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The morning call., 1893-12-04
A HEAVY LOSS.
Destructive Fire Visits the Town of
DeIauO.


DELANO, Dec. 3.-At an early hour this
morning flames were discovered issuing
from the store of f. E. Davis on Front
street. This and the adjoining structures
being frame, the fire spread with wonder
full rapidity, and in a few minutes tho
entire corner, including number of husi-
ness houses on two streets, was mass of
flames. The light wind then blowing
assisted in carrying the embers up the
street. and for time that portion as we'll
as residences for several blocks about were
thought to be doomed to destruction, and
household effects were hastily moved into
safe quarters; but fortunately the wind
shifted and the progress of the flames was
arrested and the fire kept within bounds.
The losers are as follows:
+. E. Davis. general merchandise stock
and building. S11. 800, insurance $3.50; E.
r. Pauncelet. new Delano House, $4,000.
no Insurance.; j. c. HeitZeg, harness-shop.
loss $1,000 above insurance; j. r. With
row. cigar and variety store. $1,000, no in
surance; D. S. Coverdale. building, grain
and hay. $500. no insurance; j. G. Tomp-
kins. chophouse, $500, no insurance; II. l..
Waits. meatshop. 5000. insurance $3.50.
G. L. Robertson. real-estate Office fixtures,
and j. 6. Hansen, shoeshop. each without
insurance, have small losses.
Nothing has yet been learned as to the
origin OF the fire. Owing to the fact that
buildings were considered unsafe few
companies would issue policies on them.
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VOTING ON THE MEASURE.
Congressman Express Their Opinion
on an Income Tax.

Congressman Express Their Opinion
on an Income Tax.
NEW YORK. Dec. 3.-The World has
asked members of Congress, which meets
tomorrow, these three questions: 'Do
you favor an income tax? If so, do you
favor graduated tax? What do you favor
as the minimum of income TO be taxed ?"
One hundred and seventy-one represen-
tatives received the three questions, and of
these seventy-one were In favor Of an in
come tax in some form and sixty-two op-
posed it; five are against it. but may recon-
slider. while thirty-three asked to be ex-
cused from expressing an opinion.
OF the answers sent to the World seven
show very clearly that an income tax
question has a geographic phrase. Those
representatives who come from the East
are opposed to an income tax by a large
majority, those coming from the South
favor it by an even larger majority. while
those from the WeSt are more evenly di-
vded, with the majority for an income
tax. The following table shows this:
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RACING IN MEXICO.
The American System of Betting
Was Very Popular.

CITY OF MEXICO. Dec. 3-The inaugu-
tion of the Penon racetrack brought out
the most enthusiastic crowd that ever
assembled here. President Diaz, his Cab
met. the diplomatic corps and the ele.e of
Mexican society were present. The Mexi-
cans readily learned the American system
of betting, and laid heavily on Mexican
horses. Two thousand carriages were in
side the grounds. A large number of
Americans were present Colonel Lewis
Clark Of Louisville was presiding Judge.
The Mexican Derby was great success.
There was clear. cool weather and slow
track.
First race. one mile. Chinus won, Long
Ten second, Robin Hood third. Time,
:5Oh.
Second race. three-eighths of a mile,
Thane won, Sir Lancelot second, Vivora
third. Time. ssh
Third race, three-ouarters of q mile,
Haymarket won, Hercules second. Guard
third. Time. :23.
Fourth race, Mexican Derby. one and a
quarter miles, Francis Pope. owned by C..
Rice of Arkansas, 122 pounds. won by q
length and a half; Castanet, same owner,
second; Pauini third. Time. 2:241a.
Fifth race, hurdles. Gavioto won. Dos
quede second, Nora Il third.
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WORK AT MARE ISLAND.
The Ranger Ready for Sea Service.
Extensive Dredg ing.

VALLEJO. Dec 2.-The Ranger will put
to sea the first of the coming week. Her
coal is being put on board and sea stores
carefully slowed away. Repairs have
about been com pleted to her machinery, a
lot of ammunition has been put aboard for
the United States steamer Alliance. The
vessel is in good shape for her cruise to
South American ports. After supplying
the Alliance with the stores taken from
the navy-yard it has not yet been an
nounced where she will go.
The court IN artial of Surgeon Richard
Ashbridge was commenced at the navy
yard Saturday noon.
monster piece Of armor, Weighing
something like thirty-two tons. arrived last
week for the Monadnock. 1t is to go
around the smOkestack.
The Mohican Is in drydock, but will be
out some time next week.
The dredger having completed opera
tions the apparatus will soon be taken
from the water front. Over 100000 cubic
yards of dirt was removed from the river
bed and deposited on the island. The
water front is in better condition than
ever before, and will last so for many
years.
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CAUSED TO MAKE MISTAKES.
This Precious Band Betrays Him
in Everything.
MELLO'S ESCAPE FROM RIO.
The Rebel Admiral Was Given the
Location of Government Tor
pedoes by Spy.

NEW YORK. Dec. 3.-A correspondent
of the World cables from Rio de Janeiro:
President Peixoto is surrounded by a crew
of traitors, who influence him to make
mistakes on purpose to do him harm. 1t
is safe to say that such men as Lucsna Sal
danha Dagama and others know OF most
of his resolutions, except, perhaps, mere
military measures. before they are In the
hands of agents to be executed.
In proof of this is the fact that when
his manifesto was suppressed a World COL
respondent got it from Pexoto through
his bitter enemies. The correspondent
also got a copy of the manifesto, only
fourteen copies of which were printed in
Rio, it being copied for that purpose by
one Of Peixoto's greatest foes.
With little English ~ oney and English
diplomacy they are attempting to accom-
plish what a very little American sympa-
thy and support could have easily averted.
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BILLS TO BE CONSIDERED.
The Hawaiian Question Will
Bob Up in Some Manner.
A RIGHT OF WAY FOR TARIFF.
Beyond the Receipt of the Presi-
dents Message Very Little
Will Be Done To-Day.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The extra ses-
sion disposed of all the preliminaries gen.
orally necessary at the opening of long ses-
siOns, consequently there will be none Of the
usual reasons why Congress may not begin
business promptly upon convening to-
morrow. Between fifty and sixty bills and
resolutions are on the Senate calendar, 50
il can begin legislatine Immediately after
the receipt of the Presidents message.
There few bills of general Importance.
such as Hil's Federal elections bill, the
bill reported by Voorhees, on the increase
Of circulating notes of national banks ::
Morgan's concurrent resolution for the ap-
poin tmeni of joint committee 10 consider
inanancial questions; Stewards resolu-
tions, first, for committee to inquire if
any Senators are stockholders in nation al
banks; second, relating to the independ-
ence of co-ordinal departments of the Gov
ernment; PETERS resolution concerning
interstate commerce and Palmer's regard
ing pensions to q non-residents.
1t is considered probable that mono Of
these will receive as much attention as the
Hawaiian question. which is not now be-
fore the Senate in any shape, but which is
almost sure to be brought before it in
some way before the close of the week.
There will probably be very little busi-
ness attempted tomorrow beyond the re-
ceipt of the Presidents message, and prob
ably the Senate will adjourn Thursday un-
til Monday Of next week.
In the House as soon as the decks are
cleared the tariff bill will have the right
of way. The extraordinary session showed
purpose not only of eliminating tie sill.
yer question, but of advancing the tariff
prOblem four months on the road of solu-
tion. The Wilson bill will be introduced
In the House the latter part of the week,
probably Thursday. The estimates of the
revenue to be derived from the tariff bill
are completed and will be submitted to-
morrow, and will show the deficit in rev.
enues will be increased to $50, ,0O0, 0OO
W hch must be raised from increased inter-
nal revenue taxes or an income tax.
Although at one time last week it was
practically decided to impose tax on the
incomes of corporations and legacies it is
now almost certain that a tax on incomes
of over $1,000 will be recommended.
1t may be The Hawaiian affair will cut
some figure in the proceedings. Resolu-
tions calling for the papers in the case are
almost sure to be introduced. and might
come up in still another way If the news
from Hawaii expected by way of Auckland
December z should be of a sensational
nature.
Although the extra session succeeded In
getting the Chinese question out of the
way for six months at least, by extending
the period of registration that length Of
time, it promises to bob up again. 1t is
broadly limited that the Chinese do not in
tend to register now any more than bofere
the extension of the law.
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FATAL. SNOWSLIDES.
Seven Lives Lost During the
Storm in Montana.
Persons Moving Away From Hecla
Because Further Avalanches
Are Hourly Expected.

DENVER, Dec. 3.-A special to the News
from Butte gives further particulars of
the snowslides, in which seven lives were
lost.
The first occurred Wednesday night at
Hecla. Four men were buried. Three
were taken out dead. The snow at that
point Is now twenty feet deep.
The second slide occurred Friday night
at Lyon City, a short distance from Hecla,
ana the snow is forty to sixty feet deep.
Four persons perished and several others
were badly injured.
All the people have moved away. as
more snowsIides are expected to occur.
An attempt will be made to break up the
vast body of snow on the mountains by
means of giant powder
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OF the seventy one answers favOring the
income tax not many were specific as to
the minimum of income to be taxed.
The drift of opinion, however, seems to
be for $4,000 as the limit Many insist
that |! shall not be so low as to include the
income of most skilled laborers.
The majority of those who favor an in
come tax favor the graduated income tax.
The poll of the Senate was not so success
full as that of the House. Of twenty-five
answers received six are in favor of an
income tax and eight are against it, while
eleven Senators decline to express an
opinion.
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1T CAUSED COMMENT.
Arrival of the Cruiser San Francisco
in Costa Rican Waters.

NEW YORK. Dec. 3.-A World special
from San Jose says: The arrival of the
cruiser San Francisco in Costa Ricap
waters caused no little comment. and SUI
periDduces th 9 belief that the United States
is interested in the present political agita-
tion here. Since the visit of the Kear-
sarge in 1875 and the Atlanta last October
there have been no United States vessels
In the Atlantic ports of Costa Rica, hence
the conclusion. Mr. Cleveland is more in
timately acquainted with affairs than ap-
The morning call., 1893-12-04
WILLIAM WAS ANGRY.
The Wurtemberg Government and
Officers Rebuked by the Emperor.

Inc WurtemDeTS government ana
Officers Rebuked by the Emperor.
LONDON, Dec. 3.-A Berlin dispatch to
the News says II is reported from Stuttgart
that relations between Wurtemberg and
the empire have been strained since
last summer, when the Wurtemberg
Government. yielding to the urgings
of its Diet. abandoned its maneu-
vers, owing to scarcity of fodder. This
was taken amiss in military quarters at
Berlin. and 1t was believed that the Wur-
temberg Government had in this matter
submitted to the dictation Of Democrats in
the Diet.
1t is also stated that Emperor William
during mis- last visit to Stuttgart showed
displeasure at this action of the Wurtem-
berg Government, and his comments on
the Wurtembcrg army corps were not fat
tering. He blamed the leadership In
consequence the designations of Comman-
der-General Woelcker and the Wurtem-
burg Minister of War are expected. Per-
haps also the Premier may retire. 1t is an
open secret that Wurtemberg opposes the
wine tax.
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CORBETT is CONFIDENT.
He Leaves New York for the Scene
of the Battle.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3-Corbett, accom-
panied by his manager. Brady, Creedon,
the middle weight champion of Australia,
and Tom Tracy, the Australian welter-
weight. left for the South tonight over
the Piedm ont airline.
All paraphernalia used by the Califor-
nan in his training quarters at Asbury
Park were taken along. Corbett is In ex-
cellent spirits and said he felt fully conf
dent of knocking Mitchell out in their
meeting before the Duval Athletic Club on
January %.
JACKSONVILLE. Fla, Dec. 3-While
Michael Dwyer was in this city Friday
night he had long talk with Steve Mel
ton and told him he had posted in New
York bet of $4,000 to $4,000 that Corbstt
will whip Mitchell if the two men meet.
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ALL HANDS ROBBED.
!. A Dozen Men PIundered and Locked
''... Up at a Depot.

= BELLE PLANE. Iowa. Dec. 3.-At Lu-
zerne, three miles from here. last night,
three men entered the Chicago and
depot and at the point Of
revolvers compelled Agent Thompson to
give up his money. Then they locked
him in the freighthouse, and when the
n ght operator appeared he met the same
fate. Whenever a would-be passenger ap-
peared or a citizen passed ne was promptly
robbed and locked up until over a dozen
men were imprisoned. The robbers finally
left. after having obtained about $500. and
the half-froZen prisoners were released.
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SNOW IN THE EAST.
"A Heavy Fall Does Much Damage
to BeIated Exhibits.

=. CHICAGO. Dec. 3.-The heavy snow has
NJ ade trouble at the Worlds Fair grounds.
This morning il crushed a section of the
skylight in the Manufactures building and
was four inches deep in the British sec
ton. In the German section educational
exhibit many pen and ink sketches were
destroyed and much damage was done in
the French, Italian, Mexican and Spanish
sections.
BUFFALO. Dec. 3.-From ten to twenty
inches of snow has fallen throughout West
ern New York to-day.
BosToN, Dec. 5.-Eight inches of snow
fell to-day.
PORTLAND. Me-. Dec. 3.-Seven inches
of snow fell to-day.
= CHESTER, Vt. Dec. 3.-The snow is
over foot deep here.
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RAILROAD MEN MALTGNED.
They Have Commenced Suit Against
the Pail Mall Gazette.

ST. LOUIS. Dec. "a special to the Re-
public from Mobile says: The Mobile and
Dauphin Island railroad men have sued the
Pail Mall Gazette for S4O0, 900. The suit is
the outgrowth of statements contained in
the Gazette rejecting on the stability
and honesty of the parties interested In
building the road. Many English capital
ists are interested and the publications in
the Gazette are alleged to have hindered
the sale of bonds. thus soaring of the for
eign capital invested.
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ITALY'S NEW CABINET.
All Complete With the Exception of
Two Portfolios.

ROME. Dec. 3.-The following ministry
has been formed: Canardelli, Premier and
Minister of the Interior; Baratieri, Foreign
Affairs; Fortis. Public Works; San Mar
sanO, War; Rscchi. Marine: Coccnrtu,
Husbandry kiseis. Posts and Telegraphs !;
Vacchelli. Treasury; Gallo, Education.
Bosselli was offered the Finance portfolio.
but is not yet decided. The Minister Of
Justice has not yet been selected.
General San Marzano had an interview
with King Humbert and consented to ac-
cept the portfolio of War.
1t is expected the Cabinet will be COM
pleted tomorrow and Parliament con-
voked December 7.
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CONkLING'S STATUE.
1t Was Unveiled Without the
SIi0hfeSf CeremOuv
ghteSt Ceremony.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-This afternoon,
without the slightest ceremony. with no
assembly Of people, no word of eulogy and
no note of music. the bronze statue of
Roscoe Conkllng was unveiled in Madison
square. 1t was unveiled in this quiet way
because Mrs. Conkling had often ex-
pressed an earnest desire that there might
be no ceremony when the bronze was un-
covered.
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Valuable Horse Sold.

the great Willamette stud, this county,
has sold Mrs. James Franklin of the Ken
nesaw stud the bay horse Ben Dor. sire
of Equity. etc, foaled in 1s7S by imported
Buchden. The price is not stated. but 1t is
known to be fancy one.
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Resisting a Franchise Tax.

FRANKFORT. KY. Dc. 3.-The Western
Union Telegraph Company has brought
suit in the United States District Court to
enjoin the State Auditor from collecting
taxes on a franchise valued at 1892, 900.
This is the first notification of resistance
to the collection of the new franchise tax
provided for in the new revenue law.
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WAS HELPED BY A spy.
How MelIo Escaped From the Harbor
of Rio.

PARIS, Dec. 3.-An agent Of the Bra
lillian Govern N snt in this city received the
following dispatch from Rio de Janeiro
Saturday afternoon: president Peixoto
is in good health. The reported capture
of Coritiba is false. The whole State of
Parana is tranquil. The Aquidaban sue
ceeded in escaping, owing to the fact that
a spy indicated to the rebel admiral the
location of the Government torpedoes.
Mello feared the arrival of President
PeiXoto's squadron"
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MESSAGES OF FRIENDSHIP.
Russia and France Still Exchanging
Compliments,

PARIS, Dec. 3.-Marshal Canrobert has
received a telegraphic message OF friend.
ship from the admiral and sailors of the
Russian feet of the Black Sea- The tele-
gram was communicated to President
Carnot. who replied. thanking the noble
Russian nation for its careful preservation
of the monument erected to Frenchmen
who fell at Malakoff, and expressing per-
sonal good wishes to the Car, to his
family and Russian natives and Russian
sailors.
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CAPTAIN HINKEY ILL.
The Leader of the Yale Team Saw
Too Much Football.

NEW HAVEN, Dec 3.-As a result of
his indiscretion in attending she football
game yesterday and this morning In the
cold air Cartain Frank Hinkey of the
Yale team has been taken severely i'll. He
was rapidly recovering from the effects of
injuries received in the Princeton game,
but has suffered a relapse and Is now
under the care of a physician. No serious
result Is feared.
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WILL WE'D A PRINCE.
A Divorced American Who viii
Catch Another Nobleman.

PARIS. Dec. 4.-The Figaro this morn
ing announces the forthcoming marriage
of Prince Edmond Melchou de Polignac
and Mrs. Winnaretta Singer. who was
divorced some time ago from Prince Will
fred Scey de Montbeliard. Mrs. Singer is
the daughter of the late Isaac NJ. Singer OF
sewing-machine fame.
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profound sorrow pervades the COM
munity. Mrs. johnson was worth several
million dollars, which she has left 10 reia-
tives and charitable institutions. Her
remains will be taken to San Francisco to-
morrow and inferred in Oakland.
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pears on the surface. The political situa-
tion is critical. The dictatorship of Senior
Rodriguez is likely to produce revolution,
which. added to the already panicy condi-
tion Of finances. imperils the welfare of
not only the natives but of foreign resi-
dents as well.
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Coal Mines Nav Close.

VICTORIA. b. c., Dec. 3.-News from
Naa aimo indicating the probability Of
closing the Northfeld coal mines because
of their Improbable character was re-
ceived here with regret, as it is feared that
no arrangement can be made to continue
them at the end of the present month,
though meeting of miners tomorrow will
be held.
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A State Bank Fails.

DENVER. Dec. 3.-The State bank at
Julesburg has made an assign nment.
Speculation in Denver property and poor
loans are assigned as the cause Of failure.
The amount OF assets and liabilities are
not vet known,
The morning call., 1893-12-04
Roval Betrothal.

PARIS, Dec. 3.-Gaulois says the be.
trothal of the Czarowitz to Alix. Princess
OF Hesse- Darmstadt. will be officially an.
nounced within fortnight
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Death of Colonel Potts.

MILTON, Pa, Dec. 3.-Colonei j. D.
Potts, one of the most prominent railroad
men in the United States died here this
afternoon at the age of 50. after an illness
of two weeks.
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Cannot Work on Sunday.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 3.-As result of
Judge Slover's decision in the Sunday
closing case eight BARRIERS at the Midland
II otel were arrested to-day while pursuing
their avocation. They were bailed out by
the proprietor. but lid not resume work.
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company, tonight denies the charge and
accuses the directors of trying to divert
attention from their own misdeeds. He
says the company made $4,000. 600 in seven
years under his management.
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HER DEATH Is MOURNED.
Demise of an Estimable and Char
liable Woman.

SoNoMA. Dec. 3.-Mrs. Robert c. John
son died OF pneumonia at her house at
BueDa Vista Park at half-past O'Clock
this morning. Deceased was widely known
for her great charity and liberality. Flags
are flying at halfmast. and . feeling of
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Death Followed Failure.

PARIS, Dec. 3.-EIia Canon. who was
said to have arranged the TuDisian Pavilion
at the Chicago Fair, killed himself at his
hotel to-day. In letter ne said he had
been disheartened by losses in Chicago.
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HE WAS NOT GUILTY.
Patent-Medicine Warner Replies to
His Enemies.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-H Ii. Warner.
whose management of the patent medicine
company bearing his name, has been
sharply criticized since it, failure, and
who was charged by the English directors
with misappropriation Of the funds of the
The morning call., 1893-12-04
MANY BUILDINGS BURNED.
Heavy Losses Sustained i'm the Town
of CorSicaua

CoRsIcANA, Tex. Dec. "a grain ele-
vator with $4,000 bushels of wheat, two
livery stables, thirty-fve horses, three
freightcars, an electric plant and six other
buildings were destroyed by fire. The loss
is estimated at 100000. insurance one
half.
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Arkansas Jail Delivery.

CAMDEN. Ark. Dec. B. Eleven prison
ers broke Jail this morning, among them
two convicted murderers.
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The Republicans have lined np against
the bill more soldly than Democrats have
lined up for it. Following are the figures:
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orders and functional disturbances
that afiict womanhood, you have
your money back. But you won't
ask it-you'll be cured.
Give it time, if your case is OBJ
stinate. The troubles that come
slowly, have to go slowly. The
surest and speediest remedy is the
"Favorite Prescription" It builds
up and invigorates the system, regu-
lates and promotes the proper func-
tions, and restores health and
strength. For everything that's
known as a "female complaint"
it's positive specific.
IF you're an overworked or suffer-
ing woman, it's medicine that's
made especially to help you-but
you pay only for the help that you get.
On these terms it's the cheapest
sold. By all druggists.
my21 cod Up
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The Cruiser Chicago

VILLEFRANCHE, Dec. 3. - The United
States cruiser Chicago arrived to-day from
Genoa and will remain until February.
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WITH ELABORATE CEREMONIES

Laying or the Cornerstone OF a
Miners Hospital.
Rock SPRINGS. Wyo., Dec. 3.-Elabor-
ate ceremonies marked the laying of the
cornerstone of the State Miners Hospital
here yesterday. Governor j. E. Osborne
and many other State officers and prom
inent men were present. The hospital is
to be built by the State at cost of $50, 900.
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IT'S MONEY! THROWN AWAY

Wneu d In6Ql-
cine doesn' t
help you. It's
your risk and
your loss. But
that's the way
you have to
b buy cry
medicine for
woman's all
ments, except
DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Pre-
scription:
With that. .
J there's no risk
its getaran-
teed. If it
doesn't benefit
or cure, in all
the chronic
we e ss S,
painful dis