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ALABAMA ELECTIONS. THREE MEMBERS OUSTED GEN. BOOTH'S MESSAGE. tu delegate chosen to represent Ohio to redeem this pledge." Governor llushtiell.Senator Foraker, Congressman Urosvenor and Mark A. Ultima were then elected delegatos-at large to the St, Louis convention.

THE DAILY WORLD. HOUSTON CARR, Publisher. CHANUTE, KANSAS a Republican' genittur favor Their In vo.tliiutlou by the Senate. Washington, March 11. Senator Chandler, from tho committee on privileges and elections, presented to tho Senate tho views of the majority ot the committee, consisting of tho Re publican members, recommending the adoption of Senator Allen's resolution providing for an Investigation of the Alabama state and legislative election of 1S34.

Tho report gives In detail tho par ticulars concerning the organization ot the Kolb legislature and the election by it ot Mr. W. Reese ns Unltod States Senator to hold tho seat occupied by Senator Morgan. Tho committeo says that tne investi gation should be made and the facts made known. If the charges are well founded, the report says, it may be the duty ot the United States Senate to oust Mr.

Morgan from his seat Tho committeo takes the position that there can be no doubt of the right of the senate to make tho investigation. Italy Not so Auxlone for Peaee. London, March 11, The Rome cor respondent ot the' Times, notes a change in public feeling there, and a predominance in the demonstrations in favor of retrieving Italy's military dignity before concluding a peace with Aoysslnin. "it is certain," this cor respondent continues, "that ono re sult of tho disaster will be an immense improvement in the military organization." Tho Standard's Rome correspondent says the cabinet will cou-tinue the war In Abyssinia. A Noted Suction Dead.

Siodama, March 11. Dr. A. V. Small, the noted surgeon, died in his home in this city lust night at the age of 75 years.

Dr. Small wus born in Germany, lie served under Napoleon and was also a surgeon in the army during tho Crimean war. During the civil war, Dr. Small was medical director of the Southern Confederacy, his headquarters being In the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas. He has been a resident of Missouri for about forty years and occupied a prominent posi tion in medical circles.

lllff ii II Delivery Prevented. Guthkie, March .11. A jail delivery was prevented last night by tho discovery of an underground tun nel in tho United States jail, where 112 prisoners are incarcerated. Tho leaders were Bill Doolln, Bill Reidler and Bob Montgomery, three members of the famous Dalton gang. The out laws had revolvers and knives in their possession to protect themselves.

Doolin says he will never wait for his trial, lie will escape or die in the at' tempt Floods in Germany. Berlin, March 11. There aro ex tensive floods in the west and south of Germany. The Rhine, Moselle, Saar, Maine and Keckar are all overflowed and have submerged a wide stretch of causing much damage. THE "MARKETS.

Kansas Citt, Mo. Miiroli It OfferinRg of wheat continuu Tory small and there was little domund to-day fur though thero was eomo inquiry for sm-ill lots out of storo. Tho mnrkot was nominally littlo lower to-day Hard filftttllJ; No. 3, 48g5lo; No. 1, rejected, lUc; no grado, 3fi3 Soft Wheat No.

2 red, 74c; No. 3, No. 4, rejected, SO jtfe Spring Whnat-No. 2, No. 3, GUM rejected, white enring whint, sskmo.

Corn-No'. 2, No. 3, 22Ue; No 4, 223; white corn, No. 2, No. 3, ttiSic.

Oats No. 2. ltsiiUl'c: 4, 1 grado, IKci No. white outs, No, whitooats, ISO. Kyo-No.

2, U6c No. 3, 31c. run 47 in lOJ-lb sacks: bulk, Pcless, Hay Timothy, choicd, No. 1, $103 10, No. $73; No.

3, 5g(i; choico pruirio, No. 1, No. 2, $4 4.60; unckma liav. S33 SO. liroom Corn Short nnd common, per ton working, fair to good, jSiogSj per ton self-work ins, choice, pur ton; dwarf corn, ton will- hurl, ton, ucroruins to quality.

EgRH Strictly fresh. Sc doz. l'oiiltty Lio, poult.rv-lldh 6'iP, fc: broilers, i to lb), lrom toit.ipur doz; roostors, lc young. lurueys, hens, golblcis, Dc; ic; tteeso, fat, Pigeons, 9 c.a.$l dozon. llresied -lion's, Ucs gobblers, 94o geese, fat -To.

Buttor Creamery, extra fniuy sopnrator, 19c; firsts, 17c dairy, fancy, 14c: fair, 13c; utoro packed, fresh, lUllc. Packing stocks, 7o. Country roll, fancy, 13c; choice, He. ha rels soli as igh as Fancy stand, tiS'5siU5 per bbl 3.00. Tli prices la' small way are lrmaiUv ud rango from per bushel.

Potatoes Homo- grown, SBittftSe in. a small way: choice, pof bu in car fancy, 2jc per bu. Chicago of Trude. March 11. The followuu Is tho rango of prices of tho grain nnd provuioa keton the oonni oi ircno: KENTUCKY'S HOUSE OUSTS KAUF MAN; THE SENATE RETALIATES, AND STILL NO ELECTION.

Another Day of Excitement In the Leg islature Arbitrary Action the Kule, una fur Time Serious Trouble Seemed Certain Hepulillo ana Ketone to Vote mid llroulc Quorum. Fiunkfout, March 11. Tho House this morning unseated Kauff-mun, Democrat, and seated his opponent, W. O. Dunlap.

immediately the Senate unseated Walton and James, Republicans. Wlion tne House wus informed of the Senate's action a great cry went up, and there was a rush for the door to prevent the ontranco of the two unseated Senators. It turned out that Senator James was already in tho House. Excitement rose to fover heat and shouts of "stand to them" wore hourd on both side3. Hot words followed and trouble seomed imminent A cry was heard sutrirestinir that thev throw tho first Senator over the ban nister who attempted to enter tho House.

Tho Blackburn men declare they will put James out. W. lr. Dunlan was prevented from entering the hall of tho House to tako uis seat. After the House convened, the clerk read a refusal from Dunlap to nrose-cute his contest against Kauff man.

in ins decision, the sneaker said: "I hold that the llouso has power to tako a vote on the Dun lap-Kauff man case, and so rule," A vote was then ordered on the minority report of the Dunlap-Kauff-man case, that Dunlap is, and Kaurt- man is not, entitled to the scat held by Kauft'man. Poor and Ednnsrton, Populists, voted with the Democrats. The Republicans voted solidly to unseat and the minority report was adopted by a vote of 49 to 40. The announcement of the vote caused much excitement amoncr tho Democrats, who had hot expected such a result. When the -joint assembly convened Speaker Blanford issued orders that no other than members or persons entitled to the privilege of the floor of the House should be admitted.

At 12:05 o'clock the doorkeeper an nounced the Senate of Kentucky. The speaker, before recognizing the Senate, said with, great heat that the dooorkeeper. of the house had full control of the door and no other had. Mr. Bronston declared that the ruling was without precedent Mo snouted: "1 move that Senator tioebel be made presiding oflicer of trie assembly." A.

storm, of noes arose, during which Lieutenant Governor Worthington appeared and took his seat and rapped for order. Senator Salyer implored members never to do anything that would bring disgrace on the state of Kentucky. (Cheers). "I am afraid that we have already crossed the Rubicon," he said. "Let us go no further." (Cheers.) The calling of the roll was then begun The chief clerk in calling the names of the members of the Seuate omitted to call those of James and Walton, the two Republican Senators.

The clerk of the House omitted to call the name of Kauffman, Democrat. The roll call showed 130 members present with two The ballot for Senator was ordered. Edrington voted for Blackburn while Poor re fused to vote. P. C.

Smith voted for Buckncr. The names of James, Wal ton and Kaufl'man were not called. The Republicans refused to vote, with the object of breaking a quorum. I he ballot- resulted as lollows: Blackburn, Buckncr, The chair decided that as only sixty- five votes had been cast, that was no quorum and therefore no election. Upon motion the assembly, adjourned.

ht. iionn isoyie, tne Republican nom inee for Senator, has received a tele gram from senator Jonn Mierman assuring him that sixty-nine votes comprised a quorum and would without question legally elect Senator. Every ellort is now being by tho Republicans to get the vote of "Popu list Poor. His vote makes the necessary sixty-nine and Would of course assure the election of Mr. Boyle.

CUBA AGAIN POSTPONED. Tho Resolutions Ouestion Sent to the Calendar in the Senate. Washington, March 11. In tho Senate to-day Mr. Hoar was recognized on his resolution postponing the entire Cuban question until April 0 and directing the committee on foreign relations to make inquiry in the meantime.

Mr. Hoar eulogized Secretary Olney and urged that Congress could well afford to leave diplomatic questions in the hands of such a safe secretary df state. He referred to Mr. Olney as "a eood, solid, old-fashioned Massachusetts Yankee." At 2 o'clock Senator Hoar, without finishing his speech, asked that the resolution go over without prejudices, Mr. Piatt and others desiring to further debate it.

Mr. Morgan objected and under tho rule the resolution went to the calendar, from which it cannot, be taken except by a vote of the Senate. Tho consideration of the unfinished business, the Dupont election case, Was then resumed. Three Nntne In Threo Minutes. Kokomo, March 11.

At o'clock yesterday afternoon Olive Smith went into court nnd obtained a divorce from Francis M. Trader, repaired to tho clerk's olliee on the floor below and secured a license to marry Joseph M. Tyler, and before tho ink was dry on tho divorce or license, Squire Loop pronounced the ceremony that made her Mrs. Tyler. In the divorce her maiden name of Smith Was restored, giving her three names in three minutes.

THE FOUNDER OF THE PLEADS FOR PEACE. GRIEF OVERWHELMS HIM. II Reproaches III Son fur Disobedience and for Ignoring Menge4 Asking a Conference Will Continue to t'oiniiiuud Irrespective of I'erioiu Ilnlllngton Itootli't I'lans. Nkw Voiik, March U. General Will.

lam llooth's manifesto has been re ceived at Salvation headquarters. It is the first publio utterance of the paternal head of tho army since tho dissension began. The dispatch, which is dated inter national headquarters, London, reads: "Commander I find it imnossible to describe the sense of sorrow with which I am overwhelmed to-day. On receiving details of tho great loss which has fallen upon us in the action, of my son, your lato commander, every high anticipation cf my heart for him for nearly forty years seems to have been swept away, and every tender association of liis life with my own and with his beloved mother's seems likely to bo tramnlod under foot in this hour of his sore temptation. "lint thotiffh sorelv wounded bv this calamity, I um more than ever resolved, in the strength of liod, to di rect tho government of this array upon the principles of equal justice between man and man.

1 have never permitted the close relationship of family love, which has subsisted between me and my children, to secure for them any preference in the affairs in the kingdom of Clod over their comrades, who, though not blood relations, have ever been dear to me for thire work's sake. I will not do so. suggestion that I had sought to Anglicize the army in the United States is at once a falsehood and a calumny. Tho Salvation army is as much American as it is English. It is of the kindred of the noor.

and be longs to eveay land. "Comrades, I rely on you. I have done so since the first muttering of this storm reached me in India. You have acted just as I have expected -you to act. lly your toil and self-sacrilico and devotion you mado the army what it is in America, and you have not been willing to stand by and see it destroyed.

"You will have patience with those who have fallen beneath an almost unparalleled weight of temptation and flattery. You will pray for them without ceasing. You will, bv daily faithfulness, compel even ymr most bitter critics tp see that we are seeking only the good of all men. You will alllow no difficulty: to check your advance. You will not fail your general.

You will not fail your Lord. Let us remember the millions without God. and devote ourselves anew to' their salvation and He will grantms our heart's desire and fulfill all our counsel. "Your general, full of love for all, William Uootii. i- Will Organize Nationally at Once.

"iew Yomc, March i'l. Ilallington Booth is preparing to organize on national lines. He said to-day Chicago would be one of his first objective points when he was through with New York. In regard to the manifesto of his father, General Hooth, in saying that he intended to conduct the army irrespective of persons, Ilnllington Booth said that lie never had asked any favors from the head commander, but.he been. -subject to, the same rules iis Thlrty-I-'-ive Venru of Active Service.

Lake, Utah, March ll. General Wi-' II. Penrose, commander at Fort Douglas, retired at yesterday; after 'devoting' tliirfy-fivo years of his life to the military service. He was tendered a reception by the officers of the Sixteenth infantry in the music hall at the fort, where he delivered his farewell General here. A Catholic Y.

M. c. A. IJew li. It is probable that at the next monthly meeting of the archdiocesan union of the Iloinan Catholic church a movement will be, started to establish an organization in.

the church similar to the Young Men's Christian association. The idea is to erect in each city association buildings, where reading rooms and a well equipped gymnasium may be found. KANSAS METHODISTS. Four Hundred IVrsons In Attendance at Atchison. ArcinsoX, March 11.

Nearly 4'00 arc in attendance at the forty-tirst annual conference of Kansas Methodist Episcopalians, which convened here last night. Nearly 200 of this number are preachers and the remainder tiro laymen and their wives. J'he presiding bishop' is Edward O. Andrews, riD. L.

-pof New York the twenty-seventh' bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church, lie is 71 years old and has presided over threo- I 1. tli fourths oi ine jii pnssiuiu annual conferences at One time or other. Thejvnnsas Methodist Episcopalians are divided into' four- conferences, as The: Kansa conference, tho tjoutli-Kansas'' conference, the South-t Kansas 'conference and North-j west Kansas conference, which meet in the order named. Bishop Andrews will preside ut till of them. Wholesale impulsion Kxpeeted.

Ijawrkxqk, March 11. The university faculty has begun an investigation of the under classmen for disturbance caused nt the junior promenade. Wholesale expulsion is expected. No arrests have been made. OHIO AND IOWA BOOM FAVORITE SONS, THEIR ARE STRONGLY INDORSED.

The I)ehj(itte Iiutruutvd to Work (or Their Nomination fur I'resldont at the St. Louis Convention Iron-Clad 1'roteetlou Itesolutloim Adopted Monroeism mid lllineliillhmi. Coi.iMiU's, Ohio, March 11. Tho Grand opera house was unable again to-day to give admission to more than half of those holding tickets and wearing badges with McKlnloy's picture thereon, notwithstanding a heavy snowstorm. It was 10:.

when Sou-ator-ulect Foraker culled tho conven tion to order. At that time tho stage was crowded with Ohio Congressmen and other party leaders. The temporary organization of tho convention wus unanimously made the permanent organization when Chairman Foraker briefly acknowledged tho double honor uud proceeded with business. Congressman J. M.

Taylor, chairman of the committee on resolutions, reported the following platform, which was greeted with frequent applause and adopted: "Tho Republicans of Ohio congratulate tho people of tho country upon the growth of Republican sentimcut, as evidenced by the signal victories of the last three years, which assure a glorious national triumph in the coming election. "We denounce the Democratic administration as the most destructive and disastrous the history of oar country has ever known. It has not only disappointed the expectations of the country, but has justly forfeited the confidence and support of its own party. "We affirm our adherence to the principles of the Republican party as defined by the national convention in 1892. "We are faithfully wedded to the great principle of protection by every tie of party fealty and affection, and it is dearer to us now than ever bo-fore.

It has more devoted supporters among the great masses of the American Dconlc. irrespective of party, than at any previous period in our national nistory. ii is every wncre recognizeu and indorsed as the great, masterful, triumphant American principle a key to our prosperity in business, the safest prop to the treasury of the United States and the bulwarks of our national independence and financial honor. "We denounce the present tariff law as the sublimated product of Democratic ignorance and incompetency, bringing, as it has, to a happy and prosperous people aperiod of unprecedented adversity and distress, from which nothing but a return to the policy of protection can relieve it. KF.cirnociTr and monkoeism.

"The Republican party stands for a reciprocity that reciprocates, and which does not. yield up to another country single day's labor that belongs to the American workingman. It stands for international agreements which get as much as they give, upon terms of mutual advantage. "It stands for a foreign policy die tatcd by and imbued with a spirit that is genuinely American; for -a policy that, will revive tne national traditions and restore the national spirit which carried us proudly through the early years of the century. It stands for such a policy wi.th ail foreign nations as will insure both to us and to them justice, good faith, dignity and honor.

It stands for the Monroe doctrine as Monroe himself proclaimed it. It stands for a commercial policy that will whiten every sea with tho sails of American vessels flying tne American flag, and that will protect that flag wherever it flies. It "stands for a fiscal policy opposed to debts, and deficits in time 01 peace, ana iuvors iuk reiuru ui the government to a debt-paying policv and opposes the continuance of the "debt-makinir policy. It is too plain for argument that the public credit and commercial interests of the countrv reouire the revenues of tne covernment to bo amply sufficient for the public expenditures at all times without aanirer oi neacit, unu io man end Congress should without delay make due provision, 1HMETALMSM INP011SED, 'We contend for honest money, for a currency ot goia, suver nnu paper with which to measure our exchange, that shall be as sound as the govern1 ment and as ttntarished as its honor) and to that end we favor bimetallism, and demand the use of both gold and silver as standard money, either in nc cordanco to an international agree' ment, it. that can be obtained, or under such restrictions and such provisions to bo determined by legislation as will secure the maintenance the nnrities of tho values of the two metals; so that the purchasing 'nnd debt paying power of the dollar, whether-of silver, gold or paper, shall be at all times equal.

"We denounce the present adminis tration of the pension bureau for its betrnval of the interests of the uniou soldiers, and wo pledge anew to tho veterans, of the republic a watchful en re and recognition their just claims unon a grateful people. "The noortle from Ohio take satis- faction in the expression coming from every section of our common country, of popular approval oi uieir distinguished fellow-citizen, William The trreat" advocate of pro tection, who has all his life stood for its factories; its farms, its firnKiilRK. finds his rewnrd in the con ildenco and affection of the people whria Interests have been lusconstan Tho lienublicansof Ohio pledge him anew the absolute, loyal and unwavering support of his state nt the national convention and instruct IOWA PRESENTS ALLISON. The NUte Convention nt Dei Moines II fur the Senator. DksMoixks, Iowa.

March 11. Tho district conventions for each Congres sional district were hold tit 0 a. in. nnd dolecates and alternates were selected for tho National Republican convention at St. Louis.

Tho Fifth end Tenth districts wero the only ouos having contests. The Stato convention was called to order at and the call read, then came the singing of the "Allison March," for the first tlrao. It made a great hit. Congressman J. P.

Dolll-ver, temporary chairman was introduced. Mr. Dolllver said: "The demand of the hour la for somebody who understands the every day buslnoss of the government of tho United States; who can read tho account books on both sides; what we take in and what we pay out. We offer to the national service a statesman trained in the public business, who hus loft the Impress of his practical wisdom on evory revenue measure enaoted since the Thirty-eighth Congress, and under whose eye every item of every appro Kriation bill for nearly a generation as passed. A training like that, seldom approached in American publio life, would of itself bring hope and deliverance to tho uneasy treasury of tho United States.

"The need ot these times is not so much for a leader to rully the people to the Republican banner, as for a master of the art ot administration, conservative and strong, ablb to hold tho victory after it is won. Nothing can keep the American people "from voting against tho Democratic party this year. No man has been proposed for the nomination whose election would not bring honor to tho chief office of tho peoplo, but among all the illustrious men who are presented for the favor, of the party, in this year of hope and victory, not ono outranks in ripened preparation for its duties tho unassuming leader of Republicanism in Iowa. II is name is on tho lips and in tho hearts of all the people today." Tho address was interrupted frequently by applause, especially at every reference to Allison. Four thousand people wero present.

Tho convention was the most enthusiastic in the history of the stato. The resolutions instructed tho delegates to tho St Louis convention to work for Allison's nomination as long as his name was before that body. ARCHBISHOP'S FUNERAL Last Kltci Over l'eter Richard Kenrick at St. Louis. Sr.

Louis, March 11. With ceremonies befitting his rank as a prince in the Roman Catholic church, Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick was interred in the priests' lot in Calvary cemetery to-uay. It is estimated that while the body lay in state during the lust two and one-half days at least 125,000 people passed through the Cathedral to view it A silver plate on the casket bore the following' inscription in Latin; "The Most Illustrious nnd Reverend Peter Richard Kenrick, who, having been born August 17, 1800, ordained priest March 6, 1832, consecrated bishop No vember 30, 1841, and archbishop also of St. louis in 184 died March 4, May he rest in peace." Cardinal Gibbons occupied a throne at the right of the altar and Archbishop Kain, tho celebrant, occupied a throne at the left. Promptly at 0 o'clock Hie services, which were the grandest and most im posing ever seen in St.

Louis, began. One Cardinal, eight archbishops, more than twenty bishops ana fully 4UU priests, assisted by a choir of students from the Kenrick seminary, conducted the services, which consisted of pontifical requiem mass and the office of. tho dead, Archbishop Kain acting as cele brant. Archbishop Ryan delivered tho oration. Absolution was performed by Car dinal Gibbons and four archbishops.

This concluded the services, and the body was taken to Calvary cemetery, escorted by the cadet corps of the St. Louis university, and followed by the prelates, clergy and laity ih- carriages. The usual ceremonies at grave were held. FORCED TAX RECEIPTS. Thousands of Dallnrs Filched From tho Chicago City Treasury.

Chicago, March 11. Thousands of dollars have been filched from tho city treasury through a clever scheme con cocted by three sharks, a clerk la the comptroller's olliee and another in the special assessment The steal was accomplished by forging special assessment tax receipts. It i another grab at the special assessment fund and while it is not known just how much money has been obtained, it is possible that or Sifl.uOO -slipped out of the people's vaults oefore the conspirators were detected. Investigation has developed that they obtained at least Neither Comptroller Wetherell, City Treasurer Wolf nor Chief of I'olico Badenoeh will give the names of those implicated in tho irnud The -sharks have been located however. It is probable that several arrests of those connected with the matter will bo made to-day.

Quay Kinlmiiry In Alabama. Birmingham, March it. William T. Ferguson, colored, of Washington, I). arrived in the city this week, and will work among the leaders of tho Republican party In Alabama in tho interest of Senator Matthew S.

(Jiiay of Pennsylvania for tho presidential nomination. lie will take the lield against McKlnley, hoping to get. promises for Quay choice. 1 A nil -Option mil bond. Wasimnotos, March 11.

Tho House committee on agriculture, by a vote of 8' to 6, decided to-day to lay upon the table the tinti-optlons (Hatch) bill. This practically kills the measure for this Congress. KANSAS REPUBLICANS. Miami1 Slute Tut Thrciiitfli Without Hitch. Wichita, Mureh 11.

The Republican State convention horeelt'Oted Cyrus Lcloud of Troy, Nathaniel Barnes of Kansas City, T. J. Anderson of Topokn, A. 1'. Riddle of Minneapolis, M.

M. Murdoch of Wichita and the Kcv. C. A. Swcnson of LlndBborg delegates at lavge to tho national con vention.

If. Towusend of Loav-emvorth, Thomas Anderson of Johnson, W. II. Nelson of Cowley, E. L.

Shaffer of Morris, T. Walker of Osborno and lloorge lluycke of Ells-worth were elected alternates. Thomas E. Thompson of Elk, John R. Hamilton of Norton and Green Keith of Douglas were nominated for presidential electors.

The convention Instructed the delegates for McKlnley for president and Cyrus Lelnnd for national committeeman, and indorsed the present State administration. POSTAL SUBSIDIES. The House Spend) Iy on the runt-olllce Appropriation Hill, Washington, March 11. The House witnessed the perennial attempt to cut off the appropriation for special mall facilities between Boston, via New York nnd Washington, to Atlanta and Now Orleans. This appropriation hus Leon carried in the postoftleo bill since 1873.

This year it amounted to $1 and coupled with it were' appropriations for special facilities between Kansas City and Newton, nnd Chicago and Council Bluffs, Iowa. The latter items, however, went down before points of order. An attempt was made to rule out the Southern subsidy also on a point of order, but Mr. l'ayne of New York overruled the point. The motion to strike out was defeated 93 to 1R The bill was not disnosed of.

Normal School Troubles. EiiroitiA, March 11. Two young Marion Higgins of Ottawa and Lois liorland of Scranton, have been suspended for one week from the State Normal school, and Fred Borland for four weeks, and the three, together with isses Ollie Evans and Laura Gardner of Scranton, have been forbidden to attend any society meetings at the Noruiul during the entire term. These students, together with many others, confessed to being implicated in attempting to hang out a banner in Albert Taylor's hall on Saturday evening during the prize contest and debate. All tlio above are.

membersof the Literati society, which' is the largest in the school, numbering several hundred. Hurnect at a fteviviil Meeting. Fort Scott, March 11. At 9 o'clock last evening, as the pastor of the Second United Brethren church of this city dismissed a congregation who attended his revival meeting, one of the large oil lamps fell on Miss Addie Lorton, a young lady 19 years old. The bottom of the lamp bowl had burned through, and the oil fell on her face and chest and was ignited by the burning wick.

Before the people near her could smother the flames her clothing was burned and her face and neck and chest were rousted. The injury is likely to prove fatal. New York's New Liquor Law. Ai.iianv, N. March 11.

The Sennto voted closure in he Haines excise bill 34 to 11. The bill was put on its passage and adopted 81 to 18. According to Senator Haines, the effects of the bill will be to prevent corruption in excise boards, to stamp out low gin shops, and to greatly reduce' Sunday selling and other violations of law by saloon keepers. Although he expects the number of drinking places to be reduced from twenty-five to forty per cent, he holds that the increase in the license fee will prevent loss of revenue. Indiana District for McKlnley.

Koiio.MO, March 11. The Eleventh; district Republican conven-. tion, the first to meet in the state, renominated Congressman George W. Steele. The principle of protection was indorsed, and a clause indorsing the candidacy of McKinley for president was received with deafening, applause.

A Cass county delegate moved, to striko out the resolution, but received no second, and was howled down. For McKlnley and Wchstcr Ilnvls. Bethany, March II. The Republican county committee of Harrison county has called a mass meeting for March 21, to select delegates" to the congressional convention of the Third district. Mclvinlev was unanimously indorsed for President, with Allison as a second choice.

Webster Da vis was the choice for Govcrnor'of all the committeemen except oue. 1. M. Steele Dead. St.

Josltii, March 11. Dudley Steele, oue of the oldest wholesale grocers' in the Missouri valley, nnd head of the wholesale grocery house M. Steele died last night from general exhaustion, following an attack; of the grip. For Killing Milton Cannon. Iniikpkndknck.

March 11. a'trial lasting a week, the jury in the Cannon murder case in the Ills trict court here, after being out about two hours, returned a verdict lindlng Georgb Stevens guilty of murder the iirst degree. riatt Heads the Tioga Delegation. Oswkoo. N.

March Re publicans of Tioga county in conven tion elected a delegation to the Slate convention headed by Thomas C. l'latt nnd passed resolutions Indorsing Gov ernor Morton as me rresuicniiai can didatc. nigh. 'Wfes, Wheat March iil'8 May 61 i4'i July 4i UJi C'OllN March May 80 IKl'4 uH riopteiubur. 3.

'4't Oats March Way van -a iiiii ao'i July Sh. r'l. a Pork March 70 M- May H7J4 9 It 8i II July ID 0 10 0 10 0.1 10 12 li Lauu March 35 5 May 5 4714 5 424 6 47', Si 47's July SOU 5 ft CO 5 Shout Ribs March 5 15 6 SO lr July ft 87', 411 4 i Live Stock. Kansas City, coipts, calvo, '9 eattlo; til calves. March shipped ymterday.

Tho market was atwidy to 10 cents higher. Dressed b-ef and oxport steers. Texas and Indian steers 1 4.20 tL'S)l (lows and heifers 81 an 1 fuedori! i SO) Unlvea HoK- KoceiptH, thinned yesterday, Ii79. Tho market was a bunt steady. The top enlo wus W.M mid tho bulk of sal -s from Stl.77',4 Siieop-lieceipta, uhlppod yesterday 1,0, The mnrxet wo a to lOoantu lowor.

Th' followiiu alii i-oresontativo ale: Vi7 N- ill llil 114 l2heup, S( 41 1 tdioep, 111 HI? shocp. 10.1 117 ahoep, 80 40 'II i 15 (l 1.