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The morning call., 1890-06-06
ORGANIZED LABOR.
No Settlement of the Troubles of
the Coopers' Union.
Situation Of the Locked-0ut Building Trades
in Millman and Eight Hours.
Dry-Goeds Men.

The trouble existing between the Coopers'
Union and several Of the boss coopers Is still
unsettled. 1t grows out Of the new schedule Of
wages. which the journeymen coopers adopted
some time ago, and which went into effect on
Monday last.
The majority OF the boss coopers realized that
there Is very little difference caused by the new
schedule, and at once conceded the demands OF
their employees Some bosses. however, held Out.
A prolonged and rather stormy meeting of the
bosses was held, bdt no general agreement ar.
rived at. In The shops where the new schedule
was rejected the men refused to 60 to work.
Last evening special meeting of:the Coopers'
Union was held and the matter was discussed
until late hour. There is a unanimty OF senti-
ment In favor OF the schedule ana ii will be main.
tained at all hazards. AS members Of the union
said, the bosses who do not fall in line will be the
sufferers. Their men will either 60 TO work else
where or open cooperative shc"-
Ii Is expected that such a steppeeh not be nee.
essary though, as the general impression is that
the obstreperoas bosses Will not cling TO their
position. A committee from the union is ac
lively engaged In endeavOring to make the fight
In favor OF The schedule.
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SEVERAL LIVES LOST.
An Explosion Of Gasoline Causes a
Terrible Fire.

PHILADELPHIA, June 5.-A fire broke out
this afternoon at the wharf OF the Atlantic
Sugar Refinery on Point Breeze. 1t originated
by an explosion of gasoline In the hold
OF the steamer Hans and KurtZ from Hamburg
The vessel is total loss. The Atlantic Sugar
Refining COmpany's sheds and works also took
fire. The folio wing persons were injured: James
Quinn, employed at the works, burned to death
j. E. Stoney, fatally burned; Henry Campbell
scald ed and fatally injured; William Quinn, IA
tally burned Charles Went, scalded and SUI
focated; Robert Patet, cook on the steamer
badly burned; fireman Samuel Lynn, Joseph
Devne and William Black were inju ed
Seaman Bleerbond was scalded about the legs
Fireman henry Sponhold will probably die from
inhaling smoke. Two others whose names are
unknown were injured. Tie fire burned for
three hours. The loss Is 81 10000.
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PACIFIC RAILROADS.
The Bill for Refunding Their Indebtedness
Reported to the House

The Bill for Refunding Their Indebtedness
Reported to the House
WASHINGTON, June 5.-Representative Miles
from the Committee on Pacific Roads to-day re-
ported to the House the bill agreed upon by the
committee for refunding the Government in
debtedness OF the Union and Central Pa
cifc roads, Tie report says: Settle
ment should be made with reference to
the considerations that they should be OF such
character as not to destroy the value OF the
stock second, that TO large extent payments
must be derived from the people living along the
line OF the roads; and, third, the Gov
ernment should obtain for Itself such further
and additional security as the companies might
be able TO give The report points out the diff
ferences between the House ana Senate bills,
aud says the bills agree in fixing the rate of in
terest at per cent Tor The Union Pacific and
per cent for the Central Pacific. and the
period OF adjustment at seventy two
years for the Central Pacific and fifty
years for the Union Pacific. The reports say
these changes are demanded by the differences
In the situation and earning capacity of their
properties and financial abilities OF their compa-
nles, and in order TO secure an adjustment
which each company may reasonably expect and
be fairly Xpected TO carry out.
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TOLD IN BROKEN ENGLISH.
A Young Jap Declares That He Was Kid
naped by Trainman.

Young Jap Declares That He Was Kid
naped by Trainman.
Two citizens, about II o'clock last night.
turned over to Officer Wolwebber of the
Southern Station bright, eleven-year-old
japanese boy, whom they had found aim
lessly wandering the streets. The boy was
taken to the City Prison, where lie was
given lodgings and where in broken Eng
lish he told strange story.
He says his name is June Goro and that
he is seven months in this country. lie has
brother named Tritcha kotts, who is en-
pl0yed on coast steamer, the name of
which the little fellow cannot remember.
June stated that last week he crossed the
bay TO Oakland to see friend and while at
the mole was accosted by trainman, who
wa, dressed like ''postnan."
This man forcbly took him aboard a
train, locked him in compartment and the
train started eastward. June's captor said
he would release him in an hour, but the
boy was held for three days and fed on
bread and water When the train reached
Ogden the young Jap escaped and was
taken in charge by hotel man, who sent
him back to this city.
The boy could not furnish an intelligent
description of the trainm an, who had in
formed him that he was bound for New
York, nor could the LAD give his address in
this city, saying he lived with his brother,
that being the sum and limit of his knowl-
edge His case will be Investigated to-day
by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Children.
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ON THEIR TRAIL.
Pursuit Of the Band of Renegade Apaches i

Pursuit of the Band of Renegade Apaohes in
Arizona.
Tucson, June 5.-Noth!ng definite has been
heard T. ON the Indians whom the Mexleans claim
shot al them. A boy made his escape and found
his way into lie city last night. The trail OF
seven Indians was cut This morning four miles
EAST Of this city, between the city and Fort
Lowell. going south. If these are the same IN
dtans they have doubled on the troops and come
west OF the post. Other troops have been sent
fsOm FoIt Lowell 10 take up The trail
Lieutenant Han aIdiman, who, with detail left In
pursuit OF the Indians who fired upon the MeXi-
cans yesterday, reUoUec by courier this morning,
saying that he bad Suuck The trail Of nine In
dlans III the Santa Catalina Mountains but he
was not satisfied whether they were hostile or
not. He asked for assistance aud troops. The
iaet that the Indians who passed south between
Tucson and Fort Lowell last night were travelling
at nIght looks bad and judging from their past
mode OF lying SIN aud killing by day and travel
ing by night, would Indicate that they we're not
cut hunting cactus fruit or game. Lieu enant
Neill, with a detachment, went south after
them this morning and has not returned or re-
ported. The indications aIe that they must have
made long march. The Indians can easily
make sixty miles IN single night while on foot.
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EXECUTIVE PARDONS.
Secretary Boruck Says Swain Will Be Show

Secretary Boruck Says Swain Will Be Shown
No Clemency by the Governor.
SACRAMENTO, June 5.-An article appeared in
a San Francisco paper in which 1t was stated
that eX.conYict Mccarthy who was recently
pardoned by Governor Waterman, had visited
San Quentin Prison and assured Seneca Swain
that be tAIcCartby) was in the secret OF getting
pardons. and would have Seneca released inside
Of six months. Secretary Boruck was
asked to-day II Mccarthy had really
zone into tie pardon business? Boruck
was Ind ignant and wrathy. "Irs a dirty sneer-
ing attack" said he. land a shameful insult 10
he Governor and 10 every man who signed the
retitIon tor Tie pardon of that fellow Mccarthy.
It's a most contemplate sur. and l have tele-
graphed McUaIt hy'S attorney 10 meet me TO-
morrow morning in san Francisco aud I'll have
IN understanding there. The Governor has
granted Mccarthy pardon, ana he Is the only
person In Whus- behalf | ever Interested my
self l bad known him since he was
lad 3 years Old and naturally felt an
interest in him."
"Wnl the Governor pardon Swalm9" was
asked.
mo, lie VIII not" said the Secretary. "Swalm
VIII never lie released while Governor Water
man l. IN Office"
Has he ever asked for a pardOu?"
Not directly, but Incidentally" said Mr..
Boruck. III lie ever is shown clemency II Will
be extended to him hy the man who wins the
nonor OF succeeding the present Governor 1Or
lls next four wears
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YOSEMITE COMMISSION.
Appointment of Committees and Reception ol
COMPLAINTS and Petitions.

Appointment of Committees and Reception OF
Complaints and Petitions.
YOSEMITE, June 4.-The Commissioners met
yesterday morning at the Guardians Office Pres
ent-Chapman, Irish, Madden, Pixley, Obrlen
and Hecht Absent-Waterman, Eastland and
Taber On account Of sickness, Eastland Is not
expected. The minutes OF the last regular
meeting of the board and subsequent meetings
of the Executive Committee were read.
The following committees were appointed;
Preservation of tile Valley and Grove-Pixley,
Chapman, Irish, Eastland. Applications and
Chapman, Pixley,, Hecht. Tene'
ments and Improvements : OBrien, Pixley
Taber. Roads, Trails and Bridges-lrish, FIX
ley Chapman. Fish, Flowing Water. Irrigation
aud DraiDing-Taber, 0'Brlen, Eastland. FL
nance and Accounts-Hecnt, O'Brlen, Taber.
Legislatlon-Irish, PiXley, Hecht.
Tie afternoon session was devoted TO the re-
cepliOn OF complaints and examining petitions
regarding the nolels stables, roads and other
local business They were referred to their ap-
prOpriate committees, who are now working on
the details. Mr. Irish Chairman of the Exeeu-
tive Committee, submitted an interesting re-
port, and after a short session the commission
adjourned, to meet again at Z O'Clock.
Commissioner Taber arrived yesterday with
thirty-three passengers from the Raymond
excursion. The SIoneman House Is full OF
bOaTders,
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THE FILIBUsTER1NG MATTER.

Unauthentic Rumor duplicating the Mexican
Land and Colonization Company.
SAN DIEGO, June BE. c. Foster, special
agent OF the Department OF Justice, denies the
report that persons prominently mentioned in
the hlibustering matter have confessed. The
local paper which first printed the rumor ad-
mitled this morning that 1t was merely street
gossip and in no wsy connected with Fosters in
yestigations, and quoted the special agent
saying that the local reporters had done a great
amount Of poor guessing. The city Is excited to-
day over report that conclusive evidence that
the Mexican Land and Colonization Company
had been arranging for a revolution on the Pc
nDsnla had been obtained. The rumOr can be
traced TO no authentic source.
rumor is afioat this afternoon that
anent the filibusteTing scheme ad-
vices had been received 10 the
effect that the Mexican Government
had requested the Government OF the United
States to send regiment OF soldiers to San Diego
10 prevent any probable or possible conspiracy
to capture Lower California from being carried
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WASHINGTON, June 5.-The opening Of the
doors OF the Senate Finance Committee 10 the
Importers has had Ihe effect OF bringing down
upon The committee hosts OF people Interested In
the Tariff Bill, and who desire to make state
ments. Moen, of the Washburn & Moen Manufac-
turing Company, Worcester, Mass, was before the
committee for short time to-day advocating
free steel blooms, and revision of the duty on
wlre-a reduction on some grades ana an In
crease on others. Tremendous pressure is being
brought urOn the committee to secure change
In the paragraph fixing the duty on leaf tobacco
suitable for cigar wrappers al 81 pound If not
stemmed, and 81 20 pound stemmed.
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IRRIGATION MATTERS.
Major Powell Urges a Large Appropriate
for Surveys

Major Powell Urges a Large Appropriation
for Surveys.
WASHINGTON, June 5.--Major Powell OF the
Geological Survey was before the House Com
mittee Appropriations yesterday urging
an appropriation of 100000 for Irrigation
surveys. Senator Stewart and Representative
Vandever were also IN attendance. Stewart op-
posed The appropriation II Powell IS TO have
charge Of the irrigation work and said he feared
that the money VIII again be diverted from lrri-
CATION surveys ana applied to typographical pur-
poses.
A California Associated Press agent talked
with Mr.. VaDdever tonight about irrigation
matters. He believes that liberal appropria.
tion should first be secured, and afterward de-
clded who should spend The money.
Senator Stewart believes that Vandever has
forsaken him and his Irrigation bill and gone
over to Powelps crowd. In regard TO this General
Vandever said: slmOly introduced PowePs
bill as Chairman OF the Irrigation II Committee, as
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INFoRMEks' COMPENSATION.
Instructions of the Treasury Department to
the Portlsnd Collector

Instructions of the Treasury Department to
the Portlsnd Collector.
WASHINGTON, June 5.-Assistant Secretary
OF the Treasury Tichenor has written the follow
ing letter TO The Collector OF Customs at Port
land, Oregon, which will be of Interest TO all:
Sir: Referring 10 your accounts Of fines, penal
ties and fOrfetureS for 1880, the department
desires 10 call your attention 10 the fact that you
have submitted applicat :ons in favor OF William
l.. Page ana A. A. Porter as inlormers; where
II las been discovered that they are officers OF
the UIted States aud cannot be compensated
informers. 1t Is requested that seizing officers
claims IN favor of these officers be prepared on
proper blanks and certified by you If John l.
BurrOw was an officer at the time Of making the
seizures noted, the fact should appear upon the
application. You are requested TO furnish a
statement Of the duty when would have accrued
in the cases OF Nos. S9l 10 500, inclusive, If the
goods have besn regularly imported. Your at
tention is especially called TO the language OF
Section OF The act Of June %, 1874, Which pro-
vides that officers who shall detect and seize
smuggled goods may be compensated. The ex-
act character OF each claim should be stated by
the Collector, so that the depa rtment may not be
led into errors In ascertaining tie amount OF
compensation 10 be given to info rmers and seiz-
ing officers
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SHOT IN THE LEG.
Lively Battle Between Chinese
at st. Helena.
4 Fresno HeiftSs ElOpeS With Her
Fathers Foreman.
Secretary BOruGk DsnOunCeS Mccarthy for
Promising Swain a Pardon-PuF-
suit Of kpaCheS.
Special to THE CALL

ST. HELENA, June "a lively shooting ARRAY
occurred in Chinatown today. Two contractors,
sam Kee OF Calistoga, and Quong Wing
Of this place, had a contract with
Ar. Loeber TO chop wood. The
rival contractors were always quarreling, and
some time ago Quong Wing caused a notice to be
uosted Offering $500 reward TO any one who
would kill Sam Lee. To-day Celestial
from CalistOga came to st. Helena on
business aud entered the store OF Coon
Song. whittier he was followed by All Tuy and
All Koug's friends. and, 1t is supposed, hireings
Of Quong Wing. They Immediately opened fire
upon sam Lee. Shots were returned, and
during the Graeas bullet from the
revolver Of one Of the men entered the leg Of
Lee just above The knee, inticting serious
wound. sam Lee, Quing Wong and Ah Tuy
Eere
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AMONG THE MILLMEN.
They. VIII Insist Upon Working On
Etpht Hnurs Day

They. VIII Insist Upon Working Only
Eight Hours n Day.
Tie milmen, who went out several weeks ago
with the carpenters, In order TO assist the latter
in their elght-hour movement are now well Or
ganiZed.
Last evening a conference was held between
them and representatives OF the Carpenters and
Joiners' Union at the rooms of the Eight hour
League, 1874 Howard street, TO discuss the prop
ositiOn OF liking eight hours as the limit OF
days work in the various mills of the city.
After long discussion a resolution was
passed to the effect that on and after August
1st eight hours be the standard OF time iu all
mills, and If any mill refuses 10 recognize the
time or TO allow IL no member OF The union shall
work there; also that any mill-hand shall refuse
10 handle any WORK which is from mill where
the employees are asked TO WORK over eight hours.
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FIREMEN's TOURNAMENT.
Large Attendance at the District Association
at HealdsburO

Large Attendance at the District Association
at Healdsburg.
SANTA Rosa, June 5.-Four companies OF the
Santa Rosa Fire Department and nearly 1000
citizens left for the Healdsburg District Fire
mems tournament to-day. The team from this
alace will compete for every prize.
HEALDsBURG, June 5.-The delegates TO the
Firemen's District Association convened here
l0-day with President II. Plmm and full list OF
delegates. Eleven competing teams are present.
rhe parade this afternoon presented fine ap-
DeaTanc. The machines were decorated with 4
YrOiusiOn OF flowers. Ii. II. Pyne delivered an
address, Of welcome. There was an exhibition
drill during the evening with open air concert
by sotoyome Band on the plaza, which attracted
1 large attendance. The following teams Will
compete In the racing for prizes on Friday:
santa Rosa, three teams; Petaluma, three;
Healdsburg FIVE
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RORN.

LINDENBAUM-In this city, June a. 1890 to the
wife OF Nathan Lindenbaum, son.
HARMS-In this city, June 4, 1890, to the wife of
A. N. Harms, son.
C0RDEN.In this city, May 81. 1890, to the wife of
Thomas Corden, a son.
BEASLEY--In this city, June g 1890 to the wife OF
Richard Beasley, daughter.
kEEFE-in this city, June 3, 1890, to the wife of
g. j. Keefe, son.
DREw-In this city, June ., 1897 to the wife of
George l. Drew, a son.
GoLDTREE-In this city, June 8, 1890, to the wife
of l. Godtree a son.
MccARTY-In this city, May 80, 1890, to the wife
of John MeCartY n SON
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NO NEW PHASES.
Letter From n Victoria Man More
MOlders Exuected,

MOiCers Expected.
There were no new phases TO the molders
strike yesterday. Contributions aggregating
S1C0 were received by the union men.
letter was also received at headquarters yes
teiday from John Barnes of Victoria, b. c., in
which was enclosed communication received
from the Risdon Iron Works, Offering him em-
plOymenl at So so a day II lie would come TO the
city, and giving him tie privilege Of paying the
woIks back at the ate of 81 day, if he proved
TO be a satisfactory molder.
President Valentine has received many letters
OF this character within the past few weeks.
proving that the fOundrymen are using their
best efforts to obtain good men wherever they
can. The striking melders look upon these
matters as evidence that the fOuDdIymen are
moi as confident Of their position as they Claim
TO be.
A report was received yesterday that party
OF six mOldeIs Is on the way from Cincinnati.
When the party VIII arrive or by what route is
nO
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st. Peters School.

Three Of the scholars of St Peters School
who. at the recent closing exercises acquit-
ted themselves in manner unusually
creditable, have had their proficiency rec
ognized in manner both neat and compIi
mentary. The boys are: Benjamin Craw-
ford, who sang "The Clock on the Walr";
Frank Sullivan, who spoke midnight
Mass" and Thomas Ward, whose song of
Your Pocket-book Is Your Best Friend"
was so pleasurably received. Mr.. Rudisail
who was present during the exercises, was
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CADET PRACTICE.

Excellent Record of Californian in the
M'nual Of AIMS.
ANNAPOLIS, June 5.-TO.day concluded the
exercises OF the naval cadets One OF
four companies competing In the manual
of arms commanded by Cadet Nc
Nay OF California, who made an excel.
lent showing, making score OF 43 at target
practice and 9-1oo out OF possible four In the
manual OF arms.
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NORTH YAKIMA.

Irrigation Canal-state olunteers-sewerage
Contract Let-Rebuilding Commenced.
NORTH YAKIMA (Wasl) June 5.-W. Hamil-
ton Hail. State Engineer of California, has ap-
proved the Mcintyre survey OF large irrigation
can al and work Will start at once.
The encampmeDt OF Slate Volunteers VIII meet
here June 18th. Many visitors are expected.
The contract for a complete sewerage system
is reported TO have been lei 10 Alameda parties.
Work on the electric light aud city water
works is being pushed.
Men and teams are wanted and building has
commenced on the burned district.
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IN THE EAST.
Games Played on League and Brotherhood
Diamonds.

PHILADELPHIA, June 5.-About 1000 persons
saw the local club defeat Brooklyn to-day. Sum
mary:
Brooklyns yns....,,.,,,,......O 0 o 4 O o O.
PhiIadeiphias ....... ..........0 o . o . o l.
Base hits-Phadelphias l3, Brookyns g. Er-
rors-Phiadephas l, Brooklyns 13 Batteries
Lovett and Stallings, Gleason and Clements. Um-
pires-Powers and Zacharias
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San Franciscos. ~ l o g 2-l9
Earned runs-Stocktons 8. Threebase hits
Stevens, Swan. Two-base hits-Cahill, Buchan, Han
ley. Selma. Sacrifice hits-Haniey, Cahill, WilsOn,
Yogt First base errorS-San Franciscos 5,
Stocktons g. First base called balls-San Fran
ciscos T. Stocktons l. Lett on bases-San Fran
ciscos 9, Stocktons 8. Struck out-By Young 3, by
Kiroy .. Hit by pitcher-Speer. Double play
Young, Shea and Sweeney. Passed balls-Yogt 2
Time OF game-1 hour and 40 inmates.
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At an early hour yesterday morning Father
Fredlimed of the Christian Brotherhood died at
ST. Mary's College, Oakland. Brother Fred
lined was well known, both In Oakland and San
Francisco, for his earnest devotion 10 The cause
of Catholicism. He was porn over seventy years
ago In Canada, aud came 10 this country when a
young man. He dedicated his lie 10 the ad.
yancement Of the various undertakings of that
order. For forty-ive years he labored ardently.
death only Terminating his devotion. For fifteen
years lie was Identified with the ST. Mary's Col
lege al San Francisco, and, when Tie college was
moved TO Oakland, WAS transferred. His death
has been hourly expected for the last live days.
and resulted from a general decline. The date
OF bis burial has not as yet been decided, but in
all probability II will take place to-day.
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Brotherhood of Painters.

The Brotherhood Of Painters aud Decorators
reports the ball at B'nai Birth Hall success
financially anu socially. For the picnic at Glen
Ellen on the 22d OF June over 200 prizes have
been sent In. II is expected to hold open meet
ngs soon IN order that nonunion members OF
The craft may be given an opportunity to realize
the benefits OF trades organization.
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Al Fuhszzler C,rvictad

SEATTLE, June 5. - The trial OF 1. P. Nc
COOmbs. ex-Secretary OF the Seattle Relief Com
mittee, for forgery, was concluded this evening.
The jury returned verdict of guilty as charged
after taking only three ballots. Information has
been secured ln number OF other cases charg-
ing him with similar crime. McCOombs' short
age will probably not fall short of Sl5 900. The
money was nearly all secured by means OF bogus
publications iOT relief.
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Rostcn's Day.

PHILADELPHIA. June 5.-The Bostons easily
defeated the Philadelphia Brotherhood Club to-
day. AT tendance 1400. Summary:
Phadephlas ............ 40 / | 0 2 0 O-4
Bosfons. ns.........,...........,....2 90 90 80
Base hts-Philadelphias IL, Bostons 8. Errors
Philadelphia 2. Bostons 4. Batteries-Sanders and
Milligan Radbourne Kelly and SWEET. Umplres-
Knight and Jones'
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New York,s Ensu Victory

NEW YORK. June 5.-The New York Brother
hood Club had an easy victory over the Brook
lyDs to-day. Attendance 2700. Summary:
New Yorks.. 0 o 242 oil
Brookyns.. .................. y 0 0 D l.
Base hts-New Yorks 5, Brookyns IL. Errors
New Yorks 2, BrooSlyns o. Batteries-Ewing and
Ewing, Murphy and DAILY. Umpires-Gurnng and
Mathews
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BROOKLYN. June 5.-Brooklyns 6, Roches-
ters 8.
COLUMBUS, June 5. - Columbus 8, Iole-
dos 8.
LOUISVILLE, June s. LouisvIlles 8, St.
Louis 8.
SYRACUSE, June 5.-Syracuses 2, Athletics 8.
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Suicide Near Fresno.

FRESNO June 5.-L. A. Richards, ranch
hand employed on The farm OF j. P. Vim
cent, ten miles northeast of this city, committed
suicide yesterday IN his room by sending Win
chester rifle bullet through his brain. He was
unmarried, native Of Michigan, and twenty
eight ears old. The Coronet's inquest developed
the fact thar he had been respondent. He was
Fresno.