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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-04
Worlds Fair Matters

CHICAGO. April 3. - Contrary to expecta-
tion. to-day's session of the Worlds Fair
National Commission developed nothing
sensational. A communication urging
economy was received from Secretary Of
the Treasury Foster, but no action was taken
toward reducing the salaries. The concen-
tration of authority in the Executive Com
mittee of the board of lady managers was
approved, notwithstanding the protest Of
Secretary Couzins.
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OPPOSED TO PARNELL.
Dr. Thomas 0'Reilly Takes a Decided Stand
Against the Daposed Leader

ST. LOUIS, April 3.-Dr. Thomas O'Reily
of this city, member of the Executive
Council OF the irish National League. has
received letter from FitzGerald, the Presi-
dent of the league, announcing that he has
called a meeting of the council, to be held
in Cincinnati April 9th. to discuss the ques-
tion and take action in the matter of in
dorsing Parnell. DR.. 0'Reilly has written
letter to Fitzgerald, in which he takes de-
cided stand in opposition TO Parnell, and
says Fitzgerald will meet with opposition in
the council, as most of its members are ad-
verse to Parnrll. and he advises all friends
of ireland not to contribute dollar to the
Parnellites, as it will be used only to con-
tinue the disgraceful scenes now being en-
acted in Ireland by that faction.
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Abruptly Ended Litigation.

CHICAGO, April 3.-The Monon litigation
instigated by W. S. Alley of New York
came TO a sudden end to-day. While a
motion to docket the case in the Federal
Court was being argued, Attorney Reed re-
ceived telegram from Alley that the mat
Ter bad been settled and to discontinue all
proceedings. The attorney Tor MOnOn re-
ccived similar ad-ice. Neither of the law
yers received any details, but the recent
change of management is supposed to ex-
pla in matters
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PoRTER's STATEMENT.

He Says the United States Government
Has Made Definite Promises.
LONDON, April 8 - The Rome corre-
spondent of the News telegraphs as fol-
lows: Porter, the United States Minister
here, has informed NE that the Federal
Government has promised to do everything
possible to bring the New Orleans lynchers
10 tIial, and that both the American and
Italian governments are confident that the
incident will be promptly and satisfactorily
arranged" The correspondent adds: This
opinion is not very general here.
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The Fire Record.

CLEVELAND. April 3.-A special from
Titfin. Ohio, says fire broke out at an ear ly
hour in Meyers Bros & Co.'s store on
Washington street The fire was gotten un-
der control after hard WORK. The loss was
$685. 600 Fora while there was promise that
the loss would be very heavy.
PTTTsBURG, April 3.-The Waverly Oil
Works. covering four acres, were burned
last night. Loss, S15O,000.
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A UNITED COUNTRY.

Patriotic Words From Confederate So
ciety to Secretary Blaine.
KANSAS CITY. April 3-The following
telegram has been sent to Secretary Blaine:
eve, the members of an ex-Copfederate so
cial and benevolent association at Kansas
City. express the hope that in your official
dealings with the Italian Government 1t Will
not be forgotten that the form of our Gov
eTnment is entirely satisfactory to the peo-
pie who made it, and that as 10 maintaining
the integrity. honor and dignity of this Cow
ernment, there is no division of sentiment
among its DaoDIaO
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Will Fight Divorce Proceedings

Isabella Urquhart sail to-day for a years
tour of Europe. r. T. Carroll, the hus-
band of Annie Sutherland has resigned
from Pauline Halls company, and has
come to this city to meet the suit of his
wife for divorce, on account of alleged in
tiEiacy with Miss Urquhart. He denies all
charges, and it is rum0red that his wife will
withdraw the suit.
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Naval Orders.

WASHINGTON, April 3.-The following
naval orders have been issued: Carpenter
John L. Davis, detached from the navy
yard at League Island, Penn, on the 25th
inst. and is ordered to duty at Mare Island !;
Carpenter Warren Barnard, detached from
the navy-yard at Mare Island upon the re-
orders
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-04
AN UNCoMpLETED DEAL.
New York Brokers Bring Suit Against Rail-
road President

New York Brokers Bring Suit Against Rail-
road President.
New YORK, April 3.-La Motto, Potter &
Co. brought action for $4,000 brokerage
against George Washington Hunt, President
of the Oregon and Washington Territory
Railroad Company, for work in deal not
completed. They claim to have procured a
loan of S1,o00,000 from the Oregon and
Transeontinental Company, through Henry
Willard. on bonds of the Oregon and Wash
iDgton Territory Company at the request of
the defendant, who then declined to accept
the loan. Judge Ingraham ordered the
plaintiff to give $500 security on an attach
ment, by which they have levied on 1913, 900
in bonds and $3.50, 600 in stock of the defend
ants road.
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The monetary Commission.

WASHINGTON, April 8. = The 1nterna-
tional American Monetary Commission
closed its session to-day by the adoption of
a preamble reciting that the fixing of the
ratio between go Id and silver and the adop-
tion of common monetary unit does not
seem at present probable. The resolution
was passed. ending the work Of the commiS-
sim
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Constitution of the United States, avoiding
its defects and evils. A delicate task de-
wolves upon the Queen in appointing the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT. A mistake would en-
danger the connection between the mother
country and the new federation, where
everything is ripe for independence and the
election of President.
The st. James Gazette regards the adop,
tion of the name Commonwealth" instead
of Dominion significant, and says Aus
tralia is more republic than colony.
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Closed by the Sheriff.

ST JOSEPH Mo.), April 3.-The whole
sale boot and shoe store of Smith, Blasland
& Co. was closed to-day by the Sheriff on an
attachment aggregating 100000 The stock
is valued at S250,000. All the claims will be
paid. Smith turned over to the firm 5000, ,0C0
worth OF property to satisfy his personal
debts.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

WASHINGTON, April s. Miss A. D. J.
Guitner of San Francisco was appointed a
clerk in the Interior Department to-day at a
salary of $1,000.
WASHINGTON, April 3.-Of the 9i5,O
ounces OF silver offered to the Treasury to-
day $4,000 ounces were purchased as fol-
lows: Twenty-Five thousand ounces at
$500 $4,000 at 1895, $4,000 at $3.50. 165, 600
at .9S35, 5000 ounces at .9S375.
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BEREFT or REASON.
a Former California Actor Declared Insar
by Jury.

a Former California Actor Declared Insane
by a Jury.
New YORK, April "a jury declared
Wesley II. Benner, the aged actor, insane
to-day. in the Brooklyn Supreme Court, and
a committee will be appointed to take
ger Of a theater in California many years
ago, and also in Oregon in 1879.
1t is said that in 1850 he sold cut an inter-
est in theater in San Francisco and in
vested $4,000 in vessel, in which he set
sail for the Society Islands and for ten years
turned up in San Francisco aud started East
on foot. Since 1889 the Actors Fund has
taken care of him at private asylum. Re
Gently a package addressed to him and con-
tanning $500 in cash and $500 in bonds of
Jackson County, Oregon, was found in the
Adams Express office.
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ITALIAN MURDERERs.
Secretary Blaine EndeavOring to Secure til
Pa+urp nF Tx-o Esoa,az

secretary Blame Endeavor1ng to Secure the
Return Of Two Escapes.
HARRISBURG. April 3.-Secretary Blaine
is preparing TO take advantage of the pres
ent excitement in Italy to secure, if posi-
bic, the surrender by that country of two
Italians who were concerned in the murder
of Mine Boss Flanagan and Mine Paymas-
ter Mcclure near WIlkesbarre in October.
1883. Two Italians were found guilty and
hanged, but two others escaped and were
traced to Italy, whittier they fed to enjoy
the $4,000 they had secured. Through
some hitch the Italian Government has
never surrendered these murderers to the
United States authorities, although officers,
properly authorized, We're sent over to bring
them here for trial. The statement is made
here that these two Italians are either in
jail in Italy or under police surveillance.
This tact is known to Blaine, and it is said
that he is preparing papers N the matter to
be used in connection with the United
States report to Italy on the New Orleans
affair, and IN answer to the demand for in
.demnity for the friends of the men who
were lyuched in New Orleans,
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ley said the talk about suoorning witnesses
and bribing jurors is untrue. He never ap-
preached any witnesses or jurors, and the
truth of his statement would be made ap-
parent in good time.
1t is said the Citizens Committee of Fifty
held a conference tonight with reference to
0'Malley'S return and decided not TO modest
him, allowing the law to take its course and
the courts TO try him upon the charges pre-
fnTrpi
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Must Paw Back Borrowed Coin.

New YORK, April S.-The Sheriff has re-
ceived an execution against the Benwood
Loom Company, manufacturers Of hat
bands in this city. for S23, ,15l, in favor of
Alonzo l.. Kane, for money advanced. Kane
was President of the company and resides
III Milwaukee. The company was inc0rp0-
rated under West Virginia laws with 81, ,00O,-
900 capital.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-04
GERMANY's UNEAslNEss.
Proof Of a Defensive and Offensive Allianc,
Between France and Russia.

Between France and Russia.
LONDON, April S.-The German semi
official papers have been authorized to deny
the report of the transfer of Russian troops
to the Galician frontier and to minimize the
Importance of the Cars decorating Pres-
dent Carnot. Nevertheless, the uneasiness
in official circles remains the same. The
Government is reported to be ip possession
of information placing beyond doubt the
existence of formal defensive and offensive
alliance between Russia and France, in
Guiding stipulations that France will sup
port Russia in her plans against India.
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Sustained the Veto.

LINCOLN Nebr), April 8. = Governor
Boyd vetoed the Maximum Freight Rate
Bill to-day on the ground Of unconstitution-
ality. The House passed it again, but the
Senate sustained the veto.
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Totals.

i0'~iS.'''.'' '''s''..--I'SOo'lo lou oo4'o5t
The statement shows that while the Chi
nese population of the State as whole has
decreased by 1851 since 1880, there has been
an increase in the Chinese population ia tie
county of San Francisco since that time of
4i25 There have also been material in
creases in the counties of Fresno. Kern, Los
Angeles, Monterey, San Bernardinr, Snn
Diego, Soano ana Sonoma. The counties
in which the population has materially de-
creased within the last drcade are: Alameda,
Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Del Norte, Ne
vada, Placer, PlumaS, San Benito, Shasta.
Sierra, Trinity, TuoIumne aud Yuba.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-04

George II. Thomas Post, No. 2. G. A. R.,
will celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the founding of the order by an entertain
ment at Irving Hall, next Monday evening
A very interesting programme has been pre-
pared for the occasion.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-04
DANGEROUS WATERS.
The Existence of an Ohio Town Threatened by
an GYerhoYinp Resarvnir

a1 OFuIlIV"4l5 10esoI FUII'
LIMA (Ohio), April 3.-The heavy rains
of the last three days have raised the water
TO dangerous height in the st. Mary
resery OR. and the town of Celina, with It's
4G00 inhabitants, is in imminent danger
of being swept out of existence.
Tie tracks of the Lake Erie and
Western Railroad are submerged for dis
tance of twelve miles. Dozens of small
houses owned by fishermen have been swept
away, and twenty oil wells along the banks
are submerged. II is estimated that the
total loss by flood will reach 100000. Ii is
Stf
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Trsfic Association Organized.

DENVER, April 3-The Utah Traffic Asso-
citation was reOrganizpd here to-day. The
association is composed Of the Denver and
Rio Granfe, the Colorado Midland, the Rio
GTande Western aud the Union Pacific. Its
Object is TO regulate the handling of traffic
to Colorado and Utah points,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-04
PILES OF ICE.
a Sudden Rise in the River at Montreal
Causes Much Alarm

MONTREAL, April 3.-A sudden rise In
the river last night caused great ice shoves.
At the dyke just opposite Cartier square an
enormous body of ice was showed ia, tear
ing up the promenade platform for twenty
feet, falling over the dyke into the street
and piling up thirty feet high. The coudi-
tions are almost Identical with those In 1887
when big flood occurred, and much appre-
hausinn iS falt
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BLOODY MAFIA WORK.
An overseer and His Young Wife Brutally

New YORK, April 3.-The details of a
butchery by the Malta have been received
here. Belgieri, the overseer for Mr..
Preacher, who is erecting large mum Der of
cottages near Alberd, in the Argentine Re-
public, in some way offended the Malta. On
February 23d, at daybreak, the house Bel
gieri occupied was found to be partly burned
and Belgieri and his young wife were dis
covered dead on the floor. Their bodies were
hnrriblV mutiIated
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Murdered His Mnther

BLOOMINGTON Qnd.), April 3.-This after
noon Ward Demaree, aged 26 years, mui-
dered his mother by cutting her throat and
then cut his own throat. dying instantly.
Demaree was of a melancholy disposition
and was regarded as slightly unbalanced
mentally,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-04
The Hayemeyer.spreckeIs Deal

New YORK, April 3.-1he Dow-Jones
Agency says of the Havemeyer-Spreckels
deal: 1t does not apply to trade in the East.
where Spreckels continues his opposition,
Outside Of California it is still struggle of
the survival of the fittest.
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BROKE UP IN DISORDER.

a Stormy Session of the International Min
ers' Congress at Paris.
PARIS, April 3.-During to-day's session of
the international Miners, Congress. the ad-
visibility of general strike was brought
up and stormy debate ensued. The dis
cussion was brought to close amid the ut
most disorder, the socialist and anarchist
delegates vociferously execrating Delegate
Beasly. who took an attitude of modera-
ton. 1t was finally decided to put the
question to a vote tomorrow. A bowling
mob gathered outside the building and
threatened vengeance on Delegate Beasiy,
who had to make his escape by back door.
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NEW YORK, April 3.-No further word
from the wreck of the Aguan at Romeador
Reef in the Caribbean Sea. with Warner
Miller's party aboard, has yet been received,
but it is believed the party are all safe.
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A Deadlock.

MADRID. April 3.-In the negotiations for
commercial treaty between Spain and the
United States the question of Havana to-
bacco is causing deadlock. General Foster
assured the Spanish representative that the
new American tariff prevents any conces-
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EZETA RESIGNS.

The Salvadorean Secretary of War to Assume
Command Of the Army.
CITY OF MEXICO, April S.-General An
tonic EzeUs, the Secretary of War of Sal
vador. has rendered his resignation, which
will be accepted. He will be made COM
manding General of the army and will take
command of the Salvadorean forces at SAINT
Ana, near the frontier of Guatemala. Gen.
eral Valentln Amaya will probably succeed
EZeta as Minister of War
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WASHINGTON, April 3.-The Collector Of
Customs at San Francisco has been in
structed that duties must be levied on
merchandise Withdrawn at New York for
transportation to San Francisco on the basis
of the weight ascertained at the time of said
withdrawal
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Died on His Daupbter,s Gravs

SAVANNAH (Ga.), April 3 3-Thomas Gads-
den, cashier of the Merchants National
Bank, Committed suicide this morning at
the grave of his daughter. BE was d promi-
nent man, and has been connected with the
bank for many years.
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Insane From Sorrow.

GREENsBURG Pa.), Applicants. Nicely,
the mother Of the two boys that were hanged
at Somerset yesterday for the murder of
Farmer Umberger is raving maniac, and
physicians fear she will never regain her
senses,
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PITTsBURG, April 3.-An early dissolution
of the Pittsburg Oil Exchange is extremely
probable. For several months past there
have been no dealings in petroleum, and the
brokers have about decided to quit business.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-04
steuhanie Convicted of Murder

New York, April 3.-The trial of AL
phonso j. Stephanie for staying ex-Judge
Clinton G. Reynolds was concluded to-day
by verdict of murder in the second degree.
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Anna nickin SON.

GOSHEN On. ", April 3.-Anna Dickin-
son, who has been an inmate of the Penn
sylvania State hospital for insane at DAN
vile was brought to this village yesterday
and is now patient inDr. Stewards private
sanitarium accompanied by her sister.
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SETTLED WITH sHoTGUNs.
s Feud Between Arkansas Citizens Ended in

a Bloody Manner.
MAYNARD (Ark), April 3. - Miller
Owenby and Thomas Kirby, two prominent
citizens of this place. had agreed tosettle an
old feud the first time they met This
morning they met in a store, and, as each
carried a shotgun, they fired simultane-
ously. Kirby's head was blown Off and
Owenby was probably fatally wounded.
Kirby was member of the Legislature in
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-04
Wnndrnf,s nefalcatinns

ST. LOUIS, April 3.-A special to the Re-
public from Little Rock, Ark, says: An ex-
animation of eX- Treasurer " oodrufI's fourth
term has revealed that Woodruff Is short
S25,000 in addition to the amounts already
reported.
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PANAMA, April 3.-Rumors are rife In all
the towns of Costa Rica that subsequent TO
the coffee crop being gathered a general
revolutionary movement will De made
throughout the republic.
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AUSTRALIAN INDEPENDENCE.

HOW the New Federation Is Looked Upon By
the London Press.
New YORK, April 3.-The Posts London
special says: The morning press barely
notices the creation Of commonwealth by
the Federation Convention at Sydney.
The Chronicle does not regard it as point
ing to separation from the mother country.
The Star grasps the significance and says
Australia viii be Democratic Federation.
practically republic with monarchical
veneer. The Australians have copied the
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-04

Take local train to Centerstreet station. Oak
land to attend the auction sale Of choice residence
property. Saturday, April A. 1891, at O'Clock p. NJ,
by W ilIiam J. Dingee, auctoneer.
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A HEAVY FAILURE.

The Columbia Iron and Steel Company of
Pennsylvania Assigns.
UNIoSTowN (Pa.), April 3.-The Column
bia Iron and Steel Company assigned to
day. The liabilities are supposed to be
SSOO,OOO The Pennsylvania Construction
Company is forced to 20 with it, it being an
adjunct Its liabilities are S200O assets
Sl500O0. The employees have not received
any wages for five weeks.
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Couuectiout's Guberuatorial Muddle

NEW HAVEN, April 3.-Judge Morris has
concluded 10 institute quo warranto pro-
ceedings for the office of Governor He will
bring to issue the question of Morgan q.
Bulkeleyis right to act as Governor.
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BOUGHT A BIG HERD.
Eighty Thousand Head Of Cattle Sold tt
Chinap on packere

Eighty THOUSAND Head Of Cattle Sold to
Chicago Packers.
CHICAGO, April "A special dispatch
from Kansas City, says that colossal
cattle deal has just been completed by
wealthy stockmen of the West and Chicago
packers. II involves an outlay of 81, 800 900,
and $4,000 head of cattle have been pur-
chased in Texas to be shipped to the
Chicago market. Half of these were pur-
chased for W. P. Herring of this city. Z. d.
Armour of Chicago and T.. NJ. Howins.
President Of the Cherokee Strip Live Stock
Association. An equal number was pur-
chased for Nelson Morris of Chicago, by
Colonel Suggs. well-known stockman.
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Violated the Alien Labor Law.

LOUISVILLE. April 3-Suit was filed In
the Federal Couit this afternoon against
Snead & Co.. iron founders. for 5000, the
penalty for a violation OF the alien labor
10
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Died on the Gallows

ANNAPOLIS, April 3.-Ernest Forbes. a
colored boy, who criminally assaulted
Bertha Phipps in November last, was
hanged this morning