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CRIMINAL ACTION BEGUN.
A Bankrupt Merchant to Answer a
Rather Serious Charge.
THE WHOLESALE MEN WERE DEGEIVED.
Charles Wieger Said to Have Told Them That Ee
Had Plenty Of Money, and So Made
Ills Credit Coed.
TIE WHOLESALE MEN WERE DECEITED
Special to THE MORNING CALI.

SACRAMENTO, May 26-Charles Wleger.
the head of a dry goods house that recently
failed in this city for about $4,000. has
been made tie defendant in criminal
action. r. A. Tultle is the California rep
resertative of SharpIess Brothers, the
Philadelphia wholesalers. He said that be-
fore Wieger entered into business he rep
resented himself 10 be worth S120 in
cash and that he owed nobody dollar
Tuttle says that upon these representations
he sold Wieger goods to the value Of Sl083
and that before the bill was paid the house
of Wieger collapsed. Tuttle maintains that
he has ascertained that when Wieger
claimed TO be solvent and worth S12, 600 he
was in fact without means, aud that the
representation was false and fraudulent
These facts were stated to City Attorney
Hart this afternoon and the result was that
complaint was sworn to by Tuttle charg-
ing Wieger with obtaining goods under
false pretenseS. A warrant was issued and
Wieger was arrested tonight. Tuttle has
employed special counsel and maintains
that he has good grounds of action.
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THE MINNEAPOLIS PLAN.
Programme to Be Followed in the ION
mating Convention.

Programme to Be Followed in the Nom
mating Convention.
NEW YORK, May 26-Of the expected
anti Harrison contest the Tribune says:
Clarkson fayored.a conference Of leaders so
that the situation could be fully discussed.
II has been decided, however, to postpone
it until probably Saturday, June 4, at
Minneapolis. The plan Of the Blaine
men IS said 20 be carefully
conceived style OF flibusiering in the con-
ventiou until it is definitely settled that
nomination is impossible. Then. when Rll
hope of nominating Harrison or settling on
any other candidate is abandoned, Blaine
is 10 be called upon as the only man TO
break the deadlock and be nominated with
a hurrah.
Ex-Governor Oliver Ames Of Massschu-
setts was to-day guest at the FIftii-ayenue
Hotel tie says: $50 far IS the reconsider
alton Of Blaine'S letter To CIarkson is con
cerned | know nothing about It, only met
| Blaine casually IN short conversation
on Politics. There was not mention nor
reference to Clarkson made by either
Blaine or myself What his intentions are
in that respect |, OF course, do not know.
Blaine did everything in his power to get
out Of the way of President Harrison by
writing the letter TO Clarksou, and If the
Republicans call on him to lead them 10 VIC
tory, why he must make The sacrifice and
accept II, uUtWlAuo obduulhA MS lGlbtls DC-
pew told me yesterday that he understood
that Mrs. Blaine was anxious to have her
husband accept. and lie considered that as
pretty good evidence that she thinks he is
| strong enough 10 endure the wear and tar
| of a campaign. Blaine could sweep the
! country"
WASHINGTON, May 26-At dinner
| given Tonight by Senator Allison to Chair
man Clarkson Of the Republican National
! Committee. Nice-PTesident Morton, Sena-
tors Hale, Aldrich. Hawey, Davis. McMil-
/ Ian, and Jones Of Nevada, ard Representa-
tives Burrows and Henderson Of Iowa, it
was stated that DR.. Peppe of Philadelphia
had made a thorough examination Of Blaine
! last week aud had said:
"Mr. Secretary, you are perfectly sound
man. There is not a symptom of organic
disease about you. Your nervous system
is a little strained, and you want to look
! after your eyes and take plenty OF exercise
! With these precautions you are fit for any
| thing"
CHICAGO. May 26 "A specaI to the after
noon papers from Washington quotes }. S.
! CIarkcUn, chairman Of the Republican
National Committee, thus: "In my opinion
| Blaine is physically capable of dscharging
| the duties CT the Presidency, ana / am con-
| fdent if nominated he will accept"
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a BANKER SHOT.
The President OF q Nebraska Bank Killed While
at Breakfast.

Inc EresldenL o. 2 " eDfSska D 0anK Al4Ieu W HAiS
at Breakfast
OMAHA, May pa special to the Bee
from Lincoln says: Charles i. MontgOm-
cry, president of the German National
Bank, was shot and killed at breakfast IN
the Lincoln Hotel this morning by w. j..
Irvine, a real estate broker, and the former
partner of the muTd cred man. Irvine
claimed mat his wife and daughter had been
sedUced by Montgomery. Tie dining-ro0m
was thrOnged at the time with people from
all parts of the State in attendance on the
quarter centennial celebration OF the adnls-
sion OF Nebraska into the Union. Irvine
surrendered TO the pOire.
Irvine IS now resident OF Salt Lake City
and a member of the Utah Territorial Leg
islature.
Irvine was taken to the Central police
station amid the most Tremendous excite
ment. There he broke down utterly, moaning
and crying constantly. After time il was
thought best 10 remove him to more secure
place than the lightly constructed City jail,
and he was taken to the Denltentlary.
MONTGOMERY was about 40 years Of age
ana extremely popular Irvine had also
always borne good reputation in business
and in social life. He arrived at Lincoln a
few days ago from the West and soon went
on TO Chicago. There, it is alleged. he
found the evidence spoken Of by him after
his arrest, and came back 10 L.4c0ln post
haste TO find Montgomery. This morning
he walked into the dining room, pulled his
revolver and fired two shots into MOntg0m-
ery's breast The latter arose from his
seat, walked to the door and there fell dead.
SALT LAKE, May % w. ii. Irvine, who
shot ard killed c. +. Montgomery nj Lin
coin, Nebr., this morning is respected
resident OF this city, where he is largely
interested in real estate. II was n mem
Der Of the lower house If the late Legs-
lature. Hundreds OF telegramS of sympathy
aud pTotTering aid were sent him from here
to-day, and it is expected that a delegation
OF 80 Of tile most prominent citizens of the
city Will go from here to Lincoln to attend
his preliminary examination.
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FIFTY YEARS WEDDD.
Grand Anniversary Celebration in
Copenhagen.
Al IMPOSING ROYAL PROCESSION.
he City HagRifcently DecOrated-RtteptiOn Of
Municipal Authorities -BaEguetS and
Fetes in the Evening.
III IMPOSING ROYAL PROCESSION.
Special 10 THE MORNING CALL

CoPENHAGEN, May 26.-T0-day being
the golden anniversary of the wedding of
King Christian and Queen Louise the cul-
mination Of the fete was reached at an
early hour this morning. All the church
bells in the city rang out joyous peals;
bands were playing in every direction and
ali parts Of tie city were gay with decora-
tons. Soon after all the chorus societies
proceeded TO the palace and serenaded the
royalties. King Christian lifted his great
grandchild, Prince George, tie infant son
or the Crown Prince Of Greece, stepped out
on the balcony and thanked the singers.
Al 10 o'clock there was grand procession
Of royal persouuges TO the Christiansoors
Church, where divine services were held
The procession included the King and
Queen Of Denmark, the Gar and CzaTina,
the King and Queen of Greece, the Prince
and Princess of Wales and the Duke and
Duchess Of Cumberland and number OF
lesser note. The route to the church vas
literally packed with humanity and the
widest enthusiasm prevailed. Dozens of
magnificent arches spaaned the road
way, every one Of them a triumph Of
design and arr. The scene in The church
was a most brilliant one, and the service,
which was entirely musical, lasted about an
hour. On the way back to the palace the
procession was halted TO receive the ad-
dresses presented by the various depnta-
tions and municipal authorities. King
Christian was deeply moved, and warmly
expressed thanks At high noon the King
and Queen received The Parliamentary dele
CATION, the entire body, with tho exception
Of the socialists, calling 10 offer the hearth
est congratulations The King responded
10 the addresses assuring his hearers that
he would do his utmost 10 foster pleasant
relations between himself and his people.
This evening the Crown Prince enter
tained a large number Of guests at dinner,
and In t0asting the health OF his parents
made q speech full Of fliial affection ana
gratitude. After dinner the party attended
a performance at the theater, where intense
enthusiasm was displayed.
Wnen the royal party entered the box at
the thedter a storm Of applause went up
that was absolutely deafeuing. A hymn,
especially composed for the occasion, was
rendered with fine effect. The performance
was the opera Die Hexe, the production
OF which was Oh a grand scale. It is rU-
m0red that Princess Louisa, daughter Of
the Crown Prince. has been betrothed to
the hereditary Grand Duke William of
Luxembourg.
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METHODIST CONFERENCE.
The Sessions at Omaha Have at Last Come to
an End

an End
OMAHA, May 26.-At the Methodist Con-
ference this morning the committee on the
state of the church recommended the ap-
pointment Of q committee of three Bishops,
three ministers and three laymen, to con-
sider the advisablity Of the organic union
Of all Methodist churches in the United
States. Adopted
The effort to bring up the question OF the
admission Of women to the conference in
advance Of the regular order failed to get
The necessary twc-thirds vote.
Dr. Peck announced that a very wealthy
man had authorized him to say he would
contribute 81, 900, 600 for missions during
his life. lApplause.l
The report Of the committee on missions,
declaring the church should under no cir
cumstances admit any one VINO had not en-
trely abandoned the practice Of polygamy,
Was adopted.
1t was decided to appoint a commission
on insurance, 70 report plan of church life
insurance TO the next O. neral Conference.
The report Of the judiciary committee,
that the word "laymen" in the discipline
meant men only, then came up.
DR.. Hamilton offered a substitute DIovld-
Ing the annual conferences should vote on
the proposition TO make The word ''laymen"
mean men only, and in case the proposition
was not carried By a twO-thrds vote the
word "laymen" should thereafter mean
both Sen and women.
Alter a sharp discussion the substitute
was ad0pted-234 10 ia
ms was decided victory for the friends
of the women in the General Conference
after adopting resolution to ask annual
conferences 10 reduce the representation
from one delegate for each fortv-fve min
lsters to one for each ninety, the conference
adjourned sine d ie
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PACIFIC COAST INTERESTS.
The POStCfice Shetland Gases Decided.
POStmaSterS and Pensions.

WASHINGTON, May 26.-Secretayy FOs-
ter ard Postmaster-General Wanamaker
were at the Treasury Department this morn
Ing ready to take up the San Francisco
Postoffice site question, but Attorney
General Miller failed to appear, so nothing
was decided.
Secretary Foster said to THE CALL cor
respondent: - am for the site. don't
know how we could get out Of taking it now
were we disposed not to accept it.
Postmaster General Wanamaker is still
adverse TO the site, with Mr.. Miller in
doubt. He is probably in favor of reject
ing it.
In the case of Edwin T. Lewis VS.. George
4. North, on appeal from the decision of
the Commissioner of the General Land
Office sustaining the action of The local
officers rejecting Lewis desert land entry
in the ViSalia district in California, for the
reason that the land was not subject 10 en-
try white covered by an adverse clai NJ,
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Chand-
ler ordered the decision appealed from set
aside and the case returned for further con-
sideration.
A posIofiee has been established at
Academy, Fresno County, Cal, and Thomas
j. Okdendon has been appointed post
master.
Postmasters were appointed to-day as
Alhambra, Los Angeles County, vice FL. w.
Stanton, resigned. WaShingtou-E, H.
Branin. at Custer Whtcom County, vice E.
Brown, resigned.
The following privates of the United
States rrmy have been discharged: Joseph
Z. Fltzsimmons. Fifth Artillery, at Presidio
OF San Francisco and James L. McLaugh-
lin, First Infantry, Angel Island.
Pensions have been granted as follows
California, Original-James Van VOORHEES,,
John +. Kerr, Marshall p. Sweeten, An
drew Weiss, George Halter, Hiram Nj.
Moore, John ID. Mann. Original widows
Bridget Hyman. Mexican survlVors--Rob-
ert McCalIon. Edward Delany. Mexican
widow-Hannah Blanchard.
Oregon. original-Wllam f. Reynolds,
William a. Allison, George w. Rea. Ad-
ditional - John A. Hanson. Original
widow Elizabeth CROWN.
Washington, STANDARDIZATION A. Greg
oGy. jess Howell. George w. Kuhn, Milo l.
G. Wheeler. Henry I. Weis. Increase
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NEW YORK DEMOCRATS.
Anti-Hnl Primaries Held-Colored Demo
cratic Convention.

Anti-HiIl Primaries Held-ColOred Demo-
cratic Convention.
New YORK, May &c 6-Twenty-four Demo-
cratic primaries were held yesterday TO
elect delegates to the Syracuse or "anti-
Snap" convention. The number Of votes
cast was 10, 76J, which is considered a large
showing in primary election.
A prominent anti-Hill man to-day denied
absolutely the dispatch from Washington
published in some of the morning news
papers, that the Syracuse convention would
not send a delegation 90 the Chicago con-
vention, but merely a protest in the shape
of resolution.
1t is reported that Hill, seeing his chances
are gone, will aid Tammany to cast the
strength of its followers at Chicago for
BOes and Slocum.
ALBANY. n. Y, May 26.-The Colored
Citizens State Democratic Organization met
In convention here to-day, about $50 dele
gates being present. Temporary Chairman
Landing of Brooklyn made speech warm ly
eulogstlc of Cleveland A platform was
adopted among other plaBks protesting
against the action Of the present Republican
national administration In failing tn give
representation to the colOred PEOPLE of
America on the Worlds Fair Commission.
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him. This was received witt wild applfuSe
a1d referred to the commi Ice or resolu-
tons. Delegate Wreune also introduced a
resolution warmly indorsing Cleveland as
the logical candidate of the Democratic party
and demanding that the delegates selected at
the Syracuse convention be admitted to the
Chicago convention as tile legal delegates OF
the State OF New York. This las promptly
.bled. and a recess was then taken Till all
ernoOn, when, after the appointment OF W.
{. Dismukes as permanent chairman, the
convention adjourned. At the evening ses-
sion platform was adopted indorslng the
general policy of the Democratic party;
Grover Cleveland VAS warmly indorSed. and
the delegates were instructed to vote as
unit for his nomination. EX-GoverDor
James d. Porter, j. c. Bradford, }. Nj.
Taylor and ID. d. Anderson were selected
as delegateS-at-l large TO ChicagO.
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FLOODED LANDS.

Ths Most Populous Parishes IL Louisiana Sub
merged-A Broken Lsvee
VICKsBURG, Miss, May 26.-The crevasss
which has occurred at Csaigs Landing will
overflow large portions OF East Carroll,
Madison, Tensas and Concorda parishes.
which are among the most pOpulous in the
ruptcy for the planters and starvation for
the laborers and tenants. The leyees are
being guarded by armed men, as there is
reason to fear they have been pufpOsely
cut. All passers are compelled to give an
account OF themselves. Al GunniSon a
white man was caught trying TO break the
levee with dynamite, and was shot dead.
MORRILLTowN. Ark, May pa large
number of people have been rescued from
the flooded homes. a colOTed family Of
nine persons and three other cOlored men
were drowned
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Arizona a Medical s1cietY.

PHGNIX, Ariz.. May 26.-The first meet
ing of the Territorial Medical Association
assembled here this afternoon. There
was a good attendance After the reading
of papers and the transaction of routine
business, the following officers were elected:
President, Dr. j. Miller of Phoenix; first
vice president DR.. w. III. Martin OF Phoenix;
second vice president. DR.. NJ. NJ. Gilbert of
Phoenix; third vice-presidenr, DR.. l. b.
Hamilton Of Tombstone; Secretary, J. Il.
Green of Tucson; treasurer, w. H. Sullivan
Of Tnmhsfnnn
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NEVADA DEMOCRATS.
& Strong Silver Platform Adopted and
Candidates SsIectad.

Candidates Selected.
WINNEMUCCA, May 26.-The Democr attic
State convention metin Winnemucca to-day
for the purpose Of nominating Congress
man, Justice of the Supreme Court. dele
gates to the national convention aud Presl-
Dental electors. Hon. q. w. Cassidy was
nominated for Congress ard Judge Bel
knap, the incumbent, was nominated for
Justice Of the Supreme Court. The plat
form adopted strongly favors the free coin
age Of silver and nstructs the delegates to
Chicago to only suDport candidates for
President and Vice-Prt sident who Will IA
Yor the unlimited coinage Of silver.
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oBERLANDER RELEASED.

Governor Torres Gives Sample Of Mexican
Justice.
SAN DIEGO, May 26.-The Oberlander
kidnapping case is settled. Governor Torres
arrived here this morning and soon after
ward went to Tia Juana, where he made
personal Investigation of the affair The re-
suit was that Oberlander was released from
custody. as it was found that he had been
arrested without any shadow of right what
ever. Then followed the arrest Of the
Mexicsns who had arrested Oberander.
Seven or eight OF them were taken into Gus
tody, and will be held to answer in the Mex
lean Federal Court at EnSenada.
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TENNEssEE DEMoCRATs.
The Delegates Instructed to Vote as
ITnif f,r CIeVeInnd.

The Delegates Instructed to Vote as n
Unit Tor Cleveland.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May &c The Demo-
cratic State convention met this afternoon.
One thousand delegates are in attendance.
Hon Ernest Pillow, strong Cleveland
man. is temporary chairman. The mention
of Cleveland's name IN his speech OF accept
ance was rapturously cheered. After the
appointment OF committees there was q
recess.
Ex-Governor Porter set the ball rolling by
the introduction OF a resolution heartily
indorsing Cleveland, and instructing the
delegates TO Chicago to vote as unit for
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INSTRUCTED TO APPEAL.
British Tugs Must Not Engage in Coastwise
Trade

PORT TOWNSEND. Wash, May 26.-The
Collector of Customs has received instruc-
tions from Attorney General Miller to ap-
peal to the United States Supreme Court
from the recent decision in the Ninth Cir
cult Court of California in the British tug
Lorne case While Bradshaw was Collector
the Lorne picked UP the ship Oriental off
Cape Flattery, stopped at Royal Roads for
clearance and then tOwed the vessel to Ia
coma. The Oriental was under coasting
license, and Bradshaw seized and fined the
tug $500 for engaging in coastwiS9 trade.
The owners of the LorBe brought suit
against the Collector to recover the fine.
and Judge Hanford rendered decision in
favor of Collector Bradshaw, which was
appealed from, and the Ninth Circuit Court
reversed the decision.
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Santa Fa Extension.

PHGNIx, Ariz., May 26. prominent rail-
road officials here say that the Santa Fe has
under adyisemPnt proposition to continue
It's road from Deming 10 Benson on the ex-
pirati0n of the present deal with the South
ern Pacific for the running of trains over
that route This would give through route
from Chicago TO Guaymas, Mexico, and
splendid harbor facilities for shipping to all
South and Central American ports aud to
Mexico and the western coast of ihs United
States
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NAhre akais Celehratinn

LINCOLN. May 26.-The people of Ne
braska to-day celebrated the achieve
ments of q quarter Of a century Of state
hood. The anniversary ceremonies proper
were held on the Capitol grounds to-day,
Governor BOYD presiding. Speeches were
made by the Governor and by Hon. g, M.
Lambertson. Following the exercises there
was an industrial parade, with representa-
tves from all the principal towns and
cities in the State. Tonight an electrical
display and band contests concluded the
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Baltour Fvadss GIa5s.ops,s Question

LONDON, May 26-Iu the Commons to
day Gladstone said the time was opportune
10 ask the Government its Intentions in re-
gard TO the termination Of the session. An
explicit sta ement in the course Of business
should be made to enable the House to
form Its judgment. Balfour said he must
defer until better occasion any statement
on behalf of the Government in regard to
the matte
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Man and Horse Drowned

STOCKTON. May 26.-DomInic SaIiEer, a
young Swiss, p years Of age. employed by
his uncle, VITO is a dairyman on the Moss
ranch, west Of Stockton, was drowned yes
terday afternoon and his body was found to-
day. He was sent out on horseback 10
drive up the cows and il is supposed his
horse slipped into Walker Slough, which
flows through the tract, and horsel land rider
were drowned The young man could not
swim. He had been in this country only
n short time
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DENIES HIS IDENTITY.

Crandall Says That He Is Somebody Else
Entirely.
Los ANGELES, May 26.-Detective Diebl
of Buffalo to-day positively identified the
prisoner in Jail here as Bryant b. Crandall,
whose body is supposed to have gone over
the Niagara Falls six years ago. The pris-
oner denies that he is Crandall, and says his
name is Williamson. He refuses to give an
account of himself, and is willing 10 go to
Buffalo to stand trial. Diehl says the
body found in Niagara River was in nude
condition, and not recognizable The cir
eumstances of its being found and Gran
dalPs disappearance convinced the people
and insurance companies that Crandall had
committed suicide
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guage to the people who had diSgraced
them, and said he would like 10 stuff the
document down the throatS Of the President
and of the men who had framed tile act.
Sunday, June 26 was set arart for eele-
bration as Centenary day, and an earnest
appeal was made to the various clergymeD
and Baptist societies to use their best en-
deavors to raise as quickly as possible a
1000. coo fund to be used in aiding foreign
missions. Forty-fye thousand dollars was
pledged in the meeting.
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INDIANS MURDERED.
The Story Of Mysterious Tragedy of tn
Far North


Far North.
VANCOUVER, May 26-Word comes from
the Liliooet district that whole Indian
family. consisting of the parents and three
children. are supposed TO have been muir
dered. The family, which lives at Seaton
Lake, went to Bridge River to work placer
dgeings. as was their annual custom, about
March 90 On April a. the older girl went
into Lillooet on horseback to buy sack OF
flour, and that was the last seen of any of
them. On May II two Indians called at
their tent on the bank of the river. An
examination showed blood stains on the
sack Of -four and pillow, marks on the
rocks and ground where bodies had evil
dently been dragged to the river. and hair
and blood stains on the rocks. A rifle, sad
die and other articles that the family owned
were missing. AS but little Of the flour had
been used, it is supposed that the murders
occurred about two days after the girl was
seen in LiiloOet, or about the 9th of May.
The Indian agent for LIllcOet has offered
reward of $500 for the discovery and con-
yiction OF the murdererS.