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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-07-27
Near Home Inventions.

WASHINGTON, July 90. - Southeastern
patents have been issued as follows:
GEORGIA
John M. Brosius, Atlanta, tobacco box.
W. 2. Clark, Elberton, cotton chopper.
Theodore E. Golden, Columbus, shaft
hanger
Landon NJ. Littledeld, Valdosta, churn
dasher.
George w. Simmons, Conyers, cotton
seed crusher.
South CAROLINA
Luther A McCord, Laurens county, com.
6lned paper holder, cutter and printing
device
FLORIDA
David F. Mcdonald, Lake Butler, wrap
ping machine
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a PAPER COMPANY sUsPENDs.

The Concern Working Under an Ex-
tension and Heavy Debts.
PROVIDENCE, R. l., July 26.-The Rich
mond Paper Company suspended this morn
ing. The company suspended some little
time ago and has been working under an
extension, $500, 900 new capital being paid
to first mortgage held by the Rhode
Island Hospital Trust Company for $751;
coo. The company has had no rating with
Bradstreet's for some time Their last state
meut showed assets of 1884 900, and liabill-
ties of $668,00 The plant is a magnificent
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'0oooR FOR TRR STARVING
tons of Supplies Sent to tho
c,,. spring Valley Miners.

say IONS IONS of Supplies Sent to the
r. spring Valley Miners. W VIC
bopgg.A.,s,o, LII, July 26.-Mayor Creiger
gresham Frank LawJer and d'elser, atS
|srs 4'sr' a Of the relief committee 'Iat. Iat.
|roysioa's in-' morning with eighty TINS l'a oF =
|arvingeu and and supplies for r'n' the oa
tEring &slld- ldock9od-out coal miners 'of of
miners shy n ILL., ~; There are about 1000 %
er families s o5a,,. Fae district, making With
ee5 'F9q rein there this S'I aftern9on a9 arrival wal
b. Everynnb gl'n great demosstrations" alto "of Of
lost Iimaere there were evidences % Of
yrcS1las ro@e9s .D3 poverty and dostitution. 0l
a9tily clad in ana ma children We're most
ag fs bs was great doartG % Of fHSeFlals toetgaa
6sSSs' 6aTs bop Of pinoning 6unSor SnSl4Sao T5oao
and are PSSa s6.oaisr lSSs% out s Hsarly three
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HELD UP BY WHITE GAPS.
Liberties Taken with a Woman and
q Man Nearly Hanged.


ST. LOUIS, Mo-, July 26.-The following
comes from Gillespie, H.: "While Henry
Bokamp aud his wife were riding near that
town last Monday evening they were taken
from their buggy by an armed band of
white caps, who took shameful liberties
with the woman and strung Bokamp to a
tree three times, vhs last hanging prov
ing so nearly fatal that he could only
be reused by the administration of medi-
cine. The cause Of the outrage is said
to have been a mere suspicion that
Bokamp had committed Spetit larceny.
The case has been put in the hands Of Col
Oller, criminal lawyer of LitchfieId, who
says that while at Gillespie yesterday look
ing into the affair he was warned by,a man
who claimed to be the captain of the White
Caps THAT if he came nosing around there
he would get thicker rope than the one
they gave to Bokamp. The colonel says he
will prosecute the perpetrators to the ex-
tent of the law.n
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HARRISON AT WORK.
a Number of Knotty Pardon Cases
Under Consideration

a Number of Knotty Pardon Cases
Under Consideration.
DEER PARK, Nd, July 28.-The Presi-
dent was occupied this rainy day in CON
sidering knotty pardon cases presented by
the department of justice Attorney
General Miller brought over large bundle
Of papers this morning, some of which re-
quire early decision, ami tae President took
them out to the exclusion Of other business
Reports about Attorney General Miller
appointment are not credited here. It is
said that the President has reached no CON
clusion regarding Judge Mathews successor.
The Attorney General insists that his visit
relates solely to the current business Of the
department. He is a guest Of ex-senator
Davis and may return to Washington Sat-
urdaY.
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eoBBLING UP NATURAL GAS.
The Standard Oil Company's Hand
co1~ ~

The Standard Oil Company's Hand
Seen in Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 26.-The Standard
Oil Company is endeavoring to get control
Of the natural gas lands in Indiana with
theirtenton of controlling the entire gas
fed ultimately. 1t will be necessary some
time soon fer Tue pipe line companies of
Indianapolis, Lafayette and other
cities 70 sink wells in new
territory, aud unless they secure
leases for this purpose they will be wholly
at the mercy of the Standard Oil Company.
Large numbers of leases have been taken
in the best gas territory near Indianapolis
within ;he last two days, and it is believed
that it VIII be found that the Standard Oil
Company already holds the most desirable
land elsewhere in the Hoosier gas belt,
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GLADsToNE's JUBILEE.
The National Liberal Club Presents
Him an Album.


LONDON. July 26-The National Liberal
Club was lavishly decorated this evening
in>honor of Mr.. Gladstone, who yesterday
celebrated his golden wedding. There
were 1000 persons present. including a
large number of peers and members Of the
House Of Commons, and many Indies Wis
count Cambridge presented Mr.. and Mrs.
Gladstone an album, tho work Of leading
-arusts, commemorative of the occas-
ion. Mr.. Gladstone in accepting
the gift made an eloquent and
pathetic speech, which was free from poll
tical references. He said he felt as If
drowned in an ocean OF kindness, and ha
recHrocatcd their good will. lie deemed
II noble calling TO serve u people such as
they ond be hoped they would all partake
OF the full blessings belonging to them as
BrItons aud ohriStianA Mr.. and Mrs
Gladstone took their departure from the
hail amid scone of the greatest enthusia-
ism.
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TRIAL OF TIE YORKTOWN.
a Notification That Everything Is IL
Roadtn ess

A Notification That Everything is in
Readiness.
WASHINGTON, July 26.-This morning
Secretary Tracy was advised by Commo-
dore Ramsay of the Brooklyn navy yard,
that the Yorktown was ready to start upon
her four days trial cruise. This trial cruise
was provided for in the contract. and was
the date of her provisional acceptance,
which time expires on Aug T. The
board appointed to supervise the trial con-
sists Of Capt. Brighank, Engineer 5Myers
and Constructor Steele. After this trial
the Yorktown will go * Newport for her
turning trial by CortA.isdoa'e Walkers
board. There yet remains about $s7, 900
due the contractors.
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Braved Fire Bal Aehestoa.

WINDSOR, ONT, July 26--Some time
ago some vandals set fire to the gas weu al
Ruthven, which has flow of 10,OOO. .OOC
feet per day, and up to to-day nobody has
been able to approach within 200 feet Of the
we'll To-day q. H. Marvin clothed him
self in asbestos and performed such work at
the mouth of the well as win enable the
owners to extinguish the fire. He received
$1,000.
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DEATHS ON THE eIBBBr.
TWO Executions at Different Places in
Louisiana.


BATON ROUGE. LA, July 26.-Tom Bowl
ing (oolored) was executed in the Jail yard
in this city to-day for the murder of Phillip
Walsh (white). The sheriff read the death
warrant and asked him if no had
anything to say. Bowling responded:
''Gentlemen, L hope you viii all
forgive me and pray for me
that God may forgive me. Iforgive every
body" The black cap was then drawn over
his face, the signal given and the trap door
fell. The drop was about seven feet, and
the prisoners neck was broken. he was
pronounced dead in eight aud half min
utes, and his body delivered to his mother.
SWORD OVER HIS HEAD.
NEW ORLEANS. La, July 26.--Louis
Tranchiopl lcolored) who was to have been
executed in this parish to-day, was res-
pited by the governor. An effJrt is being
made to have his sentence commuted TO
imprisonment for life.
HANGED FOR MURDER.
RAYvILLE, LA, July 20. Charles Sell
lars was executed here to-day for the muir
der of Bunyan Adams.
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PANAMA LOTTERY BONDS.

The Liability Of Holders on Outstand-
ing Installments.
PARIS, July 26.-The civil tribunal has
decided that the Panama Canal Company
cannot compel the holders Of the lottery
'bonds TO pay the outstanding Installments,
but that the holders Of such bonds are still
liable to be called upon to make pro rata
payments to the extent of a quarter of the
nominal value of the bonds Where in
stallments have been paid in advance, the
company must refund the money.
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PAYMAeTRR sM1TEs CASE.
The Sentence of the Court-MartiaI
Renitted.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-The finding of
the court-martial in the case of Passed
Assistant Paymaster Henry R. Smith, of
the navy, and the action OF Secretary
Tracy thereon were made public to-day.
Smith was pay officer on board the Essex
IN New York harbor. On April 25 he drew
81, 200 of pay funds and was missing until
May 3. He was charged with being absent
from his station and duty without leave and
pleaded guilty. The court sentent ed him to
be suspended from rank and duty for six
months on furlough pay with unanimous
recommendation that the sentence be re-
mitted because of their belief that he was
mentally irresponsible for his actions. Sec
retary Tracy approved the finding of the
court and adopted their recommendation,
remitting the sentence.
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8hADLEss Sym Uno~

Wy FIN tlnd by Explorers Among
CaIc.oo 'ne Chalk Bluffs. H0ns
|aktoa, n,,, July 2d.-A dispatch from
Fer, yoster6.. Dr5,3 says: "A party of ex- M
4 aaa skeletons h1,l, uaearthed a number of
Fifty sS1lls4 0l 4sqkton on The NebrasItss e TiSILs
9ouoe to a1' ba which the local pbysicienes SieIe-
aaren and a tle remains of wbite r,ao.aI oioanS
:. hey have aI,.lts. hts. The indicatidns pie, n
|4n FprtI5anD Deen buried fortv ''Vrs or esI are Q
Pc" ''ner Investigations or, OF nifty
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MARY ANN ON A HIGH.
Political Sympathy That Seems to
Have Been Wasted

WASHINGTON, July 26.-Mary Ann
Dougherty got great deal OF misplaced
sympathy in congress and the republican
organs last winter because President Cleve-
land vetoed her pension bill for substantial
reasons. On the strength of this she was
a good place in the department Of agricult.
ure. This morning she appeared before the
police court charged with being drunk and
disorderly. She begged the mercy of the
court, as she was afraid, she said, of losing
her official position. Judge Miller said he
would give her another chance, but he told
her that if she continued to get drunk she
would have to go to the workhouse. Her
personal bond was taken.
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PRESENTS OF A PRINCESS.

The Valuable Wedding Gifts to Louise
of Wales.
LONDON, July 26.--The welding presents
received by the Princess LOUISE of Walos
were displayed at Marlborough house to-
day. The total value is el50000. The
Jewels alone are valued at 9l20,000. Mrs.
Mackay seat pair of turquoise and dia-
mond pendant earrings.
The queens dinner party in London last
evening. in-bonor of the coming wedding
Of Princess Louise Of Wales, included the
Prince and Princess of Wales and al the
members Of the royal family, the Marquis
of Lorue the Grown Price Of Denmark
and the Grand Duke Of Hesse.
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DIxIE's GOOD HEALTH.
The ALE ged Existence of Dengue at
lFernandina Disproven.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-The marine
hospital bureau has received a telegram
from DR.. Daniel, president of the state
board of health Of Florida, stating that the
alleged existence of ,dengus fever at FernaU-
dina, Fla, has been Investigated by the
state health officers and reported to him to
be false.
lately dispatched by the marine hospital
bureau to she northeast coast OF Mexico,
reports from Tampico that the United
States consul says that there is no yellow
fever at that place as reported. DIR. Combe
says he will make further investigation and
report as soon as possible.
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Dr.. Arnold,s Declination.

WASHINGTON, July 26.--secretary Win
dom to-day received a letter from c. w.
Arnold declining for private reasons the
office of collector of internal revenue for
the district OF Georgia, to which he was ap-
pointed few days ago.
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A Russihn WeddinR.

CETTINJE, July 26.-Prince Nicholas and
his daughter, Princess Militia, have started
for st. Petersburg The wedding Of the
princess to the Grand Duke Constantine Of
Russia will be private. on account of the
illness of the grand duge.
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LONDON, July 26.-Sir John Henry
Puleston. member of parliament for Devon
port, gave dinner in the House Of Com
mons this evening to Robert T. Lihcoln,
Ctauncey N. Depew, Attorney General
Webster, Sir James Ferguson, g. I. Richie,
Sir Lyon Playfair, Mr.. Labouchere, and
otherR
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shot Hia Baf4v Coualn.

BrRMINeHAM, ALA, July ga special
TO tue AQe-- Herald from Greenville, Ala,
SAYS: "Dick Flowers, years old, SHOT and
killed his cousin Ruth Flowers, aged years.
The children we're playing when Dick dis
charged his gun with fatal esfectn
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KICKED HIS WIFE TO DEATH.
The Murderer Claims that His Head
ia Out of Order.

Troy, N. Y, July 26.-James Mccall of
West Troy, surrendered himself to the po-
lice of that village this afternoon, saying:
II have kicked my wife to DEATH" 1t was
found that the woman had been terribly
kicked, and there was deep knife wound
in her neck, which in itself was sufficient
TO cause death. She was found in her home
lying in pool of blood. She was about 55
years old. Her husband is 81. He says his
head has been out of order for some time.
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PARIS, July 26.-Gen. Boulauger will be
a candidate in ninety-two cantons for the
councils general.
lie SOir publishes a report that Gen.
Boulauger is going to New York, fearing
that the court martial will condemn him.
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SALT TRUST SHARES.
A Belief That the Subscriptions a,
Too Few for Success.

Too Few for Success.
NEW YORK, July 26.-According to all
indications, the subscription for the shares
Of the North American Salt Company has
been unsuccessful At tho Central Trust
Company's Office it is stated that the man
ayers Of the salt company requested that
the amounts Of the subscriptions should not
be made public, and all inquiries are re-
Tered to the managers. In their turn they
decline to give out any statement, for fear
oi It's being misleading. They say that it
VIII take some time TO calculate the results
ron y all points, but promise to give an
0lnc!al statement soon, probably Tomorrow
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Money for Evicted tenants.

LONDON, July 26.-Charles Earnest
Swami Qiberal) member OF parliament for
north division Of Manchester, has donated
$500 through William OBrien TO the fund
for the relief Of evicted tenants in ireland.
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A Medical License Unnecessary.

CoNcoRD, N. H., July &c. In the cases
Of the physician and dentist indicted for
practicfpg medicine and dentistry without
a license, the supreme court to-day quashed
the indictments and declared the law re-
Quiring license for the practice of medicine
and dentistry unconstitutional.
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The Yellow River Again Bursts tt
Banks in Shantung.

SHANGHAI, July 26-The Yellow river
has again burst its banks in Shantung, in
undating an immense extent Of country.
There is twelve feet of water throughout
ten large governmental districts The loss
of life and property is iucalculable. The
government authorities at Pekinz are dis
mayed. Owing to the incapacity of the
local authorities, foreign engineering aid,
in order to permanently repair the channel
of the river, is considered imperative.
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A NRw MEx1oAN Tragedy.
The Killing of Deputy Sheriff
Quickly Avenged.

SANTA FE, N. NJ, July 26.-Deputy
Sheriff Warren Moore was shot and killed
this morning at Wallace, N. NJ, by Joseph
Cnacha. The latter was a smallpox at
tendant and was ordered to leave town,
whereupon he fred three shots into q crowd
of citizers, wounding one mau. He then
fled to the hills, pursued by Deputy Moore,
whereupon Chacha turned and killed the
officer, and was himself overtaken by an
angry crowd and riddled with bullets.
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A GIRL IN A TRAMP's CLUTCH.
She Regains Consciousness Just in
Time to Escape Cremation.

TROY, N. Y, July 26.- While the family
Of Joseph Gordon, living about five miles
from Keeseville, was absent a tramp en-
tered the house, and when Mr.. Gordon's
young daughter returned alone the tramp
demanded money. On being told that there
was mono in the house he threatened to kill
her, at the same time choking and tearing
her hair. She tainted and returned to con-
sciousness just in time to crawl from under
the burning and falling root. The tramp
had fired the building and escaped.
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No Turkish Fleet For Creta.

CoEsTANrtNoPLE, July 26-The cabinet
council has decided not tos6nd squadron
ito Crete nor to take active measures for
repression of the revolt in that country,
pending an endeavor 10 arrange terms With
tire malcontents,
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A Coast Defense Vessel Contract.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-The contract
with the Union Iron Works of San Fran
cisco for the construction of coast defense
vessel was signed to-day by Secretary
Tracy. The contract price is 500. .O0l.
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DAKOTA pRLUGED.
A Swollen Creek Carries Away Ra
road Bridges.

A Swollen Creek Carries Away Rail
road Bridges.
DEADwooD. OAK, July 26.-The heaviest
rain that has visited this locality for years
fell "Wednesday night. 1t was accompanied
with heavy thunder and lightning. White
wood creek was swollen and did much dam
age TO bridges on the Deadwood Central
railroad Trains did not pun at all yester-
day. Hail fell in some parts, doing damage
to crops, but not extending over much ter
ritory. Crops otherwise are ia splendid
condition.
CYCLONIC CLOUDS.
ST. PAUL, MINI, July 8.-A Pioneer
Press special from Morristown, Minn., says:
"One Of The worsb storms ever experienced
here came up about O'Clock yesterday
afternoon. Clouds moved in every direc-
ton, resembling cycionic clouds, Hail
stones as large as eggs fell, accompanied by
heavy wind and rain storm. Two large
barns were demolished and other buildings
were uu-rooted.
"At Anol1a the most terrific thunder and
rain 4. os1n for years passed over the city.
Three wooden buildings were washed iqto
the river"
TORN UR BY A TORNADO.
NEW PRAGUE, MINI, July ga tor
naCk0 100 teeU WIDE passed naH mile west
Of here at $3.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
One house was dashed 10 pieces, five rail-
ROAD cars wheat-laden were thrown twenty
feet from tue track and crops in the path of
Che storm utterly ruined. No lives were
lost
LIGHTNING sTUNs A NEGREss.
ATLANTA Ga, July 26-During a severe
storm of rain and lightning this afternoon
a negro woman who was ironing was struck
ana stunned. but not killed. A shed in
which some negroes were gambling was
struck. The building was demolished and
one negro was left for dead. He came out
all right later.
HEAVY RAINS AT HARRIsoNBURG.
HARRIsoNBURG, VA, July. 26.-Very
heavy rains have prevailed here. The
water in the Shenandoah and KS tributa-
ries is rising and another food is feared.
CROPS CAUGHT.
STAUNToN, VA, July Cit has been
raining almost incessantly for four days.
The streams are swollen and large guam
tity of hay is ruined. One fourth of the
wheat crop in this vicinity is out in the
shocks and much of it is damaged.
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One Ex- Confederate Succeeds Another

WASHINGTON, July 26.-W. C. Elam, of
Louisa county Virginia. has been an
pointed chief Of the division of railroads. in
the general land office. vics Gen. 6. M.
Wilcox. relieved. Both Mr.. Flam ana Gen.
wilcox served 10 the confederate army, the
form mer as private, and the latter as a
major general. MIR. Elam is prominent
republican in Virginia, and a writer Of
ackn5wledged ability.
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BULLETS OVER A BRIDE.
SHE WILL BE IN WIDOWS WEEDS,
WITH TWO LOVERS DEAD.

1he shooting Follows Her Elopement
With Hsr Intended Husbands Best
Man-Fire Opened by the Man She
Had Given the Slip-Her Own Mar
row Escape.
CHICO, CAL, July 2s.-An elopement
which occurred here few days ago culmi-
mated m a tragedy this afternoon. A
wedding was 81 have taken place last Mon
day between young man named Raymond
Blerce, son OF a San Francisco journalist,
and Miss Eva Adkins, beautiful young
lady II years Of age. Bierco's most init
mate friend was a handsome young man
named Neil Hubbs, and he was to have
acted as best man at the wedding cere-
mony
RAN OFF WITH THE BEST MAN.
The day before the marriage was to occur
Miss Adkins left her home and went to a
nelghborlng town with Hubbs, where the
couple were married. They returned here
the next day, and this morning prepared to
make call upon the brides mother, Mrs.
Barney. Bierce heard of the intended
visit and went to Mrs. Baruey's house be-
fore them. When Hubbs and his wife ar
rived he entered the parlor and fired at
u uoos with a revolver. hubbs fell to the
floor, but also drew revolver and fired.
REGULAR FUsILADE.
-Four shots apiece were fred, when Hubbs
ran out of the room. Bierce then placed
the revolver to Mrs. Hubs head and fired,
infiicting a severe, but not dangerous,
wound. Hubbs re-entered the room and
beat Bierce to the floor with his rev oI yer.
Bierce then dragged himself into an adjoin-
ing room, placed the pistol TO mis- head and
blew his brains out He lived about an
hour aud half. Biercs also received two
bullets in the body, and Hubbs was shot
through the abdomen, the ball penetrating
the spleen. His recovery is doubtful.
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CUT TO PIECES BY CARS.
Two Brothers Meet q Horrible Death
at Chicago.

To VLI4CdBOs
CHICAGO, July 26.-Fred Droenke to-day
nourns over the mangled and lifeless bodies
of his two sons. The two boys, both Of
tender years, were playing near the North
western railroad tracks at Elhurst last even
ing The younger strayed upon the track
as an incoming passenger train came in
sight. The elder brother hurried to the
rescue of the younger, but tripped and the
two were cut to pieces under the wheels.
Death was instantaneous.
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Tiniting the Proauction Of Ootton.

LONDON, July 26.-Two-thirds of the
total number Of cotton eplnners have agreed
to lifRit their production to one-haH the
usual amount for one month