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Steamer Zambesi Sued for $40. 900.

VICTORIA, Aug. 24.-[special.l-A writ was
issued in the vice admiralty court today, by
counsel for the schooner Fanny Dutard, for
legged to have been caused by collision in the
straits Sunday morning. Counsel for the
steamer refused service and further proceedings
are blocked till the Zambesi's return to port.
The schooner laura returned to port this
morning with but eighty skins as the proceeds
Of the whole seasons sealing
The steamer Edith was towed in this evening
in distress by the tug Discovery, her propeller
being broken
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The Alaska Ronndary.

ST. Louis, Aug. 2f.-Dr. w. V. Kingsbury, sur
geon OF United States coast aud geodetic sur
vey party, has returned TO this city after two
years absence. He states that the results OF the
party's researches has been most satisfactory.
One OF the principal things accomplished was
giving the United States three miles more terri
tory along the northwestern boundary of Alas
ka than Il was supposed to have.
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Entertaining the French Fleet.

PORTSMOUTH, Aug 24.-The French sailors
were entertained today at banquet by the mu-
nicipal authorities simultaneously with the
banquet the dukes of Connaught and Cambridge
entertained the French officers at the govern
meut house The festivities closed
with grand military tattoo by the
united band OF the English and French
fleets. During the evening the royal yacht
with the queen on board, going from Osborne
house to Portsmouth, en- route TO Balmoral,
passed between the lines OF the combined squad
rons. She was heartily cheered by the English
and French sailors and salutes fired in her
honor
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The Sugar Industry in Argentine.

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug 2i-The bureau OF
American republics has received official statis-
tics relative to the progress of the sugar indus
try in the province OF Tacuman, in the Argentine
Republic. The area of tie cane plantations this
year is 1850 acres, which at the rate of produc-
ton will yield l,sSo, 10000 pounds of cane The
gross value of the crop this year is estimated at
si2,75o,o00, as compared with s6,165,00O In 1882
This year the yield is estimated at 9s 900 pounds
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HARRISON AT SARATOGA.
Libel Suit I'm Connection Therewitl
Reception to tho President.

SARATOGA, n. Y, Aug. 24-W. A. McElwain,
publisher of the SdratOgidn has been sued for
$4,000 libel by W. J. Arkel. The paper this
morning intimated that the presidents visit
here had been used to commercial advantage by
certain parties, and in the article mentioned
Arkells name.
The president was rendered reception to
night at the residence of Mr. Pansas After re-
turning to the hotel he received the guests at
the hotel. Aspeeial train leaves here at $50 in
the morning
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Indian Murderers to BE Tried.

VANCOUVER, B. C., Aug. 4--lspeciaL Ne
nfah, the Indian outlaw, who was arrested for
murder in the Chileotten country couple oil
months ago, has been brought to Clinton, aud
will be tried at the next assizes. He has con-
fassed 10 having murdered one Chinaman, but
saws that the murder of the Armstrong family,
with which he is charged. was committed by
the man who was hung for it.
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he had TO let them have the cargo.
OF course half OF il viii be stolen
before they arrived at Nashua The wreekeTs
who invaded the ship after the McIane's de-
parture are worse than pirates. One OF the
wreckers attempted to haul down the Gag and
replace it 10y an English flag. The EIdorado is
afioat and will probably sail tomorrow
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The Sons of Yeterans

MINSEAPoLIs, Aug. 24-1he tenth annual en-
carnpment OF the sons of Veterans began in this
city today, with about 5000 members OF the
order in attendance. The commandery begins
its sessions this afternoon. Commander Webb,
IN his annual address, stated that the actual
membership of the order today is 10000, 26, 42S
having been taken in in the past year.
The Grand Commandery went into executive
session at o'clock. The principal business
was the reception OF the annual reports The
evening session was devoted TO official reports
and communications from various divisions
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A New Peruvian Ministry.

LIMA Aug. 24.-The Peruvian cabinet has re-
signed, the ministers having refused 10 answer
the senate's interpretations regarding the at
tempted revolt in December last A new min
istry has been formed, with Senor Borgino as
premier and minister OF war, Elnore, minister
of foreign affairs. and CErbaisl, minister Of
finance
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To Re Sent Back tn China.

wAsHISGToN, Aug. 2i.-At the request OF the
British minister an order for expectation 70
China OF Quong sam, convicted OF illegal entry
into the United states from Canada, was issued
today. Quoag claims 70 be a resident Of Canada
and the British authorities are endeavoring to
secure his return 20 that coInfrv
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Emln Reconauer. Afrlcan stations.

BRUssE1s. Aug. IA communication has
been received here from Stanley Falls indicat-
ing that Emin Pasha has been successful in his
operations in Africa Emin reoocupied all the
old stations in the equatorial provinces and
scer1s 10 haYe completely cowed the dervishes.
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Boomers swarm in Indian Territory.

GUTHRIE, /. T., Aug. 2L-Major Weigel, gov
eminent inspector, who returned today from an
extended trip 70 the different Indian reserya-
tions, reports them 10 be literally swarIning
with settlers, many of whom have already
plated towns and established local govern
ments. He recommends that cavalry troops be
sent to drive ont the iutruders.
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MoxTREAL, Cue, Aug. 2i.-The cable today
brought news OF a very heavy mortality among
tAe cattle on the steamer Loeb Lomond, which
arrived at Dundee from Montreal The steam
ship met with heavy gale and no fewer than 10
OF the $40 head OF cattle on board perished on
the voyage, while the remainder are in very bad
condition
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Agricultural College Scheme Blocked

TACOMA, Aug 24.-Lspecial.l lin the superior
court this afternoon judgment in the case of
W L. Jones VS.. state Auditor Reed ct al, was
rendered. The defendants are restrained from
issuing warrants against the state appropriations
for establishing the agricultural college, and
from doing any other acts toward establishing
the college. Notice of appeal was fled and
hnnds given for such appeal.
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.UnixersitH Cornerstone Laid

PORTLAND, Aug 24.-The cornerstone OF the
po-tIsnd university was laid this afternoon by
Bishop J. NJ. Fitzgerald. Of the Methodist Epis-
eonal conference. The university, which Is sit
mated about three miles from Portland. will be
under the direction of the Methodist Episcopal
Conference OF Oregon, and Will be one of the
lending institutions OF learning on the Pacific
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SEVEN BILLIONS IN A DECADE.
Gain in Valuation Of Real and Personal
Propertx in United States.

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug A-The census bu-
reau has issued bulletin on the as
sessed valuation of the real and per-
sonal property of the several states
and territories. The bulletin shows that
the assessed value of property has
increased in the last decade S7,344 ,26i Illi-
nois shows an apparent decrease OF s59.2O0, COO,
because the state board of equalization declares
the assessed value at 80 per cent, aud in 1890
was only 25 per cent. of the true value. Among
the states showing an increase are the follow
ing:
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>,c.raruan Generals Arrested.

GRANADA. Nicaragua, Aug. 24--Generals Zav-
ala. Anse.mo, Rivas and Enrique Guzman were
arrested yesterday by order of the government,
which feared a revolutionary outbreak. The
partisans OF the arrested men attacked the gov
crnment officials and fright eHbped. The chief
OF police and six men were kiIIfd and fifty were
wounded. Troops arrived on dhh scene and re-
D,YIsad the rioters
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To DISCIPLINE CHINA.


LONDON, Aug. PA Times Paris correspon-
dent sends the following story under reserve:
Admiral Geryais took 6 proposed agreement to
Cronstadt binding France aud Russia mutually
to assist each other in the event of Chinese
uprising against foreigners. Each nation
further agrees not to obstruct other missionaries.
Admiral Gervais brought the agreement back in
modified form. 1t presumed Foreign Minister
Ribot desired to find subject for an agreement
which would not give umbrage to the powers
SHANGHAI, Aug. PA correspondent of the
Times says: Everything is quiet at Nanking,
where the vieeroy is settling claims The vice
roy's answer to the foreign ministers demands
is eminently evasive"
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OtvxPIA Aug. 24-tSpeciAl Insurance
Commissioner Weir. today, has sent NJ. q. Royal
10 Tifip. o. TO examine into the affair OF the
seueca County Mutual Insurance Company OF
that city This is the company whose admis-
sion 70 do business in this state caused the re-
cent dispute between Mr. Weir and d. A. spen-
cer of Seattle
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The 4i-2 Per Cent. Loan,

WARRINGTON CITY. Aug 2i-The secretary Of
the treasury today issued n circular regarding
the a. per cent. loan, stating that the assistant
treasurer at New York mas been authorized to
pay coupon bonds of the ~ per cent loan on
and after %euteruber
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Fira =, Ro.eburr. or.

RosEBURG, Or, Aug. 2.-The residence OF w.
r. Singleton was burned last nigh:. Mrs Gin
gle:on left a lighted lamp in her sons room and
it is supposed it exploded. The family, who
were asleep. escaped with nothing but their
night clothes The loss is S 800; no insurance
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Emperor William Hone. for pa.c.

BERLIN Aug 2I-ln a speech at the Merzberg
panquet today, the emperor said he would never
neglect chance to promote the interests OF 40.
ricuiture. 'We all hope for peace" he said,
"and should the war come it would not be our
fault"
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The Davis Will Case.

BUTTE, Mont, Aug 2i.-The contestants in the
Davis will case rested their case today, conclud-
ing with multitude of depositions from Iowa
TO impeach Sconce's veracity. Most OF them
would not believe him under oath. Proponents s
counsel then moved to strike out the testimony
relating to the will Of 1889, on the ground that il
takes two witnesses 70 establish the contents of
will. The matter IS still under argument.
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Ri1 Run OF salmon.

TACOMA Aug 2L-[Spscial. I'D. II. Hume. a
local fish dealer. says the run OF salmon now ON
hiss never been surpassed TO the knowlesiee ~
the Oldest living Indian in this vicinity. NJ
Hume yesterday bought so Gne salmon for 81
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Death of English Postmaster General.

LONDON, Aug. 2-klght HUlUIaDIe Henry Ce-
Gil Raikes, postmaster general, died today
Henry Cecil Raikes has been postmaster gen.
ersl since 1856, when the sailspury government
came into newer At the time OF his appoint
ncnt ana ior many years prior thereto he had
been a member of parliament for the University
of Cambridge. He had been, all during his life,
the most active OF the laymen of the Church OF
England in furtheTing the Interests of that
church in behalf OF the low church faction, of
which he was practically the leader
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80 GIVENNAMAY

In Denny-F Fuhrraan addition The stree,s an.
AL graded seventy i've feet wide lots E1.fI0
away to those who viii build q $3.50 he,,se
The Denny car line, now in operation. rms
through the addition Apply to Henry Fuhr.
Son, Ia Harrison street
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wheat Reeeipts at kansa. Ci,v

KANSAS CITY, Aug. 2i.-Recaipts of whea. at
this point within the past few weeks have been
very large The receipts TODAY are reported as
667 ears. The various roads have over 100 cars
OF unloaced grain here.
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THE CZAR IN DENMARK.
Welcomed to Copenhagen by
King Christian.
WINE FOR FRENCH OFFICERS.
President Carnot to Visit England
and Be Decorated.
Russia Extends the Rye Ukaso and Pro-
hibits Expectation Of 0ats-Action OF
the Powers With Reference to the
Chinese Outrages.

COPENHAGEN. Aug. A-King Christian.
Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark, and
King George of Greece went on board the
royal yacht this morning TO meet the car
OF Russia. When they were alongside the
imperial yacht they were most cordially
greeted by the czar and the two yachts
then entered the port. After inspecting
the guard of honor, the czar proceeded to
Fredensbury.
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Stanley Goes to Paris.

GENEVA, Aug. 24-Mrs. and Mrs. Henry VI.
Stanley left Muerran today for Paris. Stanley
seems to have almost recovered from the injury
TO his leg which he sustained through a fall
while at Nuerran
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Seattle Real Estate Case Appealed.

OLYMPIA, Aug. Especial. The cases Of
Charles Mesorley vs. Alice :. Hill and Patrick
McAleer vs.. Alice :. Hill. involving title 10
Seattle real estate, have been appealed from the
state supreme court to the supreme court of the
United States
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Victor Emanu-rs Monument Unveiled.

ROME, Aug. 24.-King Humbert today I'M
veiled the monument OF Victor Emanuel at
Nondoyi. The ceremony was the occasion of
loyal demonstrations on the part OF the popu-
lace. The king signed a decree granting amnesty
70 all evaders OF military service from the year
Is4s to 1872. This affects $1,000 men.
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A New Jersey Cyclone.

SUMMIT, \. j., Aug 24-During a thunder
storm last evening cyclone struck Long Hill
in Passaic valley. Orchards, corn fields and
hundreds of tons OF stacked hay were DESTROYED.
The damage is over $4,000.
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British Commission in BerIng Sea.

VICTORIA, B. C., Aug. 2A-lspecial. l-sir
George Bsden-Posel writes that the British
sealing commissioners have inspected the rock
cries On Pribilof island and are now cruising
in Berfng sea. Fifty sch0oners have been
warned and several seized
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Franco-Russian Amenities.

PARIS, Aug. H.-General Obrutchoff, chief of
the Russian staff. has arrived at Bergerac The
streets were decorated in his honor, and he re-
ceiyed popular ovation.
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Prohibition of Rye Export in Finland.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug 24-The operation of
the recent imperial ukase prohibiting the ex-
portation of rye from Russia has been extended
to Finland
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KANSAS CITY, Aug. PA TINES special from
Topeka says: The Alliance committee appointed
by the commercial convention to investigate
the scheme for establishing cooperative stores
through the state under one management, has
declined to report in favorIng OF adopting the
schema
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Russian Jewish Emigration.

LONDON, Aug. 24-The Standards St Peters
burg correspondent says that United States
Minister Smith, acting under instructions from
Washington City, has requested an interview
with the minister OF the interior 20 discuss the
question OF emigration OF Russian Jews to
America
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TACOMA, Aug. "a - tspeciaL1 = The county
commissioners will reduce County Assessoy
Cooks tax list about 10 per cent In some IN.
stances the valuations have been increased.
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Spinning Inteflireuc.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 24-Arriyed -gtrnr San
Beaito. from Nanaimo; ssmr Jewell, from va.
varro; ship Blue Jacket, from seattle. harr
Gatlerer. from Tacoma 'sailed-stmr CIeon,
for Bar HsrbOr
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President Carnot to visit England.

IoSDoN, Aug. 24.-The CAroR'cles Paris CORE
spondent SAYS there is high authority for the
statement that the queen desires 70 decorate
President Csruot with the highest grade under
the order OF the Bath II is settled that Carnot
will visit England in the spring.
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The Death Roll at Martinique.

PARIS, Aug. 24.-The latest advices from
Martinique says: Three hundred and forty per-
sons perished in the recent hurricane This
does not include the shipwreck fatalities.
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EngIand's Trade With China.

LONDON, Aug. 24.-Trade returns from China
treaty ports for the quarter ending with the
close of June, show an increase of Is per cent
over those for the corresponding quarter in 1890
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rost in Iowa.

NARsHALLTOwS, Ia, Aug. 2f-There was
pereept bic white frost in this region both sun
day morning and this morning, especially in
the low lands, but corn mas not been injured
and the tenderest vegetables only slightly
r-s~.
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Tndax.s Weather.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 24-For Washington:
Fair WEATHER and generally cooler, and dlsap-
pearance Of the warm wave; Jog and cloud
along the Coast
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Arrival of a Russian Flock.

NEW YORK, Aug. 24-Among the arrivals At
the barge Office today were Mr.. and Mrs. Ruben
stein. rom Odessa, and theis tWensy>ioux eAil-
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No visitor 20 Seattle should fail 70 take trip
on Lake Washington. Take he fesler avenue
cable cars and the steamer Kirkland.
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venezueIa Reieots RecInrocitx.

PANAMA. Aug. 34-It IS announced that the
Venezuelan congress has rejected the recipEoc-
ity treaty proposed by the United States
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CoLFAx, Aug 24..-[speciai-l The Law and
Order League closed all business houses here
yesterday.
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Russia to Probibit Oat Export.

ODESSA. Aug. 24--It is reported here that
partial embargo will be placed ON the exporta-
ton of oats
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ofen, ranging In age from To - years They
are Wel.to-do people and will settle in this city
Mrs. Rubenstein is IS years old.
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$4,000 to loan on improved or unimproysd
Seattle real estate. Lee i BoHdsn.
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Bismarck Writing His Biography.
BERLIN, Aug. 2I.-Prince Bismarck has partly
written i've chapters OF his autobiography.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1891-01-04
once noble Union-the vigorous Casarian
Republic of the Pacifici" The waif didn't

once noble Union-the vigorous Caesarian
Republic of the Pacifcl" The waif didn't
materialize.
......... There'was dance in the building
at Eleventh and L streets, known as the
Octagon Church, on New Years night,
which resulted in serious stabbing ARRAY.
A difficulty occurred at the bar between
Thomas Coleman and q young man named
Sayles, which soon involved friends.
Charles Brockway drew knife and
stabbed Coleman in the groin, and then
made dash for the ballroom. He met
Patrick Murphy in the doorway, knitted
him in the shoulder and then ran through
the ballroom and hid in Sayle's house at
Sixteenth and streets, where he was
arrested.
.........Edwin Booth had just made his
first appearance in Richelieu, in New York,
and the Tribune spoke in the highest terms
OF his impersonation of the great charac-
ter. In the course of the fourth act, and
in the great scene of the fifth act, on the
ETC., the audience became frantic with en-
thusiasm. They rose and cheered, ladies
waved their handkerchiefs, and the whole
house was wild with demonstrative enthu-
siasm. Seldom had young actor SO
proud moment.
....... Yesterday January 3d) was the
thirtieth anniversary OF the marriage Of
Senator Findley r. Diay to Mary Frances
Orrick in this city. The wedding took
place at Grace Church and Rev. w. II.
Hill officiated.
.........Just thirty years ago to-day the
ground was cleared for the erection of the
building in which the SUNDAY UNION is
printed.