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FIRE AT THE BAY.
Thirty Thousand Dollars Worth of
Property Destroyed.

Property Destroyed.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec u-Shortly after
2 O'Clock this afternoon fire broke out
in the extensive establishment known as
the f. Thomas Dyeing and Cleaning
Works. 27 Tenth street. The flames
spread with great rapidity, owing both
to the construction of the building and
the nature Of its contents, and soon in
vaded neighboring frame structures, sew
eral of which were destroyed. The fire
was a very hot one, but the firemen
worked with great skill and it was soon
under control. The burned buildings are
situated directly in the rear of the build
ing in which is contained the panorama
of the battle of Gettysburg. The loss on
the dye work and dwellings will reach, it
is estimated, $4,000.
The fire broke out in the rear of the
dyelng works, which are adjacent to the
new Lick Baths. The flames speedily
communicated to the carpet beating and
renovating establishment of S. 5. Fergu-
son, q Tenth street, and shortly after the
alarm was turned in the two-story frame
building was mass Of flames The fire
next communicated to the furniture store
of Joseph Scherer, No. 19, and that three
story building was also soon ablaze. Ow-
ing to the slight construction ofthe build
ings and the intlammable contents the
heat was intense and the roofs of sur
rounding buildings frequently caught
fire. In half an hour after the fire was
started the two-story building was burned
to the ground, and but little of the lower
portion of the three-story building re-
manned.
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THE. BoMB-rHRowER.
Now Believed to Have Been a Broker
of Boston.

Now Believed to Have Been Broker
of Boston.
Boston, Dec H. - The Globe SAYS:
Henry L. Norcross of Somerville, a note
broker, doing business at u Pearl street,
has not been seen in his Office since last
week, and other occupants of his Somer-
vile house say he was killed in rail-
way accident about that time. New
York detectives were in town to-day
trying to identify the missing man as the
mysterious bomb-thrower in Russell
Sage's office last Friday. The detec-
tlves brought with them portions
of the trousers worn by the bomb
coat. According to the Globe these were
taken to Norcross' residence this after
noon and the underclothing was posi-
lively identihed by Mrs. Norcross as be-
longing to her husband.
On the trousers of the dead man We're
buttons bearing the print, Brooks, the
Tailor, Boston," Pieces of the clothinp
were taken to Brooks store this after
noon. There it was positively stated that
the firm had made for Henry l.. Nor
cross a coat of the cloth presented, and
also pair of trousers of the same cloth
as the other piece furnished by the de-
tective. The button was also identified
as peculiar one used by this house.
Further investigation tonight leaves
scarcely any room for doubt that Nor
cross was the bomb-thrower.
soUTHwoRTH DECLARED SANE.
New YORK, Dec. -Southworth. the
alleged accomplice of the bomb-thrower
IN Sage's office, has been pronounced
sane by the physicians at Bellevue hos
pital. He viii be discharged tomorrow
and probable put under arrest
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WASHINGTON NOTES.
Speaker Crisp VIII Seek Seclusion fo
Few Days.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1l.-Speaker Crisp
will probably leave Washington for few
days and go to some quiet place where he
can secure little rest, which he greatly
needs, and also work undisturbed on the
arrangement of committees.
Richard G.. Dove, the oldest empIoye in
the Government service here, died to-
day. He was a clerk in the Treasury
Department, and was appointed in 1926,
during President Jackson's Administra-
ton.
The Postmaster-Gene has received a
letter from Crawford, Miss, saying 10000
coiored people there want to emigrate to
Africa, and asking whether the Govern
ment could aid them. The letter was re-
ferred to the Superintendent of Immigra-
ton.
Acknowledgement Miller has deter
mined to test the right of railways to
issue free passes. He will shortly bring
suit against one New England railroad as
test case.
Secretary Foster continues to improve
slowly and was able to sit up for short
time this morning.
Twenty thousand ounces of silver were
purchased to-day at .975.
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THE TROUBLES IN CHINA.
Bands of Marauders Have Things Their
Own Nay.

OWu w NaF.
LONDON, Dec. 1.-Advices from Shoo-
chin state that a band of bandits. a few
miles west of the city of Using Haien, has
been threatening to destroy chapels and
persecute the people of that district gem
orally. The city has not been asked for
help, as the bandits are so formidable
that the people who have been robbed
and plundered dare not bring the matter
before the magistrates. The robbers not
only enter and steal from the dwellings
of the rich but if any of them happens to
lack wife and sees suitable young
woman, his companions seize and carry
her off. The magistrate of Shoochin is
said to have nearly 300 soldiers at his
command.
A dispatch from Peking states the reb-
els of Mongolia have been brought to sub
lection, and the insurrection is at an end.
A II the disturbances in the country ap-
pear to have terminated, and affairs are
resuming their normal condition. Sum-
mary punishment has been inflicted on
the captured rebels, who were convicted
of having taken part in the massacre of
Christians Forty-two of them were be-
headed at Takow.
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Special TO the REcoRn-uNror.

'coeclll 10 the eESFCORD-UNION.
SAN JcsE, Dec. lO.-The best game of
ball ever played between championship
teams was played here to-day. The field
ing was brilliant-almost an errorless
game. Portland lost by q score of to 3.
San Jose failed to score in their half Of
the first inning. Portland began the fun.
Lytle singled, Glenalvin sacrificed, when
Work came to the bat and knocked out
tWo-bagger behind the score board, and
Lytlc scored. Abbey flew to Reitz, and
Motz buntcd out on an assist of Reitz.
Portland made another in the second.
and San Jose also made one. 1t was this
way: Dooley went ont on Parrott's as
sist Reitz sent hot one to center.
Spies was out on McNabb's assist. Nc
Vey smashed one in the chin to center.
Abbey muffed it, and Reitz scored. Har-
per went out on q bunt.
NO more runs weremade by either side
until the sixth.
At the end of the fourth Mayor Rucker
presented Finn with gold watch and
chain as token from the citizens of San
Jose.
In the fifth Staliings ma of his
circus catches. Glenalvin Hnork 4 a fly
in right, and Stallings had to rul t,out
100 feet to catch it, and then lump four
feet in the air. It beat the record.
In the sixth pleasing chain of c ~.
stances brought San Jose in two runs.
Stallings bunted, but was called out at
first. Hanley and Everett tock a base on
balls. EbrighU sacrificed, Doolev
knocked two-bagger to 4. az, and
Hanley and Everett scored. Is. "a went
out on McNabb's assist The crowd
yelled. The Portlands were unable to
make another run.
In the ninth San Jose scratched in an
other. Reitz nit to right, Spies bunted,
and Darrah picked up the ball and threw
three feet over MOTIFS head Reitz scored
and Spies got to third. McVey flew to
w WORK. Harper went out to Lytle, and
'Stallings flew TO Work. Score:
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regard to arsenical poisoning, the analy-
Sis made, ETC., was continued at much
length.
DR.. A. n. Holmes testified to his hav-
ing been called in to treat Mrs. Barnaby
and Mrs. Worrell. Both ladies were suf-
ferlng from irritant poisoning.
Dr. Bonesteele, the physician who was
In attendance upon Mrs. Barnaby when
she died, testified in the most emphatic
terms that she died of arsenical poison
ing. The defense asked why he gaye q
certificate that death was caused by con-
gestion of the lungs, and he replied that
congestion Of the lungs was the immedi-
ate cause of death, and that it was the re-
suit OF poison, which would have caused
death had not congestion.
Before his examination concluded, the
court adjourned until tomorrow.
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IMPORTANT DECISION.
The Irrigation Act of 1887 Declared
Constitutional.

Constitutional.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-THE Supreme
Court to-day rendered decision of great
Importance to the agricultural interests of
the State. 1t decided that the Irrigation
Act passed by the Legislature in 1887 is
constitutional. Immediately after the
passage Of the Act tho MADEIRA Irri-
CATION District was created in Fresno
County. The people voted to issue
bonds. but the large landowners brought
suit in the Superior Court of Fresno
to test the constitutionality of the
Act The case was decided in favor of
the people, and an appeal to the Supreme
Court was taken by the Charles Lux
estate, the firm of Miller q Lux, J. b.
Haggin, G.. ID. Bliss, the California Past
ural and Agricultural Company and the
Sierra Vista Vineyard Company. These
are all large landowners in the dis
trict, and were opposed to the law be-
cause the burden of taxation thus Gre
ated would fall on them. The decision of
the Supreme Court declares the Act con-
stitutional in all its provisions, but it is
held that the lower court erred in admit
ting certain records and petitions in evil
dence while the case was being tried, and
a reversal is ordered.
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BIG SENSATION IN STORE.
Gould and His Son George Said to be
Short of the Market.

Gould and His Son George Said to be
Short of the Market.
New YORK, Dec. 1.-THE last CONNER
c7ot AdUerttser has an interview with
George Crouch. affirming that Gould, his
son George and their followers are heavily
short of the market. Gould is asserted
TO be badly trapped and in danger of los
ing millions. A big sensation in the mar
ket is expected. Crouch says it is well
known that when Gould got the con-
trolling interest of the Union Pacific he
opposed Adams, who was ousted, and
some say he evidently tried to throw the
road into the hands of receiver, but
Morgan and the VanderbiIts took charge
OF the floating debt for three years and
blocked the plan. When these facts are
considered, it will be seen the Gould peo-
pie stand to lose something up in the
millions. Some people say Gould's only
salvation will be some terrific crash, such
as the BLACK friday N which event he
can buy in his short interests at profit.
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charge to them before they went, ex-
planning thoroughly the law of self-de-
fense and all the legal propositions in the
case.
At l1:50 the jury filed in with their ver-
dict. Before it was announced Judge
Henshaw spoke from the bench, saying
that anyone who INDUCED in any demon
stration would be arrested for contempt
OF court. The verdict was then read. 1t
found tho defendant not guilty.
The courtroom was crowded at the
time, and Howell was Immediately sur
rounded by his family and friends, who
overwhelmed him with congratulations.
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WORLDS FAIR.
The State Delegations Favor an Ap-
preparation by Congress-.

The State Delegations Favor an An
preparation by Congress.
CHICAGO, Dec. 11.-Twenty-one State
delegations in the Worlds Fair Conven-
ton here to-day voted for the resolution
asking Congress to appropriate S5,OOO,OO0
for the exposition. Five other State del
egations that have not authority to vote
on such propositions, put themselves on
record individually in favor of the reso-
luton.
1t reviews the work accomplished
financially and materially by Chicago,
declares that the city has more than full
filled its pledges, calls attention to the
national character of the exposition. and
atfirms without hesitation that Congress
should promptly appropriate So, 600, 600
for the completion of this national enter
prise. The advantages, it says. are to be
reached by the people of the entire coun-
try. The people of Chicago have con-
tributed S5,000,000, and it certainly would
be reasonable for the rest of the country
to contribute an additional s.. .0OO. 600
since the advantage to them is beyond
calculation.
The credit of the country, says the reso-
luton, is at stake. If the fair fails it will
do us incalculable injury, and if success
ful, incalculable good.
me jar DSIW601 the state delegates and
the Board of Control as to the jurisdiction
over the applications for space and the
selection OF exhibits was finally settled
by the adoption of resolution declaring
that the National Commission or its
Board of Control should adopt such reeu-
lations as may be necessary to enable
such of the State or Territorial Boards as
may desire or request to inquire into and
consider the prosperity of all exhibits
that may be offered by any citizen or
residents of their respective States or
Territories. Such board should be en-
powered to receive and forward to the
Director-General all applications for
space, with such recommendations and
information as they may think proper,
and in case any proposed exhibitor ap-
plies directly to the Director General his
application should be referred to the
Board of his State or Territory.
The Chicago Directors meeting tonight
decided to ask Congress to give the Ex-
position S5,000000, to be paid in the same
ratio as the city of Chicago and private
subscribers. This means that if the Ex-
position makes enough to pay the sub
scribers in full the Government gets the
money back, and if the earnings are
only % per cent. the United States gets
half back.
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DURST INDICTED.

The Grand Jury Charges Him With
Official Misconduct.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. H.-In Superior
Judge Wallace's court this afternoon the
Grand Jury filed presentment against
John II. burst to remove him from the
Office of City and County Attorney, on
the ground that he violated his duty by
indorsing certain illegal corrections in
the assessment-roll, whereby a number
OF taxpayers secured large reductions of
their assessments. 1t is stated that some
four hundred corrections were allowed
by burst, and that in one instance the re-
duction amounted to one hundred thou
sand dollars. burst claimed that the cor
rections were made because of clerical
error. No action was taken against AS
SCISSOR Siebe
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REMAINS OF GENERAL GRANT.
Mrs. Grant Dislilxes the Suggestion
THAT They BE Removed.

Mrs. Grant DiSljlSeS the Suggestion
That They Be Removed.
NEW YORK, Dec. u.-Mrs. Grant, in
terviewed on the proposed removal Of
the Generals remains 20 Washington.
said II buried my husband here be-
cause wanted him near me. wanted
him whore I could visit the grave. am
growing old, and cannot change my resi-
denee at command; but l cannot fight
the whole Congress. My husband was
public man. have been schooled to feel
that he belonged to the public; but why
can't they let the General rest where l
laid him?'' Mrs. Grant manifested the
deepest emotion while discussing the
subject, and evidently was much dis
tressed ct the suggestion of the removal
OF the remains of the General.
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THE MESSAGE CRITICISED.
The Chileans Believe President Harri-
son Acted in Haste.

The Chileans Believe President Harri-
son Acted in Haste.
NEW YORK, Dec. ia Herald Val
paraiso special says: president Harri-
sons message to the American Congress
is severely criticised. 1t is the opinion
here that President Harrison stretched
the facts relating to the attack upon
the sailors from the Baltimore. 1t
is claimed by representative Chileans
that the message sent to Congress con-
tanned exaggerated statements, founded
entirely on ex parte evidence. AL
tedo Delano of the Edwards
Bank, George Delano, editor of
EI Mercu3TO, and other prominent
Chileans told me that they thought it
would have been more decent to have
awaited the final report of Judge Foster
before concluding, as they believe the
President has done, that justice will not
be visited upon those upon whom the re-
sponsibility shall be decided to fall.
THE Baltimore will sail tomorrow for
San Francisco
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CLEARINGHOUSE STATISTICS.
Business Transacted in the Principa
Cities During the Past Week.

Business Transacted in the Principal
Cities During the Past Week.
Boston, Dee. u.-Clearing for the past
week: New York, SIG, 1868, 600; Boston,
81, ,294, 600, an increase of S.4; Chicago
SG4, ,73s, coo, an increase of III; Phila-
deIphia, $50, ,393. 900, decrease of so; ST.
Louis, ST, ,679, 900, an increase of III; San
francisco, SIG, ,229, coo, a decrease of 5.2:
Baltimore, Sl6, ,s53, 200, an increase of $50;
Cincinnati. Sl4, $50, 900, an increase of f25.2
Pittsburg, Sl3, l07, 900, q decrease of 6.s;
i ansas City, $40, ,203, 900, an increase of S.3;
minneapolis, SII ,36l 900, an increase of
b3.I; New Orleans, SIS. .533, 900, a decrease
NJ 7.e; St. Paul, S., ,436, COO an increase of
R2.7; Denver, 5000, 900, a decrease of 3.6;
Omaha, s., 10000, q decrease of 22.3: Port
land, Or, SAT, 900, an increase OF 12.9;
Salt Lake, Sl.744, 900, decrease of 50;
Tacoma, 81 COS, 600, decrease of IA; Sc
attic, 1,052,000, decrease of 3.3; Los
Angeles, $922, ,224, an increase of 100.
total of the leading cities of the United
States, s, ,213, OH 600, an increase of LIS.
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Miller wanted In Oregon.

SALEM (Or.), Dec. n.--Superintendent
Downing of the Oregon State Peniten-
tiary has telegraphed the authorities of
Mendocino County, Cal, that Oregon de-
der arrest in MendocinO for stage rob-
berry. Miller escaped from the Oregon
State Prison after having served only
four months of a two years term for lar
ceny,
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John A. Logan, Jr., Critically III.

YOUNGSTOWN (O.), Dec. 11.-John A.
Logan, Jr., is critically i'll at the residence
of c. II. Andrews, where he resides. Re-
Gently ne was attacked with la grippe.
followed by the formation of an abscess
near the base of the brain. Telegrams
were sent to Washington calling Mrs.
General Logan and DIR. Ritchie, special
ist, who are expected to arrive here to-
morrow. His condition tonight is re-
garded serious,
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doubtedly has delayed the revolution,
but the leaders have decided to go ahead
and fight for what they believe TO be the
rights of Hawaiians, and they will soon
sound the slogan of Hawaii for the
Hawaiians." The most conspicuous adj
vocate of revolution is Robert w. Will
cox, full-blooded native, who once be-
fore endeavored to establish republic in
Hawaii. Heis shrewd and highly edu-
Gated
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HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.
a New York Journal Thinks a Revo
luton Inevitable

luton Inevitable.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE World SAYS:
A sanguinary revolution in the Hawaiian
Islands seems inevitable. The natives are
determined to overthrow the present
monarchical form of government and es-
tablish republic. The elections occur
in February, and probably the revolu-
tionists will act during December or jan
uary, so that President may be voted
for at the time of the usual election. The
natives fear that England may use the
islands, under pretense of aiding the
Government. IL assured of the neutrality
of the great powers the reyolutionists
would proceed at once to depose the
Queen: There is some apprehension that
United States would support the present
Government. This latter sentiment un-
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Bonner Drives sunol.

New YORK, Dec. u.-Mr. Bonner can
drive Sunol. He had her out to-day at
A. NJ. with Eldrcd, and drove up TO the
east drive of Central Park and down to
the west drive. The mare behaved with
perfect sobriety, giving him not the
slightest uneasiness. Marvin accompa-
nied Bonner, and was not less pleased with
the mares disposition. Bonner will give
her no fast work this winter unless the
roads are tit for fast driving.
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Estimates for River. improvement.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Secretary
of the Treasury has forwarded to Con-
gress estimates of the appropriations
needed for the fiscal year ending June
80, 1893. Among them are the following:
For improving the Mokelumne River.
$500; Petaluma Creek, $4,000; Sacra-
mento and Feather Rivers, $40, 900; San
Joaquin River, Sl36, $50,
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Martial Law prnhah1e-

RIO JANEIRo, Dec. u.-Disagreements
have arisen between the Government and
Portella, Governor of the State of Rio
Janeiro. The Government requested
Governor Portella to resign his position.
This the Governor declined to do. 1t is
now expected the Government will ap-
point a military Governor of the State
and that martial law will be proclaimed.
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Big Land Deal.

STOCKTON, Dec. 1.-A big tract of land
In the northwest part of this county,
owned by Ross c. Sargent, has been sold
and divided up into parcels of from 800
to 800 acres. The ranch contained A.
coo acres of reclaimed land of rich quail
ity, and was leveed in a substantial man
ner by Sargent Brothers. The sale made
by Sargent included all his life stock of
about 800 head and machinery, for about
100000. This is the biggest land deal in
San Joaquin County in value, and
amounts to more than one million dol
lars.
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WILL FIGHT A DUEL.
Outcome of Heated Debate in the
French Chamber

OuCcome OF Heated Debate In the
French Chamber.
PARIS, Dec. 11.-During the debate in
the Chamber to-day there were several
disorderly scenes. De Cassagnac, en-
ragged at the manner of Floquet, President
of the Chamber, called him liar. Flo
quet challenged De Cassagnac to with
draw the term or meet him on the field
of honor. De Cassagnac positively re-
fused to retract.
Both gentlemen have chosen seconds
and arrangements are being made for
duel, which, it is said, will be fought at
an early hour tomorrow morning, some
where in Belgium or on the French from
tier.
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VICTORY for THE DUKES.
The NOrthernerS Defeated in a
Brilliant Contest.
COAST CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST NOW
A TIE.

The jury in tho Howell Murder Case
Return Verdict of Not Guilty
Two Young Toughs Arrested Mt
Modesto While in the Act of Crack
Ing Safe-The Irrigation Act of
1857 Declared Constitutional by the
Supreme Court.