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The morning call., 1890-05-20
CONGRESS-.
THE SENATE.
Amendments to the Naval Appropriation Bill
Silver D bate.

Amendments to the Naval Appropriation Bill
Silver D bate.
WASHINGTON, May 19.-In the Senate to-
day Stewart presented memorial from the
United Lead Association of Nevada protest
ing against the free importation Of lead
ores.
The Naval Appropriation Bill was report
ed back from the committee. The bill con-
tains but few amendments and increased
the total amount about $500, coo. The APP
preparation for the increase of the navy Is
placed at Ss,120,000, being an addition of
S475,000 over the House bill. In addition to
the new vessels authorized by the House
the Senate Committee adds one swift tor
pedo cruiser of 750 tons displacement, with
speed of twenty-three knots an hour and
to cost $500 and one torpedo-boat to cost
Sl25,000.
The other amendments are as follows:
For completing the sectional dry-dock at
Mare Island. $4,000; for extra tools, etc.,
at Mare Island, SCI. ITO (being an increase
OF $50, 10 over the House bilD; to establish
an Assistant Quartermaster's office at San
Francisco, with one clerk, S1400; for rcnt of
buildings to be used for manufactured cloth
| ing and for Assistant Quartermaster's Offices
| at Philadelphia and San Francisco, $3.50.
AT u 40 o'clock Jones' Silver Bill came up
| as unfinished business and Dolph took the
| floor for set speech on 1t.
Dolph spoke until O'clock. He was of
the opinion that International bilnetallism
was desirable. He Thought the Secretary
| Of the Treasury's plan was open to fewer
| object ions than any yet proposed.
Teller spoke for an hour and restated his
| position. which he said was mis- understood
| by Dolph.
| Mitchell then rose and said he wished it
understood that Dolph's views on silver did
not accord with his own, which reflected
| the opinion Of Oregon.
After agreeing to take up the bill subject
| ing imported liquors to the laws of the sew
| eral States, Immediately after the morning
| hour tomorrow, the Senate went into a
| short executive session, after which 1t ad-
iourned
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EMPHATIC DENIAL.
Gould Says There Is No Truth in tha
Reported Huntington Willard Deal.

NEW YORK, May 19.-George Gould denies
that Huntington has combined with Willard to
obtain control OF the Pacific Mall. He says that
Huntington is doing his best te secure control of
the company at the coming election. The story
that Huntington had acquired 10000 shares Of
the stock Is very doubtful. Huntington could
not obtain control IL he secured the entire BLOCK
OF tie stock on the market.
Henry Willard denies that he is cooper ating
with Huntington In Pacific Mail stock. Willard
does not own share OF Pacific Mail and does
not intend to buy any He has not seen Hunt
mgtOn for several months and had no comlnunl-
cation with him on the subject OF Pacific Mall.
The Evening Post says: A Wail-street man,
who thinks he knows all about the matter SAYS
the Northern Pacific has already made arrange
menls with the Pacific MAIL by which Tacoma
Will be the terminal point for Pacific Mall steam
ers, the Northern Pacific people having agreed
TO pay an amount equal TO the existing subsidy
ii the Huntington Ople want Pacific Mall
connection, they will be given IL at San Fran,
rectors OF the Pacific Mail will probably be held
Wednesday, at Which Huntington expects to
give an answer
CHICAGO, May 19-Presldent Marvel OF the
Atchlson to-day officially accepted the resigna.
tlon OF Vice President Goddard. The resigna.
tlon takes effect June 1st. Rumor has begun To
locate MIR. Goddard as General Manager and
Second vice. President OF the Buring-
ton, but nothing eau be lie rned
definitely. Mr. Goddard refuses to talk on the
subject, and the Burlington officials In this city
profess ignorance OF VINO Will hll the vacant
office permanently. No steps have been taken
by the AtchIsOn TO find successor 10 Goddard
nor does there seem 10 be at present any avail
able timber.
NEW YORK. May ia large block of the
Commercial Cable CompaDy's STOCK has been
sold TO London syndicate composed OF parties
interested III The Canadian Pacific. Thomas Skin
ner OF London, Sir Donald A Smith, w c. Van
Horn and c. r. HosmeT, of Montreal, were
elected Directors TO represent this interest.
John W. Maekay still personally holds mora
than half the capital STOCK,
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FARMERS VICTINiIZED.
a shrewd Scheme of a Stockton Woman
Rqise Funds,

Shrewd Scheme of a Stockton Woman to
Rqise Funds.
STOCKTON. May l9.-For the past few days
this city has been overrun with delegation OF
graneers and the object of their presence became
known to-day. Several months ago a sharp-wit-
ted woman named Mrs. E. y. Cooper. VINO claims
10 have been for several years In
the Government Offices In Washington
inaugurated a little scheme whereby she
has placed several shekels in her pocket, but as
also placed herself in very dangerous position.
She claimed that a large amount of land held by
Jacob Brack, of Brack's Landing, located in the
northwestern part OF this county, as swamp and
overhowed land. was Illegally in his possession.
as the same was not swamp and oyerf1owed
land. She induced thirty-slX farmers to pay her
S3l each under the claim that size had Influence
at ashtngtou and could get the Land Com
missioner 10 declare The land Open TO settle
ment aud the farmers could then file on the land.
The farmers BIZ al the Scheme eagerly aud put
up the money with alacruy. After months had
elapsed lie dupes became uneasy and began an
investigation. Mis-. Cooper put them OF with va
TiouS excuses, and for the time succeeded
III allayiug their Sus spicOns. Mrs. Cooper made
several trips TO Sacramento, on business con-
nected with Ihe land, so she told ber dupes. and
last Thursday several farmers went 10 Sacra-
ment0 to investigate for themselves. The
climax was reached a few days ago when
MIS-. Cooper, unable to stand on some
of them written statement that the
money obtained from them had been obtained
under false pIeienSes. To-day an angry mob
las been besleging the woman and demanding
the return Of their money. Some she quieIed by
giving her note Tor the amount, but others de-
clare that unless their money is refunded in the
morning They Will swc ar 10 complaint against
her for obtaining money under false pretenses
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would be cleared unless the occupants re

would be cleared unless the occupants re-
frain ed from demonstrations.
Wilson took the floor and denied the We
raclty OF Campbelrs statement that be (fii-
SOM had said that S15 was enough for any
worklngman.
Bayne said he had no doubt that Camp
Del believed he was correct in his state
ments about Bynum and Wilson. DE
lBayne) had great respect for Wilson.
wilson then said he was content with tne
statement and hoped the matter would end
here.
Funston offered an amendment striking
out the duty on mixed ores, and it was de-
bated one hour and half.
Carter said: Every smeIter in the coun,
Try stands by the committee on this Dill
imposing duty of from 21% to cents per
pound on mixed ores. More than two
thlrds OF the lead product comes from
Spain, Germany and Austria. We can pro-
duce IN this country all the fluxing ores We
need and enough to supply all the smelters
In christendom. 1t is not fair to protect
the Whitehead Trust and not protect the
men on the mountain side who are trying
TO hew out home and fortune"
The vote on the amendment stood: Ayes
ITO, noes 1873. Biggs voted with the Demo-
Gratis, Clunie with the Republicans. But
terworth and half dozen other Republi-
cans voted with the Democrats.
Hopkins offered an amendment imposing
duty OF 1R cents per pound on mixed
ores, reduction of / cent. This was de-
teated; ayes 101, noes 132.
All the amendments changing the duty
on lead ores were voted down. The bill
stands as reported from the committee in
this respect
The tobacco schedule then came up, ana
was debated for au hour and half.
Several amendments were offered but SlI
were rejected, so the bill in this respect
stands as reported. The House adjourned
at 80 o'clock.
The sugar schedule comes up tomorrow,
and McKenna will attack the bounty
feature.
Carlisle speaks Wednesday, and wiz
likely be accorded all the time lie desires.
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ITEMS OF INTEREST.

OF a family of sixteen, near Taylorstown,
Pa, thirteen have died of diphtheria.
A chicken with four legs, four wings and
two heads has just been hatched at Delmar.
Del.
According to the official reports. the num-
Der of abandoned farms in Vermont now
reaches 5000.
Meon-growers in Georgia have been
holding convention. Nearly 5000 acres
were represented.
The sweating system is described by an
English humanitarian as penal servltude
on small salary.
Haekmen in Baltimore, wanting to dis
courage Sunday funerals, have advanced
rates for this day 80 cents.
The largest perfect diamond in the world
is the 1mi erial, owned by a syndicate in
Paris. 1t is valued at S1,0o0.00O.
A subscription has been opened at Ham
burg to purchase two estates bordering
Friedrichsruhe as present to Prince Bis
marck.
King Christian of Denmark is most ab-
stemious in his diet He eats salads and
cold vegetables for his breakfast aud sup
per and does not touch veal, pork or lamb.
A German has invented an apparatus for
forcing sidewise the swell in front of fast
going ships by means of steam jets from
u nozzle under the water at the bow.
There is strike among the fire-cracker
makers of China, and In consequence there
is only supply of 100000 boxes in this
country The ordinary supply at this sea-
son is 100000 boxes.
A curiosity revealed at Holly Hill, near
Dayton, Fla, was the Matching out Of a
couple of chicks by cat from eggs left in
the nest by Il hen that had got tired of wait
ing for them to do as had the other eggs.
The latest addition to the Hillman me-
nagerie is a cat with human hands on its
front legs. 1his discounts the bear cub
which claims motherly old cow as parent
and which the bovine is carefully rearing.
Japan has celebrated the two thousand
five hundred and fifty-ffth anniversary Of
the coronation of the Fl rst emperor of the
country, an affair which makes our little
two hundred and fiftieth anniversaries seem
Insignificant.
A man recently went to the City Hospital
at Hamilton, Ontario, suffering from dis
eased kidney, the OTHER being perfectly
sound. The doctor in attendance removed
the sound kidney by mistake and the man
died shortly after.
To the city of Liverpool must be awarded
the somewhat doubtful distinction of having
the biggest workh0use in the world. This
huge institution has ample accommodation
for 5000 inmates. which, happily, is scarcely
ever needed at one time.
In a Berlin cafe the coffee is not only
boiled by electricity, but small electric
railway carries it to the various tables, SO
that the guests may help themselves to
their liking. The establishment is also
lighted and ventilated BY electricity.
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THE WAITE CASE.
Judge Field Explains His Con-
neCtiOn With It.
A Magazine Article That "KaS a Re-
Election Upon the Administration"
Impossible 10 Have Secured the COnfrma-
tiOn Of the AppOintment-PrO-
ceedilgS Of Congress.
Special by the California Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, May ia California
Associated Press agent called to-day upon
Judge Field and asked him what he had to
say in reference to the withdrawal of
Waite's nomination, and whether he had
done anything about it. The Judge re-
piled: "When Waite's nomination for
Register was made, l handed to Senator
an article written by Waite in the Overland
Monthly Of October, eulogistic of the late
David S. Terry. Much surprise was ex-
pressed by the Senator at the tenor Of the
article, the Senator stating that it was o
reflection upon the Administration in desig-
mating the Marshal to protect Judge
Sawyer and myself from murdercus as
saults by Terry. for if he was, as repre-
sented by Waite, man of sterling in
tegrity of purpose it was meant if it
meant anything, that Terry was man Of
high principles and pure character, having
honorable purposes of action.
1T was quite evident from what the
Senator to whom 1 gave the article and
other Senators said that 1t would be i'm
possible for the nomination of Waite to be
confirmed Quite certain l am that neither
Governor Stanford, who was his friend,
nor the whole delegation from California
could have secured his confirmation. l am
told that the withdrawal of Waite has pro-
duced some feeling in California among the
Republicans and is likely to induce them to
leave their party. This seems to me to he
very ridiculous position.
TeTry's master purpose was to murder
me. When he failed Waite wrote an arti-
Gle in the Overland Monthly crediting the
would-be assassin with sterling integrity
of purpose do not know of any debt Of
gratitude due from the Republicans to
Terry which should cause them to abandon
their political faith because Waite lost an
Office for having eulogized him. But how
ever that may be, l myself Will continue to
think that it was wrong in Terry to ATTEMPT
my murder and wrong i'll Waite to attempt
TO rescue his name from the infaIny a.
tached TO it by his crime.
Some persons evidently think ii was un-
wise In me to oppose The decoration of
Waite with an official honor, but they
should consider that | was not endeavoring
TO conciliate those who are enraged because
Terry was killed instead of his killing me.
l have no interest in the appointments and
do not care straw about them except so
far as they relate TO judicial officers, nor
do busy myself in any way about them,
but do not expect to uphold would-be as
sassins or those who eulosize them or gloss
over their crimes"
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Won BY A BABY.
Happy Termination Of a Pretty Romance
at Boston.

BosToN, May ia happy romance
which would have proved sad tragedy but
for growing sweet-faced baby, one of the
principal actors in the affair, has been con-
summated in the Charden-street Home
for Wanderers. 1t was the marriage of
William Bruce, sturdy young Scotchman,
TO lass from Greenock, made even prettier
by the pearl-like tears she shed during the
ceremony, which a Presbyterian divine
performed. The pair have a history
Young Bruce came to America from Green
Ock two years ago to seek his fortune, leav-
ing behind him TO await his sending Jane
sina Hutchinson, a maid of II years, on
whose hand at parting he placed the be-
trothal ring. She cried heartily, but swore
TO be true and wait patiently until he could
build her a home in the New World and tell
her 10 come and join him.
Young Bruce came here and settled in
Milford. doing so well that in year he was
ready to send for Jamesina, when he was
undone on receiving letter saying that
his sweetheart had just become mother to
a bouncing boy baby, the father Of whom,
one Alex McCrosby, had basely abandoned
II and its mother. Bruce's love was stronger
than his resentment. and fearing the
poor abandoned girl would. in her despera-
tion, fall still lower, he sent for her 20
come to him and he would undo his wrong
ss far as he could by marrying her, but she
must leaNt ueI cnlIO Denluu. her mOlHeT
instinct forbade her abandoning her BARN,
and she brought it with her, landing here
Thursday, penniless but full of hope. Find
ing she had disobeyed him, Bruce declined
TO receive her, and so the emlgrant officials
ordered her return as pauper She openly
threatened to kill herself and her baby If
she was sent back to again face the cruel
sneers OF her neighbors.
She was taken to CEarden-street Home to
await the sailing Of the steamer Norwegian
back to Glasgow, and while here persuaded
her lover to come and see her. Bruce came
unwillingly, and would have remained Obdu-
rate, but she showed him the baby, who
smiled so winsOmely at him and held out his
chubby arms that the mans heart was
touched and he yielded. Two no lrs later
Jamesina and he were wife and husband,
and at once left for their home in Milford.
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Women and longs.

A great deal of laughter has been ex-
pended on womankind for taking the broom
as weapon in Shooting" an enemy, but,
aIter ali, why should she not use the imple-
ment to which she is most accustomed? |?
Great execution is possible with the weapon
Of our choice, as an English woman living
in Canada has proved
She was one day greatly interested in put
ting out the family washing to dry Sheets
and tablecloths were on the line, which, to
her horror, suddenly fell, dropping her spot
less clothes in the dirt.
large buck caught by the antlers was
the cause of the trouble. There was not a
man within five miles-they had all gone to
a neighbor's for the day. The deer plunged
about and the woman screamed. Some
thing had to be done and done at once.
There was fine gun in the house loaded,
but she would not approach it, as firearms
were her especial dread.
Among her many possessions she had o
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

WASHINGTON. May 19-Justice Fuller
be heard tomorrow.
WASHINGTON, May 19.-George Christ
was to-day nominated for Collector of Gus
toms for the District of Arizona.
NEW YORK, May 19.-Samuel h. Crook,
a noted caterer of this city. committed sui
eide because his hotel license was refused.
LONDON, May 19.--Sir Alfred Kirby, the
owner of the Deptford distillery, has failed.
His liabilities will exceed his assets 916l, 900.
NEW YORK. May 19.-The Public Grain
and Stock Exchange Qimited),r said to be
the biggest bucket shop in the United
States, has suspended.
WASHINGTON, May 19.-The Supreme
Court has rendered decision sustaining
the validity of the seizure Of Mormon
church property in Utah.
WASHINGTON, May 19.-California PEN
sions Original-James II. Oldren, Con-
cord. Increase-Bartholoih Whelan, San
Jose; Albert Thompson, Cotton.
WASHINGTON. May 19.-The following
national bank has been authorized to COM
mence business: First National Bank OF
Port Angeles, Wash. capital, $4,000; Pres
ident, Benjamin f. Schwartz; cashier,
Israel Sahliger.
WASHINGTON, May 19.-The Supreme
Court has rendered an opinion affirming the
judgment of the Circuit Court In the suit Of
Cornell University against Fiske in the
well-knOwn Fiske will contest. The YER
dict is against the university.
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NINE. HALPRUNER.
her Debut in b. Il. Hall Proves an
Immense Success.

Her Debut in b. B. Hall Proves an
Immense Success.
Mme NJ. E. Halpruner made her debut IN
grand operate concert last Friday night at B'nai
Birth Hall, IN The presence OF highly cultivated
and appreciative audience She was ably as
sisted by number OF san FranciseO's favorItes,
Slgnor EnricO CampObtllO Sign0r Robarto
Slantini, Signor PaniZZa and Mr.. A. Sundland.
OF the faYOrltes mentioned lt Is unnecessary to
say anything beyond the fact that, as usual. they
gave their customary roles to the satisfaction OF all
present, as was evluced by the repeated encOres
interest centered in Madame Halpruner
from the fact that she was the
debutante OF the occasion, and her friends were
anxious that she should acquit herself In such a
manner as would establish for her a reputation.
They were not disappointed, but on the contrary
were most agreeably surprised She very haud-
some young lady. has an admirable stage presence,
and her full aud flexible voice enabled her 10
render her numbers. not only surprisingly well,
but with an eYenness and correctness that
would have done credit to one Tar advanced as
professional. Her voice was compared TO that
of Gefster. aud is very sweet.
Her first song was the cayattna from Doni-
zettPs " Linda, 20 Luce de quest anima," at
the conclusion of which the recall was so earnest
that she came forward and sang "The Last Rose
OF Summer" for which she was rapturously aD-
plaudod. Those wito have had the good fortune
hearing Mime. Halpruner Friday night would nave
remarked the similarity in the TWO voices, as
well the execution In the second part she
sang ArditPs great composition, " IL Baclo."
She had an excellent opportunity In which to dis
play tile compass OF her voice In the last piece
Zeltl, in company with Sgnors Camp0bello
Stautiul and paniZZi.
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A GREAT PROJECT.
Plans for an International Rail-
road.
President HarriSOn'S Communication TO
the Senate and House.
Blaine Asks for an Appropriation for Pre-
limlnary Survey of the Proposed Line
10 South America.
Special by the California Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. May 1e.-The President to-day
transmitted to the Senate and House the letter
Of the Secretary OF Stale asking for an appropria
ton for the preliminary survey for all inter-
continental railroad TO connect the railroad
systems of the United States and South America.
The President in transmitting the letter says:
"The creation of new and improved steamship
lines undoubtedly furnishes the readiest means
OF developing an increased trade with the Latin
american nations, but 1t should not be
forgotten that IL is possible to travel
by land from Washing on to the southermost
point OF South America. and that the olening OF
railroad communication with these friendly states
will give 10 them and us facilities for Intercourse
and exchange OF trade of special value.
VAST PROJECT.
The work contemplated is vast but entirely
practical. 1t will be intei esting to all and per-
haps surprise 10 most OF us 10 notice how much
has aieydy been done In the way OF railroad
construction in Mexico and South America that
can be utilized as part OF an intercontinental
line. do not hesitate to recommend that Con-
gress make a very moderate appropriation for
surveys and authorize the appointment OF Com
missioners aud detail OF engineers to conduct
preliminary surveys"
SECRETARY BLAINE'S PLAN.
Secretary Blaine, in transmitting his plan for
preliminary surveys, says that under the pro-
gressve policy of President DaZ Mexican rail
ways have been extended northward ana south
ward and toward both oceans. The Argentine
Republic and other South American countries
have been equally equipped.
"a very important feature OF the report 10
which call attention viii be found in the inter
national declaration that the proposed line Of
railway shall DO neutral territory forever; that
the material for its construction shall b. inl-
ported free OF duty, and that its property and
revenues shall be exempt fIom taxation.
AN INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION.
q" 1t Is proposed 10 make a survey and aseer-
tain the most economical routes under direction
of an International commission, the eX-
pense to be shared by the different ma
lions, proportlonate 10 their population.
The United States share will be S65,-
600. Three commissioners will represent
the United States, and detail OF army aud navy
officers should DO authorized TO assist IN con-
Quoting the survey. The headquarters of the
commission by vote of the International Cuu-
ference will be IN Washington, and il Is proposed
10 invite the commission 10 meet here October
ist next for the purpose OF organizing aud in
itlatlng survey"
The letters were referred TO the Committee on
Foreign Relations.