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Near-sightedness and Literature.

Near-sightedness is usually considered
one of the effects of modern civilization
and study. The greater the progress, the
higher the culture, the more prevalent is
the distressing myopia; and one has only
to think of intellectual Boston, with its
many short-sighted inhabitants, to agree
in the truth of the proposition, One
heretical observer, however. spitefuIly
remark ed-after having been in company
with a number Of Bostonians-that he be-
lieyed that half of them wore plain
glasses instead Of the real thing, in order
to appear literary. The association of
literature with near-sightedness has
much to support it, and the young person
who is compelled TO resort to ''aids of
sight" has to bear many sly illusions to
the superior learning which necessitates
their use.
To find an early example of literary
ar-sightedneSs we must go back to the
author most widely known, most deeply
studied in Christendom: to the one
learned in all the wisdom and poetry of
the Greeks, the thorough Hebrew scholar,
the Roman citizen, understanding and
ably defending his rights; the great
logician and master of style-St. Paul,
the apostle, to the Gentiles. 4 charming
paper-inserted in the collection of DR.
John Browns essays. and written, we
believe, by one Of his kinsmen-skill-
fully demonstrates that 1.-THE thorn in the
flesh was imperfect vision, resulting
from the memorable experience on the
way to Damascus; ana that it was his
near-sightedneSs which led st. Paul into
the error Of speaking harshly 10 the high
priest; for which he apologized, by say
ing: II visit not, brethren, that it was
the high priest" Other passages are
essay is delightful bit OF reading.
Why mental activity should go hand in
hand with physical disqualification it
would be hard to explain. Disraeli
makes one of his minor characters say.
Il look upon long-sighted man as a
brute who, not being able to see with his
mind, is obliged to see with his body.D
This may afford partial solution: as
conversely, one who cannot see with the
body develops clearer mental vision
Miss Bronte writes microscopic hand:
Alphonse Daudets writing is almost as
difficult to decipher by any one not
equally myopic; and the dainty finish of
Thackeray's script is traceable to the
bright eyes behind the glasses. But these
authors excel in the breadth of their
views as well as in the finish of their
style, while Miss Austen's delicate in
sight and exquisite minuteness of OH
Servation are attributed to near-sighted-
ness affecting her mental perception as
well as her bodily vision. Tennyson
too is one of those who see with the
mind, and the list of literary sufferers
from myopia might be extended by the
addition of many names. In My Novelp
is passage deprecating the use of glasses
as q hinderance to the darts of Cupid
But men and women who wear eve
glasses love and marry in spite of the
barrier to soft glances; and of the literary
few whom we have mentioned, only st.
Paul and Miss Austen chose single
essedncss.-Harper's Bazaar.
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JOHNSON WILL CONTEST.
Decision Reached in the Superior
Court at Stockton.
DISTANT BLOOD RELATIVES WIN
THE FIGHT
The International Press Club Dele
gates Entertained at Salt Lake
Two Sad Accidents at Riverside
An Arizona Stage Hold Up by a
Lono Highwayman-A Nevada Dep
uty Sheriff Short in His Accounts.
Special TO the REcoRp.uN1oN.

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STOCKTON, Jan. 1.-THE famous John
son estate contest, which has State noto-
riety, by reason of q law passed by the
last Legislature to fit the case, was to-day
decided by Judge Ansel Smith in favor Of
distant blood relatives OF the deceased
and against the adopted daughter, Mrs.
Howell. 1t was a holly contested case,
and was altogether fight on law. The
estate is worth half a million dollars
w. Is. Johnson, or Uncle Billy" john
son, as he was called, was an old bach
elor landowner, living near Lathrop IN
1874, after the death of the child's mother,
he adopted the little year-oId girl
with the consent of her father, and raised
and educated her as Mary Eliza Johnson.
Her family name was Strahan. Johnson
died year ago, leaving no will, and e.
w. Kay, Sheriff of Tulare County, grand
nephew OF the deceased, being the near
est relative, petitiOned for letters of adj
mlEistration and was appointed.
Mrs. Howell was a married woman and
could not administer on the estate, but
her attorney, j. c. Campbell, had the
code changed so married woman is not
disqualified, and the proceedings here
came up on her petition to be appointed
administrators. Counsel for the grand
nepheWS and nieCeS attacked the adop-
ton papers and a long fight followed.
They made the point that the adoption
law was not strictly followed, relying
mainly on the fact that the papers were
not signed before Judge, and that as the
child was not examined consent was not
given: The record showed that all per-
sons before the court, except the child,
were examined. The court holds that as
the County Judge did not require strict
compliance with the statute, and did not
comply with the plain provisions of the
statute, Mrs. Howell is not q child by
adoption Of w. b. Johnson and her petit
ton is denied. The case Will be appealed.
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LABOR TROUBLES.
A Tie-Up of Great Proportions Look
For in the South.

A Tie-Up of Great Proportions Looked
For in the South.
SAN ANTONIO (Texas), Jan. 1.-THE
railways centering here have notified
their employees that under the law the
railway companies are compelled to
handle each others business. and the
employees have notified the company that
they will not handle Arkansas Pass sup
plies or freight. If a settlement is not
reached the tie-up, which will likely be
the result, bids fair to outrival the general
strike eight years ago.
INDIANAPOLIS sTREET-CAR STRIKE.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 1.-THE street-car
strike is still on and everybody who can
not hire cab is walking TODAY. There
is no prospect for q settlement. Over
1000 strikers are guarding the various
stables and power-houses to see that no
cars are started. AT 1880 O'Clock an at
tempt to ran an electric car on College
avenue was made by Secretary Anderson.
The strikers, however, stopped the car
block from where it started, and it now
stands abandoned.
There is no change in the street-car
strike tonight This afternoon a confer
ence was held between the Mayor and
President FrenZele of the company.
Later the latter addressed letter to the
Police commissioners, saying that he was
HeIermlneu 10 run cars tomorrow, and
asking police protection. The men are
determined that he shall not run cars,
and it is feared any attempt TO do so will
be followed by serious results.
DIFFICULTY SETTLED.
NEW HAVEN, Jan. 1.-THE difficulty
between the New York and New Haven
Railway and its engineers and firemen is
settled, the men accepting all the COM
pany's propositions.
EXPRESS MESSENGERS STRIKE.
NASHVILLE (Tenn.), Jan. 1.-THE ex-
press messenger strike is on again with
greater force. Grand Master Hurd of
Chicago, Of the Express Messengers
Brotherhood. and j. IL. Brandtield, mem
Der of the Executive Committee. Tonight
ordered every messenger in the employ
of the Southern Express Company to
strike, to take effect Immediately and
last until satisfaction was secured,
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THE PRESS LEAGUE.
The Members Entertained in the Nor
mon City.

The Members Entertained in the Nor
mon City.
SALT LAKE, Jan. ia special train
bearing the delegates to the Convention of
the international League Press Club
reached here about noon to-day. Shortly
before reaching Salt Lake a delegation
from the press and a citizens committee
met the train and accompanied it to the
depot. The committee was comprised OF
Governor Thomas, Mayor Scott and a
number of other prominent men. Special
invitations have been sent to the Legis-
lative Assembly, Territorial officers, SUI
preme Judges and the press of Utah.
There was quite a demonstration at the
depot, after which the delegates and their
guests were driven to the Knutsford
Hotel and an informal reception was
held, which included speeches. A drive
about the city was followed by visit to
the Chamber of Commerce and the Warm
Springs gas wells. In the evening the
gas wells were lighted in honor Of the
visitors, and an open-air concert was held
on the Mormon Tabernacle grounds. An
informal banquet and reception at the
Knutstord Hotel concluded the days fes-
Invites, and at ii p. II. the train started
for San Francisco
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satisfaction Guaranteed T..

'Pm nearly always disappointed in the
confessed Mrs. Dimmick to Mrs. Kick
shaw.
SIS that so?''
Eyes. He means we'll, but he doesn't
seem to get me the things I want. I try
to appear pleased, of course, but I'd ra-
Their have things [ care for. give him
hints, but he never seems to catch them. -
Now, / never have any trouble like
that with Mr.. Kickshaw.'
How do you manage it?''
Easily enough. | buy him for his
Christmas present just what l want to
have myself, and he gets for me just what
he thinks he would like to have, and
then we exchange the articles with each
other" -Harper's Magazine
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WILL BE NO RACE.

Bonner VIII Not Make a Match Be-
tween SunoI and Nancy Hanks.
New YORK, Jan. u.-Concerning the
proposition to match Sunol with Nancy
Hanks for $4,000, Robert Bonner says:
''Sunol shall not race under any condi-
tons, whether for charity or not. For the
past thirty years have said that if ever I
let one of my horses race the first man in
my stable the next morning could have
it as present. l have signed my name
to this statement, and do not intend to
give Sunol away to any one. No horse
of mine shall ever race for money, under
any conditions whatever
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MURDERER GRAVES.
Sentenced to DO Hanged in tho Colo
RADIO PenItontiary.

Sentenced to DO Hanged in tho Colo
RADIO Penltontiary.
DENVER, Jan. n.-Judge Rising this
morning denied the motion of DR.. Graves
counsel for arrest OF judgment, and SEN
fenced the condemned man to be hanged
within the two weeks beginning January
3lst.
DR.. Graves was taken to the Peniten-
tiary tonight, to ROMAN in solitary con-
tinement until sentence is committed, a
new trial granted, or he is executed. \
petition is on foot TO asl; the Governor to
commute his sentence, not because he is
thought innocent, but ON account of pref
udice here against capital punishment.
Governor Routt to-day expressed himself
as favorable to the condemned man. and
viii probably not allow him TO be hanged.
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severe snow-storn.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE severe snow
storm continues throughout the King
dom and traffic is badly interfered with.
a dispatch from Valencia, Spain, says a
violent storm has caused much damage
there.
At Tyrone, Ireland, funeral process
sion became lost in the storm. The
horses became exhausted, and it was
found necessary to abandon the hearse in
a SrOW-drift
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The Circuit Jndcshfn.

WASHINGTON, Jan. u.-Judgo Spen-
GERS chances to secure the United States
Circuit Judgship have diminished some
what during the last few days. Constl-
cradle opposition to him has developed
and the result is now in doubt. Nc
kenna is in no sense candidate for this
appointment, but the President enter
tains high opinion of his ability, and it
is said that if he finds that he will be un-
able to appoint Spencer the honor might
fall uDOn Mckenua
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Convention of Printers.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 11.-Delegates
from twelve out of the nineteen Typo
graphical Unions in the State met in con-
vention at California Hall, at LIZ Post
street, this afternoon.
The delegates present Were from San
Francisco, sacramento, Oakland, San
Jose, Stockton, Eureka, Los Angeles,
fresno and Marysville.
Temporary officers were then selected
as follows: President, John Il. Winders !:
Secretary, j. L. Robinette.
After the appointment OF Committee
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Archbishop Kenrick.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. ia large proportion
Of the Catholic priests of st. Louis met
to-day, and under terms of the Baltimore
decree proceeded to choose electors, who
will elect three candidates for coad-
jutor to Archbishop kenrick, these
names to be forwarded to Rome for the
POpe's action thereon. The step was
taken because the priests believe the
interests Of the archdiocese are suffer-
ing from lack Of aid for the now feeble
Arch bishop kenrick.
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Senator Jones interviewed.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1l.-In an interview here
this evening United States Senator Jones
expressed the opinion that Blaine would
be the next Republican nominee for
President, adding: 81 am also inclined
to believe that he is the only man whom
with the position taken by either Harri-
son or Cleveland on the silver question"
He thinks there is no doubt the free silver
people Will have a majority i'll the present
Congress.
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TWO SAD ACCIDENTS.
A Young Child Killed in a Singular
Manner,


RIVERSIDE, Jan. 1.-Two sad acct
dents occurred here since Saturday. AS
little Willie Baumgartner, the only child
of Editor Baumgartner of the Phcpnir,
was playing near building in process OF
construction near his home, u heavy box
Of mortar either fell or was pulled over
upon him, crushing in his skull and kill
ing him instantly.
Gilbert Simms of this city, while at
tempting to board the Arlington-street
car while it was in motion on Magnolia
avenue last evening, missed his footing
and fell in front OF the car, which passed
over him and so injured him that he died
in few hours. His back and leg were
broken and his body badly torn. The
car was heavily loaded and the conduc-
tor was inside taking fares at the time of
the accident. Mr.. SimmS' was - years
old and leaves a widow and child.
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Bold Robbery in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Jan. ia United States
Express wagon, containing fifteen pack
ages of unknown value, was driven rap
idly away from street corner in a bust
ness district tonight by well-dressed
man, who sprang aboard while the
driver was in store getting a parcel
The boldness of the robbery suggests
connection by the perpetrator with the
holding up of the Government mail
wagon "a few weeks ago.
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Assuming a Serious Asnoct.

PITTsBURG, Jan. 1.-THE trouble st
ST. Adelbert Polish Church over the dis
missal of Father Pitulski assumed a more
serious aspect to-day, and threatens rs
any time TO break out in Il regular riot.
Several times the crowd around The par
ish house was SO large and boistegous
that ii was necessary 20 call the police to
clear the street. Every time Fathers
Mickiewiecz and Ka!asinsli showed
themselves the crowd hooted and Missed,
while Father Pitulslis appearance was
the signal for wild cheering
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An Arizona Stage Held Up.

PHOENIX, Jan. ia special to the Re
Pu6hcd1a says: The Florence and Globe
stage was held up by one highwayman
i've miles west of Riverside, Ariz. Wells
targo's box and two bars of silver bull
ION were taken. The mail was un-
touched. The robber is described as tall,
with dark heavy muStache. He wore no
mask. The same stage was robbed near
tins point ten days ago, and Wells Far
COS box takcn. 1t is supposed to be the
same man. Indian trailers started out,
but lost the trail in the Pinal Mountains
in binding snowstorm.
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Ring Talk.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-THE Metropolitan
Club of New Orleans has sent telegram
offering $4,000 for fight between Fitz
simmons and Hall. on April 10th.
Peter Jackson arrived here tonight.
He would not talk on his coming match
with SlaVin. 1t is stated that he would
not challenge Sullivan if victorious with
Slavin. III Sullivan wants to fight me
he will have to do the challenging" said
he
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LATE ADMIRAL RODGERS.
Funeral Services Held at Washington
Yesterday.

WASHINGTON, Jan. I1.-Funeral SER
vices over the remains of Admiral Rogers
were held this morning at st. Johns
Episcopal Church, at which there was a
large number of prominent people,
Among them were Vice President Nor
ton, Secretaries Blaine and Tracy, Justice
Gray and a number of Senators, Sir
Julian Pauncefote, and nearly all the
other foreign Ministers, beside q great
field, Admirals Worden, Franklin and
Howe, General Park, Judge Manager,
Paymaster-GeneraI Walmuch and Bran
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Tho Bonring Sea CONTROVERSY.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE Chronicle says:
1t is probable that it was q lively recol-
lection of the Alabama award which
caused a hitch in the Behring Sea negoti-
atoms. English representatives need to
beware Of all ambiguous proposals ema-
mating from the other side. We believe,
however, the obstacle will not prove in
SurmOuntable
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MRS. MAGGIE HEDPETH.
Officers Start for Missouri to Deliver
Up TIE Prisoner.

y TIC IrISOn6r.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11.-Mrs. Maggie
Hedpeth, wife of Marion Hedpeth, who
is wanted by the police for completely III
the robbery Of the train at Glendale, a
few miles west OF st. Louis, Mo-, left for
st. Louis tonight in charge OF Detective
Tracy and Policeman Charles Cody. AS
it was feared that an attempt might be
made to release Mrs. Hedpeth. Chief
Crowley selected Cody to accompany
Tracy to St. Louis. The woman has not
had anything TO say concerning her arrest,
and ali attempts of the police to get her
to talk have proved futile. She is deter
mined that her husband will never be
caught by any lapse made by her. While
in the City Prison she talked freely on
any subject but the robbery.
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Tnftucnce OF Languago on Cl,aractcr.

/ am quite certain that if to-day France
and Germany were suddenly and mirac-
ulousIy to interchange tongues, the two
nations would shortly undergo some I'M
looked-for alterations. I have known
several people whose superficial charac-
teristics were quite different according as
they spoke French or English, although
they were as fluent in the one as in the
other. [ know of ono woman who is
common and ill-bred as an English
woman, but who, when she speaks
French, which she knows weH, is APP
sarcntly well-maunered and rather at
tEactive. Nor, as we reflect, does this
seem altogether strange when we con-
slider how much national character has to
do with the evolution of language, and
how impossible exact translation is. [
have heard man say that to read or
speak French made him feel gay, and
that the effect of like uses OF German was
quieting.-Dr. Weir Mitchell, in Cent
ury.
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Shasta County Bank.

REDDING, Jan. 1l.-The annual election
OF Directors Of tho Shasta County Bank
resulted in the selection of Charles Cad
walader, c. G. Bush, W. B. Cahoonc, T.
! a. Reid and w. G. Belcher Charles CAD
walader was elected President, c. c. Bush
Vice President, and +. q. Grotefend
Cashier
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A sad CompIication.

"T1 never publish another book
anonymously as long rs / live,'' said
poet on Christmas morning.
why not?" queried friend.
Because / have already received five
copies of my own book from my adj
mirers, with the compliments of the sea-
son."-Harper's Magazine.
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superintendent Fillmore Better.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. III. NJ. Fill
more, General Superintendent OF the Pa
citic Coast Railroad, who has been Ill for
some days, was much better to-day, anu
is now considered out Of danger.
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SHORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS.
a Nevada Deputy Sheriff Accused Of
Embezzlement.

EmDSZZlem enT.
CARSON New, Jan. 1.-THE Deputy
Sheriff of Ormsby County, Pete Taylor,
is over 81 ,0G0 short in his accounts. Sheriff
Botsford asked for a monthly account.
and went to the safe, finding the shortage
as stated. When Taylor was confronted
with the condition of the finances he
said he knew nothing of it, and if money
was gone some one stole it. The safe
showed no signs of having been tam
pered with. Taylor is not under bonds.
Botsford will have to make the loss good
to the county. He went to the residence
of Fay lor with a warrant Tor his arrest
tonight. Taylor is now sick In bed.
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TROUBLES IN NIEICO.
Excitement Regarding the ST Ia
ton in Ascension.
TROOPS ORDERED TO MAKE FORCED
MARCHES

''artiin& Developments Daily Ex-
pectcd fl tho C.srza RevoIu ion
The Mexican Government Kcsfing
tho Closest Watch on TelcSrams
and Letters to and from tho United
States, IN an Endeavor to Suppress
all News.
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Thrcc Mon Killed.

OTTAWA (Ont.), Jan. 11.-Three un-
known men were killed this morning by
the premature explosion OF blast at
Merrii's mines, Tempieton township.
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Ttan,s Lcgislature.

SALT LALE, Jan. 1.-THE Utah Legis-
lature convened at2P NJ. to-day. Perna-
nent organization was effected. The
Governors message Will be delivered to-
mOrrOM.
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NIerchandiso store Burned.

GRANTS or, jar. 1.-THE general
merchandise store of Grant, Tranio u
Gray was totally destroyed by fire yes
terday. The loss is 1900; partially in
sured. The ire was caused By detective
fire
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BALTIMORE INQUIRY.
Continuation of Testimony at the
Investigation at Vallejo.
PERNICICUS ACTIVITY OF THE VAL
PARAISO POLICE.

They First Make Known Their Desire
to Arrest the Sailors by Attacking
Them From Behind. Striking Them
With Gun Butts or CutIasses-NIany
Put Under Arrest Before They
We're Aware That Riot Had Taken
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Cyrus w. Fields Daughter Dead

New YORK, Jan. IL. - Grace Field
Lindley, the eldest daughter of Cyrus
w. Field, died this morning after a
lingering illness.
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Paper properly treated with chemicals
and then subjected to great pressure is
being used for flooring material and for
general use in building as a fire-resistfng
substance.
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croft Davis were pall-bearerS. AT the con-
clusion of the impressive ceremonies the
remains were taken to the Pennsylvania
station and the train taken for Annapolis,
where the interment is TO be.
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Neil Pool Fnrned

ToRoNTo, Jan. 1.-THE Dominion
manufacturers have formed pool for the
manufacture of wire nails. The effect
Will be slightly increased prices.
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a Woman,s &C. Acain.

Quericus-Does Miss Prym believe
everything in her Bible.
Cynicus-4es. except the entry of her
birth
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Judge Johnson, in the Circuit Court of
Topeka, Kas., has decided that an arrest
made on letter or q telegram is not due
process of law.
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on Credentials, the convention adjourned.
TO give the committee an opportunity to
act. Another session will be held to-
morrow
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It is said that Senator Plumb sab
scribed to every newspaper in Kansas,
and there are about 500 of them, and that
he devoted about two hours every fore
noon to reading them.
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4 Bad WRECK.
A Passenger Train Goes Over an
Embankment.
TWO PERSONS KILLED AND OVER
THIRTY INJURED

Considerable Opposition Being Mani
fosted Against the appointment of
Judge Spencer Of San jose to 10
Judge of tho Circuit Col,rU of the
Ninth Observation-Disclosures Graves
Sentenced to be Hanged.
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4 recent invention in lighting COM
bines the principles of the arc and the in
candescent.