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VOLUME 131. CORNERING WHEAT. The Farmers' Alliance Branching Out in a New Direction. GROWERS ADVISED TO HOLD ON TO THEIR PRODUCTS. An Attempt to be Made to Force the Price of Grain Up to a Fancy Conference Between the Minors' Committee and Governor Buchanan Over the Situation in Coal Crook Mine Regions Brings About No Definite Agreement.

Special to the Record-Union. St. Paul, July Paul has been made the headquarters of a national movement by the United Farmers' Alliance to corner the entire Avheat crop of the country. At 317 Wabash street, for several days a large force of employes has been engaged in sending out circulars rith the vieAv of having all classes of farmers keep back their wheat crop until prices haAe been advanced to a high point. The plan is to unite tho farmers in a gigantic wheat trust, in which the producers shall be stockholders, and by which speculators and wheat buyers will be squeezed to the Avail.

George M. Muller, an editor and a prominent Alliance man, is at the head of the movement. The Avheat crop of the United States ol 1891 is estimated at 500,000,000 bushels. The promoters of the Farmers' Trust believe that four-fifth 9of this can be held back by farmers from four to eight weeks, by which it is thought prices will go skyAvard. Circulars ready have been sent to the secretaries of alliances in all the Avheat-groAving States.

CIRCULARS BEING SENT FROM WASHINGTON. Washington, July H. W. Aver, Secretary to President Polk, of the Farmers' Alliance, and Manager ot the Reform Press Bureau, says that the Avork of sending out circulars designed to shoAv the farmers of tho country that it is to their advantage to hold back the Avheat crop, Avas actively proceeding in this city as Avell as at St. Paul.

Ayer said that already 400,000 of these circulars had been sent out from Washington, and during the next fevir days an average of a day Avill be mailed, until more than a million circulars altogether are issued. The circulars Avill be published in about 2,000 Aveokly papers Avith which the bureau is connected. Tlie information that the issue of such a circular by the Alliance men Avas in contemplation became public prematurely about two weeks ago, when the circular, then in course of preparation, Was published in- the neAvspapers. The iinal elecision to issue the circular had not at that time been reached, but it has since been determined upon. AT THE COAL CREEK MIXES.

Tho GoA'ernor and Committee Foil to Reach an Agreement. Nashville July 23. The Miners' Committee, which Avent to Coal Creek to-day to communicate GoA-ernor Buchanan's decision to the men reached their destination. A mass meeting Avas immediately called, and tho spokesman of the committee detailed their conference with the Governor and the results thereof. They said the committee had concessions, and, in their opinion, the men ought to make some.

This did not meet with anything like universal satisfaction, but the implicit confidence the miners have in the leaders Avas shown by a unanimous report to accept the report of the committee. A list of resolutions were adopted that the convicts should be returned to the mines, the miners guaranteeing that they Avoulei not be molested if the militia Avill be ordered home. Sixty days Avill be allowed to convene the Legislature, during which time no eonvie-t shall be molested nnd no property shall be destroyed, and the miners, if necessary, will place guards to see that the promises are kept good. The miners' committee roturneel to Kuoxvillo this evening to confer with the Governor. The conference Avith the Governor this evening lastenl three hours, and ended without a satisfactory result.

Governor Buchanan declined to consider the proposition for armistice on tho ground that it Avould bo an implied compromise with a violation of the law, and if the Legislature declined comply with the demands of tlie miners they might be renewed ith impunity. The committee disclaimed any threats, but the Governor was firm. There is no longer any doubt but that he will return the convicts to the mines at Cool Creek and Prineeville. The Conference Committee is of the opinion that if they are returned with only such guards as are necessary to keep them in custody, there will bo no interference until tho Legislature has acted, hut if the military returns with them they fear a terrible contlct may folloAV. The Governor Avill meet the committee again in the morning.

A CONVICT KILLED. Knoxville July tliis morning Anderson Harris, a convict employed by the Knoxville Iron Com- pany, was killed by guard J. A. Duncan, i Harris was stealthily approaching George Tor belt, another of the guards, aud com- menO-d to choke him. Duncan orelered Harris to dosist.

Ho not heeding the I order, Duncan fired, killing him almost instantly. Much excitement prevails in convict "headquarters. It was evidently; among the eonvie-ts to make a break for liberty. When Harris AA-as shot another e-onvi-t, Who hail starteel to assist him choke Torbott, lied back to his comrades. Improved Grafu-Hlndlng Maehino.

Joliet July important exhibition of Improved grain-binding machine-s has just been made on the farm of Dr. Koko, near this place. Two machines Avere opcrateel which are radical improvements over tho old methods of harvesting. One binder OSes a straw band and the other binds with a twine of prairie grass. Both machines were sue-I ceH-tully operated for several hours.

It 11 expected that the use of straw and gTSSS for binding mat. rial will effect a revolution in the methods of harvesting grain, und Avill solve tho problem of cheap twine for tau-mers. a distinguished party of manufacturers and experts WM here to Witness the exhibition. Violated tho Postal LnAvs. Atlanta July H.

C. BroAvn of tlio Alliance Warmer has boon arrested by the Postoffice au-! thorities, and charged with violating the postal law in republishing an from a San Francisco paper, which appeared In a number of papers. It is charged thai the article is a lottery advertisement. The caso will bo tried Saturday. Death of Colonel William 11.

Merritt. Cedar July Willi--' H- Morritt of Dcs Moines died early this morning. Colonel Morritt was I at ono time prominent in political cir- THE RECORD-UNION. cles. He was the Democratic candidate for Governor in 1804.

He served during the war, aud at one time was Colonel on McClellan's Btaff. He was seventy-one years old. New Orleans Jury Briber Acquitted. Neav Orleans July last of the jury bribery cases came up this morning. It Avas the case of Emile Bagonetto, accused of attempting to bribe Dave Bonhave.

The case was given to the jury this afternoon. After an hour's deliberation a verdict of not guilty was returned. A Chinese Leper. New York, July is rumored another Chinese leper has been discovered here, that of Ling Kee, a laundryman. Ho is covered with eruptions aud has been sick two months.

The Board of Health will investigate. Recommended for Promotion. Cape May Point (N. July Lieutenant-Commander Henry E. Nichols of Mare Island Navy-yard has been recommended for promotion and the President has approved the recommendation.

An Editor Indicted. New York, July Grand Jury to-day found an indictment against Chas. O. C. Hennessy, city editor of the Daily News, for publishing an account of the recent execution by electricity at Sing Sing.

Throe Men Killed hy an Explosion. Leitchfield July boiler of a portable engine on the farm of James Durhin, in Edmundson County, exploded yesterday, killing three men aud injuring fivo others badly, perhaps fatally. Both Tere Killed. Marshaltowx July J. EL Johnson, aged seventy, tried to cross the NorthAvestern tracks Avith her fouryear-old grandson at Lamoille this evening in front of a train.

Both were killed. Tlie Iroquois Sails for Samoa. Washington, July Navy Department has been advised that the Iroquois sailed from Honolulu on the 14th inst for Samoa, where she is expected to arrive about August 4th. Killed Three Men. Binghampton (N.

July boiler of Lee's steam sawmill at Ninvah exploded this afternoon, killing James Shaw, Frederick Wheeler and another man whose name could not be learned. Two Saloon-Keepors Gone. St. Louis, July Anderson, a saloon-keeper of East St. Louis, this afternoon shot and killed Dennis Ryan, another saloon-keeper, and then bleAv out bis oavii brains.

Detroit's Railroad System. Detroit, July entire Detroit streot-railAvay system, eighty miles in length, has been purchaseel by a New York syndicate for £5,000,000. Coal Mines on Flro. Cheyenne July mines of the Deer Creek Coal Company at Glen Rock are on fire. It has been decided to flood tho mines.

Temperature in the East. Chicago, July temperature this morning: Hew York, New Orleans, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Chicago, THE FAYLOR SUIT. SEVERAL WITNESSES FAIT- TO PUT IN AN APPEARANCE. Further Taking of Testimony in the Case Postponed Until Next Monday.

Special to the Record-Union. San Francisco, July the Faylor case this morning attorney Clunie asked for a Aveek's postponement, in order to giA-e time to look up Richard Chute aud Henry Wangenhcim, avlio Avere Avanted as Avitnesses but could not be found. Stephen T. Gage, who had been summoned. AA-as also not present, and his counsel stated that he had advised Gage to pay no attention to the subpena, rs it had not been trope rly served.

The Court thereupon stated that the warrant would holel good. Attorney Clunie said he also desired to have the State Librarian and his assistant in attendance, as he Avished to show by them that the Financo Committee of the combine met in tho State Library every day. Attorney Campbell objected to a continuance, and the Court finally until o'clock this afternoon, to enable the plaintilf, if possible, to bring tho witness into tho court. At 2 o'clock the trial Avas resumed. Harvey S.

Brown again appeared in the interests of Stephen Gage, and stated to the court that he hael made ineiuiries of the clerk and had ascortaine-d that no return had been made on the service. Such being the case, iie asked to have the dismissed. Mr. Clunie then read an affidavit of Deputy Sheriff Orndorff, in which ho stated that he had served the subpena, and Mr. Gage had asked as he readied tho door if there Avere any fees coming to him, and he (Orndorff) replied that thero Avere not.

Charles B. Havens, of the Liverpool, London and Globe Insurance Company, was called as a Avitness. He Avas askeel by Clunie whether he had met with other insurance men to discuss insurance legislation. ampbell objected and an argument ensued. The objection Avas overruled and the answer Avas: "I did not." Ho did not know Burns or Chute.

Clunie asked him if ho had ever talked ith Mr. Broun, ot Broun, Craig et in regarel to insurance legislation. He said he might have dono so. He could not remember. lb' denied that he had ever paid any money to Influence legislation.

Tlie only money he hael paid was his share of the Short ridge fee. Campbell hero made cjuite a lengthy speech, In which ho said that Faylor claimed for three months' work, "as much," he said, "as your honor earns in a year and a half." Ho also maintained that he Avas not employed in a legitimate! business, and therefore had no cause of action. The court stated that there AA-as nothing In the pleadings to show that the combination Avas formed for illegal purposes. Therefore he could not anticipate. Mr.

Havens then testilie-d that there was no money paid out except for the Shortridge fee. Robert Dickson, General Manager of the Insurance company, and a member of the Insurance Union. Avas next to testify. He also denied all knowlodgo of a corruption fund. This composed all the witnesses in court, anel after an objection avus sustained to Attorney Clunie's request that the books of the Insurance Union be brought into court, the latter prassed his motion for a continuance tor ono Aveck, in order to hunt up missing witnesses.

Faylor was recalled and ejuestioned regarding his connection Avith the California Construction Company, and after somo other had been answered the discussion Avent over, and tho case was continued until Monday. SACRAMENTO, FRIDAY MORNTNG, JULY 24, IS9I. ENVELOPED IN FLAMS. Terrible Results of Starting a Fire With Coal Oil. A WOMAN ROASTED FROM HEAD TO FOOT.

With tho Flesh Hanging in Shreds From Her Hands She Saves Her Children From the Same Piacerville Narrowly Escapes Total Destruction hy Flro of the Business Portion of Cloalum, Burned. Special to the Record-Union. Bakersfield, July miles south of Bakersfield, on Wednesday evening, vvhile trying to light a lire Avith coal oil, the can exploded, enveloping Mrs. Jonathan Curnow in the flames from head to foot. She rushed from the house, threw herself into a little pool of Avater, but every stitch of her clothing Avas burned off, roasting her from head to foot.

The house, in which Avere her two children, caughtjfire, Avhen, AA-ith the flesh hanging in shreds from her hands, she pumped water and saved the house from destruction, and after that had strength enough to empty a can of syrup over herself. A Chinaman first discoA'ereel the accident, and Avhen he came poor woman Avas still conscious. She Avas not burned internally, and may recover, though the chances are slight. DISASTROUS FIRE AT PLACERVILLE. Placerville, July p.

most disastrous fire that has occurred for many years is raging at this time. The fire origiuateel in the hardware establishment of Weatberwax dc Morey in the iron workshop, a structure in the rear of the storehouse. This Avas ablaze when the alarm Avas given. Before the fire companies could get ewer tho line of business blocks aeljoining Avith Avater hose the fire had communicated to all frame buildings that formed the line in the rear. Splendid work has noAv stopped the progress of tho fire eastAvard, after burning the rear of the Mountain Democrat office.

The buildings thus far burned are from those westward beyond the liA-erv stable of Tuck Holdridge. No correct estimate of the damage can at this minute be made. fire Avhich broke out at 9 o'clock is now under control. Following is the property destroyed: Part of the Mountain Democrat building, K. Anderson's tinshop and tools, Grangers' Union, rear buildings and stable; D.

E. Gelman's shoeshop, Weatherwax Morey's hardware establishment, consisting of throe builelings; J. W. Keeuan's furniture and undertaking establishment, Shelley Inch's book and stationery store, partial: also Mrs. B.

Thomas' millinery establishment, Holdrielge's feed and livery stable, also rear frame structure of Mr. Simon, Thomas Alderson and F. F. Barss, and Mrs. Kempthorne's residene-e.

The stable buildings belonging to A. Mierson Avere destroy eel by giant poAvder to prevent tho progress of the lire. An abundant supply of Avater, high pressure at the main and the excellent work of the firemen prevented tbe entire destruction of the city. FIRE AT CLEALUM, WASH. Clealfm July fire this 6A-ening destroyed an entire block of business buildings.

The loss Avill exceed $50,000. The insurance is small. The flames originated in the second story of Theron Stafford's drug and general merchandise store anel spreael Avith Avonderful rapidity, owing to the dry condition of the buildings and a slight breeze which prevailed. The only means of fighting the liames Avas with Duckets and a force pump. The Koslyn Fire Brigade responded promptly, but arrived too late to be of service, and relief Avas also sought at Ellensburg, but no means were at hand to transport the fire department.

All ihe business houses ou the opposite side of the street are more or less damaged by intense heat, anel tho destruction to the contents by removal was heavy, the losses on this account exceeding Sheron Stafford was severely burned in removing things from his building, and Michael Garrison Avas fatally injured, being caught by falling timbers. The loss is a serious one to the toAvn. THE LICK OBSERVATORY THREATENED. San Jose, July The fire on Mt. Hamilton assumed a serious aspect yesterday morning, and at 11 o'clock tonight, in response to a call, six more men Avere sent from here to help fight the flames.

The Observatory builelings are in danger. Over six square miles haA-e been burned over. MorroAv's immense ranch, comprising betAveen 30,000 and 40,000 acres, is said to be almost completely burnt over. Many thousand acres of hay have been destroyed. Great damage is still threatenod.

Hundreds of men are out in all directhms fighting the llamos, but thus far with little success. The fire to-night is Avithin one mile of the Observatory, from the dome of which a magnificent view of the sea of fire is had. AVORIv OF A FIRE FIEND. Marysville. July night a man on horseback Avas seen to set fire toaAvoodpile near some stacks of wheat belonging to J.

P. Risper, near Brown's Valley. The wheat Avas consumed, and the loss Avill exceed 8500. The fire-fiend was pursued, but eluded those who follower! him. There is considerable feeling among tho farmers over the matter.

SAN DIEGO "DEPUTY MARSHALS." Justice Sloan Fixes Tholr Still Mlsslug. San Dieoo, July tho preliminary examination this morning of the prisoners charged with assault on sailors, tho bail was fixed by Justice Sloan. The bail for Breedlove Avas fixed at 812,000, Wilson at $0,000, Coates $000 and Guerrie 9200. It is probable that all the prisoners ill be able to give bonds. The examination Avas really concluded last evening, Avhen four of tho prisoners Avere bound over to tho Superior Court.

Webb and Gillespie, whose connection Avith the trageefy Avas clearly shown by tho evidence and who have not yet been arrested, having left the city, have warrants out against them but cannot be found. District Attorney Jones stated this morning that he would request GoA'ernor Markham to offer a reward for Webb. INDORSEMENT FOR SIIORB. Tho Farmers' Alllnnco Favor nis Appointment. San Francisco, July Executive Committeo of the State Farmers' Alliance met yesterday in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce, Avith the following members present: John S.

Dore, Fresno (Chairman); E. M. Warded, Los Angeles (Viee-Chairmau); Jesse Poundstone, Colusa (Secretary); David Reid, Monterey, and James Morgan, Santa Barbara. The committee Avent into executive State President Marion Cannon, Stato Lecturer J. L.

Gilbert, and the lecturers from the seven Congressional districts, elected on the loth organized the State Legislative Council of the Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union of California, Avith Marion Cannon President and Jesse Poundstone Secretary. The Legislative Council does not supplant the Executive Committee, which retains all its former jurisdiction. The following indorsement of J. de Barth Shorb Avas unanimously adopted "Resolved, That while we elo not desire or intend to express any opinion as to the merits of the controversy that has existed in regard to the or unfitness of other individuals who have been presented to the World's Fair Commission iv the past for the responsible position of Chief of the Bureau of Horticulture at the World's Columbian Exposition, yet having confidence in tho ability of J. de Barth Shorb, we hereby recommend him as a desirable person for that position." The resolution Avas telegraphed to Director-General Davis in Chicago yesterday afternoon.

Two Breweries Seized. San Francisco, July Revenue officers to-day seized Plantag Heyers' brewery aud tho Now York Brewery, both locateei at HayAvards, for violation of the reA-enue laws. The combinod A-aluo of both establishments is about The offense consisted in not destroying the revenue stamps on empty barrels. The Government has accepted the offer of made by the Hayes Valley BreAvery, as a compromise for the frauds recently discovered by the revenue officers. Beating: a Chinaman.

Sonora, July the 11th inst. Ed. Neeley, the son of a livery-stable keepor at Copperopolis, assaulted a Chinaman near Moffitt's bridge, on the Tuolumne River, in this county, and after robbing him ho proceeded to beat him with a ro- A-olver, and inflicted injuries that are to be fatal. Neeley Avas Irrested at Farmington, San Joaquin County, and brought back to Chinese to-day to stand his trial. A Present for tho Stanford University.

San Jose, July Mercury Avill announce to-morroAv that David Pell Secor of Bridgeport, has purchased the famous herbarium the lato Professor Wm. Henry Harvey pf Trinity College, Dublin, for the purpose of presenting it to the Leland Stanford Jr. University. This herbarium contains over 700,000 specimens, representing species. A Suicide.

Los Angeles, July Dodd, a rancher, aged sixty-six years, committed suicide this morning. He stepped into the hallway in the City Hall and shot himself in the forehead, dying almost instantly. He teaves a widow and several groAvn-up children. He left a note to his son, but the latter refused to divulge its contents. The supposed cause was illhealth and business reverses.

Fatal Accident. Prescott (A. T), July Opdyke, a California pioneer of 1850, but who has resided in Arizona since 1868, Avas thrown from a Avagon by a runaway team to-day and instantly killed by the dislocation of his neck. Deceased was a nephew of the former Mayor of New York of the same name, and AA-as highly respected in the community. Another Electric Railway to be Built.

Sutter Creek July Directors of the Amador RailAvay and Light Company havo closed contract with W. E. Marsh, a civil engineer, to commence the surA-ey of their electric road, running from lono to Jackson via Sutter Creok. The Avork on the preliminary lines Avill begin immediately, anel Avill be pushed as rapidly as is possible. Joe Dye's Slayer Acquitted.

Los Angeles, July jury in tho case of Mason Bradfield, for the killing of Joe Dye, this afternoon gave a verdict of not guilty. The ground of defense Avas Dye's murderous record and continuous threats, causing the partial iusanity of Bradfield. A Hot Day in Portland. Portland, July 23. The Weather Bureau report says: Tho temperature toeiay has been higher than ever known in this city, the thermometer reaching 102 J.

From p. m. till 5 p. K. tho thermometer stood from to Regular Earthquako Weather.

Carson (New), July haAe been lightning, Avind and rain in Carson since ov. m. The entire heavens are covered Avith golden clouds. Masses of dust are flying over the city. It is regular earthquake Aveather.

Fierce Forest Fire. Anderson July fierce forest fire has been burning south of Anderson for tAvo days. This afternoon it came near toAvn, forcing the citizens to back fire to save it. The fencing and buildings at Dwindle Avero destroyed. Compton Court-martial.

Walla Walla July The Court-martial of Colonel Compton Avill close to-morrow. The cross-examination of Colonel Compton elicited nothing pcav. Argument for the accused was begun, but not concluded. Willametto University President. Salem July Board of Trustees of tho Willamette University tonight elected Rev.

George Thittaker of Marshall, Texas, President, to succeed Thomas Vanscoy, resigned. Wheatland Hops. Wheatland, July first bale of neAV hops Avas shipped from the Roddan Bros, ranch to-day. General picking Avill commence on August 10th. The crop is fine.

Found Guilty of Assault. Yitba City, July Calmcse, found guilty of assault Avith a deadly weapon on Samuel Estlow in a drunken row at Nicolaus in April last, will be sentenced on Momlay. Death from Sunstroke. Sonora, July Wyman died near Columbia to-day from the effects of a sunstroke. He Avas a native of Maine, and aged 04 years.

ROYAL ARCH MASONS. Officers Elected by the General Grand Chapter. Minneapolis, July General Grand Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons this morning elected Joseph P. Homer of Ncav Orleans General Grand High Priest. It Avas decided to hold tho next convention at Topeka, in July, 1594.

Tho General Grand Council, R. and S. will also hold theirs at the same time. Additional officers were elected as folloavs: Deputy High Priest, George L. McCahan of Baltimore; King, R.

C. Lemmon of Toledo. Ohio; Scribe, James W. Taylor of Luthervillo, Treasurer, Daniel Strike of Hastings, Recorder, C. G.

Cox of Buffalo, N. Captain, A. G. Holland ol LoAvell, Principal Sojourner, T. Dyas of Paris, Boyal Arch Captain, William C.

SAvain of Milwaukee. Including native troops, the English establishment in India is about men. BECOMING COMPLICATED. New Questions Arising in Enforcing the Exclusion Act. POSSI3ILITY OF ENGLAND TAKING A HAND IN THE FIGHT.

Minister Panncefote Claims That tho Chinaman Arrested at Port Huron Should bo Sent Back to Canada Instead of Secretary Spaulding Will Stand Squarely by Attorney-General Miller's Decision. Special to tho Record-Union. Washington, July 23. -Interesting complications may possibly occur with tho Canadian Government in consequence of a Chinaman being arrested at Port Huron, in an attempt to enter this country in violation of lavv. The question at issue betAveen the British Minister and the Treasury Department seems to be as to what constitutes a legal residence in Canada.

Attorney-General Miller's recent decision says Chinamen must be returned to China unless they can prove their "domicile" in Canada or some other country. Hoav long and under Avhat conditions must the Chinaman have been a resident of Canada to make him a citizen or subject of Canada's Government? This is tho question which Avill perplex the State and Treasury Departments for a fcAv days. In the e-ase of the Detroit Chinaman on which Attorney-General Miller's recent decision Avas based, this matter was not touched upon except incidentally, but at tho same time Attorney-General Miller states that the exclusion Act must apply against all Chinese laborers, Avhether subjects of China, Mexico, Canada, or any other country. Now the question arises, Avill the other countries submit to tho exclusion of their "citizens" or "subjects," even though they are China men This is au interesting point that might possibly involve the United States in complications Avith England, especially as British Minister Pauncofote is inclined to regard all such matters Avith much punctUity. Without raising this point as yet in his nottvto the Treasury Department, he claims that this Port Huron Chinaman is by residence entitled to be returned to Canada as his adopted country.

The matter in dispute will be discussed for the next feAv clays. Assistant Secretary Spaulding was seen by your eorresponeient to-day, and he said: "We intend to stand squarely by Attorney-General Miller's decision. Chinamen must prove beyond any doubt Avhatever that they are not merely temporary residents or sojourners lv Canada, but are, under all circumstances, entitleel to recognition as Canadian subjects or citizens." "Suppose this latter is established by them, what then?" he Avas Avould of course be excluded just the same," said he. "Of course Aye must carry out tho laAv of to the very letter, but as to the deportation of captured Chiuameu, that is another matter, which must considered hereafter." CROP BULLETIN. The Average Condition of California Wheat 9S, Washington, July agricultural crop bulletin issued torday says: The average condition of California Avheat is aft- New York, NeAv Jersey and Pennsylnia show fine prospect for peaches, Delaware about the average, Maryland unusually geod and Virginia rather loav.

In Ohio and Virginia the crop is very short. In California peaches Avill yield, a full medium crop and pears also. Concerning California grapes the reports are generally favorable, but Avine men feel desponelent over the exceedingly loav prices for Avine The Shylloxera aud Anaheim disease aro ecimating the vineyards very fast. The outlook for this industry, once so bright is very gloomy. Never, perhaps, have the grain crops lookeel more promising.

The acreage of potatoes is considerably more than last year. Southern California is producing a great many for export East. Los Angeles and neighboring counties Avill have about 2,500 carloads for export. About 1,000 carloads of Lima and white navy beans Avill be shipped from Ventura county. Concerning wool, special reports show that there has been great improvement in tho blood of flocks during the last ten years and a consequent increase of avool.

In 1879 the average Aveight per fleece, including fall clip, in Texas and California was slightly more than four and a half pounds. The present return, after careful examination and consolidation, makes the average four and nine-tenth pounds, or an increase of nearly half a pound per head. No estimate of the total clip can be given at this time. CALIFORNIA FRUITS. Prices Obtained in Eastern Cities Yesterday.

New York, July Porter Bros. Campany sale at auction to-day for account ot California Fruit Union, realized for Ciawfo.id peaches 85, average 30; Purple Duane plums, Jl GO: Washington plums, fl 8-3; Bulgarian plums, 75(aS0e; Kelsey plums, 75c; German prunes, $1 05; Bartlett pears, 15; Fontainbloau grapes, 10; I Tragedy prunes, 51 15. Chicago, July Porter Brotners Company sale at auction to-day for account of California Fruit Union, realized ior Tragedy prunes, 50; CraAvford peaches, St. John peaches, 85 Tuscan peaches, $2 10, Hale's Early peaches, $115; McKevitt's Early peaches, StraAvberry peaches, 81 10; German prunes, $1 50RI 00; Satsuma piunts, S4 50; grapes, $1 40; Bartlett pears, 10; Pnrple Duane plums, 50. The Earl Fruit Company sold tAvo car loads of California fruit to-day at auction at the following prices: Bartlett pears, $1 German prunes, Oorai 75; Washington plums, 15: Mystery plums 75; Gage plums, $1 30; Purple Duane plums, $1 05; Royal apricots, 10; Hale's Early peaches, $1 Q2UII 59; Strawberry peaches, $1 25; Briggs' Early May peaches.

$1 25; Governor Garland 90; St. John peaches, tfl 75; Tuscan Cling peaches. $2. Boston, July Ripley, agents of the California Fruit Union, sold a carload of California fruit to-day, averaging for Bartlett pears, $1 85; CaaAvford peaches, 82 17. Car sold gross for GUBERNATORIAL MUDDLE.

Belief That Thayer Cannot Legally Hold the Office. July veritable bomb exploded in Nebraska State politics by the announcement of Hon. John C. Watson, Chairman of the Republican Central Committee, that General Thayer, who AA'as declared Governor after the failure of James E. Boyd to qualify for the position, could not hold over, and that the committee Avould shortly be called together for tho purpose of considering a nomination.

The Chairman states that he is confident Thayer cannot hold OA-er, and says that the "ablest hvwyers in the State haA'e taken a similar position. The matter has boon submitted to tho Attorney-Goueral. The announcement peculiarly complicates matters, in view of the fact that tlie Republican Supremo Court rather intimated with the decisions renelered iv the quo Avarranto proceedings against Boyd that Thayer Avould hold over until This idea is in line, hoAvever, Avith tho Alliance and Democratic ideas, and it is noAV quite certain that Nebraska Avill be disturbed by a fierce political contest at the approaching dection, RELIGIOUS DISSENSIONS. Dr. Paxton Says the Church is on the Verge of a Revolution.

Pittsburg, July Dr. John 11. Paxton of Ncav York, AA'hcn asked as to the outcome of tho religious elissensions of tho day, said: "It wouldn't tako an angel to tell that the church is undoubtedly the brink of a revolution. Tho caso is analagous to tho years preceding the rebellion. The South Avas gasconading and the North A'acillating.

It neoded the first gun at Sumter to rally the people around the flag. Iv tho Presbyterian Church such is the present situation. Tlio followers of Dr. Briggs aro openly defiant, anel the General Assembly and, church is undetcrmineel. "My prayer and hope is that there Avill be concessions on tho part of Princeton, and that Dr.

Rriggsand his followers may remain in tho Church. lt is broad enough and strong enough for all. Of course, if his friends insist that the Church must accept rea-son as co-orelinate Avith the Word of there Avill be a split, for avo hold that tho Bible is only a rule of faith anel practice. Tho discussion which the great minds of Germany haAe precipitated on tho Protestant' Churches will stir the Churches to the center, but in a different manner than vim-before. No one believes that mistakes bave not crept into the Bible.

This is an age when the peoplo analyze, but whatever be the outcome, Avhether Christ be accepted as God or as a prophet of God, tho Avorld Avill still continue to be religious." SEVERE HAILSTORM. Much Grain Destroyed In Minnesota and South Dakota. St. Paul, July hailstorm in Deuel anel McPherson Counties, S. last night destroyed thousaneis of acres of grain.

A elostructive hailstorm also passed through Norman County, covering a strip tAvo miles Avido anil thirty mile long. SEVERE LOSSES. Aberdeen (S. D.b July are coming in of a destructive hailstorm which passed about twenty-five miles north of here Tuesday. The track of the storm extends from Hosmer, forty miles west of Frederick, eastward over one hundred miles, and one to four miles wide.

In some localities great damage AA'as done. Hailstones of an immense size fell near Westport, some measuring fourteen inches in circumferenec Many farmers lost an entire crop of fitly to one hundred acres each. STORM IX OHIO- July terrific Avind, rain aud electrical-storm visit, ii hero to-night. Trees were uprooted, many small buildings bloAvn over, cellars flooded by the rush of Avater that exceeded everything ever seen here. Crops of all kinds suil'ereel severely.

Telegraph, telephone anel fire alarm wires were rendered practically useless. A DEATH BLOW. ONE OF THE PARTICIPANTS OF A BARE-KNUCKLE FIGHT KILLED. Rumors That Hall Defeated Fitzsimmons Not SnlllA'an-SlaA-In Match. Special lo the Record-Union.

Monongahela City July Harry Boyd and John Myford, living at Black Diamond, quarrelled several days ago. To-day it was decided to light it out in the prize ring. The men accompanied by friends, pitched a ring aud stripped for a bare-knucklo Three terrible rounds Avere fought, at tho end of which both were bleeding profusely. When the men camo up for the fourth round Boyd, seeing an opeuiug, rushed in and delivered a tremcnelous blow on Myford's neck, just over the jugular. Myford staggered back a few stops and fell to the ground insensible.

He died an hour later. Boyd came to this city and surrendered himself. DISAPPOINTED SPORTS. St. Paul, July croAvd of disappointed sports who came to Avitness the Hall-Fitzsimmous fight aro leaving for their homes.

The money paid for their scats is being refundeel. The contest is definitely off, so far as this State is concerned, but rumors are still rife that it Avill come off olsewhere. It. M. Frank, of the Olympic Club of NeAV Orleans, hopes to soeure tbe men for his club during the fall or winter.

Tonight he completed arrangements with Carroll and Myer for a fight for a purse of $5,000. RUMORS THAT THE FIGHT TOOK PLACE. Chicago, July private dispatch received here this morning from St. Paul said that Hall and Fitzsimmons fought this morning at White Bear Lake and that Hall Avon in seven rounds. The Associated Press reporter, Avith his party of telegraphers, say there is no truth in tho story aud that the iavo men havo not left St.

Paul. SULLIVAN'S MONEY T'P. Neav York, July Johnson of Brooklyn, on behalf of John L. Suili- A'un, called at the Herald odice to-day and deposited 31,000 to bind a match with Frank Slavin for the championship, the money to be held until September for Slavin or his backers to cover. THEIR ENGAGEMENTS CANCELLED.

London, July explanation of the disgraceful quarrel between Mitchell and Slavin in Liverpool Wednesday, Mitchell Avrites that Slavin and himself had been to the races, anel indulged in liquor freely. During the sparring Slavin lost his temper, and both set in in earnest. Afterward the men shook hands, supped and wined together. Slavin telegraphs that he is the best of friends Avith Mitchell. In spite of these assurances tho theater in which the pugilists avcre giving exhibitions has cancelled their engagements.

Tlie Olsen Family Agraiu in Trouble. Merced, July Olsen family seem to be determined to keep their names before the public Yesterday Will Olsen aud Charles Bloed, relatives, Avere arrested on a charge of stealing Avheat belonging to Wm. Jacobs. The Avheat Avas in dispute betAveen Mrs. Ivett and Jacobs, and they, so Jacobs alleges, took it by force.

The charge against County Clerk Elliot, to oust him from office, has been dismissed by Judgo LaAv on the ground that the complaint Avas irregularly draAvn. Massachusetts Avill defy superstition by dividing itself into thirteen Districts. WHOLE NO. 15,529. GREED FOR GORE.

Horrible Scenes Witnessed About tbe Execution Place in Paris. CROWDS WAITING TO SEE CRIMINALS GUILLOTINED. The Police Forced to Charge the Mobs in Order to Qnel! tho Riotous Demonstrations or the Blood-Thlrsty Participants Tho World's Fair Commissioners to England Formally Presented to Lord Salisbury by Minister Lincoln. Special to tho REcoiin-Uxiox. Paris, July scenes hnA-o been witnessed tho past week em and about tho Place de la Requeue, where criminals are executed by the guillotine.

Crowds of the lowest of the low have assembloei there every evening, anel passed the night in the vicinity, eagerly waiting to Witness the execution of murderer Borland and accomplice Dore. On Saturday morning a large crowd gathered about the place in expectation of seeing the execution, which wee postponed on account of the marriage of Executioner Derbler's son. since that time, Sunday morning excepted, VOgOUS and their consorts, ns Avell as a certain number of people of the better olaee, have gathered each morning about tho prison anel execution place, singing, shouting, fighting and using profane language. This morning tho crowds were more riotous and otlserwi.se offensive then usual. Consequently the police were compelled to charge the' crowds, making many arrests and somewhat clearing tho air of the The gargottes, cages and other public resorts in tho neighborhood havo throughout the week been doing a booming business as tho result of this bloodthirsty expectancy, and when the police had cleared the streets the officers had another quite as lively task in clearing out tho nmst disorderly of these drinking places.

Here again many arrests were made, and hideous drunken men and women, yelling and fighting, were escorted to tlio police stations, soiling tho very air through which they passed by the horrible language with which they profaned it. FRANCE AND THE VATICAN. Tho Pope Will Continue to Rce-oguizo Only tho Itopuhlic. Rome, July connection with the reception accorded Monday toMonsignor Ferrata, the new Papal Nuncio at Paris, by President Caniot, and the Nuncio's announcement that he bopod to draw closer the ties existing between the Vatican and France, it is learned that prior to his departure from Rome Ferrata had 4a long conference with the Pope and Cardinals Kampolla and Rotelli. As a result of that conference he must have mapped out the line of conduct for tlie application in France of the republican policy of Cardinal Lavigrie.

The Vatican is absolutely decided, In spite of the threats and persuasions of the monarchists, to continue the policy aelhesion to the republic, in order to restore France to the union and to religious and political pacification. The renewal Of tho triple alliance Avill only givo strength to this evolution, which Avill mark a ueAV departure in tho international ecclesiastical policy of the Holy See. The programme of Ferrata Avill consist, lirst, in applying this principle to tho constitutional riyht party of fit. Pibuin the Chamber of Deputies; second, in prevailing upon tho Bishops and clergy to mako a solemn act of adhesion, and, thirdly, to constitute a vast Catholic union in the country outside of the old dynastic parties. The Vatican wishes above all that tho monarchial parties should not meddle In the movement.

)'S FAIR COMMISSIONERS. Mini Lincoln Presents Them to Lord Salisbury. Lonpox, July States Minister Lincoln to-day presented tho World's Fair Commissioners from Chicago to Lord Salisbury. British Premier expressed pleasure at meeting the commissioners, and inquired into tbo prospects for tho completion and preparations for the fair. Lord Salisbury added that tho Queen had assented to the appointment of 5 a Royal Commission for the purpose of supervising the British exhibit, adding that the name's of tho Britjrh Commissioners would be Besetted.

Ex-Congressman Bntterworth, in behalf of the United States Commissioners, returned thanks for the prompt u-tion of the British Government in accepting tho invitation of tho United States. After some further conversation Lord Salisbury invited tiie United States Commissioners to attend a garden party. The Director of the Exhibition entertained the United States Commissioners at dinner at the Naval Exhibition. Irish League Convention. Dublin, July League Convention opened to-day with a large attendance.

Parneli, Who the presiding officer, was warmly heercd. Referring to Balfour's promise as outlined, of a Local Government bill for Ireland, Parneli said he would join Timothy Heely in making it as comprehensive as The convention adopted a programme Avhich included manhood suffrage1, land law reform and the reinstatement of evicted tenants. CoA'emmont Victory. (N. S.

July the debate in tho House of Parliament yesterelay on the sheep-shearers' strike. Dibbs. the Opposition leader, moved a vote of want of confidence in the Government. The motion was to 57. I'oruvian Duty on Lard.

Caxt-ao, July 23. A specific dnty of 11 cents a kilogramme has been imposed on all lard imported into the republic of Peru. The gross weight auel measurement, according to the metric system, must be marked on the packages. Damaging Floods. Vienna, Juiy serious floods which have prevailed for some time past in Moravia and Silesia has caused enormous damage to farms aud crops.

Bridgos anel roads have been swept away. Emperor AVilHum. Christiania, July Emperor of Germany has been whale hunting but bagged none. The Emperor proceeded to the Island of Okoro to-day. Palace nt Cairo Destroyed.

Cairo, July 23. The Adin Palaco caught firo to-day. In spite of efforts to obtain control of tho dames, only purt of the building Avas saved..