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The morning call., 1891-08-21
TO KILL THE MIDDLEMEN,
Convention of Representatives of organiza

Convention of Representatives of organiza-
tiOns Composing the Peoples Party.
TOPEKA (Kans.), Aug. 20.-0ne hundred
delegates, representing every organization
claiming allegiance to the Peoples party,
met this morning and organized an Alliance
Commercial Convention, with Noah Allan
of Wichita Chairman. The scheme is one
providing for the amalgamation of every
business organization which has grown out
of the farmers uprising in this State.
one of The delegates seem to have any
definite plan for the anna lgamation of the
many organizations which have sprung up,
but one said, to put it briefly, that one of
the objects of the convention was to kill
the middlemen; that the farmers are tired
OF selling their cattle through Kansas City
or some commission company" The con-
ventinn was called and seemed to be man.
lpulated by the Mutual Protective Associa-
tlon. an organization which has for its OBJ
1ect the fighting OF foreclosures in courts.
The Executive Committee OF the Farmers
Alliance does not look with favor on this
organization, ana a few held a meeting for
the purpose of entering into negotiations
with Eastern money-lenders to pay off the
individual mortgage Indebtedness of the
members of the Alliance who conscientiously
consented to be relieved of their debt. The
convention went into secret session this aft
ernoOn and will not complete business be-
fore tomorrow night
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

GLASGOW, Aug. 20-Eddington & Co.,
iron founders, have failed. Liabilities
S25O,GG0.
LEIPsIc, Aug. 2O-Baron Zedlitz-Neu-
kirch fatally shot his mistress this morning
and then himself.
VICKsBUEG. Aug. 2O--Three white men
were killed by railroad wreck on the
Valley route, near Cleveland Station.
CALCUTTA. Aug. 2O.-Dispatches from
the capital of British Burmah state that the
harvest prospects throughout Burmah are
Of the gloomiest description.
SANBoRN On. Dak), Aug 2O.-A hail
storm which swept over wide strip of
country south of this place yesterday after
noon laid waste 1000 acres of grain.
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 20.-The Wilkin Man.
ufacturing Company. makers of saw-mll
and milling machinery, assigned to-day,
The assignee's bond is fixed at 100000.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2O.-Orders will be
issued tomorrow detaching the officers of
the Ranger and they will be assigned tenn
poIariiy to the Independence. The Ranger
will be repaired.
Boston. Aug. 20.-The contesting Boards
of Directors of the San Diego Land aud
Town Company have finally agreed to leave
the question of the control of the property
to the Suareme Court of California, where
suit Will be brought.
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HUGHES LITTLE GAME.
Discharged for Borrowing From His Ft
low-Clerks.

Discharged for Borrowing From His Eel
low-Clerks.
David Hughes, a Southern Pacific Com
pany's clerk, has been discharged by Gen.
eral Freight Agent Smurr for borrowing
money from his fellow-cerks and filing a
petition in Insolvency when the time for
payment came. Following is list of mis-
dures:
John T. Cummings. $3.50; D. W. DonnelIy,
S735; NJ. A. Baker. $3.50; S. +. Talbot, 5000;
d. Haskell; S1l0; j. F. Conway, $3.50; H.
France, 1886; Z. Roman. $500; Samuel Snaen
$4,000. A. B, Ford. s624; A. L. May, S5873;
Henry Gilman, S675; II. Lacy, $666; J. Z. Pol
bemus $3.50; }. Dewing & Co., SiS5: N l..
Lockard. 1914; w. a. Brace. 1445; Ii. II. VIII.
lis. S9S2: A. Wehe, S400; j. Crichton, $3.50;
Baker & Hamilton, 1888; Whittier, Fuller s Co,
S32 75-al OF San Francisco. Z. &. Matthew'S
$3.50; E. A. Rogers, $3.50; Mrs. E. Williams
S175; L. A. Rogers, 5000; 5. II. Melvin, S435;
Kahn Bros, Sl25; NJ. Harris, S2S; c. Schrber,
S42; Westover & Co., SIG; Mrs E. Williams
S22 G5-all of Oakland. Bank OF Tehama.
SIT so; James Mcclure. $500; d. j. Hughes
Jr., $1,000; Cone & Kimball, S106l-all OF Red
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control of any particular portion to the det-
riment of the general security of the hold
ers. The system will now stand intact and
on Its actual merits.
The certificate which the Union Pacific
Will issue in payment of its floating debt.
while practically collateral trust bond, is
IN fact note of the company after the form
OF the Atchison guaranteed notes and Sc
cured by the entire Union Pacific treasury.
These are backed by the control Of the en-
tire Union Pacific system.
The Northern Pacific statement for June
Is made up and will be published in few
days. 1t has been delayed because it is the
last month of the fiscal year, and the yearly
statement is given with it. The statement
Tor the year will show a surplus above fixed
charges and dividends of about Sij0,000.
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Competitor of California Fruit.

New YORK, Aug. 2O.-The Commercial
Bulletin says: The West, it is believed, has
taken good many frst-class Delaware
peaches that will be put into channels that
California fruit had had all TO itself last
year, and the East Is undoubtedly doing
something in the same line. The difference
in the price and the fine quality of several
Eastern packs are largely responsible for
this condition of affairs. Packers who do
not put up tirst-class article gain very
little from the present movement, and in
dications are their goods will remain in the
background as long as desirable stock may
be picked up at reasonable prices.
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A Fast Launch,

New YORK, Aug. 20.-Norman l.. Mum
ro's new steam launch Norwood had race
with the Monmouth yesterday from the
Narrows to Sandy Hook, and made the un-
precedented average speed of twenty seven
miles an hour. 1t is said she sailed most CT
the distance al the rate OF thirty miles an
hour. The Norwood is 63 feet 2b inches in
length and Z feet beam. She has a three
bladed brass propeller thirty-six inches in
diameter, which is driven by triple expan-
sion engines of 400 horse power Her draft
Is only eighteen inches
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An Italian Kidnanned-

CoNsTANTIYOPLE Aug. 1O.-Another out
rage by party of Turkish brigands is caus-
ing much uneasiness to the authorities Of
this city, The italian Railroad Inspector,
at work about seventy miles from Salonca,
was abducted by hrigands and is supposed
TO be held prisoner pending the payment
Of heavy ransom. The body OF muir
dered railroad man was found near the spot
where the inspector was last seen. No news
has been received up to date of the French
man, Rlffier, who started about one week
ago to ransom his employer, Raymond, who
is held prisoner by the brigands.
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COAST INTERESTS.
Changes in Star Mail Service Land
Decisions Pensions Granted.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20. - In seventeen
cases of the United States versus the Puget
Mill Company, involving land in the Seattle
District, Acting Secretary Chandler directs
the Commissioner to issue patents. In the
case of Louis Loss VS.. George A. Cooper, in
volving land in the Sacramento District,
the decision OF the Commissioner is af-
firned
PosToFFICE CHANGES.
Charles P. Fenner has been commissioned
Postmaster at Chino, Cal. Special postal
service has been established to Monita, Los
Angeles County, from Redondo Beach.
The following changes in the star mail SER
vice have been made: From FL TOrto to
the Postmasters at Ell Torto and Arch
Beach 10 exchange malls on other than
schedule days, provided such additional
service be performed without extra expense
to department, and that the mails be carried
in lock pouch in the charge of a sworn
carrier; from RedondO Beach to Gardua,
from September 1st, with an increase in the
service 10 three times q week; from the
same date to embrace Monita next after
Redondo Beach without change in the dis
tance.
ARMY ORDERS.
The leave of absence granted to Lieuten-
ant Henry Kirby has been extended one
month. James Anthony at AlcatraZ Island,
Charles J. Augbrey, San Carlos, Ariz, aud
John NOll, Fort Castor. Cal, Will be dis
charged from the service of the United
States.
Pensions have been granted to the follow
ing CalitOrnians: Felix Spurgenn, George
Z. Bennett, Samuel Jacks. Joseph Crutch-
field, Daniel A. Ripley. Israel Dunn, Thomas
Quinn, William A. johnson, Francis NJ.
Turner.
PERSONAL NOTES.
The following Californiaus have arrived
in this city: Miss NJ Salisbury and d. Ii.
Campbell.
CONGRATULATIONS BY WIRE.
The old Telegraphers' Association. now
in session here at the National Rifles
armory, will talk directly with California
telegraphers tonight Short speeches and
messages of congratulations will pass be-
tween them.
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Sued by a Salyatiouist.

BLOOMINGTON Qll), Aug 2e.-Adam R.
Richardson has begun suit for $4,000 dam
ages against City Marshal Stone of this city,
Policeman Moses Evay and ex-Mayor R.
Mason, who is now a resident of Chicago.
Richardson Is Lieutenant of the Salvation
Army, and about three years ago he, with
others, was arrested for disturbing the
peace by beating brass drum in the street.
Richardson was fined and appealed to the
Supreme Court Tho decision was that he
had right to beat drum as part of re-
oil
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Earthquake Shocks in St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS. Aug. 90 - Three distinct
shocks OF earthquake were felt in this city
tonight. As far as can be learned the dis
turbance was noticed only in the western
part of the city. The shocks were pre-
ceded by thunder and lightning, out no
rain fell. Mercury fell 15o before the shock.
the first OF which was severe enough 20 rock
houses and break crOckery and windows.
This was followed By two more. The time
was 40 O'clock
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Business Building Burned,

DALLAS Tex, Aug. 20.-Fire was discov-
cred this evening in the four story building
on the corner of Elm and Murphy streets.
The building. which was occupied BY Bills
Business College, Ardinger's clearinghouse.
Warden's gun-store and Smiths shoe store,
was completely destroyed, as was also a
three-story building opposite, occupied by
W. f. Shook. druggist. and W. A. Watkins,
dealer in musical instruments. The losses
Will aggregate 100000, with insurance of
about half,
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Hanged at Midnipht

COLUMBUS (Ohio), Aug. 21.-Edward
Blair was hanged this friday morning just
after midnight for the murder of
Arthur Henry, the station agent at
harrisburg, Putnam County, in March, 1887.
Blair, with others, had planned to rob the
safe in the station. Henry was ordered by
Blair to open the safe He refused to COM
ply with the order and Blair shot him.
Blair led career of crime from early youth.
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Western Association.

MINNEAPoLIs. Aug. 20.-At the meeting
tonight of the Western Association tn 9
Directors decided to finish the season with
four clubs, Sioux City, Kansas City, Omaha
and Denver. The new schedule comprises
forty-two games to be made up and the
season will be lnaugurated on Saturday by
the Omahas at Sioux City aud the Kansas
City club at Denver
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Secret Military Manenuera

LONDON, August 2O.-The Chronicles
Vienna correspondent says that the
Schwarzenau maneuvers, which Emperor
William and Chancellor Won Caprivl will
attend, will be conducted with extreme
secrecy. The whole district will be cor
doned and traffic stop ed. All reporters,
EXCEPT those of the Official Gazette. VIII be
excluded. 1t is supposed that an expert
ment will be made in connection with a
new military problem.
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PRICE FIVE CENTS.

to the race followed the feast that was
spread for the merry banQueters
Lynch viii continue 10 travel with his
bride and her folk. They have an elaborate
canvas-covered wagon. The interior is
fitted up with handsome couch. a tail
mirror, bright carpet and other Iuxuries and
cOnveniences. Two magnificent horses draw
this stately. royal ear.-Hauover Qnd) Cor.
Philadelphia Record
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Maine Congressional Candidates.

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-The Commercial
Advertisers Washington special says: The
announcement that Blaine's friend Manley
will be a candidate for the Congressional
nomination in the Augusta district of Maine
has no significance in the Blaine anti
Blaine fight, as far as that district is con-
cerned, though it may mean that Blaine is
going TO make an active fight against the
Reed influence in the whole State. Mili-
ken, who now represents that district, is
devoted supporter of Blaine. and the change
Will be merely from one friend TO another,
who may be relied Oh for heavier political
work.
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He Was a Guest of the House.

The less man pays for any privilege the
more he thinks it entities him to. At least
that is the general rule. Down at the Oc-
cidental Hotel on the Bowery they
set out very extensive lunch in the
saloon every afternoon. An old man
walked in and proceeded to eat every
thing in sight. 1t was plainly ap-
parent that he was from the country and ne
had a countryman's appetite. Finally, as
the customer" tonfined his attention ex-
clusivcly to the lunch-counter, one of the
bar tenders demonstrated. The old M an
drew himself up and replied, reproachfully
Il am a guest of the house." Then he
reached for another cheese sandwich.-N.
I. Commercial
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National Trausportation Association,

CHICAGO Aug. 20.-The National Traus-
portation Association, composed of the vari-
Gus Boards of Trade and commercial bodies
OF the country, closed a two days session
to-day. The uniform bill of lading was the
principal subject under discussion, and it
was decided 10 appoint a committee to lay
the matter befure the various traffic associa-
tionS.
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Dreamed He Caught a Live Wire.

a toiIer in the air. or as he is better known
a lineman, was OH his way home in an eleva-
ted train. He sat in one of the cross seats
and doZed off into pleasant nap. With the
bobbngs and turnings of the car pair of
heavy irOn-Spike climbers, with their leather
attachments, slipped from his shoulder and
fell to the floor.
The clatter was startling. Up went the
sieeper's hands in the air; he gasped like
one drowning and awoke bewiIdered. When
he realized that he had been asleep and that
the falling irons had awakened him he
looked sheepish.
Il was dreaming" said he. with a grin,
"and thought l caught live wire and fell
TO the street."
Linemen must have some idea of the risks
they run after all, but how quick that fel-
lows dream must have been. A clatter of
irons, a gasp and he had touched the live
wire. received shock and fallen into the
street-all in his mind.-N. Y. Commercial.
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WHIP AND SPUR.
BaldWiH'S Santiago Wins a Good Race at
Saratoga.

SARATOGA (N. W, Aug. 2O.-The weather was
clear to-day and the track in good condition.
The winners were:
Six fulongs, Prince Royal won, Bell Of Orange
second Versatile third. Time, 1:12.
One and half miles, Pessana won, Bolero
second, Santa Ana third. Time, 2:4o.
SIX furlougs, Charade won. Actor second.
Ledua W ell lhitd. Time :l6l2.
One and three siXteeuthS miles, Santiago won,
RedfellOw second, Abb third. Time. 800.
Seven fuIOngs. Grrte ID won, Eric second
SdiYlni third. Time, :3O12.
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THE POE COTTAGE.
The Old Building, Near Fordham, Purchased
by Clyde w Bryson

New YORK, Aug. 2O-The building known
as the Poe cottage, near the village of Ford
ham, has been purchased by Clyde w. Bry-
son Of this city, who intends preserving the
cottage i'll memory of Edgar Allan Poe, of
whom he has always been an ardent ad-
mirer. A large sum was paid for the cot
tage and $4,000 has been set apart to keep
the house and grounds in order 1t was in
this place that "The Raven" was written.
1t Is old-fashioned in exterior appearance
and quaint 10 a marked degree in the inte-
rior arrangements. The cottage is admira-
bly, preserved and is just about as it was in
the days of Poe
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A BunplinP Exacufinn

LIVERPOOL, Aug. 20.-John Conway, the
steamship fireman convicted of the murder
Of boy whose body was found floating in
sailors bag in the liver, was hanged this
morning. The hanging was a terrible affair."
the mans head being almost torn from the
body by the heaYY fall
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Insurgents Renew the War.

LONDON, Aug. 2O.-A dispatch from Iqui-
que says the Congressional forces com
menced war operations south, both by sea
and land, and effected a landing at Ouin-
tero Bay, twenty miles south Of Valparaiso.
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Association Games.

BosToN, Aug. 2o.-Bostons 2, Athletics 8.
ST. LOUIS, Aug Cost Louis 10, Colum-
bus 3.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 90 - Baltimores 4,
WaShingtons 8.
LOUISVILLE. Aug. 2O.-Lousvilles Q, Mil
waukpeS
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At Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 20.-Poor all around
playing characterized Cincinnatrs work to-
day. Cincinnatis l, Pittsburgs =. Batteries
-Rhines and Harrington, Baldwin and
Miller,
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At PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2O.-The home team
was crippled to-day and the Giants were easy
winners. Philadelphias Q. New Yorks 13.
Batteries-King Esper and Clements; Rus ie,
CIarksOn aud Buckley.
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Capriyi NAV Resign.

LONDON, Aug 2O.-There are rumors
afioat that Chancellor Capriyi will
soon resign as Chancellor OF the
German Empire. 1t is said that
he and the Emperor are becoming more
and more estranged and that the latter
Is quite willing to allow Caprivi to retire,
but does not desire to force bis resignation.
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Assembled Mount Blan,

PARIS, Aug 2O.-Mrs. Borup, the wife of
the military attsche of the United States
Legation in Paris, has made the successful
ascent Of Mount Blanc.
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At BROOKLYN.

BROOKLYN, Aug. 20.-BOston had an easy
victory to-day. Brooklyns 3, Bostons IL.
Batteres-Caruther and Baily, Nichols aud
Bennett
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DEMAND HIGH WAGES.
Strike Of Employees in Cramps ship-Yard
PHILADELPHIA,

Strike Of Employees in Cramps ship-Yard in
Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20.-It was learned
to-day that a strike embracing about 500
men and boys occurred yesterday at Cramps
ship-yard here. On Monday last the heater
boys and rivet-carriers. to the number of
25O. made demand for an advance of
wages, and when refused they strrck. The
heater boys have been making 81 day,
and a demfsded an advance of 30 cents.
Inc ryet-carriers have been making
$4 ana sought an advance to S5.
Yesterday the riveters and holders alan de-
manded an advance, and upon refusal they
struck, making in all about 500 men and
boys out The strikers will be given a
little time in which to decide whe her or not
they VII! return, and If they should make up
their minds to remain out anv length of
time new men will probably be employed to
take their places
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At Jerome Park

NEW YORK, Aug. 2o.-At Jerome Park to-day
the weather was fair aud The track medium fast.
The winners were:
Free handicap sweepstakes for fourteen hun
dIed yards, Charlie Post won, Woodcutter
second, Mary Stone third. Time, ! 22l4.
Sweepstakes of six fulongs. Absconder won,
Take Back second, Rialto third. Time, 1:lS14
lie Delaware handicap sweepstakes OF 4 mile
and quarter Reckon walked over.
free handicap sweepstakes of eight and 4 half
furlougs. klnpnaker won. Banquet second, Pa
gan third. Time, :521a.
Free handicap sweepstakes Of six furongs,
anna won. Hamilton second, Il KAmeietIe
thud. / lme. 1:l9.
Sweepstakes of seven furlongs. Beck won,
Pearl Pet second. Liberty third. Time ! 33l4
-Four and half furlOugs, Kirsch won, Glamor
second, Marmont third. Time, 0:5614.
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PACIFIC RAILROADS.

The Floating Indebtedness of the Union-T The
Northern's Surplus.
NEW YORK, Aug. Ca Boston special
says: The adjustment of the floating in
dtbiedneSs of the union Pacific places il
beyond tile power Of any influence to obtain
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War in ease Proctor is elected Senator, I
nave only to say that not a word on the sub
ject has ever been broached to me-"
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A Pittsburg woman has been arrested as
common scold and bound over in $500 to
keep the peace,
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Failure Of the American Wheel Company.
CHICAGO, Aug. 20.-The American Wheel
Company, with works in Indiana, Ohio,
Michigan ana other States, has failed. LA
pllltles, Sl,S00.0 .0o0; assets, S4, 10000 Judge
Blodgett OF the Uniled States court has ap-
pointed n. Z. Butler receiver
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At Chicago.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2U.-There were over 6oo0 dis.
appointed spectators at Washington Park to-
day. The Hawthorne and Garfield running
races had been declared off for The day to give
everybo ody chance TO witness the long-looked-
for contest between Nancy Hanks (2:12t4) and
Margaret (2:l2l2) for special purse of $4,000
Alter scoring once lhey were sent away on even
terms. and Travelled neck-and-neck around the
turn and into the homestretch. When well
stralgtened out Nancy Hanks began 10 draw
away, aud won the heat easily By Two lengths
When the Iime-2 2014 was posted the on.
lockers could scarcely believe their eyes for The
track was cOnsldereq lightning fast. The sec
ond heat was repetition of the first, except that
The time was one and quarter seconds faster.
At This 1uncture President Mitchell announced
from the Judges stand that Margaret was
wholly uuht 10 race aud that Mr. Starr had
asked remission % withdraw her. The request
was granted and DOble expressed a Willingness
10 send Nancy Hanks against time, but a heavy
rain set in aud prevented.
The other races were: Hopeful stakes trOt-
ting race for thTee-year-olds, best two iu three,
in harness. Belle Cassett won, Happy Pilot sec.
ond, DashwOOd third Elsie fourth
In the 2:24 pacing race for 81 900 (uulinished)
Richard won the FIST and second heats, and was
distanced. Jack Shel won the third heat, Alex
ander Dumas won The fourth aud fifth. Best
time, 2:1634.
ln lie 2:24 pacing race (unfnished), Dick H
won the fret aud second heats; Otto W won
thlld ana fourth. Best iime 2:l9I4.
In the 2:27 trotIipg dash race, March won,
Martha second, SCOTSMAN third. Time, 2:2534
The special purse OF S20U0 best three IN i've
meats, Nancy Hanks won both beats, Margaret s
second aud drawn. Best time, 2:19.
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Pronunciation bees are now the correct
caper, and lheysare said to be as exciting as
the old spelling bees.
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Failure Of a Lumber Comnany

ATLANTA (Ga.), Aug. 2O-The Southern
Lumber Company, corporation worth
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Trnttiue at Sprinrfield.

SPRISGFIELD (Mass.), Aug. 2o.-The veteran
jockey, James Golden Of Mediord, Mass, was
badly Injured to- day. He was driving The Seer
In the 2:2l trot ana essayed 10 get INTO the in
side on tho final tuin. He was pocketed so short
that his suky struck the fence and he was
thrown twent y-fye feet. He will probably re-
cover. Ibe results of the races were:
In the 2:20 trUtiing race Unfinished from
yesterday Play BOy won in three straight heats
Captain Lyons second. Eva Wilkes thlId Katie
fourth. Best tmr, 2:2014.
In the 2:21 class trotiing race Illinois EgDert
won, Annie Wiises second. Dynamite thlId
Charlie Wilkes fourth. Be'l time, 2:2lA.
In the .: 30 class pacing, for purse OF $4,000
divided, Frank Dorch won, Lady Sheridan sec
0nd. Linden Third, Thistle fourth Best time,
2:2O14.
In Tie 2:l7 class trottlng (untinIshed) Walter
E won the only heat Tim, 2:19%.
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EASTERN BASEBALL.
Chicago's New Battery 0verwhelms the Cleve-
land Club.

CHICAGO, Aug. 20.-Vckery and Schriver,
the new battery, did superb work for the
Chicagos to-day, the visitors making but
four hits. Chicagos IA. Clevelands 2. Bat
teries-Vickery and Schriver. Gruber and
thinner.
The morning call., 1891-08-21

Divorce Granted.
Judge Finn yesterday granted divorce to
Lydia D. from j. j. Doty on the ground Of
willful desertiOn.