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'ip - W *V"*tr W 1 >M v THE HERALD ] X Stands for the Interests of * „ Southern California. k SUBSCRIBE FOR IT. J LOS ANGELES HERALD. VOL. XXXIV.—NO. 40. THE PRESBYTERIANS. Revision of Faith Under Con sideration. The Committee on Amendments Makes Its Report. The Work of Revision to be Cau tiously Proceeded With. Reformed Presbyterians Meet at Pitts burg in the Interest of Church Unity. Th" Southern Branch. Associated Press Dispatches. 1 Saratoga, N. V., May 22.—At this morning's meeting of the Presbyterian general assembly, the committee on amendment of tlie confession of faith, reported, recommending that overtures be made to the presbyteries for the in sertion of a new chapter in the form of government, to effect such amendments or alterations in the form of government, book of discipline and directory for worship, as may be proposed by the gen eral assembly to the presbyteries, but they shall not be obligatory on the church unless a majority of all the pres byteries approve thereof in writing; that amendments or alterations of the confes sion of faith, and the larger and shorter catechisms, may be proposed to the presbyteries by the general assembly, but shall not" be obligatory on the church unless approved in writing by two-thirds of all the presbyteries, and agreed to and enacted by the next ensuing general assembly ; that the necessary amendments or alterations of the confession of faith, or larger and shorter catechisms, proposed by the gen eral assembly, shall be transmitted to the presbyteries. The general assembly shall appoint to consider the subject a committee of ministers and ruling elders, in number not less than fifteen, of whom not more than two shall be from anyone synod, and the committee shall report its recommendations to the general assembly next ensuing for action ; that no change in this proposed new chapter shall be made except upon a vote of t wo thirds of the presbyteries; that upon an overture from one-third of the presby teries it shall be obligatory upon the general assembly to transmit to all the presbyteries any overtures for amend ments under this new chapter, and if a majority of all the presbyteries vote for sui'h alteration, it shall be made. Second. Shall section P, chapter 12, be stricken out? The members of the committee are unanimoin in the report, having made concessions on both sides. In answer to a question, Dr. Roberts, of the committee, said they could not drop the Westminster edict by a two thirds vote. The report was then passed, with but one dissenting vote. Dr. Patton, of Princeton, chairman of the committee for canvassing the answers of the presbyteries on revision, read a report. There were 134 that de sired revision and sixty-eight that did not. The others declined to answer. Many desired it, but stipulated that the Calvanistic character of the standard should not be altered. Considerable discussion arose as to the classification of the presbyteries. Albany refused to answer as to revision, but desired a new creed, to be used side by side with the old. Dr. McCracken made the affirmative 135 and 07 negative, including Albany and Sacramento in the affirmative, in stead of negative. This is a very important point, as the classification of these two decides whether two-thirds have or have not de sired revision. Judge Thornton, of San Francisco, of the canvassing committee, defended its report. Dr. McCracken, of the committee on revision, offered a series of resolutions providing for the formation of a commit tee to report upon all desired changes in the confession of faith, to the next assembly. He said in all the synods, except five, there is a strong balance of opinion in favor of revision. Elder Day, of New York, gave notice that tomorrow he will move an alterna sive plan of constituting the com mittee, which plan shall be printed and distributed before that time. The committee on church union rec ommended a continuance of negotia tions with the Episcopal and other de nominations for closer relation and co-operation. A number of reports were presented. The committee on Sabbath observ ance represented Sunday newspapers as a desecration of the day. The board of church erection fund re ported that the number of applications for aid this year exceeds that of any other. They were for two hundred church buildings and thirty-nine man ses, and called for $130,543, or $19,288 more than last year. The board has helped 184 churches in twenty-five syn ods and ninety-two presbyteries. Of the states that received more than ten grants Minnesota had 15; Kansas and California 14 each ; Indiana 13, and Ne braska 12. It was recommended that $150,000 be raised for the next year's work. Rev. James M. Anderson, of North Dakota, spoke of the fight with the lot tery people, and the service rendered the cause by the fact that Presbyterian church buildings could be used for meetings in opposition, when those in favor of the scheme had pre-empted every other audience room. He expected that there would be another similar struggle next fall. Reformed Presbyterians. Pittsburg, May 22. —The general synod of the Reformed Presbyterian church convened here this morning. Its purpose is to bring more closely to gether the various branches of the Pres byterian family. In the afternoon Rev. Blair, of Coultersville, 111., was elected winter ~< —sed will tembers • - -Ci. .1 c West •»* he gen \ i church south today reconsidered its action on the temperance committee's report, and after a vigorous debate, decided that no further action should be taken, and that, the assembly simply affirms the deliver ance of the previous assemblies on tem perance. BAPTIST PUBLISHERS. A Sensational Episode Involving the Race Question. Chicago, May 22.—The American Baptists' publication society today elected Samuel A. Crosser, of'Pennsvl vania, president. A large number of other officers were also elected. The committee report was adopted recom mending that the managers appoint men to prepare a catechism for use in Sunday schools. At the afternoon session a sensational episode occurred, involving the race question. Rev. A. Binga, of Virginia, presented a protest from the Virginia state association of colored Bap tists, condemning the publication society for an indignity offered the colored people by dropping, through race prejudice, the names of Revs. Lowe, Simmons and Brooks from the list of contributors to the Baptist Teacher. Mr. Binga firmly demanded an explanation of the • drop ping of his three colored brethren. Gen eral Secretary Griffiths assumed all re sponsibility. He said the three minis ters in question had said warm things during the bitter troubles in Indian apolis last year, which the peo ple had exaggerated and mis understood. The three were thereby unfitted to serve as editorial writers, and the publishers, who had the right, so informed them. At the conclusion of Dr. Grifiiths's remarks, the protest was referred to the board of managers. It was intimated during the discussion on the matter that unless something is done to counteract the effect of the dis missal of the three colored writers, the Baptists are liable to have their hold on the colored race weakened. CLAIM EXTRAORDINARY. ; WHO INVENTED THE INCANDES CENT ELECTRIC LAMP. j Walter K. Freeman Disputes the Honors With Wizard Edison—He Claims That i Edison Stole His Invention. Nkw York, May 22. —An extraordinary claim is made in a suit in the supreme court brought by "Walter K. Freeman, of Eau Claire, Wis., against the United States Electric Lighting Company. Freeman avers that he invented the in candescent lamp claimed by Edison. He invented it, he says, prior to 1 August, 1878, and sent the lamp to j Edison, and claims that two years later i Edison introduced to the world the in vention oian incandescent lamp. Free | man mukes the assertion that Edison I offered him $50,000 if he refrained from I mentioning or publishing the fact that |he was in reality the inventor. Free | man was at Racine when he sent the lamp to Edison. He afterwards went into the employ of the defend/ nt, and claims that they were derelict f . press ing for his patent as agreed.j He asks for $150,000. Edison is not ma< s a party ■ to tlie action, and consequently does not I appear in it to answer for Freeman's i allegation. SALOON-KEEPKKS EXCLUDED. Dramshop-Keepers Expelled by the I. O. O. F. of Missouri. Sr. Louis, May 22. —Dramshop-keepers have been notified to leave the grand lodge of Odd Fellows of Missouri. When a vote was taken today on the question of expelling saloon men, it was found that thirty-eight were in favor of doing so, and twenty-five against. Many German saloon-keepers of St. Louis are leading lights in the order, and the question may be contested in the courts. It is said the grand lodge has decided that saloon-keepers are in eligible under the provision in the con stitution excluding those not having reputable means of support. THE MISSING MHOH. The Town of Cedar Keys Kid of Its Tyrannical Governor. Cedar Keys, Fla., May 22.—The ex pedition of the revenue cutter McLain, in search of the missing mayor, Cottrell, has been abandoned. In an interview tonight Captain Smith said the condi tion of affairs in the town has not been exaggerated in the newspaper reports, and that it is even worse than has been represented. At a meeting of the city council tonight, Cockrell's brother an nounced that the mayor would never re turn to Cedar Keys and that the coun cil might therefore declare the office vacant. What action they decided to take is not known. Palmer Again in Peril. Sacramknto, May 22. —The chief of police received a dispatch from Captain Lees, of San Francisco, today, asking him to arrest H. J. Palmer, formerly superintendent of Senator Fair's ranch in Yolo county, on the charge of felony. Search has been made for Palmer, but he cannot be found. In this new charge he is accused of having falsified the books and accounts so as to straighten out an alleged shortage. Aldermanic Boodlers. Deb Moinks, la., May 22. —Four alder men and seven ex-aldermen of this city have been indicted by the grand jury for willful misconduct in office, in drawing from the city treasury illegally, sums aggregating over $12,000. Most of them gave bond for trial, and will claim their right to the money as pay for services on committees. Some have returned a portion of the money received to the treasury. By a California Sire. Franklin, Pa., May 22. —Miller & Sib ley sold today to Schmulbaeh & Parker, of Wheeling, the yearling colt, Gold Coast, sired by Electioneer, dam Edith Carr, by Clark Chief. This colt is full brother to Campbell's Electioneer. The same parties also bought the yearling colt Golden Slope, by Electioneer, dam Addie. The price for the pair was $12,000. Oklahoma's First Governor. Guthrie, I. T., May 22. —Governor Steele, Oklahoma's first governor, arrived here this afternoon, and was tendered an enthusiastic reception. The crowd at the station was enormous. FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 23, 1890. BILLY MYER BESTED. The "Streator Cyclone" Meets With Defeat, Andy Bowen Proved to be the Better Man. A Hard-Fought Battle of Twenty- Eight Rounds. Myer's Backers Attribute His Defeat to a Broken Arm—Both Men Severely Punished. Associated Press Dispatches. I New Orleans, May 22. —Billy Myer, the "Streator Cyclone," met Andy Bowen, a local light-weight, in a finish fight for $3,000, with five-ounce gloves, at the West End athletic club, this evening. Bowen won the fight in the twenty-seventh round. Both men entered the ring apparently in good con dition and lit for a hard fight. Con siderable money was up, most of it being laid with odds of two to one on Myer. Pat Kenrick, a prominent local sport, was chosen referee, and a great crowd was present. The people, in fact, began to gather before 7 o'clock, and at 9 were over the ropes of the pavilion, including many notables in the sporting line. Jake Kilrain was a spectator, and was greeted with great applause. Bowen weighed in at 130% pounds; Myer, When they appeared in the ring much delay was occasioned by disputing, and especially over Myer having bandaged his right wrist, which he hurt in a right with Hopper three weeks ago. Bowen for some time refused to fight unless it was taken off, but finally time was called at 10:39. Bowen opened the first round by lead ing and hitting Myer on the shoulder, lie then rushed him and hit him Bowen had the best of the round. In the second there was some lively sparring, Bowen getting in the first licks on Myer's throat. In the third both men got in some telling blows, but both seemed about even. In the fourth Myer hit Bowen a terri ble blow in the neck, and Andy retali ated, drawing blood from Myer's left eye. In the fifth, after some hard in-fight ing, Bowen threw Myer and had the best of the round. The next two rounds were sparring for wind. From this to the sixteenth round they alternated cautious sparring and short spurts and sharp in-fighting, no severe blows being given. In the sixteenth Bowen did some hard leading and hit Myer on the neck and under the heart. In the seventh he hit Myer in the face, but the Streator boy came back at him, and after some vicious in-fighting, the round ended in Myer's favor. In the eighteenth Bowen landed on Myer's ear, and followed with a swipe on the neck which staggered Billy. They clinched on the ropes, and Bowen got "the best of it. In the nineteenth both men were con siderably tired, but Bowen succeeded in landing a good one on Myer's neck, while Billy cross-countered. In the twentieth Myer chased Bowen around, and told him to come up and fight. vßowen hit Myer on the neck and got him on the ropes. Then, after sharp in-lighting, Myer knocked Bowen on the ropes by a powerful blow in the neck. In the twenty-second Bowen seemed fresher. After some sparring for wind lie smashed Myer square on the nose. In the twenty-third round lie led and hit Billy in the chest. In the twenty-fourth Billy did some leading and hit Bowen in the neck, after which there was some hard in-lighting. In the twenty-fifth both men were cautious. Bowen hit Myer in the breast, and then in the mouth. Myer made a tremendous lunge at his oppon ent and missed. Both men were bleed ing freely. The round ended with hard infighting. In the twenty-sixth Myer got a terri ble cut on the left eye and a blow on the breast. Bowen led and missed. Both men struck each other, but Bowen got the best of it. Myer made a terrible lunge for a knockout +>low, but Bowen ducked and got away. At the end of the twenty-sixth honors were about even. In the twenty-seventh round both men fought like demons and clinched. The round ended in Myer's favor. The ring was full of police officers, and it looked as if Myer had won. In the twenty-eighth round Bowen led; Myer got away; both men were exhausted. Myer got Bowen on the ropes. The police separated them, i When time was called for the twenty ninth round Mr. Cheney came forward and gave the fight up. He claimed that Myer's hand gave out in the tenth round. The referee gave the light to Bowen, ending with the twenty-eighth round. After the fight, Billy Myer's manager stated that he saw Billy had broken l»is injured hand in the tenth round, and his blows lacked force. He said he saw that Myer could not win, and gave it up. A Scliooner In Distress. San FRANCISCO, May 22.—A dispatch' was recieved at the merchants' ex change this morning from Point Reyes, stating that a schooner was lying off that place in distress. She was turned over on one side and seemed to be water logged. She was headed south and dis played no signals. Efforts to ascertain the name of the schooner were not suc cessful. A tug went to the relief of the schooner and towed her into the stream in a water-logged condition. She is the Christina Steffens, Discordant Tlcket-Funchers. Buffalo, May 22.—1t is learned that tlie action of the Rochester convention of railroad conductors, in eliminating the anti-strike clause from the consti tution, is likely to disintegrate the or ganization. Two important divisions have withdrawn. An eastern delegate is reported as saying that the action of tly convention would certainly result in the withdrawal of a large majority, if not all of the New England, New Jersey and Pennsylvania divisions, and the formation of a new organization on a strictly non-striking basis. COAST CALLINGS. Henry C. Sullivan has been held to answer, at Fresno, for the murder of J. M. Corrick. at Temperance Flat, May (sth. A large portion of the village of Mil ford, Utah, was destroyed by fire Wednesday, started by a drunken man. The losses aggregate $45,000. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught arrived at Victoria, B. C, from Yoko hama, yesterday, on the steamer Abys sinia. They leave for Winnipeg today. The Methodist church at Olympia, Wash., has ordered all the names of its members who had joined the salvation army, to be stricken from the church rolls. Late Wednesday night Robert G. Mc- Coy, a Union Pacific engineer, was killed at Alta station. A number of freight cars ran into the head end of the engine, catching McCoy between the engine and caboose. He was fearfully crushed and died instantly. The King's River Flood. Fresno, Ma)' 22.—The overflow of the King's river covers the country for eight or nine miles near Elkhorn. The river is rising rapidly and farmers are much depressed. The water is only two miles from Chicago, which is located on high land, Should it reach that settlement, the loss will be heavy. American Medicos. Nashville, Term., May 22.—The American medical association today elected W. T. Briggs, of Tennessee, pres ident. San Francisco was first named as the place for the next annual meet ing, but it was later changed to Wash ington. THE NATIONAL GAME. THE CALIFORNIA LEAGUE PLAYS INDIFFERENT BALL. The San Franciscos Defeat the Oaklands. The Stocktons Beaten by the Sena tors—Eastern Games in Detail. San Francisco, May 22. —The home team won in the ninth inning by making five runs. Batteries —Meegan and Dun gan for Oakland, Lookabaugh and Ste vens for San Francisco. Score—San Francisco, 15; Oakland, 10. Sacramento, May 22. —The game to day was rather listless. Zigler and Bow man, for Sacramento, and Hapeman and Wilson, of Stockton, were the bat teries. M-ore- men to, 11; Stockton, 10 National League. Philadelphia. May 22. —The local league club lost today's game by their poor playing. Attendance, 2,300. SCORE. Chicago 2 0210000 o—3 Philadelphia 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 o—s Hits—Chicago, 8; Philadelphia, (>. Errors— Chicago, 2: Philadelphia, 0". Batteries —Sulli- van, Hutchinson. Kittredge; Gleason, Schriver. I' in pi re —MeQuaid. Brooklyn, May 22. —Rhines pitched well for the Cincinnati league club to day, but his fielders made errors to counteract his good wook. Attendance, 1,200. SCORE. Cincinnati 0 1 O 2 O 0 0 1 0— 4 Brooklyn 2 2020 0 00 *— (i Hits—Cincinnati, 11; Brooklyn, 8. Errors- Cincinnati, , r >; Brooklyn, 3. Batteries—Rhines, Harrington; Caruthers, BtaUlngi. Umpire—' Lynch. Boston, May 22. —Getzein was very erratic today, the Cleveland league club in the second innings making four runs, which advantage the Bostons were un able to overcome. Attendance, 1,000. SCORE. Boston 0 2 1 0 0 O 0 1 o—4 Cleveland 0 4 1 1 0 0 0 2 o—B Hits—Boston, 8; Cleveland, 10; Errors—Bos ton, 4; Cleveland, 2. Batteries—(ietzein.Hardie; Beaton, Z.tmmer, Umpire—McDermott, New York. May 22. —The local league club won again from the Pittsburgers to day. Attendance, 400. SCORE. New York 6 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 7—19 Pittsburg; o 10000100—2 Hits—New York, 17; Pittsburg, 5. Errors- New York, 3: Pittsburg, 12. Batteries—Rhssie, Beckley; Sowders, Miller. Umpires—Powers, Zaeli arias. Brotherhood Games. Philadelphia, May 22. —The Cleve land brotherhood club had little trouble in defeating the home team this after noon. Attendance 900. SCORE. Philadelphia 0 0 0 0 2-3 0 1 o—o Cleveland 0 1 0 1 0 4 3 3 *—12 Hits—Philadelphia, 9; Cleveland, 14. Errors— Philadelphia, (>; Cleveland, 5. Batteries—Knell, Milligan, (iruber, Sutelitl'. Umpires—Gunning-, Matthews. Brooklyn, May 22.—Ward's brother hood team went down before the Bisons today. Attendance 000. SCORE. Brooklyn 4 00100010—6 Buffalo 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 *—12 Hits—Brooklyn, 7; Buffalo, 9. Errors- Brooklyn, Hi Buffalo, 4. Batteries—Sowders, Cook; Haddock, Halligan. Umpires—Holbert, Ferguson, Boston, May 22.—Daley's effective ness and Boston's superior fielding won today's brotherhood same. Attend ance 1,100. SCORE. Boston 1 2 1 1 2 0 0 O o—7 Pittsburg 20200000 o—4 Hits—Boston, t>; Pittsburg. 8. Errors—Bos ton, Hi Pittsburg, 11. Batteries—Daley, Kelly; Maul, Quinn. Umpires—Knight, Jones. New York, May 22.—The Chicago brotherhood club lost to Ewing's team this afternoon. Attendance, 1,500. SCORE. New York 2 0 3 2 0 2 1 0 o—lo Chicago 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 3—B Hits—New York, 9; Chicago, 14. Errors- New York, 4; Chicago, 7. Batteries—Ewing, Kwing; Baldwin, Boyle. Umpires—Barnes, Gaffhey. Aineriran Association. Syracuse, May 22.—Syracuse, 5; Columbus 3. Rochester, May 22. —Rochester, 4; St. Louis, 3. Philadelphia. May 22. —Athletic, 22; Toledo, 3. Brooklyn, May 22. —Brooklyn, 8; Louisville, 15. Eong ami Sweet. Old Mr. Cumso (as the clock strikes twelve): "Is that young man in the parlor with Mabel a minister?" Mrs. Cumso: "What makes you ask that?" Old Mr. Cumso: "I inferred so from the fact that he is holding a pro tracted meeting."—[Judge. THE NEWS ABROAD. Terrible Calamity in a Ger man Village. The Inhabitants Terrified by the Elements. They Meet in a Church to Pray For Deliverance From Storms. Lightning Strikes the Edifice and Creates a Terrible Panic—Many Killed and Wounded. Associated Press Dispatches. I Berlin, May 22.—The village of St. Maiden, near Hildesheim, has been visited recently by severe hail storms, which have done considerable damage. Today the people gathered in the church to pray for a cessation of the storms. While the services were in progress a thunder storm came up, and the church was struck by lightning. Four persons were instantly killed, and twenty in jured, four being rendered completely blind. The people are panic-stricken, and in the rush for the doors, two children were crushed to death. General Edward Frederick Frausecky died at Wiesbaden. It is stated that Chancellor Caprivi in tends to submit a measure to the reich stag imposing a tax upon all Germans ineligible for service in the army, and German citizens who reside abroad. BRITISH COMMONS. Interesting Questions Asked and An swered—The Sugar Convention. London, May 22. —In the commons today Hill asked whether, in view of the opposition of the American refiner to the proposed abolition of the duties in America on sugars below sixteen Dutch standard, the government would reinvite the Washington government to join the sugar convention. Ferguson replied that it was by no means certain what the final decigion of congress would be on the tariff. 'Fkere was no ground to think that the renewal of the invitation to the Washington government to join the convention would be successful. Sir Lionel Playfair asked Smith, the government leader, to state whether tlie government Would ratify the convention before the assent of parliament was ob tained. Smith replied that liberty must be re served to the government, to do as they thought necessary in the event of other powers ratifying the convention. "Do the government suppose," con tinued Playfair, "that they have the power to ratify without the consent of parliament?" [Opposition cheers.J Smith declined to answer the ques tion. Mr. Beckett wanted assurance that English interests in Africa would not be sacrificed to Germany, and moved to re duce the foreign office vote. Sir James Ferguson deprecated public discussion pending negotiations with Germany. He said when these negoti ations were completed a full explanation would be given. The government were mindful of the country's interests, but they must not be high-handed and un mindful of the aspirations of other na tions if they expected their own to be recognized. The motion to reduce the vote was re jected. SALISBURY AND STANLEY. The Marquis Refers Banterlngly to the Explorer's Gibes. London, May 22. —The Marquis of Salisbury, speaking at a banquet of the merchant tailors tonight, referred ban teringly to Stanley's utterances regard ing England's African policy. He warned his hearers against supposing that the illustrious traveler's statements revealed the secrets of the government's policy. Nothing had been surren dered, because no agreement had been arrived at yet. In conclusion, he said : "The acquisition of the magnificent ter ritory which Stanley has revealed, must be viewed from a point of prudence as well as that of boldness. After our ex perience at Khartoum, grave reflection and the fullest assent of parliament and the country are necessary before com mitting ourselves to the defense of a ter ritory that is only accessible to the sea after months of trouble." AUSTRALIAN AFFAIRS. Opening of the Victorian Parliament. The Colony Prospering. Melbourne, May 22.—The Victoria parliament was opened today by Earl Hopetoun. He congratulated parlia ment upon the prosperity of the country and the rapid strides toward federation", which, he said, was near. The work of strengthening the fort works of the col ony is advancing; the arming of the forts with new style breech-loaders is almost finished. A conference will be held at Adelaide to take action in con cert with the other Australian colonies to bring about lower postal and cable rates between Australia and Europe. Large extensions of existing railways are also to be made, and irrigating works are to be constructed. MEXICAN ADVICES. No Revolution in Coahuila—Mazatlan Overrun With Chinamen. City OF Mexico, May 22. —The reports of a revolutionary movement in Coa huila, headed by Governor Garza Galan, are unfounded. Galan is now in this city. Furthermore, he has no following. Mazatlan is overrun with Chinese. Steps are being taken to ship them away. Many will go to the United States. Prince George in Command. London, May 22. — The new British guv-boat Thrush sailed today to join the fleet on the North America and West India station, under command of Prince George, second son of the Prince of AVales. Eyraud to be Extradited. Paris, May 22. —The government has asked the Spanish authorities for the extradition of Michel Eyraud, arrested at Havana for the murder of Gouffe at , Paris last July. -3sB A YEARS?— Buys the »aily Herald and »2 the Weekly Herald. IT IS NEWSY AND CLEAN. FIVE CENTS. CABLE FLASHES. Paris, May 22. —The deputies today rejected the press offenses bill passed by the senate. Sydney, N. S. W., May 22.— A sculling match has been arranged between Kemp and McLean, to take place in July. Brussels-, May 22.—The miners' con gress unanimously adopted a resolution in favor of an eight-hour working day. London, May 22.—The installation of a new Turkish governor at Laiclie was re sisted by the Albanians, and many were killed by the Turkish soldiers. Rome, May 22.—There were labor riots at Ravenna today. Three peasants were killed and anumbei o ; peasants and soldiers wounded. Anarchists caused the trouble. Large Freight Depot Burned. Albany, N. V., May 22.—The large freight depot of the New York Central road, a building three hundred by one hundred feet, burned tonight with all its contents, involving a loss of $175,000, on which the insurance was about $90, --000. The railroad people are reticent, but it is believed the fire was started by the explosion of some fire-works. A large number of barrels of oil and whis key exploded during the progress of the fire, and spread the flames in every direction. Arnold's Friends Overjoyed. San Francisco, May 22.—The Arnold jury was out three hours. When a ver nict of not guilty was announced, Arnold's friends clustered around him, and he was literally borne out of the court room. The jurymen and defen dant's counsel were "also surrounded, and general hand-shaking followed. Private Kills Private. Fortress Monroe, Va., May 22.— Private Tigh, of Battery F, First Artil lery, was shot and killed today by- Private Manning, of the same regiment. AN AWFUL WRECK. RUMORS OF DISASTER ON THE WIS CONSIN CENTRAL. Several People Reported to Have Been Killed and Injured—The Company Sup pressing the News of the Accident. Ashland, Wis., May 22.—An awful railroad wreck is reported to have oc curred yesterday at or near Plover, a remote station on the Portage branch of the Wisconsin Central. The local offi cials of the road refuse to say anything about it. A Lake Shore engineer who got into Ashland about noon today, says he is informed that several people were killed and injured, and that the company has taken advantage of the remoteness of the place to suppress the news of the accident. It is doubt ful if anything more can be learned till tomorrow. Skipped to Canada. Kansas City, May 22. —Elzo Allen, confidential clerk of the Austin Invest ment Company, is thought to be in Can ada, together with $20,000 of the com pany's funds. Three Coaches Wrecked. Kansas City, May 22. —Three coaches on the Chicago and Alton train were wrecked this morning near Blue river. Three persons were slightly injured. He Fiddled and They Fit. A Mill creek miner thus winds up the story of a fight between 1,000 wolves that besieged his cabin one night re cently in tlie mountains of that region, incited to frenzy by the notes of the aforesaid miner's fiddle: "I fiddled and they fit and ate each other, till the band began to thin out. Every time I gave an extra rasp on the E string they howled louder and pitched in afresh. They kept it up for three hours, when there" wasn't more than forty or fifty left, and they so blamed full that they could hardly waddle. But I riddled and they fit for a second wind. AVhen one threw up the sponge the others bolted him in a twink ling. By and by there wasn't more than a dozen left. But 1 fiddled and they fit and feasted. "When they got down to three, each one laid hold of another's tail and chawed for glory. The ring kept getting smaller, but I fiddled and they chawed until there was only a bunch of hair left, and that blowed away down hill. The snow was all red with blood and trampled down ten feet. Heads and tones were strung all down the cafion, and there was fur enough in sight to stuff a circus tent. It was the dandiest dog fight I ever saw."—[Vir ginia City Chronicle. Water as an Air Purifier. Fresh cold water is a powerful absorb ent of gases. A bowl of water placed under the bed of the sick-room and fre quently changed is among the valuable aids in purifying the air. The room in which the London aldermen sit is puri fied by open vessels of water placed in different parts of the room It can be easily inferred from this that water standing for any length of time in a close room is unfit for drinking. It has fre quently been observed that restless and troubled sleep has been corrected easily by placing an open vessel of water near the head of the bed. —[Exchange. Must Have Known Him. De Llow (one of the iinperturbables) : "Aw, by Jawve, a chap rushed out on me lawst night and swore he'd take my life." Brownstun: "And what did you do?" De Llow (lazily): "Told him, by Jawve, he couldn't take my life any easier than I took it myself, and he left. Must have known me, eh, Brownstun?" —[Washington Star. Suggestion to Householders. Mrs. Caller: "There's a horrid dog running across your garden." Mrs. Athome: "It's our puppy Jack. We hire one of the neighbors' boys to tie a wet sponge on his tail and chase him an hour every day. It waters the garden nicely."—[Frank Leslie's. Clocks In Barber Shops. New York barbers are ieinoving the clocks from their shops because custom ers get nervous by watching them while being shaved and the employees can't do their work properly.