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make reports upon nominations, several
coming in after Mr.. Tillman had risen.
His voice was drowned by theirs, and it
adjourn without his being heard. APP
parently realizing the situation, the
South Carolina Senator took his posi-
ton in the middle aisle. directly in
front OF the chair, and demanded 70
be heard.
Il have stood here on my feet while
eight or ten men have been recognized
said Senator Tillman. and l want 20
know If l am to be heard"
If the Senator would speak little
louder" said Senator Hoar, facetiously.
he might be-"
This remark did not. apparently, fall
agreeably upon Mr.. Tillman's ears. and
he replied by appealing for protection
and fair treatment
Il have been a member of this body
for three years" he said. and j have
always tried to deport myself as gen
tleman, and 1 think l am entitled 20
fair treatment"
At this point Senator Gallinger, who
occupied the chair, raped for order
He then explained that the failure to
recognize Mr.. Tillman was due en-
tireiy to an inadvertence, and to the
fact that his attention had been d.
rected in another way
10 this Mr.. Tillman replied that this
explanation was entirely satisfactory.
and he then proceeded to make his
point. which was that the strategic i'm
portance of the Hawaiian Islands was
oVerrated. He argued that in case of
war between Japan and the United
states, Japan could bring coal for her
warships over in tenders, and thus rem
der herself entirely Independent of the
islands.
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TRIAL OF THEODORE FIGEL.
Wandered From the Charge of MUIR
der to That of Embezzlement.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 15.-The
trial of Theodore Figel for the killing
of Isaac Hoffman has, forthe time being.
wandered away from the main charge
of murder to the different charges of
embeZzlement and forgery, in which a
motive for the homicide is expected to
be found.
This morning the defense admitted
that Ffgel received the moneys charged,
and that he deposited them to his own
account in the First National Bank
The offenSe of the embezZlement it was
stated. would be left for proof
Ex-Judge Murphy, for the prosecu-
zion, accepted the admission, but pro-
ceeded To show that Figel had received
the moneys in question, and that he had
misapproprsated them.
The prosecution placed on the stand
H. L. Smith, c. NJ Post. Joseph NJ.
Rothchild. Henry Ach and several other
witnesses. all of whom testified regard
ing the details of financial operations in
which Figei was interested, but nothing
new was developed.
s. T.. Cornell. of the clothing firm of
Cornell & Oliver of MERGED, identified a
check for S294 sent by his firm to Hoff-
man & Rothschild The check was in
dorsed Hoffman. Rothschild & Com
pany. Per Theodore A. Figel" The re-
ceipt was also signed for the firm by
Figel
The defense admitted the transaction.
General Barnes remarking: Il admit
that the check was Endorsed by Figel.
and that he signed the receipt And |
am willing TO do the same with all the
rest or them
The prosecution put in evidence sew
eral letters. which, with cartridge shells.
pieces of skull and other things. made
a list of fifty-three exhibits already
presented.
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TRIAL OF NOVELIST lola.
HANDWRITING EXPERTS ON
THE WITNESS STAND.
Testify That the Borderau Was in
the Handwriting Of Colonel
Esterhazy.

PARIS, Feb. 15.-The arrival of NJ.
ZOla, NJ Perrieux and others at the As
size Court of the Seine to-day was not
marked by any incident. The crowd
present was not so large as that of
yesterday Opinions as to the issue of
the trial vary greatly. While some peo-
pie are already discussing the extent OF
the sentences, others regard acquittal
Of the defendants as certain, as it is evil
dent the court is becoming more fav-
orably disposed toward M. lola.
The presiding Judge to-day disal-
lowed the request of counsel for NJ. lola
that the experts heard at the EsterhaZy
court martial should be called to tes-
tify
General Gonz appeared on the witness
stand and protested against the asser-
ton of NJ Juares, the Socialist Deputy,
on Saturday last that the general staff
had refused to enlighten the Dreyfus
affair
NJ Crepeux Janin. a handwriting eX
pert. strenuously denied that ne had at
tempted to bride NJ. Leyssouniers to
modify his reports of the Dreyfus Dor
bereau.
NJ. Laborie asked permission to ex
anime the experts. Courard. Belhornme,
Veillard, but the court refused the re-
Guest.
Professor Ernest Moul;nier of the col
lege of France testified that Major Es-
terhazy's handwriting absolutely resem
bled that of the bordereau.
NJ. -Clenlenceau, counsel for the "Au
rcre." read letters from Madame De-
Boulancey admitting the possession Of
letters which Major E,sterhazy wrote
her between 1881 and 1884 and contain
ing serious animadversions on France
and the French army.
Three amateur experts in handwriting
testified that the fac smile was an exact
reproduction of Major Esterhazy's
handwriting, a statement which caused
a further sensation in court.
NJ Felix Frank, lawyer of brussels,
testified that in order to demonstrate
his evidence. it would be necessary TO
have a blackboard. and that it would re-
auire an hour 10 demonstrate his theory.
Amid an uproar in court. the session
was suspended While blackboard was
procured and placed on an easel, after
which NJ. Frank traced on the black
board a fac simie of the bordereau and
Oh Sldjol tSiicly toio y
Frank made some long technical dense.s-
STATIONS ard said. The majority afthe
experts started on the false idea that
the writer of the bordereau had dis
guised his handwriting. The bcrdsreatr,
however, was written naturally and in a
running hand, which is Identical with
that of Major Esterhazy. The latter
major Esterhazy). continued the Wit
ness, had recognized the bordereau as
being his own handwriting, but had de-
clared it had been traced by forger
Professor Havert of the College OF
France said he examined as an expert
the bordeTeau and the letters of Major
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territory. escorted by Company G. First
Infantry. National Guard of Arizona.
and fully half the population of both
cities.
The southbound train to-day brought
Governor McCord. his family and staff
from Phoenix. Fully as many people
were on hand last evening to receive
the Mexican Governor.
The two Governors to-day exchanged
calls, and many toasts were proposed
in honor of Mexico and the United
States.
Much good is expected to follow the
meeting of the two Executives. This
evening a magnificent banquet and ball
We're given. Tomorrow they go to
Hermosillo, the Capital of Sonora.
where elaborate preparations have been
made for their entertainment.
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MURDER OF CHAs. COLLINS.
Indian Pete" Garcia Says His
Wife Committed the Deed.

Los ANGELES, Feb 15-'Jndian
Pete" Garcia. who, with his wife. has
been arrested. charged with the murder
of Charles Collins at Santa Monica,
has made a statement to the Sheriff in
which he says his wife killed Collins
with an ak.
Collins lived in a shack near the
Garcia howell, and on Friday night last
the three got drunk together Garcia
in his statement says that Mrs Gar
cia told him Collins desired her COM
pany for the night, and Garcia told
her to go with him. She came back
later with an ak over her shoulder.
I've done the old man up" she re-
marked, as she washed the blood off
the ak. She had several gold coins in
her possession. Mrs. Garcia says this
story is all a lie
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Esterhazy and Dreyfus, as well as
letter written by Dreyfus since his con-
domination. The latter, the witness con-
tinued. was devoid of resemblance to the
bordereau, of which he was convinced
Major EsterhaZy was the author.
The court was then adjourned. The
crowd made no demonstrations.
The excitement caused by the trial has
greatly abated, but the real interest is
absorbing and growing daily. Count
T,sterhazy will be examined tomorrow.
When the trial is finished the discussion
will be moved to the Chamber of Depu-
ties and the Senate, where the Cabinet
will be on its trial.
There are still thirteen witnesses to
be examined. and then will come the
addresses of the Advocate General. NJ.
Van Cassell, NJ. Laborie and NJ. Glenn
enceau. NJ. Laborie is expected to
speak four or five hours. NJ. lola will
speak very briefly.
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PoIhemus-Mayne Suit.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15-Slow
progress was made to-day in the suit
of c. B. Polhemus against the estate
of Charles Mayne. Joseph l.. Wolcott.
who acted as Secretary for the San
Francisco Railroad Company prior 10
its coming into the possession of the
Southern Pacific Company. was again
called to the stand. His evidence siinp-
~ went to prove the authenticity OF
the books of the San Francisco and
San jose Railroad Company through
which the plaintiff hopes to establish
his claim.
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RIOTS IN HUNGARY.
The Agrarian Socialist Movement
Becoming Most Serious.

VIENNA, Feb 15.-The Agrarian So
cialist movement in Hungary is becom-
ing most serious. At Kiistarkany, in
the Kaschau District. 1000 peasants
are in open revolt. They have murder
ed the local magistrate, and are hold
ing the village against the troops sent
to restore order.
At Agrade, in the same district, in
desperate fight between the gende-
armes and the peasants, four were kill
ed and twenty wounded.
AT Karasse the Socialists tried TO lib
crate their imprisoned comrades, and
the gendearmes We're obliged 10 pre-
vent an onset with leveled bayonets.
y woman tried % wrest his rife from
gendearme. and the latter stabbed her
in the breast. She fell dead.
There have been many arrests and
much disorder in other districts. AT
Szathmar a rioter has been killed. The
sale of gunpowder has been prohibited
in the disturbed localities, and nobody
is allowed out of doors after : in tins
evening without special permit. There
is talk Of proclaiming a siege.
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MAHER WON.
"Thunderbo1t" Smith Throws U1
the Sponge in the Third Round.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 15.-Peter
Maher and 'Thunderbolt' Smith, the
colored Buffalo heavyweight, met in the
arena in this city tonight in a six
round bout, and Maher won in the third
round The fighting was fast, and Ma
her had all the best of it,
In the final round Smith landed a
hard left on Makers ear Maher count
cred with his left on Smiths face. and
repeated the blow twice. Smith ducked
INTO an uppercut, and Maher sent his
left and right on his opponents head
He again landed his left and right on
Smiths face. knocking him down. AS
Smith rose to his feet Maher banged
him repeatedly on the face and law
and ''Thunderbolt' went to the floor
again.
Maher kept after him. and soon
had MN in groggy condition,
hanging on the ropes. To save a
knockout Smith threw up his hands
and quit.
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BOUND TOR KLONDIKE.
The Walla Walla Sails With a
Large Passenger List.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15.-The
steamship Walla Walla sailed for the
North to-day with a large number of
klondike-bound passengers on board
She also carried a large number of
dogs. The wrecker Whitelaw may
get away tomorrow. She goes di-
rect to Dyea and Skaguay. and will
carry it is claimed. about 80 passen-
gers.
The fleet bound for, Alaska in conse-
quence of the gold excitement in the
klondike is unprecedented in size
There are now under engagement and
on the way to the various ports in the
extreme north no less than 125 vessels
Of various classes from all parts Of
the world, many of which Will make
San Francisco their stopping point.
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A MURDERER HANGED.
Four Thousand People Witness the
Execution.

ZENOBIA (Miss.). Feb. 15.-In the
presence of 1900 spectators at noon to.
day George Washington Edwards, col
ored, was hanged for the murder Of
Rosie Williams. The crime, a peculiar
ly atrocious one, was committed in
July 1896. The killing was done with
shotgun. in a room Occupied by the
Williams woman. whose head was com
pletely torn away by the load of lead.
The tragedy took place on the Wash
burn Place. in this county.
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ARIZONA AND SONORA.
The Governors of American Terri
tory and Mexican State Meet.

NOGALES tArizona). Feb. 1o.-For
weeks past extensive preparations have
been under way for the reception ten
dered by citizens of Nogales. Sonora
and Nogales. Arizona. TO Governor RAJ
mon Corral Of Sonora Mexico. and
Governor Myron II. McCord of Arizona.
who to-day are guests of the twin
cities on the border.
The Mexican Executive. accompanied
by the. state officials and members OF
the Sonora Legislature, arrived from
Hermosillo last evening The hospitality
of Nogaies was terdered the visitors,
who stood on Mexican soil 10 receive
the welcome extended TO them by the
Anslo-Saxons standing on American
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BOY BADLY HURT.
But He Saved His Little Sister
From Perhaps a Worse Fate.

LOS ANGELES. Feb. 13.-Little Har-
ry Jaeger. IL years old, was badly hurt
in a runaway accident on Broadway
this afternoon. His heroic conduct in
attempting To step the frightened
horses and to protect his six-year old
sister. who was on the seat beside him,
saved the little girl from serious in
jury. perhaps death. The boy clasped
the girl in a tight embrace, and when
the inevitable collision came both were
thrown 10 the pavement. the boy I'M
derneath. His head is badly cut.
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ph;ladelnl;s EIectinn.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 1I--The nlu-
nieipal election il this city to-day re-
suited in a victory for the Republican
candidate for Receiver of Taxes, VIM.
j. Rooney His majority is estimated
at 25,0J0 Over the vote polled by Will
liam Fl. Rayrn CITY elections were
held through, ut the State. Lancastec
elected Democratic Mayor by ma
jority of six votes. The Republicans
carried everything else.
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Will Burn the Desperate Out.

TERRE HAUTE Und), Feb. 15.-John
Darlington, the desperate who MUIR
dered two men near this city, is hiding
in a deserted coal shaft. To-day a
Sheriff's posse entered. but was COM
PEELED to retreat. as the outlaw fired sew
eral shots at them. The Sheriff returned
the fire, but missed the man. and it is
now the intention of the authorities to
set fire to the mine
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MONTGOMERY HANDICAP.
Prominent Entries and Weights for
the Big Event at Memphis.

MEMPHIS tTenn), Feb. 13.-The
weights for the Montgomery handicap.
declarations to be made on or before
March 1st, have been issued by the
new Memphis Jockey Club. Some Of
the most prominent entries are: Or
nament 121, Requitai 122. Boanerges 10,
Acknowledge 113. Ulysses 101,
Brandywine 40, Harry Duke lob.
Buckvidere 103, Sea Eobber i0i. Sligo
1O4. laureate Jos, Linda iO4. Lieber
Karl 1913. Presbyterian 100. Berclair 30
and Forbush 81
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Nicaragua Still in Peace.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-Mnister
Corea has informed the State Depart
ment that he has received a cablegram
from the Diet Of the Greater Republic
and from the President of the State Of
Nicaragua. informing him that the in
vaders who entered that State a few
days ago have been utterly routed, and
that consequently the republic is still
at peace, all OF the inhabitants being
engaged in their usual occupations.
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Confirmed by the Senate.

WASHINGTON. Feb 1.-the Sem
ate to- day confirmed these nominations:
To be Receiver of Public Moneys
J. H. Bauman of Holbrook, Arizona, at
Tucson. Arizona
To be Registers Of the Land Office
]. W. Johnson, at Lincoln. Nebraska;
G. w. Stewart, at Visalia. California
To be Attoreny-R. E. Morrison, Ter
ritory of Utah.
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Many People Believed Lost.

BUFFALO IN. ". Feb. ia num-
Der of men, estimated at between TWEEN
~ and thirty who were fishing through
the ice on Lake Erie several miles up
the lake. are believed to have lost their
lives, or are adrift on the ice on the
lake. A heavy wind blowing from the
east caused the ice 20 break away from
the shore, and nothing can now be seen
or heard of the men. a large rescue
party are on their way through blind
ing snowstorm up the lake shore, but
will not return before morning.
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HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION.
Senator Tillman Speaks in Oppose
ton to the Treaty.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 15.-The execu-
tive Session of the Senate to-day was
enlivened by vigorous effort of Sena-
tor Til.man of South Carolina to secure
recognition to make a point against the
contention that the Hawaiian Islands
were of strategic Importance to the
United States.
Senator Gallinger occupied the chair.
and other Senator's We're seeking to
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Decided Victory for Republicans.

PITTSBURG. Feb. 1.-THE munich :
pal election here to-day resulted in a
decided victory for the Republicans.
Notwithstanding the division in their
ranks caused by the Municipal League
Reform ticket The latter ticket, uc-
cording to returns at midnight, has
elected but one Councilman
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Yukon Relief Expedition.

SEATTLE, Feb. 15.-After delays
which seemed inevita BILE the pack train
of the Alaska relief expedition sailed
on the steamer Lucille for Dyea, where
it will join the main body Of the ex-
petition which left Portland, Or, the
first of this month. The pack train
consisted Of 10 mules and twenty-five
packers under command Of Lieutenant
Preston and Lieutenant Ryan.
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Interesting Ocean Race.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb 1.-THE
British ship Glenogil started to-day on
what promises 20 be one of the most
Of ocean races. Her COM
petitor. the British ship Ben Lee. will
sail tomorrow. and the time difference
VIII be corrected at Cork. where the
race will end. The Glero. has a cargo
of wheat valued at S115.93O. while the
Ben Lee carries wheat worth S1o1 600
Considerable betting has been done on
the race. the Ben Lee being the favorite.
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Production Of Spelter.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-The Geo
logical Survey has prepared a tabulated
statement based on the investigation by
Special Agent Kirchoff. showing the
steady increase in the production of
spelter in the United States from 1882
to 1891. The total production in short
tons fc? 1882 is 50. 7765: in 1892 it was
81. 26O, and in 1887 it had reached
90 $50
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A Minneapolis Excursion.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1.-THE Min
neapolis journal excursion party
reached this city this morning, and its
members were warmly greeted by the
former residents of Minnesota now liv-
ing in this city. The Chamber of Com
merce gave a reception to the excur-
sionists tonight. The party. which
consists of eighty ladies and gentle
men. will remain in Southern California
until Saturday noon, when they will de-
part for the north
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The Victorious still Aground.

PORT SAID, Feb. 1o.-The first-class
hattleship (British) Victorious, which
sailed from Malta February 18th for
China, and which went ashore outside
the bar while entering this port. will
have to discharge her coal and probably
her guns before she can be fioated.
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Against Owners Of Three Friends.

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 15.-The Fed
eral Court Of Appeals to-day decided
the case of the Government against the
noted filibuster. the Three Friends. The
decision reverses that of the lower court
and is therefore against the owners of
the vessel.
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The original warrant was sent to the
United States Marshal in the district
in Texas, formerly Welburn's home.
The duplicate warrant will be retained
by United States Marshal Baldwin to
be used in case Mr. Welburn should
return to this Federal district.
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A Young Woman Commits Suicide.

SAN JOSE, Feb. 15.-Anna Covert
committed suicide to-day by taking
strychnine at the home of her brother
in-law, j. Preston, near Gubserville.
The young woman has been i'll for two
years, and two weeks ago was stricken
with paralysis. This. together with
other physical ailments, caused despond-
ency
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Troops for Skaguay.

PORTLAND, Feb. 15.-Companies A
and G., Fourteenth Infantry, under COM
mand of Captain f. F. Eastman left
this evening over the Northern Pacific
for Tacoma. where they will take
steamer for Ska quay.
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Immigration Commissioner North.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15.-Hart
North, Assemblyman from Alameda
County. and recently appointed Com
missioner of immigration, took posses
sion of the office to-day. He was cor
daily received and initiated into the
duties of the position by the retiring
Commissioner Walter p. Stradley.
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Andrew Martin Seriously Ill.

Los ANGELES. Feb. 15.-Word
comes from Palm Springs, on the des-
ert. that Andrew Martin of San Fran
cisco is in serious condition from
lung trouble His mother is in this city
and will go to Palm Springs to care for
him.
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An Austrian Steamer Ashore.

CALCUTTA. Feb. 1.-THE Austrian
Lloyds steamer Medusa. from Trieste.
December 10th. via Bombay January
18th. for Rangoon. is reported ashore at
the -Andaman Islands, in the bay of Ben
gal. Assistance has been sent to her.
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Bondsmen Must Pay.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15.-Judge AL
len of the Superior Court rendered a
decision to-day in the case of the city
of Los Angeles against the bondsmen
of defaulting Police Court Clerk L. f..
Everett. The bondsmen claimed that
the Police Court itself was illegally con-
stituted; and hence the bonds We're in
valid. The decision is that by the
signing of the bond itself the signers
admit the legality of Everett's office.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-Luther c..
Billings, Pay Director in the United
States navy, has been found guilty by
a court martial which has been in ses-
sion at the Washington navy yard for
the past few days. of falsehood and
scandalous conduct. and has been SEN
fenced to dismissal from the navy. The
result of the trial caused the greatest
surprise in naval circles
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Robinson's Law Books Found.

SELMA (CaL), Feb. 1.-THE law
books of e. B. Robinson, now in Jail at
Fresno, charged with setting fire to
his office, were found buried near his
cabin to-day about noon.
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Warrant for welburn's Arrest.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 15.-United
States District Judge De Haven to-day
ordered q duplicate warrant issued for
the arrest of Oscar NJ. Welburn or,
charges of embezzlement and forgery.
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A Pugilist Shot.

ANGELS CAMP, Feb. 1o.-Charles
Slater, the sailor pugilist, was shot in
the groin and fatally wounded by Joe
Monteverdi to-day, as a result of
quarrel.
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Death of a Retired Sea Captain.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 15.-Captain w. H.
Boggs, a retired and wealthy sea Cap
tain, who had large mining interests
in Alaska. died suddenly this evening
of hemorrhage of the lungs. His home
is in Santa Cruz.
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A German Banker Dead,

! FRANKFORT. Feb 15.--Barcn Won
Erlanger, head OF the Erlanger Bank.
| is dead.
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LORD NEVILLE
SENT TO PRISON.
The Son Of a Marquis Given Five
Years Penal Servitude.
Confesses to Fraud in Connection With the
Suit Of a Money Lender.

His Counsel's Plea for Mercy Has
No Effect With the Judge, Who
Compares the Crime as Great as
Burglary-The Sentence Causes
q Sensation in the Courtroom,
Which Was Crowded With the
Fashionable Set.
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