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WORLDS FAIR.
The Central American Republics VIII
be Represented.

be represented.
WASHINGTON, June 2S.-Captain Cot
ton, special commissioner of the Worlds
Columbian Exposition to Central Amer
ica reports that the Government of Brit
ish Honduras has accepted the invitation
to participate in the Worlds Columbian
Exposition, and has appointed commits
sioners to look after the exhibit.
One of the first. acts of the new Minis
try, which was recently appointed in
Guatemala, was to issue decree concern
ing the representation of that country at
the Chicago Exposition.
The DiGrO the official organ, of June
9th, which arrived by the last steamer,
contains decree issued from the eXecu-
tive palace:
Whereas, in order that the nation
should properly respPnd to the invitation
to participate in the Worlds Columbian
Exposition, and show to the world its re-
sources and the elements of prosperity oc
this peaceful contest, it is necessary that
Guatemala be represented. Therefore, it
is decreed: That the Republic of Guate-
mala take part in the exposition in Chi
cago, in 1898; that products and articles
destined for that exhibition may be ac-
quired by paying their value out Of the
public treasury, and be carried to their
destination for account of the Govern
ment and without any taxes being levied
thereon by officers of the republic.
1.-THE Minister of Progress will take
charge Of the execution Of this decree,
taking the necessary steps, appropriating
the necessary sum and organizing com
missions to carry it out"
a report was received to- day from Tis-
del, Commissioner Of the Latin-American
department of the Worlds Columbian
Exposition, who is now at Quito. con
firming the cablegram announcing the
acceptance of the invitation to participate
III the exposition by Ecuador, and says
the Government will erect Its own build
ing at Chicago
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1quique, that committee of the Govern
ment has appointed Louis Peirro as its
confidential agent at Bueno Ayres. This
IS relative position to that filled by
Montt to the United States.
Montt still declines to say anything
win respect to his mission, but to an
Associated Press reporter tonight he said
an Official dispatch from Iquique con-
tanned denial of the truth of the reports
from Santiago, coming by way of
London, to the effect that the revolt is
making no progress, that provisions are
scarce and the army discouraged.
Mont said the fact that the occupation
of the Lobas Islands by the Esnerald is
in itself proof that the revolt is making
progress. Provisions are not scarce. he
says, and the army, being composed of
volunteers, is not discontented nor is the
pay of soldiers in arrears,
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Tic Fourth in Colorado

PUEBLO (Col.), June 2S.-The people of
Colorado have adopted a pleasant custom
OF making their Fourth Of July celebra-
tions State affairs. Last year it was the
laying of the cornerstone OF the Capital
building at Denver. This year the event
will be the opening Of the Colorado Min
eral Palace at Pueblo. The State officers,
Stale militia and all military bands OF the
State viii attend. To find out just how
the people Of the State stand upon the
silver question a vote viii be taken TO
decide whether or not they favor free and
unlimited coinage Of silver or prefer s. re-
striction of the product to American
mines
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speeial TO the REcoRp-UN1ox.

WHEELING CIV. Va.), June 2S.-Harbe
Mullins, leadep of the notorious Mullins
gang OF moonshiners, who has been max
ing whisky and committing murders and
other crimes in Mcdowell County for
several years, has been arrested together
with Pile Cooper, one of the gang. The
capture was made by Deputy Internal
Revenue Collector Keadle, who took a
posse of men with determination of
breaking up the gang.
He took warning from the fate of other
officers, and instead of an open attack
made still hunt, and hid in the woods
for several days, being at last rewarded
by ambushing Mullins and Cooper.
Mullins attempted to shoot, but was
knocked down with a rifle and hand
cuiled. Cooper surrendered.
They will be taken to Parzersburg
before the United States Court tomorrow,
after which an attempt viii be made to
capture the remainder of the gang, num-
berlng about twenty-five.
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Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.

PARIS, June 2S.-Under prompting
from Cardinal Richard, other leaders of
the episcOpacy in France have united in
opposition to Cardinal Lavigerie's policy
in support of the republic, and a new
party is forming, called the Union de la
France Chretienne. The organizing COM
mittee includes the principal Conserva-
tive Senators and Deputies. The compo-
Sition of the union is distinctly Monarch
lst, but in the meantime legislative ac-
ton will be limited to the demand for an
alteration of the scholastic laws affecting
religious teaching and the abolition of the
military law involving period of service
for clerical novitiates. The committee
aims to embrace Protestants within the
union, although the pervading spirit is
Catholic.
Ribot, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has
obtained assurance that the Car and
family will visit the French squadron at
Cronstadt on August Sd, and the Caro-
witt, on his return from Siberia. will also
visit the fleet. The French officers will
be invited to gala reception at Peterhotf,
while a select number will be received at
St: Petersburg, and another contingent
Will be feted at Moscow. In short, every
thing will be done TO officially emphasize
the entente between the French and
Russian Governments.
The bakers strike has collapsed. The
tram men last evening resolved to strike,
and this morning they tried to prevent
The cars from running. After several
strikers were arrested for trying to stop
The cars, they retired and traffic for the
rest Of the day was unimpeded. Many of
the strikers are already succumbing
X-EmpresS Eugene makes it a condi-
ton OF her granting an annuity to Prince
Victor, and also of her bequest to him of
her whole fortune, estimated at over a
million pounds sterling, that he rupture
his liaison, now of several years dura-
ton. The eX-Empress insists that the
Prince must abandon his mistress and
effect marriage with member of some
reigning family.
Auguste MOreau, in an article in the
coming number of Reuue deS DeLr
MondeS, will say: THE Mckinley tariff,
which was to shut against European
manufacturers the American market, has
so far done harm only as it affects con-
SumerS. The discomfort of Europe is
lulte out of place, coming as ii does from
states which are either protectionists
themselves or inclined to protection"
Moreau proceeds to advocate the abrooa-
ion of the French degree against Ameri-
;an pork, and commends the United
States efforts to obtain the resembling of
Jhe measure. He also praises Secretary
Rusk's action in the matter of regula-
lions for the inspection of meat.
Mrs. Mckee and Mrs. Russell Harrison
were present at Madame Carnot's garden
party at the Palace de Elysee Reid, the
American Minister, presented them to the
President and his wife. Reid also pre-
Sented Thomas B. Reed, ex-Speaker of
the American House of Repl esentatives,
and A. S. Hewitt, ex-Mayor of New
York. The party was the event of the
season. 1000 invitations having been is
sued
Consul-General King learns from lead
ing champagne houses that prices will be
higher this autumn, owing to the threat
aned scarcity of the Yintapn
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CLEARINGHOUSE STATISTICS.
Business Transacted in the PRINCIPAL
Cities During the Past Week.

Cities During the Past Week.
BosToN, June 28.-Clearing- house re-
turns are as follows: New York, S531.-
922, 900, a decrease of per cent; Chicago,
S79,695, coo, a decrease of 9.4; Boston, s79.-
$4,000, a decrease of 17.6; Philadelphia.
S57, ,506,O00, decrease of 2.O2; st. Louis.
Sl7, ,443,00O a decrease of 8.5; San Fran
cisco, $13, ,2Sl, 900, an increase of 10; Balti-
more, Sl2, ,663, 600, an increase of 80: Pitts
burg, SI3, 1876 600. a decrease of $50: Gin
cinnati, Sl2,5S5,000, an increase of II;
Galveston, 50, ,043,0O0. an increase of 81. Al:
Minneapolis. a, 748, 600, an inrease of Is. 6;
Omaha, S4,4S4, 600, a decrease of l4.6:
Denver, S4,492, 900, decrease of II.
st. Paul, 81 4,32S, 900, an increase of 10:
Portland (Or.), 81, ,555 900, a decrease of
Salt Lake, 81 900, an increase of 2. 50:
Seattle, Sl,0S9,00O, a decrease of 2.6:
Tacoma, S733, ,189, an increase of 40; Los
Angeles, 1896, 500, an increase of 47.4.
The total for the principal cities of the
United States and Canada for the week
is S940, ,662, ,020, a decrease of 16.0 per cent.
as compared with same week last year.
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same speaker gave an historical analysis
of the Bible
A CLOSE GAIL.
Tho Drummer Evangelist Narrowly
Escapes Being Killed.


Escapes Being Killed.
GREENSBORO IN. c., June 2S.-Several
nights ago Judge Davis Schneck, late of
the Superior Court, and President of the
Guilford battle-ground Association, gave
a moonlight party at Guilford battle
ground.
Bill Fife, the drummer evangelist, who
is now holding revival services here, de-
nounced this as disgrace to the soldiers
who died on the field and also a desecra-
ton of the sacred soil. He also reflected
on the name of Judge Schneck and his
family, and declared that no true Chris
tian would engage in such an exhibition.
Last night after the services had closed
Judge Schneck and his three sons at
tackled Mr.. Fife and bruised him with
canes very badly. During the affray a
pistol shot was fired, which passed un-
comfortably close to the evangelist $
head. 1t is said that Schneck didithe
shooting.
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Eastern BaII Cannes

ST. LOUIS, June 28.-St. Louis 10,
Columbus Z.
LOUISVILLE, June 2S.-Louisville 7,
Cincinnati l.
OMAHA, June 28.-Omaha 6, Milwaukee
7; twelve innings.
DENVER, June 2S.-Denver 10, Duluth 0.
LINCOLN, June 23.-First game, Lin
coin 7, Sioux City u; second game, Lin
coin 4, Sioux City 5.
KANSAS CITY, June 28.-Kansas City
II, Minneapolis 6.
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Desioned Tbeir positions

LONDON, June 2S.-Sir John Pender has
withdrawn from the Board of Trustees of
Corporations on account of his colleagues
suing him for receiving 10000 invested
on his guarantee in a coal-mining COM
pany. The trial is expected to lead to inn
portant disclosures.
Captain Shaw, who for many years has
been head of the London Fire Brigade,
has resigned his Office.
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AN ADJUSTER SHOT.
The Trouble Arose Over the Origin of
Fire.


PLACERvILLE, June 2S.-A shooting
affray occurred on the ranch of Mrs.
Minnie Pugh near Shingle Springs Fri
day night, in which David Carter was
shot through the left arm by Frank e.
Pugh.
Carter, with two others, was sent by
the Northern Railroad Company to ap-
praise the damage done to the property
Of Mrs. Pugh by fire, said to have been
communicated by sparks from a locomo-
tive.
A dispute took place between Mrs.
Pugh and Carter over the origin of the
fire and the number of acres burned, dur
ing which the former declared the latter
to be liar. Carter replied in language
equally as courteous, when Mrs. Pugh
ran into her house and returned with a
pistol, which she gave to her husband
with directions to shoot Carter. The
three adjusters fled toward the woods,
but before Carter could get over a wire
fence which obstructed his way one of
three shots fired took effect in his arm.
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California Frnits.

CHICAGO, June 2S.-The Earl Fruit
Company sold yesterday at auction two
carloads of California fruits. as follows:
Marysville fruit-Alexander Peaches, in
good condition, 75c to 81 15, some very
small and over ripe, at SIC TO 75c; Peach
Apricots, 95c to 81. Nacaville fruit
Royal Apricots, 65c to 81 80; Cherry
Plums, 81 so; Alexander Peaches, in good
condition, soc to 81 p, and some small at
zoe to soc; Triumph Apricots, s. 10; Moor
park Apricots, 81 80; pears, 81 so.
California fruit is arriving in more or
less bad condition.
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Division of railroad Traffic.

CHICAGO, June 2S.-Some of the lines
in the, Western Traffic Association seem
determined to enforce the section of the
Presidents agreement which provides
for division of traffic. AS a result of
the applications that were made for an
equalization of tonnage, Chairman Smith
of the Transmissouri Division ordered
the Atchison road to divert to the Rock
Island 100000 pounds of salt from Hutch
inson, Kan, and the Missouri Pacific to
divert 100000 pounds to the Rock
Island. The Atchison has applied for a
division OF the bullion at Pueblo, and the
Rock Island for division of the bullion
at Denver.
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GILRoY, June 2S.-To-day was hotter
than yesterday by several Kdegrees, with
less wind stirring. and that from the
north, which may damage crops. The
thermometer marked 1867 at 2 o'clock.
WINTERS, June 2S.-A hot wave has
swept over this section, running up the
temperature greatly. The mercury was
l040 in the shade. 1t was as high to-day.
A stiff north wind is blowing now. Fruit
is ripening very fast.
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Good Crops in sutter County.

YUBA CITY, June 2S.-Two carloads of
Bartlett pears left here this morning
direct for the East From one to two
cars of apricots and peaches have left
every day for about two weeks. There is
an abundance of fruit of excellent quail
ity.
The grain harvest is in full blast, and
wheat and barley are turning out well.
Much will be stored here, as in all other
towns in the county
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A Farm Laborer Injured.

WOODLAND, June 2S.-A laborer named
Doc. O'Neil met with serious accident
at the ranch of n. Bullard, n.ar this city,
yesterday afternoon. O'Neil was hand
ling vicious mule, which kicked him
several times before he could escape from
the infuriated beast. O'Neil's leg was
fractured and he was also injured inter
nallV
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FRENCH TOPICS.
Leaders of the Episcopaey Oppose
Layigerie's Policy.
FRENCH NAVAL OFFICERS TO BE
FETED BY THE CzAR.

Ex-Empress Eugenie Makes It O. Con-
dition of Her Granting an Annuity
to Prince Victor That He Must
Effect a Marriage With a Member
of Refgning Famfly-Mrs. Mckee
and Mrs. Russell Harrison Attend
Garden Party Given by tho Wife
of President Carnot.
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All Over Baseball.

CHICAGO, June 2S.-In quarrel over
baseball, Frank Forst, aged Is years, this
evening fired his revolver three times,
Joseph Zerof, Louis Franeck and Thomas
Lyon each received bullet Zeros was
hit in the breast and Will probably die.
Franeck's S wound is in the fore arm, and
Lyons in the wrist. Forst was arrested.
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SHOT DEAD.
Quarrel Over a Woman Results in
the Death of a Salesman.


the Death of a Salesman.
New YORK, June 2S.-Darwin Meser-
ole, son of General Meserole, who last
night shot and killed Theo. Larbig, was
to-day committed to the Raymond-street
Jail. Mrs. Comstock, in whose house the
shooting occurred, was also committed as
a witness.
Larbig was travelling salesman from
Providence, X. l., where he left his wife
and family, and when in this city lived
with Mrs. Comstock, who is a widow, in
fiat which he had fitted up for her
Young Meserole recently rented part of
the flat from Mrs. Comstock Yesterday
he took her to Coney Island, where they
met Larbig. On returning home, Larbig
began to abuse Mrs. Comstock, who ran
to Meserole for protection. 4 general
fight ensued, which ended by Meserole
shooting Larbig dead.
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Articles ADDED to the Free LIST.

WASHINGTON, June IS, = McLain,
United States Consul at Nassau, West In
dies, reports that the following articles
have been added to the free list of i'm
portations into that colony: TalIow,
resin, caustic soda, potash, palm oil,
crude petroleum and metal roofing. On
all kerosene oil used as fuel in the work
ing OF steam engines Il drawback of 90
per cont. will be allowed on proof of such
cOnSumpuion
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Typhoid Fever in Florence.

LONDON, June 2s.-The Rome CORE
spondent of the Times says: The commits
sion appointed to inquire into the preva-
lence of typhoid fever in the city of Flor
ence has condemned all existing supplies
of water in Florence, and recommended
that all visitors should only drink bot
tied water if they do not desire to con-
tract typhoid fever.
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LARGE FARMING SCHEME.
Company Formed to Cultivate CO.
coanutS and Sugar.

coanuts and Sugar.
New YORK, June 2S.-A company,
composed of New York and Southern
capitalists, has just been organized, with
capital Of 100000, for cultivating a
farm of 112,0OO acres in Florida. This
will be the largest farm in the world, and
upon it enough could be raised to supply
the city of New York with food. The
name of the company is the San Sebas-
tian Land Improvement, Sugar and In
vestment Company.
The farm lies between the Indian, San
Sebastian and st. Johns Rivers. 1t has
muck soil, similar to that in the valley OF
the Nile, The company does not propose
to raise cereals or garden stuff, but sugar
cane and cocoanuts-especially cocoanuts,
ment, as cocoanuts are not indigenous to
Florida
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Worlds Student Conferences.

NoRTHFIELD Mass, June 2S.-Three
sessions in the Worlds Student Confer
ence was held to-day. At the morning
session. in the village church, Rev. John
Smith of Edinburgh preached. Professor
X. +. Thompson of the University of
Pennsylvania followed with q discourse
on the calling of the apostles. At4 O'Clock,
in Stone Hall, President-elect Harper Of
the Chicago University, recently often at
tackled because of his liberal position, re-
lated his personal experience, and drew
therefrom the duties of Christian College
students. AT the evening services the
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Fatal Accident to an Aged Lady.

SALEM or, June 2S.-Mrs. I. N. Gill
bert, one of Oregon's pioneer women, met
with sad death at an early hour this
morning or some time during the night.
The body was found this morning at the
foot of the stairs, her neck being broken,
having fallen down the stairs. Mrs. Gill
bert came to Oregon from Indiana in 1S47.
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In THE HANDS OF THE LAW.
Two Notorious MOOnshiners Cap
tured in West Virginia.
ONE SHOWS FIGHT, BUT IS QUICKLY
DISPOSED OF.

a Quarrel Over Woman Leads to a
Travelling Salesman Being Shot and
Shot in Chicago as tho Result of a
Dispute Over Baseball = Company
Formed in New York to go Into
Extensive Cocoanut Raising In
Florida.
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Famous Bandit Killed.

HAVANA, June 2S.-The famous bandit
Arturo Garcia has been found dead near
Artemisia. Numerous bullet and stab
wounds were found on the body, but it is
not known who killed him.
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Death of a Well-known N1orchnnt.

New YORK, June 2S.-Benjamin Flint,
senior member of Flint y Co, ship
chambers and commission merchants,
died to-day, aged 20 years The firm
built many old-time clippers, and for a
long time were the largest owners of
sailing vessels in the country.
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Condition OF Rev. spurgeon.

LONDON, June 2S.-The condition O,
Rev. Spurgeon is a source of anxiety to
his friends. Prayer meetings We're held
all to-day, and will be held throughout
the week
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To Resume Missionary Work.

New YORK, June 2O.-Rev. Yelling
ton White will start tor Canton, China,
via San Francisco, on Wednesday, to
again take up his missionary work. His
family accompanies him. A lawn recep-
ton was given them at Mount Vernon
on Saturday.
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Probable case of Suicide.

SAN JOSE, June 2S.-Arnold Schoch.
proprietor of the Senate Saloon here,
mysteriously disappeared last Tuesday,
and all attempts to ascertain his where
abouts have failed. On the day before
his disappearance he announced his in
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Rolline-NIiIIs Burned.

WILMINGTON (Del.), June 2S.-The old
Ferry rolling mills of the Diamond State
Iron Company were burned tonight.
and some adjoining property was dam
aged. The loss is estimated at 100000,
about half insured.
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Death OF an American Ministn,

MUsCATINE Ga.), June 2s.-Word has
been received here announcing the death
of Alexander Clark, American Minister
to Liberia. He died at Monrovia. the
Liberian Capital, June Sd. Clark, who
was a colored man, was 65 years of age.
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Bloodless Revolntlon in the Arcentine.

PARIS, June 2S. = a dispatch from
Buenos Ayres says a bloodless revolu-
ton has taken place in the province of
Santiago, and Senor Delestero, President.
has been arrested and forced to sign his
resignation.
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Anti-Sennitic RInts

ST. PETERSBURG, June 2S.-It is re-
ported here that serious anti-Semitic riots
nave occurred in Kherson. Strict secrecy
is maintained in official quarters about
the alleged trouble.
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The Car Is Angry.

LONDON, June 28.-It is reported that
the Car is angry at the Danish Crown
Prince for sending out pamphlets pro-
testing against the persecution of Jews in
Russia. 1t is not likely, however, that
this will interfere with the Cars visit to
the Danish court. The population at
tackled and looted a Jewish booth in
Scherwiefka, near Odessa, and maltreated
the occupants, who fled to their homes.
which they barricaded against their perse-
cutors: AS result of these attacks, an
edict has been issued threatening a
declaration OF martial law for excuses
against the Jews.
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Decided In Favor of Patti.

BERLIN, June 2S.-The action of the
Russian impressario, long pending
against Nine. Patti for damages for
breach OF contract, has been decided in
Mime. PATHS favor
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Poor Crop Prospects In Russia.

ST. PETERSBURG, June 2S.-The har-
vest prospects have become worse, and
there are fears of partial famine. Be-
cause of the bad condition of crops it is
proposed TO prohibit the expectation of
corn.
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McCarthyftes Less Confident.

LONDON, June 2S.-The McCarthyites
are far less confident of success in the
Carlow election than they were at the pre-
vious elections. Two prominent priests
have declared for Parnell since his mar
riage.
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suddon Death OF a Mlnlster.

SARATOGA, June 2S.-Rev. William Nj
Ogden, rector Of the Church of the Holy
Cross at Warrensburg, Warren County,
fell dead in the pulpit whilo preaching
this morning.
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Foul Play Suspected

New YORK, June 2S.-A young Eng
hshman named Charles Warner, who ar
rived here on the 23d from Devonshire,
England is missing. He is known to
have had $4,000 in his possession, and
foul play is suspected.
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Lfoht Shook of EartholIabe.

MAYFIELD, June 28.-There was
slight shock of earthquake at o'clock
this morning, which lasted for several
seconds. The trembling vibrations were
followed by two shocks.
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An Indians Leg Broken,

REDDING, June 2S.-An Indian, while
trying to board the overland last night,
fell under car and his leg was broken
above the ankle. He was taken to the
hospital
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Charged \yith Immoral Practices

LONDON, June 2S.-A warrant has been
issued for the arrest of Edward Decom-
balm, NJ. p, who is charged with immoral
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Cnlifornians In yyashfnrfor,

WASHINGTON, June 2S.-Wm. f.
Sharpe and t. J. Vivian of San Francisco
and George Martin of Oakland are at
Wizards Hotel
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Breadstuffs Going Up in GERMANY

BERLIN, June 28.-A correspondent of
the WeSerzeitung says that the price of
bread has increased from Il cents last
year to IL cents this year for six-pound
loaf. Flour has risen, and the price of
bread will soon go higher. Poor people
who cannot afford enough bread, use po-
tatoes, which have risen since October
last from 60 cents per 100 pounds to 81 O5.
The Mckinley law and other causes have
restricted the great industries in Ger
many, as well as exports, and the neigh
porlng States, enjoying low prices of
breadstuffs, compete with Germany daily
in ruinOnS WaY