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The morning call., 1890-04-13
AMERICAN WHEAT.
European Markets Greatly Affected by the
Sudden Advance.

NEW YORK, April 13.-A Times London ca
blegram says: The remarkable advance in the
American wheat markets In the last few days
has attracted wide attention here and on the
Continent. Prices Ia response are going up
everywhere. For some nexplcable reason the
facts regarding last year have been Ignored In
all quarters. The prices of breadstuffs
are rather lower than usual, although
Is smaller than even in the most disastrous Of
recent bad years. This phenomenon Is discussed
here now as Illustrating The way In which the
modern custom OF trading on futures has de-
sIoyed the natural relations between tile supply
ana demand on the market. The supplementary
report by the revenue and agricultural depart
ment OF ludla when circulated here Will open
English eyes to The truth of the situation. The
report deals with the wheat crop of 1SS990 and
sass ii hassutfered considerably from drought
with the added mischief from pests In the low
lands.
An important American interest Is involved in
the new Pneumonia Bill presented In
Parliament by Chaplin, the Minister of Agricult-
ure, one of The features of which is that il shifts
the cost of compensation for animals illed on
account OF the disease from the local rates. The
Imperial EXchequer appropriates Gl40,0o0 Tor
Great Britain and $50, 600 for Ireland. The bill
which Will BE- passed means a marked Increase
In the strngeney OF the measures against pleuro.
pneumonia and indicates that the effort which
the Washington Government has been making
to secure the free admission Of American cattle
has entirely failed.
The morning call., 1890-04-13
THE MEMPHIS
MEETING.
Opening Day Of the Jockey Club
Races.
Attempt Of Railroad Company to Bribe
The Mayor Of Denver.
An Interesting ReminiSCenee Of Commodore
Yaaderbilt's cOurage-BiS Deal
In Pork.
Special by the California Associated Press.

MEMPHIS, April 12.-The spring meeting of
the Memphis Jockey Club opened to-day. The
first race was for purse of $3.50. S75 TO the Sec
ond and s25 10 the third, six furongs. Deer Lodge
won, Bonnie Tan second Bonnie Anne third
Time, 1864.
The second race was for purse of $780, SIS
TO the second ana S25 to the third, four furongs
Ithaca won, Ethel S second, Too Sweet third.
Time, o:52.
Third race. the Tennessee Derby for purse
OF $500. one and an eighth miles. Robespierre
won, Joe Walton second, Armstrong third
Time, 200.
Fourth race (selling) for purse of $780, ST
to the second and s25 to the third. one mile
Boaz won, Walker second, Mary fl third. Time,
1:461s.
Fifth race. for purse of $780, S75 to the sec
ond and S25 TO third, six furlongs. Fan King
won, McCauey second, Ernest Race third. Time,
1:17s4.
Sixth race. handicap steeplechase for purse
Of $3.50, so TO the second and s25 10 the third,
one and quarter miles. Cataline won, WinslOw
second, Herdelsheim third. No Time
The following are the entries for the races at
Montgomery Park, Monday, April 14th: First
race, Pittsburg Coal Company's purse, four fur
longs-Bowen 11O, Ben March ITO, Grandpa
11o, Tommy Magee 10, Chimes and General
Caldwell (Mcgu'gan's entries) 113, Bob aud AS
cot fuckers entries) lib, Joe Carter 113. Lib
erty Bell, Shawnee. Collector. each 113.
Second race, Real Estate (sellingl, seven fur
longs-Hildegarde 105, Pnkie 1O5, Veango
los. Mary 105, Semaphore los, ArmIe l0s
Mary 10s Workmate los. Fairy Queen 1OS
Third race, Cotton stakes (selllng), one and
| sixteenth miles-MamIe Fonso SO, Enterprise 90,
Tudor 1O1, JacobIn 103, Bertha 1o7 Billy Pink
erton 112.
Fourth race. Mumm's Extra Dry purse, one
and an eighth mes-Hornpipe 114 Cousin
Jeems 113, Bucker ITO. Burch 10, Elyton
11s, Deer Lodge 11O. Stoney Montgomery 10,
Fayelte 113, Macauey 1OS.
Fifth race, Railroad purse, six furlongs-Ben-
ME Taw 9S, G w 100, Barney 103, Serenade 1o3,
Burt 1O3, Wedgefeld 1O3 Veyay 1O3, Lonoke
90, jim 0gleby 80. Oklahoma Kid 90, Little Dan
| lOI Mountain IOI.
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A FAMOUS CRACKsMAN.
BILLY" Porter, of Manhattan and Northamp-
Ton Bank Notcrietr. Finally Captured

Billy" Porter, of Manhattan and Northamp-
ton Bank Noterietv, Finally Captured.
LONDON, April 12.-The notorious crscksman
Billy POrtor, OF Manhattan and Northampton
Bank notoriely, is behind prison bars at last. He
is awaiting trial in Toulouse, France. for an at
tempted burglary, in company with Horace
Hoyan, alias Little Horace" who is equally
well-knOwn iG the criminal annals Of The United
States. Porter may only get a few months I'M
prisonment FOR this offense. but when he comes
out he Will be coliared by the German police anO
have 10 stand trial ;or crimes involving The pcn-
ally Of a long term of years. Since his New York
exploit Porter has been living III England, under
the name of Billy Morton, aud was conspicuous
among the group OfSsporting men VINO sur
rounded the American bar at the Criterion Res
taurant. He married a respectable English girl
and lived IN good style.
DE never operated In England but made perl
odical trips 10 France aud Germany In his pecu-
liar line OF business.
Eighteen months ago he and an American
named Kidd cracked a jewelers. place al Munich
Porter was arrested Ia London under the name
OF Morton. He claims TO be British subjec
and the Government refused TO extTadite him.
Kidd got ten years Imprisonment IN Germany.
Since then Porter has kept away from the Con-
unent tllA three months ago when lie started on
another JOB with Little Horace" News was
heard from Toulouse that man had been
rested there who was supposed TO be Porter,
though he insisted that he was not. Photo
graphs received leave no doubt that the police
have got The famous cracksman. The Germans
VIII have no difficulty IN having him eX[radit ed
when The French get through with him.
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THE billiard CONTEST.
The Final Game Won by schaefer-scores o
the Tournament.

AHe Cinal Odme WON ny GcnAeler-ocoIes OF
the Tournament
CHICAGO, April 12.-1hls afternoons game In
the billiard tournament was won by Ives. The
score was: Ives, 275; average, 25; Daley, 80;
average, o; high run, Ives 81.
The final game Of the tournament drew an I'M
mense crowd, the contestants helng Schaefer and
Slosson, each playing 500 points, 14-lneh balk-
line. The first three places were in the balance,
depending on the result Of the game. Both men
were heartily applauded as they appeared upon
the stand. Schaefer won The bank, cnosing the
black ball. but failed to count, Sosson responded
with 81. In the second iunng Schaefer again
got nothing ana SlossOn 2. In The third
the Wizard gathered As off the table,
but in the next three innings gathered
nothing, the scOrr standing: Schaefer 43, Slos-
son lO1. In the next ten innings Schafer had
the game all his own way, making III points,
HIS position play was simply grand, and his
wonderful feather stroke incIted continued ap-
plauSe. In the sixteenth inning he ran within
Two OF having completed his score. These he
made In the next Inning. The score was as fol-
lows: Schaefer 500; average, 20 III; high
runs, III, So, 20. SioSsun, 277; average,
II sic; high runs, 20, 45, 81
The result OF tile tournament is as follows:
Schaefer won i've and lost none; Ives won four
aud lost Ode; SlOssOn won three and lost Two !;
Cation won TWO ana lost three; Helser won one
aud lost four; Daley won none ana lost i've.
The morning call., 1890-04-13
vANDERBILTs COURAGE.
Colonel stevsrson's Interesting Reminiscenct

colonel steverson's interesting "reminiscences
Of the Commodor5's Bravery
NEW YORK, April 12.-Space is given by the
Mail and Express 10 the "reminiscences of Com
modOre Vanderbilt by Colonel j. ID. Steven son.
He writes that his (Steyenson's) family resided
on Whitehall street, near the Battery, In this
city, and young Cornelius Vanderbilt was con-
slant visitor. and recalls Incidents Illustrating
Vanderbilfs courage, determination and prompt
ness OF action. He also tells of the heroic rescue
OF ferry boat load OF passengers on the Hudson
River In mid winter, In which Stevenson's father
and Vanderbilt were The only actors. The de-
scriptiOn OF the return OF this small but heroic
party OF rescue Is characteristic. The ferry
boat too, was saved. Just as the sun was going
down some OF the Governors Island garrison
manned an eighioared boat and brought the
light skiff and my father and his gallant y0nug
companion safe to New York. My good mother
had smoking hot dinner ready for Them, which
they greatly enjoyed. TIE courage OF the youth
fnl Cornelius Vanderbilt in volunteering 10 90 to
The rescue OF the impeTiled passengers when
strong men held back In fear made an impress
sion upon my mind that has not been dinmed by
the lapse of years.
The Mail and Express calls attention editori
ally TO the communication as evidence of the fine
preservation of the faculties of Stevenson at the
age OF 80 years.
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reads as follows: That the Secretary OF the
Navy be authorized and directed 10 adjust and
hnaiy settle the account of the Union Iron
Works AT San Francisco, Cal, Tor the construc-
ti0n OF the cruiser Charleston on the basis OF
the iuil contract price Tor sucn construction with
out enforcing the claim penalty of S33, 1884 for
The apparent deficiency on the trial trip OF
333.S4 horse-p below the 1000 horsepower
contemplated by the contract for such consIruc-
ttOn.
nskofa Montaua ood ~ q ahinoron nm the .ama
1ooing as other States relative 10 the sale of In
dian lands.
Dawes presented the petition OF the Boston
Boardof Trade indorsng the resolutions VI the
New York Chamber OF Commerce, and 'remon g.
trating against the proposed legislation for dry-
ing the Chinese out of lhe country"
The Senate consumed the afternoon In consid-
eration oil minor bills on the calendar, and afler
short executive session adjourned.
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Sneezing Catarrh.

The distressing sneeze. sneeze. sneeze the acrid.
watery discharges from the eyes and nose the pain
ful Inflammation extending to the throat the swelling
of the mucous lining, causing choking sensations.
cough ringing noises in the head and splitting head
aches-how familiar these symptoms are to thou
sands who suffer periodically from head colds or inu
enza, and who live in ignorance Of the fact that
single application Of SANFoRD's RADICAL CURE FOR
CArARRH Will afford instantaneous relief
But this treatment in OF simple Catarrh gives
but faint idea of what this remedy will do In the
chronic FORMS where the breathing is obstructed by
choking putrid mucous usaccumuatons the hearing af-
fected and taste gone throat liberated and
ing cough gradually fastening itself upon the debta-
ted system Then it is that the marvellous curative
power OF SANFoRD's RADICAL CURE manifests itself
in instantaneous and grateful relief. Cure begins
from the first application 1t is rapid. radical per-
manent, economical. safe.
SANFoRD's RADICAL CURE consists OF one bottle OF
the RADICAL CURE, one box CATARRHAL SOLVENT
and an IMPROVED INHALER; price, 81.
POTTER DRUG Il CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Boston
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EX-SPEAKER
RANDALL.
His Death Announced Early
This Morning.
Ills Distinguished Career as a National
Legislator.
hrs. Harrison Receives a Large Number
Of Callers at the White House.
The Navy.
Special by the California Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-At7 O'clock Tonight
Congressman Randall was still alive. His ply
slcian had just left his side and stated that the
patient was growing weaker. He takes nourIsli.
ment aud is partially conscious and seems to
know those around him when lie is awakened TO
take his medicine or nourishment.
The house is beseged by friends, both social
and political, but no one except the members Of
bis family is allowed to see him. President Har.
rlson, Vlce-Presdent Morton, Secretary Blaine
and Postmaster-General wanamaker were
among the callers to inquire after the condition
OF the great proteetIonIst to-day.
At IL o'clock there was no perceptibe change
In Randalrs condition.
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ENGLISH SPORTS.
Cricketsrs Will Not Cross tbs ocean-Prepar-
ing for the Henley Regatta.

LONDON, April 12.-Sanders, the Essex
crickeIer, said to-day that 1t had been decided
beyond all doubt that the English cricketers
were not going 10 America this year.
Oarsman Psotta, who is the sole American
entered for the diamond seuls in the Henley
regatta, will not have an easy time in capturing
The Prize. Guy Mchalls who Is already training
for The event, has determined TO give the Amer-
can sharp race. Mckalis' condition in the
OxfOTd-C ambrldge race was very hne, ana shows
that lie retains his last years form. Gardner,
q Cambridge man. is also entered. aud critics say
that the result OF the race lies as last year. be
tween Psotta and Nickolls.
The CITY and Suburban, The big race OF England
takes place April 23d. AbingdOns Pioneer is a
firm favOrite al 4 TO l. Quartus is also backed
al the outside chance OF o 10 l. The Duke Of
Portiaud's ST. Serf viii be supported by the pub
lie at TO for both lhe 2000 guineas aud Derby.
Baron Rothschild's Lenard stands at the same
Iale OF odds for The Derby, while the Duke Of
NtstmIRster's Sainfoin is strongly backed at 20.
The morning call., 1890-04-13

The Lyceum OF the Young Mems Christian
Association debated last night the subject:
" Resolved, that the motives for all human
actions are based upon sef-lnterest." Tie
affirmative WAS taken by Charles Moulthrop and
the negative by Carl Spelling. A vote resulted
= for The affirmative aud 10 for the negative.
debate, Mr.. s. ID. Fuller read two humorous
sketches on The Fault finding Woman, or
curtain Lectures" and w. f. Biehl an essay on
pleasure as distinguished from animals" One
minute speeches were also INDUCED In on any
topic that resented itself. The Lyceum keeps
up It's interest,
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LABOR MOVEMENTS.
Continuation of the Strike on the Ohio and
Mobile Railroad

ST. LOUIS, April 12.-The conductors and
brakemeu's strike on the Ohio and Mobile Rail-
way continues. One freight train has passed
over the road since Monday, which was operated
by Superintendent Hamilton and Tranmaster
Brown. The stokers say that General Manager
Clark conceded part OF the demands on Tues
day and later on went back on his PROPOSE
tton. Yesterday he notified the men to return 10
work or consider themselves discharged. The
men decline doing this, and hold themselves
ready TO resume work at The compromise rate Of
fered by Clark. The strikers are quiet.
NEW YORK, April 12.-The strike begun yes-
terday Is practically ended, and 1000 men have
resumed work.
CHICAGO, April 12.-Unless the carpenters
strike is settled by May l st there will be 15o, 900
Idle wofkmen on the streets OF Chicago. In view
OF this fact il Is no wonder that every possible
effort is being made about the adjustment of the
difficulty. To-day the outlook Tor the strikers
was more encouraging than It has been at any
time during the strike. The men have been as
sured by a number of large contractors that they
intend To join the new association of bosses. II
such be the case the new organization will be
much stronger. The Carpenters Union is galu-
Ing In strength every day.
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PARIS, April IA sensation was caused yes
terday by the execution in front Of the gate OF
La Rouquette OF two juvenile murderers
aged IL and 81 years. President Carnot
was dlssuaded from suarng their lives
with view TO dispel deep-roOted impression
among the youth OF the dangerous classes that
II is unlawful 10 guilOtine Infants One hard
ship N their case was that ffty-nne days were
allowed 10 lapse between their sentence and exc
cution, and the delay encouraged them to hope
Iof cOmmulatl0n Of their punishment.
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A DENVER SCANDAL.
Attempt Of the Santa Fe to Bribe Mayor
Londouer

Londoner
DENVER, April ia sensation was created
In this city this afternoon by the announcement
that representatives of the Santa Fe Railroad
Company had attempted TO bribe Mayor LON
dOner. For long time past the company has
been seeking new entrance into the city in Or
der to increase Its terminal facilities An ordi-
nance granting the right OF way has been bitterly
opposed by residents along the proposed route.
Last week 1t passed both branches of the City
Council, and was vetoed by the Mayor, and
passed over his veto by tile Supervisors Public
meetings are being held to influence the action OF
the Aldermen, WHO meet Monday night. While
the Mayor was considering the ordinance he was
approached by real.estate man named Shep-
pard, WHO offered him $4,000 for his Champa-
street residence, which he had long been trying
To dispose OF, oil the condition thai he sign the
Santa Fe ordinance The Mayor Indignantly
refused The Offer. threatening To kick Sheppard
out OF his office. Sheppard. on being inter
viewed, admitted having made the offer, but de-
clined to give the names of The parties who
authorized II.
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Eyrauds Whsreab 7uts.

PARIS. April 12.-Deiective SoudaIs said to-
day that Stranger kyraud Is not ln the United
States. know where he is hiding" he said.
e" and have informed the magistrates on whom il
rests TO devise the proper measure TO insure his
arrest l cannot diYulge whers it is" Siuce
SOudais has returned number OF fictitious in
telviews with him have appeared 10 the French
papers, In which he was made 10 say that he at
tributes his defeat entirely TO American report
ers. SOudals never said a word about his visit
except to his superior officer. ItwOuld be against
strict regulations TO be interviewed, aud he has
not been interviewed
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Mexican Lad nras

DENVER, April ia circular letter is being
prepared by those opposed to placing tariff upon
Mexican lead ores which Is 10 be sent TO the
miners OF the entire country, In which IL Is shown
that all The ores sold tile public market for
some time past have contained less than an
average of per cent OF lead. AS 1t requires
from Two to Three times this amount of lead 10
smelt the same amount OF ore, the circular puts
the question AS TO where the deficit Is to come
from if Mexican tiuxing ores are excluded by
duly.
The morning call., 1890-04-13
THE WORLDS FAIR.

The Newly Elected Board Of Directors Meet
and Appoint Committees.
CHICAGO. April 12.-The first meeting OF the
newly elected Board of Directors OF the orld's
Fair was held this afternoon. Edwin Walker was
elected temporary Chairman aud r. A Keys
Secretary. Ale. appointing several committees
IL was decided that further business be con-
Quoted with closed doors. Ii is understood that
no permanent officers VIII be ected until the by
laws ate adoDIed. The Directors resolved 10
meet every Saturday until further notice.
The morning call., 1890-04-13
A BOLD BURGLAR.

He Is Caught Pillaging Kearny- Street
Jewelrs Store.
Officers Burnett and McGrath arrested Arthur
Thomas, young man, yesterday morning in the
jewelry- Store of Larsen 4 Wilson, at 2o1 KeaTny
street.
Thomas, 1t appears, had climbed In by means
OF the transOm over the front door aud was help
ing himself 10 watches, rings, pins, etc., when
disturbed by the officers.
The prisoLer says that he came here from Win
nepeg, Manitoba, but could not find work and
was broke. Seeing the jewelry In Larsen & VIII
sons he made up his mind TO try and secure
some. hen searched at the City Prison, lottery
tickets were found in his possession aud an ad-
ditl0nal charge was added TO that of burglary.
The morning call., 1890-04-13
THE WAR DEPARTMENT.

General Lewis A. Grant Enters Upon His
New Duties at 0aee
WASHINGTON, April 12.-General Lewis A.
Grant to-day took tue oath OF Office as As.isI ant
Secretary OF War, and at once entered upon the
duties of his office, in fact, upon The duties of the
onlce Of Secretary OF War, for Secretary Proctor
immediately left for Vermont and the General
became by virtue OF the Office Acting Secretry Of
War Secretary Proctor will be absent about
The morning call., 1890-04-13
P acihc Railroads.

WASHINGTON. April 12-The House Commit
Tee on Pacific Railroads to-day further consid-
cred the Senate Pacific Railroad uuding Bill,
beginning with Section g, which is the first Sec
ton relating TO the Central Pacific. IL was
agreed that the consideration OF the bill by sec
lions, which Is now pruce dug, shall be regarded
as preliminary, and when The bill comes up as a
whole each member shall have the right 10 vote
again on any further proposition to make any
changes upon the bill as a whole.
The morning call., 1890-04-13
The Pannenbs;m-Wheeler Match

BERLIN, Apri! 12.-The apparent doubt ex-
IstIng In America about the Pappt nheim-
Wheeler match is not understood here A
friend OF Pappenhelm gave dinuer here, at
which Minister Phelps aud other Americans,
besides the DOwager Countess Pappenheim,
with her daughter, the Countess LangwitZ, and
Yeral members of the family were present.
The projected marriage the general topic
Of conversation. The Dowager Countess said
tile wedding would certainly take place April
3Oth. The health of the American bride was
urODOsed
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4 Chicago Ircendiarv.

CHICAGO, April 12-Dr Madison, the tenant
of The house which was myseriously set on fire
Wednesday morning, returned 10 the city this
morning and gave himself up TO the police. He
denies knowing anything about the cause OF the
htc, but lie has been Identified by The guDsmth
who sold him the powder which was found
scattered about the house. The doctor had
$4,000 insurance on the contents OF the building,
and the police are confident that lie set The house
on fire for the Insurance. He was releas on
$1,000 bail 10 appear for preliminary examina-
ton Monday.
The morning call., 1890-04-13
A Starch Trust Fnrm I'd

NEW YORK, April ia meeting was held TO-
DAY 10 form a starchtrust company between
leading firms OF the country. There was repre-
sented 81, 100000 In pledges as a trust fund
Duryea of tie GlencoVe Works was the leading
spirit.
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PORK sUPPLANTs WHEAT.
Its Unprecedented Jump Creates Excitement
in the CHICAGO Market.

CHICAGO, April 12.-There was great excite
ment on the Board OF Trade this morning. Fork
supplanted wheat In speculative interest and
made the most remarkable jump ever recorded
IN The history OF the board. May opened at
S11 60 aud sold al S1l so, and In less than forty
minutes II advanced 10 Sl4 90. July sold from
S11 n 10 S15. There is little for sale. The
ma rket Is barely short. Some attribute the deal
10 Armour, others 10 the Sawyer Wallace Clique,
whlch attempted a deal In 0cto Der last. Auleh-
insOn was the most active buyer.
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DEFENSE PREPARATIONS.
Unusual Activity Displayed Among the
Turkish Troops

LONDON, April 12.-Lately there has been
denial from St Petersburg of trouble on the
Russo-Afghan frontier. Later there were rumors
OF complications on the Chinese frontier Of
Siberia. Then came revival of the reports OF
tile massing OF troops on the Austrian Rouma-
nian frontiers. Finally there is a sudden awaken
Ing OF the Turkish Government to the necessity
OF making active ana immediate military prepar-
atlons. A telegram from Vienna states that the
Sultan has Issued orders TO all commanders OF
the army corps TO Examine their magazines,
stOre-houses and depOis 10 ascertain whether
lhe army could be modified at snort notice; also
10 rel OFT as to the effective strength OF their
commands and the deficiencies either I'm quantity
o! quality OF stores, ammunition or provisions.
Al ConstanIinOple ii Is pTOpOsed TO equip with
modern appliances such old types OF battle-ships
as are sin seryiceable and to build new ships
DeIter qualified for defenses, for which new
d0ck-yards are to be constructed.
The morning call., 1890-04-13
Donpellv,. Doinrs.

Charles Dennelly is at present an Inmate OF
the City Prison, charged with felony embezzle-
ment. lie is charged by w. Z. Putnam with
having failed TO fulfill his statement regarding q
tea aud c0llee scheme upon which he derived
$500.
The prisoner states that he is In no manner
implicated in the scheme and he looks for early
relief from his friends