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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
AN ANARCHIST IN LUCK.
Prof. OrchardsOn Bequeathed Half a
Million by His Aged Wife.

CHICAGO. June 13.-The estate left by
Mrs. Minerva Merrick Orchardson, the
spiritualist. who died at Quincy, v~arlously
estimated at from 500. 600 to $500. 600, is all
bequeathed TO her husband, Prof. Charles
Orchardson. of Chicago. who is thirty years
her junior. Orchardson was formerly a
painter of some note, but a Spiritualist and
Anarchist, and was for a time the com
panion of the noted Dis De Barr. About
two years ago he met Minerva Merrick. a
rich student philanthropist, and although
he was but fifty and she eighty-two years
old, they were married, he receiving $50, 900
in cash as a wedding present. Mrs Or
chardson's bequest will be fiercely con-
tested by her relatives.
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Indiana Notes.

Dunkirk capitalists want to extend the
railway to Redkey.
William DeMoss, a German plate-glass
worker, employed at the Elwood Diamond
plate-glass factory, was helping to carry
a large plate when 1t broke and a piece
fell across his arms, cutting them to the
bone, severing muscles ligaments and ar
teries, from which he nearly bled to
death.
The trial of John Gentry for killing Dick
Carlisle. of Bonnville. brother of Commits
ty, will come off at Boonville this week.
Gentry claimed that Carlisle was the cause
of a difficulty which existed between the
former and his wife, and for this reason
killed him.
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THE PRESIDENTS CONDITION.
Mr.. Cleveland Said to BE Recovering

from an Attack Of indigestion.
WASHINGTON, Tune I3.-It was stated
at the White House that the President was
better to-day. DR.. O'Reilly called early
and soon afterward DR.. Bryant, the Presi-
dents family physician, who had come
from New York, came 70 the White House
in company with Secretary Lamont. After
examining the patient DIR. Bryant and Sec
rotary Lamont went to the nearest drug
store and had a prescription compounded.
with which they returned TO the White
House. Meanwhile Secretary Gresham and
Attorney-general Olney called TO inquire
after the Presidents health. They saw Mr..
Cleveland, and were well satisfied with his
progress towards recovery. He passed a
good night, and the active symptoms of his
complaint have been checked. Although he
Is still under the Injunction to keep per-
fectly quiet he has managed TO see a few
visitors without coming into his office for
the purpose, and has been engaged in some
routine and easy work.
A correspondent says the Presidents all
ment is indigestion; he eats too much and
exercises not enough.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
DECATUR, Ind, June B.-The wife or
George Zimmerman. a bride of six weeks.
who suicide yesterday by taking
morphine, died early this morning. Mr..
Zimmerman is one of Adams county's
wealthiest farmers, and his young bride
Is the daughter of a wealthy farmer OF Van
Vert county, Ohio. Family troubles are
said to have been the cause.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Work of Trim Wreckers.

LA PORTE, Ind, June 13.-An attempt
was made early this morning to wreck the
Lake Shore mail train. west-bound. This
side of South Bend two piles of ties were
placed on the track half a mile apart. The
first was seen by the engineer just in time
to stop the train. The passengers were well
shaken up. The second obstruction was
also discovered In time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Grand Lodge United workmen.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 13.-The session
OF the Supreme Lodge of United Workmen
to-day was largely devoted TO a discussion
of a proposition to amend the constitution
in such a manner as to enlarge materially
the class of people to whom death benefit
certificates may be payable. The report OF
the committe was against the amendment.
the words and those related TO him by
marriage" The proposition was finally
voted down-333 yeas to 167 nays. The after
noon was taken up in consideration Of re-
ports of officers
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Cable Notes.

The government of Japan has sent large
forces OF troops to protect her interests in
Corea the King of Corea is reported to
have fed TO Japanese territory.
Prince Bismarck's journey to his summer
home at Varsin has been postponed for a
few weeks. Ii is said in explanation that
the ex-Chancellor requires rest, but IT is
added his condition is not such as to cause
any anxiety.
The mother of the khedive of Egypt
has been in Constantinople for a week.
She carried with her a humber of hand
some presents for the Sultan's eldest
daughter. with a view Of securing her as
the wife of the Khedive.
An American named Eugene Torbett was
remanded yesterday at the Guild Hall. Lon
don, charged with forging an order on the
Bank of Scotland for a check book. The
prisoner maintained that he had been duped
and II at he believed the signature TO be
genuine
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Suit Against Fremonrs Widow.

Los ANGELES. Cal, Jun 13--A suit In
equity was filed to-day in the United States
Circuit Court by Loren Jones, of New
York, against Mrs. Jesse Benton Fremont,
widow of General Fremont. the Path
finder" TO restrain her from collecting
money from Congress for the seizure of
land by the government belonging TO her
husband. The complaint AYERS that the
land sized by the government in this State
was heavily mortgaged by General FIRE.
mont, and that the property was foreclosed
under mortgage. The complaint severely
criticises General Fremont's business meth
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Duke VIII Oppo.e Breckinridge.

LEXINGTON. KY. June l3.-The sensa-
ton in political circles here to-day is the
published statement that Gen. Basil Duke.
OF Louisville. editor OF the Southern Maya
zine. and brother-in-law and chief Of staff
Of Gen. John Morgan. the famous confeder-
ate raider. has assured Mai. Henry Clay
Mcdowell that he will stump the Ashland
district for him and against Colonel Breck-
inridge, IL the latter is renominated. Maj.
Mcdowell resides at Ashland, Henry Clay's
estate. his wife being a granddaughter OF
Clay. and he has practically consented TO
be the Republican candidate IL Breckenridge
is renominated. General Duke Is a stall
mart nopaocrof
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BENADUM ON TRIAL.
Widow of Lawyer Baily, of Muncie,
Testifes at Winchester.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WINCHESTER, Ind, June 13.-The trial
of Francis H. Benadun., jointly indicted
with Michael German for the murder of
lawyer Lemuel Bailey, at the saloon Of
Benadum in South Muncie. on the evening
of April Fl. was begun here to-day, the
case having been brought to this county
on a change of venue. Hon. William A.
thompson, OF Muncie, Is assisting the
State in the prosecution, and Hon. Ra;ph
Gregory of Muncie, will conduct the de-
Tense: Some thirty men were
In selecting a jury. Mrs. Bailey, widow Of
the deceased, and other witnesses for the
State have been
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Wants $4,000 for n Hand.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, June 13.-Suit for sI5.-
600 damages was filed to-day by c.. D..
Mills against the County Commissioners.
His demand is on account of injuries re-
ceived by the falling Of a traction engine
through a bridge. He lost a hand and
sustained other injuries.
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Eastern Indiana Jerseys Sold.
,paoial 70 tho Ipdionapolis Journal

MUNCIE, Ind, June 13.-The annual auc-
ton sale by the Eastern Indiana Jersey
Cattle Breeders Association was held in
Muncie yesterday. Seventy-seven head of
cattle We're sold at an average of $S3, the
total sales being SC. $3.50. Twenty-one head
sold for 500 or over each. The highest
price was $50. being paid by j. ". Gilbert,
of Muncie.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
DIED AT THE FUNERAL.
Strange Addiction of N Seven-Year-
Old Girl at

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
DECATUR, Ind, June ban unusually
sad affair occurred in this city yesterday.
Just as the remains of the two-year-old
daughter of George Wertzberger, who died
early Monday morning. were about to be
conveyed from the residence to the church
for the funeral little Blanche Wertzberger,
the seven-year-old sister of the dead child,
became suddenly distracted and died in a
few minutes. The funeral was postponed
at once, and to-day the two sisters were
buried in the same grave.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Shot Himself I'm a cherry Tree.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
KOKOMO, Ind, June 13.-Frank Mullen,
aged fourteen, while attempting to creep
up on some birds in a cherry tree to-day
accidentally shot himself, the load of shot
blowing through his face, tearing away the
right cheek and eye. He may recover.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Young Burglar Gets Two Years.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
KOKOMO. Ind. June 13.-Milo Harlin, a
young burglar, wanted at Cassville, Green
town, Sharpsville and Portland, was cap
tured here this week and sentenced TO two
years in the penitentiary. He is but
seventeen years old and is a nephew Of
the noted Buck Harlin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
win Reject the Scale.

CINCINNATI. June 13.-Dispatches from
the mining districts in Ohio say that the
miners are more determined than yesterday
to reject the Columbus compromise agree
ment. They are conferring at different
points to prevent work next Monday on the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Horseman Dyar Fatally Kicked.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
KOKOMO, Ind, June 1S.-John Dyar a
prominent fancy horse breeder. was kicked
by a colt to-day and will probably die.
He had two horses killed by the cars this
morning and was breaking colts to take
their places, when one of them kicked him
crushing in his chest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14

LA SALE. H., June 13.-The miners of
his vicinity held a meeting this evening,
at which resolutions were adopted d~enounc-
ing the actions of the delegates at Column
bus and calling for the resignation OF
President Mcbride and others who signed
the compromise. The men resolved not to
go to work unless they were paid last
wears nrices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Anti-Liauor League i. Sore.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
VALPARAISO. Ind. June 13.-The Anti
Liquor League of Porter county, organized
nearly two weeks ago by the ministers
and Prohibitionists OF this county. are now
lamenting over their terrible defeat re-
ceived at the hands OF the County Commits
sioners In session the past week. There
were nine applications for liquor licenses
and the league failed 10 cut of a single
applicant. They made a hard fight on
John Flannery, but the decision was
AGAINST them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Dodging Civn-service LAW.

MADISON, Ind. June 1~S.-Inspector Lead
ley found the civil-service laws being ig-
nored in the Madison postoffice, and put
them In force again. The appointment of a
man as mailing clerk who had not taken
the required examination will be reported
TO Washington.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Offer of Pomeroy Operators.

POMEROY, o., June 13.-A secret meet
ing of the coal operators was held here
to-day. and it was resolved to pay H.S5 per
hundred bushels for mining. Owing to
the feverish condition of affairs elsewhere
this offer will not be met for a few days.
nave closed down for lack Of fuel.
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the visitors, after which the business was
devoted to discussions OF matters OF inter-
est to members. Officers made reports
which were satisfactory. Tonight the dele
gates had a banquet. Tomorrow new off,
GERS will be elected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
New IA. of p. Lodge at Muncie.

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
Ind, June 13.-At about 3
o'clock this morning the work of institute
ing a new Knights of Pythias lodge here
was completed. This is the second in the
city. 1t will be known as Silver Shield
Lodge. No. 400. There is a charter MEM
bership of 104. about forty of whom came
from Welcome Lodge. of Muncie. The new
lodge starts out TO fill a needed demand,
as the old lodge has grown too large.
There is no bad feeling existing. and We'll
come Lodge team, assisted by Winchester,
did the work. The officers of the new
lodge are: Chancellor commander,
ID. A. McLain; vice chancellor, /. A. Crews;
prelate. T.. 4. Botkin; master at arms,
E. E. Mofitt: master OF warden, c.. o.
Friedman; keeper OF records and seal. ID.
H. Shook: master of finance. q. c.. Will
iamson: NJ. OF E, F. b. Mickey trustee.
II. j. Keller. Deputy Grand Chancellor
Heiskell. of Indianapolis. and Grand Chan
cellor Matthews. of Huntingdon, were among
the visitors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
300 Resume Work.

LEXINGTON, KY, June 13.-Information
has been received here to the effect that
three hundred miners in the Peattyville
coal district resumed work to-day. They
had been out about two weeks. All of these
men had worked in the four big mines and
will get full scale prices-75 cents a ton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
CHICAGO MURDER MYSTERY.
1t Is Cleared Up by Confession of m
E~x-Indiana Man.

June l3.-The mystery sur
rounding the killing OF Archibald McKillop.
a street-car conductor, who was shot to
death on the street here, has been cleared
up and the slayer found to be c. F. Keat-
ley, a travelling salesman, whose aughter
McKillop Is said to nave wronged. Keat-
ley's son., a young Chicago attorney, has
confessed that he and his father made many
unsuccessful attempts to compel the dead
man TO marry Miss Keatley, and on his
tnal refusal the enraged father deliberately
fired five shots into Mckillop's body. Keat-
ley was formerly a wealthy woolen-goods
manufacturer, having operated an extensive
stocking factory at Connersville, Ind. He
met with business reverses, however, and
lost a large portion of his fortune. He was
for a long time associated in business with
States Treasurer j. N. huston
at C0ppar0xilIa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Mine Works Fired.

MACON, No., June 13.-Incendiaries fired
the pit head and surface works of Kansas
and Texas mine No.. 43. near Bevier, at
an early hour to-day. Two watchmen were
on duty there, and when they began MAX
ing efforts to subdue the flames they were
fired on from ambush. They replied as
best they could, but were driven back.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
1000 Nav Resume Work.

SPRINGFIELD, O., June 13.-J. w. Ha-
gan, the Ohio Southern agent at Wellston,
O., has, notified General Freight Agent
Youse. located in this city, that 400, Jack
son county miners Will resume work on
Monday next.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
British soldier. Attacked.

HONG KONG, China, June Is. = There
were eighty-six deaths here from the plague
yesterday. Nine British soldiers have been
attacked with the disease, and the military
authorities are taking extraordinary pre-
cautions to prevent it's further spread
among the troops. The leading Chinese
residents are removing those of the suffer-
ers who are willing to be taken on board
vessels. The exodus continues.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Clicked to Death on a Screw.

Special to the indianapolis Journal. voa
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind, June 13.-The
two-year-old infant of Prof. Ed Utterbach,
of Salina, Kan, was choked to death this
morning at the home of its grandparents,
James Warfield and wife, near Wayne
town. by getting a small screw lodged in
the Windpipe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Indiaun Deaths.

PERU, Ind, June 13.-George p. Kunse,
a prominent and wealthy citizen of Mexico,
this county, was found dead in bed this
morning. Heart disease was the cause.
He was ~seventy-two years old. 9ds
Miss Lucinda Allen, aged sixty-fve, liv-
ing six miles west Of town, died to-day.
after an illness of eighteen years, during
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
YeIIOwhammer Oil Company.
to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal

DICOIdI 10 IHt IIIuIuHIUPOHo ~"
DUNKIRK, Ind, June 13.-The Yellow
hammer Oil and Gas Company was incor-
porated at this city yesterday with NJ. l..
Case, T. H. Johnson, J. b. Newton, ]. T.
Sutton, S. A. Wilson and c. w. Smalley
directors. This company is the outgrowth
of a co-partnership and is one of the most
successful now operating in the oil field OF
Indiana.
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in State convention at Dallas Aug. G. The
"Bla~ck-and-tans" will meet at Dallas Aug.
Is. The State Republican League elected
d.. A. Robinson, or DaEas, president. and
selected thirty-four delegates TO the Nation
al League convention 10 be held at Denver.
They denounced the Democratic party as
a decoy party, that had led the people
astray and brought disaster upon them.
and expressed unbounded confidence in VIC
tory in 1896.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14

SAN FRANCISCO, June Is. = Owyang
King, Chinese consul at this place. has been
removed by the Chinese minister at Wash
ington for disobeying the express orders of
the minister in continuing the prosecution
Of a Chinese proedress. after he had been
directed TO drop the case.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Indiana Druggists at Evansville.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
EVANSVILLE. Ind. June 10. = The In
diana Pharmaceutical Association convened
here this morning with about one hundred
delegates present. The Mayor welcomed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Rebels Occupy Seoul.

LONDON, June 13.-A dispatch to the
Standard from Shanghai says: The rebels
have occupied Seoul, the capital of Corea.
japanese and other foreign troops have
been landed TO protect life and property.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
wetmore Declared Elected.

NEWPORT. r. l.. June Is. In grand
committee OF the Legislature. to-day.
George Peabody Wetmore was declared
elected United States Senator. A dinner
and a salute of one hundred guns followed.
The a~nti-policy bill was passed by both
hra nches
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14

DO you ask me for my ecset
Why my teeth are pearly white?
Why my breath is ever fragrant.
And my gums are rosy bright?
My secrets eff been told before
Use SOZ0DONT. And nothing more.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Disastrous Fire in Japan.

YOKOHAMA. Japan, June 13.-A fire at
A~yamamata, province of Usen. has de-
stroyed 1000 houses and thirteen people lost
their lives during the confiagration.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
obituary.

MONTREAL. Que. June 13-Duncan Nc
Intire, Canadian director OF the Grand
Trunk railway. died to-day. His fortune
amounts To- about S.OO0.OOO.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Willard starts for Home.

LIVERPOOL, June 13.-Miss Frances Will
lard. president of the National Women's
Christian Temperance Union, sailed for
New York to-day. with her secretary. Miss
Anna Gordon, on the Teutonic. Lady Henry
Somerset escorted Miss Willard TO Liver
pool. Six members OF the national executive
committee of the British Women's Temper
ance Association babe Miss Willard fare
well at the London depot, singing God Be
with You Till We Meet Again"
Lady Henry Somerset, previous to the
departure of Miss Willard, said: mo wom-
an ever received a more enthusiastic well
come In Great Britain or rendered more
signal service to the various reforms as
sociated with her name than Miss Willard.
She has addressed two immense meetings
in Queens Hall. London. within a month,
and no gatherings attracted a larger num-
Der Of intellectual, thoughtful people. who
showed their warm appreciation of her
abilities and devotion. Miss Willard leaves
friends in all ranks, whose universal de-
sire Is to nave her come again soon."
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to the indianapolis Journal.

Special 70 the ~IndlanapollS Journal.
SEYMOUR, Ind, June 13.-This afternoon.
at 4 O'Clock, Arthur Marburry. the thirteen
year-old son of Mrs. Mary Jane Mar
bury. was drowned in White river while
In swimming. u 1874
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Does Mcbride Know.

COLUMBUS, o.. une 13.-President Nc
Bride says miners will accept the situation
and go 10 work in a reasonable time.
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AGAINST
Concluded from Firzt Page.)


of the guards was injured, but it is not
known whether the strikers escaped In
iurv
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IN MOROCCO.
Villages Rafded by the New SuItan's
Soldiers.

TANGIER, June 13.-The troubles antic-
ipated as a result Of the death Of Sultan
Muley Hassan and the proclamation of his
younger SON, Abdul Aziz. as his successor,
seem likely to be as serious as at first ap-
pretended. The soldiers of Aziz are raiding
the villages in the vicinity of the camp
and thereby causing a bitter feeling against
them among the tribesmen Of the vicinity.
In addition q French courier has been at
tackled and wounded, and the mail matter
intended for the foreign residents in the
interior, which he was carrying. has been
stolen. The British gunboat Bramble has
arrived. The Governor of Tangier has is
sued a decree inviting the Kabyles to
come armed to the religious festival which
is to be held this week.
Though the above facts point TO trouble
of a serious nature, 1t is stated that gener-
ally the population of the interior of Mo-
rocco are In favor of the succession of
Aziz left Rabat this afternoon for Fee,
accompanied by a strong force of troops.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Girl Sunstruck at Charlottesville.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal, 4, y

optCIdI 10 tHt IH~uIdfdpOIIS JUuTnaI, X Tru
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind, June. u.13--
Mary Newland, aged fourteen, suffered a
sunstroke this afternoon and is still in an
unconscious condition. She was wading in
the creek, and when she fell she came near
being drowned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Gold Reserve Going Fast.
HommeI's Champagne

ceived the premium at the Worlds Fair.
Metzger & Co. furnish II. Call them up.
Telephone i07.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-14
Russia Counting Our Trade.

ST. PETERSBURG, JUNE 13.-The Min
lister of Finance, NJ. White. is sending a
high official of the government, NJ. Ia
bouguine. to China, Japan. Corea and the
United States with instructions TO inspect
the chief ports of those countries, notably
San Francisco. and to report upon the best
means TO be adopted with the view of pro-
noting commercial relations with Russia.
M. Zabouguine is especially commissioned
to develop the closest possible relations with
North America. The tour of the Russian
official will last two years.