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FOR CAMPAIGN USE.
The Chicago Doodle Sensation
Disappointing to Reformers.
OFFICE .sEEkINe BEHIND IT.
The Allegheny City scandal-Dr. Seud-
der Indicted for Poisoning His
Mother-fn-Law.

CHICAGO, March 3.-Cullerton, the &C.
knowledged. leader of Chicago's aldermen,
was kept on the waiting bench in the
grand jury room today for two hours and
then told to come again tomorrow No
further indictments were returned
today. The continued unaccounta-
bic absence of Secretary Soule,
of the Jefferson electric road,
and President Billings. of the Gas Trust,
seems to De acting as a decided hamper to
the prosecution. The political aspect Of
the matter is also attracting attention
The nearness of the sldermanic election
and the fact that all Of the in
dicted men are of one party IS
harped upon. and speculation is also
INDUCED in TO the effect the matter IS
having upon States Attorney Longeneck-
er's chances for the gubernatorial nomina-
ton Altogether the outlook tonight Is
slightly disappointing. There are indica-
tons that Alderman Roth, the chief wit
ness for the prosecution thus far, IS not
the staunch reformer his statement for the
press would cause him TO appear.
PITTsBURG, March 23.-The chairman of
the auditing committee of the Allegheny
council tonight reported the result Of the
investigation into the accounts of city Of
hcials. They say the accounts Of the
mayor, market clerk, superintendent OF
water-works and health officer show q de-
fciency of $3.50, o0o The investigation so
far has resulted in the imprisonment of
Mayor Wyman and Market Clerk Hast
ings for embezziement.
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In the Senate.

WASHINGTON CRY, March 3.-In the
Senate an executive message from the
president of the United States was delIF-
cred by Mr.. Pruden, one of his secretaries,
and handed to the vice president. The
army appropriation bill was presented and
referred to the committee on appropria-
tons. The Senate then proceeded 10 ex-
ecutive business.
The doors were re-opened at / 80, and
the Indian appropriation bill was taken
up. The first important amendment
reached was tina. striking ont of the bill
the provision requiring that army officers
be detailed as Indian agents. Morgan
moved as a substitute for the House pro-
vision one directing the president Of the
United States TO appoint Indian citizens
OF the United States as agents when. in
his Judgment, such appointments might
contribute TO attach the Indians to civili-
ton and TO the government Of the United
States. Without action the Senate adj
iourned
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The State Historical Society Meeting.

TACOMA, March Q. = Special = The
meeting Of the State Historical Society
was attended this afternoon by a large
number OF persons, including many ladies.
Allen Weir read an exceedingly interest,"
ing paper entitled: "Roughing 1t in the
Early Sixties on Puget Sound" His father
came from Los Angeles with his family in
1860, and their early experience was in q
log cabin at Dungeness. The record of
early events among the pioneers there and
at Port Townsend, as well as other por-
tons Of Puget sound. were told with the
freshness Of an eye witness and gave TO
the picture an interesting color in contrast
TO the prosperity TO be seen today on the
ground covered by the paper.
Edward Higgins read valuable paper
on the attack on For: Nisqually by the Sno-
qua!mie and Skeywhamish Indians, May
/. lSi9, in which Wallace. an American
citizen. was killed, and an American
named Lewis was wounded.
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Garxa's Outlaws Break Loose Again.

NV ORLEANS. La. March GA Times
Democrat Corpus Christi, Tex, special
says: \ small party of rangers
had fight yesterday with Gar
za's band of revolunonists, near
Bennett's ranch. and Robert Dough.
erty, one of the Rangers. was killed. Cap
tain Mcneil and twenty Rangers have
gone 10 the scene.
Another fight occurred yesterday about
thIrty-fve miles from San Diego. Deputy
Sheriff Bensvido was ont with a posse after
James Ashworth, supposed TO be one Of
the parties who robbed Stein q few
weeks ago The posse came upon Ash
worth near where Glover was killed and e
tight took place. One of the posse was
shot in the leg and one Of the outlaws
killed. Sheriff Burkley and another
posse left last night for that point.
The troops Of cavalry which have been
patrolling that country passed through
yesterday on their way TO San Antonio. Ii
hiss been known for several DAYS that thew
were 10 be Withdrawn and the boldness OF
the outlaws is attributed 10 the fact that
they knew the soldiers were gone.
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Knsinekk TrouhIes.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 2&-The affairs
of A. Lusk Il Co, who suspended some
time ago. have been settled, and the
business will so on the same as here
tofo:e, with the addition OF a board OF
several local capitalists who have become
interested in the business. All the out
side enterprises OF the company will be
dropped and the company will eondae
itself exclusively 20 canned goods and
commission business.
MEMPHIS. Tenn, March 2S.-Buchanan
& Co., grain dealers have failed Lia6lli-
ties. $4,000 assets, $4,000.
PAISEsvILLE. o, March 2S.-The excite.
ment caused by the failure Of the Paige
hank has not abated. Deposjtors are not
satisfied with the Statement; ana threaten
violence. The assignee estimates that the
banks assets are So Coz and &. X Paice's
50. GOO. The liabilities are sSleOlo 70
500 Oll
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The Pension once Inves,igation.

WAsHIseroS CRY, March 23-Commis-
sioner Raum was before the pension Office
investigating committee again today. He
did not know the name of the girl whom
it was charged Engie ruined while chief
of the division. He had sent to Secretary
Noble an affidavit OF William T. Ford.
charging Engle with the act. He admit
ted that Ford was dismissed during Com
missioner Blacks administration on
charges; that he was subsequently rein
stated, and witness had been told Dudley
recommended him. The examination re-
CURED TO q report made in the postofice
department as to Taylor's previous record
at the time he applied for transfer from
the pension Office to the postofice. A
pension Office clerk named LineaYeayer
had obtained the report from the post
Office department. 1t developed that
Lineaveaver was not in the city now.
Enloe asked if he was not hunting up evil
dence 70 be used in the investigation, and
the commissioner said he did not know.
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PHILADELPHIA, March 23.-The first
acknowledgment by any of the parties in
terested in the sugar trust deal that
absorption Of refineries, independent OF
the plants in this city. is being accom-
plished by the trust, was made today
by E. C.. knight, who said that the
refinery had been in the possession OF the
American company for week pest. The
terms of the transaction are not known
The Harrisons still refuse to talk, but said
that their refinery today was turned over
to the trust. Mr.. Spreckels also declines
to say anything relative to the supposed
deal he made with the trast.
PHILADELPHIA, March 23.-The McCahan
Sugar Refining Company. of this city. has
increased its stock to 100000, and in
view of the absorption of the leading in
dependent refneries of this city, decided
to commence operations at once.
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WASHINGTON CITY. March 2S-The SEN
ate COMMITTEES on the qusdro-centennial
this morning gave hearing 10 several per.
sons representing that element of the popu-
lation of the country which seeks to secure
congressional action compelling the clos
ing of the Worlds fair on Sundays. DR..
H. H George. Of Pittsburg, representing
the American Sabbath Uunion: DIR.
5. T. Stephens. of Philadelphia.
representing the National Reform Associ-
alton, and l. S. Coffin, ex-railroad CON-
missioner of Iowa, representing the
Brotherhood OF Railway Trainmen, all
spoke in favor OF closing the
fair on Sunday. Coffin said the brother
hood, numbering about 23,001 persons,
mostly brakemen. pleaded for observ-
ance of the sabbath" in order
that railroad employees might have
an opportunity for rest. incidentally he
said it was contemplated by the associa-
ton 20 request congress TO pass lew pro-
hibiting the running of interstate mail
trains on Sunday.
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10 February % Of this year, 81, 5oO'9S ilne
or1nces of silver bullion. at a cost of $oj,-
4s7. ss2, in payment Of which there were
issued treasury notes to the amount OF
SIS. .zi2. leaving balance of $751; $50,
representing the amount OF pnI-
chases at the minis reports Of which
came in after the close Of the month.
There were coined under the act 2s,9S9. 40
standard dollars, with wastage OF x2s,-
es5 not yet adjusted, and there was held in
the treasury at the close of business on the
2sth ultimo, 81, 0s9. SOB fine ounces OF sill
yer. which cost $61. 437, 800 OF the dollars
coined "a, COZ, 6Z7 are held in the treasury
for redemption of treasury notes; 4,3s0,0oo
covered into the treasury on account OF
seigniorage, and the remainder. 55I,2is,
are held uncovered, awaiting adjustment
of the seigniorage account.
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supply Station at Dutch Harbor, A,..k.

PoRT TOWNSEND, March 23.-ISpeciall-
The North American Commercial Com.
pany are establishing cooking and sup
ply station at Dutch Harbor. Alaska. The
barkentine c. C. Frink has sailed for that
place laden with lumber and miscel-
laneous cargo and eight workmen. who
will construct wharf for the accommo-
dation Of the whaling feet and revenue
cutter. The ship America. now at San
Pedro, will proceed 10 Nanaimo and load
cargo of 100 tons Of coal for temporary
use at Dutch Harbor. There are some ex-
ceilent coal mines near that place which
the company propose 10 develop next sum
mer. Il is the intention to make Dutch
Harbor the rendezvous for whaling vessels.
where general supplies can be furnished.
The revenue cutter and war vessels will
probably take their fuel st that point.
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NEW WORKERS OPPOSE HARRISON.
Elkins Returns Prom an Unsuccessful
Mission to Boom the President

Elkins Returns Prom an Unsuccessful
Mission to Boom the President
WASHINGTON CRY, March Especial
Secretary EIkins has returned TO this
city after having spent three or four days
in New York, endeavoring to bolster up
the Harrison movement in the Empire
state. The report here is TO the effect that
he was entirely unsuccessful, and returned
to Washington City thoroughly disguised
with the situation. Upon his arrival in
New York he sent out invitations TO prom
inent Republican leaders, including Platt
and Miller, and neither Of these gentlemen
responded 10 his call. 1t is believed that
Elkins is satisfied now that the best the
administration can hope for in New York
is an uninstructed delegation to the Min
neapolis convention.
BOSS" Pl.tt is IN Washington City to-
day comforting with several prominent
Republican leaders. and just what is being
talked about has not leaked ont up to the
present time. Il is safe to say, however,
that Plat Is making one final effort TO
organize combination strong enough to
defeat Harrison at the convention.
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Terrific Explosion at Amsterdam.

AMSTERDAM, March 23.-A terrific ex-
plosion Of benzine. which caused the de-
struction OF four houses BY fire.
killed i've persons and injured
twenty, occurred on the keisergraeht
canal yesterday. Seven of the injured are
in critical condition. The explosion re-
sembled an earthquake. All the clocks
were stopped and windows shattered.
The work OF digging out the
bodies OF victims began as soon
as the fire was extingLished. The
crushed aud blackened remains of eight
persons have been taken from the ruins.
A number OF persons are still missing, and
j. is feared that as work in the burned
building proceeds the death list will be
greatly increase.
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HE FOUND $40 IN A PUDDLE.
Guest at the Rainier Receivers . Purse
Lost on the Road.

" 7. Ward, Of Tacoma, IS s lucky -za- On
Friday las. he came 20 the Rainier hotel, and
then started OCT with considerable money on his
person 70 do tie town Re returned in the
night somewhat the worse for wear and riding
81 tie top q gunner. When be gos into the
hotel, however. he found tnsI his poexet-5ook
wSs missing. lie quincy vas searched without
result, and Mr.. Ward went 70 bed. n the morn
Ing, as sooa IS Il was Light, George A NcKin-
iey, the night ele-k OF the Rainier, examined
the road leading into the hatel grounds and for-
tuaztely found lying in puddle Of water =
poe&eioook containing STA Ths property was
turned over 70 De L Hs-o=ugh, manager OF the
hotel, and yesterday NJ. ws-t, who az5 made
5 tip 70 Tzconz and recovered from bis excite
Esat, proved his elKiE TO the property snd re-
es-vsd i IN due fozn-
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Shipping Intelligence.

TAroosH, March S.-5 \. u--Clo1dy;
brisk southwest wind Tug Collins passed
out at 2:30 p. n
NEAH BAY. March 23.-5 ?. n--Cloudy;
fresh southwest wind. Cutter Corwin in
the bay.
CLAIIAN BAY. March &-5 ?. n
Cloudy: fresh southwest wind
PoRT CRESCENT. March 23.-5 .. n
Cloudy; fresh west wind. Ship passed in
at p. N Tug Tyee passed in e: S:45 ?.
N. with ship
PoRr ASGELFs. March S.-5 ?. n
Cloudy; brisk west wind.
san Francisco. March 23-Arrived-
Nc str Costa Rics, from Departure bay.
SalIed-Str Maggie Ross, for Coos bay;
str Jeanne. karluk-
VICTORIA, March Especial. The
steam xhaler Thistle, which has been an
unlucky boat, returned this morning on
account of four OF the crew refusing 70 do
duty and melting Others 10 follow their
example. The strike, or uutiny, Is due 10
pure cussedness, IS the men were well
treated and well fed Their places have
been filed and she will go ont again to-
morrow. She Is whaling Is well Is sealing
this year-thsI IS, she Is trying 20 whale,
but has got none Of the monsters YET.
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New jersey for Clereland.

JERSEY CITY. y. J.. March 25.-The
initial meeting OF the Cleveland Demo-
cratic Association OF New Jersey was held
here this afternoon. Nearly all Of the
twenty-one counties of the state were rep
resented, and the delegates claimed the
existence OF an overwhelming demand for
the denomination of Cleveland. 4
finance committee and treasurer were
chosen, and careful canvass Of the state
provided for.
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HILL Is FOR PALMER.
The New York Senator Realizes
That He Cannot Win.
NEW JERSEY FOR CLEVELAND.
South Dakota Also Favors the Prophet
New York Opposed to Harrison.

DETROIT, March 23.-The Tribune to-
morrow viii reiterate the statement that
David B. Hill has declared TO certain
Michigan politicians that he will not be
candidate in the coming presidential
race. According TO the Tribune. TO one Of
these gentlemen Hill said in substance
that he was ambitious to be, but was
afraid he would be defeated at the polls.
1t is safe to say, the gentleman added,
that next TO himself Hill desired 10 see
the nomination go to John II. Palmer, OF
Iliinois
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VIsALIA. Cal, March 23.-Twenty women
waited on a white woman who has been
living with Walter James, the negro tried
yesterday for outraging girl. and gave
her twenty-four hours to leave town. A
jury refused last night TO acquit James.
Though no evidence was introduced for
the prosecution, nine were for conviction.
Anyhow, James is still in jail, and it is
feared will be hanged by the indignant
citizens. II turned loose he viii not be al
lowed TO live here.
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Corpses in the HIM Farm Mine Reached

DUNBAR, Pa, March 2S.-The bodies Of
twenty-five Of the thirty-one miners en-
tombed in the Hll Farm mine in l~2o
have been recovered. One Of the men III.
the rescu3nE party said today that three
weeks ago they drew out the water from
No. lat ana discovered that the ire had
not done any damage in that tat and the
men working there must have died from
suhocation- The work for the past twenty
months has been carried on under difficult
ties next &c pnsGrmoantable, baG the end
has come. Before week is over thu
bodies Of the unfortunate men who per
ished Will be broaGht 20 the surface. The
work has been horrible, the s.srwa was
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Why Tim Hopkins Compromised.

NEW YORK, March 23.-The statement is
made that the reason for the Searles-Hop-
kins settlement is found in the tact that
Mrs. Searles' partnership with Stillman
and Hubbard allowed her but one-half of
the estate, or sl1.Oo.0oo, as her personal
property. Of the latter. the laws OF Massa-
chusetts allowed the husband one-half,
leaving only about S, 5co, go for Timothy
Hopkins to fight for, and so the comprom-
Use was effected at S., $4,000
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NALLA NAlLA. March 2S.-rSpeciaL =
In the superior court this afternoon James
Murray began SUIT against the Union Psri-
nc for $500 damages. He alleges that on
March he took train from here TO Sno-
kane paying the conductor more than The
proper fare al Starbuck. Through no fauIt
Of his Own he missed the train and was
elected from another train the next dav 81
Ia Crosse, being seriously injured thereby
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Victoria News

VICTORIA, March 3--TEo fine s,oops
belonging 10 the San Juan Fishing Com
pany were wrecked in a gale last night OF
Carmanan point The four men manning
them saved their lives by swimming.
The overdue ship Thermopylae. from
Bangkok, arrived this evening.
Renwlek, OF the Victoria WorT. has
been appointed business manager OF the
Netr', and enters on his new duties To-
morrow.
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LoeaI Goyernment for Ut.h.

WAsHIssros CRY. March 23.-The
House committee on territories has de-
cided 70 report favorably bill to give
local government TO Utah, with an amend
ment striking out the section relating to
the sale of public lands for school pur-
poses. the committee deeming it best to
have q separate measure covering this
point The vote was party one, the
Democrats favoring and the Republicans
opposing the bill.
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BRISBANE. March 2S.-The authorities
day relieved so destitute persons. In an
interview the mayor said the dis
tress IN Queensland. which was wide
spread and severe, is greatly due
10 the reckless expenditure on unproduc-
tive railways and 10 bsi leadership in the
late strike. The majority Of people, he
said. favored the government proposals
for the introduction of Polynesisn labor.
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More Relief for Russia.

AESsEApoLIs. March 23.-One hundred
and seyenty-fiye cars, containing - GO
barrels OF -four, were sent out in eight Sec
tons today by the Washburn-Crosby Mills
TO the Russian Relief Association, Phila-
delphia- The trains were gayly decorated
with days and bunting.
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DIR. scudder Indicted Again,

CHICAGO, March 3.-Dr. Scudder was in
dlcted again today for the assassination of
his mother-in-law. this time being charged
with poisoning her as well as pounding
her skull. The poison is said 10 have been
administered with hypodermic syringe.
1t is said some sensational developments
may be expected
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NEW ORLEANS, March 23.-The election
yesterday passed of very quietly. New
Orleans gives the McEnery party over H.
600 majority. The Times-Democr1t esti-
mates that. contrary TO expectations, the
state vote viii not decrease the majority
much and may increase it. Estimates for
the state vary from 5000 to -, 600.
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Negroes Condemn Tennessee LynehIns.

MENPHIs. March "a meeting was
held last night by 30 negroes who passed
resolutions condemning the lynching OF
Moss, Stewart and Mcdowell on the 9Th
inst, as foul and unjustIfable murder
and outrage. Negroes are leaving this
locality in large numbers for Oklahoma
and other points and general exodus is
apprehsnded.
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Warrington worlds Fair Statistics.

Elaborate blanks have been sent 10 the county
Sssssso-s oce Tor the gathering o. statistics Tor
tee Worlds fSir. Tie speeiSl subjects TO Be
handed are hanks, nz1u3Aetoriss. mines. log
ging. irrigation, dsssriss, lumhs-, condition Of
crop sac prospect for yislt and various matters
connected with tanning and Agricultural pro
ducts Tie county ASSESSORS o.es WI. gather
IL tasss ssasis.ieA
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A New York Millionaire Insane,

NV YORK, March 23.-George Shepard
Page, one Of the most conspicuous figures
On Wall street, and famous as the mil
ionaire chemist" was today committed
to an asylum for the insane. His mind
broke down by worry superinduced by a
severe attack of the grip.
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The standard Oil Reorganization.

TRENTON, y. J.. March 23.-The Standard
OIL Company, of New Jersey. has filed
certificate with the secretary of state,
changing its name TO the Standard Oil
Company, and increasing the capital stock
from S. 600 GO TO 100000.
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Emperor wrliaul's Iunrs Dis.,...

BEsIIS, March 2s.-The TGcsblat: reports
thas Empero. William is suffering from
enphysema Of the lungs. No other psper
mentions enphysema ana nothing Is
known N well informed quarters confirm
a'ory Of the Tage5'a:t's report. According
70 al official statement the emperor Is
suffering from an attack of kind Of IN
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The censu. Needs sr.,so. 900 More.

WAsHIseroy CRY, March 23.-The COM
mittee designated some weeks ago to ex-
anime the condition of the work of the
census bureau finds that 20 complete the
work outlined and entered upon under the
instructions of congress will necessitate
the expenditure of s., co., 900, including the
s250, 900 recently appropriated.
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The Financial Cri.s, in Portugal.

LISBON. March 2s.-The financial crisis
in oporto continues. Several bankers have
been embarrassed by depositors withdraw
ing money. The government has asked the
bank of Portugal 70 assist three banks tha,
suspended payment.
The government. fearing an outbreak.
has reinforced the oporto garrison.