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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-31
Conference Between the President and
Secretary Blaine.
THE MODUS VIVENDI AGREED UPON.
The Coneiliatory Tenor Of the Last British Dispatch
Facilitates Peaceful Settlement Of
the Sealing Question.
Special to THE MORNING CALI.


WASHINGTON, March 30.-Secretary of
State Blaine has resumed the discharge Of
his official duties. At conference between
the President, Mr.. Blaine and General Eos
ter this morning a letter prepared by the
Secretary. replying to Salisbury's last note,
was accepted as defining the position of the
Government. AS it calls for no material
changes in Salisbury's proposition, il is ex-
pected that an agreement will be reached in
a short time.
In the matter Of arbitration General Fos-
ter will be agent and ex-Minister Phelps of
Vermont the leading counsel on behalf Of
the United States. Ex-senator Spooner of
Wisconsin will probably also be invited to
act as counsel. The two arbitrators on be-
half of the United States have not yet been
chosen.
OTTAWA. Ontario, March 30.-Between
thirty aud forty claims of British Columbia
sealers for damages. aggregating $500, 600.
have been forwarded to the Department of
Marine in compliance with the recent proc
lamation requesting the filing of claims for
compensation for losses occasioned by the
expulsion OF sealers from Bering Sea under
the modus yivendi.
The Collector of Customs at Victoria has
been notified by telegraph from here not to
allow any more clearances of vessels going
to the Bering Sea.
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A FIGHT In PRISON.
"Tug Wilson" Stabs q Convict at sa,
Quentin.


Quentin.
There was another bloody affray at San
Quentin. None of the guards were killed
or even attacked, for 1t was but convicts'
quarrel.
Nothing is thought of such matters at the
prison. for they are of common occurrence,
but the desperate character of yesterdays
fight will long make it live In the memories
of those who witnessed it.
Martin Gleeson and James Wilkinson are
the names of the convicts who engaged In
the desperate conflict, which would have
resulted in the certain death of both had it
not been terminated by the timely interfer-
ence Of guards.
Both men were ord red to roll number
OF bales OF Jute from an inclosure into the
jutemil. Everything g apparently went
we'll until after the dlnner hour, when the
men resumed work 1t appears from all
that can be learned of the affair that Glee-
soon accused Wilkinson Of trying to shirk
the work.
The accusation aroused Wilkinson's ire.
and without warning he rushed at Gleeson
and attempted TO strike him with bale
hook.
Gleeson was equal tn the occasion, and
also having a bale-hook in his hand received
Wilkinson by striking him in the mouth
with the hook. Gleeson followed up his
temporary advantage, and before Wilkin-
son could retaliats tore his face in several
places with his weapon. When Wilkinson
found that he had lost all his front teeth,
and on the whole was getting good deal
the worst Of the affray, he drew a knife,
used for cutting hemp, and slashed his OPP
ponent across the throat.
About this time several guards appeared
and forced Wilkinson into a dungeon, while
GleesoD, who was bleeding profusely, was
removed TO the prison hospital Fortunately
for him, no artery was cut but. neyertle-
less, the doctor considered the wound very
dangerous,
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William Henry Pratt, first lieuten-
ant and quartermaster First Battalion
California Volunteers; Charles Bates
Weeks. second lieutenant Company G,
Ninth United States Colored Heavy Artil-
lery. BY inheritance-John Mullenphy Har-
ney, Coronado Beach; Charles Minton
Baker, Los Angeles. Companions of the
second class-William Henry Shoup. Salmon
City, Idaho; Rea Edwards Maynard, Stan
ford University, and Thomas Franklin
Schley. second lieutenant, Twenty-third
United States Infantry, Fort Sam Houston,
Texas.
It was resolved to celebrate the twenty
hrst anniversary of the commandery on
May Sd and 4th next On the first day an
excursion will be made on the steamer
james A. Donahue to the Union Iron
Works and Mare Island, and on the second
day grand banquet in Pioneer Hall.
A paper was read by Colonel II. G. Shaw
Of Los Angeles, entitled Hoods Change at
franklin" A vote Of thanks was passed,
and the contribution ordered printed as
War paper No. 10 of the ComEandery Of
California"
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CONDENSED TEI.EGRAMs.

The experiment of sending lifeline
across an expanse OF water by means of a
kite has been successfully conducted by
Professor j. w. Davis Of New York.
Rustlers are terroriZing the ranges In
Wyoming, shooting down cattle and horses
In great numbers. The large ranch-owners
are organizing for self-proteetion.
All the leading rubber manufacturing COM
panies of the country, excepting one In Bos-
Ton, have joined trust with capital Of
$50. 100000
Thomas Edwards, a rich farmer near
Madison, Ala, has been mysteriously mur-
dered and his house burned. Two missing
neighbors are believed to be the murderers.
1hs Congressional sub committee has rom-
menced in Investigation at Chicago into the
expenditures Of the Worlds Fair.
Settlers are swarming on the reservation
line in Browns Valley. Minn.. and the troops
have difficulty in restraining them until the
lands are opened for settlement.
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WALT WHITMAN'S BURIAL.
The Last Sad Rites Over the Remains of the
Poet


CAMDEN, n. j., March 30.-The remains
of Walt Whitman, the poet, were inferred
this afternoon at Harieigh Cemetery, after
Impressive funeral services, attended by a
large throng. including many well known in
literary circles. The casket, of plain oak,
was almost hidden beneath floral tributes
Whitman's numerous admirers filed past
the body in constant stream, as il lay in
state at his home in Miekles fer over two
hours this morning. No services were held
at the house and the mourning process sion
passed in silence to the cemetery, where
hundreds Of sympathetic spectators lined
the walks. At the tomb Francis Howard
Wilson of Philadelphia read passages from
the Scriptures ana from the poets writings.
DR.. II. NJ. Bucke, Whitman's biographer,
spoke at length on the life and character of
the dead poet, as shown by his works.
Thomas B. Harmed and DR.. Daniel G. Brin-
ton also made addresses, and the ceremonies
concluded by an address from Robert G.
1ngersoll
Among the floral offerings were a wreath
of ivy and violets from Thomas Bailey
Aldricb, a handsome wreath from the Whit
man Fraternity OF Bolton, England, winch
they cabled those in charge of the body To
procure. David 7. Lizenski of California
sent floral emblem bearing the Latin
words, "Un pilore," and similar remem-
brances were received from many others.
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THE WHISKY TRUST.
Defendants Counsel Argue That 1t Is Not
Monopoly.

Defendants Counsel Argue That 1t Is Not
Monopoly.
BosToN, March 30.-The arguments in the
whisky trust cases have begun In the Fed
eral Court. Elihu Root OF New York, for
the defendants, argued that it was not
monopoly and no offenss was committed.
Root said that the only thing in the in
dictment which could be conjectured as fur
nishing ground for the charges are the re-
bate contracts. He explained the princi-
pie of rebate. He said that the company
was willing to sell to anybody on those
terms. and asked II that constituted a con-
tract in restraint Of trade? The essential
idea of property is monopoly; the right TO
property IS the right to monopoly; the ex-
ercise OF the rights of the defendants does
not interfere with the rights of Others.
''The Indictment charges" said he, that
the defendants produced too much. As well
might the Grand Jury have indicted the
great merchants, because by Offering large
discounts they monopolize the dry-goods
trade"
District Attorney Allen said that the Gov
eminent will submit the case in about
week.
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San francisco Typographica, Union.

The election held by San Francisco Typo
graphical Union No. 81 yesterday drew to
the rooms of the union a large number of
members, and $50 votes were cast. The
following were the officers elected: Presi-
dent. G. III. Jones. of THE MORNING CALL
Chapel; vice. president J. t. Kelsey; Sec
ond vice president, Edwin Harper; secre-
tary, John j. McDaid; treasurer, James p
Olwell; sergeant-at-arms, T. M. MCGOWAN; /;
delegate to International Union, l.. p.
Ward; executive committee (newspapers)-
IA. III. Maloney, ID. r. Riordan, W. E.
Crockett, u. g. Wilson and C. H. Parker;
executive committee tbook and job ork)-
Frank Meyers, John Henderson, j. p. Hart
nett George Roy and G. j. Magic; member
ship committee-Miss Bernice Taylor, Miss
Cbrissie Moran, +. II. Kimball. Ralph N.
Folks and John Helmer; delegates to Fed
Grated Trades. X. Phillips, s. l.. Rob-
bins, George Pettis, t. II. Supple and G. III.
,1OhnsOn.
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with army officers as Indian agents the era
of bad blankets, shoddy clothing and rancid
bacon would be at an end.
Hawley moved to amend the House pro-
vision by adding to it a proyiso that when
ever the President shall be of the opinion
that the good Of the service specially re-
Quires it he may appoint civilians.
The discussion was finally closed by
Dawes in an argument against the House
provision as being radical change In the
administration of the indian service. IL
civil places were wanted for army officers
why not put them in the custom service, or
the Land Office service, which had been
filled with by political hucksters In the West
ern country?
Hawley's amendment was agreed 10. and
without reaching vote on the amendment
TO strike out the provision the Senate ad-
j0urned.
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DINKELsPIEL's DUPEs.
a Life Insurance Agent Succeeds in Creating
Large Indebtedness

LONDON, March 3o.-William Dinkelspel,
formerly an agent for New York life in
suranee company, who gained considerable
notoriety in connection with insurance
methods and who started in business here,
has failed with liabilities amounting TO
Sl35.0oo, while his assets are not worth $40.
Baron Won Stern, II. Z. for Stowmarket
division, Suffolk, is among the creditors.
He has claim for S20,000 against Dinkel-
spiel. Dinkelspiel succeeded In doing a
very large business in England and prob
ably got the New York Life Office into about
as much trouble here as in America. The
creditors, besides Baron Stern, include
Colonel North, the nitrate king, $4,000; Sir
William Garner, S9030; Fisher Smith.
$4,000; 5. Macleay, S33. $50; j. S. Brown,
S2065: besides tailors, furrlers and dress
makers. Some of these debts speak for
themselves. Dinkelspiel's method was TO
get some provincial man to insure, as a
decoy duck, on the promise of insurance for
nothing IL he allow ed his name to be used
Dinkelspicl lived in the West End in lux
ury. The most of the claims against tie
estate are legitimate.
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The Bu.h-streat sewer.

For some time past the residents on the
street corners along Bush street, from Du-
pOnt to Mason. have been assailed with the
noxious odors of sewer gas driven out by
steam pressure at the several culyerts.
Where the steam came from was matter
of wonderment to the general public, but 1t
has at last been traced to hotel. whose ex-
haust pipe runs into the sewer. 1t has been
found also that the traps In many of the
culyerts have been broken, and thus permit
the free escape Of the steam and gases.
The Superintendent Of Streets is blamed
for the condition of affairs.
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THE LOYAL LEGION.

Meeting and Banquet OF the California
CommHndery at the Occidental.
TIE California Commandery Of the mill
tary order of the Loyal Legion held its reg
ular monthly meeting and banquet at the
Occidental Hotel last evening. About 80 of
the Californians were present. Major VIII
liam o. Gould, commander, presided, with
Colonel Smedberg MS recorder. The follow
ing new members were elected companions
of the first class: John Devendorf Gray,
captain and brevet-major, United States
volunteers; Thomas John Knipe, acting
master. United States navy: Datus Ensign
Coon, colonel Second Iowa Volunteer Cav
airy, brevet- et-brigadier-general, United States
Volunteers; David Stephen Coveria.e. cap
tain Second Minnesota Volunteer Infantry,
Edward Potter Cressey. captain Third
United States Cavalry, breyet lieu-
tenant-colonel, United States army
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Drunkenness and Death,

When the Morgue wagon drove up to the
Brunswick House on Tuesday last to re-
move the body of W. w. Roche, who had
died there of alcoholism. it was quickly
followed by the patrol wagon, which was
called into service to remove the newly
made widow, who was in state of crazy
drunkenness. Roche was once a well-to-do
halter. Some years ago bis first wife was
forced to get divorce from him. He then
married the woman whose arrest is hero
chronicled, and ever afterward sauandered
his means in dissipation. Mrs. Roche was
conyicted of drunkenness yesterday -moru-
ing and sentenced to the usual "a hours de-
teDtion. As she seems on the verge Of de-
lirium tremens her detention NAV be con-
siderably prolonged.
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III e HOU SE.
Springer's Free-Wool Bill Denounced by
the Tariff Men.

Springer's Free-WoOl Bill Denounced by
the Tariff Men.
SprinGer's free-wool bill was denounced
In the House to-day as conspiracy between
the cotton-raiserS of the South and the WOOL
manufacturers Of the North to enrich them
selves at the expense Of the prosperity of
the nation. This charge was made by Rep
resentative j. ID. Taylor of Ohio, and will
doubtless be the subject of some vigorous
retorts from the Democrats. Beyond this
utterance the tariff discussion to-day was
without unusual incident. Butler Of Iowa
(D.) made his maiden speech on the tariff to-
day.
1t is settled that this week will close the
general discussion on the bill, and Chair
man Springer himself will probably appear
on Monday with motion TO suspend the
rules fo- its passage.
Butler, in his speech, eoatended that the
price Of no article of consumption has ever
been decreased / cent by the protective
tariff, and protection ras not resulted in an
Increase OF the wages Of the workingmen.
lie was free-trader, and the only way for
the nation TO become the center OF wealth
was TO become the center Of the worlds
trade. There should be no tax on trade ex-
cept what is necessary TO meet the necessi-
ties OF the Government, economically ad-
ministered.
Taylor, IN the course OF his speech. men,
toned the above and said that inside of ten
years the South would be demanding pro-
lection for its cotton, as the people of Ohio
to-day asked protection for their wool. He
predicted that free wool would be followed
by free wOolens, as in England. and the
people would resent this conspiracy between
the cotton-raisers Of the South and the wool
manufacturers of the North to enrich them
selves at the expense of our prosperity.
lie closed with an eloquent defense of the
Mckinley act.
Layton of Ohio and Crosby of Massa-
ehusetts favored the bill. The latter con-
graduated the country that under tariff
reform the Republican majority of 10000 in
Massachusetts had been so reduced that
Massachusetts was to-day doubtful State.
Recess was then taken until evening.
AT the evening session of the House only
21 members were present. This number
soon dwindled ID II. and after q couple Of
tariff speeches the House adjourned.
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CITY ITEMS In BRIEF.

At a meeting held on Tuesday night, tho
Holly Park and Mission-street Improvement
Club adopted general plan for the Improvements
OF Holly Park.
Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock Professor
Earl Barnes OF Stanford University will address
the san Francisco Teachers Institute IN ODD
Fellows Hall.
:. A lunch Will be served by the ladies' at the
Young Mems Christian Association building to-
day for business men and others from III 80 Al NJ
TO P NJ, the proceeds 10 be devoted TO Tie new
building fund.
Three boys named Henry PheIan, Walter
Danhay and Henry Peterson, were arrested ON
Fulton street yesterday and booked at the new
City Han on charge OF stealing a quantity Ok
lead pipe. Abram Brinbanm was held on
charge of receiving the stolen goods.
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FIRES IN THE EAST.
Three Large Conhagrations With Correspond

Three Large Confagrations With Correspond
ingly Heavy Losses.
CINCINNATI, March 30.-The building OF
the Ohio Spiral Spring Company and con-
tents were burned this morning. The loss
Is $4,000.
Boston. March 30.-Clark's Hotel was
damaged $4,000 by fire early this morn
Ing. The guests we're panic-stricken and
many jumped from the windows. Several
were seriously and one or two probably
fatally hurt.
MONTREAL, March 3O.-Marson & Broth
er's storeroom for feed and hay was burned
at midnight. The loss was $4,000. The
watchman and family were rescued uncon-
scious. Two of the children may die.
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DISTRESS In RUSSIA.
An Appeal From the American Agents for
Corn for the Peasants.

ST. PETERSBURG. March 80. - Reports
from American agents In the distressed
provinces contradict the statement cireu-
lated In the United States that the peasants
are In no further need Of assistance. The
peasants are in urgent need of corn, es-
pecially seed corn. Murphy, one of the
American agents, will issue an appeal 10
the German-American people for aid. He
says there are in the distressed provinces
GOO, ZOO German colonists who appeal to
their kinsmen in the United States for aid
The crops have failed for several years and
there was not drop of rain for ninety-two
days in 1891 The colonists have been dec-
mated by the spotted typhus fever. The
Government has done all in its power to
relieve the sufferers and has expended over
200, 1000 rubles. Aid must be speedy to
be effective. liz German American citizens
will send shiploads OF urground Indian
corn the peasants would be enabled to grind
part and sow the remainder. Charles
Emory Smith, United States Minister here.
will see that it is properly distributed.
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days ago on charges OF immortality, this
afternoon. both refused to plead, and pleas
of not guilty were entered In each case.
Michael is charged with immortality and
lascivious conduct. and his bail was fixed at
S1700. The Court woman is only charged
with immortality and bail was fixed at $500.
Both prisoners were held to answer on next
Monday morning. After the court ad-
journed the prisoners were taken to Jail,
followed by mob. which hooted and
pelted the prisoners and officers with mud.
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Interview With Cvrus W Fisld

NEW YORK, March 30-An interview
with Cyrus w. Field Is printed here. The
aged finaneier is still feeble. He attributed
sanity. He SAYS he can remember a then
SAND things which Indicated unsoundness
OF mind. Field is said to be much better
now, though still far from well, and he
added that he would make statement for
publication as soon as he is strong enough.
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Hawkins Nus. stand Trial.

Judge Trout has refused to dismiss the
remaining charge against Michael Hawkins,
OF attempting to extort money from Mrs.
Donahue. When the decision was rendered
yesterday, Hawkins attorney asked to have
him released from Jail on his own recogni-
zance. The Judge refused again, saying
that the offense charged Is felony. The
attorneys were likewise unsuccessful In get
ting the $1,000 bail reduced. though they
protested that he had already been impris-
oned 104 days. The case was set for
Apr
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Excursions to Ell Campo.

Ell Campo. the beautiful pleasure resort
on the Marin County shore. established by
the San Francisco and North Pacific Coast
Railway Company, will be opened on next
Sunday for the first time this year. Colonel
MentGn, the excursion agent of the COM
pany, has had number of improvements
made, and excursionists who visit the place
will find there much TO please them. The
steamer Ukiah will make three trips to Ef
Campo on SUNDAY.
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tions wherewith to delray the expenses OF
the delegation in Washington, D. G. There
is feeling among the members or the asso-
citation that this city, which will reap the
greatest benefits by the reopening OF tho
mines, should be generous contributor
toward the expense of the present move-
ment. The merchants, however, have So
far taken only a half-hearted interest in tho
matter, and In proportion to the benefits
they will reap have given no practical en-
cOuragement TO the movement.
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Fire in MandalaY.

RANGooN, March S0-A great fire is
raging In Mandalay. Three-quarters of the
town is already destroyed, and a great loss
of life Is reported.
The res. Of the city will be destroyed be-
fore morning. and about 5000 families will
be homeless. Chief Secretary Symes has
appealed to the English IN Rangoon for aid.
The total number Of those severely burned
Is thought to be about $500.
Later advices state that the loss OF life
may reach 200. Seventy to q hundred are
known to be dead and scores are missing.
Many people fled to the open country ard
are camping out without food or shelter.
Calls for aid have been sent out by the
authorities.
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No Aliens on American Vessels.

CHICAGO, March 30.-This afternoon I'm
migrant Inspector Stitch received iDforma-
ton from Washington that the Treasury De-
partmeDt has decided that Canadians can
not. under the alien labor law. be allowed to
serve as sailors on American vessels on the
lakes 1t Is feared that this will cripple the
lake trade. as hundreds of Canadians are so
employed.
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Silver Mines shutting Down.

DENVER, March 30.-The manager Of the
Aspen Consolidated Mining Company at
Aspen and the managers of several rich
silver mines at Telluride have received or
ders to shut down the work inside of a
week This action will throw 1000 men out
Of employment. The cause of the closing is
the very low prices being paid for silver.
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Canadian Roads Consolidate.

OTTAWA. Ont. March 30.-A bill has been
introduced in the railway committee for the
consolidation of the Northern Pacific Rail-
way with the Grand Trunk; the issue of
consolidated debenture stock to the extent
of $500. coo, the extending of the line near
the village OF North Bay TO meet the Cana
dian Pacific. and acquiring the Nipissing
and James Bay Company.
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Assaulted a Reporter.

CHICAGO, March 3o.-State's Attorney
LoDgenecker to-day struck Reporter NJ. II.
Salt. who is engaged in writing up the
Doodle business. Salt was the author Of an
article in his paper charging Longenecker
with being boodler himself and afraid to
push the cases against the boodlers. Long
enecker threatens criminal libel and the re-
porter threatens the arrest of Longenecker.