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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-09

Machine No. 4, Weighin0 ESQ Pounds.
the vertical positions Of the machines
and end OF each descending movement
The labor for movements second is
T-2P"tr. : 81 whence q. "a. 9pa while
during the ascending movements we
have
E-nsge whence rye. sevidently re-
ferring to the duration of an ascending
motion.
For the apparatus to maintain itself at
medium height, we must have
e r
n<z.-1. or agt'<2 whence ~
condition always easily realized.
"When / resolved the problem in this man.
ner / decided to put 1t in practice. made
machine with two screws ION q vertical
axis, (revolving in opposite directions). two
lateral screws with horizontal axis, serving
for direction, and q frame. with proper
transmlssions. allowing system OF pedals
to move the different organs OF the machine.
This machine was made by inexperienced
workmeD, and, as consequence. could
only serve as a model IL weighed $50
pounds, and was too fragile to support its
1 3so,. weight. l was able to judge OF its de-
roee,, ana have almost completed second
h naon nn weighing only forty pounds. This
mas one screw with vertical avis nne with
horizontal axis. long rudder to DIRECT and
tpa me gyratory movement caused by
the rotation Of the ascensionai screw
frame ira OF steel tubes on which are fastened
s sue a,neren h. organs. system Of pedals
chaiD, like that used on velocinedas ;"
transmit the movement from the pedals 70 20
the screws. 's W
with his muscular force alone man can
raise himself In the air by means of the
screw, and as for propulsion the fee blest
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-09

At the castle Of Simonetta, Italy. there IA
an angle In the building which re-echoes .
pist0l-shot sixty-one times.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-09

A for Merniug Pfor Afternoon
sundays excepted. tSaturdsys onIH
fSundays only.
wEEK'SNEws FORo CENTS-THR w EEKLT
- CALL. In wrapper. ready for mailing.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-09

There are fashions In America as well as
In those effete monarchies which Ameri-
cans are prone to deride, but visit fire.
qnently according 70 the amplitude OF the
purse. The fashions are supposed to come
from France or England, but, really. where
de they come from? A few individuals In
Paris and London dictate what is to be
. worn for this season or that. IL there any
underlying reason why the fashion dictum
of this or that region should prevailr Per-
haps only the aIl-suficient one that there
must be change. Ii people were allowed
TO wear out their old clothes there would be
stagnatioD In all the arts OF weaving, win
ping and wooDg In business.
The evolution of fashion Is perpetual
whirligig without art and with only the
thought of change as an essential. Boots
for ladies are again drifting into senseless-
ness. High heels are again In vogue. To
fraudulently show small foot the heel Is
pushed under the arch of the foot The
toes are depressed. The lady who wears
such footgear cannot walk far She 10 in
torture on foot. But how lightly is all
such torture borne, provided fashion Is
supreme Stiffness, hiotcy and lunacy
march together under the crazy banner OF
fashion.
A benevolent suggestion has been put Tor
ward that Chicago should build as typical
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21
PROTESTING AGAINST 4 coal POCKrr.

A delegation OF coadealora. headed By james Heller
man. yesterday called Mayor Grant TO protest
against tho continued existence Of n coal pocket on
Her - Fast River. They say that the pocket VIII
prove the ruin of every cOal dealer downtown on the
East side md that the OF II arc being favored
unjusty by the city. Pier II Is near RutgersSt and
belongs 10 the city. Part Of II IS used for dump,
and on the other side whore there should be m open
street the city has allowed steam hoist and bins
FOR over 200 tons of coal 10 be built. Mr.. Ieifcrman
when seen at his house. No Il Market ST.. last night
said II that Is allowed to 90 on 1t viii ruin us all.
The owners able 10 take coal by steam from vessels
screen II us they unload and have it all ready for
delivery We have to pay high rents for yards, draw
rCr, there and then hire men 10 screen 1t. They can
undersell ns greatly. IL Is piece Of Tammany fav0it
Ism | am unable 10 get truck OF the real owners Of
the pocket. II Is nominally being built by Alfred
Rarcr ~ SON. and NJ 81 y. Barber, but they not
The actual men In IT. They DO not own the machinery
and they have not put up the money. Who has we
do not know. bit we are going to find out. To-
morrow we are going before the Dock Commissioners
aud try t. get copy Of II" permit - Barber. !
know il Is a political scheme. Who the city
but Tammany and Who get, anything but IFS men
am "A Democrat myself. but there i no Use Of trying
10 get around that fact"
The protest was referred to the Dock Commissioners
Inv tho Mayor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21
ROlD HOUSE lSSCrTirI0y FORMED.

A number OF prominent horse owners met a few
days ago at the Plaza Hotel ana formed organiza
tlOn TO BE- known rs the Road Horse Association. IL
resolved that there should bc united action ard
influence for the protection OF horse owners. the.r
property and those depending upon II for employment
Property worth many millions OF dollars was repre-
scented at the meeting. The object OF the new or.
ganizaton is to make effort to obtain useful legSia
lion. better driveways. and security In the use
of road horses and light vehicles In the state OF New
York. Frederick T. olcc.> was chosen prsSident'
G.. j. Ilamn, viec-prcsdent: J. c. De La Nergne.
treasurer and Hamilton Dusbcy secretary. The men-
bers OF the Executive Committee so far selected.
represent the counties between this city and Buffalo,
The following resolution, offered BY committee
composed OF Robert f. Bonner. Hamilton Busbey
and &. II. Chatheld WAS adopted
Whereas Nathan Strrlis, lark commissioner OF
the CITY OF New York. telcaphcd TO the Legislature
at Albany that a drive on the Vest side OF Central
Park is n public necessity and Will not deface the
pleasure ground OF the people, thus giving conclusive
proof thnt lie Is man who has the couInge of ms
convictions; -, A.. ,
thanks NJ the Road Horse Ass0ca ion OF the State Of
New York for his hearty and conservative support.
The following members OF the Executive Committee
arc from New York H. VI. whitehead, lawrence Kip.
David Bonner, II. A. IIutchins, ID. >. Hammond
H. r. Murray. Jacob Rupert Frank Ehret. r. \
Buck W ". V. Hoffman. J. H. Coster. ". u. Dick
erran Fred T. Stcinway, a. u. Darling and llepr7
ClauseD-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21
KING or DAHOWEY DEFIANT
THREATENING To RETALIAIE ON FRANCE
If lie L ATTACKED.
FRENCH REINFoEcEMENrs HURRIED FROM sExE-
GAL TO THE DEFENCE OF PORTO xovo.

FRENCH RtINFoRCEMENTs HURRIED FROM sENE-
GAL TO THE DEFENCE OF PORTO NOVO.
Paris. April 2O.-An official dispatch has been re-
ccivcd here from Porto NOvO 20 the effect that ne
BENJAMIN. Of Dahomey has written a letter TO the
Governor OF Porto NOvO. In which he SAYS that he has
been informed that France has resolved upon declar
ing against him. The King declares that he is
prepared for any move France may make. and
the French that If they touch any OF his towns he
Will destroy Porto NOvo and all the french posts in
the Bgbt Of Benin. The Dispatch adds thl; large
bodies Of DahOmanS have returned to the left bank of
the river, and are approaching Porto Novo. In ad-
dillon to these forces large native force is cOnccn
tratcd between GOdomcy and Abomcy. the capital.
II King Bcnanzn should decide 20 take the nitia.
two in opening war there is quc- ion that the
safety OF the French possessions would he seriously
threatened. The exact number of the French force
Is not known. rcinforcementS have been hurried to
Porto Novo from St Louis. Senegal but the force Is
not believed 10 amount 10 more than 1000 men.
other endorsements will be dispatched quickly
possible TO defend Porto NOvO. KOtOnOu, Grand Pope
and Agouc: and The French I'm sui
hGcnt force IL is believed advance will be made
upon AbOmcy. King Ecnanzln can, it IS said place
III The Held Il force Of 1900 trained warriors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21

the time IN an opium joint In Forty second ST..
Then she dsroled and Las down before the witness.
on Thursday she said tina. she going ont with
>Olne women friends. and Walden said he was going
out with her. She declared that he not and
then they quprrcllcd. Walden BIZ her and mad" her
nose bleed she went out and did not come back
unil Wednesday. Walden pachcd his trunk. ready
10 move When the cNprcSsnan came 10 get the
trunk, shc threatened him with cnIvng-hnlfe
ON Thursday night Mrs. Walden told her husband
that some had sent pistol TO her with the
words attached 10 II Use it," Walden tried TO get
II away from her, but she wOuld not give il up.
That Thursday night the witness said some one came
TO the fiat and. knocking. said Is Xtie there ~
she said she was going out and Walden said she was
rot There was another fight and Walden struck
her again Her all black and blue after It.
In answer 10 questions by the twelfth Juror the
witness SAID that he twenty years old and that
he had been employed about tho racemckS for seven
years lie was twelve he said when he left school.
At this point court was adjourned until this morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21
For 4 STOCK EXCHANGE CLEARING HOUSE.

There were pa votes recorded nj the stock FIX.
change against the amendment To the constitution
required to carry Into effect the clearing house
scheme proposed by the special committee which has
had the question In charge. Yesterday the last
day for the voting which Is necessary to defeat the
project. In considering amendments 10 the consu-
tuition n majority OF the 100 members must vote
against II defeat IT, and the advocates OF any In
novation therefore, carry In their pockets the 800
or 400 votes which cannot be reached because OF alb
sence Illness indifference. The Governing com
,uittrc of TIE stock Exchange will meet next Wednes-
d,y Ia provide rules for carrying the amendments to
the constitution into effect.
some conservative brokers are glad that the State
LegislatSre adiourns today
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21
MANAGER WILLIAM A. CAMP RETIRED
HE HAD BEEN CONNECTED WITH THE CLEARING
HOISE rOR TIIIRTY- FIVE YEARs.

HOUSE FOR Thirty FIVE 1EAltS.
At special meeting OF the Clearing House Assoria-
ton Yesterday II was voted to retire. at his own re-
quest the present manager. William A. Camp. on
pension ot ~ 800 year for life. This Is half OF the
salary Mr. Camp had been receiving for several years.
The SALARY of his successor placed at 5000.
The Clearing House Committee met mmc iilcy after
ward and formally accepted Mr.. Camps resignation 10
take effect July /. william Slcrer appointed 10
succeed him. ard William J. Gipin made assistant
manager. to succeed Mr.. Slerer.
Mr. Camp has been connected with the Clearing
House Association for thrtyhve years, entering It's
service as assistant manager and years after
ward being made manager He born In Durham,
Conn, and started In business clerk In the I'M
porters and Traders Bank lie employed by
the Citizens Bank until he entered the Clearing House.
lie Is a member Of the Chamber OF Commerce and d
the Union League Club and IS trustee Of the Ame1
cen Institute. His long and faithful services have
been well appreciated By the banking community. Mr.
Sherer his successor for eight years in the
ployment of the Metropolitan Bank. and for twenty
he was Deputy Assistant Treasurer and cashier
mt the sub Treasury. lie has been assistant manager
Of the Clearing House for three Years, and holds .
Gilpn who becomes assistant MANAGER OF the Clearing
House has been connected fifteen years with the In
,titutiuA ard his work has been marked with ability
and success. In the management Of the loan c"rtn-
Gates issued in the panic OF lss4 Mr. Gilpn many
cnulmpnlatlpns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21
rr,yrp.L OF ALEXANDER MACKENZIE.

Toronto, April 20-Thc body Of Alexander Mackenzie
was today taken to Sarila. ont, where the burial
will take place tomorrow The services NJ IN" house
oday were conducted by the Rev DR.. Thomas, pastor
Of the Jarvis street Baptist Church. Of which Mr..
Mackenzie was for many year n member. ON their
conclusion the funeral procession started for the
church. Among those who formed II were Sir John
Thompson Mackenzie Bowel and j. g. Patterson, rep
rcscntlng the Dominion Government, W. lnu1er.
David Mills, L. II. Davis. large number " members
OF Parliament. which body had adjourned for day
ont OF respect to the memory Of a man who had OTc"
been ~ prominent I'm IL debates, members OF the
ontario Government and Legislature. the Toronto Ci'y
Council and political benevolent aud other societies.
Among the pall-bcircrs were Oliver Mowat. Premier
Of Ontario; q. W. Ross. Provincial Minister Of Educa-
ton &. W. Allan. Speaker Of the Dominion Senalc
Edward Blake Sir Richard Cartwright, ". r.. and
r. ". Anglln. cN Speaker ~ the House " Commons.
The Rev. DR.. Thomas conducted the services AZ IN"
church, speaking cioqucny Of the life and character
Of the dead statesman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21
A DEFArLTER IN OVER 100000 MARK
ALLEGED CRIME OF THE CHIFF CASHIER OF THE
FRANKEOKT ROIMsCMIi.Ds.

ALLEGED CRIME OF TIE fDlfF CASH. Ell OF TIE
FRANKFORT ROTHSCHILDS.
Berlin. April Ca sensation caused on the
Bourse here to-day by report that Herr Jaeger chief
cashier for the great banking hons" ~ the Roth chi>
at Frankfort. dcfaultcr IN the Of than
100000 MARKS. Jaeger has been chief cashier hr
seventeen years and implicitly trusted lie ha,
missing since Thursday laNt- So Particular at
tention paid 10 bis absence. however. a. II was
thought that he spending the holidays With hls
family The first suspicion was nrDus ed today when
the keys q the strong boxes cent Ia the bank. with
a note saying that he had lcft h., home. \ partial
examination - his books las been made. resulting IN
the declaration that he is ab.condcT. The cX-
animation Of the books has not set been finished and
the exact amount Of the dcilcnuon t. Therefore not
known. The cashiers Office Is closed. and expert
have been employed 10 examine and revl.. all the
books OF the bank.
IL IL laid In some quarters that Jaeger knew bis III
honesty would be- discovered ana that he has made
away with himscn. on the other hand, II Is rumorcd
that he has the greater part ~ the dolcn money In
his possession and that under assumed he 9,
cndeavoring reach foreign couutry. probably the
United states
London, April 2O.-A representative 81 the Assocl.
ated Press visit.-i tie Rothschds banking house In
this city to-day % further particulars regarding
tho reported cmbezzlemcnt by Herr Jaeger HIS
questions conveyed the first Information 10 the house
that Jaeger had been declared an absc0nder,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21
ATALK WITH MINISTER SMITH.
RUSSIA RFLAXING THE MEASURES AGAINST THE
IEBREwS-THE FAMINE SITUATION.

RUSSIA RFLAXING THE MEASURES AGAINST THE
HEBREwS-THF FAMINE SITUATION.
Berlin, April 2o.-Charles Emory smith. the United
has left this city. where he arrived few days
with representative Of the Associated Press in regard
20 the Hebrew question and the famine situation in
Russia Mr.. Smith said that there a prospect Of a
heavy Hebrew emigration from Russia during the com
Ing summer, although the prohibition OF the entry Of
Hebrews into Prussia would tend 10 check such emf gra-
ton The Russian authorities are relaxing the meas
ups against the Hebrews, they do not Wish TO
force large masses OF the population TO leave the
country.
Mr. smith. in speaking OF the famine. said that he
himself had handed 10 the Jewish Relief Committee in
Il. Petersburg the sum OF 10000 roubcs that had
been sent from The United states The distribution Of
the -four grain and provisions sent from the United
states for the relief OF the famine sufferers wOull pro
cecd In his absence it had been going during the
last three months The relief organization was thor
ouchly perfected and was prepared 10 deal with all
made to distribute the cargo Of The steamer Cone
other contributions would also be consigned t. the
Of the American Legation. as the relief committee BY
which the contributions would lie distributed knows
where the other American relief has gone. and wOuld
thus be able distribute the later offerings 70 the best
advantage. The members Of the Minncso Relief
Committee are at Moscow on their way t. the
famine districts.
Mr.. smith added that the Gar had requested him
their great kindness In diving their welcome aid % his
suffering subjects
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21
OREGON DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

Portland ore, April 20.-1hc Democratic Convention
yesterday afternoon made tie following nominations
Judge Of the supreme COurt-A. ;. Bennett, OF The
Dalles Congress men-Ist District, X. VI. Ncach, Of
Lane County; Id District cx.Unted states senator
lanes H. Slator Of La Grandct Presidential electors
r. A. Miller, ". L.. Colvig, W. T. Butcher, q. NJ.
holland.
The following were chosen delegates TO the National
Convention J. J. DAILY, a. Bush, j. L. Cowan II. G.
Grady = +. Flood. r. g.. Kcames. +. " SOlman.
H. BlacIman. IN attempt 10 Instruct for Cleveland
nAI1A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21
Rr.Mors OF A REDUCTION OF FORCES.

Washington, April 2o-Therc was rumor in tho
Treasury Department this morning that there was 10
be a large reduction made in the number Of employees
in the customs service ut New-fok II originated
from remark of an Official, that a. the House Of
Representatives Is cutting down all appropriations
there Will necessarily be reduction OF the customs
force at all large cities. he sad that the appoint
ment OF a commission 20 investigate the methods of
business at the New York Custom House did not in
itself mean reduction of force. Whatever changes
the comm, sion may recommend for the good Of the
service will undoubtedly be made by the Department.
Tie nvesu ,atiOn, however will naturally take con-
cd,r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21
AN ENGLISH ACTRESS ANNOYED BY \ CRANK

AN ENGLISH ACrRE-S ANNOYED BY \ CRANK
London, April Ca dangerous crank named
Alexander Sharp, a middle aged man, was arragnrd
I'm the Bow street Police Court today on the charge
Of threatening 10 Llll Miss Ionic Pounds, we'll
known actress here and sister Of Courlcc pounis the
tenor, singing In "Thc Vicar Of BRAY at the
savoy Theatre. Miss Pounds ha, brcn annoyed for
several years bv sharp. In November. ls'D, he at
tempted TO shoot her with revolver. For hl' offence
he was arrested and sentenced 10 years impr on
ment. Thls did not seem TO curc him Of lbs inhtua
ton for the actress, for soon after bis release he be-
gan write letters 10 her requesting her to meet HIM
Miss Pounds. OF course. paid no attention - the let
tiers. sharp then adopted other tactics, ana hnally
wrote several letters. In which he declared that II
Miss Pounds did not meet him he would either shoot
her or spoil her beauty by throwing vltrol In her
fare Miss Pound, put the matter Into The hlhlS on
the police and sharp soon arrested. Miss Pound
testified to-day 10 the persecution sh" hnd .unerd a.
the hands OF the prisoner, and the magistrate re
mandcd him for trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21
MINNESOTA eAFELY REPr-BLICAN.

Chicago April 20 prclaD.-GOycrn0r Merriam, OF
Minnesota who IS In the cFiy said day II liar-
rson Is nominated the state Of Minnesota Will 90
from $4,000 TO 10000 Republican. II can't help It..
I believe Harrison will be our next President think
the issues this fall wil be the tariff question and free
diver The state Of Minnesota is opposed 10 free
silver and win not support party that advocates 1t.
think for this reason the state Will 70 Republican
..rpngcr this year than ever"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21
rIE,TIyG DELEGATES TO CHICAGO.

Milwaukee April 20.-Eock, Iowa and Waupaca
Democratic County Conventions yesterday elected dele
c,,es IA tbc state Convention and Instructed them 10
,ayor Cleveland for President The Rock County
convention strongly ccnsnred Congressman Rabbit
for opposing free wool and for voting for free coinage
xanosb, County delegates not Instructed, but
,,ro are strong Cleveland men and the other equally
.tr1nQ Palmer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21
SIR ARTHUR SULLIVAN STARTS FOR HOME.

Monte Carlo, April oO.-Slr Arthur sullivan. the
we'll known English composer. who has been Ill here
for Tine started his return to England today.
special arrangements for his comfort were made.
Upon his arrival In London consultation OF physicians
will be held and II will then be- decided whether or
not nm operation Il necessary In his case Sir Arthur
Is suffering from renal calculus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21
THE cuAeGrg AGAINST PRopEssoR SMITH.

Cincinnati, April Gothic Cincinnati Prcsbytery'
f., y,ev Of the continued dangerous Illness OF the
con Of the Rev. Dr. Smith. who is charged with
.rroneous doctaina teaching in Lane Seminary. votcd
,nanImn,.ty TO poaHme 11e T,ldnG and con
liberation OF the report of the committee until "o
,uno meeting Thus the charge against the pro
S"sor viii not come before the General Assembly d.
Nc meeting this year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21

Columbia, 3. G., April 2O-ThS old hne Republican
convention which met here yesterday was not cX
cepuonally Harmonious II late at night before
the Committee on Credentials reported and pcrma-
nent organization effected. An effort 10 smash
the old machine" evident from a resolution that
no Federal onicehOlder be sent delegate 10 the
National Convention. The resolution was passed. but
was afterward withdrawn. Resolutions were adopted
ndorsing President Harrison and IN" policies Of
lection and reciprocity. At n. bal1ting for
delegates began, and at 20 O'Clock the convention
adjourned, having elected dclcgates-n large DR..
~ ID. Crum, Of ChaflcstOn +. H. Dcas Of Darling {;
H. A. Webster and T.. NJ. BTaytOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21

all Of lis SseacouS and loyal enicv)re by that noble
patriot ana statesman, james G.. Blaine Creat ap-
pan>el in he ca1Nlng out and adoption Of all true
american principles.
L. =. Draper moved and the convention voted.
that the State Committee have power TO add TO
il. fifteen new members to he appointed at such
time as the committee deems best
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21

FRENCH VINEYARDS DAMAGED By TIE STORM
Paris, April 20-Frcnch vineyards have suffered I'm
mcnsc damage from the icy s'Orms Of Easter. Tn,
crop has been destroyed In many parts OF Euigundy
II Is expected that 10 per cent Of the grapes VIII b.
lost I'm the TOurnine district. The COgnac district ha
also suffered severely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21
SEVEN DEATHS or A FEVER SLIP.

Rome April o0.-The Italian steamer Duchess Of
Geneva from Montevldec aud Brazilian ports with
81 passengers, arrived ut Genoa day. ~nrng the
voyage several persons on board attached with
yellow fever and Of them died. The vessel
placed In quarantine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-21
PART II.
APRIL Fl, 1892.
BAY STATE REPUBLICANS.
A HARMONIOUS CONVENTION IN BOSTON.

HARRISON ENTHUSIASTICALLY INDoRsED-EX-
GOVERNOR AMEs GETS FEW VOTES FOR
DELEGATE-LoYAL TO HONEST
MoNEy AND prOTF TION