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CoRBErT AND MITCHELL.
Betting Slightly in Favor of the Cali
fOrnian.

Betting Slightly in Favor of the Cali
fornian.
JACK KsoNvILLE, Jan. "a number of
bets have been placed within the last few
days, all with odds slightly in favor of
Corbett Tonight several were made,
500 II $50 being the amounts wagered.
A glove contest has been arranged
with the same conditions under which
Corbett and Mitchell are matched, to take
place in this city the latter end of the
week. The principals will be Green Har-
ris, champion negro middle-weight of
Tennessee, and Perry Watkins, cham
pion middle-weight of Florida A purse
of $500 will be offered for the contest. AL
though the Duval Athletic Club deny it.
it is generally known that this will be in
the nature of challenge to Governor
Mitchell. If the contest is allowed to go
on without interference, then it will be
taken as a certainty that the Corbett-
Mitchell fight will take place. while if it
is stopped, the courts will be asked to de-
eide the matter. This is thought to be the
plan the Duval people have been forming
for long time past, and which has been
guarded with such secrecy.
Late tonight the club gave out state
ment to the public reciting its attempts
to obtain q conclusive legal test of the
question whether the proposed contest
was in violation of any law of the State of
Florida, and Governor MitchelPs deter
mined opposition to such legal test. The
club asked the Governor to unite in sub
mitting the case to the Supreme Court,
but he refused. The club in this address
dares the Governor to ask the Supreme
Court for a decision in the case. The ad-
dress closes as follows:
I'VE wish to say to the public in the
most positive terms that, barring acc-
dents of providential nature, if Corbett
and Mitchell appear at the ring side on
January 25th, as they have contracted to
do. and no doubt will, just so sure will
this contest take place. We assure the
public that the sentiment of the people of
the city of Jacksonville and the State of
Florida is in favor of the contest, and be-
ing legally assured that there is no law
against contests of this kind, we now
assure all intending patrons OF the event
that they can come to Jacksonville
secure III the knowledge that they will
see the two greatest boxers in the world
in contest that will do nothing more
than demonstrate which is the more
scientific. We have added to the mem
bership of the club some of the most
wealthy and influential men in Jack SON
vile and Florida, and we know we have
the means and ability to see this thing
through. Further, we wish to say that
no one will be hurt financially or socially
if an attempt is made to stop this fight"
SEVERAL FIGHTS AT BOSTON.
BosToN, Jan. 9.-Tommy Ryan of
Bridgeport and Billy smith of Boston
fought six rounds for points at the Casino
tonight. 1t resulted in a draw. Mike
Sears of Lewiston bested Tom Hefferan
OF Boston in six rounds. Boyle O'Reilly
of Cambridge defeated Harry Daley of
Of Australia in six rounds. Sweeny of
Boston knocked out Driscoll of Cam
bridge. Tom Murphy of Quincy was de-
feated by Jack Ward of Brockton in six
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FIRE AZ GRASS VALLEY.
Hosting Works of the Idaho Mine in
FIames-AIl tho Miners ESCAPE.

Hosting Works of the Idaho Mine in
Flames-AIl the Miners Escape.
GRASS VALLEY, Jan. 9.-To-night at
about O'clock an alarm Of firm was
sounded which illuminated the eastern
hills. Soon a whistle was sounded, and
then the old familiar sound was recog-
nized. 1t was that of the Idaho mine, and
the hosting works were on fire. The
flames burned rapidly. and there was
scene of anxiety and CONSERVATION, such
as has never been witnessed here before.
People almost forgot their calling, and
rushed To the scene of the contiagration.
Mothers, wives, sisters and brothers went
out to the mine to get tidings of those
who were working away down in the
depths of the Idaho and Maryland mines.
There were about eighty men down in
the bowels of the earth, and for time it
seemed as If their escape was impossible.
The flames from the immense hoisting
works were roaring and cracking, and
gas was coming up from the old pump
shaft, and then it seemed as though the
men beneath the surface would surely
meet terrible death. Thre or four brave
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miners from above, who had a EN- bled,
went down the air shaft TO war; the men
below that the hosting works were on
fire, and told them to run for their lives.
The utmost order and GOODNESS Sc emed to
take possession of the men unde ground,
and with the precision of soldiers they
made their way to the air shaft.
After lapse of about one hour and
half, during which time it WIS agony
on top, a mighty shout went up
from hundreds OF throats. TIE first
man had come out of tn shaft,
and that caused a joyous hurrah.
He announced that all were saf9 below.
The women ceased their weeping and the
men regained their composure W zen they
knew that ali was well below. Slowly
and surely the men climbed perpendicu-
lar for distance of nearly thri thou
sand feet, and got to the surfac, almost
exhausted.
The magnificent hoisting wor :were
burned to the ground, and the olendid
machinery contained therein is ined
1t is supposed that the fire orig mated in
the dryhouse, which is partitioned Oft the
hoisting works. 1t is hard to estimate
the loss, but it must be in the neighbor-
hood OF 100000, and owing to the lateness
OF the hour no further particulars can be
learned. 1t is said that two men ventureQ
down the old pump shaft to warn the
miners. and that they have not been
heard from. No particular credence is
given to the story. All is excite nent in
town, and the burning the wol IS is re-
garded as q public calamity.
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THE LATE GENERAL oRToN.
Official Order Issued by Adiutant-
General Allen.

Official Order Issued by Adiutant-
General Allen.
Upon the receipt of the news of the
Adjutant-G General of California, Adiutant-
General Allen yesterday caused the fol-
lowing order to be issued
General Orders No. l. With profound
sorrow the death of Brigadier- @ eneral
Richard II. Orton, retired. is announced.
He passed over at Oakland, Cal. January
s, 1894, aged 80 years. General Orton en-
tered the service in the war of the rebell-
ion. at San Francisco, March Z. 1863 as
Second Lieutenant Company T, First
Regiment of Cavalry, California Volun-
teers, and was promoted to First Lieu
tenant, same company, January %, 1864,
and TO Captain Company NJ, same regi-
ment, October 10, 1860. He was a brave
and faithful officer, having served with
his command in New Mexico and Texas,
and was in command of the return coll
umn in 1866. He was the last California
Volunteer mustered Out-January 4, 1867.
''In the National Guard of California be
was Second Lieutenant OF Company /,
First Infantry in 1851; Captain in 1870;
Major First Cavalry Battalion, 1878 to
1888; Lieuten2lt-C Colonel First Infantry,
1885, and Adjutant-General of California,
1887 to 1891, and was retired with rank of
Brigadier- General from Novem ber l, 1887.
Especially in the performance of the
duties of Adjutant-General.h he was recog-
nized as an industrious, faithful and hon
est officer, and to him the National Guard
of this State are greatly indebted tor the
increased zeal and efficiency shown in all
departments of the service.
''Major-General w. II. Dimond, COM
manding division, will direct Brigadier-
General John II. Dickinson, commanding
Second Brigade, TO tender to the family of
the deceased the usual escort at the fune-
raj, and the flags on the several armories
will be displayed at half mast until after
the funeral; the flags and colors will be
draped, and the usual badge of mourning
will be worn by all officers of the Ma
tional Guard of California for the period
of thirty days.
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Auction Sales.

This morning at 10 o'clock, Bell & Co.
will sell at 323 j street, without reserve,
large quantity of furniture, crockery,
carpets, glassware, beds, mattresses, etc.,
which will be well worth the attention of
attending purchasers. The sale will be
positive and the terms cash.
r. E. Greer 81 Co. will sell this morning
at their salesrooms all the elegant furni-
ture of fine residence, consisting of
oak bookcase and secretary, sideboard,
bookcase, parlor suite, 6 pieces; dining
room chairs, extension table, fancy toilet
sets, No. range, oak bedroom suite, wal
nut bedroom suite, kitchen safe.
D. ]. Simmons Co. will sell on Friday
morning at 1890 o'clock at the resi-
dence, 1920 Eighth street. ten rooms of
furniture, consisting Of oak, walnut and
pine bedroom sets, bedding ten carpets,
parlor furniture, fine gasoline stove,
kitchen furniture, etc.
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FAVOR GOOD ROADS.
Convention at San Diego in the Inter
est of Public Highways.

Convention at San Diego in the Inter-
est of Public Highways.
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 9.-A County Road
Convention, called by the Board OF Super
visors to discuss the best and most prac-
ticable methods for the improvement
of public highways. as well as the
most feasible means of raising funds
with which to carry on the work, met in
the Chamber of Commerce this morning,
and was in session this afternoon and
evening. Resolutions were adopted, after
a spirited discussion, recommending the
submission at the next regular election of
the question of raising 100000 by bond
issue for the construction OF five main
roads extending in various directions
over the county and for the improve
ment of laterals. Great interest is
manifested, and all members of the Board
ofSupervisors favor the issuance OF bonds.
Hence the recommendation of the con-
vention will be adopted.
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AT LODI.
Blood Horse Association.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 9.-At the annual
meeting of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse
Association Thomas Williams was re-
elected President and A. B. Spreckeis
Vice President The old Board of Di-
rectors were also reelected. The Treas
urer's report showed the association in
debt 500. 9.175. During the race meeting
just closed the receipts from admissions
were $6l.S68; privileges, S41, I'll; book
makers, ,SS2, 455. The disbursements were
Sl42. 900 for the purses and the salaries of
track officials were enough more to re-
duce the profit on the meeting to $40, 452.
improvements to the amount of So, ,456
were made to the track before the meet
ing commenced
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GREEN GOODS ACT.

Sending for Counterfeit Money Through
the Mails Violation of the Law.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9. - Assistant
Thomas of the Postof1ice Department has
ruled that parties sending through the
mails for counterfeit money violate the
"Green Goods Act" and incur the PEN
altv of fine not more than $500, and i'm
prisonment not more than eighteen
months.
SENSATIONAL RESULTS.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 9.-The decision at
Washington making would-be purchas-
ers of green goods" liable under the law
PROMISES to result sensationally. Inquiry
nj the Office of Inspector j. z. Johnson
to-day developed the fact that 800 names
are in possession of the Office. and among
them are a great number OF prominent
men. Leading physicians, lawyers. pro-
fessionai and business men all over the
United States, particularly in Illinois,
Missouri, Arkansas and Wyoming, are
known TO be included.
1t is also stated that letters applying for
money. written by at least one ex-Con-
gressman. candidate for Governor, and
many Federal and civic officials. are in
the hands of the authorities. The in
spector, however, refused to give out the
names of those against whom he would
make test cases.
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coLoRADo's LEGISLATURE.
1t VIII Meet in Extra Session at Noon
To-day.


DENVER, Jan. 9.-The extra session of
the Legislature meets at noon tomorrow.
From present indications the session
will be very short, and the Governors
suggestions will receive little or no con-
sideration. Twenty-Five Senators are
committed to the policy of immediate ad-
journment, and at caucus to-day ap-
pointed committee to prepare an adj
dress embodying the reasons for taking
this course. In the House the vote on the
question of immediate adjournment will
be very close. Most of the Populists, it
is SAID, will vote against adjournment.
The Republicans have majority of one
in the House, but it is not believed they
can be induced to favor immediate adj
journment. The Stale Central Commit
tees of both wings of the Democratic party
have adopted resolutions urging upon the
Democratic members to vote for adjourn
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MIDwINTER FAIR.
Dates of the Openings of the Citrus
Exhibits Fixed.

Exhibits Fixed.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. Information
from Chicago regarding the great fire in
the exposition grounds was received here
by the Executive Committee of the Mid
winter Fair to the effect that no goods in
tended for the fair were injured by the
fire, and that very few were even dam
aged by water. The Russian exhibits,
concerning which there was some anx-
iety, escaped untouched, and none OF the
dampness incurred will interfere with
the speed of the shipment of exhibits
which have not as yet started.
The date for the opening of the North
ern California Citrus Fair is January
18th, and that of Southern California
opens on February 10th.
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An Arizona shooting ARRAY.

PRESCOTT, Jan. 9.-Chief of Police
Archibald, who was shot Saturday night.
is still alive, and the physicians now have
hopes of his recovery, although unable to
locate one OF the bullets. Constable
Miller, who did the shooting, was re-
leased this afternoon on $1,000 bail. The
examination is set for Mon
day, the 10Th inst.
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But Little Damage by the Frost.

COTTON, Jan. 9.-Growers are indignant
over the special reports from Cotton say
ing that oranges on the lowlands were
frozen. An Associated Press reporter
finds the oranges not frozen on the low
lands or terrace. The damage to the new
growth is very light.
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Disturbances in Chile.

SANTIAGO, Jan. "a series of disturb
ances. said to be due to the Balmacedists,
have occurred here. An attempt has been
made to seize the artillery barracks. and
twelve of the leaders OF the conspiracy
have been arrested.
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Failure of Commission Firm.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 9.-W. f. Blake
d Co., commission merchants and deal
failed to-day for $500, 900. The principal
creditors are Wells. Fargo IL Co.'s Bank,
$l04,900; the London and San Francisco
Bank, $4,000, and the Bank of British
Columbia S24. 500,
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Has PEIxoTo RESIGNED?
Four Thousand KILLED,

MAssowAH, Jan. 9.-Dispatches from
Kassawa confirm accounts of the battle
between the Italian troops and the Der
wishes. 1t is stated that the latter left
1000 dead upon the field, and that their
leader. Hamed Ali, and all his emirs were
killad
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ON TIE TURF.
Results OF the Races at the Bay Dis.
trict Track.

Results OF the Races at the Bay Dis
trict Track.
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 9.-The races at
the Bay District track to-day resulted as
fellows:
Five furlongs, Bridal Veil won, Joe
Cotton second, Jenny Lind third. Time,
LOB.
Six furlongs, Furry won, Remus Sec
ond, Miss Fletcher third. Time, 1:151.
Six furlongs, Gasson won. Romair Sec
ond, Middleton third. Time, 1:l43.
Six and half furlongs, Blizzard won,
Sir Peter second, Conde third. Time,
1:244.
Six furlongs, Centurion won, Alexis
second, Carmel third. Time, 1:16.
AT LODI.
LODI. Jan. 9.-Races were run on the
Lodi winter training track to-day as fol-
lows: In the trotting race the entries
were Faun Rays Twenty Cents, Pier
amos Happy Boy. Dougherty's Prince
Albert. 1t was won by Twenty Cents,
Prince Albert second. Time, 2:58.
Running, half-mile dash, the entries
were RandalPs Supreme, Gannon's Lou
i. and l.. Robinetts Dewdrop. 1t was
won by Supreme, Lou l.. second. Time,
0:5l.
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on it, it went over until next week and
the Senate adjourned.
IN the executive session Thursday was
set for consideration of the Hornblower
nomination.
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Election Contest Decided.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-The Elections
Committee of the House by strict party
vote decided the contested election of
O'Neill VS.. Joy IN the Eleventh Missouri
District in favor of O'Neill.
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ances, Said to be Due to Balma-
cedists, Have Occurred at Santiago,
Chile.
Copyright, 1898. by the Associated Press.l
PERNAMBUCo, Dec %. = After more
than weeks delay, the Nictheroy's re-
shipment difficulties seem to be over, and
she will probably leave for the south to-
morrow. She has about leo of the origi-
nal crew on board, and also 200 Brazilians.
The Nictheroy and America left st.
Thomas on December Sd. On December
10th a steamer was sighted, headed for the
Nictheroy. The pipe of the boatswain
rang through the ship, calling all hands
to quarters, and soon every gun was cast
loose and manned and ready to turn upon
the vessel if she should prove to be an
enemy. A small boat soon came along
side, and proved to be pilot sent out by
the Brazilian authorities to bring the
Nictheroy in. Tuesday morning the
Nictheroy steamed away once more and
reached Pernam buco in forty eight hours.
The officials of the Government came
aboard and had discussion with Cap
tain Baker and Lieutenant Hill, asking
that both officers and men should pre-
pare a scale of pay such as they would
require to induce them to reship in the
Brazilian navy. They also were TO state
for how long they were willing to enlist.
immediately afterward the crew were
told that they would receive $500 bounty
and Sl00 per month, if they choose TO re-
ship, Fifty men left the ship, and as no
nor
the ship, it is supposed all on board
signed.
The situation at Pernambuco is hard to
define. There are so many conflicting
stories that no one can reach the truth.
One paper has been suppressed, and the
other three do not dare to say much.
Thursday last party of fifty soldiers
were sent to arrest Constantin Rogiberto.
a prominent man living in the interior of
this State, known to be disatfected. He
fortified his house, which is located on an
almost inaccessible hill, and defended
himself furiously, with the result that all
the soldiers were killed or captured. Re
Inducements have been sent, and another
fight is expected.
The great question here is of the where
about of the Aquidaban. 1t is firmly be-
lieved here that Mello, hearing of the re-
shipment difficulties, is hurryjng north
for a fight, while his secret friends here,
many of whom are in high positions, Will
delay the Nictheroy all they can for his
sake.
HAS PEIXOTO RESIGNED? s.
WASHINGTON, Jan. ga dispatch from
Paris says a cablegram has been received
there from Rio Janeiro to the effect that
President Peixoto has resigned. The
Brazilian Minister has no news to con-
firm the dispatch from Paris, and he does
not believe it, The State and Navy De-
partments are also without information.
lhn razilian Ministar at I.nndnn also
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DEBATING THE TARIFF.
Leading Lights of the House Dis
cuss the Subject.
WILSON FOR THE MAJORITY AND
BURROWS FOR THE MINORITY.

of the Nomination of
HornbIower to be Associate Justice
of the United states Supreme Court
to be Taken Up In the Senate To-
Morrow-Decision by the Postonlce
Department in Relation to the
Green Goods Act.
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TIE War IN BRAZIL.
Conflicting Stories Concerning the
Situation at PernambucO.
REPORT THAT PBIXOTO HAS RE-
SIGNED NOT CONFIRMED.

a Fight Between Italian Troops and
Dervishes Results in Four Thousand
OF the Latter Being Left on the
Field Dead-A Series of Disturb
ances, Said to be Due to Balma-
cedists, Have Occurred at Santiago,
Chile.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. Sat 1:30 o'clock,
after spending the session up to that time
in routine business, the Senate went into
executiye session. Mr.. Chandler had
fried unsuccessfully to get up his Ha-
yaiiau bill. and Mr.. Gray has given notice
fbat he would call up the Federal cleo
lions bill this afternoon.
At o.30 o'clock the doors were reopened
and the Senate took up the Federal cleo
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-10-25

4inua11v en- H. STRANGE TO GOTHAM.
jected to tells upon him severely. The
doctor is not nearly as strong physical
" as he once was. His retirement will
mean that his labors are TO be devoted
to his own church and the congrega-
ton that sustains it. The doctor want
ed to leave active municipal reform
work some months ago, but his mission
was SO incompletely accomplished and
matters were in such a chaotic state
that the reformers found it impossible
to let him go. Now he is so arranging
his work that others can take it up
where he leaves off, and carry it to a
triumphant termination.
Parkhurst is at present apotheosized
as the guardian angel of New York.
He viii take with him into his retire
ment (which will rot be a retirement
from the pulpit a more unique re-
nown than it has ever before been the
lot Of a New Yorker to win. In the
future the doctor will devote much
time to polemic divinity, and seems
likely TO rival as a theologian his own
prominence as a curer of municipal
rottenness.
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Trade. UnionIsm In China

The Chinese trade unions can trace
their history back for more than four
thousand years. The Chinamsn does
not discuss with his employer what be
is 70 receive for the work he does, he
simply takes what he considers fair
and proper remuneration lie levies
toll on every Transaction according -
laws laid down ~ his trade union. ard
without for q moment taking into con
sideration what his employer may con
slider proper. BE IS. therefore, gener-
ally called a thief. bat be i acting
under due guarantees, IN obedience %
laws that are far better Observed and
more strict than any the police have
been able 20 impose.
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BRINGING THEM In
Success OF Elizabeth Poihemrs -
q Navigator.
Although But Twenty Years OF Are sAa
Ii Able TO Bring In the biggest ships
How she Dressed Down an
Engiish skipper.

MISS Elizabeth Polhemus, OF San
Diego, Cal. a twenty-year-old lass.
wishing TO earn her own living. and
having fondness for the sea, has been
Qualifying herself as n pilo, for ocean
vessels entering San Diego harbor. in
eight months she expects - PASS the
examination required by the state
board OF pilot commissioners and re-
celve her certificate "a . rTst-claSs
pilot Miss Polhemus is the only
woman IN the country. so old sea can
ta-ns say, who now attempts 20 guido.
great SHIPS into harbor OF course,
until she receives q pilots certificate,
Miss Polhemus guides the vessels un.
der the eve of veteran pilot. who
stands beside her on the quarter deck.
This. however. is n matter of form "a
insurance companies demand certified
pilot, and the old pilot accompanies
the girl simply 70 comply with the
rules. SO thorough is the young WON
ans knowledge Of handling ship, and
of the reefs, shoals, currents. and air
currents of San Diego harbor. that the
old pilots who have instructed her in
this difficult work seldom have s word
TO say in criticism Of her management.
and for six months il has not been nee
eSsary 10 change one of her orders
when bringing a ship into port
All her life this young woman has
lived by the sea Her father is a GAL
liant old sea dog, who fought for the
flag, and has sailed all seas r. a master
OF big merchant ships, and now holds
an important harbor position at san
Diego. She has kind Of hereditary
instinct for plotting When in her
teens she could handle an eighty-toot
schooner in stiff breeze almost a.
well as veteran sailing master The
old pilots are proud of their feminine
protege, because of her marked skin,
and also because Of her courage and
GOODNESS In emergencies which have
called for prompt display of steady
nerve.
One summer afternoon during half
gale from the sou'east, q three-thoa-