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The morning call., 1891-11-24
IN WASHINGTON.
Heavy Damage to Buildings and Several

heaFy manage 20 buiiulnRs ana several
Lives Lost.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-A heavy wind
and rain storm. amounting 10 almost hur-
ricane. passed over this city about noon to-
day doing great damage to property.
The walls of the new Metzerott Music
Hall, in course of construction, we're blown
down and several persons were killed and
many others injured.
George White, a tailor, and one of his sew
ing women were taken out dead from the
adjoining building and two others were
badly hurt.
One of the reservoirs of the Washington
Gas Company was struck by lightning and
burned.
A section of the stone balustrade around
the roof of the White House was blown
down during the storm, crashing through
the roof of the p0rtico at the eastern en-
tr aDce to the basement. "A large portion Of
the portico was destroyed with it.
Later tonight it was learned that George
White was the only person killed.
The property loss in this city
will reach a quarter of a million.
Reports of much damage come from points
north and south. Harrisburg and Altoona
say the storm was very severe there.
The morning call., 1891-11-24

Charles Walker, the negro who was ar
rested on the 19;h inst. on the charge of
petty larceny was again brought out of his
cage last night to hear the placing of an
other charge, that Of forgery, against him.
1t appears, or is claimed by Detective
Dillon, mat Walker forged the name of
Charles Thompson, living at S73 Market
$40, and secured them, afterward disposing
of the property az Il second hand shop ut 672
Howard street. Walker has not had hear
ing on his first charge yet, and since his
incarceration has had six more charges,
making seven in all, placed against him, as
follows: Four petty larcenies, one burglary,
one receiving stolen gouds and one for for
ppry
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cotton.Planters' Protective Union.

CHARLESTON Is. c., Nov. 23.-The plant
ers Of Sea Island cotton in this State have
organized the Sea Island Protective Union,
with Fl. A. Fowler as President. The Oh
iect is.to secure the passage by Congress of
a tariff on long staple cotton. Similar
unions will be organized in Georgia and
Florida, which States cover the long staple
producing section of the South. During the
past summer an effort was made to form a
combination of Carolina planters to pre-
vent the sale of seed to Georgia and Florida
planters, but this failed and the present
combine seems to be the outcome of the
Iorlner effort
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Brakemen Killed.

SHELTON (Wash.), Nov. 23-Before day
light this morning logging train on the
Washington Southern Railroad was back
ing up empty cars to the logging camps for a
load. when it encountered tree which had
fallen across the track in cut. Brakemen
BaptIste and James Leisure were standing
on flat-cars, and without warning they were
knocked down by the tree, and both were
instantly killed. Leisure was standing near
the tender, and was knocked against it and
badly crushed
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Did He Steal Them?

Officer Stevens yesterday morning OBJ
served Edward Duffy with well-known
street thief acting suspiciously on Second
street, near Stevenson. ID uffy. who was
carrying very handsome beaver overcoat
on his arm. ran away as the officer ap-
preached. He was pursued and caught. On
being searched at tile Southern Station a
loaded five-ehamber revolver and twenty
one new penknives were found on him. As
he could not explain how he came by the
knives or coat he was charged with petty
larceny and carrying a weapon concealed.
The morning call., 1891-11-24
Funeral of Actor Florence,

NEW YORK, Nov 23-The funeral serv-
ices over the remains Of William j. Florence
took place this morning in st. Agnes
Church. Crowds of people followed the
body from the Fifth-avenue Hotel to the
church. inside of which every seat was oc-
cupied. Flowers were to be seen in great
profusion. The pal-bearers were: Edwin
Booth, 4. M. Palmer, William Winter,
Charles n. Villas. C. F. Fearing, Cayt
McMichael and John Russell Young. The
ceremonies were unusually beautiful and i'm
pressiye, and at their conclusion the body
was taken to the Woodland Cemetery.
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Attemnted Rnhherv.

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov 23-A daring day
light robbery was attempted at the West
Hotel this morning. Shortly after o'clock
two well-dressed men entered the room Of
w. A. GRAVEYARD, a guest, and were going
through his clothes when he awoke and be-
gan shouting for help. Book keeper Willis
tried TO intercept them as they ran out and
one of them fired three shots at him. Though
pursued by number of employees of the
hotel the men ESCAPED,
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At last nights meeting of the Molders'
Union ex-President Valentine reported that
he would go East to- morrow on business of
the International Union.
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IN WEST VIRGINIA.

Carriage Mandatory Wrecked and
Several Persons Severely Injured.
WHEELING (W. Va.). Nov. ga terrihc
blizzard passed over the city to-day. and
rain, snow and wind played havoc. From
points outside the city cone reports Of con-
siderable damage
At Moundsvills a carriage mandatory
was completely wrecked and several men
seriously injured.
The walls Of the West End Glass Works
were blown in.
From other points news OF more or less
damage is coming in.
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LABOR NOTES.
The Retail Clerks-Horse-Co Collar Maker,
Unite,

The Retail Clerks-Horse-Co Makers
Unite.
On Friday evening the Federated Trades,
at the request of the Clerks Early Clos
ing Association, took action against q
Kearny-street merchant, who was violating
his pledge to close his store early in the
evening as other merchants were doing.
Yesterday the merchant asked for confer
ence and agreed with the Executive Commit
tee Of the association to close when other
merchants In the same line closed.
The journeymen horse-collar makers held
a meeting last night and organized union,
which will be a branch of the National
HOrse-collar Makers Union and will be
represented in the Council of Federated
Trades. Forty journeymen signed the ap-
plication for a charter.
The Stevedores' Protective Union met
last night and initiated fifteen candidates
for membership. This sudden augmenta-
ton of the unions strength is said to be due
to the fact that it will be made beneficial
organization.
The Executive Committee of the Employ
ers' Association will meet with committee
from the German Typographical Union to-
the trouble in the office of the ADend Post
The union pattern-makers report that the
end of the molders' strike has had no
effect upon their business, which is no bet
ter and no worse than it was before the
strike.
AT last nights meeting of the Molders'
Union ex-President Valentine reported that
he would go East Tomorrow ON business of
the International Union.
The Steamship Stevedores' Union will
give ball tomorrow night
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coming and more were hurt Many roofs
were blown off and other damage was done,
Of John Pringle's brick livery stable and
played havoc with signs and shade trees.
The rain turned to snow about noon, and
the fall was very heavy. seriously interfering
with telegraphic communication. A blind
ing snow.stornl is raging at Canton and Mas
silion and trains are delayed.
The morning call., 1891-11-24
GOLD IN COLORADO.
Prospectors at Work in an Old Dry Creek
Near Elizabeth

ELIZABETH (Colo.). Nov. 23.-Gold has
been found in dry creeks in the vicinity of
this city. In early days. when prospectors
passed over this district, slight traces of
gold were found, but the scarcity of water
prevented them from continuing their
search Recently number of men devoted
their time to a search for gold, and last week
they found the metal in a small creek not
far from this place. Wafer was conveyed
to the ground by means of bitches, and
work was commenced with common
rocker. The result was satisfactory. E, c.
Loper and Jess Hand then started work on
the ground in earnest. They made sluices,
and in sixty hours took out four ounces
of gold in coarse grains and almost pure
The morning call., 1891-11-24
A Horse DemoIishe. a Saloon

broke from his fastenings at Indianapolis
and while rapidly running along the street.
dragging with him the buggy, he cellided
with and dangerously injured Henry Miller,
who attempted to head him off. A few
yards further the animal dashed into Mil
ler's saloon, carrying the plate-glass doors
with him and breaking the buggy
into fragments. Inside the saloon he
jumped against the bar. breaking 1t down,
and then he kicked and plunged until the
decanters and bottles and all the drinkin e
paraphernalia were broken into minute
pieces, while liquors of various kinds poured
on the floor. Several men in the saloon had
narrow escapes, and the interior was wrecked
as If swept by baby tornado. The animal
was badly cut by broken glass.-Cincinnati
Enquirer.
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TRANSFERRED SUITS.
Three of Them Taken to the United
States Circuit Court.

Three of Them Taken to the United
States Circuit Court.
Three suits were transferred to the United
States Circuit Court yesterday. They are
as follows:
The suit of D. C. Scott against F. E.
Blake. from the Superior Court of this
county, to recover 5000 damages on ten
years lease of the Ola Rancho in Ventura
County.
From Merced County the suit of the Hol-
land California Land Company against De
Rotterdamsche Maatschappijtot Land Ex-
ploitatie in California. to recover SS172 43,
a balance alleged to be due.
From the Superior Court of this city and
county the lit of Sarah Mitchell against
Frederick w. Sharon tor 100000 damages
for alleged libelOus testimony in previous
suit.
The morning call., 1891-11-24
Influenza Snreadirp

LONDON. Nov. 23.-The influenza Is spread
ing in France and Germany. The epidemic
has closed several schools in the Depart
ment of Gers, France, aud one school In
Paris. 1t has extended all over Berlin,
where the painter Spon6ourg, with many
Others, has succumbed to the disease. 1t is
also prevalent in Posen and West Prussia
The death rate in Hamburg is 210 above the
normal weekly average. The increase is
chiefly due TO Influenza
The morning call., 1891-11-24
FEDERAL LAW v1oLAToRs.
More Vigorous Measures Decided on by the
Treasury Department

IIeasury department..
CHICAGO. Nov. 23.-Reports of extensive
opium smuggling and the establishment of
Illicit distilleries along the Dakota and lin
nesota border. together with continued and
numerous violations of the Chinese exclu-
sion act, have caused the Treasury Depart
ment to take more decided measures against
these illegal practices. The department
of operations along tile Northwestern bor-
der are shifted from Chicago to St Paul,
and Special Agent j. j. Crowley, who had
much experience in that class of work, has
been placed il charge of the territory COW
ering Minnesota, the Dak0tas, Montana and
Idaho. Crowley will assume his new duties
Dacemhe 81 next
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Fire In Minueanolis.

MINNEAPOLIS (AIinn.l. Nov. ga fire
broke out tonight in the fye-story building
of the North Star Boot and Shoe Company
on Third street A fierce wind was blow
ing and for time il looked as though Tenn
pie Court, tile Nicolet House and other
large structures must 60. By hard work,
however. the flames were confined to the
first building. The loss is estimated at
$3.50, 000 partly insured.
The morning call., 1891-11-24
Not an OmciaI Street.

City and County Attorney burst has ex-
pressed the opinion TO the Board of Super
visors that Tay street, small alley running
north and south through the middle of the
block from Sacramento 10 Clay streets, be-
tween Powell and Mason, is not an official
street and may be expunged. 1t only oc-
ours on the Humphreys Map Of 1870, and
there is no record of its dedication in ex-
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WESTMINSTER CONFESSION.
Resolution Against Revision Adopted by Il
Chicago Presbytery

CHICAGO, Nov. 23.-The Chicago Presby-
terry this afternoon, by vote of 81 to IS,
passed a resolution TO request the Ge neral
Assembly ITO turn entirely from the pro-
ject of revising the Westminster Confession
and take dillgent steps to have proposed to
the church such simple scriptural declara-
tion of those things which are most surely
believed among ns, as shall be for the prac-
tical help and cdificatisn of all our members
and for testimony TO the world of the faith
which was once for all delivered 10 the
saints"
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IN MISSISSIPPI.

Many Houses Wholly or Partly Demol-
fshed and One Person Fatally Injured.
NEWTON tAiiss.), Nov. pa cyclone
swept over Lawrence, four miles west oI
here, yesterday afternoon. Many houses
were wholly or partly demolished and 4
number OF persons hurt, but as far as heard
only nna fatn
The morning call., 1891-11-24

The Elks' annual carnival is always big
event in the amusement world, but the en-
tertainment this year at Mechanics Pavil-
ion on Wednesday evening bids fair to
outdo every previous effort. Aside from
the grand carnival pageant, In which nu-
merous beautiful historical and allegorical
floats will appear. many OF the most noted
theatrical artists have volunteered their SER
vices. The Park Band of forty pieces will
be in attendance and there will he several
handsome and costly prizes distributed for
the best costumes
The morning call., 1891-11-24
The Black Sea Grain Flnat.

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 23.-There are at
present twenty y-fOur grain ships at Odessa
loading with wheat, whose cargOes are not
yet completed. The authorities have given
permission for these ships to continue their
loading until their cargoes are completed,
despite the fact that the ukase prohibiting
the export Of wheat from Russia goes into
effect TODAY
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Business Property Burned.

PARAGoULD tArk.). Nov. ga fire late
last night destroyed number of business
blocks and stores. A heavy snow-storm
probably saved the town from destruction.
The loss is estimated at 100000.
MIDDLEBURY (Vt.). Nov. 23-Half the
business portion of the town was burned
last night The loss will probably reach
Sl50,0 600
The morning call., 1891-11-24
DYNAMITE IN A TRUNK.
Explosion in Baggage-Car on the Pennsy
vapia Ra;Irnod

PITTsBURG, Nov. %. "A trunk con-
tanning dynamite exploded this even
ing in baggage-car of the mail trap
on the Pennsy .vania road as the srap
was passing Irwin. The explosion
wrecked the trunk and tore hole in tile
side of the car. A bagcageman accident
ally dropped another trunk on the one con,
tanning dynamite. The trunk was shipped
fram Phillipsbarg Pa., by Michael Cody. an
Hungarian, bound for Cambridge. Ohio.
He and his wife were arrested at Pittsburg.
He at first denied that the trunk was his,
but when confronted with picture of his
wife found in the wreckage he gave in. he
refused to explain why he was carrying
dynamite aud was locked I'D.
The morning call., 1891-11-24
Fire Bell.

An alarm was turned in from Box 1872 at
:45 o'clock for the burning of a portion Of
the tannery of Morey g. Co., on Seventh
street, near the corner OF Channel. The
fire was first seen coming from that portion
of the tannery occupied by the engine and
machinery and continued into the she'd
rooms. The loss is estimated at S2500 and
the origin OF the fire Is unknown. as there
was no Watebman on the premises.
The morning call., 1891-11-24
BABCOCK'S SALARY.
Counselor burst Says the Reduction
Il

Counselor burst Says the Reduction Is
Not Legal.
Auditor Smiley has been advised by Coun-
selor burst that the resolution passed by
the Board of Education reducing Deputy
Superintendent Babcock's salary from $3.50
to S25 month has not legal leg to stand
on. and that the Deputy's demand for his
full salary should be audited.
The Deputy Superintendents office Is
created by the Legislature, says Mr.. burst
in his opinion, and the trust is imposed in
the Board of Education to fix a salary beft-
ting the office. The attempt to place it at
S25 a month is an insult to both the office
and the Legislature, and any court will de-
clare the act a nullity.
The morning call., 1891-11-24

George G. Kenny. middle-aged man,
went into the editorial rooms OF the
Examiner yesterday morning and without
stating his grievance struck that journals
acting city editor, w. N. Hart. two violent
blows on the tace He was promptly handed
over to the police and booked for battery at
the Central Station. Kenny refused to state
why he had made the attack,
The morning call., 1891-11-24
IN MARYLAND.

A Large Building In Baltimore Unr rooted
and Several Persons Injured.
BALTIMORE, Nov 23-Shortiy after noon
to-day wind ana rain storm of unusual in
tensity struck the city, blowing down signs
and ehimneys and doing other damage.
The roof Of the oyster-packing house OF z.
S. Maltby was blown off by the wind, and
a number OF persons working in the TOP
story were injured but none seriously.
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DATE OF THE CONVENTION.
The convention will be held on June 1t
GREAT JOY IN MINNEAPOLIS.

GREAT JOY IN MINNEAPOLIS.
MINNEAPoLIs, Nov. % This city is
wild with delight and excitement tonight
over the announcement that Minneapolis
has secured the National Republican Con-
vention. All the evening the newspaper
offices were besieged with inquiries. Ow-
ing TO the storm the news was slow In reach
ing this city. Politicians and business men,
however. hung around until tile bulletins
announcing the result were received. The
news spread quickly throughout the streets,
and all over the town could be heard cheers
and yells of the excited popuace. All
classes, irrespective of politics, are enthu-
siastic. aud all will work vigorously to
properly entertain the delegates and the
crowd that will be attracted here the same
time. From political standpoint, it is
considered a most excellent thing for this
city and the entire Northwest The dis
satisfaction among the grangers, the people
bere think, will be Quelled, and all are
pleased with the result of the great fight for
the Northwest, and Minneapolis in par
tiputar
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Suicide or Murdari

LINCOLN Nebr.), Nov. 23-Charles Crow.
detective, well known in Denver and Salt
Lake, who either shot himself or was shot
by his divorced wife, one week ago. died
to-day Mrs. Crow is under arrest, and u
charge of murder will be entered against
her. She asserts 1t was suicide.
The morning call., 1891-11-24
EIks' Carnival.

The Steamship Stevedores' Union wi
give ball tomorrow night.
The morning call., 1891-11-24
Piling Up tho Charges.

Four more charges Of petty larceny we're
placed yesterday on the Central Station
ledger against Charles Walker, colored
boy. arrested for burglary, petty larceny
and receiving stolen property.
The morning call., 1891-11-24
Chicago Property Purchased by a sy

VI e1'"Sc1 " H HUIVdVc'
CHICAGO, Nov. 23.-C. c. Heisen, the
owner of the Mnnon Office Building in this
CITY, has sold it with the land on which it
stands for S675O0o cash. The purchasers
are syndicate Of four capitalists living in
New York, San Francisco, Topeka and
Chicago, but HeiSen will not give their
names.
The morning call., 1891-11-24
Iacksnn Re-Elentad

LONDON. Nov. 23.-The election to fill the
seat for North Leeds in the Commons,
made vacant by the appointment of Right
Hon. w. L. Jackson to the position of Chief
Secretary of Ireland, was he'd on Satur-
opposition.
The morning call., 1891-11-24
Work Of an Insane Woman.

ST. MARYs (Ohio). Nov. 23.-While tenn
porarily insane to-day Mrs. Charles Heffel-
finger threw a cup of hot lye In her hus-
bands face. Dlinding him, and then fatally
injured him with a hatchet. She then cut
her own throat with razor. Both are
dying.
The morning call., 1891-11-24

BRUSSELS, Nov. 23.-The delegates to the
various labor organizations have decided
that unless the Government shortly fulflls
It's promise TO grant universal suffrage in
Belgium they will again begin a general
strike
The morning call., 1891-11-24
IN OHIO.

Heavy Rains and Gales, Followed by n
Cold Snow-Storm.
CLEVELAND. Nov. 23.-The storm here
to-day was the worst in a long time. Rain
has fallen continually since yesterday fore
noon, and the wind blew a gale all day.
Tonight 1t is growing colder. The Erie
road reports two feet Of snow twenty miles
south of the city.
At Ashtabula, Ohio, the storm did much
damage. A brick school building collapsed
at 2 O'clock. The children were taken out
by the teachers when they saw the storm
The morning call., 1891-11-24
Aouarrelsome CcupIe,

Joseph, alias "Skive," Tobin, who has
frequently had differences with the police,
is under arrest again for beating his wife,
disturbing the peace and using vulgar Ian
guage. The woman is also charged with
disturbing the peace.
The morning call., 1891-11-24
Sixty Cornorations snea

ST. Louis. Nov 23.-The Circuit Attor-
ney to-day filed mandamus suits against
sixty corporations doing business in this city
for noncompliance with the provisions Of
the antitrust law.
The morning call., 1891-11-24
Prince Georges Condition

LONDON, Nov. 23.-It is announced that
the condition Of Prince George of Wales has
not changed since yesterday, when his fever
WAS snb5idiup
The morning call., 1891-11-24

The interest OF Chin Coon Gee in the
store of Quong Chung Luen & Co., sos
Washington street, was sold at auction
yesterday by United States Marshal Long
to recover on bond of $500. The goods
hrnuuhf C5nO
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FOUND IN THE RUINS.

-Four Lives Lost in Hotel Fire at James,
town, N. Y.
JAMESTOWN On. ". Nov pa fire
broke out In the kitchen Of the Old Home
stead Hotel, three-story brick structure.
Of an early hour this morning and the
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Kept the washing.

Chez Hoy Lee. a laundryman on Bryant
street, retained quantity of a customers
yesterday by Officer Aitken and Detective
Glennon.
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Spelling McDonald's Name.

Jacob jackson, a vest-maker, gave testi-
mony in the Mcdonald case yesterday. He
S i'd that he was well acquainted with the
deceased anu tie claimant, and on one occa-
sion found the captain teaching the boy
how to spell the name Macdonald
The morning call., 1891-11-24
DECLARED VALID.
Decision Of the Supreme Court on ths
Worlds Fair Appropriation.

SACRAMENTO, Nov 49, = The Supreme
Court to-day rendered a decision declaring
tnat the law appropriating S300,0 600 for the
Worlds Fair was valid
The morning call., 1891-11-24
Houk's Majority.

KNOXVILLE (Tenn.). Nov 23.-The major
ity for Houk R.l over Williams D.) for
Congress is about 5000
The morning call., 1891-11-24
Sale of a Thorou ghhred Farm.

LEXINGTON (ky.), Nov. 23.-The Elmen-
dorf Thoroughbred Farm was sold to-day
to Z. j. Enright OF Louisville Tor S65,0 900.
The morning call., 1891-11-24

In Germany the men as well as the women
wear marriage rings. Should either die, the
survivor wears both.
The morning call., 1891-11-24
CHICAGO RACES.
Results of Yesterdays Running Contests at
Garfield Park.

Garfield Park.
CHICAGO, Nov. 23.-The winners In today,
races al Garfield Park were:
Five furnngs, Gunshot won. Ranley second
Enterprise III. d. Time, 1:1714.
Half mile. Glenoid won. Mantle second. Bush
McDuff third. Time, :0O.
SIX iurlongs, Neva e won. Rouser second,
Wnodpecker third. Time, 80.
One mile. Allicus won, Chimes second Eu.
genie third. 1ime, 2:14.
Six furongs, Sir Brvys won, Bon Ton second
Maggie Jordan third. Time, 1898.
Six fuilOngs. Unlucky won, Clarion second,
Gamorra Third. Time, 1:341a.