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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
INDIA'S CURRENCY.
The Investigating Committee Adjourns
Till After the Monetary Conference.

LONDON, Nov. 1.-THE Indian currency
committee. which 1t was supposed was ex-
pediting its decision with a view TO influenc-
ing the International monetary conference.
which meets 10 Brussels on Tuesday next,
adjourned to-day until the conference is
over. This unexpected step Is attributed to
design of the committee to assist the Brit
lsh delegates to the congress in leading the
discussion 10 the position of the currency in
India. When the commission resumes its
sitting evidence will be privately taken
from currency experts, Including single
standard men fayorlng a gold coinage Tor
India.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
A PefaIuna Industry

PETALUMA, Nov. IA starch company
was organized here yesterday with capital
stock of $780, 0OO.
Among those interested are John M.
StreiniDg, Edwin e. Austin, John Burkart.
Henry j. Sumner Hays, all OF San Fran,
cisco.
1t is proposed to utilize large amount OF
the potato crop of the county liz the manu-
facture of the starch
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
TEMPERANCE FEDERATION.
Mrs. Ellen j. Phinney Elected Presi-
dent of the w. T.U,

CLEVELAND, Nov. 17.-At the non-parti-
San Women's Christian Temperance Union
meeting this morning the subject of fed
GRAFTON was discussed and a motion TO rec
GmnieDd federation with the council was
carried by rising vote of 81 20 co. A mo-
tloD to refer the matter to the local unions
Was also carried. An election of officers re-
suited in the choice of Mrs Ellen j. Phin-
Dey as president for fourth term.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
Proceedings of the General Assembly
i'm Session at ST. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. l7.-In to-day's session
of the general assembly of The Knights of
Labor the first business was the discussion
Of the report of the committee on bylaws
A proposition TO reduce the term of service
of the general officers to one year was voted
down. Propositions to reduce and also 10
increase the number Of members of the
The question of eligibility OF ex-representa-
tives TO Office was discussed and a PROPOSE
tion to make them eligible TO Office again
was defe6ted
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
Will Not Be Prosecuted.

PARIS, Nov. II. - Tbe Dix-Neuvieme
Steele says Eiffel viii not be included
among the directors of the Panama canal
whom the Government intends to prosecute.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
THE HIGH-sCHooL CONTEST.
The Deliberations of the Supervisors
Result i'm a Deadlock

UKIAH, Nov. 17.-On the question OF a
location of the County High School at some
point ON the coast side of the county, the
Board OF Supervisors held another executive
session to-day and reported deadlock to
the various coast-town delegations inter
ested and here in waiting. Chairman Dun
can OF the board voted for Fish Rock.
Stickney for Little River and Rea and Day
for Fort Bragg Subsequently Supervisor
Day left for San Francisco to have, if
possible. supervisor Henry (who is there
sickl return with him and vote on the ones
tioD, the other mem bers of the board having
consented 10 table the matter until Satur-
day afternoon. when Days leave of absence
will have expired
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
District Judge Appointed.

WASHINGTON. Nov. I7.-The Presidea.
to-day appointed Louis McComas of Mary
land Associate Justice Of the Supreme
Court for the District of Columbia, vice
Montgomery, resigned.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
HURLED INTO A DITCH.
A San Francisco Contractor Is Sc.
Verely Injured at Ukiah.

UKIAH. Nov. I'm. MCGOWAN of Nc
Gowan Il Butler, San Francisco contractors
aud builders and brickwork contractors for
the State asylum now being constructed
here, was seriously injured to-day while
driving to the asylum. On approaching the
Russian River bridge the horse SHE'D and
backed off the embankment, descent of
fifteen feet. horse. buggy and driver falling
In heap together. MCGOWAN was brought
to hotel in this city, where he is suffering
from the effects of broken ankle. bruised
back aud internal injuries. as to the extent
OF which the attending surgeons hesitate to
of age.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
CONVENTIONS AT r1ErIPHIS.
The Press Reform Association and the
WOmeH'S Advancement SOCIETY,"

MEMPHIS, Nov. 1.-THE Reform Press
Association concluded its labors to-day.
The feature Of the day was the appoint
ment Of board to take in charge the prep
aration OF political plate matter for the
future. the bureau 10 act under the national
organization of the Farmers Alliance. The
next meeting Is TO be held in Washington.
February 22. There were 1900 reform
papers during the campaign, ZOO of which
will ntiuue In existence
Delegates TO the convention for the Ad-
vanceDent OF Women spent the day in re-
ceiying the hospitality of the city and at
tending social courtesleS.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
Grain Warehouse Burned.

MODESTO, Nov. 17.-The warehouse of
Haslacher &c Kahn at CIaribel station.
twelve miles from Modesto, was burned last
night with 1000 tons Of wheat. The loss is
$4,000. Most Of the grain was owned By
farmers and was insured
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
A Change at Homestead.

HOMESTEAD. Pa, Nov. IA change is
probable in affairs here. To-day 80 labor
ers made application at the mill for work.
Dut only fifteen were accepted. Meetings
OF the strikers were held. and although re-
suits are unknown the impre ssiop is general
that an important change Is not far off.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
LOCAL OPTION ADOPTED.
Lake County Passes the Ordinance
by Unanimous Vote.

LAREPoRT, Nov. 1.-THE Lake County
Board OF Supervisors passed to-day, by
unanimous vote, a local option ordinance
similar to that in force in Pasadena and
Sntter County, 10 take effect October /
1888. when all the present saloon licenses
expire. The proposition against the sale
OF liquor In Lake County at the recent cleo
tion Was carried by maj jjrity of 266 votes.
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tended TO show the crime was premeditated.
Maggie Fought. William Wilson and de-
Iehdant Crews testified to-day. The prisoner
swore that he shot Byrn because he thought
Byrn was going to draw weapon on him.
Inc courtroom has been crowded through
cut the trial The evidence is strong against
the defendant
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
The Albina Car Tragedv.

PORTLAND. Nov. lit is now believed
that the body of the murdered man found in
fre!ghtcar at Albna yesterday was that Of
Il. j. johnson of Colfax, Wash. A di>-
patch received fIom C0lfax to-day say, that
the description Of the murdered man an
swers to that of Johnson. who has been
missing from Colfax for some time The
police have failed to discover any clew to
the c1n1dRrers
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
Considerable Interest Taken in the
Project by Eastern CAPITALISTS.

NEW YORK, Nov. IA Wall-street
Journal says: We hear there Is likely to
be very large delegation Of bankers and
public men made up here to attend the
National Nicaragua Canal Convention at
New Orleans on November 80. The officers
Of the company are receiving great many
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18

volcanic districts and rare elsewhere. Mount
ST. Helena is an extinct volcano, beyoad
doubt. There is the subsidence theory.
which holds that the continuous contraction
o, the earth in cooling produces subterra-
mean assures. faults and landslides. The
new theory Is that an earthquake is a ter
restrial thunderstorm, in proof of which
many good arguments have been addncpd
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
Causes of Earthouakes.

Three causes Of earthquakes have been
assigned. The first is that the earthquake
Is caused by an upward movement of the
superficial layers Of the earth's crust in
duced by expansion Of steam or gas in vol
canic districts. In support of this it is
claimed that earthquakes are common in
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
COURT BRIEFS.

The case OF Illinois Wise, the seaman on the
barkentine W. ii. DlmoBd, indicted for murder.
mas en- transferred from the District 10 ths
CiIcult Court.
United States Marshal Long sold $50 boxes OF
opium at public auction yesterday realizing
SlVyo on the sale. The opium had been seiz
by The CuStom-hous aufnnrlIi.s.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
Some German Spelling.
London Telegraph


In the German Empire no department. Of
life escapes the vigilant eye of Government
Departments. One OF the latest instances OF
this benevolent supervision is ciTcalar
which has just been issued by the Colonial
Office at Berlin. From this document We
learn that the Foreign Office, at the request
of the Colonial Council, appointed a COM
mittee of experts. and presided over by DR..
HerZog, secretary of the colonies. TO con-
slider the spelling Of geographical
names in the German PrOteetorates.
The deliberations OF the committee
have resulted in code of rules. which start
from the principle that all spelling is to be
as nearly as possible phonetic, and to re-
produce the pronunciation of the natives.
not of Europeans. Then there are detailed
directions for the use of particular vOweis
and eonsonants, of accents and hyphens 4
promise is given that a gazetteer will be
compiled in compliance with the directions
above given. A standing committee IS to
superintend the work and issue from time
TO time lists of approved spelljngs. which
will be enforced 90 officials and which Ii IS
hoped map-makerS. journalists and authors
will follow.
The Cars personal expenses are Sc, ,000,-
600 year, which is Sc 2o0,G coo more than
Russia's annual appropriation for common
schools.
Nickel steel does not corrodp in salt water
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18

messages from all over the world asking
for information about the work on the
canal. The officials of the company be-
lieve the sentime mt is so overwhelmingly in
favor of the speedy completion of the canal
that the Government will be compelled TO
take very prompt action to keep the control
Of the canal in its own hands.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
TROUBLE IN THE SOUTH SEAS.
Native Chiefs QuarreIing in the Sa-
moan (irOuD

SYDNEY, \. S. W, Nov. 17.-Advices re-
ceived from Apai. Samoa. state that there
Is much disquiet in the group. Disturb
ances have occurred among the natives OF
the TGtula Islands arising from claims
OF rival chiefs to title of Mauguo. Some
fighting has occurred at Pago Bay, where
the town was almost completely destroyed.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
A Crook Capfured.

William Manning, an old and experienced
thief. was arrested last n ght by Detectives
Bee and Harper while trying to sell pair
OF horse blankets which he had stolen. He
was booked for petty larceny.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
A Heavy DefaIcatiou.

LITTLE Rock. Ark, Nov. 17.-Speelal
Master in ChaBcerv Simms, appointed TO
investigate the books of ex-Slate Treasurer
Woodruff, has reported an additional
shortage in the accounts of S435 This
makes total shortage OF $4,000.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
Raisins for the East.

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 17.-Twelve more cars
OF raisins from Cajon Valley passed through
this morning-six for Chicago two each for
Philadeiphia and Boston and one each for
New York and Cleveland
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
Germany Needs Honey.

BERLIN, Nov. 1.-THE Yossisehe Zei-
tuDg states the imperial loan which 1t is
proposed 10 raise on account of the army.
navy and imperial railways, amounts to
lac, 600 OO0 marks.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
Burned at Sea.

LONDON. Nov. 17.-The collier Pretoria,
from Glasgow for Bordeaux, caught fire aud
sank near Brest The captain, mate aud
five Seamen are missing.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
An EmbezzIer Arrested

VICTORIA, Nov. 17-WoIfe, the man who
is wanted in San Francisco on charge of
embezzlement, has been arrested in Van
c0uyer.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
THE DEACON CASE.
No Decision Reached i'm the French
Court of Appeals.

PARIS. Nov. 17.-The room in which the
Court of Appeals holds Its session was
crowded with a fashionable throng to-day
70 listen TO the proceedings in the appeal OF
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18

Niekel steel docs not eorrode in salt water.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
THE sBYRN MURDER CASE.

Strong Testimony Adduced Against the
Accused.
SANTA Rosa. Nov. 1.-THE Byrn murder
case is still on trial in the Superior Court
here. A NUMBER of witnesses were exam
ired for the prosecution. and their evidence
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-05

About 100 couples met at the
Plaza hotel dining rooms about 10
o'clock last night to see who could
get the most enjoyment out of the
e. Romero Hose Co.'s ball. Every
ten-foot whirl meant a collision, every
collision caused a smile, but in spite
Of such inevitable accidents the waltz
and polka were danced to the merry
time of Professor Miller's talented
orchestra. To speak of the fashion
and beauty represented there would
require volnme, and fairyland and
wonderland would have to be ran
sacked to supply fitting illustrations.
No sooner would one color fade
away than another would appear, and
ones brains grew dizzy while looking
upon the rapid kaleidoscope changes.
Faster and faster flowed the merry
music, and swifter and swifter flew
the merry dancers until supper was
announced, which was a marvel of
the chefs art by Mr.. Hearsey, pro-
prietor of the hotel.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-05
Call and get card with direc
tons for making A. l. Coffee of
GAAF & KLINE

Ripans Tabules cure indigestion.
Two fires occurred in Albuquerque
yesterday.
Band practice tonight, and dom
you forget it.
Train from the east is reported OF
time tonight.
Our colored citizens were strictly
in it last night.
Kansas City meats always on hand
al I. w. Hayward's.
There were fireworks in every sec
ton of the city last night.
The Daughters of Rebekah meet
tonight to install their officers.
A party of ladies and gentlemen
leave tomorrow for Rio Pueblo.
A large party of "Sorosis" picnic
ers spent yesterday at Bonita canon.
The Odd Fellows meeting has
been postponed until next Monday.
There were ten special policemen
appointed yesterday on the West
Side.
The New Mexico medical society
will meet at Albuquerque on the 18th
of September.
Some of our young men are COM
planning of the big head, through
drinking ice waterl
Some treacherous sidewalks on
Clark and Forsythe's corner need re-
pairing. A lady fell down there yes.
terday. Happily, she sustained no
serious injury, but others may not be
so fortunate.
1t is rumored around town that
Mrs. r. S. letters was burned out
yesterday at Albuquerque. We
shall be sorry to learn the truth, if
such calamity has befallen her.
A young Mexican gentleman who
did not know sky rocket from
cannon cracker held the latter in his
hand while he lighted it and it went
off-so did two or three fingers. He
will not repeat the experiment.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-05
aAILEaos REPORTED CAPTURED.

There was a rumor in circulation
this afternoon that Jose d. Gallegos
had been captured, but it could be
traced to no authentic source. Gov.
Prince has today issued proolama-
ton of a reward of 5000 for his ar
rest, and sent it to Secretary Thomas
for publication.
Since writing the above, a Mexican
who came in from the north reports
that Gallegos was captured in Turkey
mountains by Serapio Romero and
Agapita Abeyta last night. 1t is al
most certain if such was the case that
word would have been received def
nitely before this.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-05
BEATTY's PIANOS AND ORGANS.

Hon. Daniel f. Beatty, the great
Organ and Piano man of Washing
ton, N. j., is buster than ever, In
1870 Mr.. Beatty left home a penni'
less pillow boy, and by his indomita,
BILE will he has worked his way up
so as to sell so far nearly 100000 of
Beatty's Pianos and Organs since
1870. Nothing seems to dishearten
him; obstacles LAID in his way, that
would have wrecked any ordinary
man forever, he turns to an adver-
tisement and comes out of it brighter
than ever. His instruments are in
use everywhere. We are informed
that during the next ten years he in
tends to sell 100000 more of his
make; that means business of $780,
100000 if we average them at 800
each. 1t is already the largest bust
ness of its kind in existence. Read
his advertisement.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-05
RAILROAD POINTERS.

Roadmaster Raymond went north
this morning.
Robert Gresham, foreman of the
Raton yards, is on the sick list.
Mrs. L. NJ Jones, Fireman Jones'
wife, left for Kansas City last night.
C.M. Taylor and the wrecking out
fit have returned from Sands, and to-
day are on a vacation.
Lou Webb and Mr.. Mcclure, with
their families, returned from their
picnicing trip last night.
Chas. E. Stemmel and Ed Rowe,
clerks in the general offices, Topeka
left for that place last night.
Mrs. S. Boardman has been very
sick for the past two weeks, but was
able TO be around this morning, we
are happy to say.
A boisterous gust of wind pitched
over a truck laden with boxes onto
the railroad track this morning just
as passenger train was coming In,
aud made some excitement for a
time.
Roadmaster Dan Elliot had one of
his fingers taken off while working
between Sands and San Miguel yes
terday. 1t was crushed between the
cylinder head and pony truck wheel
of the engine which was wrecked
there day or two ago.
1t is surprising to see the careless
ness displayed by passengers and Wis
itors at the depot from time to time.
What with shaking hands and kiss
ing and going through the evolutions
and demonstrations of JOY at a
friends departure while the train is
in motion, and leaving children lying
promisououslY around in their car
riages, it is wonder that some of
them have not been seriously injured
ere this.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-05
AssaNEE's NOT ICE.

To the creditors and all parties interested in
or having any claim or demand against the es-
tate, property, effects and things of Mrs. j. e.
Rhodes, assigned TO me in trust for the benefit
of creditors by the deed of assignment of the
said Mrs j. f. Rhodes dated the 8th day of
january, 1892; take notice that on Monday the
18th day of July, A. ID. 1892 and for three con-
secutive days Immediately thereafter. l. AL
fred II. Robbins, said assignee, will be present
in person from O'Clock am. to o'clock pm,
on each of said days, at the place recently oc-
cuped rs a store and place of business by said
Mrs. }. r. Rhodes, situated on Sixth street,
post office building, in the town of East Las
Vegas, in the county of San Miguel and terri
tory of New Mexico, and will then and there
receive and proceed publicly TO adjust and
allow all accounts, claims and demands against
said estate, effects and property of said assign
or, assigned TO me as aforesaid; and you and
each of you are hereby notified to then and
there present to me, as such assignor as afore-
said for adjustment and allowance all claims
and demands, with the nature and amount
thereof, which you or any of you then have
against the estate, property and effects of said
assignor, as otherwise you may be precluded
from any benefit from said estate, property
and effects. ALFRED Il. ROBBINS,
Assignee.
W. B.BUNKER,
Attorney for Assignee.
Dated East Las Vegas, N. M, June Q, 1892.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-05

The regular meeting Of the board
of education, which was to have
taken place last night, was postponed
till tonight. 1t is expected that the
question of the election of teachers
will be acted on at this session.
Nearly everybody seems perfectly
satisfied with the present ones.
Times are not SO bad after all,
people. You may depend upon it
that to dream of hard times IS de-
fusion and a snare. One. firm in
Las Vegas has made over 500 per
day for the last two months, and has
made as high as $500. Yesterday, in
half day this firm took in over
5000.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-05

The colored people of the town
celebrated the Fourth with a ball
IN the hall in the Wyman block and
had a good time, as they always do
on such occasions.
The glorious Fourth started in
yesterday with a temperature of So
degrees, and it was as fine day as
could be asked, the cool temperature
continuing all day.
1t is a street rumor that Juan Jose
Herrara would like to run for sheriff
here this fall. If he does get the
nomination he will no doubt poll a
large vote-for the opposition candi-
date.
The probate court met this morn
ing and adjourned till the next regu.
lar meeting, two months from now.
There were quite number of "kicks"
over the matter from parties having
business to transact.
The lecture tonight by Gov. Prince,
on "The Pueblo Indians" at the
normal, will be well worth attending.
The subject is one the governor
knows thoroughly, and as he is fine
speaker it will be treat to hear it.
Workmen started to build a tenn
porary bridge over the Pecos yester-
day to avoid the transfer at that point
and allow freight business to be re-
sumed. 1t is expected that the tenn
porary structure will be completed in
a couple of days. The abutment of
thee Pecos iron bridge partly caved
in, warping the irons, and they will
have to be sent east to be Strengthened
or new ones procured from the man
ufacturers. The new bridge will
have to be used till this is done.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-05
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.

In the district court county of San Miguel
nj. Eek,
VS.. SNO. 4lG2,
Daniel Eek.
The said defendant, Daniel Eek, Is hereby
notified that a suit in chancery has been com.
menced against him in the district court for
the county of San Miguel territory of New
Mexico, by said NJ. Eek, TO obtain a divorce on
the grounds of desertioD and failure 10 provide
Complainant asks for the custody of the chll.
dren and for general relief.
That unless you enter or cause to be entered
your appearance In said suit or - before the
first Monday of July, A. :, decree pro
confesso therein will be reh, 80 gnlnst you.
NJ. =. So. % leTk.
w. ID. BUNKER,
Solicitor for Comp ainant.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-05
CHEAP RATES.

The "Santa Fe route" have excur-
sion tickets now on sale at very low
rates to Denver, Colorado Springs,
Pueblo, Salt Lake City and Ogden,
and during the month of July will
have low rates to New York City,
Saratoga Springs, N. Y; Helena,
Mont, and other points. Call at the
ticket Office for particulars.
ID. j. MACDONALD, Agent.