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south Dakota,s Grain Crop.

Sioux FALLS IS. d., Aug. 1.-THE
figures on South Dakotas prospective
yield give estimates of 100000 to 60,000,-
600 bushels of wheat, beside immense
quantities of other grains. The elevator
export places the yield of wheat at &C, 000,-
600 bushels, and the railroad places the
estimate at 55,000,000 and $4,000, 900
bushels.
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rhe American Defaated.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE fight between
light-weights Tommy Euston of Legion
stone and George Strong of Denver, bet
ter known as the Cyclone" took place
tonight. The fight was short and sharp,
Euston knocking Strong out in foui
rounds.
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Run Over by Cars and Killed.

ELMIRA, Aug. 11.-This afternoon
man named w. E. Roberts fell from a
brake beam OF freight car where he was
riding. The car wheel passed over his
chest, killing him instantly. Deceased
was about u years old and has married
sister in Los Angeles. His companion, a
lad named Lester, whose relatives live in
Stockton, was riding alongside Roberts,
and had narrow escape from being
drappad off
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Illinois central Railroad.

New YORK, Aug. IA. G. Hockstaff.
Secretary, has sent letter to each holder
of Illinois Central Railroad stock, stating
that the Board of Directors will submit at
the annual meeting, on TIE 18th of Octo-
ber proposition to increase the capital
stock Of the company from $1,000 600 TO
$50, 000, 900 by new issue of $4,000 shares
of 500 each. Each stock holder Of record
on September 10th will have the privilege
of subscribing at par for one share in re-
spect OF every nine shares then registered
in his name
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Refused to Accent tho oFer

PARIS, Aug. 11.-Edward Parker Dea-
con had an offer of release from the Gov
ernnent on condition that ne leave
France forthwith, never to return. Dea-
con wrote tosthe Project of Nice refusing
to accept the offer. The French authori-
ties are much disappointed at his refusal,
as the object was to prevent, if possible,
the trial of Deacon's suit against his wife
for divorce and the exposure of addi-
uonal evidence going to show her guilty
of misconduct with A BELLE
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Cruiser Boston

VALLEJO, Aug. 1.-THE Boston left the
yard for San Francisco at lbs this after
noon.
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Consul Ryan,s Case,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE Danish
Minister has notified the State Depart
ment that his Government has informed
him of the confession of Consul RYAN.
The State Department has telepranhed
Minister Carr of Illinois to proceed to
Denmark at once. Nothing will be done
until the matter is settled in the Danish
courts.
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GUILTY OF CONTEMPT.

Eleven OF the Ceur d'Alene Rioters
Sent to Prison.
BOISE Qda.l, Aug. 1.-United States
District Judge Beatty this afternoon held
that eleven of the Coeur d'Alene rioters
were guilty of contempt of court in vio
lating the injunction served on them re-
straining them from interfering with the
mlne-owners in operation of the mines.
Judge Beatty sentenced the prisoners to
terms ranging from four to eight months.
Ten of the men who had been on trial
were discharged.
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Vincent believes Judge Gresham will
make fifty thousand votes for the Peoples
party in Indiana.
The Republicans profess not to believe
the dispatch, and point to the fact that
Judge Gresham, when right in line with
the Republican party, refused to make
speeches on the ground that that course
would be unbecoming man on the Fed
eral bench.
BOSTON, Aug. careful inquiry at the
hotels here shows that Gresham has gone
TO Cape Cod, and will not return until the
last OF the month.
POLITICAL ASSESSMENTS.
WASHINGTON, Aug. u-G0od GoUern-
nse1at, the official organ of the National
Silver Service Reform League, will pub
lish in its issue of August 10Th procla-
nation by the United States Civil Service
Commissioners stating that the commits
sion feels it its duty to call attention to
the provisions of the civil service law re-
garding political assessments or contribu-
tions, to inform the Government service
not TO infringe upon the rights of politi-
cal assessments under any guise. They
are prohibited by law, say the commits
sioners, and it is the duty of the commits
sioners to see the law inforced, and it will
employ every means in its power to Sc
cure the prosecution and punishment of
whoever may violate them. The COM
mission has requested any person having
knowledge of any violation of the law to
lay the facts before it.
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Serious DISTURBANCES in Tprlzev

CoNsrANTINoPLE, Aug. lion the 5th
inst. a serious disturbance occurred at
Trebizond over the enforcement of sani-
tary regulations adopted by Turkish Off
Gals against cholera. Nearly ], 500 per-
sons were detained at the lazeretto. and
they attempted TO break through the SAN
itary Gordon. The soldiers were sum-
moned to quell the disturbance, and at
the first yolley seven persons were killed
and large number wounded. The peo-
pie were panic-stricken, and fled back to
the lazaretto.
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DIRECT AGAIN DEFEATED.
Hal Pointer Takes Another Race
From the Californian.
THE FIRST HEAT PACED IN VERY
FAST TIME.

Nancy Hanks Trots q Mile at Grand
Rapids in 2:O9-Two Exciting Races
at the Bay District Track-Win-
ners of the Running Events at
Monmouth Park and st. Paul
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Sensation I'm society CIRCLES.

WINNIPEG (Manitoba), Aug. 1.-THE
arrest of Colonel Ray, a prominent
banker and military man of Port Arthur.
created a tremendous sensation in society
circles. The facts of the scandal are said
to be that Colonel Ray made an improper
proposal to Mrs Bathurst, wife of y we'll
known physician. She was so shocked
fainting condition, Mrs Bathurst saws
Ray accomplished his purpose. Raw.
hearing Of the proceedings to be taken
sent check for $1,000 to suppress the
matter. Mrs. Bathurst indignantly re-
fused, and at once swore out a warrant.
which was executed. DR.. Bathurst
threatens to shoot Ray if he escapes pun
ishment in court.
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Serious Riot Narrowly Evaded.

SAVANNAH (Ga.), Aug IL. = Barton
Austin, Charles Warren, lobe Little and
negro were arrested to-day on the
charge of murder in killing Ike Flowers
at Jesup four weeks ago. Little and the
negro will turn States evidence, impli-
eating Austin, Warren and others. The
prisoners were taken to Brunswick this
afternoon to be placed in jail until the
commitment for trial. An attempt to
rescue them was made at Jesup and a
serious riot was narrowly averted.
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THE NIARBLEHEAD.
Cruiser Number Eleven Successfully
Launched at Boston.

Cruiser Number Eleven Successfully
Launched at Boston.
BosToN, Aug. 11.-United States cruiser
No. IL was successfully launched from
the shipyard Of Harrison & Loring at l
O'Clock this afternoon. The yards were
crowded with people, who came to wit
ness the launching. Assistant Secretary
of the Navy Solely represented the Gov
eminent. Governor Russell and several
members OF the Legislature were present
from Massachusetts,. The city of Boston
was represented by members of the
Board of Aldermen and the Common
Council.
At the appointed hour the sign was
given and amid cheers of the spectators
the vessel slipped slowly down the
waves, and as she took the water was
christened the Mar blehead.
The principal dimensions of the vessel
are: Length on mean load water-line.
257 feet; extreme breadth, 81 feet: depth
of hold to under side of spar deck plank
amidships, Is feet inches; draft of water
mean normal, IA feet & inches; displace-
ment in tons to load water-line, 1000:
area of immersed midships section, 665
square feet; indicated horsepower, 5, 400:
maximum speed per hour, Is knots in
smooth water.
She is twin screw protected cruiser,
with poop and Jorecastle decks and open
gun deck between, fitted with water-tight
deck, seventeen and one-half pounds of
plating at sides, reduced to twelve pounds
i'll center, and extending the entire length
OF the vessel. The torpedo outfit will
consist of six torpedo guns for launching
torpedoes. There will be an electric light
plant on board. The battery will consist
of two sixteen-inch breech-loading rifles,
eight ive-inch breech-loading rifles
mounted in sponsors, four OH each side
of the cruiser, six six-pound and two one
pound rapid firing guns, and two Calling
guns.
The motive power for the twin screws
will be furnished by two triple expansion
engines of vertical inverted type, one on
each side of the vessel, 5, 400 horsepower,
with cylinders of 204, 80 and IS inches in
diameter and stroke of 80 inches.
The vessel was designed by Chief Con-
tractor Theodore B. Wilson of the United
States Navy. The machinery, which is
to be placed in position in a few months
after launching, was designed by Engi-
neer-in-Chief George w. Melville, of the
Navy Department.
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SMALLPOX IN NEW YORK.
So Many Cases Appear That an Epi-
demiC is Feared.


demic is Feared.
NEW YORK, Aug. 11.-So many cases
of smallpox have appeared in this city
during the past three weeks that the
health authorities fear there NAV be a
general outbreak of the disease during
the coming fall, unless energetic meas
ures are taken. The infected district has
been divided into twenty sub-districts
and sanitary inspector assigned to each
of the latter.
Three additional cases of smallpox
were reported to the Bureau of Con-
tagious Diseases this afternoon.
NOT CHOLERA.
New BRUNSWICK, On. J.), Aug. IL
The report of the outbreak of cholera at
Helmitta, about fifteen milesfrom here.
has created much excitement in this sec
ton. Investigation shows that the sun
posed cholera is nothing more than yio-
lent dysentery.
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SAMPLE REDUCTIONS.

The following table shows the manner
in which it is proposed to reduce rates if
the necessary authority can be obtained:
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Advertising Governor Russell.

Many Of tho sincercst Joys OF the study OF
politics may DO derived from study OF the
politics OF Massachusetts. There is politics
and there is pleasure ever fresh and now.
In what other State than Massachusetts,
could the plan OF sending favorite son to
National Convention for advertising pur-
poses be developed? Listen to tho re-
marks OF Honest JOHN CoRcoRAN. Chair
man of tho Democratic State Committee,
and perennial Democratic candidate for
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Governor RusssIL will to Chicago as the guest Of
Massachusetts delegation and the state Is suro to be
far'or OF no small importance In the Convention The
situation now points to candidate aside from the two
VINO nave been talked about and the possibilities of
W. l.. RUSSELL arc growing oil the time. A. Chicago
the Governor will come contact with public me o.
ana he h"sa way OF making himself felt and sppre,
ci"ssd under such Circumstances. Even " he 10 got
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Typhus Fever.

or all the pestilential levers typhus ia one
Of the most remarkable for the extent OF its
geographical range. tho uniformity of the
conditions under which it arises. and espe-
cially for the certainty of its extension by
personal contagion. or by contact with
fonitcs. the infected clothing and belong
ings of its victims.
There Is no part OF Europe which during
tho past three centuries has not been at
times the scene OF its ravages. Wc have
authentic records " its occurrence in India.
and it has doubtless invaded other parts OF
Asia. In some countries IL has secured n
permanent habitat. as In Great Britain, md
nsaabyin Ireland. In this country there
have been IL few limited endemics which
APPEAR to have had n local origin: but tho
epidemic visitations of tho fewer have al
ways been traccablc to immigrants from
Infected countries. and mainly from Ireland.
Tho disease appears to arise uniformly
ohtof that complex OF noxious conditions
whici,is generated by the crowdiug OF un-
derfed human beings In filthy and badly
ventilated tenements. Wherever these con-
>tIons prevail. whether lii poor and
Administration homes. in iails. in ships.
In camps. OF In besieged cities. this
IeSC lluuS. u tpuS'INA oo''s Doi'hS
tho wars Of NAPOLEON anu aftcrward. and
moro recontly in tho French and Russian
armies in the Crimca and Turkey, typhus
caused II frightful mortality. No part Of
Europe. however. appears throughout its
history to have presented such favorable
conditions for ,cultivating tho germ OF
typhus as Ireland. There the greatest
epidcmIcs have been coincidept with periods
OF extreme misery. growing out Of agrarian
laa.shps. and OF famine from failure Of the
potato crop. -.
The contagiousncss of typAus Is one OF its
conspicuous characteristics. Whatever tho
principle OF contagion may be, whether a
particular germ likethat of typhoid fever or
cholera. or some pois onous exhalation from
the bodies ~ infected persons. 1t certainly
possesses extreme viruleBce Tho most
striking illustration Of this feature OF
typhus. whici, history affords. Is that OF
tho Black Asslzes In England, whom in
fcctcd prisoners from tho ovcrcrowdcd
ials communicated tho disease to the
Judges, LAWYERS. and officers Of tho
court, SO TINT sonic were stricken
whit ON the spot and many fell III within
ten days " H. fortnight after exposure to
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In this city there Is moro danger to life
than there ought to be from the vehicles that
are driven through the streets In Wednes-
days Sun. for example. we had as many as four
reports OF vehicular accidents that occurred
on the previous day: and one Of them was
fatal. A two.wheeled gig ran over and
killed six-year-old boy in Forty sixth street.
A bicycle ran over and severely Injured an
other six-year-old boy in the Eighth avenue
A fire engine ran over and wounded FIVE
year-old boy In tho First avenue One OF the
horses OF Grand street chr knocked down.
trampled upon. and dangerously wounded a
twelvc-year old boy. And we are not aware
that Tuesday was an unusual day for news Of
this sort.
There are hundreds OF accidents Of the kind
hero In the course Of a year. and many OF them
arc not reported in the papers. 1t is hardly
worth while to say that people. young and old.
ought to be on their guard against danger
from vehicles In the streets. and that the driv-
ers Of vehicles ought to be careful no: to in
iure people In the Streets
Tho law for tho regulation OF street driving
ought to be enforced better than 1t is. Tho
drivers who. by reckless or careless driving.
injure people. ought to be arrested. tried. and
punished. We should think that some ono OF
the four persons who were concerned In Tues
days accidents might DO held to account.
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From he Brpia Miaaionnry Magazine.
Tho story published in tho Nrr Fork Wor'd and the
N,r York Herald about Peb Of OF the
sionares near Paabaa the Congo, and transmitted
through tho Associated Press dispatches to tho
papers throughout the country was without foundation
II was not cablcgram, as announced by tho papers
which nrst printed H. hut was manufactured by man
In New York ho sometimes writes for tho papers, and
WINS refused by T NEw YonK suS several days before
II appeared because Of the mnnifesty incorrect and
incredible character of its statements letter has
bepn received at the mission rooms from Matad only
twelve miles from raiaba'a OF tho Same date as the
pretended despat CHI st. Paul de Loanda Dec. 49,
and /, makes no mention Of any trouble in any
missions.
The publication of this story has given great pain
tho hundreds friends Of tho missionaries the Con-
TO- and no hesitation in saying that any paper
which would publish story like that without good
reasons for believing it to be true. Ia unworthy of the
confidence and patronage OF those who desire honesty
and right dealing in the Journals they read.
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II. had the good sense Of FREDERICK VIII
LIAM ". and could SOC that well-timed re-
form is a statesman's substitution for rovo.
luton. How reasonable are most OF tho
wishes OF the Berlin workingmen Is clear
from tho list OF their requests which was
circulated among tho rioters on Thursday.
and which THE Sun printed on Friday
morning. With few exceptions the rights
asked for arc at this moment enjoyed by
tho people OF the United States and Swift
zerland. Among the noteworthy excep-
lions are female suffrage. which may ut
my hour be conceded In England. and the
settlement OF international disputes by ar
bitration instead OF by war. a change which
is earnestly advocated by enlightened per-
sons everywhere. Az to the request for
efficient legislation for tho protection
OF tho working classes and the TAX
inr over by the State OF oil work.
ingmen's insurance agencies. this Ia
simply inviting tho Emperor to complete
tho work begun by BISMARCK and to keep
the promises which he himself made soon
nfter his coronation. But there Is not tho
slightest doubt that II the Emperor would
grant only those reforms which have been
attained, we will not say In the American
and Swiss republics. but under the English
monarchy. the Prusslan people would re-
main satisfied for o generation and he
would himself become the most popular
King that has ever reigned at Berlin. 1t is
mistake to say that the demands enumer-
ated in the list to which we have referred
arc inseparable from republican institu-
tions. They ore entirely compatible with
tho regime Of constitutional monarchy.
1t Is absurd to suppose that with two
days ineffective rioting will end tho efforts
Of German workingmen to improve their
situation. Sooner or later the disturbances
will be renewed. and perhaps on 80 formida-
BILE scale that the military will DO ordered
to quell the uprising. But YOU cannot
drown discomfort in blood. It Is to he feared
that WILLIAM II. will recognize this truth
too late. and that by inflexibly persisting
in coercive and sanguinary measures he
may ruin himself and wreck his dynasty.
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Saved tho San Alb.no,. Crow Br.ve,y.

KELLER. Va. Fob 27.-The life-saving corps
performed noble work in saving the crew Of
the Spanish steamer San Albano. which went
ashore on Hog Island on last Monday night.
On arriving at the scene the corps first at
tempted to reach the steamer by firing tho
life-saving lines. but all the lines fell short.
Then the surf boat was launched. but it soon
filled. and the mon had desperate struggle
to reach the shore. In making a second ut
to float TIE surf boat tn" nearly Lost
morning. watch was left on the beach and a
fire made upon a hill, to show the wrecked mari
light the ife.saying corps fired tho Lyle gun.
with, a limo attached to tho shot. The line
tho wreck. and In less than an hour the steam
er's crew OF twenty-six men were safely
brourh ashore.
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The Moscow Go:,nr announces that Russian fleet
will visit Cherbourg next summer. II will be under the
command OF Admiral Kaznnk"h lthtob be hoped that
an engagement OF more serious character may not
nut IL out of the power ~ the Russian Admiral TO bring
nj. shps to that for the purpose OF making
noise q, or the Franco Russian alliance.
The Socialists OF zc,tk snxony. have SEQ ed point
AGAINST the police, Tho authorities waged war upon
The brewcryncn who allowed thar establishments to
he u,ed the meeting places OF the disciples Of Rebel
and Iebkne,ht The lr 'weres capt uiated. and the
Socialists hoycottcd tn" caPnarls aud bought tho
.trc for marks Of which they Will take formal
pos.esson on the LIST II May They propose TO hold oil
their future meetings III this theatre. How to turn
them out Of their house is the difficulty which tho
poli,e have to deal with: but where there il will
there "a
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come extinct through the operation OF those
laws OF cosmical evolution which seem to be
manifested in the universe at large rs we'll
ne In our own planetary system. and that
through somo such cause rs collision one
OF the minor bodies Of the system has again
been brought to a luminous condition.
But there is no end OF speculation when
we try to interpret tho wonderful discov-
cries with which the astronomy OF our time
Is continually surprising the world.
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given place She ticket viii tend to broaden hin
out and sire him national reputation which will b
very much for his credit In the FUTURE and will bs
| an advantage to him and to the Democrats Of tbs
| state"
State Senator McNARY. an active politi.
clan. says that when Governor RUSSELL
gets out TO Chicago he will find host OF
big men to whom he is nlrcndy favorably
known. and the people will have chance
to see the youngest and brightest Governor
In the country. They will all want him, II
not for first place. why. then. for second"
Mr.. McDoNoUGH. Chairman Of tho Boston
Democratic City Committee. puts tho pro-
gramme In this way:
I'VE shalt be all ready to push the Governor for tho
leadership. but will be satisned to have him second
with such man as PALnsa first. RrssKLL will be big
card for MS out there. lie has great amount of pcr.
sonal magnetism and he will only capt,yate the
Leaders, but he win be received in the Convention
II time for him 20 in. with the widest kind OF
enthusiasm."
Now. BILLY RUSSELL Is a clever fellow
and good fellow whose principal misfor-
tune is being admired by the Massachu-
sets Mugwumps. Tho inevitable result OF
that admiration, II 1t is allowed to continue
unchecked. must DO to cause Governor
RUSSELL to be regarded as something too
good for human natures daily food, II
Governor RUSSELL goes out to Chicago as
an object Of art for the study Of the dele
gates. will not tho Mugwump admiration OF
him cease2 VIII he not have nut himself
into such On attitude Of counting popularity
and seeking Office that the Mugwumps will
have to abandon him? He Is ambitious and
everybody knows It, II lie could get rid OF
the Mugwumps and Of certain MuRwump
notions. his chances with the Democracy
would be hotter than they are. He has To-
cility, he has courage. he has. in particular
the gift Of plausive manners. He Is charm
ing young man. But II he Is to 20 far In
the favor Of the Democracy. he must BIO
cleaned Of oil suspicion Of Mugwumpery
It may DO that he is such spoiled child OF
the Mugwumps that they will applaud ev.
erything which 1t occurs to him to do. But II
he goes to Chicago for exhibition purposes,
the Mugwump faith in him may falter
For the young mans sake We hope 1t will.
Yet II Governor RUSSELL is to 20 to Chi
cago. We should advise him to go as dele
gate. It would be q distinctly ridiculous,
although an essentially Massachusetteso
proceeding. to take Governor RUSSELL to
Chicago not as Democratic delegate, but
as young spectator seeking to widen his
list OF acquaintances and take personal
direction OF his boom. Advertising pays.
but not tho kind at which some OF Governor
RUssELL's friends seem anxious to have
him try his luck.
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TIT for Tat.

A German metaph ysican. while sitting In . Rowery
bser sbop Inst night. evolved \ thought which ran
thus. The Kaiser that IL his subjects don't Ike
ais ways they had better yet out Of the country: but
now ran tell him that II he doesn't Ike their ways he
himself had better get out -