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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
MILLER'S BAD BOY.
A Son Of the Poet Arrested for
Stage. Robbery.

Sheriff Standley of Mendocino County
mas In Jail at Ukiah Harry Miller,
aged 22 years. and son of the "Post
OF the Slerras." The prisoner will proba-
Dly De turned over to the United States AL
thorltles In this city for stage-robbery. At
CLOCK In the morning of the 18th ult and
nineteen miles north of Ukiah Charles
Lambert, driver of the Eureka and Ukiah
stage, was proceeding toward the latter
place when confronted by the muLzle of a
riile leveled by masked man. Lambert
readily complied with the order to throw
out the mail-bags and the express-box. He
then cheerfully obeyed the command to
drive on and quickly arrived at Ukiah with
an empty stage.
The highwayman was described as being
tall and youthful looking. and wearing q
Dlue calico mask, drab ulster and heavy
stogy boots. Sheriff Standley learned that
the farmhouse Of John Roop, mile north
of Willetts, had been broken into and robbed
on November 18th. and that Ballard rifle,
Dlue calico dress. a drab-colOred duster,
butcher knife and other articles had been
stolen: 1t was further discovered that an
athletic young man, with smooth face and
deml-blonde. hair, had been seen around
there for several days prior to the robbery.
The stranger was tracked through the Men
doclno forests, and a young fellow known
as Joe Mckay, who tailed TO the descrip-
ton, was found to have worked there for
three weeks at wOOd-chOpping near Hop
land. He left on Wednesday evening, No
yember 11th, and returned TO HopIand on
Thursday, the Goth.
A letter left by the .wood-chopper proved
an important clew. 1t bore the name and
address, Joseph Mckay. Hopland, CAL"
On the inside it was addressed Dear
Brother" and signed George B. Miller"
The letter was dated from The Hermit
tage," Oakland Heights, the home of Joa-
quin Miller. Sheriff Standey visited the
poets retreat, and found Miller absent, but
his eldestsOn George at home. The Sheriff
next trailed his man to Burns Hotel, Santa
Rosa, and arrested him.
The prisoner is the son of Joaquin Miller
by his first wife, minnie MYRTLE" VINO
died in New York several years ago. After
a quarrel at home Harry ran away and
never returned. He went to the bad, was
arrested in Oregon, where he served two
years in the Penitentiary for stealing horses.
He escaped after serving five months, as
sumed the name of Mckay and returned to
California.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
THE FRENCH NAVY.
A Large Number of New War Vessels Being
Built.

Large Number of New War Vessels Being
Built.
PARIS, Dec. SIN the debate on naval
estimates in the Deputies to-day Barley,
Minister of Marine, said the building of
ships for the navy continued with unabated
activity, and within ten years 81 ships
would be built including 6 iron-clads and
30 swift cruisers. Next year the navy
would have over 200 torpedo-boats. France,
be said. was the only nation that had solved
the problem Of submarine navigation, and
would soon possess submarine navy that
would give results as yet unattaEed. New
quick firing guns with effectiveness superior
to anything ever before achieved had also
been added to the armament of the re-
public. In view of the extent of the prepa-
ratiOns and readiness for war. France
ought to feel secure, he said. The speech
was received with enthusiastic applause.
The Senate, In spite OF Minister Roche's
protests, has placed tariff of % francs on
refined petroleum.
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BAD WRECK.
Four Persons Killed and Nineteen Others

Four Persons Killed and Nineteen Others
Injured in a Collision
WEST PLAINS (Mo,), Dec. 6-The wreck
which occurred two miles north from here
last night was more disastrous than first
reports indicated. Tie scene that followed
the collision was horrible. In the caboose
of the construction train were twenty-four
men, and not one of them escaped injury.
Four were killed and nineteen others dan
gerously hurt. some of them fatally. Many
neighboring farmers were quickly on the
their power to alleviate the injured. Those
injured who could be removed were taken
to he hospital at Fort Scott. OF the in
Jured, Ben Martin and few others will
die. The cause of the wreck was the neg
lect of the conductor and engineer of the
construction train
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
The Mavhrick Insnranne Casa

LONDON, Dec 6.-The Court Of Appeals
has decided in the Maybrlck case that the
insurance company must pay the amount of
the insurance TO the executors of Mr. May
brick. holding that the policy was only paw
able to them and not to the wife as as.
signee. Mrs. Maybrick is now serving
life sentence for the murder of her hus-
band, so the money will be paid to the ex-
ecutors of the dec eased, who must first
pay the creditors OF the estate and then de-
vote the remainder to the children of the
deceased. The wife as assignee, owing to
her crime, could receive nothing.
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would have used, which was done, realizing
nearly 500. with which tools were secured
and over 200 OF the prisoners went into the
manufacturing of fancy work = baskets,
picture frames. carvings and bric-a-brac
generally. Yesterday from the proceeds
derived from such work $500 was handed
over to the Fund Committee and as much
more promised inside of two weeks. The
prisoners hope by the first of the year or a
little after by their own efforts to make up
the loss Of the fund. The convicts' work is
attracting much attention.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
New Snanish Treaty

MADRID, Dec. S.-The Spanish Govern
ment has concluded the details for loan of
5000, ,0O0 pesetas. The Spanish Govern
nent is preparing a tariff list, with very
high maximum duties for nations not negO-
tiating treaties, and minimum duties for
those applying for reciprocity arrangements.
Spain preserves her right to concede rates
below the minimum to those nations con-
senting to reciprocity treaties with the Span
ish Government. The new treaty is a COM
Plete victory for the ProtectionlsLs
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
RUssIA's CROPS.
Abundance Of Grain in the Caucasus Await

Abundance Of Grain in the Caucasus Await
ing Transportation.
WARSAW, Dec. SIT is learned on good
authority that the failure of the crops is
not universal. In the Caucasus the harvest
has been so abundant that the grain is
rOtting at the stations for want OF rolling
stock TO carry it away. There is much
reason to suppose that there Will be fam
Inc next year as the Austrian wheat has
been seriously injured by rain. 1t is very
probable that the spring crops in many
eastern Governments will turn out no bet
ter than this year. Indeed the outlook in
Russia is very gloomy and every one is
prepa ring for a sad winter.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
CONGRESS-.
THE SENATE.

Senators Take tho Oath of Oficc-The
Contested Cases.
WASHINGTON, Dec. SIN the Senate to-
day, Immediately after the reading of the
Journal the oa.hs were administered to Jones
of Arkansas (re-elected), Dubois of Idaho
and Call Of Florida. The papers in the
matter OF the credentials OF Davidson. the
claimant for CalPs seat. we're referred to the
Committee on Privileges aud Elections, with
Instructions to report at an early day. a
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
COMMERCIAL TREATIES.

Italy Negotiating With France-spain Look
ing to Germany.
ROME, Dec. S.-Billot, the French Embas-
sador, had a conference to-day with Rudini
and initiated negotiations looking to the
establishment Of a commercial modus Viyend
between France and Italy.
MADRID, Dec. ga number of Conserva-
tives have joined the Liberals with the OBJ
ject OF sgitaung for the establishment of a
commercial treaty with Germany. In view
of the hostile tariff adopted by the French
Government, ii is reported that the Spanish
Ministers will aid in bringing about such an
arrangement Of the tariffs as will allow
Spain to compete successfully with France
in supplying wines to the United States.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
A Mean Fellow.

Henry Casanova boarded a Union-street
car at Montgomery street yesterday after
noon TO ride TO the ferry. but when the con-
ductor tried to collect the fare he refused to
pay and became very abusive. When the
car reached Davis street it was stopped and
Casanova told to alight. He did so. but at
the same time struck the conductor a heavy
blow in the face, knocking him off the car.
Officer Dowd, who was passing, placed
Casanova under arrest for battery.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
For Pitcairn Islanders.

William H. G. and Leonard Christian, two
natives of the Pitcairn Islands, who came
here on the Earl of DunIaven, will return
to the islands next week. Their mission 10
this city was TO call attention to the fact
that the islanders are very much in need OF
Press of Oakland has agreed to forward
any contributions sent before Monday next
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
Running Races at Chicago.

CHICAGO Dec. s.-The winners at Garfield
Park races to-day were:
Six furlongs, First Lap won, Diamond Dick
cond, Red Stone third. Time. ! ;23.
Five furlOngs, Katurab won, Hannah MOberlY
second, Cruickshank third. Time. los.
One mile, Duster won, Quotation second,
Wheeler Third. Time, :52I2.
FIVE lurlOngs. Critic won, GleuOd second,
Promise third. Time, :06Ia
Five furlongs, Fred Knox won, Swlfton second,
Johnnie Green third. Time, I:O9Ia.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
The Frercb clerical ouestions.

PARIS. Dec. S.-A Cabinet meeting was
held to-day for the purpose of considering
the impending questions growing out of the
attitude of the clergy. 1t was decided that
FallieIeS, Minister of Justice and Public
Worship. should announce to the Chamber
OF Deputies that the Government intends to
limits of their functions, but there is no
question of the separation of church and
state
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
A Horse-priver Arrested.

MILWAUKEE, Dee. s.-J Fl. Steiner, Sec
retaly Of the American Trotting Associa-
ton. caused the arrest in Oshkosh to-day
OF j. o. Clarity. a well-known trotting-
horse driver, by an officer from Tracy.
Mimi, on charge of ringing" the horse
JOsslyn at the Oshkosh fair This is the
first arrest under The new State law making
ringing" States Prison offense.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
Attempt to Wreck a Train.

TERRE HAUTE Qnd.), Dec S-The west
bound Vandala train last evening narrowly
escaped being wrecked by ties placed on the
track near Cloverland. The employes sus-
pect certain men whom they will not name
Another man, they say, protested against
the outrage and was removing the ties when
the train came along.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
Grounds for a New Trial.

PHILADELPHIA, Dee S.-Judge Acheson
filed an opinion in the United States Circuit
Court granting new trial in the last hat
trimming case in which the Government
was victorious. A new trial is granted be-
cause of publications made in number of
newspapers, which. it is held, precluded
the chances for fair trial and were calcu-
lated to prejudice the minds of the Jury.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
Favorable to the New Treaties.

VIENNA. Dec. s. - The newspapers here
are unanimous in their praise of the new
commercial Treaties, which ale regarded as
effective TO counteract the protective policy
adopted by France. Russia and the United
States. The treaties are considered the
realization of the desire for an economic
peace which animated the Emperor Francis
Joseph and Emperor William at their meet
ing IN Siles a in 1890
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
IN JAIL.
The San Antonio Grand Jury Under Arrest,
Charged With Contempt.

Charged With Contempt.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. s. - The Times
Democrats San Antonio (Tex) special says:
Considerable excitement was caused here
to-day over the arrest of the Grand Jury.
There is a fine of $50 hanging over each
member, imposed by Judge King, who held
that they were in contempt in serving an
attachment on him while he was on the
bench. The attorney acting in their behalf
left here tonight with a petition to the Su-
preme Court. now in session at Tyler, for a
writ of habeas corpus. In the meantime the
Grand Jurymen are in Jail. An Indignation
meeting was held by those in sympathy
with the jury tonight Most lawyers say
the action of Judge King is correct; that
the Grand Jury had no right to summon
Judge on the bench to appear as a male
factor.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
Russian RsI;ef Movoma,.

ST PAUL, Dec. S.-Governor Merriam to-
day issued circular letter, many thousand
copies OF which will be mailed throughout
the State, setting forth the terrible destitu-
tion which exists In Russia and asking that
the people will do all in their power to miti-
gate the terrible sufferings Of the starving
Russians
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09

shop and gave chase. running h:x to earth.
Ittty larceny is the charge preferred
against the prisoner. 1t is believed he is
the man who has stolen several watches
from obIiging shopkeepers. An identifica-
tlon bee" will be held this morning. to
winch all who may have lost by the fieet
footed thieves are invited.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
Held for Causing a Collision.

TRENTON On. J) Dec. S.-The conductor
and engineer of the train which obstructed
the course of the New York express, caus-
Ing collision, Thursday last, on the Phila-
delphia and Reading Railroad, have been
held for the Grand Jury on charge of
manslaughter by the Coroner's jury.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
Wedding in Hieh Life

LONDON, Dec. S.-Mary Theresa Olivia
CORVALLIS West, daughter of Colonel Corn
wallis West, MP, was married to-day at
the Church of st. Margarets, Westminster,
to Prince Hans He nrich Won Pless, former
Secretary of the German Embassy. The
most prominent guests among the large
Walaa
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
UNPROFITABLE VENTURE.

Light Sentence Imposed on an Opium Snug
gler in Chicago.
CHICAGO, Dec S.-George Rice, young
Canadian. escaped luckily in the Federal
court yesterday. Several months ago he went
from st. GATHERINGS. Ontario. TO Victoria, B.
C.,to engage in business, but not finding suit
able opening he determined to return. A
friend told him he had better snuggle some
opium to Chicago, and that the profit would
pay his expenses. He found the Customs
officers smarter than the British Columbians
thought. The intercession OF District At
torney Milchris. and many influential Cana
dian friends softened Judge Blodgett's
heart and Rice got off with $50 fine.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
Cruelty to 4 Child.

}. A. Francis was arrested yesterday on
the complaint Of the Society for the Pre-
vention uf Cruelty TO Children. 1t seems
that Francis, who runs beer hall, has
been employing Berth Harmon on the
stage, the child being only IL years Of age.
His bond was fixed at 500.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
A Russian Treasury Robbed.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. S.-A dispatch
from Vladiyostock says that thieves have
robbed the Government Treasury there of
S250,000 The thieves entered and escaped
from the Treasury by an underground
passage.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09

S. r. Davis was arrested last night after
lively chase along several streets leading
off and Into Third street. He entered the
pawn-shop of A. Coleman ON the latter
thoroughfare, grabbed silver watch and
vamosed ut his livelisst gait. Policeman
Mcguire saw part of the transaction in the
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
Traffic Relations Restored.

CHICAGO. Dec. SIT Is reported this even
ing that the Baltimore and Ohio and Ma
CARA Short Line have fallen into line with
the Erie aud will restore traffic relations
with the Alton. Strange to say the Board
OF Rulings does not acknowledge itself de-
feated vet
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
Murder ard Suicide.

MADRID, Dec. S.-A dispatch from San
Sebastian, an important port in the province
of Gupuzcoa on the Bay of Biscay, says
tho Chief Chancellery of the Department
of the French Consulate there shot and
killed French Consul De ST. Sauveur. He
then fatally shot himself. No reason is
given for the double crime.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
Fire Bell.

An alarm was turned in from Box 65. at
4:4s o'clock yesterday morning for fire in
the two-story frame building, PIG Sixth
street. owned by l.. HersAktz. The lower
floor was occnpied by Mrs. f. Sprinz' cloak.
store and the upper by Frank Smedling's
lodging-house. Damage estimated at $500
on building and 500 on contents. Origin
n Mt known
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
BABY
Our Family Physician Recommends
Cuticura Remedies, aud Says
They Cured Our Child.
Father Went 25 Mics to Get Cuticura,
and Feels Thankful and Wants
Others tu Do as He Did.

My child broke out with scrOfula whea two
months old, and we tried every thing that the doctor
could do. II took out his hair and broke out on his
limos and nose. IL was then CUrGCURA REMEDIES
were recommended by our doctor who attended him
ana Is now sitting here. The doctor said CUrICuRA
REMEDIES cured my child. and recommends then
for all diseases OF the skin and blood. 1t did not
take but one set OF CUFICURA REMEDIES. | went
twenty-five miles 10 get them My child is well and
has tne head of hair as can be, for which 1 feel
thankful to you. for my wi Is in bad health L
have recommended CUrIcURA REMEDIES to Others
Print this IL you think 1t VIII cause any person to
do as did.
D. F. PENSION, Langley Pike Co., Ark.
am the doctor that recommended CurIcuR.
REMEDIES TO ID. +. Peuson. have known them 10
cure seVerai pad cases OF skin and blood diseasea
and say they are good.
MISS MARY E BROOKS MD.
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Restricting the Liquor Traffic.

COLUMBIA Is. C.). Dec. s.-The House Of
Representatives has passed Childs' bill to
prohibit the manufacture and sale OF spiri is
or intoxicating liquors in South Carolina
except under certain restrictions. The bill
now goes to the Senate.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09

THE EoLAN, described as briefly as pos
sible, is an instrument upon which person
having no knowledge Of music what ever
can play In correct time with perfect express
sion any piece OF music ever written.
TIE best Christmas present that can be
purchased.
The Hsolian is on exhibition daily, and
you are earnestly invited to call and see IL
at kohler d Chase's warerooms, 26, 28 and
80 O'Farrell street.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09

against the Governments purchase of the
Swiss Central Railway Department. Dr.
Welt also resigned his mem bership in the
Federal Council. If which body he was also
President. When the other members OF the
Federal Council learned Of his action they
unanimously asked him to reconsider it.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
Sold for Two Million Dollars.

OTTAWA (Ont), Dec. S-The Dominion
Mineral Company has sold the Blizzard
and Worthington nickel mines to an English
synd cate for 100000.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
ILLEGAL METHODS,
Transactions Of Suspended Firms Condemned
by the Supreme Court

IIaLsactI0ns OF Suspended Firms Condemned
by the Supreme Court
ST. PAUL, Dec. S.-Sensational develop
ments are growing out of the Bushnell &
Bushnell and Standard Investment Com
pany failures. The two concerns assigned
month ago, with liabilities of half a mill
ion and assets said TO be half that amount.
The assignee found affairs very compli-
Gated. In decision by the Supreme Court
to-day it was held that the pan followed by
the firms in majority of their transactions,
such as acting as buyers in one capacity and
sellers in another to the same principal in
the same transaction. is inconsistent with
established rules Of law, and therefore il
legal,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
WeaJhered the Gale.

LONDON, Dec. 8.-The steamer Victoria,
which struck the Calais pier and was unable
to make the harbor last night, arrived safely
at Dover this morning, but was badly dam
aged. The passengers state they passed
terrible night,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
BUSY CONVICTs.
Novel Scheme to Rsplenish the John Boyle
0'Reilly Memorial Fund

BosToN tMass.), Dec. ga most inter-
esting movement has taken place here to re-
plenish the John Boyle O'Reilly Memorial
Fund so sadly depleted by the Maverick
Bank failure. The projectors are all con-
ylcts In the State Prison at Charles town,
companions of tho famous Jesse Pomeroy.
AS soon as the news of the disaster to the
fund reached the prison through the
medium of the papers q long term convict
named John O'Brien sent circular to all
the prisoners. laying the proposition before
them. The men agreed TO abstain from to-
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
Chris RuckleY Sick.

MONTREAL, Dec. s.-Chris Buckley has
not left this city. Mrs. Hurley, an aunt OF
Buckley, says that he is sick in bed with
bad cold and cannot be disturbed. She de-
MED that he had left Montreal since his ar
rival hare
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
THE SAWTELLE CASE.
Comment Caused by the Investigation Of the
Supposed Victim's Skull

CONCORD On. H.), Dec. SIN the Sawtelle
case to-day considerable comment was
caused by the fact that the skull supposed
to be that of Hiram Sawtelle had, when
found, no teeth whatever in the upper Jaw
and but six front teeth in the lower law.
Mrs. Sawtelle stated to-day that her hus-
band had several teeth in the upper jaw and
those OF the lower jaw were good and
regular. The Government, 1t is said, is not
inclined to admit that the skull is that OF
Hiram Sawtelle until good and sufficient
evidence is offered on that point
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
Worlds Fair Meeting.

Yesterday was the date of the regular
meeting of the California State Worlds Fair
Commission. but the meeting was postponed
until the 10Th inst, owing to the absence of
Secretary Thompson, who is ineChicago at
tending the State Commissioners Confer
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
Racing Stables DISPERSED.

VIENNA, Dec. Six leading stables of
Austria and Hungary have been dispersed on
account of reaction OF feeling caused by
the recent turf scandals.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
Conf1a grafton in Russia

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. S.-A fire broke
out in Moskatelnia street this evening and is
still burning fercely. Several chemical
warehouses have been destroyed.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
svitzerland's President RESIGNS.

BERNE, Dec. S.-Dr. Welti. President of
Switzerland. has resigned, owing to the
plebiscite taken few days ago, which re-
suited In majority of the electors voting
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Town on Fire.

ST. PAUL. Dec. s.-New Richland. Wis.,,
Is on fire and help has been called from st.
Paul. The message received expressed
fear lest the town will be destroyed.