"JIM" HILL'S PLANS. Through Trains Will Soon Be Run. ANOTHER ROAD TO BE USED. Trante Manager Hlielhy I To Stationed at Spokane Instead Healtle-Illll Will Soon II eg in Htir Up the Traflla Association. CmcAao, May IS Kngineer Arm strong, of the Great Northern's Mon tana extension, ia here and says that forces have been organized to lay three milea of track at which rate the gap between Kilishell, Mont., and Spokane, Wash., will be speedily closed. It is possible that passenger trains will be rnn clear through from St. Paul to their Pacific Extension of the Great North ern by June first and it is now first given out that President Hill has made arrangements for continuing to the coast from Spokane over another line until he can complete his own road. General Trallic Manager Shelby who is to be transferred from St. Paul to Spokane, will not only look after the frieght in terests of the system on the Pacific Coast, but will also be the special rep resentative o( the president and in that capacity will direct the construction and operating departments. The Great Northern is undonbtly preparing for an early participation in transcontinental traffic and appearances are it will make a stir when the hat drops. President Hill has been a harmless member in the Western Traffic association, but this resulted not from a desire to become obe dient to agreement; but from lack of opportunity. It is currently reported that he holds association in supreme contempt and that he will not be bound by its provisions or enactments when the time arrives to make a dash for traffic. When in Tacoma early in the year, President Hill gave a general impres sion from what he said that he would disregard the trallic association when his line was completed to the coast. Among other things, it will be remem bered, that he said he would reduce lumber rates to 40 cents to Chicago and Mississippi valley points, which is 15 cents less than the Northern Pacific's rate under the traffic association's rules. TO MEET IN TACOMA. Information has been received here that the directors of the Thomson, Houston and Edison General Electric companies will meet in New York on May 26th to ratify the recent consolida tion and merge their business under one management. The directors of the new company are then to come to the Pacific coast and a meeting will be held at Tacoma, at which the matter of es tablishing a Pacific coast factory in this city will be considered. SMALL-POX IN VANCOUVER. Vancouveb, B. C, May IS "Quaran tine Dupont street. Swear in all the officers neceasary for enforcement of strict segregation." Tuis was the mes sage received by telephone by Chief of Police McLaren from Mayor Cope at 9:30 o'clock lastevening. The work was at once commenced. Dupont street, from Car roll to Coluinbio avenue, is known as Chinatown; irom Columbia avenue to Weutminister avenue it is lined on both sides with bagnios, and in two of these it had been found necessary to put up the yellow card with the ominous legend "Small-pox." In an hour or so the restraint began to bo felt, and brushes with the police became frequent. One special policeman named Thomas was set upon, knocked down and roughly used by men determined to enter the street at all hazards. Medical Health Officer McWicken went down on the street and vaccinated all the women. He was accompanied by the chief of police, and from every house ran crowds of irightened men, many of them pro minent citizens. The city is intensely excited over the discovery of amallpox. The first word came from Howe Sound, a settlement a few miles from the city. The Empress of Japan was quarantined on the last voyage because of smallpox on board. Mr. Livingstone, a saloon passenger for New York, was found to have the di sease, and was kept at the quarantine station at Albert head till cured. The vessel was sent out after a couple of de lays. J. Hyde was watchman here on the vessel. He went to Howe Sound and last night word came that he had smallpox. Medical Health Officer Mc Wicken chartered a steamer and went up at once, finding the case well de veloped. Hyde had been taken into C. C. Gibson's house, and the doctor vac cinated six members of the family. Con gratulations that Hyde had left the city stopped on finding that his companions who had lived with him bad the disease in a small house just behind the city hall and jail. His house was at once quarantined and a yellow Bag hoisted. Then Tupper Thompson, living in Boul der hotel, just at the corner of Cordova and Carroll, the principal Btreets, had it. Special police were at once put on there. HAN DIEGO HOI. The Atehiion Did Mot Carry Out Ite Agreement. San Dieoo, Cal., May 18 At a meet ing of citizens yesterday resolutions were adopted instructing the mayor and coun cil of San Diego and requesting the as sistance of the board of trustees of Na tional City, Cal., to begin proceedings against the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe road to recover damages for injury to the towns named, resulting from the re moval of the railroad shops and the al leged refusal of the railroad to recon struct its road between San Diego and Colton. The forfeiture of the franchises and the reconveyance of the lands grant ed by the towns are also sought. Beducing Commissions. San Francisco, May 18 A dispatch was received yesterday by General Pas senger Agent Goodman, of the Southern Pacific Company, stating that the West ern traffic association has made another move in the direction of doing away with the payment of extensive commis sions. An agreement has been effected applying to west bound business over all lines west of Chicago which is to re main in effect from May 31 nntil Decem ber 31, 18f2, and which fixes the com missions at $4.50 on first class tickets and $3.50 on second. Rockefeller's Latest Gift. New York, May lfi The Rev. D. C. Potter, pastor of the Tabernacle Raptist church, at Eleventh street and Second avenue, announced yesterday that John D. Rockefeller hai recently given to the church $50,000 in bond?. This money is to be a part of the endowment fund and the interest on the bonds is to be used lor the tanning expenses of the church. JOHN L'S ALL RIGHT. A Physician Pronounces Him feet Condition. New York, May 18 John L. Sullivan underwent, for the first time in his life, a thorough physical examination at the hands of Dr. George F. Shrady, one of America's eminent physicians yester day. After looking over the massive frame of the pugilistic champion with a great deal of care and thoroughness, the examination requi'ing one hour, Shrady said: "In all my life I have never seen such a magnificent speci men of muscle development and indeed I don't think such another man lives today. You are in perfect condition, Mr. Sullivan. Your heart, liver, stomach, lungs and other organs are all perlorminz their work properly. You are physically sound, and with some supertluous flesh in the abdominal re gion removed, your power of endurance would bo remarkable. When John arose Dr. Shrady shook his hand cor dially and wished him good luck in his coming battle. "Oh, I'll attend to Cor- bett," John replied. "He may be clever nut he will have to go on the checker board iiKe the rest." MODERN MIRACLES. New York, May 10 The Herald gives an account of Monsignor Hernard O'Reilly's sermon of last night in which, referring to the piece of the arm of St, Ann, the mother of Mary the mother of Christ, the Mons'gnor said: "We have here tonight a relic more sacred and precious than the seamless coat which Mary wove for the divine Jesus. It is the very flesh which the mother of Mary gave to her and which she gave to her Son, who died on the cross for the world's redemption. "Do you understand me ? This thing brings you almost in communication with Jesus Christ. It is bine of His bone and flesh of His flesh. Ask me not what proof I have that it is the body of St. Ann. 1 will reply that God gives testimony that It is authentic by per forming miracles with it. "I am informed that since the relic has been here, three separate and won derail cures have been made. A man who was so deaf that he has not heard a sound for years can now hear perfectly well. A young woman who was palsied has been restored to perfect health. And there is another, of which I will not speak, who is within sound of my voice. "if God performs Buch miriclea you must admit that it is probable that it is part of the wrist of the mother of the Virgin Mary and flesh of HiB flesh. I have not time now to tell you how the body came to reach Constantinople from Jerusalem, but it was taken there for safe keeping during the persecutions by the Jews and afterward was removed to the Cathedral of Apt in France, where it remains to this dav. An arm by di rection of the Pope, was removed to the basilica of St. Paul's Outside the Walls, ot Rome, where Paul was slain. GEORGIE CAYVAN DEFEATED. he Dry Goods Men Wine the Floor With the Ciotlilug Men. Speaking of the recent Actors' Fund fair in New York "Town Topics" says : In point of fact, however, the only instance in my knowledge of a rivalry that at any time approached a point of dangerous fervor was that attending the contest for the diamond star, "to be voted to the most popular actress in the world." The Btruggle lagged Badly for the hrst few daysot the lair, the opinion ot the community as to the most poriiv lar actress in the world evidently wav ering between Maggie Cline, Sara Bern hardt, Georgio Cavvan and Estelle Clayton, Gradually this strange inde cision narrowed down to the leading lady of Mr. Froh man's nice little conv pany and Miss Clayton. Between these two the community hovered in uncer tainty for many hours, that to the ad mirers of the twain must have been most anxious and expensive. At this critical juncture the rumor ran tnat one ot the most energetic and vig orous managers of the fair had gathered to the support of Miss Cavvan many of the richest wholesale clothiers from the lower part of Broadway. Instantly came the counter report that the entire dry goods district, in which Miss Clayton had done yeoman service, bad rallied to the standard ot the latter. The two opposing factions, under the guidance of their gracious leadership, watched each other with cat-like care. Every move on the part of the one was met and matched I y a counter move on the part ol the ot her. "A hundred votes for Miss Cay van," shouted the clothing men. "A hundred and ten for Miss Clay ton," was the prompt rejoinder from the dry goods dis rict. "A thousand votes for Miss Cavvan," was met by "a thousand and ten" for her rival. So it ran from first to last. Trick and guile, wit and wile, ran a tilt at one a n- other, but with the event always a trifle in favor of Miss Clayton. So that when ...iss Cayvan fainted from emotion and fatigue, the clothing men said, for "a sympathetic dodge," the dry goods dis trict had it Miss (Jlayton promptly raised the ante and fainted twice. Such determination, of course, could not go without its reward, and the diamond star "to be voted to the most popular actress in the world" waa handed over to Miss Clayton. We Bet on the Cleveland Bay. ISkagit County Times. A group of horsemen were discussing the various fine qualities of their favor ites that commanded high prices, in' eluding the Shire and the Clyde. A Skagit river man asked permission to speak of a horse (in which he had an in terest) that was not for sale nt any price. Being somewhat ol a poet, he de lineated as follows : Another horse, another breed. More graceful fotm, far better speed; A horse that's known the world over, And answers to the name oi Grover. The labor party thought him bulky And would not hitch him to their sulky; But, to a buggy or a cart, Good at the finish as at the start. With level head and muscles strong This Cleveland bay pegs along. It's plain to see at every stride He leaves behind the Shire and Clyde In spite of hypocrites who cry Protection as he passeth by. Ye speculating, gambling scamps, Ye manufacturers of worthless tramps, If honest Grover be elected, The working classes once protected From your cu'ssed and lawless pranks, Right-minded men will all give thanks, While thieves and blacklegs shake ail over Each time thev hear of honest Grover. Qran' Fa Jim. New York. May 19 Mrs. Walter Dararosch, daughter of Secretary Blaine, has given birth to a daughter. VAMPIRES HOLD A FEAST, Headstone Croqnettei," .'Qraveynrd Cough Drops" and "Blood Punch". Skeleton Fodder. Vampires' Wings, breaded. Headstone Croquettes. These are a few of the delightful arti cles on the menu spread last night at the initial death watch of the Vampires in Mazzetti s, and a crowd of black rooea waiters stood ready to bring you "grave yard cough drops" or "fried souls" if you preferred tiieni. Over the head ol Unlet tinoui jonn M. Turner hung a huge bat, holding in hiB claws a human skull, tie sign of the organization, and Electrocutionist Fred Bennett had the outfit fixed up with colored glass eyes, into which he occasionally threw an electric current .i. iri. 1 wnn startling eueci. duck, ui mo em blem hung a gigantic horn, fitted with an electrical attachment, which made it emit a 'frightful groan whenever any body arose to speak, in lront oi me chief ghoul was a loving cup filled with 'vampires bipod ' in which an electric light glowed fitfully. Every bottle of wine had a vampire blood label pasteu on it, and whenever a toast was drunk the Vampires applauded oy moving their arms slowly up and down to their sides like wings. But with all this giewsoraenesa tue leath watch" was a great success, and the pale dawn saw a hundred men vow ing to be Vampires to the end. ITS OBJECT. The Vampires is a brand new organ ization started earlv in April by Mr. Turner and a dozen other non-superstitious theatrical people. It is a secret society and its motto is : "unity, Affin ity, Fidelity ;" but it has no oi'her pur pose but good-fellowship and mutual aid and encouragement. it is simply an organization in wnicii if a Vampire "goes broke" every other Vampire will "chip in" and help him out. Its officers are : Chief Ghoul, J. M. lurner; Vice Ghoul, H. II. Levy ; Angel, Dr. L. Nascher ; Body Snatcher, James Ksdclitt'e; Collin Nailer, Schnitz Ed wards; Imp of Darkness, Charles Stroh menger, Jr.; Dirge Chanter, Signor Carlos Serrano; Bone Polisher, Fred Bohlmann ; Electrocutionist, Fred Ben nett, and Sexton, Charles Angus. SOME OF THE VASII'S. It has a Cross Bones band (which played last night), composed entirely of orchestra leaders, including William Johnson, of the New Park theatre; W. Lloyd Bowron, ot the fourteenth street ; Charles Mollenhauer. of the Bijou, and E. C. Gohl, ot the Windsor theatre, ana it has a Monument Quartet made up of forcibly retired comic opera singers. Among the other full-fledged vampires are T. Edward Reed, Thomas Jackson, Phillip Smalley, the Tipaldi brothers. Thomas McQueen and Manager Price, of the Lee Avenue Academy. Among their last night's guests who are clamoring for a perch in Roost No. 1 are President Hotchkisa, of the Thirteen Club; John Waller, Frank Dupree, E. A. Pratt, "Dick" Gorman, Harry Fisher, H. F. Seymour, Treasurer Rice, of the Standard Theatre; James Dickson, Cecil Kingston, Albert Henchel and Al bert Hart. Alter the viands had been dissected the loving cup was passed around, and while one vampire drank his four score fellows flapped their wings and sang their "shriek," which begins: By gravestones cold and white We spread our wings at night; Over the mounds we love to dance And wake a corpse right out of his trance. His trance, trance, trance. Anybody was welcome to get up for a speech, but as the trump horn drowned every word he said the feasters got along very comlortably. It is proposed to hold these death watches once a month from now on un til tlio supply of New York hotels is exhausted. New York Herald. tnsuttlolent Veulilatlou Ascrib.d its tilt Cause of the Itnslyn Horror. Kosi.YN, May 10 The coroner's jury late yesterday atternoon Drought in verdict declaring unanimously that the mine explosion here waa caused through insufticient ventilation. The testimony of the State mine spector was directly to this point, and he differed materially from the com pany's experts in his theory of the ex plosion. The verdict is generally con sidered to be correct and just, although it is rather a surprise to the company and those connect d with it in the man agement of the mines, who expected that their theory throwing the blame for the accident upon ,tbe dead would be accepted. The verdict of the jury is looked upon by the miners as a big tri umph of justice over power. A number of damage suits against the company will be the result. It was talked by the miners at Eoslyn that Mine Inspector Edmunds would not dare to give testimony tending to inculpate the company for the accident. It was talked that he owed his appoint ment to the influence of the various companies and would therefore endeav or to shield them. His testimony en tirely disproved this estimate of his character. His whole course of action throughout the entire investigation has been manly, just and honest. lUt. UKIOaH lOrtlNG. Tho Delegates Ars Arriving In lort land Today. Portland, Or., May 18 The special train consisting of 12 cars, containing the commissioners to the general Pres byterian assembly which meets here to morrow, arrived this morning over the Northern Pacific. The principal party will arrive this afternoon in three sec tions over the Union Pacific. Rev. Dr. Charles A. Briggs, of the Union Theological Seminary, whose orthodoxy will be brought in question before the Presbyterian general assembly at the coming eession, left for Portland this morning and will make his own de fense before that b dy. He goes at the wish of the board of directors of the seminary who stand by him in the ex pected fight. Warner Miller to Visit San Diego. San Diboo, Cal., May 19 An invita tion to visit San Diego was extended by the Chamber of Commerce to Warner Miller, president of the Nicaraauan Ca nal Construction coin nan v. Owine to delay in his trip to the coast, Mr. Miller was unable until yesterday, to state whether or not he could accent. Yes terday, however, Colonel Stone, presi dent ot the Chamber of Commerce, re ceived a telegram from him stating he would be here. Chinese Merchants Must Eave Esoorts. Phoinix, A. T., May 19 The treasury department has giving a ruling regard ing the passing back and forth of Chi nese merchants over the Mexican line as follows: 'Chinese merchants may pass in transit nnder custody of the customs officers, whose traveling expenses and salary while to engaged must be de posited by the merchant with collector before such transit." FOUGHT FOUR DUELS. M. Roules Had a Little Diversion. ALL WITHIN THIRTY MINUTES. Illapute Oyer the l'rntluotiou of th New Opr "Salainmbu' Kesults In the Wounding of a Syor;y Outtrtette of Frenchmen. Paris, May 10 Aquadrnple encounter with swords was fought this morning by M. Roules, his four opponents being named f.eclere, Dumulen, Avarignetaud J Blundel ihe quarrel arose out ot dispute concerning the new opera balamniDO." iu. Koules criticised the piece rather severely in the hearing of Leclerc, Dumulen and Blundel, and a violent altercation took place, finally ending in the exchange of blows. At nine o'clock this morn ng, the an tagonists and their seconds went to a spot behind the grand stand at Long cnamp's race-track. The first duel was fought by M. Blun del, who after a few passes received a wound in the right lung three inches deep and was carried off' the field. M. Dumulen then facid M. Roules. who at the first thrust ran his rapier through the arm of his opponent, bury ing the steel in Ins breast. Hie third combat was more prolonged; but after a struggle oi fifteen minutes, M. Leclerc, was driven against a tree and received a wound in the face. M. Avarignet, M. Blundel's Becond, then interposed on behalf of his van quished friend, declaring himself ready to hght M. Koules, and threatening to slap his his face if satisfaction was not sriven, upon which M. Koules promptly taced his new adversary and succeeded in wounding him iu the neck, narrowly missing infliction ot a mortal lniurv. ine quadruple encounter was over by 9:30 a. in. and all parties retured to Paris. About 50 people were assembled at the scene of encounter, which will be famous in annals ol French dueling. JV1. Blunders wound caused great an exiety. One or Ihs Contestants slipped an Irou Nut in Ills Glove. Isiu-EMiNU, Mich., May 19 Tho most brutal prize light ever witnessed in this section took place last night, ihe con te tants were . George Carroll, alias "Figi.ting Murphy," an Isabella county man, and Peter Volkmer, a local pugi' list. Although the local authorities took extraordinary measures to prevent the hght, a gang ot sports gathered secretly at Poat'a hail and a twelve-foot ring was pitched for battle. It had been given out that the gloves were to weigh six-ounces, but when they were proluced at the ring, they proved to be less than three in weight. At the call ot time, the men rushed at each other like mad bulls and fougiit fiercely for eight minutes, no attention being paid to the call of time. Each scored several knockdowns. At the end of the seventh round Volk mer was seen to remove one of his gloves in his corner but he at once re placed it. At the call of time for the eighth round the men advanced to the center of the ring and Volkmer struck Murphy a swinging right-hander, which cut a two-inch gash in his neck, from which blood llowed in a stream. When Murphy came to the scratch again, Volkmer hit him another blow behind the ear, which caused a alight fracture ot the skull knocking him completely out. It took Murphy three-quarters of an hour to regain his sense". Volkmor has not been found yet by the oilicers who are searching for him. Murphy is in a precarious condition from the blow on his head. It has since been learned that Volkmer put a heav iron nut in his glove when lie pulled it oil' before the last round. Murphy may die from his injuries. i'eriolinel of I$hIii'11 Sea Arbitration Hoard Decided. Wasiiinoton, D. C, May 111 The American personnel of the Behnng sea arbitration is fully decided upon. The arbitrators on the part of the United States are: Justice John M. Harlan and Senator John P. Morgan. Ex Minisler John W. Foster. as agent of tho United States, will have charge of the preparations of the case and counter case and be the official representative of the House before the board of arbitration. The counsel of the United States consists of ex-United States Minister Phelps, James C. Carter, ol New York, and Judge W. 11. Blongett, ol Chicago. By tho terms of the treaty the case of each government will be submitted by September 7th. The counter case will be submilt d by the 7th of December and the printed argument of counsel by the 7th bf Jan uary, at which date the board of arbitra tion will hold its first meeting at Paris. Evidence Produced That Is Mill! Alive. tidtO'ttej lie Bakerskiei.d, Cal., May 19 The pros ecution in the case ot J. S. Gularte, charged with murdering M. Hyne ami alterwards pickling his remains, is c osed. The defense, in cross examina tion, proved that Hyne was a very large man, while the human bones were of a small man, also that the clothing pur porting to be Hyne's was that of a small man. Pieces of flesh were produced that had been pickled and the medical men all believed it to be human. The testimony is all circumstantial and it looks as though Martin Hyne is only niiss ngand may turn up yet. Antl-Harrison Forcsi Mi Itlalne. et and Want Detroit, Mich., May 19 A conference was held here at General Alger's house yesterday by General J. S. Clarkson, chairman of the Republican national committee; Hon. J. Sioat Fassett, oi New York; Hon. John M. Thurston, of Nebraska; Hon. J. P. Sunburn, of Mich igan; and Hon. John M. Langdon of Virginia. The Free Press says : "Their minds seem concentrated on Blaine while it was virtually anybody to beat Harrison. Whether Alger will be abie to convince the others that he will be the man with Blaineout, is a question." An afternoon paper says Tom Piatt, of New York, and Matt Quay, of Pennsyl vania, bIbo took part in the conference. The paper declares that it was decided that Clarkson should go to Washington and urge Blaine to allow the use of his name lor the presidential nomination, with Alger f-jr second place. In case he absolutely refuses, the entire anti-Harrison contingent will push Alger for the head of the ticket. Clarkson left for the East at noon. fe declined to speak of the conference. AN EPIDEMIC OF DUELS. Folltlcal Arguments S'lol Out of fulfils In Hex 00. El Paso, Tex., May 19 The duel mania ie prevalent in Northern Mexico. The latal encounter last week between two of Mexico's brightest editors, rep resenting, as they did, opposing lactions in the contest for governor, has engen dered bitter feeling between their friends, and as a result numerous chal lenges have been sent and accented. The officers of the city of Chihuahua are doing all in their power to prevent more bloodshed. Yesterday Luis ler razas, Jr., eon of ex-Governor Terrazas and one of the richest men in Mexico, was to have met Hon. Mauro Caudano, a State legislator. Senator Caudano is crippled from wounda received as a sol dier and has a record as a duelist. He has six bullet wounds upon his body re- ceived on the "field of honor," "and every man has suffered death who had met him. A telegram from Chihuahua states that the oilicers have succeeded in keeping the two men apart ; but the duel will likely take place today. It is rumored that Enrique C. Creel, of the Kanco lUinero has also challenged Senor Caudano. Creel, it is claimed, was the author of the article in "El Norle," which was responsible lor the duel between Caudano and Oehoa, and wheu the challenge was sent he wished to accept it h i nisei . Pablo Ocho, the editor of "El Norte" would not listen to this proposition claiming that he alone was responsible, as it appeared with his sanction. Caudana, it appears, was one of the seconds and after both duel sts had emptied their revolvers without personal injury to either he insisted that it must continue until one or the other was killed. Four more shots were tired and Ochoa was mortally wounded. Governor Carrillo has uIbo been chal lenged. Thn feeling is very bitter against him and he r muins close at home. His house is surrounded with police and ev ery precaution has been taken to pre vent his assassination. Governor Gar rillo retires fr-m office on the 12th of June and will be succeeded by Col. Miguel Ahuumda. Promiscuous ohootiug Picnic. at n Colored Marysviu.b, Cal., May 19 A fatal shooting affray occurred about midnight last night at a colored picnic at Shel don's grove, two miles from this city, resulting in the death of Henry Flowers (colored), and the fatal wounding of Wil liam Lane. Jesse Foulk was also shot but may recover. Last evening Foulk, who is about 18 years old, went to the picnic aud there met May Lane, sixteen years old, the daughter of William Lane, a farmer living near this city. Shortly after Foulk's departuro, he waa followed by Lane and Lucien Danley a waiter em ployed in the Golden .agle hotel. Shortly before the ahooting, Mies Lane left Dunlev with who she had been dancing and joined Foulk. The latter and the girl had just seated themselves to partake ot relreshments when Denlev appeared, postol in hand, and told young foulk he would have to give he girl up to her father. Thn lath r then grasped the girl by the heal and said he would shoot her if she refused to accompany him. Young Fouik said she should not go and as he said this, he waa struck on the forehead with the pistol and knocked down. Flowers, the colored man, rushed in and grasped Danley, who in pointing the pistol at Foulk tired before he had risen. At this instant. Lane dis charged his pistol several times, one snot iHKing euect on t-ouiK, who in turn drew his pistol, nd tired twice at Lane, both shots taking effect. Flowers was shot in the stomach and bled to death in a short time. Lane was shot through the liver and through th shoulder and the doctors have little hope of his recovery, i'oulk received one bullet over the region of the liver on the right side. Danley has been ar rested. Lane and Foulk have had trouble before on account of the hitter's attentions toward the former's dauuh ter. It iB said the young people were married by contract some tnuo ago. eluna Wildly Kxciled 'I raie.ly. Over n New Helena, Mont., May 18 John Swend son died early yesterday mornins at a hos pital, the victim of the most outrageous assault m the history of this city Swendson was a stranger in Helena and Sunday night late was sot upon by three lootpaiis, who knocked bun down took all his money, some $17, and ihen, iu wantonness, mumped the life out of the insensible Ji-in, who was nearly fifty years of ago and not at all robust. Swendson lingered twenty-four hours, suffering agoniea that cannot be realized. One side of his face had been crushed, but his most terrible injuries were in his cheat and stomach, on which the thugs had repeatedly jumped with thoir full weight. He lay insensible on the dark street for several hourH, but was discov ered about daylight. After their assault on Swendson, the thugs came up town aud robbed a guest in a Ma n street lodging house. The alarm was given, and the three men caught. They started off peaceably enough with two officers, but when near the cor ner of Brnadway and Main one of them suddenly shot Officer Peter Bcharren beruich, another knocked the second officer down with his pistol, and the three bolted. Within the noxt two minutes a dozen shots were fired and the most intense excitement prevailed, nut tne l rce lootpads got away. jogiip:t L. Tioe Is Kieolrouuied Hnccessrully. Very Auhi'kn, N. Y., May 18 Joseph L. Tice, the Rochester wife murderer, was electrocuted at 0 :30 this morning. The execution was considered a great suc cess. The witnesses saw no burning flesh, no exhalation of air from the lungs, no struggle of the victim. The murderer met his fate calnilv. The electric current was turned into the body four times, each contact was brief. The physicians in charge believod that better results would lie obtained in this was than with two long contacts. The complete time of contact was fifty seconds. The condemned man was very nervous early in the night, but when told at midnight that he would be executed this morning he said he was ready and would die like a soldier. He joined fervently in the prayers and slept a little. After mid night he paced his cell, but became calm at 5 o'clock and remained so to the end. Tice was 03 years of ago and served as a soldier during tho war. Ho was married years ago and has been a drunkard ever since. In a drunken fit in Jnly last he stabned and killed hiB wife. He paid the penalty today. Killed Borne Men, Burned Some Towns. 18 A dispatch from London, May Logoes, Africa, says the British under Col. Scott routed the Jsru and Egba tribes at Epe, and burne i their towns. There was sharp fighting. Eight British were killed. Ihe enemy loss is unknown. MILLS AT LOS ANGELES. Bu;U8Nfl Houses Close and a MluUtcr Makes a Confession. Los Angeles, Cal., May 19 The ex citement over Evangelist Mills' meetings grows warmer and keeps pace with the weather. It is estimated that 3,000 per sons attended the services yesterday, and that 600 business houses closed to let their employes attend. ; An item not on the program caused great excitement at the evening session. Rev. S. J. Fleming, who was convicted a few months since for an attempted as sault upon a servant girl, arose and made a confession of his wicked life. For five years, he said he was a minis ter without the word, a messenger with out message and bi ought reproach up on the calling of the ministry. At the close of his remarks, the minis ters on the platform pressed forward to take the penitent man, who wept like a child, by the hand, as one after another they gavj him this mute token ot sym pathy. THE PRINTERS' HOME. Description of the Building Dedicated Yesterday. The Childa-Drexel Home for infirm members of International Typograph ical Union, which was dedicated yester day, standB just above the charming city of Colorado Springs and has a glori ous prospect on every side. Of all the spots on which a home for oged and infirm printers might have been built none is more delightful as to climate and surroundings than the site where stands this noble edifice dedicated and consecrated to the lasting good of the printers' craft on the morning of the birthday anniversary of its foremost founder, Mr. Childs, who iB 03 years old. cim.ns-niiEXEL home. The home is a commodious structure, as well as a grand one, viewed from an architectural standpoint. A broad stone stairway, prote ted by heavy balus trades, leads up to the massive archway of its portico. From the vestibule the open portals of the main entrance invite to spacious parlors, reception-rooms and chambers on either side of the main hall. Above the portico, in the second- story cap course of red sandstone, in raised gothic caps, are the words. "The ChildB-Diexel Home for Union Printers. Erected bv the International Typo graphical Union, A. D. 1891," while on either Bide throughout the front eleva tion, suitable carving ornaments the whole build ng. The main building is of five stories. including basement and dor uer, termin ating on the north with a round tower, which shows a complete story above the roof. A square tower nt the other end is formed by a projection from the main building to the front and south, also supporting an additional story above. Each tower supports minarets and fiu ials extending far above the ridge orna ments of the roof, which are 60 foot above the base course. Tho towers are surrounded by porches and balconies. Tho main eililice is 144 feet long by 44 feet wide, with a win; to the rear of the north end 20x40 feet. Porches extend irom the wing to the south end of the building from tho first and second storieB, affording easy access to any part of the house from the rear, being ample tire escapes, n necessary. Each stray contains a central hall the entire length of the building, every room opening into a mum hallway, in addition to hnving outer windows; this, with the system of ventilation, furnishing sun shine and air, curative agents of the Colorado health resorts. Mr. Childs has richly furnished and decorated tho principal parlor iu the liome one of the handsomest interiors in the State. In the parlor there are nine windows, which flood the room with sunshine. A novel and pleasing idea has got afloat as to the furnishing of a number ol the other apartments. San Fancisco union has applied lor aud been granted permission to lit up one apartment as a Pacific slope memorial room, and the St. Louis union, with some others, have acted upon the same idea, ihe printers of the Houston (Texas) Post have solicited the privilege of p esenting the home with an American hug. the loel iug among union printers in all parts of the country toward the enterprise is ot the kindliest nature, and they may well be proud of the work. In the entire building there are 03 rooms, the largest one of which has space Bulliciuut to accommodate 200 printers' frames, or, transformed into a dormitory, 100 weary compositors could lie down and sleep comfortably within it. Besides the site of the edifice, which was chosen with care and uood judgment, attached to the home is a body of land that in Hie near luture will realize a sum greater than has been estimuted by the most Biuiguine of those who have considered thut phase of the Bub ject. Tho structure and the humane purpose to which it is dovoted ate credit to the intelligent organization which has shown the enterprise to sup' plement tho Childs-Drexel generosity by an institution so lar-reaching in its influence. ITearw That the 1'eaoe of Kurupe Will lie UUlui lied. Paris, May 18 Tho nppointniont of tho new Italian imiiHtry hits produced a had impression iu diplomatic and po litical circles, ihe met that it is tho return to power of Crispi's friends a d the men who lo'ik upou him as their political leader, causes a general tear not that tho peace ol Europe will be at once disturbed, but thut its tranquility will be eventuully threatened. The re sults of the ministerial change cannot yet be appreciated at their true value but they will certainly be cousid Table. Tin Found Near Mexioan Iiine. San Dikoo, Cal., May 19 A report comes from the Han Ysidro mountains that a rich lead of tin ore has been dis covered and three claims located on or near the line between this country ami Mexico. The mineral was located by three Mexicans. the ledge will be thoroughly prospected, and if found as rich as reported, the work of develop ment will begin at once. 1 FLOODS AND FIGHTS. War Between Flooded Towns. BLOOD THICKER THAN WATER. But It Is Likely to Flow Just as Freely -Venice Dues Nut Like To i Muell Water In Her Ntreett Mors Kain aud A m Mt a Water Spout. St. Lotus, May 18 The fear of blood shed is added to the danger caused by the rising waters growing out of attempts to cut the levees. Seri ous trouble is threatened at Nameoki station on the Chicago & Alton railroad, three miles from the river when it is in its channel. Nameoki lies south of the tracks. The entire country north of town is flooded, and the railroad embakment ia all that saves it. Early this morning water began flowing over low place in the embank ment between Nameoki aud East Madison and soon flooded the latter place. Then the citizens of East Madison started lo build a levee to protect themselves. This would have thrown the current through Venice. Although tho last named place is under water, the citizens aid not like to tie placed between two currents as their houses would be swept away. They turned out in orce and threatened that unless levee building was stopped they would cut the Chicago & Alton embankment and flood Madison. Venice also has an armed guard protecting the Brook lyn levee, which shields the town from the waters that are pour ing through the village of Brook lyn. The people of Brooklyn are anxious to cm the levoe bo as to cause th water to flow some other way. Four Douoii, Iowa, May 18 The flood gates of heaven were opened last night again. An immense amount ot damage has been done. Des Moines river rose eight feet and is now rising two inches an hour. Little Sioux valley is under water, it is feared the loss of life will be heavy. St. Loi'ts, May 18 Reports from the Missouri river Irom Kansas City to the mouth say it is tailing slowly but the recent rains in Kansas are expected to start a flood which will carry it above the recent high stage. Denison, Texas, May 18 Almost a water spout visited this section yester day. All the streams overflowed their banks, thousands of acres oi land was flooded, and railroads were washed out. Choctaw river is two miles wide. Many families had to move to higher ground. Hundreds of head of stock were drowned. Red river rose 15 feet and is still r sing rapidly. Not half a crop of corn or cotton will be raised. A Numlier of Nominee are Named aud ltesollllt ius Inti-oiiuoed. FitKsso, Cal., May 18 The second day'B session of the Democratic State convention was called to order at 9:30 o'clock. After the announcements of meetings for several district conven tions the report of the committee on credentials was presented. On motion the reading of the corrected roll, except iu regard to proxies was dispensed with. A number of auti-rauroail resolutions were road and referred. Among the resolutions wero also those by McGee, of Contra Costra, pledging the delegates to Chicago not to support Hill, and by Hodgers, of Alameda, favoring the abolishment ot the board of railroad commissioners. The con vention then uiljournud till 1 p. m. to allow the coinmitteea to prepare their reports. The seventh congressional district mot during tho recess oi the convention. It was decided to dofer the nomination for congress until August 30th. Patton and Phillips were declared the nomi nees for delegates, M. T. Dooly and E. E. Young, ol Kern county wero chosen as alternates. W. L. Sillinnn, of Merced, was chosen elector with Chas. I''. Hume, of San Hiego, a-i alternate. The Third congressional district met immediately nftor the recess of the con vention. L. W. Buck, of Solano and F. J. Moffatt of Oakland wore electe I dele gates to Chicago. M. J. Lunance and Paul Shirley, alternates. U. A. Long of Glenn, wnn nominated ns presidential eloctor, and O. Y. Brown ot Contra Cos ta as alternate. When the convention leassembled at 1 p. in. the committee on permanent or ganization and order of business made its report. The temporary oilicers of the convention were made permanent ami Ostrom was made vico chairman. Murphy then inadu a speech thanking the convention for the honor of perma nent presiding officer und referring to Cleveland said: "This grand figure stands out alone. He neids no plat form, and when the Chicago convention puts him in the lead and when wo march under his bannor in November next we will march to victory." (Applause.) LOTS UKUMllONS. and Anti-Cleveland In Many Hlales. FiinsNo, Cal., May 19 The Demo cratic State convention adjourned last night after choosing Cleveland delegates at large to the national convention and ratifying the nominations of districtcon ventions. Eight of the 14 delegates have been instructed for Cleveland and the entire delegation will support him. Richmond, Va., May 19 The Cleve land and ami-Cleveland factious in the Democratic convention met last night and each chose delegates at large to the national convention. This morning, however, they got together and com promised by agreeing to withdraw all and allow the convention to choose two from each side. The congressional dis tricts have chosen nine delegates to the national convention for Cleveland, eleven against. Marshall Hanger, of Augusta, a Cleveland man, was re elected permanent chairman. CoMiMiiiA, 8. C, May 19 South Caro lina Democratic convention adopted its platform: Grover Cleveland's nomina tion was decried aa a prostitution of the principles of Democracy and a repudia tion o the demand ol the Farmers Alli ance, which embody the true principles of Democracy and a sur render of tho rights of the people to the financial kings of the country. A minority reportdeprecating the attack on Cleveland was snowed undor. A resolution denouncing the third party was killed. Delegates to the Chicago convention were chosen. W. It. Donaldson, a leading Alliance man, was unanimuusly elected a member ol the national executive committee. Danville. HI., May 19 The Peoples party State convention met here today. Committees were chosen alter which the convention took recess until noon. 4