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Say JOB Davis wrots 1t.

BUTTE Aug 31.-[Special.] John Car
roll, of Salina. Ia, was the first man on
the stand in the Davis will case to-dav. He
knew j. X. Eddy and his writing we'll, and
was confident the will was not written by
him. Albert Duckworth had known Eddy
fifteen years, had seen him write often, and
gave it as his Judgment that no portion OF
the will was written by Eddy. G. W. Ia
Dor. of Salt Creek township, claimed to
have seen the alleged will of A. j. Davis in
May, 1882, while at the home of James
Davis. Moses Downing said job Davis was
once pupil OF his back in 1860, and he
thought the will was in Jobs handwriting.
Z. II. Donnep, of Davis county Iowa, said
he saw the will at the house of James Davis
in 1873, and again in 1886. The witness is
the step father of j. Il. Eddy. George M.
Swayne testified that he saw the will in
1856. He knew the writing of Job Davis
and thought he wrote the will. w. Nj. Nc
Cracken, president of the Silver Bow Ma
tional bank, of Butte, formerly cashier OF
the First National bank, knew the hand
writing of A. j. Davis. and pronounced the
signature genuine. j. V. Long, cashier OF
Hoge Brownlee & Co.'s bank, of Butte.
testified to the same effect. Gen. Chas. $.
Warren. agent for A. j. Davis several years,
also testitiedd to the genulneness OF the
signature. A number of deposltions wete
read, and tine proponents announced thnt
they would probably finish their evidence
in rebutJal tomorrow.
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SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.
Sturgeon has had another relapse.

Spurgeon has had another relapse.
he business part of Ceres, N. Y, burned
Sunday. The loss is not known.
Gen. Latino Caelho, the celebrated Per
tueuese republican leader and poet ls dead.
Rev. j. w. Olmstead, editor of Che Watch
man, the Baptist denominational paper,
died at Manchester by the-Sea yesterday.
President Diaz. OF Mexico, has appointed
Joseph Ives Limuntour minister plsnipo-
tentiary to arrange commerclal reolptoc'
ity treaty with the United States.
Cant. James Franklin, the owner of the
Yamous Tennessee stud and tho breeder of
many turf celebrities, il lying Mt the point
of death, at his home III Sumner county.
Tenn.
Can't. Palmer, commander-in In. chief of the
q. A. II. of the United States, has made the
following staff appointments: Senior aide
de-camp, 9. Hull GIANT; ID. U. Quick, OF
Brooklyn, assistant Adjutant general.
An explosion took place yesterday in
the Malaga colliery, near Edmnston, som
orsetshire, England. Seven miners were
killed two others are missing and about u
dozen others were seriously injured.
An exhibition trial OF tho engines Of tn
armorcd oruisor Maine wss given yesterday
on East river. Secretary Tracy and Engi-
neers Melville, Baker, Moreley and katler,
of tho navy department. were present. Ihe
engines Of the Maine arc the largest of their
kind ever built in this country. Thc trial
was sminently successful.
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NINETY MILES AN HOUR.
Over That Distance Made On tho Rcnd-
Ing KniirOsd.

ing KaiIrosd.
PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 31.-A mile in 30 2-b
seconds. or at the rate Of over ninety miles
an hour, is the unparalleled feat that was
accomplished the other day on the Bound
Brook rairoad, between Neshaming Falls
and Langhorn, by engine 2o6, drawing two
coaches and President McLeod's private
car Reading" which Ia equal to two
coaches in weight. Other miles were reeled
of with speed aa astonishing ~ the crack
mile, and ut the end Of the "hy'' the worlds
record was broken.
The fastest mile was scored in 30 40 Sec
onds; the fastest five miles three minutes
rs 4-5 seconds the fastest ton miles in seven
minutes and twelve seconds, ar average of
forty three seconds per milo.
This race against time grow ont of some
good-natnrel chatting that took place at
Judge Greeves' dinner to the Farmers club,
Aug. 90. William M. Singerly was telling
Mr.. McCllead, president Of the Reading
Railroad company, that for thirteen years
he had been making it n diversion to time
fast railroad trains, and that he had rarely
travelled faster than Fl tty seconds.
Mr.. Sen9srley said that published records
failed to show mile better than 5O4 Sec
onds, and that tho best he had timed was
forty-eight seconds.
A special train, consisting of locomotive
and three heavy coaches, was made up and
left the Ninth and Green street station at
1:3O o'clock in the afternoon. When Mis-
eaminy Falls were left behind the engineer
was signa.led to let her 20 for ten miles.
The party who we're in the flying coaches
kept their watches out in their hands and
told every mile. President MoLeod feels
greatly pleased that his road has SO triumph
antly beaten the best railroad record.
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NATIONAL FINANCES.

How the Four Per Cents Are Being FIX
3 CHI anged for Those Bearing Less interest.
WASHINGTON Aug. 31.-The amount of
four and one half per cent bonds continued
at two per cent to-day was $4S1,s5o making
a total to date of $23, ,221 $50. This leaves
about $27, 900 ~ per cents outstanding.
1t is impossible at present to make any
definite estimates rs to the amount OF those
that will be presented for redemption, es-
pecially as the time within which they may
be continued at two per cent is to be ex-
tended beyond Sept. for a period not yet
fixed. Secretary Forter said this afternoon
he thought between twenty and twenty five
millions ~ per cents will'be presented for
redemption. This will be entirely salts
factory to the department. the secretary
into circulation at a time when there is
great need of it in moving crops.
It is estimated at the treasury department
that there has been an increase of over
S6, ,OOO, 600 in cash holdings since August l,
representing decrease in the public debt
of that amoun4, according to the old form
of the debt statement.
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PRICE FIVE CENTS.
cash, and the United States navy dapar.-
- mt refused TO allow ths Bsitimois 70

cash, and the United STATES nhVy uapaF'-
~ mt refused TO allow ths Bsitimoi" 70
carfy the moiley for him.
.iitiyh Minister Kennedy Obtained PSI.
mission for tho Espiege 10 convey tho snmn
to tho English bnnk at Monteyidco. Iho
steamer WAS bought for Gl40,000, OF whiSn
E;n CO1 WINS to be used to furnish fixtures
! nd guns. The Aqnilla WAS to be Hsit1
O u Tor n cruiser. The bullion has gone :"
England. I}almaceda's officials ~ ~.
gnimbo have cut the English sable thhFs
and refused TO surrender, and will 1,aks
fight. The Estnera!da, with Lynch. goes 70
Cocumbo tonight. The Transports sish
troops will follow.
Procnrator Fiscal, who prosecuted the
cnsos against the mon who we're alleged 10
he in the plot to blow mp the torpedo boats,
Almirants Lynch and Almiranto Condell.
and the transport Imperial, which resulted
in the execution Of Cumming and swo
others. was taken out and shot to-
day. The presence OF political refu-
gees on board the American and
German warships, has been the oauas oS
several conferences and much i'll feeling.
A formal demand for the surrender OF tho
refugees was made yesterday on the United
Sthtes and German admirals. After con-
ference the two naval officers informed the
inteudant they would decline TO
surrender the men unless proper
guarantees were given that their
lives be safe until they had fair trial.
Acting secretary OF State Wharton's action
in still refusing to recognize the junta, now
that it is practically tho only governments
IL Chill, is the biect of adverse criticism
here and it is openly limited there must be
more reason than appears OIL the surface.
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PAID THE PENALTY.
Tramps Murder Man and His Wife ant
Are Shot to Pieces by NeighbOrs.

Tramps Murder o Man and His Wife and
Are Shot to Pieces by Neighbors.
CHICAGO Aug. 31.-A dispatch from Mon
roe. Mich, says that on Saturday after
noon at a farm house near there John
Williamson and wife wore tortured and
murdered by tramps who tried to get the
money which they supposed the couple
owned. Some of the farmers gave tho
warning and the neighbors organized and
went to the rescue, but found the couple
dead when they reached the house. Tho
trsmps were caught and both shot down
by the infuriated citizens.
DETROIT, Mich, Aug. 3l.-Referring to
the special dispatch from Monroe. Mich.
to-day detailing the killing of one Wilkin-
son and wife and the shooting down of the
murderers by the incensed farmers. the
sheriff of Monroe county sends word this
evening that no such crime was heard of in
that county until the dispatch came in, and
that no such family resides in the county.
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CYCLISTS IN THE ARMY.
Lieut. Bowen Says n Bicycle Service Would
be IL Great Thing.

Lieut. Bowen Says n Bicycle Service Would
be Great Thing.
WASHINGTON Aug. 3l.-Lieut. William H.
Bowen, of the army, who inspected the
Connecticut National guard during the re-
cent encampment, has sent the war depart
ment very complimentary report, giving
the result of his observations. The nov
city Of tho encampment was special BIZ
cycle service by corps of First regiment
men, and this feature is specially COM
mended. "Ihe men were armed,' says
Lieut.. Bowen, with Colts repeating car
bines and revolvers. A man mounted on q
bicycle can so in many places where it would
be impossible TO take a horse, and can beat
the flag in sending messages. in
nearly every case. AS fighting
force it may not be favored, but
as messengers. patrols and advance
aunrd, in my opinion, it would be advisa-
ble. I would recommend to the serious
consideration of the war department. the
advisability of experimenting with the
bicycle. The principal duties Of the mill
tary cyclist are those of carrying dispatches.
skirmishing and reconoltering. As ap-
piled to the signal service it would, in my
opinion, almost double its usefulness"
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Found Two More Victims.

New YORK, Aug. H.-Mayor Grant made
personal visit to the scene of the Park
place disaster to-day. He found while
locking through tho debris the bodies Of
two victims badly chhrred and mutilated.
He then issued directions that all debris
be cleared away at once.
The first body was that of Abraham Dor
kaveritoh, an employe of the bronze leaf
factory. and the other that of 4 man named
R.itz, who also worked in the same estab-
lishmcnt. When the news spread that
more bodies had been found large crowds
of people again congreGated about the ruins
to watch the searchers. Two moro bodies
are supposed to be underneath the side
walk in the vaults, but could not De seen.
This afternoon j. A. Layman made thor
ouph exploration of all the vaults under the
sidewalk and could find no other bodies.
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Ono Wps Killed.

Lou1svr1hE, Ky, Aug. 81. Near Tell
City, Indiana, this morning. local mixed
train ON branch of the Louisville, Evans
Vile and st. Louis was wrecked by the
driving wheel of engine breaking. Miss
Bari ara Manner and an unknown child
were killed and twelve others were injured,
it is thought some fatally.
The engine left the track and run on the
ties for awhile, then took header down
steep embankment. Sixtcen were more or
less. seriously injured by escaping steam.
The wreck took fire and was entirely con-
sumed. The engineer and fireman escaped
serious injury by jumping.
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Crispi Has a Sensation.

ROME, Aug. Silt is asserted that ex-
Premier Crispi will presently publish doou-
ments intended to demonstrate that France
desired to have the popo to leave Rome in
1889. 1t is learned at the vatican that any
such statement is quite without foundation.
The pope did, in 1889, form the intention
of leaving Rome He entered into negotia-
tions with the prince of Monaco and COM
plete arrangements were made, and apart
ments for the pope were designated, when
a letter of extreme importance was re-
ceived from the prince, making certain
conditions relative to this sojourn of the
pope. One condition WAS that gambling
should be allowed to continue without in
terruption. The conditions were such that
the pope could not accept and the plan fell
through, but Franco had nothing whatever
to do with the matter.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 3l.-The steamship
Arizona, which arrived this morning,
brought eight members of the crew of the
ship Sea Gull, which WAS wrecked in a
terrific gale on the African coast. There
were twenty-six all told in the Sea Gulls
Grew, and of these all were drowned save
eight. picked up by the Arizona. When the
Arizona found them they were floating on
a small raft in the middle of tho Atlantic.
All were terribly emanciated from hunger
and exposure, and some hardly able to sit
up when lifted to the decks. On board the
big ship everything possible was done for
their comfort, and when they arrived here
they were much improved.
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Van Buren, Easily Beaten in Match
Race at the Garfield
Park Track.
Record SlashinR Was the Feature
Among the Flyers at
Independence.
Til. Day At the shespshead Bay Course
rh. Giants and the Babies Play
q Rare Game Of Ball.

CHICAGO, Aug. 3l.-In the match run De-
tween Kingston and Van Buren,, at Garfield
Park, for $4,000, Kingston passed the wire
in common canter three lengths ahead
The attendance was 10000. The book
makers gave odds of four to one on Van
Buren,, and held Kingston at one hve.
Hamilton rode Kingston and Sloan van
Buren,, The two started on even TERMS
and for half afmile raced like a team.
Then Kingston forged ahend, which posi-
tion he kept to the end OF the race. Inc
distance was one mile and one-sixteenth.
Time, 1:5OM. Wednesday Kingston will be
pitted against Marion G., Verge dor and
others at mile and one-eighth. All are in
GOOD condition and a great race is expected.
The other races were:
Six furlongs-Picadilly won, Mabel n.
second, Oakdale third. Time, l:lS4.
One mile-Maud won. Tambsrl"ne Sec
ond. Joe Woolman third. Time, l:47
Six furlongs--Addie won, Tom Elliott
second. Yo Tambein third. Time. LII.
Five furlongs-Little Rock won, Tom
Roach second, Cruickshank third. Time,
lO3A.
One mile-Get Away won, Carus second,
Little Annie third. Time, 1:44A.
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Flyers at Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 3l.-Track in good con-
dition.
Mile and twenty yards-Radcliffe won,
Mary B. second, First Lap third. Time,
1:45s.
One mile-Donnell won, Fannie s. sec
ond, Won Tropop third. Time. l431a.
Hueneme second, Harry Weldon third.
Time, 1:471a.
Gam won, Greenwich second, K. X. third.
Time 81 seconds.
one mile and seventy yards-Allan Bane
won, Paisade second. Nina Archer third.
Tine 1:464.
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Suulre Will Not Have IT.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3l.-The Post to-mor-
row will publish an interview with Senator
Squire, of Washington, in which he denies
emphatically the reports that he has been
tendersd and will accept the appointment
of minister to China. He says he is not an
applicant for the mission, and under no
circumstances will he accept the appoint
ment should IL be offered.
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safe in Canada.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Aug. 3l.--A Courier
Journal special from Windsor, CanacA.
says Cashier Tillman, OF the Falls CITY
bank, registered there last night. He as
serts that he is not detaulter, and intl-
mates that he will make trouble tor amy enc
who says he is. On the other hand 1t Is ts-
serted here that 81, COO more is to be adaed
to his shortage, making $5&, 000in all. While
last years legislation would secure ill
mans extradition, 1T Is not believed Pettitt.
his only bondsman, will prosecute hln.
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The Australian Wins.

SAN FRANc1sco. Aug. 31.-Billy Maber,
the Australian lightweight, better known
as 1.-THE Shadow" defeated local boxer
Frank Kelley, at the Occidental to-n1ght.
for purse of $75O Kelley was game, but
unscientifc, and Shadow placed his left nt
will on Keiley's nose and chin, drawing
blood freely. Kelley was dazed and bleed
ing at the end of the ninth and the referee
stoppel the fight, awarding it to Maber.
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Hoomers Mean business.

ARKANsAs Cry, KAN, Aug. 3l.--It was
learned to-daS that II secres order OF boosn-
ers has been organized all along the border
of southern Kansas. Already over $3.50
members have been sworn vi. They pro-
rose to arm themselves carly in Octubs
and make "a raid on the CkNrokee strip.
They will burn the grass, kill the cattle
and make determined stand 10 told sAs
strip for homes,
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s,nusgled in Chinese.

PoRr TOWNSEND, WASH, Aug, 2l.-Capt.
Tozier, of the United States revenue cutter
Wolcott, this morning seized the American
steamer George Il. Starr, belonging to the
Union Pacific company, plying. between
Port Townsend and Victoria, on the charge
Of smurpling Chinese into the United
States from British Columbia. Seve; al
Chinese were found aboard the vessel, who
said they had been taken aboard at Victoria
by tho vessels officers. The steamers otli-
cara were arrested,
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Send Over Your Hogs.

BERLIN, Aug. 31.-It is reported in Ham
burg that oil restrictions on American pork
will be removed tomorrow. United States
Minister VIM. Walter Phelps when ques-
toned upon the subject snli!ingly refused
to confirm the report. 1t is known. how
cher, that Phelps in his last dispatch to the
German foreign Office intimated plainly to
the officials of that department that the
patience of President Harrison and SEQ
retary Blaine would not last beyond Sep
tember.
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At the Hawthorne Track.

CHICAGO. Aug. 31.-Seven furlongs-Rose-
land won, Barney second, Clifford third.
Time, 1888.
One miIe-Bankrupt won, Dungarven Sec
ond, Patrick third. Time, 1A6.
Handicap, mile and one furlong-Broon-
wood won, Insolcnce second, Silver Lake
third. Time, 1:591a.
Seven furlongs-ZRntippa won, Powers
second, Enearita third. Time, 1864.
Stesplechase, short course-Evahgeline
won, Speculator second, Leander third.
Time, 3:51.
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Younr Hopkins is Polite.

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. H.-Timothy Hop
kins came in on Union Pacific train to-
night. Speaking of the relation of his case
to the control of the Central Pacific road,
he said: II can tell you nothing of def
mite nature. am not anticipating any
thing. However, will say since you have
spoken of possible battle between the two
elements in the Southern Pacific. that while
such war may be possible. there will be
no trouble. Senator Stanford has not as
sumed beligerent attitude in the present
affair, and Mr.. Huntington alone has e1-
pressed his feelings and the position he Wall
take in regard to Southern Pacific"
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Mc,,reevx cares Not for Himse1f.

MONTREAL, Aug. 31.-Hon. Thomas Nc
Greevy, who fed to the United States to
avoid telling what he knew of the public
works "boodling," has been located at
Portland, Me. He stated to friend that
he would be very glad to come back, 30 far
as he is personally concerned, and give all.
the facts, but others are interested who
have trusted him and he is determined not
to betray them.
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The Crop Failures in Europe.

New York, Aug. 31--Col. Montgomery, of
Oregon, who just returned fom Germany,
said to-day: "The crop failure in Europe
is cener;l. and distress is sure to follow.
was all over Germany and saw rain had
ruined the wheat and rye. People will
have to look to this country for relief. The
potato crop in continental Europe has been
more or less a failure, and people look with
longing eyes towards America.
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Held I'm n Train.

DENVER, Colo, Sept 1.--Word was re-
oeiyea at one o'clock this morning from
Canon City, saying tho Denver " Rio
9rande train was held up and robbed. No
further particulars arc ohtainnblo tonight.
The reports say the sheritfs OF neiahboring
counties are organizing posses to start at
day light In pursuit Of the robbers.
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DENVER, COL, Aug. 3l.-Thia afternoon
fire damaged the K,'bv h, use to the s1t'as
of $4,000. While the firenlen wee ns
the fire carboy containing fifteen cans of
uasoine exploited ad blew big Aole III Sas
front wall L. i. Aowey. who was On ~
sidewalk in front OF tho mouse, was 5awn
into the middle Of tho street anG fatally III.
iureti. Several other persons weiS ln;clsd
by being struck by flying bricks.
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BASE BALL.

The Home Club Mentioned FIRST In the
Record Here Printed.
LEAGUE CLUBS.
Pittsburg 3, Philadelphia z.
Cincinnati 3, Boston 5. ..
Chicago 0, Now York o.
Cincinnati 3, Boston 5.
ASSOCIATION CLUBS.
Washington /. Milwaukee B.
Baltimore 6. st. Louis 3; second game.
Baltimore 4, st. Louis 3.
Athletic 3, Columbus /; second game,
Athletics 2, Columbus3.
Boston 9, Louisville 2.
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KILLED IN THE FLATHEAD.
Chas. Winiger Has u Fight With jumpers
The Davis Case.

M1ssouhA, Aug. 31.-lspecial.l-s. T.
Stanton, who arrived from Demersville to-
night, brings report of sensational
shooting scrape occurring in the Flathsad
country yesterday. Charles Winiger, re-
turning from Demersville to his ranch on
the Saltwater, found two men in possession
they having jumped his claim. In tue
quarrel that followed the two men We. d
shot. one of them fatally, Winiger him.
self received two bullets and was horribly,
cut with an axe. After the affair he got
into the blackboard and drove twelve miles
into Demersville, and ON his arrival there
had to be lifted out. Winiger is the pa ty
who was on trial year sinos cLs.Red with
poisoning neighbor.
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Natives Object to Explorations.

PARIS, Aug. 31.-The government has re-
ceived dispatch announcing that Four
neau's expedition to explore tho valley of
Bayen, Central Soudan, and the
French Congo has been attacked by ma
tives. Sixteen we're killed and thirty-one
including Fourneau himself were wounded.
All the merchandise and a number of rifles
to the party were lost.
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Want Export Bounties.

ST.. PETERSBURG, Aug. 31.-A committee
of the Nijni-Novgord fair has resolved to
request the minister of finance to come to
speedy solution of the question of insti-
tuting export bounties for common pro-
ducts, Unless new outlets for Russian
manufacturers are thus created, they say,
there will be wholesale dismissal of work
men from Russian mills.
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The Fatal Typhoon.

VANCOUVER b. G., Aug. 31.-The steam
ship Empress of Japan, brings advices of
a typhoon at Kobe, Japan, July 16 and II,
in which a large amount of property was
DESTROYED and 25O or more people drowned.
mostly japanese and Chinese sailors. A
German vessel and II number of native
crafts were wrecked.
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Killed the Postal Clerk.

DAvrsv1nnE, GAL. Aug. 3l.-A passenger
train was dorailed near here by the spread
inc of the rails caused by the heat, The
engine and four cars were ditohed and
badly wrecked. Postal Clerk Quinby was
killed and several others seriously injured.