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The morning call., 1890-07-28
UTTERLY IMPRACTICABLE.
III, Proposed Boycott of the North by the
South


ST. LOUIS, July 27.-GOvernor Ross Of
Texas, in an interview yesterday, in reply
to an inquiry as TO his opinion of the pro-
posed boycott of the North by the South,
said:
l deem the proposed boycott utterly impract
cable, aud IL practicable, II would be uuwise
because it would arlav the North and South
against each other in permanent political, social
aud commercial hostility. 1t would withdraw
millions OF Eastern capital Fl ON the South and
destroy the credit OF thousands OF Southern
merchants IL would. In every Southern
community. create implacable enmites be-
tween those who wavered aud those who
refused 10 join the boycott. A cllZen's loyalty
to his State and country would be tested by a
false Standard while IN tile North every interest
would be arIayed solidly against the South. II
practicable it would be indeiensible because 1t
would involve the Injury Of friends aud foes
alike. 1t would be predicted upon lhe aSSump-
ton that the Force bill, ouce enacted into law,
would be unrepeaable that the just sentiment
of all associations could not be relied upon 10
relieve an oppressed section from a measure
found to be tyrannIcal and dangerous TO peace.
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SACRAMENTO NOTES.
Narrow Escape of Lady and Gentleman From
Drowning.

Marrow Escape OF Lady and Gentleman From
Drowning.
SACRAMENTO, July 27.-To-day the body
of an unknown man was found in the river
two miles below Freeport The Coroner
will go for the body tomorrow morning
1t was another hot day to-day, the mer-
curry reaching 1Olo. making The third sue
cessive scorcher. Tonight it is quite pleas
ant, however, comfortable breeze having
come up from the south.
Charles Gray and Miss Maggie Cossman,
while travelling in buggy along the river
road fourteen miles north of this city to-
day, came to break in the levee into
which brush had been thrown. In trying
to cross it the horse, vehicle and occupants
were thrown into the water. Gray and the
lady got out with difficulty and succeeded
in rescuing their outfit. The buggy had
covered top under which they were caught
and nearly drowned,
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STRUCK BY A TRAIN.
FriShtful Fate Of an Entire
Family.
Rev. DR.. BurtSelPS Farewell to His Con-
sregatiOn.
SMALLPOX on a Transatlantic Steamer.
LEGISLATION Demanded by Railroad En-
plOgeS-The Bakers Strike.
Special Dispatches to THE MoRN1Ne CALL.

GRAFTON CIV. Va.), July PA frightful
railroad accident occurred here this morn
ing, resulting in the death of five persons,
members of one family Just about the
time the west-bound accommodation train
was due, William Golden, with his wife
and three children, started to cross the Bal
timore and Ohio tracks. but, seeing the
yard engine coming up they stopped to let
it pass While watching the engine, a pas
senger train struck the family, instantly
killing the husband, wife and three chill
dren. The noise of the yard engine pre-
vented the approach of the train from being
hnard
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REVOLT IN GUATEMALA.
The whols Republic Declared in State Of
Siege

The Whcls Republic Declared in a State Of
Siege.
GUATEMALA, July pa revolt has
broken out here against President Barillas
and his Cabinet, it is said under the leader
snip OF General Beteta and Colonel Are
yals. The police force has been largely in
creased and force Of soldiers is parading
tile streets. Two hundred soldiers refused
to go on duty this morning because they
had not been paid, and they were sent to
prison. a mob paraded the streets shout
ing, death to Barllas." The ringleaders
were arrested. Much dissatisfaction ex-
lists among the military, and it is feared
they will soon join the revolutiOnists EN-
masse. The revolt is gaining ground every
hour.
Barilas' Cabinet wants him to suspend
hOstilities with Salvador and turn his at
.tention to the situation at nome. He Is
still sending his troops toward the Salvador
frontier, however. de has issued decree
declaring the whole republic in state of
siege. II is reported tnat Salyador's troops
are within sixty miles of the city. All pay
ments by the Guatemaan National Treas
ury have been peremptorily stopped and
subscription list for forced loan IS being
circulated. Money is sadly needed.
REVoLUTIoNIsTs GAINING POWER.
There is much dissatisfaction among the
military and the great fear now is that the
latter will make common cause with the
revolutioDists. The Presidents house is
strongly guarded, no one being. allowed in
the vicinity except Well-knoWn persons
The reyolutiOnists are gaining more power
every minute, and it is quite likely that
business will be suspended before many
days or even hours elapse.
President Barillas held conncil of war
yesterday, and troops are being cOnscripted
to carry on the war with Salvador. Presi-
dent -BaTllas wanted to assume the leader
ship of his troops against Salvador, but
owing 20 the unsettled condition OF affairs
here he has abandoned the idea of leaving
the capital. President Barillas has caused
a decree to issue declaring the whole repub-
lis in a state Of siege and suspended All
constitutional guarantees. 1t is said that
Salvador troops are within sixty miles oil
Guatemala and are constantly being REIN
forced.
The United States cruiser Ranger has
arrived.
MAssING TROOPS.
CITY OF MEXICO, July 27.-SeYeral Teyo-
lutiOnary bands are marauding near the
Mexican frontier in Guatemalan territory.
Both Guatemala and San Salvador are try
ing to mass troops with the utmost haste,
but Guatemala finds difficulty III the dig
satisfacttun>of her soldiers.
RICHFIELD SPRINGS (N. ", July a.
A cipher dispatch received here to-day by
an official of the Guatemalan Government
says that Guatemala accepts the war pro-
voked by San Salvador and will'continue it
until San Salvador elects a legitimate Presi-
dent in place OF Ezeta. A battle was fought
on the 23d. The same dispatch says that as
Salvador commands the cable to Central
America the Government only allows dig
patches favorable to itself to be sent. Hon.
duras, the dispatch further says, will re-
main neutral for the present, but may join
with Guatemala if events require it.
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RAILROAD EMPLOYEES.
Questions Considered by the Grand Council Of
the Protective Uuion.

the Protective Uuion.
Boston, July 27.-Delegates from 105
railroad centers in this country and Can
ada attended a meeting of the Grand Coun-
ell of the Steam Railroad Mems Protective
Union to-day. The necessity for an auto
matte draw-bar, guard-rail and the higher
elevation of bridges were torcibly pre-
sented by many delegates. The questions
of reduced hours of labor for trainmen and
switchmen and more wages were discussed,
but nothing definite done. Several stand
ing committees and the President were in
structed TO secure enactment by the Legis-
latures in the interests of railroad em-
Moves.
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E1rthu make Shocks.

EUREKA, July PA sharp earthquake
shock occurred yesterday morning at 1 :45
o'clock. No damage was done.
PETALUMA, July pa shock of EARTH
quake passed through Petaluma yesterday
morning about O'Clock. The vibration was
from north to south.
SUIsUN, July 2I-There were three earth
quake shocks yesterday morning at / AS
o'clock. The vibrations were from north to
SOUTH
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WHISKY DID 1T.
Young Man Stabbed to Death in Drunken
Row


PORTLAND. July 27.-Thomas A. Vaughan.
the young machinist who was stabbed in
saloon on Fifteenth and Jefferson streets
early this morning by l.. j. Sprague, died
this afternoon. Vaughan, with number of
friends, went into the saloon where
Sprague was seated at table and ordered
drinks, and while standing at the bar he
made remark which Sprague thought was
directed to him. The latter arose and
started toward Vaughan, and asked how
and what ne meant by the remark.
Vaughan replied that he was not talking to
him. After few angry words the men
came to blows and general fight ensued,
during which glasses and bottles were used.
Sprague finally drew knife and stabbed
Vaughan twice IN the abdomen. The
wounded man was taken to his home, where
lie died this afternoon. Sprague was ar
rested. 1t is said all of the parties con-
cerned in the trouble were under the in
flutnce of liQuOr.
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COMPLAINED OF POVERTY.
An Old Resident Of San Matso Shoots Himself
in the Head

REDWOOD CITY. July 27.-Amos French.
a resident of this county. nearly 40 years
old, committed suicide here Friday night.
by shooting himself in the head with an old
pepper-box pistol. Dependency and al
legged destitution are the cause. He was
formerly wel-to-do. and owned livery sta
BILE here but for year complained of pow
erty. He said 10 n friend that rather than
go 10 a poOrhouse he would shoot himself.
Deceased was member of the San Mateo
County Pioneer Society.
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NATIONAL LEGISLATION.
Bills TO Be Considered in the Senate ard
House This Week

HCuse 1llS Hsek.
WASHINGTON, July 27.-The tariff will
be the principal theme discussed in the
Senate this week 1t is impossible to say
how long the general debate will last, as
almost every Democratic Senator is under
stood to have a formal speech prepared for
delivery. Advocates of the bill to transfer
the revenue marine from the Treasury to
the Navy Department will call it up in the
morning hour Unless the demand for the
River and Harbor Bill grows stronger than
at present the managers will not endeavor
to bring ii before the Senate this week.
In the House the Sundry Civil Appropri-
alton Bill is on the calendar for tomorrow.
Tuesday and Wednesday will be given up
to the Agricultural Committee, which will
seek action upon the Compound Lard and
Meat Inspection bills. The Elections Com
mittee is pushing for a consideration of the
Virginia and South Carolina contested
election cases.
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parlors here Friday night to arrange for head
quarters in San Francisco on Admission
day. 1t was decided that no expense should
be spared to make display in the Pavilion
of the products of Solano County, and 1t
was ordered that headquarters should also
be established at one of the leading hotels.
Much enthusiasm has been displayed and
promise enough fruit to feed the multitude.
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Eaiinnal Bank Nnfes.

WASHINGTON, July 27.-Representative
Dorsey from the Committee on Banking and
Currency to-day reported to the House
bill limiting the compulsory deposit of
bonds by national banks to $1,000 in each
case. with the proviso that the voluntary
Withdrawal for the retirement of bank
noes shall not exceed 100000 in month,
and that the bill shall not apply to bonds
depos ed TO secure public moneys.
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RAILWAY BONDS.

A Pan-American System to Extend From
Corpus Christi to Guatemala.
NEW YORK. July 2Z-Secretary George
w. Van Siclan of the Holland Trust Com
pany sailed for Europe Saturday to place
the bonds of the Pan-American railway
system to extend from Corpus Christi to
Guatemala and form q connecting link be-
tween American railroads and those of the
South American republics. The line Is
1900 miles shorter to the City Of Mexico
than the Ell Paso route.
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Corrigan, took farewell of his congregation
at mass this morning. He said he never
did aught which he knew to be wrong.
mo doubt l erred sometimes" said ne,
"but never knowingly. / will continue IN
the same path; l will try to do my duty as as
priest and Catholic, and trust you VIII
pray for me-" During his remarks almost
every woman in the church sobbed and tne
men, too, were visibly affected.
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HONOKS TO ERICSSON.

King Oscar Of Sweden viii Receive the Re-
mains Appropriately.
NEW YORK, July 27.-Ihe committee in
charge of the arrangements for the removal
of the remains of the late Captain Ericsson
have received a communication from King
Oscar of Sweden, stating that he was taking
active interest in the final intermen. of the
remains, and when they reached Sweden
he would see they We're received with all
the honors usually awaIdeda Swedish Duke
or Admiral
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MODESTO. July 27.-Friday night Paul
Paulsen, an inveterate drnker, was found
dead in the County Jail. The Coroner's jury
rendered two verdicts, one, death from
unknown causes, aud the minority report
gave the cause of death to be convulslons
from alcoholism. Deceased was aged "a
years, a native of Denmark. and had no rel
atives in this State.
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SACRAMENTO, July 27.-A large meeting
of landowners in the lowlying districts
south of this city was held Saturday
and a petition was signed asking the
Supervisors to have the section
embraced in the new swamp land district.
The land there is very fertile and valuable
II the back water from the Mokelamne
River can be kept out, as much OF u is
flooded in the seasons of high water.
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Terr.b Punishment.

Jimmy Binks-Wuz your ma mad when
she found you went in swimmin sunday
Did she lick yer2
Johnny Straddles (dolcfully)-Wuss!
Jimmy-Shut yer up in yer room, uiu sue
Johnny-Wussern thatl
-(puzzled)-W did she do that
wuz wuss?
Johnny-Promise not to tell if show
you?
Jimmy-Cross my neck!
Johnny (taking off his hat)-Look at that! I!
His mother had given him homemade
hair-cut.-Lawrence American.
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KILLED BY A oHINAMAN.
White Men Attack a Number of Mongols,
and One Is Fatally Stabbed.

SACRAMENTO, July 27.-Word was re-
ceived here tonight that a young man
named Walter Lewis Pearson, residing
near Howells Station on the Cosumnes
River, was killed to-day by Chinaman,
and that the murderer escaped. No partic-
ul ars are given. The Sheriff and Coroner
le ft tonight for the scene of the tragedy.
At late hour man came in from the
scene of the murder, and from him it was
learned that several white men went to an
orchard where Chinese were driving fruit
to see one of their number whip China
man. Eight Mongolians were slicing fruit.
and all sprang upon the white men with
their knives. Three were badly cut, but
Pearson was the only one fatally stabbed.
All the Ceinamen took to cornfeld and
escaDed
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WI, w,,,.r. Iook Nervous.

have often meditated upon the inde-
scribable air, speech and general appear
ance of most of the men who act as walters
in down town restaurants. There is look
Of worldly wisdom about them which could
scarcely have been derived from their pres
ent occupation and the opportunities af-
forded by SIS a week. They are not quite as
"spry" as bartenders, and still they lock as
If they had seen service. In what countries
and under what flag? never knew until
/ met man who sometimes used to wait
upon me- He was out of a job and was
leaning against the pillar Of theater. We
walked as far as Dearb0rn-street bridge, and
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. OVERCOME BY GAS.

Two Farmers Stuff Gated While Repairing an
Cd Well.
WINNIPEG (Manitoba), July 27.-At Ross
burn, yesterday, two farmers named Dun
canson and Patterson We're overcome by
gas while repairing an old well. and both
we're brought the surface dead. Duncans0n
was wealthy ScOtcbman, who recently ar
rived from the Uld country ana was going
into Turning extensively.
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ANOTHER SYNDICATE.
The Scheme TO Control Chicago Stock Yards
Receives a Blow

LONDON, July PA World dispatch
says: The failure to float the Chicago stock
yard scheme this week has been the sever
est blow that London has received for some
time. Not even the united power of
Chauncey Depew, the Vanderbilts, As
ors, Phelps, the late American Minister to
England, and Clarence Seward, who came
over here purposely to push the enterprise,
could float it. The underwriters are badly
stuck with debentures. The real reason is
that The American investors insisted on re-
tanning control. To float any Am merican
scheme in London now it is necessary to
guarantee at least 10 per cent profit, and
also to let the Britishers have their own
way.
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The SiDgle-tax Society held a meeting in
Pythian Castle, 9O9h Market street, last
evening, l.. NJ. Manger. President, in the
chair. Professor Eckman sang "The Vii
lage Blacksmith" ana George Smith sang
Waiting" NJ. Monahan Of the Typo
graphical Union was the principal speaker,
anu took as his subject, "Organized Laboi."
w. Hinton Sr. will speak next Sunday.
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SENIOR ROMERO.

Rumor That the Mexican Minister Is to Enter
the Cabinet.
SAN ANTONIO, July 27.-Senor Romero,
Mexican Minister at Washington. passed
through this city to-day en- route to Mexico.
He disclaimed any political significance in
the visit to his home, which, he said. was
purely personal one, lie having been away
for six years. Intimate friends, ncweyer,
declare that he is going to Mexico in re-
sponse to call from President Diaz, who
intends promoting him to an important
post in the Ministry.
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INVOKED HEAVENS MERCY.

Mrs. Grants Belief in the Efficacy OF the
Wrters Of Lourdes.
NEW YORK, July 27.-In her Echoes
from Mag ara" Mrs. Richard Crowley says
Mrs. Grant told her that during the severe
Illness of the General she annointed MN
with water from the Grotto OF "Onr Lady
of Lourdes," and invoked heavens mercy
that he be spared, and he lived until he hu-
ishad his hnnk
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ENTHUSIASTIC SONS.

Solano's Products to Be Exhibited in San
Francisco on Admission Day.
VACAvILLE, July pa committee from
Suisun Parlor. N. S. G. W., and Amonta
Parlor, N. D. g. w., Of the same place, met
like committee Of the Silver Tip and Orc
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INCENDIARY FIRES.

The Third Attempt to Destroy Livery
Stable Partly Successful.
SANTA Rosa, July 27.-An incendiary
fire yesterday morning at o'clock nearly de-
stroyed block Of buildings in the business
center of the city. The fire started in
large livery stable of Hill & McFadyen.
corner Main and Second streets, and rap
idly spread to Baker IL Ross large manu-
featuring establishment at the other end OF
the block. The Fire Department rendered
valiant and valuable service. The loss is
estimated at $4,000, with a small insur-
ance. This is the third time an attempt
has been made to bu IN the building.
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VICTORIOUS
SALyADORANS.
The Guatemalans Reported as
Having Been Again Routed
Near Jutiapa.
NEWS sFRoM UNOFFICIAL SOURCES
The Argentine acknowledgements
Receive Re-Enforcements-The
Causes That Lead to the Insur-
rection - Object of Emperor
Williams Approaching Visit to
the Gar.


NEW York, July 2s.-A Herald's La
Lbertad dispatch says: ''It is reported
here from unofficial sources that the Saliva
doran troops again met the GuatemOlans
near Jutiapa with the usual disastrous re-
suits to the latter. who are in full retreat
on Jutiapa, followed by the victorious Sal
ARMS
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sts bles and Lumber Burned.

DUNsMUR. July PA fire in j. j.
Scott s. Co.'s lumber-yard burned million
feet of sugar and yellow pine lumber and
all the sables. The RAILROAD company's
water and fire outfit went to the rescue in
time to save the mill and put out the fire.
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The soutberu University Telescope.

BosToN, July 2z-Clark Bros. are ex-
pect;ng every day TO receive contract to
make a forty-iuch lens for the telescope
of the Southern University of California.
They have the glass ready, and offer 10
make visual telescope for 100000 and
visular and Photographic telescope Tor
clOS 0CO
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EARL OF JERSEY.

A Member Of the House Of Peers Made Gov-
ernor of New South Wales.
LONDON, July 27.-Victor Albert George
Child Villiers, Earl of Jersey, and Irish
Viscount Grandson, has been appointed
the new Governor of New South Wales.
Although, comparatively speaking, young
man, having been born in 1915, he is the in
heriter of title created 1857. His oldest
son and heir is Viscount Villiers, born in
The morning call., 1890-07-28
An Absconding Manager.

PORTLAND, July 27.-William Deshetty.
who opened the Casino Tlieater here with
an opera company, has left the city, and it
is said he leaves unpaid bills amounting tn
several hundred dollars, including the SAL
aries of the company since July 18th.
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Portiand's Population.

PORTLAND, July 27.-According to the
census just completed by the Government
Portland has a population of Sj,S61; East
Portland, 97s9; Abina, 1900. The popula-
ton of Multnomah County IS estimated at
81 200. The Chamber of Commerce Will
make RECOMMENDATION of the city.
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A Woman Burned to Death.

WALLA WALLA (Wash), July PA
house in Frenchtown, near here. was
burned to the ground, and in the ruins the
remains of woman, supposed to be Mrs.
Lane, were found. 1t is not known how
the fire originated.
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REV. DIR. BURTsELL.

He Takes an 4ffectionate Farewell of His
Congregation.
NEW YORK, July 27.-Rey. DIR. Burtsell,
pastor of the Roman Catholic Church of
the Epiphany, who has been removed on
account Of his differences with Archbishop
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BOY KILLED.

He Runs Away From HONS ami Il Crushed
by Frsight Train.
SAN MATEo, July q. - A boy named
Hugh Killeen. aged 13 years, one Of q
party of four boys who ran away from
home in San Jose, fell from the brake beam
of midnight freight train between Bel
mont and Redwood City last night. His
left arm was cut off and his left leg and
right arm were mashed to jelly. He lay
where he was injured from o'clock to
o'clock in the morning. when the trainmen
brought him to San Mateo. He was re-
moved to the home of his parents in San
Jose and died ten minutes after arriving. .
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BELLE BILTON DUNLo.
How British Lordlrg Won an Unprl htsb'e
B.ije

LONDON, July PA Worlds dispatch
says: Everything indicates that Lord
Dunlo will lose his suit for divorce. The
testimony taken so far shows beyond doubt
that Belle Billion was formerly woman of
vague ideas of morality, with two children.
She was won in peculiar manner. Dunio
and Lord Albert Osborne tossed or matched
pennies to see who Should live with Belle
Billion. She was ready for anything with a
title. Dunlo lost and married her.
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= THE WINE sWINDLE.
Investigation Desired by tbs New York Cham.
bar of Commerce.

NEW YORK, July 27.--There is one feat
ure of the operations of Gorent & Calcagnt.
wine swindlers. which dealers are anxious
to see more closely Investigated. This
relates to the disposal Of wines.
The Chamber of Commerce, at a meet
of Commerce in San Francisco to invesIi-
gate the matter. Another unexplained
thing Is how the name of Charles Barsottt
came to be ON the bills OF lading. as alleged
by San Francisco dealers.
The morning call., 1890-07-28
Thrsa Men Fatally Wolneed.

New ORLEANS, July 27.-At Mlneburg
this evening a row occurred between a
number of men from this city, in which
Jack Hayes, Tom Larnegan and John Lar
negan were mortally wounded. The cause
of the trouble is not known.
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Fatal Accident.

ST LOUIS, July 27.-The fiues in one OF
the batteries of four boilers in the old mill
of the Tudor Iron Works in East ST. Louis
collapsed Yesterday, knocking down the
smokestacks and doing considerable dam.
age to the building. William Eihler was
fatally hurt aud five other men were serl-l
ously scalded or cut.
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Price Lui. pola Badly Ini lred

MUNICH. July 27.-While the Prince Re-
gent was out driving in the suburb, to-day,
his carriage cOllided with tram-car and
the Prince was thrown out Ond badly
bruised. He is 90 years of age, and was ap-
pointed Regent June 10, 1856.