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X. of L. Respect Their Contracts.

DENVER, Aug. 1S.-District Assembly So,
Knights of Labor, which takes in all the en-
ployes OF the Union Pacific railway system, has
taken action regarding the Nebraska eight-hour
law, which at present is causing trouble in
Omaha and other cities. The following tele-
gram has been sent to Omaha, Grand Island and
North Platte:
Section ID OF our agreement is a contract as to
working time, which is still in force, and which
was made prior to the eight-hour law, which,
under the constitution, il cannot sbrogate The
law is thus imperative with regard to the Union
Pacific shop employees, because of this contract.
In honor we are bound to recognize the con-
tract unfortunate as it appears until IL shall be
modified by the parties to ii. The good faith OF
our organization should be considered in insist
ing on this matter.
CLEVELAND. Aug. 13.-The National Associa-
ton of Journeymen Stoneeutters yesterday
adopted resolutions which protest against the
competition of convict with free labor. The
convention meets next year In Denver.
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Combinations Formed to Place the Com
panY on a Firm Footing.

NEW YORK, Aug. 13.-A story is current in
Boston to the effect that the Hopkins-Searles
and Crocker interests in the Central Pacific and
the Atchison people, Missouri Pacific and Union
Pacific interests will be brought closer together
than ever before, and representatives of the
California parties above mentioned recently had
interviews with the Union Pacific aud the Gould
people looking to such a combination.
Another conference of directors and others in
day, and at its close il stated that matters
were progressing towards a favorable conclusion,
and that formal announcement of settlement
of the eompany's trouble would soon be made
One of the parties 10 the conference said So co.,
coo Sl2 900 will be all that is necessary to
put the company in easy position, and that,
although only some of this was actually sub
scribed the greater part had been promised, and
all that remained was To sign the papers and ar
range the various details. prominent German
banker is given authority for the statement
that Pierpont Morgan would have interest
amounting to 100000 in the new contract, and
that although not yet in shape for formal an
nouncement, the matter was virtually settled.
At a meeting of the Union Pacific directors, a
new member OF the executive committee was
elected to the place OF Fred l.. Ames, who is now
in Europe Officials decline 10 make the name
of the new member public II is stated by
othcis that IL is E. l. Atkins, who was promi-
nent in the recent negotiations in connection
with George K. Gould.
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,,s.t,onal Earthauake story a Fake.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 13.-Tbe Chronicles
Yuma correspondent made trip to the town OF
Lerdo, Mexico, which was reported destroyed
BY an earthquake on July 50. He reports that
tho accounts of the earthquake have been
greatly exaggerated and failed to find the place
where the Colorado river was reported TO be
pouring into fssure of the earth. There was
no tidal wave in the gulf of California
and the shock hardly felt there.
The statement that the hills disappeared is
explained by the fact that about 100 feet of sand
bluff fell into the river. The correspondent
also investigated the alleged disappearance of
the river on the day of the earthquake He
found that opposite Lerdo is large island.
Until a month ago the river flowed in the east
channel, nearest TO Lerdo Then it began To
change into the west channel. The cause was
the gradual eating away of the sand bluff on the
mainland, which fell into the east channel and
blocked it up. This was noticed three weeks
before the earthquake.
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MOURNING FOR LOWELL.
Queen Victoria. Blaine, Holmes. Whit
tier and Others Express Regret

WAsHISGToN CITY, Aug l5.-The acting sec
retary of state has received through the British
minister at this city the following telegram
from Marquis Salisbury:
The queen desires to express her sorrow and
regret at the news which has just reached this
country Of Lowell death.
Sir Julian Pauncefote requested that this tele-
gram be laid before the president, and by his di-
rection copy was Immediately transmitted TO
the family Of the deceased. Acting Secretary
Wharton, in answer 10 sir Julian's telegram.
wrote as follows
The president directs me to acknowledge
the receipt through you OF the telegra n from the
MARQUIS OF Salisbury. conveying the queens
condolences on the death of Lowell. and to CON
vev the EXPRESSION of the presidents apprcca-
ton of her msjestys sympathetic message
BAR HAEBoR, Ne. Aug. 1S.-Secretary Blaine,
when informed OF the death OF James Russell
Lowell. expressed his deepest sorrow. When
asked ii he would not make some statement as
TO Lowelrs career SIS a diplomatist, he declined
Bosroy, Aug. 1&-Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes
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THE 41-s PER CENT. BONDS.
Secretary Fosters Effort to RefunC
Them ia Far From SuccAssfuI

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. 12-Inquiry at the
treasury department has developed the fact
that Secretary Fosters plan for continuing the
"A per cent bonds at 2 per cent. has so far
failed to meet with the favor anticipated by its
advocates. Up to date SIS, 500 600 have been con-
tinued. but the others, aggregating $23,0 900,
must be presented on or before September 2, az
the secretary must be prepared TO redeem them on
presentation or make terms with holders for an
extension of time at the present rate of interest
80 per cent The available cash balance today,
outside of the fractional silver and deposits in
national banks, is s135oO.OOO and it is gradually
increasing.
While there is no question of the govern
ments ability TO redeem the bonds, il is well
known that it would prefer to continue them.
There is no doubt the 100000 of bonds held
by banks will be continued. The uncertainty is
in regard to sl5,0OO,O0O in the hands OF indiyid.
mol
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RUssIA's UKAsE ON RYE EXPORT.
Germany Thinks 1t Is Not . Hostile
Move-English Correspondent Does.

Germany Thinks 1t Is Not Hostile
Move-English Correspondent Does.
BERLIN, Aug l3-Referring to the agitation
on the Berlin bourse in consequence OF the Rus
sian ukase, the ANgemeine ztitung points out that
the Russian contribution 10 the corn markets OF
the world have varied in quantity to a remark
able extent in the last twenty years, but owing
TO greater facilities for intercourse the reduc-
ton OF the Russian supply has been covered by
the products of other countries. america,
continues the Zeitung, sis now prepared to fully
replace Russia, while India, RouTnania, Austria
aud Hungary could also be relied on fo- sup
plies. The Russian measure Is taken at u favor
able time for Germany, as the crops have al
ready been or are being gathered. The Zeitung
doubts whether Russia will maintain this pro-
hlbtion long in the face of the financial sacri-
fices entailed by fall of rouble notes and the
damage which the measure will cause the farm
ing interests.
IL was at first believed that the Russian ukase
was directed against Germany, but the govern
ment now appears to be convinced that ii was
prompted by economic motives. German i'm
ports of rye in the last decade amounted only
to about sixth of her own produce, but the
failure OF the German crop this year makes the
situation more serious. Latest statistics, how
ever, leave ground for the nope that the harvest
will be better than expected.
LONDON, Aug. l3.-The Times correspondent at
St Petersburg says: In certain well informed
circles here it is maintained that the harvest
is in no way as bad as pretended. The rye crop
is not small enough to warrant prohibition
ukase. 1t is rather considered political move
against Germany and Austria.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. l3.--Relief measures
for the distressed provinces are being rapidly
pushed. The committees are advancing money
to small farmers to provide food and seed
Transportation rates have already been reduced
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When Told the Country Clam.
Ored for His Nomination.
PEOPLES PARTY IN ILLINOIS.
Senator German, of Maryland, Has
Farmers Alliance in Hand.
fresident Polk Addresses the Baltimore
Convention-RosweIl p. Flower to
BE Nominated for Governor Of New
York With Hili's Approval.

MISNEAPoLIs, Aug. 13.-Loren Fletcher,
one of the Republican leaders of the state
and leading candidate for the Republi-
can nomination for congress in this dis
triet, returned this morning from Bar
Harbor. where he had a long talk with
Blaine. He said Blaine would live to
serve his country many years yet. He is
not i'll, but simply needed rest. The Min
nesotan told him that two topics only are
now discussed in the Northwest, the big
wheat crop and Blaine's health. He as
sured the secretary that Blaine and recip-
rocity would sweep this part of the coun-
try.
The only answer Blaine made was a
smile and deprecatory gesture, yet
Fletcher has the impression that Blaine
will run if asked with sufficient unani-
nifty.
did he impress you as man on the
verge of the grave" was asked.
YES" replied Lletcher. ''but the grave
was that of the next Democratic nomi-
nee"
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read paper on the pretended discovery of the
true source OF the Mississippi BY Captain Gla-
sier The paper dealt in great detail with the
history OF the Mississippi explorations and
favored Nicollett's discoveries, concluding with
the statement that the American Geographical
society desired to submit to congress this his
tory OF pretended exploration by man who
had never seen the headwatsrs of the Mississip-
pi- committee was appointed to consider the
subject.
The committee to which was referred Captain
GlaZier's pretended discovery of the true source
OF the Mississippi decided it unfounded, and
that the discovery belongs 10 sehoolcraft. Allen
and Nicollet. The English prime meredian, II
was declared, ought to adopt the metric system.
A resolution favoring the compilation of am in
ternational geographical pronouncing diction-
ary was adopted
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PeopIe,. Party Convention in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Aug. 13.-The movement to
start the Peoples party in Illinois did not open
very auspiciously. When the meeting was
called to order at the state house this morning
not over forty persons were present. They rep
resent ali portions of the state, however and
among the number were several officers of the
Farmers Mutual Benefit Association and
Grange. But little was done this morning s.
F. Norton, editor OF the Sentinel, Chicago, was
elected chairman, and after the appointment of
committee Oh rules, IN adjournment was
taken to p. m. Sixty people were present at
this afternoons session. A constitution was
adopted providing for the formation of state
organization. One of the articles forbids fusion
with the old parties. By resolution the Gin
cinnati platform was indorsed. Fred G. Blood,
secretary of the state Farmers Alliance, was the
only officer of the Farmers Alliance or Grange
present.
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WEATHER AND CROPS.
Rain Benefits Indiana and Illinois-Des-
fifute Farmers in Texas

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Aug. l3-This section of
Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky has been visited
by copious and timely rains, aud all the crops
promise a large yield
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Aug. lS.-There is great
scarcity of money in the lower Rio Graude sec
ton of this state There has been no rain to
speak of for eighteen months. The ranchmen
are all in debt, aud the farmers have been un-
able to raise enough for actual needs. The
scarcity of money was emphasized yesterday at
Rome. where 27s fat and healthy sheep capable
of growing four pounds OF wool annually sold
for IS cents apiece.
NEW YORK, Aug. l3.-Ihe hot wave has en-
tirely disappeared. but the effects of the two
dsvs' excessive heat continues. There were sjx
deaths ;ronl that cause reported today.
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THE PEASANTS HUNGRY
European Governments Trying
to Avert a Famine.
THE RUSSIAN RYE EMBARGO.
Nations of the Old World Look to
America for Grain Supplies.
Miller PiIIsbury Said to Be Unloading
Wheat at Loss-Destitute Texas
Farmers Selling sheep ut Thirty
Eight Cents Apiece.
THE RUSSIAN RYE EMBARGO.

BERLIN, Aug. 13.-The cabinet meets on
Saturday to discuss means to minimize
the Ill effects of the Russian rye ukase on
the poor classes, who are wholly dependent
upon rye bread.
The st. Petersburg correspondent of the
Cologne Gazette asserts that the special
commission, appointed to investigate the
matter, has reported to the governor that
there was sufficient rye stored to render
the prohibition of expectation superfiuous; |;
that the distress is overrated, and that the
harvest is not as bad as alleged.
The Kreuz-Zeitung suggests that Ger
many prohibit the expectation of corn.
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Roswell p. Flower for Governor.

NEW YORK, Aug. 13.-An interesting bit of
political gossip in connection with the meeting
of the Democratic state committee was that the
Albany county Democrats had wiped out their
anti-Hil1 county organization. The nomination
of ID. Cady Herrick for the supreme court bench
and his election will prevent him from con-
tinuing in the party leadership, and this fact is
to be utilized to unite both sides of the party
under the leadership of Hugh Riley, whom
Governor Hill recently appointed to succeed the
late William Miller as judge of the court of
claims. 1t is understood that the slate is ar
ranged as follows For governor, Roswell p.
Flower; for lieutenant governor, William F.
Sheehan, of Buffalo; for secretary of state,
Frank Rice; for controller, Frank +. Bell; for
treasurer, Elliott Danforth; for attorney general,
8. W. RoSendale
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RICH MEMPHIS MAN ROBBED.
Enticed Into a Hotel by a Stranger,
Who Drugged Him.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. I3.-R. NJ. Frayzier,
president of the Security and Memphis City
banks, secretary of the Memphis City railway,
principal owner Of the Public Ledger, and one Of
the most prominent and wealthy citizens of
Memphis was this afternoon chloroformed and
robbed at the Gayoso hotel by man asserting
that he was John A. Morris, of New Orleans.
Morris engaged a room at the hotel, and sent for
Frayzier who went TO the hotel, and after a talk
regarding matter on " which Morris asked infor-
nation the latter asked the other TO take
drink Mr. Frayzer drained glass Turning to
face Morris, the latter pulled two reyolveTs say
ing: II am desperate man, with no money and
a family III New Orleans destitute, and must
have cash. You indorse a check for 5000"
Frayzie. argued the matter, and the parties
finally compromised by Frayzier indorsing
check for 5000, hoping the cashier st the bank
would suspect something was wrong and refuse
10 cash IL as he indorsed il ''P. ID. Frauzier,'
unusual Endorsement, as his checks were usually
indorsed "P. Dudley Frayzier." Morris then
chI0roformed Frayzer and sent bell boy TO the
bank for the money.
This evening cries OF Murder! Thieves
were heard issuing from the room The door
was burst open and Frayzier found unconscious,
his watch $50 and valuabies being gone. The
check was on the table, payment at the bank
having been refused. Morris whereabouts
unknown.
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Mr.. Mason Returns Fro m Okanogan.

TACOMA. Aug I3.-[Special- AFTER returning
from visit 10 the Okanogan mining country
Allen C Mason guarantees the shipment OF nifty
tins of ore daily 10 the sound in case the North
en- Pacific will extend its line TO that section
II is his opinion that okanogan and conconuily
mine owners VIII in the aggregate coDtract 10
shin 1000 TO 5000 tons daily 20 the sound IN case
aiiroad connections are made Mr.. Mason says
sufficient has been learned regarding the geoiog-
feal formation OF the 0kanogan mines 10 essao-
iiSb hayond a doubt the TACT that the ledges are
assure veins. and grow richer the deeper the
shaft Is sunk.
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S. j.. MCCORMICK Is DEAD.
oregon Pioneer Editor and Publisher
Ex-Mnyor of Portland.


Ex-Mayor OF Portland.
GAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 13.--S. j. Mccormick,
editor of the Monitor, a religious paper, died
mere today. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, in
1879, ana came 10 New York lin 1850 A year
later be went to Portland, Or, and was elected
mayor OF that city in 1858. He was a member
OF the Oregon legislature for several years,
ana acted as commissioner for Multnomah
county and was United States pension agent for
oregon under Grant The first daily evening
paper In Portland, the Portland Advertiser, was
founded by him, and to his untiring energies
the Portland directory owes its establishment
ana lie Tor nineteen years, and
also NcCoTmicks Pacific Coast Almanac, which
lasted for twenty seven years Deceased served
as chief engineer of the Portland volunteer fire
department, and organized and was elected
captain OF one OF the first military companies in
Portland. In 1870 he assumed editorial manage
ment OF the Catholic Sentinel. of Portland. which
position he retained till 1850, when he came to
take similar position ON the Monitor here.
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Victims of the Barge Disaster.

NEW YORK, Aug. 13.-The excitement over the
barge disaster at Cold Spring grove still con-
tinues today in Brooklyn Most Of the injured
are still at Oyster bay, and from what could be
glearned in Brooklyn today, all but two doing
well. Following is correct list of the killed:
Mrs. Kate Fuller, Kate Fuller, aged years;
Otto Fuller, aged IS months; Miss Kunegunde
Goetz, aged IS years Robert Schuler, aged so
(piloD; Katie Kauntz, aged years; Lizzie
Sehoenhart aged years: Caroline Printz, aged
50 years; Mrs. Anton Leverink, aged 3S years;
Henry Randell, aged 55 Years: Hannah Hiller,y
aged 23 years. The body of one young lady has
not yet been indentified at the undertakera
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Husband and Wife Suicide Together.

DENVER, Aug. 12-Eugene II. Bonniek and
wife suided this morning. 1t is the old story of
domestic trouble magnifed by the interference
of relatives and neghbors. Bonnick was a good.
sober business man. The couple left a note
asking that they be buried side by side.
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white Can outrage I'm Kansas.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan, Aug. 13.-Mrs. J. A.
Wyckline, who was brutally assaulted and
nearly murdered three weeks ago, this morning
found a skull and cross bones letter nailed to
her door, warning her to leave the country or
she would fill coffin. 1t is the same neighbor-
hood where Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Donnelly were
mysteriously murdered a week ago. People are
greatly excited
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Split His Granddaughter,s Skull.

GAYLORD, Mich, Aug. 13.A. W. Wilcox, aged
20, living two miles east of here, this afternoon
split open the skull of his granddaughter, Mrs
West, and then suieided by shooting himself
with revolver. Before shooting himself he
took a dose of paris green. He was angered at
the granddaugh hter because she, who had been
keeping house for him, was going away.
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Burial of Editor Raster.

CHICAGO, Aug. 13.-The funeral services over
the remains OF the late Herman Raster, editor of
the Stats Zettung of this city, who died in Ger
many last month, were held at the family resi-
dence this morning. Many prominent people
We're present The service consisted of musical
selections and addresses. The interment was in
Graceland cemetery
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Ina,an Crop Prospects

LONDON. Aug 1s.-Bad crop prospects are re-
ported in Rurmah, owing to the drought
MADRAS, Aug. lS.-Good rains have fallen in
Chingleput and Nsrth Arcot districts in this
presidency. and the situation is greatly Changed
for no tart
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Rloodv Fight Mt a Farmers, Picnic.

WILMINGTON, Del, Aug. I3.--The South Jersey
farmers had their annual outing at Pennville
today In the afternoon two young men quar-
Relied and their friends took up the fight, which
soon became general. AS result one man is
fatally injured. twenty are badly hurt and 2O0
received cuts and bruises.
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Only Chinese Diplomats May Land.

SAN Francisco, Aug 13.-The landing of
Chinese from the steamer Oceanic was stopped
today by order Of Collector Phelps. The order
was due to a circular received from the treasury
department quoting the decision of the United
States supreme court in the case OF Wan sing
The latter is laborer and wanted 70 land on
the grounds of prior residence. The court held
that no Chinese, merchant or otherwise, could
land in the United States unless he was pro-
vided with a consular certificate. To obtain
this certificate he would have 70 prove that he
was conducting mercantile business in this
country, which would be almost impossible in
China. Collector Phelps holds that this practi-
caliy excludes all Chinese except those con-
neeted with the diplomatic corps.
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Philadelphia Coal Dealer Murdered.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1S.-Job Hans, aged 60,
a coal dealer, was found dead i'm his Office this
morning with his skull crushed. A club and
hatchet covered with blood were lying on the
floor of the Office. A colored man was seen
lurking in the vicinity and is suspected of hav-
ing committed the deed, but has not yet been
apprehended. The motive for the crime is sup
posed TO have been robbery.
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NEWCASTLE, Pa, Aug. 13.-A man giving the
name of Edward Longan, of Cleveland, was ar
rested today while attempting 10 enter the rear
room of the First National bank. Longan an
swers the description of the burglar and muir
derer who recently robbed the bank at Columbus
Grove, and will be held for Identification.
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Chinese Lepers Turned Loose.

NEW YORK, Aug. 13.-Tsang Ding and hoy
Toy, the two Cinnamon who were taken to the
charity hospital, have been declared lepers after
a careful examination. The hospital authort-
ties have released them, asserting that they have
no power to hold them, and they are now at
1nr
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Lisbon Forbids Grain Importation.

LISBON, Aug Is-The government of Portugal
prohibits the importation OF foreign wheat from
the Isl of September until the native crop i. ex-