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nderstorm Observations,

sr. Louis, Aug. 27.-An interesting series
OF experiments have been going on in the
signal service department in reference to
the location and tracing of local showers
and thunderstorms. A few of the best
signal service observers, among whom is
Observer Harmon, of this city, had been
selected to examine into the possibility of
furnishing reliable predictions in regard to
their atmospheric disturbances. The work
done would tend to prove that any ex-
tensive prediction is impracticable.
Within the last few days there
have been an unusually large num-
Der of sach storms in Missouri,
Kansas, Indian territory and Northern
Arkansas, Information concerning which
was received at the central Office in this
city. collection of the facts proved that
In nearly all cases they were strictly local
in nature, moved in all directions, were
perfectly independent Of each other, and
seldom extended over greater extent of
country than twenty or thirty miles. 1t
will, therefore, be impossible to give warn
ing of approaching thunder storms over
any very extended area. Observations
taken at other points show the same
results
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Tacoma City Council.

TACOMA, Aug. 27.-[Special. "A. the
city council meeting tonight Nelson Ben
nett submitted proposition TO duplicate
the Tacoma Light and Water Company's
water plant with gravity supply from
Marhell river Tor s2,00O GOO. The Light and
Water Company recently agreed to sell its
plant 10 the city for s.. 20, 900 Bennett 8
proposition was referred.
The charges of incompetency against
the various city officials were withdrawn
aud instituted anew in order 30 avoid
legal bubbles.
The proposition to pave Pacific avenue,
from Seventeenth to Twenty-dfth street,
with bitumirous rock was legalized and
she work viii be commenced immediately.
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Secretary Noble 1t Everett.

EVERETT. Aug. 27.-lSpecial. l-Secretary
and Mrs. Noble, accompanied by Judge
and Mrs. Scott, arrived here at 5 p. m. on
the revenue cutter Woleott. They were
met by large delegation Of ladies and
gentlemen. and taking a special train on
the Everett & Monte Cristo railroad, Wis.,
tied the barge works and the paper null,
which was kept in full operation for
their inspection. On their return
they were shown through the nail works,
the machinery being started up especially
for them to see the operation. The secre-
tary expressed himself greatly pleased
with the industries OF the city of smoke
stacks. An elaborate dinner was served
at the Bay View hotel, which was beauti-
fully decorated with bunting and flowers.
From to . public reception followed.
They leave in the morning for Port Town
send
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The Borden Murder Case.

FALL RIvEa Aug 27-The testimony in
the Borden n urder trial continued today
before an Increasing crowd. The only
new fact developed beyond the time of
going and coming was that Miss Lizzie
Borden was IN the upper part of the house
near her mothers room when Mr. Borden
returned homo and entered. 1t has been
proved beyond question that the Borden
home life was not all that would be ex-
pected in family whose debts were paid,
and whose; wealth is more than
$500, 900. Warmed-over mutton was
frequently served, and fruit now and
then. The daughter did not dine with the
father and mother. and thus far has not
been shown t. have asked about the
mothers health after dangerout sick
ness. The girl for the most part lived in
her rooms, said nothing of their going and
coming. ALI these things are being dis.
cussed and commented on as giving
strength to the governments suspicious.
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knights Of Pythias Break Camp.

KANSAS CRY. Aug. 27.-The Uniform
Rank, Knights Of Pythias, broke camp to-
day and just before the final dispensing the
divisions that competed for prizes were
drawn up on the parade ground, the
judges announced their decisions and
General Carnahan distributed the prizes.
The first prize of 81 200 was awarded to
Galloway division, No. IS. Of Pittsburg.
Kan, Captain r. f. l.. Van Wrinkle; the
third prize os 81 900 went to Erie division,
No. Is, of Erie, Kan, Captain C. c.
Fletcher. Numerous other prizes were
also awarded, after which the divisions
renamed IN line until the retreat sounded
and the flag At headquarters was run down.
signifying the conclusion of the seven
teenth biennial encampment
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Man Robbed Within Sight Of Polie
Head quarters-Thief Caught,

Headquarters-Thief Caught.
An unsuccessful though daring attempt
at highway robbery was made at the cor.
ner of Washington alley and Yesler ave.
nue.. under the very walls of police head
quarters, at o'clock this morning.
NJ. Pearson, of the Snoqualmie hop
ranch, came to the city yesterday and last
evening visited the Peoples theater, where
he played pool, drank beer and smoked
cigars. He unconsciously exhibited
silver watch and hair chain. valued
at about $40. When he had got
enough pleasure at the theat4ri
he came out and walked along until b Q
came to Yesler avenue and South Thru
streets. Here young man met him Snd
commenced to talk, at the same
time walking along by Pearson's side.
Suddenly at the corner of the alley
he reached for Pearson's watch chain, got
it and snatched out the watch. Pearson
grabbed him and yelled: "Police Police!
He's got my watch"
The robber yanked away and ran down
the alley. Parsons cries had been heard
by Jailer Sheehan, Captain HogIe. Posi-
INTELLIGENCE reporter and several men
on the street. An exciting chase followed
and the thief was held in the vacant lot
between the st. James building and the
Tyee saloon. Officer Pierce joined the
crowd, and the search was begun.
Candles were procured from a neighboring
house. and after fifteen minutes search
dust-begrimed man was taken from
underneath the building where the cisf
election polling place was located. HbI
face was deathly pale, but he managed tol
say: "Well. what do you want Of mei"1
Just then someone found a part Of the
chain, and moment later the watch was
dug from the dirt.
At the station the prisoner gave his
name as William Moore and his occups
ton as electrician. The address OF
his letters confirmed his name as right and
gave the additional information that he
was from Anacortes. Moore is well-buit
man, thick set and will weigh about 100
He has light hair and sandy mustache.
His appearance and manner are those ofs
criminal.
The watch and chain is in the posses
sion OF the police. The chain, which was
Of hair, cut about two inches from the
watch, gave evidence that n sharp tool had
been used. Moore will be arraigned for
highway robbery. He was arrested three
days ago for drunkenness.
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the ", ident of the association refereed

the ", ident of the association refereed
the zane.
The preside mt of the association is ].
Parkinson, of Seattle, and he was agreed
upon before the game by the two teams.
The Port Blakeley team, which is the third
member of the association, won the cup
last year and still holds it. They seem to
have at least tacit understanding with
the Tacomas to keep Seattle from getting
the prize. Port Blakeley refuses to de-
liver it until the protest by Tacoma has
been decided It will be very difficult
matter to get decision on the question,
as Port BlaKeley has not yet paid the en-
trance fee to the association, and is not
entitled to a vote. In case. however, the
dispute should come to a vote Tacoma and
Port Blakeley would in all probability
combine to defeat Seattle.
The members Of the Seattle team think
they have been very badly treated. The
cup was purchased by subscriptions from
the merchants of this city, and since the
local team has won it they think it should
be brought here. Captain Wark and one
or two other players expect to go to Port
Blakeley today to endeavor to reason with
the leading spirits there and prevail on
them to surrender the cup.
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News From Alaska.

PoRr TOWNSEND, Aug. 2.-tspecial.l-
The steamship Mexico arrived from
Alaskan ports tonight.
The whaling bark Lydia, which was
seized in Bering sea by Captain Evans, of
the Yorktown, and sent to Sitka under
seizure, has been released. The dis
tpict attorney decided that there
was not enough evidence to
warrant conviction. and ordered the YES
sells release without libel.
The British steamer Coquitlam and
cargo Of seal skins, seized at Port Etches,
Juno q. by the revenue cutter Corwin. has
not been released on bonds. +. C..
Hughes, who went north to represent the
steamer. expected to receive tho bonds
from Victoria.
Captain Hansen, better known as the
Flying Dutchman." master of the seized
British schooner Winifred, has been re-
leased on fling bonds for $780, He waived
examination. He is charged with violat-
ing the revenue laws.
Judge Mcbride, Of Mount Vernon, re-
turned on the Mexico.
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CALLAo, Aug. 23.-[New York Herald
Special Another fire broke out yester-
day morning in the Hotel Mitalia, oppo-
site the American consulate. The fire
gained great Roadway in the old wooden
structure and spread to other
buildings. The building IF .be
Chilli and and English Steamship
Co. were totally destroyed, rs were several
other store and business places Valuable
records III the American consulate
were carried over the roofs of build
lngs to place OF safety. 4 favor
able wind saved the consulate buildings
with but slight damage. The loss is esti-
mated AT about 2j0.oo0 soils. or sI62. 80
divided between about twenty firms. One
fireman was fatally injured
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Bells Alleged Crooksdness.

CHICAGO, Aug. 25.-Two treasury Off.
Gals arrived this morning, and have be-
gun secret investigation of the charges
against Supervising Architect Bell, in
charge OF the work of the Worlds fair
government buildings. The charge is
that Bell allowed the successful contractor
to see the bids of his competitors before
the bids were officially announced, and
permitted him to change his bid SO as to
make it the lowest. Bell emphatically de-
MED the truth of the charges, or any
other irregularities. The witnesses to the
opening of the bids asserted that as far as
they were able to discover everything was
done regularly.
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LOuisiantan Steals Parish School Funds.
New ORLEANS, Aug. ga special to tho
Pcayane from Nabhitoches says: The
fact has just come to light that Alexander
E. Leme. acting deputy treasurer of Match
itoches parish, has emhezzled Sc, 600 of the
school fund and So. 900 Of the parish fund.
Leme has been arrested. Leme was re-
ceiver Of public moneys of the United
States government for the western district
of Louisiana and held that Office under
the Republican and Democratic admins
trations. He was president of the Nat
chitoches bank, which failed last summer,
secretary and trustee OF the Natchitoches
railroad and president OF the Natchitoches-
Hodge Company. He has been acting
treasurer Of the parish for the past twenty
years. The public schools have all been
closed on account of the trouble,
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A New Dictator in vene.uela.

TRINIDAD, w. l.. Aug. 25.-TNew York
Herald Special. l-Startling news comes
here from Venezuela which puts new
phase on the revolution in that country.
Urdaneta. 50 it is said, has declared him
self dictator of the republic and formed
cabinet with Casanas as minister of the in
terror. Congress has been dissolved and
several senators arrested. Crespo is mass
ing all of his foIces about Victoria in
preparation for general decisive en-
gagement. The banks in Caracas have
all been closed, and the inhabitants of the
city are in state of great excitement
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Rio Granae Valley Drouth Broken.

GALVESTON, Tex, Aug. 27.-Advices from
the lower Rio Grande valley say the heavi-
est rains for many years have fallen on
both sides Of the river, and farmers
throughout the drouth-stricken region are
in joyful mood and rapidly getting
ready to plaat corn and all other crops
which grow IN the lower valley. The pros
pect is now very bright for them to re-
cover from the depression and loss caused
by the terrible drouth which has prevailed
for so long. Dispatches from other parts
of the droutk district say that abundant
rains have fallen in both Texas and Mex
leo. One dispatch says that twenty miles
of the Mexican railroad track has been
washed away, and that it will take three
weeks or month to repair the damage.
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Tumors I'm 3 Bows Neck,

TACOMA. Ang. 27.-lSpecial. Since he
was 4 years Of age Willie Dunton. now
aged ii years, has suffered from tumors on
the glands Of his neck. Paralysis of one
aide. said to have been caused by pressure
from the enlarged glands. resulted about
year ago. lie was taken TO st. Paul for
treatment, and eleven tumors were re-
moved. Others discovered at the time
were not removed because they were fast
ened TO the veins and arteries OF the neck.
lie has been operated upon here again.
and some forty additional tumors were re-
moved. Most % the tumcrs were very
,.fI
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Inspection OF . Train From Victoria
Carried Out by Force.

NAyAYMo, B. c., Aug. 27.-[Special. 7
The Dunsmuirs notified the health OFF,
GERS here yesterday that IN future the
trains from Victoria would not stop
at the city limits. The peo-
pie here became indignant, and at a
special meeting of the city council last
evening it was decided to apply to the
supreme court for an injunction. The
health officer today boarded the cars with
a posse of constables and compelled the
passengers to undergo the usual inspec-
ton.
There are two smallpox patients at Sno-
homish-Leonard Brown and A. p. John
son. There are twenty-five cases Of small-
pox at Victoria.
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The American Bar Associatiou.


SARATOGA, N. r, Aug 2e-Ths meeting Of the
American Bar Association was brought to Q
close today. Its gold medal was voted to David
Dudley Field. of New York, and Lord selborns,
OF England, for distinguished services in
advancing the science Of Jurisprudence. The
following officers were chosen: John Randolph
Tucker. Virginia, prssideni, with one vice presi-
dent In each state: Edwara Otis Huntley, Balti-
more. secretary; Francis Rawle, Philadelphia,
treasurer: Bradley G. schley. Milwaukee; Alfred
Hemenway, Boston. and Gsorger C. Mescer,
Savannah. executive comeiittse, together with
the president. the retiring president, secretary
and treasurer.
The annual banquet took place in the Grand
Union ballroom ct $50 this evening.
Among the invited gsesss present was
Vice President Levi P. Morton. Re-
sponsss were made to- toasts by Judge
John Dimond, John Ratsdolph Tucker, Vice
President Morton, Thomas Nelson Page, OF
Richmond, Va; Edward Baxter. OF Nashville,
and Judge Samuel E. Huns. OF Cincinnati
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CAliforniA Lener fleads Chilly.

San DIEGO, NaI., Aug. 21.-WuI!am
Stricken. the man charged with assaui;ing
little girls a. National City, pleaded
guilty today - two counts OF in
decent exposure and one OF bat
terry, and was sentenced 10 three
months in jail on each count. There are
eight or ten more charges yet 10 be pre-
scented, and il is expected that be will re-
oeive . sentence agEregatlng several wears
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Foreign Powers and Na,ta,.

LONDON, Aug. ga special to the Time.
from Sydney, \. s. W, says news mas
been received from Samoa, England
America and Germany notifying Malietoa
that their men-of-war will be placed at his
disposal TO enforce the payment Of taxa
ton and thus bring the rebel chiefs TO sub
r,fi<sinr,
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES,
rene bea, still prevail. in Enron.

Extreme heat still prevails in Europe.
The missing steamer Nay queen hiss arrived
safely a. New Haven.
The president has sppo nt&i Robert Forester
OF l tai, 10 be mine inspectors of Utah.
An earthquake shock Was selt a. Lyons and
throgghou. France Friday.
The National Mail Carr.erk' Association IN IN
session at indianapolis, Ind
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Warrington Posto Noes.

WASHINGTON CITY. Aug. 2.-[Special.l-
A new postoffice has been established at
Baker. Skagit county, Wash; Magnus
Magier, postmaster. q
Star service route Il, 1852, North Yakima
to Mckee, hiss been discontinued from Au-
gust 81, 1892.
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Fire at hntcom.

FATsHsvxs, Aug. 27-lSpecial Fire at
an early hour this afternoon totally de-
s.royed the old Ahren boarding. house.
corner Of Fifth and Harrison streets, What
com. one OF the first buildings in town.
After the FIRE broke out twelve boxes OF
giant powder belonging 10 Sewer Con-
tractor 2urn, stored in q small building in
the rear. were removed. Small quantities
exploded. creating q panic among the
spectators The building was unoccup,ed
and uninsured
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Brief Tacoma News.

TACOMA, Aug. 27.-[SpeciaL THE bi.
chloride of gold advocates have formed q
club with the following officers: Presi-
dent. A. c. Hoska; vice presidents. G. I.
Duncan, ID. 4. Smith. Fl. s. BerryhilL J.
Winsiow, ID. c. Smith, c. Hitehue, George
Clinton. M. Winslow and Mr.. Berryhill
will prepare constitution and bylaws.
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BUFFALO. Aug. Gin obedience to the
request Of Sheriff Beck today, General
Doyle ordered all Of the troops still
on duty - return home. All
the out-of-toNn troops returned tonight
TIE Seventy ~fourth and Sixty-fifth resi-
ments remain on guard tonight, but will
pack UP and disperse tomorrow morning.
after parade through the principal
a
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Ths Nerthefa RseIec Railroad Company r1n
hro3sh tli4aSaa cas- from Sesitis 20 Chicago
siIAoui ehs ase. making beat time os any trans
sSas-taSAtzl .iEs- It's dining service q urex.
eS.-ea Ead Sstcgeiaer a3c-1s tao Raosr comfort.
ntie roGte log 4'ass~aSe.s s.ckSsei . po!urS in
tbs East = dia or southwest see yoa- tickets
f"AI over this Sl4e. For tickets PGl.IaAn rvsa-.
sat4o1s S1d fIsA Information wr.Ie L A Sadssu
genera agent Seattle; or ca. 81 city texet
oa'-ce o-yta5;e A.ock, coTGer Ee> e. ayeaue e.,
~. sl.l.a st.sgs
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and one car escaping. The killed are Gus
Burgulst Of Hoffman,. Mimi; James L.
Lennis, Of Cyprus, Mins,. Edward Smith,
of Dunbar, Wis, and Michael Brockett, Of
1ronwood. Mich. The cause Of the acci-
dent is not known. as tsae bridge was in.
spected yesterday and pronounced safe.
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ALBANY, Or, Aug. 27.-[Speciai.l AT
Yaquina bay yesterday, eighty-fve cx-
cursionists went out over the bar in the
steam Schooner George II. Chance. The
law allows tae vessel to carry but SIXTY.
five passengers. A United States inspector
who happened to be at Yaquina. revoked
Captain Winant's license. The Chance is
liable to tlae of $500 and is tied up pend
ing q settlement
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Tho Tennssses Campaixp.

NASHVILLE, Aug. 26.-At Cookvil;e, in
Putnam county, the Democratic presi-
dental and gabernsi orial campaign
in middle Tennessee was opened
today with great gathering In m old-fash.
Toned barbecue. Ex-Governor Taylor. the Dem.
ocratic eleCtor for state-at-large, and John Ben
ton Mcaiilin made speeches to all audience OF
about &nfN
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position nexs month. The management
OF the exposition has set aside day. and
1t Is proposed TO have over 800 lumbermen
present One of the most interesting
features of the day will be LOG rolling"
contest. in which it Is proposed no iegisla-
tors can participate
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Thrilling Experience on Burning Vessel.
TACOMA. August 27.-Dr. and Mrs. Will
lam Tod Helmuth, of New York, who
were aboard the Empress of Japan when
it took fire 200 miles at sea, are here.
They narrats most thrilling account Of
the vessels trip back to Japan with its
hold afre. Many expected momentarily
to see the vessel sink. .
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TiIIssoox, Aug. -. Special - The
trial al iIiugsworth. the murderer Of
FARMER Adkins, las began. Il is found
difficult 10 secure a jury. over loo men
haring already bean summoned and 50
far every enc has been rei.cied.
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THE FOOTBALL TROPHY.
A Dispute Over the Disposition OF the
silver Championship Gun,

silver Championship Cup.
The Western Washington Football As
ISOLATION is involved in q dispute over the
disposition Of the silver cup. emblematic
of the championship. A few weeks ago
the Seattle team defeated the Tacoma
team in the final and was entitled to hold
the cup for the ensuing year. The Ia
comas had not at that time put mp their
initiation fee. and three eeks later they
paid it and then entered protest on the
gaZas % the very remarkable ground that
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A Paper Octopus Formed.

TRENTON, n. j.. Aug. ga company
with capital stock OF Sc 900 incorpor-
ated here today. 1t has the appearance
of paper trust. will be known as the
United Paper Company, and the incor-
porators are all concerned in paper mills
IN New jersey, New YORK and Ohio.
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France Fayors Cleveland.

PARIS. Aug. 25.-The presidential cam
paign in the United States is being
watched here with more than ordinary in
terest, mainly on account Of the economic
issues involved. An Associated Press cor
respondent asked the foreign editors of sew
eral Of the leading Paris dailies their views
on the subject. Almost without exception
they hope for the election of Cleveland, on
account Of the Democratic tariff position.
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The Sheriff Refuses tes Hang McNulty.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 2.-Sheriff Laum-
eister. acting on the advice of his attorney,
will not proceed with the execution Of
murderer John McNulty tomorrow. The
sheriff claims that the oridinal date set
for McNulty's executions having passed he
has no warrant to hang McNulty tomor-
row or at any other time until he is re-
sentenced by competent court. District
Attorney Barnes and Attorney General
Hart have advised the sheriff to proceed
with the execution. but he still refuses.