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RAILROAD MATTERS.
Nothing Done by the TranScOntiReRtal
Association StubbS and the Subsidy.

NEW YORK, Aug. 25-This mornings
session Of the Transcontinental Associa-
ton was devoted almost exclusively TO the
discussion OF rates from foreign seapOrts to
inland points in this country. as affecting
domestic traffic rates. No conclusion was
reached. though. 1t is hoped some uniform
method can be established that will do
away with the great amount of trouble this
matter has heretofore caused The subject
OF What should constitute the minimum
weight for a carload Of freight was Te-
ferred TO the committee on rules. George
Olds Of the Canadian Pacific arrived to-day
and attended the meeting.
AT the afternoon session the discussion OF
the import rates as affecting domestic
traffic was continued without reaching any
conclusion. The subject of freight rates
from Colorado points West was referred 10
a committee. and the meeting adjourned
until Tomorrow morning.
stubbs and the Subsidy.
J. C. Stubbs of the Southern Pacific SAYS:
There Is no such thing as subsidy dealings
of the steamship company with the Trans
continental Association. II is vain eu-
deayOr 10 hamper the lines OF the association
ana especially the Southern Pacific. The
companies are trying to make II the money
they can. The clipper line plays a minor
part in the matter. The railroads want as
much freight as possible to 20 overland.
The northern roads claim they are ret
deriving much benefit from the present AZ
Tsngement and therefore think they should
not pay an equal part The Southern Pa
ci6c now controls the business from San
FrapciscO to New York, thereby taking
business from Chicago and causing jeal-
ousy." +. d. Russell Of the St. Louis and
San Francisco is Of the same opinion. He
says: I'VE have been misrepresented in this
matter and do not intend Withdrawing from
the association"
The Northern Pacific Dividend.
The Wall-street Journal says: We are
told that a Northern Pacifi' meeting has
been called for October 20. Nothing was
said about a dividend. but as the gross earn
ings have increased and the operating ex-
pensrs decreased the net result shows up
better, aud If the earnings keep up a divi-
dend of 2 per cent may be expected in Jan
uary. The dividend will be made semi
annual instead of quarterly
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CRISIS In VENEZUELA.
Urdaneta Declares Himself Dictator and
DiSSOlVes Congress.

New YORK, Aug. %. The Herald's
Trinidad (W. II dispatch says: Startling
news comes here from Venezuela, which
puts new phase on the Revolution Ia
that country. Urdaneta, so it said,
has declared himself dictator OF
the republic, and has formed Cabinet
with Casanas as Minister of tile Interior
Congress has dissolved and several Senators
were arrested. Crespo Is missing. All
OF his forces about Victoria are In
preparation for a general and decisive
engagement. The banks in Caracas are all
closed and the inhabitants of the city are
in state of great excitement.
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CANADA LARM ED.
Danger of Cholera Infection by the Eu-
TOp-an Steamer Lines.

Danger of Cholera Infection by the Eu-
rOp-Rn Steamer Lines.
MONTREAL, Aug. 25.-The provincial au-
thorities have addressed a communication
to the Dominion Government calling atten-
ii n to the danger of cholera infection by
means OF the Ii Hamburg American line of
steamers plying between here and Ham
burg, cholera being prevalent in Ham,
burg, and asking that for the rest of the
season port inspectors be appointed. both
here and i'm Quebec, with faIl power to in
spect vessels coming from infected ports,
aad If necessary 10 prevent tie landing of
reople on board such vessels. The officer
also should have full power to disnfect
any vessels and take all the precautions
necessary to prevent cholera reaching these
shores. Meantime. the local sanitary au-
thorities have been written to. informing
them of the matter and asking them 10
join with the Provincial Board of Health
in Insisting upon the appointment of local
inspectors. The Government is also urged
70 take extra precautions at quarantine sta
ti0nS.
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TIE READING COMBINE.
Sweeping Decision by- the New Jersi
ChancelIor Against tho Deal.

Sweeping Decision by- the New Jersey
ChsncelIor Against the Deal.
TRENTON. y. j., Aug. 25.-ChanceIlor
McGiil late this afternoon filed an OBinion
In the great Reading combine suit. 1t
covers % pages of closely tyre-written legal
cap and is n voluminous document He
grants the preliminary injunction asked for
by the Att0Tney-General, continues the re-
straining order heretofore granted. and in
addition enjoins the Port Reading Company
from operating the Central Railroad aud or
dering the Central Company TO operate its
own line and Tetake its own property. The
decision is sweeping one in favor Of the
State.
PHILADELPHIA Aug. 2j.-In speaking
OF the effect Ot Chancellor McGill's decision
upon the deal President Mcleod of the
Reading road said this evening: 1.-The de-
clsion would, OF course. IL not disturbed by
higher court, involve some changes In the
forms OF the operation of the roads. As to
its bearing in actual result, 1t Will have
none"
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ENGLISH CAUTION.
Efforts to Prevent Increase OF The
Plague at the seaports.

Efforts to Prevent an Increase OF The
Plague at the SeaPorts.
LONDON, Aug. 25.-The authorities claim
to be prepared against the invas ion of the
cholera. Sanitary officers have been circu-
latiDg general directions TO the people, and
special precautions have been taken at Hull
and Grimsby, whore there is constant
Influx Of immigrants from the Baltic ports
OF the 5000 landed at Hull in July 1900 came
from Hamburg and Antwerp Special
cholera committees have been appointed by
the corporation, and the town has been
divided into districts. which are carefully
Inspected several times daily.
No special precautions are being taken By
the companies running ships between Ham
burg and London against the cholera ex-
cept to enforce more strictly the rule that
no paupor emigTants will be carried All
persons arriving in the Thames supposed
TO be infected with cholera will be sent to
an Isolated hospital prepared below Graves
end. The Local Government Board met to-
day TO decide upon measures for the pro-
lection of the metropolis from the cholera.
The Hamburg American Packet Compa-
ny, IN view of the prevalence of cholera at
Hamburg. has decided TO entirely withdraw
Its fast steamers from that port for the pres
ent. Hencefortb their vessels will make
southampton the port of del arturo and
arrival
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THE PRoHIBITIoNIsTs.
General 3idwelPs Letter Accepting tn q
Nomination for the Prasid daneu

General bidwelPs Letter Accepting the
Nomination for the Presidency.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. 25-The letter
OF acceptance of John Bidwell OF California.
the candidate for President on the Prohibi-
tion ticket. has been given out for publica-
tion. Following are extracts made from the
letter:
THE liquor traffic is an enormous incubus
upon the nation. amounting In cost aud con-
sequences to an annual sum OF not less than
81 ZOO, COX, ,000 four times the amount re-
quired to pay the annual expenses of the
National Government, even under recent
expensive administrations. The liquor
trafhc 10 q standing curse. danger to public
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ARNOLD HAS RETURNED.
Sir Edwin Receives an Unmistakable Mark
Of the MiksHn,s Enrnr

Sir Edwin Receives an Unmistakable Mark
Of the Mikados Favor.
VANCOUVER, B. c., Aug. 25-Among the
passengers ON the steamer Empress Of
Japan. which arrived to-day, was Sir Edwin
Arnold, who is returning to resume the
editOrshp Of the London Telegraph.
He brings with him a finished copy OF a
new japanese drama he has just written.
1t is entitled "Adjume. or the japanese
Wife" The story is historically true,
and although in the first place
literary work, it has been
dramatized, and will, he says, aim at pre-
senting correct idea of the highest type Of
Japanese womanhood and ehivalry to
Western people.
Before leaving Japan Arnold was vested
by bis Imperial Highness with the order of
the Rising Sun and made a ChUkumiu Of
the empire Of Japan.
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IDAHO DEMOCRATS.
They Name Burke, a Prominent Mine.Owner,
for Governor.

BOISE CITY, Idaho, Aug 25.-The MORN
ing session of the Democratic State con-
vention was occupied in a wrangle over the
supplementary report of the credentials
committee as to the right of q Custer
County delegate to be represented by proxy
by q non resident of the county. The fight
resolved itself into one OF Stevenson VS.
anii-Stevenson, the latter winning and
seating the delegate. A recess was then
taken.
At the afternoon session of the Demo-
cratic State convention the report of the
committee on making the temporary organi-
Zation permanent was adopted.
The platform inGorse; the platform of
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CANADA DEFIANT.
The Canal SItuation CoutIn ued Until the
End OF the Season.


End OF the Season.
MONTREAL, Aug. %. - Another meet
Ing of the Privy Council will be held
to-day, reports from absent Ministers on
the questions 10 be decided having been re-
ceiyed 1t seems to be understood the prin-
cipal object of the meeting is to consider the
action of President Harrison in the matter
of canal tolls. 1t Is anticipated by those
who appear TO be well informed that the
Government will allow the status quo 10
continue, as there are only six weeks of
navigation remaining this season at the
faTthest. Shippers will be reimbursed the
20-cent toll BY the Government and it is
expected that by the time next seasons crop
will have TO be moved Canada will be inde-
pendent o! the American canal at ST. Mary's
Falls. as the canal on the Canadian side will
then be fit for traffic. Hugh Ryan, con-
tractor for the St. Marys canal. has sent a
special messenger to this city to secure men
for the work. which is 10 be carried on all
winter In preparation for the opening of
spring excavations His agent has engaged
so siOReeuJters, who will proceed TO the
works at once and remain all winter. This
action Is in pursuance Of an order from the
Government To push the canal &c completion
with all possible expedition.
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burg not getting pan:c-strcken over the
disease is that European and perhaps also
Asiatic cholera is endemic Ia the city, an
average of 800 deaths annually being due
to this cause. During the present epidemic
the deaths have, of course. been far more
numerous than usual, but with the disease
ever present in the short but hot summer
that prevails here the people have In a
measure lost the fear of it.
Adyices received from Astrakhan, on the
Volga, show the cholera, which has been
ravaging that city, has lost its epidemic
ahu oofn
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MORLEY'S SEAT.

Glsdstone's Secretary for ireland Running
Again for Parliament
LONDON, Aug. 25.-The election in New
castle to fill the vacancy in the House Of
Commons that occurred on John Morley's
accepting the post of Chief Secretary for
Ireland IS being held to-day. There is in
tense local excitement and the contest is
being watched with eager interest every
where in the country. Morley. who is
standing for reelection in the district, is
opposed by Pandeli Ralli, who is standing
as Liberal Unionist. A heavy vote Is
being polled.
In an interview tonight Morley's agent
said he could not believe that Morley was
defeated, though he thought the issue
doubtful. The other side has admitted that
the Gladstonian poll was heavier than at
the general election.
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ANOTHER STRIKE.
The Lackawanna Nickel-PIate Switch
men Go Out.

men Go Out.
BUFFALO. Aug. 25.-To-night the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western switchmen
held meeting and resolved to continue the
strike. They have chosen Miles Barrett of
Chicago as their leader. and propose TO
fight the battle to the end. The Nickel-plate
switchmen followed the lead of the Lacka-
wanna men and again quit work. The rea-
son for the second strike Of these men is
that they were not consulted by Grand
Master Sweeney before hs declared the
strike off.
The State Board Of Arbitration resumed
the hearing into the causes and circum-
stances of the late switchmen's strike to-
day. Sweeney detailed the events leading
up to the strike, as did Superintendent
Brunn and Superintendent Frrrall, OF the
Erie and Lehigh respectively. After fur
ther testimony the hearing was adjourned to
be resumed in New York
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LAWN TENNIS.
Superior Playing Between Hobart and e L.
Hall, the Latter Winning

Superior Playing Between Hobart and z L.
Hall, the Latter Winning
NEWPORT, r. l., Aug. %. The pro-
gramme of the tennis tournament to-day
included eight matches. In the third round
the match between Hobart and the younger
Hall called forth some OF the best tennis
seen during the tournament and f. l.. Hall
beat Hobart. The summaries are: Fielding
beat Herriek. Chase beat Smith, Y. G. Hall
beat Winslow. The third round is now
completed and there are but eight of the
20 players still remaining TO contest for the
final honors. The consolation matches
were started this afternoon. So far as
played the results are: Preliminary round
WoOdworth beat Thomas, Roberts beat
Rice, Chase beat Floyd. Tete beat Piggott,
Chandler beat DAVIDSON; first round
BRYAN heat Pratt
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DANGER FROM REFUGEES.
French Fears From the Immense Rus
sian Emigration.

French Fears From the Immense Rus
sian Emigration.
PARIS, Aug. 25-Jewish Commissioners
here state that within one month 1000 jew
ish refugees from Russia have passed
through Paris, most of them on their way
to the United States. Those recently arriv-
ing have been in a most filthy condition,
and should the cholera break out among
them it will find a fertile field.
The sanitary chief Of the War Office sde-
ctaTes that the cholera In Paris, Havre and
Rouen is abating and will soon disappear
Thus far in August there has been recorded
665 cases Of cholera and 104 deaths from the
disease In Havre. The medical authorities
declare that the disease there Is not of the
Asiatlc type, although many victims died
Immediately alter seizure.
The French steamer Saint Andre, from
Havre, which has been Quarantined at
PanilIoc, has four cases of cholera aboard
and one death from cholera occurred aboard
The heavy rain of the past three days has
lowered the temperature. Twenty-eight
cases OF cholera and several deaths were re-
ported IN HaVTe yesterday.
VIENNA, Aug. pa strict watch is kept
at the Austrian frontier on all passengers
arriving Rom Hamburg.
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ANOTHER PLEASURE RESORT.
New Hotel Opened at La Jolla, Fifteen Miles
North of San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 25-The Sun says: The
new hotel at La Jolla, 10 miles north on the
coast, has been furnished nearly through
out. and in few days the new owners.
Hamilton and French, New York capital
lists, will arrive for the opening, Now
that the Pacific Beach motor will soon be
extended three or four miles to La Jolla,
many are now In camp there and the cot
tages are full of renters. The caves, gold
fish pools and bathing are the great attrac-
fiona
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THE BORDEN MURDERS.

Peddler Claims to Have Seen the Alleged
Murderer.
FALL RIVER, Mass. Aug. 25.-In the
Borden murder case counsel for the de-
fense has given out a letter signed by one
Samuel Robbins, telling in rambling way
OF the writer's interview with a blood
stained stranger on the day of the murder.
The writer of the letter Is known in Walton
as peddler, but he cannat now be found.
The first days hearing In the Borden case
closed this evening. Nothing new was de-
veioped except, perhaps, the peculiar
methods of the police force and the medical
examiner, one of the results of which Is the
Imprisonment of Miss Lizzie Borden.
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WATCHING THE CARS.
Berlin Authorities Inspecting All the
Railroad Trains.

Berlin Authorities Inspecting All the
Railroad Trains.
BERLIN, Aug. 25.-In consequences Of the
facilities for the transmission Of cholera By
means of sleeping-cars, that service be-
tween Hamburg and Berlin has been sus-
pended. A passenger who arrived here to-
day from Hamburg showed symptoms Of
the disease when he reached the city. He
was once conveyed to the hospital, where
he was Isolated. The wife Of a merchant
of this city died last night 1t is believed
her death was due TO Asiatic cholera. The
weather residents of the city are begin
ming 10 grow uneasy. and II would not be
surprising If an exodus should commence.
The carriages of all ;lains arriving at
Berlin ano Cologne from Hamburg are
locked until the passengers are examined
by physicians
Professor Koch Is reported TO have said
that the number of cases of cholera in Ham,
burg is not great in proportion 10 the
population, but the yirulent character of
the disease gives ground for the greatest
possible apKieLy
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French Advance IN Dahom.v.

ACCBA. Aug. 25.-The French expedition
that is marching against Abomey. the cap
itel of Dahomey, consists Of 100 officers and
men OF The naval artillery, with six guns,
135 marines, 750 Senegalese troops and $50
native allies. The force has occupied a
strategic position on the road to Abomev.
The Foreign Legion. consisting of 1000
European infantry and 200 cavalry, are ex-
pected shortly TO join the force.
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Yes official duties will not permit him to
accompany his wife.
Mr.. Walter Biinford, Senator Felton's
private secretary. left Washington tonight
Tor Chicago. where lie will Join Senator
Felton and proceed with him to California.
Lieutenant Nicholson is detached from
duty at Washington Navv-yard and ordered
to special duty at the Union Iron Works
San Francisco.
The President to-day appointed Robert
Forester Of Utah to be Mine Inspector of
Utah
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Another Receiver for the Iron Hall.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 25.-The affairs OF
the order OF the Iron Hall in this city were
brought to a crisis to-day by the filing of
bill in equity against the officers of the
Supreme Sitting of tho Iron Hall The
court is asked to appoint a receiver for the
entire State of Pennsylvania.
CHICAGO. Aug. 25-Supreme Chief JUS
tiee Somerby of the Order of Iron Hall, left
Chicago this evening for Baltimore, where
he intends 10 begin regeneration of the
OrganlZation.
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THE CARNEGIE MILLS.
a Sympathetic Strike in the Forge Mill
Two Hundred Men Omit

PIrTsBURG, Aug. 2J.-0ver 200 men in
Carnegie's Twenty-ninth street forge mill
quit work to-day lin sympathy with the
locked-out men. After the men came out
the bosses immedia tely posted notices
throughout the mill to the effect that they
were obliged to shut down on account of no
work for the men. At the Thirty third
street mill this morning all the departments
were running on full time. Several watch
men and employees of the Carnegie Com
pany who have been observed at times
taking 10 reporters and strikers were dis
charged
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For.;gn Aid for ssmoa's King

LONDON. Aug. 25-A special to the Times
from Sydney. n. 5. W, says News has
been received from Samoa that England,
America and Germany have notified Male
toa tina their meu-of-war will be placed at
his disposal TO enforce the payment of taxa
ton and thus bring the rebel chiefs 10 sub
mission
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Lstter.Carriers' Association.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug, 25.-The National
Association OF Letter Carriers closed its an-
nual convention to-day. The officers elected
for the next term were as follows: Presi-
dent, Frank +. Smith OF San Francisco; I;
secretary. John L. Victors Of New York.
An executive board and a legislative COM
mittee were also elected.
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A PIosuerous Town

PHGS1x, Ariz.. Aug. 25.-Never before
has there been sueh demand for business
houses in Phoenix. There is not one vacant
In the city. and re sidences are sought after
without avail. Many houses are in course
of erection, but there will not be enough to
supply the demand. PhePix was never
before so prosperous
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Another Christian Endeavor Convention.

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 25.-The executive conf
mittee of the Southern California Christian
Endeavor Union meets here Saturday to
arrange for convention in November.
The counties included are Los Angeles, San
Bernardno. Orange. Ventura, Santa Bar
bara and San Diego. This county alone
has 81 societies aud nearly 2000 members.
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Kissed the Queens Hand.

LONDON, Aug. 25.-Professor Huxley,
Jesse Collins and other new Privy Coun-
cilors and the members of the newly ap-
pointed Ministry. proceeded to Osborne
hand OF the Queen, ia accordance with the
custom which obtains upon taking Office.
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Thundsrstorms in England.

LONDON. Aug. 25.-Tbe heavy thunder
storms prevailing in the south of England
have ravaged the fruit crops. A number OF
persons and many horses and cattle have
been struck by lightning and killed. Tor
rents OF rain have fallen everywhere in the
southern part. The Bristol suburbs are
flooded.
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HE FEELS CONFIDENT.
A Peoples Party Candidate Addresses

a Peoples Party Candidate Addresses
the Voters of Santa Monica.
SANTA MONICA, Aug. 25-Hon. Marion
Cannon, the Peoples nominee for Congress
IN the Sixth District, addressed large
audience here last night. La an Interview
with your correspondent he says lie is cer-
tain to be elected whether indorsed by the
Democrats or not
Convention at Riverside.
RIVERSIDE, Aug. 25-At the Peoples
party Senatorial convention to-day at
South Riverside, DR.. H. D. Head of Orange
County was nominated for State Senator to
represent Orange aud San Bernardino
counties. A big delegation was present.
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Heavy Failure in Michiean.

JACKSON, Mich, Aug, 25.-W. II. Cowan.
the proprietor of large implement ware
house here. aud also interested in clothing
aud other kinds OF business, has failed for
n large amount. His liabilities will prob
much less.
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Crushed in a Coal Mine

LONDON, Aug. 25.-As ten miners were
descending into coaIpit this morning part
of the roof of the pit fell in. The men were
caught under the falling earth and seven
we're crushed TO death. II is hardly prob
able the other three will survive
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TROOPS WITHDRAWN.

THO MIIIia KegIments Beginning to
Leave for Their Homes
ALBANY, Aug. Ex-Governor Flower this
morning stated that the strike having been
declared off. the troops would now be With
drawn as rapidly as prudence suggested
BUFFALO. Aug. 25-The trOops have be-
gun TO move hOmeward, About 1900 will
60 now aud the remainder in few days.
Michael BTOderlck, 17-year-old boy, per-
sisted In throwing stones at the soldiers Of
the Twenty-second Regiment to-day and
was seriously aud probably fatally shot In
the abdomen
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INSTANTLY KILLED.
Female Aeronsut Falls 500 Feet While
Making an Ascension

DETROIT. Aug. 25.-Miss Gertie Carmon,
an aeronaut, while making ascensions at
the exhibition grounds, was killed this
afternoon by the balloon striking the high
tower of the exhibition building and hurl-
ing Miss Cannon TO the ground She fell
800 feet and death was instantaneous