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SENSATIONAL KIDNAPPING.
Attempt to Hold a Young Man in On
der to secure Money


der to Secure Money.
PHGNTX a. T., April IA sensa-
tional kidnapping is reported from near
Harrisburg, in the HarquahaIa Noun
tains. A young man "a years old
named st. Claire was sent down by San
Francisco parties to go into the mining
business, and was persuaded to buy forty
shares of worthless property and put up
expensive machinery on the same. At
ter running a few weeks the proposition
demonstrated to be flat failure and
work was shut down. st. Claire sent to
his uncle, man named Clay, in san
Francisco, for money to pay off the men,
VINO had grown turbulent. Meantime
three parties named Davis, Burbank and
johnson took Il wagon to st. Claire's
house, gagged, tied and placed him in
side and drove toward Phoenix with the
intention of holding him in the suburbs
till the money should be paid in bank.
Other miners organized a pursuit the
next day and caught up with the kidnap-
ers. Johnson made his escape, but Bur
bank and Davis were taken back to Har-
risburg, where they were legally arrested
and placed in the custody of officers, who
are now Ell route to Yuma. st. Claire
was released a little the worse for wear
on violence offered
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Special to the REcoRp-uxroN.

New York, April 14.-The Commercial
A dUerttse1's Washington special says:
1t is understood the diplomatic relations
with Chile are TO be suspended indefi-
nitely, if not broken off altogether. 1t is
not expected Chile will send a Minister
to succeed Mont. The leave of absence
which has been granted to Egan and Nc
Creary is to be indefinitely extended, and
ultimately they Will cease to draw pay.
Neither will return to Chile.
REPORT DENIED.
WAsHINGToN, April IA report was
in circulation here tonight to the effect
that it was understood 20 be the purpose
of this Government to gradually cease
diplomatic relations with Chile. The at
tention of Assistant Secretary Wharton
OF the State Department was called TO the
report and he said that there was no
truth in il. He said both Minister Egan
and Consul McCreary were granted
leaves of absence, but Egan would leave
the Secretary OF the legation at Santiago
and Consul McCreary the Vice-Consul at
Valparaiso. No claims for indemnity on
account Of the attack on the American
sailors had been made on the Chilean
Government yet, the question being re-
served for future consideration.
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Special to the REcoRD-Ux1ox.

special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
SAN FRANCISCO, April IA horrible
accident occurred at Sausalito, just above
the ferry landing, at 10 o'clock this morn
ing. Lucas Machado de SouZa, Portu-
guese, was at that hour run over and ter
rlbly mutilated by locomotive of the
North Pacific Coast Railroad.
The old man had been in the habit of
leaving the Hotel Tamalpais and strolliug
down to the waters edge to spend the day
III fishing. He attempted to cross in front
OF the locomotive. The engineer blew
the whistle and rang the bell, but as the
man was deaf he did not hear. The en-
CINE came on him very suddenly, and he
was thrown under the wheels, and was
dragged for over one hundred feet. He
was literally cut liz pieces, arms and legs
being strewn along the track. His head
was completely severed from his body.
Those who witnessed the accident assert
that no blame can be attached to the en-
gineer of the train, as he did everything
possible TO avert it.
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BLooD-HoRsE RACES.

Monowai, Acclaim, Initiation and
sheridan the Winners.
SAN FRANCISCO, April I4.-The first of
the blood horse races to-day was a half
mile dash for two-year-olds. Monowai
won, Bridal Veil second, Orrin third.
Time, 0:50 20.
Owners handicap. one mile, Acclaim
won. Captain Al second, Geraldine third
Time, Las %.
Fifteen sixteenths of mile, Initiation
won, lottie Mills second, Draw Scot
third. Time, 1:39
All ages, mile and a quarter nine start
ers, Sheridan won, Oscar second. Time.
2:I5
Selling purse, $780, four and half fur
longs, for two-year-olds, Castenet won
Martinez second. Time, 0:5s5.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
Yesterdays Proceedings In the Senate
and House.


and House.
WASHINGTON, April 14.-To-day in the
Senate, at the close of routine business,
in the course of which the resolutions of
tie Boston merchants in favor of the re-
peal of the silver law of 1890 were pre-
scented, the calendar was taken up and
number of bills of no general importance
disposed of.
Senator Sherman introduced a bill,
which was referred to the Committee on
Foreign Relations authorizing Admiral
George Brown, Captain George c. Remer,
Lieutenant George 5. Dyer, Medical In
spector George W. Wood, Ensign George
II. Blow and Frank Laviero of the United
States navy, to accept certain decorations
from the Government of Hawaii.
Among the bills acted upon was one
authorizing the Quincy Pontoon Bridge
Company to construct and maintain
pontoon bridge across the Mississippi
River at Quincy, Illinois,, passed; eX-
tending the privileges Of the free delivery
of mails to cities and towns with popu-
lation of not less than 5000, where the
postoffice gross receipts for the previous
year amounted to So, 600; passed.
Unfinished business was TAX en- up, and
the bill amending the Act to establish a
Circuit Court of Appeal, and regulate in
certain case the jurisdiction of courts of
the United States. was passed.
The bill facilitating the disposition of
cases in the Court of Claims was dis
cussed, but without action. The Senate
then went into executive session and
soon adjourned until Monday.
IN THE HOUSE.
WAsHIN' GToN, April 14.-More than
two hours time OF the House was con
sumed to-day in determining whether
Stone of kentucky, Fithian of Illinois.
Johnson Of Ohio and Bowman of Iowa
could, by a preconcerted arrangement
and under leave TO print. publish in the
Record, at public expense, and distribute
under Government frank, Henry Georges
book on Protection and Free Trade"
Although the attempt to expunge the
matter proved unsuccessful, it will prob
ably be fruitful of good results, as the
Republicans threaten to publish books in
favor of protection in the Record. 1t will
then become circulating library.
The remainder of the day was con-
sumed in the consideration of the naval
appropriation bill.
Boutelle of Maine advocated strongly
an amendment providing for two ad-
ditional battle-ships and ten torpedo
boats.
Without action the House adjourned.
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MANY PEOPLE INJURED.
Bombs Thrown Into Religious Pr,
ceSsion in Cadiz. Snain

Bombs Thrown Into Religious Pro-
cession in Cadiz. Spain.
MADRID, April 1.-THE anarchists,
after a period of inactivity, started up
again yesterday. While the Holy Thurs
day procession was moving through the
streets of Cadiz and the crowds on either
side were bowling reverentiy as the holy
emblems passed, two bombs were thrown
into the midst of the procession. The
people fled with terror in every direc-
ton. X number of the processionists
were injured by the explosions which fol-
lowed, though, fortunately, no lives were
lost. In the confusion the miscreants
escaped.
There have been many arrests made in
Cadiz and Valencia in connection with
recent dynamite plots.
The authorities continue to receive let
tiers threatening to kill them and destroy
their property, and threats are made to
destroy places of worship.
The anarchist, Munoz, under arrest,
showed the police bomb which would
explode when immersed in water. He
said that it was the intention to place
them in the holy water founts of the
churches.
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WEATHER NOTES.
Heavy Showers Throughout the North.
ern Section of the State.

Heavy Showers Throughout the North
ern Section of the State.
MARTINEZ, April 14.-It commenced
raining this afternoon about o'clock,
and still continues, with prospect of
continuing all night. 1t comes just at
the right time to assist the growing grain
and fruit, and the farmers are exceed
ingly happy, as bountiful crops are now
assured.
CHICO, April 14.--Heavy showers fell
at intervals this morning. The weather is
cool and strong wind is blowing from
the south.
CORNING, April H. It commenced
raining at 10 a. NJ. There is high, south
wind and it is expected the rain will be
the heaviest OF the season.
REDDING. April 1.-THE fine shower
to-day, will help growing crops. The
outlook is splendid.
RED BLUFF, April l4.-Rain COM
menced falling at a. NJ. and continued
I'LL p. NJ to-day. Heavy showers, ac-
companied by wind, had the effect to
lodge hundred acres of grain.
NEVADA (Cal J. April IA warm rain
storm is prevailing, doing much good to
crops.
SONORA, april Gentle showers have
fallen here ali the afternoon.
NAPA, April 14.-Quite heavy shower
of rain fell here to-day. Though not posi-
lively needed, it will do no damage, I'M
less followed by frost.
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RAUM EsTIGATIoN.
Discrepancies In the Testimony of c
of the Witnesses.

Discrepancies in the Testimony of One
of the Witnesses.
WASHINGTON, April 14.-There were
many discrepancies in thetestimony of J
p. Morgan, the Indiana pension attorney.
before the Raum Committee yesterday.
Although he testified that he received a
telegram from his wife, saying that her
sickness was more serious, and asked to
be excused on that account he was COM
PEELED TO admit to-day that he had not re-
ceived such a telegram.
}. p. Greenwalt, special examiner of
the Pension Office, denied that the COM
missioner directed him to connect Cooper
with the printed slip matter, and said he
lett nothing out of the dispositions he
thought material, or excluded statements
because they tended 10 exonerate Cooper.
The committee adopted resolution
calling the attention OF the Secretary of
the Interior to the extraordinary charac-
ter of the testimony of Morgan, but max
ing no Recommendation.
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The Chinese Bill.

WASHINGTON April l4.-Senator FELTON,
is at work getting together an array of
figures and data which he will use in his
speech in the Senate when the Chinese
bill comes up for consideration. He says
he will be ready TO take the matter up
next Monday, il Senator Dolph is will
ing. 1t is understood that the latter will
call the bill up whenever Mr.. FELTON, sig
mites that he is prepared Mr.. FELTON,
will move 10 substitute Geary's bill for
Dn1pbfS
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The convention then adjourned.
aoRMAN's MISSION no NEw YORK;.
FUN FoR TIE SPORTS.
The New Orleans Olympic Club Ar
ranging for Three Fights.

The New Orleans Olympic Club Arr
ranging for Three Fights.
New ORLEANS, April 1.-the Olympic
Club has started project whose dimen-
sions are more gigantic than any ever at
tempted by pugilistic club. 1t has al
ready offered So, 600 for Sullivan and Cor
bett on September 7th, and now proposes
to give $4,000 for fitzsimmons and Hall
and $4,000 for Meyer and McAulitte, the
three fights to take place in one week. A
plan suggested by some of the leading
railroads throughout the country is to ats
tach fight tickets to excursion tickets, SO
the purchaser will be sure of a seat before
he reaches New Orleans.
JACK M'AULIFFE IN GOOD HEALTH.
NEW YORK, April 4.-As denial of
the report that Jack McAuliffe is dying
of consumption at Hot Springs, Ark,
Mrs. McAuliffe, the pugilist's mother,
received telegram tonight announcing
that he is in excellent health.
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BASEBALL.
The San Joses Defeat Harris, Men
The Game to be Protested.

The Game to be Protested.
SAN JOSE, April 1.-THE first game of
the series was played here this afternoon
between the San Franciscos and San
Joses. with about 900 people in attend
ance. The game was very close ali the
way through. but was finally won by
San Jose by score of 5 to /. The feature
of the game was a home run made by
Stallings in the eighth inning. Harris
stopped the game and had McDermott
measure the distance between the home
plate and the pitchers box. It was found
to be six feet too close. and it is thought
Harris will make protest and try to
have the game forfeited.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 14.-Only one
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CLerl1 Young I.oses ais place.

WAsHINGToN, April IA. = James B.
Young, executive clerk in the United
States Senate, was to-day officially mott
fed by Hon. Arson O.. McCook, its Sec
rotary, that his position has been declared
vacant by the Senate. The note inform
ing Young was very curt in tone. and
gives no reason for the Senates action.
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verdict of Not Gulltr.

MARTINEZ, April LITTLE second trial
of Edward Latour, for the murder Of
Dennis Lucey at Port Costa last fall,
which commenced on Monday last in the
Superior Court, ended to-day in a verdict
of not guilty. The liberated man took
the evening train for Stockton
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Three Times Rennlsed.

CALCUTTA, April 1.-THE Lushais,
who were lately harassing the British
line communications between Jungle
and Damagiri, attacked the British camp
at Tuechong on April 9th. After four
hours fighting they were repulsed with
forty killed. The same party attacked
Captain Shakespeare's column on April
9TH and the Lalthuama stockade on April
9Th. The Lushais were defeated on each
occasion. The British have only five
wounded
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Brazil TRANQUIL.

RIO JANEIRo, April 14.-The state of
siege has been raised. The city is tran
quill. The movement in Matte Grossot to
declare the State independent is consid-
cred of no Importance, as the State is un-
able to uphold rebellion. The whole
country is tranquil.
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NEBRASKA DEMOCRATS.
Lively Fight Between Factions in
the State Convention.
THE BOYD ADHERENTS SCORE A DE-
CIDED VICTORY.

Delegates to the National Convention
Uninstructed = Governor Boyd Sc
lected to Head the Delegation-The
Defeat of a Resolution Favoring the
Free Coinage of Silver Creates Pam
demonium = Political DoinGs In
Other Sections.
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MAGNIFICENT BUILDING.
The Brooklyn Catholic Cathedral to
BE Finished.

NEW YORK, April 14.-One of the first
works of the newly-elected Bishop Nc
Donnell of Brooklyn viii be the compile
ton of the magnificent Roman Catholic
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
designed thirty years ago, and the COR
ner-stone of which was laid in June, 1865
The structure will have I00-foot front
aud 334-ioot length. The roof will be H.
feet high, the transept towers lS5 feet
high, and be built OF white granite, Ohio
butt treestone and red Scotch granite.
The ceilings will be OF oak and black wal
be of the most splendid character. with
affairs OF marble and numerous rich
stained windows. 1t will rival St. Pat
rick's Cathedral at New York and the
Episcopal Cathedral of the Garden CITY.
built by A. t. Stewart.
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HON. JOSEPH McKENNA.
He Takes His Seat as Judge of the Cir
cult Court.

cult Court.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 14.-Judge Nc
Kenna was installed in the United States
Circuit Court to-day. As he had taken
the oath of office in Washington there
was little to do except 10 order that his
commission be spread upon the records
of the court. Many members of the bar
were present. Judge Morrow made for
NAL announcement of the appointment of
Judge Mckenna and remarked briefly.
saying that the occasion was one for con-
gratulations. lie ordered that the COM
mission be spread on the court records.
which was done. Judge Mex emma then
took his seat. He spoke briefly concern
ing the condition of business in the court.
which has accumulated, and also said
that he would sit next Monday. The
court was then adjourned until Monday
next.
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Largest Number OF Immigrants.

BALTIMORE, April 1.-two thousand
four hundred and ninety-three men,
women and children, the largest number
of immigrants ever landed from one
ship in any port in America, came off the
North German Lloyd steamer Gutenberg,
from Bremen, to-day.
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Death OF am Anstrian Sculntor.

LONDON, April 14.-Heinrich Natter,
the famous Austrian sculptor. who de-
signed the Zwingh monument at Zurich
and the Haydn monument at Vienna, is
dead
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After the Lotteries.

MONTREAL, April 1.-THE Province of
Quebec is making move to exterminate
lotteries. The Attorney General has
given leading lawyer curte blanche in
the matter of their suppression. 1t is ex-
pected those engaged in the lottery BUSH
ness will close their doors at once,
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Az Old Ladv Iniured.

ELMIRA, April 14.-This morning Mrs.
Hawkins, aged about so years, wife of V.
while descending the steps in front of
her residence, sustaining fracture OF the
arm
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SENTENCE OF 4 MURDEREss.

First to be Beheaded, Her Body to be
Afterward Burned.
HELsINGFoRs, April IA great sem
sation has been caused in Tavastehuus,
Finland, by the trial and sentence of the
beautiful young widow of Professor
Sainie of the State College for numbering
her husband. She is Y years old, and
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Pardoned by tic Governor

SALEM orr, April IA. w. Dunbar,
the Astoria editor who was convicted of
criminal libel in March last and sentenced
to one year in the penitentiary for pub
fishing defamatory articles against ex-
Mayor Samuel Gilmore of Astoria, was
granted a full pardon to-day by Governor
Pennoyer. Since his conviction Dunbar
has been confined in the Clatsop County
Jail. The Governor granted the pardon
to-day in response to a petition asking for
his release on the grounds of excessive
punishment.
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Cruisers Charleston and Baltimore.

SAN DIEGO, April Il. = The cruiser
Charleston left to-day for Santa Barbara.
The cruiser Baltimore is still outside, but
is expected to enter the harbor on Satur-
day. She is engaged in gun practice.
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Bonner,s Sunol.

NEW YoRK, April 14.-Robert Bonner,
mare will in all probability be shipped to
the kite track at Meadville, Pa, in a
week or SO
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Countorfeiters, Tools round.

YUBA CITY, April I4.-Some boys,
while fishing along the bank of Feather
River, short distance above town yes
terday, found five sets of molds for max
ing counterfeit half-dollars. They were
turned over to the Sheriff 1t is not
known who they belonged to, or whether
any counterleiting had been done.
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RAIN AND SNOW.

Heavy Storms in south Dakota and
Iowa.
SIOUX FALLS, April 1.-The heavy
rain-storm of yesterday turned into a
binding snowstorm this morning, which
still continues. Seven inches of wet snow
has fallen. The storm appears to be gem
eral throughout the State.
EIGHTEEN INCHES OF SNOW
BOONE (Ia.), April 1.-THE storm ragged
all night with undated fury and con-
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SITUATION GROWING GRAVE.
Strained Relations Between This
Government and Chile.
DIPLOMATIC INTERCOURSE TO BE
INDEFINITELY SUSPENDED.

Many Discrepancies Brought to Light
in the Testimony of One of the
Prominent Witnesses Before the
Raum Investigation Committee
Compelled to Acknowledge that He
Had Falsely Testified on Previous
Day in Order to be Excused.
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Neyada County Republicans.

NEVADA (Cal.). April 1.-THE Repub-
lican County Central Committee, pre-
sided over by Chairman A. Burrows,
met this afternoon and elected Hon. John
f. Kidder delegate at large to the State
Convention. and Endorsed him as candi-
date to the National Convention. eau
cuses to select eight other delegates will
be held on the sd instant.
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ROME, April flowing to differences
OH financial measures the entire Minis
try has resigned. The King has sum-
moned Prime Minister Rudini to form a
new Cabinet.
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Ryrnes sworn In

NFw YORK, April 14.-Thomas F.
Byrnes has been sworn in as Superin-
tendent of Police. Inspector Steers was
appointed to succeed Byrnes as Chief of
the Detective Bureau.
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Duel With Knives.

LITTLE Rock tArk.l, April IA
bloody duel with knives occurred at
Faulkner Sunday between Briggs and
Hardcastle, prominent citizens. Briggs
was MORALLY wounded.
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tinued this morning. There are nearly
eighteen inches OF snow on the level.
Later, the sun came out and the snow be-
gan to melt rapidly.
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Concession to an American Company.

PHOENIX (Ariz.) April IA concession
has been granted to an American COM
pany by the Mexican Government of
100000 acres of fertile land on the Yaqui
and Myo Rivers, in the State of Sonora.
Mexico. The intention is to colonize the
tract with English colonists, who will
turn their attention to raising citrus
fruits and cocoanutS.
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FRIGHfFULLY MANGLED.
An Aged Man Run Over and Killed
by Locomotive.
REMAINS OF THE BODY STREWN
ALONG THE TRACK.

Hon. Joseph McKenna Takes His Seat
as Judge of the United States Cir
cult Court-scnsational kidnapping
Reported From Harrisburg, Ari-
zona-Sudden Death OF Gordon L.
Sloss, Ex-Member of the state
Board of Equalization.
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inning was played here to-day by the
Los Angeles and Oakland ball teams on
account of rain. Neither side had scored
when the game was called.
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40 Have Telephone Comnnnication.

CHICO, April l4.-This town is to be
established as central telephone station
by San Francisco telephone company,
and will be connected with Oroville.
Marysville, Gridley, Biggs, and later
with sacramento and San Francisco. At
present none bat private telephone lines
are IN use between the above places and
this city. The work of putting up the
poles and wires will commence in few
days.
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Memphis Races.

MEMPHIS, April 1.-THE track was
heavy. Six furlongs-Sunny South won,
Josephine Cassidy second, Cruikshank
third. Time, 1:223.
Half n1ile-Moose won, Enoch second,
Johnetta third. Time, 0:534.
Mile and an eighth-Faithful won, First
Lap second, Annie Brown third. Time,
2:0l3.
Seven furlongs-Eugenie won, Costa
Rico second, Miss Pickwick third. Time,
1871.
One mile-John G. won. Coronel sec
ond, Meanenough third. Time Isl.
Railway commissioners Convention.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Conven-
ton of the State Railway Commissioners
to-day referred the subject of railway ac-
counting to a committee, with instruc-
tons to report at the next convention.
The report of the Committee on Reason
able Rates was adopted. The Committee
on Safety Appliances was directed to urge
upon Congress the immediate passage of
bill TO effectively insure the equip
ment Of freight cars throughout the
country with uniform automatic couplefs
and brakes, and the equipment of
locomotives with driving-wheel brakes.
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NEW ORLEANS TRAGEDY.
Agreement Reached Between Italy
and the United States.
FAMILIES or THE MEN KILLED TO
REC We INDEMNITY.

Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars Stated
as the Sur tSreed Upon-Full Text
of the Cor epondence on the Sub
ject Made Iublc-DipIomatic ReIa-
lions to- be Again Fully Restored
Between the Two Countries.
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Two Murderers Guillotined.

BERLIN, April IA woman named
kruz, convicted of numbering her hus-
band, and her elder son Wilhelm, who
was an accomplice in the murder, were
executed at Dortmund to-day. The
prisoners confessed the murder, saying
they were weary of keeping the victim,
because he was unfit for work. Wilhelm
being unable TO walk, was partly carried
to the scene OF execution, and subnittet-
quietly. The eXecutioner severed the
head from the body with single sweep
of the AK. When everything was ready
the woman was led out She walked
firmly to the block and placed her head
where she was told to, and in few sec
ondS the eXecutioner finished his CHASTITY
work. The bodies We're at once removed.
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Central Pacific officers.

SAN FRANCISCO, April H.-At the cleo
ton of officers Of the Central Pacific to-
day the old officers were reelected, ex-
cept that w. v. Huntington was chosen
Treasurer in place of Timothy Hopkins.
Sacramento Firm 20 Get the Contract.
SAN FRANCISCO, April lit is stated
that Turton & Knox of Sacramento will
be awarded the contract for the Elwood
and Santa Margarita work.