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IN THE PRIZE RING.
George Lavigne Knocks Out Jimmy
Handler.

0SOIsS Lii cue AuOChS OuC OlUllDy
Handler.
MASPETH o.. L., Aug. 26.-The new
Empire Athletic Club of Maspeth,
L. l., to-night was formally opened. The
numerous setbacks recently that spar
ring has received from the authorities
did not seem to deter the patrons Of the
manly art, and long before the time set
for the opening bout the entrance doors
were crowded with long line of people.
The attractions provided were of a high
ORDER the principal bout of the evening
being that between George Lavigne, the
Saginaw Kid" and Jimmy Handler of
Newark.
There were about 1000 people present
when the opening bout between Frank
Itrne of Buffalo and Jack Skelly of
Brooklyn WAS announced. The referee
was Tim Hurst, and Frank Freeman
held the watch.
Much interest centered in this bout, as
it was thought fair line could be gotten
on Erne's chances with Dixon. The lads
were down to fight ten rounds at 126
pounds. The bout was a lively one, and
OF the give-aDd-take order. When the
seventh round was reached both men
were weak. but fought gamely. Erne
got in good right-hander, and then
landed twice on the heart. and followed
up with his left on the face. Skelly sank
20 the ropes and rolled over on his side.
The round lasted two minutes and forty
seconds. Skelly had to be carried 10 his
corner.
Then came the star bout of the evening
between Lavigne and Jimmy Handler.
The bout was twenty rounds at i33
pounds.
Round 1-Lavigne landed lightly on
the breast. Alter some give and take
work, Handler landed twice with the
lett. Lavigne got in a right-hand swing
Oh the head, and Immediately got in a
leit-hand swing on the jaw. Handler
landed his right on the face. and missed
vicious lett swing.
Round 2-Lavigne rushed and landed
his left on the neck. Lavigne got in 6
terrific right on the body, and tollowe ed it
up with his left on the jaw. He went for
his man with a series of LEFT and right
swings on the face and almost had him on
the ropes. The round was all in Lavigne's
favor.
Round 3-Lsvigne landed his right and
left on the body, and rushed his man to
the ropes. Handler rallied toward the
Close however.
Round 4-Lavigne sent Handler to the
ropes. He followed it up with his right
Oh the jaw. Handler appeared weak,
and Lavlgne landed some heavy blows,
forcing his man to the ropes. Just as the
gong sounded Lavigne got in his right
and lett on the head.
Round 5-The kid" got in his right on
the body, and soon after landed his LETT.
Handler was very groggy, and Lavigne
got in Il heavy body blow which knocked
handler down. The Newark man got TO
his feet, but Immediately afterward the
kld'' landed his right on the jaw, and
Handler was knocked down and out.
One minute and seven seconds OF the
round had elapsed.
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EX-CONSUL WALLER.
Visited by EN- ssador Eustis' Son and
the Embassy's Counsel.

Visited by Emba ssador Eustis' Son and
the Embassy's Counsel.
PARIS, Aug. 26.-Newton b. Eustis,
son of the American Embassador, and
Mr.. Alexander, counsel of the En- bassy,
returned to-day from Clairveaux, whittier
thev went to see John l.. Waller, Ameri-
can ex-Consul to Madagascar, who was
sentenced by court-martial to long
term of imprisonment on conviction of
having informed the Hovas, whom the
French are at war with, of the move
ments of the French. They were allowed
10 converse with Waller alone. Rules of
the prison allow no prisoner to see visit
ors except in the presence of an official.
In this case. however, the rule was but
technically observ I'd. The Governor re-
manned in the next room to that in which
Mr.. Eustis and Mr.. Alexander saw Mr..
Waller. The door between the rooms
was left open, but practically no one was
present, and the conversation waa pri-
vate.
Waller's health has improved since his
arrival in France as a prisoner from
Madagascar. He was suffering, upon his
arrival, from the effects of fever that
prevails in Madagascar. He seemed TO
be greatly cheered by the visit of Messrs.
Eustis and Alexander, and by their as
surance that the United States Govern
ment would inquire thoroughly into his
case.
When asked whether he had any COM
plant 10 make regarding his treatment
in prison, Waller replied: ''No; but l
would like to have a chair and table,"
This, however, according to the rules
governing prisoners sentenced to solitary
confinement, is not allowed. The Amer
lean Embassy will apply TO the Foreign
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MARYsvILLE, Aug. 26.-William Ma
naugh, q wealthy rancher of Sutter
County, was shot and killed this morn
ing near Live Oak by Hilliard Crum.
There were no witnesses to the afray.
Crum is also farmer residing near Live
Oak. The men have had grudge to-
ward each other for the past fifteen years.
They met alone in the county road this
morning and the quarrel was renewed.
Crum said that Manaugh got out of his
buggy and approached him with drawn
revolver. In fight for the possession of
the weapon Manaugh was shot in the
stomach with his own pistol.
Crum gave himself up to the authori-
ties al Live Oak, and is now in the County
Jail at Yuba City. Coroner Hamilton
will hold an inquest this afternoon at
Live Oak.
\ deep wound found on Manaugh's
cheek /. ~. " the left eye has not been ex-
plained by Crum. The doctors say this
apparently was made by heavy blow
from hammer or some similar weapon.
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NO LIVES WE'RE LOST
In the Wreck OF the Brig Meyer at
Port Clarence.

In the Wreck OF the Brig Meyer at
Port Clarence.
PORT TOWNSEND (Wash.), Aug. 90
The bark Sonoma, returning this morn
ing from Port Clarence, brought Ii. r.
Wood, freight clerk of the brig W. II.
Meyer, from San Francisco, reported
wrecked. The wreck happened at Port
Clarence on July 10th, but the vessel did
not founder, as reported. She dragged
her anchors in heavy storm and went
ashore.
The story that seven lives were lost is
incorrect, as the entire crew and passen-
gers escaped safely, nothing being lost
but the sailors baggage. The crew is
now aboard the United States steamer
Bear and will come down in her.
The wreck entails loss OF $50, 900, and
includes all the Government supplies
destined for Cape Prince OF Wales. The
Port Clarence cargo was discharged be-
fore the vessel was wrecked. The wreck
was sold for $500 on account of the under
writer's, and was purchased by Captain
Townsend of the bark j. ID. Peters.
The Meyer was commanded by Cap
tain Hanson, who lost the barkentlne
John Wooster eft the cape last year in
the same gale that wrecked the Montser-
rat and keWeenaW.
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SUICIDE AT PITYsBURG.
w. w. Kfttie shoots ano Instantly
Kills Himself

w. w. Kittie shoots and Instantly
Kills Himself.
PITTsBURG pa, Aug. 26.-W. W.
hittle OF Washington, d. c., shot and in
stanuy killed himself at Hotel Wiley, on
Sixth street. at 500 this morning. Mr..
kittle was probably so years OF age.
Little Is known about him. 1t is be-
loved that be was connected with the
War Department at Washington.
On Saturday morning last Colonel Ed
ward Frey, clerk in The Paymaster-
Generals office, called at the Record PEN
sion Division. He explained that K.tls
was to have been married last week and
failed to appear, but vouchsaled no de-
tails.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-This afternoon
some OF the details preceding kiLtle's dis
appearance were learned at his boarding.
house. Here he formed the acquaintance
OF Miss Wylie. the 20 year-old daughter
OF the landlord. KittIe WAS almost con-
stant in his attention to the young lady
from the first, and they were engaged to
be married. The wedding day was fixed
Tor last Saturday, all arrangements hav-
ing been made 10 have the ceremony per-
formed al noon that day. Mr.. hIttle
surprised his sweetheart Friday Digkt by
telling her that the wedding would have
w Do poatpoHeu ioI suoiS I4uie, oscauoo
he was broken down in health, and had
obtained seven days leave OF absence
from the Office and intended going away
Tor short time to try and recuperate.
The young lady protested at first, but
seeing her entreaties were without effect,
she reluctantly consented TO the proposed
trip. He lett Washington Saturday night.
going direct to Pitlsburg. and the sad
news OF his suicide i'll that city was the
first word that Miss Wylie mas received
OF him since his departure.
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THE GREAT NORTHERN WRECK.
Engineer Mckinley, Who stood at His
Post. Loses His Life.

Engineer Mckinley, Who stood al His
Post. Loses His Life.
SEATTLE (Wash.), Aug. 26.-The Great
Northern overland express, which left
Seattle last night and was reported
wrecked, ran into landslide at Rich
mOnd Beach, twenty miles from the CITY,
The engine and tender and forward trucks
OF the baggage-car were derailed, and En-
glneer Neil Mckinley was killed. Fire
man Barrett Jumped from the cab and
escaped with slight bruises.
Engineer Mckinley discovered the OBJ
structlon on the track in time TO whistle
down brakes and reverse the engine, but
the collision came too soon for him TO
save his own life. He stood at his post,
and the force of the impact threw him
out of the cab and under the wheels OF the
locomotive, which passed over both legs
above the knees, severing them almost
completely. His left shoulder was also
crushed.
Mckinley was brought to the city late
last night and died at Providence Hos
pital early this morning. He leaves
wife and family. None OF the passengers
were injured. The wrecking crew cleared
the track in few hours and the train
proceeded on its way.
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BULL-FIGHTS UNPOPULAR.
Do Not Take Kindly to the
BrutaI snort

BruCat sport.
COLORADO SPRINGS Col. Aug. 26.-The
last of the much advertised and notori-
Gus bull-hghts scheduled this afternoon
at Gillette failed to materialize. That the
large majority of the people do not ap-
prove of these barbaric exhibitions was
demonstrated by the extremely small
attendance which was present to-day,
only 200 people being in attendance The
crowd yesterday was not enthusiastic,
and its sympathy seemed to be with the
poor brutes, who seemed more anxious
to escape their gaudily dressed torment
ors than to fight. The disgusting details
of the fights as published has caused such
a reaction III the moral sentiment of the
community that 1t would be impossible
to attract enough people to pay rent for
the grounds. only one bull was driven
into the arena to-day, and his hide was
simply pierced by few decorated ban
derillos and then he was driven out, no
fight taking place, the small crowd dis
couragiDg the promoters, who threw up
the sponge. Tonight all the hackers and
fighters are under arrest.
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KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
They are Assembling in Thousands
at the City Of Boston.
AS USUAL, CALIFORNIANS ARE IN
LEAD OF THE VAN.

hey VIII Entertain Visitors to Their
Quarters in the Style for Which
They Have Long Been NOted-Ten
Thousand Baskets of Fruit and a
Great Many More Bottles of Call
fornfa Wines VIII be Given Away
at the Reception TO-Morrow.
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hours hard work to reach the victim, but
the determination of the mob never
wayered.
Promptly at 2 o'clock this morning the
prisoner was taken out and hanged. No
resistance was offered.
The crime for which Lewis was lynched
was most cowardly murder. Last FRI
day night he went TO the house of Joe
Brooks, also colored, and told him that
he was looking for the man who had been
too intimate with his wife. Brooks told
him the man was not there, whereupon
Lewis fired upon Brooks with a shotgun,
killing him instantly.
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ARMENIAN TROUBLES.
Lord Salisbury Serious in His Insist
anca ON reforms.

Lord Salisbury Serious in His Insist
auca on reforms.
LONDON, Aug. 26.-The Chronicle will
tomorrow publish dispatch from Con-
stantinople saying that Shakir Pasha,
first aide-de-camp to the Sultan, who in
June last was appointed the Imperial
Commissioner in connection with the re-
forms in Armenia, started in great haste
on Sunday by special steamer to the
scene of his duties. Three British war
ships have been reported off Mitaline.
Their presence explains the Commission
er's hasty departure.
1t is urged in influential circles in Con-
stantinople that the Dardanelles ought to
be forced without hesitation, or other
wise British prestige in the East will be
seriously endangered. The presence of
fleet will at once convince the sultan that
Lord Salisbury is serious in his insist
ance on reforms in Armenia.
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WESTERN EDITORS.
They VIII Meet in Convention at Salt
LAKE This Morning,

They VIII Meet in Convention at Salt
Lake This Morning.
SALT LAKE utah, Aug. 26.-The two
days convention of Western editors will
commence here tomorrow morning.
The delegates, who are from Wisconsin.
Louisiana, Texas. Indian Territory. Cali
fornia. Ohio, Nebraska, Kansas, Arizona,
New Mexico. Idaho. Nevada, Utah and
a few other States, number over three
hundred. and are arriving tonight. The
principal matters for consideration by the
convention are the libel laws. the rela-
ton of railroads to newspapers, the silver
question, arid lands and irrigation, aud
the formation of q Western Editors Fed
Grafton. Extensive preparations have
been made for the entertainment of the
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NOT KNOWN An RnSrnN.
TROUBLE ANTICIPATED.
Between White Settlers and Indians
IN Idaho.


SPOKANE (Wash.), Aug. 26-Serious
trouble is anticipated between white set
tiers along the Pen p'Oreille River, Ida.
and kaiispell Indians, over long and
bitterly disputed possession of lands in
that district. a large number of settlers
arrived in this city to-day and say that
the Indians have driven settlers all along
the river from their farms ana taken
forclbie possession of their homes anu
stock. The settlers were informed at the
local land office that they were entitled
TO hold the lands upon which they were
living. They are therefore arming them
selves preparatory TO enforcing their
claims. As both sides are ugly, serious
trouble will ensue when the clash COMES
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TIRED OF LIFE.

A Young Swede Tries to End His Ex-
isteuce at san Francisco.
SAN FHANCIsCo. Aug. 26.-John john
son, Swede. vast tax ca from 1929 Clemen-
tina street to the Receiving Hospital at
$50 this morning. to be treated for a gun
shot wound one inch and half below the
left nipple. Johnson, who speaks very
little English, says he shot himself acci-
dentally. out his brother said he thought
he had attempted suicide. He was either
unable or unwilling to explain the facts
from which he formed his opinion. Po-
lice Surgeon We'll prooed for the bullet,
but it had lost itself in the cavity Of the
chest and could not be found. Johnson
may recover.
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Woodland Fair Races.

Woodland. Aug 26.-First race, five
and a half furlongs, Lady Jane won. Rob
Roy second, Hyman third. Time-1:094.
Second race, 2:30 class. trotting, Bonnie
Ben won, Lady Thornhill second. Native
State third.
Only TWO heats of the ZIG class pace
were finished, Pathmont winning both.
Best time -2:091
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The Durraut Case.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26.-The morn
ing session of the court in the Durrant
case passed without the selection of an
additional juror. but in the afternoon
two were secured, making eleven in all.
They were David Brooks, delivery man,
and j. II. Babbit a wagonmaker.
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Serenaders Drowned.

NORFOLK (Neb.). Aug. 26.-A. J. Cab
ler OF Waco, Tex, took Mrs. Ada Ven
mum, friend, rowing on the Elkhorn
River last evening. While they were
serenading the people on the banks their
boat upset. and both were drowned.
Their bodies were recovered to-day.
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Five Orphaned Children.

EUREKA, Aug. 26.-The bodies of Olaf
Solomon and his two young sons. Oscar
and Gussie. aged l6 and II years, re-
spectivoly, vino were drowned last night
near the mouth of Elk River, have all
come ashore. A rowboat overturned with
them. Five orphan children are left
helpless by the accident.
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Probably Fatally Injured.

NAPA, Aug. 26.-The eldest son of Nj.
c. Tainter was with his brothers in
swimming near the asylunnto-day when
he dove into the water about three feet
deep. and, as he did not rise, his brothers
went to his rescue, and, finding him un-
conscious, carried him home and sum-
moned medical aid. His condition Is
critical. 1t is believed his backbone is
fractured.
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Young Boy Drowned.

Los ANGELES, Aug. 26.-Clarence Mes
mer, the l2-year-old son of Joseph Mes
mer. prominent capitalist. was drowned
by the capsizing of a row boat at Ballona
Harbor yesterday. He was in company
with a party of five, all of whom had
narrow escape from drowning. His body
has not been recovered.
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SUFFER- COUNTY TRAGEDY,
A Wealthy Farmer Shot and Killed
Near Live Oak.
THE OUTCOME OF AN OLD GRUDGE
BETWEEN THE MEN.

Serious Trouble Anticipated Between
White Settlers and Indians Over
Disputed Possession of Lands in
Idaho-No Lives Lost in the Wreck
of tho Brig Meyer at Port Clarence
Attempted Suicide at San Fran
cisco.
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Bold Robbery.

PoRTERvILLE. Aug. 26.-Another bold
robbery was perpetrated last night in
Frazier Valley. about six miles from
here, the residence OF l.. l.. Gill, q we'll
to-do and prosperous farmer being
burglariZed, and $40 taken.
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wagon driven by J. Abrams and also ran
over Miss Grace McIvor of rs Twelfth
street, Oakland. Miss McIyor had her
right leg broken and Abrams also sus-
tanned serious injuries. Both were taken
to the Receiving Hopital.
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CUBAN REVOLT.
A stop VIII Be Put TO the Organizing
of Recruits, at Kansas City.

A stop VIII Be Put to the Organizing
of Recruits at Kansas City.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. pa special to the
Chronicle from Kansas City says: Pri-
vate telegrams from Washington express
the anxiety felt by President Cleveland's
Cabinet over the attempt to organize and
equip an army of Cuban fliDusters in
Kansas City. United States Marshal Shell
by has taken firm stand, and his action
has caused the leaders to close the re-
cruiting office. The Marshal says be will
stop tile movement even il he has to ar
rest his own son, who is the accredited
organizer here. The Spanish Minister at
Washington has sent emissaries here to
investigate the origin OF the movement
to assist the Cuban insurgents, and it is
probable that the matter will develop into
an international affair.
BATTLE LASTING FOUR HOURS.
KEY WEST (Ela.), Aug. 26.-Private
letters received in this city from Havana,
dated the 18th inst, state that in the battle
of Placetas, between the Spaniards under
Colonel Planca and the insurgents, the
troops of the former were completely
routed. The battle lasted four hours. on
the 18th the insurgents, under command
of Fernando, entered the town OF
Roias in Las Villas district, and destroyed
the railway depot and several wholesale
houses The insurgent forces number
l,50O, commanded by Bravo Diaz. Fer
nandez and Marsuel, an Italian.
The people in Santo Spiritus are in a
terrible condition. Provisions are very
scarce, and are held at exorbitant prices.
on the 10Th the insurgents, under COM
mand of Zayas and MuneZ, entered the
town of Les EsperanZa, sacked all the
grocery stores, and afterwards paid for
the goods with Cuban bonds, redeemable
at the end of the revolution.
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Waller's case, so that he may be supplied
with a chair and table,
Waller occupied wajnscotted cell that
is reserved for political prisoners. He is
allowed an invalid's diet, that is, what
ever be requests in the way of meats or
vegetables is furnished him. He fur
nished Messrs. Eustis and Alexander
with full account of the events which
led to his arrest, also with details Of the
proceedings of the court-mariial which
convicted and sentenced him. This state
mont has been transmitted to the State
Department at Washington.
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The Wound May Prove Fatal.

CAsTELL, Aug. 26.-While carelessly
handling rifle to-day, Miss Clara Dean
accidentally discharged the weapon. the
bali striking Bert Williams in the throat.
He is still unconscious, and the wound
may prove fatal.
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FAIRFIELD, Aug. 26.-In the Marshall
murder case the jury returned a verdict
this morning of manslaughter. He will
be sentenced Tomorrow.
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serious RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. ga team at
tached to truck ran away on the water
front this afternoon at about o'clock.
The truck collided with light delivery
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HARRISON Z. BRIDGE.
de Dies at n San Francisco Hotel After
Lingering Illness.

de Dies at n San Francisc Hotel After
Lingering Illness.
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 26.-Harrison P.
Bridge, said to be a young millionaire of
Boston, died at the Palace Hotel last
evening, after an illness of three weeks,
He had not been enjoying good health
for some months past, but the immedi-
ate cause of his death was a cold which
he contracted at san Rafael recently.
The deceased leaves brother. sister and
step-sister in the East, besides wife and
child.
NOT KNOWN AT BOSTON.
BoSToN, Aug. 26.-The name of Harri-
son Z. Bridge, said TO be young mill
ionaire of Boston, who died at the Palace
Hotel i'll San Franisco last evening. does
not appear in the Boston directory, and
the man does not seem to be known here.
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four WERE STRUNG UP.
Summary Justice Melted Out to
Murderers in SiskiyOu.
TAKEN FROM JAIL AND PUT TO
DEATH AT YREKA

Hanged In a Public Square to Rail
Stretched Between Two Trees-The
Work of the Mob of Two Hundred
and Fifty Men So Quietly Done That
but Few on the Outside Knew of
What Was Going on Until All Was
OUap
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SUFFERED TERRIBLE AGONY.
Three Hundred Persons Mysteriousl,
Poisoned in Indiana.

Three Hundred Persons Mysteriously
Poisoned in Indiana.
LAPoRTE Ind.), Aug. 26-Three hun
dred persons were mysteriously poisoned
at Lutheran Church festival held yes
terday at Tracey, this county, whore
1000 people had congregated to pay re-
ligious reverence 10 the occasion. Those
stricken suffered the most terrible agony,
entire families succumbing to the strange
disorders, the tortures of which were
only alleviated after the arrival of physi-
clans. The symptoms OF poisoning de-
veloped in most cases Immediately after
dinner, but last night and to-day there
were numerous additions of victims to
the fated list Physicians hold to tho
theory that some portion Of the food was
impregnated with poison and rigid i'll
vestigation will follow, 1t is stated to-
day that all will recover.
Fire IN the Treasury Building.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-Fire was dis
covered at 4:2O oclock this afternoon in
the stationery storage room of the Treas
turned in. but when the engines reached
the scene the blaze had been extin-
guished. The damage, which Was slight,
was 10 paper only and 10 tho room. The
origin OF the fire ia unknown, but it il
supposed to have been spontaneous COM
bustion. Nearly all the clerks left tho
building at the time tho alarm was given,
SO there was no panic.
Ransom to be Reappointed.
WAsHINGToN. Aug. 26.-Matt. W. Ran
som of North Carolina will be reappoint-
ed United States Minister to Mexico, and
the President will thus rectify the blum
der made in the first appointment of
Ransom while he was still member of
the Senate. W neither Ransom will return
to Mexico or not will depend entirely
upon his own wishes.
Four of the Lenders Executed.
LONDON, Aug. pa dispatch to tho
Patt 1haU Gazette from Shanghai SAYS
that advces have been received there
from Chang Tu that the Niceroy has al
ready caused the execution of four of the
leaders of the attack recently made by
natives upon the Christian missions at
Ku Cheng.
All Three Killed.
BERNE, Aug. 26.-Dr. Snerdscher and
two guides fell over precipice while as
cending Mount Blanc, and all three were
killed.
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Ransom to be Reappointed.
Four of the Lenders Executed.
All Three Killed,

BERNE, Aug. 26.-Dr. Snerdscher and
two guides fell over precipice while as
cending Mount Blanc, and all three were
killed.