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Supreme Court.

Austin. Texas. March 10-Thc following
proceedings were had In the supreme court
today:
Wriis Of error refused--sf Louis South
western Railway Company Of Texas va.
j W. Nelson. from Navarro: John p nd
dins ct al VS.. John r. Morris ct al. from
Camp: Phoenix Inguranee CnDrany vs. X
G. shearlnan. from Grsyson German In
surance Company ys. II +. Jansen from
Dallas Missouri. Kansas and Texas Rail-
way Copn1ny OF Texas SIS. j. T. Ealing.
frcin Ellis: Missouri. Kansas and Texas
Railway COMPANY OF Texas We. + r..
Ferch from Grayson: Texarkana and Fort
Smith Railway Company W. Hartford In
ssirance Company ct al. from Bowie; Deni-
sou ~-d Pacific Suburban Railway Company
w. Elizabeth OMaley. from Grayson; Deni-
son and Pacific Suburban RAILWAY Com
pany VS.. CHARLES J. O'Maley. from Cray
son; Isabella A. Finley ct al VS. I. W.
Jackson ct al. from Llano: LanDasas Hotel
and Park Company vs., Home Insurance
Company OF New York. from Harris.
Motions for rebearings oyerrnled-his-
souri,. Kansas and Texas Railway Company
OF Texas W.. T. NJ, Chambers. from Gray
son: j. u. Smith ct al vs.. II Wilson. from
Houston. two motions.
Motion for rehszring submiited-D. NJ.
O'connor VS.. 8. G. and A. W. VINEYARD,
from Aranzas
Causes submitted--Texas and Pacific
Railway Company vs. W. l.. Purcell ct al.
FROM Nolan: J. b. Watkins vs.. e. 81.
Smith CT al from HopkIns j. g. Ward IS.
81. A. Wilson ct al. from CLAY: l.. O..
Lancaster ct al VS.. Katie Dickson Ct al.
from Fannin.
Reset for April bv arrecment-k, L.
Brown vs. J. r. Roland.
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sHARkEY THE rAvoRITE.,


San Francisco, March lO.Both ChoynsI
and Sharkey have ceased training for their
fight tomorrow night aud both are in perfect
condition. Both are very confident and 1t is
generally conceded that the sailor will give
a better account of himself than when he
first met Choynski and holly contested mill
is confidently expected. Sharkey staying
powers, which have been thoroughly tested
by Fitzsinimons, Corbett and others, con-
sttuted him tavorite In the betting at odds
OF 10 to s. much to the surprise of his OPP
ponent but large sum of money has al
ready been staked at these odds and there
was plenty more OF hand this evening
Sharkey will probably enter the ring at IFS
pounds, while ChoynsN will probably scale
from l60 to les pounds. The advance sale OF
tickets has been unusually henYY.
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NoMIN AIroNs.
Meek MINED for Judgc-Scvernt
Promotions Named tn Army.


Promotions Named In Army.
Washington. March l0.-The president
today sent these nominations 10 the SEN
ate;
District judges-Edward II. Meek. for the
Northern district OF Texas: Henry J. Len
derink of Iowa, TO be secretary OF tho le-
cation at Santiago de Chile
war--Lieutonont Cuonels to be colonies;
H. ID. Williston, Third artillery; William
Sinclair Fifth artillery majors to be lieu
tenant colonols: w. r. Randolph, Third
artillery; Tully MeRea Fifth artillery; r.
G. Smith second artillery Joseph G, Ram
say, Fifth artillery; first lieutonants; ).
r. Lisanki, Second artillery. TO be captain
and assistant quartermaster.
Navy-Past Assistant Engineer Robert
Griffin 10 be chief engineer, Assistant Eu-
gineer George w, Laws. TO be passed as-
sistant engineer, Assistant engineer Armin
Hgrtrath to be passed assistant engi-
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THE SENATE AND HOUSE,
Neither Honsc Transacted Any Busi-
ness Of Importance.
BILL TO PROMOTE GENERAL NILES
Indemnity OF spain 10 re Asked.
House Would Not Concur In sem
ute Amendments 10 Indian Hill.

Washington. March l0.--No business OF
Importance was transacted by the senate
In open session today. The session lasted
only an hour, the time largely consumed In
disposing OF routine business A few bills
OF minor Importance were passed.
Washington, March io.--The REV, Ed
ward Everett Hale OF Boston delivered the
Invocation at the opening OF the senate
today and subsequently was accorded the
unusual honor OF an Informal reception on
the iloor OF tho senate.
The Joint resolution tn revive the grade
OF lieutenant general of thu army was re-
ported from tho military AFFAIRS commit
tee by MIR Cockrcll tDcm., MOI, who said
he desired II to be understood that the
report was not unanimous. Is
hills extending for three years tho time
for The construction OF the line of the
Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific railway
through tho Indian Territory and to au-
thorixc John u, Williams, frat lieutenaat.
U. s, A.. To accept the decoration OF tho
Legion OF Honor from the president Of the
French republic were passed
Consideration of bills on the general
calendar We're then begun, the first being
a measure authorizing tho president 10 take
such steps as he might deem necessary to
Obtain indemnity from the Spanish gov
ernment for injuries done to tho two
Americans, August Bolter and Gustavo
Richellen, by unlawful arrest ana I'M
prisonment, The reading Of the bill created
u stir In the chamber. II was reported dur
ing the extraordinary session by Mr.. Lodge
OF the committee ON foreign relations.
MIR, Davis, chairman OF the foreign re-
lations committee, objected and II went
over
After the senate had passed only one
bill Of minor Importance II went into cx-
ecutive session nj ! O'Clock. At s0S the
senate adjourned 10 Monday.
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ENGLISH NAVY.
IIRALTY WANTS A COLOSSAL
SUN APPROPRIATED.
lent that "a Crisis Is Apprehend
h-An Increase in the Pay of
/ Merchant Scamcn Asked.

hdon, March 10.--The first lord OF
admiralty, Hon. George Goschen, in
kntirg tn naval estimates to the housa
bmmons today PORTED out that with
bullying naval works the expenditure
hnted to the colossal sum of G25, ooo,-
si25S50, 00Oy which. he exlained, was
considered inadequate in some quar-
| The jubilee display had been great,
the navy had not acquired the i'd al
hard
Goschen said he hoped the admiralty
ID not be too hardly pressed 10 COM
icate its plans, but he assured the
e that in the distribution OF cruisers,
Instance, the admiralty had considered
fully the protection of every trale and
" food supply route, and he trusted
If times aarkened" the admiralty
"a be found doing its duty.
j. Goschen then appealed for an In
|se Of pay for the British seamen OF the
(chant marine, saying tlat II false
|omy or impossible conditions be I'M
& on sailors, they would be rsp.a.sd
Foreigners. tie concluded: III pea e
| again reign in our centers of inuus-
and II the nation that calls hsrself
press CT the sea reasserts rsel: by an
fase of merchant sramen, then the
Pn may look forward in confidence ina
Lere be peace, 1t will be peace with
p, but II war, which God 10. bid, II
\ be war crowned with victory GRO
led cheerlng)
I. Goschen. in general defense of the
Plates, said he thought it would be bat
IN time Of crisis to complete and or
|Le available vessels and resources than
|evote their energies to building vessels
would not be ready for three years.
oiner powers, he argued. would meet
Tue same difficulties as themselves.
y Britain was still able to send more
Z 10 sea at short notice than other M
. II there had been two or thee first
= |, pduieships for sale in England he
~ PROBABLY have asked for money to
'uase them, but there was none for
russia had made great Industrial pro-
., put the other powers were still COM
~, ga 70 nave recourse to England, the
~ states or Germany. MIR. Goschen
ae aid not think that even those who
denounced the estimates as the 'cs-
'lrs OF rrocIastinatlon'' could suggest
) England should give orders for armor
"e united States at the present juno
~, !, " anshter.) The discussion was then
- y. reported in the Hobbies this evening
a ons russian imperial ukas, ordering
0r,.sourssment OF 90,O00.o0O roubles Is
iSe ,ao,d'nary expenditure to mike a
= increase in the naval esti-
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cLlPpERToN ISLAND.
Mexico Wants Indemnity for the
Dunno Removed ThcrcfrOm.

Mexico Wants Indemnity for the
Gunno Removed Therefrom.
San Francisco, March 10.-The Call
says The Mexican government will at
tempt to compel the Oceanic Phosphate
company to pay an indemnity of $1,000 o0u
for unlawfully shipping guano from CLIP
perton Island in the Pacific ocean. Al
though the Mexican government claims the
ownership of this island, and presumes
the right to demand this indemnity for
foreign encroachment upon its territory
the phosphate company is equally con
WINGED that it has as much right to the
island as the Mexcaus. The company took
possession of Clipperton Island in 1899 and
since that time has been steadily shipping
guano to San Francisco and to Honolulu
receiving from $40 to 800 a ton for IL IN
August Of 1895 several shiploads were sent
from the island. the revenue from The sale
of which the Mexican government demands.
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HOUSTON HANKS.
Abstract of Their Condition nniIe-
tined ny the Treasury.

ported TO the comptroller OF theshrdl
Washington. March 10. Especially
The abstract of the condition OF
the National banks of Houston AZ the
close of business on February IL,
as reported TO the comptroller Of
the currency shows the average reserve to
have been 1872 per cent, against 7h.96 per
cent on December 10.
Loans and discounts Increased from 81
800 e52 to Sl,9i7.3oa
Stocks and securities decreased from sib,-
S54 to $330Si.
Gold coin decreased from $aso.5OS to
$3.50 163
1852 ,295
Lawful money reserve decreased from
81, G3g. IA to $t,5li.0dS
Individual deposits decreased from 81
SALTS to s2.T92,l56
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RussIA's ATTITUDE.
FASCINATING for Lease md Has
Not Made Threats,


Not Made Threats.
'naen March lo.-Answsring a ques-
~ 'he house of commons. Mr.. Curzon
.na' Russia had no. sen. an ultimatum
NINA with reference to Port Arthur and
e'irzon also announced that the
q ambassador at St. Petersburg had
|a snsa ~, he. report that Russia was ps
s. an ,or the lease OF Port Arthur and
s.n van Tor the same period and und sr
by an conditions as granted 10 Ger
(.ia " me case Of x.io Chau. and that
kon. vas also Negotiating for the rigat
|nsm uuet railway from Petuna on the
Mahchurian line TO Kwang Chung
|,or sAuen and Port Arthur: but Mr..
I'd Sa explained that Russia did not de-
A - o,ereiyn rights. nor has she threat
81 y ', move troops Into Manchuria in the
lana cninas noncompliance with her
~ MT Curzon also denied that
Ans Snc France had protested against
"As'o-Ierinan lean to China.
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John L. DriscolI Kills His Wife and
Attempts Suicide Through Drink.

John u. DrlScOlI NILE Sbsh WIZ "A"
Attempts Suicide Through Drink.
Nashville. Tenn. March 1o.--This after
nooa about 2:3o O'Clock one Of the m st
horrible tragedies ever committed N th's
city came to light and investigation showed
that John L. Driscol. well known short
fAnd Instructor, had killed his wife and
tksn attempted suicide in their aplrtm snts
IN the chamber Of commerce building IN
the very center Of the tiiy.
Driscon was taken charge OF and resu3-
cicnted Sufficiently TO give an account 81
the tragedy. He is now under watch at the
city hospital by order OF the police Al
thorIties, having confessed that be killed
his wife. In his confession he ffys he In
duced his wife this morning TO take large
quantity Of morphine. she bel evrg III I
the dose was very small one aad that
he did so because he found there was no
place" In the world for him and without
him his wife could not live. Then he took
q large amount Of the drug to Kill himself.
DrIscoll had been out OF employment for
two months and had been drinking heavily.
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|SIA'S LAST MOVE.
Mend Ninety Million RoubIes
for Warships.
In WANTS TO SPEND MORE.
|meut Asked for $l25,s50 900
for More Ships.
|coNsIDERED INADEQUATE
L.. quarters, MIR. GOschen Was
E.ry Careful to Explain to
the House.
CONSIDERED INADEQUATE

petersburg. March 1o.--An imperial
,,st issued orders the disbursement
nm 200 roubles as an extraordinary
,iture for the purchase OF warships.
ldded that no loan will be raised to
the money.
cfficial calculations. according to the
mans year book, $40 roubles are
cred equivalent to British pound
bg)
M March lo.-The news of the Rus
hawai- credit was received here with
Unity as justifying the German naval
The bourse even rose on the expecta-
Ii the German iron trade.
don. March 10.--The Morning Pos,
learns that Japan has warned Rus
kat II the latter retains Port Arthur
! will retain Wei Hal Wei and the is
| adjacent.
same paper says the japanese admir-
has ordered the men of war building
d TO be hurried, and it denies the re-
That Japan will sell the cruisers now
ins at philadelphia and San Fran
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IN THE FIELD OF SPORT.
J., =. Au.t,u ana Fox Proclaim Meco,
- - = I'M

sn mi Auntiu and Fox ProcIuIH
as Cham9t0n.
indianapolis. March To- KID MCCOY .onsss,
received the following telegram from n,eAa'u I
K. Fox and Samuel c. Austin oil the ro''s'
Gazette, dated at New York; 49,
Check for forfeit deposited win Po h ' ue
zet ln = tins of YOUR challenge having expired
,s,,hnut acceptance. your right 70 claim tns
hea~vweixht championship By default can h Nv,
he d. med Mutual congratulations ~. sno re
wishes for YOUR success III dsishu'ls
sa necoy tonight signed articles 70 Fight jazz
Bc,.ner, March %.
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E,terhnxy VIII Not Prosecute.

Paris, March lO--A sensation mas peeh
caused nv the ammo uncement that comte
Ferdinand Walsh Estsrhasy. on the advice
:, counsel has abandoned his prosecution
~ n Mnibe;u Dreyfrs. brother OF the NJ
S,ted prisoner OF the Isle OF Devils, ior
defamation In accusing him of HAVING writ
ian the boriereau.
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yellow Jnundice Cared.

sufeiing humanity should be supplied with
every II cans possible for It's relief. II Is With
pieasurc Ne publish the following; This In
10 certify that was terrible sufferer from
Yellow Jaundice for over ak Ufnohs and
wss treated by some OF the best PHYSICIANS
10 cur city and all 10 no avail. DR.. Bell,
our druggist recommended Electric Bittcrs.
and after taking two bottles was entirely
cused. now take great pleasure In recon-
ms nding them 10 tny perSon suffering With
this terrible maladt- am gratefully yours,
III. A. Hozarty. Lexington. n.y."
Sold by George w. Heyer. druggist
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Onllnnd Results.

San Francisco March lO.-Track fast,
weather clear at Oakland:
Five fsrlongs -Ballister. Lou Monte. Rose
Maid. Time. l:2Oh.
Selling, six furlorgs- Nocoritz, Town
Topics Lucky Star. Time. LIS.
Four furlongs-Lobos, e. Come, Formero.
Time, :i7lR.
Selling, mile and acknowledgements
Moutellade, Flash Light. Tine l:4S.
Mile--Amelia Fonso, Lost Girl, Go to Bed.
Time, l:l2
Thirteen sxteenths OF milc-McLigh,,
Fortunate Sly. Time, 1:20ls.
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pnsimI Nintfcrr.

Washington, March .. = tspccial)--A
new postotfice was established at Manson.
Anderson county. Franklin f Thompson
postmaster.
j. G. Dunn was appointed postmaster at
Altoga Collin county.
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McrnY Afrnid nf Mnhcr.

Pittsburg Pa. March lo.-Michael ], Con.
nelly, Peter Mahers manager says: KID
McCoy's claim to the heavyweight cham
pionsbip is farce. He told me IN per-
sons Interview that he was afraid Of Ma
her. He said: ] am challenging champions.
but fighting suckers. Our 5000 forfeit is still
in the hands OF sam Austin for any may IN the
world to cover and until Mccoy fights top
nolcher his claim is ridiculous. Haher has
whipred both men Mccoy is after now
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TO CONTEST HANNA's SEAT.

Mayor McISi-son serves Eofice OF
HIS Intention.
Cleveland. Ohio. March lo.-Mayor Rob
ert Il. McKisson announced today that he
would contest the election OF Senator
Hanna whom the latter attempted TO take
his seat for the long term. AcKisson was
the chi didate OF the opposition for senator
at Columbus last January.
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10 curtaiI production.

Fan River, Mass. March j0.--A curtaiI-
rfnf OF production In 'ae cotton mills OF
New England is under discussion by manu-
taeturers o. this city rs preliminary TO an
ns,,t This policy the coming 4uniuer
lfilI brokers terc are chiefly Interested
4, nresent. as officers Of the manufac-
t.rers' association say nothing has been
dsne by the executive comni'tee Or lead
jre members.
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New Orleans Races.

New Orleans March l0.--Kesults:
Six furongs--Eton Jacket. Henriea, Cneriy
Leaf. Time, l:l5
Seven furlongs-Ben Frost. Dnsmore,
Tewanda. Time, 30.
Mile ard sixteenth-Robert Bonner. Jim
Hogg, Lake View Palace. Time, i;4s.
Mile-carrie Lyle. oakleaf, Stockholm
Time, 1:i2k.
oninoor, Corelll, Laura May. Time,
1:A2k.
Seven furlongs-Hlgh Test, Harry Lee, Lit
tie Music. Time ~.
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r,nnr,h Cin.s portunstcr..

Washington, March 10. tspecIal)-
Fourth class Texas postmasteS appoint
ed today: r. A. Langaton. blooming Grove,
Navarro county; Ulysses G. Roach, Celeste,
Hunt county.
A new postoffice Inns been established at
Roach, Cass county, James a. og%rear
uoslmaSter
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Gencrni Lee Can i,c senator.

Washington. March 10.--The republicans
We'd With the democrats during the love
feast In the house in saying complimentary
things OF General Fitzhugh Lee. who has
become one OF the most popular men In the
country He will be te successor OF Sem
ator Martin OF Virginia II he lives until
1901 and desires the office. The legisla-
ture TO choose successor TO Senator Mar
tin viii be elected next year.
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THE HIGHER CoUKlo.
First district.

Galveston, Texas, March 10.--The follow
ing opinions were handed down in the
court of civil appeals here today:
Reversed and remanded--R. Il. l.. Roy ct
al vs.. II, NJ Whitaker ct al, from Smith :;
Gulf Western Texas and Pacific Railway
company VS.. Gus Holzheuser, from Veto
ria. Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway
company VS.. John C. Mitchell, from Fort
Bend; Jesse Jordan VS.. j. NJ Payne. from
Jefferson; j. G, Eyer.aon VS.. l., II Frler,
from Victoria.
Reversed and rendered for appellant--W.
B. Dooley vs.. w Maywold. from Harris.
Motions for rehearing rcfused--C Charles
Long ct al VIZ. r. NJ, Wootters ct al, from
Houston; Mrs. s. J. Clemens ct al VS.. l..
A. Clemens ct al. from Washington; Joseph
Clarke ct al We. ID. II. Reagan. from Vic
toria.
Motion for rehearing and 10 reInstate
cause granted and cause reinstated--Jake
Copeland w. @. c. Quinn, from Leon.
Motion fer separate conclusion OF law
and fact refused--W C. Moody eli al vs.. NJ,
Looscan ct al. from Harris.
Submitted--J. M. Bennett ct al W. w. A.
Latham from Galveston j. g, Wootters VS..
Feter Haden. from Houston; s. T. Howe
VS. +. r. O'Brien and wife from Cherokee:
San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway
company w. Robert Adams from Nucces;
II C. McReynolds Of al w. Noise Bronssard
ct al from Jefferson: Gulf Colorado and
Santa Re Railway company VS.. II. u. Tay-
Tor & Son from Harris; d II l., Hunter VS..
Mamie j. Hunter from Harris.
Submission postponed until March IL
II. II. Rowland ct al VS.. NJ. Scott admins
traitor, ct al, from Smith.
Set for submission March Missouri.
Kansas and Texas Railway company vs..
Olive Hines from Galveston: Galveston.
Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway com
pany vs. ]. Benedict ct al, from Fort Bend:
G. Qnalls vs. G. w. Sayles ct al. from WAL
Ter; Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance
company VS.. r. Cannon G. Co.. from GaIves-
ton: Houston and Texas Central Railroad
company VS.. r. r. Peroira. from Harris:
John r. MeIyer ct al vs. Eastman Bros.
from Houston; c. CasentIni ct al vs.. Gall
weston Fruit company. from Galveston:
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance
compsny VS.. r. Cannon e. Co., from Gal
weston.
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WILL M LYNcHED.
An Inl,unRn Father IN Arkensns Be-
ing Pursued by a Mob

Little Rock, March lo.--A mob OF en-.
ragged citizens Of cleburne county are In
bot pursuit Of William Messer, white man
whose home is near ouitman, Ia that
county, and lynching is considered in
eyitable. Messer is charged with one OF
the most reyclting crimes on record. He
IA accused Of accomplishing the downfall OF
his. own daughter, making away Win ms
finally numbering his ruined daughter.
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Onict in BOnlbnN.

Bombay, March 1e.--This city is quiet
TO-DAY. The only soldiers killed were two
men of the Shropshire regiment who were
killed while out walking without arms
Plague Inspector Dawes was accidentally
shot. In view of the many symptoms OF
dissatisfaction the plague commission mas
been criticised for leaving searchers de-
fenseless
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pcutschInnd Doc,scd.

London, March 1o.-A dispatch ficln
Hong Kong to the Daily Mail says that the
cruiser Deutschland has been locked for
repairs. which are expected to take three
weeks. Meanwhile Prince Henry OF Prus-
STA will be the guest of the government.
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BlcycIc Race Ended.

Fort Worth. Texas. March lo.-at 4
O'Clock tonight the 26-hour bicycle race. tue
nIst long distance race pulled on in The
South was brought TO close. one thous-
and rcrsons Witnessed the i;,Iish. which was
FIJI o; interest. The score: Maxwell 5GG.s;
Norris, $751;; Tackaberry, 53I,6i Goodrow,
E1-
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nrhcrrd 10 MnniIn.

Hong Kong, March 10-The British first
class cruiser Edgar has been oraefeu "
Manila. II is believed this is due TO iur-
Their activity on the part OF the Insurgents
in the Philippine islands.
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ffncoIn's son-in-Ln,y Signed.

Dubuque, Iowa, March lo.-Warren Beck.
with. son-in-law OF Robert l.. Lincoln. was
engaged today to pitch for the Dubuque
team, of the Western association.
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CUBAN ELECTIONS.
Autonomous Parliament to he Elect.
cd In ApriI--DfviatOu of Parties.

cd In ApriI--Dfviaton of Parties.
New York March 10.--A dispatch to
the World from Madrid says: The insular
government OF Havana, cablegrams report.
has fixed on April ~ as the daie for the
election OF the members of the lower house
and April rs for members for tho upper
house Both bodies are 10 meet May !.
There In considerable rivalry between the
radical and moderate autonomists over the
party IN the colonial assemblies. That
point the managing committee of the au-
Economists viii determine soon.
General Binnco and General Galyez. the
president OF the nsular cabinet, have been
notified by the Marquis of Apeztcsuia thnt
the constitutional party Intends 10 take an
active part IN the elections. II IN the in
tention OF the government to ollot 10 them
sixteen seats In the lower house aud eight
In the upper house. II seems again that
H. the coming West indian elections the
colonial aud imperial cabinets contemplate
selecting candidates TO represent Cuba and
Porto Rico IN the Spanish senate and hous,
OF Spanish deputies Spanish politicians ant
| military mon.
Ii is expected, however that the colona
| parties Will want 10 be strongly represented
In the imperial parliament. innsmuch n
| they Will have 10 discuss the settlement o
| tho Cuban debt the new tariffs. the treat,
| with tho United States and Indispensable
| changes Ia the constitutions Of the colo
| MES demanded by the radical majority o
the colonial home rulers.