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bsen nicl,named Ferdinand the Fowler. He

been nicknamed Ferdinand the Fowler. He
has also a very valuable collection
of precious stones, and is noted
for his generosity in making presents
of jewelry to his friends and rela-
tions. The Prince was formerly in the
Hussars, and afterNard Lieutenant in the
Hungarian HonvedS, leaving the cavalry
for the infantry in order to become prof.
cient in both branches of the. service. He
was sent TO Russia at the Cars coronation,
and on that occasion received Russian
decoration. On his second visit, which was
the marriage of the Grand Duke Sergius, he
was decorated with the order of st. Stan-
iSlaS. He is regarded as one of the wittiest
members OF Vienna society, and speaks Ger
man, English, French, Italian and Hunga-
rian. Prince Ferdinand has Travelled good
deal and is renowned for his hospitality. 1t
is related that when he was in the garrison
at LUZ he gave some little annoyance by
frequently entertaining his brother officers
at his palace, thing which the Archduke
deemed Incompatible with his position rs
Lieutenant
The Princess Cementine's boudoir ad-
joins the Princes study, and her Royal
II ighneSS is never so happy as when spend
ing her time in the company of her son.
The domestic life Of the pr.Ncely household
at Sofia is pattern to royal courts; ana
nothing can exceed the devotion with which
this august lady attends to everything
which can promote her sons interests, will
ingly renouncing all the attractions of life
in more civilized countries in order to re-
main with him in comparative exile and TO
share the condition of loneliness imposed
upon him by the refusal of the great pow
erS to acknowledge his position as
lawfully elected Prince of a free
country. The Princess Clementine has
won all hearts in Bulgaria, and has un-
doubtedly done much to strengthen her
sons position in the land Of his adoption.
She combines all the best qualities OF her
ancient house without its faults; and her
tact and amiabiity. her generosity and
readiness to cooperate in every coed work
have won many friends for her son and con-
verted many enemies. Notwithstanding the
deafness from which she sutfers-an afflic-
ton which in SO many cases produces n dis
taste for sOciety-the Princess is always
ready 10 welcome with the utmost affability
those who desire to be presented TO her. 1t
is an open secret that she is anxious for her
sons marriage, and an Austrian Arch
duchess has already been selected as the
partner of lis throne. But no lady, however
gifted, will be able TO occupy Princess
Clementine's place at the head of society in
SDfia
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THE OUTBREAK IN INDIA.

Less Than One Hundred Soldiers Engaged in
the Capture of Fort Thapat.
CALCUTTA, April "details concerning
the capture OF Fort Thapat state that the
British force. which carried the works by
assault. numbered only eighty Indian troops.
The garrison of the fort was composed of
600 Manipuris, but the onslaught Of the
British was so fierce that the Manipuris fled
in wild disorder Re-enforcements have
been dispatched, but 1t is feared the Man
ipuris will return and attack the British
detachment in full force before the re-
endorsements can reach the scene.
Information reached here this afternoon
that Lieutenant Grants light force of In
dian troops is now confronted by large
force of Manpuris who, in addition to be-
ing well armed with rifles, have several field
guns. 1t is feared Grants force will be an
nihilated unless re-enforcements are hur-
ried forward.
RANGooN, April 4.-Natives Of Manipur,
arriving here, report that Chief Commis-
soner James W. Quinton, who was taken
prisoner at the time of the massacre, was.
together with a party of officers, who ac-
companied him, killed on the first day of
the fphtinp
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HURRIED BACK
TO WASHINGTON.
Secretary Proctor Will Not In
spect Our Defenses.
Harrison's Military Adviser Arrives and L
Warmly welcomed-He Will Return to
the East at Once.

The gentleman who gives President Har-
rison tips when the British lion becomes
unciyil about the dear seals in Behring Sea,
or Italy in an unguarded moment displays
cloven foot, arrived in this city yesterday
and was warmly welcomed by the local
military men. His stay in the city will be
very short as he received dispatch from
Washington yesterday calling upon him to
return at once Why he was summoned
back is matter that neither he nor the
gentleman who accompanied him will di-
vulge.
Secretary Proctor was met on his arrival
at the ferry by Lieutenant Leonard w.
Lowering, aid-de-eamp to General Gibbon,
and acting Assistant Adjutant-General. The
distinguished guest was accompanied by Colonel
Il. W. Batcheider, QuarIermaster General OF the
army, and Captain Thomas NJ Woodruff. He
went at once to the residence of his s0n-in-law
at 623 Mason street, where he received visitors,
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BRITISH AFFAIRS,
A N.H Aspect TO the Sealing Question
The Sligo Election.

New YORK, April 5.-Smalley in his Lon
don dispatch to the Tribune says: Phelps
article in Harper's on the Behring Sea ques-
tion has been copied. in whole or in part,
in many English journals. 1t is a surprise
TO the British public OF to so much of the
British public as cares about seal-fshlng in
the North Pacific. Hitherto they have been
content TO hold Blaine responsible for all
the troubles in that quarter. They have
been told by their own papers and by some
of those in New York that Blaine took a
purely political view; that the sober opinion
OF America was opposed to him. They read
with more or less satisfaction cabied abuse
of the American statesman. Thea suddenly
they are confronted with Phelps. They
know him as one of the ablest American
Ministers who ever represented his country
in England; as a LAWYER of the first rank;
as a citizen of the highest character. They
fud him sustaining Blaine in every material
point in his controversy with Salisbury.
They are perpleXei beyond measure. PHELPS
has none the less done a real service to his
country by his very powerful and cOnvlnc-
Ing statement OF the American case against
England.
The McCar'hyites have won the day at
Sligo, and Parnell, for the second time, sees
lis nominee rejected. 1t was a good consti-
tUency to work on, Tor so large was the num-
Der Of voters who cannot read or write that
at many polling booths the supply OF forms
for illiterates was early exhausted. Almost.
If not all, the illiterate voters, we are told,
were supporters Of the Rnti-Parnellite can
didale, and were escorted to the booths by
c!rr-ymen of the church. In the case of
illterate voters, the ballot, otherwise Sc
cret, becomes open. 1t is an old trick Of
tile league to force voters to declare
themselves illiterate in order TO see
that they vote straight. 1t has now been
turned against Parnell, but the pressure has
been so great that it Is question whether
it has not been oYerdone and whether the
election has not been invalidated. Tie ma
iurity agains. Parneil is rather less than
was expected. l hear that Mr.. Parnell is In
deep detection; not so much on account of
Sligo as because he is convinced that the
country is going against him. He means to
fight to the last gasp. He will probably sue
ceed in retaining, when the general election
oceurs, One-fourth, perhaps one-third, OF his
seats. These, added to eight or ten out of
the whole eighty-siX P. rnellite constitu-
encies which the Conservatives expect t1
gain, will amply suffice to III ke any home
rule measure impossible, rs Chamberlain
says, for the next ten years, but such a re-
suit will leave Parnell i'll position of COM
parativrly little power He is likely to be
known not as the uncrOwned but as the dis
crowned king. So clear is this that efforts
to patch up the quarrel still continue, but
with no prospect Of immediate success.
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THE PEOPLES FAD!

1T HAS COME TO PASS THAT 1T Is A FAD AMONG
THE PEOPLE TO BRING THEIR "wANT" ADS
TO THE CALL so IT Is THAT THE CALL
IS THE ONLY WANT MEDIUM!
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PARK-LANE CLUB.
Things Which VIII Be Asked by 1t of the
Supervisors.

Things Which VIII Be Asked by 1t of the
Supervisors.
The Park-lane and Seventeenth-st I'm
provement Club has appointed committee
TO appear before the Street Committee of
tie Board of Supervisors and advocate a
petition presented some time ago for the
following improvements: Widening Sey-
enteenth street from sixty-four to eighty
feet to Park lane, and extending it in
straight line 10 Stanyan street; widening
Park lane to eighty feet from Ashbury
street, and that Caselli avenue be widened
from Park lane to Corbett road also to
widen and straighten Corbett road from
Seventeenth street to and beyond Twen-
ty-slXth street.
Another committee was appointed to ap-
pear before the Street Light Committee and
ask for three electric lights, to be stationed
at the following points: One on the north
side of Corbett road, opposite Danvers street;
one on the northwest corner of Seventeenth
and Uranus streets and one on the north
west corner of Seventeent Il street andPark
lane.
An assessment of 81 was levied on each
member of the club to defrav any expenses
which may accrue, and a collector was ap-
pointed to call on the members for this as
sessment.
The delegates from the club to the Fedora
ton of San Francisco Improvement Clubs
elected NJ. V. Stevens as the representative
of the club on the Executive Committee of
tha fplaratiOO
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THE GoULDs IN WASHINGTON.
a Conference With Postmaster-General Wan
amaker on Various Questions

amaker on Various Questions.
WASHINGTON, April 4.-Jay Gould aud
his son George had a long conference with
Postmaster-General Wanamaker at the
Postofice Department to-day. The ques-
ton of the Pacific Mail Steamship line, of
which George Gould is President, in con-
nection with the new Postal Subsidy Act
was discussed. Gould stated that he was
willing to guarantee that whatever money
might be granted the steamship company
under that act would he expended in Great
ing new lines. The question of rates on the
Government telegraph business from July
1, 1884, was also discussed. as was a ques-
ton of increased mail facilities on the Union
Pacific Mr.. Gould and his son are on their
way West. 1t is believed they will go over
the Union Pacific before their return. Their
objective point is St. Louis.
Telegraph tolls however, was the priuci-
pal theme of the talk Next june will be
two years since Wanamaker fixed the
schedule of rates which the Government
should pay the Western Union for its tele-
graph service. The Western Union refused
10 accept these rates, but continued to per-
form the servire. The consequence is the
Government has paid nothing for its tele-
graph service since that time, and the
amount now due TIE cOmpany has reached
large proportions. Gould talked the matter
over with Wanamaker. but no definite con-
sequently called OF the President Secretary
Foster and Secretary Tracy spent short
time in the society OF each. 1t is learned
that these visits were merely social in char
tor aud had no political or financial signif-
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ORIGIN UNKNOWN.
A Fire in Wholesale House of Haas
Brothers.


Brothers.
The large wholesale establishment of
Haas Brothers, at 100 and 102 California
street, caught fire about o'clock last even
ing, and much damage was done by both
fire and water. The building occupied by
the firm is a three-story brick, and the fire
originated in the upper story, but from what
cause is not known.
The house had been closed early as is the
custom on Saturdays, and there only re-
mained a couple of clerks and one of the
principals, who were waiting for the COM
pletion of the work of typewriter While
they were so waiting, smoke was discovered
issuing from the windows of the upper
story. and Officer Thomas Mahoney turned
in an alarm from Box 26i.
The department arrived promptly, and
three streams were conveyed to the seat Of
the fire. 1t was subdued In about one hour,
but there was heavy damage by water.
Tea, coffee and spices were damaged to the
extent of $4,000 as near as could be esti-
mated before thorough survey is made.
The house carries nearly half million
dollars worth of stock, which is only par
TALLY insured. The building is on the cor
ner Of California and Davis streets.
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SAN JOSE WON.
The First " Kick" of the Season Against
the Umpire's Rulings.

The First " Kick" of the Season Against
the Umpire's Rulings.
SACRAMENTO, April Al will never
umpire another game of ball in my life. !"
said Bowman after to-day's game.
That's right, Billy, don't, and Sscra-
mento cranks will be tickled to DEATH"
Bowman was cheered when lie stepped
on the diamond to call game and hissed
when he stepped off-two hours later.
His decisions favored San Jose.
The game itself was fine exhibition of
fielding and was beautiful contest outsids
of the umpiring. Huston pitched fIs
game, not giving single base on balls.
Outside of the fourth inning he kept the
hits well scattered.
Harper was too much for the Sacramento
sloggerS and they were unable to win.
When the opposing team needed hit he
was most effective, and he exercised great
head-work. His slow ball again fooled the
batters, and up to the sixth inning not one
clean hit had been made off his delivery.
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necessary appliances for the transaction of
business, but also to order the discharge of
such indebtedness when so incurred.
For the Treasurer the City and County
Attorney argued that the claim. not having
been passed by the Supervisors and Auditor,
cannot legally be paid. He added that the
petition for the writ is an amicable proceed
ing; but the Justices were inclined 10 the
belief that such proceeding could not be
amicable and that the petitioner must be
actually in custody.
The matter was taken under advisement
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RIVALS THE EYRAUD CASE.
Murder of Wealthy Banker at San Jose de
Guatemala hY a Man and Woman.

Murder of a Wealthy Banker at San Jose de
Guatemala by Man and Woman.
NEW YORK. April 4-From San Jose de
Guatemala come the details Of a murder
similar to the celebrated Eyraud case of
Paris. a wealthy banker, named Carlos
Samtibanez. in November was enticed to a
house on the outskirts of the city
for the purpose Of purchasing a large
amount OF American exchange. He had a
large sum Of money and jewels on his per-
son. The assassin's mistress inveigled him
into a compromising position, when the as
sassin, a Spanard named Gonzales rush ed
in and stabbed him to death. robbed the
bcdy and de1 to the United States. The
facts have just been brought TO light by the
zales and the woman. with another con-
spirator, are under arrest, and will doubt
less be punished
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take personal interest In the contest Speaker
Reed and many OF the brightest men OF the Re
publican party had Invaded ONO during the
canvass and had used every power OF ELOQUENT
persuasion 10 turn the tide in favor OF MeKIu-
ley, but after contest that would be memorable
In history the people OF that section OF Ohio has
declared IN favor Of tariff reform. True, his ma
10rlty was small, but 1t was victory neverlhe-
less and was but presage Of victories yet to
come.
He then spoke of the outlook ana predicted a
sweeping victory In 1892, when the people would
nave had time to study wtl the effects OF The
Mckinley bill. which he denounced as one OF lha
most Infamous pieces of financial legislation
ever peTpetraied upon free people.
COMPLIMENTARY REFERENCEs.
he next referred IN complimentary terms to
both Cleye land and hlll, but avoided expressing
a preference for either. OF Isaac S. Gray OF In
diana, however, he spoke In the highest terms of
praise. aud predicted that he would be chosen
Tor the secoGd place on the ticket. The latter he
described as man worthy of every confidence
OF The people and one capable of filling any office
within the gift of the nalion.
Mr. warwick was followed by eX-May0r Grace
OF New York, who said IN substance: Z" / ac-
cept the compliment Of tblS reception not as a
personal recognition of myself, but as a testi-
mony OF your regard and goodwill toward the
Democracy of New York. | congratulate you
Oh the fact that though victory in California has
not always crowned your efforts, yet you live
aud labor for higher aims In politics; for princ
pie ana not for temporary mikesllft aud eX-
pedlents; that you are brave enough at your
apparent cost to purity the councils of your
party, and thus lay the foundations OF ultimate
success"
PLATTTUDES ON THE TARIFF.
Mr.. Grace then devoted his attention to the
tariff and delivered himself Of a succession OF
platlIudes bearing upon the importation OF tin
and coal. what you want,' he continued, sis
freer trade aud freer ships, and San Francisco
with her harbOr Will, Independent OF railroad ex-
actions. use the great highways which God has
given her."
He closed by paying warm tribute TO Grover
Cleveland, 1.-The peer of all the great men this
country las produced" not pXceDtiug Wlgntug-
ton and Lincoln, and eXhOrted every American
citizen, whether native or foreizsl. born, 10 vote
for Cleveland aud reform. --,h
The meeting then adjourned, with three cheers
for the Democratic parIv.
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CHILEAN AFFAIRS.
An Extra Session of Congress to Be Held-An-
other Desertion.

UlAtl 0cocIL1Vu.
New YORK, April A business house
has received cable from Santiago de
Chile that an extra session of Congress
will assemble on the 18th of this month.
1t is further stated that the report that Bal
maceda is willing to withdraw on con-
dition that he is allowed to name his success
sor is false.
PARIS, April At is announced here
that the Chilean ironclad Pilcomayo, with
officers and crew, has deserted the cause of
President Balmaceda and joined the rebel
fleet, which now numbers forty war vessels.
a cable dispatch from Chile, signed by
the leaders of the Congressional or Revolu-
zionist party, announces that 1000 Govern
ment troops, who were recently defeated in
Antofagasta took refuge in Bolivia,
where they were compelled to lay down
their arms. BY this victory the insurgents
became mas ters of the Province of Antofa-
gaSta,
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THE BATTLEFIELD.
The Oakland and San Jose Clubs
Won Yesterdays Games.
CLUBS.

when you are at loss for a synonym for
the name of my team you may put US down
as the two-time winners" said Manager
Harris after the opening game of the season.
Yesterday evening he sought lonely cor
ner in the box-office, and did not deign to
reply when Colonel Robinson sOictousIy
inquired, Don't you think the patronymic
of your aggregation is misft at present?
Two-time losers would be more appropri-
ate."
The home players yesterday afternoon
showed how an excellent team can play
poor ball at times. There was considerable
fumbling and wild throwing in the game
against Oakland, and the Colonels did not
require base hits to win the contest The
game was lost to the Friscos after the first
inning. They made few weak spurts, but
all through the remaining eight innings
Harris men were like the man who fell out
of balloon-they were not in it.
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IRISH NATIONAL LEAGUE.
The Question of ParnelPs Endorsement to Be
Considered by the Council

LINCOLN (Nebr.), April A gentleman
high in the Irish National League ranks,
who is authorized to speak for President
Fitzgerald, stated to-day that the statement
st. Louis, intimatng that Fitzgerald had
called a council OF the Irish National League
together for hepurpose Of indorsing Parnell.
is false. The league, by its constitution and
resolutions of its conventions, has hereto
fore been pledged to assist Parnell and his
colleagues. At present a divided opinion
exists, and it is matter of such grave re-
sponsibility that Fitzgerald felt it his duty
to place it before the council of the league,
and secure for it the consideration it de-
Saryas
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PERSONAL NOTES.

D. C. Hyde of Seattle is at the Baldwin
L. G. Hoffman of Boston is at the Cali
fornia.
5. 5. Latin, a banker of Chicago. is at tho
Palace.
C. P. Huntington is expected here to-
morrow.
DR., N. F. Rayln of San Jose is guest at
the Grand.
j. C. Corning Jr. and wife of Albany, N.
Y, are at the Hotel Pleasanton.
Robert Turner of Idaho Springs, Colo, Is
registered at the Hotel Pleasanton.
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Mrs. Tay's Will.

The will has been filed for probate of Mrs.
Harriet A. Tay, who died on the 25th ult.,
and who was sole devisee under the will of
her late husband, George III. Tay, who died
a short time ago leaving considerable prop
erty, and whose estate is still unsettled.
Her executors, E. p. Danforth and A. n.
Drown, are unable to state the value of the
estate, but it is known That in addition to
her interest in her husbands property she
left the household furniture in her residence
at 1905 Leavenworth street, as also sundry
notes and MORTGAGES
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AN UNWILLING PASSENGER.
Newfoundland Revenue officer Taken to
Massachusetts, by Sealer.

Massachusetts, by sealer.
GLOUCESTER (Mass.), April 4-Captan
Solomon Jacobs, the hero of the Seattle
(Wash.) seal-fshing trouble, arrived to-day
from Fortune Bay. n. f., having carried
off. much against his will, Newfoundland
revenue officer. The schooner Brunhilde
was lying at Lally Cove when overhauled
by the revenue cutter Fiona, and Captain
Jacobs was accused of smuggling lie erring to
the French al st. Pierre. He denied il, and
an officer was put on board with instructions
to take the vessel to st. Jacques. The
ca tain took the officer below; aud enter
tanned him until the cutter was out Of sight.
Then he set sail for home despite the
officers violent protest. He accepted the
alternative of being set ashore at 1T. Pierre
rather than coming to Gloucester. Cap
tain jacobs brings the first definite news
Of the Newfoundland bait act. The bait
house will furnish American vessels free,
but not so to the Canadian vessels, so bad
blood is liable to be stirred up between the
provinces.
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EX PARTE WIDBER.
The Matter of Judge Troutt's Bill in TIL



Supreme Court.
The Justices of the Supreme Court sat In
bank yesterday morning to hear argument
on the petition of Treasurer Wibber on
habeas corpus to obtain release from i'm
prisonmeut, under commitment of Judge
Wallace, for contempt in refusing to pay
tile demand, approved by Judge Trout, for
$500, incurred in furnishing his chambers
and courtroom.
1t was explained that the object of the
proceeding is to determine the question of
the power of the Judges to compel the
Treasurer TO liqudate demands of this
character In behalf of the claimant and
the Superior Court it was cuntended that the
rightis is inherentin the court not only to order