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TODAY'S FORECAST. POP THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH ERN CALIFORNIA: FAIR WEATH ER; 'SLIGHT CHANGES IA TEH PERATURE; NORTH TO WEST WINDS. VOL. XL. NO. 69. . GREAT REDUCTION SALE OF ■ CHILDREN'S SUITS t Regardless of Cost. Children's Knee Pants Suits Reduced from $4 to $3. Children's Knee Pants Suits Reduced from $5 to $3 50 & 3.75 Children's Knee Pants Suits Reduced from $6 to $4.50 & 4.75 AND ALL HIUHBB PBICB GOODS IN PROPORTION. Mothers and Guardians, this ia your opportunity ta get reliable clothing cheap for the boys. MULLEN, BLUETT & CO., Corner Spring and First Streets. GRYBTAL PALACE, 138, 140, 142 S. Main St. We Are Offering special Discounts this Week on Our Eutire stock of THE CELEBRATED JEWETT FILTERS, THE ENGLISH AGUA PURA FILTERS, AND CHEAP HOME FILTERS. ALSO COOLERS AND ICE CREAM FREEZERS. 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Jnnding it impos-ible to close out our entire stock of tine Shoes at our former low priceß, and being determined to close them out if possible we have decided to lower our prices still further to figures so that it will pay you to come and buy. We have no old shopworn or shoddy goods we want t0 .u 6t ? ?f* bat evervtl| ing the latest style and best quality. Our Prince Albert, Juliet and Blucher Oxfords must be seen to he appreciated. Now for example, notice the saving you make in a pair of SHOES! SHOES! Ladies' Button Shoes ranging in prices from $1.25 to $6 . former price $2 to *'t 50 Ladies' Turned Oxfords from $1 lo $3.85 former p-ice* 12 to 500 Misses' Shoes from $1 25 to $2.25 former prices $2 to 3 Ofl Infants' Shoes 'rom 25c to $ I 50 former prices 75c to 200 Men's shoes from $1.75 to $5.50 former prices $2 to 7.00 Boys' Shoes and everything else in proportion. Come and examine our goods hefore buying eleewliere. • M'DONALD, n8 N. Spring. The Herald. LOS ANGELES: MONDAY MORNING, JUNE 19, 1893. A LETTER FROM HONOLULU The Provisional Government i in New Quarters. ' —— i It Has Established Itself in the J Royal Palace. i i i Minister Blonnt Longs to-Return to i the States. i Man* Spreofcel'a Claim Paid In Full— The Oynamite Oonapiratura IH.cov ered- I'lio Ki-»ii»mj Will Not Be Deported. I B»th» Aaiocinted Preaa. Honolulu, Jnne 10. —(Via flan Fran- | Cisco, June 18, per the steamer City of l'ekin) —For the first time in the history of the provisional government of the Hawaiian islands the Hawaiian national flag w floated over the palace on June 2d. The formal occupation of the palace by the provisional government, and the raising of the national emblem over it, are regarded by the Annexationists, generally, and by many of the natives, as the final blow to tbe monarchy. The building was formally dedicated to its new uses on June stb, with little cere mony, in which the troops and govern ment officials participated. CLA.CB SPRECKEI.S' CLAIM PAID. On June 3d the government paid to Claus Spreckels the $95,0000 wed to him, and there is a feeling of relief among the officials that the government is no longer nnder obligations to him. Sprockets denies that he was actuated by a desire to embarrass the govern ment by demanding the return of the money ionned by him. He says it was merely a business transaction ; tha debt was overdue and he wanted hie money. i J) LOP NT ANXIOUS TO COME HOME. Minister Blount is anxious to return home, and both the Royalists and An nexationists would be glad to have the question settled one way or the other. The idea of a protectorate is still in favcr with the Annexationists. TUB A NTI-CONSPIRACY LAW. The provisional governmant has . passed a law giving the atterney-general i I discretionary powers in admitting to bail persons charged with murder, treason or seditious offenses. Heretofore all otlenses have been bailable, and this new law ie considered to bo a further precaution on toe part of the « ivern irom too severely criticising the govern mSßt. A NBW CONSi'L-GKNBRAL. C. W. Wilder, eon of Vioe-President Wilder, has been appointed consul gsneral at San Francisco to succeed F. 1 8. Pratt, removed. SENSATIONAL RUMORS. June 6th Minister and Mrß. Blount left for a short visit to Maui, and though they will begoneonly until June 11th, rumors of impending trouble began to arise before the steamer bearing the peacemaker, as Mr Rlount is called, had fairly gotten outside Honolaln harbor. The Koyaliets claimed to have received reliable information that the provisional government had derided to deport the ex-queen on the steamer City of Peking, due from China June 7th. They pre pared to resist any such attempt and men were placed on guard at the ex queen's residence to give to tbe deport ers a warm reception. It is stated that Parker requested the British minister to move hie legation to the ex-queen's res idence, thus placing Liluokalani under the protection oi the British flag, but ♦ hat tbe minister refused Major Wode house, however, says there is not a word of truth in the story. The officers of the provisional government say that they have no intention of taking harsh measures against the ex-ruler. TUB DYNAMITE CONSPIRATORS. The police claim that they have dis covered the conspirators in the alleged dynamite plot, and some arrests will be m«do as soon as the evidence warrants. Those implicated are said to be V. V. Ashford, Samuel Nowline. Thomas Walker, James Crick and J. F. Colbnrn. Ashford is a well-known lawyer here: Walker and Crick are Englishmen, and Nowline and Colbnrn are prominent half-whites. THE GOVERNMENT'S TRUMP CARD. The provisional government played its t»nrap card on Jnne 9th by publishing the text of a power of attorney given by Lilnokala'ni to Paul Neumann, when n» went to the United States to work against annexation. The Annexa tionists claim tbat the execu tion of this power of attorney destroys the chief argument of the queen that ehe yielded to the superior force of the Uuited States, as in it she acknowledges that she made an uncon ditional surrender to the provisional government. They farther call atten tion to the fact that she had no thought of her people, but thought only of her financial welfare, and that it was a plain offer of sale on her part. AN EDITOR ARRBBTBD. W. Q. Smith, editor of the Hawaiian Btar, has been arrested on the charge of criminal libel, preferred by Claus Spreckels. Ths Star had intimated that Spreckels might be deported and his possessions confiscated. Stirling a& Touawada. Buffalo, N. V., June 18.—Today no lumber was unloaded in Tonawanda. Nevertheless there was considerable stirring, as ths Tonawanda and Niagara ' Falls military companies were with- ! drawn irom guard duty, and tho bat talion of the Bixty fltth regiment froml Buffalo took tbeir place. Otherwise all , was quiet. CJholera Keturna. \ Paris, June 13.—The following chol era returns for Saturday were received today: Avignon, 1 death; Prinas, 2; I Montpellier, 3; Cette. a. j THE BORDEN TRIAL. Opinion (taenia to Be That Lizzie Will Be Acquitted. Nbw Bedford, Mass., June IB. —The work of preparation among counsel in the Borden case waa going on all day. The concensus of opinion la that Miss Borden will be acquitted in short order or tbe jury will disagree. In tbe former event, it is understood, there will be no jubila tion but she will retire quietly from the scene of so much uupleassntness as quirikly as possible. In the Utter event there may come a new trial or a case of nolle prosequi later on, she being al lowed to (to on her own recognizance pro vided counsel stands in the breach. The arguments will probably take all day Monday and tho charge will be given on Tuesday morning. New York, June 18.—The World's Baltimore special says: Mrs. Ramsey, who keeps a boarding house, relates the story that previous to the Borden mur ders, a New England boy, who repre sented himself as Felix Borden, an adopted son of Lizzie Borden's uncle, boarded with her. He did not pay his board bill and left, saying he was gnu g to bis home in Massachusetts to get money to settle with. A few days af ter he left the Borden murders were committed. He retnrned to Baltimore, and Mrs. Ramsev spoke about the mur ders. He replied: - 'Oh, Lizzie did it." His discription, it is said, tallies with tbatgiven by witnesses wbo testified thoy saw a strange young man at tbe gate of the Borden house the morning of the murder. Young Borden left Baltimore last fall and bas not been heard of since. SUNDAY SIGHT-SEERS, CROWDS OF WOBKINOMRH VISIT TUB WORLD'S f< ... I It. Thejr Throne the Art Galleries, View the Wonders r,r the Widway Plaisance and Listen to the Muflo or the Bttoda. Chicago, Jnne 18.—There was no wild rush to the White Oity today and the sun Indicated almoßt the noon hour be fore tbe crowd began to pour in at the gates. In makeup it differed little from those of previous Sundays. Working men, many with their wives, families or sweethearts took solid comfort in the wondrous sighte before them. If any one imagines that the wage-worker does not appreciate the flue paintings and works ol art he should see the multitude of artisans that lingered in the halls of the Fine Arts building throughout the afternoon, and far into the evening. When evening came thousands crowded thaA' 1 *"" ' ' »'•<*' - v lj.tov.aA.tr. tne mnstc while eating their luncheons. The exposition buildings themselves were not the only places patronized, for tbe wonders of the Midway plaisance drew even larger crowds. The Ferris wheel attracted great attention and the captive balloon carried its full quota each trip. The Ferris wheel is to bt formally opened to the public next Wednesday with great ceremony. Today the admissions numbered al most 75,000, comprising 54,582 adults, 3094 children and 16,836 officials and employes. MRS. LCX DISSATISFIED. She Wants an Accounting from Her Hnsband'fl I'artner. San Francisco, June 18.—Mrs. Lux, widow of the junior partner of the great ; cattle and land firm, Miller A Lux, has sued Henry Miller, the surviving part i ncr, for a partition of the estate and an | accounting of its administration. Since i the death of Lux several years ago, Mrs. Lux declares the partnership has not been managed to the satisfaction of the heirs. Several times there have been evidences of differr rices of opinion, but it was only recently that the breach be came open. The Miller & Lnx property extends from Arizona to Oregon and ie worth millions. MCRDEHBD OR DHOWK/KD. The Mysterious Disappearance of Two Vonng Rngllshmen. Benicia, Cal.. June 18.—Arthur Yo-ke and Charles Trimmer, young English men in the fishing business near here, have disappeared and are thought to have been murdered or drowned. Yorke laat Monday bad a row with one Goreg gario Aleck, a fisherman. With Trim mer he started to Benicia in a fishing boat to have Aleck arrested. Aleck also left and fishermen here are of the opin ion that he followed and made away with Trimmer and Yorke, Trimmer's net and empty boat having been found. Drowning Accidents, Ashland, Wis,, June 18. —Three young men were drowned in Chagnamegon bay near Washburn this afternoon while sailing in a boat which caps/zed. Tbey were Lyle Kellogg, Jack Ford and one Gay. Lakkport, N. H., June 18.—Two brothers named Shannon were drowned by a boat capsizing while they were fishing. A Defaulter Snlcldea. Detroit, Mich., June 18. — This morn ing H L. James, an employe of the water office, whose accounts are short $1500, shot himself through tbe head, dying instantly. Yesterday it wae dis covered that almost $70,000 had been taken by M. C. Logan, H. L. James, M. F. Greuner, A. W, Goodsell and August Kenzal, collectors. Logan, whose steal ings amounted to over $4000 is out of the city. The world's fair will cause a rush. I Order early. Foil stock, good fit, mod erate prices. Getz, fine tailoring, 112 West Third street. For tanbnrn and freckles nse only Perfecta Face Cream; safe and sure. For sain by A. E. Littleboy, druggist, 311 South Spring street. For bargains in millinery go to Thurs ton's, 264 South Main street, opposite Third. WILLIAM LAUGHS LAST. German Election Keturns Now All In. The Government Is Virtually Victorious. Enough Votes Ar-e In Sight to Pass the Army Hill. Kehaltot* Will Be Greatly to the Gov ernment* Advantage — Ilprliert Biamarok'a Triumph The Ministry* yxpeotatlona. Hj the Aj»ocl»'»d Pre**. Berlin, June 18. —The election re turns were virtually completed this aft ernoon. Reports from only one district are lacking. A revision of the returns msy necessitate a few alterations, but they will be trivial. The candidates elected number 215. Of these 101 will vote for the army bill, and 114 against it. In the following list by parties, the Anti-Semitic Houeervatives are included with the Conservatives, and the Inde pendents are treated aa members of parties with * mcb they are affiliated in tba reichetag: Lieber Clericals, 68;- Social Democrats, 29; Conservatives and Agrarians, 44; National Liberals, 18; Radical Unionists who favor the bill, 4 ; Voles, 12; Free Conservatives, 10; Cler icals favorable to the Dill, 11; Alsatians, 7; fcouth Gorman Democrats, 4; Anti- Semites, 3 (two favoring the bill); Bav arian Agrarians, 2; GuelphS, 1; Danes, 1; Bavatian Separatists, 1; Richter ißts.O. Among the candidates in the 181 new ballots will bo 10 Poles, 52 Conserva tives, ii Agrarians, 7 PreeCo iservatives, 72 National Liberals, 30 Clericals, 77 So cial Democrats, 11 Radical Unionists, 35 Kictiterists, 16 anti-Semites and 8 Qnalpaa. As expected, the latest retnrn« in creased steadily the list of members upon whom the gov3rnment can rely for support. MINISTERIAL EXPECTATIONS. While th* victories of the Social Dem ocrats rtre regarded with alarm, tbeir immediate effect upon the fate of the army bill will be more than offset by tbe losses of the Richter Radicals. After a four hours' conference yesterday the ministers, who m9t tiie• chancellor to discuss the results of the election, de cided in view of the recent returns, that it wonld be superfluous and inexpedi ent ti. issue an appeal to the country be fore tbe second ballots. Tiie great mv .] .*..,, ~t t■ t w.. 1 ,.,* ....- .... i",..-..1. i. , t they can secure a large number oi s€ats at the ?.3Co3id ballots froLu the Richteristj and Clericals. They depend upon the general alarm excited by the Social Democratic victories to drive the Clericals and Opposition Cler ! icals into the government camp in con j stituenc.es where the contests are be \ tween Conservatives or National Lib ! eral candidates and Socialists. If these expectations are realized, not only will | the government open the reichstag with Rlmost i.alf tbe members on its side, but also will be enabled at ton final roll to keep the Hociol Democrats down to a to tal of 40 to 45 seats. THE SOCIALIST SCARE. That the ministerial expectations of a general combination against the Social ists are not entirely under ground, is shown by the action of the clerical lead ers. Toe Socialist scare has become so general that toe leaders have sent out a letter calculated' to solidify the Catholic vote against the Social Democratic can didates, ho in cases where such a course will lead to the election of Con servatives or National Liberals. Speculators on the bourse take, a san guine view of tiie government prospects in the second ballot. Imperial and Russian stocks, which weakened Friday were strong yesterday in con»»quence of reporte thst tbo government would have a sin il. majority at the opening of the reichstug. HEKiiERT Bismarck's victory. Count Herbert Bismarck, who was elected by the Agrarians in the Jerichow district, received 11,669 to 68-18 cast for Ferdinand Woellmer, Radical, who was the last member for the district. Gloecke, the Social Democratic candidate, re ceived 4131 votes. Count Herbert's majority over all is therefore 480. THE ARMY BILL WILL PASS. London, June 18—The Berlin corre spondent of the Daily News says there cannot, be tbe slightest donbt that the army biii will be passed with a good majority. The Standard's Berlin correspondent expresses the same opinion, somewhat less emphatically. , HOMAGE TO BISMARCK. Thousand* or Germane Make Pilgrimage* to Frledrlcli.ruhe. Berlin, Jnne 18. —Thirty-five hun dred Mecklenbnrgers and 5000 Ham burgers went toFried jrichsrnhe today to pu..' homage to Prince Bismarck. Tbe prince made a long speech, alluding to the battle of Waterloo and the part Germany took in it. He appeared bale and hearty and was enthusiastically cheered. RIOTS IN AUSTRIA. Police Break Up Universal Suffrage Meeting*. VtVM, Jane 18.—Five thousand *..tK. . .>.. in, in defiance of police pro hibition, held a meeting in favor of uni versal suffrage at VViessenberge today. When the police attempted to disperse the meeting, they ware received with a volley from revolvers and t lb*)WW of stones. A commissary of police was killed and five policeman critically in jured. On the other side 26 working men were wounded. A universal suf frage meeting held in Prague led to a similar encounter, in which 13 police men and 14 working.t.en ran wounded, and one workingman killed. THE HOME RULE BILL. Irish Constltnent* Opposed to Milking Further Concession*' Lonoon, June 18. —Several anti-Par nellite memberß of tbe commons bave received complaints from tbeir constitu ents for not opposing tbe government concessions to the Unionists in thn de bate on the borne rnle bill. The Par nellites have intimated to the ministry that they will withdraw from the house in the event of farther concessions be ing made. Sexton's supporters are dis posed to take similar action. The fol lowers of Ilealy are in favor of adhering to the government. ARMENIAN RIOTERS. , The Death Sentence Imposed! on Seven teen of the <>ff„tiders. Constantinoi-lb, June 18.—The trials of the Armenians accused of being con cerned in the rioting at Oesarea and Marsnvan, last spring, have jnst h-r-n concluded at Angora. Seventeen of ihe prisoners, including Professor Thou maian and Professor Kava yan, were condemned to death; six, including the Protectant pastor at Gimeric, were sentenced to 15 years im prisonment; 18 were sentenced to im prisonment for terms ranging from seven to 10 years, and 15 were acquitted A Chess Tournament. Paris, June 18.— Die second interna tional chess tournament, played by cor respondence, has just been decided. Prof. J. Berger of Gratz, Austria, secur •ed first prize, while J. H. Blake of Southampton, Engl-od, took second. 6HEN SHE SUM'S VISIT ARRIVAL OF A SPKOIAL CHINESE A AIR A SNA DOR. Ife Will "tndy Pablle Opinion and Ascer tain the Intentions of the Govern ment a* to the Geary Enactment. Bas Francisco, June 18. —Among the passengers on the steamer City of Fe kin, from China today, was Chen She Sum, said to be the ambassador of the Chinese government, dißpa;ched to the United States for the purpose of ascer taining the actual state of public opin ion relative to Chinese residents here, and of the intentions of tho government in the enforcement of the Geary act. lie will proceed to Chicago, attend tbe world's fair and then go to Wash ington in ptirsnance of his mission. When interviewed by a reporter, Chen She Som refused to make any statement as to his plans or the object of his vißit. CHINKS)*; BLQISTRATION. [ Complete Retnrns Bhow That Only 13,139 Obeyed the Law. Washington, June 18. —Complete offi cial returns of Chinese registration have been received. They show that out of 110,000 Chinese in the United States, 18,180 registered. The registration by districts is as follows: Alabama. 43; Arkansas, 13; First California, 2323; Fourth California, 2528; Colorado. 1500; Connecticut, 14(1; Florida, 44; Gsorgia, ; 65; First Illinois, 951; Eighth Ulonois, 53; Thirteenth Illinois, 15; Sixth In diana, 14; Seventh Indiana, 15; Third lowa, 13; Fourth lowa, 40; Kansas, 20; Second Kentucky, 7;Ninth Kentucky, 8; , Sixth Kentucky, 5; Seventh Kentucky, : E »hth Kantrnky, 2; Lonisiana, 215; Maryland, 187 ; Third Massouhaoetts, 20; ' First Michigan, 88; Fourth Michigaa, 1 14; Minnesota, £9; Montana, 400; firs. Missouri, 320; Sixth Missouri, 10; Ne braska, 71; New Hampshire, 47 ; First I New Jersey, 18; Fifth New Jersey, 33: New Mexico, 410; First New York, 144; Second New York, 76; Third New York, 139; Fourteenth New York, 31; Twenty first New York, 51; Twenty-eighth New York, 111; Fourth North Carolina, I; Fiftb North Carolina, 4; First Ohio, 27; Tenth Ohio, 37; Eleventh Ohio, 17. Eighteenth Ohio, 25; Oregon, 1092; First Pennsylvania, 346; Ninth Pennsyl vania, 50; Twelfth Pennsylvania, 75; Twenty-third Pennsylvania, 242; Soutn Carolina, JJ3; Second Tennessee, 3; Fifth Tennessee, 6' Third Texas, 9J2; Fourth Texas, 5; Secong Virginia. 5; Sixth Vir ginia, 22; West Virginia, 26; Firßt Wis consin, 44; Second Wisconsin, 63. A JEALOUS HUSBAND'S CRIME. He Murder* His Wife and Commits Suicide. Lbavenworth, Kan., June 18,—Am brose S. Arnold, a bookkeeper for a grain commission firm here, today shot and fatally wounded his wife and then blew his brains out. Arnold accused bis wife of infidelity. Mrs. Arnold in dignantly asserted her innocence, but the husband, drawing a revolver, threat ened to shoot her. She coolly folded her arms and dared him to carry out hie threat. Levelling the weapon Arnold fired two shots into his wife's body and then blew his hr*ins ont with the same weapon. Mrs. Arnold was mortally wounded and made an ante-mortem statement of the facts of toe tragedy. She was always highly regarded in tbe community. Tsvm twin girls, aged 5, are left alone in the world aa the resnlt of the tragedy. Twin City Street Cars Tied Up. Minneapolis, Minn., Jurt.<lß.—AH the street cars in the Twin cities were t »j up today, as the result of trouble ov. - a new form of contract which the CD were asked to sign, and which con tained some provisions they thought un fair. The strikers have been quiet, and late this afternoon all cars were running. It is stated the objectionable contract has been withdrawn. Suspended Bat Solvent. Clkvblan:., 0., Jane 18.—The Lake county bank at Paineaville, 0., which wae forced to suspend last week because of a run, ia solvent. A statement shows that the assets are $450,000, and tbe lia bilities $350,000. Bans: Doors Closed. Armour, S. 1.. June 18. —TheDoaglas County bank, located here, has closed its door*. Tbe liabilities are estimated at $33,000, and assets at a like amonnt. SHE OOT ANORY. MISS JULIA SMITH LEFT AL HAMBRA LAST WEEK AND HAS NOT SINCE BEEN SEEN. HER WHERLAROUTS UNKNOWN. HUGE FIVE CENTS. WIPED OUT BY FLAMES. Destructive Forest Fires in Northern Wisconsin. The Town of Iron River Wiped Out of Existence. Several Villages in Northern Minne sota Laid in Ashes. The Unfortunate Inhabitants Left With out Food or Shelter—Relief Tralna Bent Ont—Valuable Tracts of Timber Burned. By the AMOclAted Pres.*. Ashland, Wis., June 18.—Iron River, a thriving lumber town of over 2000 population, 20 miles from Asbland, is in (lames and will likely be entirely wiped out. The fire caught on the outskirts of the village from forest fires, destroying the new school house, the Congrega tional and Catholic churches : and Hes sey & Hatton's big warehouse. At ft o'clock the entire residence portion of the city waß in flames. Help was sent from here, but tbe special jumped tbe track, causing several hours' delay. Forest fir - >ue raging all through Northern Wisconsin. Today Washburn bad a close shave and the fire made a heavy sweep in and about White River. It will likely burn millions of ieet of standing pine. Only a year ago Iron River was en tirely destroyed by fire. Several people were brought to Ashland tonight who were badly injured, narrowly escaping with their lives. The latest advices from Iron River state that the town is gone. The wires on the Northern I'aeific and Omaha are all down, the poles being burned away by fires. A bad fire ia raging in North York. A eperial was sent out this evening to help fight the flames and save tbe trestles and bridges along the railroad. DPLVTH, Minn.. Jane 18.—The towns of Virginia and Mountain Iron, on the Dulnth, Mesaba and Northern road, have been destroyed by forest firoß, Mesaba and Biwabik, on the Duluth and Iron Range, were also visited by serious fires and Tower had a like experience. There are 2000 people homeless iv Vir ginia, and without food or shelter, every provision depot and contents in tbe place being destroyed. Women and children are boused in boi can, but have nothing to eat, aud there is no engine there to move tbem. The situation at Mountain Iron is little better. As soon as the news of these lac*a reached Duluth, ar rangements wore begun to send relief to the distressed. The Duluth Mesaba •rrd Northern is getting a spaci*! train to gether 'o be started as soon as possible. All tie restaurants and hotels are pre paring food to be sent to the pilferers, and tents are being collected. It is feared fatalities will be numerous. St. Pacl, Minn., June 18.—There ar» many mining camps employing a large number of men in tbe neighborhood of Virginia, and they are undoubtedly burned. Among these were Mountain Iron, New England, Reuchteau, Lone Jack>and Poca mines. All these camps had large storehouses. It is feared some men may perish in the flames. It is difficult to estimate the total loss, but if reports be ttue as to tbe extent of the , destruction at tbe various towns men tioned, it will amount to over $1,000,000. DESTROYED Bl FIRE. A Blx-9torjr Builnaii Block Burned In Chicago. Chicago, June 18. —A six-story build ing, at Wabash avenne and Congress street, was entirely destroyed by fire to : dsy. The structure was occupied by a ; number of firms whose combined losses ' aggregate $300,000. The heaviest losers are: The O. W. Richardson company, ; camets and curtains, the Ginn pub i liehing company ; the Vo«:e Piano com- I pany; Chase tt Co , piano manufactur ers ;R. S. Peal & Co., publishers. The bniiding, valued at $150,000, waa owned by John Quincy Adams of Wheaton, 111. The fire started by the crossing of elec tric wires and sproad with snch rapidity 1 that the firemen were unable to check it | and confined their efforts to saving the adjoining buildings, notably Ziegel, Cooper A Co.'s store. By "desperate effort* the flames were confined to the Adams building. THS CANADIAN BOUNDARY. Commissioners Mendenhall and King Making a Settlement. Washington, June 18.—Prof. T. C. Mendenhall, commissioner on the part of the United States, and Commissioner King, on the pirt of Great Britain, will shortly dstermine the vexed question as to the legal owner of Pope's Folly island, off the coast ot Maine, near the inter national boundary. In view of Menden ball's discover * tbat the island, accord ing to tne iirat chart of Great Britain, was conceded to the United States.he be lieves he will have no trouble in settling the question in favor of this country. When this is settled, the only import ant matter between the two countries is the determination of tne boundary line between Alaska and the British poeeee | • ins. The party which left here March :aat haa been unable to .accomplish much, and it is not believed tbe bound ary line will he marked for a year, be cause of unfavorable weather. Ready to Resume. Indian a poi is, Ind., Jnne 18.—The O-tpitoi .National bank wiil reopen its doors tomorrow incrning. with $60,000 more cnsu on hand than required by Camptroiier Eckels. It is not thought there will be any extraordinary rush to draw out tbe deposits-which have bean tied up. The Schaffner Failure. Chicago. June 17.—The report of the Msiguee of Herman SchaffaerA Co., the insolvent bankers, shows liabilities $2,350,011. Assets estimated aa good, $1,894,006, and total assets $2,312,818,