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The morning call., 1890-04-18
ALL WORK STOPPED.
The Portland Lockout Likely to Result in
General Strike.

PORTLAND, April 17.-It Is estimated that
at present there are no less than 1900 car
penters, painters, plasterers, brick-layers,
timers, and, in fact, workmen of trades
now out OF employment in this city by reason
of the lockout which was declared yester-
day morning by the Builders Union. The
workmen are simply waiting to learn what
the builders intend to do They say they
will fight it out If it takes all the season,
and that non-union men cannot be hired.
The situation is interesting and the longer
1t lasts the more critical it will become. AL
building will, of necessity, have to stop un-
til the matter Is settled, hence the blow is
at the very vitals Of the city. Captain John
OBrien, President of the Federated Trades,
states that If arrangements are not perfected
within the next forty-e light hours general
strike will occur
CHICAGO, April II. - The carpenters
strike is no nearer an adjustment to-day
than 1t was yesterday. A movement is on
loot TO have three or four prominent jurists
act as aPbitratOrs between the strikers and
bosses. The strikers this afternoon had :
monster parade through the central part of
the city, and were addressed by prominent
men on the lake front As matters now
look an early settlement between strikers
and bosses must be made, therwiSe serious
trouble will result shortly.
COLUMBUS, April IA joint meeting OF
the miners and operators this afternoon
agreed upon the following scale of prices to
rule from May l, 1890, to May l, 1897 For
Hooking Valley 20 cents per ton, and for
Pennsylvania 70 cents per ton. An ad-
Journment was then made TO the first Tues
day In April, 1891, at Pittsburg. This
agreement averts an immense strike which
has seemed imminent since the meeting be-
gan. The miners and operators left in the
best of spirits and with good feelings.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 17.-At a mass
meeting of striking carpenters tonight it
was ascertained that thirty-one bosses, en-
ploying 135 jourDeymen, had signed an
agreement to pay the advance demanded.
Less that forty scab carpenters are at work.
The great opposition to the advance comes
from the Builders Exchange, numbering
sixty-five bosses, and it was these who here
tofore gave employment to several hundred
men, but they have now backed out The
exchange still persists in their refusal to
advance wages.
VIENNA April 17.-The employees at the
Wittkoyitz Iron Works, to the number Of
1900, have struck
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S. W. GARNESS' ESTATE.
Mrs. Roberts Declines to State IL
She Is Divorced.

The estate of S. w. Garness, who was
killed by ex-SheIiff Arnold Of C0lusa, was
before Judge Coffey yesterday, the mother
OF the deceased, Mrs Roberts, having filed
an account and resigned as Administrative.
The account showed S141 IA in receipts and
S125 90 expenses.
Mrs. Roberts testified she had not done
anything in regard to the moneys due the
deceased for loans made by him and evi-
denced by entries in his book. These have
been officially appraised as being worth
S2134 so.
Her attorney commenced to examine her
on the witness-stand, but Lawyer White
more raised an objection, claiming she was
married woman; that all her acts as ad-
mlnlstratrlX were void; that she had moth
ing to resign, and that the court could not
consider her account He made also, iHde-
pendently, the objection that the admins
tratrix had left out of the inventory a por-
ton of the real estate. Mr.. Trout replied
that no real estate had been left by de-
ceased.
MIR. Whittemore's direct question, cara
you marri ed woman?" Mrs. Roberts de-
cllned to answer. The account filed, and
also motion by Mr.. Whittemore to annuI
the order appointing Mrs. Roberts admins
tratrlx, were postponed for further hearing
on next Monday.
1t appears that deed from Garness 10
his mother for the real estate in question
was recorded after his death. and her name
Is written Mary A. GarDess. The property
is worth $1,000. The mother has also come
In for $1,000 life insurance, which leaves the
little child of Garness only the book ac-
counts
Joseph Taylor. the maternal grandfather
OF the child, is looking after its interests.
He says he did not oppose the granting Of
letters TO Mrs. Roberts in the first instance,
understanding that she had testified to tho
court that she was divorced.
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FREE SUGAR.
Opinions Of Leading NeB England In
pOTterS Oh the Proposition.

Boston, April 17.-The placing of sugar
on the free list and advocating bounties has
occssioned as much discussion in New
England as tho question of the duty on
hides. While opinions are unanimous in
opposition to bounties, they vary In the
matter Of Tree sugar, save that all agree that
the act is Of the greatest moment and
benefit to California. AS far as the ma
tiOnal policy goes many do not think free
sugar will make raw material any cheaper.
Slas Pierce. the largest wholesale i'm
porter, said: II don't believe the bill will
be as big boon to the consumer as some
expect l remember that when the duty
was removed from coffee the price Of the
same immediately went up In Europe and
benefited parties abroad and not home
consumers. ] feel pretty certain that as
soon as the measure becomes a Law the price
Of sugar will jump up in Cuba and conse-
portunlty."
Howard Spur & Co. said 1t would benefit
importers and California, but they did not
think 1t would lower prices.
The manager Of the Howard Sugar Trust
Combination Of New England said: az
think the BILL very Californian, for with
free sugar great many new industries
will be developed there. With free sugar the
consumption per capita would probably in
seyenty-fye pounds per capita, while ours
Is about fifty-three. 1t will help the pre-
serve and fruit dealers. AS to the
bounty proposed, l am opposed to
bounties on principles. Still, in the
last four years the increased production of
the beet sugar Of the world has been over a
million tons. and at the same time there
has been no increase in the produc-
ton OF cane sugar. For 1889 and
1880 the production of beet
sugar was about 100000 tons in Europe,
The morning call., 1890-04-18
CONVICTS ESCAPE.
Desperate Fight on a Railroad
Train.
Four Guards Suddenly Assaulted by Gang
Of Prisoners.
One Of the Officers Shot in the BreaSt-Helel
DauVray Ward Makes a
Statement
Special by the California Associated Press.

LOUISVILLE, April 17.-Fourteen con-
victs on their way to the Eddyville Peni-
tentiary made desperate attempt
to escape to-day. They were chained
in couples in the smoking
car, and were watched by four guards.
AS the train was running at full speed
through the mountains, and n heavily
wooded country near Litchfeld. John
Reine, notorious burglar, with seven
years to serve, walked with his companion
TO the water-coOleT.
One of them raised a goblet as II
to drink and dashed the water into
the eyes of the nearest guard. At
the next instant the other convict
seized the guard by the throat and choked
him, bringing him 10 his knees. In a mo-
ment the car was in an uprOar. One
of the other prisoners knocked out
lights with poker and another seized a
pistol from the helpless guard and fired
two shots. both taking effect in a guard S
breast.
In the melee Hene and his companion
opened the door and leaped from the plat
form and escaped in the darkness. Two
others rolled out OF window and also got
away. The remaining guards rushed to
the doors and began firing their pistols in
the air. This had the desired effect,
for the striped -garbed passengers were SO
frightened that they crawled under the seats
aud begged for mercy.
One man who lay on the floor screamed
that he was shot and attention be-
ing directed to him for a moment,
he suddenly leaped up and made
l. flRa hut ha
was caught and brought back Four
men, however, had gotten safely
away when quiet was restored, and as none
Of the guards could be spared to hunt
for them they were not pursued. Several
OF the passengers were in the smoking-car
at the time Of the firing. and they added
their shriekS TO those of the ter rifed con
Victs
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ORDER GOLDEN SHORE.
The Supreme Lodge Abolishes the siol
Benefit Fund.

The Supreme Lodge AboIishes the Sick
Benefit Fund.
At tile annual session of the Supreme
Lodge, Order Golden Shore, yesterday, a
large part of the session was consumed in
passing upon the report of the Committee
on Distribution.
The report of the Committee on Laws was
considered, with the following result: The
law admitting members at large was
adopted; the law in relation to the per
capita tax was amended and made mora
complete; the basis OF representation was
reduced from 300 to 200; the Supreme Sec
retary will hereafter be required to issue
quarterly circulars giving receipts and dis
bursements in detail; the Sick-benetit Fund
was abolished and all money paid by MEM
bers for assessments into the fund was or
dered returned.
The laws pertaining to District Grand
Lodges we're referred to the Committee on
Laws, with instructions to draft suitable
ones covering the whole subject.
The election of officers was made the spe-
cial order for the adjourned session,
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CONGRESS.
THE SENATE.
Montana's New Senators seated-Walla Walla
Military Reservation,

Military Reservation.
WASHINGTON, April lin the Senate
to-day Cullom presented petitions from the
citizens of Ohio, Indiana, illinois, Wash
ington and other States asking that sugar,
lumber. salt and twine be placed on the free
list
Frye, from the Committee on Commerce,
reported favorable the bill to make
Arizona customs district, and adversely
the bill authorizing the removal of wreck
from the Columbia River, near Astoria,
Oregon. This adverse action was taken be-
cause the Treasury Department was ready
to remove the wreck without legislative
action.
Among the bills introduced was one by
Reagan proposing an amendment to the
Constitution for the election Of Senators by
the vote OF the people.
Sanders and Power, the Montana Sena-
tors, were In their seats, their desks having
been placed on the Republican side since
the adjournment yesterday.
The desks were first located on the Demo-
cratic side after the four new States were
admitted, and there they remained until
the action OF the Senate yesterday seating
the Republican contestants.
Powers and Saunders drew ballots from a
box to decide the length of their present
terms in the Senate. Saunders drew the
ballot which entitled him TO serve until
March T. 1893, and Powers drew the ballot
emitting him to serve until March 4, 1895.
number Of bills then passed. Among
them were the following: Making an ap-
preparation of $50, 600 for the Improvement
cf the Fort Walla Walla Military Reserya-
tlon, Wash. to place General Fremont on
the retired list of the army, with the rank
of Major General.
The Dill to transfer the revenue marine
from the Treasury to the Navy Department
came up and precipitated debate.
Sherman opposed the transfer and made
speech against 1t.
Gray replied and favored the passage of
the bill.
Without coming to vote the bill was laid
aside at 2 o'clock.
Plumb then called up as unfinished busi-
ness the bill authorizing thirty additional
medical examiners in the Pension Office and
debate proceeded upon 1t.
An amendment was offered exempting
medical examiners from civil service exam
nations.
Cockrell took the floor and vigorously de-
nounced the civil service reform professions
and policy Of the Republican party.
Inc entire afternoon was consumed in a
running debate between the Democrats and
Republicans.
AT s o'clock the Senate was proceeding
with the discussion of the matter.
The morning call., 1890-04-18
A BORDER TRAGEDY.
CoEardly Murder Of a Wyoming
Druggist.
Shot Down in His Store by Physician
Without Cause.
Failure Of New York Firm Of Silk Im-
pOrterS for a Large AmOunt-The
Sioux Disturbance.


CHEYENNE, April IA tragedy oc-
Cured tonight at Lauder, Fremont County,
town on the edge of the Shoshone Indian
reservation. DR.. J.EA. Schuelke shot and
instantly killed pharmacist namedt George
a. Sullivan in the store of the latter,
Schuelke has been locked up. he had pre-
scrihed for an Arapahoe brave and the red
skin succumbed. His two brothers and half
dozen bucks descended ON the infrmary
and were about to attack the proprietor
when Schuelke entered. Sullivan pointed to
the doctor and told the Indians that lie was
the cause of their brothers demise.
Schuelke resented this imputatIon on his
skill by using, with fatal effect. big gun
he has been ostentatiously Juggling since he
came from the States. The murderer col
lapsed when he was jailed and declared
that the Indians killed Sullivan. The store
is just off the principal street of the little
town. and nothing was known Of the
trouble until the shot was heard.
The morning call., 1890-04-18
Winners at Elizabsth,

ELIZABETH. April 1.-THE weather to-
day was clear and the track in good condi-
tion. The races resulted as follows:
First race, five and half furlOngs, Blue
Rock (Bergen) won. Merden (Moser) sec
ond, Tipstaff (Warwick) third Time ;094
Second race (selling), half mile, Best Boy
(Bergen) won, Hands OF (Littlefeld) sec
ond, Lottie stevenson third. Time, 0:51A.
Third race Selling, one and sixteenth
miles. Maia CHaylor) won, Esau (Hsmilton)
second, Clay Stockton (Steyenson) third.
Time, 1:524.
Fourth race Jersey Central stakes, half
mile, for two-year-olds, Eclipse %. Ryan
won, Terrifer Nittlelield) second, Gray
Rock (Bergen) third. Time, 0:51A.
Fifth race, one mile. Watterson (Ander-
SOM won, Sam Morse (Heuston) second.
Kingsbrldge (MoseT third. Time, :45A
Sixth race, one and a sixteenth miles,
King Crab LHamilton) won, Eon (Mosep
Time l Isl,
The morning call., 1890-04-18
The WORKING G-GIRLS.
Closing Session Of the Convention
nation Of Clubs Recommended.

NEW YORK. April 1.-THE Working
girls Convention continued in session to-
day. Papers were read by Miss Horner of
Montreal on The Founding of tile Mon
treal Women's Industrial Society; by Miss
Caroline Huling Of Chicago on THE
Women's Improvement Association of CHI
cago"; by Mrs. Browning of Lawrence,
Mass, on "The Mutual Friends Society of
Lawrence; by Miss Graeff of Philadelphia
on THE New Century Guild of Phladel-
phla"; by Miss Jarvis Of Connecticut Oh
The County Club"
Miss SmOCt was introduced as a repre-
sentative of the Knights of Labor OF Wash
ington. She spoke without notes. She said
she represented two hundred ladies, who
sent greeting to the convention and who
were working to help the working-giris in
the same way as the societies did, and she
should take back to them many valuable
ideas gathered during her attendance Rt the
convention. She was heartily applauded.
Various matters connected with the man-
agement of clubs were discussed, including
the question whether 1t Is well to have boys
and girls together IN the Junior clubs. Such
a club Is run in Boston, and Miss Justice of
Boston reported that it is good idea, as
experience has demonstrated. ltwas voted
to establish newspaper, to be run in the
interest Of the working-girls' societies.
Inc following preamble and resolutions
were passed:
WHEREAS, The convention realizes that the
time has come for formation aud organization;
and whereas, 1t Is more than ever convinced OF
the need and value Of corporations therefore,
be IL
Resotred. That this convention recommends
the formation In the United States of working
gils societies, whose constitution aud bylaws
shall be presented TO each association Tor ap-
prevail by committee composed of the First Dl-
rectreSs and The secretary Of each association.
Resolutions were also adopted fayoring
the appointment Of women as deputy factory
inspectors.
The convention closed by speech from
Miss Dodge, who said: This has been the
first time in history that young women
representing all sorts Of homes and oceupa-
tions have thus met together to discuss such
topics as we have taken up. We are repre-
sentatives Of thousands and thousands of
other girls and women, from san Francisco
to Maine, from Pittsburg to Montreal, and
upon US rests the responsibility Of bringing
to those who sent us the ideas and inspira-
tlon that we have gathered"
The morning call., 1890-04-18
FIVE ROUNDS FOUGHT.
A Hammer and Tongs Battle In Il

A Hammer and Tongs Battle In the
Heavy Rain.
Edward Moran and Frank Frayne, water
front FOUNDERS, became involved last night
in a dispute regarding their respective
pugilistc abilities and urged on by friends
decided TO settle the question in regulation
prize-ring style
Accompanied by about fifty men the pair
proceeded to Vallejo-street Wharf, where
rude squared circle was pitched, and Al
White was chosen referee and also time
keeper. Although rain was falling heavily
the men discarded the greater portion Of
their clothing and began a hammer aud
tongs battle.
Frayne had the longer reach and pounded
his opponents face unmercifully. Five
rounds were fought, but while Frayne had
the best of it, he was suddenly knocked out
10y heavy blow that landed under the float
ing ribs.
While his seconds were endeavoring to
bring him to consciousness Officer Mahoney
and squad appeared. Tue crowd quickly
scattered, but both fighters were taken to
the Harbor Station, where a charge Of bat
terry was placed against them. Frayne Is
not the pugilist OF the sanle name who ac-
Quired some notoriety few years ago
The morning call., 1890-04-18
RANDALL'S FUNERAL.
Impressive Services Held at washington-In-
te,ment at PHILADELPHIA

Impressive Services Held at washington-In-
te,ment at Philadelphia.
WASHINGTON. April 1.-THE funeral OF
the late Congressman Randall took place
this morning, and was largely attended,
thousands being unable to get inside the
church. At o'clock the remains were
taken to the Metropolitan Presbyterian
Church. where they lay in state two hours,
during which time II is estimated that 1000
people passed in and viewed the remains of
the great Democratic protectionist.
AT 10 o'clock the President, Vice. Presi-
dent, the Cabinet and nearly every Sena-
tor and member in the city arrived and took
the seats reserved for them. Shortly after
ward large delegation of Phiiadelphans
arrived and were followed Immediately by
the family of the deceased.
The coffin was almost hidden by floral
tributes, which were many and of hand
some designs.
The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Chester, pastor of the church, and
Or. Milburn, the blind Chaplain of the
House. The services were simple and i'm
pressive.
At their conclusion the remains were
taken to the depot and there placed on a
special train on the Pennsylvania road and
conveyed to Laurel Hill Cemetery, Phila-
delphla. delegation from the Grand
Army acted as escort to the remains. About
thirty members of the House and Senate
accompanied the remains.
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George As1.,u Johnson, pepu,u Grana oan,na

After brief recess the committee re-
ported on representatives and officers en-
titled to seats, which report was con-
Cured in.
The reading of the minutes Of the last
ann2ai couclave was dispensed with, the
members being furnished with printed
copies thereof.
The acting Grand Commander then read
his annual address, which treats Of official
duties performed during his term Of office,
and reference to the death of Carnot
Courtland Mason, Grand Commander, who
died during his term of office.
The report was referred to the Com
mittee on Doings of Grand Officers, con-
sisting of Edward S. Lippitt, Edward r.
Hedges and freeman G. Teed.
The annual reports of the Grand Re-
corder, Grand Treasurer, Committees on
Finances and Accounts were, on motion,
duly received and referred to the Committee
on Reports of Officers.
Thomas II. Caswell: read a voluminous
report on the proceedings of the several
Grand COMMANDMENTS located in the United
States, the Canadas and in foreign
countries, which report was ordered printed
with the proceedings of the Grand Con-
clave.
The election of grand officers was made
the special order for. 8 o'clock in the after
noon.
The acting Grand Commander announced
the appointment of the following COM
mttees:
On Appeals and ievances-Andrew G..
Booth, Francis NJ. Casal, William D..
knights.
On New Commanderies-WilI Buck
ley Davis, Clement T. Park, William l..
G. Soule.
On Returns-Leyi Rackliffe, Joseph B.
Cooke, Thomas Flint Jr.
On Pay of Delegates-Milo S. Davis. John
L. Simpson. James A. Day.
The Grand Commandery was then called
off until 2 o'clock.
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On reassembling in afternoon session the
following credentials of representatives
near the Grand Commandery of California
were received and the Sir Knights named
were accredited as such representatives:
Hiram t. Graves, Alabama, Missouri and
Vermont; Thomas II. Caswell, Arkansas,
Mississippi and Iowa; Alfred A. Reding-
ton, Connecticut and Georgia; Iris stam
Burgess, Illinois; Alexander G. Abel, Iu-
diana; George G. Perkins. Maine; Charles
+. Lott, Massachusetts and Rhode Island !;
Philip w. Keyser, Nebraska; William c.
Belcher, Pennsylvania; George A. john
son, Tennessee.
The Committee on D0ings and Reports of
Grand Officers made report recommend
ing that the same be adopted, which report
WAS cOncurred in.
A special committee to draft suitable reso-
lutions on the deaths of Carnot Courtland
Mason, Grand Commander, and James
Lawrence English, Past Grand COM
mander. was appointed, consisting of
Reuben ID; Lloyd, William o. Gould and
George A. johnson.
The Special Committee on Ritual pre-
sented report recommending several
changes and notifications. which report
was adopted.
The hour for the special order-the
election of grand officers-haying arrived,
Sir Knights Cooke and Higgins as tellers,
and the election was proceeded with. re-
sulting as follows: Samuel Hopkins Wage
ner of San Jose Commandery, No. 10, San
Jose, Grand Commander; George Asbury
johnson of Santa Rosa Commandery No.
IA, Santa Rosa, Deputy Grand Commander;
Jacob Hart Nef of Nevada Commandery,
No. G, Nevada City. Grand Generalissimo;
William Vanderhurst OF Watsonville
Commandery, No. %, Watsonvllle,
Grand Captain General; Hezekiah Lord
Hosmer of Golden Gate Commandery,
No. 16, San Francisco, Grand Prelate
Frank William Sumner of Golden Gate
Commandery, No. 16, San Francisco, Grand
Senior Warden; Edward Spalding Lippitt
OF Mount Olivet Commandery, No. 20, Peta-
luna, Grand Junior Warden; John Fran
els Merrill Of Golden Gate Commandery,
No. l6, San Francisco, Grand Treasurer (re-
elected; Thomas Hubbard Caswell, p. G.
z. OF Nevada Commandery, No. 6, Nevada
City. Grand Recorder (re-eleeted).
On motion duly carried the installation
OF the elective and appointed officers was
name the special order for II o'clock this
morning.
The Grand Commandery then adjourned
until 10 O'clock this morning,