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The morning call., 1892-07-13
AST0R NOT DEAD.
i Great Deal Of Mystery Surrounds The
Case.

LONDON. July 12-William Waldorf Astor
Is not dead after all. In spite of the fact that
the notice Of his death was posted on the
door of the afflicted Astor estate in New York
and the publication in the morning papers
Of the formal death notice furnished by the
sexton OF Trinity chapel. by authority of the
man in charge Of the Astor Office, acting on
cablegram from London, the multi-mil-
li0naire descendant Of generations Of mil
liOnaiTes is still alive. In response to re-
peated and persistent kilograms asserting
that the head OF the house of Astor was
dead, a representative of the Associated
Press made three visits to 1.-THE Lansdowne
House, AstOTs London residence, at an
early hour this morning, and received as
mauy denials of his demise. 1t was said he
has been suffering from a severe cold. which
at one tine threatened to develop into pneu-
mOnla, but that be Is so much improved he
expected to be able to be about IN a few
DAYS.
Henry White, Secretary Of the American
Legation. was informed by Mrs. w. W.
AstOr to-day that her husband was making
rapid progress toward recovery, and lad
never been in the slightest danger. Astor's
phvsician confirms this statement.
NEW DIRK. June 12.-There seems TO be
an extraordinary muddie regarding tie an
nOuncenent OF AsT0I's death. Advertise
ments announcing his death were sent To
u
{. Baldwin, manager Of the AstOr estates,
who received news from the manager of the
Astor office in London. The Office here is
closed, and notice of Astor's death re-
maiDed posted on the door this afternoon
The Ast0r lawyers here also received a
formal cable notice of Astor's death. The
members of the family here are much mys-
titled.
LONDON, July 11.-Mr. Adams, manager
Of the London Office OF w. W. Astor, stated
FffrhH hat trfr
have been sent by him to Astor's New York
Office was forgery, and said he would take
immediate steps to ferret out the forger
NEW YORK, July 12-Not until this after
noon were the agents for the estate con-
vinced that Astor was not dead. Two or
three cables failed to get response from
the London agent but another brought a
denial from Mrs. AstOr. The notice of the
death was signed by the name of clerk In
tie London Office, and the agents here had
no reason to doubt its correctness Ac-
cordingly they sent out the notice TO the
paDers.
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THE WILMINGTON SEIZED.
Four Hundred Pounds of Contraband Opium
Found Among Her Freight

-Four Hundred Pounds of Contraband Opium
Found Among Her Freight.
ASTORIA, July 12-The steamship Will
mington, plying between Portland and Vic
toria, was seized here on Sunday night on a
charge Of carrying eontraband opium.
On arriving here the customs officers
boarded her and after diligent search found
$50 pounds of opium in barrels among the
freight.
Captain Gilmore of the Wilmington dis
claims all knowledge of the drug On his
vessel. The steamer still lies in the stream
and will remain there until the arrival OF
the United States Marshal, who will take
charg- Of her. Then the vessel will ba
allowed to proceed to Portland and dis
charge her cargo, all the while being under
the surveillance CT United States officers.
After discharging bonds VIII be given and
the vessel released. The captain and Of
lcerS of the Wilmington are not under ar
rest, but they will be kept under the super
vision of the customs officials until the
vessel arrives in Portland, where final
action will be taken
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FIG HTING IN VENEZUELA.
Palaeio Biames His Leaders for His De.


feat.
CARACAS. Venezuela, July 12.-Ex-Dicta-
tor Palaeio has issued a manifesto from
Fort de France, Martinique, TO which place
he went direct from La Guayra. 1t scores
his military leaders, holding them respon-
sble for his misfortunes.
There was intense excitement in Caracas.
June 80. caused by reports Of a bloody
batIie raging il the vicinity of La Guayra.
where Guerra and Vega, with Crespo's ad-
vancr column, were strongly lntrrnche1
All roads leading into the capital were
lined with wagons bringing the wounded to
hospitals. The numberis so great as to fill
all OF the hospitals. There was terrific
slaughter Of the Government troops. All
business is suspended in Caracas at night
General Mendoza, commanding the left
wing of the Government army, telegraphed
Ia the C4racas authorities claiming glori-
Gus victory and alleging that the reyolu-
tlonists were in full flight. In the battle
Government Generals MoDteyerde, Diaz and
Zamosa were killed. The commander OF the
rghl wing telegraphed into Caracas that
his men occupied tie important rebel in
lrenehments without opposition; that the
enemy fled to La Guayra, which is being
fortified. The rebels were repulsed after
sever ! hours hard fighting near Acarigua.
June II. The fight vas renewed at Araus.
hen tie Government troops were defeated
With tremendous slaughter
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purpose TO distinguish between black and
white witnesses. l conferred with the At
soCpey-General upon the subject before sign
ing the bill. and he agreed with me that the
courts. in view OF these facts, especially in
view OF the amendments to the constitution,
would so eonstrue this statute as to make no
discrimination between black and white
witnesses. In this state of the case did not
feel justified in withholding my signature
from the bill, and thus bringing all restric-
ton upon Chinese immigr alton to an end
/ am sure orr colored people, so largely en-
gagged in industrial pursuits, would not have
desired that. 1t is Qui e possible an amend
ment or joint resolution. expressing plainly
the intention of Congress in this connection
may be secured at this session. Mr.. Dolph
has already moved in the matter, as you will
have noticed"
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INCREASING IN VIOLENCE.
The Eruption o. Etna Destroys the Town of
Giarre

ROME, July 12.-The eruption at Mount
Etna is rapidly increasing in violence. The
fires In the craters show great activity and
loud explosions are continually taking
place. severe earthquake shock occurred
this morning, which reduced to ruins the
city OF Garre, population about $4,000
on the coast OF Sicily. 1t is feared that
many perished. The whole country suffered
from the shock. The people in the vicinity
panic.
CATANIA, July 12.-T The subterranean
rumbhrgs in connection with the eruption
OF Mount Etna are less frequent The
eruption from the new assure at the summit,
which threatened the villages on the eastern
and southern deeliyities, appears about to
cease. The principal crater, however, shows
signs OF renewed activity. A broad stream
OF lava Is flowing in the direction of Nj
c0losi.
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II had hot and cold flashes over my BODY,
night sweats came on and was AFRAID had
consumption. Like Mr.. Wigmora | COM
menced treatment at the office OF Drs. Blair
d Neal, 702 Market street, and l was told
that had several tumors growing in my
nose which would have to be removed. /
consented, and two tumors about the size
OF pigeons eggs were removed, after which
l breathed through my nose for the first
time in years. My catarrhal trouble was
treated. loo. Well. l am like another man
altogether. l have gained in flesh and
strength, the old troublesome symptoms
have left me and / am an enthusiastic be-
lever in the skill and honesty of Drs. Blair
q Neal"
Mr.. Lehman resides at S13 Larkin street,
where he may be found and this statement
verified.
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THEY ARE ANNlHILATED
Liberal Unionists Disappear From tn
English Stage.

Liberal Unionists Disappear From the
fnglish Stage
NEW YORK, July 12.-Fhe Times London
special says on the returns now in, esti-
mating by gains and losses, Gladstone has a
majority Of six. If the Liberals win
ali the remaining seats which they
ought 70 be able 10 count on, this
will he Increased 10 so or 90 but they are
not thus far doing this. Their progress is
steady, but far too STOW 10 render such a
big maj jority probable.
The results in Ireland continue to show
that the Parnellites are in an uninporiant
minority.
The most interesting feature Of the Eng
liSh and Scotch elections continues TO be the
annihllatiOn Of the Liberal Unionists. Thus
lar. 13 men who were elected as Liberals in
1885 and voted against Gladstone in 1887
Lave been turned OUT Of their seats.
The long-drawn-Out election excitement
is beginning to tell on the public, and much
less popular interest is displayed than last
week. Now that il is clear that Gladstone
must have majority Of at least 81, the
eageTness of the crowd to learn the news
has abated, and only politicians concern
themselves with speculatiOus as to the exact
dimensions Of this Ma jOrity.
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VICTORIA GOSSIP.

Charles Low Appointed to Represent Mining
Interests az the Worlds Fair
VICTORIA, b. c., July 12.-The steamer
Falcon returned yesterday from Care
Nudge. Captain Cowper spent his spare
time trying TO find a trace Of the wrecked
steamer Standard. 1t is supposed he knows
something about her whereabouts.
Louis Despard unearthed recently. while
respecting for coal at Cape Nudge, a mass
Of white rock, which proved to be the fossil
iZed bones of a giant panther.
1t is announced that Charles F. Low OF
Golden is appointed TO represent the mining
interests OF British Columbia at the Worlds
afr
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TO further complications between Canada
and the United States. Sir John ThOmp-
son, Minister OF Justice. stated to a corre-
spondent that while there were certain
customs regulations of the United States
which gave jurisdiction within a radius of
II miles from the shore. such authority only
and not to foreign vessels, as in the case of
the Coquitlam, seized in waters outside of
the three-mle limit but within the 12-mile
limit, over which the officer of the Corwin
claimed jurisdiction
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WHITE OR BLACK.
Either May Serve as Witnesses in Chinese
Cases

Boston, July 12.-Regarding the clause
in the Chinese exclusion act requiring that
the Identity of Chinese resident must be
established by the testimony Of credible
white" witness, the following letter from
presldent Il Harrison was received by Butler
Is. Wilson, a coiored lawyer of this civ.
My Dear Sir: / have your letter of
June 20, and would have answered IL sooner
but for great press of other matters. SEN
ator Dolnh of Oregon, who is on the Con
ference committee that framed the modified
bill, assured me that the use of the term
white was mere slip In the haste that
characterized legislation at the last moment
by reason OF the fact that the expiration
oil the previous exclusion laws was so
near at hand. The whole scope of ieytsla-
ton shows there could have hee5 :,
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STOCKTON's NEW THEATER.
The Magnificent Edifce Was Opened Lsst
Night With Great Ecat.


STOCKTON, July 12-The elegant Yo-
semitic Theater was opened 10 the public
tonight with the presentation Of
De Miles latest play, "The Lost
Paradise" by Mr. Charles Frohman's
Stock Company. The handsome playhouse
was filed early in the evening. and when
the curtain went up not vacant seat re-
mained. The capacity is 1914. and there
were not seats enough for the audience
The occasion was made a full-dress af-
fair, and many handsome costumes were
introduced by the fair ladies Of this city,
making r pretty picture in the beautiful
house. The theater is finished in ivory
tint with gold trimmings, aud lighted with
electricity and presented brilliant appear
ence. No detail was omitted TO make it the
prettiest theater on the coast, and it was so
declared by the theatrical people and all
visitors, many of whom came from San
Francisco.
The architects, Colonel Wood and Sid ney
Lowell, occupied one OF the proscenium
boxes with the manager of the theater and
the promoter OF the project, Sidney w.
Ne well.
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Beneficial Weather in orspon.

PORTLAND, July 12.-The weekly report
of the Oregon weather bureau says the cool
and occasional showery weather has been a
great benefit to growing crops. The grain
crop has been considerably improved, and
better yield than anticipated will be
secured. Heading has begun in Eastern
Oregon and jackson County. Hops are
doing well. although hop lice are quite
nientifnl
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IN HYMEN'S BONDS.
Two Prominent Society People Married at San
Beruardino

TWO PROMINENT Society People Married at San
Bernardino
SAN BERNARDINO. July 12.-This even
ing the wedding Of prominent and wealthy
couple took place at the bone of the brides
parents. Oscar II. Kohl and Miss Emma
Anderson were married by the Rev. Mr..
Wells. The groom is the cashier in the
First National Bank of this place and the
son of a wealthy banker at Ceptralia, Ill.
The bride is daughter OF John Ander son,
a wealthy capitalist and banker and large
pT0peTty-owneT The wedding presents
were of the most costly character and are
numerous. The wedding guests after the
ceremony repaired to the new ST. Charles
Hotel, where banquet for 100 persons was
spread.
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RELIEF NEEDED.
Great Suffering Cons quent Upon the New
fouudland Fire

foundland Fire
ST. JOINS, n. F.. July II. - Several
PERSONS have died since the fire in con-
sequence Of fright and exposure. Most of
the people are now temporarily housed in
sheds and tents, but provisions and clothing
are needed and relief should take these
forms. The insurance agents held a meet
ing to-day. Reports showed that the los ses
covered by Insurance placed in the agencies
here amount to 81, $50 600. The estimated
total losses are about S15,o00,O 600 Several
persons were sent TO the Lunatic Asylum
to-day, their minds having been unbalanced
owing 10 losses by The fire.
OTTAWA, Ont, July II. - The Dominion
authorities have ordered the Government
steamer Newield from Halifax to ST. Johns
\. f., with cargo of provisions for the suf-
fererS by the fire.
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FESTIVE FIRE.

Seven Dozen Chickens Consumed by Blaze
al Redding.
REDDING. July 12.-Fire broke out this
morning about 2:30 O'clock in wooden
building on Market street owned by Mrs.
O'Neil and occupied by Wiseman s. Wat
son as a fruit and vegetable store and by
Mr.. Carroll and family as refreshment par
lors. No one was in the building at the
time, but brick buildings on either side kept
the flames confined. Seven dozen chickens
were consumed. The building was valued
at $500 Wiseman & Watson's loss is $3.50
and Carroll's about the same amount No
insurance
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Southern Pacific Officials.

REDoNDo, July 12-The Southern Pacific
magnates, consisting of Fl. V. Huntington
and party. who are touring through South
ern California. arrived here at 9:45 last night
on their special over the Santa Fe This
morning after a survey of the town aud
surroundings aud an inspection of the
wharfage, the party returned TO Los An
geleS.
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Collision On The Union Pae;h.

BOISE CITY. Idaho. July ia special to
the Statesman from Pocatello says that
Union Pacific train collided with runaway
coalcar near Beaver Canyon to-day. The
fireman. named Jack Moore, was killed aud
the engineer, George Dram, badly hurt.
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SIS PER MONTH.

The methods used by Drs Blair & Neal
Tor the treatment of catarrh and kindred
diseases have been successfully used by
over 100000 patients during the past y
years. The only charge made by Drs.
Blair " Neal for treatment of all catarrhal
diseases is So per month. All medicines
furnished free.
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a Divorce Case at Mana.

NAPA. July 12.-To-day, In the Superior
Court, Andrew Knudsen was granted a
divorce from Ann Knudsen on the ground
of cruelty. The pair were only married last
December, and lived together but a few
days. Knudsen is wealthy.
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works the proposition Of the Woodland
Water Company to sell their complete
plant for $4,000 was accepted. The issue
of water bonds was for S55,000. The sur
plus will be used in improving the present
sVcfarl
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FIRED ROCKS AT HIM.
Eine-Year-0,d Boy Fatally Injuries Com.
naniou A. peno

RENO. New, July 12-Last evening about
o'clock win Brown. aged 2. hit George
Hill. aged IL. on the head with a rock. The
boy bled freely, but walked home. He
died to-day from concussion of the BRAIN
Brown Is son of disreputable woman and
threw the rock out of mere deviltry. Hiirs
back was turned when the rock was thrown.
Brown threw the reck purposely to hit Hill
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TROUBLE BREWING.

Canada Will Not Overlook the Coquitlam
Seizure.
OTTAWA, Ont, July 12.-Ip official cir
cles the seizure OF the steamer Coquitlam
off the Alaskan coast by tile United States
c. uiser Corwjn is regarded as likely to lead
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4 Westport Saloon Rurnad.

WEsTPoRT. July 12-Barretts old hotel,
OF late occupied as a saloon by f. MeRay,
was burned this evening. The loss on the
building amounted TO $500 and on the liquor
stock $500; insured. The cause was de-
fectiVe fine.
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Frisco Secures the Contraot

SACRAMENTO, July 12.-The Supervisors
have awarded the contract for the new steel
bridge over the American River at Folsom
TO San Francisco parties for $50, 900.
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uaya oAeooe I,a0.o1 -.
Have Offices located at
ZOE MARK STREET.

sO2 MARKET STREET,
Cor. Market. Geary, Kearny and Third SITS. J
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
Specialties-CataTrh. all diseases OF the Eve
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Address all mail matter 10 702 Market sire +
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WOODLAND WATER WORKS

The Town Has Purchased the Plant and In
tends Making Costly improvements
WOODLAND. July 12.-At meeting of
The Board OF Trustees this AFTERNOON to let
The contract Tor the construction of water
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The Tomalss Creamery.

PETALUMA, July II. - The Tomales
Creamery, which Marin County recently
built, Is turning out daily about 900 pounds
Of cheese and 500 pounds of butter
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THROWN FROM A BUGGY.
Young Lady of Lincoln Comes to an Un
timely End

LINCOLN, July IA sad accident oc-
Cured here about 80 this evening. Miss
Minnie Hoppert, while riding in company
with other members OF the family. was
thrown fIOm buggy and sustained in
juries which proved fatal shortly after
ward.
c. II. HOppert, father of the deceased
young lady. is one of the oldest and most
highly respected residents of Western
Placer County. Her sudden death is deeply
felt by the entire community.
The morning call., 1892-07-13

WHEN you going to take run on your wheel
be sure and take some of Whites Yucatan Gum
with you, as IT keeps the mouth aud throat moist
and viii add much TO the pleasure or the trip.
The morning call., 1892-07-13
BOTH LEGS BROKEN.
a San Andreas Miner Is Seriously Injured
by Fall.

SAN ANDREAs, July 12.-This morning
Theodore BronZich, a miner working in
the Calaveras Consolidated gold mine at
Robinsons Ferry. about six miles from An
gels Camp, fell 100 feet from the first to the
second level, breaking both of his legs, one
at the knee and the other at the ankle, and
seriously injuring him otherwise. Dr. Dar-
rah OF. Angels Camp was sent for, and on
his return reports Bronzich's case as crit
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A FORTY-NINER GONE.

UTlnth Meredith, Pioneer OF Sierra County,
Is Dead az ST. Helena.
ST. HELENA. July 12-Griffith Meredith,
a pioneer Of Sierra County and for years a
resident of Oakland, died at bis home near
here to-day. He was forty-niner and rep
resented Sierra County in the Legislature in
1866 He was 60 years of age and leaves
widow and daughter. Mrs. w. A. Mackin-
der Of ST. Helena. and son, George S.
Meredith OF Oakland. The remains will
be inferred al Sacramento on Thursday, and
the funeral will be under the auspices of
a I'd
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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
Port Townsend and Walla Walla, Washing
ten, Elect CITY Governments

PORT TOWNSEND. July 12.-The city cleo
tion yesterday resulted in the election of the
entire Democratic ticket.
WALLA WALLA, july l2-The municipal
election was held yesterday. J. L. Roberts
was reelected Mayor.
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Petaluma,s Assessmsnt.Roll

reIA!uMas hssessment-hou.
PETALUMA, July u. The assessment-roll
OF property in Petaluma. just compile ted is
$4,000 more than IL was last year
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THE PEOPLES PARTY.

Another Club Formed at Willow Glen by
Enthusiastic Farmers.
GAN JOSE, July 12.-The Peoples party
cause has received an impetus in this
county by the organization OF a club that
tonight has an enrolment of 100 stanch
farmers in Willow Glen district At the
meeting resolutions were adopted tonight
denouncing the Carnegie Iron Works man
agement ds mercenaTy in the employment
OF troops of Pinkerton detectives in the re-
cent effort Of the workmen TO maintain
rates of wages. and sympathy was extended
the latter, as was also in the case of the
Occur d'Alene miners.
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HOT WEATHER ILLS.

OF lassitude that prompts us TO say, Pm all worn
out"-" I'm ali run down ~ get up tired" etc.
These hot weather ills are due largely to re-
strained nutrition.
Now then there Is definite reason why joys
Vegetable Ssrsaparlla Is better than Others for
these summer Ills, and that is that is THE ONLY
BOWEL REGULATING SARsAPARILLA. IT srIMu-
LArEs THE DIGESTIVE PROCESSES WHICH Is IMME
BITIoS.
As there's more profit in Potash Sarsapar illas
you'll be told they are "just good " or Just the
same" as Joys But 10 get tue bowel stimuli ating
action INSIST on joys.
1e22 MeSaMo
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2sc for a box of Beeeham's Pills worth guinea