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ovERnuLED STATE COURTS.
United Stntcs Judge Decides the Fa-
mnus nIythe CnHc.

San Francisco, July c. - United States
Circuit Judge Morrow rendered a decision
in the famous Blythe case this afternoon
which was In the nature Of surprise He
ordered decree entered in favor OF the
English Blythes. as prayed for IN their
cross complaint by default. ana In his find
ings made several rulings which are in d.
rect conflict with those Of the state courts,
Among other things 1t Is held that Florence
Blythe was born an illsgitiinale tlild in
1873 when her progenltoes were oub.ects
OF Great Britain. II is further decreed that
neither Florence Blythe IIinckley. John ".
Blythe nor Henry 7. Blythe have any le-
gal claim to the property and that their
claims are fraudulent. The next OF kin 20
the late Thomas ii. Blythe are decla,ed to
be as follows: Alexander and William
Jones, James Maldsiey. Elizabeth JACQUES,
Robert Dover. Hannah Monk, Jane Page,
James Blythe Elizabeth Page and George
Page.
Under this ruling It Is considered very
probable that Mrs Florsnse blythe IIlrck-
ley Will loo the property which che has
fought ~ hard ard bittesly during The IaAt
ten Year, - ebtath
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nATCuFoHD SATISFIED.
Regards the Outlook ns Exceedingly
bright.

| Columbus, ohio. July G.-President
Ratchiord of the United Mine Workers Is
greatly pleased with the progress of the
strike and regards the outlook as exceed
| iurlv bright An encouraging report was
received from tho pittsburg district this
morning that stated with the exception of
mines in York and Cleveland and one or
two mines, where tho miners are under
contract, all were out.
II is stated that District President Dolan
of the Pittsburg district expects ~ MIN
crs employed by the New York and Cleve-
land Gas Coal company 10 Join the snspeh-
SIGN In day or Two. IL is thought mat
when the minem OF the above mentioned
company quit work 1t viii have the effect
Of bringing the miners of the other one or
iva mines out regardless OF contracts
which they may be under. This will make
tho suspension complete in the Pittsburs
district.
The Pt,eburg district is the only one
from which report has been received at
National headquarters. Nothing had been
heard from West Virginia bv the National
officers this morning. HJut report Was ex-
pectod from that section during the day
OF the situation President Ratchford SAID
"In some disorganized districts tho miners
arc holding back to satisfy themselves that
tDh movement VIII We BNu'iSi buiV'S t"N
ing any part in II. On this point they need
have no doubt. Nor should they manifest
any weakness by urging others 10 take
The Initiative The movement Is for the
benefit OF the whole and Will require the
efforts OF all to insure success. II is SIN
cerely hoped that this spirit Will not long
continue To exist Men never free them
selves by inviting others to so foremost 10
tho fight"
spraking OF tho magnitude Of the strike
and the Interest being taken. President
Katchford said. 1.-The enormlS Of this
movement liz attracting the attention OF the
country. Our National legislators and
members Of the National cabUet express
some alarm at the outcome OF The present
conflict This ia tho first time In the his
tory of the mining trade that the regnla-
ton of our wages or our trade affairs mas
given high circles any particular concern.
We are glad TO know thar even now inter-
est Ia being expressed In the peaceIui So
luton OF this and future differences"
In regard to legislation for the benent
OF the miners and workngmen, President
Ratchford said: National legislation
looking to tho establishment OF an eight
hour working day and the enactment OF a
minimum wage law, as well as National
arbitration for the settlement OF future
difficulties, may BIO expected. This.
however, will depend upon ourselves; II
our miners content themselves with their
toll. II they are satisfied 10 live In slavery.
our National congress will OFFER but lutte
objection. II 10 to be hoped .evcrv man
IN this country will lay down his pick, sLo
thereby DO his part 70 bring about = bet
ter syttsm for himAsx and postefjty
IA eunnipg w ~ vnNe afnsaees u
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lNDlA's SAD PLANT.
VICTORIA REBUkED FOR A JUN.
LEE AT sucm A TIME
Timed for Distribut,on untI III.
Jubilee, When IL Would Have
the Most Eject.

Now York July 1.-THE Herald says:
ihe present anti British feeling In india
Is partly due 10 INSCRIPTIONS agitators.
whc 10y means Of seditious leaflets. both
IN English and the vernacular. circulated
IN Foonah. Bombay and at other points.
navel melted fanatics TO vengeance against
individuals and TO attempt u revolt against
the government.
y dispatch to tho London Mail from
hoinbay gives the substance of these pam
phi.ts. which Is signed "fhrce hundred
mi'llons Of human beings" After refer
rug TO the approach OF the jubilee festiyi-
ll's II reviios the queen ani the govern
HVht anu appeals 10 the civilized untions
OF the world TO hear tho cry of oppressed
INDIANS living In slavery" declaring that
thefo ara millions OF their Aryan brethren
VINO are more entitled to their considrra
tion than tho inhabitants either of Greece
or Asia Minor.
~ asserts that needless apathy fer the
sutierlngs of the people has been shown by
the invading Of 2euauas and the pollution
OF temples aud mosques under the pretext
at operations for supproSslng the plague.
and continues as follows:
Not even demon would venture TO cell
CITRATE his eonquests In time OF famine.
plague and earthquake. An ancient and
noble nation is being killed by Christian
government"
The Times of india. referring 10 the
Poonah attncks, says that the facts are
inconsistent with the theory that the out
RACES are actuated by Irha;c revenge.
The journal continues as follows THE
TACT tina: tho perpetrators nurscd VEN
eennce so long after the plague operations
RAD been concluded. deterring The blow I'M
hl the jubilee. when & would he delivered
with telling effect, argue. political con-
c"pticn Of which common criminals would
De incapable"
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THE TROUBLE NOT ENDED,
People of Calcutta Nervous Over
Rumors Of Further Rloting.
THREE HUNDRED PEOPLE DROWNED
In the Recent Floods in France
and the Property Loss Was
Very Great.

Calcutta. July Cat p. nj. the COM
munity is In a state of anxious expectanc,
as TO the developments OF the carly future
1t is rumorod all the mill hands up the
Iloogly have struck and that they arc pre-
pairing 10 march 5000 strong to reinforce
the rioters here. The government has or
dered the military to intercept them.
Tho Mohammedans at Garden Reach, a
south suburb of Calcutta. and fashion
OF dangerous restlcssness and tho govern
ment has stationed strong guards at the
bridges leading to that quarter.
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ALL DID NOT QUIT.
Continued From Page Onc.)

passed resolutions demanding President
Gompers and Secretary Morrison to call an
immediate meeting of the executive board
TO consider "A proposition 10 aid the miners
in their strike.
The proposition the Cincinnati Central
Labor council makes is that the National
executive board shall order a weekly as
sessment OF 10 cents on each individual
member of the entire order and it's atfili-
ated bodies to be made Immediately avail
able for the support Of the striking min
ers
This action was telegraphed tonight to
President Gompeis and Secretary Morrison
at Washington.
Mr. Thomas ]. Donnelly of the Labor
council said tonight that such an assess-
ment would realize 100000 per week for
the striking minere.
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Tcnnc.sea Exposition.

Nashville, Tenn. July 6.--Althongh tho
day has been warm and exceedingly OPP
pressive, the attendance was up TO ex-
pectations at the centennial exposition and
tho exhibits were viewed more closely and
carefully because indoors was more pleas
ant than out of doors. Among the visitors
were many OF the delegates to the State
Dental association and more of them VIZ
be In attendance tomorrow.
A movement Is on foot TO obtain date
for this celebration Of Irish American day,
and the local Irish citizens are enthusiasts
ticaly interested in the movement.
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INVITATION 10 AunIrRATE.


indianapolis. Ind. July The Indiana
labor commission today sent letters TO the
labor commissions of Ohio. Pennsylvania,
and Illinois. inviting them 10 meet with
Tho Indiana commission in this city at as
early a date as possible to consider the
possibilities OF arbilrating the coal miners
strike, The Indiana commission hopes fer
favorable responses TO its invitation and
In case the labor commissions OF the fous
States mentioned meet, the coal operators
viii be asked to meet with them in an
endeavor to terminate the strike before It
gets far underway.
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HANNA SUGGESTS ADMIRATION.
""ou iimcS coming, hut the Present
In0pportunc for Higher wuues

| Good Times COMING, but the prcsrn,
Inopportunc for Higher wngcs.
New York. July ca dispatch to the
Herald from Washington says: Senator
hanna of Ohio. in speaking of the coal
miners strike, said: owing TO the Z S.st
ing conditions of business no ono can be
expected to raise wages for the present
anywhere in any line OF business. and
therefore, the strikers have chosen a very
uuloitunate time 10 make their demands
whether they are reasonable or not, With
petter times, greater confidence and an
increased demand for the product " the
mints, 1t ought to be possible TO give labor
ems oil all kinds better return for their
labor
That is what l mean by prosperity an
improved condition OF business. When
money Is ireer. operations are carried on
upo,' a saie' sound and profitable basis
ana the humblcst laborer ronps the benefit
on GOOD times in proportion to tho value
OF his labor, The hoped fer good times
are coming. believe, before long hut they
VIII not come suddenly but gradually,
anu when business does improve employ
ers OF labor can listen TO the grievances
OF tho employed
u do not SEQ that they can be expected
10 do so before. II is 10 be hoped hat the
men VIII agree to submit the matter TO mr.
bitfation and let their troubles be settled
Tor the present in Il reasonable manner.
Acts of Violence. prompted by thoughtloss
passion can never accomplish any good
'Of effect Of the strike ON Ohio politics
i am not prepared 10 say anything. Bust
ness disturbances always affect the current
issues enc way or tho other and msunder-
standings frequently arisu on account OF
them. | have no apprehension personally
on account OF the strike, however"
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lMinni- Dion WON nnlcI.lN.

Danyile, Ill. July G.The miners en-
ployed 10y the Westyille Coal company went
out today, but their grievance which was a
demand for check weight. was promptly
complied with and they viii 80 to work to-
morrow
The helleyville Coal company, which
furnishes the Illinois Steel company with
several trainloada of coal per day. say their
men are satisfied and at work. There is no
sign Of a strike In the Grape Crock region
or anywhere In the Danyille fields
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TROUBLE MAY RESULT.
ohio Miners VIII object 10 Coal
Ernm Mcst NirEInIn.

Bellairc, Ohio, July GA large number o.
extra coal cars vera sent into the FAR
mont. w. Va. district by the baltimore
and Ohio railroad today. The operators
of that field have notlied the railway
Dc oplc that they can furnish 1000 carloads
of coal day and shipments are expected
TO begin soon.
Most OF This coal Will be sent into
Ohio 10 supply the trade In this state.
It is predicted trouble VIII result as soon
as an attempt is made TO move coal across
tho river. the same as happened two or
three years ago during the miners strike
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shall make serfs and bondsmon Of the peo.
pie
an intiuence--alicn, forcign--i cache
out from Lombard street, London. to Tho
New York banker, from the Now York
banker to tho bankers OF Ill the United
states, from banker to business man and
thence TO everybody. SO we find that Eng
land was Interested. Are YOU surpris, d,
my hearers. that We failed 20 reach all Tho
people?
Tho disappointments which have come
from the holding out OF false hopes will
make 1t impossible TO repeot the judgment
OF tho last election. IN test of endurance
the West and South will outiast the East +"
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of tho Illinois miners. stated 10000 NOR
War Ia, that

of tho Illinois miners. stated %. 600 mon
were idle in that State.
j. IL. Kennedy, secretary OF the Indiana
miners, wired that so per cent of the min :.
ers In that State were Idle and that more
would quit work tomorrow.
a mass meeting OF Jackson county min
ors In Ohio voted unanimously to stand by
the strike.
President Garland of tho A,nairamatod
Association of Iron and Steel Workers tele-
Sraphcd sympathy and assurance OF sun
port on behalf OF that organization.
samuel Gompers. president Of the Amc-i,
can Federation of Labor, wired: II sin-
ccorely hope the miners may be successful
In their demand for living wages and that
no compromise VIII be accepted which does
not involve the establishment OF that prin
ciple."
President Gomrers offered his assistance
whenever IL may be needed
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Another African outbronk.

London, July "a dispatch to the Times
Ghasaland is assuming alarming proper
tons. The governor of Mozambique is per-
sonallv in command of the column sent to
suppress the rebellion
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THO COM SunnIN.

Columbus, Ohio, July Ga. Brenholtz.
who manages the homo Office for the Gen
eral Hooking Coal company, gays there is
ut least 10000 tons OF coal in storage in
tho Northwest. He estimates that this
viii supply all demands for four months
no matter how general the mine strife
becomes There ~ considerable coal IN the
Ohio docks ready for shipment by lake,
but this coal will not be sent West. 1t
will be held for the purpose Of supplying
the transient trale.
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All out In nriInirr District.

Bellaire, Ohio, July G.-Today was real
ly the first day Of the big coal piiners'
strike in this district, although n large
number of the men came out yesterday.
Fully 5000 miners in the district are row
out and by the END Of another day every
miner In the district will he in the line Of
kattle.
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Detroit, Mich. July 6--Thc number OF
persona who died in this city from sun
stroke and heat prostration yesterday was
swollod today 10 thirteen. ono boy was
killed yesterday. caused by fireworks and
"A girl was fatally burned. Fifteen others
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OfncinI Adyiccs.

Havana. July EMANUEL Fernandez. An
American citizen. captured in the Glen
fuegos district with tho insurgent leader
Gown. has been held for military trial.
AT Matanzas three insurgent officers and
eleven priyates, all armed. have surrend-
cred to tho authorities,
General Pavia. with his wife. will 70
turn to Spain on tho 18th.
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Comments on sniisbury.S stn,cmc

COhWrnts ON SnIisbUry's StntcWrnt.
London, July 7.-All the morning papers
comment edtorially upon tho new danger
in the Graeco-Turkish suituation.
The statement OF the Marquis cf Sails
bury in the house of lords yesterday proved
extremely grave and clear intlmatlon OF
the readiness OF Great Britain to join in
active coercion of the sultan.
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Washington, July G.-President McK!n-
tey and party returned here from Canton
nj l:47 o'clock this afternoon on the reg
ular train over the Pennsylvania
Tonight Senator Harris physician says
ho Ia somewhat improved.
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'As LIKES nEprn,
Los Au,, s'sit for Bim"'n,,, tank In

NO FIeh, Er0ht Nnnk I'm
i'' Angles So" O., for nime,ar,i.m. :"
banquet wa. 80 ~, July e'--Lato last night
= Bryan by ~ gwen in honor of william
lis address ' Ne silver republican club. In
aink all GOOD bryan said he used to
ocratic par,S wv was contained in the dem
party, but ,,,s sad all bad in the republican
He wsa', he had changed 81 hi. many apni good
uont rank n ~ e''e the silver republicans
= am glad - ~ 'a''le now being waged.
~ TO b M 70 permitted tonight" he
osa.sAss-.rot n. &, !" speak to the middle
S'S.ss cisse iss poor and not the opulent'
~ States tods. 'ller Individual in the
- q Il . lss s sSa s .;sa ss;s
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WIN PAY for Fnurc.s VISIT.

Paris July G.-By 447 10 go the depu-
ties today adopted the credit asked 10
defray the expenses OF President faures
visit 20 st. Petersburg, Tho opposition
comprised soeiaiis,a, vino wanted the
money used In relieving distress instead of
glOrifying an emperor.
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'oUTH cARoL1y1 r,cu
Personali,,"a." kent Free OF
Moncl. - in Their ,r,n

PersonnI,..""ri Kept Free ~,
Moncks c o,n' in Their Talks "
ond mee,,a. V'"er' S. C.. July s.-The seq
torial ca,nn s OF the South Carolina sena.
free from 'alsn held here today was o,,,,o
CONTRAST viii ,sie and in striking
fday. l,hn me opening at Sumter YES.
monerea sp.sa ana McLaurin male coed
Governor e Iah TO a small andisoce
kh, NJ. l.. DAM o Evans, Iohn T. Dun
~ sa,t the Farmers nesldson. former rreside nj
teld, State srno, alliance, ana !. - N, ~ y
rr ssn their in,o from Barnswel. M.ye
, mss, but they Intention n1a of cntsring The
meeting today were not present a., the
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r,,o Killea in a Wreck.

Woodyille. N. H., July GA freight
train on the White Mountain division Oh
the Boston aud Maine railway was wrecked
by a washout at a point four miles south
of this station early today. Three men
were killed and the engine and tnree 'a'
badly wrecked.
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THE FRENCH FLOODS.

Three Hundred Persons Drowned.
Enormous Property Loss.
Paris. July 6.--Advicos from the south
Of France show that the destruction by
earlier reports indicated. The loesee are
ostimatd at 2ooOOo,OOO francs In tho ag-
eregate, Hardly village has escaped
damage and the number OF persons
drowned is quito 800.
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Every Man out,

Mowaquea. III. July 6.-Every miner went
on strike this morning. They have made
no demands for AN increase and are or
DERBY and well behaved. The strike Is
purely out OF sympathy.
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A Tonic.
nOrsford's Acid Phosphate.

Dr. A. II. CarothCrs, San Antonio. Texas.
says: 'It Is the best tonic l know OF in
debility and nervous prostraiion. with
ssleoplessness. caused by mental overwork
or prolonged lactation."
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REPORTS TO RATcHFoRD.
He Il. SIN Confident West virginia
VIII join.

Columbus. Ohio. July 6.-About O'CLOCK
President Ratehford had not heard from
number OF mining dstrlcts as to the
progress Of the great coal strike, but he
was as confident as ever OF the ultimate
success Of the undertaking. He stated that
ho had received no reports from West vir'
y,nia but should the miners there not Join
The stfike NOW be thought they could "
ind,rcsd "a euspesld work IL 3 short time.
4 tslssrs1 lrsa ~. 2. Ryan. eecseeesy
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Five Dcnth. Mt CincInnnti.

Cincinnati. July s.-'rhe death LIST from
heat today is as follows: l.. Benton, n
fruit commission merchant: Mrs. D'nah
breckinridgo's unnamed infant; infant
daughter OF MIR. and Mrs. Joseph O'pon-
nell. philomena Sorg, Aug. Wyant, a
newspaper solicitor from Columbus Ohio.
This makes five fatal ties today and
thirty-slX dealhs in the last four days.
The mercury at the we luher bureau sta
ticn nached n maximum Of 81 at 3 p; IN.
ii was "A at Il. m. and Is 81 at 10 O'Clock
tonight. The same Instrument Will sand
frcm TO : degrees igher on the street.
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Bank af spnin Getting Talked About.
Madrid. July 6.--There is great deal Of
comment here on tho position of the Bank
OF Spain. Its note circulation is larger
than over before and It is said to have In
creased to 10000 900 pesetas.
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Tin workers Won n, Cleveland.

Cleveland, Ohio. July 6.--Tuesday r.orn-
Ing the Britton Tinpa,e company decided
to pay the advance of So per cent agreed
upon at the conference Of The amalgamated
association of Norlmen and the tin man
ufacturers. As II result Of the decision 210
men will return TO work.
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TURKEY oBDURATE.
'hc Council of Ministers Rejects the
Fr"posnl az the Powers

Ihc Council Of Ministers Reflects tho
fr"posnl of the Powers.
Constantinople July 6.---Contrary To ex.
pectations the decision Of the council of
ministers Yesterday was not favorable to
the demand OF the ambassadors relative TO
tho Graeco Turkish frontier negotiations.
Tho situation therefore is regarded as very
much strained and tho Turkish reply vir-
tuaily implied rupture of negotiations
and that the powers must make conces-
sion or adopt measures TO enforce their de-
cision.
1t is reported that tho grand vizier has
declared to the sultan that he will never
sign an agreement based ON the strategic
lines proposed by tho ambassadors.
The boerse at Calta is largely affected
by tho situation. There has been con-
siderable fan In Turkish consolidated Sc
curities. Turks ara selling freely. some
circles expressing tho opinion that Turkey
will only yield to European pressure.
st. Petersburg. July 6.The Noevo vrey-
ma strongly exhorts the Turkish govern
mont TO abandon any further subterfuges In
negotiations for peace between Greece end
Turkey Unless tho latter country Wishes
the powers to adopt harsh measures In or
der to enforce their peace programme.
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London, July 6-The United States mon
ctary commissioners. Messrs. WolcOtt Ste
yenson and Payne. called upon United
States Ambassador Hay today, who viii
make arrangements for them to interview
a number of British officials.
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TAX ON REFINED SUGAR.
Gngc Suggests Making the "Sooncr"
Innortprs pny.

Importers Pay.
Washington. July Cit Is learned that
Secretary Gage has written a letter 10
Senator Allison suggesting the ACCESSIBILITY
OF putting a tax OF cent a pound on all
the refined sugar made from stock import
ed prior to the passage of the pending
tariff bill.
1t is the opinion of the custoI,s officials
of the treasury department that this duty
would increase the government revenues by
several million dollars and that the hard
ship would fall on those best able to
bear it
What action the senate committee Will
take on the suggestion is not known.
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One Death at Memphis.

Memphis. Tenn. July &c. y. Buck,
formerly well known resident OF South
eastern Arkansas, died sud lenly tonight
from the effects Of the intense heat.
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DipIomattc Yellow Wafches'
Detroit News.
Whenever Abdul Hamid declines to bid
on a diplomatic yellow watch. the Euro
pean auctioneer calls attentioh 70 the SUE
lie duplicity d the unspeekef'e IT.