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i si lit I -V I i VOL. fK. TOPEKA, KANSAS, WEDNESDAY MORNING, JJJLY 20, 1887. NO. 171.

JABOR MEWS. THE WEATHER. AT FAYETTEVILLE. ERSTATE COmIERCE THE DIRE DESTRUCTION if station, Virginia, who lost their lives in attempting to save the crew of the German ship Elizabeth, on January 18'h, and that the watches be presented to Frank Ted ford and Joseph Etheredge, the survivors of the life-saving crew. The watches and money will be distributed by General Kimball.

A Set Back for Mr. Sparks. Washington, D. July 19. The secretary of the interior has directed Land Commissioner Sparks to issue patents to to the state of Minnesota for certain swamp and overflowed lands in the Da-lath, Minnesota, land district, which the latter had suspended becaoss of the "allegations of gross errors and frauds." The secretary states that no evider.ee support-ic these charges have been furnished, except as to townships 61 and 62.

The surveyor of these townships certifies that he does not believe that his field notes were ever turned over to the surveyor general, but that false and fraudulent ones were turned over instead. The surveyor further states that the land represented as swamps is the only valuable land in these townships. The secretary is of the opinion that this evidence is tufii-cient to warrant an investigation which he directs to be made at once, pending the issue of patents to the lands in these Ii Davis County Favored With a Splendid nam which insures arm era a Good Corn Crop. RILEY COUNTY IAEMEE8 HAPPY. A Copious Eaia at Manhattan Makes Business Boom and Greatly Encourages the Despondent.

Annual Meetinsr of Bicyclists at Faola Lopenun Oonv cted of Murder in the First Degree. Glorious Rain at Junction City. Junction City, July 19. The uroutn nas terminated This section is now being favored with a splendid rain At 2 n. m.

it ia ati'l raininor This will greatly benefit the late corn. Shocked by Lightning. Dodge City, July 19. Durirg an elec trical storm this afternoon, lightning struck the Dodge house in this city. The bolt descended a chimney into the private room of Mrs.

George B. Cox, who, with her daughter, was in the room at the time. Both were severely shocked but not seriously injured. The house took hra but it was soon extinguished. Murder In the First Degree.

Osage Mission, July 19. The trial of Woodward Lopeman for the mur der of James H. Franklin, which has been occupying the attention of the district court for several dajs past, resulted in verdict of murder in the first degree. The jury was out only thirty minutes. Lope man himself did not seem to care very much, but when the result was annonnced to his wife and family, it seemed that thev couia naroiy endure it.

The defense at tempted to pr ve that the crime was com' muted in self defense. On the first ballot the jury stood eleven for conviction of murder in the first degree and one for murder in the second degree. On the seo ond ballot tne vote was unanimously for tne nrst degree, here will be a vigorous attempt to obtain a new trial. Manhattan Gets a Glorious Rain. Manhattan, July 19 This sec tion is being visited by a elorious and much needed rain Farmers and business men alike were nearly discouraged be cause of tha long dry spell, but now a good corn crop is assured and everybody wears a broad smile.

Work is progressing rapidly on the C. K. N. (R. railroad chrough this county.

A tine Btone bed kas been reached for our water works reservoir. The walls are nearly up, pipe is being distributed throughout the city and the whole system is being rapidly constructed. Work on the electric light plant will soon begin. Manhattan now presents a lively appearance. "Wheelmen at Paola.

Paola, July 19. The second an nual meeting of League of American Wheelmen, which has been in session here since yesterday morning, is beccming more interesting at each editition of the programme. The races this afternoon took place in Walnnt nark, innfc mi-tli nt a gr vs. town, and at the appointed hour for the race tne pars: was niied witn spectators. The first race was a half-mile, novire and was won by R.

Jewett, of Leavenworth. Time, 1:32. Second race was half mile and was won by P. Kay, of Kansas Cify. Time, 1:29.

The third race, 100 yards, slow won oy uarry uta, ot at. Louis. The contestants in the fourth race for the championship of Kansas, were E. Jewett, of Leavenworth; H. S.

Hale, of junction uity; and JU. ll. Everest, of Lyons. Mr. Jewett won.

Time 1 The last race for the day was a three mile, open, and was won by Harry Gor don, of St Lonia. Tima 15:41. Fancy racing is now in progress in the city para, mere are aoont iuo wheelmen present and nearly that number additions are expected to-morrow, as it is the last oay. Cleveland Answers an Invitation. Gloucester, July 19.

Numer ous reports have beeen printed to the ef feet that the president and wife wonld visit "Manchester by the sea" in August. These led Mavnr Rnhirmnn tn invito tVia president and his wife to visit Gloucester At rui i www mere, ine mayor nas just received a telegram rrom the president, saying nave not the slightest idea of making the trip you speak of. A Boycott Urgred. Chicago, July 19. Two hundred delegates were present this morning when the annual convention of the boot and shoe retailers wss called to order.

Among the subjects considered is the effect on the retail trade of sales of goods by dry eood houses thronchont the conntrv. Thn Chi cago delegates will strongly urge a boycott being placed on wholesalers who sell to dry goods houses. A Syndicate of Sports. Troy, N. July 19.

A special to the rime says: A syndicate ef New York men interested in Jerome Park and other race courses, are negotiating for the pur- I tuiuc jl luo yrupcrijr ui uw racing asHUCl auon at Saratoga, including the race course, the horse haven, the Saratoe Club house, grounds and cottages. The puce will probably be about $1,000,000 Chair Manufacturers Assign. SV a a a) hew iohk, Juiy ia. Articles ot as signment of Gardner chair and set tee manufacturers, were filed to-day. They show liabilities of 199,833 and assets actual assets are S27.301.

A Mew Tlce President. "-r aw itsw i ore, juiy ia. ine stocc ex change governing eommittee met to-dav at 12:30 and elected Mr. R. N.

Thomas vice president to succeed the late Alfred a lid). DROUTH BROKEN Moderated at St. Louis. St. Louis, July 19.

The weather has moderated greatly in the last twenty-four hours. To-day the thermometer 4ias not jet reached 90. There have been no prostrations from beat to-day, and a delightful breeze is assisting those who are stricken down by the heat. This would be a hot day ordinarily, but after the scorchers, fifteen degrees difference is appreciated. AT PITTSBURG.

Pittsburg, July 19. Five fatal cases of sun stroke were reported to-dav. The thermometer at noon registered 84 which is 10 cooler than at the same time yesterday. A good breeze is blowing with indications of rain. A COOL WAVE COMING.

Washington, July 19 It rained heav ily last night and this morning. The ther mometer registered only 7a a drop of 11" from the previous morning. At the signal omce it was stated that the temperature had fallen during the past twenty-four hours all over the country except in New England and a small portion of the Atlantic coast along South Carolina and Geor gia. In the former locality lower temperature was not needed, and in the latter the heat will moderate, as there is a cool wave moving in a southerly direction. Cool weather it is said may be looked for dur- irg the next dav or two, but there is nothing to warrant its continuat'oa and a 1 1 1 i tne aimospnere wm prooaDiy neat up again gradually, though ttanks to a cloudy air masmg us way oown rrom tne norm west.

The heat will not be as intense as that of the past week. AT CINCINNATI. Cincinnati, July 19 Although the hot spell was broken last night and the thermometer onlv rear.hAd Qi," tn-Aav there were thirteen deaths reported to-day. Most ot tnese were persons who were proa trated yesterday. Norfolk, July 18.

There have been eight deaths here in the last two dajB from the effects of the intense heat PACIFIC INVESTIGATION, Public Session at Cheyenne. Cheyenne, July 19. The Pa cine railroad investigation commission held a public session here to-day. ix-uovernor arren said that the extension of the Burlington Missouri and of the Chicago Northwestern roads in Wyoming wili have the effect to tap; a territory naturally tributary to the Union racinc, anu deprive tnat road and (Jhey enne city of part of their present busi ness. In reply to a question by Governor Pattison as to why the United States government should assist the Union Pa cific to build a branch, he said, as in the case of any other creditor, it should be assisted by its creditor into a position wnere couia pay.

utnei witnesses tes titled to the necessity for feeders for the Union Pacific throughout Wyoming, in order that Chevenne miht retain and velop its character as a distributing point tor ms territory. It appears that P. A. Van Tassle has a mObODOlV Of the stock-vard hnainpea of Cheyenne, and the Union Pacific is the owner of the Koch: bonnz coal mines. Mr.

Hebardener'a teatfmonv in that vhila he was night clerk at the Union Pacific Btation at Chevenne between '79 and '81 COal was billed bv the oomnanv tn lnHi. viduals at So 50 a ton from Rar.lr rri era to Cheyenne, while to the government at SS.50 from Rock Springs to Camp Carlin, a snort rrom uneyenne. National Convention of Shoe Retailers. Chicago, July 19. Two hundred dele gates to the second annual convention cf national retail shoe dealers of the United States assembled in convention in this city this morning.

A cordial welcome was extended by the local committee to the visitors, after which Mr. J. Krowne, of Worcetter, Mass the presi dent of the National associa tion. read an exhanstivn Addrnna tnnrk ine upon the importance of maintaining tneir iraae ngnis in tnese days of un scrupulous greed for wealth. It was time for retail boot and shoe dealers to look sharply after their interests.

He roasted the manufacturers who retail shoes from their factories at prices lower than retai dealers are able to secure. Those middle men who "held up" the retailers for royal ties Were alRf) handled witVinnt nlnvaa He advised boycotting manufacturers who 1L. ZL TT "I 1 icwu uvui me liicuory. ne denounced in unmeasured terms the rubber goods mono polists and suggested the organi zation of a stock company com posed of retail dealers to manufacture rubber troods and not enmhine TTa mm plimented the association on its introduc tion at its last meeting of the standard fhoe measurement and insisted on its being energetically extended. TTa 0 nested that members rennrt tha vvwv www 1 il 1 inoee retauers aoing an unfair businebs anu insisted on thorough organization reports were read showine vicmrnna gioww ot ine organization.

The Gainesville Traced v. Gainstillk, July 19. After five days analysis of all the circumstances in the murder of Genie Watkins. the eon. lecture is to connect the assault on these two girls with the horrible series ul uiuruers in; Austin two years aero.

Nine WOmen WPm billoH in fwalira months. There was never any explana-. uou except mat tney were tne worK ot a maniac A horrible fear is betrinninur to spread that he has begun his work here. Another report seems to come from a reliable source that Captain Watkins states Ai A. 1- TIT .1 iuaiini8B yy atains was quite an impor i ant witness in a case several years ago wnerem a man was sent to prison for rob- very, ttUU iUai ma gentence was out a fe days before this murder.

Chinch Bm la Illinois. fcrRiNGFiKLD, Ju2y 19. An alarming letter was received here to-day from Prof. Dorbes, state entomologist, in which he fctites that rhinV. h-nna ubto vuunnnia foothold in the northern portion of Illinois bucu an extent aa to aqunrA immm.i, number of them Iiext Year.

nnlAca waither unfavorable to their development A laid intervena. TTa ui. a tne danger rrom tnis source threatens to uamagatne wneat crop ot 1888 to an ex tent as a comparison with which pleuropneumonia and other recent outbreaks ot contaeious diseases smong domestic ani rnals will be insignificant. The entomolc- investigations in the southern sec tions of the state develop the fact that tnereis no mterrupuon of the chinch eug's devastioa in that direction. A Strike Amicably Settled.

Philadelphia, July 19. 8ome time ago the Philadelphia it Reading railroad officials issued an order that all their train employes should be subjected to an examination for color blindness and as to their ability to read and write, and in compliance therewith a large number of men have already been examined, a few of whom have been found deficient and were either discharged or transferred to other departments. Ine coal handlers at Port Richmond. including shcvelers, coal train crews and all other branches of the coal service. eared that the order was intended to apply to them as well as the passenger and freight crews, and rather than submit to an examination they held a meeting ar.d resolved to strike.

At noon to-day when the men. 1,100 in numbar, went to dinner they did not return and it was then learned that a strike had been quietly, but successfully inaugurated. Steps were at once taken to confer with the company and early in the afternoon a meeting was held, at which the trouble waa amicably settled and all of the men will be at work as usual to morrow. Just what the terms of settlement were is not known, although it is. said by both sides that very thing' was satisfactorily arranged and existing troubles entirely eettitd.

It is understood that the men were informed that the order for examina tion would not apply to them, as their work did not involve the care of human life as in the case of the passenger and freight crews. With this the men were satisfied and at once agreed to return to work. The strike was the result of a mis understanding entirely and not on account of the discharge of a few of those who failed to pass a satisfactory examination. Knights of Labor and Temperance. Milwaukee, July 19.

Ganibrinus as sembly of Knights of Labor is getting ready to Beceda from the order on account of the temperance views held by General Master Workman Povderly. Gambrinus assembly is the mot in numbers and wealthiest organization in Milwaukee and has from 1,000 to 1,500 members. -The employes in the breweries are practically unanimous that thev cannot remain within the order under the circumstances. At recent meeting a committee was ap pointed to confer with the brewers and ascertain whether the contract made in May would be affected if they left the order. Gloomy for Strikers.

Litchfield, 19. The Btriking track layers on the SL Louis Chicago railway, which is now being built from this city to Mount Olive, accomplished no thing. The railway company is sinking coal shafts near Mount Olive, and as the road had been built within two miles of that place before the strike the com pan? nave decided to let the road stand unol the shafts are completed, which will be late in the fall. If the strikers hold out until that time they deserve an increase of wages. National Cutters1 Association.

Chicago, July 19. The National Cut ters association began its fourteenth an nual meeting in this city this afternoon The association is composed of about 400 members in all parts of the country. An attendance of about 150 members is expect' ed. JL, asters Locked Out. Salem, July 19.

The Maunfac turer's association, of Beverly, have locked out lasterr in all association shops. About 1.500 lasters are out and the prospect is good for a general shut down of all the factories. Both sides are firm. Window Glass Workers. Pittsburg, July 19.

The wage com mittee of the window class workers ciation commenced its annual session here to-dey. MEXICAN MATTERS. Anniversary of the Death of uarez. City of Mexico, July 19. The anni versary of the death of President Juarez was observed with great enthusiasm yes terday.

Hundreds of buildings displayed the Mexican colors draped with black, and many American nags were seen at half mast. Thousands of persons lined the streets along the route of the procession to the cemettry of San Fernardina, where the artistic and beautiful tomb of the dead patriot stands. The procession was composed of civic societies of various sorts, school children, survivors of Juarez's army and federal troops. Along the line oi marcn the procession was greeted with applause and cries of "Death to the priests, were frequently heard, the pop ulace taking the celebration to mean an anti-clerical demonstration. Queen Knplolanl Starts for Home.

8 an Francisco, Cal, July 19. Accom modations were secured this morning for Queen Eapiolani and the remainder of the Hawaiian royal party, on board the steamship Australia, which sailed for Honolulu this afternoon, the queen having decided not to wait for the United States cruiser Hassier, on which accommodations were tendered her. The Australia' is expected to reach Honolulu July 27. No further intelligence from the island kingdom can reach here before August 10, unless by a Bailing vessel from Honolulu, or unless one of the government dispatch boats arrives before that date. Faying: the Soldiers.

St. Lotus, July 19. The adjutant general of the ktate of Missouri arrived in this city to-day, to pay the St. Ltrais reel ment for services rendered in the Missouri Pacific strike of 1885. The total amount appropriated for eight days' services was $2,300.

The privates receive 55.63 each. bince their service the regiment has dis band and many of the men have left the country. Business Educators Association. Milwaukee, July 19. The Basiress Educators' association of America opened its ninth annual session this morning in the rooms of the Spencerian college.

President Sadler delivered the opening address. About seventy-five delegates are present. Light Weight PaciUsU. New York, July 19. Jack Hopper and Billy Dacey, light weight ought to the finish this morning on Long Island.

Dacey whipped Hopper in four rounds and was given $500. Cleveland's Boyhood Home in Holiday Attire in Honor of the Visit of the Bepublic's President GREAT CROWDS IN THE VILLAGE. The Old Cleveland Home, the School House and Academy All Gaily and Suitably Decorated. A Public Beception at the Park Where the President Receives His Many Old Friends. Cleveland at Fayetteville.

Fatetteville, N. July 19. This beautiful village, the boyhood home of Grover Cleveland, was to day brilliantly decorated with the national colors as signs of popular greeting to the republic's A large delegation from Syracuse and wjjdiitMiL viiiagea hdu towns came in aur-ing the forenoon until the village streets were over-crowded with curious throngs. ine residences ana business puces were profusely decorated. The old Cleveland home, st awl house and the academy which he attended, were all suitably decorated as also was the plain homestead of Mta.

noyi, tne president's sister. The presidential party, including Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland and Secretary Fair-child, drove here from Cazenovia. leisurely making a two hours' tide through a de lightful region, and they reached here shortly before noon, driving through a mill fna rv Main ofpeaf T.n 1 1 t' residence.

a committee ot oia acquaintances received and escorted th nrcnidont; A large delegation of Syracneans in carrisges mm on noraeoacK was orawn up near the Hoyt residence, and the party passed wrougn ine lines. a puouc reception tooa place an hour laer in Clinton park, whither the president and Mis. Cleveland were escorted by the procession, neaaed oy tne Syracuse police, foi lowed by an escort of 100 citizens ot Fav etteville and the citv authorities. Tin ward H. Edwards, a boyhood companion of the president, maae a onet address of welcome The president being introduced to a large aesemoiagp, made an acknowledge ment by a formal bow and a brief speech in which he referred to the scenes of his boyhood; then Mr.

and Mrs. Cleveland stepped to the front of the platform and for two hours received the salutations of tne people. Fayetteville, N. July 18. At clock not more than 1,000 had shaken the president hand, and as it seemed impossible to greet them all he made a Bhort Bpeech as follows Friends: I see that it is impossible to shake all by the hand and I am unwilling to leave you witnout giving some recognition to all.

I am unchanged tn-Hav. na far as my feelings go, towaid the people of this city, and it is with extreme gratitude that I am with you. I find myself in a place dear above all others to me at the present time the home of my boyhood. I must open to ihi minds of the citizn9 cf Fayetteville some changes since forty years ago. Many friends of that time are dead.

I was reminded to-day of a number of deaths on the north side, between the bridge and the street on which I used to turn down to the- old church, and was astonished. Amorg those who are gone are Mr. Cobb, Mr. Parker, Mr. Gillett, the Wordens, Edweri NobleB, the Hurds, Flints, and others.

There are other things that re-cal "scenesjof my bcybood besides the dead. I remember Giean lake and the fish I tried to catch and never caught, and which are. I suppose, there yet; and I remember the story ot a panther seen on the shore and how scared 1 was; but I have heard so much howling lately I don't think the panther would frighten me now. I remember taking some front gates long ago. I mention this bb I have coma in contact with so many crimes that the taking off of a gate seems a small i ffjn? I received my education nere.

and the Sunday Bchool and religious influences are all brought back fresh to mv mind. All of these re membrances have gone with me through every station or my lite, it is a pleasure to recall in retrospection Fayetteville and those days, so many years ago, and they are the first and pleas-antest memories that my mind recalls. I have taken the villain nf VavoffniriUa with me and I have been a bad truant, but lasa that you keep an eye on me. I promise to perform my duties so as to re ceive tne approbation of the people of Jfaveteville. With these words President Cleveland bade his hearers adeiu.

The crowd was not satisfied, however, and there were loud calls for Secretary Fairchild, who stepped forward and said: Friends and Neighbors op Fayetteville: I thank you very much for re-membariog me on this day, fraught with interest to you when you have here with you such a distinguished citizen who has conferred so much honor on this town. I think you will feel prender of him as time goes on. I thank you for mentioning my name in such presence. After dining with Mrs. Hoyt at about 3 clock the party started on their way back to Cazenovia.

They will take a special train at 6:30 o'clock this evenine for Washington, making a brief stay at Cortland, where Colonel Lamont will join them. Mysterious and Fatal Epidemic. Chillicothe, July 19 An epidemic of considerable proportions has appealed in and about Eversonville. a cross roads town about eighteen miles northeast ui uub cuy, me edge ot Linn county, which baffles the physicians. In its effects the disease appears to be ordinary flux, except in the first and last stages, the first showing indications of cholera, while in the latter the patient lapses into a comatose state and dies in a few hours.

The duration of the disease is from two to five days. Only about 10 per cent, of those attacked are adults, the greatest number of sufferers being children from 1 year to 12 years of age. About fifteen deaths have occurred in the past few days, and seventy-five people are now down with the disease. Temperance Campmeeting. WlLKEs BARBS, July 19.

A mam moth campmeeting, under the auspices of the Pennsylvania State Temperance union, was opened at Lazerne Grove this The Commission Gives a Hearing to Com- plaimne: Live Stock Dealers of Covington, Kentucky. MUST FILE THEIR SCHEDULES. Dilatory Express Companies Notified by the to Comply With the Commerce Act. From "No Man's Land" Interestine News From the Departments at the National Capital. Interstate Commerce Commission.

Washington, July 19. The interstate commerce commission to-day gave a hearing on the complain of Keeth and Wilson, dealers and brokers in live stock, at Covington, against the Kentucky Central, Louisville Nashville and the Pittsburg, Cincinnati St. Louis railroad companies. The burden cf the complaint is that the defendant companies are the owners of stock yards at Covington, through which they rr quire complainants to pass all stock shipped by them, charging for the privilege 25 cents a head upon horned eattle, 6 cents upon hogB, and 4 cents upon sheep as a tribute, notwithstanding that complainants have convenient stock yards, platforms and chutes of their own. The parties in the case were represented by James O'Harra for complainant, T.

E. Hallon for the Kentucky Central; E. Baxter for the Louisville: Nashville, and J. T. Brooks for the Pittsburg, Cincinnati St.

Louis. After the reading of the complaint and the several responses the commission at 6 o'clock adjourned till 11 o'clock to morrow, when testimony will be taken. btveral express companies have filed their schedules with the commission. To those who have not the following letter has been addressed: Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington. D.

C. July 19. 1837. To the Express Comvanm Gentlemen The commission has ob served your failure to comply with the requirements of the section of the act of congress approved February 4, 1887, "An act to regulate commerce. In view of the time which has elapsed since the law went into effect, it is obvious that this failure on your partis intentional and not merely inadvertent.

The reasons for the course taken by your company have not as yet been laid before the com mission and it has not as yet entertained a consideration of the question whether or not the express companies are common carriers subject to the provisions of said act, further than to say on April 4, 1887. in answer to an inquiry by the Canadian Express company, that until a hearing upon the subject is asked for it will assume the law does apply to such companies. The commission is sow ready to act differently upon the subject. Your committee is therefore notified and re quested to comply with the provisions cf said section forthwith. Should you de sire to be heard upon the matter the com' mission, before final action, will entertain the considerrtion of a written or printed argument if filed within thirty days; provided you give us notice at once of your intention to do so.

ery respectf lly, Edward A. Marley, NO MAN'S LAND. Settlers Petition for Protection. Washington, July 19. A petition signed by a number or residents of Mineral City which is on the neutral strip known as "No Man's Land," lying south of Kansas, has been received by the pres ident deprecating his failure to sign the bill passed by both houses of congress at its last session, Man Land to the state of Kansas.

The petitioners represent that tor years pass that country nas been monopolized by large cattle companies, many of them foreign corporations, which fenced off for their own pur poses thousands -of acres of valuable land; and whose aim is to keep out honest and bard-working farmers. The petition says that from twenty to thirty iamilies are daily entering and lo cating, building homes and breaking ground tor crops; railroads are making entry and commencing to grade; towns are springing up, people are spending money in building, and yet they cannot get tittle to the ground they are building upon; business is impeded because the trade is unprotected. Petitioners ask that their statements be investigated and such action taxen as will best protect them in tneir rights. Department News. Washington, D.C.", July 19.

Dispatch es have been received at the department of state from the United States minister to Belgium, announcing that the govern ment or that country nas increased the import duty on coffee and meat and that ter January 1, meat cannot enter Belgium except in the form of whole animals and halves. In reply to a letter to a cattle own er on the tract known as "No Man'i Land" asking if a portion of the settlers occupying land can form an organ iza' ion to govern the land, Commissioner Sparks says no person has any right of authority iu mane regulations in respect to the occupation of lands in the pablic land strip. "These are public lands of the United States," continues the commissioner, "and have never been made subject to lawful occupation under any public land laws, and I have heretofore recommended the employment of military to remove occupants not actual settlers, or who are using more than 160 acres." Washington, July 19. The report of the sixth auditor for the postoffice department for the third quarter of the last fiscal year shows: Receipts, xpenditurea, deficiency, $260,021. The deficiency for the first three quarters of the year was $2 539,358 against $4,890,494 for the same portion of the year ending June 30, 1886; and $5,241,917 for the first thr quarters of the year ending June 30, 1885.

Emperor William's Gift. Washington, July 18. The secretary of state has received through the German minister at Washington, from the emperor of Germany, a check for $1,000 and two gold watches embellished with the likeness and monogram of the emperor, with a request that the money be divided among the families of five members of the life saving crew at Damneck Hiae Buildincs Conrumed by Fire Owensboro, Kentucky rotal Los $50,000. at F13TE HORSES BURNED TO A 0SISP. The Largest Wce.t Elevator in the Horth- west Destroyed with its Uon-tents Lobs $825,000.

Baltimore Visited by a Heavy Stcna Which Dees Great Damage-Earthquake in Texas. A $50,000 BUM at Owenaboro. Louisville, Ky.t July 19. A special to the Timet from Owensboro, Ky says: A destructive fire broke out here about midnight and consumed nine buildings. It was discovered first in the rear of Van Diver's livery stable on Main street, and soon after all the adjoining buildings were in flames.

A high wind was blowing and the aflmes lapped everything np for two blocks. The family of H. W. Milhr had a narrow escape. Twelve fine bcrscs were burned to a crisp.

The fire companies were btffled in their attempts as the water works were not in working order. The total loss is insurance 20.0C0. 1,100,000 BUSHELS OP WHEAT BURNED. Minneapolis, July 19. The St.

Anthony elevator, one of the largest in the northwest, located two miles eit of this city, on the Manitoba railroad, caught fire at 7:20. The whole building is now enveloped in flames. The elevator was a triple structure connected by a tramway and had a capacity of bushels. The tuildings are all destroyed with contents, about bushels of wheat. Loss on buUditgs and machinery, loss on grain, $325,000.

Insurance on the wheat is not known. The wheat destroyed is one-tenth of the visible supply in the northwest, exclusive of Duluth. The elevator was the largest in the northwest nnd owned by a large syndicate cf Minneapolis parties. Heavy Storm at llaltlinore. Baltimore, Jnly 19.

The of yesterday afternoon was followed by another of equal force about 3 o'clock this morning. Several houses on Cumberland street near Gil more were struck by light ning and unrcofed and their contents en- tiralv oatpAvfifl Vtv rain ITarlom rtnrV a beautiful retort in this city, this morning a presents an appearance or aesoiauon. Nearly all the trees are damaged and many of them destroyed. Unroofed homes are seen all over the western part of the city and the damage is heavy, thouzh individual losses are comparative ly light. At the city marine hospital the storm broke all the windows on the south side and the building was flooded.

The rainfall tor twelve hou ending at 4 o'cloca this morning, was one and three-eighth inches. Earthquake at IJacaric El PASo.TeiBB, July 19. Clore on the hejls of news of the earthquake at Bavls-pe, come the detai's of a still greater calamity at Bacaric, a town twenty miles) from Bavispe. It had before the catastrophe 1.2C0 inhabitants. Whpn Baviipa was destroyed the town was badly shaken up, and the inhabitants fli.

Since then Bacaric has been visited by shocks that have reduced it to ruins. Moat of the people escaped, as they fled the country terror-stricken on the first signs. The rarifie Cable Scheme. San Francisco, July 19. At a meeting; of the members of the chamber of commerce this afternoon the following resolution was ncanimously adop'ei: Whereas, As the political and commercial relations of the United States'witb the Hawaiian islands, the Siuth Pacific islands and Australia are raidly increasing, and Whereas, As the lajing of a telegraphic cable in this ocean route is accompanied with grave financial and scientific questions which will prevent the use of exclutively private capital there; therefore be it Rttolttd, That the chamber of commerce of Ban Francisco forward the ensuing congress a memorial earnestly petitioning our government to offer such inducements that capital may be attracted to this great enterprise, to the commercial and political advantage of the whole country.

The Color Line In Ueorg-U. Atlanta, Jnly 19 Wm. Glenn has introduced a bill ia the legislature making it a penal effense to educate white and colored children In the same institution. There is a clause ia Georgia's constitution against this, but no attention has ever been paid to it. Glenn's bill provides a penalty for teacher, principal or trustees of schools where whites and blacks are mixed, of not less than $1,000 fine, twelve months on the chain gang or six months in jail.

White teachers in the oalored schools claim the right to teach their children with negroes. A Boom for Iloffalo. Buffalo, N. July 19. A movement has been inaugurated among the leading busines men of Buffalo to raise a fund of $100,000 which will be offered as a prize for the best invention for utilizing the water power of the Niagara river.

Competition will be open to the world. Several prominent citizens had already subscribed $1,000 each, toward the fund. afahlMtfl. Indianapolis. July 19.

Tner wu run by William Wilaon. A mob battered dOWB the dtlm VrrnWa (K. mI ltL v- Mv WW1 UHIIO WIUI sledge hammers, and the counter and bar fixtures were similarly served. On Saturday night several people were ejected from the saloon and the people think the attic was instigated by this class. IndlesUoaa.

Washington, D.O, Jnly Missouri: Slightly warmer, fair weather; southerly winds. For Kansas tad Nebraska: Higher, followed by stationary temperatare; southerly winds; fair weather. Recommended for the Retired List. Washington, July 19. The army retiring board, of which Qiartermaster General Holabird is president, recommends the retirement cf Captain J.

Simpson, third cavalry, who is now under treatment at the government hospital for the insane. Captain Simpson is the officer who created a scandal a few years ago by his conduct with a notorious woman. He was sentenced to dismissal. President Arthur disapproved the sentence and ordered the officer's restoration to duty. He was ostracised by his brother officsrs and was sent to an insane asjlum for treatment.

He will probably be retired as soon as a vacancy occurs in the retired list. FOREIGN. IUaine at an Unveiling-. London. July 19.

James G. Blaine and Andrew Carnegie attended the unveiling at Danfermlime to-day of the monument of Alexander III. who reigned in Scotland from 1249 to 1286. They drove to the spot in a four-in-band coach. They were well received.

THE LONDON BUDGET. London. Jalv 19. A diFnafceh from Ri Grande do Su! lays that the Brazilian mail steamer, Rto Apa, bound from this DOrt to Rio Janeiro, wu ririvun tn ana hv stress cf weather, and has not since been nearu irom. it is reared she has been lost.

A collision occurred at Snithpad truAav between the British iron clads Aiax and Devastation. Thj Devastation waa considerably damaned and is lpuVincr tuat Tha Devastation is a double-screw, iron turret snip, armor-plated, 6 650 horse power. The Ajax is a donble-screw turret ship of 6,440 horse power. Both vessels are in the coast-guard eeivice. In commons to-night, T.

M. Healey (Parnel'iteJ asked thn snpnVpr if tha timA uub upijuriune ior orinsing oerore me 1 At 1 nuuse tne conauci oi sir ivobert Fowler (conservative), ex-lord mayor of London and now a member from London, in call in o- fifioran IT liar. The speaker said Healey was not entitled to put a question. The inci dent occurred in March and peace had ince been made belween Howell and Fowler. Colored Knls-hU Templar.

St. Louis, July 19. The colored Knights TempUr grand commandery cf Missouri, embracing the states of Missouri. Arkan sas, Colorado, Kansas, Iowa and Wyoming territory, met here to-day. The right eminent grand cemmander, James Pelham, read hia addrpRa.

whirh MntainaA a hriof history of templarism and a history cf the colored branch ot the order. He affirmed the legitimacy of the cblored branch of the order in this country. He made number of recommendations. The address was referred to a committee. Committees were appointed on various subjects, to report to-morrow.

Th manderies represented by fifty delegates. Gathering: of the Clans. Cleveland, July 19. Delegates to the democratic state convention are here in considerable numbers to-night Hon. T.

E. Powell, one of the candidates for gov ernor, opened his headquarters at the Wendell house this morn i w-a injf. vongressman roran, who refused to enter the contest until yesterday, sailed np the lake this after noon to be gone a fortnight. Senator H. u.

raye announced that he is for Foran 1L. -J anu tots menus oi tne congressman are veryjojfal over the intelligence. Con greesman James liUampbeu will arrive to- morrow. His friends are certain tha he is the coming man. Kra.

Langtry'a Citizenship. San Francisco, July 19. Justice Field of the U. S. supreme court, this morning decided that Mrs.

Langtry would have return to this city and appear in court in person ir she desired to perfect her citi zsnship. Her former declaration was a her residence, and Justice Field thought there was no occasion for the removal of the books from the court and that there was a question ci legality of prooeedure A Ma tilted by Striken. Pittsbcro, July 19. A part me uiack Diamond steel works strikers assaulted Wm. Hannan, a non-union man to-night, and drove him out to the east ena, a distance of nearly six milea.

Han Pot riousIy injured, but was taaiy irrgntened Baits for intimidation have been entered against thirty of the uuers wno participated in the assault. Dr. Carver Breaks HI Keeord. IRENTON. N.

July 19 Dr 4, i Carver, the celebrated rife shot, tda, tat Wilkison.lIa--broke hi. previous record f. TZZSll K.fro obbbg of aJoon exciting time last night at Wilkison, nan- 1,000 glass balls in minutes. He ecompusned the feat in 41 minutes, anu oniy mui-d 24 out of 1,036. He nsed a repeating rifla, two men loading besides attla Off Hrpr'a PrtriUa-ee.

Cincinnati, July 13 Th- United btates judge has ordered Mr. E. Harper, of the Fidelity bank, taken to the Dayton jail, aad he was transferred this afternoon. This is supposed to be none to prevent the granting of toomaav irvs aws yiATJUCC9 (I.