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The morning call., 1894-06-06
JOHN EVANS PETITION,
Suit of CoIorado's Ex- Governor
Over Railway Securities.

Over Railway Securities.
DENVER, June 5.-Ex-Governor John
Evans. through his attorneys-Wells, Tay-
Tor e. TaylOr-has filed a new petition iu
the Federal Court in the suit against Oil
yer Ames, the second. and other directors
of the Union Pacific Railway. The new
bill alleges that on Septem Der 4, 1894, the
Union Pacific Company pledged with
Drexel. Morgan 81 Co. 800 0oO 900 in bonds
TO secure their note to the amount of S24,-
000,00 issued to take up floating indebt-
edness. Among other securities pledged
were 100000 in bonds and S13. 900, 600 in
stock of the Gulf road.
In the new petition Evans asks leave to
bring suit against Drexel, Morgan & Co.
and the receivers Of the Gulf company in
the courts of New York, or any other
place. restraining Drexe. Morgan 81 Co.
from disposng Of the Gulf bonds and
shares of stock until the other bonds and
stocks pledged in that trust shall be sold.
The morning call., 1894-06-06
FROM APOPLEXY.
The Sudden Death of a Wealthy
Oregon Woman.

Los ANGELES, June 5.-Mrs Bremen, a
wealthy resident of Portland, Oregon, was
found dead OF the floor OF a room at $40 Sou III
Main street this morning. lying face downward.
rhe Coroner was summoned. IL Is supposed
death was caused by aDoplexy. She WAS the
mother of j. II Bremen of the Southern Call
fornia Music Company in this city. She had
her life insured for several thousand dollars.
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Barn Struck bv Lightning.

CARSON. June 5.-During a heavy thunder
storm this afternoon a large barn on Sam Da-
Wis ranch was struck by lightning. The
shingles were ripped off from apex to caves
and scattered for radius of 100 feet Batiens
were ripped off and cave brads smashed TO
splnters. Upon investigation smOldering
fire was discovered In The hayloft, but was
speedily eXtingushed.
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which was brought TO this country by tn g
early mission fathers and planted at San
Diego. An arrangement has been made
vita the Park Commissioners so that this
tree. which will be planted by the side of
the Fine Arts building, will be properly
taken care of and reared as a memorial Of
horticultural day.
The morning call., 1894-06-06

THE PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.
II a. M.-state OF Maine exercises at
Festival Hall.
L p. M.-Chiming of the bells In Lfber al
Arts tower.
$3.50 p. M.-Concert by NJ xican band in
music pavilion, near Administration
building.
PAS p. M.-CoDcert by Cassasa's Mid.
winter Exposition band in Liberal Arts
building.
p. Midtown East bean feast" IN
der auspices of State of Maine Society.
3 p. M.-Santa Clara Alumni banquet
TN Administration building.
Is p. M.-Evenfng chimes on the bells.
7:3OP. M.-Grand illumination of the
exposition buildings and central court,
including steel tower and Firth wheel.
2. M.-Evening concert by Mexican
band In IN usic pavilion, near Administra-
tion building.
s P. M.-saDta Clara and St. Iguatius
College Alumni exercises in Festival
Hall.
$40 and $50 p. M.-The wonderful
electric fountain.
Colored citizens controlled the fair yes
terday. They had lots of fun over their
day at the fair.
The procession of Afro-Amercans, as
they style themselves, was a composite
picture Of dignity. grace and color as it
moved around the court of honor A
platoon of Midwinter Guards marched al
the head of the column. Then came the
Mexican b2nd, followed by the Morton
Guards. In gray uniforms. Carriages con-
tanning the committees came next with
the civic societies and citizens generally on
foot
j. B. Wilson. editor OF the San Francisco
Elevator and chairman of the executive
committee of Colored-American day, pre-
sided at the exercises in Festival Hall.
After an overture by the Midwinter Ex-
position band. Rev. w. D. Anderson of
Stocktan in speech defended the idea of
making colOred- American dav of it at the
exposition, and criticized the stand taken
Oy some, who had sought 60 interfere with
the success of the day on account Of its
seeming to draw the color line. He said
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last evening, the librarian was Instructed to
purchase the library of Italian books now on
exhibition In the Italian section at the Mid
winter Fair, at cost OF $50. The expendi-
lures of the past month amount TO 1852 90,
while he receipts from fines, damaged books,
ETC.. were S63 95
The morning call., 1894-06-06
A Temnerance Talk

Miss 1. c. de Yelling of Springfield, Mass,
a temperance worker of twenty years standing
will lecture in the HOward-street NJ. E. Church.
between Second and Third. tomorrow even
ing!
The morning call., 1894-06-06
Murderer Sentenced.

RIVERSIDE. June 5.-Andreas Morales, who
was convicted few days ago OF the murder Oi
Ramon OZuna, near Elsnore, was denied new
trial by the Superior Court to-day aud sentenced
10 ten years In the Folsom Prison.
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Bishop StilIitoe Diving.

VICTORIA, B. c., June 5.-Bishop Stillito OF
the New Westminster diocese is dying. He is
not expected 10 live until night
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CATARRH OF THE STOMACH.
A Prominent Carson City Lady
Makes a Strong Statement.

The case of Mrs. G. w. Yandell the wife of
one of Carson City's most prominent mer-
chants, apty illustrates the extension of Ca
tarrh from the head to the stomach. She says:
The morning call., 1894-06-06

ASK your grocer for Red. White ana Blue Table
CIaret :qts 81 doz loo each. Deposit for empties.
The morning call., 1894-06-06

MRS G. ". YANDELL, CARSON CITY, NEW.
II suffered from catarTh for years-eight or
nine anyway. Al first it was only in The head
and throat and thought / was suffering then,
but 1t was not circumstance to what followed.
The disease extended TO my stomach aud then
l suffered terribly. l lost my appetite, and
what little / could eat only increased my suffer-
ings. l tried everything, but l could not get
any relief. Some time ago ] came 10 San Fran
cisco and took i course of treatment at the
Copeland Medical Institute. Now | feel like
another person. I can eat anything without
the least discomfort. l am gaining IN flesh and
strength and feel splendid again. | can aud do
recommend the Copeland Medical Institute"
The morning call., 1894-06-06

SPECIALTIES-C atarrh and all diseases Of
the Eye, Ear, Throat and Lungs. Nervous
Diseases. Skin Diseases, Chronic Diseases.
once Hours-9 a. VI. 10 l P. NJ, 2 to z. NJ,
TO 80 P. N. Sunday-10 \. II. TO p. NJ.
Catarrh troubles and kindi ed diseases treated
successfully by mail. Send cents in stamps
for question circulars.
The morning call., 1894-06-06
Free Library.

At meeting OF the Free Library Trustees
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NO COLOR LINE.
Afro-Americans DisClalm
Prejudice.
BRIGHT HUES IN THE FAIR.
People of the State of Maine on
Deck To-Day.
A JOINT EDUCATIONAL FETE.
ColIegians of Santa Clara and st.
Ignatius in Celebration This
Afternoon and Evening.
THE PROGRAMME FOR TODAY.

Through T",mstttes resterday........ss1.
The evening world., 1894-02-28
FINDINGS Is HAVINGS."
What Caane of Edith Missing the Train
on o. Lonely Kansas ROad.

Cling ways against her physical weak
ness. Very soon after her decease a
stout, strong, rosy woman came to pre-
side as the second Mrs. Crosby.
This lady never made any special dem
on~strations of affection for Edith; to
have lone so would have displcased Mr..
Crosby. but between them there was
goodwill and kindly feeling. Edith was
as helpful as she could be, often far be-
You'd her strength. Mrs. Crosby was
kindly tolerant of all the delicately femi-
nine ways of Edith.
"You make altogether too much fuss
over that gal. Let 'er alone. Shell do
well enough. I'll risk her appetite. Corn
bread, corned beef and cabbage is good
enough for me, an | guess it's good
enough for her. She orter be put TO
harder work"
To all this Mrs. Crosby would max no
reply, u she lost no opportunity TO
ccncoct some bits OF different food which
might be more palatable.
Vainly d'd Edith try 10 d a bit OF
brightness TO the humble surroundings OF
their home. Mr.. Crosby called 1t rub
bish." and st~raightway insisted upon its
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Edith Crosby had lived her short life
OF twenty years on her fathers farm.
away down in Maine.
The farm itself was two miles dis
tant from the little village of Blank,
with only an occasional farmhouse be-
tween.
Unlike most c~ountry-bred farmers
daughters, Edith, was pale, slender and
delicate and physically frail.
Unlike most farmers of that noble
ana generously hospitable State, Mr..
crosby was avaricious, and, to sum 1t
all up Ito the disgrace Of the brutes).
what his neighbors called "pig-headed."
Edith's father had never forgiven her
Tor being a daughter.
"A son na'ow would ha' ben some
GOOD to a poor. hard-workin' man, but
a gal Is of no count, cause you could
"a Got along without u gal"
MIS- Crosby, feeble in health, did get
alons without "a gar and washed and
enu ironed and fed a large family OF
nearty men workers on the farm, until
ner aeiicate physique gave way and she
vent TO her grave. Edith could Just re-
MEMBER her patient face and her strug-
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and al h?r Wo~ds Of sympathy Edith's
tears began to fall II mingle in the
soapSuds before her.
II declare TO gracious exclaimed Mrs.
Hebron. "a little. weak, pindlin' thing
like you expected To do that hard work
the hull, town l don't kcer II ] DO
say 1t; he's a mean, stingy, ongrateful
%critter, lie killed both his wives, a.
w2rKin, EN- arlT an, late an now he's
this minute, 10 give him a piece O. my
We'll here I be-" exclaimed the old
IAN I'm much oblecged for your good
opinion OF me. You kin go now, an
You needn't trouble yourself ever to
He threw open the door Of the side
entrance for her to pass out. He stepped
hastily backyard. and; being half blind
with rage; did not notice exactly whore
the stove, fell backward. striking his
head heavily against a tub sitting on the
floor, killing him instantly,
II don't really feel as Il ] nm to blanc
for his fan. ! s'posa ! did rilc him con-
$, ."r'hle, but didn't go for TO XIII him. D"
Noholy called Faith a hard-heartcI
father'g funeral, Why should she? Had
he not abused her all his life? And II
was true Gbout the wives. She would
calmly, solemnly, wondering II this were
the answer to all her prayers for dc;iv.
erance. Had God really chosen that
way?
IS no use for you 10 worry. Edith"
said Mrs, Hebron, the neighbor who had
been the unfortunate participant in the
hon n-prayin' an the Lord, he's ben a.
hearin'. an you prayed to nave things
lone accordin' TO His will, didn't your
Yes" said Edith, soberly.
80 ncn you must take II, as II Is his viii,
Nothin' else would prob'biy ha' touched
hlm-neither measles nor scarlet fever
nor even when we had the smallpox;
that didn't even fetch him. so YOU see
even tne Lord himself was obleeged TO
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trv soncthin' desperate. Now don't you
It was Just at this time that Edith
had n fortunate diversion, Mrs. Make
worth, the second Mrs. trOshy's sister,
cnme to the farm with her two boys to
ask for shelter from her brutal husband.
Edith gladly took her in, and as the har-
vcsting VAS not quite finished al! were
When the harvesting was completed
Edith began u feel that she would Ike
- go away from homo for a time, Her
thoughts turned towards her mothers
brother. who lived in far-DT Kansas.
He had occasionally written her a kind
letter. sac suddenly resolved to % out
there to visit him, Ii" was Il struggling
farmer, hut she meant he should be non"
the poorer for her via...
She told Mr.. Makcworth II make the
farm a ,howwS for n wG|b ana dor G Sy.
Eilth hal never hnd taken a railroad
tourney, and felt some aEN.c'E, but her
friends assured her ali see would have
to do was I, keep ,.raIgn; on until She
60; there. Elj,h started, hu' she dii no.
keep straight on. Her train Gai passed
o. r tn Kansas Inc and had passed IN
about seven III les beyond = snail iinc-
ton. when a tr.iing accident compelled
them t. stup hy tho way. There were
woods on either SIDE Of them, lonely
cnouGh bu. for the glory in which they
They proved very attractive to many
Of the pa, senEers, who for a change
stepped of thu tran to gather some of
the bright leaves OF the Autumn
Edith was among them. She saw a
little way beyond her a bright branch
! nodling chcerfuliS. towards her. She
| broke on a piece OF il y fingered over
| the rest Il littl" too long after the warn
ins wnls;le and rims Of the engine bell.
| fore h could reach IL. She stood on the
track calling dlstractoily, but her feeble
| voice was not heard by the conductor
ABOVE the louder noise OF the train.
She looked up and down the rack,
Only woods, woods. were to be seen,
while over the swaying trees \ fierce
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wind WAS b]eginnning TO blow.
She 'riei to remember how long ago
they tad passed the junction. She was
afraid 1t must be ten miles away, and
there Was no knowing where the next
stopping place might be. She resolved
to iurn back and walk towards III, june
ton.
Sh" had not wa.kel IA" when she saw
a gentleman approaching. III | dare to
speak to him, | Will ask him about the
roads" Hhc thought.
He was the first to speak. lie looked
ut her in II surprised way and raised
his hat.
Il bes your pardon. but YOU look
troubled; Have You los your way
YES, and I am almost frightened to
deuth-Hnh SO tired
Don't be rrishtehrd Perhaps l can
Edith told him how she happened 20 be
left be hind by the train
Wei, Of all things! That is bad
enough! But the Junction Is seven miles
away and it is almost night; You GER
trinly mustn't thinK Of walking there
tonight. The nearest place on the other
50 is f''r That is about three miles
would better go with IN" and we Will
take care OF sou AT home until You can
make some advancement"
Edith looked scarChingly into his face
II was n pleasant, kind face. She felt
She miGht properly GO with him. Indeed,
had he been an Arab she would have
trusted 20 the necessity of doing so.
Clouds had suddenly arisen The wind
b.,w tiercciy and rain began to fan
heavily. II was one OF those sudden,
furious, Western gales.
Here, keep close 10 me; take my arm.
We Won't try to talk, only To hurry on
as fast rs We can
EGith was glad enough Of his help as
they tried T. force their way through the
wind and rain.
As aocn as they were inside his home
door, and he could recover breath, he
|, said; This is my sister, Amelia How
ard. and l am Horace Howard. at your
service" He smiled into the face of
the little. f~orlorn. dripping figure be-
fore him.
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Yes, and my parish is ~larse-large in
to 20 lore distances. 1t includes the viii
lage OF Brace, adjoining Fair"
'IIow thankful l am you went that
way. Very likely ] should not nave met
any ono, and am afraid couldn't
fuI Storm and Edith cuddled comforts
ably in an easy chair as she spoke.
Edith felt too tired and sleepy to talk
much. She retired to her room-a room
very plainly furnished, but where she
found such a bright fire glo wing 1t made
her feel quite cheerful.
The next morning she felt more than
f%atisued, She was restless and feverIsn.
and a sore throat warned her that she
might be IA claimant upon Mr.. Howard'a
hospitality for several days.
and she began TO feel quite at home In
the cosy lite house OF the minister.
She was not critically ill-only too III
to be sent on her journey.
BY degrees she told little of the story
Of her life, emitting mention. Of her
father as much as possible, but Dir.
Towards quick, discernment knew how
to supply the blanks.
"a don't want her to go away ut all,
Horace. she, 8 a dear, good girl" said
Miss Howard.
Il quite agree with you, Amelia. Cam
no. we arrangc TO have her visit US on
her return from her uncle's""
II was three weeks before Edith could
you both for all your blindness to mef's
She SAID, with real affection In her voice.
by coming back to us as soon as you
can they replied.
Her stay at her uncle's was not very
long. She returned to Fair, to be with
the friends who had grown so closely
insG hcI life. ~
1t was ON New Years Day that she
began to plan about returning to her
Maine home,
Amelia began TO protest directly. Nh.
Howard sad quietly:
at first | meant 10 keep you. May lf'1t
or course, he did. II was q happy .New
Years Day to ALA day which EditLtU
promise made sacred Chicago NsWA
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Beware OF imita tom

removal. He could have afforded many
pretty and comfortable furnishings, but
loved to bank his money better. The
books Edith cravcd were denied her.
round my house" he said, and so
Edlth's opportunities were limited to
what she could borrow at TIE parsonage
iron will and law made itself felt.
Il amt n goin' to have you a chasin
over to the parsons every week. stay
a month is often enough. Don't let me
ketch you "a goin' any oftener. An ]
won't have EN- paradin' over here all
the time, nuther. Jest you give EN- to
over a coul 2 o times in the year, but
I'll be obleeged at EN- II they'll mind
their own business arter that"
And the embarrassed Edith re- opiigsa
knew they would be grossly insulted II
they were to go against her fathers
wishes
or as nearly that time as could be ar
ranged, E1.th made a delightful visit Of
four happy hours walking SaCh way,
Precious were the books which made
their way bctween them, N spite Of the
fathers interdiction; SO Edith grew up
hat Mrs Crosby favored the books
made il easier for Edith. ,
Rut at last corn bread, corn beef and
cabbage failed to d. Their work; hard
work, worry and feor OF. Mr.. Crosby's
dlspleasure over tribes az theirs IN a
was aid 10 rest beside No, L.
Now. faint no use a tnlkin', Edith
You are my, gal. an YOUR o!d enough
eej,,t y coin 10 the expense o. keepin'
hired hep round: SO you cln make up
your mind TO step round lively artcE
this" U,,,,.
tried To step lively but the work was
ai,yay va beyond her. one fateful day
she was struggling with a large wash
Inc Village, Mrs. Hebron, who was pass
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think nH' YOU : am Raj ''i h"en '2 at my "" service : al,
ready, replied Edith, gratefully,
eXp'ain"d Mr.. Howard to his sister,
Findings Is havings, you know, he
said. turningly ~laughingly To Edith, and
/ am going 10 keep vou: so sit right
down here and h. comfortable
Edith looked doubtfuily at her drip
ping garments.
know what else to do with myself" she
reulird. "A bit iOlefully,
~ know what to do with YOU; Just
come with me- said Miss Howard,
Edit6 followed Miss Howard to her
sleepiug-room, from watch she soon re-
turned, arrayed in neat, plain garments
supper was served al once, and be
tween bits of toast, omelet and tea
Edith told her story.
in space, Kan. Of Course my trunks
are on tho train | have on,r my little
hgrd~satchel with me, containing a part
OF my money and my tickets, expect
,,'Well here /; is Friday night It VIII
take '1m" time to properly dry your
clothing ard then comes Sunday you
kn1v'. Wouldn't il he well to send your
uncle II telegram that you are here and
viii stay a couple OF DAYS? | don't be-
lee ycu. VIII feel much like going on to-
morrow.
but uncle doesn't expect me: meant
to surprise him." explained Edith.
"Oh, then 1t is all right. Nobody Will
worry about YOU and YOU can arrange
about your baggage easily
Edith turred suddenly to MIR, Howard.
How did you happen TO he out there
on tina railroad" sh- inquired.
~ had been over TO Brace u o~ficidte
at 4 furc~a!. | have no horse and the
family kept none. 50 | MAS obi. gcd to
walk home, | struck. through n cart
path through a part Of the woods where
knew |, would bring mo out on the
railroad, a more direct way home, as II
would save me about two miles walk"
Are you q Clergyman"
The evening world., 1894-02-28
CHINESE GIRL IN DANGER.
Denver Police Asked TO Prevent
Her snIc by Her Father.
my Associated Press

IVY NSsOTTHrV1 FTV6HIT
DENVER, Col, Feb. 2S,-J. II. lycan,
Justice OF the Peace at Black Hawk
Col, has appealed to the police of Den
yer to prevent the sale OF Lille Ling Sou,
the first Chinese girl born in Colorado,
by her father, to a wealthy Chinese mer-
chant in this city. who already has two
wives, but wants the girl, who is fifteen
years old, as "A third.
Lille, who Is popular in Black Hawk.
sent Il Chinaman to Justice Lycan with
u message, asking him to save her. Sec
rotary Thompson, of the Human Soci-
ETY., is investigating the case.
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WON $4,000 AT DICE.
Miles Finlen Gets Gen. Warren's
Mine on His Own Terms.

ny Associated Press)
HELENA, Mont, Feb. 2S,-Miles Fin
len yesterday won s35, 900 in "A game of
dice. Recently Gen. G. s. Warren Sc
cured an option or "A mining claim for
sl5. 900. Finlen offered him 10000 for his
bargain, or s25, 900 for the mine. Warren
demanded $4,000. Finlen proposed a
game of dice whether he take the option
off Warren's hands at sl5, 900 or pay War
rem $50, 900, Warren agreed.
He threw a pair of fives. Flnlen threw
three deuces, and won 1876, 600,
The evening world., 1894-02-28
FUSION IN ALABAMA.
KOlb Said to Have Obtained Repub-
lican Aid in Washington.

(By Associated Press)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Feb. pa we'll
founded report comes rom Washington
that the visit of Capt. Reuben F. Kolb.
candidate for Governor of Alabama. to
that city a few days ago, resulted In a
well defined scheme W him and
prominent Republican and Populist lead
bama at the coming election. 1t Is known
that Kolb was closeted with Senator
Chandler and others. 1t Is not denied
that his followers obtained Republican
Magee.
1t is said that Kolb succeeded in his
errand to Washington and will again
have Republican aid. IT Is said also
that a plan was Matched up to place
Kolb on the National Populist ticket in
1896.
The evening world., 1894-02-28
Coming Events.

Lecture at Cooper Union this evening. for the
benefit Of the unemployed, by Mrs. Mary 4.
Lease, on The Cause and Remedies OF the Pres
ent Sufrerings."
A free lecture will be delivered In the lecture
hall OF the School Of Social Economics. 81 Union
square. this evening by Prof. George Gunton,
President OF the School. on American VS.. Eng
lisn Economics"
Rev. DR.. Maynard will give an illustrated and
historical lecture on Rome. the Eternal City, -
to- morrow evening at ST. Andrews Protestant
Episcopal Church. one Hundred and Twenty
seventh street and Fifth avenue.
Second annual invitation bal Of the SILK Worm
IT,, Social Club Saturday evening at Wendell
Assembly Rooms, 3S4-3H West Forty-fourth street
Henriette Msrkstein's vaudeville entertainment
for the amusement Of the uptown unemployed
Sunday evening at the Olympic Theatre, Third
avenue and One Hundred Thirtieth street.
---- -
Mrs. wISsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
teething cures wind collie, diarrhpa, &c. 25c. -
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Judge McDiII Very Ill.


CREsToN. Ia, Feb. 2s.-The condition Of
Judge ]. w McDiil. of the Interstate Railway
Commission, was much worse last night, and
his physician reports that unless speedy improve
ment takes place he cannot long survive.
The evening world., 1894-02-28
wiIIinms's stables in Demand.


TBy ASSOCIattu fTtsSJ
GA~LEsBuRG, III, Feb. 2s.-h
was held in the Courthouse last night to secure
$40, 900 as a bonus to C. W. Williams. the great
horseman OF Independence. Ia. to remove his
racing interests to that city. Speeches were made
by Judge Smith and Supt. Rice. of the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy, In Illinois. Mr.. Williams
has offers from Burlington. Peoria and Chicago.
The evening world., 1894-02-28
ChiIinn Consul Kills Himself.
(By Associated Press.

SEATTLE. Wash, Feb. 2s.-Capt. r. W. Delion.
Consul for Chill at Tacoma, committed suicide
Yesterday In this city by shootig himself. Ill
health and financial troubles are said to be the
cause.
The evening world., 1894-02-28

By Associated Press)
BARBOuRSVILLE, KY. Feb. s.-Kentuckians
are taking steps to purchase the birthplace Of
Abraham Lincoln, In Larue County, Ky, and
convert 1t into a park. Negotiations are about
completed. and work will be begun early in the
SnrinV