly
injured. -
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The City Cemetery.

Mayor Sanderson has called meeting for
Tuesday forenoon in his office to further
consider tie City Cemetery question. Mem
bers of the Board of Supervisors, repre-
sentatives of the Real Estate Exchange aud
other citizens have been invited to attend.
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New Judicial District for Utah.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. = Buchanan re-
ported to the House from the Judiciary
Committee to-day with an amendment to
the Senate bill for the creation Of the fourth
judicial district of Utah
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He Also Pleaded Gpiltv.

John Williams appeared before Judge
Angeliotti yesterday and withdrew his plea
of not guilty to the charge of burglary OF
Bolzer 81 Jones' store at 4l5 Brannan street,
and entered plea of guilty. Thereupan
tho District Attorney withdrew the prior
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ST. Patrick,s Day.

DIR. J. F. Gibbon, Chairman of the st.
Patrick's Day Celebration Committee for
1891, has sent requests to all the Irish organ
izations in the city TO send delegates to the
convention, which will be held in K. r. b.
He'll, on Sunday, 22d INST, to make arrange
ments for proper celebration of the day.