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were worth. "You will notice." continued
the gentleman, that the legislatures nj
several States are passing laws prohibiting
the sale OF cigarettes to minors. Nnw,
the passage of such laws only emphasizes
the truth OF the old Latin maxim
that times change and men change with
them. When l was a boy all parent had
to do to secure obedience from his son was
to tell him what lie wanted done. Now
adays he mast ask the Legislature TO pass a
law fitting the sons case. And when the
law has been passed it is ten to one that it is
gentleman with emphasis, ''the old-time
spankingS by which parents used to train
their children are worth q thousand times
more than all this parental legislation so
popular these days. Revive the spaukings,
say."-Memphis Appeal Avalanche.
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ROCHESTER, (N.Y.l, Aug. 13.-The event OF the
day was Nancy Hanks effort to beat her record
of 2;14, for purse Of $1,000, which she did in
splendid style in 2:1214.
In the 2:17 Glass; trottlng race Vic Fl won in
three straight heats, Waller second, j. b.
richardson third. Henrietta fourth Best time
In The 2:20 class. pacing race, Charlie won
ia three straight heats, Bob TAYLOR second,
Treasure third, the others diSlancei. Best
time 2:l6.
In the 2:23 class, trOttIng race, Nightingale
won, Illinois Egbeit second. Honest George
third, Walton Boy fourth. Best time, 2:19M.
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PNEUMATIC TUBES.
Proposed Experiments for the Rapid Trans
mission of Mails.

mission OF mallS.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13. - Postmaster
General Wanamaker is said to be arranging
fcr series of experiments with pneumatic
tubes as aids to the rapid transportation of
the mails in large cities. A New York inven-
tion CT recent date has especially attracted
his attention, because in addition to the main
tube 1t has switch attached enabling
deliveries to be made at stations as we'll as
terminals. If the experiments are success
fnl the new system will have trial at Chi
cago. Postoffice officials who are familiar
with the proposed system predict that it
viii be introduced in all the large cities as
soon as the necessary appropriation can be
obtained from Congress. So confident is
the inventor said to be that his patent will
do all that he claims for it that he offers to
construct a perfectly working pneumatic
sYstem between New York and Chicago.
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Murder and Suicide.

GAYLORD (Mich.), Aug. IA w. Will
cox. living two miles east Of here. aged 20
years, this afternoon split open the skull of
his granddaughter, Mrs. West, and then
committed suicide with revolver. Before
shooting himself he took dose of Paris
green. He was angered at his granddaughter,
who had been keeping house for him, be-
cause she was going away.
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KNOXVILLE QOwa), Aug. l3.-C. W. Williams
has been asked 10 enter Allerton In the free-for-
all for $4,000, Will Stamboul and Palo Alto,
tile race To take place IN San Francisco and AL
lerton TO have $4,000 for expenses. He tele-
graphed his reply ~ follows: Decline as A Her
ton Will not leave IndeI endeuce this season"
Williams says lie will give Nelson, Stamboul or
Paio Alto, each or all OF them, 5000 for ex-
pendence and trot against Allerton, aud Will give
$4,000 10 lie winner
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THE UNION PACIFIC.
Movement to Raise Funds to Take Care of the
Floating Debt.


Floating Debt.
New YORK, Aug. 13.-Another confer
ence of Directors and others interested in
Union Pacific matters was held to-day,
and at its close it was stated matters were
progressing toward 4 favorable conclusion.
One of the parties to the conference said
S10,0O00OO or S12, 600 would be all that
was necessary to put the company in an
easy position, and that the greater part was
promised, and that all that remained was to
sign the papers and arrange the various de-
tails. A prominent German banker is given
as authority for the statement that Pier
pont Morgan would have an interest
amounting TO $4,000, 900 in the new contract,
and that although not yet in shape for the
formal announcement, the matter was vir-
tually settled. A new member of the Execu-
tive Committee was elected to take the
place Of Fred L. Ames, who is now in
Europe. Officials decline TO make the name
of the new member public. but it is stated
by others that it is E. l.. Atkins, who was
prominent in the recent negotiations in
connection with George j. Gould
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Protection for Foreigners in China.

LONDON, Aug. ia dispatch from Pc
king says: 1t is evident from the action
taken by the powers that they intend to
compel China to protect foreigners residing
within her borders. The representatives of
several of the powers there have addressed
a joint note to the Chinese Government in
relation TO the outrages perpetrated by
Chinese mobs upon the missionaries and
others in the Yang-tSe Valley, demand ;ng
that China take immediate steps to protect
the lives and property Of foreigners.
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hurderers Hanged.

ST. LOUIS. Aug. 13.-Henry Newson, a
wife murderer, was hanged at Z: IL this morn
ing. The condemned man refused to have
the death warrant read, and at his request
no religious services were read on the scaf-
fold.
LEXINGTON (Mo(. Aug. 13.-Chris Young.
the slayer of Steven Ferguson, was hanged
this morning.
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William B. Murray of Plainville, n. j., pre-
sented paper on the American Association.
which was read. 1t showed that the asso-
Citations we're prosperous, rapidly growing
In numbers, membership and property, and
that much attention was being given to the
social. mental and physical development of
young men, but that the greatest attention
was given to their religious development.
Mr.. Murray reported that there were 9S7
Bible classes and 2456 weekly religious serv-
ices in America.
At the afternoon session the Young Mems
Christian Association and its attitude re-
gardng the social question was discussed.
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Rowing Contests.

DETROIT. Aug. 13.-The senior events of
the Mississippi Valley Amateur Rowing
Association meeting were lowed to-day,
with the following results: The senior
sogle was won by Edward Durnan of
Toronto in 10:29R; the pair was won by
Detroit in 1915. the fours by Detroit in
9:14R. and the double by Toronto in 9:49lb.
phe six-oared barge race was won by the
Moduca OF st. Louis in 4:3315.
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Scarcity of Money.

SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 13-There is a great
scarcity of money in the Lower Rio Grande
section OF this State. There has been no
rain to speak of for eighteen months. The
ranchmen are all in debt and the farmers
have been unable to raise enough for actua!
needs. The scarcity of money was empha-
sized yesterday at Roma. where 278 fat and
healthy sheep, capable of growing four
pounds of wool annually, sold for So cents
apiece,
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Twenty years ago married couple in
Pttsburg had a quarrel and separated, tho
husband going West. The wife and chill
dren took up a home in Ohio with her
parents. The couple didn't afterwaId COM
municate with one another; in fact neithec
knew where the other was. A few days ago
her husband visited Pittshurg on business,
and, hearing that his wife was living in
Ohio he visited her. They made up, were
married again and are now on wedding
trim
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CHARGED With Eraud

NEW YORK, Aug. 13.-The broker Abra-
ham Backer, who recently assigned for The
benefit of his creditors. was arrested at
noon to-day on a warrant sworn out by
William ID. Hardin, Presiding Justice of
the City Court at Savannah, Ga, who
charges him with defrauding him of de-
benture bonds and certificates valued at
$4,000.
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Nat Goodwin Sued for Divorce,

NEW YORK, Aug. 1S.-Nar Goodwin, the
comedian. is being sued by his wife for sep
aiation on the ground of desertion. She
ella inns that the house in which she lives was
given her by her husband. He claims
otherwise. and on Monday and Wednesday
made attempts to enter the house by force
and the aid Of locksmith, but was unsuc-
ful
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Qrdered In Iaaua

KANSAS CITY (Kans.), Aug. 13.--Mrs. j.
A. Wickline, who was brutally assaulted
and nearly murdered three weeks ago, this
morning found skull and cross bones let.
ter nailed to door warning her to leave the
the same neighborhood where Mr.. aud Mrs.
). A. Donnelly were mysteriously mur-
dered a week ago. The people are greatly
excited.
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A Receiver APPOINTMENT.

Plate-glass Works to-day passed into the
hands OF receiver, as the result of AMIGA
BILE arrangements between the creditors of
u. Schmerz estate and the stockholders.
The glass company is not embarrassed, and
will pull through all right. d. E. Wheeler
is receiver
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Aid for Jewish RafueeAs.

LONDON. Aug. 13.-A letter received from
gentleman in Charlottenburg, Germany,
describing the condition of the Jews who
are fleeing from Russia, says the refugees
who have not sufficient money to pay full
price for tickets TO America have received
tickets from the Jewish Emigration Com
mittee at less than cost
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CHANGED HIS MIND.
Secretary Mortimer Fails to Arrive at Chi
cago When Expected.

CHICAGO, Aug. 13.-Postoffice Inspector
Stuart late last night received dispatch
from w. F. Mortimer, the missing Secretary
of the National Capital Savings, Building
and Loan Association of North America,
dated at Minneapolis before starting for
Chicago. Stuart went to the depot this
morning to meet him, but he came not. The
Inspector thinks he changed his mind when
he learned that there was n warrant out for
his arrest. Receiver Filkins of the insol-
vent concern to-day demanded and received
from the Postmaster all letters addressed to
1t which have been received since Morti-
mer's disappearance. They are supposed
to contain remittances which will be re-
turned to the senders.
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Found With His Skull Crushed.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 13.-John Hass,
aged 60 years, coal-dealer, was found dead
in his Office this morning with his skull
crushed. A club and hatchet, covered with
blood, were lying Oh the floor of the office.
The motive for the crime is supposed to
have been robbery.
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Lost His Son and Heir.

New YORK, Aug. 13.-Sin Quong On. a
wealthy Chinese merchant, still continues
the fast begun three weeks ago, because of
the death of his son and heir to his $50, 600.
1t Is SAID he will soon adopt baby in place
Of the dead son. Quong is very haggard,
and takes nothing but ginseng root tea.
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AN UNFoRTUNaTE CONTRACT.
Employees Unable to Take Advantage of an
Eieht-Hour Law


DENVER, Aug. 13-District Assembly
No SO, Knights of Labor. which took in all
the employees OF the Union Pacific railway
system, has taken action regarding the Ne
braska eight-hOur law, which at present is
causing trouble in Omaha and other cities.
The following telegram has been sent to
Omaha, Grand Island and North Platte:
Section 10 of the greement-aicontrac as
to the working timc-being still in force,
was made prior to the eight-hour law, which,
under the constitution, it cannot abrogate.
The law is thus inoperative on the Union
Pacific shop employees because of this con-
tract In honor we are bound to recognize
this contract uufortunate as it appears. un-
I'll it be modified by the parties to it, Good
faith as an organization should be consid-
cred in adjusting this matter"
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A GENERAL FIGHT.

Over Two Hundred Persons Wounded at a
Farmers Outing.
WILMINGTON tDel). Aug. 13.-The South
Jersey farmers had their annual outing at
Pennville, N. j., to-day. In the afternoon
two young men quarreled and their friends
took up the Fight, which soon became gen.
eral. AS result one man was fatally in
jured, twenty badly hurt and 300 others re-
ceved cuts and bruises.
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CIVIL SERVICE RULES.

Changes Made by the President Concerning
Promotions.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-The President,
upon the recommendation of the Civil Ser
vico Commission, has made important
changes in the rules governing the class-
fed service. Under these amendments all
promotions hereafter made in the classified
service will be upon strictly competitiv
examination, conducted under direct au-
thority of the Civil Service Commission. In
the examinations for promotion much
weight will be given to Office records of
clerks as to punctuality, diligence and eff
cieucy
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Sentence COMMITTED.

CAPE MAY. Aug. 13.-The President to-
day commuted to one years suspension
from rank and duty on half pay the dis
missal-from-sfrvice sentence rendered last
month by c0urt-martial against Captain
Davis OF the Tenth Cavalry, at Apache.
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TOOK LAUDANUM.
Attempted Suicide of the Wife of an Ameri-
can in London.


LONDON. Aug. 13-At the Marylebone-
street Police Court to-day. Mrs. Jane Whit
comb, wife Of ex-State Auditor Whiteomb
Of Minnesota, was charged with having
attempted to commit suicide by tax
ing opium in the form of one
ounce of laudanum, at the residence
of Lady Sebright, with whom She
has been living for long time. Five years
several times at Monte Carlo. both bv
drowning and poison. She is separated
from her husband, who is living in Duluth
She has lately appeared depressed on ac.
count of financial troubles and has several
times threatened 70 take her life.
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Match Game of Lacrosse

Los ANGELES. Aug 13-The second
match game of lacrosse ever played in
Southern California came off this afternoon
between Los Angeles and Riverside and re-
suited in victory Tor the home team.
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Factory DESTROYED bv Fire.

DETROIT, Aug. 13.-The factory Of the
Henry c. Hart Manufacturing Company
was completely destroyed by fire this even
ing. The estimated loss is $4,000 insur-
ance $4,000. Three hundred and fifty men
are thrown out of employment
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Double Suicide,

DENVER, Aug. 13-Eugene Fl. Bonnick
and wife committed suicide this morning.
1t is the old story of domestic trouble, mag
nified by the interference of relatives and
neighbors. Bonnck was good. sober busi-
ness man.. The couple left note asking
that they be buried side by side.
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A RICH sTRIK e
Thick Vein CT Righ-Grade Silver Ore Near
Leadville.

LEADvILLE (COlo.), Aug. 13.- The richest
strike that has been made in this mining
district for years has just been made in the
Bohn Shaft. located within block of Lead
ville's main thoroughiaIe. Last week ii
was determined to sink this shaft. Diamond
drills were brought into use, and went
down 312 feet, when a thick vein of ex-
tremely high-grade silver ore was struck,
which assays from 1000 to 5000 ounces OF
silver to the ton.
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Two Lepers at Large,

New York, Aug. 13.-Tsang Ding AMI
Ong Moy Toy, two Cinnamon who were
taken to the Charity Hospital, have been
declared lepers after careful examination.
The hospital authorities have released them,
asserting that they have no power to hold
them, and they are now at large.
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At Jerome Park.

NEW YORK, Aug. 13.-At Jerome Park to-day
the weather was warm and the trac.. fast The
events were:
Six and half furlonGs, walcoit won, Celia
second, Peralta third. Time, :2ls4
Seven iurlongs. Terriier won, Kingston sec
ond Annie third. Time :30Il.
one and a half miles. Flrenzl won, Riley sec
ond, Raceiand ihiid. Time. 2:3S1a.
Five furloncs, Knapsack won, Pedestrian
second. Take Back third. Time, :03.
one and tEree.slXteenths miles, Banquet won,
hlncsem second, Prather third. Time, 2 2:O514
Six furlongs, Pagan won, Kitty I second
WeStchester third. Time, 1T.
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The Price for Teuny,

NEW YORK, Aug 13.-The Commercial Ad
yertiser says: In conversation with Pulsifer the
other evening asked If Tenny was for sale. lie
said he was. While he valued Teuny highly and
thought more of him than any horse he ever
owned, lie would sell for consideration.
" Would you sell him for 500, 2" YES" re-
sponded PulsiIer. think would"
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young Men's Christ;an h,,aciation.

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 13.-At to-day's ses-
sion Of the international Convention OF the
Young Mems Christian Association papers
were read in English and French on the
English ard Swiss work Of the association.
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Spanking Far Too Light a Punishment.
Just look at those kids" said gentle
man yesterday on the corner of Main and
Madison streets. There was a ring Of dis
gust about the gentleman's voice, and he
was alluding to squad of six or seven boys
who were pulling on cigarettes for all they
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QUEENSBERRY RULES.
Tommy Warren and Cal Mccarthy to Fight
In New Orleans

NORFOLK (Vs.), Aug. 13.-Tommy War
ren, formerly of California, now of this
city, and Cal Mccarthy Of Jersey City, will
fight at the Olympic Club in New Orleans,
September 18th, for purse of $1,000 The
agreement Is for fight under Quaensberry
rules, at 11S pounds. Warren is now train
ing in this city under the direction of Mike
Haley, ex-champiOn weller-weight Of Amer
ion
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New YORK, Aug. 13.-Cincinnati won
to-day's game rather easily. New Yorks 4,
Cincinnatis Z. Batteries-Barr, Welch and
Burrell, Buckley, Rhines and keenan,.
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Eastern Weather.

CHICAGO, Aug 13.-Minimum and maxi
mum temperatures: Chicago, 70o and TO :;
Cincinnati, 500 and $40; New Orleans. 500
and 900; New York, 7S0 and S40; ST. Louis,
$40 and $50.
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Intrndars Musf Gn.

GAINESVILLE Crex.), Aug. 13.-Reports
from the Chckasaw Nation say the Bird
party was victorious in the recent election.
This result means that intruders must go.
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Western Association

OMAHA, Aug. 13.-Omahas -, Denvers o.
DULUTH, Aug. 1S-Duuths rs, Mime
apolis ..
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 13. - Milwaukees G.,
Sioux Ciiys 9.
Lincolns l,
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Good Crops Assured.

EVANSVILLE Qnd.), Aug. 13.-This sec
ton of Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky has
been visited by copious and timely rains,
and all crops promise large yield.
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At Chicapn

CHICAGO, Aug. 13.-At Garfield Park to-day
the track was fast and the winners were:
Fifteen-s sIXteenths OF a mile, On Air won,
Governor Ross second, Mary sue Third. Time,
1861.
Six furlong heats, Ed Bell won. Mary Weldon
second Mile third Best time 1:l5.
One mile and seventy yards, Brazos won, Prln-
cess Limo second, Ormonde third. Time, :4S
One mile, Tom Rogers won, Linlthgow second,
Ella Black burn third. Time, l 40.
Five furl0ngS, Tom Elliott won, Little Rock
second, Cornne third Time, :02.
AT HAWTHORNE PARK.
At Hawthorne Park to-day iie winners were:
. One mile, MarmoSc won, dead heat between
FaleTne and Prince for place. Time ! "A.
Six fuIlnngs, Prince Henry won, Liiian Be-
atrce second. julie May third. Time. l:l7.
Seven furlongs, Nero won, Silverado second,
1vanhoe third. Time, $50.
One mile and seventy yards Ethel won, Mira
beau second Joe Carter Third. Tim, ! 40.
Handicap over four hurdles.
One mile and furloHg, LOngShot won. Hercu-
les second, NinslOw third. Time, 2:0SA.
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Portugal Prohibits Wheat Imnorts.

LISBON, Aug. 13.-The Government of
Portugal has prohibited the importation of
foreign wheat from the 1St of September
until the native crop has been exhausted.
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At Boston.

BosToN, Aug. 13-Cleyeland won in the
twelfth inning Both clubs played well.
Bost0nS 8, Cleyelands g. Batteries-NichOs
and Bennett, Viau and thinner.
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Lean are not sufficient to clear the vessel of
water. Pumps have been sent from Norfolk,
and will probably be at work soon, when the
officers hone to get the steamer afiOat aud
take her to Key West for temporary re-
pairs. She will be conveyed by the Nc
Lean
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Condition Of Mrs. Ex-President Polk.

NASHVILLE (Tenn.), Aug. 13.-At mid
night the condition of Mrs. ex-President
Lolk was practically unchanged. 1t is
thought she cannot live through to-mori OY.
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HELD ON SUSPICION.

Man Answerir g the Description of Bank
Robber and Murderer
NEWCASTLE (Va.). Aug 13.-A man Civ
ing the name of Edward Longan of Cleve-
land, was arrested to-day while attempting
TO erter the rear room OF the First National
Bank. Longan answers the description of
the burglar and murderer who recently
robbed the bank at Columbus Grove, and
will be Eeld for identification.
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ried women arrested for burglary have
confessed that they had entered into CON-
pact to do a certain number of burglaries
during the season, the proceeds to be divided
in equal shares on October LIST,
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At BROOKLYN

BROOKLYN, Aug. 13.-The Chcagos Won
after an exciting game. BroOklyns /, Chi.
Cages 8. Batteries-Gumbert ami Merritt
Caruthers and Daily.
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Forest Fires in France Extinguished.
ToULON, Aug. 13.-The forest fires have
been extinguished. The damage has not
been estimated but it will be great.
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EASTERN BASEBALL.

The New York and Boston Clubs Defeated
Yesterday.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 13.-To-day's game
was very poor one. Philadelphias Z, Pitts
burgs 6. Batteres-King and Clements,
Baldwin and Miller.
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DROPPED DEAD.
Sudden Death of a Newly Appointed Worlds
Fair Commissioner

HARRISBURG Pa.). Aug 13.-Charles S.
Wolfe, who was this afternoon elected Ex-
ecutive Commissioner of the Worlds Fair
by the State Commissioners, dropped dead
this afternoon within an hour and half
after his election from heart disease.