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The morning call., 1890-12-28
SOCIETY AGITATED.
The Engagement Of D. 0. Mills and the
M8fquiSe de Tallsyrand Announced.

LONDON, Dec. 27.-The engagement of
d. 0. Mills of New York to the Marquise de
Talleyrand is announced here to-day. The
lady was, before her marriage, known in
Now York society as Miss Elizabeth Curtis,
daughter of Joseph David Beers Curtis of
Boston. She was born November IL, 1S47,
and is described as a lady of the highest ac-
complishments. She met Charles Maurice
Camille Marquis de Talleyrand, during one
of her trips to Europe. and was married to
him in Nice, March IS, 1867. The union did
not prove happy one. as he was inclined to
a travelling career, fond of club life and atl-
letics, and great duelist, having more
than thirty meetings on the field of honor to
his credit as the outcome Of some attacks on
his family.
During the Centennial Exhibition he was
in America, and purchased the celebrated pa
rure of diamonds, worth S20, 600, for his wife.
Even then the matrimonial tie seemed to have
been somewhat strained. Little surprise
was manifested therefore when, after
the introduction Of the present French law,
he was divorced in August. His wife re-
tained the title her marriage brought
her. On January 25th. the Marquis
married Mrs. Adele Livingstone, daughter
of Joseph Samson of New York, under the
title Of the Due dc Dino, the title which his
father aband0nd to him on account of his
wedding. Mills is now in New York and his
fnancee spends her time between Boston
and New York.
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FRENCH AFFAIRS.
4 Good Word for "Koehsn'' Revising
The Tariff -Russia'S Complaint.

PARIS, Dec. H.-DoctOr Pean, in lecture
to-day at the hospital on the result of the
Koch cure upon diseases of the throat, testi-
fed to the marked improvement of three
patients who had received injections for af-
fections of the larynx. 1t was therefore, he
said. clearly a remedy in effecting cures,
although up to the present time it could not
be claimed that any permanent cures had
been effected His statement made pro-
found impression on the large audience of
medical men present.
Notwithstanding the protests of the min
lStry against the augmentation by the Tar
III Committee of the basis proposed in the
Government bill. the committee continued
until adjournment to raise the Tariff 10 a
prohibitive pitch. Representatives of the
agricultural clement say they will support
prohIbitive duties on manufactures in the
expectation that in return they will obtai n
close market for farm products. They
will wreck the bill unless their demands are
conceded.
Colonel Pepoff, Chief of the Russian
police, in an interview to-day accused the
English Government of using underhand
means to harass the Russian Government,
OF harboring Russian criminals and TO-
menting discomfort He charges Socialist
MendelssOhn, who is now in England, with
melting the murder of General Seliverskoff.
The father of Gabrielle Bompard said to-
dry that he had only one wish regarding his
daughter, and that was that she might die
quickly. From childhood, he said. nothing
could be done to check her perverse in
StiuctS.
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KILLED HIS
COMPANION.
A Mysterious Shot That Had
a Tragic Sequel.
Destitute Railroad LabOrers Unable 10 Cash
Their Time Checks Election Protest
Filed In Merced.

SANTA Rosa, Dec. PA terrible tragedy
occurred at Pocket Canyon, near Guerne-
vile. Christmas eve, which resulted in the
death of one man and the flight of the mur-
derer. James Kolmer, Ed Hatton and sew
eral other men were at the place. Hatton,
it seems, made several attempts to quarrel
with the men. but the crowd finally dis
persed, Kolmer and Hatton starting home
together. Before they had proceeded far.
shot was heard, and when questioned about
it afterward, Hatton said that he had shot
at bird or something he saw.
KOlmer was missed on Friday and when
a search was made his body was found near
where the shot had been fired by Hatton.
Kolmer apparently had been been dead two
days and the affair created great excitement
when his body was found.
The authorities proceeded to summon a
coroner's jury and among the men called
upon to serve on the jury was Hatton, but
he pleaded that he was too busy and was let
off. Friday evening he went to Guerneville
and put up at the hotel. He left Saturday
morning before any person was astir.
The community is greatly agitated over
the murder. Kolmer was quiet, steady
man and had many friends. Hatton has not
been captured at the last report.
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PSORIASIS 70 YEARS.
Body a Mass Of Disease. Suffering
Fearful. All Thought He Must
Die. Cured in Six Weeks by
Cuticura Remedies.

have been AFFLICTED for twenty years with an OBJ
stnate skin disease called by some NJ DIS Psoriasis
and others Leprosy, commenciny on my scalp: and.
in spite OF all could do with the help of the most
skillfu DOCTORS 1t slowly but surely extended until
year ago this winter it covered my entire person
In the form OF dry scaies For last three years
have been unable to do any labor. aud suffering n
tensely all the time Every morning there could be
nearly dustpanful OF scales taken from the sheet
on my bed, some OF them half as large ths en-
velope containing this letter. In the latter part
winter my skin commenced cracking open. l tried
everything. almost that could be thought Of, with
out any relief. The 18th OF June started West in
hopes could reach the Hot Springs. 1 reached
Detroit, and was 50 low thought should have to
go to the hospital, but finally got Tar Lansing
treated me about two weeks. but did me no good.
All thought had but short live. earnestly
prayed to die. Cracked through the skin all over
my back, across my ribs, arms. hands. limbs; feet
badly swollen; toe-nas came off, fnger-nalls dead
and hard bone; hair dead, dry aud ifeess as old
straw. Oh, my God how l did suffer. MY sister
Mrs e II. Davis, had Q small part OF box OF CUTI-
cURA In the house. She wouldn't give up; said
I'VE will try CUrIcURA." Some was applied on one
hand and arm. Eureka. there rel ief; stopped
the terrible burning nsation from the word 90
They Immediately got the CUrIcURA, CUrIcuRA
REsoLvENr and Soar. 1 commenced by taking
one tablespoonful OF REsoLvENr three times day
after meals; had a bath once a day, water about
blood heat; used CUrIcURA soar freely; applied
CUrIcu RA morning and evening. Result: returned
to my home in Just SIX weeks from the time left
and my skin as smooth as this sheet OF paper.
HIRAM 4. CARPENTER,
Henderson. Jefferson Co.. n Y.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

FREDoNIA (Kans), Dec. 27.-The Post
office at Buffalo, fifteen miles north of this
city, was robbed of its entire contents last
night. There is no clew to the robbers.
CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-At noon to-day the
threate ed strike at the Pullman caf-shops
was temporarily settled, the men deciding
to return to work at the new scale of wages
LONDON, Dec. GA telegram from
Whitby, Yorkshire, announces the suicide
of Walter Grimshaw, the chess player and
composer. He cut his throat this morning
with a razor No reason is assigned for the
deed.
CHICAGO. Dec. 27.-A saloon-keeper
named Frank Brown was found dead be-
hind his bar this morning, shot through the
heart The theory is that burglars were at
work ct the m0ney-drawer, and that he sur
prised them and was shot.
New YORK. Dec. 27.--Sixteen shipwrecked
seamen were landed here to-day from the
German steamer EIbruse. They were the
captain and crew OF an American fishing
schooner. wrecked while on her way from
Gloucester to the Newfoundland Banks for
halibut,
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LoCKE's DENIAL.
The OPERA Manager Says he Is Being SLAM
dered BY Jealous Rivals

dered by Jealous Rivals.
Los ANGELES, Dec. 27.-The following is
a copy of a statement prepared for publca-
tion by Charles E. Locke, who is at present
in this city:
Upon my arrival here came In possession OF
copies OF papers containing telegi aphic illusions
to myself. As briefly as possible / desire TO
say that tie reports emanaed from Jealous and
Inscriptions Eastern parties. who are attempt-
Ing 10 wreck and appropriate a valuable theat-
ricai property. To further their ends they have
sent, or caused 10 be sent, the damaging reports
which were published. AS 1 am accused OF
almost every crime known, / shall not attempt
10 answer the Article other than TO affirm most
sOlemnly that each and every accusation Of
dishonorable character is without foundation I'm
fact and Is absolutely false. My lawyers In New
York have the matter in hand and my friends
may soon expect developments. II is only just
to the Juch Grand Opera Company for me 10
state that its business this season has been
most successful. The press the public and my
personal friends are well aware that it has long
been my ambition TO establish for America
permanent Grand Opera The present company
comes very nearly 10 fulfilling this ambition, both
artistically ano financially. When recently be-
became convinced that certain theatrical ventures
OF the firm OF Locke and Davis, could not be sus-
talned by my partners, nor by myself without
crippiing ihe Juch organization, l unhesita; ngIy
elected 10 fully drop the splendid musical organ
lzaflou oil Which am director. Those who know
me best know that whatever I present 10 the
public Is aristically worthy. There are those in
San Francisco who have not forgotten the beau
tiful little Bush-street Tneater as 10 was under
my management, nor the Bric-a-brac store nor
the wonderful pageanls seen In the Authors
Carnivals. However, the sand-lot disturbances
involved myself and other managers in heavy
losses. and was forced 10 suspend various San
Francisco enterprises was at that time In debt
IN san francisco, TO the extent of $4,000 or
$4,000. most of which l paid OF dollar for
dollar during the succeeding two years after
leaving San Francisco.
My work has been in the highest realms of
music, in connection with Theodore Thomas
the National Opera, the .Iuch Opera, etc. Be-
cause have insisted upon managing my bust
ness In my own way, and having the courage OF
my convictions, am either so unfortunate or
fortunate as TO arouse 1ealousies and occasion
ally make an enemy. BY a combination of cir
cumstances, owing 10 my absence from the East
these have attacked me at long range. However,
they will have to face lhe responsibility of their
ulterances in the New York courts
CHARLES E. LOCKE.
The morning call., 1890-12-28
IN DIRE NEED.
Serious Situation Of Small Army of Railroad
Laborers

SerlouS oltuatlon OF Smau Army Of Railroad
Laborers.
PORTLAND. Dec. 27.-The situation of the
discharged laborers from the Union Pacifc's
Puget Sound extension is growing serious.
AT present there are about 1000 in this city.
and the number is increasing hourly. Most
of them are destitute and are unable to get
money on the time-checks due December
26th. Large numbers are being fed and
lodged by the city. Owing to the inability
Of j. 81. Smith & Co., who had the contract,
to secure money from the Union Pacific, the
men are being put off from day to day, and
as the money is not yet forthcoming it is
difficult to fOresee the outcome as the men
are growing desperate. Some are soreIy
pressed, and are discounting their time
checks at 80 per cent. j. II. Smith is now
at Omaha endeavoring to secure money from
the Union Pacific Company. Upon his ar
rival there he telegraphed that the company
had promised him 100000 this week, and
on this assurance the men have been quiet
To-day Mr. smith telegraphed that he will
leave to-day for Portland, money or not"
Speaking of the situation to-day, one of the
contracting firm said: "All depends on the
action Of the Union Pacific. Ii we obtain
the money due us we can pay off the men at
once"
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DISHONEST CoNsULs.
A Systematic Scheme for Swindling the Gov
ernment Discovered


NEW YORK, Dec. 27. A Washington
special says that frauds by which the Gov
erDment has been robbed of over 81. .00O, 600
within the past twelve months have been
brought to the knowledge of Treasury Off
cials, and searching inquiry is in progress.
The frauds were committed by Consuls and
Consular Agents Of the United States in
Canada and by exporters of Canadian goods
to the United States. Some twenty Con-
suls, the larger number of whom are sta
toned in the province of Ontario, are i'm
plcated in the charges. The process of the
fraud consisted in the appropriation of ille-
gal fees and the undervaluatiOn of exports
by the exporters. Consular certificates In
blank were signed by the Consus and Con-
suiar Agents and issued for nominal sum
for the use of exporters in making their
false returns on the value Of the goods sent
to the United States. The evidence is not
complete as to the percentage allowed by
exporters for the privilege of undervalua-
ton. But enough is known to show that
systematic scheme of petty swindling has
been carried on. The certificates were dis
tributed in great numbers. An estimate of
$1.Oo0,0OO as the aggregate Of the loss to the
Government is probably small. Further in
vestigation may show loss of many times
that SUM, and that there are even more
guilty parties than yet discovered.
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IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS.
A Russian Newspaper Charges the Brazilian
Government With Fraud.

WARSAW. Dec. 27.-The Courier pub
fishes the text OF what purports to be Sc
cret Brazilian decree for the encouragement
Of immigration. The decree seems to have
been issued June 49, 1890, and bears the sig
nature Of President Fonseca and Senior Gly-
ceria. 1t contains forty-niue articles. 1t
promises immigration agents 100 francs for
every adult they send to Brazil, sixty francs
for every child landed, and an additional
premium of 100000 francs is offered the CON-
pany landing 10000 immigrants in one year.
In addition the immigrants are promised
substantial advantages, contingent upon the
signing of a declaration as to the handicraft
they intend TO practice. The Courier com
plains that emigrants sailing for Brazil from
German ports are never asked to sign any
declaration. and says. therefore, when they
reach Brazil they are i'll the position of out
laws, having no rights, and are forced to en-
ter into contracts which practically convert
them into slaves. The Courier denounces
the system as a fraud and accuses the Bra
lillian Government Of connivance.
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sCHLIEMANN's DEATH.
Found Speeches. in the Street and Expires
in Short Time

Al d ouoIL LINE.
NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-The Wcrld's Ath-
ems special says of Schliemann, whose death
was announced last night: Private tele-
grams from Naples say that although
Scaliemann suffered considerable pain, up
to Christmas lie was in good spirits. Yes .
terday ne was found speechless in the
street. After he had been brought back to
the hotel he was still able to walk to the
eoffee-room. where he was given boullon,
but he could only express his wishes by
signs. Soon afterward he became uncon.
scious The physician found that an alb
scess had formed on the brain. and that he
also was suffering from bronchitis. While
several medical men, who had been hastily
summoned, were in consultation in an ad-
Joining apartment, the nurse suddenly came
out of the patient room and announced that
all was over. Schliemann sent a last mes
sage to his wife. Christmas eve, telling her
he felt much relieved of his bronchial
trouble and proposed to leave for Athens
Tuesday. Frau Schliemann. who has been
staying at Athens, has left for Naples.
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Marks. Judge of the Superior Court set
me matter for hearing January 5th, with
the Superior Judge. which he refused to
recognize, stating that he, as the defeated
candidate for that Office, was satisfied. The
new officers have all fled bonds, taken the
oath Of office and were already prepared to
therefore the contest proceedings we're a
great surprise to all and created great deal
OF excitement in town when the matter was
made public
The morning call., 1890-12-28
BASEBALL COLLAPSE.
Manager Hellman Fails to Pay Any Of the
Claims Against Him.

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 27.-During the progress
of the ball game between the San Diego and
San Francisco teams today. the receipts were
attached by the contractor who constructed
the grandstand
1t has come to light that Manager He'll
man has failed to pay any portion Of the
numerous claims standing against him.
The players will suffer to the extent of their
salaries and expenses.
The San Diego club will plav benefit
game tomorrow with the San Franchises
to help pay some OF the expenses of the
players who came here.
In to-day's game the score was San Fran
ciscOs IA, San Diegos 5.
The morning call., 1890-12-28
MORE VICTIMS.
Bloody Sequel to Fight at a Christina
Night Dance

Bloody Sequel to Fight at Christmas
Night Dance.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 27.-The Times
Democrats Lumberton (Miss.) special says: /:
A fatal affray occurred at Daviston this
afternoon. In a fight at dance at Red
Top Christmas night f. I. Favre killed
John Parker and seriously wounded Cal
Strahan and John Hickman. Favre was
placed in Ellisville Jail by Justice of the
Peace Cooke OF District /. To-day Justice
Smith Of District 2 dispatched deputy
with the necessary papers to OBTAIN Favre's
release on bonds. Sheriff Shivers, hearing
OF this, came to Daviston on the afterno on
train TO rearrest Favre. Shooting resulted
and tavre was killed and Sheriff Shiyers
and Deputy White were fatally wounded.
The morning call., 1890-12-28
A Worlds Fair Assassination.

SANTA CRUZ, Dec. 27.-At citizens
meeting this evening. which was called by
w. H. Aiken, Worlds Fair Association
was organized, with W. Fl. Galbraitn, PresI-
dent; I. b. Robb, Vice-President; 0. j.
Lincoln, Secretary, and Z. A. Robinson,
Treasurer. A resolution was adopted re-
questing the members of the Legislature to
make liberal appropriation for the Califor-
mia exhibit.
The morning call., 1890-12-28
POISONED MEAT.

Another Family in Eugene, Oregon, Pros
trated by Eating Head Cheese.
EUGENE, Dec. 27.-Several parties in this
city have recently been victims of accidental
poisoning, supposed TO have been caused by
eating head-cheese. Yesterday the men,
bers of the family of j. Fl. Wilkinson were
all reported in dangerous condition, and
to-day Joel Wore and his entire family are
sick with the same symptoms. They ate
some meat of the same kind and from the
same market as that which was supposed To
have poisoned the other family. Some of
the victims have been prostrated for two
days and are yet in a DANGEROUS condition.
The morning call., 1890-12-28
Held Without Bail.

SAN RAFAEL, Dec. 27.-The preliminary
examination Of All Lee on the charge Of
murder was concl lded this afternoon John
Franetta, an eyewitness of the murder,
gave his testimony in clear and concise
manner, after which All Lee was held with
out bonds to appear before the Superior
Court next month
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THROUGH THE ICE.
Many Persons Drowned While Skating on
the River Avon.

LONDON. Dec. 27.-The Ice on the river
Avon. at Warwick. gave way to-day while
thousands Of skaters were on the surface.
Many persons broke through and some were
rescued with difficulty.
Latest reports state that seventeen bodies
have been recovered and many are still
missing.
The morning call., 1890-12-28
FOREIGN COPYRIGHTS.
The Canadian Parliament Has No Authority
to Legislete on the Subject.


to Legislate on the Subject.
OTTAWA (Ont.). Dec. 27.-Sir John Thomp-
son says the Canadian Government has re-
ceived no communication from the British
Colonial Office on the subject of the copy
right question. except the transmission of
the views of a society of authors, already
published. Lord Knutsford is of the opin
ion that Canada has not the power to legis-
late Oh foreign copyrights and it has hot
been agreed to confer that power upon her.
Sir John Thompson has good reasons for
believing that during the present and the
next session of the Imperial Parliament,
legislation conferring that power will be
enacted. He is of the opinion that the pas
sage Of the Simonds Copyright Bill would
not affect the Canadian question if that
measure gives British authors domestic
copyright in the United States on condition
that the work is reset with American type
and rebound in the United States An
Order in Council was passed by the Canadian
Government some time ago asking the
Colonial Office to withdraw Canada from
the Berne Copyright Convention.
The morning call., 1890-12-28
Fire in Auhurn Prison

AUBURN On. ", Dec. 27.-Fire broke out
in the broom-shop Of tho Auburn Prison at
o'clock this morning and spread into the
adjoining shops. Before it was got under
control the broom-shop, the collar-shop and
the chair-shop were badly damaged. Two
wall. The loss is $4,000. No trouble was
experienced with tho conYicti
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Stolen securities Recoyered.

NEW YORK, Dec 27.-On November 30th
James i. Hamilton, Secretary Of the Big
Bend Mining Company, started for Spokane
Falls. At Jersey City his valise, contain
ing stock certificates valued at nearly $685.
0Oo. and other valuable papers, was stolen.
The confessed thief, Harry Edwards, "a
years OF age, OF Camden, N. j., was brought
to Jersey City this evening The securities
were found in disreputable house in this
The morning call., 1890-12-28
Fatal Boiler Exnlos;on.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 27.-The boiler on the
premises OF Gus Lovenstcin, butcher and
manufactures OF sausage, exploded this
morning. There was terrific upheaval,
and no less than seven dwellings were
wrecked and torn so that they will have to
be taken down. Bertha Gray. aged IL
years. was killed, and Mrs. Lovensten had
her back broken; she cannot live. A num-
Der OF others were seriously injured
The morning call., 1890-12-28
oLAsGow's SHIPPING TRADE.
II Il eeriously Threatened by the Strike Of
Z Railroad Employees.

GLASGOW, Dec. 27.-1here is a slight
change for the better in the railroad strike
The number, regularity and punctuality Of
passenger trains are increasing, and with
the improvement the hopes Of the strikers
grow smaller. No freight trains are NOV
ing.
Another serious result of the strike Is an
nounced in the statement that the shipping
trade of this port will soon be at stand
still. as the supply Of coal for steamers is
almost exhausted. Should this state OF af-
fairs continue much longer considerable suf-
fering will ensue among the poorer classes
Many trades, depending directly or indi-
rectIy npon the shipping, must also suffer
seriously.
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perrie Kewen,s Successor.

STOCKTON, Dec. 27.-Captain r. E. Muir
ray of this city. who is Adjutant Of the
Sixth Regiment. has received notification
that at the proper time he will be appointed
Assistant Adjutant-General. to succeed
Colonel Perrie Kewen.
The morning call., 1890-12-28
sneak-Thieves at a Fire.

SAN DIEGO, Dec ga fire in the st.
James Hotel at an early hour this morning
damaged the building to the extent of $4,000.
P. p. Weber Of Spokane Falls, who, with
his family, was stopping at the hotel. was
relieved of considerable jewelry by sneak
thieves during the progress Of the fire.
The morning call., 1890-12-28
A Missing Man Found.

MARYsvILLE. Dec 27.-Barney Luckehe,
who has been missing from his home near
Live Oak. Sutter County, and for whom
reward of S75 was offered. was arrested
here yesterday by Sheriff Harkey. He ap-
pears perfectly rational. His brothers
called for him yesterday afternoon.
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RECOVERED THE GOODS.
A Portland Firm Regains Quantity of
Stolen Property,

PORTLAND, Dec. 27.-It has just been
made public that the wholesale house Of
Allen & Lewis was entered last Saturday
night by thieves, who succeeded in obtain
ing about $1,000 worth of goods and small
amount of money. Three trunk-loads of the
stolen goods were recovered in East Port
land during the week. j. w. Payne, for
mer employe of the firm, is suspected OF be-
ing the prime mover in the burglary. He is
supposed to be on Puget Sound.
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Given up for Lost.

BALTIMORE. Dec. 27.-The agents of the
Johnstone Line have given up for lost the
steamship ThaneMore. which left here No
vember oath for London, with gen eral
sides "a officers and crow, there were 12 cat
tlemen on board.