Philadelphia, May 6.—The will o
the late George S. Pfeffer, president of
the Academy of fine arts was probated to
day. It disposes of an estate of about
§2.000.000. of which §1.067,000 is divided
among public institutions.
Frosts in Kan*a*.
Kansas City. May 6.—Frost is reported
this morning from many points in Kansas.
Nebraska and Missouri. The damage in
most places was slight, but a heavier frost
is feared tonight.
Damage* in a Libel Suit.
Boston, May 6.—The jury in the libel
suit brought by Breaker James Burt, of
New York, against The Boston Advertiser,
wherein the plaintiff sought to recover
§25.000. this morning brought in a verdict
of §12,000 for the plaintiff.
United Kingdom Finances.
London. May 6.—An official statement
was issued today showing the revenues of
the United Kingdom for the year ending
March 31 to have been £89,304.000 and
the expenditures £96.083,000.
Will Fight the Case.
Des Moines, ia.. May 6.—The commit
tee of the Western Traffic association met
with the railroad commissioners today and
tried to arrange for a test case to test
the constitutionality of the joint ter iff
law. The commissioners refused, audit
is understood that the railroads will re
fuse to put the joint rates in force, claim
ing the requirement unconstitutional.
A Private Attdienee.
London. May 6. — Stanley went to
Windsor Castle to-day by the queen's com
mand. and was given a private audience.
Insist on Capital Punishment.
Albany. May 6.—The -enate judiciary
committee this afternoon, by - vote of 7 to
2. jotp>oned indefinitely the Cnrtis bill to
aboii*b capital punishment, thus killing
the bill.
