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RAILROAD INTERESTS.
Secret Of The Organization Of The Spokane
Southern System.

CHICAGO. Oct. GA st. Paul special
says: The secret of the organization Of the
Spokane Southern Railway of the State of
Washington is out. II is given out that the
purpose of the line is to make great loop
for tie Great Northern's Pacific line. 1t
Will run from Portland, Oregon, over the
Cascades along the north bank of the Co.
lumbia River until it reaches the mouth of
snake River, and continue along the north
bank OF the Snake River to AlmOnta, thence
north to Spokane The articles of incOrpO-
ration provide for the building of the road
from Spokane 10 Snake River, which will
make loop for the Great Northern from
Spokane, via Seattle, Portland and Almonta
back to Spokane.
baltimore AND OHIO.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 29.-The Evening News
says II is understood that President Mayer
OF the Baltimore and Ohio Company, while
IN Europe recently, secured subscriptions
from English capitalists forS5. 100000 of the
new per cent stock of the company, and
that the stockholders Of the Baltimore and
ONO Will bs asked to ratlfy the issue oil
this, and also 5000, 900 additional, at their
annual meeting next month. 1t Is stated
that the money is TO he expended IN lmproV-
ing the road and to pay the former holders
OF the Pittsburg and Western Railroad stock
for the shares of the Baltimore and Ohio
purchased from them. The remainder is to
be divided among the present holders OF
Baltimore and Ohio stock as 20 per cent
stock dividend.
ATCHIsoN AND SANTA FE.
TOPEKA (Kans.), Oct. 29.-The annual
meeting of the ckholders of the Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company
was held here to-day. The old directory
was reelected with but single change.
George R. Peck Of Topeka succeeding E. II.
Abbott The Directors reelected the old
officers Of the company.
INCREASED EARNINGS.
BosToN, Oct. 29-The Atchisou net earn
ings for September, including the st. Louis
ana San francisco system. were 81, ,672,000,
an increase of S339, 900.
New YORK, Oct. pa Wall-street BOs-
ton special says the Union Pacific earnings
coming in show immense gains.
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A KLEPTOMANIAC.
A Wealthy English Bride Purloins Her
Friends Jewelry


LONDON, Oct. 29.-For some months past
a great deal of gossip has been going on in
society concerning the young and beautiful
bride Of man Of wealth and family, who
has been detected stealing at private houses
where she visited. The society newspapers
have frequently contained paragraphs re-
ferring 10 This scandal in mysterious terms
The culprits name is known to but few
people. The family numbers royalty
among its friends, and is connected
with the nobility. The case was
hushed up because the husband threatens
criminal proceedings against any person
who charges his wife with this evil-doing
and their position is so high, the crime so
difficult to prove, and they are so rich and
SO well able to fight the case that no one
dares to name the culprit.
Among the people robbed was Mrs. Har-
greavcs, the wife of Major Hargreaves,
who lost a3O0 worth of diamonds last Feb
ruary when the gentleman and his young
wife were stopping at their house. These
Jewels were concealed in secret
drawer, the knowledge of which Mrs. Har-
greaves confided to the bride and to her only.
Detectives traced the jewelry and proved
beyond doubt that it was stolen by the
young bride, whose name, however, was
studi0uslY concealed. The case came up
this morning at Guldhall Court Major
Hargreaves sued Pink Sons, the wel-known
jewellers, to whom the thief had sold her
booty, Tor the recovery of the jewels or
their value,
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NOVEL CLAIM.
Demand for the Removal of a Harvard Col
lepeiProfessor


RosToN, Oct. 29.-The authorities OF Har-
ward College are sstonished at receiving a
demand IN the form of pamphlet for the
removal of Josiah Royce of the faculty.
The author of, the pam nhiet. Is Francis esA2-
bott, we'll known as literary man and for
merly the editor of the Index. journal Of
free thought published in Boston.
Abbott states that Royce, in an article
published in some magazine. so severely and
unjustly criticized one of Abbott's books as
to warrant prosecution for libel, and as
Harvard is corporation, Abbott takes the
novel ground that it is responsible for the
acts of Royce, and must either remove him
o be prepared to defend itself against a
claim for damages.
The college authorities have not yet re-
covered from their surprise. No action has
yet been taken by them in the matter.
Professor Royce is Californian wi o
studied in the German universities and was
a fellow of the Johns Hopkins University,
and afterward instructor in the University
of California. Since 1882 he has been at
Harvard, being Assistant Professor OF Phil
osODbV.
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jackson sent the following telegram yes
terday to w. Hackett Of the New York
World:
The Examiner says that Corbetr has $1,000
forfeit with the Herald. III lie viii fight me an y
place outside of the SOuj hern States | will cove r
the forfeit Within twentyf0ur hours. lie men
tons Maher, Mitchell and Slagn. why bar me
l will fight either public or private. Easter n
sports seem to think that COrbett can beat me.
Here is a chance to arrange match. VIII fight
Slavln or any other. Ascertain and reDly at my
expense. PETER JACKSON.
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The Trouble With the Guards

LONDON, Oct. 29.-The report sent to the
official headquarters in regard to the recent
trouble among the Grenadier Guards prac-
tically confirms the truth of the story. ex-
cept it says that only the corporals were ar
rested. The report denies that there was
any mutiny, and declares the trouble was
merely childish refusal on the part of the
men to eat the food provided for them, be-
cause their complaint that there was too
much bone in the meat ratons was ignored.
There has been no trouble since the Incident
referred to.
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ARROGANCE OF THE OFFICIALS.
The DiscOurtesy Displayed Toward Two
Former United States Ministers.

The DiscOurtesy Displayed Toward Two
Former United States Ministers.
TOPEKA (Kans.), Oct. 29.-Ex-GOvernor
Osborne United States Minister to Chile
under President Hayes, is very guarded in
his remarks concerning the present strained
diplomatic relations between this Govern
ment aud the Cheans. You may say"
said he TO reporter. that / regard the
strained relations as very unfortunate at
this time. The Chleans are a very sensi-
tive people and treasure malice. II it should
become necessary for the United States
Government to humiliate them, it would
require a century to restore the amicable Ie-
latlons which existed prior to the Balmaceda
revolution. About tic close of the Civil
War Chile and Spain were in difficulty, and
Spain sent feet which bombarded Vapa-
raisO. The cannon balls are yet imbedded
in the Custom-house, and the Chilean Gov
ernment Will not allow them to be removed.
The youth of the country all know the story,
and the cannon balls serve as a constant
reminder that their hatred toward the Span
lsh Government must not be suffered to
decrease"
FORMER MINISTER INsULTED.
WARRINGTON, Oct. 29.--In an interview
to-day prominent official said referring
to the Chilean affair: '1he ordinary
Chilean believes his country has nothing to
fear from the United States. Politicians
who want to be popular delight IN insulting
us. Hon. w. Ii. TreseOtt, tile distinguished
diplomatic, now in this city, could tell
curious story, II he would, of the insolence
OF the Chilean Government to himself as
regularly accredited diplomatic agent of
the United States. The incident occurred
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FLORAL GEMS.
Several New Features Added TO
the Exhibition.
An Unusually Large Attendance at the
Flower-show in Irving Hall-Award
Of Special Premiums.

The general effect of the fiower-show was
even finer yesterday than on the opening
day. Many of the more important exhibits
were renewed by fresh flowers, and mum
Der of entirely new features were added.
Mrs. c. H0hwiesner had arranged dis
play which was the center of general ad-
miration. 1t was an artistic arrangement
of pink chrysanthemums. ferns, palms and
potted plants upon an elaborate mantel Of
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composed of marigolds, hydrangeas, core
opsis, geraniums, double dahlas and yellow
marguerites. 1t was called Die Vierlaen-
derin or the Market Woman of Hamburg"
and was the work of Mrs. W. j. Stringer.
The Floral Exchange had novel floral
piece called Cleopatra's Gondola," which
attracted much attention.
The largest of the special collections
entered for the prizes for the day was that
of j. Il. SieVerS, representing bit of troDi-
cal forest scenery: A hammock of roses
was suspended from tree OF ferns, the
trunks being covered with rare orchids.
The Committee on Awards comprising
Thomas NJ Pennel, Mrs. NJ. E. Alvord:
Mrs. Clara E. Reed, Joseph Carbone aud
Mrs. Julia Merrill awarded the first prize
of S75 for the most artistic floral decoration
according to the fancy of the exhibitor TO
George p. Jones of Sausalito. The second
prize of S25 was given to j. 81. Sieyers.
There was a good attendance yesterday, .
larger number of visitors being present
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point to the latter course The Pope's dis
like for Italy received strong counter in
bishop of AK. Since tine proposed prose
cutiOn of the Archbishop was officially
announced the Pope has become tolerant Of
King Humbert's Government, and it is even
intimated that letters of conciliatory char.
acter have passed between Signor Rudini
and the Papal Secretary Of State.
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National Lead Trust

New YORK, Oct. ga motion was made
in the Supreme Court to-day to prevent the
organization Of tile National Lead Trust in
New Jersey. The proceedings were brought
by Thomas II. Uncles, who owns 100000
worth OF stock. Judge Ingraham said he
would consider the application for an in
junction to prevent the defendants trans
ferring assets out OF the State, but init
mated that under the agreement plaintiff
could not prevent the trust from being or
ganiZed
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Canadians Want Fast Mails.

LONDON, Oct. 29.-In Canadian circles in
England great disappointment is expressed
at the failure of the British Postoffice au-
tn critics to make the necessary arrange
ments fer fast mail service between the
Dominion and Great Britain. The Cana
dans claim their Government has done
everything possible to induce English cap
italists or the English Government to un-
dertake to furnish between Canada and
England postal services equal to the best
similar service between New York and
England, but it is added. in spite of all eff
forts made in this direction, the Canadians
and those directly interested in Canada
failed to accomplish the object they had in
yIpw
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General Fields Denial.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29.-General Field OF
this city is much disturbed because of a
speech made in Richmond at meeting of
tine Society of the Army of Northern Vir-
ginia, in reference to tho Con nlederate flag
at the Worlds Fair. attributed to him. The
General was not present at the meeting, and
says he is not in sympathy with the senti-
ments OF the speech.
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Abundant Earyests in Italy.

ROME. Oct. 29.-Iu an interview to-day,
Signor ArcOles, Under Secretary of Agri-
culture, said the crops in this country were
ures the yield of wheat is 10, ,45O, 900 quarters
maize, SECS, 600; oats, 100000; barley.
1,2O1, 900; rye. 2,403, COO. The yield of wine,
it is expected, will be large in quantity and fine
in quality, and the orange and lemon crops
are most promising
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a British Steamer Lost.

LONDON, Oct. 20. 1t is reported here
that the British steamer Moselle has been
lost near Colon, United States of Colombia.
PANAMA, Oct. 29.-Four life-boats of the
British steamer Moselle arrived here this
morning, bringing the passengers and
portion of the officers and crew of that
steamer, which it was learned was wrecked
near here. The vessel struck on Work Rock
at o'clock this morning No lives are re-
ported lost.
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The Japanese EARTHQUAKES.

YOKOHAMA, Oct. 29.-Latest advices con-
firm the report of terrific earthquakes along
the southern coast of Nippon, Hiogo and the
principal islands of Japan. The shocks
were most severely felt at Osaka and Kobo
There was also considerable damage done
along the coast
BERLIN, Oct 29.--The seismic instru-
ments at the Berlin Observatory indicated
the tremOr of the japanese earthquake be-
tween IL o'clock P. NJ. and midnight on
rnesdaN
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Bridal Trim in q Ballnnn.

BIRMINGHAM (Ala.), Oct 29-Early this
morning young couple were married at
the State Fair grounds. There was bal
loon ascension this afternoon, and the
young couple took bridal trip in the bal
loon. The balloon shot up like rocket,
and the last seen of it it was high In the air,
thirteen miles north of here. Nothing has
since been heard of the balloon, and fears
are entertained for the safety Of its occu-
pants.
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FATALLY BURNED.

Terr ifc Explosion and Fire in a Manufactur
ing Company's Establishment.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 29.-Edward Weilen and
Henry Kosher entered the dust-rOom of the
Chester & Keller Manufacturing Company s
establishment this afternoon with torch.
The dust Immediately ignited and terrific
explosion followed, fatally burning the two
men. Three who rushed in to rescue them
were painfully injured The fire was quickly
nYtinpnls : hnd
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ROYALTY Returning Home.

COPENHAGEN, Oct. 29.-The Car. Gar
ina aud the other members of the imperial
family, who have been visiting recently at
Fredensborg, started today on board the
imperial yacht for Dantzic, whence the i'm
peria family will proceed by train to Llva-
nia, travelling by the way of Warsaw. The
Gar and his party were accompanied to
Dantzic by the King and Queen of Denmark
and by the Princess of Wales.
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Accident to a Steamship.

NEW YORK, Oct. 29.-The steamer Macki-
nav of the new American line between New
York and San Francisco left this port this
morning with freight and passengers bound
for the Pacific. While proceeding down the
lower bay break occurred In the machinery
and she was forced to anchor If Gravesend.
1t will take about three days to effect re-
pairs. This is the first accident occurring on
the new line
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FRANCE FAVoRs PORK.
The Senate Passes the Bill to Admit Americ
Meats

The Senate Passes the Bill to Admit American
Meats
PARIS. Oct. 29.-The Senate to-day de-
clared urgent the discussion on the question
of the duty on salt meats. The Minister Of
Commerce Nj. Roche, read reports showing
that trichinosis did not exist In Great Brit
ain or Belgium, although those countries i'm
ported American pork freely. The disease
in Germany, he declared. was due to native
meats. All the learned bodies, he declared,
had stated that American meats were in
nocuOus, and their admission into France
would be the greatest boon to the working
people Of the country. After further dis
cussion Of the bill the Government de-
manded its adoption on the ground that the
demand of the United States was legitimate
and France ought to comply with it in the
interests of the trade between the two coun-
tries. The motion was then adopted by a
vote of 179 to Ga, and the Senate then pro-
ceeded to discuss the details of the measure.
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A Testimonial to the Czarowitz

PARIS, Oct pa telegram from Brest
says the pupils of the Lyceum to-day went
on board the Russian war-shp Dimitri Dom
soki, now at that port, and delivered to her
commander q bronze figure representing n
French officer. 1t was present for the
CZarowitZ from the students at that institu-
ton. Several speeches indicating Frances
friendship for Russia were made during the
presentation,
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Trial of Pennsylvania Officials.

HARRISBURG, Oct. 29.-CounsePs Argyll
ment was continued before the Senate to-
day. Judge Orvis. WHO occupied the Whole
time, in his argument denied the constitu-
tionality OF the proceeding and jurisdiction
of the Senate 10 try State officials tor mis-
demeanors before they have been i'm
peached by the House of Representatives.
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sucoumbed to His Injuries

Thomas Burke. the rigger who fell from
the roof of the Pacific ROling-mills on
Wednesday afternoon aud received rae
ture of the skull, died in the Receiving Hos
Dital yesterday afternoon. III was 80 years
of age, native of Ireland, and lived on
Shasta street at the PotrerO.
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Long Spell Of Dry Weather.

MONTGOMERY (Ala.), Oct. 29.-The pres
ent spell of dry weather is one of the longest
ever experienced in this section. The
streams are drying up and the railroads find
it very troublesome to secure water to run
the trains. The employees along the lines
are supplied with water from this city,
every passenger train carrying barrels full.
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LIBEL SUITS.

Actions Brought by Senator Quay Against
Pennsylvania Newspapers and Editors.
PITTsBURG, Oct. Ex-senator Quay re-
tanned counsel to-day to institute libel suits
against the Plttsburg Post and other papers
Throughout the State that published a fac
smile of Bardsley's certificate of deposit
yesterday. One of his attorneys stated
to 4 reporter that civil action will be
brought against the Post for 100000 dam
ages and criminal suits entered against the
editors 4 suit will also be entered. he said
against Chairman Kerr Of the Democratic
Committee
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Labor and form an open union with bene-
called the National Brotherhood of Surface
railroad Employees. 1t will not be neces-
sary for the mem bers to withdraw from the
knights of Labor Individually, and local
assemblies, so desiring, may continue affili-
ated with that order as independent locals.
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Cinnamon Held for Examination

Ell PAso Tex.), Oct. GA special agent
of the United States Treasury boarded the
Santa Fe train just before it was about to
leave for the north and took three China
men tberefrOm. He said these Cinnamon
came across from Mexico. They were put
in the County Jail pending an examination.
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Uniform Bills Of Lading.

NEW YORK, Oct 29.-The permanent
Committee on Uniform Bills of Lading has
adopted a new export bill of lading, embrac-
ing the conditions of the present bill of lad
ing and the conditions OF the ocean bills at
present in use in New York. This bill will
he used for all business originating in the
West and will 20 into effect December 1st.
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smureled Opium Into Prison.

Peter Wilson attempted to pass some
opium through the bars OF cell at the City
Prison yesterday to Mark Kelly, charged
with grand larceny. He was caught in the
act by Corporal Parrott and charged with
mlsdemeanor for smuggling the drug into
thu nri son
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SHANGHAI, Oct. 29,-Mason, the English
man charged W tn supplying arms to Chi
nese secret society, and who pleaded guilty
to the charge to-day, was sentenced to nine
months Imprisonment
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proposed Monument to JeffsrsOn Davis.

CHARLESTON Is. c., Oct 29.-Represent-
atives from the colleges of South and North
Carolina. Virginia, Georgia, Kentucky,
Mississippi and Tennessee met here to-day
to organize Southern Monumental Col
lege Association" for the erection of a mon
ument to Jefferson ID wis
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Conflict With Turkish Troops.

CoNsTANTINoPLE. Oct. 20. "A conflict be-
tween Turkish troops and an armed band
under the command of Chiefs Zaulus and
Mauris, champions of the Cretan Chris
tians, has occurred near Melopotamos.
Thirty of those engaged in the fight, includ-
ing Chiefs ZauIus and Mauris, were killed.
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Colonel Sullivan sent out orders yesterday
for the First Infantry Regiment, n. G. c.,
excepting the band and cadets, to assemble
in full uniform tomorrow evening and par
ticipate in the escort to the Second Artillery
Regiment upon its moving from. the old to
the new armory. The field and staff will be
dismnunted.
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Fatal Railrnad Cnllisinn

ST. PAUL, Oct. 29.-Early this morning at
Laopi, 100 miles south from here, at the
crossing OF the Milwaukee and Kansas City
roads, the Milwaukee freight collided with
a Kansas City passenger train due here this
morning. Two men were killed and one
fatally injured. The crew of the freight lay
the blame on the other crew.
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Rapid Transit.

NEW YORK, Oct 29.-Janles L. Flood left
San Francisco at o'clock last Saturday
evening ana followed the route selected by
John w. Mackay in his recent trip. He
reached here at 10; 80 O'Clock this morning
minutes.
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than on any one day at an exhibition of the
society. This has encouraged the lady
managers to resolve to secure the Mechan-
ics' Pavilion for the next flower show,
which will be held in May, 1892
Many visitors have desired 10 purchase
the exhibits OF the show and the manage
ment has decided to offer for sale the palms.
and possibly other features, at the close OF
the fair this evening.
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Agreement with Italv probablo

ROME, Oct. 29.-It is reported that the
Pope will take decisive action before Sun
day on the question of leaving Rome and the
alternative question of making modus vi
vendi with Italy. All present indications
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I,oornora,ed commiss,on Firm.

Articles of incorporation were fled yester-
terday of a commission firm under the title
of Smedberg & Mitchell. The capital stock
is $4,000. The Directors are w. r. Smed-
berg George NJ. Mitchell, w. j. Gardner,
r. Andre, George j. Wellington, Clinton
Folger and John T. Smith.
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An Escaped Murderer Resrrested

TEXARKANA (Ark.), Oct. 29.-Napoleon
McDanies, who. over one year ago, assisted
in ditching and robbing the Cotton Belt
passenger train at South Switch and after
ward escaped from the penltentIary by mur-
derng his jailer. has been captured here.
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On1x a Cheese-Knife pid It.

Last night f. McHenry was taken to the
Receiving Hospital in the S outhern Police
Patrol wagon from Donahue's saloon on
Seventh and Minna streets. McHenry was a
mass of blood from a scalp-wound, and
claimed that Donahue struck him with n
cheese-knife, alter beating him. McHenry
lives at GA Mnna street.