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The morning call., 1891-01-15
FROZEN TO DEATH.
Sad Incidents Connected With the Recent
Savere Gold Weather


Severe Cold Weather.
VIENNA, Jan. 14-One of the saddest in
cidents yet reported in connection with the
recent severe weather is the freezing to
death of four children on their way to
school, 1t is believed that many persons
have perished in the storm. and that when
the snow disappears a startling number Of
victims will be revealed.
LONDON, Jan. IA thaw has just COM
menced in Antwerp. where, as a means of
protection against the immense masses of
floating ice, large iron plates aud huge tim
bers are being placed across the bows of
vessels in the Scheldt.
Fifteen thousand persons were thrown out
OF employment through the closing of the
river, and widespread suffering prevails.
The weather yesterday was the coldest
yet recorded in Spain. Many trains are re-
ported showed under in Galicia and the
Asturias. Several sentinels on duty at
Mowjuich Citadel have been found frozen to
death at their posts. Numerous animals, in
Guiding monkeys, in the Geological Gardens
at Madrid, have been unable to stand the
terrible weather and perished.
BERLIN, Jan. 1.-THE cold weather is
causing much misery here. Over 81, 900 peO-
pie are out of work and must remain so IN
til the weather mOderates.
LONDON. Jan. 14.-Severe storms are re-
ported raging in the north Advices from
Berlin are to the effect that the Elbe eRiyer
is full of ice-foes and navigation is danger
Gus. The hullS OF several ships have been
crushed in. Violent snOw-stOrms are again
prevailing throughout Austro- Hungary, and
railroads are again blocked and traffic in-
terrupted
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TAKING THE CONSUMER.
Anthracite Coal Men Contemplating q
Gigantic Trust.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 14.-The anthracite
coal magnates have devised a scheme for
lodging the exclusive management of the
trade In the hands of half dozen great
companies. thus forming a practical trust.
About 70 per cent of the production is now
mined by railroad Companies, who havs
found 1t impossible to maintain prices. Il
Is now proposed that each company buy ths
product of all operators located on its line.
paying the producer fixed price at tho
mine. or. If the operator prefers to sell his
product himself, to guarantee a freight rate
that will enable him to make profit when
selling at their regular price. Negotiations
have been in process for considerable time,
and the end is not yet in sight. When the
deal is completed there will be but half a
dozen selling agents to dispose of So 600
tons OF anthracite coal produced annually,
which is valued at S125, 100000 The coal
people expect to raise the prices to what
they call "a remuneratiye basis" and to
hold them steady the year round.
A SPOOL COMBINE.
Boston, Jan. IA. = The Post says tile
principal manufacturers of sp0ols, bobbins
and shuttles in this country are interested in
consolidation scheme, and have had man
IN England who has been successful in inter
estng British capital in the proposed trust
and in the formation of syndicate, with
$4,000, 600, to purchase the business.
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Pacific Coast Matters,

WASHINGTON, Jan. AT has been de-
cided not to assign the cruiser San Francisco
to the Asiatic station, as originally intended.
1t is the opinion that it cannot be spared
from the Pacific station. The departments
policy is TO keep all the ships possible in the
North Pacific, and the Lancaster has been
detailed from the East to relieve the flagship
Omaha at the Asiatic station. The Lam
caster will sail from New York early in
February. The Omaha Is due In San Fran
cisco early in March,
versed the Commissioners decision IN the
case of Edmund Bond against James 3.
Watkins, in which the latter's homestead
entry III Humboldt District was held for
cancellation.
A conference committee has decided to re-
port favOrably on the bill to appropriate
S400, 600 for the Portland (Oregon) Postofiice
building. This is a reduction of 100000.
Senator Mitchell has received over hun
dred dispatches congratulating him upon his
reelection to the Senate
The President has remitted the unexe-
cuted part of the sentence in the case Of
late Corporal Martin Flood and late Private
Richard jackson, both of AlcatraZ Island.
Private Henry b. Stable has been trans
feIIed from New York to Angel Island.
reports OF work done on the vaults OF the
San francisco Mint have been received by
Supervising Architect Windrim, who HIM
self is highly pleased with the work.
The request of Messrs. G. w. Sheldon &
Co.. that the Treasury Department instruct
the San Francisco Collector to change the
names OF the consgnees on entries from
GordOnt Brothers to John H. Boden & Co.
has been refused. The act of June 10. 1880,
provides that the destination of such mer-
chandlse rests entirely in the discretion of
the customs collectors at the ports of first
arrival and final destination.
III: a. Flickinger of San Jose is at Will
lard's.
Samuel l.. Tbeller and son of San Fran
cisco are in the city.
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LOCAL INTEREST.
Money Lost and Won on the
Great Fistic Battle.

No pugilistic contest not even the combat
between the great actnr-knocker-out John
/. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain, for the cham
pionShp of the world, attracted so much
local interest as did last nights battle be-
tween Jack Dempsey and Bob Fitzsimmons
Tor the worlds middle weight champion belt
Both men have been seen in tie ring in
this city, and both had very ardent ad-
mirers. Despite the insdious back handed
medicine administered TO Dempsey by the
Marine he has, or did have up to
about 10 O'clock last night, more friends in
this city than any other Siugger that ever
donned the guy skin or pilluw-glove. Bar
ring accidents, which happen to even the
best Of men, pugllists not excepted, Dempsey
was locally considered the "Nonpareil " or
without an equal"
Fitzsimmons came here about year ago
from Australia with an average record,
which he improved by winning the two
battles he has had since his arrival
NO LONGER "NoNPAREIL."
When the match between Dempsey and
'FitZ" was made there was hardly so.
called judge of pugilstc matters but
thought that The "NonpareiP' had a walk
over" to use a racing term. But, as will be
seen by the telegraphic account, Dempsey
was not lin it'' from the start. Thirteen
proved an unlucky number to the MON
pareil," for IN that Hateful round the lanky,
long-reaching, hard-hitting Antipodean i'm
portation put him so soundly to sleep that
he failed to respoud to the call of time"
And now FitZsimmons Is the champion
middle weight of the world and the ci-
devant Non areil is in the puree. In fistic
sequence Dempsey should pass from the
puree into oblivion.
All the resorts where the telegraphic de-
scriptiuns of the fight We're received last
night attracted immense2Assemb blages In
several instances the police had to use their
utmost efforts to make a passageway long
before, in San francisco time, the men
were in the ring. AS round followed
round, with Fitzsimmons improving his
advantage from the start. cheers from his
packers were given, to be only Offset by the
packers OF the now ex-champiOn, who
yelled as the boy in the wood whistled
To Keep up their courage. When the finale
came all the lucky hackers of the long odds
whooped practically la Sioux, aud Demp-
sey admirers, who had such strong be-
llet IN his abilities, hurried away to conceal
their chagrin.
FAVoRITE IN THE BETTING.
Ever since the betting opened Dempsey
ruled favorjte. Up to O'clock last night
his supporters were wearied in Offering SiO0u
to $50 and even S100 to S75 sooner than
lose bet on his chances. But when it was
known that Gus Tuthill. Dempsey's staunch-
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THE FINANCIAL WORLD.
Opinions Of Bankers Concerning Free
Coinage Of Silver.

NEW YORK, Jan. IA Wall-street
! broker, in an interview. said to-day: 'Some
bankers with whom have talked felt few
weeks ago that the free coinage of silver
would cause serious trouble; now they are
much less sure about it. The best financiers
believed u few years ago that the coinage of
standard silver dollars in quantity would
drive out gold, but nothing of the kind oc-
CURED. One OF the most successful opera
tors in the street is bulling the market be-
cause he believes that free coinage will come
and cause an imitation from the start. They
say it will drive gold out of circulation, but
gold Is not in circulation now. 1t is used as
basis OF credits. Wont gold, even as Il
mere andlse. BE- good collateral and good
basis for credit?"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Bland's bill for
the free coinage Of silver was the first busi-
ness in band when the regular meeting OF
the House Committee on Coinage, Weights
and Measures convened to-day. The COM
mittee, at BANDS suggestion, POSTPONED it
until next Wednesday. There Is a DISPOSE
tlOn among the members of the committee
to defer action in the matter until the Sem
ate bill Is laid before it as basis Of opera
ton.
OF 91S,000 ounces of silver offered for sale
to-dar, $4,000 ounces were purchased at
prices ranging from S1.05Sj to Sl.O662.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. IA The Inquirer
says: Willard claims the Berlin Deutsche
Bank. or rather their clients, are willing to
sell back to the North American the North
ern Pacific stock bought at the time of the
smash, amounting to 10000 or $4,000 shares
and he is now stirring about trying 10 raise
the money. or course this means borrow
ing, and of course the stock Will he spouted
again if he gets it back. Willard will prob
ably lift the North American into promi-
nence again as owner of 250,000 shares of
Northern Pacific preferred and common.
IADETpHIA Ian Rtrhip Rros
brokers, suspended this afternoon
NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE Sheriff has
levied upon the office and furniture of the
United Electric Traction Company under
attachments. The total amount OF uu-
secured Indebtedness is said to be S150,000
BUFFALO IN. ", Jan. 14.-Allen & Co.,
one Of The leading bucket firms of the East,
having offices in New York, Philadelphia,
Ilttsburg and Buffalo, Is said to have lost
100000 recently in speculation.
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The NOnparel lay like log after one or
two vain endeavOrs to rise and fight on.
When Referee Alex Brewster awarded the
battle to Fitzsimmons, Jimmy Carroll
jumped at his protege and kissed him time
and again.
Dempsey was badly punished. His
swollen VOL face, cut lips and nose, and a bad
mark or two on his body were plainly visible.
THE VICTOR UNsCATHED.
FitZsimmons was not scratched. He won
IN walk. Jake kilrain, William Muldoon.
Billy Meyers and other fighting authorities
were unanimous in pronouncing Fitzsim-
mons marvellous middle-weight. All of
them were amazed at his hitting powers.
reach and generalShip. All said that
Dempsey was outclassed.
Phil Lynch says Fitzsimmons can whip
dozen heayy-weights he knows. Dempsey
Is as good III his class as ever, and Lynch is
willing to bet $1,000 tomorrow on him
against La Blanche
Major Mclaughlin of the California Ath-
letic Club Sad Ever since | saw Fitz-
simmons fight Mccarthy l have been certain
that be could lick Dempsey. My only sur
prise IS that he dld not do IL in fewer
rounds"
The fight lasted 40 minutes. Dempsey
was really never in the fight. Fitzsimmons
punished him from the start to the finish,
and IN the fourthround Dempsey began to be
groggy. lie was plainly out-classed and
best TO win. There was never pluckier
contest in the ring.
In the sixth round Dempsey's friends
realized that the Nonpareil had lost, and
when Dempsey went to his corner his faith
1ul seconds were also cognizant of this.
a well known Boston sporting man who
had wagered big money on Jack, at this
moment threw up his hands and begged the
seconds to stop the fight, but Whatever may
De said OF Dempsey, he was plucky through
out.
IN the tenth round Fitzsmmons picked
him up after having knocked him down. and
SAID: Jack, you are whipped l can't hit
Dempsey would not be downed, however,
and insisted upon fighting. FitzsimmOns
after that did not want to hit Dempsey, but
the latter insisted, and he was finally
Strengthened out on the floor.
a prominent New Orleans politician won
$4,000 on the fight
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STANFORD RIFLES.
A Washington Military Company Handsomely
Entertained.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE Stanford
Rifles, a military company named in honor
of the California Senator, were handsomely
entertained tonight by Mrs. Stanford, as
sisted by Mrs. Pickett, Mrs. Agney, Mrs.
Lockwood. Mrs. Lincoln, Mrs. McElroy and
Misses Judson, Cantrell. Shaw and Lock
wood. The gentlemen presented were Rep
resentatives Morrow and Kerr, Mr.. Edward
Mr.. Z. l.. Bertrand and MIR. Jchn Wedder-
burn. The young men were handsomely
uniformed and presented a fine appearance.
They had intended TO surprise Senator
Stanford and congratulate him upon his re-
election to the Senate, but the Senator was
obliged TO remain in the Senate Chamber.
representative Morrow expressed regret at
Senator Stanfurd's absence and thanked the
company in the name the host and hostess.
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Barbed- Wire Litigation.

CHICAGO, Jan. 14.-One of the manufac-
turers at the barbed-wire meeting to-day
says the object of the meeting is to try to
arrange for the purchase of the Washburn
aud Moen patents In order to end the pres
ent costly litigation. 1t is understood q
offer S250,O00. Washburn and Moen are
said to ask 5000 600
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY.
The Conviction of King, the seventh-Day Ad-
ventist, to Be Contested.

ventist, to Be Contested.
MEMPHIS, Jan. 1.-THE noted case of r.
NJ. King, the Seventh-day Adventist, who
was tried and sentenced to imprisonment by
State court several months ago for plow-
ing in his field on Sunday, came up before
the United States Circuit Court this morn
ing on an appeal for a writ of habeas
corpus. The National Religious Liberty
Association employed ex-Postmaster- Gen.
eral Dickinson ts fight the case against the
State. The principal contention is that his
Imprisonment is in violation of Article of
the Fourteenth Amendment to the Federal
Constitution. Dickinson argued that
there was no law or statute
authorizing Kings conviction. The
indictment charged that the offenSe
of plowng on Sunday was common. nui-
sance, ana that the Judge instructed the
jury that if Kings habitual working on
Sunday shocked the moral sense of the
community he was guilty of committing a
common nuisance. The question of religious
belief or observance OF another day as the
Sabbath did not enter into the question.
King testified that he was a Seyenth-day
Adventist and religiously observed Saturday
as the Sabbath. Mr.. Dickinson made an
elaborate argument and the court adiourled
until tomorrow.
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The Oregon Improvement compauv,

New YORK, Jan. l4.-The Oregon I'M
provement Company will be reorganized by
Elijah Smith, Prosper Smith, j. II. Bene-
dict and S. B. Thayer resigning, and their
places being filed by W. H. Starbuck.
Richard 0lney, Fred H. Prince and M V.
Il Edgerly. The bonds necessary to COM
plete the company's schemes are under
written by a syndicate, and hereafter the
interest will be regularly paid. There will
be no assessment on stock.
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Taxes on the Necessaries of LIE.

BERLIN, Jan. 14.-At the reopening of the
Reichstag yesterday, on motions in favor of
the abolition or reduction of taxes on the
necessaries of life and the withdrawal of
privileges to the manufacturers of sugar and
brandy, Chancellor Won Caprivi stated the
Government had the interests of the people
warmly at heart on the subject, but was un-
able to take any definite action in the mat
ter pending commercial negotiations with
Austria.
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Eastern Legislatures.

HARTFORD, Jan. 1.-THE Republican
members of the House, special committee,
appointed to consider the election returns,
met this morning. The Democrats refused
to serve on the committee. The taking of
testimony began.
MADISON (Wis.), Jan. 1.-THE fortieth
session of the Wisconsin Legislature was
organized to-day.
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The Cherokee Strip.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Iu the House to-
day, Mansur OF Missouri introduced for
reference bill to throw open the Cherokee
strip Mansur said the Cherokee Commits
sion were hopeless of coming to an agree
ment with the Cherokees, and therefore
this measure was introduced. 1t had the
practical Endorsement and sanction of the
administration. The bill was framed on
propositions contained in the act creating
the commission, which was authorized TO
offer 81 25 an acre for the lands.
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CANADIAN RECIPROCITY.

Proposition for the Settlement of Disputes
With the United States
TORONTO, Jan. 14.-The Mail to-day says:
1t is reported from Ottawa that the Imperial
Government is urging the Dominion Minis
tiers to unite in a proposition to arrange all
matters in dispute between Canada and the
United States on the basis of wide
measure of commercial reciprocity. and that
Sir John Macdonald and HI. colleagues are
seriously disturhed in CONSEQUENCES,
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aneer snit fnr DAMAGES

CHICAGO, Jan. 14.-Robert Davis, for
merly Premier of Manitoba, was sued to-
day for 100000 damages for breach of
promise. by Mrs. Matilda Bruins, former
domestic in Davis Winnipeg household,
and now the wife of .hote- keeper
near St Paul. Davis is now in
the real estate BUSINESS in Chicago.
His attorney denies that his client is the
father of the plaintiffs child, and declares
there is no foundation for the suit. Mrs
Bruins also sues Davis for libel, the ground
being letter said to have been written by
Davis accusing her of infdelity. The al
legged otfenses on Davis part are mentioned
as occurring ten or twelve years ago, aud
his attorney thinks it strange the matter was
allowed to rest so long.
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tee on Public Buildings to-day, in reference
10 the Chicago public building. Windrim
sad Representative Taylor had assured
mn. him that suitable building, four stories
nlgh, with a basement could be built for
1000. The Treasury Department esti-
mated mated 100000 as the cost of a six-stcry
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World OF recent date. in presenting sketch
anu portrait of the reverend father, and
which is here reproduced. says:
rather Craft, whose portrait as he ap-
fancy and adapt himself to the customs of
the untntored people, is given here, was
commissioned by Bishop Marty to carry
on the missionary work among the fol
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Will Paw His Shortage

LITTLE Rock, Jan. 14.--State Treasurer
Woodruff's bondsmen have decided to make
good the shortage in the Treasurer,s ac-
counts, and he has turned over to them SUI
heient property to save them from any loss.
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The American Tariff.

LONDON, Jan. 14.-The Times announces
that the Sheffield houses engaged in Ameri-
can trade are suffering greatly from the ope-
ration of the new American tariff law.
Several large firms are contemplating re-
dueiug wages. The Rogers firm say they
believe business has been curtailed one half
since the tariff went into effect
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Pacific Naval Stations

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE Imperial Gov
ernment has decided to divide the naval
station of the Pacific. Hereafter there Will
be the North Pacific fleet, under command
of Commodore, and the South American
fleet for the West coast. under a Rear-Ad-
miral. These fleets will be Augmented.
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A MARTYR TO PEACE.
The Reverend Father Graft, the Indian Mis-
SiOnaY Recently Wounded.

Among those who nearly met death
at the hands of the savages during the
trouble at Wounded Knee, near the
Pine Ridge Agency, was the Rev. Father
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CHEERFUL AND HOPEFUL.
Mrs. Hearst Denies Reports of the Senator's
Dangerous Condition

Dangerous I0nnltl0n.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Mrs. Hearst re-
ported TO a California Associated Press rep
resentative, who called at the residence to-
night, that Senator Hearst was feeling very
cheerful and was hopeful that he would
soon be out. She denies the report that
consultation of physicians was held yester-
day and that Senator Hearsts life was des-
paired of. She Is very much worried over
the alarming press reports of the Senator's
condition, and says they are absolutely
false, because the doctors in attendance
have never represented to her that tile Sena-
tor was in so dangerous condition, or had
cancer of the stomach. She does not believe
the physicians in charge would deceive her.
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AppRoyEp BY eREAr RR1rA1N.
Flapshin of tha Asiatio SQUADRON.

NEW YORK, Jan. 14.-The Herald's
Washington special says that the cruiser
San Francisco will not be assigned as the
flagship of the Asiatic station, as was
originally contemplated. The Navy De-
parlment will detail the Lancaster to re-
lieve the Omaha as the flagship of the Asiatic
statiOn.
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CENTRAL AMERICA.
Discomfort Prevailing in the Western Depart
ments Of Guatemala

UudLCIldIds
PANAMA, Jan. 14-President Barillas Of
Guatemala is said to have hypothecated all
his coffee estates to Henry Neutze, Ger
man. preparatory TO his departure abroad
in March next. 1t is alleged that great dis
content prevails in the western depart
ments of the republic over the present con-
dition of affairs. Barillas, it is said, will
ask Congress for leave OF absence for one
year. Trouble is anticipated when Congress
convenes. The schooner Quezealteco, it is
reported, is held in readiness at Champerico
in case it should be necessary for Barillas
tn
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The Duke of Orleans.

PARIS, Jan. 14.-ln Difference to French
influence, the Car positively refuses to
permit the Duke of Orleans to take service
in the Russian army in any capacity. 1t IS
now said he intends to present a similar
request to Sweden.
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postnfHoe discontinued.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-The Postmaster
General, after "A investigation by the Post
Office Inspectors of the trouble at Catherine,
Ala. has abolished the postotfice at that
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Had ruby which lighted his palace at night. More
precious than gems beautiful teeth, which light
up the face when displayed by a smile. Use Sozo
DON'T. and your teeth will be brilliant jewels,
your breath sweet AS the roses of Cashmere.
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Worlds Fair Appropriation.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 14-The sub-commit-
Tee OF the Worlds Fair Committee agreed
Today upon the report which it will recon-
mend and which will probably be presented
to .iie House III a few days. The report
1avors more careful expenditure of money,
reduction Of salaries and employees.
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m NOT RE DTSCOURAGED

IFYoUR PHYSICIAN HAS GIVEN YOU UP AS
l. incurable, having CONSUMPTION, TUBERCU-
LoSIS. ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, PNEUMONIA, In-
fuenza. Grippe Coughs and Colds, or any direnlty
with the Lungs, WlndDipe or Heart Go TO the Herb
Institute of DIR. L. SHAPtRuS, 1905 Market ST, and
get bottle OF the Red Glover Lung Elixir, and yoU
will derive more benefit In "a hours than from any
other medicine known- jas ThSuru 6W lp
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ALL WENT DOWN.
Fourteen Lives Lost in the Wreck Of a South
ern Schooner

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 1.-THE City of
Dallas, from Puerto Cortez, brings news of
the wrecking of schooner between the Bay
Islands and the Cayman. Fourteen lives
were lost, including Captain Kirk Connell.
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WANT TO FIGHT INDIANS.
British Army Officers on Their Way to Pine
Ridge Agency

LONDON, Jan. 14-It is announced that
several British army officers, number Of
whom are said to be personal friends of
Buffalo Bill, have started from England
for Pine Ridge Agency with the intention
of Offering their services in fighting the
hostile Indians
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Estimates for a Public Buildinp.

WASHINGTON, Jan IA. - Supervising
Architect Windrim of the Treasury Depart
ment was examined by the House Commit