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THREE MILLIONS LOSS.

Pittsburgh Pa, Visited by Destructive
Connagration - One Man Killed and
Several Injured - Property Valued mt
Three Millions OF Dollars Licked Up by
the Flames Duquesne Theater Had
Narrow Escape.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, May 4.-The most
disastrous fire that has visited Pitts
burgh since the great fire of 1s45, ex-
cepting during the riots of 1877, de-
stroyed s3,0OO,00O worth of merchan-
disc and property last night, and prob
ably resulted in two deaths and the in
jury of four others. Not only is the
figure enormous, but it involves the
complete destruction of two of the
greatest mercantile houses of Pitts
burgh, houses of long and proud rec
ord, and known far and wide in Penn
sylvania and the neighboring states
and sister cities.
The great wholesale grocery estab-
lishment of Thomas G. Jenkins and the
mammoth retail store of Joseph Horne
a. Co. are total ruins. There remains
of the first only jagged patches of
walls, here and there, towering into
blacksned pinnacles, and of the latter
there stands only the great naked
framework, built of structural iron,
which would not fall, but stripped of
walls and floors, and fcstooned only
with the dragging shreds of black
ened strips Of timber, crinkled
pieces of sheet iron and twisted rods
and wires. They are mournful monu-
ments of wealth and commercial en-
terprise. The burnt section extends
from Fifth street to Cecil alley on
Pennsylvania avenue, and from Cecil
alley to Fifth street and to Liberty
street covering an area of several
acres. The names of the killed and in
jured are:
George Atkinson, No. Is engine COM
pany.
INJURED.
Elmer Croke, No. Z engine company;
struck on head by falling bricks
Michael Daley, No. Z engine COM
pany; cut and bruised and arm broken
by falling arc lamp.
Robert Badger No. engine com
pany; ankle broken.
George Meekin, No. Z engine COM
pany; struck by falling bricks and cut
and bruised.
The Duquesne theater and the Sur
prise Clothing Co.'S immense store were
on fire several times, but were saved
with small loss
A number of other neighboring busi-
ness houses and tenants in the various
',uilding suffered greater or less indi-
iidual losses, the aggregate of which
it is impossible to give at present.
The fire broke out, no one knows
how, about midnight in the wholesale
grocery building of 7. c. Jenkins 81
Co., and burned with great fury until
a. m. before it was finally controlled.
The insurance has not yet been figured
up, but it must surely exceed l,5O0,-
| 900.
Fireman Atkinson's mangled remains
were recovered from the ruins.
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lEVEE-CUTTlNG BIRDS.
Kingiishers Responsible for Some OF the
Crevasses.

NEW ORLEANS, May 4.-Probably the
last week of the great fight against the
rising river has begun. The fine
weather has enabled the long patched
up line of levees to be patched more
and more, and with an army in the
breastworlxs the line is expected to
last through the crisis. The situation
along the whole Louisiana front is the
same as it was any day last week. The
people of Lake Providence have dis
covered that the Kingtisher bores six
foot holes in levees to build nests in,
and these holes have probably been
the cause of many crevasses. Provi-
sions will have to be made in the fu-
ture to prevent the ravages of the
1,;.lc
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MEN Suspicious.
The Body of Franklin ID. Gurley Exhumed
for Examination.

CHICAGO, May 4.-The body of Frank
lin d. Gurley, who died about ten days
ago under what the insurance COM
panies believed to be suspicious circum-
stances, was exhumed yesterday and
an examination held by five physicians
to determine the cause of death. Moth
ing of suspicious character was dis
covered and the physicians gave it as
their unanimous opinion that heart
disease had caused death. Previous to
her secret marriage with Mr.. Gurley
which occurred about two years ago,
Mrs. Gurley had been married three
times all her former husbands being
dead. She was said to be close stu
dent of the effect of drugs.
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ROTTEN TO THE CORE.
Another Batch of Kentucky Swindlers Said
to Have Been Unearthed.

huOthcE VI heutuchy Shiu
to Have been Unearthed.
FRANKFORT, KY, May S.-The war
den of the penitentiary, under the ad-
vice of the attorney general and other
state officers, swore out warrants
against Robert H. Sutter, X. II. Eth Ell
ington, Ambrose Etherington, William
Sharp and Wendell Trust, all prominent
citizens, charging them with collusion
in defrauding the state out of large
sums of money on bogus claims for
lumber sold to the penitentiary chair
factory.
1t is claimed that the alleged frauds
have been going on for several months
and that the amounts the state has
paid out for lumber that it did not re-
ceive amounts to $4,000. On account
of the prominence of the parties and
the recent frequent recurrence of
frauds in the public institutions, these
warrants have created great sensa-
ton here.
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KANSAS WOMAN AND GUN.

Tho Combination that Broke Up Clan.
destine Meeting.
PRATT, Kas., May Airs. Charles r.
Cleveland followed her husband with
a pistol when he had supposed she was
at concert, and finding him in the
company Of two young women,
shot and seriously wounded
him. She snapped the pistol
at the young women but 1t failed "
shoot q second time and they escaped.
Cleveland received the bullet in bis
right side, and 50 far physicians have
been unable 70 locateit N .I N
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ttead 6i issuing bonds. The question was
made special order for Tuesdes.
osHenate blll, ITO furnish Attala county with
ceftain books for the county library" passed.
so Tar as results are concerned they will
amount to the same thing. The principal diff
Guilty is that the house committee desires to
raise the money out Of next years receipts to
meet The deficit while the majority OF the sem
ate committee thinks the better plan would be
TO issue bonds to cover the deficit and only in
crease the levy " mill.
senate bill, IAN act to raise revenue and to
fsEfy on The State government Of Mississippi
fof the hscdl year 1897, and to Authorize the lssu
ance OF 100000 per cent. bonds, PAYABLE in
twenty years, to provide for the deficit In the
revenues of the State" was made the special
order for next Tuesday
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EEC6ND DAY.

House,
The second days session Of the house vas
called TO order at 10 O'clock.
The veto message Of tile g6vernor fn house
Bill No. I'll, entitled "an act to establish te;
t0rmal0ry prison for juvenile offenders in ac-
cordance with the PROVISIONS OF the constitution
of the state" was received and referred t0 the
COMMITTEES on charitable Institutions,
The governor approved liouse bill No 4sti ian
act to amend section 1881 Of the annotated code
In reference to the refunding OF purchase money
by the State and county to purchasers OF land
SOLD Tor taxes when no taxes are due on II, or IL
Is not liable to be sold for taxes so as to include
taxes paid On lands not liable to taxation"
The capitol fight was prcclpitated early In the
action by a resolution from +. A. Critz OF Claye
providing that "the sense Of this legislature b,
not to consider capitol bill at the extraordinary
session." This brought on wrangle, and
points OF order ad libitum. Then X. Il. Hous-
ton OF Monroe offered c0unte resolution as a
substitute as follows: "Resolved. that 1t is the
sense Of this legislature that the present ses-
sion OF the same, the senate concurring, should
lake steps TO erect new capitol; and to ar
range means for the same-decde upon plans,
Specifications and plans therefor"
Pending discussion the house adjourned.
Senate.
The senate met at 10 o'clock.
The following resolutions and bills were in
tr0duccd
BY Mr.. Greaves: Joint resolution rendering
thanks to President Mckinley for aid extended
the flood sufferers of Mississippi. Laid over.
by Mr.. Smith, An act to raise revenue and
provide for the de6cit in the public revenues OF
the State" The bill authorizes the governor to
borrow sZ000 900 at rate OF interest not to ex-
coed per cent per annum, payable January J.,
1893, and fixes tile levy for 1897 at ia mills. Re-
ferred to finance committee.
BY Mr.. Hardy: "An act to raise revenue by
regulating insurance and providing for cheaper
insurance in this State" Referred to finance
committee.
The senate, In executive session, confirmed
the appointment Of Senator Taddeus A. Wood
Judge Of the Second Circuit Court district wee
Judge 5. II. Terral, who has been appointed 10
the Supreme Court bench
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An Independent Post Route.

NEW YORK, May A. S. French,
who is accused of having, on February
1, at Williamsport, Pa, established a
private express for the conveyance of
letters and packages over post routes
in violation of the Revised Statutes,
was arrested by United States
Deputy Marshal Mccarthy at New
burgh, NY. The complaint upon which
the arrest was made was sworn out by
Hugh j. German, post Office inspector
at Philadelphia. French's hiding place
was discovered by the postmaster at
Newburgh. The prisoner was brought
to this city for examination.
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CHICAGO, May All the indicted
officials of the defunct Globe savings
bank, with the exception of ex-Presi-
dent Spaulding, gave bonds yesterday,
and were released from custody.
Spaulding's bonds foot up nearly $3.50. :
900, and he cannot furnish that amount
of surety.
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THE GUTHRIE FLOOD.
A Notable Instance in the Work OF Rescu-
ing Imperilled Persons.

Notable Instance in the Work or Rescu-
ing Imperilled Persons.
GUTHRIE, Okla, May Interesting
stories of rescue made during the first
and second days of Guthrie's big flood
are constantly developing. Many of
them are of heroic efforts made on
the part of those who We're fortu-
nate enough to have been missed
by the resistless wave that swept away
lives and property. Among Others,
the work of a party of Lewiston (Me.1
men is notable. The second boat built
after the food struck was manned by
DR.. Chase, who recently located here
from Maine. Under his direction,
and with the aid of Auditor Nichols
and Bob Huston, about dozen people
were rescued from trees and disman-
tied houses, the work in each instance
being performed under dangerous and
trying conditions and while the rescu
ers' lives were in momentary peril.
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Twelve Hundred Chicago Plumbers Strike
for Union Rule.

CHICAGO, May about 1900 plumb
ers are out on strike, and work on
nearly every building in course Of con-
struction is at practical standstill.
The main point of difference is over
the employment Of helplers, the union
insisting that not more than one help
er be employed in each shop. During
the day q dozen master plumbers,
representing about 100 workmen, signed
the agreement II an attempt
is made to hire non-union men to fill
the places of the strikers, general
strike Of all affiliated unionA
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LUNCHED WITH THE QUEEN.
Ambassador and Mrs. Hay Pay Formal
Visit to Windsor.

LONDON, May 4.-Col. John Hay, the
newly-appointed United States ambas-
sador to the court of st. James, accom-
panied by Mrs. Hay, left London at
l:sO p. m. 10 present his cre'en-
tials to Queen Victoria at
Windsor castle. On arriving at Wind
sor, Col. and Mrs. Hay found royal
carriage in waiting to convey them to
the castle. After having been received
in audience by her majesty, Col. and
Mrs. Hay had lunch with the queen.
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Cotton In Mississippi.

Coffeeville, May 3.-Crop conditions
throughout North Mississippi have been
very unfavorable during the month OF
April. The planting season thus far has
been the most backward one for years.
Hard, cold rains, hail and local over
flows have prevailed all over the section,
and as result crops OF all kinds are
three weeks later than usual. April is
the great cottoh-planting month in Mis-
sissippi, and when weather conditions
are unfavorable during that time de-
crease in acreage is sure to follow. Re-
ports from the farmers are not encour-
aging, as the unusual cool weather has
killed the cotton seed and made replant.
ing necessary.
Fifticth Anniversary OF tho 1. o. o. #.
Holly Springs, May 3.-The grand
encampment branch OF Odd Fellowship
In Mississippi assembled here this morn.
ing in fiftieth annual session. The
public square was gay with flags sym.
bolic Of the order. The lodge room was
beautifully decorated with the colors OF
the order, and on the wall lettered in
evergreen wore words OF welcome, and
also the years "ls47" and 1897" show
ing The ATTY years In which Holly
Springs lodge has existed. Immediately
after opening the grand encampment
IN in morning an \ xnrcssion Of avn pa tn v
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MILWAUKEE, May 4.-Gen, Joseph b.
Doe denies the charges telegraphed
from Washington to the effect that he
took advantage of his position as as
sistant secretary of war to supply him
self with many useful and ornamental
articles at the expense of the govern
ment. He declined to make specific de-
NAL of the different charges, but de-
clared that the accusations constituted
a ridiculous mass of falsehoods. He
also defended Mr.. Whitton. of James
vile, who was his secretary,
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volo Practically Deserted by Its Inhabi-
tants,

tants.
VoLo, May 3.-A majority of the in
habitants have migrated from this port
to Athens. and the island of Eboeau.
The town is calmer, owing to the ar
rival of the Greek squadron and French,
British and Italian war ships.
Two hundred French sailors are
patrolling the streets in order to reas-
sure the inhabitants.
The Greek treasury of Thessaly, COM
prising 100 chests of money, which has
been lying in the French consulate,
was transported on board Greek war
ship to-day to be conveyed to Athens.
The Turks are approaching in the
direction of Velestina, where 10000
Greeks are encamped and skilfully in
trenched. A detachment of Evzones
is guarding the railroad station here.
The French flag has been hoisted over
the hospital.
Not Opposed to Mediation, but VIII Not
Ask 1t.
PARIS, May 4.-Advices received here
from Athens say that the Greek min
lister for foreign affairs, NJ. Skouloudis,
is not opposed to mediation, but will
not ask for it.
Official circles at Athens, the advices
add, seem anxious that the powe rs
should impose mediation.
The Greeks Leaving Pharsalos.
PARIS, May S.-Telegrams s. received
here from Constantinople to-day in
form the representatives that the
Greeks are leaving Pharsalos and re-
tiring on Domokos.
Greek Troops About to be withdrawn
from Crete.
CANEA, Crete, May 3.-There are re-
newed reports here to-day that the
Greek troops are about to be withdrawn
from the island of Crete.
The Greeks Evacuating Arta.
PARIS, May S.-The Greek troops, ac-
cording to Constantinople advices, are
evacuating Arta.
COnhicting humOrs.
ATHENS, May Col. Tosamedos
minister of war, and NJ. Theotokis,
minister of the interior, are said to be
favorably impressed with the situation
at Pharsalos.
Rumors conflict materially as to the
diplomatic attitude of Turkey. Accord
to one report Edhem Pasha, the Turk
ish commander in Thessaly, has asked
an armistice of five days; according to
Vother an armistice already exists by
the tacit acquiescence of both COM
manders; while third story describes
Edhem Pasha as only awaiting rein
forcements to attack Pharsalos.
Cretan Leaders Want Annexation to
Greece or Death"
GAMBIA, ISLAND OF CRETE, May A.
The admirals commanding the fleets
of the foreign powers in Cretan waters
had conference Sunday with the in
surgent leaders at Paleokastro. The
Cretans were promised complete au-
tonomy, including the condition that
the nomination Of their rulers should
pe subject to the ratification OF the
Cretan assembly. The insurgent lead
ers, however, cut the discussion short
and reiterated that their motto re-
manned ''ennexation to Greece or
DEATH
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FIFTH DAY.
House.

Jackson, May 1.-The house was called to
eraer promptly at 9 o'clock.
:r Hes0 utioh by Mi Chapman Of Sunfower:
Tnat any architect or Contractor who desires to
tol building is invited to appear before the house
In person IN open session and present plans and
Specifications. Adopted.
A resolution by Mr.. Green OF Hnds; To In
nte agent with the Gulf q Ship Island Railroad
m regard to the 900 Of bonds OF the railroad
Nssc.,s II Will be remembered, Revenue Agent
.sSanss compelled the payment OF.
The resolution re1tires committee o. three
to be appointed by the speaker 10 make The In
vestigatiOn into the settlement, and ascertain
the necessity OF the Intervention OF the re venue
agent and to further inquire what comm ission
was retained by the revenue agent, and ses that
the amounts retained by him were such as ought
to be retained.
The committee shall investigate the aforesaid
matters and questions as speedily as possible,
and the Committee have power to send for per-
sons and papers, aud a full report touching the
matters Investigated to be reported to the house
at this session.
BY Mr.. Houston OF Monroe, by request: An
act to amend sections and 10, chapter "a, OF the
acts OF 1895, entitled an act to raise revenue TO
carry OH tile State government OF Mississippi
for the years 1896 and 1897, and to authorize the
issuance OF 100000 Of per cent. non taxable
bonds, payable in ten years, with the option OF
reducing them to five years. Referred to ways
House bill No. g. an act TO raise revenue by
selling the public lands at reduced prices, was
reported adversely by the ways and means com
mittee.
House bill No. 0, an act to raise revenue for
the State and TO cover a deficit that may occur
In the months of July, August, September and
October, 1897, In the treasury OF the State. Re-
ported favorably by the ways and means COM
mittee.
House bill No. /, appropriating the funds to
q Of e.
ported as having passed the senate.
A message from the governor announced That
he had signed the bill TO dtfray the expenses OF
the extraordinary session. Also calling atten-
lion to the following matters which he recon-
inended legislation upon:
An act to amend section 20S OF the code OF the
public statute laws OF Mississippi.
An act to prohibit hogs from running at large
upon the lands adjacent to the line OF levees OF
the Mississippi leyee districts and to provide a
penalty therefor.
An act to prohibit horses, mules, cattle, sheep
and goats from running at large on the levees
along the Mississippi river from February to
June of every year, and to provide penalties
for same.
Senate.
The senate met at o'clock.
Senate bill authorizing the State treasurer to
pay over 81 053. 20 to two leyee districts passed.
House bill making an appropriation to defray
the expenses of the present legislature, after
being reported back by the finance committee,
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A man is fool ior betting the Opposite
way from which he votes.
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The senate met at O'Clock.
Senate bill authorizing the State treasurer to
pay over $4O53.7O to two leyee districts passed.
House bill making an appropriation to defray
the expenses of the present legislature, after
being reported back by the finance committee,
passed.
A message was received from the governor for
executive session.
A. 10 O'Clock the senate went int ECU;
session, and thus remained for short time,
results reached.
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THE EASTERN CRISIS.

Ex-Premief Delyannis Denounced for In
competency-His Boosted Preparation
for War shown to Have Been Absolutely
without Foundation In Fact-volo Do
serted-Not Opposed to Mediation-War
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Statutes, Morning, Noon,
and Night.
Procession y o.. m. sharp.
1t will form ut High
School, thence to Flour
MIL co1t7aternaarch to
Depot Hotel, thence
t06e crossing 6ezo1U De-
pot Hotel to M0yhuSh'S
corner, thence to Grand
Stand.
Fire cart dra1On 6y.boys.
Carriage Of the President
of thessDay, Orator and
Choir.
Car of State.
School Children.
Citizens on foot and BIZ
cycles.
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PROGRAM:

l. Music by the Band.
2. Opening address, President of
the Day.
8. Song, "Amei ca" Audience and
Choir.
4. Prayer. Rev. John Dawson.
5. Music by the Band.
6. Reading Declaration of indie.
pendence, j. T. Wheeler.
7. Song, "Star Spangled Banner"
Choir.
8. Grafton, e. S. harrington.
8. Song, "A Thousand Years My
Own Columbia" Choir.
10. Benediction, Rev. j. M. Dom
Aldson.
II. Music by the Band.
Refreshments at booth for children
from IL a. IN. to pm.
Ball game from 1:20 to 800 p. M.
Main street at 4 p. NJ
Bicycle race for girls, purse -. so so
Bicycle race for boys .... 2 50
Bicycle race for men 80. 2 so
Foot race for boys between the
ages Of 10 and 12, purse -. 9 90
Foot race for girls between the
ages Of 10 and IL, purse. -. 9 90
Sack race for boys between the
ages Of IA and is, purse. -. 2 90
Potato race for boys, any age. ). 2 90
Race for Indian boys and girls, 2 90
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SUMMARY

Total receipts. SS9, 76l "a
Paid from county funds. 9,749 80
Paid from Road fund.-. 9O4 70
Paid from school fund. 9,2Oe Y
Total disbursements. :. 1852 81
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GRAND BALI
Al g p. M.
Flool Director:
GEO. w. BRUCE.

Reception Committees:
General Arrangements Committee.
Invitation COMMITTEES:
Tuscarora-Dan Coll, Geo. Terrell.
Carin-Chas. Bernhard, j. B. Daugh-
erty. ......
Wells--Al Fisher, Fred Mason.
Deeth-Wil r. Mayer, w. B. Arm
strong. -.
Lamoille-T. E. Jones, Will Rigsby
South Fork-Z. T. Hardesty. D. D.
Ogilvie.
Mound Valley-L. D. Albert, s..
Young.
Starr Valley-J. w. johnson, Will
Crosson.
Gold Creek--Phil Triplett, J. D.
Abels.
Ruby Valley-E. H. Woolverton,
John D. Wines, Jr.
Admission: Gentlemen, so cents,
ladies' free.
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--5 p. M
Horse race from cattle corral
to flag staff, purse. .....S20 %
Indian pony race, purse. 80. 5 90
-6:p. NJ
Horribles.
-7Ip..m.--
Indian Snake. Dance.
SIP. NJ
FIREWORKS.
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lOix7 STATEMENT
OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
OF ELKo COUNTY.

OF AUDITORS AN b ,TIsIeASURER
OF ELKo COUNTY.
For ine Quart. Guiding April
I, 1897.
STATE OF NEVADA
Comfy OF Hlko.
ATD1ToR's oFFICE.
To the Honorable Board OF County Connie
sioners OF Elko County, Nevada:
GENrIKMEN: We herewith submit our Quar-
terly Report OF the Finances Of tho Comfy
Tor the quarter ending April 1897.
respectfully submitted:
.-..,. G. A. WATKINS
r..s.a. -. Auditor,
J. "A. MCBRIDE.
Treasurer. .... ... ..
Receipts FROM ALL SOURCEs
Bal in treasury Dec % 90. S28,172 95
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From State app't school
fund. SOFT 20
from general licenses. 1858 50
Personal property. ....... 70
tees collected $50 1853 is
Sheep licenses. 926 so
Errors drawing warrant. SO 90
Sale old furniture. 49,. 2O5 25
Error drawing warrant... 23O 90
Possessory land claim. 10 co
Delq't tax 1885,. 8 "a
10 Der cent adv. sale
Delq't tax 1885,. e 90
Auditors fees dig tax. 3 IS
Penal fines. -. -. ..... 3 SO
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Balance in treasury $500. 19,898 40
The above balance stands to the
credit OF the various funds as per
Treasurer's Balance Sheet, dated
April 1. 1897:
TREASURER's RALANCE SHEET.
Cash in Treasury to tie credit of the
various funds, march 81, 1897: