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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-10-24
An Imnrovad Tornsdo-Nat

WASHINGTON. Oct 23 -Simultaneously
with the arrangements for the manufacture
of the Whitehead automobile torpedo in this
country the Navy Department has adopted
an improved torpedo net, which will be sup
American invention, and rs it has not vet
been patented at home or abroad, the de-
artment officials are not at liberty to give
cut much information concerning it. IL is
said, however, to possess many advantages
over the French net, now in general use in
The European navies. 1t is to be manufac-
tured at some place in the United States.
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Decline in Silver Quotations.

NEW YORK, Oct. 23.- The Commercial
Advertiser says that to-day silver touched
the lowest point reached since the upward
movement ended at 81 21, selling at 81 OK
an ounce. The contiu ued supply Of silver is
unexplained by any theories put forth to
account for it. and is mystery alike to
regular dealers and spectators. So far.
since the lassage of the Silver Bill, the Gov
ernment has bought 1O,500,000 ounces, but
the purchases do not seem to have caused
any material change in the volume of silver
certificates or in the supply on hand.
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New YORK, Oct. 23.-The Committee on
Foreign Affairs for the Worlds Columbian
Exposition today adopted plan submitted
by Mr.. Curtis of the State Department for
a Spanish-American Bureau at the eXposi-
authority TO establish a central bureau at
Washington. One hundred thousand dollars
is appropriated for this purpose by the
Board of Directors Of the local company at
Chicago. The committee will request Pres
ident Harrison to detail officers of the army
and navy to act as commissioners to the sew
eral countries in Central and South America
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Cleveland Says He Is Not Dead.

WASHINGTON, Oct. %. - Ex-President
Cleveland arrived in Washington this morn
ing to attend to business before the United
States Supreme Court. A rumor that the
ex-President had dropped dead was being
circulated throughout the East, and tele-
grams of inquiry came pouring in from all
quarters. The local Washington reporters
rushed to the Arlington Hotel. where Cleve-
land is stopping. and where they were met
by him, well ana hearty. He smiled broadly
and denied that he was dead. He will argue
a case in the Supreme Court tomorrow.
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Episcopal Missionary Council.

PITTsBURG, Oct. 23.-To-day's session of
the Pt testlnt Episcopal Missionary COun-
C WIS ken up almost entirely with the
scussiOn Of Southern missions. The work
of the Wuman's Auxiliary was commended
by tho committee, which also recommended
the organization of parochia branches and
the est b ishment of training schools for girls.
The report was accepted. Bishop White
head announced that the House of Bishops
had elected Rev. Dr. Langford Bishop of
Y eddO, to labor in Japan.
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Marchesi, an italian boy, arrested together
with his father and later released told the
colored boy that he was let go because he
turned States evidence on his father. The
boy asserts that he was instructed by his
father to watch for Hennessey's appearance
in Girard street and whistle and then run
to POydras Market. This he did, and was
soon joined by his father and another Italian
at the market
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Senator Blackburn Hurt.

VERSAILLES Ky.), Oct. 23-Last even
ing, when United States Senator Blackburn
was returning from a drive, his horse ran
collar bone was broken, one shoulder
crushed, and he was otherwise severely in
jured The doctors do not anticipate any
serious results, but say the Senator will be
laid up several weeks.
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desire to purchase accoutermeuts of war
with the money received from the sale Of
their reservations" Mr. Knight made an
exhaustive investigation regarding the re-
ported phenomenal gold finds, and while he
has found that small finds of gold have been
found, he is not of the opinion that gold ex-
lists in any considerable Quant ntities, and says
that most of the excitement is due to sailing
and systematic booming by persons who have
land TO DISPOSE Of
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Cettle fermentation

NASHVILLE. Oct. 23-At this mornings
meeting of the American Humane Associ-
alton the subject Of cattle transportation
was taken up. During the past year special
agent was appointed 10 travel over the dif-
terent roads TO see that animals are properly
treated and watered in transit. The Chair
man stated that there were 5000 improved
cattle-cars in use west Of Chicago, but none
east of that city
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VOLUME LXVII-NO. 146.

matters connected with the sealing business,
and he goes back with information that has
not previously been accepted by the British
Government Regarding the American plea
that the Canadian sealers took all female
and pup seals. thereby depicting the sea,
he said he was in possession of facts to show
such was not the case. The Canadians he
said, should insist that this matter be settled
this winter
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GERMANY AND AUSTRIA.
Tie Suggestion to Ignore a Clause Of Il
Frank kfort Treaty

Frankfort Treaty.
BERLIN, Oct. 22-The Hamburg Mach
riehten. in an editorial supposed to have
been inspired by Bismarck, points out the
danger of the suggested ignoring of the
second clause Of the Frankfort treaty, in
connection with a customs union with
Austria. The article contains this declara-
zion: Whatever France does. Germany
is bound by her engagements. Her only
remedy will be to cancel or modify the
clause, which no German statesman would
dream of doing"
The editorial concludes thus: cit is i'm
peratiye to dictate policy which will avoid
the sowing in Germany Of differences with
France in her agreements with Austria. If
dispute is once kindled on account of the
treaty of Frankfort, who can foresee the
.cOnsequences %
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Political Clerks and csmraisn Funds,

WASHINGTON. Oct. 23.-In reference to
the alleged activity in political associations,
especially among employees il Washington,
Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt to-day
said: There is not the slightest necessity
for any clerk to pay anything now unless
he Or she wishes to. We are sure no cab-
net officer would permit man TO be mOlested
for refusing to contribute to a campaign
fund. We will welcome information from
any one as TO any effort being made, no
mater how indirectly, 10 force him to SUBJ
scribe for political purpOses."
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NEW YORK MARKETS.
FluctuatiDg Quotations With a Marked De-
-.

FluctuatlDg Quotations With q Marked De-
cline in Sugar.
NEW York, Oct 23-The stock market
was dull and weak at the opening this
morning, the first prices showing declines
of 1s to Y per cent generally and in some
cases further losses were sustained. the
sugar refneries leading with decline of ":
A good demand appeared, however, and
with considerable increase in the amount OF
business done. There was a marked up
ward movement in the entire list, though
only few stocks at the top figures showed
material advances over the opening prices.
Northern Pacific rose q. Later, feverish-
ness aid weakness reappeared and the
advances generally were wiped out. Sugar
was the feature, its net decline from last
nights price being nearly per cent, while
it changed hands in large amounts The
market at II o'clock was fairly active and
heavy to weak at about the lowest prices
reached, but generally at Insignificant
changes from the opening figures
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LAwLEssN Ess IN GEORGIA.

(Halevyj. ...... ................Mr s. BLU
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A FAMILY POISONED.
The Father and Three Children Die in Great
Agony

Agony.
BERLIN, Oct. 23.-Another tragedy has
been aided to the list of horrors which have
recently occurred in Berlin and vicinity.
To-day the community was shocked by the
discovery of the fendish work of poisoner,
which is almost without parallel in the his
tory of crime here A retired farmer named
Cast gave to his children some sweetmeats
In which he had put a quantity of poison.
He then partoCk Of the poisoned confection
himself. The murderer and three children
died in great agony and two other children
are dying. Physicians say there is no posi-
Bile chance of saving them. No reason is
known for the crime
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-10-24
THE ECCLEs ELECTION.
Remarks Of Gladstone at Meeting at Yves
Calder.

Remarks Of Gladstone at C Meeting at West
Calder.
LONDON, Oct. 23.-In speech at West
Calder to-day, Gladstone referred to the re-
suit of the Eccles election as a forecast OF the
triumph of the Liberals in the coming general
elections. He advocated the principle of
one man one vote and shorter Parliaments.
Commenting upon the enormous power the
workirgmen now possessed, be said it would
prove beneficial. as the judgment of great
questions by the masses was more enight-
ened than by the educated classes. He
would not venture a decisive opinion on a
general eight-hour bill until lie saw a def
rite measure. BE was inclined to think
eight hours enough for miners. Speaking
of the struggle between labor and capital,
he said that among the means the work ing
men ought 10 select in order to strengthen
their position, lawful combination was the
most valuable. The bulk OF what men have
gained in the contest with capitalists has
been through judiciOus combination.
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PORTUGUESE FUNDS.

Lisbon Reported to Be 6n the Verge Of a Fiuau-
eial Crisis.
LISBON, Oct 23.-A serious fail Of Portu-
gnese funds in the London stock market
causes CONSERVATION. Business is practi-
cally at a standstll, and there it is difficult
to get bills discounted. 1t is feared that this
eopdition OF affairs will result in large fail
ures. The English market waated 90 per
cent TO take up loan.
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An Ocean sresmer Dalared.

LONDON, Oct. 23 - The Inman Line
steamer City Of Chicago, from Liverpool,
sailed from Queenstown for New York this
afternoon and subsequently returned her
propeller not working properly. 1t is be-
lieyed the trouble is due to rope becoming
entangled in the propeller.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 23-The United States
Express Company has ordered its agents
not to receive or carry tickets or slips of the
Louisiana Lottery Company or money in
tended for the purchase of tickets in any
lottery. The other express companies are
not likely to issue such an order, and are in
cllned to think that President Platts order
will fail in lis purpose.
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uuifo, Fir, Ordinances.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-At to-day's ses-
sion of the American Institute of Architects
a communication was read from the Ma
t'onal Association of Fire Engineers asking
the cooperation of the architects in the
matter of procuring uniform fire ordinances.
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D; affection in Russia.

LONDON, Oct 23.-The Telegraph's st.
Petersburg correspondent says: The Min
lister of the Interior has received alarming
reports on the state of the country. The
prisons are crowded with suspects, chiefly
young men of the educated classes Dis
sffeGH0p is spreading ey, rywhere. In
cenak Nsm is rife.
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Present TO Won MoItke.

BERLIN, Oct. 23-Emperor William has
sent to Won Moltke as birthday present
MarShal'S silver baton embellshed with i'm
perial eagles and set with diamonds.
The entertainment in honor of Won
Moltke, given by the Students Association
this evening, was attended by 1000 persons,
including many men prominent in military,
literary and artistic circles
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-10-24
The Qalnhin Ernauatinna

ATHENS, Oct. 23.-The proposed grant by
the French Government for Delphi excava-
tions threatens to bring about The transfer
to the French of the right held by the
American Archaeological Institute, unless
the Greek Government is assured that the
necessary $4,000 VIII be raised.
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Gannral Nnhla paralrz.1

New YORK, Oct. 23.-Hon. b. F. Noble,
an old war Governor OF Wisconsin, who has
been visiting relatives in Brooklyn, was
stricken with paralysis to-day and fel down
a fight of stairs. His physician thinks lie
will recover.
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Peterson,s Assip nm n.

G. MANIsTo (Iich.), Oct ga report sent
out by Dun's Commercial Agency states
that the direct and indirect liabilities OF r.
G. Peterson are $1,600,000 and his asse
over S5,00O,000. Peterson made an assign
ment by the advice of friends to clear HIM
self from several disastrous concerns.
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Inter.seminary Alliance.

PTTsBURG, Oct. 23.-The annual conven-
tlon OF the American Inter-Semlnary Mis-
sonary Alliance was opened in Allegheny
City to-day, with delegates representing all
Of the seminaries in the country.
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Non.partisan Board of Control.

COLUMBUS Ohio, Oct. 23.-Notbing was
accomplished by the Legislature this morn
ing other than the passage to its second
reading of the bill for the appointment of a
non-par:isan Board Of Control for Cincin-
natl. Both houses adjourned till tomorrow.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-10-24
BERNHAHDT SCORES A SUCCESS.

Successful Production Of sari6u's Version Of
Cleopatra"
PARIS, Oct. 23.-Sardou's version Of ''Cleo-
uatra," written for Sarah Bernhardt, had
its first production at the Porte st. Martin
this evening. Every available seat was
occupied. The performance made pro-
found impression. The marvellous talent of
Bernhardt was displayed TO the greatest pos
sible measure, and she received perfect
ovation. Her costumes were marvels, and
the general effect Of the play was grand.
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81 Mark,s Lpthernn Churcb.

On Sunday morning an excellent musical
programme Will be presented in st. Marks
Lutheran Church, on Geary street, Rev.
FuenGeing pastor, on which occasion Pro-
fessor w. Schleater will preside at the new
organ just completed for this church by Fe-
lix +. Schoenstein OF this city.
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Storm on the J.rsey Coast.

AsBURY PARK IN. j., Oct. %. = A ter
rifle storm has been raging along the Jersey
coast all day and much damage has been
done by the high surf. Vessels are reported
ashore at Spring Lake. but as the wires are
down information is unoDtainable before
mnruiup
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ofended AZ ,hn Ramatl. of cnn.n1

VIENNA, Oct 23,-It is reported that j.
B ack. the newly appointed Consul of the
United States at Pestb. while journeying to
that city 10 assume his duties, commented
publicly NJ on Austrian affairs in a manner
which offended the Government, and the
GoVernn Il has withheld his exequatur.
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SAN ANTONIO Uexas), Oct. 23.-Before a
court-martial to-day Lieutenant George H.,
Turner, Adiutant Of the Eighteenth Infan-
try, pleaded guilty to the embrzzlement Of
5000 belonging to the regimental band.
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Storms N Mexico.

CITY OF MEXIco. Oct. 23.-Terrible rain
storms have prevailed in Colima and Vera
Cruz during the past four days, and still con-
tlnue. Many small towns are flooded and
all travel and telegraphic communication is
inIrrrnntal.
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Uaivsrsalist Church Congress.

ROCHESTER, On ", Oct. 23.-To-dsy the
session of the Universalist Church Con-
gress was occupied with a discussion of tn,
relation of the Catholic Church to the public
schools, many papers being submitted.
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SILVER CITY On. Mex, Oct. 23.-Two
Mexican sheep-herders have been murdered
and their bodies horribly mangled by
Indians few miles from here. a posse is
in pursuit.
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Claims Against the Gov.rpment.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-The annual re-
port of the Court OF Claims shows the aggre-
gate number Of suits brought against the
Government and pending is about Ia, 600, and
the war claims alone now pending are about
-seee, involving an estimated aggregate of
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-10-24

PARIS, Oct. 23.-In an interview to-day
O'Brien said lis party had been assured that
the American tour would yield sufficient
funds 10 last until the general election.
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From the Orient.

The steamer City of Peking arrived this
morning at l 80 o'clock from japan and
China and anchored off Section l of the sea-
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-10-24
SPEAKER REED.
Humane Associotio,

NASHVILLE, Oct. 23.-The American HUI
name Association has elected the following
officers: Edwin Lee Brown of Chicago,
President; j. j. Kelso Of Toronto, Canada,
Treasurer; S. L. Erastus Burnham of Gin
cimneti, Secretary. The next annual meet
ing viii te held in Denver.
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Flnrida's IoLulation.

WASHINGTON, Oct 23.-The Census Office
to-day announced the population of the
State of Florida at $780, an increase Of
120, 9i2, or ii SO per cent.
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A Missouri EarthQuake.

CAPE GIRARDEAU MOI Oct. 23-Two
shocks of earthquake occurred here at
6:l0 o'clock this morning. Buildings, furni-
ture, crockery, etc., were vlsibly affected.
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BLOWN TO ATOMS.
Terrific Explosion at a Cartridge Mahutac,
Tory in Connecticut.

Iory in Connecticut.
BRIDGEPORT Conn., Oct. 23.-One Of the
illuminate departments Of the Union Metal
lie Cartridge Company was blown up with
terrible force at o'clock this morning,
causing great CONSERVATION among eco en-
ployes in the main factory. George Baker
and his son, Fred W, were employed in the
department at the time. A moment before
the explosion the son became frightened
and lett the place The body of the father
was blown to atoms and scattered in every
direction. The explosion shattered large
quantity Of glass in the main building on
the opposite side OF the street.
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Fa al Railroad Accident.

BERLIN, Oct. 23.-By the derailing of
train at Hedwigsdorf to-day two persons
were killed and sixty injured.
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The Hann4as.u Mnrder

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. pa colored boy
furnishes an important link in the evidence
In the Hennessey murder case. Casparo
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Canedian S alers

OTTAWA, Oct 23.-Slr George Baden
Powell was in town to-day. While in Brit
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CHICAGO, Oct. 23.-At noon Marshall Field
Jr., sou OF the great dry-goods merchant,
anu Miss Albertina Huck, daughter OF
Louis Q. Huck, the millionaire brewer, were
united in marriage.
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ing word. The former feels sure of the
prize, while the latter's friends are hoping
that he may yet be the lucky one.
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Emperor William is in favor of calling an
other Peace Congress at once, and has been
measured for a new military suit to wear OH
the occasion.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-06-16
AMUSEMENT NOTES.

With coin trust an undertaken trust and
cigarette trus. In active operation IL 10 evil
dent that death has not Jet lost its terrors.-
UnsGAa Bee.
when the jury brought IA q verdict OF guilty
the prisoner turned pale and trembled ike a
lesi.'' Then he aidn't have the courage OF has
conviction. "-SpsitA, Grey d Co. 8 Eoathiy
First Poet-l am going to get even with the
editor of the Nosood Aagasiac. second Poet
Howl First Poet-Fve sent him . poem, and
I've poisoned the mueilage on the return en-.
yelope.-ftsek.
Jones-Therc 10 nothing % preiudicial IN
health ~ hard drinking and late honrs. That's
what ss killing OF our statesmen AT " Washington.
smith-Using up our statesmen at Washington.
is III Then let the good work 20 on. Thu
country has no use for them anyhow.-Tsras
Slff9ags.
Miss Honeysnckle Gin some srepiaa,ion,-
Here's the bill for my new bonnet, papa. Mr..
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS dollars why. ,ha,.s
remarkably cheap for % pretty q one: and how
well II becomes You Miss Honeysuckle-Papa
believe You are getting ready 70 tell me thai
can't so 10 Saratoga this Standardization
Life.
PASSENGER an railroad carl--Yes, sir; this ,ale
discussion of the tariff question - done. and the
tains IL settled for generation at least Az the
New York saa says-tto portcri-waAf q beatty
row those fellows 10 the oking Compartment
are ca ryiag chi They went let q fellow s.een
What IN fhander are they taking aeout, por.
tcr-Thsy's argyin' bout de tariff sab -ra-l
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BRIGHT NORTHWEST NEWS.

The steamer City OF EilensbuYg hes com pleted
her FIRST trip TO Osondo aud reports new excite.
mens Ia the mines on account Of new discover.
les being made in the line from Ruby CITY "a
Casino which are - rich a. any Of the upper
mines sixfy-hve mineral locations have been
made I'm the new mineral belt recently. Many
settlers are locating on the upper end Of WILDLY
island. near Clinton and SkaJit head
Ed Goodnight of Prospect precinct, Umatills
county. Or. has living curiosity In the shape
Of . chicken with three legs and the same mum.
Der OF feet The ornamental or third les comes
out from the body just back OF the natural leg
on the right side. and he's four toes upon the
loot.
school OF ahout fifteen large blscknsh Waited
Union City last sunday. The Trfoxne SAYS.
These gentlemen are . species OF whale and
some Of them viii attain length OF nfsy feet.
and are not very agreeable companions 70 run
across when out for = sail in . small boat"
George Warrington Glsncross. who was born
ct Astoria on May Is and had the reputation Of
being the smallest baty on record. 10 dead He
weighted one pound and two ounces at birth and
gained only fourteen ounces. He was thirteen
and onehaif inches long when he died
MA C. b. Kan. one Of the owners Of the
townsite OF Hoquiam. saw . railroad for the nrst
time in her life at Tacoma the other day. when
she made trip % Portland. She v a. born
near spokane Fails S. years ago.
Three TO four hundred Indians will take pa,t
In the Fourth Of July celebration on Beilinrhsm
BAY.