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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-12-17

that has been opened and the larger de-
mand resulting from short crops In Eu-
rope have sustained prices to suehan
extent that the enormous surplus OF
meat and breadstnffs will be marketed
at good prices, bringing relief and pros
perity TO AN industry that was much de-
pressed. IL Is not inappropriate,
think, here TO suggest that our satisfac-
tion ia the contemplation OF this mar
vCAbus addition to the national wealth
is unclouded by any suspicion OF the cur
rency by which it is measured and in
which the farmer is paid for the pro-
duct OF his fields
The president here endorses the
work Of the civil service commission,
and urges legislation for the protection
OF tho lives OF railroad employees, and
then takes up the proposed change in
the manner OF electing the president.
This change he vigorously opposes. on
the ground that IL would put the three
departments Of the government at the
mercy Of corrupt political methods.
He declares the proposed change to be
monaco TO the stability OF the govern
ment. He advises the appointment oil
commission to consider the matter OF
the evils connected with the election
system.
To the consideration Of these very
grave questions | invite not only tho
attention o; congress, but that Of all
patriotic citizens. We must not enter
tain the delusion that our people have
ceased 10 regard free ballot and equal
representation as the price Of their al
legianee to laws and TO civil magis-
trates.
have been greatly rejoiced to notice
many evidences OF the increased unfit
cation OF our people and OF revived ma
tional spirit The vista that now opens
to us is wider and more glorious
than ever before Qualification
and amazcment struggle for supre-
macy as we contemplate the population,
wealth and moral strength OF our coun-
try. A trust, momentous In its inhu-
ence upon the world is for brief time
committed to us and we must not be
faithless TO its first condition-the de-
fence OF the free and equal influence OF
the people in choice Of public officers
and in control OF public affairs.
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
Executive Mansion, Dec. 1891.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-12-17
WHO WILL GET rnE noNonsg
The Latest Gossip from Washington About
the House Chnirinanship.

the Houso Chatrinanshtp.
WASHINGTON, Dec l2.-Gossip con-
cerning the chairmanship Of the appro-
priations committee is not confined to
Mr.. Holman. The name OF Mr.. Nc
Millin OF Tennessee, was yesterday
suggested for the honor, and, aside
from experience, ability aud the knack
OF feeling the temper OF the house, he
has in his favor the fact that two adj
joining states seldom get the two most
important chairmanships, and that il
would be graceful thing for the
SPEAKER TO appoint one OF his principal
opponents. Mr. McMillin can Of course
stay on the ways and means committee,
II he prefers, but northern men will
dominate these two principal commit
tees. Amos Cummings OF New York,
il the probable chief OF the committee
on merchant marine and fisher
les, and the 'postotices" chair
manship will 20 to Blount OF Georgia
It's chairman in the Fiftieth con-
gress, Herbert OF Alabama has a sort OF
prescriptiys right TO the naval affairs
committee through being its former
chairman, in which position he had an
influential part In the upbuilding OF the
navy. Mr.. Cultivate Of Ohio is the
probable chairman OF the Pacific rail
road committee His personal prefer
ence is military affairs. Being Geor-
glan is the principal point against Mr..
Turner in connection with the chair
manship OF th committee on commerce
and either he or Isadorc Rayner of Ma
ryland will figure in this place, a mem
bers1ip In the ways and means commit
tee going TO the ono losing the chair.
manship
Unless Wilson OF West Virginia goes
ON the ways and means committee, he
will get a Craftsmanship, He has seen
service on the manufacturers commit
tee, but probably prefers some other
committee, while Bacon Of New York
made a reputation As trusts in
vestigator on ii in the Fftieth con-
gress. The public buildings commit.
tee will 90 TO the north, very likely
and Forney OF Alabama can look after
the militia, II he wants to- whils at
tending also TO appropriations. Cul-
berson OF Texas and Oates Of Alabama,
are the best qualified for the head OF
tho judiciary committee. The immi'
grafton committee will very likely 20
TO Covert OF New York. The needs OF
the District OF Columbia will oe looked
after by Hcmphill of South Carolina
Andrews OF Massachusetts, stands the
best chance OF leading the civil service
reform committee.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-12-17
British s.rafnTrade

LONDON, Dec. 12-The Mark Lane
Express. in its review Of the British
grain trade during the Dast week. says:
English wheats were in favor Of buy
ers. There was an average decline OF
sd. Foreign supplies were immense.
and there was the same decline in
prices California was quoted a. ASS
and No. ] American spring at 42s;
Maize has fallen Cd: grinding barley
and oats have fallen Is and beans and
peas Cd. To-day business was slack.
For English wheats there was no de-
mand: foreign suffered another decline
OF Sd. Foreign nours were weak;
American lost Is; mailing barley de-
clined Is. Oats were dull Maize was
Irregular. Beans. peas aud lentils
we've down Cd. hnseed was "a lower.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-12-17

TOPEKA. Kls., December 12-The
grip epidemic has struck the city in full
force. The local board of health esti-
mates that there are > 900 cases There
is hardly an Office or business house in
the city which has not been affected hy
the epidemic, This morning sixtv-fve
men from the Atchison. Topeka a. san
Ia Fe shops were treated at tho disnen-
sary.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-12-17

Old Lady-What's that awful smell 3
Farmor-That's the fertilizer we're
putin on the field yender.
Old Ilady-FOr the lands sLke
Farmer-Ne es'm. Puck.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-18
LUIGI DAMA'S WILL.
n Material Conflict in the Testimony OF a
Man and Wife,

Material Conflict in the Testimony OF a
Man and Wife.
upon the resumption of the hearing of
the Dana will contest yesterday f. W
Sumner was again called to the stand and
cross-eXamined. After fully explaining the
customs of Golden Gate Cummandery the
witness stated that Dana had Joined the
order at the earnest solicitation of Columbus
Warehouse, who exhibited greater friend
Ship tow ard him than any one else in the
order.
He also remembered having heard Burtis
asked to take special administration, but by
whom lie could not recall, it being in the
course of a general conversation. Continu-
ing the witness said that lie thought at the
time of his death that Dana belonged to
lodge in the East, and that he had no friends
IN tins city TO take charge OF his remains.
Afterward lie learned of his connection with
" blne LODGE
A. &. Booth testified that he thought lie
made the suggestion of special admins
traitor at the meeting at which MesSrs.
French, Sumner and Burtis were present,
anu on which occasion The subject of the
burial OF Dana was under discussion. The
witness is GeneraliSsimo of the cOmmandery.
On being called by MIR. Lloyd, w. L.
PIIce, dentist testified that he belonged to
Mission Lodge, No 1863, from the SECRETARY
before that he had not been aware of Dama's
membership 4" Mr.. French desired me, as
Master. to take charge of the body" said
the witness, but | urgently requested him
to do so, as we had lately conducted several
funerals Mr.. French finally acquiesced
and at the time of the funeral | walked with
him to tbs church at the head of the pro-
cessiOn."
MIR. Lloyd then called William T. Cum
Minis of the Southern Pacific Railroad Com
panv's land office, who said that he had
known Dana twenty-one years prior to his
death, during which time he had taken les
sons in vocal culture from him. rhe wit
ness had seen the deceased write, and had
many business transactions with him. On
being shown an exhibit purporting to be Il
contract between him and Dana, witness
said he had seen Dana sign the paper, and
that the other signature was his Cum
mins).
Cummins is the husband of the witness,
who. on behalf of the contestants, posi-
lively testified that the documents supposed
TO be in Dama's handwriting are forseries.
The contestants Will now endeavor to show
that Cumlnins Is a pTejudiced witness.
DIR. Curtis &. Kenyon then described the
operation of embalming and was followed
ON the stand again by Mr.. Cummins, who
further testified as 10 the genuineness of
certain documents handed him by the pro-
poneDtS,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-18
WEATHER PERMITTING.
Parade of the Second Brigade at the
Preside on Monday.

Parade of the Second Brigade at the
Preside Monday.
a telegram was received yesterday after
noon from Sacramento announcing that
owing to the press of official business,
Governor Markham would not be able to be
present on Monday 10 accept the review of
the Second Brigade, n. G. c.. at the Preside.
ConditIonally upon the state of the
weather, the brigade will be ordered to re-
port to the Assistant Adjutant- General of
the brigade at o'clock at the reservation,
regImental lines having been previously
formed without the reservation. The San
Francisco HussarS, Captain G. C. Keene,
Will be ordered TO report for escort duty at
O'Clock, and the exercises at the Preside
Will be in the order given a review, drill in
movements of the brigade, and dress
parade in line of masses.
The Fifth Infantry, whose six companies
are located outside of the city, will also be
ordered TO parade but whether in this city
with the other battalions of the brigade or
by companies in their respective localities
will be left 10 the best Judgment of Colonel
Fairbanks. 1t is yet undecided to whom
: the review will be rendered. Major General
w. Ii. DimOnd, \. g. c., is at Paso RObes
Spring and has been for some time. Not
being in the best of health, it will not be
known until to-day whether he will accept,
so that after all it may be that Brigadier-
General John Gibbon, U. S. A, will review
the brigade.
The regulars will not take part in the ex-
ercises on MOnday. The garrison is small,
and, if the weather is propitious, will have
its hands full doing police duty. Colonel
john Ii. Dickinson, First Infantry, will
command the brigade, Colonel Barry the
Third Infantry, Lieutenant-Culone Roster
the Second Artillery, and Lieutenant
Colonel sullivan the First Infantry
The following order, issued from brigade
headquarters under date of Monday, and
over the name OF John T. Cutting, Brigadier-
General, n. g. c., is self-explanatory;
General Orders No. 4.
The undersigned. having been placed on the
refined list, \. q. C., hereby reliHquishes COM
mand Of this brigade.
He extends his hearty thanks to the officers
and men OF the brigade for the loyal support
given 10 him. and the high state OF discipline
maintained by them, during the time lie has mad
the honor 10 command IT.. He leayeS the brigade
with sincere regret and with best wishes for its
future prosperity.
lie cOngTaIulates the brigade In the selection
OF his successor, Brigader-General JOHN H.
Dickinson, who, by his soderiy qualities faith
tul service and ho ough devotion TO the interests
OF the National Quad, Is Well qualified for the
trust imposed upou him.
I o The officers of his staff he feels deeply In
debied for assistance rendered to him. and for
the efficient discharge OF all duties allotted TO
Them.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-18
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY.
Numbers Winning the PRINCIPAL Prizes 8
he oh

Numbers Winning the Principal Prizes at
the February Drawing.
AT the February drawing Of the Louisiana
State Lottery. when took place In New Orleans
Yesterday, the principal prizes were drawn as
follows: No. 6OO55 Won the capital rrize OF
S3oo,OOo, sold In Washington, Natchez and
New YORK; No AZ, III drew the second prize OF
100000, held In San Francisco, Detroit and
jackson, Mich, and Chicago, Albany, Seattle
and Washington: No. 81 ,8o1 drew the third
prlze Of 500 900 held IN Los Angeles. Washing
ION, CINCINNATI, Evansville Boston, Albany. Aus
tin and Negaunee, Mich; No G5,l52 drew lie
fourth prize OF $4,000 sold in New YORK. Bos-
ION 81 Louis and Washington Nos. IL ,420 and
6 % each drew $4,000; Nos. 5457, 1929.
oioV. 69696, 7G,410 each drew $1,000. Each
OF me following numbers drew $1,000: $3.50,
- OBJ, 1896, 26.297, 81, 1861. rs, 46I. 1870,
34.299, 81. 0O9, 35,033, 35.I97, Al, 3I7, 42.977,
6'552. 52.137. 53.976, 5s,s33, 64,144, 66,OI9,
o9;6so' 3.l35, 1895, 81. 1868, S2,063, S6,552,
S9,342. 81, 9S2. 93,949, $500
hehenDei that The payment OF all prizes is
guaranteed by Tour national banks in New Or
leans, ana the tickets are signed by the President
OF an Institution whose chartered rights are
recognized IN the highest COURTS therefore, be-
ware Oh any limitations or anonymous schemes.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-18
HARBOR COMMISSIONERS.
Business Transacted at Their MeetiI

Business Transacted at Their Meeting
Yesterday.
a meeting of the State Board of Harbor
Commissioners was held yesterday. all the
members being present. Engineer Manson
reported that work to the amount of 1928
had been done on the wharf at Section Il of
the sea-wall, and that sum was ordered paid
the contractors. He also reported the i'm
proyements completed Mt the Broadway
Wharf at an expense of $500
The Benicia Pressed Brick Company was
allowed fifty feet of space ON the bukhead,
between Pacific and Broadway, at q monthly
rental OF S2j, and Macdonough & Co. were
allowed to place a scale near Howard-street
Wharf, at a rental of SIS month.
A committee appeared from the Ship
owners and Merchants Tugboat Company
TO interview the board about the contem-
plated change OF The berths for its boats. A
committee, consisting of officers Of the
Occidental and Oriental Steamship Com
pany, also appeared, wishing 10 ascertain
where its vessels would be given berths
when the present lease expired in 1892.
Consideration of both matters was laid over
until the next meeting.
a communication was received from the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company claim
ing that the company should have the prvi-
lege OF letting the contract for advertising
purposes in the new ferry structure and not
the board, and il it could not have it, it
should ha We q reduction of rent
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-18
WATER RATES.
Spring Valley Only Asks for q
Reasonable Interest.

The Committee on Water Supply Of the
Board OF Supervisors resumed its inveStlga-
ton yesterday into the affairs Of the Spring
valley Water Company, preliminary TO
establishing rates for the ensuing year.
Herman SchuSSler, engineer of the COM
pany, stated that the late rains had thus far
increased the supply about one thousand
million gallons, possibly a little more al
together.
supervisor Burling asked whether the
Lake MERGED pumping works could not be
dispensed with if the rains continue abund-
antly, his idea being to reduce the expense
OF supply, and to that extent reduce the cost
to the consumer.
MI. Schussler replied that such a course
would be altogether desirable, if it WAS not
necessary to look out for the future. But
the company has found that the only safe
policy is not to let any water 20 to waste.
Ihe water that runs into Lake MERGED mist
not be allowed to run into the ocean as long
as 1t Is possible to pump it into the supply
reservoirs. The uncertainty of California
winters has taught the company that it is
necessary to have at least two years supply
on hand and 1t Is always much cheaper TO
preserve ready water than TO depend on
the pumps when it is scarce.
William Z. Herrin, the c0mpany's attOr-
ney, next occupied the time in making
closing argument to the committee. He
said the company wished TO avoid all fric-
ton with its patrons, and only asked for
rate that would pay a reasonable dividend
on fair valuation, say 6 per cent on Sl0,
100000, This is a right the company is en-
titled to, the same as bank or any other
establishment that does business Of that
character. The present market valuation
of Spring Valley stock is 80 400, goo. The
bonds issued amount TO So, 47j, 600, and the
floating debt is 100000. The present valu-
alton of the entire property of the company,
Including everything, is placed at from ST.
100000 to S27, 100000.
MI Herrln conteGdel that a change in the
present rates is not advisable, even though
In all probability the company will come
out $4,000 or $50, 900 short at the end of the
year. An adjustment of rates is certainly
desirable, but not at the present time. If
the city could be made to pay more, say
$4,000 year, it would take great burden
from tie poorer consumers, because the
company would not have to be SO particular
with them. The meter system, he said, is
not to Increase rates, but to prevent waste.
Last year $4,000 was expended in the meter
system, and yet only $1,000 was collected OH
overcharge; but vast amount OF waste was
prevented
The committee took the matter under adj
VISpment
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-18
ROBBER ON ELLIS DEATH
A Coroner's Jury Declares That
His Killing Was Justifiable.

An inquest was held yesterday in the case
OF Jack O'Neill, the robber, who died from
the effects of injuries received while at
tempting his last crime.
William Ring, the courageous grocer at
Nineteenth and Castro streets, again told
the story of how he overcame the daring
robber on the night of the 18th inst, and
how he hurled q scae-weight with such
effect that it crushed the skull of the man
who confronted him with pair of pistols.
Detective cambridge testified that he had
known the deceased since 1877. O'Neili had
served two terms in States Prison and one
in the County Jail.
William Mexican, a metal-roofer, deposed
that he also knew the deceased five years
ago, when he worked with him in a restau-
rant at Cousa. He saw O'Nelll eight
months ago in Seattle, but did not speak to
him.
After hearing the testimony of officers
ana others, who verified the statement of
hing, the Coroner's Jury returned the fol
lowing verdict:
That John ONel alias Quinn, aged 45 years,
naive OF New YORK aud by occupation a high
Wayman, came 10 his death on February 10,
1871. In The Receiving Hospital of the city and
county OF San Francisco, through fracture of
Inc skuIi; and we find mat the same was caused
at lie hands OF William Ring, and that the same
was 1ustiilable homicide.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-18
STATE BOARD OF TRADE.
California on Wheels VIII Visit Towns in
This Sinte.

california ON wheels VIII Visit Towns in
This State.
The State Board of Trade met Yesterday
afternoon at its headquarters in the Ban
croft Building, President Gregory in the
chair. The Finance Committee reported a
balance on hand of 5000 after all bills are
paid.
Reports were also received from Mr..
Rice. who was sent as Special Commits
sioner 10 Tulare, Kern and Fresno counties,
and from Mr. Morrisey. who is visiting
Seattle and the neighbCrhood, giving de-
tails of the work accomplished.
w. III. Chapman, manager of California
on Wheels, reported that a number of petit
tons had been received from residents of
cities in this State on the line of the railroad
asking that the exhibition car be allowed to
stay there on its way to this city. The
board gave the manager power to have the
car stop at Chico, Woodland, Red Bluff,
Marysvile and other places.
A resolution was adopted to the effect that
the board protest against the appointment
OF any citizen of this State to the headship
OF the Department of Horticulture at the
Columbian Fair, who is not qualified by
knowledge and experience to represent that
industry. Another resolution was adopted
Endorsing n. p Chapman of Red Bluff Tor
the position mentioned
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-18
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.
Latest News From Honolulu Receive
YesterdaY.

Latest News From Honolulu Received
Yesterday.
The steamer Australia arrived from Homo
lulu about noon yesterday with news as late
as February 10Th.
The barkentine W. II. Dimond reached
Honolulu February Sth after a quick run of
eleven days from San Francisco.
Rough weather at Papaikou for two
weeks prevented any communication by
sailing vessels. More that 10000 bags Of
sugar are in warehouses ready to be sent to
Honolulu.
Mr.. Williams is making new coffin for
the remains of the late King. 1t will be
made OF 600 pieces OF koa and kou wood
beautifully polished. The only metal seen
will be Il plate containing engraVings of the
crown and the Hawaiian coat-0f-arms.
On February 9th a committee of citizens
OF Honolulu went to the United States Con-
sulate and to the steamer Charleston and
presented series of resolutions to Minister
Stevens aud Admiral Brown expressing
their deep gratitude to the American people
the people of California and of San Fran
cisco for their kindness to the late King
Kalalaua during his recent illness. Appro.
pirate responses were made by the Minister
and Admiral
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-18
PACIFIC UNDERWRITERS.
Their Animal Meeting Being Held Wit

Their Animal Meeting Being Held With
Closed Doors.
The Fire Underwriters Association of
the Pacific Coast hold its annual meeting in
the assembly-room of the Pacific Insurance
Union, 307 Sansome street, yesterday, with
closed doors.
at the morning session the following was
the order of business: Annual report of r.
ii. NauntoD, the Secretary and Treasurer
Of the association; report of Executive
Committee, II. X. Belden Chairman report
OF Library Committee. George w. Spencer
Chairman; annual address, Bernard Fay
knoxville. President; and the following:
proofs are made" Peter Winnie of Denver:
Personal friendships among insurance
men" Benjamin J. Smith
recess was then taken for lunch, and
the programme continued rs follows:
Ethics in our business" Il. V. Watt;
Are the ethics of our business an evanes-
cent sentiments? George f. Mcclellan, Los
Angeles; Automatic sorinklers," S. A.
Sanderson of New York; Liability of
electric light companies to insurance com
panies for fires resulting from electric-light
wires" l. G. Van Ness; paper by George
f. Ashton; a letter on breach OF trust
by a. Il. Gunnison; discussion of adiusters'
charges and the basis for apportiOnine them,
Sexton, Kline, Grant and Interested men,
bers.
An adjournment was then taken until TO-
day, when the programme will be COM
pleted. 1t viii be made up in this way:
,,'Adlusters and Appraisers" A. j. Wetz-
ar; Now and Then" 5. d. Ives; The
Special Agents Relation to the p l. u
Z. Mason Kline; Upon the Element of
Estimate IN Loss Adjustment" Ii. NJ.
Grant; The HIS We Have" w. J. Duttoa;
Forms Of Policies" William Sexton;
paper by j: I. Trczevant, Dallas, Tex;
"California's Conhagration Dramatically
Considered" f. W. Carpenter. 1.-The Meas
Lowden; 1.-The California Knapsack,"
George L. Grant editor; election of officers
The officers of the association at present
are: President, Bernard Faymonville;
Vice president, w. H. Lowden; Secretary,
X. II. Naunton; Executive CommitIee-H.
X. Belden, George Easton, II. NJ. Grant;
Library-George w. Spencer, E. w. Car
penter; California Knapsack-George F.
Grant editor; Dinner Committee-G, w.
Spencer. George f. Grant
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-18
Divorce Proceedinrs.

The Barber divorce case, so long on trial
before Judge Wallace before closed doors,
came to an end yesterday, when the Court
denied Howard l.. the divorce prayed for
on the ground of extreme cruelty from Mel
lie +. Barber.
Judge Hoge divorced Kate Weller from
l.. b. Weller on the ground of wiltful deser-
ton, with permission to resume her maiden
name of Kate McGiyen.
James K Phelps was divorced from
LiliIe NJ. Phelps on the ground of desertion
by Judge Lawler, the defendant having de-
faulted.
sophia Pinck has filed a complaint for di-
y0rce against Ernest Pincl