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THE THROW MEANT $4,000.
Miles Finien shakes Dice with Charley
Warren for = Mine.

Miles Finien Shakes Dice with Charley
Warren for Mine.
Butte has a world wide reputation for its
fabulous stakes on games Of cards. bat the
spots wee knocked of the record Monday y
by a game OF dice between Gen. Q. 4. War
zen and Miles Finlea. says the Standard. .
Several weeks ago Mr.. Warren secured an
optioa on the Pomona mining claim, near
Csntsfvlle. from John l.. LLOYD for Sl5.-
600. Monday he met Miles Finlen in Lynch
Is othorA' llacs and the bond proposition
came up. finlsn offered the general 80
COO for bis bargain OF S25 600 for the mine.
Here ie my check for $4,000" said he,
pu ling Out check book, II you will turn
the bond over to me-
The general demanded $4,000 and then
Finlen made another proposition. "Pll
throw dice with you 20 see II i take the
bond of your hands at Sl5. 900 or whothsf l
pay You t50,OO0."
I'm 90 you." said the general, as he
reached for the box.
A msasley Lair OF hves turned mp.
1hs box was passed to Finlen. who threw
three deuoes and won $35O1O. lie once
more pulled out his check book and hlled
out cue OF ths blanks for $4,000 payable to
Mr.. Warren.
Il am Christian. gentlemen" remarked
Warren. as he folded the slip OF pnper,
"Rnd / want 10 understood that / never
gamble unless there Is something In IL. Ia
this case l could NOT lose. as / am Simply
an honest broker in the sale aud goa n
Christian 10 per cent commission. Lsts
have something.h
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Fanny Rice in "A Jolly Surprise" hllsd
Ming's opera house last night 10 the DOORS
and there was standing room only. II was
Miss Rice's hrst visit 10 this oitJ. and thsa-
ter-gosrs we're curious to see the woman
who was reported 20 be such . gtet sue
cess. No one regretted that theJ went and
whenever Miss Kios comes this way again
she may rest assured of GOOD
house and an enthusiastic Teeep-
tion. The Jolly Surprise" is neat
comedy, full Of "eo" and as clean 90
any play ever seen on any stage. While
IL 10 full OF bright things and keeps the au-
dience in a continual laugh. there is not a
particle OF horse rlaT In 10. and II ran along
last night us smoothly a. could be wished.
Ihe company with Miss Rice 10 . good one
all the way through. Barney McDonouRh
almost dividing the honors With the star.
Miss Rice sang some very catchy songs aud
was she recipient OF numerous eneores. as
was Mics Bsekie HaiRht. The curtain
raiser. "A Little Broom Seller" given by
Frank Jones and Ollie Evans. was well done
and put the audisnoe IN the best sort Of
humOr 20 app feciate the main attraction.
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PENVE APOLOGIZEs.
Cummings Wants some One TO Apologize
20 New York Democrats

Cummings Wants some One TO Apologize
TO New York Democrats
WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-Pence's speech
yesterday. In which he struck right and left
az bis colleagues in the house, cut promi-
nent figure In to-day's proceedings. Fences
references 10 Hainer had been incorrectly
reported. and. rising 90 a question OF priv
ilege, he took occasion 10 apologies for the
personalities he had indulged in. but
Cooper Of Indiana, Was not satisfied and
gave HIM severe scoring. Again to- day
bland was unable 90 muster a quorum on
his motion 20 elose debate on the seignl lor-
age bill. 80 he allowed debate TO run on
without limit
After Cooper had finished bic roast of
Pence, closing by reminder that rs the
latter had large interests in silver
mines, and therefore had q direct peeun-
should be careful how he attacked the mo-
tivss of other members. Cummings demo
orst. OF New York. jumped TO HE feet and
brought down laugh by shouting. III IN
order. ! suggest that nov 10 an oprortune
time for some one 10 apologies for his re-
marks With reference 90 the New No dem
ocraoY." Then came Hands obisotion 10
the consideration OF the bill for saving the
k-arsafge wreck. and his motion 90 close
debate ON the seigniorago bill at three
% clock tomorrow. This startod the fit-
bustenng once more. and Bland Withdrew
his motion. 1 be house went into commit
tee Of she whole for further debate without
Limit.
Bowers, republican. Of Californin. in sur
orr Of tne ssignio. age bill, was followed
bv Allen. OF Mississippi IN humorous
sfeech IN favor OF the bill. Other sreAk-
ers we're Cannon. IN opposition, aud bryan.
OF Neb asks. In favo- ~ the bill. A. the
close ~ BryAn's speech the house ad
fauHuaU
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GLADSTONE TO STEP OUT
His Resignation Thought to Be
Only a Question OF a Short
Time.
His Eyesight Failing Rapidly and
Incapacitating Him for Act
i've Work.
The Premiership Lies Between Lord
RossberTv and the Earl of Spencer
Other Foreign News.

LoSDoN Feb. 27.-Ths Evening News. Of
Edinburgh. announces on wha, II calls re-
liable authority that Gladstone has resigned d
as premis'. but will retain his place IN the
cabinet and continue 20 represent Mid
lothian. Though following many contra
cicted rumors regarding the intentions Of
the great Statesman. 10 meets with vide be-
lief In well-informed circles and is causing
the greatest exoitemsnt and a hurried eI-
change OF teleRrains between leaders and
intimate advisers. That be has actually
rendered his resignation is not counted on
so much as that he was eKpseted "a
taks such action within the present
weak. The reasons assigned are
= eata act forming in one eye. which must
soon be operated on. and the criticisms OF
the liberal pApsrs on him for not forcing
the fight on ths house OF loris. To the As
sociated press Gladstone's private secretary
would not deny the truth OF the published
rumor restricting himself to the statement
that il was unauthorized.
The Evening News this afternoon says
the premiership has been tsndersd TO Lord
Rosebury, who declined, and later 10 was
offered TO the earl of Spencer FIRST lord OF
the Admiralty. who accepted. II adds that
Gladstons's reIiRnation Ross into effect at
Easter.
In an inte view to- day Chairman Cowan.
OF the Midlothian liberal association.
stated that Gladstone had often said be
would take the earliest opportunity for re-
signing.
The Chronicle says the rstlremsnt Of
Gladstone is imminent. II is almost an
open SEQ et that his syesiRht is no longer
equal oven TO the least importsut duties OF
n political leader. All stories of disssnsion
or disAppointment at legislation being
baked may lie dismissed Hs wholly un-
affecting his decision. When GlAdstons
resigns tho wand IL will be because his
hand can no longer WELD It, and
for no other reason whatever. IL IN
probable no decision has yet been
reached as to the moment of resignation.
Gladstone informed his colleagues shat his
early retirement was inevitable but hoped
IL would be only temporary. He told them
he would resume the premiership should
his eyes become strong enough to warrant
IL.
The Times thinks ths denial Of Glad
stone's actual resignation may be accepted
without question by those unable 20 adopt
tue inference that alarm in the radical
camp was altogether oauseless. but 10 can
hardly be doubted that she ssmi-oficiAl
denial siGnihes a postponemeht of the eri-
sic. Lord Roseberiy's leadership would be
more satisfactory TO the country generally
than that Of any other Glsdstonian.
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monies ~ the Hawaiian parliament IN an
oiheiai capacity, 80 the request 81 Capt.
Wiitse. Lieut.. YounQs description OF iba
sosns was pictufosque ia ths sHtfome. lie
said;
II Was shown the seat assigned mo Ia the
legislative hall. little 20 the left and
In front Of tho RESTRAIN where the
speaker used 10 ait, aud which tho queen
used when she rssd her proclamation. 1
bsliove u was about she funniet affair
ever saw In my life-a circus. The queen
looked at me rather savagsly; did NOT re-
turn nv salutAtion with Any oofdiality ~
all. noticed she acted In a peculiar WAY.
A. hrst. when she was reading her proola-
nation. thought ahs had little stage
fright, but In the eeeption room saw she
was under the inhuenco OF q stimulsnt In
fact. drunk. There IL no question In my
mind about II al all"
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POST MORTEM. REGRET.
Expressed by the students OF Cornell ov
the Recent Homicide.

Expressed by the students OF Cornell over
the Recent Homicide.
ITHACA, n. Y, Feb. 27.-Ovsr = thousand
Cornell students gathered in the library
lecture room last evening 80 take action
regarding she banquet tagedy. The fol-
lowing resolutions we're adopted; I'VE.
students Of Cornell university. IN mass
meeting asssmbled, formally express regret
az the deplorabls' occurrences connected
With the recent freshman banquet which,
allowing for falsihsd and highly colorsd
statements. have nevertheless disgraoed the
university In the eyes Of The public. We
diaavow the acts 80 the aota Of individuals
unauthorized by sny class o. body OF stu-
dsnts in the university. We assure the
civil authorities Of our sympathy and CO
operation in their efforts 20 bring the oden-
dsrs 20 justice.
I'VE oensurs ths sutkors OF exaggerated
aud sensational press reports. which have
llaced the students aud the university in q
false light before the world aud nniuatlT
tarnishod the name and fame of the insti-
tuition. We express our conviction that, ~
the freshmen are permitted 20 continue
their banque,s they should be held under
the protestion OF the whole student BODY.
10 Is the sentiment OF this msetinR that they
should be exempt fiom molsstation BY any
individuals or olusses"
The trustees passed resolutions Authoriz-
Ing the coroner 90 draw on the treasurer Of
the university for $500 for the purpose of
investigating the tragedy.
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WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-Ths son Of Chair
man Wilson leaves for MEXICO to-moTrov
mo ming TO sssis, IN caring for bis sick
father. Mrs. Wilson's health 10 not such
as will permit her TO muse HIM through .
long stigo OF eyphoid fever. She has suf-
ferod from heat trouble and the iourney
60 Me1ieo, supposed 10 be IN the int rest ol
Wilson, VAS In met decided on By him IN
the hol Q that u might help his wife. Ma
information ffom the Wilson party waa
Tscsived today.
CfrY or NExico. Feb. 27.-Today's bul.
lstin from Coug essmAn Wilson az Guada.
aisrs is very snoou aging. His pulse was
steady. temperature nearly normal. appe-
tite good. Consul General C'ttsndsn 70
osivod = message fiom 1arsney this eve
uing saying Wilson is improving; the
climate y lcndid and he thinks be will
pull through. The patient IL much proc.
tfatod, but 10 10 now believed the crisis Il
past
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THE CAUSE OF SILVER.
Emperor william said TO lie studying tn
Question.

Emperor william said 10 lie studying the
Question.
LONDON. Feb. 27.-The Globe says that
Emperor William of Germany 10 csvoting
great attention TO bimetallism and desires
the government TO take every step possible
to prevent a further fall IN the p;ioe OF
SILVER.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-Ssnator Allison.
who vas a delegate 90 the international
monetary conference at Brussels. In 1892,
Was shown an Associated press dispatch
from London Tegaf ding ths attention which
Emperor William. of Germany. is giving %
bimstallism. He said; Emperor William,
II he is doing that is showing himself q
man of sense. The matter IL becoming
very important Ia Germany and already q
commission Is Investigating the subject
Things are working very we'll for the iestor-
alton of silver The BimstAllio league in
England is growing stronger every day"
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WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-In the senate
HGwley introduced . resolution that the
secretary of she interior send 20 the senate
the most advanced copy Of census ofios
returns relative TO manufactures. He ex-
plHinel that ths report was far advanced
towards completion during the ineumbenoy
of Superintendent Porter and Secretary
Noble. but bad been withheld, and be
thought the inform ation should be in pos
session Of the senate during the tafif dis
cussion. On the suggestion OF Cookrsli be
amended the resolution BY directing the
secretary 20 state the reasons for the delay.
and directing him 90 submit ths latest
information IN his possession. The fesolu-
tioD ss amended was agreed 20.
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WHEN JUDGES DISAGREE.
In This Case the worEingmen Get the
Hest of It.

In This Case the warkingmen Get the
Best of Il.
OMAHA. Feb. 27.-On duplication OF Gen
sTal solicitor Thurston. of the Union Pa
eihe system. Judges Caldwell and sanbotn,
Of the federal court. Issued an order in
view of the inhArmonious deoisions OF va
rious district courts on the proposed new
that the recslvers shall grant leave OF alb
sence and travelling expenses 10 representa-
tives OF employees on ali parts OF the system
TO Omaha. Mach l5 90 coufsr with Rs-
eeivsr \. Ii. III. Clark on the points OF
difference. and that all points not agreed
on by March p shall be laid before tbs
court for adjudication. the new schedules
meantime being RbroEatsd.
Judge Dundy, of the district court says
the order by judges Caldwell and Sanborn
does not affect the standing OF his order.
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wIsHNoroN. Feb. 27.-Ths interstate
commerce committee Of the senate thil
morning heard arguments on behalf Of the
proposed amendment 20 ths interstate CON-
mslcs Law. to allow railroad pooling. rea-
sonable rates to be fixed by the int state
commerce commission. with the right OF
appeal 10 the federal court for final adi iudi-
cation. j. X. CouRselmRn, of Chicago. a
large grain shipper. .made an Argument.
GsoTge b. Blanchard. commissioner OF the
Central Traffic association. and j. h.
Cowen, counsel of she Baltimore Ohio,
were also heard.
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sneclal to The lndepend Id

Special TO The lndependsnt.
oRrlr FALIs. Eel. 25.-An order was re-
esived from the comptroller OF the currency
to-day calling upon the stockholders Of the
Merchants National tank for an assessment
OF 100 per cent. payable on or before March
10.
Surveyors were employed to-day in run
ming line extending the Grest Falls a
Canada railway from Willard. the . otent
tOrGinus into this city. The eIsct loea-
tion OF the station is not known vet.
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1hrinr Mr. Arthnr.

CIrvHLASp. Feb p. 7.-Ths agitation - 10
the amount Of property on which Chief
Eueinssr 4. n. Arthur. OF the brotherhood
OF Locomotive EngineeFs. pays taxes, led o.
an examination Of the tan duplicats here.
10 showed that he paid ta1os on real estate
Of a listed value Of SfA650. whish h about
half Of the real value. Ills porsonal estate
10 assessed a. 81. 10
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Bia TrunER, Feb. 27.-Nsws Was received
over the telephone line TO-DAY from Lewis
town Of the suicide Of Miss Lula Doty. Of
that place, early Monday morning The
act was accomplished by shooting herself
through the heart with forty fve ealibsr
smith a Wesson revolver Death vas in
stsntAnsous. She is Of highly Tsspsetabls
family. and her friends are al loss 10 do
eide 80 20 the cause Of her rash act. She
vas 80 years Of age.
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LITTLE Rock. Ark. Feb. IA special TO
the Gazette from West Plains. Mo-. says
Anderson Carter aud Bud Montgomery, in
Jail a. Mountain Home. Ark. we're lynohed
by mob OF go men last nIght. The
sheriff appealed 90 the men TO deaist. but
they unlocked the jail door. The poor
wretohes begged for mercy. They were
shot TO death.
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WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-Fithian OF Illinois.
one or BANDS active lieutenants. says posi-
lively that the silver men will block all
legislation. iueluding appropriation bills,
until the Bland seiRniorsRe bill is brought
-
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Cmcaoo. Feb. 27.-Ths biR propeller
sehlssinRsT. caught and held in tha grip Of
Abe ice la the lake last night. aud Ia
momsntary danger Of being crushed, vas
released Without injury this morning Al he
crew are all aafe
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LAsr DAY ON QUEEN LILL

A Drsp 20 steady Her Nerves Was too
Mech.
wlsulSGros. Feb. -. - Decidedly the
most racJ chapter in the bulky volume OF
Hawausn testimony was Lieut.. Lueien
Youue's description OF ihs last days Of the
monarchy. Lieut.. Noung was ths ofiiseF Of
tho boston Who attended the closing csrs-
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To call aud sec a oomplsis line OF china
glassware. lamps. siiverwars. ate
Prices 10 suit svofy purIe.
Beat goods. lowest prices.
=. J. EDwAEps. 5 Psrk Ayenas.
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100000
MUST Be SOLD At ONCE.
Prices Lower Than Manufacturer
Quotations.

We offer the following cigars at
prices quoted for CASH ONLY.
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"Dod rot 'emr' grouled SteUe.

"Dod rot 'em!" gT0tote0 SteOc.
ed, having been transferred to the cav
airy, but the pair were left behind in
disgrace. So they considered it, and
they were further Inundated by the
jeers and filings from comrades as they
filed past.
bod rot 'em, but this ERE laughin
match hain't over yit!!" growled Steve
as he shook his fist at the backs of his
comrades. "Yo' ar doin the GRIMM
jest now, but it'll be u turn bimeby!
Befo' this fuss is over with the southern
confederacy will be powerful glad of
every man it kin rake and scrape into
the ranks"
Kenton had nothing to say. He was
even secretly glad that the Vaccinations
Of his enemies had resulted in nothing
worse. In his pocket at that very hour
he had a letter from Marian detailing
the family fight from Winchester, in
forming him of their destination and
counseling him to do his duty as a SOL
der and not be disturbed over the plots
of his enemies. She knew that he was
being maligned and vilifed for her
sake, so she wrote, but she hoped to be
worthy of all the sacrifices he might be
compelled to make.
Say, Kenton." exclaimed Steve as
he suddenly turned on him, why don't
yo' rip and cuss and tear ar show yo'r
feelin's:"
I'VE have both been wronged, SLOW
ly replied Kenton, "but time will make
all things right if we do our duty 10y
ally and faithfully"
Il reckon So" said Steve as he turn
ed away, "but 20 Yanks is a burned
GURUS lot O. critters jest the same!!"
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J0ckson's men rushed to the attack.
the camps from sight Of the highways.
Here and there in forest and field were
great heaps of forage for the animals,
and here and there great heaps of fixed
ammunition fo- cannon o. musket.
There was the value Of millions of dol
lars lying about, and nearly all must
be sacrificed. Withdrawal meant re-
treat. Retreat meant that Lee and
jackson would assume the aggressive.
and seek to utterly annihilate the Fed
eral army.
The work of destruction began almost
before the cheers of Hoods Texans had
died away. Whole regiments were de-
tailed for the work. The cattle could
be drived away. A part Of the most
valuable stores could be hauled off. It
is a rule Of var to leave nothing behind
in retreat to benefit your enemy. He is
often left the dead and wounded to en-
barrass him. The soldiers were ordered
to destroy. and they seemingly TOOK de-
light in obeying. The heaps Of -four,
meat and clothing were given up to the
flames, and as the heavens were lighted
by the midnight fires people on the
house roofs in Richmond believed the
green forests to be fercely blazing.
Never mad a general more to sacrifice
that he might be stripped for fight;
never was the hand of destruction more
1uthlessly applied. A night was not
sufficient. All next day while those in
battle line held the enemy at bay thou
sands of men were burning and destroy
ing. When the Confederates marched
over the ground, they We're appalled, at
the sacrifices made. When the last heap
of forage had been given up to the
flames. Mcclellan was ready. His lines
were abandoned, and his army was in
retreat, but there was no panic. Lee
and Jackson were ready to follow. They
hoped to find a fleeing mob, but when
ever they attacked it was to be beaten
back by men as valiant as Napoleon
ever saw turn at bay. Mile by mile
they retreated, pausing now and then
for a fierce grapple in which they could
justly claim a victory. and at last the
James was reached, and the army had
been saved. What of the dead and
wounded? Nothing. They figure in the
reports of battles only as figures.
TTo BE CONTINUED
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Wounded men fell into the pools Of
black water or foundered about in the
ooze. but those unhurt used them for
stepping stones.
Nothing could check that rush. Grape
and canister and bullet killed and
wounded 2, 600 men, but the other 1000
swept forward, dashed owe the earth
works and were driven like a wedge
into the Federal flank. 1t was the eli
max. Beaten but not panic stricken.
the men in blue fell back step by step,
fighting over every foot Of the ground,
and at length they rested en- a new
line. Mcclellan alone knew that he
was beaten. He alone realized what
would result. That great army, only a
portion of which had been driven, must
retreat to a new line and a new base
of supplies. Jackson's coming from the
valley and placing himself on the hanx
had imperiled the fate of the nation.
Like the s%trategist he was. McClellln
assumed much, concealed much. While
he brought up fresh troops to hold the
victorious enemy at bay he issued orders
for retreat.
For weeks and weeks stores had been
accommodating in rear of that grand
army. There were thousands Of beef
cattle, train loads of bacon, rice, salt,
beans and other eatables. Thousai 70,
of spare tents had comesforward, tn.
sands Of blankets, uniforms, shoes, mus
kets and other supplies. Boxes of hard
tack were piled up 10 feet high for
miles and miles. Barrels Of -four. cov-
cred with tarpaulins. shut out some OF
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-lCS 3cSt tlhe LOte yo' tccUe 0u"s"tMe.
40.
SIN dat house jest began de cooper
shop. Yo' know who / dun saw so in
dar yesterday"
emo"
.Dat Captain Wyle!- What he want
dar, hey? I know! He want her to cum
yere an tell yo' whoppin big lies bout
de Yankee lawyer an praise hisself up
at de same time! jest tell yo' to look
out fur dat woman!"
Uncle Ben had taken a dislike to Mrs.
Baxter at first sight and didn't want
her to go along. He had not devoted a
minute to wondering if she had a plan
or seeking to discover what it was. He
had fathomed it by that sense of intui-
ton which is often strongest in the
most ignorant minds. More to quiet
him than for any other reason Marian
promised to be on her guard. but dur
ing the day she decided in her w mind
that there might be more in it than ap-
peared on the surface. On two Or three
occasions when Kentcn's name was men-
toned she noticed the hard look which
came into Mrs. Bakers face and the
tinge Of bitterness in her tones, and
these things had much to do with her
decision.