davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-31
REPORTED FIGHTING.
Several Desperate Conflicts With
Chilean Rebels.
The Insurgents Forced to Abandon The City
Of La Serena.
Twelve Thousand Government Troops Said 10
Have Joined Forces With the
ReYOlutiOniStS.


LONDON, Jan. 30.-Adyices from Buenos
AyreS state that 5000 insurgents are
massed at Quilota. Province of Valparaiso,
fifty miles from Santiago, and it is reported
they are contemplating an advance on the
capital
The insurgents threaten to lombard every
port on the coast unless their demands are
granted by the Government
President Balmaceda's forces have recap
tured IQuque. The insurgents have been
forced to withdraw from Serena, where,
after desperate engagement, 5000 Govern
ment troops compelled the insurgents to re-
treat to Lanorita.
BUENos AYREs, Jan. 30-According to
Chilean advices received here, there have
been several desperate sangunary battles
fought in the provinces of Chile between
the rebel forces and the Government troops.
Many were killed on both sides. The re-
ports are conflicting as to which side was
victorious. There is little action on either
side at Santiago de Chile.
PARIS, Jan. 30.-The Gaulois says that
1900 Chilean Government troops. who were
dispatched from Valparaiso against the H.
surgents, have reyolted and joined the rebels.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-The Navy De-
partment officials have reached the conclu-
sion that the Charleston Is the only vessel
available for service in Chilean waters, and
the probabilities are that she will proceed
direct to Chile after landing the remains Of
Kalakaua
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-31
EMBEZZLING OFFICERS.
Corruption Exposed in The Report Of The
st. Paul Grand Jury.

ST. PAUL. Jan. 3O-1he report made by
the st. Paul Grand Jury yesterday was the
most sensational ever filed in this country.
1t charges that an immense amout Of money
has been diverted from the proper channels
into the pockets of individuals, and that
liquor licenses have been running for
months without the City aud County Treas
urer receiving one cent therefrom. An in-
dictment is found against deputy in the
Office of the Clerk of Court on the charge of
getting warrants cashed by the County
Treasurer TO the extent of S20,0 on jury
certificates made to fictitious 1 ersons. An
indictment was returned against the All
stract Clerk for appropriatiug several thou
SAND dollars of the county's funds to his
own use. From evidence before it the jury
finds 1t costs the county $4,000 in excess of
the receipts to run the Abstract Clerk
Office The jury also recommends a thor
ough examination of the books OF the County
Clerk, Auditor and Treasurer, TO ascertain
the full amount of money that has been
wrongfully appropriated from the County
Treasury.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-31
CRUISER NUMBER TWELVE.
Some idea of What the Projected Commerce
DESTROYER Will Do

Some Idea of What the Projected Commerce
Destroyer VIII Do.
New YORK, Jan. 30.-1n his speech which
Secretary Tracy was prevented from de-
livering at the Board of Trade dinner by
the sudden death of Mr.. Window he in
tended to say that in Protected Cruiser II
we have a ship which is q commerce de-
stroyer and nothing else. No. II is vessel
of distinctive type. having no parallel in
tie world. She is required to have
sustained speed in the open sea of
twenty one knots, and it is ex-
pected that she will reach twenty
two. She will carry more than 1000 tons Of
coal, which at ten knots an hour will give
her an endurance of 103 days, or %, $50
knots. She could steam out of the harbor
of New York, 60 around the world and re-
turn to her home port without Tecoaling.
a protective deck four inches in thickness
will protect her vitals against any, except
heavy guns, while she has a battery
sufficiently powerful to enable her
to sink any Of the fast Atlantic
liners that would be armed for self-protec-
ton in time of war. In this ship the bat
terry is sacrificed TO speed and coal endur-
ance. 1t is her mission to run and not to
fight. Under no circumstances would she
engage man-of-war, but she will limit her
efforts entirely to the destruction of COM
meree. Six such ships would sweep from
the seas the commerce of any enemy as at
present protected.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-31
A HOUSE OF MOURNING.
The Dead Secretary Conveyed to His Grief
Stricken Family.

The Dead Secretary Conveyed to His Grief
Stricken Family.
The President and members of the Cabi-
net assembled at the Baltimore and Ohio
station this afternoon to receive the remains
of Secretary Window, which arrived on the
train at 80 O'clock. Besides them. nearly
all the leading public officials in Washing
ton went to the depot.
When the train arrived the casket was
taken in charge by Company B, of the Ma
tional Guard, and borne slowly to the hearse.
When all was ready, the procession was
formed and moved from th depot by way Of
Pennsylvania, Vermont and Massac husetts
avenues to the Secretary's residence.
ALONE WITH THE DEAD.
There the bearers carried the remains
into the house through crowd of people,
who reyerently barred their heads as the
casket passed.
Tue President and all his official family
followed the remains into the house and
waited in the back parlOr while the under
taker and his assistants placed the body in
the front room and opened the top hal of
the lid so as to expose to view the Sec re-
tary's features.
Mrs. Blaine remained with the President,
and was the only lady present when he and
the members of his Cabinet were us hered
into the room and looked upon the face Of
the distinguished dead.
When the party left the house the be-
reaved widow and daughters entered the
room and remained there a few minutes.
While Mrs. Window was kneelng over the
caskct, sobbing, the British Minister came
to the house and left message of condo
lence for the family.
THE NEWSPAPER MANS FRIEND.
Secretary Windoms death is especially de-
plored by the newspaper men, He was ac-
cessible to them at all times. He believed
the public had right TO know what the ex-
ecutlve departments were doing, and never
declined reasonable request for inform a.
tion concerning the business Of the Treas
ury.
1t is expected that an order will be issued
from the White House tomorrow canceling
all official receptions and entertainments for
the rem ainder Of the season.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-31
SUCCESS AT LAST.
An Air-Ship That Obeys Pro-
peller and Rudder.
PenninstOn'S Model Tested in the Chicago
Exposition Building.
The Vessel Filled With Hydrogen and Elec-
trieitY Employed as the Motive Power.
Retter Results Expected.
Special 10 THE MORNING CALL

CHICAGO, Jan. 3o.-The air-ship invented
by William Pennington of Mount Carmel,
H., was tried again to-day, and to all ap-
pearances it was thoroughly demonstrated
that craft has at last been invented that
permits of feats of aerial navigation never
before mplished-propellipg and steer
ing.
The ship that was tested to-day is only a
thirty-foot model, made of oiled silk, and
the praeticability of using aluminium, which
is to be the material of which full-size ships
will be built, has still to be shown.
The car which is to carry passengers was
not attached to-day. and the ship, which is
gar-shaped and filled with hydrogen gas,
was foated in the air and propelled by a
wheel like that of a propeller. the motive
power coming from storage batteries on the
floor, attached by light wire.
The rudders being set at different angles,
the ship travelled in a satisfactory manner
around the interior of the exposition build
ing. The speed attained was not great, but
the inventor is sanguine of much better re-
suits with satisfactory battery.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-31
WHOLESALE SMUGGLING.
Chinese Being Brought From Ontario at
the Rate of Fifty per Day.

WEST SUPERIOR CWis.), Jan. 30.-For
several days past an agent of the United
States Treasury Department has been in
this city for the purpose of investigating
the reported smuggling into the United
States, from Port Arthur, Ont, of a large
number of Chinese. Government officials
have for some time been keeping an eye on
certain owners of smrll vessels, resident
here and at Duluth. Since the beginning of
the winter several individuals have gone
into the business of overland transporta-
ton quite extensively. The Celestials are
brought to Canadian ports. whence they
make their way 10 Port Arthur. There they
are provided with transportation into the
United States in sleighs and wagons, in
most cases being brought distance of about
three hundred miles from Two Harbors,
Mimi, at which point the Duiu:h and Iron
Range Railroad is taken and their ultimate
destination reached. AS high as fifty per
day have arrived at times. II is known that
a prominent vesselowner OF this city is one
of the parties toward whom suspicion is
directed. Arrests will probably be made
within day or two. Government agents
have dozen contraband Cinnamon that are
being held north of here, near Port Arthur,
until everything is ready for the arrests
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-31

of the Treasury, ordered the department
closed for the day.
Flags on all the executive departments
were placed at half-mast and the Treasury
Department is draped in mourning.
At meeting of the bureau chiefs and
heads of de partments in the Treasury De-
partment it was decided that they 90 in
body to the railroad station this afternoon
and meet the body upon its arriv al.
The Board of Supervising Inspectors of
Steam Vessels, in session here, met at noon
and Immediately adjourned out of respect to
the memory OF the late Secretary. At
subsequent meeting of the members of the
board it was decided that they accompany
the bureau officers of the Treasury TO meet
the remains of the late Secretary.
-. A committee to draft appropriate resolu-
tionS was appointed.
SYMPATHY FOR THE WIDOW.
From an early hour this morning there
has been constant stream of carriages ar
irving at the family residence on Massachu-
sets avenue, bearing frienis who called to
manifest their love and sympathy for the
stricken family. Among the callers was a
very large number of persons of the highest
official and social prominence i'll Washing
ton. and many who knew the dead man best
could not, as they left the house, restrain
their tears.
Mrs. Window and her two daughters are
bearing their grief with great fortitude.
Miss Hatch, one Of Mrs. Windom's sisters, a
member of The household; Mrs. j. Stanley
Brown, daughter of ex-President Garfield,
and Miss Cnlgate of New York remained
with them during the greater part of last
night and were with them to-day.
THE SONS WHEREABOUTS.
The only son, William d. Window, Is
now travelling in the South, and although
teleerams have been sent to all points
where they could in any likelihood reach
him, no response yet has been received. 1t
is thought probable that he will receive the
news III time to reach home by tomorrow
night
Mrs. WINDOWS other sister, Mrs. John
Douglass, living in Minneapolis, will arrive
here with her husband Sunday evening.
George Hatch of Boston. her only brother,
VIII probably arrive here tonight or to-
morrow.
Mr.. WINDOWS nearest relations now liv-
ing are the widow and three sons of his
brother, who live at Sterling, Ill.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
The time of the funeral will depend upon
the arrival of his son, but it probably will
take place Monday with private services
at the family residence. and with public
services at the Church of the Covenant. of
which Mr. Window was member The
interment will be in Rock Greek Cemetery.
Many telegramS of coincidence have been
received by Mrs. Wiudom. Among the
senders were eX-President Hayes, Mrs. Gar
field, General Alger, ex-PoStmaSter-Ge
James. Governor Pattison, Governor Mer-
RAM. eX-Attorney- General McVeigh, Arch
bishop Ireland and Robert T. Lincoln.
Assistant Secretary Nettietun, who has
been on visit to Oberlin, Ohio, left there
yesterday for Washington. and reached
here this afternoon. As he is the Senior
Assistant Secretary, in point of service, he
probably will be designated to act as Secre-
tary of the Treasury for period of ten
days, which is the limit OF designations of
that kind.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-31
AN EXECUTIVE ORDER.
Official Announcement of the Death of secre-
tary Window.

The following Executive arder was issued
this afternoon, through the Secretary of
State, and sent to all the other heads of de-
partment5:
ST-HOh. William Window, Secretary OF the
Treasury OF the United States, suddenly died
last night, In the city OF New York, at the hour
OF eleven minutes past l o O'clock, In the sixty
fourth year OF his age. Thus Las passed away
man pure in Iie official stainless in inleg-
rlty, distinguished by long and eminent service
In both branches Of Cung ess, aud by beiUE
twice called to administer tie national finances
His death has caused deep regret throughout the
county, While to tile President aud those a>so-
elaled with him III the administration of The Gov
eTlment, II causes a personal sorrow. The
President directs that All departments OF tile
Executive branch OF the Government, aud the
officers subordinate thereto, shall manifest due
respect TO the memory of TINS eminent citizen In
a manner consOndnt with tbe dignity of the office
which lie has hOnored by his devotion TO public
duly.
The President further directs that the Treasury
Department IN all its branches at THIS capital be
draped In morning for a period of thirty days;
that on the day the funeral the several eXecu-
live departments shall lie closed, and that ON all
public buildings throughout the United States
The natiOna! nag shall be displayed at half-mast.
JAMES j. BLAINE, Secretary OF State.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-31
DOODLE FOR VOTES.
BribarS Busy Among South Dakota Legis-
latOrS.

PIERCE Is. Dak.l, Jan. 3O.-The Joint As
sembly took one ballot for Senator to-day
without material change. The report of
the Bribery Committee will be read in the
House tomorrow. 1t contains much inter-
esting testimony. Representative Christen-
sen said Clark ROarpaugh offered HIM $500
to vote for the Brown County contestant.
Representative Dahler said Dr. Brown, of
the Yankton Agency, offered him ANYTHING
he wanted in the shape of money or position
II he would act with the Republicans. Rep
resentutiye Kelly said a man named Welch
offered to get him $1,000 if he would vote for
Moody and for retaining the Lawrence
County contestreS. Representative Hall
said James Irwin offered him $1,000 if he
would stay out of the Republican caucus.
CAMERON's COURSE.
HARRIsBURG (Pa.), Jan. 3O-A resolution
was offered to-day in the House condemning
Senator Cameron's course on the silver
question and Elections Bil,.an calling upOn
him 20 adhere closely to his party principles
or resign from the United States Senate.
So much opposition to the resolution was
developed, however, that Representative
Thompson allowed it to drop.
AGAINST APPROPRIATIONS
JEFFERSON CITY (Mo.), Jan. 30.-The
State Senate passed a resolution similar to
the House resolution of no a preparation for
the Worlds Fair, if the Election Bill be-
comes q law.
RELIEF FOR DROUGHT SUFFERERS.
LINCOLN Nebr.), Jan. 30-By vote of
81 to this afternoon the House indefinitely
Iostponed the bill providing for recount
of the votes cast at the last election on the
prohibitory amendment. The bill apprO-
prlating 100000 for the relief of drought
sufferers in the western part of the State
was passed by unanimous vote.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-31
SOME BICYCLING FEATs.
Owens Famous Ride Down the Capito
Steps on Columbia,

Owens Famous Ride Down the Capitol
Steps on a Columbia,
Some remarkable feats in bicycling have
been performed in this city. One of these
was that of goiEg down the Capitol steps on
a vertical wheel. This was accomplished
by II. S. Owen, who rode down on a Stand
ard Columbia. OF course, this would not be
much of an achievement on a Safety bicycle,
with its low wheels, but on vertical Co
lumbia it is certainly a very dangerous aud
difficult performance.
Another very hazardous feat was that of
riding over the coping of Cabin Johns
Bridge. This was achieved by w. S. Rob-
ins4n. The coping on the side of the bridge
is four feet above the bridge floor. is 800
feet long, and 100 feet above the canal.
There were two jogs, or offsets. in the cop
ing. which made tue achievement more diff
cult and dangerous.
Both of these men were members of the
Capital Bicycle Club. Owen is still men,
ber of that organization, which is the oldest
of its kind in this country, having been
formed in front of the Capitol in January,
1879. 79.-WaShington Post.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-31
DAVE rs II.
Birthday of the Chief Engineer
of the Fire Department.

"Chief," said representative OF THE
CALL yesterday to the veteran head of the
Fire Department, David Scannell, whom he
met at headquarters, it seems to me that
you are little grayer than when you ordered
me to light up on that hose in the days of
the Volunteer Department"
"Well. you're not getting any younger
yourself, sententiously remarked the Chief,
as he gave his mustache an extra twist
True" said the blonde representative,
removing his hat, " there are silver threads
among the gold, and DO what we may the
years will pile up"
"Speaking of years." added the Chief,
"reminds me that tomorrow is my birthday.
I'll be H."
"Seventy-one, did you say?"
Yes. was born on the 31st of January,
1920; but I'll tell you what, feel just as
strong and active as l did twenty years ago."
For man who has attained the age of II,
and who for so many years has done fire
duty, has stood all the hard knocks and has
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-31
THE OMAHA BRIDGE TROUBLE

The Milwaukee Road Denied an Injunction
Against the Union Pacific.
LINCOLN (Nebr.). Jan. 30-In the United
States Court to-day Judge Dundy denied the
petition Of the Milwaukee road for an in-
junction restraining the Union Pacific from
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-31
BUSINESS E.AY1CREs.
A Holyoke Paper Company With Liabilities
Over Half Million.

SPRINGFIELD (Mass.), Jan. 30.-The Wi
mona Paper Company of Holyoke has sus-
pended. The liabilities are nearly 5000, 600.
The company claims the assets will amount
to considerably more than the liabilities.
BUTTE (Mont), Jan. 30.-James R. Royce
& Co., one of the oldest and largest dry
goods houses in the West, assigned late last
night. Assets, S125, 900; liabilities, 100000.
The assignment was forced by an attach
ment for $4,000 by the First National Bank.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 30.-Linberger 81 Co. an
nOunced their suspension on Change to-day.
The liabilities and assets are not yet known.
The suspension was caused by the rise in
wheat yesterday.
TOLEDO, Jan. 30.-This afternoon the
Common Pleas Court granted motion for
the appointment of a receiver and dissou-
tion of partnership of the firm of Whitney
& Tracy, lumber-dealers, in this city. The
firm is one Of the largest in this line here,
and the announcement created sensation.
h. II. Rhoades was appointed receiver The
failure was the result of the recent failure
of l.. ID. Sanborn of Saginaw, Mich.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-31
PRAISING The LYMPH.
K0Gh'S Discovery Winning Friends Among
New York Physicians.

New YORK. Jan. 3o.-Physicians in this
city are taking more hopeful view of
Koch's lymph. The opinion of the lymph
now shaping in my mind is more favorable
one than at first entertained" DIR. George
+. Shrady frankly admitted. 81 have
spoken disparagingly of it, but that was
long ago. Now that we have watched long
and faithfully, we have seen many things
that we did not see at first. DR.. Edmund c.
Wendt and Professor Loomis have told me
that they have noticed a marked apprecia-
ton in the weight in individual patients. In
every case so far coming under my observa-
tiou have noticed that bacilli are removed
from the lungs three or four hours after in
oceulation. This may appear strange after
all that has been said by Professor Virchow,
but even he has withdrawn his very un-
favorable opinions Of Koch's discovery"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-31
A SORROWING CITY.
Every Tribute Of Respect Paid TO The Dis
tinsuiShed Dead.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3O.-The effect Of the
death OF Secretary Window was clearly visi-
Die In all the departments of the Govern
ment to-day. While the Treasury Depart
ment was the only building actually closed,
business was practically suspended in the
Others.
The President is very deeply grieyed over
the loss OF his friend. and this morning gave
instructions that he could see no one on
business to-day.
General Spalding, whois Acting Secretary
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-31
DARK EST ENGLAND.
General Booth Formally Launches His Re;
demption Scheme.

General Booth Formally Launches His Re
demption Scheme.
LONDON. Jan. 30.-ln ST. James Hall to-
night General Booth launched his scheme
for the redemption OF Darkest England,
and signed a trust deed dedicating to the
uses of the work all the money subscribed
and to be subscribed therefor. The first batch
Of officers TO have charge OF the work was
appointed. Booth retains large powers un-
der the deed of trust. Either himself or his
successor will be supreme director of the
scheme and Of the moneys. Any change
made must be assented to by two-th;rds of
the Consultative Committee. OF the cou-
nIittee. General Booth will nominate six
members, and the Archbishop of Canter-
bury, the President of the Wesleyan Soci-
ETY.. the Chairman of the Congregational
Union, the Chairman of the Baptist Union,
the Acknowledgement, and the Chairman CT
the County Council will each nominate two
members.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-31
Poisoned With cotton-seed Oil,

DENIsoN (Tex.), Jan. 30.-The family of
James Ball, consisting of eight persons.
were poisoned this morning by eating bread
made with cotton-seed OIL All of them are
seriously i'll.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-31
wRANGLING HoRsEMEN.
A Dispute Over the Sale of One of Election
GERS Get

NEW YORK, Jan. 30.-A sensational scene
occurred in connection with the Palo Alto
sale yesterday. The first of Electioneer's get
offered was the bay colt Nette Benton by
General Benton and the bidding was spir-
tied, opening at $500. and $1,000 was reached
in short time. Schmulback of Schmul-
back d Park, Wheeling, W. Va. and w. j.
White of Cleveland. Ohio, were among the
most persistent bidders. Somebody bid
$4,000 and both Schmulback aud White
raised the bid 500. The auctioneer heard
Schmuback raise the bid, but says he failed
to hear White. and the colt was Knocked
down to Schmulback for $500. After the
declaration of sale row ensued between
White and the salesman, the former declar-
ing he had bid $500 and was therefore en-
titled to the colt. White kept up a wordy
war with the auctioneer for long time
after the colt was sold and created consider
able excitement.
Two horses have died since the sale began
owing TO the change of climate.