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PreIlistslrlc Lizards.

TUCSON, Feb. 5. "A noted geologist Of
Paris. NJ. Lagrange, who Is making sci
,ntific researches in the valley Of Santa
sruz, made the astounding discovery
hat a biped lizard-stegosuas, only
tnown hitherto among the rocks Of the
silurian epoch, is found in living speci-
mems il the valley herenbonts The
,nly change in the creature Is in the
lie; otherwise the prehistoric and
modern creatures are identical.
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In the AnnexAiloa Deliberations ~ The
Cen,hnisston's Reception " sscresAF,
Foster
WASHINGTON. Feb. 6--Ths Hawaiian
annexation commission arrived AZ the
state department. NJ 10 o'clock Saturday
and were al once shown into the dipIoI
matte, reception room The commission
WAS accompanied By Minister Mott
Smith and carried with them large and
formidable looking envelopes which
contained their credentials from the
provisional government 70 the president
81 the United Statea
Speaking about their reception by the
government they all expressed nm opin,
ion that state department would find
their credentials correct and satisfact
ory. aud that there would he no dutny
IN their reception ~ the secretary 81
state and the beginning 81 the negotia,
lions The proposition the commission
crs made il the United States Ii prac.
ticaliy set forth Iii the proclamation d
the provisional government issued a,
Honolulu on January II, While they
ARE perfectly wlllinEto leave the terms
70 the United States government still
there are several conditions which they
wish to arrange before an agreement 81
annexation can he made.
They do not want universal suffrage
on the Island Furthermore, they say
they win remain In Washington until
they get definite nnsvyer one way or
the other and Il Is likely that should
the president offer proteetoratc pend
Ing negotiations the commissioners will
accept II, although they Will still con
tinue negotiations for complete annex
alton. IN regard to tho protectorate,
the commissioners state that the United
States in 1889 virtually offered d pro-
tectornte 10 King Kalalxaun, but be de-
clined ii and two years later thought
better Of II. and his visit 10 the Pacific
coast was really 70 open negotiations
with President Harrison for renewal
of the treaty rejected by him.
His denth broke og all conferences
on the matter and the queen on her ele-
walton to the throne refused 10 listen 10
the councils favoring the continuation
Of the kings negotiations, SO II the
United States offers protectorntc II
will be on the limo u this old treaty.
which gives the islanders i bounty for
their sugar like the inhabitants Of the
United States, grants tho Pearl river
hRrbo&fc the United States absolutely
and gives the United states the right
70 land troops on the island, which II
diplomatic custom 10 protectorate.
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MASKED MN
Attack and Rob Cincinnati dew PedhieI
In Kentucky.


DANvILLE. KY, Feb 8 Abraham
Marks, Russian jew peddler from
Cincinnati, was the victim 81 bold
highway robbery in lincoln county,
one mile from Shelby city. 10 was
sitting on the roadside resting. when
two men suddenly came upon him,
both wearing masks One Of them
struck him in the back 81 the head
knocking him senseless
4 When be regained consciousness he
found that his pack. containing goods
10 the amount Of s125, and his wallet,
with nearly 100 IN II, were gone. The
robbery was committed ii sight 81 five
farm houses.
This Is not the first occurrence Of the
kind that has taken place In that sec
tiop, and II is believed that an organ
lied band 81 thieves infests that country.
The peddler was SO badly frightened
that he never said anything about his
misfortune until he got to this city Fri
day night
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CINCINNATI, Feb Sit Was almost
impossible to get eggs At any price In
this city Friday. Not for more than
twenty years has the succulent hen
fruit been 80 high. The price Of eggs
ut wholesale is thirty-eight cents q
dozen, and some who purchase them Ut
retail have to pay as much Ms forty-five
cents dozen. II was said Friday night
that even the hotels. with one or two
exceptions, would be compelled 10 fore
60 the service Of eggs FOR the break
fasts Of their guests Saturday morning.
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WA sHiNaTOx, Eel. Al 5 b. 10. Fri
day the business Ok the senate was suss
pended in order that fitting tributes
might be made to the memory OF the
late Senator Barbour, Of Virginia
Eulogies Of the dead senator were pro
nounccd by Messrs. Daniel, Manderson.
Faulkner Gallinger, Plntt. Hill, His
cock and Hunton. Mr.. Barbonr's sucr
cessor IN the senate. The resolutions
were agreed to and the senate, Is !
further mark Of respect 10 Nh. Bar
bour. adjourned.
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BERLIN. Feb 5.The Hamburger
Nachrichten publishes q leader inspired
BY Prince Bismarck concerning the en-
peror's recent toast TO the car This
toast, says the leader, Is the most inn
portant political event Of the day
and, in view Of the sagacity displayed
in II, the Nachrichten will alb
stain in future from adverse criticisms
OF Chancellor Won caprivi's Russian
policy.
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wARpEN PATTENs SIDE.

Tho Hearing Of Testimony in his Behaif
Iiegua--A FifteeA- Year-Convict Tells
What the Defendant Has saved the
state.
PROFESSIONALLY Ind. Feb s 1T was
decided Friday morning BY the Indiana
prison investigating committee to con-
elude at once the hearing Of the evil
denee 81 the prosecution and let the
defense have their turn. Representa-
tive Lindemuth opposed this, saying
several witnesses were anxious to APP
pear and enter complaint lint Patterns
inning began anyway. Capt Isaac vi.
Saunders, OF Brazil, was the first wit
ness TO appear. He had been convict
for fifteen years. aud was only recently
pardoned. He believed that Patten had
saved $1,000 or more in improvements.
Nothing important was brought out
The committee adjourned until 2
o'clock.
Ex-Gov. Chase arrived In Jefferson
Vile at noon and In the afternoon took.
the stand to testifyin behalf Of Warden
Patten.
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Msxleo,. sorrow Over Bla,ae's death.

Mcxicoss sorrow Over Islaiae's Death.
CITY or MExIco, Feb 5. Finance
Minister Matias Romero, formerly Mex
lean ambassador to the United States.
has written to United States Minister
Ryan to express his sorrow ON account
Of James q. Blaine's death. Mr. Blaine,
he says was useful man who hai1 rem
lered great service to his country. and
his death WINS national loss He had
always had at heart the good Of Mexico.
III acknowledging this letter Minister
Ryan speaks 81 Mi. Blaipcs PAM Amer
lean plan, adding thai TIL. Welfare 81
both Mexico and tho, Bai3ed States
would be promoted N broader and
closer trade intercourse
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Coal Ia 4 = dsVate.

PHfLADEtpmA. Feb President
Kennedy. Of the Gam l1Rgland Valley
railroad. was in this eity Yesterday. and
met Secretary Of War Ellkins. ex-Sen-
ator Henry q. Davis, Richard @. Kerens
III 81. Louis and ex-Congressman
Hotchkiss The object Of the con
ference was to further the organization
,of syndicate TO purchase some very
valuable coal and timber tracts In the
grcat Kanawa valley and Pocahontas
section 81 West Virginia, and com
pany to take mp the Investment was
practically formed.
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WASHINGTON. Feb The treasury
department Friday held less gold than
st any time since the redemption act Of
January /, 1879, and In the language Of
u treasury official, the gold obligations
are greater or less than -, oOo, 900 free
gold TO meet them; e. SOC. 900 gold has
been engaged for shipment from New
York Saturday for Europe.
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LIMA, O., Feb. & Henry thinner was
'rightfully crushed at the G. II. - d.
'onndhouse under an engine. He was
,inne down for hours and sLffcrcd in
ense agony and begged that he be
silled, that his suffering might be end
a. His body was terribly mangsed.
nut he was taken outconseious. He can
rot recover.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Feb a. Ex-Gov
Bishops condition Friday morning was
worse. His physicians called on him
four times during the morning and a.
often during the afternoon and even.
ing. but he failed TO rally in the least
The hope that was based on his extra
ordinary vitality has been given up.
and his recovery Is now entirely de-
SPARED Of by the family. Al mid
night there was no material change
In his condition, but the end Is very
mar
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CoSsTANTIEoPLE, Feb. s The Ule-
mas. or theological jurists II Constants
peal from the Ulemas Of Cairo. to the
effect that the sultan sustains the khe-
dive, and that the Turkish ministers
are discussing whether to protest to the
signatory powers in general against
English interference in Egypt or to
address remonstrance first to Great
Ryifair
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/. 80 I'm a I,l.IIs.napolls.

ISDIASAPoTss. Ind, Feb s. Philip
Farbach is dead and Bessie Pittman IS
dying. This Is the result of two shots
fred BY Farbach. He was bartender
at English's hotel She IS the keeper Of
house OF ill repute. A trail Of blood
and four empty cartridges lead the POI
lice to suspect that third person may
have been connected with the shooting.
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LOUISVILLE, KY. Feb o. Congress
man / H. Goodnight. Of Franklin, wlIo
has been i'll for some time. is in much
worse condition than most Of his
friends willie admit Only his wife and
physicians are admitted 70 his presence
Mr.. Goodnight has been taken to Deland,
Fla, where he will remain until there
Il 4 change In his condition.
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Jadge yacl..o !. aees..er.

FRANKFoRr. Ky, Feb 5. The state
nent from Washington over the wires
hat Col. YIN. o. Bradley, Of Lancas-
er. will be appointed United States
district Judge By President Harrison, to
ucceed Howell f. Jackson, promoted.
hailed here with pleasure, irrespect-
yc III party feeling.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 8 Oceanic
steamship C,,.'s steamer Mariposa sail-
d Friday for Honolulu and Australia.
smong the passengers we've Capt. Day.
gho il to relieve Capt Wilisce. in com
aand Of the Boston. and annmber Of
ewspapcr correspondents
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WAsIIISGToN, Feb IS Senator Harris
Of Tennessee is quoted as saying 10 y
republican senator that lit would be
just as well 10 let the nomination Of
Judge jackson 70 over until the next
administration comes In. when Mr..
Cleveland can repeat the nomination,
II it proves TO pc acceptable 70 the
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W. tln l.s Ite liarr $3.50.

aGUTnlMn o. T.. Feb. 3 Ira N. Ter
rill. cx4spealSer Of the last house Of the
Oklahoma legislature. who murdered
George Embree 1T the land Office doAr
in this city bccanse the latter testifiesl
against him in i land sui was refused Il
new trial W Jadvs Grccns and sem
fenced To- the penitentiary for life
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nrIa.e nm Seed bytIle rresident.

wAsHIsaToN, Feb. j. The president
Saturday afternoon approved the Gin
cinnati and Covington bridge bill. A
very strong effort was made to have
him veto 1t, and he finally signed ii
With hesitaiien. The Cincinnati and
Pittsburgh river men have been here
opposing the measure. and are very
much disappointed, as they had cont.
dence tile president would disapproye.
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HoronToS. Mich, Feb. ). Passenger
ana freight trains in the copper conn
Try are blocked. Such as are running
are being handled BY two and three
locomotives A terrible blizzard Il
raging with the thermometer thirty de-
grees below zero.
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senator Lindsay fntsrtai. Il.

FRANKF0RT, KY, Feb 5--Jndgc and
Mrs. William Lindsay entertained
everybody" Friday evening IN honor
Of the great distinction soon TO Be con.
ferred upon him. Hundreds Of Ken.
tucisians men and women, made theiI
way into the mansion. where ideal Ken.
lucky hospitality was dispensed free
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GAINESVILLE, Tenns Feb 5-The
rial Of Thos- Hill. charged with the
aurder OF Dan Anderson At . dance
] ere. last. fall was concluded IN the
riminal court Friday evening. Hill
gas found guilty and given three years
the penitentiary.
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Cry OF Mexico, WA GALVESTON,
FEB. S. The death sentence passed on
Col. Moves Hernandez. charged With
aiding the reyolutionist, CARA, to es-
cape capture. will be committed to
twenty years imprisonment Herman
der himself says he would rather be
shot than be consigned 10 long impris-
fsnment
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I.rana u ~ /. .l,ere.I snran.

MAsslLLoS, O., Feb. > "A plea 81
Vui,ly was entered IN Justice Folgcr's
,ourt. BY Miltgn G.. clymer, manager Of
the l..erican Preserving Co. Of cincin-
All. ii the charge Of sizing fraudulent:
labeled maple syrup To local dealers,
md he was fined 800 al casts
siSL 80 in all.
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WAsHINeToS, Feb 8 ---The deficiency
appropriation bill was passed and the
Indian appropriation bill vas reported
The house then paid tribute 70 the
memory Of the late Representative
Craig, Of PENNSYLVANIA.
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t,uI. nMen Ilea.l.

TAMrA, Fla, Feb. 5.-col. Al G..
dawes died here Friday. where he had
ONE for his health. He was native Of
IT. Joseph, Mo-, and was forrnely
.enerA passenger agent Of the Burling-
on lines in Missouri He was well
tnown in railroad and political world
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LONDON, Feb s "A receiving order
IN bankruptcy has been issued against
James. the son Of Jabez Spencer Bal.
four. the fugitive ex-member Of parlins
ment. for Tnrnley, who Is wanted by
the authorities in connecticn with the
Liberator building Society frandx
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Great Fleetrieihn Dead.

BRussELs, Feb. ). Francois Van Rys-
selberghe, the great Belgian electro
.ian. died Friday morning at Antwerp,
after brief illness. He was the in
yentor Of the metrcograph.
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EI.L0, there John, where are You going
III Down to Engene Herring's to get $40
accordion for $2.9S
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DENVER, Col, Feb 5.--Ira Muller,
president Of the defnnct bank Of Flor
ence. Col. died III Mexico Friday, where
he had been several years to escape
criminal prosecution.
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WASHINGTON, Feb s Workmen have
already commenced the creation 81 .
grand stand for spectators 81 the In
augural parade opposite the White
house groundA
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GONE merchants let their lines Of staple goods
- run down In order 10 lay In a stock Of toys,
dolls ete., for the holidays--Bot SO with Emmert
Il Fiery for their largest trades isin dress goods
ami coats. They carry these lines full 50 that
You'll find Just as great variety In their dress
goods al Won did early In the season and their
assortment Of coats was never better.
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ND you see those So seal NUTS for Si.5Os a
IL Eugene f. Herring's.
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4 HEADQUARTERS for Pillsbury XXX Best
IL Flour. Will sell at lowest prices. Money
T ann De saved by buying from me. A. J. shy.
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rINEE most perfect dyeing Ii done by !. CORD
NER, frst-class dyer and fnisher. South
Raleigh street, near new Jail. Ladies and gem
temens garments Of every description steam
cleaned, dyed and finished without ripping.
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HAVE you calledia at Emmert 4 Fiery'st
Ill II not you'll find plenty of new fancy arti-
eies for their holiday trade. Visit their store
and you'll find many suggestions for presents.
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MID Winter Excursion. 500 genuine So Seal
lM Muffs for 81. 30, EUGENE Il. HERRING next
deor Geo. Mann's Tonsorial Emporium.
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IYiIMER,s China Hall on King street, tor all
IN kinds Of Dishes.
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Il RE YoU HAPPYfr ii not 90 to the
"a Great Muslin Sale and you will 90 home
pleased 10 DEATH at G r. HERRING'S, corner
queen and Martin streets.
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IyILMER's China Hall on king street. for sub
IN stantal Lamps.
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Ir0R RENT a large three-story brick house
L IN Fast King street. Has 3 rooms and Is con
stnient Hydrant and cistern waters In yard.
Rent reasonable. Apply at this Office i-Sa-lm
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8 A RE YOU SAD II II so stop lit the Great
IA sale, and get two or three bargains and
90 home feeling happy and glad, ate. r. HER
IiINGS corner Queen and Martin streets,
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DROWN has just received a big lot ofcandies
ID fresh for Xmas. These candies are pure
unadulterafpd
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II r You waHtto make present Of a handsome
/ dress or coat 90 to EInmert & Fiery, a great
variety of the latest STYLES and patterns at
bottom prices.
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lHT0NDERFUL, Wonderful. 1000 Beantifu
w Floor Rugs for 49c. EuGENE HERRING
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y0U will find 4 great variety OF Handker-
i chiefs and Kid Gloves at Emmert & Fiery's
they have loads Of pretty things FOR their holt
day trade.
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EVERYTHING nice iii endless variety a
Ia Louis r. BRowN's.
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nUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT. standard
" granulated sugar, Sc. best powder sugar,
sc choice raisins, SIC. new cnrrants, Sc.
EUGENE HERRINa.
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HAVING anticipated large trade this winter
~ onunderwear we bought with that idea In
2lr mind and have double the sfockiwc ever had
before at prices that are down even lower than
me lowest, just think OF d good ladies vest for
DC. EMMERP 4 FIERYss
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MID Winter Excursion 500 genuine SIS Sea
Ifl Mnffs for SIS EUGENE =. II HERRING next
door Geo. Mann's Tonsorial Emporium.
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ND Y0J KNOW ITf We are selling at
~ Cost. Blankets, Comforts, Ladies Cloaks
Ladies' Hats, Ladies' Flannel Underwear. All
must 60. at g. p. HERRiNG'S, corner Queen
and Martin streets.
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II LINERS China Hall on King street, FOL
IN beautiful Tea and Dinner Sets.
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ICE CREAM and Berry Sets, in both China
4 and Glass, from IS cents to S3.35 at ID. N,
MI.MER'S, on King street.
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loyon know that You can get 81 album for
AZ sse, at Eugene Il. Herring's next door %
Gea Matn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-26

countries on the globe ii Is very difficult
10 obtain supplies, owing to the sultan's
headed antipathy 10 railroads d
other forms OF rapid transit"
"Would not the fact Of American citi-
zenship operate to protect them from
the persecution OF the sultan?" asked the
reporter.
81 don't think ii would" replied Mr..
Sargarakian. "lt should, however. do
not quite understand the attitude OF your
president and secretary OF state.
They say that they can do
nothing for us. We are
American citizens and the constitu-
tion Of the United States guarantees pro-
lection TO all American citizens. Why
can not we be protectedf don't know,
rs l do not understand the position
assumed by the president. think that
we are entitled to protection
The majority OF the Armenians are
bitterly rebellious at the sultan's attitude,
and few viii put themselves in a position
10 incur his inhumanity. The colony i'm
this city is prosperous and contented.
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THE LUMBER SCHEDULE.
Canadians Want TO Sec 70 Change In tho
NtsOn Biil.

Canadians Want TO Sec no Change In tho
wilson Biil.
WASHINGTON, Dec 28-Information re
eeivsd here indi ties that the Canadian
government is taxing no chances, aid is
at work to secure the retention of lumber
on the free list in the Wilson IN The
opposition Of certain interests S placing
lumbcr oA the tree list has aroused the
Canadian government. and Mr. Courtney,
the deputy mirister Of finance, has been
sent here The argument that is being
used TO overcome the opposition to free
lsmber is that, IL case this provision Is
eliminated from the Wilson bill, an ex-
port duty viii BE- levied by the Canadian
government on logs and lumber.
Logs are now on tie free list by the law
of $780, as we'll as the law OF 1888. In
ether words. the Dominion government
has now taken the position that il the
United States refuses 10 almit sawed
lumber Tree. It will deprive the United
States mills of the benefit OF free Canadian
logs. The Wilson bill has provision in
IL supplenG-.sin the lumber schedule to
the effect that free lumber will not be
operative ~ against countries imposing
bn export duty ol lumber.