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The Red Cloud chief., 1892-07-15
A CURIOUS PIG.
II Climbs Trees and Has other Remark.
able Attributes.

able Att ributes.
An account of n curious pig comes
from Australia. A Mr.. lie Mortemore,
living at Seriana creek, Queensland,
has lately shot an animal which he de-
scribes as u sort of trce-climbing pig. For
a number of years wild pigs have been
numerous in that locality, and his
theory is that the original or common
pig has been changed, partly by the
necessities of his wild life, into the
variety he has discovered.
The captured animal weighs abo0t q
hundrcdwcight. and is pretty fat, with
brisSly brown fur. small black spots,
snout and ears like n pig; but the jaw
is furnished with front teeth like a ro-
dent, and has also large CANNES and
powerful back grinders.
"Thc fore feet are furnished with
hook-like claws, but the hind ones with
only two hooks on each hoof. The tail
is thick, about II foot long, and highly
prehensile, and in n state of rest IL is
usually carried by the animal in what
is known us a Flemish coil A Flemish
coil, l believe, somewhat resembles the
figure $.
This last item about the new Austria
liam pig is impressive. 1t shows that
this pigs ideas about the proper ar
rangement for n tail are novel and
striking, and that he must have de-
voted some attention to the subject.
This Australian animal has other
peculiarities. 1t is furnished with n
pouch, which 1t appears to use for carry
ing n supply of food while travelling or
migrating TO fresh pastures. I'm
drought the animal climbs trees, and
hangs by its tail while 1t gathers its
food by its hook claws"
Mr.. LeMortemore intends ensnaring
more of these pigs. He declares that
the flesh Is excellent, resembling veal
and ham pie"
"A pig that climbs trees, carries his
tail in u Flemish coil and his dinner in
a bag, and whose flesh furnishes veal
and ham pies, is certainly II novelty,
even in Australia, the land of novelties.
-Harper's Young People.
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-07-15

The battle Of Lexington, April 10,
ITS, marked the beginning of the Amer
lean revolution. The British, 500
strong, marched to Lexington and Con-
cord during the night of April IL, for
the purpose of destroying the stores of
the patriots. They were met Mt Lex
ington by 20 patriots, whom they fired
upon and dispersed. The patriots from
the region round about speedily gath
cred under arms, and successfully OPP
posed the British at Concord, compell-
ing their retreat and severely harassing
them on the march. British loss, 213;
American, i03.
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ICNArIUs DoNNEILY. ments. for the dignity
Of the occasion forbids II, when I shy that no
greater body OF men has ever assembled upon
this continent than sits here to-day since thoso
men who formulated the immortal deolara-
tiou OF independence. 1t is in many re.
spects the most astonishing gathering
this country has over seeR-R convention
without u single tool or instrument OF monopoly
In its midst, . convention whose every man has
nAid the expenses OF his Journey hither and his
return, or which he been paid by o man rs poor
~ himself [Checrs There Is not In this
gathering o single president of n railroad COM
pany. rCheerSl There Is not a SINGLE repre-.
sentative OF any Of the rings which arc robbing
and sucking the life blood out OF this American
pesple. (Cheera I can not help but think Of
tho astounding contrast this body presepts to
the conventions which have recently met In
Minncapolis and Chicago One little point en-.
phasiz, IS the difference and should be sum lent
IN itself 30 show tho American people who
Arc its friends There arc In this convention
delegates from the distant state OF California
and they could not obtain the same railroad
concessions that are granted to tho national
conventions. They arc here at a cost, rs I am
informed. Of $3.50 10 each OF ther.
lam ,ols that there are delegate o from wyo-
min. who travelled ao miles in farrers, Vac.
ons TO roaoh the nearest depot where they could
| take the train for Omaha iCheers ana cries
OF "IIurrah for wyomins."l / see a banner.
the banner OF the groat state OF Massachusetts.
..TShero "a Nass ss,ast se sSo ' sn.oss " ,ar hsr
self" ICheers On YOUR BANNER 1 sec tho
words, Spirit OF 1870. This is the spirit that
nnimates this august gathering We are tho
nH ~" l r.sraS,u ,nos o, tp,so men IN rome,
farmers Who foundod tho nation nation Win.
out a millionaire and withou, a pauper. loud
oaoersl One hundred and sixteen years of
naSoun ~ "nua ,ne nanage,ncna >. ,wo
Sireren, estimates from SOB, =, "a, q, mii'
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Tho National Committee.


OMAHA. Ncb., July 5.-The following
is the national committee as reported
to the convention:
Aiabam,-J. ID wa,o, G H. Manning and
George y. Gather.
Arkansas-J. W. Douison, J. M. Pittmap and
Caiifornia-Jesse Poundstone, George u.
Johrson and T. NJ Hamilton.
Colorado-I @. Berry, J. A wayland and A.
Coleman
Connccticut-Robest Pyne A. S. Houghton
and Henry c. Baldwin
Florida-S. S. Harvey. p. L jenkins and A.
H. Lytle.
Gcorgia-J. IL Turnes, J. +. Brown and C Il.
Ellington.
fdano-A. r. Lane ). H Anderson and D. n.
Monroe.
nlinois-H e. Taubcneck, Eugene Smith and
w. II. Hess.
Iniiana-M. G. Rankin, @. A. Robinson and
Frazer Thomas.
Iowa-w. II. Calhoun, W. s. scott and A. J.
wos,fall.
Kansas-s IL snyder. W. D. vinoent aud J.
w. Laybourn.
Kentuoky-A. F. Garden. J. O. Blair and W.
J. Scott
J. w. burt
Maino-H S Hobbs Henry Belts and e.
BeyAtoa.
kasspoSasotts-w. @ Brown, @ +. WASH
burn and Potter Gardner.
Michigan John o Seabel, X l. Allen and 4.
GYoeA
Minnesota Ignatius DoRnolly, X. Halvorseu
AHd II y Martin
kississippl-0 W. Dyer, L s. Mrlraps and
n w. Bradford
Missourt-M. ". Carroll, A Roscilc and q.
n. Goootl
hontana-C Hanscom, w. Allen and ]. IL
Boucher.
Now Hampshire IL H. Porter.
New Jcrsey-H. ID. opdylso, John Wilcox and
J. buchanan. t4FifAFl
New York; j. McLlrttn, Henry A. Hicks
AMI L G. Roberts
Moth Carolina w. r. Lindsay, Thomas r
Losg and $. D Wilson.
Sorth Da,ota-Walter Muir. W. r. McCui.
loch and Norman Nichsalson.
Ohio--Hush Price, q. II Cobb and N. w. VII.
kins.
ororon-Ioseph waldrop J. w. Marksborry
aud Charles 4. Finch
Pcnnsylvanha-v. a. Loter. J. L. Leslie and
}. Il Akin.
South Dako,a-A wardeu, A. N. Alien and
+. Zipps.
7ennessee-w. IL owynne I. II. Taylor and
W. IL. WilldnR
Texas Thomas Gaines, u w Coleman and
J. IL Davis.
virginta-L Hobson. Marion Page aud Sam.
WasnhstOn-D. h Hannah, NJ +. Knox ana
c. w. Young.
West VirpSnia-S. II. Posrsol, John l.. Stalcy
AA2 ". W. Fitzgerald.
Observation-Disclosures Schiliing, c. H. Butte and
ASHy ODrien.
DISTRICT " Columbla = Lee Crandall. Annie l.
Digs and q a. Bland.
OhlAhoma-P. Q. CASSIDY and s. d. Denver.
The statos ami territories Of Delaware, Mary.
lsna NebraSka, Nevada. Rhode Island, South
Carolina. Vermont, Wyoming, Alaska. Arizona,
Indian torritory, New Mexico and Utah have
not yet selected their oommitteomen
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-07-15

The Boy Felt Safe.-Father to
youthful son-Now, look here, my lad
die, if you ever do that again I'll make
You smart for IL. Son-You can't do IL.
Teacher says ] was born stupid and no
power on earth can make me smart. -
Detroit Free i! ess.
The Red Cloud chief., 1892-07-15
LEADERS SELECTED.
Tho Peoples Party Convention
Names It's Candidates.
0en. John u. Weaver for President aud
james o.. Field. of virginia, for vice
President The Platform Second
Days Proceedings.


OMAHA, Eeb., July 5.-The commit
tee on permanent organization m
nounced its readiness TO report as soon
a. the peoples party convention met
yesterday morning and submitted the
following:
Your committee on permanent or
ganization beg leave to submit the fol-
lowing report: For permanent chair.
man, II. L. Loucks, South Dakota.
prolonged applause.1 For permanent
secretary, j. w. Hayes, New Jersey.
Applause. For assistant secretaries,
3. ). King, Of Kansas; George Wilson,
Of Michigan; q. w. Denmark, of South
Carolina, and ID. w. Monroe" Follow
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Following Is the substance Of Mr.
Donnelly's speech while awaiting the
report OF committees:
Nv friends, Me. Dom ely said: Am OF tho
opinion that bodies like this are intended
rather for action than for speosh and l hate TO
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ously received one vote on the presiden.
tial ballot. A delegate from Colorado
seconded the nomination, rs did Della
ware.
A Florida delegate named E.n Ter
rell, Of Texas.
James q. Field was nominated on the
first ballot
The morning call., 1892-05-30
THE WEEK IN CONGRESS.
Sherman Preparing for n Great Speech
Against Silver.

Sherman Preparing for n Great Speech
Against Silver.
WASHINGTON, May 29.-StewarPs bill for
the free coinage of gold and silver will be
the principal topic of consideration in the
Senate during the coming week. Monday
being legal holiday. on Tuesday Senator
Sherman, provided he shall have secured
the information he is seeking from the
Treasury Department, will address the Sen
ate in OPP osition to what he calls the silver
heresy" The debate will be continued till
Friday. and VIII then probably 20 over till
after the Minneapolis convention, and 1t IS
questionable whether a final decision will
be reached till after the Chicago convention.
The Committee on Appropriations may
have the Sundry civil appropriation ELL
ready 10 take the place Of tile silver bill
when The latter is laid aside temporarily.
There are also many public bills on the
calendar which may, on like occasions, &C
cUpy the attention of the Senate, the first
of these being DOlph'S bill making an ap-
prOpTlatIon Tor the purchase Of sites for
fOrilfcati0us.
The House having disposed of the sundry
civil bill il Is expected that ii will make bet
ter progress on the other appropriation
bills.
On Tuesday the consideration Of the post
Office appropriation bill will be resumed.
and two more days should suffice to put the
bin on lis final passage.
a struggle for precedence will then ensue
between the anti-option> bill and the legis-
latiYe, executive and judicial appropriation
bill, one Of which will occupy the House for
the remainder Of the week.
The morning call., 1892-05-30
SIMPSON MEMORIAL CHURCH.
Rev. DR.. Hirst Advocates Large Per
sions for Old Soldiers.

Rev. DIR. Hirst Advocates Large PEN
sions for Old Soldiers.
Annual memorial services of an interest
ing nature were held at the Simpson Me-
mortal NJ. E. Church last night The inte-
rior of the church was handsomely dec
grated for the occasion. Flowers we're
abundant, ana large silk American flags
twined with evergreen were used to give
the edifce military appearance. The at
tendance was very large, standing room
being the order of the evening. The George
H. Thomas Post, Lincoln Post and Cass
Post attended the service in full uniform.
After the usual religious exercises Rev.
A. G. HiTst. pastor of the church. delivered
a stirring address on the subject of 'T he
Nations Dead" So eloquent became the
pastor at times that the audience, forgetting
that they were in a sacred ediflce, broke out
into long applause. DR.. Hirst spoke long
on the theme of patriotism and held it to be
a divine quality calling forth the noblest at
tributes OF the soul. ana drawing out man
hood in proportion to the extent 1t existed
in race. At the conclusion of his address
he advocated large pensions for the old SOL
diers, saying the country could never repay
them. He believed that 1t was better for
Congress to give the surplus money in the
treasury to those who saved the nation than
to expeud 1t for the benefit of politicians and
corporations.
During the services some very fac musical
selections were rendered under tie direction
Of Mrs. l.. :. Anderson.
The morning call., 1892-05-30
METZGER GOES.

j. V. Coleman Leaves for Paris-His
Alternate Has His Proxy.
Last evening j. V. Coleman, the WELL
known business man and politician, re-
ceived word that his mother was danger
ously i'll in Paris, France, and he left on the
night overland at 9:15 O'Clock. en- route to
that city.
Mr.. Coleman is delegate-at-lar to the
national Democratic convention, and ia
view of lis probable absence in Europe
during the session of that body he gave his
proxy, it is said, to Louis Metzger, who was
appointed one of the alternate deiegates-at-
large.
Mr.. Coleman friends say that in case he
receives word before or upon his arrival at
New York that his mother is better lie will
foregO the European trip and attend the
national convention of his party in person.
The delegation Of the proxy by Coleman
to MetZger does not give satisfaction to
many of the Democrats, who claim that the
connection of the latter with the Louisiana
lottery will destroy any influence he might
have as q delegate.
The morning call., 1892-05-30
AGAIN SWEPT BY FIRE.
Much Damage Sustained by an Unlueky
Foundry Block.
4 BLAZE IN THE BUSINESS DISTRICT.
Total Destruction Of the Fulton Iron Works,
the California Car Works and Three
Smaller Establishments.
BLAZE IN THE BUSINESS DISTRICT.

For the second time within FIVE years the
principal part of the block bounded by
Howard, Folsom, Fremont and Beale streets
was destroyed by fire early yesterday
morning. Scenes that occurred there on
October 10, 1887. when fire swept through
the block were re-enaeted soon after SUM-
rise yesterday morning From a small
blaze quickly sprang a raging fire that
burned through the block, wrecking IN its
pathway two of the largest manufacturing
establishments of their kind in the city,
temporarily throwing about 800 men out Of
employment and seriously iHjuring two fire.
men.
The heaviest losers are Hinckley. Spie rs
& Hayes, pr0prietors OF the Fulton Iron
Works, and John Hammond q Sons,
owners of the California Car Works. Moth
ing remains of these big industrial institu-
tlons but few cbarred walls and mass OF
blaekened iron and machinery melted or
twisted into fantastic designs by the intense
heat. Official estimates place the loss at
$4,000, but the losers figure up the dam
ages to much greater figure.
The Fulton Iron Works was situated in a
two-story frame building fronting Fremont
street from 2e7 TO 2l3 aud extended through
the block 10 Beale street. Adjoining on
the south was the twO-St0ry frame building
occupied by the California Car Works,
fronting 215 to 227 Fremont and also ex-
tending to Beale street. 1t was these large
buildings that furnished the vast food for
the flames.
How and where did the fire start? About
80 o'clock Waterman Berens was in the
rear of the Fulton Iron Works getting up
steam in the boilers when he saw volumes
OF smoke Issuing from the cOrero0m. located
near the FremOnt-stTeet entrance. A small
fire was kept burning in brick furnace
there and lie supposed that some Of the
woodwork had caught fire. Apparently lie
was right. Before he could reach the core
room the flames were spreading in all direc-
tiOns and it was with considerable difficulty
that he escaped from the building. Run
ming to the corner of Folsom and Beale
streets he turned in an alarm from Station
81 at 53 o'clock.
The morning call., 1892-05-30
UTTER DESTRUCTION.
Havoc Of the Cyclone That Passed over
Hutchinson.

aaNoc OF the cyclone mat Rassed over
Hutchinson.
KANSAS CITY. May 29-The Journals
Wellington (Kansas) special says: Great
crowds visited this stricken city to-day, all
the railroads entering the town running
excursions and the people in the neighbor-
hood fOcking in. It was a common remark
Of those who had witnessed similar scenes
that In the extent and completeness of
the destruction, il surpasses anything in
their experience. The miracle is that the
loss Of life Is not fouTf0ld greater. This is
attributed 10 the fact that the churches,
schOOl-h0uses and business blocks in the
tOrnRdO's track were practically deserted,
excepting two hotels, where the eight
causualties so far reported occurred.
The death list remains at the figures given
yesterday, and all the injured are progress
ing toward recovery except Mrs. Murphy
and Jessie Brown. The funeral of Mrs.
ShacheT, Kitty Strain, Leonard AdamsOn,
Ida Jones, Horton Ups0n and Professor
James Mayer took place this afternoon
from tile Methodist Church. James
Hastie was buried by the Odd Fellows and
Ed FOTsythe will be buried tomorrow. The
bodies Of Thomas Cornwall and Frank
Campbell have been forwarded to their
homes. The ruins having been diligently
searched the work Of clearing away the
wTeckage Will be begun tomorrow.
Mechanics have been at work all
day making the partially wrecked
buildings babtable and temporary shelter
have been provided for the homeless while
9 relief organization is raising the necessary
funds to keep them from desrtution. The
Presbyterian and Lutheran churches were
well protected By cyclone policies and will
be restored, as will be the schOolhOuse,
which was also protected. Tie insurance
on the residence and business prOl erty is
hardly worth mentioning and the absolute
loss is in the neighbOrhOod Of S25O.O 900.
The morning call., 1892-05-30
MISSIONARIES MALTREiTED.
What the British IRE Doing in Their
East African Territory.

PARIS, May 29-M Ribot. Minister Of
Foreign Affairs. has instructed NJ. Wad-
dingtOD, French ambassador at London, to
give notice TO Lord Salisbury Of the treat
ment the white fathers are undergoing
at the hands Of Captain Lugard.
the representative of the British
East African Company. 1t is alleged that
Captain LugaTd has imprisoned several Of
the fathers and distributed arms TO the
natives with which they made attacks upon
the missionaries. The Catholic missionaries,
1t is further said. have done all in their power
10 defeat the objects OF the company and to
render lis position untenable. In putting
down these ntrigues with a strong hand
Captain Lugard incurred the bitter ami
mostly Of the Catholic missionaries, and
their representations 10 the French Govern
ment have led NJ. Ribot to rall the attention
Of Great Britain to the matter.
The official report in the Catholic Mission
sTy Review on these troubles says that
the Catholic kingdom Of Uganda has
been destroyed. and the King, bishops
and II missionaries driven out by the
Protestant natives supported by British
agents. They were armed with rifles given
them by Captain Lugard and they bom-
barded the Catholic mission and set fire to
it, the doctor and a Catholic chief being
killed
The morning call., 1892-05-30

many finely woven tales that were being
scattered broadcast about Blaine. He be-
lieVed that Blaine would be nominated On
the first ballot.
In answer to query as to his opinion
for the second place, Quay said that was an
after-cOns liberation. There were many good
men TO pick from, but lie really had not
given the matter serious thought.
Estec Declares Himself.
DENVER, May ON. NJ. Estee of Cali
fornla spent the day in Denver He said !:
u am an ardent Blaine man. and stand for
him first, last and all the time"
you have been mentioned as a Vice
Presidential nominee should Blaine be
chosen. Is that so ?'' he was asked.
II have not seen the papers, you know,
he said.
Would you accept?"
Il must refuse to answer that question
for the present" was the reply.
The morning call., 1892-05-30

Jority OF the books and papers are in steel
vault in one OF the Office walls that remains
standing, and, | think, are not damaged.
Many valuable drawings and plans left out
side were burned. No. the firm has not yet
decided upon what course it will pursue in
the future. Whether we will rebuild or
seek new location will probably be de-
eided tp-morrow."
There is something peculiar about this
fire." continued Mr.. Hayes, that cannot
understand. Foom the rapid manner in
which it spread from the corerOom across
the works to the Office makes me thiuk there
is something suspicious about it. I do NOS
like to say il is an incendiary, but it looks
very much like it."
More than this Mr.. Hayes would not say
The molders' strike was settled long ago,
and no one knows that the firm had any
enemies. The works employed about $50
men.
John Hammond Of the California Car
Works said his loss would amount to $4,000
on the building and $4,000 Oh the contents
The morning call., 1892-05-30
NOT ALL PLAIN SAILING.
4 Report That Farmers Will Oppose
the Caminetti Dill.
COLUSi COUNTY ARRAYED AGAINST IT.
II Was Thought Only Few Miners We're Bis
satisfied, but Strong Opposition is
New Evidently Being Worked Up.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

WASHINGTON, May 29-1t appears now
that some Of the river men" of California
will oppose Caminettfs hydraulic mining
bill. Heretofore il has been thought that
the only dissatisfaction was among some Of
the hydraulic miners, who complained that
under Caminettis bill they would derive no
direct benefit, as they must provide their
own restraining works. Now. however,
kilograms have been received from the river
men and farmers asking the California Rep
Tesentatives to oppose tile Caminetti bill.
One telegram from Colusa County says that
great opposition to the measure will be
manifested by the Sacramento and San
JOAQUIN valleys
The morning call., 1892-05-30

the possession of such warm and energetic
supporter of dog interests as Mr.. Truman,
and suggested that as the latter had now
got new watch, he should hand over the
old one to him. The speaker attributed the
success Of the recent bench shows of the
California Kennel Club to the fact that all
classes OF dogs were admitted, whereas the
Pacific Kennel Club had confined its shows
to exhibitions of 81 orting dogs and poultry,
and had consequently made financial
failure.
The health of President Lewis and ''Uncle
Bob" Liddle was then drunk in musical
honors, and after both had delivered char
acteristic speeches business was shelved
and the remainder of the evening given over
to musical convlviatiiy.
The morning call., 1892-05-30
PERSONAL NOTES.

Z. E. Biggs of Gridley. Cal, is In town.
r. +. Jack, the San LUIS Obisro banker,
and his wife are at the Grand.
All the trains were late yesterday, the
reason assigned for which was heavy travel.
Yesterday was the dullest day known by
the hotels of this city during the past year.
Nathan BREWSTER, the well-known wool
merchant Of Norwich, Conn, is at the
Grand
The Boston Aldermen spent Yesterday
visiting friends. They were tired Of sight
seeing and constant travelling. Tonight
the party leaves for Oregon and returns
home via the Northern Pacific road The
contemplated trip TO Monterey was aban-
dOneG in order to allow the Aldermen and
officials TO visit friends here
The morning call., 1892-05-30
CoMPArRIors OF COLUMBUS.
Italians Preparing for the Worlds Fai1
at Chicago.

WASHINGTON, May 29-At a meeting
held here yesterday c. +. G. Caracristo was
elected president, Salator Cortez, vice
president and Professor Francis r. Fava
Jr., secretary Of the Italo- American Board
of Promotion of the Worlds Columbian
Expos ton. Resolutions were passed
thanking Ministers Fsva and Porter for
their efforts in obtaining the official
representation Of Italy also provid-
ing for a joint American, and Italian
celebration of the four hundredth ami
veTsaFy in Washington, and requesting the
President to appoint naturaliZed ltalo-
American on the national board and as one
of the orators at the naval review. Cara
eristo and Professor Fava presented the
board with bas-relief OF Columbus in onyx
and jasper, TO be presented to the President
of the Senate for Congress. as a token Of re-
gard and esteem from the c0mpatriots Of
Columbus In this city.