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INCIDENTS IN THE DOMINION.
BITTER ATTACK UPON An EDIToR-A CANADIAN
SCHOOL IN RoME--THE FISHERY TREATY

BITTER ATTACK UPON An ED1ToR-A CANADIAN
SCHOOL IN RoME--THE FISHERY TREATY
MONTREAL. June 3 lSpecidD.-Le Monde, n
French newspaper OF this city, published the following
description OF Mr. Sheppard the proprietor OF me
Toronto Ne,cs who was brought down from That city to
answer the charge Of libclling the 65th Battalion
This is not the portrait Of gentleman II Is the bust
OF an individual named Sheppard, the maniaca Editor
and proprietor OF The Toronto N0rs. He Is the insuier
OF tie French flag, which he calls rag He Is the n-
sulter of all the officers and soldiers OF the o3th
Battalion, whom he has called towards, drunkards,
rebels, thieves. 1t is he who has written that tho
French race should disappear from Canada. We give
his portrait that all men OF honor may know MN ana
spit at his face when they meet him."
Andrew Brunton checking teller Of the National Bank
Of Scotland, gave evidence to-day respecting Han n
Fox charged with forgery and corroborated Cashier
Graham's evidence that Hail. after depositing Zoo
In the bank April 8. obtained three 800 circular
notes. which cashed at the London Office on Aprll
% following and that on that occasion ne gave he
name OF Wall Both prisoners nave pech cominlo" 4o
trial on the charge of issuing forged notes. .
Some time ago the Roman Catholic Bishops OF the
province petition 20 the Pope asking for perms-
sion TO establish Canadian seminary IN the Hoy CIty
letter mas Just been received from Leo Kill expressing
his delight the idea put forth by the Canadian pre-
ates and promising give the institution his most en-
ST. supce. Montreal, will dcfray ali the expenses OF te
construction and maintenance OF the proposed ihsu
tion.
HALIFAX. June 3 tspccian.-Thc Chamber Of Com
merce discussed the fishery treaty with the United
States and the steps that ought to be taken to protect
Canadian fisheries. The Chamber was unanimously In
favor OF the renewal Of the treaty and the chief points
made In speeches that II the treaty was not re-
newed then the most vigorous and effective measures
should be taken enforce Canadian rights defend the
fishing interests and prevent Americans fishing within
the three-nile limit obtaining bait or supplies N
Canadian ports If this was not done 10y the Dominion
Government the Chamber decided that the Provincial
Government should request the British Admiral to EN-
poy The ships of the navy North American waters In
efficiently protecting the fisheries.
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1ysr1rzyG THE ILLINOIS LEGlsLArURE.

CHICAGO, June 3 (SpeciaD. bolster
Gus session OF the Illinois Legislature took place to-day
motion was made and carried to adjourn on June 2o'
In the discussion Mr. Lnegan urged that necessary ess
aton should be passed before the question OF adourn'
ment was even considered The election Of last fall
showed that our election laws farce and that was
matter which the people demanded should be renee
died. Then there the revenue measures OF equh
Importance Mr. Crafts threw the House into tumui'
by saying hat it would be wrong for the Legislature 70
continue In session.
"The impression has gone abroad, ne dechreu' tha'
Wa have been I'm session too long, All that we do to
save our reputation Is to adjourn as soon as possoe'
without passing any odious or bad laws -.
I" Don,t Won think" asked Mr. Baker, we can redeem
the Legislature II we pass some good bills =
The danger is" said Mr.. Crafts, that instead Q,
nassng good hills we will pass OF bills that BAD
tCries OF - on oh oh !" and confusion. ,.,.,,
The gentleman" said Mr.. Sheffield, has insuited this
whole legislature. ,, 4. .. -,
Mr. Crafts desired to adjourn on June to escape en-
gagng bad legislation, but the later DAY was nna
epl
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NEWS NOTES FROM LONDON.

LONDON. June s.
errcrDF IN THB ATLANTIC-The Allan Line steamer
Casnian from Baltimore, May 10, has arrived at Liver
oooi Her captain reports that Chief Engineer browne
was missed the voyage and that IL Is supposed ne
committed suicide by jumping overheard IN the night
"TuE TiMgs" DEFEATED.-The application OF The
Times for an Injunction TO prevent the puDlcatlOn OF
The Morning Maj has been refused 10y the Court
THE wABAsH.-The committee Of bondholders OF the
Wabash Railway Company have arranged to SEND TO
America Mr. Bald, Of their number, with hlr
Sheath. an expert accountant. Upon the arrival OF
these gentlemen in the Unit states thrd person.
an American expert will be selected, and the three VIII
make an investigation Of the accounts OF the Wabash
Company and inquire into the prospects OF the road
SPENCER AND HARgIsoN-Herbcrt Spencer. In a letter
70 The Times this morning, notes the communication OF
MT Frederic Harrison IN The Times Of yesterday Mr..
Harrison stated IN his last letter that he believed Mr.
spencer guess OF intentional wrong in the publication
of tie book In America and regarded him as victim Of
the illndged advice of partsan7 MT Spencer In his
letter OF to-day writes: I would rather have IL sup
posed that Intentionally ignored Mr. Harrisons copy
right claim have cabed the Messrs Appleton TO stop
the sale OF the book destroy the stock on and and
the stereotype plates and to debit me with their loss
srRAsGLNo A PRgMER.-A dispatch from Ianatave
Madagascar dated May B. states that report was cur
there that the Hova peace party mad staged he
Prime Minister at Antananarivo the capital OF the
island.
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THE SgacKAnaxoy BANK FAILURE

PHILADELPHIA, June (Speciab.-Joseph O.
Ferguson and William swre selected by the officers
OF the shackamaxOn Bank as the assgnees IL Is re-
ported that Joseph Conkng has already passed over
Ss 600 in highway department claims and agreed 10
assign TO the bank a claim of $4,000 against the city
for work on the south-st. bridge. Books nave peen
found showing that he paid money into the bank az
varous times or at least had received credit for sums
supposed to have been deposited. John ii. Fow f. a:
Anderson and Joseph Full. attorneys have on behalf
~ seyera stockholders in the bank. filed Dill In equity
They ask for the appointment OF receiver ana VIII Dc
heard in Common Pleas TO morrow They hod that ths
directors have been crimnally negligent and are noe
entitled TO an assignment. IL is alleged that THIS po
ston has been sustained by the Court before notapy
in tho case OF the Union Trust Company Casner mug
gard is getting better but yet no Information mas
been obtained from him.
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ooyyoT1oy CAUSED BY A SERMON.


READING, June 3 (SpecidD D.-lhe kev. Dr. u.
T. Warren who came from Chicago eight years ago ana
accepted the rectorshp of Christ Episcopal Church III
pottstown. on Sunday night, though Democrat
preached to Graham Post q. A. II. DIR. warren mas
since sent IN his resignation to the vestry, when was
accepted effect July l. It Is said that 'o cause
was this sermon Some of the choice passages IN MS
sermon were these:
Slavery hard on the black man. was harder on inc no
white, a fact which fast gaining on INC mnu' VI
the Southern people. a., 4. .ho oninio, of
There may be some glory, according to the OPINION &
the world. in with foreign nhuoh, tnouSa % th
Christian statesman fails to see H. Dut MnSiV 20
glory IN civil war; like the we have passed
Forty executions, placed where the} WolH h'u III,
the most good, would have saved TINS sacnee vi hill
ions OF lives. a, ..o, ,,,o NATHAN
scott Lincoln and Mcclellan were the men tue Nation
needed aud they would have prevented ibe w, or u.
least its continuance. had not the voice ol VIC 80
nary partisan prevailed. Had seots adV,co ICE Ueo ao
loWcd there would have been no war put lou as99 4
woud slavery have been abOlishedf answer yes, hnl
The negro race would have been spared an eVh
than slavery itself Instead Of needing MS umey hu'
vice the Government gave faint call Tor IooOo men
who went on what they evidently supposed To DC kiu
OF picnic at Bull Run, rather than lorniuapIo pa'o'
where they seem 20 have almost lost their WIS
such a civil war is no honor to any Nation
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MR.. PHELPS AT THE MANSION HOUSE.
RESPONDING TO TIE TOAST OF THE UNITED
srArFs-coMPIIMENTs TO THE JUDICIARY.

RESPONDING TO TIE TOAST OF lilh CNiA4@A
srATEs-CoNPLIMENTs TO THE JUDICIARY
LONDON, June 3.-Mr. Phelps, the Unlted
States Minister was the principal guest Of the evening
Mt the BANQUET given to the Judges by Lord Mayor
Fowler, at the Mansion House tonight. Inc olner
Americans present were the Committeeman MI
waller the Secretary OF Legation, Mr. White ana MT
Gillig -, ,,,.,
Tho Lord Mayor In proposing the toast to the Chteo
States said that hoped soon to have the hohor Vi GU
PERTAINING ex-President Arthur
Mr. Phelps in responding to the toast said that he hao
no such claims to the hosptalities OF Engshmeh as HIS
PREDECESSOR Mr. Lowell, had established and therefore
the attering reception that had been accorded 10 MN
was all the more gratifying. He aseribed the warmth
~ his welcome 10 the natural and abiding love
between Englishmen and Americans, which was los
tered and constantly broadened and deepened by ther
international intercourse He assured MS nearer" o
the pleasure with which Americans viewed the settle
ment of the questions at issue between England ana
Rnssa and eulorized the British judiciary, whose de-
csions were revered in America; - ,...,,, =,
The Corporation of London will present e&-freslueh
Arthur an address and gold casket upon MS ehecleu
Vislt to London and the Lord Mayor VIII give MIN
banquet.
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MAroK nARRIsoN,S cnRIsrIAY GRATIIrDE

CHICAGO, June 3 tSpccidD. The order
shutting up the gambling rooms. which have been run
ming wide open during the entire period OF Mayor Har-
rsons reign has created alarm among the gamblers II
is thought be by Mr. H9rrlson to win the good
opinion Of the public. which the recent election showed
concusiyely he had lost The Mayor, before he started
to Hot Springs had instructed Chief Doyle TO issue the
order II the Council should declare him elected before
bis return Chief Doyle said to-day "l the houses are
not closed on Friday they will be rnldcd and the raids
will be continued until the gamblers obey the law
The gamblers inclined to be upon Mr.. liar
rsOn II the police raid u.s." said Harry Romans, at
No 13i Cark-st why It's IIobsons choice with rs, bu
its blanked strange treatment This house contributed
So 800 TO the old mans election funds"
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THE EARTHQUAKE IN CASHMERE.

FIFTY SOLDIERS HURT-FoRTY NATIVES kiLLID-
THE LOSS OF LIFE COMPARATIVELY SMALL
LONDON, June 3.-A dispatch from Serlnagur
regarding the earthquake in Cashmere says 'ha' ny
solders Of the garrison OF serinagur were wounded
Forty natives were killed outright and eighty others
were injured Many OF the latter will die OF their ln-
juries The palace of the British Resident mass OF
ruins.
The official report says that the first shock experienced
at sernagur was felt at m, Sunday May Oil hc
shocks continued at intervals until Monday morning
While the shocks in the beginning were not Voie 'cy
who fed fromIher dwellings, and
whenhe houses iel they In most cases
In consequence the lossof life was comparatively sna,
although several houses were destroyed. The recous
and furniture of the British Resdency were removed 10
the open country and deposited in tents wherein INC
officials found "a temporary refuge.
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FRAGMENTS OF CABLE NEWS.

QUEENSTOWN June IA small canvasdecked boat,
the Neptune has arrived here from Penzance, and will
start for New-York Friday. Tho only soul board
is johnson, Norwegian. lie hopes to finish the voyage
in two months
ROME June IA discovery important TO prch1ologiss
has been made lust outside OF the POrta SAHARA IL Is
mausoeum, circular in FORM dedicated TO tho Prefect
and Master OF the Horse Licilio
BERLIN. June 3.-Alfred MeIssner the German poet,
who died Friday at Bregenz Lake Constance. ana
buried on Monday, had been a sufferer for long
time from physical ailments. Toward the close OF MS
days he seized with acute brain fever. which was
succeeded by paralysis Of the BRAIN owing TO his pro,
ongcd sickness bis posthumOus works Will DC Few ana
unimpOrtant.
PARIS June 3It stated that Lord Lyons, the Brit
sh Ambassador 10 France, has conferred with NJ. dc
Freycnet Foreign Minister with reference to the CON
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ZANZIBAR PROVOKING GERMANY.

BERLIN, June 3.-Thc North German Gazette,
I'm leading article the present dispute between Ger
many the Sultan OF Zanzibar says that Germany has
no designs against the independence Of the Sultan OF
Zanzibar. The Sultan, however claims the territory
occupied by the German East African Company, which
secured its titles properly from native chiefs has Or
dered troops TO and has taken hostile measures
against Sultan Vltu who has been friend 70 Germany
since sG7 Hnting that the Sultan OF Zanzibar may be
presumng upon British protection, the Gazette eXprsses
a hone that the English VIII induce hin 10 desst from
his present policy of prOvOcation to Germany.
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SEARCHING FOR DUMoNT.
RIEI,s LIEUTENANT SUPPOSED TO DE LURhlNu
NEAR BAToUCHE.


WINNIPEG, June Sword was received to-
day that Joyn, RIers private secretary, whose leg
was amputated at Saskatoon, died on sun
day and was buried tho same
day. The other wounded men, including Corpora Let
bridge are doing well. Captains Clark, Maney ana
Mason are now almost convalescen Great excitement
was created at Saskatoon last night by report that
Dumont was in a settlers house few miles dl5tant Ut
Captain Manley with nine men started immediately Io
the scene, but his arrival found that Tie man Ms
not Dumont, but Foster, half-bfeeu; ln5
report that DumOnt captured Dy Dhlteu
States soldiers Assnaboine is not credited at sasH
toon. IL is believed ho Is lowering around BalOuehe
awaiting opportunity to get his wife ana lAihHy
away. 49,. - ,.,.....or
says: =, . H.. .oo,,, ,
Before left st. Albert Big Bear was sending scouts
from his reserve TO the different reserves around
the neighborhood. The message he gave them Was as
10 this effect we doomed and VIII he hlIeu
one after another by The whites but before VIC ore
or disappear. must enjoy ourselves as inuch as We
can. Therefore must punder the stores ana MI
many white people, supplies are getting short at ~
manton and both volunteers and people arc OIL hai
raj
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THIRTEEN MINERS ENTOMBED.
AN EXPLOSION OF FIRE DAMP IN DONiA"
COLLIERY.

LONDON, June 3.-Fire broke out IN the
philadelphia Colliery near Durham, at noon to-day.
Three hundred miners in the pit and all attempts
TO subdue the flames render assistance to the ps-
oned men were at first unavailins' large iorce OF
men was kent at work at the colery trying to rescue
the men who we're peril The cOllicry on fire Is the
property Of the Earl OF Durham and Is known as the
margaret Pit" 1t is said that the number of miners at
work in the pit was $50 The relatives OF the imprs-
oned miners crowded around the mouth OF the PIT weep
ing The fire was found upon investigation 10 DE III 'ne
, seau, of the Margaret Pit IL was caused by
ploson of fire damp. Twenty-Five men were entOnDcd'
The explosion was followed by rush OF water INTO
fine sutton scam. The miners, men and boys, IN the
seam however, all taken out alive. Ihe reHei
parties worked zeaously to stay the hood OF waters
rnshIne into the Maudlin scam, where great NUMBER
of miners were imprisoned All except twenty-five
miners in the Margaret Pit we're soon rescued Later
in the day twelve more men were rescued, and only
thirteen at the last advices were imprisoned In the
mine
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TIE CUTTER YACHT BAYADERE.

BosroN, June 3.-The English cutter Baya-
doro arrived here TO day on the deck OF the Allan Line
steamer Phenican She is consigned to Mr. Forbes OF
this city She ia about so feet in length, ~ feet BEAM
with hold about feet in depth. The vessel Is fine
model stanchly built, and IL judged last saer sho
"a "A vessel OF probably twenty-five tons, and has all
he modern conyenences. 1t is understood that she Will
take part In the International races.
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THE RIGHTS OF ERMAN.AMERICANs.
LONDON, June "a dispatch to Reuters Tt

egram Company from Berlin says: I" II is understood
that Mr. Pendleton the United States Minister will
sumo negotiations regarding the position OF minors boin
I'm America the OF German parents. who, after be-
ing naturaized In America, return to Germany to live.
The negotiations begun By MI kasson were without re-
Government in interest of public order, could
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WHEAT FIELDS RAVAGED BY HEsSrAY FLIES

TOPEKA. Kan, June 3.-There is now no
doubt that the Hesslan fly is doing much damage II
not more did the cold weather last winter and tho
surplus wheat Of Kansas will dwindlo down to small
proportions Before the ravage Of the insect became so
widespread estimate Of tho wheat crop could DO
formed now form any idea. In the great
wheat valley Of Kansas whero wheat never fails en-
tire fields being poughed and mct This Is re-
ported from all parts OF the State.
BALTIMORE. June 3.-On the floor OF the Corn and
Flour Exchange to-day. specimens of wheat stalks from
Frederick County which had been attacked by Iesslan
flies exhibited. The insect found In the lower
joints the root. This is probably the greatest
enemy 10 growing wheat and this season, In Maryland
appears TO produce the destroyer In great numbers
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DEFENDED HIMSELF AND ESCAPED LYNCHIsd.

AKRON, Ohio, June 3 (Spectdp. William
Keller negro porter in the Hotel Buchtel. was at
tackled last evening by two roughs. fierce fight fol-
lowed in which Keller dealt his antagonists some
frightfu blows and himself severely hurt one OF
the men, william Num- recently an employe OF Robin
sons circus was dying when the fight ended His skull
was fractured in places. Keller was arrested and
released on bail. There loud threats OF ynehing
and party was organized for that purpose but Keller
could not be found
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DIsPUTING OVER THE PANTHEON.

PARIS, June 3.-M. Goblet, Minister OF Pub
lie Instruction, has published reply to the protest OF
Cardinal Gubert against the burial Of Victor Hugo In
the Pantheon. 81. Goblet says that the Cardinal ex-
cecds the rights Of his position Archbishop OF Paris
in the feeling which he exhibited at the defermina-
ton OF the Government the Pantheon TO Its
original receptacle for the remains OF the really
great men Of France. NJ Goblet also points out that
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TIE PRESIDENT AND GOVERNOR HILL.

ALBANY, June 3 (SpeciaI)-Goyernor Hill
said to-day think that the President will be at the
State military camp two three days this summer lie
said to me on the stage of the Academy Of Music in New
York on Saturdays 1 have received your invitation to
pass day or so in the summer at the State military
camp and shall probably accept It,"
Governor Hin will be at the camp during the Presi-
dents visit. 49,,
The Governor to-day granted an extra hearing on inc
Metropolitan Transit bill. II will take place on sau
dnv morning Tomorrow Mayor Low Of Brooklyn viii
appear before the Governor and will make an argument
In favor OF the Brooklyn Bridge bill
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TROrB1Es or A BRoOKLYY NAN

PETERSBURG, Va, June Sin consequence
OF the illness of the wife OF Thomas H. Harye OF Brook
Ivn who is charged with having committed forgery in
Manchester THIS State and who is in Jail here. efforts
have been made to have the charge Withdrawn. The
nerson IN Manchester who Cashed the check Is willing to
withdraw the charge, but the CommOnwealths aVoIney
refuses to let the prisoner 80 without trial.
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BIIIs SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR

ALBANY, June 3.-Thc Governor has signed
the bills amending the charter Of the NewYork and Long
Island Bridge Company; Incorporating the Conee TX
change IN New-York city; amending the general laws
affecting Now-Yor CITY, regulating the driving Of cattle
etc through the streets OF New-YOrk. The Governor
still mas his hands twenty acts OF the LegsAtue'
lie has only eleven days In which to pass upon them
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FOUR POLASDERS BEAT A WOMAN.

CARBoNDALE, Penn, June (SpeciaD. -Four
Poanders living In the suburbs OF this place. last night
brutally attacked woman and beat her numerically
They have all been arrested. II Is thought that the
woman Will not 1.-Two.
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PAID 5000 TO KILL A CHIYAMAN.

ST. LOUIS June 3.-A Chinaman who was
hired 70 Kill the Chinese Detective Lon" johnson, and
who did so on Monday morning. was arrested at
Murphysboro Ill., tonight. He made full confession
and said that he did the killing for 5000. The victim
was stabbed twelve times while asleep IL bed. Three
other Cinnamon in tho conspiracy. ARE now under ar
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KILLING HIS RIVAL AT THE CHUROH

CHATTANOOGA, June (SpeciaD I'm church
at Dalton Ga, last night, Emory Clark entered with
two pistols drawn, elbowed his way through the con-
gregation TO Samuel Watkins and shot him through the
head He then fired five times into the assembage, but
the bullets hit one Clark surrounded aud held
bay until officers arrived lie shot Watkins because the
latter took his sweetheart ont. The wounded will
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ALEXANDER II. STEPHEySS MoNUMEyE

AUGUSTA, Ga, June 3.-Adjutant-General g.
John A. Stephens who is the executor Of his late uncle
A. H. Stephens stopped at Crawfordvile to-day and ex-
ecuted deed Of Liberty Hail. Mr. stephenss old home,
to the stephens Memorial Association Yesterday the
~ of ,ranarinq the grave for the body began In the
front ward OF Liberty Hall, aud everything viii be In
readiness for the ceremonies OF June To- when the BODY
of Mr. stephens will be removed from the vault III Az
lanta where they were buried IN March. 1888
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RATTLEIN CAMRODIA.

LONDON, June 3.-Letters from Saigon, the
capital OF French CochnChna, state that the Cambo
dian revoutonsts against French authority have with
the Kings support attacked Penompng, or Sam
Wang the capital OF Cambodia and have driven the
European residents from the city. The refugees
sheltered on board French ship, which lay In the
MeKoug River.
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THE WIDOW OF THREE HUSBANDS TR0OBLED'
NEw-B BEDFORD, Mass, June (SpeciaD.-A
woman at seoncut Neck has lost three husbands by
death within few years. or late she imagined that the
house was haunted having heard spiritual rappngs ae
all hours the night AID the prints Of five nnsers
on tie door She mad painted but asserts hae
the prints are st there and that In the ngat tnsy
glow. She moved out Of the house.
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LOOKING FoR A LOST WILL.

AMSTERDAM, juno 3 Especial. D.-Garret Is.
yandcvcer well known farmer, died last week. leaving
large estate Some years ago he divided part of the
estate among some his children. His will cannot be
found now and the persons who acted witnesses are
All dead Before he divided the estate he was worth
SlOO 900 should his Will not be found all the children
will have equal interest in the estate, whether they had
anything before not