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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-19
The ST. PAUL FIRE.
Heavy Losses Sustained by Large Whole.
sale Establishments.

ST. PAUL, Nov. 1S.-The total losses by
the fire which broke out about midnight are
estimated at from 100000 to S1,0GO, 600,
covered by insurance.
The building occupied by the two firms
burned out was brick and stone structure
of five stories high. with frontage on Third
street of 800 feet and on Broadway of 200
feet; Griggs, Cooper & Co. occupied two
thirds of the buildiDg.
The flames FL It made their appearance at
II IA o'clock on the fourth floor OF the
Grlggs. Cooper & Co. building. Within
less than five minutes the Fire Department
was OH hand in force, but q general alarm
had to be turned in soon afterward. The
rapidity with which the flames spread, the
binding volumes of smoke which filed the
streets surrounding, the cold weather and
the inability of the fremen to get at the fire
rendered their work very hard.
In half an hour from The time the alarm
was sent in the flames leaped through the
roof and communicated to the adjoining
building, where they made rapid progress.
The firemen turned their attention to
saving tie floors below and by hard work
for time succeeded in confniDg most Of
the damage TO this floor, though the loss in
this department alone will reach fully
S3GO.000. The flames crept downward In
the hardware building through the elevator
shaft and one by one the other floors sue
cumbed.
The fire in the Griggs. Cooper & Co. build
ing at this time turned downward TO the
ground floor.
The Fire Department fought valiantly
against the terrible odds, and at 3 80 o'clock
the walls fell. The flames set fire to a frame
building, used by the Northern Pacific
News Company, and soon the walls Of the
Farwell, Ozemun & Kirk building fell out
ward. Several attempts were made to save
the stock in the less exposed parts of the
buildings. but without avail, and the COM
plete destruction Of both stock and build
ingS was inevitable
The buildings belong to d. c. Shepard,
and were estimated TO be worth S200,000.
The losses are estimated rs follows: Far
well, Ozemun & Kirk 100000, with an in
surance of $3.50, coo; GrIsgs. Cooper & Co.,
on building and stock, loss S550,0o0; fully
insured. The total loss is S950.000.
The flames were under control at 4 80
o'clock this morning, but were fast conSum-
ing what remained of the stock. No def
mite information is obtainable as TO the
cause of the fire, but it is thought to have
originated in some unknown manner in the
packng-room on tie fourth floor.
Both firms will continue business without
interruption. The books and accounts were
saved.
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BLAINE'S CANDIDACY.
An Ohio Congressman Discusses the Presi.
Dental Outlook

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S.-Congressman
Taylor of OHIO says concerning the Foraker
Sherman Senatorial fight: Ex-Governor
Foraker and l went over the situation thor
0ughly and the conclusion we reached Is
that Foraker and Sherman will come before
the Legislature having about the same
strength. l think FOraker's friends are
strong enough to pull him through. Gov
ernor Foraker had a two hours conference
with Secretary Blaine when he was in
Washington. He was delighted to find the
old-time sparkle in the eye of the Secretary,
who showed himself to be as vigorous as he
was before his recent indisposition. If Sec
retary Blaine Is not the Presidential candi-
date it Is not because he is a broken down
man. L have been assured by close friend
OF Secretary Blaine that he will run If the
convention demands it. He will not seek a
nomination, but will accept 1t if 1t comes
spontaneously. This friend said: If the
Republican party wants Blaine at the head
Of the ticket he will be there. There will
be no Florence letter."
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PERSEVERING HEIRS.
Suit Commenced the Third Time to Recover
$500 600 of an Estate

CHICAGO. Nov. IS. - Sixteen heirs of
Charles Durkee, at one time Governor of
Utah, began suit in the Federal Circuit
Court to-day to recover over $500, 900 of Dur
KEGS estate, which, it is charged. they did
not receive because of fraudulent acts of
Franklin NJ. Head of this city and Harvey
Durkee, a nalf brother of deceased. These
two latter were executors of the estate, and
it is alleged that through their manipula-
tiOns the rightful heirs were cheated. Mr..
Head is charged to have so managed the es-
tate to get most of it in possession of
himself and Harvey Durkee. Tie latter is
now dead. The bill, which is lengthy one,
makes sensational charges The complain
ants are Geo G" Durkee of De Forest, Wis,
Charles l.. Boardman of Watertown. S.
Oak, and fourteen others who are scattered
ali over the country. Head, who is a WELL
known capitalist, and whose wife was
niece of Ex-Governor Durkee, said tonight
that the estate amounted to only SAC. 900 in
stead OF 100000, 1t has been twice in the
courts, both times going against the claim
auts. Head declares the proceedings are
blackmaii.
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WEDDING AT FOLSOM.
Marriage Of Prison Director Irwin C. Stump
and Miss Eva Aull

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 1S.-At the residence
of Warden Charles Aull at Folsom State
Prison, at II 80 o'clock this morning, Irwin
L. Stump. State Prison Director and Chair
man of the Republican State Central Com
mittee and Miss Eva Aul. sister Of Warden
Aull. were united in marriage, in the pres
ence OF large circle OF relatives and
friends. A large number of San Francisco
and Sacramento friends went up to Folsom
in special train this morning, Governor
Markham being among the number. Mr..
and Mrs. Stump will spend their honey
moon in Los Angeles and other places in the
southern part of the State.
The marriage ceremony was performed
by Rev. DIR. Sweeney OF Oakland. The
prison was beautifully decorated with
flowers and evergreens, by r. P. Ham
mond Jr., friend of the groom, he having
arrived with loads Of flowers from Golden
Gate Park. San Francisco, and given the
decorations his personal attention for sew
eral days. A wedding break fast was
served about 1880 o'clock. Wine. wilt
and jollIty prevailed, and many
toasts were offered the happy couple. The
presents received were numerous and val
liable, and came from all points of the conf
mass
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COLD WAVE.
Unusually Severe November Weather in the
Eastern States

Unusually Severe November Weather in the
Eastern States
CHICAGO, Nov. 18.-Reports from various
portions Of the country show that the cold
wave has been generally and unusually
severe for this season. St. Paul reported
the mercury below zero last night; other re-
ports are; Huron, S. OAK, 50 below; Bis
marck, \. Dak., 100 below; Aberdeen, 5.
OAK, 120 below. Various points in Iowa
report the mercury at zero md some as low
as a' below. Wisconsin points report the
mercury at zero. A Pittsburg (Pa.) dispatch
says the cold wave reached there in the
afternoon, the mercury dropping to 20 at 6
o'clock. Ii Chicago the maximum tempera-
ture for the day was 1So above and at mid
night it was only about 120 above zero.
NYACK On. ", Nov. ia severe tor
nadO, which was formed in New Jersey.
swept across Pallsade this afternoon ana
then up the river to Long Pier, where it did
thousands of dollars worth OF damage to
the property of the Erie Railroad Company.
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CHILEAN MATTERS,

Meeting Of the Electoral Coliege-The Balti-
more Sailors Recovering.
NEW YORK, Nov. 1S.-The Herald's Val
paraiso special cabegram says the Electoral
College will hold a meeting at Santiago to-
morrow and publicly choose Montt for Pres
ldent. A resolution has been introduced in
the Chamber to award him 20 900 molinas /;
to the newly appointed Rrar-Admiral
$4,000, and 10 several captains of
the navy 10000 each, in recognition
of their sacrifices in the late struggle. The
cruiser ErraZurz sailed to-day from Uru-
quay for Valparaiso. Captain Schley of the
men injured in the late fisht have suffi-
ciently recovered 10 be able to testify, and
asks that an interpreter, chosen by himself
be allowed by Judge Foster to be present,
in accordance with the instructions of the
Secretary Of the Navy
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SHOT THE PURSER.
The stewardess on an Ocean Steamship
Creates Quite an Excitement

1he etewardess on an ocean steamship
Creates Quite an Excitement.
LONDON, Nov. 18.-An exciting incident
which occurred on the steamer Mongoian,
which sailed from Montreal November Sd
for Liverpool, has just been made public.
While the steamer was passing Londonderry,
bound up the Irish Sea, Mrs. Mason, the
Itewardess, rushed on deck, revolver in
hand, and fired at Purser Stew art, who was
on the saloon deck. The purser tried to
dlsarm the woman, but before he succeeded
she had discharged the pistol three times.
Two of the bull-ts struck Purser Stewart
A number of passengers were on the deck
when Mrs. Mason opened fire on the purser
and they ran in every direction to get out OF
range of the revolver. For a time the
greatest excitement prevailed among the
passengers, but quiet was quickly restored
after the stewaTdess was disarmed. Some
mystery attaches to the affair, as no reason
is given for Mrs. Mason's attempt to shoot
the purser, and when the Mongolian arrived
at Liverpool she was permitted to leave the
vessel unmolested. The wounds inflicted
upon the purSer are serious.
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to-day for Memphis, Tenn. The Richmond
Dispatch tomorrow, in an editorial, Will
pension to Mrs. Davis, and Virginia should
lead the movement. 1t is nothing but fair
and proper that we should put her upon the
same footing that the United States Gov
ernment places the widows of its Presi-
dents. The duty devolves upon the States
that composed the Copfederacy rs the Con-
fedora is a thing of the past. 1t cannot
be very costly precede t for US, inasmuch
as there never will be another Confederacy,
therefore never another widow OF a Confed-
crate President
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RELIEF MEASURES.
The Siberian Railroad to Give Employment

The Siberian Railroad to Give Employment
to Poor Peasants.
ST. PETERSBURG. Nov. 1S.-Owing to the
exceptional severity of the weather, the
Government has given orders that work on
the eastern portion of the Siberian Railway
shall be suspended for the present. As a
measure of relief TO many peasants in the
famine-stricken districts, the Government is
considering the advisability of engaging
struction of the Siberian road during the
winter. The work of building the line will
be resumed as soon as the weather moder-
ates sufficiently. The CZarowitz will shortly
undertake the supreme direction of the
work of construction.
Revolts due to famine and attended with
considerable blo0dshed are reported in
kharknY aud NekaterinnslaY
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A SLIPPERY BANDIT.
Cara, the Mexican Revolutionist,, Evades the
Forces of Both Countries


SAN ANTONIO (Tex.) Nov. 1S-Scouts
from the United States cavalry forces re-
ported this morning that they had located
the Mexican revolutionist CARA on a ranch
on the Am erican side of the Rio Grande.
Captain Hardy's troop started ont to cap
ture him, but in a short time the report
came from another source down the river
that Cara is Oh the Mexican side with
several hundred welI-armed followers, and
heading for Nelrrado. These conflicting re-
ports have caused much excitement tonight
in that vicinity.
BROWNSVILLE CTex), Nov. 49,. The
Mexican authorities say they had fight
with Cara, in which he was defeated, but
they could neither capture him nor any of
his men. On this side of the Rio Grande it
is said the Mexican troops were defeated
with three killed and a number wounded,
who are now in the military hospital at
Mier, Mexico, and that GarZa withdrew to
the mountains in good order after the fight
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tions then raised have been overcome, and
con siderable confidence is expressed that
the attempt this winter will be crowned
with success. That there is strong senti-
ment in favor OF the movement among the
veterans of the Union armies, as we'll as
among the officers of the regular army who
served In the war of the rebellion, is mani
fest The advocates of the removal of Gen.
eral Grants tomb to the Arlington Ma
military chieftains and leaders of the
Union-Sherman, Thomas, Meade, McClel-
Ian. Mcpherson, Logan and all the rest
should, like Sheridan, be laid beneath the
towering oaks and green sod of the Arling-
ton Cemetery within view of the capital OF
the nation which they fought to save and
perpetuate.
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CONTINENTAL EXCHANGE
The Financial Feeling on the European
Rourses

111O Z 11114e3N1 oe14HB VH IAt LaIVpeaH
Bourses.
LONDON, Nov. IS. - The Stock Exchange
closed quiet. European stocks were de-
pressed on Continental orders to SELL
Russian and Spanish securities were the
ones chiefly sold. The latter dropped half a
point. Argentine securities fell half point
and Brazilian securities one point.
PARIS, Nov. 18.-The Bourse closed firm.
There were large purchases and general
advance in prices for foreign Government
securities. Russian securities advanced one
point.
BERLIN, Nov 1S.-The Bourse closed dull
Foreign Government securities dropped Y
to per cent.
FRANKFoRT Nov. 18. - During the day
the Bourse here was very depressed, but at
the close the market was steadier. Most Of
the foreign government securities showed a
decline
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THE LEAVITT DIVORCE CASE.
The Wife Of a theatrical Manager Sues for

New YORK, Nov. 1S.AMlchael B. Leavitt,
the theatrical manager. was a very nervous
man to-day. His wife Hattie IS suing him
for separation and alimony, and lie is greatly
surprised at the sudden turn in his
domestic affairs. The troubles between
the two popular caterers to the amuse-
ment public have been pretty well known
to the members of the profession for months,
but this is tue first time that the aid of the
law has been songht. Now that the case is
in the courts. it is altogether likely that the
contest will be long and bitter. Mrs. Leav-
lit has obtained from Judge McAdam of the
Superior Court an order directing her hus-
band to show cause, on November 23d, why
he should not pay alimony and counsel fees
pending the trial of the action for legal
Senaratinn.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

BosToN. Nov lS.-The United States
cruiser Newark sailed at IL o'clock this
morning, and passed out by Hull at noon.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 18.-Four hundred
and thirty-siX thousand ounces of silver
were purchased to-day at prices ranging
from .9475 to $40
NEW YORK, Nov. $50. d. Macom, At
torney-General OF the Bahamas, is here to
make arrangements with the Western Union
to lay cable from the Islands to Florida.
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ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 900
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YoRx. N.Y.
ss2 ThSaruH ::
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Two weeks ago Peter Weingarter. a farm
laborer, GO years old, procured a marriage
license at Bellville, ILL.,, 30 marry Miss Emma
Hoenth, the daughter of wealthy farmer.
The license has now been returned to the
County Clerk. Weingarter procured the
license to marry Miss Hoenth without her
mater sha nrncprad ,o rgs hnr1au,,, W H .ne
gave her aged and somewhat peculiar suitor
a sound thrashing. She afterward took the
license away from him and had it returned
to the County Clerk with the inscription
Not wanted" Weingarter has left the
neighbOrhOod.- Louis Star Sayings.
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NATIONAL UNION COMPANY.
Cooperation Scheme of the BUSINESS De
partment of the Alliance.

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. ia special from
Aberde N, 5. OAK, says: 1t is learned that
the Business Department of the alliance In
twenty-five States Of the Union has united
with leading business men Of New York
City and formed company similar in its
plan Of operation to the celebrated Rochdale
system in England and the Zion co-opera-
tive stores of Utah.
The organization is called the National
Union Company, and has large means at its
command. 1t Is asserted that the advan-
tages 10 the alliance are two-fod. 1t will
have the business ability and experience of
some of the shrewdest men in the nation at
its back. while there will apparently be
plenty of capital to meet any emergency
which may arise. and to push the business
as circumstances will permit. In return,
the alliance will give the organization its
patronage. 1t is the aim of the new organi-
zation to buy out merchant in every trade
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NEUTRALITY DESIRED.
Belgium Fears an Attempt at Annexation by
France.

France.
BRUSSELS. Nov is. "A recently pub
lished pamphlet, written by Privy Coun-
sellor Woeste, and supposed to have been
inspired by King Leopold, gives emphasis
to the Belgian desire for neutrality in the
event OF war. 1t suggests the French charge
of paTtiality on the part of Belgium toward
Germany is designed to pave the way for an
attempt by France TO annex Belgium. The
pamphlet closes with the contention that
the Belgans are justified in erecting line
of fortreSSes on the Meuse in fortifying
Antwerp, Namur and Liege, and in desiring
to guard the frontier against invasion al
every point King Leopold. it is added,
has no secret personal aims an d no under
standing with the German Emperor. His
sole policy is to maintain the neutrality and
independence Of Belgium.
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Chicago Grand Jury.

CHICAGO, Nov 1S.-The Federal Grand
jury made final report to Judge Blodgett
this afternoon and was discharged. About
twenty indictments were returned, but
whether any of the railroad men under inves-
tlgation for alleged discrimination were in
cluded could not be definitely learned. Dis
trict Attorney Milchrist limited that no
railroad men had been indicted
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Preferred Death to a Trial.

CHICAGO, Nov. 1S.-Dr. A. j. Schroeder,
who was recently held by the Grand Jury
for causing the death of Mary Murphy by
malpractice. was found dead in his bed this
morning. At the time of the death of the
girl be was heard TO say that he would kill
himself, and there is little doubt that he
carried out his threat
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Valuable Donation to Princeton Library.

PRINCETON On. J.), Nov. 1S.-Professor
Libbey has presented to the college library
the library of the late Professor Guyot,
which consists of 5000 books and 20G0 maps.
This collection is very rich in books of
early dates, and contains complete sets Of
scientific magazines.
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OCEAN GALES.

Atlantic Liners Delayed - Sailing Vessels
Abandoned at Sea.
BREMEN, Nov 18.-The North German
Lloyd steamer Elder. which left New York
November 7th, bound for this port, has not
yet arrived at Southampton, her port of
call in England. and some of those having
friends on board Of her are becoming anx-
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Methodist Mission Fund,

CLEVELAND, Nov. Is. - The Methodist
General Missionary Committee to-day ad-
journed sine die. 1t was decided that the
apportionment in the conferences should be
made the same as that of last year. The
total sum for disposal which the committee
voted is 81, 800. 600.
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German Bankers Fail.

,i1An3 hAMBuRG' NOV, h:-Hordmayer &
failed, with liabilities OF $3.50. 600, assets
trifling. Both members of the firm have
been arrested.
BERLIN, Nov. 1S.-Another banker of
this city has been arrested on q charge of
misappropriation of deposits.
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Fugitive From Justice.

SAN ANTONIO Tex, Nov. 1s.-James R.
Thompson of Coleman, Tex. who stood
foremost among stockmen in Western Texas
for number of years, Is now said to be at
large eluding arrest on charges of forgery,
swindling and the misappropriating OF
funds amounting to $4,000 or $50. 600
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Tin Industry Depressed.

LONDON. Nov. 1s.-The tn-plate industry
in South Wales is iii an exceedingly de-
pressed condition. Since Monday last sew
eral works have shut down, throwing a
large number Of men out of emnlnvmrnt
in many cases the men have nothing but
their wages to depend upon and there Is
much suffering. They and their families
are completely destitute
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One of Fox,s Cases ON Trial.

Judge Hebbard began yesterday the trial
of the case of Nj. w. Fox against the Hale
& NoIcross Silver Mining Company to re-
cover 81. 100, 900 from the Directors for al
legged malfeasance In office. He alleges that
$4,000 tons of ore were not properly milled,
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Another Defaultine Teller

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 18.-Charles Wag-
atha, teller of the branch depos tory Of
the Traders Bank, will tomorrow be ar
Talgned as defaulter 10 the extent of
So000 He says he will be able to explain.
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Fatal Railroad Collision.

WILLIAMsPoRr (Pa.), Nov. 1S.-Two pas
senger trains on the Philadelphia aud Erie
road collided at Bards Siding this afternoon.
Engineer Ray of Harrisburg was fatally in
Rooney and Helen Murray, members of a
dramatic company, were painfully hurt
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Wheat Prohibition Postponed,

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 1S.-It was made
public today that in accordance with the
instructions received from Livadia, where
the Gar is at present sojourning, that tine
issuance of decree forbidding the export
OF wheat has been postponed until he re-
turns to st. Petersburg in December.
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Missouri Postmaster Robbed

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 18.-Postoffice Inspector
Dye received word this afternoon that b. c.
Weller, Postmaster at Glasgow, Mo-, had
been compelled by three robbers this morn
Ing at the point Of a revolver to turn over
al al his valuables, amounting to nearly $4,000.
The robbers escanei.
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Examination of Alleged Lyuchers.

OMAHA, Nov. 1s.-"Uncle Jimmie" Can
non and Captain O'Donoghue, TWO of the
leaders Of the mob that lynched negro
October 18th, were discharged from custody
yesterday afternoon, the hearing not devel-
oping enough evidence on which to hold
them for trial. There are still eighteen men
to be tried