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The morning call., 1892-05-21
THE MAURITIUs HURRICANE.
Estimates Place the Loss Of Life at Over
1900 Persons.

Estimates Place the Loss of Life at Over
1900 Persons.
LONDON, May 20.-Baron de Worms, Par
liamcntary Secretary for the Colonial Office,
read telegram in the House Of Commons
this afternoon, concerning the terrible dis
aster at MauTitlus- It is said that one
third of the capital city of Port Louis
has been destroyed. Among the buildings
wrecked were the ROyaI College and a
churches. Many sugar-mills in The country
were demolished and valuable machinery
was badly damaged In Port Louis alone
500 persons we're killed, and in the country
districts, as far as heard from, 800. 1t is
believed the complete death-roll will be over
1900 The fatalities are mostly among the
Africans, HindOos, Chinese and MalagaSSys.
The hospitals in Port Louis are filled to
oyeIfiOwing In Port Louis alone 1000 per-
sons are injured. The Government is
taking measures to relieve lie distress that
prevails in every direction. Pecupiary
assistance is needed. Thousands of people
lost their houses, and there IS much suffer
ing In the hurricane vessels seeking to
make the haTb0T were carried shOTeward,
broadside on, and were dashed upon the
reefs. Those best calculated to judge state
that the wind blew at the rate OF 100 miles
an hour. Many Of those who lost their
lives were killed by being lifted bodily
from their feet and dashed against the
trees, walls and houses.
The latest official estimates confirm the
previous statement that 1900 were killed,
and it is thought that many Of those who
were injured will die. Most OF the lighters
and tugs in the harbOr were blown high
and dry on shore. The money loss cannot
at present be even approx lmately estimated.
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THE WORLDS FAIR.
The Congressional Investigating Committee
Recommends Reduction Of Expenses.

WASHINGTON, May 20-The report
of the Worlds Fair Investigating Com
mittee was submitted to the Commit
tee on Appropriations. 1t recommends
the Department of Foreign Affairs be
abolished and the duties discharged di-
rectly by an official; recommends the re-
duction of salaries of Director General and
chiefs Of bureaus. aud says a reduction
should be made further in employees sala-
ries of the exposition. The committee says
these suggestions are made in the most
friendly spirit.
The committee recommends that the sal
aries of the chiefs of fifteen OF the great
departments shall in no ease exceed $4,000;
the salary Of the directOr-general to be cut
from $4,000 to $1,000, and that of the secre-
tary of the National Commission to $1,000.
1t also recommended that reductions be
made in the salaries OF other employees.
The committee says it is fully aware that
the management Of the exposition has been
subjected to great stress by reason of the
limited time intervening bstween the incep-
tion and the formal opening of the exposi-
ton. Iuasmuch, however, as il is
now apparent that there is time
ample to complete the preparations,
the management should studi0uslv avoid
extravaganza. The committee expresses the
opinion that it is wholly unnecessary to pro-
vide for more than one meeting of the Ma
tional Commission and the Lady Managers
Board during the fiscal year of 1898, and
recommends an amendment 10 the act to
give the necessary executive powers on GER
tain points to the Board of Reference and
Control.
In regard to the complaints of the improper
letting Of contracts, etc, the committee
does find that charges are sustained, but
regret that more publicity was nOt given in
some cases. In conclusion, the committee
expresses without reserve its confidence in
the assured success of the exposition. "In
every essential feature" says the report,
't stands unriyaed in all time.
Fifty-six nations and colonies have
accepted the invitation to participate and
have already appropriated So, 7S3, 900 for
that purpose IL is expected that 20 other
foreign countries will be represented. For
the buildings and special exhibits Of our
own States So 49,, 500 has already been pro-
yided. The expenditures of the exposition
all around will reach the stupendous aggre-
gate of $4,000, 900. In scope ana magnifi-
cence the exposition stands alone. There is
nothing like it in all history. 1t surpasses
all kindred enterprises and will amply Illus
trate the marvellous genius of the American
people,"
The committee submits estimates as to
expenses OF the exposition placing the ex-
pendtures at $40. .319. $50 and total income
OF S29, ,275 4S2. 1t thinks the construction
departments EXPENSES could be safely re-
duced to SIS, SOC, 600.
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FIRE RAGING IN oswEGo.
Latest Advices Say that the Whole Lumber
District Is Doomed.

Latest Advices Say that the Whole Lumber
District Is Doomed.
OswEGo, n. Y, May 21.-A great fire is
raging along the water front of this city.
1t started in the Washington Mills three
hours ago. and at this time q o'clock A. NJ J
it looks as though the lumber district was
doomed The Corn Exchange, Continental
and Merchants elevators have been de-
stroyed. and the Marine elevator is in i'm
minent danger. The flames have leaped
over TO the island in the center of the river,
which is piled full of lumber, aud il is now
burning fiercely. The loss thus far will
reach $500. 600. There Is no telling where
the fire Will stop. The Syracuse fremen
are on the way here by special train. Six
elevators have been destroyed. The heat is
fearful, ana the fTemen, although working
heroical)y, can do little 10 stop the spread
Of the flames.
AT 80 o'clock A. NJ. the iremen aban-
doned the Marine elevator and the great
coal-trestles Of the railroads are now burn
ing. Locomotives are at work there wetting
them down and trying 10 save them.
The firemen are trying to save the North
western elevator, the only one left tits on
the opposite side of the river and has been
on fire several times.
3:15 A M-'Che fire is now under control.
The loss is between 100000 and 100000.
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almost equal to the January blizzard crossed
this section OF tile country this morning:
There was very cold northwest wind aud
a driving blizzard. 1t stopped showing
about noon put continued cold, aud it Is eX-
pected to freeze tonight. The first passen-
ger train from the East since the waShOut
arrived this afternoon. The washOuts west
render tho roads still impossible.
PINE BLUFF. Ark, May 20.-The Arkan-
sas River is still rising. Reports bring news
of great destruction all over the Arkansas
Valley. The water is the highest ever
% per cent. The tracks of the Iron Noun
tain. the Cotton Belt and Swan Lake roads
south of the city are under water, and trafhc
is suspended. The Government boat Annie
b. Adams has been sent with relief to
tho flood sufferers on H0nsley Island
The destruction of life and property In
the Arkansas Valley, north and south oil
this city, caused by the flood. Increases
with every new report. Sixteen negroes
were drowned on Hensley Island last night
and several more people lost their lives
near Red Bluff. The loss to growing crops
Is incaculable.
KANSAS CITY, May 20.-The river ceased
rising to-day, and the reports from up the
river state the flood is beginning to recede
The st. Louis passenger train on the w a.
bash road. which left this morning, was
stalled In water near Harlem and was un-
able to proceed or return, the fire in the
engine being eXtnguished. A switch engine
finally dragged the train back. The damage
Occasioned to the railroads is very great
The waves, impellsd by the high wind,
which has been blowing all day and
evening, still keep pounding away at
the banks between the FOuTth-street Yiaduct
and the Hannibal bridge, and In spite OF
the large gang of men at work the bank is
being slowly worn away. The water to-day
oyerlOwCd large area Of country north Of
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VIEW IN sQUArTERs' TOWN. ST. LOUIS.

rendered it, in the majority Of cases,
impossible for the farming population to
raise crop this year. Al this comes in adj
ditlon TO the damage actually done existing
property. AS TO the number of persons
driven either from their homes or TO the
roofs, in the flooded territory, the
figures range from 1900 to 5000 per-
sons. Beyond this, In St. Louis at least $1,000
persons are temporarily thrown out Of
work by the stopping Of factories by high
water. In East st. Louis there IS 10 change
in the condition Of the past few days. Tie
water surrounds the city, but probably it
will be kept out of the town. The railroad
situation is unchanged. The same is true in
North St. Louis, Central ST. Louis and
South ST. Louis, on the west side, and
Madison, Venice, Brooklyn and East
CarOndeet on the east All are now anx-
iously awaiting the rise now coming from
above.
SIOUX CITY, May 90 Considerable anxi-
ety is felt here tonight over the report that
the food is rushing down the BIZ Sioux Val
ley. A dispatch received at the Offices Of the
Chicago, Milwaukee aud ST. Paul road say
that above Akron the river rose rapidly last
night and was out of its banks this MORN
ing. st Elk Point the valley Is inundated
aud the river is now two miles wide. The
rise of the Big Sioux is said to be from II to
- feet. 1t has raised eight inches at RIVER
side, the western boundary of Sioux City,
and the inhabitants of that quarter are max
ing Preparations for bic food.
The weather has continued cold all dav.
and at late hour tonight the rain is still
falling. II is estimated that the Sioux City
and Northern road suffered loss OF $500 per
mile for 10 miles. The other roads have not
suffered so heavily. Reports are received
showing that 721 dwellings were damaged
OF washed away. The aggregate damage on
these reaches S24O,000. The loss on stocks
of goods on lower Fourth street is about
S5S,000; the loss to public improvements
Sl50,OG0.
Tonight several hundred food sufferers
held a meeting and condemned the action of
the Mayor and Council in refusing TO receive
offers of aid from the outside.
ST. PAUL. May 20-Fiood news came
from all parts Of the Northwest to-day,
mixed in with specials telling Of snow and
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CONGRESS.
THE SENATE.
The River and Harbor Appropriation
Bill Passed.

The River and Harbor Appropriation
Bill Passed.
WASHINGTON. May 20. - After routine
business this morning the Senate in COM
mittse of the whole resumed the consider
alton OF the river and harbor bill, and the
various amendments offered were agreed to.
After long discussion the bill was reported
back to the Senate, the committee amend
ments concurred in in gross and the bill
was passed without division. although Me
Phersnn remarked later that he had in
tended TO demand the ayes and noes.
A conference was asked, and Frye, Dolph
and Ransom were appointed cOnferrees on
the part of the Senate.
The following bills among others were
then taken from the calendar and passed :
The House bill 20 ratify the agreement with
the Indians residing on the COlville Teser-
walton in the State of Washington. the Sem
ate bill to authorize the construction of a
railroad bridge across the Columbia River
in the State OF Washington.
Walcott from the Committee on Civil
Service and Rerrenehment reported joint
resolution proposing an amendment TO the
constitution making the term Of Office of
the President and Vice President six years,
and making the President Ineligible for re-
election, the change to take effect March,
1897.
The Senate adjourned after q brief ex-
ecutive session till Monday.
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Cantprea the Bard-Stsnd

ST. PETERSBURG, May 2O.-A disturb
ancs that threatened TO break out in riot
occurred last evening at the Geological
Gardens in consequence Of the orchestra
attempting to play the "Marseillaise," in
compliance with the request Of the Rus
SLAMS present The Germans in the audi
ence, as soon as the opening notes bad been
played, began to hoUt and grOan. This led
to a counter demonstration on the part of
the Russians, and free fight resulted,
during which the Germans stormed the
band stand and completely wrecked il. The
police arrested several of the riDgleadeTs.
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THE HOUSE.
The Appropriation for General Sher-
mans Monument Stricken Out.

The Appropriation for General Sher-
mans Monument Stricken Out.
Again the third party, as represented by
Watson of Georgia, attempted to sesure con-
sideration OF the resolution requesting the
Ways and Means Committee to report their
sub-treasury bill. and once mere the de-
mand for the regular order operated as an
objection. The House went into committee
of the whole. Lester of Georgia in the chair,
on the sundry civil bill.
Dickerson of Kentucky moved to strike
out the appropriation of S150,000 to enable
the Secretary of War to complete the estab-
lishment of the Chickamauga and Chatta-
nooga National Park-lOst: 80 to So.
The announcement of the approval of
the Inman registry bill by the President
was received with applause.
Killgore of Texas raised point of order
against the clause in the bill approprating
$4,000 for the preparation of the site and
the erection Of n pedestal for statue to
the late General w. T. Sherman in the city
Of Washington.
Henderson Of Iowa made an earnest ap-
peal for the Withdrawal of the objection
and pleaded Tor unanimous rerOrt OF the
committee to pay merited tribute to the
memory of one OF the great commanders Of
the army.
Kigore. while paying tribute to the cour-
age, ability and patriotism of General Sher-
man, declined to withdraw his point of
order. saying that the rules OF the House
should be enforced, and if they were to
erect the statue 1t should be provided for in
an orderly manner.
After some discussion the chair (Herbert
of Alabama said he would like to overrule
the point, but he could find no law author
iZing the appropriation and he was con-
strained to rule out the clause.
Henderson OF Iowa asked unanimous con-
sent to reinsert the clause. but Kilgore OBJ
jected.
Henderson then gave notice that he would
call the matter up in the House tomorrow
In the shape OF separate bill and asked
unanimous consent for its consideration.
Pending further action the committee rose
and the House took recess until evening,
the session to be for the consideration OF
private pension bills,
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RUNNING RACES.
Results of Yesterdays Contests on the Leading
Eastern Tracks.

Results of Yesterdays Contests on the Leading
Eastern Tracks.
ST. LOUIS, May 20.-The winners to-day
were:
Six furlongs. ice Edwards won. Billy
Smith second, Nellie third. Time. 1:21A.
Two-year-olds, four and half furlongs,
Quiver won, Century second. Montana
Belle third. Time, :59.
Six furlGngS, Baron won, Doubtful sec
ond. John Francis third. Time, 1:19h
One mllP Highland won, Hardy second.
BrazOs thru. Time, l AT.
Seven aDd a half furlongs, Carter B won,
Happy Bay second, Eolum third. Time.
1:4OK.
Handicap. six furlongs. L. J. Knight won,
Servitor second. Wightman third. Time,
1:18h.
LOUISVILLE, May 2O.-The track was
deep in mud and the results we're:
Seven furlongs, Torrent won. Orville
second, BagpIpe third. Time, l "a
Five furlongs, Too Quick won, Vevie Sec
ond, Earl Palmer third. Time, :O7.
One mile, Wadsworth won, Kindora sec
Ond. Time. AT.
Seven furlongs. Eugenie won, Moss Terry
second, Speth third. Time, SO.
One mile, Major Tom won, Anna second,
Fakir third. Time. 1:4Sh.
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EASTERN GAMES.
The Clevelands Defeated by the Chicago Colts
by Good Batting

CHICAGO. May 2O.-The Colts had it easy,
knocking Davies out OF the box. Wilmot's
batting and fielding were the features of the
game Chicagos s. hits II. errors q Cleve-
lands !. hits 4, errors 4. Batteries-Gum-
bert aud Schriyer; Davies. Rettger and
OConner.
PHILADELPHIA, May 90 - The Balti-
mores were shut out by the superior all
round play of their opponents. Phladel-
phias 3. hits II, errors /. Baltimores 0. hits
8, errors g. Batteries Weyhing and Cross,
Healy and Gleason.
PITTsBURG, May 20. - The Pittsburgs
batted out a victory, knocking MuIane out
of the box. Pittsburgs 10. hits 9. errors 4.
CincinnatiS z, hits 9, errors s. Batteries
Woodcock and Miller, Duryea and Mullane.
Vaughn aud Murphy.
BROOKLYN. MAY 20.-The punching Of
their hits enabled Brooklyn to win. Brook
lyns 8, hits II, errors 4. New Yorks 6, hits
7, errors /. Batteries-Foutz and Daley,
Rusie aud Boyle.
BosToN. May 20-The Boston Washing
ton game was postponed on account Of rain.
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Marrow escape ,rom watery Grave.

points say severe snowstorm and blizzard
have been raging since midnight and still
continue with the barometer at the freezing
point.
DEs MoINEs. Iowa, May 20-The rivers
here reached the highest point at noon to-
day. Since then they have remained sta
tl0nary. A large portion Of the east end Of
the city is under water in consequence of
the rise last night. The track Of the CHI
cago and Northwestern road was washed
out for several blocks. Freight traffic is at
a standstill and passenger trains are few
and irregular. The lowlands in Northeast
Probably 1000 houses have been aban-
doned. Relief committees are at work visit
ing the suffering poor. The wind is blow
ing gale tonight from the northwest,
accompanied by rain and snow, which adds
to the seriousness Of the situation.
SPENCER, Iowa, May pa snowstorm
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Bis TieWS on Protection Meet With
General DisapprOYal.
aHR HHlN LINE STEAMER QUESTION.
English BimetalliStS Are Anxious to Have the
Proposed Conference Held in LORton-L
AargHiS in DiHepute.
Copyrighted, 1884, BY the New York Associated
Press

LONDON, May 2O.-The sensation OF the
week is Lord Salisbury's protective speech,
which provoked the greatest CONSERVATION
among his own followers and organs, in
Manchester. Liverpool, Birmingham. Glas-
Cow and other business centers. The Pre-
mier Is severely denounced.
The proposed transfer of the Inman Line
steamers to the American registry con-
tlnues to be discussed. It is limited that the
Admiralty will raise the question, which will
prevent the company's complying with the
American law. They argue that If vessels
become the property of the Am erican COM
pany the Admiralty must have Inception Of
pre-emption, for which they have been pay
Ing ever since the ships were built Mean
while the English shipping circles are
anxious about the coming American COM
petition. Little interest is taken in the de-
bate on the Irish local government bill.
The UniOnist press is Gl0ating over the
Freeman's Journal meeting, which is held
up as an instructive example of what to ex-
peet il the Irish get their own Parliament.
The Gladstonians are not pleased with the
edifying exhibition, which on the eve of dis
solution they think is not likely to assist
the prospects of home rule. To-day's meet
ing is quieteT owing chiefly to the with
drawal Of many Of the shareholders. Accord
with Healy Is now established, and the
FrsemRn's journal hencefoTth will be the
official organ Of the Irish Parliamentary
party.
The bimetallists are absorbed in the dis
cussion of the location Of the international
silver conference. The unanimous feeling
in England is that the conference ought TO
be he'd in London. The provincial cham
bcTs of commerce are already preparing to
mem0rialize G0schen that stress be laid on
the fact that Americans are undivided in
favor Of London.
An action in the Scotch courts has again
brought the Marquis of Ailesbury into un-
enViab!e public notice. The proprietor of
Savernake Forest Hotel sued q ScOtchman
named Kembridge Tor ej000, owing to his
dish0uOring a check given by the Marquis
in payment OF a gambling debt. kembTldge
does not remember signing the check.
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AN UNPAID TARIFF.
A Club Banquet That Caused the Arrest
of E. NJ. Calvin.

A Club Banquet That Caused the Arrest
of E. NJ. Calvin.
A warrant was sworn out before Police
Judge Love yesterday morning for the az
rest of e. NJ Calvin. an attorney, of 403
Montgomery street and vice president of the
San Francisco Tariff Club, on a charge Of
obtaining goods by false pretenses. The
complainant is a. Lopresti, a restaurant
kee; er at 203 Larkin street. On the night
of the 18th inst. Calvin went TO his place
and ordered supper for 100 persons. The
supper was relished by those who partici-
pated, and the only drawback was that no
one was willing to pay for it. When L0-
presti presented his bill OF SCI 80 to the sec
retary and other officers Of the club they
claimed that the Indebtedness had not been
authorized. Calvin also refused to pay the
bill, and asserted that he was authorized to
represent the club in arranging for the din
ner.
After Calvin left meeting OF tariff clubs
in Red Mems Hail, late in the afternoon.
the warrant was served upon him. He was
locked up in the City Prison while friends
went in search OF b0ndsmen. When queS-
toned about the charge against him. he said
it grew ont of a little misunderstanding.
He said the club had authorized him to ar
range the dinner and the club would pay
the bill
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FoREsTERs ADJOURN.

The Grand Court at Napa Elects officers and
Honors It's Retiring Chief
NAPA, May 20.-The Grand Court of
Foresters adjourned this afternoon. most of
the delegates leaving by the afternoon train
The election Of officers resulted as follows:
Grand chief ranger, John j. Cordy; sub
chief ranger, Henry Ryan; treasurer, Fred
G. HensIey; secretary, c. H. Bremen senior
GOODMAN, G. W. BayTeuther; junior wood
man, c. A. BaIderman; senior beadle, j.
Millmore; Junior beadle. l.. Cinnamon; !;
trustees-L. o. Demanuel, j. j. Wyatt, A.
Coleman; auditors Ed Morris, S. b. Carrie
ton, j. II. Dover.
Retiring Grand Chief Ranger j. D. Case
was presented with diamond locket. Sac
ramento was unanimously chosen as the
place for holding the next Grand Court.