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Contrsband Opium.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 12.-The steamer
Australia, which arrived to-day from
Honolulu, brings advices that the yacht
Halcyon, loaded with 81 ,000, 900 worth of
contraband opium, is on her wa, to this
coast, and is almost due here. The Gus
toms Officers here will keep look out
for her.
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Deaths from Trfchinosfs.

NEW YORK, May 12.-Mrs. Johanna
Miller died Saturday night from trichi-
nosis, and to-day her husband died of the
trichina had permiated the entire system
and muscles of the body. These are the
first cases reported in this city in three
years.
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Guilty of NIansIar,ebter

NELSON (Neb.), May 12-The jury in the
poisoning case of the State VS.. Stevenson
brought in a verdict of guilty of man
slaughter. The case grew out of mis-
take by a druggist putting up corrosive
sublimate instead of calomel for Miss
Carrie Easley, which resulted in her
death
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Foroien Mtssions sncintu.

CANTON Ohio, May 12.-The sixth
biennial Convention of the Woman's
Home and Foreign Missionary Society of
the Evangelical Lutheran Church opened
this afternoon. The object is to confer
on mission work, and close up the busi-
ness i'll the various departments The
society was organized twelve years ago,
and has grown to large proportions.
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Treasury Surplus.

WASHINGTON, May 12.-The surplus in
the Treasury is gradually creeping up,
and atthe close of business to-day the net
suplus was Sl5,000,0OO. The Treasury
officials say no doubt it will increase by
June 4th to an amount sufficient to meet
pension draft of $40, ,000, 900 without the
necessity of withdrawing the Govern
ment deposits from the National Bank
JaOoSito riaS
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women's Unitarian Conference.

CHICAGO, May 12.-The tenth annual
session of the Women's Western Unita-
rian Conference began here to-day. The
committee appointed to report on the
question of disbanding the conference
presented an adverse report, which was
adopted by unanimous vote. The pur-
pose of the proposed disbandment was to
make possible the unitication of the con-
ference with the National Alliance. A
resolution of greeting to the latter body
was adopted. Rev. Ida Hutton of Des
Moines was elected President, and Mrs.
NJ. IL. Perkins of Chicago, Secretary
Treasurer
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An Express Deal,

BosToN, May l2.-An express deal has
just been consummated which will give
the National Express Company through
route from the Atlantic to the Pacific. By
the terms of the agreement the American
Express Company withdraws entirely
from the Fitchhurg Railroad ON May 18th
and the National takes possession. Here
after the American will send all their
Western business over the Boston and
ALBANY
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Attempted Suicide.

VICTORIA (B. c., May 12.-John bod, a
waiter at the Russ House, attempted sui
eide this morning by cutting his throat.
He was under the influence of drink
when he committed the act. He was re-
moved to the Jubilee Hospital, and is
expected to recover.
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Indians Dying of La Grippe.

SPRAGUE (Wash.), May 12.-The In
dams in the Okanogan country are in
state of CONSERVATION, owing to the preva-
lence of la grippe among them. One
hundred or more have died. The Indians
are moving out rapidly for Idaho and
other points, carrying all their possess
siOns with them
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George w. Childs, Anniversary.

PHILADELPHIA, May 12.-The sixty
third anniversary of George w. Childs
was celebrated to-day by the Typograph-
ical Union by banquet. Among the let
ters read was one from Secretary Blaine
Cablegrams were received by Mr.. Childs
the day from England,
France and Germany, and kilograms
from all parts of the Union.
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Dynamite Bomb Exploded.

LISBON, May Fin the midst of the
alarm caused here by the financial panic,
a sensation was caused to-day by the ex-
plosion, supposed to be the work Of the
Republican party, which took place in
the Ministry of the Interior. The local
authorities are keeping the facts, so far
as possible, from the general public, but
it is known the explosion was caused by
a dynamite bomb, and that it aid consid-
cradle damage.
There is no clew to the actual perpe-
traitor of this outrage, which, owing to
the excited state of the public mind, is
being considerably magnified in i'm
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BUFFALO DEMOCRATS.
Ex-President Cleveland Entertained Mt
their New Club House.

their New Club House.
BUFFALO N. ", May l2-The Cleye
land Democracy, Buffalo's foremost no.
litical organization, opened their new club
house this evening with ex-Prcsident
Cleveland as their guest and speaker of
the occasion. He was greeted on his ar
rival with the widest cheers, long con-
tinued and often repeated.
Cleveland responded to the address of
welcome with a speech delivered with
great earnestness and it was received
enthusiastically.
Alter the exercises in the assembly hall,
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Good weather Everywnere.

WASHINGTON, May 12.-The clearing
condition, central yesterday in Kansas,
has moved northeast to Illinois and
stretches from New Mexico to the st.
Lawrence Valley, dominating the weather
in the whole country.
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stockton Democrats.

STOCKTON, May 12.-The Democratic
City Convention was held here this even
ing, and Councilman J. NJ. Mccall was
nominated for Mayor without opposition.
His opponent on the Republican ticket is
Councilman Clark. The election for a
full set of city officers will be held next
Tuesday
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Pension Awards.

WASHINGTON, May 12.-California pen
sions: Adeline L. Miller, Elizabeth
Dodge, a nurse; John G. Darnal, Silas
Farnsworth, George r. Dobbins, David
Knox, Edward Hill, Mary e., widow of
John W. Atwood; Minna, widow of Chas.
Vetterlein; Nancy c., widow of Aaron
TibbittS
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THE DERBY.
A Great Race Expected at Churchill
Downs To-Day.

LOUISVILLE Ky.), May 12.-The pros
pect is for splendid derby at Churc hill
Downs tomorrow. The weather is fine
and cool. There has been no rain, and
there is slight prospect of any. The
track is fast, and the race promises to be
one of the most exciting. The starters
will be Balgowan, who may have Over
town up; Vallero, with Britton; George
town, with Kiley, and Hart Wallace and
Easton and Larobier's pair, High Tariff
and Poet Scout. The betting was lively
tonight, with Kingman in the pools sell
ing against the field, while Balgowan is
second choice. Georgetown will prob
ably be posted at shorter odds before the
colts face the flag tomorrow.
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influenza.

LONDON, May 12.-The influenza con-
tinues to prevail to an alarming extent in
Liverpool and Sheffield.
The British warship Thunderer is de-
tanned at Gibraltar, owing to numerous
cases of the disease among her officers
and crnW
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Fatal Boiler Explosion.

ST. Louis, May 12.-The bursting of a
boiler on the tow steamer My Choice,
near Cairo last night, resulted in the
drowning of three men and the terrible
scaldiug of three others. The dead are
Dick Slesenger, James Lawrence and
John Arnold. the latter colored
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In the Coke Reeions.

PITTsBURG, May 12.-Reports tonight
from the coke regions are rather encour-
aging to the men. As the result of the
mass meetings, $50 men Joined the strik-
ers, many leaving the region at once.
The operators, however, are confident
Evictions are occurring with monotonous
regularitV
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SAN joaquin Valley Railroad.

FRESNO, May 12.-The rights of way
over the proposed line of the San Joa-
quin Valley Railroad have nearly all
been conceded. AS soon as they are all
obtained contract for the construction
of the road will be let
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Verdict for Plaintiff.

SEATTLE (Wash.), May IL. = Leslie
Bushnell, an English girl, who sued w.
Z. Williams of Seattle for $4,000 for Sc
duction under breach of promise of mar
riage, got verdict for $4,000 in the SUI
periOr Court to-day
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Agents for the Seal islands.

WASHINGTON, May 12.-Secretary Fos-
ter has completed the selection of Gov
ernment Agents to represent the United
States at the Seal Islands this season, and
they will sail on the Rush from San Fran
cisco as soon as they can reach that port.
The party will consist of Major w. H.
Williams, j. Stanley Brown, Special
Treasury Agent Milton Barnes and S.
r. Nettleton and wife, who will assist
Major Williams on the Island of st. Paul.
Mrs. Nettleton will teach school. The
original date fixed for the sailing of the
Rush was May 14th, but as the party
could not be got together in time the
Rush has been ordered to await their
arrival, when she will sail
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Michael navitt Sails

LONDON, May 12.-Michael Davitt and
wife sailed from Queenstown yesterday
for New York. Davitt intends to go to
California. He will stop at Winnipeg for
a time and will go thence to Idaho, and
later to San Francisco.
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Secretary Blaine,s Condition.

New YORK, May II. = Secretary
Blaine's physician issued the following
note tonight: "Mr. Blaine is feeling
much better, and his condition is satis-
factory. He is not going to Washington
tomorrow"
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Death of Rev. G. Y. Smear

CLEVELAND, May 12.-News has just
been received of the death of Rev. C. V.
Spear of Oberlin, o.. at Constantinople.
Rev. Mr.. Spear was for many years Prin-
cipal of the Maplewood Seminary, at
Pittsfield, Mass.
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An Actr,ss rerriblv Rn,nad

PATERSON (N.J.) May l2.-Miss Mabel
Fenton, an actress, was so terribly burned
tonight that she will be unable to play
again for several months. Her clothing
came into contact with an alcohol lamp.
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SINGULAR Case.
A Lady's Body Remains Warm
Although Pronounced Dead.
THE CHARGES AGAINST SHERIFF
DUNSTER DISMISSED.

Fresno County Wants Legal Advice as
to the ConStitutionality of the Act
Passed by the Last Legislature Re-
lating to the Classification of
Counties-A Yacht Reported to be
Bound for This Coast With Mill
Opium on Board.
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Arizona Elections.

Tucson (Ariz.), May 12.-Returns from
Tucson, Nogales and four other precincts
indicate that the entire Republican ticket
is elected by majority ranging from
fifty to 1O0
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Parnell Losing Ground.

New YORK, May 12.-John Barry, NJ
P, who, with the late Isaac Butt, was the
founder Of the Home Rule Confederation
in Great Britain, in an interview to-day
stated that ParnelPs action had left the
tenants at the mercy of the landlords If
the latter force the tenants to an uncondi-
tional surrender, home rule will be
gravely endangered. us Parnell gain
ing ground i'll Ireland ?'' ''No; on the
contrary, he is losing ground every day."
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Ancient Order of Foresters.

SANTA Rosa, May u. = The Grand
Court of the California Ancient Order of
Foresters of America is in session in this
city. About 200 delegates are in attend
anCe,
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whole estate to his wife, who is appointed
that he omitted to provide fer his chill
dren, as he had full confidence in the
Judgment and business ability of his
wife
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RepOrted Safe.

TACOMA (Wash.), May II. - 1t was
learned to-day that the steam schooner
Lucy Lowe, reported lost, arrived safely
at her destination at the Queetshe River.
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CLASSIFICATION OF COUNTIES.

Fresno County Dissatisfied with the
Action Taken by the Legislature.
FRESNO, May 12.-The following resolu-
tions were adopted by the Board of
Supervisors this afternoon:
WHEREAS, The last Legislature having
passed laws which materially affected the
salary and deputies of officers of this
county, it is by this board
ResOtCed. That the best interests of the
people OF this county seem, in the judg-
ment of this board, to require that an
opinion Of some eminent attorney be OBJ
tanned upon the constitutionality of the
Act of the Legislature as to the re-classifi-
cation of counties to take effect immed-
lately, and also in reference to certain
special Acts relating to the appointment
OF certain deputies for certain officers of
this county
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IN FOREIGN LANDS.
Murderous Attempts Upon the
Life of the CzarOwitz.
REPUBLICAN VICTORIES IN THE
SPANISH ELECTIONS.

The Salvadorian Minister to Mexico
Recalled-Sensation Caused in Lis
bon by the Explosion of a Bomb I'm
the Ministry of the Interior-Mc-
Lean and Stansbury to Row for the
Championship on July 9TH.
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Postal Changes.

WASHINGTON, May 12-The postoffice
office at Laribe, Humboldt County, Cali
fornia, has been discontinued.
Hannah Oakeman has been commits
stoned Postmistress at Ripley, Or.
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United States Gunboat Pinta,

VICTORIA B. c., May 12.-The United
States gunboat Pinta arrived from Alaska
this morning and entered the Esquimault
drydock for general repairs to her hull,
left Sitka April 2Sth, and on the Sd of
May passed through heavy snow-storm.
the snow covering the decks to C depth of
eight inches. The Pinta will visit Puget
Sound before returning north.
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The Kaweah Colonfsts.

NIsALIA, May 12.-The Kaweah Colony
settlers of this county, who, under the
recent ruling of Secretary Noble, are
threatened with eviction by United States
troops from lands upon which they filed
and settled about five years ago, are ar
ranging to have speakers make tour of
the United States for the purpose of pre-
sentingS their case to the people. The
campaign is to be inaugurated upon
quite an extensive scale. The field of
operations is to be mostly in the North
ern and Western States. Five speakers
are to be sent out, each equipped with
stereoscopes presenting views of the col
ony projectors who were recently con-
victed of cutting trees upon the Govern
ment land. The colonists claim they are
victims of administrative persecution.
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Ancient order of IIibernians.

New YORK, May l2.-The forty-second
annual convention of the Ancient Order
of Hibernians is in session here. The
proceedings are private.
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Wilmington, CAL, of p. II. Downing,
Collector Of the Port, has authorized VIII
liam Z. Downing, the late Collectors son,
to act in his place.
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IN WISCONSIN.

WEST SUPERIOR (Wis.), May l2.-
tanned by strong wind, the forest fire
near this city is gradually encroaching
upon the suburbs. To-day the fires in
the neighborhood of South Superior as
snmed formidable shape, and many hum
dred people fought the flames this after
noon. The fire is burning at many points
along the Omaha road.
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Mr.. Cleveland, assisted by prominent
Democrats of the city and county, held a
reception in the drawing room, to which
the general public was admitted.
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FOREST FIRES,
Thousands of Acres Of Timber Lands
Afiame In Pennsylvania.

1nouSandS OF Acres or Timber Lands
Afiame in Pennsylvania.
HUNTINGTON pa, May 12.-Over four
thousand acres Of valuable timber land
is aflame in a radius of seven miles of this
place, and in distant parts of the county
wood land is being swept away at an
alarming extent. The mountain fires are
beyond human CONTROL and can only be
extinguished by rainfall. The farmers
in the whole burning district sustain ire
parable losses to fences and hundreds of
acres of growing grain are ruined. Many
farm buildings are threatened.
BELLEFoNTE pa, May l2.-The dam
age done by forest fires raging through
out the county has been enormous. All
along the Buffalo Run Railroad the fire
has burned miles and miles of fence,
orchard and valuable standing and cut
timber. Much farm property was de-
stroyed. The losses will run into hum
dreds of thousands of dollars.
MECHANICSBURG (Pa.), May 12.-Disas-
trouS forest fires have swept over the
mountain lands in this county since last
Monday and are still raging. Fully 10, 900
acres ofvaluable timber lands are burned
over. The valuable mining property OF
Alexander Underwood, near Dillsburg.
has been destroyed. The losses by fire
already exceed Sl50,0O0.
IhE FIRES IN MICHIGAN.
WHITE CLoUD, May 12.-Five of the
upper townships in this county have been
surging sea of fire ever since Sunday.
and it is believed not a single one of the
small hamlets is left. A number of
freight cars and logging trans are also
burned.
LUDINGToN, May 12.-Some of the peo-
pie who lived in Walkerville before the
fire struck that town have arrived here
IT, IL ,lN,- Ill
possible TO tell how many of the inhabit-
ants have escaped alive, but they fear that
many died in the woods where they fled
for safety. The village had 300 inhabit-
ants, and no one knows where more than
half of this number are at present
Rumors of large loss of life at other
points have come in, but their verifca-
ton is impossible. The entire county
Will be swept unless rain comes to-day.
CHEBoYGAN (Mich.), May l2.-Forest
fires are doing considerable damage in
the interior. Much property has been
destroyed, including barns, fences and
standing timber. Unless rain soon comes
the damage will be great. The city is
wrapped in a dense smoke, and the
Macklnac Straits are SO densely over
hung with smoke as TO seriously impede
the progress of all boats. Several ham
lets are in danger.
IN WISCONSIN.
WEST SUPERIOR (Wis.), May l2.-
Fanned by strong wind. the forest fire
near this city is gradually encroaching
upon the suburbs. To-day the fires in
the neighborhood of South Superior as
Snned formidable shape, and many hum
dred people fought the flames this after
noon. The fire is burning at many points
along the Omaha road
IN MINNESOTA.
DULUTH lMinn.l, May l2.-Forest fires
are raging IN every direction near here,
and great damage has been done. The
ire department was called TO Lester Park
this afternoon and had hard work to save
the place from destruction. It's reported
that much farm property is DESTROYED
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NIarriaoe Rureau Swindro

SEATTLE (Wash.), May 12.-H. C.
Wilson, freight solicitor of the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company, recently
moved from Tacoma to Seattle. He
ordered his mail sent here. In addition
to his own he also received mail for
another of his same initials at Tacoma,
who appears to have been running a
marriage bureau. He charged fee of
81, and gave his numerous clients from
all parts of the country the address of a
Spanish lady, Carlotta Ortego of Fresno,
California. This lady would write and
promise to come, but she never came.
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a sub-Port of Entry.

WASHINGTON, May 12.-The Secretary
of the Treasury has designated the town
of Blaine, Washington, a SUPPORT of entry
in the Puget Sound Collection district.
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Ex-Governor waterman,s WIN

SAN DIEGO, May 12.-The will of the
late Ex-Governor Waterman was filed
here for probate to-day. The will is
dated October 10, 1888, and bequeaths his
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The man who lost his grip is the man
to be congratulated.
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IN CLOSE PURSUIT.
The Charleston Fast Gaining On
the Steamer Itata.
SHE MAY BE OVERTAKEN BEFORE
REACHING ACAPULCO.

Secretary Tracy Says the Charleston
is Ordered to Capture the Itata
Wherever She May be Found on
the High Seas, and in Case of Re-
sistance the Cruiser Would Carry
Out tho Orders at All Hazards.
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SYDNEY, May IA match has been
fixed between Mclean and Stansbury,
oarsmen, for the championship. and eco
side on the Parametta River July 7tt.
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Income Tax BIZ Passed.

BERLIN, May 12.-The upper House oe
the Prussian Diet passed the income tax
bill approved by the lower House.
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A Delay Granted.

LISBON, May 12.-Owing to the alarm
ing state of the financial situation the
Government has issued a decree granting
a delay of sixty days in tho payment OF
all obligations.
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collector for wiIminpton.

WASHINGTON, May 12.-Secretary Fos-
ter having been informed of the death at
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Young Criminals.

Los ANGELES, May 12.-The police to-
day captured eleven boys from to ID
years of age and locked them up on
charges of petty larceny. From the con-
fessions ofthe boys it appears that there
is regular organized band with thirty
or forty members for the purpose of steal
ing small articles, such as lawn mowers,
garden hose, chickens, etc. The stolen
articles were sold to second hand dealers,
and warrants are out for the arrest of
fbapn
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IN M1NNESOTA.

DULUTH (Minn.A. Nav l2.-Forest fires
are raging III every direction near here,
and great damage has been done. The
lire department was called to Lester Park
this afternoon and had hard work to save
the place from destruction. It is reported
that much farm property is DESTROYED
and more is in danger.
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FoREIoN,

THE Australian papers Just received
at San Francisco state that by the burn
ing Of the steamer Ramed, at Wuhu, two
hundred Chinese perished
ADvIcEs from Samoa state that wreck
ers have begun work on the vessels sub
merged in Apia harbor, and that It is
expected that the United States flag ship
Trenton, wrecked in the storm of March
10, 1889, will be foated shortly.
A STARTLING conspiracy has been dis
covered at Buenos Ayres, the details of
which are kept secret by the police and
government officials. II Is known, how
ever that the plot embraced the assas-
sination Of the principal members Of
the government
JAMES WILSON & Sons, builders, of
Bradford, Eng, have failed with lia-
bilities amounting to 100000. The
failure is attributed chiefly TO the new
United States tariff law killing cash
trade in packing cases for woolens sent
TO America.
MEssRs. 0'BRIEN and Dillon have been
rciuONcu rum JUL ~ NiOninci W phi-
way, where 1t is expected they will COM
plete their six months term Of impris-
onment.
THE Emperor Of Austria recently sent
the German Empress a diamond set
which cost S15,o 900 as gift In celebra-
tion Of her infants christening.
TX the British House Of Commons on
the Goth Mr.. Morgan's resolution in
favor Of disesta blishment Of the church
In Wales was rejected by vote Of 2S5
10 203. The announcement Of the large
vote In It's favor was greeted with loud
opposition cheers.
THE Employers Labor Association Of
Liverpool, representing shipping Of
75o, 900 tonnage, comprising all the lead
Ing lines and owners, has united itself
with the Shipping Federation. By this
alliance the total tonnage Of the Ship
ping Federation is raised TO 1000, 200,
leaving but 100000 tonnage in Great
Britain not included in the federation.
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THE MFDfeAf.. pRoFEssloN.

The attitude Of the medical profession
toward what is known as patent medi
cines" Is not At all unreasonable. Thous
ands OF these nostrums are offered 10 the
public every year. Some OF them are
dangerous, and most OF them are futile
Bwift's Specific (S. 8. 81 we are all glad
10 say, Ia NOT classed among these nos
trusm. II has overcome the wholesome
prejudices OF physicians In all parts Of the
country, and some OF the strongest
testimonials In its behalf come from medi-
cal men who have used Il In their prac-
tice, and who do not hesitate to endorse
its wonderful results. This is extremely
gratifying, but by no mesns astonishing,
for every claim that is put forward In be-
half Of ). 5. 3. Is based on q series Of
actual experiments extended over long
period Of time. 2