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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-10
THE HOUSE.
The Bill for the Relief of Paymaster Whan
Passed.

faSSeu.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-In the House to-
day. the bill for the relief of Major Whan,
the Army Paymaster, crediting him with
S28,34l Government funds, of which he was
robbed in Arizona in May. 1885, was passed.
a bill authorizing Oklahoma City to issue
bonds, and to provide for the right of way to
the Choctaw Coal and Railroad Company
through the city, was passed.
The House then went into Committee of
the Whole on the private calendar
The first bill on the calendar was to refer
to the Court Of Claims the claim of the Cit-
zens' Bank of Louisiana, growing out OF the
States Treasury OF certain moneys of the
bank by General Butter
After long debate the bill went over. the
committee arose, and the House took re-
cess until o'clock, the evening session to
be for the consideration Of private pension
bills
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Pan-American TransuOrtatiou Comnanv

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-Representatiye
Sweeney of Iowa was authorized to-day by
the House Committee on Commerce TO re-
port favorably the bill to incorporate the
Pan-American sportation Company,
which proposes to engage in business be-
tween Galveston, Mobile and other Gulf
America. 4 majority of the Board of
Directors must be citizens of the United
States.
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Iron-MeIders JubiIant.

The striking on-molders were more than
1nbilant yesterday. when President Valen-
tine informed them that they had scored
signal victory, and that the proprietor of the
AFFORD Iron Foundry, on Harrison street,
between Eighteenth and Nineteenth, had
signed the following agreement:
SAN FRANCISCO, January 8, 1891.
hereby agree to run my shop in accordance
win the rules OF the Iron-moders' Union of
North America on and after January IL, 1891.
WILLIAM AFFORD.
Shortly after the beginning of the strike
last March the foundry discharged its hands
and closed, but on Monday it will reopen,
and Will employ force of union men.
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The monthly meeting OF the Pacific Coast
Amateur Photographic Association was
held i'll the Flood Building on Thursday
evening. The use of small optical lantern
for enlargiDg negatives on bromide paper
animal studies in carbon, by Gambler
Bolton, were exhibited. An optical lantern
exhibition was given by Mr.. Jones. At the
next regular meeting vote Will be taken on
the matter of an exhibit in the spring of the
work OF the association
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A Dinner and Receptiou,

WASHINGTON. Jan. O. - Vicp-President
and Mrs. Morton gave dinner and recep-
ton this evening in honor of President and
Mrs. Harrison and the Cabinet. The re-
crption following the dinner included the
Diplomatic Corps, members Of the Supreme
Court, Senate and a few personal friends.
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VIII ask Increased Pensions.

The Associated Veterans of the Mexican
War has appointed committee to draw up
petition to the Pacific Coast Senator'S aud
REPRESENTATIVES, in Congress, asking an in
crease OF pensions for veterans Of the Mexi-
can War. equal to the pensions granted the
soldiers OF the late war. Captain Sam Deal
succeeded himself as Director of the Yount-
vile Home for the next FIVE wears.
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TO BENEFIT ALASKA.
Proposed Measures Tor Bettering the Cond
ton of tina Tnhahitantg

ton Of the Inhabitants
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-The House Com
mittee on Education devoted its session to-
day TO the consideration of the condition of
the inhabitants Of Alaska. and decided to
report to the House resolution to extend
to Alaska the benefits of the act of 1887. to
establish agricultural experimental stations.
IN connection with colleges in the several
states and an act supplementary thereto,
passed last year, to apply portion of the
proceeds from public lands to the more COM
piete endowment and support of agricul-
tural and mechanical colleges. The effect
OF this action would be to place at the dis
posai Of tie Interior Department money to
10 stock Alaska
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-The House Com
mittee on Appropriations to-day completed
Its consideration Of the Legislative Execu-
tive and Judicial APPROPRIATION Bill for the
next fiscal year. Il carries a total appro-
priatIon OF S2l,559,146, being sos. Al less
than for the current wear
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-The available cash
surplus in tie Treasury. which was reduced
to about 100000 during the recent financial
furry. by the heavy purchase of bonds, has
been steadily increasing since the 1st inst,
until II has now nearly reached $4,000, 600
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-10
PORK PRODUCTS.

Germany's Unjust Discrimination Against
American Hogs.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-The United States
Consul at Berlin informed the Department
of State that the Federal Council of the
German Empire has removed certain pro-
hibltions on the importation Of pork prod
uctS, aud that the only decree now in force
is that relating to pork of American origin.
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the Secretary, so that in the event of a ter
mipation of the strike they can be notified
to return to take their former positions.
The reason for this is that it will lessen the
expense and put more money in the hands
of the committee to carry on the strike
send ''scabs'' away, etc.
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Patronage Withdrawn.

The Beer-drivers' Branch. No. s. of the
Brewery Workmen's Union, in response to
a request from the Harness makers Union,
has decided to withdraw patronage from the
non-union shops which lave been making
harnesses for beer-driYerS, teams.
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No Grievances ON Hand.

A meeting of the upholsterers was held
last night at which a delegation was re-
ceived from the strikers at Emeryville, who
explained their case. No action was taken
in the matter. Business was reported good,
all men having employment and no griev-
ances on hand,
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An Ex-Copfedsrate's Amendment.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-The Secretary of
War has appointed General Charles W.
Field TO succeed the late General Wilcox in
the War Records office. General Field
served with distinction in the Confederate
Army,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-10
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
when she was Child, sho cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
when shehad Children, she gave them Castoria.
aus 2y saTuTh
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Christian Endeaxnr.

At the monthly meeting of the Executive
Committee of the Golden Gate Union of
Christian Endeavor, on Thursday evening,
final arrangements were made for holding
the next quarterly convention on the even
ing of February 9TH, in the Union-square
BaDtiS 81 Chnrcb
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A lockout occurred at Louis Murrs shoe
shop yesterday by which twenty-five girls
are made to suffer. 1t is said to have been
caused by his attempt to cut their wages
down, which they resisted.
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Berkeley.


B. L. Hodghead, '9l, has retired from the
principalship of the Bay School at Golden
Gate.
The amount of delinquent taxes this year
is S14OO, instead of $1,000 as has been re-
ported.
A committee of the faculty is considering
whether or not any action shall be taken
concerning the personal illusions in the
Junior day farce.
Rev. ii. NJ. Dubose aud family of Los
Angeles have taken up their residence in
Berkeley. Mr.. Dubose VIII take charge of
the Christian Advocate, which is published
in San Francisco.
S. L. Church, r A. Morse and C. W.
Davis have been appointed by the Trustees
as Commissioners to apporti0n damages and
benefits in the opening of Haste street.
Each Commissioner will be Obliged to give
5000 bonds.
After much red tape detail of the Uni
vefsity police force was made to accomplish
the removal OF the barrel on top of the Lii
brary Building Slowly, but surely, with
their proverblal deliberateness, they scaled
the dizzying height and hurled the barrel to
the earth below.
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CUSTOMS ABUSES.

The Investigation Into the Methods of United
States Consiis in Canada.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9-The Joint examin-
nation by the State and Treasury DEPART
ment5 into the methods ana accounts of the
United States Consulates in Canada have
been extended by the Treasury Department
10 the system of introducing merchandise
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satisfactorily Adjusted.

Secretary c. Z. Cotton of the California
Bridge Company announces that the affairs
Of that corporation have been adjusted to
the entire satisfaction of all its creditors.
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LISTEN TO THE PRUDENT ADVICE, which
urges you TO the immediate treatment OF That
rasping cough by HE use OF DIR. d, Jayne,s Ex
pectoranf the best If medicines for coughs and
colds and an approved standby for all pulnon-
ally troubles and throat ais.
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General vaiIejo's widow.

A bill to provide suitable monument to
the late General Vallejo and a pension or
grant Of some sort for his aged widow Will
probably be introduced during the present
session of the Legislature.
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ALAMEDA.
Proposed Legislative Relief on the Water
Question.

proposed Legislative Relief on the Water
Question.
Miss Bancroft of New York, who is on
this Coast for the purpose of establishing
deaconess' home in San Francisco, will oc.
cupy the pulpit of the Park-street N. E.
Church tomorrow evening.
"A swedish service will be held at the
Flrst congregational Church, corner of
Central avenue and Chestnut street, COM
menclng at O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
Key A. Swanlund, pastor of the church.
VIII preach the sermon.
The Encinal Building and Loan Assocfo-
lion has elected the following Directors for
the ensuing year: ID. L. Randolph. Comm
Dus Bartlett, II. Cordes, j. +. Forderer.
george U. tabens, Henry Sevening, e. b.
dale.
There is much disappointment AMONG
tnoSe doing business between Alameda and
dwentY-thlrd avenue, on both sides of the
ildai Canal excavation, at the hardness in
Tue building OF the bridge across the canal
at Park street aud the avenue. as all travel
is compelled to go around by FruityaIe.
The Oakland GaSlight and Heat Com
pany Will again be asked to sign for the
rlght-of-Way through its property for the
proposed boulevard. All the other large
Representatives. have signed, and the pro
Ject would be cOnsummated if the gas COM
pany would fall in line. A committee of
the Alameda IMPROVEMENT Association will
walt upon the Directors of the company and
urge them to deed the necessary rlgnt-of-
way.
The Artesian Water Works, which sup
pllea this city with water, adopted the pol
Icy about year ago of refusing to lay any
more service ples, X. K. Thompson, the
proprietor, claiming that the rates as liked
by The City Trustees do not allow him a
legitimate interest on his money invested.
HIS refusal has retarded the growth of
many portions of the city, but there seems
10 oe no relief. Senator Simpson has a bill
In hand which he will introduce in the
Legislature, giving the desired relief. 1t is
an amendment to Section $40 of the Civil
Code, and provides that all corporations
formed to supply water to cities or towns,
ETC., must furnish pure water to the inhaD-
ltanlS thereof for family uses so long as the
supply permits and without distinction Of
persons, and must lay down pipes in all
streets and alleys i'll city or town as the
city Trustees or other governing body may
designate. A refusal to comply with this
request within sixty days will subject the
corporation to penalty of 500, payable to
the inhabitants whom it refuses to serve.
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BERTELING has The only reliable methods TO
I'll detective sight. 427 hearny street.
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Heavy snoK al sd. Louis.

ST. Louis, Jan. 9.-Snow is still falling.
Street-ear traffic is Interrupted and all the
railroad trains are late.
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NEW WESTERN HOTEL,

THE NEW WESTERN HOTEL OCCUPIES ONE
L of the finest locations in San Francisco the cor
ner of hearnl and Washington Streets opposite the
Coast, absolutely fre-proot. and only hotel in San
Francisco provided with hre-escapes. Every room
nifieenty furnished Table excellon6 Price 81 IS
TO 81 per day. Free coach to and from all trains.
Special rates by the month GALLAGHER 4
STANLEY, Proprletors. de5 X
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Her Pronerty Is SnoiIed.

Mrs. Bowman, a lady who lives in Oak
land, OWNS a couple Of lots on Bay street,
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COMPROMISED THE CASE.

1t is stated that Henry NJ Dunlap. the
house-mover, who was knocked off his
truck and had leg broken by a large
moving-timber on the truck being stru k by
an engine Of the local train while crossing
the track. has compromised his $50, 900
damage suit against the railroad company.
The ease was dismissed Yesterday
Golden GATE Lodge, No. ., of Stationary
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-23
FRESH FROM THE WIRES.

| New YORK.-A Herald special
says the Esmeralda has not yet sue
ceeded in filling her coal, but her
| officers have designs on the Pacific
steamship coal pile, and are growing
desperate. Pursuit of the Itata 10
still on.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-The jury in
Campbell-JOseph murder case is still
out. During the trial al exciting
scene occurred by the prisoner jump
ing from his seat and declaring his
innocence, and calling the prosecut-
ing attorney liar.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 23.-Mrs.
Chas. Morgan, age 40 years, shot and
killed herself this morning. George
f. Gather, member of the national
executive committee of the peoples
party, just returned from Cincinnati,
says the peoples party will support
the alliance If q ticket is put out by
them.
PABIS-A pleasure boat capsized in
Psauvis yesterday con tsiningM.D Dame
mart, son and daughter and five 9TH
ers, all of whom were drowned.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. "A fine
bronze monument to the Andrews
alders was raised in the National
cemetery here, yesterday. The same
will be unveiled on Decoration day.
LoNDoN-The British admiral COM
nsnding fleet is authorized only TO
assist in adjusting minor differences
in CHILEAN waters.
BUENos AYREs-L ltest news re-
ceived confirms report of revolution
in province of Cordova, between rival
factions. Government troops quelled
the disturbance yesterday, but the
trouble is thought not vet ended.
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city. He came up from Laredo for
the purpose of buying the earth, Mon
terey and the Buena Vista of the
Sierra Madre, SaltiIIo, but he forgot
to put money enough in his purse and
he had to go back.
Prof. A. A. Merlett, of this CITY.
located some valuable mines last win.
ter in the state of Coahuila, and on
the line of the Central railway. On
Monday last he organized company
to develop them, The personnel
are Professor A. A. Merlett, I.
]. Gilrand, E. M. Daugherty,
B. F. Larue and Alex Kiam. The
ore assays IS copper, 10 OF. silver and
IL free gold to the ton.
The following mining men
were in the city this week: B. F.
Larue, Villaldama; NJ. c. Barro, Sal
tillo: DIR. Butcher, j. Rosen baum,
Laredo; I. w. and d. Hum bairo,
Maryland; Frank Robinson. Villal-
oradO; l.. w. Hastings, San Antonio;
w. h. Wentworth, J. F. Flynn, Mex
leo.
TOURING.
Col. J. w. Breckenridge, of San
Antonio, and five lady friends arrived
Saturday evening on q special car.
staid over night and then took q trip
to Tampico over the Monterey and
Mexican National Ry.
Col. Us, Alexander, of San Antonio,
spens day in the city.
The cold storage company that was
organized here last week, have COM
menced work and expect to be ready
to deliver cold meat inside OF ninety
days,
Capt. Charles Fowler, DR.. W. A..
McVite, Galveston, and Prot. B. F.
Cobb, San Antonio, arrived here yes
terday and this morning for Tampico.
In anticipation of the completion of
the Monterey & Mexican Gulf Ry., to
Tampico, the owners of seven European
steam ship lines are going to estab-
lish an agency i'm that city and their
ships will call there ON their way be-
tween New York and Vera Cruz.
Messers Mayano and Bermudez,.
commission merchants of Mexico, pur-.
chased twenty-five carloads Of
oranges at Tampico, and will ship
the same by rail to Kansas City and
st. Louis.
The following San Antonions are
registered at the hotels-Jules o.
Williams, q. r. Brown, w. E. Spring.
all, l.. W. Hastings, August Colin, J.
V. Dignowity, R. H. McCrsken, w.
b. Carothers. EDMOND.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-23
Miss Rossy's Picnic.

Miss Virginia Rossy's private
school, on Crockett, street, enjoyed
their annual May picnic in fine style,
yesterday, at Riverside Park. In the
morning, the weather was cool and
cloudy, but the rain of the afternoon
rather spoiled matters, and the
children and older guests were kept
in doors, or rather under the roof of
the saloon pavilion. where the lessees
of the park kindly removed tables
and the children gave their annual
May queen march, recited Sc
lected pieces and danced, though
not on the tables as the
morning paper stated. The beautiful
little queen of the May was Miss Nell
lie Jackson and her maid was Mamie
Dietzel. The queen recited very pref
ty little poem at her coronation and
other children recited, as follows:
Emma Corning, in German; Alice
Routledge, in English; Master Kamp-
mann, in English; Miss Minor Leigh,
German; Maurie Dietzel, English.
A bountiful dinner as we'll as after
noon luncheon was served and at 6
O'Clock return to the city was made.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-23
No Compromise.

SCoTTsDALE, May 23.-The Knights
Of Labor convened in session here re-
solved to continue the strike six
weeks longer and to push the fight
ing vigorously all along the line. The
operators refused to confer with the
committee appointed by the conven-
ton to compromise the difference.
They stated 10 the committee that
the sliding scale now in operation is
the only one that will be acceptable
to them. The strikers must return on
these terms or not at all.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-23
Grants Monument.

GALENA, ILL.,, May 23.-Gen. J. c..
Smith, of Chicago, Colonel of the Goth
Regiment, has issued call to his
old comrades to meet him in GaleDa
on the occasion of the unwilling of the
Grant statue, on the 3rd of June. He
says that large number have signi-
fled their intention of being present
at the ceremonies.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-23
Cotton Mill Plant.

FLORENCE, May 23.-rhe Alabama
Cotton Manufacturing Company has
perfected its organization and will
build 10000 spindle cotton mill in
East Florence. 1t is proposed to have
it IN operation by Nov. l. The paid
up capital stock is $4,000. The
company is composed entirely of New
England capitalists. They will
manufacture the finer grades of cot
ton.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-23
Divorce That PAYS.

Sioux CITY, To-, May 2S.-Anna E.
Livingstone was granted q divorce
from William II. Livingstone, one Of
the wealthiest merchants of Sioux
City, on the ground OF cruel and in
human treatment. The parties had
been married twenty-five years. The
court allowed alimony of $3.50 per
month, a $4,000 residence and $50, 900
worth of property.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-23
l. Il G., N. Picnic.

This morning q special train was
made up at the I. & G.. N. railway
depot, tor the picnic at Medina sta
ton, given by the railway employees.
The Musical Union band was on
hand, and accompanied the party to
the picnic grounds.
About $50 employees and others at
tended, and these, accompanied by
ladies and children, swelled the
number to participate to about $50.
A general good time is anticipated.
They will return at 6 O'Clock this
afternoon,
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A Huge Rather.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, May 33.-J. g..
Williams, a farmer living near
Wynne, Ark, is In this city looking
for q purchaser for the largest rattle
snake ever seen in this country. The
reptile is seven feet four inches long,
weighs about twenty-five pounds,
and is fully twenty inches In circum-
ference. 1t has twenty-nine rattles
and q button, and is supposed to be 30
wears old.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-23
Trotting Association Work.

CHICAGO, May 23.-The executive
committee of the American Trotting
Horse Register Association has spent
much time in discussing the registra-
ton rules, and the question of fixing
the pacing standard. 1t seemed to be
the general sen timent that with q
record of 2:30 as the standard for
trotters. the record for PAGERS should
be put at 2:25.
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To Reinstate Nelson.

PORTLAND, Me-, May 23.-Dr.
George Bailey of this city, has gone
TO Chicago to present the case of
Chas. Horace Nelson, of Waterville,
before the National Trotting Associa-
ton Court, and ask for his reinstate.
ment with his famous horse to the
National Association.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-23
Cutting Down the Force.

CHICAGO, May 23-The first official
act OF r. w. McClaughry, the new
chief of police, was the dismissal OF
200 policemen, and 200 more have
gone today. This action was made
necessary in order to keep the expen-
ditures of the department. within the
appropriation for it for the current
fiscal year.
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Adjudged Insane.

LITTLE Rock, May % Capt. J X.
Brantley, OK cashier of the Iron
Noun tain railroad land office who, 1t
lie charged is short in his accounts
$40, 600, was today adjudged insane
and sent to the asylum, the applics-
ton being made by his brother.
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Amrms the Decision.

WASHINGTON, May 23,-The secre-
tary of the interior has affirmed the
decision of the commissioner, of the
general land office, who, on Feb. q,
1890, declined to recommend the re-
payment to John Pumer and B Block
of the commissions and excess pay
ment on their homestead entries for
tracts of land in the New Orleans dis
trict,
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Is it Cholera.

DANvILLE, ILL.,, May 29.-Joshua
Schreter, a we'll known wealthy far
mer, living a few miles west of Dan
vile, 10 a very sick man. His physl-
clans say the disease is cholera. His
residence has been quarantined.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-23
Base Ball Suit.

CINCINNATI, O., May 2S.-Judge
Maxwell has refused to grant the in
junction asked for by the Columbus
Base Ball Club to prevent Charles
Reilly from playing with the Pitts
burg club, on the ground that al in
junction should not be issued where
adequate remedy in damages may be
had.