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RAILWAY WORLD.
WHY TIE GREAT NORTHERN CUT
WESTERN RATES.
Directors Thought They We're Not
Treated Justly in the Handling
of Passengers.
Special to the REcoRD-UNIoN.

Special to the REcoRD-UNIoN.
ST.. PAUL (Minn.), June 1.-THE Great
Northern Railroad gives the following
statement in explanation of the cuts in
rates to ali Western points: son the 9Th
inst. the lines competing for the North
Pacific Coast passenger traffic were noti-
fed of our dissatisfaction with the condi-
tions under which the said traffic was be-
ing handled, for the reason that Is to so
per cent. of the business in both direc-
tons was being carried upon a second
class basis, indicating that largo per-
centage of this second-class business was
only so in name, and the direct result of
unnatural conditions. At the conference
requested several interested parties failed
to attend. On the 18th inst. our repre-
sentative met some of the interested par
ties, but this conference was not product
i've of any satisfactory results.
sit is not to be expected, therefore, in
inaugursting our through service, that
we shall provide a higher basis of rates
for first-class travel than has prevailed
by the lines of our competitors, and we
therefore announce our basis of first-class
rates will be the rate at which travel was
carried in tourist cars. We further be-
leve for essentially class travel rate
should be made west bound.
Contemplating reasonable accommo-
dations therefore effective on the 18th in
slant, the following rates will be made:
From our Eastern terminals to North
Pacific coast points, tirst-class, S35; sec
ond-class, SIS. To Spokane, first-cIass.
$50; second-class, $40. To Helena and
Butte, frst-class, S25; second-class. SIS.
The frst-class rates will apply in both
directions, second-class west bound ONLY.
Tickets at these rates will be limited to
continuous passage.
1.-THE reduction in rates apparent is a
cut in first-class ticket rates to Seattle
and other coast points of S25, and for Sec
ond-class $40. To Spokane the cut in
frst-class ticket rates is S26 80, second
class S13. To Helena and Butte, first
class SIS, second-class s.. The equip
ment on trains will be new, consisting Of
first and second-class coaches, free colo
mist cars, buffet, library and parlor car,
dining cars and irst-class sleepers."
WESTERN PASSENGER AGREEMENT.
CHICAGO, June 1.-THE revised agree
ment of the Western Passenger Associa-
ton was originally intended to 90 into
effect June 18th, but in order that local
lines may have time to make arrange.
ment, no penalties for violation of the
agreement will be exacted until after
June 10Th.
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BORDEN MURDER CASE.
Trial of Lizzie Borden Continued at
New Bedford.

New bedford.
NEW BEDFORD (Mass.), June H.
Women were in a majority at the Borden
trial again to-day. City Marshal HiAiard
of Fall River was the first witness. He
described his visit to the Borden house,
and his conversation with the prisoner.
in which she was told she was suspected,
when she told Hilliard that she was in
the barn when the murders were COM
mitted. The cross-examination devel-
oped nothing new.
Mrs. Clifford, dressmaker, testified
that in speaking of Mrs. Borden to Lizzie
she referred to her as the latter's mother
Lizzie said; Don't say that, because she's
mean good-for-nothing, and 1 don't
have much to do with her," Lizzie fur
Their said she stayed in her room, and,
while eating at the same table, never took
their meals together.
Anna Ii. Borden gave no material testi-
mony. Then came six witnesses who
were in the neighborhood on the morn
ing of the murders, none of whom saw
any one enter or leave the Borden house
The cross-examination, however, showed
such thing possible without being OBJ
served.
Hannah Regain, the police station
matron, testified that on August 24th.
while Lizzie was in her charge, Emma
called. 81 went into the toilet room,
and, hearing loud talking, looked out and
saw Lizzie lying on her side and Emma
bending over her. Lizzie said, you have
given me away, Emma, but don't care;
l won't give in an INCH Emma said,
%, Lizzie, 1 didn't. They stayed to-
gether nearly two hours, but never spoke
again, and when Emma left no good bye
was exchanged" On cross-examination,
Mrs. Regain denied that she told the re-
porters she would sign the paper, saying
that the ou-gave-me-away" story was
lie. She said Rev. DR.. Buck asked her
to sign such paper, but the Marshal
ordered her not to do it.
Bridget Sullivan was recalled and
identified the blood-stained handkerchief
found beside Mrs. Borden's body as a
buster the latter had used.
Eli Belts, the drug clerk, who was
asked to testify that Lizzie tried to pur-
chase prussic acid Of him the day before
the murder, was next called, but an OBJ
lection was raised by the defense, and af-
ter considerable argument the court re-
tired for consultation regarding the adj
mission of the testimony. They returned
with the decision that the evidence
would be admitted. Lizzie's face flushed
visibly, but an adjournment was immedi-
ately taken until tomorrow.
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This BANK CLOSED
Sign Posted on a Defunct Concern at
Riverside.

Sign Posted on Defunct Concern at
Riverside.
RIVERSIDE, June 14.-The doors of the
Riverside Banking Company failed to
open at the usual hour this morning.
The following sign was displayed on the
door: ''This bank is closed under in
structions. Depositors will be paid"
No statement has been issued vet. and
correct details are unobtainable. 1t is
though, however, that the deposits
amount to over s640, 500. The principal
depositor is A. Keith, the banks Presi-
dent, who, it is said, had 10000, and
knew nothing of the collapse beforehand.
At a meeting of the directors held early
this morning they decided that the bank
was unable to continue business under
the existing conditions. There was a
run on the collapsed bank last February.
but all demands were promptly met.
The annual statement of the bank on
January lst showed the total assets to be
Liz 500; total deposits. S64l 200.
1t is alleged that speculation was the
cause of the failure, but the facts will be
known soon. The President of the bank
gives as reason OF the failure hard
times, tight money and the fact that the
bank had been carrying orange growers
too long.
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PREACHER REAMS,
HIS Extradition VIII Not be Acco
plished without Much DELAY.

hIs Extraoit1on VIII Not be Accom-
plfshed Without Much Delay.
VICTORIA (B. g., June 1.-THE extra
dltion OF Rev. Alfred Ree,ns, the Metho-
dist minister of MERGED, who is held here
for the abduction of Lucy Rucker, will
not be accomplished with ut long de-
lay. Sheriff Warfeld was expected this
evening, but unless he can induce Reams
to go with him he might as well not come
The Sheriff secured requisition when
he left California from Governor Mark
nam upon Governor McGraw of Wash
lngton. Reams will probably be held
mere to secure international extradition
papers. The question of difference is the
age OF consent between the statutes of the
two countries
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Special to the REcoRD-UNIoN.

CHICAGO, June 14.-To-morrow will be
German day in the White City, and for
weeks the Germans have been preparing
for it, until it promises to be the biggest
day the exposition has yet seen, both in
points of crowds and ceremonies. AL
ready the sturdy Teutons have begun to
come, and every passenger train arriving
since daylight landed them by hum
dreds. The early arrivals lost no time in
getting to the fair, and it seemed as
though German day had already begun.
All arrangements for the day have been
completed. The different societies who
are to take part in the town parade have
been assigned to positions in the line Of
march, and the programme for elaborate
exercises at the grounds are completed.
The Germans will not be the only peo-
pie there tomorrow, however, for large
contingent of citizens of Indiana will be
there to take part in the dedication of the
Hoosier State building, and also goodly
number from Arkansas for the same
purpose.
The Italian section in the manufactur-
ers' building opened to-day. Every ar
ticle manufactured in Italy was found in
this section.
EX-Presldent Harrison and family Wis
tied the grounds to-day, after the manner
of other private citizens.
North Dakota day, June Goth, has been
postponed Indefinitely.
Secretary V. Oulp of the Committee on
Ceremonies is in receipt of communica-
ton from the committee arranging the
programme for Utah day, which says
one of the features OF the exercises will
be the singing of sacred songs by Nor
mon choir. The committee also requested
that the date of Utah day be changed
from July 9th to September 9th. Colonel
Culp said this would be done.
1t was announced tonight that the to-
tai paid admissions to date have been
2,32S,759.
SUNDAY OPENING QUESTION.
WASHINGTON, June 14.-Attorney-
General Olney has appointed Charles H.
Aldrich, ex-Solicitor- General, and Joseph
L. High, assistant to States District At
torney Milchrist to assist in the prepara-
ton and prosecution of the Worlds Fair
Sunday opening case.
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FATAL SHOOTING ARRAY.
An Angry Brother Avenges a
Wrong Done His Sister.
FILLS A PUGILIST'S BODY WITH
BULLETS
Riverside Bank Goes to the Wall
international Extraditfon Papers
VIII be Required, In Order to Bring
Preacher Reams, Who Eloped With
Lucy RucISer, Back to California
From British Columbia.
Special to the REcoRp.UN1oN.


VIsALIA, June 14.-John +. Asmus
arrived here last evening on his way to
his home at Porterville. He proceeded
to gunsmlth shop and purchased a
Smith d Wesson pistol. and then kept
peering into the saloons of the town until
midnight. At that time he inquired at
the Fisalia House for Billy Matthews.
Being told that he was not in, Asmus
went away, but returned at 2:15 o'clock
this morning, coming directly across the
street. fronting the hotel door.
Matthews was sitting there reading,
with only Maurice Leventhal present.
Asmus opened fire on Matthews, hitting
him five times-in the thumb, elbow and
left side, and two shots in the abdomen.
When the shooting commenced Matthews
arose from his chair and advanced to
within three feet of Asmus, where the last
four shots were fired.
The trouble arose some months ago
when Matthews was arrested for assault
ing young sister of Asmus. On the
trial of the charge Matthews was cleared,
which angered Asmus. Matthews is
known as pugilist.
Matthews was still alive at 2 o'clock,
but cannot live long.
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Special to the REcoRD-UN1ox.

Special TO the RECoRD-UNIoN.
QUEENTowN, June 1.-THE Cunard
liner Servia arrived here to-day and re-
ports that June It'll, during a fog, she ran
down the American ship A. McCaIlum,
Captain O'Brien, from London to New
York. The McCallum was so badly dam
aged that she filed and sank a short
time after the accident. Ali but one of.
her crew were saved by the Servia, q.
sailor named Henry Mills, of London.
The Servia was leaking slightly, but
proceeded to Liverpool.
Nearly all the passengers on the Servia
were in their berths at the time Of the
collision.
The shock awakened many of then1
and they ran on deck to see what had
happened. There was some commotion.
but the assurances of the officers that there
wss not the slightest danger to tho
steamer was readily accepted, and the
excitement soon subsidized.
The McCallum was a vessel Of ,S7S tons
burden. She was built at Thomaston,
Maine, and was owned by F. O'Brien.
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WATER FOR SAN BERNARD1No,
The Trustees Enter Into a Contract for
a New Supply.


SAN BERNARDINO, June ID. This
morning the City Trustees entered into
contract lease for term Of twenty years,
by which they obtain from John L.
Campbell the use of 100 inches of water
for the annual rental of 81, $50, with the
privilege of buying the same water for
$4,000. Some three years ago the city
erected water works with natural press
ure of 200 feet, obtaining the water from
artesian wells. Owing to the large num-
Der Of wells being placed on the Raynor
place and at other points below, the wells
of the city diminished in flow, so that
costly pumping works had to be erected.
Within the last few weeks even the
pumping works failed to draw sufficient
water from the wells for city purposes,
endangering property in case of fire. The
paved and macadamized streets have
been allowed to go dry, which, If cGntin-
ued, would soon destroy them, entailing
an immense loss. For these reasons the
City Trustees propose, in the near future,
to erect an electric light plant for lighting
the city, as the water just obtained by
lease has 100 feet fall before reaching the
city reservoir and will give ample power
to light the entire city. The question of
voting bonds for the purchase of this
water supply will probably be submitted
at an early day.
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WINTER COMMERCIAL FAIR.

SeIf-ExpIanatory Dispatch Sent to
Mayor Harrison of Chicago.
SAN FRANCISCO, June l4.-The follow
ing dispatch, which is self-explanatory,
was sent to-day:
To Carter Harrison, Mayor Of Chicago
California was the first TO iridorse the
proposition of locating the World'slFair
at Chicago. 1t was the first State to make
an appropriation, and it made the largest
appropriation of any State or country in
the world except Illinois, and Illinois is
not to be considered. California now
proposes to hold Winter Commercial
Exposition in San Francisco. 1t will ask
the aid, sympathy and encouragement of
Chicago in the undertaking.
EUGENE GREGORY,
President Of the State Board of Trade.
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MOUNTAIN LIONS,
A Lady's Narrow Escape From One
Near Redding.

REpDING, June IA. - Mrs. Kamene,
whose husband is one of the owners of
the Hidden Treasure mine, near Iron
Mountain, was returning to the mine
from Redding recently, when she saw
what she supposed was three dogs play
ing in the road. They proved to be
mountain lion cubs, and Mrs. Kamene
had hardly passed them when the lioness
sprang from brush and planted two
paws in the buggy. The lady was badly
frightened, but hit the animal on the
head with the butt of her whip. At the
same time her spirited mare started, and
as result the lioness lost her hold and
fell into the road. Mrs. Kamene whipped
up the mare and escaped, although the
Iioness followed short distance. These
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Fatal EIactricaI storms.

KANSAS CITY, June 14.-Reports from
several towns in Western Missouri tell
of severe electrical storms that struck
those towns to-day. Four people were
killed, four injured and considerable
damage of minor character caused to
barns and other buildings.
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NICARAGUA CANAL.
A Naval oficer's Plan to Secure Its
Completion.

A Naval Officers Plan to Secure Its
Completion.
NEW YORK, June 14.-Commander II.
c. Taylor, u. S. N, has submitted to the
Directors of the Nicaragua Canal Com
pany plan looking to the early inaugu-
ration and completion of the enterprise.
The Commander was formerly Vice
President and General Manager of the
canal, but has not been actively con-
nected with the enterprise since 1890.
THAT plan" he said, sis nothing more
nor less than building the great water
way by the people of the United States
themselves, in their individual capacities
az investors and capitalists, and not
through the action of their Legislatures
or money centers. l have advised the
company to issue statement of the plans
to persons of all sorts and conditions
within the United States, OF the benefits
of the canal, of the certainty of its being
built and of an assured return to the in
estor.
1.-THE best way will be to establish bu-
reaus in some sixty of the principal cities
of the United States, whence a regular
campaign can be carried on, pamphlets
distributed, lecturers sent out and other
means adopted to stir up and maintain
interest in the project. 1 confidentially
believe that S20,00O,OOO can be raised in
this way through the sale of bonds to the
people in less than six months, and this
S2O,000,000 would be sufficient to insure
the completion OF the canal.
THE money TO be raised by this means
Is to be applied to the construction Of the
canal at once. 1t is to be built, and built
quickly. If We cannot build a SO-foot
canal we will build a 25-foot one We
will have canal that will admit ships
passing through it from the Atlantic to
the Pacific, and vice versa, by the year
1nOlv
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GERMAN ARMY.
Prince Bismarck Favors an Tncrea
in the Artillery Forces.

Prince Bismarck Favors an Increase
in the Artillery Forces.
BERLIN, June IA. - Prince BismarcIc
has, in an interview, come out In favor of
an increase in the defensive strength OF
the empire, but not on the lines laid
down by the Government in the army
bill. In conversation to-day with Pro-
lessor Kahl, Prince Bismarck declared
an increase of the army necessary, but
maintained that the increase should be
made to the artillery forces, which be de-
clared would decide the battle Of the
future. With regard to increased ok
pense that would follow an increase of
the army, Bismarck said Germany was
fully able to bear the added cost.
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Rich Gold Mines.

RENO New, June 1.-THE news from
the White Horse mining district. eight
miles north from Wadsworth, in this
county, is encouraging. The assays 90
500 to $500 per ton in gold. There is
great excitement. The ledge has been
traced four miles. The specimens shown
are very rich. Over twenty-five locations
have been made.
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Yellow Fever Do Costa Ricn,

PANAMA, June l4.-Foreign Consuls
stationed at Port Limon, Costa RIGA,
state that yellow fever is prevalent at
that port. Steamship companies have
ordered their vessels not to call there.
Stringent sanitary measures are adopted
by the port authorities.
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Two Portuguese KflIed.

MENDoCINo, June IA. - The Albion
Lumpe Company's train that hauls logs
from the woods to the mill was wrecked
last evening by a bull getting ON the
track. Antoine Kerers and Joseph Nor
berry, Portuguese, were killed, and Carl
Petit, laborer, fatally injured.
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LONDON, June l4.-In the Commons to-
day an amendment to the home rule bill
restraining the Irish Legislature from
imposing liabilities or comforting privi-
leges upon any institution owned or con-
Quoted by any religious sect created an
acrid discussion. The Government was
not willing to accept the amendment, and
when it was put TO vote the house re-
iected it without division.
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PeopIe,s Party Convention.

WILLIAMsPoRT PENN, June 14.-The
Peoples Party Convention to-day nomi-
mated ]. H. Stevenson of Allegheny for
Supreme Judge and f. M. Windsor of
Mexican for State Treasurer. The plat
form reaffirms alliance to the National
Peoples Party platform and reiterates its
general demands,
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To Hinder Mormon missionary '
Princess Eulalfa.

NIAGARA FALLS N. ", June IA
special train bearing the Infanta Eulalie
and party from Chicago arrived here via
the Michigan Central road at $40 o'clock.
No formal reception was rendered her.
The trip was without incident, but wher-
ever the train stopped the Princess re-
ceived an enthusiastic ovation.
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All Hope Abandoned.

PHILADELPHIA, June IA. - The last
hope that Lieutenant Verhof and Cap
Peary expedition, have been saved has
been dashed to the ground by the arrival
of the bark Argentia from Greenland
without news Of the missing men.
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sugar Refineries Shut Down.

BROOKLYN N. ", June 14.-The i'm
mense sugar refneries OF the Havemey-
ers in Williamsburg stopped work this
afternoon. This is in consequence of the
striking of seventy-two foremen and
thirty helpers, not for an increase of
wages, but because the working time was
from twelve to eight hours. The strike
will spread to all other refneries in this
neighborhood. A large force of police
under Captain Short is on hand tonight
to quell disturbances.
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PhylIoxera IN Sicily.

ROME, June l4.-Phylloxera has APP
peared in the vineyards of Trapani, one
of the most productive grape-growing
regions in Europe. Heretofore this part
of Sicily has been free from the pest. The
Government has sent a commission to
MARSHA to help the local authorities save
the vines
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Dealer in Precious stones Fails

New YORK, June 4.-Ernest E. Kip
ling, importer of precious stones, Nos. 1873
and ls4 Broadway, with offices at Provi-
dence, R. l., and Paris. France, failed to-
day. The liabilities are about Sl5O,OOO
and the nominal assets exceed that
amount
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Race War in Oklahoma.

GUTHRIE 70. IT,, June 14.-Last even
ing white men and colored Constable
got into row near the negro town of
Lanston, and a general pitched battle
ensued between them. Fully fifty par
ticipated in the fight. Five or six men
were badly hurt, and one, who was
thrown fifteen feet over bridge, will
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Evans Hand Amnuto+ad

V1sALIA, June 14.-John Sontag, the
wounded bandit, is in better condition
to-day than before. The physician says
he is astonished at the favorable changed
condition. Chris Evans left hand was
amputated just above the wrist, at 2:30
O'Clock this afternoon.
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Talk of Chinese Retaliation.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE Depart
ment of State has not been informed Of
the reported purpose of the Chinese Gov
eminent to retaliate upon the United
States, as evidenced by the alleged pro-
hibition of the purchase, use or sale of
American kerosene in the Province of
AmoV
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animals are reported plentiful in the
neighborhood.
FLOOD EMBEzzLBsENr CASE.
Testimony Concluded-No Witnesses
for Defensf

Tesdmony COncIuded-tNo WItnesses
for Defensf
SAN Francisco, June l4.--The Flood
embezzlement case was concluded this
afternoon, somewhat abruptly, and will
be given to the jury Tomorrow morning
after the Judges charge. The defense
introduced no testimony, but Attorney
Foote, in his argument, contended that
Flood, as cashier of the bank, had merely
made mistake in paying 1854, 900 out on
overdrafts, and, being partner in the
bank, he had right to pay them, and
could not be held liable. General Barnes,
for the prosecution, dwelt on the fact that
Foote was the only witness who said the
money disappeared on overdrafts, and
even Foote was not under oath.
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Two Workmen KIIled.

PTTTsBURG, June 1.-two workmen-
James Garrow and Antonio Mugel-were
seriously injured by falling wall this
morning. They were working on a scat
fold demolishing the old Postoffice when
the wall fell, burying them.
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FORGED CHECKS.
Two Banks Done Up For a Consider
able Amount.


able Amount.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 1.-Two cases of
forgery, to the extent of $1,000, made on
May 18th, were discovered this morning.
On that day a check was drawn by the
Bank of Butte County, in Chico. on the
London and San Francisco Bank for
$500. 1t was paid. On the same day a
check for $500, drawn by the Farmers
Bank of Fresno on the London, Paris
and American Bank was paid.
When the discrepancy was discovered
in the accounts of the different banks it
was found, upon examination, that the
checks had been raised respectively from
$50 and S3S. The work was executed with
great skill, peculiar feature being that
so accurately were the names of the diff
ferent cashiers forged that they them
selves failed to detect the imitation.
Detectives are at work on the case.
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Desperate Battle with Rioters.

READING Pa. June 14.-About thirty
striking Hungarian laborers at the
Henry Clay furnace engaged in a riot this
afternoon. A Sergeant with a force of
men was sent to the scene of the disturb
ance. A desperate battle ensued, in
which two foreigners received crushed
skulls and are likely to die. The rioting
was continued nearly an hour. Fourteen
Hungarians were sent to jail, and war;
rants sworn out for eight more. Several
patrolmen were considerably bruised by
flying stones.