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PAWNED HIS. LEG:
He Is Good Fellow But PokeE.Is Not
His GRmes .::'''s ~.
Cincinnati EnQiiirer.. 80: 80 .;.''~


Cincinnati Enquirer -: -.
For years John Hooks was the.6nly one
legged night hackman in Cincinnati
John was run over in the Big. -Four yards
fifteen years ago. and his. left leg was 50.
badly crushed that it had to be.amputated.
Although badly handicapped John could
mOunt the box of his all-hghter with tins
aid of his CTutch in a kurry-up Cali Just as
fast as the most nimble man on tie stand.
Finally Johns friends gave. bin a grand
testimonial ball, and with the.pr0eeedS: S:pur-
chased him an artificial leg. - -
The new leg improved Johns appearance
very much, aud for years hefwas never with
out it. OF late he doesnQt. Qt.attach 50. much
importance to it.
Some authority or other has recorded
somewhere about desperate gamblers stalk
ing their homes, their relatives, even: their
wives, on the turn of. a card At. no place
does it appear that any one; outside. OF
Hooks ever staked his leg on cards. John
probably holds the. TecoId in tAis respect.
He is a great lover Of. THE seductive draw
poker. ~
As usual thing John .plays 'em close
to his buttons" ana generally has 3
''stack" in front of him. : Once in a while
the tickle dame frOwB5 on the. doughty
hackman and puts him. on the way. -.
Night before last he was a victim Of her
diSpleaSure. John ''set IN a. quiet little
game, and his small stakes melted away
like frost on a mountain side"6f a. July
morning He was down to cloth" before
he had fairly warmed chair. - 49, :.
1t was a case of "go fetch or gel out OF
the game. John had nothlng"t6 pawn but
his artificial leg. He WAS not to bethwarted
like that. In jiffy he had unharnessed
the dead member and a friend who. was
within call carried it TO a 'neighbOrinG
pawn-shop and got So on it. = -. :: =.
The five soon went with the balance. Il
was case of 'hacks in hook" His cork,
leg was in the pawn-shop and his cruteh
was at home. He sent TO the house for tile
old stick, and his friends. when they met
him yesterday, were wondering what had
become of his leg. =. - -.
1t is to be hoped that Johns experience
will keep him away from the gaming table.
He is a good fellow, 6ut poker is not his
game. 49,. q =.
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is believed to have been inspired by Senator
Gibson, who, through the influence OF Sen
ator German, has just been elected to sue
ceed the late Senator Wilson. After briefly
praising ex-President Cleveand's admins
iration. the article says: "There is such
sharp rivalry between the friends OF Cleve-
land and Hll and such bitter animosity
that it would be unwise to nominate either
Of them. The only Eastern man who will
develop any strength at Chicago is German.
and if lie is not nominated the choice will
fall to the West He is popular with Presi-
dent Cleveland's friends because of the sery-
ice he rendered them. He would not be an
tagonized by the friends of Governor Hill
aud he can carry New York"
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We have an ugly fight on our hands. We know
we are appealing to preiudiced jury and FOR this
reason: The potash SarSaparillas claim to cure
headaches. But headaches are not blood troubles
so the potash SarSaparilas are OF little valUe
In this common complaint and the public having
found this out have no confidence in any S4rsapa-
rilia as headache remedy
And that Is where get hurt, for IT'S mighty
hard. in the face of this, 10 convince the pubiio
that joys SarSaparila Will actually heaGache8
But It.. Will, aud mark tine reason Headaches ara
the outward indications of disturbed bowel tuTs-
tiOnS. Joys Is bGiCei TeGUtGt0r. The potash Sur
sdpdriUdS haze botCei action Is t not now piain
why joys will correct headaches and why the
others did nOt2 case:
''For many years sufferer from eonstIpa-
tiou and headaches. About year ago commenced
taking joys Sarsaparillas. and have been entirely
free from both OF those troubles ever since YOE
at liberty to use this testimonial as You wish.
DAVID b. MAGEE,
"Golden Eagle Hotel, Sacramento"
Again let us ask you not TO cOnfound joys with
the potash Sarsaparilla II is rs different as day Il
faom night. II you have constipation, headaches Og
Indigestion insist on Joys Notwithstanding YOU
experience with the others, Joys viii cure IN theS
troubles. isl6 SaMoWs
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An Attempted Robbery.

SAN JOSE. Feb. 2S.-Mr. and Mrs. E. E..
Thomas were driving to their home in Will
lows tonight when they were stopped
short distance away by two footpads. One
grabbed the reins and said Throw up
your hands we're desperate" Mrs Thomas
screamed loud and long. and her husband
began to parley with the robbers. yet TAX
ing the whip and urging the horse on.
Finally the highwayman let go and Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas drove on. The Sheriff was
notified and the officers started out in search
of the footpads, but did not succeed in cap
tllrirln
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For 81. Lnmes, Parish.

st. James Parish, with headquarters at
the corner of Twenty-third and Guerrero
Streets will give an entertainment at Odd
Fellows Hall this evening for the benefit of
the church. A programme of great excel
lence will be presented. The attractions
include Miss Ethel Brandon and Mr.. il. X.
Stockwell In a sketch, Mr. Robert G. Mitch
ell, the Chinese prima donna, in his Chinese
theater scene. In character; Mr.. Thomas
Tennant, the humOrist; DR.. Moore, the ven-
trilouuist and others,
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at the rate of one to the second, is produced
against the membrane0us tymDanum or
ing the vibrations are given with more
frequency and less intensity. The noises or
thumps so made are given by means Of de-
pressiOns made with STYLUS at regular in-
tervals in the wax surface of the phOno-
graphic cylinders. Thus they may be varied
and they originate in the phOnograph itse II.
source. Every depression causes the ittla
transmitting needle in the instrument to
strike the diaphragm connected with the
phonograph and TO reproduce the same dis
tressing noises which deaf person cOntin u-
ally hears within his brain.
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CONFESSIONAL WORK.
Important Measures to Be Corsj6e ed Durini
the Present Week


WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-The proceedings
In C0ngte,s during tie present week prom
iSe to be G. more than unusual interest. 1t
is expected silver and tariff will figure in
one or both houses. The Senate will re-
sumo consideration Of the Idaho election
case tomorrow. Mr.. Call has gwen notice
that he will interrupt the regular order on
Tuesday to deliver remarks upOn the resOlu-
ton providing for an inquiry into the al
legged interference of railroad companies In
the Florida Senatorial elections 1t is un-
derstood the exponents of protection and
tariff reform theories intend to address the
Senate dutng the week on reciprocity. The
Illness of Mr.. Springer may possibly re-
suit in a pOstponement of the tariff discus
sion booked TO begin Tuesday In the House,
with the wool bills rs a special measure un-
der consideration. An informal agreement
has been reached by a majority Of the Com
mittee on Rules to report a resolution to-
morrow asking that the Bland silver bill be
made a special order for the latter part of
March.
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CHICAGO. Feb. 28-M. H. Weed of San
Francisco, representing Claus Spreckels, is
in the city, and in an interview says there
is no foundation for the reports that
Spreckels is about fn give in TO the National
Sugar ComIany. lie says move is about
to be made by Spreckels that will be
severe blow 10 the sugar trust The trust
recently made an offrr TO buy Sprpckels
out, but the latter refused to sell out at any
uripp
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TWO DISASTROUS FIRES.
Buildings and Their Contents Wholly De
stroyed-Firemen Injured

stroyed-Fireme Injured.
BROOKLYN Feb 25.-This afternoon fire
broke out in the clothing establishment of
Smith, Gray q Co., Fulton street and Flat
bush avenue. The entire building was de-
stroyed. A large clock tower falling on
the Kings County Elevated Railway de-
siroyed fifty feet Of track. causing loss of
$4,000 The building was valued at $780,
600. The stock of Smith, Gray g. Co.,
valued at over 100000, is an entire loss, and
the portion Of the building occupied as a
stOrc-hOuse is also a complete loss, the value
of the storage house DESTROYED being
100000. Five adjoining buildings were
damaged to the extent Of $4,000 Two fire.
men were severely injured.
New YORK. Feb. 2S-A fire this morning
gutted the tive-stOry brick building at 425
Eleventh avenue, occupied by PATTERSON,
See d Elsie, dealers In marble, onyx and
rare stones. The total loss is abo Ut S400, 600,
OF which half is on the building.
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Canadian Corruption Fund.

CHICAGO, Feb. 28.-A Montreal special
says: The latest revelations before the
Royal Commission prove that over 100000
was received at differen: times by MERCER.
Langlier and Pacaud in addition to such
sums heretofore disclosed. This money was
derived from railroad subsidies. The reye-
latiOns have caused a sensation. Premier
de Bauchervile hints at the arrest OF some
of the members of the Mercier Government
and their friends
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LONDON, Feb. 28 = Helen Dauvray's
London debut as Susanna de Ruse-
vile in "A Scrap II Paper" has been we'll
received 0y the critics. All are kind enough
TO say that the actress nervousness on the
occasion Of her first appearance should pro-
tect her from too severe criticism, and that
she will doubtless prove an acquisition to
the English stage.
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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Feb. 28.-Last FRI
day Rosa S. Slaughter. aged u, while on a
sick bed, was criminally assaulted by Ed
ChessenberTy and Frank 0 ey. both aged 10.
To-day she died from the effects of the as
sault. 1t is expected that her assailauts will
be taken from the Jail and lFnched.
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THE NEW CABINET.

Conservative and Radical Paris Journals Un-
favorab]y Impressed With the Selection.
PARIS. Feb. 28.-The new Cabinet meets
with a cold reception from the press. Con-
servatiye and Radical journals agree in say
ing that it is composed Of the same elements
as the preceding Cabinet. and must, there
fore, have a policy similar thereto, and can
ma Los
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a FOUNDLING HOsPITAL.

When the waf is laid on the basket a bel
Is rung. bringing Sister Of Charity TO the
assistance of the new arrival.
81 asked if this arrangement did not tend
to Increase immortality. / was told that
this effect was not perceived, but that 1t
was Instrumental in making criminal
operations Of rare occurrence. The institu-
tion is supporsd by the Government and
the plan for secretly receiving children is
publicly announced and a matter OF uni
yersal know ledge"
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RETALIATION THREATENED.
China's Course II Either of the Proposed Ex-
clusion Bills Are Passed.

New YORK, Feb. 2S "A Worlds Wash
inGton dispatch saws: China will stren-
uOusly protest to this Government against
the enactment of such Chinese exclusion
laws as are proposed in the Geary and Stump
bills now before the House. II such
laws arc enacted China will expel all Amer
lean missionaries, teachers and their fam-
lies, about 5000 persons, and all Americans
engaged in any business within the Chinese
empire, and she will sever diplomatic rela-
tlonS with this Government.
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ARIZONA PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Election Of Officers and Delegates to the
National Convention.

Los ANGELES, Feb. 28.-At the annual
meeting of the Arizona Press Association
J. o. Dunb bar of the Phoenix Gazette was
elected President and n. A. MorfOrd of the
Phenix Herald Secretary. Herbert Brown
Of Tucson. 5. c. Bagg of Tombstone. s. j.
WOlhey of Ph9nix were chosen delegates
to the annual meeting of the National Press
Association at San Francisco, May 16.
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Of your trip to Bar Harb0r would be,
What business had you at Bar Barbor?
W by did you not telegraph me and not let
NE lie awake till nearly 4 o'clock? You
Shall live to regret this. You have broken
the greater part Of your promises thus far,
and until you learn to be truthful you need
not come near me. am not here to have
my affairs discussed among the neighb0rs.
II you desire to have communication you
can address me at the New York Hotel,
simple"
on reading the note my son declared, 81
viii not fellow her and | told her Woul d
not when she made the threat
Return TO Augusta.
Forty-feur days after this willful depar-
ture she returned 20 my house, accompanied
by her mother, my grandson ana his nurse
At the moment of their arrival there were
in the house only Mrs. Blaine, who was III,
and the servants. Mrs. Blaine at once arose.
dres sed ard went downstairs, having pre-
yioUsly instructed her maid to do everything
required for their comfort. This was the
only time she had ever met Mrs. NeylnS.
Neither lady advanced to greet her; no
hand Was extended to ber, but from Mrs.
Nevins, seconded by her daughter, came
charges against her son and herself so IN
sultiug and violent that servant was called
in for The frankly expressed purpose OF act
ing as restraint upon tie elder visitor
On this brief stay of two weeks with US,
and On this one last visit OF two hours, rests
all the substautiatl0ns Of the statements Of
tile Judge al Deadwoo3. Before leav-
irg for the West l had advised
with Mrs. Blaine in the event OF
the return of her daughter In law
aud she acted upon my advice. Not a word
since the separation has been written by
her. nor Was she seen by my sons vile, eX-
cef on the street in New York. when not a
word was exchanged between them. My
son was entirely free. No restraint was
attempted, desired or needed 20 insure q
separation. On the day Of his wlfe's dep9r-
ture he was rs strongly determined as upon
tie day of her divorce not to resume rela-
tiOBs with her Far be IL from me to hold
my son bRmelcSs, though all things con-
sideTed. / hold him more sinned against
than SHINING. But his mother at no time,
/ in thought, word or deed, attempted to
separate man and wife. On the contrary,
size did not fail, by lberalijy, consideration
! and eXtenUatjOn, to foster in every practical
bic way their happiness, II happiness 10
them had been possible
JAMES G. BLAINE.
Rev. Father Ducey Interviewed.
New YoRK, Feb. 28-A Herald reporter
went 10 Rev. Father Ducey's house last
night u interview him about the reference
TO him by Mt. Blaine in bis a,emenL
have no statement 10 make" said Father
Ducey, Mr. Blaine SAYS l transgressed
nv pTiestIy duties in marrying his son
l merely refer him to Archbishop COrrigRn,
WHO approved all | did in the matter. Ii
would have eenimpOSsible for me to marry
young Blaine without the sanction OF the
Archbishop. / know all about the letter
Mr.. Blaine wrote me, and a poor letter it is.
! Ii viii not help 90 set Mr.. Blaine right be-
fore the Catholic world" More than this
tie priest would not say.
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ESCAPED Arrest by Flight.

GRAND FORKS. n. OAK, Feb. 28.-The
attorneys Of Colonel Tawner's land COM
pany, it is said. declare the colonel sailed
from New Orleans for Cuba or South
America. The cause of his flight is said to
be four acquisitions from the State of Wash
ington for his arrest for alleged financial
croOkedness there. The amount involved Is
SAID To be 5000
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ETnort nutv on Ores.

CITY OF MEXICO, Feb. 2S.-Hereafter
sifted, concentrated and smelted ores will
be obliged to pay coinage export duties.
The Government insists on placing export
duty on ores, as the Window ruling has
shown that this is the way to induce smelt-
ers and rehnerS To settle in MnXco.
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a Revolutionary Society.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-Oyer two hundred
Porto Ricans met here to-day to form a
revolutionary society to aid in the move
mpnt for riddIng Cuba and Porto Rica from
the Spanish yoke. Other meetings are to
be held next Sunday
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LYNCHING THEEATENED.
Z Prisoner Rescued and a City Marshal Fa-
tallv Wounded

DEXTER, Mo, Feb. 28.-Last evening an
unknown man attempted to rescue his pal,
Amos Miller, from City Marshal Sprinkle.
Citizens came to the assistance Of the Mar
shal, but not before Miller had escaped.
Sprinkle was fatally wounded. The un-
known man was wuuuled and 10 escape
capture shot himself A large posse is IN
pursuit Of Miller and be Will be lynched
when cauEnt
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WAR OF DETERMINATION.
Another Successful Rabbit Drive in Tulare
County,

TRAvER, Feb 2S.-The second rabbit
drive of the season took place two miles
west of Traver to-day. By o'clock hun
dreds of vehicles ard horsemen had gath
cred in town TO participate in the drive.
Line of march, extending SIX miles in
width, under leadership Of II. L. Ahaan
and j. n. BOwhay, commenced at 2 o'clock
in the afternoon. The rabbits drove well
with favorable wind and sun. 1t is esti-
mated that 5CC0 Scalps were taken. Drives
are to be continued until the pests are ex-
terminated from this section
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PHOTOGRAPHS FOR DEAFNESS.
Sounds Transmitted by Vibrations to the
Brain.
Pittsburg Dispatch

At the Southern Homeopathic Medical
College of Baltimore a public dem0nstra-
tiOn was given OF the uses Of the phOnO-
graph for the cure of deafness, discovery
made By DR.. H. +. Gary, a professor in the
eye and ear division of the college. An ex-
position of the principles of the treatment
was given. 1T Is the massage of those
parts of the ear which transmit sound into
the brain. The photograph produces this
result by giving continuous and successive
vibrations at regular intervals. This it does
with certain degrees of intensity and fire.
quency according to the exigencies of the
case under treatment.
In bad cases series OF intensified shocks,
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BARRIos A PRISONER.

Result Of His Political Venture in Guate-
mala,
SAN SALVADOR, Feb 28.-It is stated
here with great positiyeness that General
Reina Barrios. who some time ago returned
from San Francisco TO run as a candidate
for the Presidency, is prisoner in the hotel
where he IS stopping with bis family.
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POSSIBLE CANDIDATE.
German Favorably Mentioned for the Head Of
Democratic Ticket.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 2S-The Easton Dem
ocrat, published at the home Of United
States Senator Gibson, the editorial columns
of which reflect his views, yesterday con-
tanned an editorial which is causing consid-
erable talk in political circles. The article
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New YORK. Feb. 2S.-The wonderfully
fast trip Of the ship Howard ID. Troop was
the chief topic Of discussion along the docks
to-day. She left Greenock, Scotland,
February IL. She was 10 have been the
sister ship TO the Josephine Howard, which
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THE sTREET-RAILwAY STRIKE
Everything Is Quiet and Large Extra Force
of Police Is On DUTY

OF Police Is on Duty.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 2S.-The city to-day
is quiet. There is no appreciable difference
in the situation from that of q week ago.
The events of Saturday, OF course. are
uppermost, but the Mayors proclamation
and the swearing In of $50 men for special
police service by the Board of Public Safety
had much to DO with the restoring OF con-
idence. Some apprehension Is felt as to
the outcome when the running of the street
cars is resumed. The Advisory Board OF
the strikers has taken steps in preventing
any further outbreaks.
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Poltuguese Fishermen Drowned.

OPoRTo, Feb 2S-A terrific gale has been
raging in this vicinity. Many boats have
been wrecked, and it is feared that a large
number of fishermen have been drowned
The number is placed as high as 200.
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EmhezzlAr Santenoed.

PITTsBURG, Feb. 28.- EX-Market Clerk
Hastings Of Allegheny, convicted of embez-
element was sentenced yesterday to pay a fine
OF 6 cents and undergo imprisonment eight
months in the County Jail. The shortage
has been made good by Hastings friends.
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Nail Natter Burned.

CINCINNATI, Feb. ga fire last night
which destroyed several express and postal
cars OF the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Day
ton Road burned large quantity OF mail
matter intended for Toledo. Detroit end in
terVeuipu pOlntS
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Antoine de Abreau, the compositOr
who hacked his throat and wrists
with a razor Saturday morning in his
room at 1913 Jackson street. died at 2 o'clock
this morning in the Receiving Hospital.
Abreau was a native of Brazil, 46 years
of age.
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Ex-Governor CONWAY Burned tc Death.


LITTLE Rock. Feb. 2S.-ThiS morning eX-
Governor Conway was burned 20 death by a
ire which consumed bis residence.
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Sriaide of a PisUesx.

DRYTowN, Feb. 2S.-Joseph Dohman, an
old pioneer, aged 70 years, committed
suicide by hanging last night at his ranch
about two miles from here. The cause Of
tile act was dependency and Ill health.
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Poisoned bv Eating Roots.

ROCHESTER,, Pa, Feb. 2S.-Carl Hart
man, aged IS years. and Edward Shaffe, 16
years, died last evening from eating roots,
supposed to be sassaf rass. Mrs. Martin
and her daughter Louisa. 6 years old, are IN
a dangerous condition from the same cause.
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is now believed to have been lost with all
on board. The latter. under the command
of Captain Scott, sailed from Greenock On
May l. 1891, with a cargo for San Francisco.
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Three Hundred Persons Drowned

LONDON. Feb. 2S.-The Times Oporto
correspondent says, regarding the friRhtful
storm reported from there Saturday: "Three
hundred boats were lost and 900 persons
drowned"
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The Fire Bell.

An alarm was sounded from box 80 at
1880 o'clock yesterday afternoon for fire
in S. Magnin'S underwear store, 1910 Mar
ket street. The loss was $50 and the blaze
was caused by leaving goods too near gas
Jet.
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To Wed Nina Rarrins

New YORK. Feb. 2S.-Jose Martinez de
Roda who arrived TODAY from Spain, will
shortly marry Nine. de BarTOs, the widow
of the late President Of Guatemala.
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ORovIILE, Feb. 2S--Two men. Riley and
OBrien, in Jail here for robbery, dug through
the wall last night and ESCAPED.
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seattla Realization.


SEATTLE, Feb. 28.-Ssturdsy was the
last day of the city registration, and the
register closed with total of 1887 names.
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Arrival Of Foxhsll


New YORK, Feb. 2S.-Lord Rosebery' )
horse Foxhall arrived here to-day on the
steamer Nomadic.
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HoT SPRINGS, s. Oak, Feb. 28 "A fire
to-day destroyed fifteen business houses,
causing loss Of So, 900.
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FAMILY TROUBLES.

Suicide of an Alameda County Butcher by
strichniDe.
TRACY, Feb. 2S-Henry Carstens, a
butcher Of Midway, just over the line in
Alameda County. committed suicide with
strchnine about 9 o'clCCk this morning. He
leaves widow and four daughters, two
married. Family troubles are said to have
lnnh n The ra IN
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TEMPLE OF HERA.

Rumored Discovery Of the Foundations at
Argos and Many Curios
PAEIs. Feb. 28. Word from Athens an
nounces that Dr.. Wadstein has discovered
at Argos the foundations If the Temple Of
Hera, destroyed by fire 429 3. c., together
with many curiOS.
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WASHINGTON, Feb 28. Representative
Springer is i'll with a severe attack Of the
grippe.
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ssvere Earthouake Shock
A sneedv Shin.

ST VINCENT, Cape Verde. Feb. 28.-A
severe earthquake shock has been felt here,
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Jay G,uld Is Bette.

New York Feb. 28.-Jay Gould is much
better Tonight.
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ForeseeIng the difficulties in the path Of
the young couple she told her daughter-in-
law before she left she would, at any mo-
ment receive her gTandchild for any
length of time, for life If necessary, ana
give him the best of care and attention.
The offer was neither accepted nor declined.
Before leaving she left note for her hus-
bond, the temper and tone Of which is SUI
iciently indicated by single extract: You
know when you left what the consequence