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A Merchant Said to Have Been
Forced to Sign a Check.
YESTERDAYS RAIN A GREAT BEN
EFT TO CROPS.
A Slight Commotton Created in the
Olsen Murder Trial-Counsel for
Defense Grows Wrathy Because of
His Failure to Break the Testimony
of Witness for the Prosecution.
Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.

special 10 Inc hECORD-UN1ON.
SAN Francisco, April 1O.-A Chronicle
special from Fresno says: A complaint
was sworn to before Justice Crichton this
morning against a prominent citizen Of
this county. 1t accuses T. l.. Reed, of
Reedley, of robbery, the complainant be-
ing E. Hirschfeld, of the same place.
An attempt was made to find William
Hirschfeld for the purpose of ascertain
ing the particulars of the occurrence, but
1t proved unsuccessful, and the informa-
ton had to be got at secondhand.
1t seems that Mr. Reed and Hirschfeld
have had good deal of business with
each other, and that a settlement was
made not long ago, which evidently was
not very satisfactory to the former. Last
evening, it is alleged, Mr.. Reed got Mr..
Hirschteld into a room, locked the door,
and, drawing a revolver, demanded that
he give him check for 81 400 (the COM
plant says 81 Alb COZ, and sign a certain
settlement. Mr.. Hirschfeld's outcries
brought number of people to the spot,
who broke the door open and separated
the two men.
Later, Reed again approached Hirsch-
field and forced him to enter convey
ance, taking him to a room in his house,
where Reed, after locking the door, again
had recourse to his pistol.
This time Hirschfeld was overcome bv
fear and gave the check and signed the
settlement. Mr.. Hirschfeld came to
Fresno this morning and swore TO a COM
plaint charging Reed with robbery. The
warrant was given to Constable, who
will go down for Mr.. Reed on this even
ing's train.
The accused is very well known
ThFNn0hOIIt tho aNnntu o16 IIraS until ro
Gently the owner of the town of Reedley
and thousands of acres Of land in that Vi
cinity. Mr.. Hirschfeld is a prominent
merchant in Reedley.
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Special 10 the REconp-uS1oS.

LONDON, April 10.-The Government
having succeeded in rushing the Irish
land bill through the first stages, when
the Irish party were fighting on the ques-
ton OF leadership. shows determination
TO follow similar policy with the bill in
committee. Balfour's action in using the
weapon of closure to abridge the debate
on the first clause is as tyrannical an ap-
plication as the present Government has
given.
Gladstone held q conference to-day with
several McCarthyites, on the line of op-
position, and the result of the meeting
promises to restore concerted action
among the opposition, instead of every
man lighting on his individual response
bility. Summed up, the Liberal amend
ments, upon which the struggle will pro-
ceed for several weeks to come, include
opposition to the use of local funds as
guarantees for loans, and an objection to
the tenants insurance fund, and the pro-
posal to levy the amount of any defici-
ency in the county rates, and to the ex-
cluslon of grazing farms from the opera
non OF the measure. None of these
amendments are acceptable to the Gov
ernment, and after much talk each will
be defeated i'll turn.
a close scrutiny of the personnel of
the labor commission confirms the belief
that the Government does not intend to
permit hazardous questions as to the
basis Of relations of labor and capital to
be considered. Roughly classified, capi-
tai has fourteen representatives and labor
thirteen. The Radicals and labor mem
bers of the Commons complain that
the list contains only six genuine labor
r4ITpSAnt4fIUpS CT nl l,,,o
employers, while the sympathies of the
other members are all on the side of cap
ital.
The notable omission of the agricult-
uraI troubles and the absence of aIlusion
IN the terms of reference to the land
question stamps the commission as the
creation of cabinet of landlords. What
ever work is done will apply to immedi-
ate remedial legislation of a practical
character.
Mr.. Shaw is unwilling to re-enter Par
Lament, even with the chance of resum-
ing the leadership of the -Parnellites.
The struggle is too much embittered.
The canard involving Miss O'Shea and
Parne1l has ceased to be heard Parnell
comes to the Commons direct from Brigh-
ton. Captain O'Shea continues to reside
at the West End of Brighton, and Mrs.
OShea is still at the West End. which is
now known as the Fire Escape Ter
race" She drives out with Parnell.
Gladstone having been privately asked
for statement in reply to Parnell's
charge that Gladstone gave an inverview
to American dynamiters at Hawarden,
he says his denial alone ought to suffice.
In the Commons to-day, on the Irish
land bill, Labouchere moved to omit the
word Guaranteed from the clause pro-
posing advances to be made by the issue
of guaranteed land stock equal in nomi-
nal amount to the sum advanced. He
denounced the scope and principle of the
bill. A long debate followed, participated
in by Balfour, Gladstone, Timothy
Healey and others. Balfour moved the
closure, which was carried, and Labou-
chere's motion rejected
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THE STORM.
1t Comes in Time to Benefit Grain and
Fruit.

1t Comes in Time to Benefit Grain and
Fruit.
MARYsvILLE, April 10.-Rain began
falling at 10 o'clock this morning. 1t was
very welcome.
MODESTO, April 1o.-It commenced
raining here at 10 O'Clock this morning
and is still raining. This shower will be
beneficial to crops.
ANDERSON, April 10.-A warm rain
commenced falling at IL o'clock last
night. One inch and twenty-five one
hundredths have fallen, and indications
are for a continued storm. Twenty-four
and eighty one-hundredths inches have
fallen for the season. The fruit and grain
crops were never more promising.
WOODLAND, April l0.-Showers have
been falling the last few days. They
come just in time and will be of great
value to every growing industry.
RED BLUFF, April 10.-Rain fell here
ast night and up to 3 p. NJ.
SIssoNs, April 10.-A light rain is fall
1ng here. 1t is still storming heavily in
the mountains.
CHICO, April 10.-Rain to the extent of
go of an inch fell in this section of the
Sacramento Valley to-day. The total for
the season is Il. .49 inches The prospects
for good grain and fruit crop are fiatter-
ing.
STOCKTON, April 10.-The rainfall here
to-day measured forty hundredths of an
inch, making eighty hundredths for the
month. This insures fine crops in San
joaquin County, and the farmers are
happy.
GILRoY, April 10.-Light showers pre-
Valled here to-day, with quite a heavy
precipitation this afternoon. Appear
ances. indicate clearing weather before
morning. The rain does much good,
out il.
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Secretary Blaine Prepares Another
Answer to Rudini.
THE CONTENTS OF THE LETTER NOT
YET MADE PUBLIC.
ltaly's Cabinet Said to be Deeply Hurt
by the Comment of American
Papers on the Action Taken bv the
Italian Government in Relation to
the New Orleans Episode.
Special to the REcoRD-UxroN.

special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
WASHINGTON, April IO.-It ia known
mere 1hat Secretary Blaine has prepared
on -, answer 10 the message of Premier Ru-
UNI Inc fact of the preparation of Sec
Fetary Blaine's reply is not only well
understood, but it is stated, moreover
tnat the Seeretary's letter was submitted
10 the President and Cabinet and found
TO be satisfactory.
Ii view OF these circumstances 1t is as
serted with considerable confidence rbat
the letter of Secretary Blaine has already
oeen sent to Marquis Rudini. tboueyb
"hether IL was communicated by mail or
'elegraph IS not known If the former
iiethod We're adopted the Italian Pre-
liher' II Is believed, was apprised of the
fact. - WIG
IL is suggested, also, that it is very nrob-
able that intimations have beep co,,I.o,,or,
of the desirability of condnot;nc, 49,
nlatlc negotiations between the two conn
tries with less publicity. For thasa
reasons II is thought to be almost imnos-
sIoIe oI tnaG to-day's rumor can be correct.
So Information could be secured i'm
olllclaI e}L circles here tonight relative to
the report from Rome that italy ,vo,,iS
close all direct diplomatic intercoUrSa "Ursea
with the United States unless a replv was
received tomorrow to the last message Of
Hremler Rudini on the New OrIeons
Italian incident. ioS'iS
Inc nome dispatch was shown IN both
the PRESIDENT and Secretary Blaine to-
night, ana each returned word that thew
nau ho1hlng TO say on the subject There
was general disposition to discredit the
report in official circles. INC
ITALIAN BLOOD BOILING
NOME, April 10.-The Rudini Cabinet
Is deeply hurt by the American comment
on the Italian difficulty. and there is
consequently a revulsion of feelino i'm
IaVor OF aggressive measures. 1t is said
thaV the h1ng has received from the edi
tor OF an Italian newspaper in America
packages OF American papers containing
Pictures rldlculing his Majesty and he
Lttllng the power and dignity of TtaIv
one picture In particular, representino
Ine hlng as monkey, gave great offense
ltallan blood is again boiling. and some
Ehlng startling is anticipated within a
ITALY'S THREAT
:, ROME, April lot is reported that if
the United States Government does NOT
answer Marquis Imperiali's note Inv To-
morrow, Porter, the American Minister
mere, Will be ordered to leave Italy and
the whole Italian Legation at Washing-
ton VIII be recalled and the italian inter
ests leIt IN charge of the British Minister.
MINISTER FAvA.
NEW YORK, April I0-Baron Faya tba
recalled Italian Minister, left his hotel
tonight for the steamer La Gasco0ne
anu IeaVes Tor home tomorrow,
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ROYAL LABOR COMMISSION.
The Speaker Questioned About the
Omission of Davitt's Name.

LhS SpSdher SSuSSlIOHeu ABOUT the
Omission of Davitt'S Name.
LONDON, April 10.-William Henry
Smith, the First Lord of the Treasury.
announced in the Commons to-day that
the following gentlemen were appointed
members of the Royal Labor Commits
sion: Marquis Of Harrington Liberal
Unionist), Earl Derby Liberal Unionist),
Sir Michael Hicks Beach Conservative,
Sir John E. Gorst Conservative. Hon.
A. J. Mundella (Liberal), Sir Robert n.
Fowler Conservative, Hon. Leonard II.
Courtney Qiberal Unionist), Sir Edward
j. Hartland Conservative, w. Germald
Balfour Conservative, Jesse Ceilings
Liberal Unionist), Thomas Burt LIB
eral), William Abraham (LiberaI, Pro-
fessor Marshall, Sir w. Lewis, Mr..
Ismay, David Dale, George Livesey Tun-
stall, Samuel Plimsoll, Mr.. Madstry.
Thomas Mann, e. Drew, Mr.. Hewitt,
Mr.. TAFT, Mr.. Austin and Sir Frederick
Pollock.
When the announcement of the conpo-
sition of the Royal Labor Commission
was made Justin Mccarthy moved to ad-
journ in order that he might call atten-
ton to the omission of Michael Davitt's
name from the list of those who COM
posed the Commission. Mccarthy said
he wished to know what reasons there
were for omitting Davitt's name.
The Speaker refused to allow the mo-
ton to be put.
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kilograms from many lady commission
erS. taking sides with her

kilograms from many lady commission
ers, taking sides with her.
"A local paper says that differences have
Tor long time existed between the Pres
dent, Mrs. Palmer, and Secretary Couz-
ems. The latter it is said, has upon sew
eral occasions refused to sign commune
cations unless the pronoun 1--WE" was
used, referring to herself and the Presi-
dent. Mrs. Palmer, it is reported, has
stated to friends talking of Miss Couzens,
II cannot quarrel with her, and can only
close the door in her face"
This trouble is,viewed seriously by cer-
tain Worlds Fair officials. Should Miss
Couzens make Il legal fight, as has been
threatened, it will seriously iniure the in
huence for good of the board, or should
the courts decide in her favor, thus nulli-
Tying the Executive Committees acts, it
would practically result in disbanding
the board, and cause no end of trouble.
LIVE STOCK DISPLAY.
CHICAGO, April 10.-The Executive
Committee of the National Live Stock
Association has outlined the basis OF the
apportlonment of cash prizes for live
stock, AZ per cent. for breeding rings for
horses, % for cattle, Is for swine, II for
sheep and 8 per cent. for poultry and pet
stocks. One hundred thousand dollars
are set aside in a published classification
for premiums on rings and the remaining
$4,000 for prizes for individual animals
on the same basis. The comnittee rec
ommends to the managers of the Worlds
Fair to make provision for State ex-
hibition of live stock, and that pro-
gramme be so arranged as to make it
continuous and interesting display of live
stock. Breeders OF farm animals are re-
quested to take the necessary steps to en-
list the cooperation of tho respective
State Boards of Agriculture and the
Legislatures.
NEW HANfPsHIRE's APPROPRIATION.
CONCORD On. H., April 10.-The SEN
ate has passed bill appropriating So, 200
for the representation of the State at the
Columbian Exposition.
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THE LATE P. T. BARNUM.
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE PAY q
LAST TRIBUTE TO THE DEAD.
His VIII Filed for Probate-Larae
Sums Left to Charitable
Institutions.
Special to the REcoRp-uN1os.

Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
BRIDGEPORT Conn.,, April 10.-Busi-
ness is generally suspended here and
every citizen was given an opportunity
to pay his last respects to the late p. T,
Barnum. The South Congregational
Church was crowded to suffocation. and
thousands unable to gain admission had
to content themselves with viewing the
funeral cortege as it passed through the
streets from the house to the cemetery.
The funeral services were simple, in ac-
cordance with the wish of the deceased.
The exercises were conducted by Rev. l..
b. Fisher, and Rev. DIR. Collyer, of New
York, delivered touching address. The
display of floral pieces was beautiful.
Phey were too numerous to describe and
were contributed by friends from far and
near.
BARNUM'S WILL FILED.
BRIDGEPORT Comm, April 10.-The
will of the late 2. I. Barnum was read at
Maranna Immediately after the funeral.
The wealth of the great Snowman is esti-
mated at over $5,000,000. He gives his
wife 100000 absolutely and 900 an
nuity. He bequeathed to the First Uni
versalist Church of this city $4,000 for
pTONlulIS preaching ana QInef services
recognized by the United States Con-
vention, in conformity to the faith of
universalism. He bequeaths to Caroline
G. Thompson of New York Sl00, 200, and
Clinton NJ. Zeely, his grandson, S34, 900.
Ia the same codicil he states that he
has no male heir named Barnum, and
provides that if Clinton III. Seeley will
change his name to Clinton Barnum
Seeley, he Will give him $4,000 more.
The contract between Barnum and Bailey
shall be enforced, and three per cent of
his share in the show is to be given to
Clinton Barnum Seeley, providing he
will devote sufficient time in the interest
of the show TO carry it on successfully. If
the sum reaches over $4,000 year, the
balance goes to the estate.
To Mrs. Henry Buchetelle, Denver,
Col, he gives T65 acres of valuable land
in Denver. To Treasurer Fish of the great
show is bequeathed two per cent. of the
profits, providing he remains at the end
of five years, in addition to his present
salary.
The residuary of the estate after the
payments of bequests, is divided among
the children and grandchildren.
To Tufts College he bequeaths $40, COO
To the Universalist societies and institu-
tions, to hospitals and asylums in various
cities $4,000 is left.
Any contestant of the will is TO be cut
off,
The last codicil, dated March 80, 1891,
provides that his executors shall COM
plete the new historical and scientific
building in this city, the same to cost
S125, 900.
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LABOR TROUBLES.
The Coke Strike to be Fought to the
Bitter End.

The Coke Strike to be Fought to the
Bitter End.
SCoTTDALE CPa.), April 1O.-It is now
certain that the coke strike will be fought
to the bitter end This was the unan-
imous decision of to-day's strikers con-
vention.
Secretary Parker, in his report, re-
viewed the situation at length, criticising
the operators severely for their actions in
an attempt to destroy the organization by
posting up sliding scale.
In the afternoon the convention was
addressed by several prominent leaders
who were present. National President
Rae touched on the eight-hour day. and
said all other miners in the United States
would be with the coke region strikers
on the lst Of May in this movement. and
then II would be recorded a national fight
instead of local one. He assured them
of all possible financial support
Resolutions were then adopted that the
delegates stand firm until a satisfactory
settlement be made.
The convention then adjourned till to-
morrow.
The Frick Company report accessions
10 tnelr working force all along the line,
but the Morewood force has diminished
The labor bodies are holding an import
ant conference at the Scottdale House to-
night, and mass meetings are being held
elsewhere.
The strikers are jubilant tonight over
the report that Governor Pattison has
ordered the Eighteenth Regiment home
tomorrow. The Tenth will remain but
few days. Captain Loar and his depu-
ties have been released in bonds of $4,000
each.
RAID AT GREENSBURG.
GREENsBURG (Pa.l, April 10.-At Whit
ney's works, near Lathrobe, this after
noon 200 strikers, accompanied by their
wives and children, made raid on forty-
five men at work. The clerks and office
employeslcame out of the office with Win
chesters in their hands and drove the
raiders away. No one was hurt.
CARPENTERS STRIKE THREATENED.
PITTsBuRG, April lot is definitely
determined that on May 1st 5000 carpen-
ters in the Pittsburg District of the
brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
of North America will cease work until
the builders concede the eight-hour de-
mand.
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MYSTERIOUS DIsAPPEARANcE.
Anxiety Felt for the Whereabouts of
George Huffschmidt.

1eiC ior Gne whereabouts of
George Huffschmidt.
SAN FRANCISCO, April I0.-Georpe
Huffschmidt, son of Frederick HUFF
schmidt one of the oldest furniture deal
ers IN this city, is missing. For mora
than year George Huffschmidt has been
estranged from the family, owing to a
trivial quarrel with one of his brothers.
Up to October, 1889 he was q member of
the firm of f. Huffschmidt & Sons. and
when he married, in August. 1889 his
father furnished house for him.
quarrel with his brother Henry followed
and George, despite his fathers pleadings
Withdrew from the firm. Since that time
ne mas been doing little or no work, and
seeming indifferent as to the future.
rive or SIX weeks ago he went to
sacramento, his wife returning to her
mothers house. He was seen aronnd
Sacramento for several weeks. but snd-
denly disappeared over week ago. since
when, although the police have diligently
Searched Tor him, no trace of the VounT
man has been found.
His father thinks his sons mind is de-
ranged from excessive cigarette snok-
ing, and fears that while Temporarily in
sane he has come to harm.
Ihe young mans father and mother
are now IN Sacramento assisting in the
search for him, and the father, who has
mace several trips to the capital during
the week, VII! return in a day or two and
remain until his boy is found.
George Huffschmidt is welI-known
Native Son, being member of California
Parlor of this city, and is said to have
been an exceptionally bright business
man.
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A Murderer Taken From an Ohio
Jail and Hanged.
HE BEGGED FOR MERCY, WITHOUT
AVAIL
The Strike in the Coke Regions of
Pennsylvania to be Fought to the
Bitter End-An Engineers Dis
obedience of Orders Causes a Seri-
Gus Collision Between a Passenger
and Freight Train.
Special to the RECoRD-UN1oN.

kENToN (O.), April 10.--A mob con-
tanning about one hundred men hanged
William Bales this morning. The men
assembled about l o'clock. The side
door of the County Jail was battered in
and about seventy-five men entered.
The Sheriff was overpowered, and Bales
was taken from the cell and hurried
across the road. a rope was put around
his neck, then thrown over limb, and
Bales was pulled from his feet and left
hanging. He begged piteously for mercy,
but the men were resolute.
The mob was an orderly one, and did
no further damage. Bales and two ac-
compllces, on the night of March 3lst,
murdered Edward Harper, policeman,
who was attempting TO arrest Bales. His
accomplices, Lake and Noel, We're not
moleSted. Bales was not considered
strong mentally.
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FARMERS. ALLIANCE.
The Kansas Association to Take Hold
of a Railroad Scheme.

Aho hsIustS ASSOCIATION TO Take Hold
of a Railroad Scheme.
KANSAS CrTY, April TO- Since the
Farmers Alliance have taken hold of
affairs in Kansas many surprising things
have been done, but the most unique and
daring plan that has yet been evolved bv
that body is a reported scheme to build a
trunk line across the State. 1t is expected
that this proposition viii be made the
issue of the next political fight in Kan
sas by the Alliance. The plan is for the
State government to construct trunk line
about 300 miles long, and for the counties
to build net work of branches that will
touch every important point in the State.
President McGrath, of the Kansas ALI
ance, when asked about the plan was
very reticent, but admitted that the
scheme was under consideration by the
Alliance.
Several railway men were interviewed
concerning the farmers scheme. They
regarded it as wholly iInpracticable and
visionary.
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RAILROAD Commissioners.

PASADENA, April 10.-'The State Rail
road Commissioners met here this morn
ing to inquire into the complaint of citi-
Zens against the Southern California and
Terminal Railroad companies for alleged
violation of the law in raising rates on
Communication tickets betweeen here and
Los Angeles. Prominent officials of both
roads and leading citizens We're called
upon to testify. The case was briefly
argued. The Commissioners left late in
the day with the case still under advise
ment
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Preparing for the President.

tive Committee recently appointed to ar
range for the reception of President Har-
rison met in the Mayors Office this even
ing. 1t was decided to have the Second
Brigade, n. G. c., and the various Grand
Army posts of the city meet the Presi-
to the hotel. A number of other details
were discussed. but more definite ar
engagements will be made next Wednes-
day
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Hotel Burned.

WINTERS, April 10.-A fire broke out
in the Occidental Hotel at 11:20 last night,
destroying that building and all of Trum-
BULBS two-story building. The contents
OF the hotel were insured and were mostly
burned. The hotel building is insured
Ray was burned in the fire. Bones were
found which, DR.. Magill says, are human,
and Ray is missing. The loss on the
hotel and contents is 5000, insured for
81 300
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Robbed by n Tramp.

MERGED, April 10.-When Mrs. r. G.
Steele went into her kitchen yesterday
afternoon she found man there who
said he was hungry. She fed him and ne
LEFT. Shortly afterward she discovered
the house had been robbed, and notified
the officers. Her son, l.. X. Steele, was
told of the robbery, and he went about a
mile from town to the tramp hang-outo
and captured the robber, who confessed
as soon as confronted. He is now in Jail.
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IntercontinentaI RoiIway.

New YORK, April lo.-The steamship
Newport, which sailed to-day for Central
America, had among other passengers,
a surveying party Of American engineers,
who go to demonstrate the feasibility of
railroad that is proposed to connect the
United States with the South and Central
American republics. The party will be
gone two wears
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Fisbinp Season oneoad

ASTORIA orr, April 1O.-The fishing
season of 1891 opened on the Columbia
River to-day. The catch to-day was
light, many superstitious fishermen re-
fusing to go out on Friday AS only a
small number of boats went out it is diff
ficult to make a comparison with the first
days catch of last wear.