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LABOR TROUBLES.
An Unsatisfactory Interview Between the
SWitChm8l and Whitman.

CHICAGO, May 15.-The situation on the
Northwestern road, as affected by the dis
charge Of all the swtchmen and yardmas-
ters, developed no new features this
morning General Manager Whitman is
constantly in receipt of kilograms from all
points on the system, and without eXcep-
ton they report an encouraging state of
affairs.
Grand Master Sweeney and Vice-Grand
Master Bowling, of the Switchmen's Union,
called on General Manager Whitman to-day
and asked for statement of the grounds on
" whIeh the lockout was declared. Whitman
said the company's position was fully set
forth In the statements to the press Qhe sub
stance of which was sent in these dispatches
yesterday, and if they had any reply to
make to the statement they must put it in
writing. The interview was not at all salts
factory TO the union men. who went away
IN bad humOr. It is understood that Presi-
dent Sargent of the Federation of Train
men Will be here tomorrow, and important
developments are expected.
COLUMBUS (Ohio), May 15.-The machine
miners and operators in Hooking Valley
have reached a compromise for the comm 2
year, whereby old prices viii be paid for all
work eXcept room turning, which has ad-
vanced to 46h cents per ton.
UNIONTOwN, May 15.-Hungaran strik-
ers assaulted two Italian deputies at Leith
this morning, beating them severely. The
assaiIants then robbed one of the deputies
named Tony of his revolver. a watch and
500 in money. Both were badly hurt.
GREENSBURG pa, May 15.-The Grand
Jury to-day. IN the case of j. a. LOar
and his deputies, charged with murder
at the MorewOod riot, returned true bills
against all except Steve Cairns.
SFOTTnATF PA Nav 5-Thara ic
longer q doubt that the Independent opera
tors have formed some sort of a combina-
tion % support the strikers so that the mann
moth Fr.ck works wi not be able to under
sell them. Operator Hoggett plainly stated
today that he would discharge any man
who refused TO contribute to the strikers
fuad The f0rmid tble w. J. Rainev (nou-
unIon) works has been thrown open to the
collectors for tie strikers fund for the first
time N years. This is the sort Of revenge
RaIney desires IN view of the many cOu-
tracts he lost 10 Frick while he had trouble
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An Old Clock as Savings Bank.

w. Mardeck of Valley Falls, w. Va, fell
dead few weeks ago. 1t was believed that
he had laid away or deposited in some bank
a considerable sum Of money, but as he left
no papers which would indicate such to be-
the fact, his friends finally came to the con-
clusiOn that they were in error.
One day last week, while the household
furniture was being sold, an old continental
clock. which had stood in a corner many
years, was put up for sale. In trying to re-
move the great tall affair it was found to be
so heavy that it took several men to move it.
AS the clock was wooden affair the unusual
weight attracted attention and an eXamina-
tiOn followed. On the inside, slowed away
in corners. was found $1,000, mostly in gold
and silver.-BostOn Globe.
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HOW THE QUINToN PARTY DIED.
Their Hands and Feet Cut Off by Manipuris
Before Being Killed

LONDON, May IS. - The Manipur dis
patches were presented to Parliament late
to-day, the Government having given them
back in order to prevent discussion before
the Whitsuntide recess. 1t appears that
Chief Commissioner Quinton had no or
ders as to how he was to re-
move Senaputty. but was cOgnizant Of
the difficulty, and consulted the commander
Of Assam "a 10 what course he should lake.
QuIntOn intended to summon Senaputty as
a rebel and arrest him. A native eye-wit-
ness depOses that after half all hours con-
fab the hands and feet of each person of
QuintOn'S party were cut off, and then all
were executed in the presence Of 1000 Mani
puris. including Senaputty and Jubraj
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Lnnisvillh Races.

LOUISVILLE, May 15.-First race. three
year-olds and upward, one mile Royal Garter
won, Governor Wheeler second. Ordrey
third. Time, 45A.
Second race, o-year-olds, five furlongs.
Bracelet won, Buckhound second Strath-
Maid third. Time, l :04.
Third race (Delbeck handicap, for three
year-oldS and upward, one mile, Proctor
Knott won, Protection second, Marion C
third. Time, l :42A.
one and a sixteenth miles. Bob l. won, Nina
Archer second, j L tn rd. Time, :52A.
Filth race, one and sixteenth miles,
Brandoette won, Rudolph second. DOlli-
kenS third. Time :52K
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made more prominent than some well-in-
formed men profess to believe it will. Of
the immigration question he says: "Any one
who has studied the question of immigra-
tion viii be convinced that there is need of
more stringent laws on this subject. Fig
ures show that the quality of immigrants
has changed greatly within six or eight
years. Some inspections should be made at
the European end of the line. An examina-
tion before they leave home as to the health
OF those who propose to come TO the United
States would be desirable. This might be
made by Consular physicians. An educa-
tlonal qualification would be desirable, and
the law on this point sh ould require an i'm
migrant to be able 10 read and write his own
languaqa 4"
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THE MEXICAN TARIFF.
Important Changes Recommended by the
Economic Conference.

Economic Conference.
WASHINGTON, May 15.-The Bureau of
American Republics has information from
the City of Mexico regarding the revision
of the Mexican system of taxation. The
Economic Conference. composed of dele
gates from each State, has reached certain
conclusions Of great Importance. which will
probably be adopted. It's proposed first, that
all interior Custom-houses be abolished and
all imported merchandise having complied
with the customs laws at the port of en-
try shall pass unimpeded to its des-
tination. SecOnd-In place of the exist
ing internal duties an indirect tax is
to be substituted to be collected from the
consumer, and to be uniform throughout
the republic at rate not to exceed per
cent ad vaoTem on all articles except to-
bacco and spirits, the rate on which shall
be determined from time to time. The
revenues from this tax shall belong to the
States that collect them, and those COL
lected in the Federal district and Terri
tories shall be paid into the Federal
Treasury.
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THE PRIZE CRIMINAL.
Capture of a Man Who Seemsd to Delight in
Murder and Robbery.

capture OF man VINO Seemsd 70 UeIght In
Murder and Robbery.
PARIS, May 15.-The police of Landers
have arrested man named Meunier for
murder and other crimes. Meunier, who is
an eX-officer of the customs and a widOwer
with two sons, eourted wealthy girl named
Jactel, who rejected him because he was
poor Meunier then engaged in a mum Der
Of robberies and finally murdered priest
ana his servant. Having got some money
be renewed his suit, but the girls mother
objected TO the mans children. Meuner
then set fire to the girls residence, the oceu-
pants of which had IA narrow escape Meu-
nier had not been detected in any Of these
crimes. After another interview with the
girl, who seemed to be willing to marry him.
he smothered his eldest boy and finally shot
and seriously injured the girls brother, who
had forbidden the proposed marriage.
When arrested Meuuier confessed to all but
the double Inurdef.
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Has Eot Deserted Parnell.

DUBLIN, May 10 The Freeman's Jour-
nal published a telegram to-day from f.
Dwyer Gray to the national press demand
Ing a contradiction of the report published
yesterday that he has seeded from the
Parnell cause. lie declares his position is
exactly the same as at the beginning of the
trouble, and instead of deserving Parnell
he is maturing plan for the reconciliation
OF the factions Of the Irish party which he
believes was very near a successful result,
but is now frustrated by the rumorS of his
deSeTtiou of ParueII
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IMPORTANT DECISION.
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Pau fa- n,sc-i,ri atirr

The Chicago and Northwestern Railway to
Pay for Discriminating.
DEs MONIES Qowal, May -. - Judge
Shiras Of the Federal Court rendered an i'm
portant decision under the Interstate conf
merce law today. Tie compliments in the
case were the grain-shippers of Carroll
Iowa. and the defendant was the Chicago
and Northwestern Railway Company. The
plaintiffs claimed that thry were charged 10
cents per 100 pounds If grain for shipments
to Chicagu, While shippers az Blair. Nebr.,
bad an 1l-cent rate for the same distance
haul TIE Judge ruled thai the rate was in
violation Of The interstate law and that the
plaintiffs have right TO recover the differ
ences between rates and also interest on
the money paid in excess of the Nebraska
rate, a large number Of similar cases are
still pending.
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GUARDS FIRED UPON.
Uprising OF People at Gibraltar to Avenge the
Killing Of a Smuggler.

hl44ng OF a Smuggier.
GIBRALTAR, May ia patrol of Span
ish soldiers ana a number of the Tobacco
Company's guards yesterday surprised A
smuEgler near the frontier and attempted
his capture. when the smuggIer opened fire
upon the soldiers and guards. Tie latter
returned the fire. killing the smugg,er. To-
day the inhabitants Of the village near
where the incident occurred, being in SYM
patty with the dead smuggler, and bitterly
opposed 10 those who killed him, attacked
number If guards, firing upon the comUa-
ny's employees AMI wOuuding two Of them
severely. The officials replied by firing on
their aSsailant,. killing two aud wOuuding
others. Finally the authorities were COM
PEELED to summon the military in order TO
quell the disturbance. The troops were
able to separate the cOmbatdnts. but great
excitement stIll prevails Ou the froutier, and
further trouble IS anticipated.
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goats blood. The professor In his report
says fourteen patients have been treated oy
this system and that two of them in the last
stage of an8mia were cured. Ten Of the re-
naming number, suffering from tuDer-
culosis, the report adds, have greatly I'M
proved under the new treatment and the
last two of the fourteen patients, both OF
whom were in an advanced stage of con-
sumption, died six weeks after receiving the
first TRANSMISSION. Professor Bernhelm de-
clares the treatment has a beneficial effect
In the first stages of consumpl ion, but adds
that 1t should not be used in the last stages
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Spread of Influenza.

LONDON, May 15.-The epidemic of in
fluenza is seriously increasing in South Rus
STA. In Russian Poland the disease has
decimated the population of many villages.
Influenza is spreading among the members
OF the English Parliament and eighty-fOur
members of the Commons are now reported
suffering from the disease. The Prince of
Wales, who has been suffering from the
malady is now conYalescent
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Willard in Berlin

BERLIN. May 15-Henry Willard of New
York is now in this city All sorts of stories
are told as to Willard purposes in visi ting
Berlin. The old story, frequently contrf-
dicted, about row between him and the
Deutsche Bank, which IS the representa-
tive of the German bondhOlders Of the
Northern Pacific, is again circulated. Herr
Schrader, one Of the Directors OF that in
stitution, said the stories are entirely un-
founded
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NEARLY LYNCHED.
japanese Attack the Czarowitzs Assailant,
but Were Repulsed.

but Were Repulsed
ST. PETERSBURG, May 10. - The Novoe
Vremya, in its account of the attack on the
Czarowitz, says the japanese natives nearly
lynched his assailant, and the police had
great difficulty in reSculg him.
BERLIN, May 15.-The latest report re-
ceived by the japanese Legation here con-
cerning the attack on the Czarowitz is that
he and Prince George were returning in
cognito from a place of amusement whe n
they came in conflict with police officers,
who asserted themselves too vigorously until
the identity of the Prince was revealed.
The Princes were without escort at the time.
The slightness of the wound is explained by
the fact that japanese policemen use blunt
swords
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Asked to Resign.

WASHINGTON, May 15-Green B. Raum
Jr., son of the Commissioner of Pensions,
has, upon the request of Secretary Noble,
rendered his resignation as Assistant Chief
Clerk of the Pension Bureau. and the same
has been accepted. Secretary Noble learned,
upon what appeared to be perfectly trust
worthy testimony. that Raum Jr. has been
a party to certain irregular and unlawful
proceedings in connection with three ap-
pointments to minor positions in the Pen-
sion Bureau.
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The Cremorne Raided.

Captain Short, Sergeant Coles and nine men
raided the CremOrne last night and arrested
Jack Hallinan and Edward Homan, the
proprietOrs, on charge of conducting an
immoral show. Fifteen of the female per-
formers, who were dancing the can-can,
were arrested for taking part in such show.
The women were released on giving bail in
the sum of $25 each. The audience was not
molpstpd
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FORGED RECEIPTS.
The Discovery That Followed the Death Of a
Dock President.

ANS D1sNVFoIJ 4IIaI 4OIIVWeU IAo OtaLH q 4
Dock President
NEW YORK, May 15-It i5sKed out at
closing time that certain loan disclosed
number Of forged receipts drawn by Medad
w. Stone in his own name for cotton sup
posed to be stored in the cotton warehouse
Of the American Dock and Trust Company
at Staten Island. Stone was President of
the American Dock and Trust Company,
and Is said to have forged large numbers of
certificates besides those which were brought
TO light to-day, and is said to have borrowed
large gums on them from the banks of this
and other Eastern cities. He died few
y eeks ago and was supposed to be very
wealthy. The loan in which the forged
certificates we're discovered to-day is pledged
for $4,000 a present the total amount of
certificates outstanding cannot be ascer-
tained, but it is believed to be very large.
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The Financial Sitnatinn

LONDON, May 15,-The Times believes
the Russian Government will withdraw G3,-
100000 from London within the next month
or two, and that 1t is doubtful whether the
Bank of England will be able to draw that
amount from America. Besides which,"
adds the Times, there is a strong probabil-
ity of the partial failure of European crops,
which would cause a drain of gold to Amer
lea in the antnmn"
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DAsrARDLY FIENDs.
a Reputable Citizens House Blown Up by
Means Of Dynamite.

OAK GROVE (Mo.). May 15.-rhe house of
Daniel Morgan, quiet and reputable citi-
zen, three miles south OF this place, was
demolished BY an explosion of dynamite
last night II is not known who peTpe-
trated the outrage. Mrs. M0rgan's collar
bone was broken and she was otherwise in
jured. Morgan was badly injured. The
children escaped unhurt.
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Canadian Pacific Deal.

WINNIPEG. May 15.-It now seems TO be
an absolute certainty that the Canadian
Pacific has purchased the Northern Pacific
lines in Manitoba. 1t was confidently as
serted to-day that the deal between the
roads had been completed. The Canadian
Pacific takes all the Manitoba lines and ter
minals Of the Northern Pacific almost inn
mediatcly,
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Attachment Proceedings.

CHICAGO, May 15.-The National Park
Bank of New York began attachment pro-
ceedings here this morning against Levy
Bros 81 Co., also of New York, to recover
500, $40 for moneys advanced the firm from
time to time. 1t is thought the defendants
have property in this State upon which the
levy "a n ha made
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who last year bore the greetings of the con-
gress to brethren in Ireland, said he never
saw Ulster present such a look of prosper
ity. He thought Ireland did not 30 much
need home rule as to educate her people and
inspire them with the thoughts, purposes
and convictions which have made the United
States blessed
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An Alleged Stewart Heir Nonsuited.

New YORK, May 15.-In the action of
Sarah Branagh against William p. Smith,
to recover an interest in the estate of the
late A. L. Stewart, Circuit Court Judge
Wallace this morning rendered a decision
adverse to plaintiff, on the ground that she
is a nonresident alien. He directed the
Jury to render verdict for the defendant.
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Families Rendered Destitute.

Big RAPIDS (Mich.). May 15.-From Man.
istee to Huron, on the Lower Peninsula,
forest fires are still raging. Up to date the
probably be doubled unless checked by
rain. The loss In the upper tiers far exceeds
this estimate. Hundreds of families have
been left destitute.
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Western Association.

ST. PAUL, May l5.-St. Pauls "A, Oma-
has 20.
MINIATURES. May 15.--The game with
Denver was postponed by rain.
MINNEAPOLIS, May 15.-MinneapolIs 6,
Kansas Citys 7.
SIOUX CITY. May l5.-Sioux Citys 3, Lin
coins 1.
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The Pension Tict

WASHINGTON, May 10. = California PEN
sions: William Ellery, Augustus Weisher.
Myron Rockwell, henry Baiche, Patrick
Iarth, Willard Hill. Charles j. Mcintyre,
Leonard F. Smith, John j. Allen, Mary Ell.
widow Of Herman n. Crockett, John r.
Norris
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A most remarkable curiosity is on exhibi-
tion in Florence, 5. G. 1t is piece of corn
bread which has been shut up in safe for
nearly two years, and which, when 1t was
taken out, was covered with a black, silky
hair inches in length. A great deal of this
has been pulled off now but enough re-
mains to prove the statement that it was
poVarp1
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A REAL BENEFIT.
The Need Of Government Protection Over
Yosemite Valley.

WASHINGTON, May 10 - Speaking of the
reservation of the California tract contain
ing the Mariposa trees and the extension of
Yellowstone Park. Civil Service Commits
sioner Roosevelt says: II wish there might
be some way of turning Yosemite PARK
into national as we'll as State reserVa-
ton. including in the new tract the heads OF
all the waters running into the Yosemite
1t is of vital importance to keep these heads
untouched, and Congress could do no more
real service to the Western country than
preserve its great forests, and thereby its
water supply, by the creation and extension
of national parks"
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SECRETARY BLAINE.
The Cabinet Officers Condition Much improved
Last Night.

New YORK, May 15.-Secretary Blaine is
not so well this morning as he was yester-
day. he is suffering from gout. DR.. Den
MES said it would be impossible for him to
leave before Monday or Tuesday next.
DR.. Dennies this afternoon said Blaine had
an attack Cf gOut in both feet this morning
This will prevent him from leaving town
for few days.
At last reports tonight the Secretary was
resting very comfortably. His physician,
who saw him this evening. said the patients
condition was better than at any time dur
ing the day.
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CHARITIES AND CORRECTIONS.
Yspics Hisauassd at Yesterdays Session OF the
Conference

Conference.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 15.-The "Care and
Treatment of the Insane" was the topic for
discussion at the Conference of Charities and
Corrections this morning. The report of
the committee was read by Albert II. Moul-
ton, MD, of Boston. This was followed
by a paper on "Detent ion of the Insane"
by DR.. w. B. Fletcher Of Indianapolis. The
remainder Of the morning session was taken
up In the discussion of these subjects. DR..
Dewey, Superintendent of the Kankakee
Qll) Asylum, Oscar Craig Of Rochester,, n.
T., and DR.. II. ii. Giles participated In the
discussion.
The afternoon was devoted to sectional
meetings for the discussion Of various
phases of charitable and objectionable
work. "The Child Problem in Cities was
the topic for the evening and 1t was opened
with the report of the committee having the
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A WRIT OF ERROR GRANTED.
The Nebraska Gubernatorial Contest Taken
20 the Supreme Court.

20 the Supreme Court.
WASHINGTON, May 15.-Justice Brewer
OF the United States Supreme Court to day
granted the application of counsel for Mr..
Boyd, who was elected Governor OF Ne
braska, for writ of error to the Supreme
Court to test the questions involved in the
decision of majority of the Supreme Court
of Nebraska, who decided that he was not
an American citizen, and therefore not
eligible to the Office of Governor of Ne
braska. The Supreme Court meets again
on the 25Ih, and it is the intention of
BOyd'S counsel to move to advance the case
on the docket and secure speedy hearing,
The court adjourns for the summer recess
on the 25th. and there is a possibility that
an effort will be made to have the case
argued on that day, or have time fixed for
hearing at the next session.
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EASTERN BALL GAMES.
Results Of Contests in the National League
and Association.

CINCINNATI, May 15.-A base on balls
and the only error of the game gave victory
to Boston. Cincinnati lost number of
chances to score by poor batting. The
score: CincinnatiS 3, BostOns 6. Batteries
Mulane and Harrington, Nichols and Ben
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Elected Bishop of Georgia.

SAVANNAH (Ga.), May 15.-Rev. Thomas
F. GayloT, Chancellor of tho University OF
the South, at Sewanee. Tenn, was elected
Bishop of Georgia BY the Diocesan Conven-
tion Of the Protestant Episcopal Church.
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At Pittsburp

PTTsBURG, May 15.-Baldwin pitched
good game for the home team, but his efforts
were of no avail against the loose support of
the home infelders. The score: Plttsburgs
/, Philadelphias A. Batteries-Baldwin and
Mack, Thornton and Clements.
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Nomination for Governor.

LOUISVILLE, May 15.-The State Demo-
cratic Convention nominated ex-Congress-
man John Young Brown of Henderson for
Governor on the thirtieth ballot. McAlford
of Lexington was nominated for Lieutenant
Governor,
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Stricken With Annnlaxv.

CHICAGO, May 15.-John G. Gait, a we'll
known retired railroad man, who was con-
nected at different times with the Chicago
and Northwestern. st, Paul and Queen and
Crescent systems, was stricken with apo
plexy here to-day. He may recover.
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OPPOSED TO MAXWELL.
The Chicago Horticultural soCiety's Dispstcl
to Florida

to Florida.
INTERLACHEN (Fla.), May Is AT yes
terday's afternoon session of the Florida
Horticultural Society the following teie-
gram was received from Chicago: "The
Horticultural Society of Chicago sends
greetings. We have knocked Maxwell tut.
The Directory will not confirm the appoint
ment now. Whom does Florida want? Why
not indorse james D. Reynolds of Iilinois?
Can promise generosity to Florida. q. l..
Grant, Secretary"
Subsequently resolution was passed nom
mating Prosper j. Berckmans of Augusta,
Ga, President of the American Pathological
Society. as Florida's choice A question
relative to the desrablity of other candi-
dates was referred to the committee for in
vestigatiOn and action, subject to q vote of
the society as 10 its first choice.
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A few months ago there were fourteen
persons in Carroll, Mo-, who lived on friendly
terms Then an unknown relative in Cali
fornia died and lett $4,000 to be divided
between them. Now there are fourteen
persons In Carroll who do not speak.
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Nineteen Persons Drowned.

ST.. PETERSBURG, May ia fat-boat,
containing number OF workngmen, while
proceeding down the Dneiper River came
into collision with steamer. The flat-b0at
was sunk almost imm ediately, drowning
nineteen Of its occupants. The captain Of
the steamer Is blamed for the accident.
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Victims of a Vendetta.

ATKINS (Ark.), May 15-Meager particu-,
lars have been received Of the murder of
Adam and Seth HatIey by DR.. G. II. Howe
of Van Buren, County last Wednesday. A
feud has existed between the two families
for long time.
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The Kaiser Shaken Up.

BERLIN, May 15-Wbie Emperor Will
lam was driving to-day in Potsdam the
horses b0lted and the carriage was hurled
against a tree. An Adjutant who was in
attendance, caught the falling Emperor and
saved him from HARM