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IT IS KASY- LO V.HIRS- To keep in line "with the inarch of progress. Eccomc a subscriber- for THE Of their country should not fail tor gj secure a series of "Gliapsts fif America.1 re TRIBUNE, '50c mouthy deHvered jat (ycur door. One coupon and -10 cents secures each A portfolio i JK A A A AA A AAA OAKLAND, CALIFOIKIA WJBDif CSDA Y. EVE1CIKQ, JUNE wvoii xxxvn. NO.

127. GKOVBRfS GRAVE CREEPING UP. IMiilE WIPED OUT. i Democracy Gets a Bid BlacfcEje in Oregon. The Entire Republican Ticket Triumphant LADASWINS; Lord Rcseisrj's Hons Captures tie Derby.

An Enormous Throng Flocks to Epsom Downs, in Line of Battle. PrepafatioBS for Big Fight. troop 1 i for the new tipp'e beiog erected John Mclatyxe, a mile above, which met the same fate. I Thece slack piles have not bees made use of for yean, but the scarcity of coal made apparent their mefalnesm. i The city was half deserted this afternoon by the departure of 2000 strikers to Camden, three miles south, to destroy coal tipples, the object being to enlist the striking miners in their cause.

Captain Mclatyre narrowly escaped lynching at the hands of the mob, which destroyed Port View tipples, i General Manager Converse states that no deputy sheriff have been asked for and no men will be imported to start the works. THIRTY CAKXON 15 SIGHT The strikers obtained thirty large ean-n mi, two oi which were need by the Homestead strikers two years ago. They were planted in a commanding position; on the river bank 'about 200 yards apart and minned by eight men escn. One of the gans is heavily loaded with raijlroad iron. There were probably 330 men hurt in the rioting yesterday.

Lswis Alanlia and' Joseph 8. Kobsky fuatained 'injuries which msy result fatally. Mayor Andre haa issued a proclamation cautioning people not connected to congregate on the streets or around the works. orr to burs tipples. At 2:30 o'clock 6000 striker, carrying Brandies of Peace Arc Hoi Wailng, Gnat Eicltemsat Our ilia fiici for tbe Blue Rbboo.

Loxdon, Jane 6, Lxdas has won the Darb Matchbox was second, Reminder third. Ladas won in a canter by a length and a half in 2:45 4-15. Six lengths separated the second horse, Matchbox, from the third, Reminder. Hornbeam was fourth. Tbe Distance was about a mils and a half.

Tbe purse is 6000 sovereigns, of which the winner receives 5003. Greater interest was taken in the race than ever before, one reason being that Lad ip, owned by the Prima Minister, had won the previous great races of the year and was the favorite. Over 100,003 people journeyed to Epsom to see tbe race. The betting was unprecedented in the history of the Derby. Lord Randolph Churchill, Henry La-bouchere and Right Hon.

Henry Chaplin were among the warm supporters of Ladas. The starting prices were 9 to 2 on Ladas, 9 to 1 against Matchbox, anl 33 to 1 aaaiust Ramiodar. The place betting was 100 to on Ladas, 100 to 3 on Mitch box, and 6 to 4 against Reminder. DESCRIPTION OF THE RACE. Ladss was quickest in geltiog off, but Watts soon steadied the coitv At tha quarter mile Matchbox led, Bullingdon second.

Reminder third, Hornbeam next. wai tnen a length in front of Ctwyd. Galloping Dick was two lengths in the rear. Bullingdon at the mile post joined Matchbox and the pair advanced side bv side from Hornbeam, Ladaa and Reminder, while Clwyd was last. At the hilltop Malctibox took the lead by a length, Bullingdon and Hornbeam were at hi heels and jast in front of Ladas and Ksrninder.

After reaching the streich Ladas pulled to the front and eoon bad an as sured lead, winning in a canter. Ciwyd was huh. Alter the race Ladaa was surrounded by a multitude hail mad with enthusiasm. Wtien Lord Rosebery appeared on the course to lead Ladaa back to the paddock a strong torce of police was sent to protect the Premier from the crush of the crowds. There was a tremendous outburst of enthusiasm as Lord Roseberyand Ladas entered tbe paddock together, and far today at least the most popular man in England is the proud of Ladas, winner ot tbe Derby.

THE MATHENY TRIAL. The Prosecution is Making a Hard Fight. The prosecution in the cafe of Louis Malheny, charged with murder, is makiog a hard fight during the closing hours of tbe trial. Deputy District Attorney Church mide a strong argu ment to the jury and asked for the con viction of the prisoner, claiming that the evidence is aufficient to warrant a verdict of guilty. This morning a novel proposition came up before the court.

Church, bavirg huisned his argument the defendant's attorney, Carroll Cook, was a'ked to proceed with his arumint so that the District Attorney, Suook, could close the case. Mr. Cook declioed to proceed with bis argument at that time, saying that he did not know whether or not he wonld argue the case betore the jury. Judge Budd declined to order Cook to proceed so Mr. Snook was forced into the position of following Church in the argument.

Cook claims the right to argue tbe case when Snjok has concluded. He also contends that if he simplv replies to tbe District Attorney and does not bring out any new matter the People cannot close the case. Judge Budd said that tie would not rule on that poiut until the matter came up later in the argument. At 2 o'clock this afternoon Mr. Saook concluded his argument.

At the request of Attorney Cook the case was men continued until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Coxtj'i Plan lrstd Washington, one 6. Coxey's amendment fo the 8tate Bank Tax bill was defeated today in the House by 102 to 170. A viva voce vote on tbe Brawley bill was taken and the bill defeated. Is Fort Hsw Yoke, Jnne 6.

Arrived, Majestic from LiverpooL QuEXjrsTowjr, June 6. Arrived, Teu-onic from New York. Southampton, June 6. Havel, from New York. Tta.4 atatsl Market New York, June 6.

Silver, 62J; lead, $3 10. Rejullicans-SIM Digging It la OMo. Tha State Convention Looks at His Record. Foraier for Senator Md; Iciinlej lor i President. I I CoLuirsuu, June 6.

The Bepubliean State; convention re-convened at 10 tfdocfcV -S, xSeeretary Charles Foster, perma-aeat hairman, was treated with an un-asnaljdemonstration. He Recounted the unparalleled prosperity of the country On the date of the national election of 1892, and said that from the very day of Cleveland' election business confidence began to be impaired. When it was made manifest that tariff reform was really the purpose of the party in power, thus attacking every ndustry and the waxes of every laboring man, tbe crash cume. Trusts can iet audierejs aud secure any legislation they desire, while the farmer and laborer are denied a hearing. Governor McKmley was given an ovation on entering the hall.

State Auditor Poe read the report on resolution, which was adopted with applauee. The platform indorses the "Honest, able and tfficient administration" of Governor rtckuiley; commends John Sherman commends the McKinley tariff and" denounces the Wilsou bill aud Senate substitutes therefor; denounces the attempt to destrov reci procity principles i demands protection for products of the farm as well ns the factory; calls tbe Hawaiian policy of Cleveland "A national de mands laws to prevent the immigration of criminals, paupers and anarchists: com meeds the Nicaragua Canal and then goes on as follows We favor biinetatwm.J Silver, as well as is one of the great proaucisoi tue umteu etater. "Its coinage and usa as a circulating medium should bo steadily maintained and encouraged by the Gov ernment and se advocate such policy as win oy aiecnm naticg legialat ou or otherwise mst speedily restore to silver its rightful place as a money metal. we nation cca the avowed purpose of the jmocratic leaders to restore the era of 'wi deal' and Ved don' money by repealing the prohibitory 10 per cent tax on State bank issues. 'All money, ot whatever kind, shou'd be under national and not State S.

M. Taylor was renominated for Sec retary of State without opposition. John A. bhanck of Daytoa was nominated for Judge on tha third ballot over F. J.

Dvkmau, candidate for renominate and John A. Price. Is. iu. Or 338 was renominated tor tbe Board of Public Works and O.

T. Car- eon for School Commissioner. The inference drawn from tha reports is that Foraker is the favorite for United States and McKinley for President. THE KANSAS GATHERING. Topeka, June 6.

The largest Republican Convention in tbe State's history met at noon today. TheBitnation is simplified as far as the head of the ticket concerned by the withdrawal of K. W. Hotch from the race for Governor. Ex-Congressman S.

R. Peters was elected temporary chairman, and C. S. Martin secretary. Mr.

Peters made a twenty-minute speech, attributing the business troubles to Democracy and Populism. At 1 :30, adjournment was taken until 3 o'clock. AT BAN JOSE. San Jose, CaL, Jun 6. The Republican County CanveDticn assembled in Turn Verein Hall at 10 :30 o'clock this morning, with Mayor P.

P. Austin in the chair. It adopted a platform denouncing Democratic interference with silver, recommending the adoption of the monetary policy of James G. Blaine, declaring against any interference with the public school system as it now Is and the absolute separation of church and S'ate. After the adoption of a platform the convention ad jonrned until 1 :30 o'clock, when nominations for county, legislative and township, officers will be made.

ECHOES OF THE FAIR. Stockholders W.lt Gt Their Dividends Saturday. 6 World's Fair stockholders will receive their dividend sou stock by Saturday morning's mail. The clerks in Mr. Higginbotham's effice, who have been eigniag checks for pay the 10 per cent dividend, finished today.

The total amount that will be paid on these orders is a little more than i i The largest one, S245.596' 29, goes to the city oi Chicago, being dividend of 10 per cent on tbe city's $5,000,000 stock, less $254,404 21, which the exposition company advanced for tbe Hyde Park pumping works and the police station. I The next largest check was for tnade to tbe order of the Field Columbia Muteum. This represented the dividend on $1,16330 of stock donated to the museum. i i TbsM4ies; Sa Fajurcisco, Jufls e. The Amari-caa Medical Associatioa did not meet in the second, day's session till 12 o'clock, when a paper was read to a large body of delegates and -visitors on "General Medicine," by Jr.

C. I Hughes of BU Darisg the forenoon a majority of the delegate attended the section of surgery and anatomyi aad heard several papers read on tubercular diseases ot the A general discussion followed, The People's Party Central Onto will hold an open, meeting at Liberty Hall this evening. Hen lorran ana Judge BlTtrs RanniDg in tbe Streets 1 of Porllanl Thres Feet of Water in the Postcffice. Ibirtj Blocks Sntmergea ud trio Town in Danger. Portland, Jane 6.

-News has been received from the upper Colum bia region which indicates that the worst of tbe flood is over. Snake river is falling and the Columbia is stationary. In this city the water will probably, reach the 33-fost mark by noon. On Front street the water is deep enough for the navigation of large- sized river At Ash street -it is seven and a half feet deep. Many docks have disappeared to the eaves and are only kept from floating by heavy loads of machinery, stored there.

On tha east side one can count a dozen buildings in the flood sd district ready to go down. At the Dalles the river is 58:3 feet above low water. Thoi only houses doing business are the groceries and markets. Tbe water is nearly three feet deep on the floor of the Poatoffiee. A swift current is running through town, and it.

is feared many buildings will be washed from the foundations. The hotels are in water to the Becond story. Thirty blocks are uadsr water, and a rise of a few feet will inundate the entire portion of the town under the bluff. Memaiooie Island, the burial Diaca of the Indians for many year', is almost entirely under water. Latest reports from Cascade Locks say the Governmsnt Works are etili in great danger.

The bulkhead which keeps the Columbia out of the upper end of the lock is almoit submerged. Shou.d it go out all the rip rap work and possibly the entire works wiil be destroyed, entailing the loss of over a million dollars. The weather bureau predicts the river in this city will reach its maximum height at midnight and remain stationary till Thursday, with tendency to fall. When it commences to fall, it will be very slow, not over four inches a day for at least ten days. At pari a tbe Snake riyer has fallen ten inches in the lait hours.

The Columbia is also reported falling at about the same rate at Umatilla. PCGET SOTJKD ISOLATED. St. Paul, June 6. West of Havre the Great Northern is running work trains only.

Tne Northern Pacific is not running trains west of Missoula. Tbe western end of the Canadian Pacific is in worse condition. Except by water Putet Sound is cut off from the rest of the world. pueblo's washout. Pueblo, June 6.

The flood reached the high water mark of May 31st at 4 a. but tbe water is now receding rapidly. The damage to property is slight aside from washouts on the railroad. The embankment of the Fourth street bridge over Fountain crek is badly washed, and it is feared communication with East Pueblo will be cut off. The Santa Fe and Bio Grande tracks are badly washed in several places.

No through trains can be run through Rsyal gorge for a week owing to was lieu 's at Florence on the Denver and Rio Grande. Through passenger trains are sent by Alamosa. Udmut 1 the Man. Washington, June 6. Congressman Cadmus of Haw Jersey is (he man to whom Walter Gaston told the story of tbe conversation he overheard in the hotel March 9-h.

Gaston gave the name to the Senate Investigating Committee today and the committee immediately aent for Cadmus. Mf Irtebl. It Brazil. Paris, June 6. Dispatches from Brazil say federalist bands of the province of Rio Grande Do Sol have m9t with successes which enable them to advance.

ONE A WEEK. One Portfolio of GLIMPSES OP AMERICA" ready each week. Remember cat out only owe cftnuwi; tma, together with ten ceata, cures yen Portfolio desired. ma- CUT THIS OUT. THIS COUPON And lO Cents will Beonre -One Portfolio of "GLUSES Of MERICA" Bring this Coupon anl xo esott toTBts 'TaiBuar Office end any Portfolio of theSerleJ yriO.

beds hvered 7 If ce by Wail eudosa a daw t4m fiwrmrfim. 1 CUT THIO OUT Complete Reiersil of Cpiloo in Soma of Uia Portland, June 6. Incomplete returns from eighteen counties oat of thirty-two give Lord for Governor, Galloway Pierce 15,560. Ellis and Hermann are returned to Congress by increased majorities. Lord, for Governor, leads the Republican ticket.

The remainder of the ticket, including Irwin for Superintendent of Schools, whose election was considered doubtful f-r a while, are elected by big pluralities. The latest figures oa the Legislature are as follows: Senate Republicans, IS; Democrats, Populists, doubtiul. 2. Houe Republicans, Populists, Democrats, 1 doubtful, 5. The returns show that many Democrats the Republican ticket.

Strong Democratic counties for the first time in the history of the State have given Reuulxic pluralities. 6V. Funeral of Charles Newton of East Oakland. The funeril fxtrctses ovdr tha remains of the Charles 5ewto3, the well-known capitalist, were held at thft late residence of the deceased, Hanover and Lake Shore avenues, overlooking Lfcke Merr.tr, this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Tli wera conducted by Rev.

H. D. Ltthrop, pastor of the c'rinrch of the Advent, East Oakland. After reading the burial service from the ritual, he delivered a short and eloquent discourse upon im mortality and the sympathy ot Christ. lhere were present among tho mourners the widow ot tbe deceased, an itiva id who had to be wheeed, eobbmg aloud, into the chamber of death: the three daughter, Alice, Jessie and Fraakie, the eon Harry, and a number ot personal friends, among whom wore Captain John Hackett, C.

D. Bates, Julius SauI-berger, A. Mason, J. Hayes, R. B.

Suell aud others. The remains were interred in Mountain View the pallbearers being: Peter Thomson, W. H. Price, W. H.

Price. William Bjoth, D. P. BjiI, Harry Norton. THE PRltoAfticS NO GOOD.

Judge A le i Dec; ties the ihgal Voting Cass. Judge Alien today dismissed from custody Brown and WMiismf, the tao individuals charged with illegal vot.iug. The deci-io i was given as a res n't oi the etavd taken by the defense. Co -onel Tom Garrity, who represented the prisoners, hell that no proceedings could obrai'i azainet them, as the law they were charged with violatiug was not lejra'. Hi showed that the Pali ileal Code provides that the name of the election boards of each precinct ma he published prior to he election.

This waa not done in the Second ward, in which the defendants wer arretted. He iurther claimed that the Aat-tralian baliot law does not admit of the boldiog of primaries, and that therefor tbe recent elections are void. However, as the matter is simply a party one, there is not litely to any trouble over the de egaies named, as there is no one who wants to institute such proceedings- THE TOBACCO TARIFF. Jones Withdraws the Compromise Amendment Washington, June 6-r-When the Senate took up the Tariff bid today Jones asked leave to withdraw the com-promife amendment for the tobacco schedule which made the rate on leaf wrappers and nnstemmad (1 51 and $2 25 respectively, and restores tha House amendment, in which the rates are $1 and $1 25 respectively. Tbe move was a surprise to the Senators on both sides, as by agreement tbe compromise paragraph was adopted pro forma, with the understanding that the subject wonld be considered later.

Other joint amendments to the tobacco schedule were adopted and the Senate passed to the schedule agricultural products and provisions. Tli Corass Kcbelltoa. TiK5T8ix, China, Jnne 6. Two thousand troops have been sent to suppress the Corean rebellion. The British fleet is at anchor off Fort Hamilton, prepared to protect tbe lives of foreigners.

nnnao oupcnion DAIUCJG POlVBCRi ior, wwwMwwaiwniwtn. Bylisto esnsjlTUli Strikers Mhi Tiilriy Cannon. Divide, June 6. Twelve nuu-'drsd deputies left hero at 2 a. m.

for 1 Cripple Crek, under the com ma ad ol a young military man, whose name is not Iftnown. Newspaper correspondents were -locked up to prevent the aewa getting Hcut. Genera Charles Adams is in command Vjt 200 cavalrymen. It is the intention camp at Beaver Park and send a committee to Ball Hill to demand the surrender of certain Strikers. If the request is refuted an attack will made on the strikers' stronghold.

It is expected the striken wiil capitulate or a battle will be fought before the troops can reach Cripple Creek, owing to washouts on the railroads. Boon after the departure of the deputes heavy firing was heard. It is supposed a fight took with skirmishers. PREPARATIONS FOB BATTLE. Cripple Cbeek, June 6.

The pickets early today encountered 400 deputies near Gillette, five miles om Bull HilL All the miners' outpoeti are being lrawn in and preparations mads for fbattle at Bull Hill. The deputies reached Beaver Park, tafive miles from Bull Hill. Hf they go on there will be a battle. The miners will resist aay attempt to jjttnake arrests an til the strike is tally settled and the mines reopeuea. After tbst they say the Bheriffcm jlKve HUT minor, uo The strikers agreed- to surrender to The militia tomorrow, but will fight if Attacked by deputies.

If the Sheriff, accepts their terms a fight will be avoided. One hundred mounted mep on both sides are facing each other in battle ar-. cay near Gillette. WAXTB 8AYS WAIT. Denver, Jane 6.

Governor Waits ft says any attempt to arreit the strikers at Cripple Creek before the trouble is fully settled will be practically a violation of the armistice. Deputies have taken possession of all jthe telegraph offices on the Slid land terminal Railroad and wilt not permit operatera to send more sews dispatches. THE TKOOPk STRANDED. Coloxaoo Springs, CoL, June 6 Que troops are stranded bere owing to washouts of the railroads. They will not be able to reach Bull Kill by way of Florence and may be tent over the Midland road.

THE SHERIFF AGR3ES. Sheriff Bowers has agreed to bold the deputies' where they new are, with, the ajtWatilW wui baao Understanding that tl rtsder td'the miiflaa This will end the at the miners will sur- tomorrow. hostilities. POLICE AT 1HB MIXES. Puniautawney, Jnne 6.

One liundred and forty members of the coal And iron police taken possession of the mines near Horatio. Bnmors are rife that a large force of CperaUves will be imported today. Trouble is feared. EXCITEMENT AT M'KEZSPORT. McKbespobt, June 6.

No attempt was made te start up the tube works today. The strikers fre swarming around the (rorks and depots. Trouble wilt follow any attempt to introduce new workmen er deputies. The Eastern deputies expected at day preak did not comej It is said the company will not, try to resume for the present. About 11 o'clock some one went among the strikers and announced that the men were working at the alack piles across the rivsr.

A mad rash was made by 700 or 800 5" Pple epohe DavUtcame down Ufore the onslaught, From there the crowd tat laKai they kiew not malted Bread The True Health Food This bread contains sll the phosphates w- ana albuminoids of the Satire Grain of the Wheat and Malted Barley. Ko person who lives 'chiefly largely on Malted Bread ever suffers from consttpa. tioa, and long atandiBg cases! are speed-; cored by a diet of Malted Bread and rmit. For aate from our wgnas and N5 wbAkery pit-lamps, left for Djqassne to burn the pp'e; They ithraatea to cut all the barges oose on the river as they march down. Mayor Andre isatd another procla mation at 3 o'clock, commanding all un employed to stop coagregating on ttie streets, Qoder penalty of arrest, and or dering ail saloons and wholesale liquor nouses closed until further orders.

The situation la moat critical. The i strikers' cannon command bridges and railroads and they will fire upon any deputies brought in. THE CLEVELAND CONFERENCE FAILS, Pittsburg, June 6 The prospect of a settlement of the miners' striks bv oa- ference at Cleveland has come to naught as far as Pennsylvania is concerned. lue Pittsburg committee divided and the majority will oppose the conference and insist upon a 05 cant rate. WATCHING EACH OTHER.

Cartbrville, June 6. Miners are waiting for the Sheriff and military to make a movement. i Wirea have been cut, pravehting com munication with Superiutendent Brush and his twenty guirds at the mines. AN ENGINEER KILLED. Knights viLLE, June 6.

The strikers stopped a train here this after noon which was hauling coal and killed the engineer, William llarr of Terre Haute, with etones. strikers bluffed out. FbosIberg, June 6 The pres ence o( 1U0O troops has had a effect on the etrikers in this region, i It is believed they will soon begin the rush for: work. An attempt was made last night to blow np with dynamite the house of the miners who refused work. THOUGHT HE AS DEAD.

i. PaTiCk Dowd Turns Up and His Wife. Newark, N. June 6. When Patrick Dei wd, after an absence of twenty-seven jjears, turned up at bis home in this city, be iound his wife bad been married thirteen years to Thomas Mrs.

Djwd-Higgiaa received a letter four teen years ago from the Chief of Police at Louisville, Kentucky, saying ber husband died at St. Louis of yellow lever, When Dowd arrived, Mrs. Higgios recognized him and fell in a faint. Dowd told iiiggins to get out Mrs. Higgins wiil apply for a divorce from Dowd on the grounds of desertion.

Dowd has been living in Custer county, Mont. He says he frequently wrote to hiB sons, Dot tney kept it trom tneir mother, MANEY'S SENTENCE. He Is to Be Suspended Year. for OneJ St. Paul, June 6.

Tbe verdict in the Maneyjcase was learned positively by dispatch today. Lieutenant Mansy was cleared on the first specification, but was found guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer. Sentence was suspension lor one year, with forfeiture of halt pay. Recommendation to executive clemency accompanied the sentence. liakar.S.ld 1 BU.vd.

BakIrsfield, CaL, Jane Aimy left oa a special: freight tram at noon today. The county paid the railroad company $400 fare. A dosen deputy sheriffs went with' them to see them over the county -f- i Seuti Iwilu Pardsatd. San I Frakcisco, June o. Seneca Swalmj who has besn serving a set -tenee in San Qaentin for stealing Clara Belle McDonald's diamonds, was released from prison today, having been pardoned by Governor Marknam.

VhleVM a ueoty F.oad. fgT. Paul June 6. the robbers who went through the Northern Pacific train west of! Missoula have been caught. All tbe stolen money and jewelry has been recovered.

Tbe W.ath.r rsrwut. Bah Fbancisco, Jnne 6. Northern California: Wednesday, rain In interior valleys, fair elsewhere, stationary temperature; xnursuay, iair weauier, aughtiyt warmer. The Wfcs 1 Ba raxHrasco, June 6. Wheal, sc rim and exdted December, $1 09 new, seller, Wtf May, 14, Barley, VHICASO, O.

seat, ptraag Now 2. Itsash 57M577ii Brussels, June ot D.putiot today, alter three months debate, adopted, by vote of 70 te 44. he bid providing for the revision of ill 3 It richest in pure cream of tartar It is strongest ia wholesome leavening power; It has the best keeping qualities and is the most ec5nomical; It contains no alum, ammonia or other deleterious substance iUltheirigKxlieutstue mm j-i ievrtaa jpunf trwwacr vvw Tnpsoa will ot ue fpeaaerf. Uia.

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