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Tho Senator Found Dead in His Bed At His Splendid Residence at Menlo Park. THE END CAME SUDDENLY And Wa3 Doubtless Du to an Apoplectic Stroke. The Deceased Made Subject to a Rigid Diet In Order to "Ward OfT What at a Previous Time Threatened to Cut Short His Career Interested in Many Enterprises and a Itenefactor at All Times His AVealth Estimated at from $20,000,000 to $00,000,000. MENLO PARK, Cal., Juno 21. U. S. Senator Leland Stanford died at 12 o'clock last night. lie passed away peacefully at his residence at Palo Alto. Governor Stanford was In the best of spirits yesterday. He took a drive around his stock farm and pcemed as well as ever. He retired shortly after 10 and about midnight his valet Kolng into the governor's bedroom discovered that he was dead. It has been evident for some time that Senator Stanford's demise was a question of but a short time. His symtoms were apopleptic and his weight was increasing alarmingly. There was a stiffness about his limbs that made locomotion an exceedingly difTlcult tak. His body was fast becoming too heavy for his limbs to support. He could take only the slightest exercise. Six months ago the senator sent for Dr. Curtis of San Francisco. The doctor prescribed heroic treatment, but the senator was not ready to undergo drastic methods for the reduction of flesh and the restoration of his waning strength. Ills apopleptic symtoms Increased and his situation became such as to create serious alarm. About six weeks ago it was fdund necessary to Impose a severely plain diet upon the senator, and since that time his sole food has consisted of fried hashed meat with hot water as the only liquid accompaniment. The senator rigidly adhered to the severe requirements of the physicians and it seemed for a time that its results were most beneficial and might possibly effect a permanent cure. The senator expressed himself as much encouraged and looked forward hopefully to the time when he could devote himself with renewed energy to public affairs and to the completion of certain educational and other benevolent enterprises that were very near his heart. But his strength was not sufficiently great to respond to the demands made upon it. Its fundamental weakness suddenly manifested itself and he passed quietly away. Untluiates of 111 Weulth. SAX FItAXCISCO, Jane 21. Various estimates from time to time have been made of Senator Stanford's wealth. He has been by many placed as high as 520,000,000 aftd even $30,000,000 and again there have been those who have leaped all barriers and placed his wealth at 570,000,009. In these times and considering his interests in the Southern Pacific system, the gTeat Palo Alto and Vina ranches, his city and country residences, it is difficult to arrive at what he actually was worth. The residence at Palo Alto, with its extensive grounds. Is undoubtedly the finest of its kind in California, and perhaps there are no country residences in America in all respects so fine. It Is here that the senator has spent most of his time since he returned from Washington. In his residence there, and on California-st. are pictures and statuary that have cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. He has lived like a kinp, traveled, as all know, by special car and with a retinue of attendants that has astonished even the richest men of the old world. Senator Stanford was born in Watervleit, Albany county, New York, March 9, 1S24, admitted to the bar and began practicing law at Port Washington. Wis., 184'J, married to Jane lathrop at Albany, X. Y.. lS.'.O; removed to California and engaged in mining. In 1S52 and 1SC0 delegate to the national republican convention that nominated for president Abraham Lincoln, of whose nomination he was an earnest advocate; elected governor of California In 1881, elected president of the Central Pacific road in lCö. drove the Inst spike of the Central I'aclfio road at Promontory, Utah, in 1SC3; elected U. S. senator from California in ISSj, laid the cornerstone of Leland Stanford junior university in 1SS7. opened Leland Stanford university in 1&91, re-elected U. S. senator from California in 1S91. Politicians for months have been expecting to hear of Senator Stanford's contemplated resignation. Humor had it rife that Governor Markham had settled upon Justice Fitzgerald to fill the vacancy thus made. Fitzgerald was once Markham's partner. Once before there was talk of a vacant seat In the U. S. senate, and Fitzgerald's name was mentioned at the time. The first tidings of Senator Stanford's death, which reached the outside world were sent dy the Associated Press correspondent from the little town of Menlo a few minutes after it was discovered that the senator had breathed his last. Owing to the hour and the meager telegraphic facilities, it was impossible to obtain many details last night. The friends of Senator Stanford's family received the sad news through the papers. At 4:25 a. m. a special train bearing Charles Lathrop, Mrs. Stanford's brother, left San Francisco, arriving here at 5:35. Carriages awaited him at the station and drove rapidly to the Stanford residence, which is situated about a mile and a half from the station. From an early hour this morninjr telegraphic messages of sympathy poured in upon Mrs. Stanford, and each incoming train was filled with personal friends. Southern Pacific railway officials and those who had been Intimately associated with the senator in his many affairs. Five high Southern Pacific officials were among those who arrived from Han FrancisCo, Managers A. N. Towne, J. A. Fillmore and H. F. Huntington, Auditor and Controller Lansing and Mr. Schwerin. Mr. Huntington said in reply to an inquiry that since the senator's severe attack in Washington his death had been among the probabilities of each day. Although It was thought by all his friends that he might survive for years, It was known that he would never again resume LLi activity la railway afUlrs, and

It was known that he wculd resign his seat in the senate unless the republican party needed him. TUG NEWS AT WASHINGTON, Where the Senutor anil III Wife Were Popular Ills Henevolrnce. WASHINGTON. June 21. The news of Senator Stanford's death was received In Washington with some degree of surprise although all his friends knew that his advanced age and feeble health augured his decease within no very grea period of time. Senator Stanford was last in Washington in April. He was very feeble and seemingly on the verge of dissolution. He called on President Cleveland and at that time a number of congressmen who saw him at the white house sorrowfully predicted that the end was not far off. For several years past Senator Stanford has been so feeble that he required the assistance of a servant to enable him to move about. Rheumatism added to the debility of old age caused him much suffering. Two years ago he went abroad to try the medicinal

waters of European health resorts ana returned to America apparently in better health. Since then he has traveled a great deal between California and Washington, accompanied always by his devoted wife, but his feebleness increased noticeably. Notwithstanding his condition his death at this time was unexpected and caused something of a shock to those who knew him. Senator Iolph of Oregon is the only member of congress from the Pacific coast in town. He said this afternoon It would bo Impossible for a congressional committee to reach Palo Alto in time for the funeral and he thought Vice-President Steven son would designate Senator litcneii and such other senators who are on the coast to attend the funeral in behalf of the senate. It is probable that this ac tion will be followed by Speaker Crisp when he learns of Senator Stanford's death. Senator and Mrs. Stanford's life in this city was naturally a very prominent one. They came here right years ago, when the shadow ' of their great jrrief over the loss of their only child Leland Stanford, jr. whose death oc curred two years previously at Flor ence, Italy, was still over them. The first part of their stay in this city the Stanfords occupied the old Reverdy Johnson annex of the Arlington. Subsequently they leased the house, 1701 K-st., and, having made many changes and improvements in it. have lived in it since whenever they were here. After Mrs. Stanford laid aside her dep mourning she entertained every winter in the most elaborate style, iler dinners were always notable events, and perhaps no banquet in this city has ever" exceeded the elegance of the dinner given in honor of President and Mrs. Harrison. While nothing was spared on these special occasions to do honor to distinguished guests, the preparations made for Mrs. Stanford's afternoon receptions each winter were no less marked. The humblest visitor was made as welcome as the most favored, and the resources of the entire establishment were at the pleasure of the great throngs of people who always came. Senator Stanford made it a rule to get home from the senate early on these days, and took the same interest in seeing the crowds of strangers enjoying what he had to offer them, as if he had a personal acquaintance with each. Time and time again both the senator and his wife spoke of the pleasure It gave them to meet the people of this city in their own home. It was a custom brought on by them from California. Of Senator Stanford's magnificent gifts in the cause of education and his constant responses to all claims of public charity the world already knows. Of thousands and hundreds of dollars ns freely bestowed, but of which none knew but himself, the record will not be told. It is safe to say that he never refused a personal appeal and frequently gave much more than was asked. Mr. Stanford In all the great undertakings which accumulated for him such immense wealth never started any project, no matter how important or simple, without talking it over with his wife. Her Judgment weighed heavily with him in every incident of his career. Uoth of them were serious minded and both full of good will and benevolence in managing the riches intrusted to them. The senator's biographical sketch as furnished by his own authority to the Congressional Directory is ns follows: "Leland Stanford of San Francisco was born In Albany county. New York, March 9, 1824; receiving an academical education, entered the law ollice of Wheaton, Doolittle & Ilanley at Albany In 184, and after three years' study was admitted to practice law in the supreme court of the state of New York; removed to Port Washington in the northern par.t of the state of Wisconsin, where he was engaged in the practice of his profession for four years; a fire In the spring of 1X52 destroying his law library and other property, he went to California where he became associated in business with his brothers, three of whom had proceded him to the Pacific coast; he was at first In business at Michigan Bluffs in ISoC. removed to Sacramento to engage In merchantile pursuits on a large scale; was a delegate to the national republican convention at Chicago in lhüO; was elected governor of California and served from December, 1861, to December, 1863; as president of the Central Pacific railroad company he superintended its construction over the mountains, building 530 miles of it in 293 days; he is interested in other railroads on the Pacific slope, in agriculture and in manufactures. He was elected to the U. S. senate a republican in the place of J. T. Farley, democrat, in 1884, and re-elected in 1890." * * * LIZZIE BORDEN AT HOME. She and Her Sister Once More at the Family residence. * * * FALL RIVER. Mass., June 21. Lizzie A. Borden returned with her sister this morning to her home on Second-st. after having spent the night at Mr. Charles B. Holmes' residence on Pine-st. They drove up to the gate in a closed carriage and their entrance was most painful to witness. There were very few spectators, for the crowds of last night knew nothing of the hour when the long-im-prisoned girl would return. They denied themselves to all newspaper men in accordance with the suggestions of their counsel. The sofa on which Mr. Borden lay when he was murdered is at the Central police station and will not be removed for a day or two. Miss Lizzie spent a very pleasant night and was very cheerful at breakfast in the Holmes residence this morning. A domestic in the family house on Second-st. is reported to have said that the two girls broke down completely when they had entered the old home. Today Andrew J. Jennings is receiving letters and telegrams of congratulations from all parts of the country and Miss Borden's mail at the post office is very heavy. The temper of the people of the city has been changed greatly by the verdict, and there is manifest respect for the decision of the jury. * * * $100,000 FORFEIT If it does not cure the effects of SelfAbuse, Early Excesses, Emissions, Nervous Debility, Loss of Sexual Powers, Impotency, Varicocele, Pimples on the Face, etc. Enlargemnt Certain. I will send FREE the Recips of a never failing cure. Address, with stamp. G. K. Tuppar, Sportsmen's Goods, Marshall, Michigan.

LIZZIE GOES FREE. * * *

Verdict of Not Guilty in the Famous Trial, * * * After a Brief Deliberation by the Jury. * * * NOISY SCENE IN COURT. * * * Spectators Greet the Verdict with Wild Cheers, * * * And the Din Lasts for Fully a Minute. * * * The Fair Defendant Moved to Tears at the Announcement Declaring Her Innocence a Few Minutes Before — The Judges Made No Attempt to Repress the Exuberant Joyfulness — Miss Borden Leaves for Fall River. * * * NEW BEDFORD, Mass., June 20. — There was less of a jam outside the court house this morning, although at the opening of court there were as many people in the room as at any time during the session. Miss Borden entered the room at 8:55 and Governor Robinson took a Beat beeide her and the two engaged in conversation until court opened at 9 o'clock. The jury was polled and the district attorney picked up the thread of his argument where he dropped it last night. He congratulated the jury upon the near approach of the end. The counsel who opened the case for the defense said motive was a part of the government's case, but the speaker said this was not so. Motives are neither adequate nor even tolerable when considered in connection with a crime. The motives of mankind are as inscrutable as are the ways of Divine Providence. It does afford satisfaction to our reasoning to have discovered that there were unfortunate conditions in that family from which we can suspect even the malice existing. He said: I bava called your attention to the way in which they lived under the same roof. It impresses me deeply as I am sure it did you. The malice was all before the fact, the wickedness, the ingratitude had been going on under that roof for many, many months. Because the lips of those who do not know are sealed in death we don't know but that some new phase had come up in the family life adding to the feelings of malice and jealousy existing in this woman. There may be that in this case which shows that Lizzie Andrew Borden did not plan to kill her father, and I hope so. But it was not Lizzie Andrew Borden who came down those stairs to meet her father, but a murderess, transformed from the ties of affection to the most consummate cruelty ever known. She came down to meet that stern old man who loved his daughter, but who also loved his wife and the one man above all who would know who killed his wife, and when she came down stairs the came to meet Nemesis. He knew too much of the family relations and she did not dare to let him live. When she came down stairs it was her father she met, but it was also the husband of the stepmother whom she hated. There was no escape from the crime but to complete the bloody work. This second murder was not planned but was done as a wicked and fearful necessity. And I say this to relieve my mind of the dreadlul feeling that there is a deliberate patricide in the world. Bridget was doing her work at the house and the old man was taking the last walk of his life. We found him moving slowly about the city, stopping in various plaoes of business and finally he turned in to the yard of the house where his wife lay dead. He went around to the side door and found it locked, went to the front door and tried to use his key but could not and was let in by Bridget. He came into the house, sat down and then came Lizzie from the very place where his wife lay dead and told him a falsehood about where the wife was. Where was that stepmother? She knew. That would keep the old man silent for a time, but not very long. Then Bridget came into the diningroom to wash the windows there, and the old man after paying a visit to his room came into the sitting room again and Lizzie, with the spirit of Judas kissing his master, suggested that he lay down to get a rest. She tells Bridget that if she goes down town to lock up the door, as she might to out herself. Then Bridget goes up-stairs to get her rest and Lizzie goes on ironing, alone with her victim. In less than twenty minutes she calls her servant down and tells her that her father is killed. There was nobody who came to that house after the tragedy but asked this woman where she was when it happened. It began with Bridget and ran through all her friends. Her story was not consistent with the facts. But they come here with the cowardly suggestion that this woman could not tell the truth because she had been drugged. We must judge all facts and circumstances as they appear to our common sense and abide by that standard. I assert that that story is simply absurd and not within the bounds of reasonable possibilities. In closing, Mr. Knowlton said: What's the defense? Nothing. I say again, nothing. Some dust thrown in our faces. Some absurd stories about drunken men, of pale and irresolute men walking the street in broad daylight and of fighting dogs. Our case is proven. Let mercy be taken care of; act as you would like to think of having acted when you stand before the white throne. Recess until 1:45 for the charge. The court came in promptly at 1:45, every seat in the room being occupied as usual. The chief justice then addressed Miss Borden by name, telling her that she now had a voice and could say to the jury what she choose to say. She arose, somewhat agitated, and said to the jury: "I am innocent, but I will leave my case in your hands and in the hands of my counsel." Judge Dewey's Charge. Judge Dewey then charged the jury. He read his charge rapidly, and among other things embodied therein was the caution to take a decision only upon the law and the evidence given. The court defined the degrees of murder, and said the degree is to be determined by the jury. He said: The government claims that you ought to find that these murders were deliberately premeditated. In considering the evidence you must needs have several legal principles in your mind. One is that of the presumption of innocence, and this presumption is to be considered in the light of evidence and it is a principle founded upon that beneficent law which says every man is innocent until he is proven guilty. The character and previous life of the defendant must always be taken into consideration and I understand the government allows that there is nothing in defendant's past life previous to arrest to be doubted. Recall the case, the court said, put one part with another and see whether you can conceive at this time this defendant had toward her stepmother a feeling that could be properly called hatred. If this conception is not warranted by the evidence, then it should not have weight in your minds. The government claims these acts come under the head of murder in the first degree.

The law claims that in order to prove this everything claimed must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. Continuing, it was stated the government presents this case on circumstantial evidence. If the evidence left the jury in doubt as to whether she was where her father was when he was murdered, then the doubt would be fatal to the government's case. It was understood by the court that the govermeht claimed that an essential fact was embraced in the note matter; that she had made statements which she knew were false when she was making them. There are three grounds to base this on. First, the man who wrote it. Second, the man who brought it has not been found, and third, there was no note. What motive had defendant to invent a story like this? asked the court. Would it not have been more natural for her to say simply that her stepmother had gone out to make a call? Was it a natural thing for her to say, to invent, that which at any time might be brought against her? It is said no letter was found. But contemplate the possibility of there being another assassin. Might it not be a part of the scheme of the assassin? Might he not have come on her when the note was there at hand? Might he not have had reason to remove it as one of tbe links? In circumstantial evidence unless every link holds good the chain is worthless. Here the court gave several illustrations of his meaning. The jury was asked to bear in mind the supposed facts that the defendant had no blood on her clothes when seen first and there was nothing to connect her with the murder so far as outward appearances went. In order to warrant conviction it was not incumbent on the government to show that she alone had the opportunity. Was the defendant in the house when these people were killed? Are the views of the experts correct? Was this defendant capable of doing this work? The government claims that

she was not in the barn at the time she said she was and makes other charges which the jury must carefully weigh for its actual weight. The jury was again cautioned against receiving statements for facts. Calling attention to medical experts the court seemed inclined to place smail reliance upon them as a general thing and the jury was given to understand that it must give to expert testimony just as much weight as they thought it ought to receive. The jury was cautioned against noticing in any way the fact that the defendant did not take the stand. The court said the burden of proof is on the government and the defendant is not obliged to shouldor any of it. The jury was not to deal with the evidence in a captious spirit. If not legally guilty you are to say so. The jury was asked to think over carefully whether a person contemplating crime would be likely to tell a friend of it or predict it in any way the day before hand. In the matter of the dress the court asked the jury to say whether they could extract from all the descriptions of the dress enough by which to identify it. The quarrel story the court disposed of in short order and of course left it with the jury to say whether it was reasonable to say that such persons who were interested in getting Mrs. Reagan's story became so without first having ascertained the truth of the matter. The court said the jury will lift the case above the level of passion into the clear lines of truth and reason. At the conclusion of the charge the attorneys consulted a few moments. The jury was allowed to retire and counsel agreed upon what exhibits were to be put into the case, after which they were brought in again, the oath administered by the clerk of courts and the jury took the case. The Verdict, "Not Guilty." It was just 4:30 o'clock when the spectators who had kept their seats patiently during the retirement of the jury noticed a movement indicating its return. A moment later the twelve men filed into their seats and were polled. Miss Borden was asked to stand up, the forman was asked to return the verdict, which he announced, "Not guilty." Then all the dignity and decorum of the court-room vanished. A cheer went up which might have been heard half a mile away through the open windows and there was no attempt to check it. The stately justices looked straight ahead at the bare walls during the tremendous excitement, which lasted fully a minute. Miss Borden's head went down upon the rail in front of her and tears came where they had refused to come for many a long day as she heard the sweetest words ever poured into her willing ears. Mr. Jennings was almost crying, and his voice broke as he put his hand out to Mr. Adams, who sat next to him, and said, "Thank God," while Mr. Adams returned the pressure of his hand and seemed incapable of speech. Governor Robinson turned to the rapidly dissolving jury as they filed out of their seats and gleamed on them with a fatherly interest in his kindly eye, and stood up as Mr. Knowlton and Mr. Moody came over to shake hands with the counsel for the defense. As soon as possible the room was cleared, although it was a hard task since everybody wanted to shake hands with Miss Borden. When the spectators had finally gone she was taken to the room of the justices and allowed to recover her composure with only the eyes of friends upon her and the caresses of devoted admirers. At the expiration of an hour she was placed in a carriage and driven to the station where she took the train for Fall River, her home no longer, probably, but still the only objective point for the immediate present. An Ovation at Fall River. FALL RIVER, Mass., June 20. — Lizzie Borden received an ovation on her arrival here this evening. She intended to stop at the Borden homestead tonight, but on account of the crowd accepted the hospitality of Ms. Holmes, whose house was thronged with people eager to congratulate her Upon ber acquittal. The crowd at the Borden homestead numbered 2,000, and remained until after midnight, a band playing "Auld Lang Syne," which created intense excitement. Lizzie says she is the "happiest woman in the world." * * * She Would Hasten. [Street & Smith's Good News.] Old Lady "And so you expect to get married when you grow up?" Little Girl "Of [course]. Everybody gets married. I won't say 'no' like Aunt Lucy did, and be an old maid — no, indeedy." "Perhaps you won't like those who ask you?" "Oh, yes I will, I guess. I feel real sure that when a real nice little boy — I mean man comes to ask me to get married, I'll be so happy I won't wait to run down stairs to meet him, I'll just slide down the bannisters." * * * Every Man Should Read This. If any young, old or middle-aged man suffering from nervous debility, weakness, lack of vigor from errors or excesses will inclose stamp to me I will send him the prescription of a genuine, certain cure, free of cost. No humbug. No de ception. Address Charles Gaus, box 279 Marshall, Mich.

POPE LEO'S ENCYCLICAL.

LETTER OF THE HOLY FATHER ON THE SCHOOL QUESTION. In Which He Indorses the Course of Mgr. Satolli, the Ablegate — The Letter to Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore — What the Holy Father Says. Baltimore, June 21. — Cardinal Gibbons has given to the Associated Press the offiicial translation of the much-discueaed pontifical letter from the pope on the school question. It tshows the pope's love for America, eulogizes Mgr. Satolli and gives the two-fold purpose of his mission. His position on the school question, explained to the archbishops in New York and misunderstood by others, is indorsed by the pope, who declares it to be in harmony with the council of Baltimore, which remains in its integrity. The correspondence follows: Your Eminence I herewith transmit to your eminence the pontifical letter upon the noted school question. 1 do not doubt but that your eminenoe will read with pleasure its contents, and I hope that the important doei raent will see calm re-established ia the minds of all who have been interested in this question. It is the desire of the holy father that your eminence would kindly have the letter printed and distributed to all the bishops of the United States. I would remain, with profound respeot, your eminence's devoted serv ant, M. Cardinal Rampolla. Rome, June 1, 1893. To His Eminence, James Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop of Baltimore. The Pope's Letter. To Our Beloved Son, James Gibbons, Cardinal, Priest of the Holy Koman Church, Titular of St. Mary's Beyond the Tiber, Archbishop of Baltimore, and to Our Venerable Brethren the Arolibishops and Bishops of the United States of North America: Beloved Son and Venerable Brethren Health and apostolic benediction. We have often given manifest proofs both of our solicitude for the wel'are of the faithful people and bishops of the United States of America, and of the peculiar a 'ectien with whioh we cherish that portion ef our Savior's flock. Of this we have given an additional and unmistakable evidence in sending to you as onr delegate our venerable Brother Francis, titular archbishop of Lepanto, an illustrious man, not lets preeminent by his learning than by his virtues as you yourselves, in the recent meeting of tho archbishops in New York, have plainly testified, thus confirming the trust which we had reposed in his prudence. Now his legation has this for its first objectthat it should be a public testimonial of our Kood will toward your oouutry, and of tne high esteem in which w e hold thue who administer the governrnout of the republic, for he was to assist in our name at the dedication of the universal exposition held in the city of Chicago, in which we ourselves, by the courteous invitation of the directors, have taken part. But bis letratioa had this also for its purpose, that our presence should Le made, as it were, perpetual amoiic you br the permanent establishment of an apostolio delegation at Washington. 3ty this we have tnanifestiv declared nut only that we love your nation eqniily with these most nourishing countries to winch we have been accustomed to send representatives, vested with our authority, but also that we vehemently desire that the bonds of mutual relationship binding you and your faithful tieople with U3 as children and their father, should prow closer every day. Nor was it a email comfort to our heart that thU new act of our care, in your retard, was followed by a e:ierl outpouring of thauks and aiieetiou toward us. Now, in oar fraternal solicitude for your well-beinc, we had above ail given command to tho archbishop ot Lepanto that he should use ail h:s endeavors and all the skill of his fraternal charity lor the extirpation of all tbe gor me of dissension developed in the too wellknown controversies, concerning the proper iüfstruc'dou of catholic youths a dissension whose llama was fanned by verious writings published on both sides. These commands of ours our venerable brother fully complied with, and in the month of November of last year he repaired to New York, where there had aeiembled with you, beloved son, all the other arebbxhops of your country, they havini: complied with the desire, which I had communicated to them through the saerel congregation of the propaganda, that alter conferring with their bufiraans they should join counsels and deliberate concerning the best method of earing for those catholie children who attend the publio schools instead of cadiolio schools. The things whioh you wisely decreed in that meeting were pleasing to the said archbishop of Lepanto, who bestowed merited praise ou your prudence, and expressed his belief that these decrees would prove most useful. This judgment we also witti great pleasure confirm, and to yourself and the other prelates then assembled with you give deserved praise for having thus opportunely responded to our coun sel and our expectation. Hut, at the same time, our said venerable brothers wishing, as it was our desire, to settle the questions ooueernine; the riht instruction of catholie youth, about whioli, as above stated, controversy was being waged and writings published with excited minds and augry feeliugs, laid before you certain proposition, put ia shape by himself, toucbiDK upon both the tbeoretioal principles of the subject and their pracdcsl application. When the meeting of archbishops had seriously weighed the meaning and bearing of these propositions and had asked for certain declarations and corrections in them, and all this the archbishop of Lepanto cheerfully complied with, which being done, the distiu jcuiehed assemblage closed its sessions with a declaration of eraiitude and of satisfaction with the way in which be had fulfilled the commission intrusted to him by us. Ail this we find in tbe minutes of the meeting, which you have taken care to eend us. But these propositions of our delegates having been inopportunely made publio, minds were at once excited aud controversies started which brought false interpretations and malignant imputations, scattered abroad in tbe newspapers, and which grew more widespread and more serious. Then certain prelates of your country, whether displeased with the interpretations put upon some of these propositions, or fearing the harm to souls, which it seemed to them might thence result, confided to ns the reason of their anxiety. And we, knowing that the salvation of souls is the supreme law to be ever assiduously borne in inind by us, wishing, moreover, to give you another proof of our solicitous affeo tion, requested that each of you should in a private letter open his mind to us on tbe subject, whioh was diligently eomplied with by each one of you. From the examination of these letters it became manifest to us that some of you found in the proposition no reason for apprehension; while to others it seemed that the proposition partially abrogated the disciplinary law concerning schools, enacted by the council of Baltimore, and they feared that the diversity of inttrpretations put upon them would engender sad dissensions which would prove detrimental to the catholie sohools. After carefully weighing the natter we are intimately couvinoed that soon interpretations are totally alien from the meaning of onr delegate,' as they are assuredly far from the mind of this apostolio see. For the principal propositions ottered by him were drawn from the decrees of the third plenary council at Baltimore, aud especially declare that catholio schools are to be most sedulously promoted, and that it is to be left to the judgment and conscience of the Ordinary to decide, according to the cireumttancea, when it is lawful, and when unlawful. to attend the publio sehools. How it the words of any speaker are bo to be taken that tbe latter part of his discourse shall be understood to agree, and not to disagree with what he had said before, it Is surely both unbeeoming and unjust to etplain his later ntteranoes as to make them disagree with tlie preceding Ones, And this is the more true since the meaning of the writer was not at ail left oftsoured. For while presenting his propositions to the distinguished meeting in New York, he ex prersly dselarsd, as is evident from the minutes, his admiration for the teal manifested by the bishops of North America in the most wise deuess enaeted by the third plenary

council of Baltimore for the promotion of the catholic instruction of the young. He said, moreover, that the decrees in as far as they contain a general rule of action, are faithfully to be observed; and that although the public schools are not to be entirely condemned, since cases may occur as the council itself had foreseen, in which it is lawful to attend them, still every endeavor should be made to multiply catholic sohools, and bring them to perfect equipment. But in order that in a matter of so grav importance there may remain no further room for doubt or dissension of opinions, as we bar al ready declared in our letter of the 23d of May last year to our venerable brethren, the archbishop and bishop of the provinea of New York, so we again, as far as need be, declare that the decrees which the Baltimore council, argeeably to the directions of the noly see, have enaeted concerning parochial schools and whatever else has been prescribed by the Roman pontiffs, whether directly or through the sacred congregations, concerning tbe same matter are to be steadfastly observed. Where we confidently hope (and your devotedness to us aud to the apostolio see increases our confidence) that having put away every cause of error and all anxiety, you wiil work together with hearts united in perfect charity for the wider spread of the kingdom oi God in your immense country. But while industriously laboring for the glory of God and the salvation of souls intrusted to your care, strive also to promote the welfare of your fel-low-citizens and to prove the earnestness of your love for your country, so that they, who are intrusted with the administration of the government, may more clearly reccognize tow strong an influence for the support of public order, and for the advancement of public property, is to be found in the catholic church. And as to yourself, beloved son, we know for certain that you will not only communicate to our venerable brethren in the United States this, our mind, which it has teemed eoort to us to make known to you, but that you will also strive with all your power that the controversy being not only caimed but totally ended, as is so greatly to be desired, the minds which have

bera excited may peacefully be united in mutual good will. ileanwhile as a pledge of our affection, we most lovingly in the Lord bestow upon you, and upon our said venerable brethren, aud upon the clergy and faithful people intrusted to your care the apoto!ic benediction. Given at Rome, from St Peter's, on the 31st day of May, in the year 1893, the sixteenth year of onr Pontificate. LEO XIII, Pope. To understand fully the force aud meaning of this communication it is necessary to rend with it the chief parts of Mgr. f-atollTa addrefs at the meeting of archbishops in New York last fail. The gist of bis proposals is found in the following exo-rps from that addrras: "To the catholic church belongs the duty and Divine right of teaching all nations to believe the truth of the gospel and observe whatsoever Christ commended (Matt, xxvii, 19); in her likewise is vested the diviue riht of instructing the youcg and in so lar as theirs is tbe kingdom of heaven (Mark x, 11) (council of Baltimore, B. L., Ill, No. 191) that is to say she holds for herself tbe rijht of teaching the truths of faith and law of morals in order to bring up youth in tbe habits of Christian life. Hence absolutely and universally speaking there ia no repugnance in their learning the first elements and the higher branches of the arts and natural sciences in public schools, controlled by the state whose office is to provide, maintainand protect everything by which its citizens are formed to moral goodness, while they live peaceably together with a sufficiency of temporal goods under the laws promulgated by civil authority. "The catholic church in general, and especially the holy see, far from condemning or treatiug with in Jitierence the public schools, desires rather that ty the joint action of civil and ecclesiastical authorities there should be publio ecliools in every state, according as the circumstances of the people reejuire for the cultivation of the uietul ans and natural sciences; but the catholio church shrinks froiu those features of public schools wh.cti are opposed to the truth of Christianity and to morality, und s;noe, in the interest of society itielt, these objectionnl featnres ore removable, therefore, not only the biehops but the citizens r.t lar'e should labor to remove them in virtue of their own right, and in the ene of moral. ty. It is greatly to be desired aud will be a meet happy arrangement if the bishop agreed with the civil authorities or the members of the i-chool board to conduct the t ohool with mutual attention aud due consideration for their respective rights. While there are teachers of any description for the secular branches, who are legally inhibited from oi'euding catholio religion aud morality, let the light aud duty of the church obtain of teaching the children the catechism in order to remove danger to their faith and morals from any quarter whattocver." THANKS OF THE DUKE. He Appreciates the Kindness Shown Him While Here. New York, June 21. — The following correspondence explains itself: New York, June 12, 193. Sin In taking leave of the government I have the honor to request that your exoelleccy will convey to the congress and the people of the Putted States the profound aud sincere gratitude of my family and myself for the honor that has been conferred npou us and the hospitality tbat baa been extended to lis during our visit to your excellency's country. 1 am not ignorant of the fact that only onoe betöre in tba history of the United States has your excelleuojr's government honored a citizen of another nation and I feel the more grateful because mv name in this way will be linked with that of Lafayette. I cannot adequately express my admiration for the grandeur, the progress and toe prosperity of tho United States, and of the intelligence, the anterpritie and patriotism of the people, and no words that I can command would fitly describe the majestic exposition that commemorates the discovery of America. As that was the greatest triumph of civilization ia the fifteenth century, ro is the eipoiition at Chicago the greatest triumph of oiyil izntion in the nineteenth century. To the officers of the exposition my family and myself tender ocr heartiest congratulations and to them, as well as to the officials and citizens ot the several places we have visited, we can only offer the most grateful expressions ot appreciation for the distinguished attentions we have everywhere received. I may ask also that your excellency will express to the president of the United iStates the regret I feel because of the conditions over whioh I bave no control, I am denied the privilege of again visiting Washington to offer my thanks in person to him and to pay my farewell respects to tbe chief magistrate of a people who bave done so much to honor the deioendants of Christopher Columbus. I bave tbe honor, Mr. Seoretery, to be your most obedient servant. The Duke op Veragua. To the honorable secretary of state of the United States of America. Department of State, Washington, June 13, 1893. His Excellency, Don Christopal Colon De La Cerda, Duke of Veragua: Sir — Your letter of the 12th inst, expressing your high appreciation of your reception in this oountry, and tendering to the congress and the people of tbe United States your thanks therefor, has been handed to me by Commander Dickens, to whom, upon his return to New York, 1 intrust this reply. The gratification which the government and people of the United States have justly felt at the United .States being enabled to welcome aa a guest of the nation one whose name and blood today represent the great admiral to whose perseverance and dauntless faith the discovery of our new world is due, has found ita fitting exprestion in the cordial welcome extended to you: and your visit to our shores will ever remain prominently associated with the Columbian commemoration now in progress, I am glad to believe that your coming hither, eouplcd with tbe conspicuous part your countrymen bave taken in the Chicago exposition, will have a due share In strengthening the good will and sincere friendship which the people of the United States bear to Spain. Commander Dickens bas been directed to make the necessary arrangements for your voyage back to Spain, which I trust will be agreeable to you. Wishing you a safe return to your own country, I am, with the highest esteem, your obedient servant. W. Q. Gresham.

CRASH IN A TUNNEL

Wreck of a New York City Suburban Train Loaded with Passengers from the Races. NINE OF THEM KILLED And a Hundred Others Bruised and Cut. The Disaster Came Without Any Warning And Happened Under Circumstances Attended with a Surprisingly Small Loss of Life — The Train One of Six Cars and with Every Seat in the Cars Filled — Those Who Were Killed and Injured. New York, June 20. A train on the Long Island railroad, upon which were about 1,000 persons returning from the Sheepshead bay rares, was derailed this evening in a tuancl a phort diatince from Parksville, L. I. Two persons were killed, outrii.ht.two died eoon after being; removed to the hospital, and about 100 were injured, many eo eerioualy that they will not recover. Dead: PATRICK DALY, a court otricer of the Tb.rd district court, New York city. H. S. Pringle, whose residence, according to a card in h:s pocket, is Mew York. — QUINBY, Utica, N.Y., died on his way to hospital. UNKNOWN man. The fodowinir Wfre removed to the Seuey hospital, Urooklyn, aud died eoon after -ard : B. J. McGONIGLE. FRITZ D. JOHNSON. JOHN SIMLAY. HENRY SPINK, raer6bal at JefTenon market court. New York City. ROBERT CUDLY, a policeman, New York. Injured : HIRAM A. MAYNARD, New York, leg injured. NICHOLAS FOSTER, New York, leg fractured. ANDREW BARTHOLOMEW, fceaiey Crook, N. Y., left lig cut o:;. JAMES FITZSIMMONS, New York, foot out o. Patrick Graham, New York, internal inJ. B. CHILDS, Lhztbeth, N. J face out, left leg iracture J. E. C. HILLS, Tim-. building, New York, hand and arm injure 1. BRANSON J. McKENNA, Central park, policeman, compound iractare of the eufcle. FRANK J. FINN, New ork, face cut and lea; injured. RICHARD FLYNN, New York, internal inju-ries. WILLIAM HERRING, Auburn, N. Y le fractured. JAMES BRADFORD, Patersoa, N. J., internal injur!. PATRICK GIBBONS, Brook lyn, .bodily injuries. OlAP.i.K.T MbuKiSG, New York., serious internal injuries. HENRY RUESCHE, New York, internal in-juries PHILLIP ISAACS, New York, leg fractured. FREDERICK SCHLOMBERG, New Vort, body injure d. ADDICKS, New York, iuternal injuries, cnCOUSCU'Uf. W. D. FORD, ltjr rhJ body bruised and cut. L. FOSTER, New York, injured on bouy aud face. Unknown ruan, unconscious, sueriag frou shock and internal injuries. The condition of Andrew Bartholomow is serious and th pliys ciaus oi the 'uuey boepitul.liruk! yn, to which he m taken, do not think ho will recover. Many oi the injured were taken in pnve.te conveyance or by friends to New Yen boiuu or to their homes. Tbe accident happened upon what is known as the Hay liide division of tba Manhattan railway and about Laif a tniie from the little ton of Parkvit:e, wüich is at the junction of tbe roau running to Coney island, MfRhttan bcacii and Sheepshead bay. 'iliu iUr ltids division, alter leaving Parksville, passes unoer a viaduct of the Coney island boulevard. The fatal train reoctied tbie point of the road ai 0 o'clock. It had Jell sheepuhead bay race track at 5:40. Crowded aboard were n.on, womea and children who bad been to witness New York's great race, the Suburban. Tho train consisted oi six care, the front and rear care being closed, tha others open. Lvery peat vra-t taken, and men eiood in the aiifa of tha closed care and on platform runninic alonif the eidea of the open cars. It wai a good natured crowd, most of the pasenders eaid afterward; thueo woo haj, backed tlie winning horse wera jubilant over their successes, while thoe who had lost weie making merry with others who were in the Eime plight. New York. June '21. Scarcely had day lijjrht dawned this morning when crowd, began to gather at the scene of the tarribla-, disaster of yesterday on the Lonj; Island railroad at Parkville, which cost the lives, of eiaüt men and injury to a fcore more aathey were returning from the great t?ubj urban race at heepshead bay. Althoash no other victims of the di&si ter have died today, one of them, Andrew J. Bartholomew, is not expected to live. The other wounded men, it it reported at the hoepitala, are doing well and will all recover. The inquest on tbe victims of the accident waa be,;un today at Gravesend. This is a revised list of tbe dead: CUDLLY, ROBERT J., New York police man. JOHNSON, FRITZ, New York, piane rnsker. MctiONEOAL, E. J., Philadelphia, twenty eirht years obi. H I MHY, Cedar Creek, New York. t-PlNK, 11. Jn c:ty marshal, New York. McliiLHAN, JAMES, New York. HUIUIUNSON. WILLIAM iL, ChioaRO (parents live 212 Wells-sL, Chieero. MURPHY, tiLORUE, New Yotk. It would appear from all that ran be learned that some of the victims of tha accident were robbed. In fact ont body has entirely disappeared that of Judge) Quimby, who bad 5'i.OUO in his possession. Dr. Couijhlin, who was ridine on an ambulance, papsad an express wajron in which Quimby was lyins. and be oil e red to take him in the ambulance, as he tail he was likely to die. The man who bad crr?e of Quimby paid he was a doctor, and would not allow him to be removed. II said he waa going to take hi in to the Norwegian hospital. Nothing drastic in Tutt'i HI la.