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The morning call., 1891-01-28
The SUPREME COURT.
The Central Pacific LOSeS an Important
Suit-ChanSeS in The Rules.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The Supreme
Court has announced its decision reversing
the Judgment of the lower Court of Claims
awarding the Central Pacific Railroad $685.
621 in its suit against the United States.
The question upon which the cause turned
was whether or not, under the Thurman act,
in computing the net earnings OF the COM
pany there should first be taken out the eX-
penses incurred, not for running the road
and repairs, but for its betterments and
improvements, whereby the permanent value
of the road is increased This court holds
that these expenses cannot. under the terms
of the Thurman act, be taken out in COM
putting the net earnings, and says the lam
guage of the act seems to preclude any
charges for Improvements being taken out
of the gross receipts before deciding the
amount the Government shall retain for the
Sinking Fund
The Supreme Court to-day announced
some important changes in its rules, de-
signed to meet the Cases brought before the
court principally for delay. The changes
are framed especially to meet habeas corpus
cases, and are the result Of the proceedings
in the Jugiro electrocutiou case. The most
important change is that all appeals, writs of
errors and citations, unless ordered other
wise, must be made returnable to the Su-
preme Court within not exceeding thirty
days from the decision of the lower court
Unless the record and case is docketed
within specified time the case must be
dismissed by the court If in session, and by
the clerk during vacation time.
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THE HOUSE.
Springer critioizes Speaker Reeds Ruling-A

Springer Criticizes Speaker Reeds Ruling-A
Veto Message.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-In the House this
morning the approval of the journal occu-
pied half an hour.
Springer of Illinois, first rising to ques-
ton of privilege, offered a resolution recit-
ing that motion to be dilatOry was un-
lawful.
Mckinley of Ohio made a point of order
that the resolution was not privileged
one, the Speaker having exercised his right
under the rules to decide the motion to be-
dilatory.
The Sneaker did not think that the action
of the Chair in deciding the motion to be
out Of order on the ground that it was dila-
tory could be made question of privilege.
III 1t could be, then the purpose OF the rule
preventing dllatory motions would be nuga-
tory. he sustained the point OF order
Springer appealed, and Mckinley moved
| to table the appeal. The motion was agreed
| to-aYeS 13S, noes 105.
| The Speaker laid before the House a mes
| sage from the President vetOing the bill
| authorizing Oklahoma Territory to issue
| bonds 10 railway companies.
| The bill was passed for railway bridge
| over the Missouri River, between Council
| Bluffs and Omaha.
| The House then went into Committee Of
the Whole on the Military Academy Appro-
priation Bill.
In the course of the general debate Rogers
of Arkansas referred to the recent Indian
war as unprovoked and indefenSibe. The
Wounded Knee affair was the most shameful
murder in the annals of our history.
Flower favored a searching Investigation
into the causes of the war.
Peel of Arkansas and Cutcheon of Mtchi-
gan defended the army and courted a
thorough investigation.
After some talk by Spinola and Bland on.
the Elections Bill the committee rose aud
the House adjourned.
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"THERMIDOR" SUPPRESSED.
SardOu'S HGW Play Creates a Small Riot
in Paris.

PARIS, Jan. 27.-The production of Sar-
dOu's new play, Thermdor," has caused
great commotion in this city and has
finally been suppressed by the authori-
ties. Last night when the first produc-
tion was given, there was an immense
audience present, and the play, which
deals with the French Revolution, was con-
stantly interrupted by cries of Long Live
the Republic" In the streets after the
close of the performance free fight fol-
lowed between the extremists and the
police, and a number of arrests were made.
More violent scenes were expected to-
night, but the play was withdrawn.
The rising of the curtain was the signal
for violent rival cries of 'Vive Thermidor," I"
"A Bas Thermidor," etc. The tumult in
creased in violence until the younger Co.
quen stepped before the curtain and said
he was compelled to announce that the per-
formance could proceed no further and the
ticket money would be returned.
The audience departed greatly excited,
but no serious disorder ensued. 1t is
rumored that NJ. Claretie has resigned and
Larroumet has been dismissed. The
theater loses 100000 francs in ad-
vance bookings, in addition to the
cost of mounting The play. In
connection with the matter Reinach will
question the Government in the Deputies
whether it intends to assure order without
detriment to liberty in dramatic art.
The Societares of the Theater Francas
Company met late this evening to con-
slider the situation. COquelin talked of re-
signing. On hearing Of the reception ac-
corded "Thermidor" party of Reactionsts
overturned the statue oil Danton, the leader in
the French Revolution. which stood in his
birthplace, Arcis-sur-Aube They did moi
deface the statue, but affixed to the
pedstal placard bearing the inscription
Room to let" Minister Constans al
first decided to protect "Tbermidor," but
| after the Minister consulted with the Pre-
! feet OF Police it was decided to prohibit the
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INDIAN DEPREDATIONS.
Claims of oregonians Allowed and Rejecte:
by Secretary Noble.

Claims of 0regonians Allowed and Rejected
by Secretary Noble.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The following
Indian depreciation claims have been al
lowed by the Secretary of the Interior:
Rezekiah Bailey. Samuel Mcclellan, w. B.
Morgan and Holland Bailey, of Creek
County, Oregon. S16621, for depredatons
by Rogue River Indians in 1855; Tichnor
Lundry. Port Oxford, Or. S63O1, for depredae
tions by the Seine Indians in 1856; D. E. Lane,
Orting, Wash, S1356, for depredations
by the Pnyallup Indians in 1855; James NJ.
Shields, Long Creek, Oregon, $50, for depre-
dations by the Bannacks in 1878; r. d.
Thompson, $2015 for depredations by the
Bannocks in 1873; John G. Council, Mel
ton, Oregon, S3iS7, fer depredations by the
Bannacks in 1873; w. I. Stanton of
Eye, Oregon. $50, for depredations
by the Bannacks in 1878; James
D. Sampson, Ridge. Oregon, S357,
for depredations by the same Indians in
1878; S. l.. Morse and Mary Desoway, Pen
dleton, Oregon, S2500, for depredations by
the same Indians. The following were dis
allowed: William Putnam, Vinson, ore
gon, $780, for depredations by the Bannacks
in 1878; Henry Bowman, Pendleton. oregon;
$75l4 for depredations by the BannacksS sane anu
Snakes in 1878; A. B. Callver, Empire Ivy
Oregon, S49S, for depredations DY the TO-
Ouille Indians in 1850
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LEO'S SUCCESSOR.
Speculation as to the Next
Papal Sovereign.
Premier CriSpi Striving for the Influence
Of The Triple Alliance.
Possibility Of The Selection Of Either Man
ming Of England or Gibbons
Of America.
Copyrighted, 1891. by the New York Associated
Press

ROME, Jan. 27.-The Vatican has been
advised that the Italian Government is oc-
cupying itself automatically regarding the
successor of Pope Leo in order to prevent
the election of Pope unfavorable to the
officials of Italy and favorable to France.
Premier Crispi will endeavor 10 demonstrate
10 the Triple Alliance that in view of the
hostile spirit which exists in high quarters,
it is to the interest OF the allied Cabinets to
prepare for the coming conclave.
Every one at the Vatican, however. ap-
pears serene, partly because the Pope still
enjoys perfect health. and again because
the Sacred College can, in case of necessity,
meet elsewhere than at Rome
l conversation, highly placed parsonage
said that times have passed when the Car
dinals accept veto of the monarchies.
Absolute liberty will henceforth be the
principle on which the conclaves work
lhe parsonage in question said it was
difficult to determine the probabilities
of the next conclave. Various candidates
had been mentioned, but none was decided
upon. Under extraordinary conditions, if
the conclaye was held abroad and in the
midst OF European complications. it is to be
presumed the Cardinals would choose
neutral foreign Pope, for example, Man
ming of England, Gibbons of America, or
Malinci. 1t is to be borne in mind. he said,
that the foreign Cardinals ere long will
form a majority in the Sacred College. With
the development OF Christianity, the church
needs more Cardinals in America. Aus
traiis, Canada, China and Africa, and this
will modify essentially the conditions of the
papacy. Further, the world is becoming
Romanized, and it is necessary that the
papacy should become universal. From
this it is evident the Pope can no longer be
exclusively Italian. Manning and Gibbons
have especially gained in ecclesiastical
opinions during these latter times
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Rdssdngd. chief Of Uguta, and some Of his 1oiues
of the mountains is a wide depression and
this Is Lake Tanganyika. Its surface is
from 1000 to 1000 feet above the level of the
sea. Being in this unique position, it is no
wonder the lake attracts so much attention.
1t is at once the physical and geographical
heart Of Africa. II is 415 miles long and
from fifteen to fifty miles wide, and to ten
different tribes affords a watery highw ay
for civilization and enterprise among
them"
In navigating the lake in every style of
craft from log canoe to his steam vessel
the lecturer spent the most delightful period
OF his life. In the markets along the shores
Of the lake lie saw exhibited for sale finely
woven cloths, pottery in every form OF dish
and metal wares oil every description. Iron
and copper abound in Africa and the natives
form the metal into many useful articles.
Even their style Of architecture, Captain
HoTe declared, has been copied by more
civilized countries
a to the character of the people," he
continued, II never found it necessary to
Kill any one and never have been in deadly
conflict. was In danger only on two Oc-
casions and then ii was near the coast,
where the natives had been badly treated
The majority are unselfSh, particularly the
pOrters, and some of the best friends and
most loyal l ever had under me ] found
among those Of Central Africa. My life
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BEHRING SEA CASE.
Answer Of the Attorney General in The Suit
Brought by Canada.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The brief of At
torney-General Miller in reply to the appli-
cation of the Canadian Government for a
writ of prohibition in the case of the
schooner w. p. Sayward, which was ltbeled
for catching seals in Behring Sea, was filed
with the Supreme Court to-day. The posi-
ton of the United States Government is
thus STATED briefly:
The Government Of the United States op-
poses the fling of the petition for writ of
prohibition to the District Court of Alaska
in this case for the following reasons ::
FlrSt-Ihat the Supreme Court has no power
in any case to issue writ of prohibition 10
the Silka court because it is not District
Court of the United States, being merely a
Territorial court. Further, the writ which
the petitioners seek 10 present cannot be
placed on the. record IF the admiralty pro-
ceedings on file with the Supreme Court
because the face of these proceedings shows
jurisdiction in the Alaska court.
In concluding his argument, he held that,
conceding all the facts averred in the petit
ton, the question of jurisdiction of the
Alaskan court depends uron the extent OF
the dominion OF the United States in
Behrlng Sea. This, he maintained, is u
political question, to be decided by the
political departments of the Government,
the Executive and Congress, both of which
nave decided against petitioners contention,
and this decision, he held, must be conclu-
siye upon the Judiciary.
No consideration, whatever, the Attorney
General said, had been given in his answer
to the question Of international law which is
now, and has been for the pas, six years,
subject to diplomatic correspondence be-
tween Great Britain and the United States
with reference to the right of this country to
assert territorial jurisdiction in Behrng Sea
to the extent of protecting its seal fisheries
beyond the three-mile limit ordinarily fixed
as boundary to the territorial jurisdiction
of countries bordering on the sea. Such a
insists, is not within the cognizance of the
Supreme Court, and he, therefore, did not
discuss it.
CalderOn Carlisle and Choate argued in
opposition to the Attorney Generals argu-
ment' The court adjourned before the
arguments were fin ished.
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ton, formerly thought to be an arid waste,
is rich area with beautiful lakes. The con-
tinent contains 250, ,OOo, 900 of people
For the purpose of description the speaker
divided the country into these three parts:
Northern Africa. overrun by Arabs and
Moors; Southern and Colonial Africa, the
scene of European explorations, and Central
Africa, with which the lecture treated By
the aid Of large map, Captain HOre also
described the route from Zanzibar to Uj;ji,
on the shores of Lake Tangangika, the
scene of his operations for thirteen years.
He then explained that as a representative
OF the London Missionary Society it had
been his duty to make maps and establish
means of communication overland and on
the lakes. He had met some chiefs, as the
first white man they had ever seen, and had
closely studied the characteristics of the
people. Five noted explorers had been con-
veyed across Lake Tsnganyika by him, and
he had also walked some 20OO miles south to
Zambesi River and Lake Nyassa.
The speaker next gave an account of an
expedition from Zanzibar to Ujijt, which he
conducted in 1882, There were ten Euro
peans and 900 Zanzibar porters. The ma
tives were divided into parties of 200 and 100
and sent out ahead. In addition to stores
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THE SILVER POOL.
Further Testimony ELECTED by the House In
vestigating Committee.

Vestigatlng COMMITTEE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-In the silver pool
investigation to-day, David B. Litter was
again questioned regarding the time of Sem
ator Cameron's purchase and disposition of
silver lie did not have definite figures nor
dates, but to the best of his recollection the
silver was sold before the bill was passed.
Littler said he was not engaged in lobbying
or influencing the members of Congress in
behalf of silver legislation.
Edward Curtis of San Francisco, a MEM
Der of the st. Louis Silver Committee, de-
MED the statement of Correspondent BOgart
that witness mentioned Flowers name in
connection with silver purchases. Curtis
having said something about hearing that a
party of New Workers was interested in sill
yer in the Shoreham Hotel he was asked to
give the name of his informant. He was un-
able to remember, but thought Governor
West and A. j. Warner were in the room at
the time.
Correspondent Dunnell of the New York
Times said X. j. Wynne of the Commercial
Gazette was the person from whom he re-
ceived the information mentioned in yester-
days examination. Wynne said he got it
from General Boynton, chief correspondent
of the Commercial Gazette. As Boynton
could not be found this afternoon the COM
mittee adjourned.
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In an Interesting Lecture Captain
H0rG Tells His Experiences.
BEAUTIFUL LAKE TANGANYIKA.
An Expedition From Zanzibar to Ujlit-GOilg
with The Rear Guard as a Leader Olght
Always TO Do THE Geographical Center
Of The Dark COltil8It-WiId Beasts,
Fowl and Fish.
For two hours last night Captain E. C.

For two hours last night Captain E. C.
Hore, F.RG.S., entertained the members
of the Geographical Society of the Pacific
and many Of their lady friends in Art Asso-
citation Hall during the delivery Of lecture
on Central Africa.
This is a special meeting" said Pro-
fessor Davidson, introducing the noted ex-
plorer, ito hear lecture by Captain Hore,
who las spent thirteen years in the heart of
Africa"
The lecturers appearance was greeted by
applause. Captain Hore prefaced his re-
marks by stating that the Importance of
Africa is jast beginning to be realized. The
Dark Continent contains one-quarter of the
area Of land of the world. Its central por-
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ORDER OF BUSINESS.
Measures to Be Acted Upon by the sena

Measures to Be Acted Upon by the Senate
After the Apportionment Bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The Republican
Senatoriai caucus Committee on Order of
business met this morning and agreed to
recommend to their colleagues that after
the Apportionment Bill is acted upon the
Elght-hour Bill and Copyright Bill be taken
UP in their order.
The caucus committee also disposed OF
otner pending measures Of public interest i'm
thIs order: After the Copyright Bill is to
Iollow the Indian Depredatl0ns Bill, the
Paddock Pure Food Bill. and the Nicaragua
Foreign Relations. Meanwhile Individual
Senators are to be allowed to call up meas
ures not included in the above list, in the
morning hour. Itis believed some advance
ment In business will result from the use OF
this privilege.
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BANCROFr'S WILL.

All OF His Property Left in Trust for the Ben
eft of Relatives.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 27.-The will of tue
late George Bancroft has been filed for pro-
bate. The estate is given in trust for tile
benefit of relatives. Bancroft gives his por-
trait to Harvard College. His manuscript
and historical collections will be offered for
sale TO the Liberty Congress, and in the
event of their not being purchased, to be
offered to any public library the money TO
be added to the Trust Fund. The library
and printed works will be sold preferably 10
some one institution, and this money is to 90
to the same fund. The income from his copy
rights is also to 60 to this fnnd.
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REEF FOR INDIANS.
Report of the Indian Commissioner Regarding
Its Purchase.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 27.-The Commits
sioner of Indian Affairs has made report
in relation to the manner of purchasing
beef on the hoof for the Indian service;
also detailed statement of the efforts made
from time to time to do away with the prac-
tice Of contracting for large deliveries in the
fall. All such efforts have failed, owing to
the insufficient appropriations. In 1884
there was paid for 650,00o pounds of beef
for the Pine Ridge Indians, delivered in the
fall S226000 il the lowest bid for monthly
deliveries was accepted the cost would have
been 100000. The beef for Pine Ridge
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BRUISED SOLDIERS.
Two Men Killed and Many Others Badly Hurt
in the Railroad Collision

Two Men Killed and Many Others Badly Hurt
in the Railroad Collision.
TOPEKA (Kans.), Jan. 27.-Particulars of
the collision between passenger train and
n special bearing United States troops
from Pine Ridge, which occurred
last evening on the Union Pacific at
Florence, near Irvine, Kans., have been re-
ceived here The special train consisted of
seven passenger-cars and twenty-four
freight-cars and had on board 400 SOL
dlers, part or the Seventh Cavalry and
Battery =. Light Artillery, bound for Fort
Riley. Three engines and several cars were
completely wrecked
Sergeant Schortbat of the Light Battery
and Private Neil, Troop G, Seventh Cavalry,
were killed; Captain Godfrey of Troop d,
and Sergeant Sharp, Troop G. seriously
injured and several other non-commissioned
officers and privates painfully hurt. Lizzie
bennett of Lincoln, Nebr., had her arm
broken and head cut, and Baggageman Kim
ball, Conductor Flynn and one or two 9TH
ers were slightly injured. A number of
cavalry horses were killed. The conductor
OF the military train, whose carelessness is
responsible for the wreck, has disappeared
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Terrible Skin Disease
Head, Arms and Breast Solid Scab.
Cured by Cuticura'RemedieS
at Cost of 1878.

used two bottles OF the CurIcuR4 REsoLvESr.
three boxes of CUTICURA, and one cake OF Curt-
CURA SOAP, and am cured OF terrible skin and
scalp disease known as psoriasis. 1 had it for
eight years. 1t would get better aud ut times
Sometimes my head would be a solid scab. and
was at the time began the OF the CUTICURA
REMEDIES. My arms were covered with scabS from
solid Scab, and my back covered with varying
in size from penny TO dollar. 1 mad doctored
with all the best doctors with relief, and used
many different medicines without effect My case
was hereditary, and began TO tAllk incura0e,
ARCHER RUSSELL, DeShler, Ohio
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among them. however. was not without
some danger. At times l have been sur
rounded by hundreds of natives, who de-
manded to know my mission, but they were
always on the defensive
In conclusion Captain Hore related how
certain slaye-traders had induced one tribe
to find him guilty of witchcraft for instill-
ing evil spirits into three goats, which he
left behind in one village. They sentenced
him to be burned. but on his way back to
the village he was warned by friendly
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this th year cost s1O9, 900 for fall delivery. IL
Tue lowest bid for monthly deliveries had
been accepted it would have been s19e 90O
or nearly 100 per cent more. In several
cases the difference, while considerable.
MI Mas not deemed excessive, and monthly de-
T lYerles had been accepted. In all cases
triha Muele peel was purchased for the northern
@siIDes @ IL was stipulated that the cattle must
nave been at least twelve months in succes.
SION prior to July l, 1880, north of the south
me OF Kansas. The statement that unae-
cllmated cattle are delivered is untrue
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BRITISH THRIFT.
A London Firm to Deal Directly With Chinese
Merchants

NEW YORK, Jan. 27.-The Commercial
Bulletin says: 1t may interest merchants
in the China trade to learn the very unusual
fact that prominent London house has Sc
cured the cooperation of native Canto II
merchant, who will take charge OF certai n
departments of the house and deal directl ly
with native merchants in their own Ian
guage, The hint is worth the attention IN
appropriate quarters, as the arrangem ent
saves the cost of Intermediary services.
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STANDS THE STRAIN.
The Brooklyn Bridge Not Endangered by the
Weight of Snow.

New YORK, Jan. 27,-It was thought the
great mass of snow Sunday subjected the
Brooklyn suspension bridge to great and
perhaps dangerous strain. Chief Engineer
Martin has been calculating the extra weight
ON the cables, and the result of his investi-
cations show the strain was insignificant
compared with the strength of the cables.
he calculates the snow on the bridge at 400
tons, about the weight of four trains. The
detection of the cables is so slight that it is
not notpeahla
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THE EMPERoK's BIRTHDAY
Berlin Gayly Decorated in Honor of the oc-
casion

BERLIN, Jan. 27.-The three eldest chill
dren of Emperor William are suffering from
severe colds, but the physicians state that
there is no danger. Emperor William cele-
brated his thlrty-second birthday amid
scenes of great rejoicing to-day. The city
was gayly decorated. The Emperor pre-
sented the Castle Guard with new colors.
remarkjng that they we're copied after those
of Frederick the Great which "a shameless
enemy carried off to France" Numbers of
decorations were distributed.
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Severe Weather in Europe.

LONDON. Jan. 2T.-In England, France
and Austria rapid thaws continue. Great
havoc has been caused IN Western Germany
by floods. In Berlin and Eastern Germany,
however, terrii, Snow-stOrms are raging
The ElOe and Weber are nearly free from
ice and navigation has been resumed on
those two rivers. Numerous wrecks ON
the I0nian sea are reported.
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Egvptian Troops Victorious

SUAKIN, Jan, 27.-EEyptian troops to-day
captured Handoub from the rebals. A
skrmish later with a band of rebels re-
suited in the killing of two Egyptians and
q number OF rebels.