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THE MODUS VIVENDI.
The Senate Considers the Terms Of the Seal
Fisheries agreement.

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-The modus VIZ
vendi for the protection of the Bering Sea
seal fisheries during the tendency of the
arbitration, which has been a subject OF ne.
gotiations between Blaine and the British
Minister, was brought to the Capitol this
afternoon. Tor some reason, now not appar-
ent. under an Injunction OF secrecy, there
fore it was not laid before the Senate iu
open session. Sherman, however, was noti-
fed by the President Of the nature Of the
communication. and he moved that the SEN
ate 60 into executive session. Accordingly
the people were cleared ont of the galleries
and the doors closed. Then the seals were
broken and the modus vivendi read to the
Senate.
1t appeared from reading the document
that Blaine aud the British Minister have
spent the time since the British Government
consented 10 renew the modus vivendi IL
trying to phrase the conditions relative to
damages to secure advantages for their re-
spectlve Governments. Ii appeared that
Great Briiain's reluctance in cOnsentiag Ia
renewal was assumed for the purpose OF
0bliging this Government to accept terms
which would insure Great Britain against
heavy loss IN case OF az adverse decision by
the arbitrators, and promIsa assessment OF
such sum against the United States as
would partially heal the soreness still felt
10y tbt uiptuHdlc Ut tUb
able Judgment rendered against them by
the Geneva arbitration. Blaine endeav-
ored to bring the statement of liabilities
TO the basis laid down in Wharton-s note OK
July % and % last. while the British Gov
ernment sought TO escape direct RESPONSE
bility for warrantable killing of seals and
Tor anything more than the difference be-
tween 1900 skins which the lessees of the
seal islands took and the 100, geo skins they
might have taken had the modus OF last
year not been forced. The agreement is
said TO be fair mean between the two
extreme propositions. 1t appears that,
unlike the first medus vivendi, il will require
the approval of the Senate, inasmuch as II
proposes permanent settlement of lam
ages and provides for the means Of adjust
ing claims. Discussion was In the sane
vein that characterized preceding debates
upon the same subject The document was
+ ally referred to the Committee on Foreign
Relations.
OTTAWA, Ontario Apri! 1s-The final re-
port OF the Bering Sea Commissioners, Ds.
George Nj. Dawson aud Sir Baden Bowel,
in the Investigations of last year, is com
plcted. They will proceed 10 England this
week 10 present the report to the Imperial
t,Oyarpmanf
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Fire Breaks Out at the Gresham House
During a Strong Wind,
An EDITOR HELD UP BY TWO FOOTPADS
Captain James A. Treapfry Is Dangerously Shot BY
Il. G. Canten, Who Escapes in
the Darkness.
Special to THE MORNING. CArI.

SACRAMENTO. April 1S.-A fire broke out
at Folsom about A. NJ. The north
wind was blowing gale. anu for some time
most disastrous c0nfagration was threat
ened. As it was considerable destruction
was done before the flames subSided. Gra-
hams Hotel with nearly all its contents was
destroyed. The loss is estimate at $500, and
there was no insurance. The fire then made
clean sweep down the street as far as
McComber's old stable, the latter structure
being saved after great exeTtion. The
buildings destroyed besides the hotel ctn-
sisted OF some small structures owned by
James Caples and a blacksmth-shop owned
by DIR. Lyons and occupied by Fred Taylor.
Caples' buildings were occupied as Offices
and saloons. A telephone message 10 the
Bee this afternoon says that the fire origi-
mated in the hotel from a defective fiue.
The hotel was owned by Mr.. Caples, and
was rented to j. A. Graham. The building
was insured. but there was no insurance on
MIR. Graham's furniture.
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RAINS AND FLOODS.
Ice Jam at Winnipeg-Heavy Showers in
Illinois.

1iEinols.
WINNIPEG, April 18.-The flood crisis
here is thought TO have passed. Yesterday,
In order to relieve the pressure of the
Ice on the Louise bridge, the Canadian Pa
cific Railway used dynamite freely. This
started the ice to move and it poured past
In great volumes, sweeping everything be-
lore 1t. lighthouses were crushed. teIe-
graph-poles snapped, switch-boxes torn
away, Scows thrown upon the banks and
portions Of the piers Of the Broadway
bridge were swept down stream The
water began TO fall rapidly, and unless the
ice jams further down stream, as IL did in
1882, which was the direct cause of dis
astrous floods OF that year, it is possible the
worst has been seen. The Northern Pacific
tracks along the river front are rapidly be-
coming visible again.
WHITEHALL. ILL.,, April 1S.-The heaviest
rain ever known here fell last night.
Hartwell levee, which protected several
thousand acres of farming land. mostly
planted In wheat, broke and the whole
country 10 under water, and all the country
bridges are swept away. All the bottonI
lands along the streams are submerged, and
many thousand acres OF wheat DESTROYED.
GUTHRIE, o. T., April 18.--It is reported
Hom The western part OF the Creek Nation
that cyclone had passed through there.
destroying over dozen houses and many
barns. killing three people and many horses
and cattle
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CRUSHED TO DEATH.
Terrible Catastrophe at the Hampstead
Railroad Station in LondOn's Suburbs.

LONDON, April 1S.-A frightful catas-
trophe occurred In Hampstead station to-
night, when thousands Of people who were
celebrating Easter Monday were fastening
to return to the city. In the crush some
body fell at the foot of the staircase In the
station, and those behind crowding. hun
dreds Of persons were crushed into heap.
Another story is that progress was barred
by closing door, which caused those in the
rear TO crush forward. Two men and six
children were killed and Is other persons
were seriously injured. No official informa-
tion is obtainable as TO the cause of the
accident.
Those at the back of the crowd were not
aware of the catastrophe until the bodies
were carried out and into view on the plat
form. Then a scene of the greatest excite
ment occurred. Thousands of persons
rushed frantically across the tracks in
front OF trains and another calamity was
only prevented by the officials stopping
traffic. Dozens of people tainted owing to
the extreme pressure, and some who were
thought dead were restored by artificial
reSpiraiiu q.
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THE BODY RECOVERED,

Remains of the Drowned Sailor, Frederick
Robinson, Found and Buried
MARTINEZ, April 1S.-The body Of Fred
eriek Robinson, the sailor-boy who was
drowned on the evening of March 81 by
falling from boat alongside the ship
Clackmannanshire while lying in this har-
Dor, was recovered yesterday about a quar-
ter of mile from where he fell into the
water. The body was badly decomposed.
The Coroner held an inquest to-day, and the
jury found a verdict of death from acci-
dental drowning. The funeral took place
this afternoon, and the remains were fol-
lowed to the cemetery by long line of
sailors from the ships lying in the harbor.
the officers of the ships also being present.
The lad was i6 years of age and native of
England
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CLOSING THE DIVES.
San Jose's New Mayer Inaugurates vigor-
Gus Policy

Gus Policy.
SAN JOSE, April Is. = Mayor Schilling
and the other municipal officers recently
elected took their seats tonight. In his in
augural address, Schilling, consistent with
the policy outlined in the canvass, said
Most earnestly do l urge the suppr ession
of dives, gambling dens and other breeding
places Of sin and shame along the principal
thoroughfares of our fair city, and some
places where, under the disguise Of a saloon
and under the protection of a saloon
keepers license, shamelesSly appear all the
acts and devices for entrapping and fleeing
the unwary. The proprietors of these dens
OF infamy have not confined their regard to
men alone, but are daily seeking victims
of their damnable lust among the youth
of the land; and even boys, if not actual
participants in, are specta tors of these
scenes of corruption and vice. BY collecting
about them motley crew of idle and dis
solute persons they have become not only
formidable factors in the degradation OF
social life, but they are also powerful fac
tors in political liie and WELD considerable
influence in our political primaries and con-
ventlons, until we are seriously confronted
with the question, Shall the city Of homes
schools and churches be ruled by the scum
OF dives and gambling dens or by the peo-
ple? We also urge caution in contracts
for public work in view of the former ex-
travagance and direct violations of specific
contracts. and also thorough examination
into the financial condition Of different de-
partmentS."
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CONGRESS.
TIE SENATE.
sherman VIII Call Up the Chiuese Re-
striction Bill To-Day.

sherman Will Call Up the Chiuese Re-
striction Bill To-Day.
WASHINGTON. April lS.-In the Senate to-
day Sherman, Chairman of the Foreign Re-
lations Committee. gave notice that he
would Tomorrow ask the attention of the
Senate to the Chinese restriction bill. II is
necessary, he said, that 1t should be passed
within 10 days, as the present legislation on
the subject would, under certain construc-
tions OF 1t, exIire some time in the month
OF May.
Vest introduced q bill to prohibit con-
tracts by the Postmaster General with any
steamship company making unjust dis
crimIna.ions against any part of the United
States as to imports by vessels carry>ng the
foreign Rail.
Vest said 1t was reported the United
States and Brazil Steamship Company, one
oil the lines enjoying mail subsidy, has
refused tie delivery Of coffee from Brazil at
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TOWNSITE WAR.
Lot-Jumping and stake-Fulling by Armed
Hen at Ronner's Ferry

Lot-Jumping and stake-Fulling by Armed
Hen at Bonner's Ferry.
PORTLAND, Or. April 1S.-A special TO
the Oregonian from Spokane says: The
townsie war has begun in earnest at Bon
ner's Ferry. If there has not been blood
shed already it is very probable that the
difficulties which have arisen in the
last two or three days will end in
a bitter and relentless sanguinary war
fare. The news has just reached
Spokane that armed men were yesterday
walking the streets of Bonners expecting a
war to begin. Trouble was precpitated on
Friday by the action of E. E. Coy and Sam
Allison, who Jumped George Fry's land
at Bonners. A body of 10 men led by Bill
Keller and armed with Wincheslers drove
out into field. and while some stood guard
others pulled up the stakes Coy and
Allison had set In The meantime
Coy and Allison had absconded and could
be found nowhere. AS soon, however. as
Coy aud Allison began stalking off Fry's
land about 25 Epn began race of whole
sale Jumping. The vigorous action of the
10 armed citizens. however, soon put stop
to jumping. The whole transaction was
witnessed by about 800 people.
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RECEPTION AND BANQUET.

Sacramento Board Of Trade Extends Invita-
tion to C. P Huntington.
SACRAMENTO. April 1S.-At a special
meeting of the Sacramento Board of Trade
held to-day committee of FIVE was appointed
for the purpose Of rendering c. P. Hunting
ton reception and banquet in this city at
an early date. The committee sent the fol-
lowing Invitation:
SACRAMENTO, April / 8.
C. p. Huntington, Palace Hotel, San Fran.
cisco: The Sacramento Board Of Trade, repre-
srn.fnQ the commercial and Industrial interests
OF this city. hereby tender you reception and
banquet TO be given IN this city on such date as
Will meet your pleasure and convenience An
early aud favorable reply will be fully appre-
ciated.
p. f. Plat. C. II. Hubbard, George NJ. Mott.
II. Fisher, Eugene Gregory.
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POWDER-M MILL BLOWN UP.
Seven Men Torn TO shreds and the Build
inos UfferlY Demnlished

Seven Men Torn TO shreds and the Build
ings Utterly Demolished.
MOUNT ARLINGTON. y. j., April 1s.-The
works of The American Forcite Powder
Company. at Lake Popatcong, mile below
here, blew up about 3 O'clock this after
noon. Seven men were blown to atoms.
The names of five of the killed are: j. ID.
Smith (snperintendent. Jacob Carlson.
William Pierce, James Vagh and a. john
son. body recognized as that of a Swede
whose name is unknown was found. Two
men were injured. One of them. BENJAMIN
Cashmere. will probably die Five build
lngs were shattered by the explosion. What
caused it will never be known. Fragme mis-
Of flesh and bones were found scattered
over several acres of ground. One hundred
and fifty pounds of flesh and bones were
gathered up in boxes and will be buried.
IL Is all that remains of five of the victims.
The explosion shattered all the windows
within two miles.
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STORMS ABROAD.
SHOWS and Floods Cause Heavy Damages in
England.

LONDON, April 1S.-The severe weather
which set in here last week continues. In
many places the ground is covered with
snow foot deep aud regular Billiards have
occurred. There has been enormous dam
age to fruit and vegetables, and in many
places the rivers have overlowed their
banks and the adjacent country is flooded
and crops destroyed. In some places the
situation is really serious. The snow aud
sleet have prostrated the telegraph poles
and cut off telegraphic communication So
serious was the destruction TO the wires that
the ordinary force of linemen was unable to
cope with the difficulties. and soldiers were
ordered to their assistance. Great damage
has been done to crops in the Channel
Islands.
A heavy storm is raging to-day in North
Wales and Cheshire.
AfvlceS say a cold wave Is beginning to
be felt on the Baltic.
Dispatches from Paris and the north of
France say hail and sleet are falling and
the weather is bitterly cold
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DROWNED HIMSELF.
While Insane Henry Bosehen Of Stock
TaEac u;s n,rn

While Insane Henry Bosehen Of Stockton
Takes His Own Life
STOCKTON, April 1S.-Henry Boscheu. an
old resident of this city, aged 60 years, de-
posted his watch, money and bank book
with his wife last evening and left the
house, stating that he intended attending
Easter services at ST. Mary's Church. He
failed TO return and a search was made, re-
sulting in the finding of his body to-day in
Stockton Channel. Some time ago lie was
kicked on the head by horse, and since
the accident he has not been right The
suppoSition is that he took his life while in
sane. He leaves widow and several chill
dren. two daughters being teachers In the
public schools and one a teacher at st,
Agnes Academy
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MEXICAN POLITICS.
President Diaz Nominated by the Liberals
for the Coming Term.

CITY OF MEXICO, April 18.-The National
Electoral Convention OF the Liberal party
held second session on the night of the
10th inst. In the hall Of the Chamber OF
Deputies. There was very large attend
ance. including many OF the principal
statesmen ana military officials of the re-
public. General EscDbedio was elect ed
president and Senor Pinoa vice-president.
The Sta lie of Nuevo Leon was the only one
not represented. The credentials OF repre-
sentatiyes from the State OF Hidalg0 were
declared Irregular and the right to seats in
the CONVENTION of delegates from the States
OF Morefos. Qaeretar0 and Tamaulipas
were held Ia allegiance pending the receipt
OF further credentials. The greatest en-
thusiasm was shown in favor of the rea
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election of President Diaz. It is considered
certain his nomination will be made by
unanimous vote.
At The third session of the convention of
the Liberal party tonight President Diaz
was unanimously nominated as the can
p States, two Territories and Federal
District voting on the nomination. When
the result was announced to President DiaZ
he made brief speech
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An Assemblyman's Apology.

ALBANY. N. Y, April lS.-Philip Wissg,
the New York Assembyman who, when
speaking on the woman suffrage bill de-
iivered himself of utterances which were
expunged from the Record, at to-night's
session rose to question of privilege and
denied the words which were attributed to
him saying that they had been misconstrued
by vll-minded men, and he trusted that the
Assembly would now print the speech.
The Speaker announced that the stenograph-
ers had destroyed the notes.
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it and. at the same time, cut short the career
OF an absolute despot. whose murders of
helpless victims cry aloud for vengeance.
Dahomey is savage kingdom on the
west coast OF Guinea, known as the Gold
Coast, having an area of ID, 800 square miles
and population of about 2oe. 900. of whom
not over 10000 are free. The women are
warriors and thousands of human sacrifices
are annually offered during festivities to
celebrate return of the siave-traders or
victory over neighboring tribes.
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Purify the Blood

And as general tonic to give strength and
sharpen the appetite. He says: "It Is the best
anti-malarta remedy that I know Of" Ger
talnly the cordial Endorsement OF so prominent
NAB should convince you that Hoods Sarsa.
parilla is worthy Of your confidence. Mr.. Charles
F. Drexel. wel-known former resident Of Balii-
more, Mo, now Deputy City Treasurer OF
Omaha, Nebr., writes that Hood's Sarsaparilla
has effected a
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Upimportant Iusurrectinn.

RIO JANEIRo, April 1S-.An official dis
patch says that the rising in the State of
Matto Crosse is of little importance and
cannot disturb the general peace. The GEN.
trail Government has taken energeti, meas
ures to suppress the movement. Guyaba.
the capital of Matto Crosse, remains ioyal.
AT Dorumbe, near the Paraguayan frontier,
a number OF rebels are assembled, led by
recently transported rebels from the capi-
al
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Cabinet Crisis in Chile.

New YORK, April 18.-The Herald's
Santiago Chile correspondent says upon
the decision OF the Commission Conserva-
dor depends the fate of the new Cabinet.
Ii the commission reports adversely the
Cabinet will resign in a body. Everything
points to triumph OF the Ministry. how
ever. Rumors of alliances of Balmacedists
and Conservatives are being circulated ain
over Santiago. The Government is adopting
vigorous policy of retrenchment.
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Hoods
Sarsaparilla

Try Hood's Pins for Hilou.ne.s tai. sprIuc.
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FEARS FOR MAYDAY.
Foreign Governments Prepared to Prohibit
Celebrations.

Celebrations.
ROME, April 1S.-Much anxiety is felt
throughout Italy as to the Mayday cele-
bratiop. The socialists, OF whom there are
many in Italian cities, threaten to show
their strength. The authorities, however,
are fully alive to the demands of the occa-
sion. and attempts to create distur Dances
will be severely repressed.
BERLIN, April 1S.-It is expected work
ingmen will not be allowed to hold process
sions anywhere In Germany on Mayday.
Ii may be anarchists will attempt to parade
in spite of the prohibition that may be
issued. but the authorities are determined
there shall be no repetition of the rioting in
this city. 1t is not believed the genuine
workingmen will cause any trouble
PARIS. April 1S.-In France the socialists
are preparing to hold professions every
where on Mayday. It is expected two
million people will be in line altogether
While disturbances are not looked for, the
authorities are prepared to meet them ia
case they occur. The demonstrations will
be chiefly in favor of the eight-hour day.
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Racing at Memphis.

MEMPHIS. April 1S.-At the Jockey Club
meeting to-day the following is the result of
the races: Six furlougs. Prince Kinney
won, Bagpipe second, Peddler third. Time,
117A.
Half mile, Hayiee won. Brown Wood
second, Enoch third. Time, :5Oh.
One and sixteenth miles, Faithful won,
Good-by second. Royal Flush third. Time,
Box.
p Seven furlongs, Ray won, Tom Jones
second. Eugrnie third. Time, BOZ.
One mile. Newcastle won. Mean Enough
second, Glendive third. Time, / :45h.
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Nasty, Running Sore.

The poor little fellow was indeed piIiable to
look at. Physicians gave him only temporary
relief. He almost lost the sight of one eye,
and the best oculists In Baltimore failed 10 bene-
fit him. Finally Mrs. Drexe Insisted upon try
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla aud before he had
taken half bottle he looked like another chiid.
The humor entirely disappeared, and his eve.
sight was fully restored. In fact says Mr.
Drexe ''he Is the heathiest of our three chill.
dreD, and we feel that too much praise Cannot
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Arranging Races.

SACRAMENTO, April 1s.-The Capital
Turf aud Driving Club met this evening
and opened bids for the 2.25 trot, which
was recently substituted for the 2.4O They
are not satisfied with the entries, however
and threw the race out and will now substi-
tute running race in its place. The meet
Ing will be opened May 10 and promises to
be brilliant one.
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Election Riots in snain.

BARCELONA, April 1S.-A number OF
serious cutting affrays occurred here yes
tefday. At Belle, during the election for
members of the Cortes. one ballot-box was
seized ard smashed aud the ballots scat
tered. Seno, Salmeron, well-known Re-
publican and ex-member Of the Cortes. who
was defeated at the general election in Feb
ruary, 1891, was elected.
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Burns Eail Released.

CITY OF MEXICO. April 1S.-Tho decision
In the Candelaria mining case was appealed
from and 1t has been ajjudged that the ar
rest OF Burns was illegal and his sureties
have therefore been released from his bail
bond. The case is now i'm the civil courts,
out IL Will be impossible to try 1t until Burns
returns from San Francisco
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ONLY ONE GAME.

The Bridegrooms Play an Errorless Game.
Other Games Postponed
PHILADELPHIA, April 1s.-The Brook
iyhs had it generally their own way and
played without an error OF any kind.
Philadelphias 4; hits -, errors q Brook
lynS IL; hits IL Batteries-E Sper and
Thornton, Clements, Foutz and Daley.
CHICAGO. April 18.-Ail the Western and
ali but one National game scheduled for to-
day were postponed on account of wet
grounds or rain.
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SANTA ROSA FOoTPADs.

Highwaymen Successfully Hold Up an Editor
and Enrich Themselves
SANTA Rosa. April 1S-Footpads have
again made their appearance in this city,
W. c. kellogg of the Daily Democrat was
held UP by two masked men at the corner
Of Second and ID Streets two doors from his
house, last night at 10 80 O'Clock and robbed
OF a few dollars in silver and gold watch
and chain. Half an hour later N. Cook
was held mp on the main county road to
Petaluma. while on his way home. No
clew has been obtained. 1t is thought that
the men are making their way to San Fran.
cisco,
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Carried for CIaualand

INDIANAPOLIS. April Is.-PrimarIes for
selection OF delegates to the Democratic
State convention were held in this city to-
night: The fight was squarely between the
Cleveland and Gray factions. Cleveland
carried every ward, and in nearly every
primary instructions were given In his
behalf. The Gray men elected contestipg
delegates in two wards
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New YORK, April Is. - Cleveland has
taken the lease of the house at IL West
Fifty-first street. between Fifth and Sixth
avenues. and hopes to move in within few
weeks II the decorators finish their work.
The house Is thTee-story and basement
br0wnstone and in the immediate vicinity
Of those Of Carnegie and the Vanderbilts.
1t Is understood the lease is long one.
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Charged With Murder,

OCALA, Fla, April 1S.-Five colored men
and one woman aro In Jail charged with the
murder Of Stevenson and Payne. One II
tho negroes has turned States evidence and
duplicates Jerry Williams. who 10 among
th ose arrested, in the crime.
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Phenomenal Cure

In the case OF his son, who, when two years old.
became afflicted with Malignant Eczema
1t first developed in his right eye, aud the dis
charge from the same caused the whole face on
that side to brelk out in a