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The morning call., 1890-11-13
THE CRISIS PASSED.
Transactions in Wall Street
Show a Better Feeling.
Prospects Of a Sharp and Rapid In
pTOYtmHnt in the Market
Suspension Of the North River Balk-Fall.
uFe Of New York FirmS-NO Fur
ther Disasters Anticipated.
Special TO THE MORNING CALL

New YORK, Nov. 12.-The stock market
to-day showed materially better feeling,
both on the street and on the outside, which
was most gratifying indication that not
only was the worst now over but that the
improvement would be quick and sharp.
The action of the Clearing-h house Committee
in coming to the relief of the banks in diff
Guilty was the means of restoring the conf
dence Of many, while the improvement in
the situation abroad was also a powerful
factor to that end. Not only were active
stocks much higher all day long, but inactive
specialties, which yesterday could not find
buyers at any price, Today were taken at
constantly advancing figures, and the heavy
slump in those shares was in great meas
ure made up. A liquidation in Vii
lards is now believed to have
marked the elimination of the efforts
to force a complete liquidation in the street,
as those stocks had resisted force applied
for a much longer time than any other group
of stocks on the list The impression is
that now the whole situation has been
changed for the better and the improve
ment in the condition of affairs will be fol-
There is 10 be expected considerable SELL
ing Of Northern Pacific securities and some
others to liquidate lolns, as was witnessed
to-day, but the market now shows nc
pressure of stocks, and the offerings of the
past few days have undoubtedly been taken
by strong parties. Unfavorable factors to-
day were continued sales under the rule
both for account of the suspended firm of
Decker, Howell & Co. and for the accounts
Of two other brokers, whose suspension was
announced during the day. There were
still rumors of further troubles in financial
circles, and the North River Bank went
into the hands of an examiner late in the
day, though the fact was not made known
until after the close of business.
Foreigners were heavy buyers all day
long, and transactions for foreign accounts
were so large that q suspicion that the late
sales for London were for short account
was openly expressed. Loanng rates for
sticks has been very high, and inquiry has
been very urgent, which would 90 10 give
color TO tile suspicion.
The report that Gould b acquired con-
troll of the Union Pacific again was used for
all il was worth, but the stock showed no
response to the story. North American
sold heavily, and, although taken freely. it
failed 10 advance with the remainder OF the
list, and was specially sluggish in com
parison with Northern Pacific. Transac-
tions in it, however. were on an enormous
scale. and aggregated about one-quarter OF
the tutal business dune IN all the securities.
The general list was very feYeTiSh, as was
to be expected under the circumstances, but
there was an almost continuous advance in
prices from the OF ening to the close.
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THE PRUSSIAN DIET.
Reforms Suggested in the Enpsror's speeo
From the Throne.

Reforms Suggested in the Enperor's Speech
From the Throne.
BERLIN, Nov. 12.-The Emperor opened
the Diet Of Prussia to-day. In the speech
from the throne he sad "In view of the
friendly relations with all foreign States,
which have been further strengthened this
year, the country can look forward with
confidence to the preservation of peace"
The speech also announced that bills would
be introduced for the reform of taxation,
the organization of provincial councils and
the establishment OF elementary schools.
The speech deals almost exclusively with
home affairs. 1t emphasizes the necessity
for improving direct taxation. An income
tax bill will be submitted to the Diet, in
tended to effect an equitable distribution of
taxation by compelling all persons to make
a declaration of their income. This is IN
tended to organize a system OF assessment
taxation. 1t is calculated that by the extern
sion OF the legacy duty, combined with the
repeal of the duty on small beQuests, funded
property may be brought more within the
reach oil taxation. The condition of the
finances, the speech declares, does not de-
maud any immediate augmentation OF the
revenue, while on the other hand it will not
permit any reduction in the receipts. the
increased revenue from direct taxation will
be devoted to tightening the burdens upon
cOmmuues, the land and building taxes being
handed over to the communal authorities.
Elementary education will be made wholly
Tree. The speech says the development of
regulations affecting workingmen demands
attention, and an increase in the number OF
Supervisors and the reorganization of the
system of trade inspection necessary. The
speech was frequently interrupted by ap-
plause, the Emperor's pacific declarations
regarding Prussih'S foreign relations being
especially approved.
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BLAINE'S SCHEME.
Reciprocity Measures TO Be
Again Advocated.
An EYentful Interview Between the Pres
ident and Secretary.
a Little Story Illustrating The Maine States
mans Opinion Of the McKia-
ley Tariff Law.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-Secretary Blaine
has by no means done with the question OF
reciprocity. He has obtained from the
United States Ministers in South American
countries copies of the tariff laws Of those
nations. with such comment upon them as
the Ministers thought proper to make.
With this data he proposes to prepare
letter, full of food for thought which he
will submit to Congress. If this letter is to
be bid for the Presidential nomination he
may experience some difficulties in sending
it through the usual channel Of the Ex-
ecutive.
1t is a fact not generally known that
Blaine's last letter to Congress on reci-
procity remained at the White House for
month, and then it was not sent to the Capt.
tol until Mr.. Blaine had his stormy inter-
view with the Senate Committee on Appro-
priationS. Blaine drove direct to the White
House from the committee-room on that
eyentful afternoon. What transpired be-
tween him and the President is of course
unknown, but the delayed letter went to the
Capitol Immediately after Blaine left the
Presidents room.
Harrison's delay at the time was due to
the belief that it was inexpedent 10 confuse
the public mind with the reciprocity idea,
besides which he felt that step in that
direction would place weapon Of attack in
the hands of the opponents of the Mckinley
bill. The situation which would confront
him now is different but it might have none
the less influence in showing the letter was
written by Blaine for political effect.
Blaine as a Presidential possibility Is
growing every day. The Democrats are
afraid of him and the Republicans are al
ready anxious to shout for him, and unless
he puts brake on the present tendency all
the light weights will be frightened from the
track. So far as can be learned, Blaine has
kept his own counsel about his plans. lie
did tell story day or two ago, however,
that Is too good to lose. A friend asked him
what he thought of the Mckinley bill now
that the elections were over.
well" said Blaine, with smile at his
questioner, there was a trial down in Maine
some years ago and an old farmer was sum-
montd to testify regarding the character of
the defendant. DO you know the defend
anti? asked the lawyer. Yes, sir What
is his charaeter?' We'll. sir; | have known
the defendant forty years, and have been
studying him forty years, and my opinion
of him now is the same as it was on the first
day | met him "
The morning call., 1890-11-13
GENERAL ALBERT PIKE.

The Venerable Grand Commander Of the Scot
tish Rite Slowly Recovering.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-General Albert
Pike, who has been i'll for two weeks at his
rooms in Scottish Rite Temple, is considered
on the road to recovery. His illness caused
considerable apprehension in high Masonic
circles. General Pike is Venerable Grand
Commander of the Scottish Rite of Free
masonry and the Chief of the Royal Order
of Scotland for the United States, and is
well known on the Pacific Coast.
One of the curious articles IN the holy
house OF the temple, the official residence of
the Grand Commander, is the book of gold.
This is a ponderous volume of peculiar bind
ing, locked with heavy gold clasp. There
is but one key, and that is always in the
possession of the Grand Commander The
most secret records of the doings of the
Supreme Council and the recommendations
and nominations of the Grand Commander
are between its covers
This book contains, it is understood. Gen.
eral Pixies nomination for his successor
In announcing officially the death of Henry
Buisl, well-known lawyer of Charleston.
S. c., few years ago, General Pike said
that be had selected him to be his successor.
1t is believed now that the high honor will
go, in the event of the Grand Commanders
early demise, to one of two men-JOhn
Mills Brown, the accomplished and highly
esteemed Surgeon General of the United
States Navy. or Thomas w. Hubbard Of San
Francisco. the present Grand Chancellor OF
the Supreme Council.
The morning call., 1890-11-13
Catarrhal Dangers.

To be freed from the dangers of sufocation while
lying down; to breathe freely, sleep soundly and
disturbed; to rise refreshed, head clear, brain
active and free from pain ache; to know that no
poisonous putrid matter deles the breath and rots
away the delicate machinery OF smell, taste and
hearing; to feel that the system does not through
Its veins and arteries suck up the poison that Is sure
to undermine and destroy, Is indeed blessing be-
yond all other human enjoyments. To purchase I'm.
munity from such fate should be the object Of all
afaicted. But those who have tried many remedies
and physicians despair Of relief or cure.
SANFoRD's RADICAL CURE meets every phase OF
Catarrh. from simple head cold to the most loath-
some and destructive stages 1t is local and const
tutional Instant In relieving permanent in curing.
safe. economical and never-failing.
SANFoRD's RADICAL CURE consists of ono bottle
Of the RADICAL CURE, one box OF CATARRHAL Sol
VENT, and one IMPROVED INHALER, all wrapped in
one package with treatise and directions. and sold
by all druggists for 81.
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The morning call., 1890-11-13
THE CLEARINGHOUSE.
Nothing in the Situation to Affect the Asso-
Grated Ealks.

Grated Banks.
New YORK, Nov. l1-An Associated
Press reporter interviewed President T. B.
Tappen of the Galatfn National Bank and
a member OF the clearinghouse Committee.
He says: "Our committee is now in ses-
sion signing certificates, but tie indications
are the issue will be very small, probably
not more than S., COG, eco, against S27, ,000,00
in 1884. There is nothing in the situation
so far that affects the associated banks at all.
There is not the slightest reason to anticl-
pate any disturbance in the finances OF this
center. Our action yesterday in deciding to
issue certificates vas merely precautionary.
We did not anticipate any disaster, bnt be-
lieved it the part Of wisdom to forestal
rather ihan have to meet it. We are entirely
satisfied the situation viii improve
The Bank of North America was heavy
creditor at the Clearinghouse. The bank
will pay over 10 the assignee of Decker
Howell & Co. a large sum as differences On
the sales of securities held by the bank as
collateral for loans and sold yesterday.
I he Post says editorially: 1t is to be re-
GREETED the action of the Clearing house had
not been taken one day sooner, IN which
case the house of Decker, Howell & Co.,
one OF the most mertorlous and most re-
spected in the whole country, would have
been saved and the losses consequent upon
their failure prevented.
The Commercial Bulletin in an editorial
condemns the use of Jay Gould as "a con-
vrnlent scapegoat Tor every Wali-Street as
aster. and especially the disturbances of the
past two days. The Bulletin says: The
present breakdown is the inevitable out
come of four or i've years excessive specu-
latIye enterprises which neither Gould nor
any other capitalist has the power to mate
rally aggravate or mend. The blame and
punishment must rest on many other shoui-
ders than his.
The morning call., 1890-11-13
The Brotherhood.

PITTsBURG, Nov. 12.-At the session Of
the Players League to-day, President Nc
Alpine formally presented the resignation
of the New York Club. An opinion from
Judge Bacon of New York was read to the
effect that at the time OF the agreement be-
tween the New York Players and League
clubs Of the named city, it was understood
the two leagues were to consolidate. As
this has not yet taken place the agreement
on the resignation. A committee, consisting
of Ward, Prince and johnson, was APP
pointed to attend the league meeting in ses-
sion in New York, for the purpose of plac-
ing the matter Of consolidation before them.
The committee leaves Tonight for New
York. TIE Players Club of this city was
not represented at to-day's meeting. and the
matter of the Pittsburgs' resignation was
laid on the table.
The meeting adjourned, subject to the call
of the President
The morning call., 1890-11-13
SMOKELEss POWDER.
General Benet's Report on Its Adaptabilit
for the Army.

General Eeneps Report on Its Aoaptabiity
for the Army.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-The annual re-
port of General Benet, Chief of the Bureau
OF Ordnance, shows that the bureau ex-
pended during the last fiscal year 81, 299, ,92o
leaving credit in the treasury of S3994, ,4S5.
On the subject of smokeless powder General
Benet says: Though some astonishing
results have been obtained in experiments
abroad, it cannot yet be said with certainty
that these new explosives will eventually
supersede the present powders. The per-
formances of Maxim (American) and Wet
teran (Belgium) powders are fairly c0mpara-
Bile with hose claimed to be obtained abroad,
and it is hoped one of these can be developed
in time to a thoroughly satisfactory small
arms powder"
With reference to the procurement of
modern small-bored rifles for the army,
General Benet says the lack of sufficient
quantity of suitable smoke less powder de-
lays the perfecting of 30-caliber barrel,
but it will be complete by the time suitable
magazine mechanism is selected. 1t seems
peculiarly necessary, now that change in
the caliber Is contemplated, that the pres
ent Springfield single-loading system should
be replaced, if possible, by an equally eff
cient magazine system A board should be
convened toselect a suitable magazine mech
ansm, after full and free cOmpe tition among
all the best existing systems.
The morning call., 1890-11-13
LONDON MARKETS.
A Slight Decline From Opening Prices
American Securities.

A Slight Decline From Opening Prices in
American Securities.
LONDON, Nov. 12.-On the Stock Ex-
change at 1890 o'clock in the afternoon.
prices for consols, for both money and ac-
count, compared with yesterdays closing
prices, showed an advance of u Canadian
Pacific, "a; Illinois Central, "; st. Paul
common, "a.
At Il :45 the market was quieter. Amerl-
can securities had fallen since the opening,
but other securities were tirmer. Consols
had fallen *, and the entire market was
weaker, especially American securities.
At the close prices, compared with 2:3o
in the afternoon, showed a decline of q for
consols for money ana for account, and III
American securities further fractional de-
clines, with the exception of Illinois Cen
tral, which was quoted at an advance OF u.
The ploSa was steady
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Knights of Labor.

DENVER, Nov 12.-In the Knights Of La
Dor General Assembly to-day congratulatory
kilograms were received from various other
bodies of organized laber, and delegation
from the W. G. Il. U. called and delivered an
address of welcome from temperance
standpoint. Various reports were read and
committees appointed. There is NO talk yet
of candidates, but it is the universal feeling
that POwderly will be reelected.
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The Weather.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12. = The clearing
condition developed over the Middle and
North Pacific coasts and the stretch across
country to the Middle and North Atlantic
coasts united with that central all over the
Lake regions yesterday. The storm which
was central yesterday in Manitoba moved
eastward to Lake Superior, diminishing in
The morning call., 1890-11-13
CALIFORNIA PRODUCTS.
The Pruns Demand-saies of Hops N Land'

The Pruns Demand-sales of Hops N London.
Peaches and Raisins.
NEW YORK, Nov. 12,-Recent invest
ments in California prunes, by jobbers, have
shown that the supply in first hands is not
sufficient for extensive demands, and it is
believed little snap would turn the temper
of the mai ket in no unmistakable way.
London reports the sale of a consignment
of Sacramento hops at Dos, decline from
the late valuation.
California dried peaches show very fair
movement: here the past few days at 1612 to
II cents in bags.
California Sultana raisins continue to
harden IN price and find good sale.
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twenty-five Volcanoes in Close Proximity to
Granada.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-Advices from
Granada. Nicaragua, the scene of the recent
earthquake. are to the effect that within
radius OF 800 miles there are twenty-five
volcanoes, none in the vicinity Of the city,
however, being active, and many prophecies
have been made as to the ultimate fate Of
Granada, some persons agreeing with q
noted French expert that the city will sink
out of sight, or that volcano will be thrown
up in its midst. 1t is difficult to determine
The morning call., 1890-11-13
NewicundIand Fisheries DISPUTE.

LONDON, Nov. 12.-The St. James Ga
zette says negotiations between Great Brit
ain and France for the settlement OF the
Newfoundland fishery question are pro-
crossing. The basis of the negotiations is
that France shall surrender to Great Britain
the French shore of Newfoundland, for
cession of one of the British West African
colonies, possibly Gambia. In addition
Newfoundland will renounce the Bait Act.
The morning call., 1890-11-13
The San Fran els CO Crew.

CHICAGO, Nov. PA special train bear
ing 40 blue jackets, fifty apprentices and
nine officers passed through here at l o'clock
this morning bound from the Brooklyn
Navy-yaTd to the Mare Island Navy-yard,
Cal. They 60 to man the new cruiser San
Francisco. They are due in San Fran cisco
on Sunday. Two apprentices jumped from
the ira in while it was going thirty miles an
hour near Buffalo and escaped.
The morning call., 1890-11-13
SAN FRANCISCO FUNDS.
Opportunity for the Immediate Transfer of
Money to New York

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-The Secretary
of the Treasury has authorized tie Assist
ant Treasurer of San Francisco to receive
derosiis of funds from bankers desiring to
transfer the same by telegraph to the AS
sistant Treasurer at New York. This is
done to enable persons in New York having
funds at San Francisco not needed there to
transfer them for immediate use to New
York. The department also accords the
privilege TO other points where there are
Sub-Treasnries, should it act as a means of
aifording relief at the present time to Wall
street.
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KoCH's CONSUMPTION CURE.
The po,tor's Report TO Be Published the Lat
ter Part Of This Week


ter Part Of This Week
BERLIN, Nov. 12.-Professor Koch's re-
port on his consumption cure will appear at
the end of the week in the Deutsche Medi-
zinische Wochenschrift.
The particulars were published to day of
a case of lupus of the face that was treated
by DR.. LibbertZ in Frankfort by Koch's
method. The case is progressing satisfac-
torily. The first effect of the treatment was
to cause the lupus ulcers to swell and dis
charge liquid, after which scabs formed as
in eruptire fevers. The doctor will renew
the injection when the scabs fall.
Minister Won Gessler has given 200,0 600
marks for the erection of special hospital
for the treatment of cousumptives by the
Koch method.
Herzberg, whose niece has undergone DR..
Kochs treatment for consumption, says
that patients are able to follow their usual
occupations while undergoing the treatment,
only it is necessary to take their tempera-
ture three times daily. owing TO the fever
caused by the injection Of the lymph.
The morning call., 1890-11-13
A Treasury Report.

WASHINGTON, Nov. PA statement
showing the amount OF gold coin and bullion
in the Treasury, and gold certificates out
standing for the last ten days, ending to-
day, shows the total gold in the Treasury to
be $685., ,514, $50; gold certificates in the
Treasury, $50, ,437, $50; gold certificates in
circulation. $i35, 963, ,76O; net gold in the
Treasury, coin and bullion S157, ,55O.3SI.
The morning call., 1890-11-13
Shrewd CigaY.Ihieves.

New YORK, Nov. 12.-Thousands of dol
lars worth OF fine Havana cigars have been
stolen from their cases on the way from the
factories in Havana to England in the last
few months, and the thieves have done their
work so well that the detectives and watch
ers have not found single clew, though
they have seen them packed in Havana and
followed them all the way to England.
The morning call., 1890-11-13
OFFICIAL FIGURES.

The following table is necessarily imper-
feet from the fact that in plumber of in
stances pluralities alone, and In others
majorties only, are given, unaccompanied by
the total vote. The figures here presented
were partly furnished the Record Union by
the clerks of different counties, and partly
furnished THE CALL. The official returns
vary but slightly, if any, from the unofficial
reports.
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Thirtv.four H,rses Burnea.

SIOUX FALLS Nov 12.-George Burns
transfer and livery barn was burned this
morning, with twenty-five horses which
we're in the basement. The firespread east
ward, consuming the electric company's
railway-car shed and the Riverside Board
ing Stable, and was stopped when the flames
reached the Troy City Laundry, which was
partially destroyed. In the Riverside barn
nine horses were burned. Loss about
$4,000.
The morning call., 1890-11-13
Soci ste des Metaux.

PARIS, Nov. 12.-The Ma.in says the re-
port of the liquidator of the Soc!ete des Me-
taux shows, despite the rise in the price OF
copper, that the shareholders of the COM
pany will receive nothing. Debenture
holders and other creditors will receive only
"a per cent. The final liability Of the com.
pany is estimated at Ill. .0O0 600 francs and
the assets at 3S, 600, 600 francs.
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Washed Ov, rboard.

FARTHERPoINT Quebec, Nov. 12.-Cap-
tain Wndall, the commander, and quar-
termaster of the steamer Vancouver. from
Liverpool. were washed overheard and
drowned Friday morning last. The vessels
bridge, chart-rO0m and decks were COM
pletely swept OF everything. She expert
enced tremendously rough weather during
the VOYAGE,
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The Thanks 4 Brazil.

WASHINGTON, Nov 1.-Two Brazilian
cruisers are expected to arrive at New York
the latter part of this month with the spe-
cial purpose of delivering to the President
medal and letter of thanks from the Bra
lillian Government for the prompt rec0gni-
ton of the new republic. They will be re-
ceived with disting uished naval honors.
The morning call., 1890-11-13

ST. PAUL, Nov. 12.-Judge Vanderburgh
of the Supreme Court has handed down a
decision which settles the question of the
validity Of railroad ticket purchased of a
ticket-brober or scalper. 1t afliIms the
liability of the railroad company to accept
such ticket when offered by an innocent
purchaser. The decision grows out Of a
suit ag gainst the Northern Pacific involving
those points.
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Free Coinage,

NEW YORK, Nov. 12-The Commercial
Bulletins Washington special says that un-
less the situation changes materially befole
the meeting of the Fiity-second Congress,
free coinage is likely to become the policy
of the United States within the next eigh-
teen months, and there is chance that that
policy will he adopted inside Of four
months.
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A Prospfc.iya Dral.

CITY OF MEXICO. Nov. ia sensational
scene occurred in Congress to-day over a
discussion between Deputies Romero and
Esteva. which finally resulted in a challenge
to fight duel. The session finally ad-
journed in some disorder. The authorities
may interfere with the duel