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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
RAILROAD POOL PROPOSED.
Efforts to Be Made to Combine Busi-
ness of Western Roads,

ness OF Western Roads.
NEW YORK, Nov. 17.-At n meeting Of
tie presidents of the seaboard trunk lines
doifg business TO the West held here il YVES
decided that the only way TO prevent the
Generalization Of rates was to return to the
old plan of pooling the business, as was
done before the interstate commerce law
made IL Illegal. 1t is no less Illegal now,
but the officers saw no other way out Of the
difficulty and evidently resolved TO take the
chances Of the law not being vigorously en-
forced against them. An agreement was
accordingly drawn up, appointing Commits
sIoner Goddard TO adjust the percentages
among the roads on all competitive west
bound freight business the roads being al
lowed al appeal from his award TO A. F.
Wa keT. chairman of the Western Traffic
Association, If unsatisfactory, and his de-
clsioD, If concurTed in by Goddard is TO be
hnaL The weaker roads will be allowed
difterentlals, as in the old pooling DAYS.
East-bound traffic Is subsequently to be
treated the same way, followed by the pas
senger business.
KANSAS CITY, Nov. 1.-THE railroads of
the Western States will probably form a
traffic Dooi; at least the interstate commerce
commission is said to be endeaYoring To
Obtain the opinions of prominent railroad
omciaIs. tTafflc managers and associated
eharmen with a view to presenting a bill
10 Congress amending the Interstate COM
merce law if said opinions are favorable
be railroad men referred to have received
letter from The interstate commerce COM
mission with request to avoid publicity.
The letter is 10 the effect that the commits
sion is seriously considering the advisability
OF recommending TO Congress The adoption
OF an amendment TO the interstate COM
meree law providing for the legalizing of
the pooling Of traffic among the railroads,
on condition that the proper report of the
same be submitted to the commission The
letter asks the opinion of traffic managers.
railway managers and presidents, together
with the ma ayers OF transportation bureaus
and boards Of trade as to the benefit which
could be derived by shippers who are now
working under the disadvantages of secret
rates. The letter also implies that If the
majority OF answers are favorable an
amendment to the law will be offered at the
next session of Congress.
CHICAGO. Nov 17.-Representatives of
the Atchison Burlington. Rock Island,
i>cnver and Rio Grande roads held con-
ference to-day to decide what action will
be taken In the case Of the Union Pacific's
refusal to divide lis Oregon and Montana
business with them at Denver and Ogden.
Instead OF at the Missouri River. There
was some talk Of boyco,tng the Union Pa
cifc. but the Atchison people refused TO
participate in any such movement. The
meeting adjourned without action OF any
Kind - "AJ
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
The Climate of Egypt.


From study Of the climate of Egypt re-
Gently made by Dr. j. Haun 1t appears that
ior three or four days IN March or April a
hot. dusty wind visits Cairo and de-
stroys the foliage of many OF the trees.
During summer hot winds-the Etesian
winds OF the ancients. to which Thales as
criDed the rise of the Nile-blow from the
north. but although dry they are clean.
Toward September dampness of the air
accompanies the rise of the Nile, dew falls
occasionally, and the heat becomes oppres-
sive. owing to the moisture.
october and November bring snow and
then a morning fog or a shower of rain but
after that the weather becomes pleasant and
steady, snow Is unknown, frost is very rare
and rain is also infreQuent
The highest temperature recorded at Cairo
during the seventy-one years ending 1883 was
III deg. Fahrenheit, in August, 1881; the
lowest was 2S Fahrenheit in February,
1880. The mean annual temperature was
7O.5 deg. Frhrenheit. In 1887 the rainfall
was only 81 Of an inch, and in 1883 it was
L67 inches Hail and thunder-storms are
exceedingly rare
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INDIANS ENRAGED.
Outbreak Feared Among
the Navajos.
LOCAL OPTION INLAKE COUNTY
The Deadlock at Ukiah Over the High
School Building COntest-A San
Francisco Contractor Injured.
Special to THE MORNING CALI.


Los ANGELES. Nov. ia special to the
Express states that much excitement and
alarm has been caused in Northeastern
Arizona by threats of band of Navaiss
under Chief Black Horse going on the war
path against the whites, and a request was
sent for troops. General McCook thinks
that contingency has not yet arrived. He
believes little exercise of caution and
good sense will prevent any hostile out
break. he telegTaphed to the Indian agent
to have the head men OF the nation get to-
gether and call off Black Horse. He said
that the Indians need discipline, but to send
troops against the Nevajos generally would
be to slaughter many innocsnts. This tribe
has had peaceful record for many year,
and are quite thrifty. owning nearly 2.O0O. GOO
sheep. and the wool clip Is worth $500, GOO
q year.
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NEWS FROn THE NORTH.
English Navy Officers Receive a
ReDTimaud.

VICTORIA. Is. c.. Nov. 1.-THE court.
martial OF Captain Lambton and Staff Com
mander Bowden Of II. NJ s. Warspite re-
suited in their being reprimanded for not
paying sufficient attention to official notes
on navigation. The Warspite comes off the
dock on Monday and starts Tor home on the
main at Esquimalt for the winter. and the
Melpomene, Daphne and Nymphe will go
south next week.
L. ;. jackson, general agent at Portland
Of the Great Northern Railway, is in the
CITY ana says 1t is more than likely that
Victoria will have direct connection with
the New York road. He came here 10 look
up its business and the amount of trade
with the Sound district and the East. From
data he got from United States Consul
Myers the company seems likely to have its
own connecting steamer.
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COAST RATIFICATION,
Democrats in Many Places Continue
to Celebrate Their Nicfor.

hEDDING, Nov. 17.-Demoerats ratified
the election OF Cleveland tonight with
grand demonstration. The whole city was
lllumlned by boEires and pyroteehnic dis
play. Hundreds Of men were in line bear
ing torches and transparencies. There was
speaking and general rejoicing at Armory
Hall later on. Republicans looked on
good naturedly and appiauded.
PORTLAND. Nov. 1.-THE Democracy of
Oregon tonight ratified the election of
cleveland and Stevenson by parade and
public speaking. There was a large d ala.
gation present from different parts of the
State: The parade was divided into FIVE
DIVISIONS and about nve thousand men par
tieipated. Speeches were made at the EY-
position building by leading Democrats OF
the State. -
WOODLAND, Nov. 17.-The Democrats
are holding big ratification tonight. The
Town Is full Of people. the streets are bril-
liantly Illuminated and musical Instruments
OF all kinds are abroad.
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A BREWERY BURNED.
An Extensive Conflagration in Mary
land Town.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 17.-About 9 O'clock
this morning destructive fire broke out In
the National Brewing Company's establish
ment near the corner OF O'Donnell and
Third streets in Canton. Flames were dis
covered In the upper part of the brew
house, three-Story brick about 100 feet
square. The entire building was gutted
causing loss Of from S25o.000 TO $500, GOO
The entire city Fire Department responded
to the alarm. but were unable to quench the
flames. Assistance was asked of the Fire
Department of Baltimore which promptly
responded and through their efforts the fire
was soon under control. 4 workman
named Joseph Oppey was struck on the
head by falling smokestaek and was badly
cut. The total Insurance is S17O.055. The
cause OF the fire is believed to be spon-
taneous combustion,
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DEATH BEFORE DISGRACE.
Gwyneth rlaude's Iother Jumps From
a Hotel Window.

LONDON, Nov. 17.-Gwyneth Maude, the
handsome 1S-year-old girl who was ar
rested on charge of swindling Sphinx s.
Son, jewelers.. out of siIverware and can
delabras, was brought up and remanded in
the Marlborough. street Police Court to-day.
A few minutes before the case was called
the court was informed that the girls
mother had committed suicide this morn
ing. The hearing in the case was post
poned for a week. Mrs. Maude, who was
separated from her husband, was living
with her daughter in a handsome house at
Hyde Park Gate. Mrs. Maude was
dauEhter-in-law of Major General Maude,
who was formerly Equerry TO the Queen.
story window of the Great Western House
at Paddington, where she had been staying
for the past two days.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
The Doctors Friends.
New York Press.

Doctors wife = There's new family
moved into the village.
Dactor-pm glad of it.
Doctors wife-They wont be any benefit
to US, though.
Doctor-Why not?
Doctors wife-Because they doctor them
selves.
Doctor-H'm! just the kind of people
who help the doctors most. When they do
call IN physician lie has permanent Job.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
NATIONAL FINANCES.
No Probable Deficit in Spite of Heavy
PAYMENTS

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1.-THE heavy pen.
sion payments this month, amounting 10
nearly sl5,0o0,0oO and unexpected fall
Ing OIL In Government receipts, have
reduced the cash balance in the treas
ury TO S27,650.00o, nearly all Of which
is either in subsidiary silver or on deposit
Win national banks. A still further decline
Is expected before the end of the month.
but 1t will undoubtedly be checked
very close shortly by natural
increase In the revenue. Secretary
Foster said to-day that notwithstanding
the recent unusual heavy drains
on the treasury, and the fact that the sugar
bounty for the year will amount to nearly
SlO.OO0.OO0, against S7.000,0o0 for tie year
previous. he was confident that there was
no deficit in the national finances during the
present fiscal year
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
AN ABSCONDER LOCATED.
A Fugitive From North Dakota DiscOv.
cred i'm San BernardinO.


ST. PAUL, Nov. IA special from Grand
Forks, n. D., says: Two weeks ago y. l..
Corners. who had been purchasing grain in
the East Grand Forks and shipping it on
commission. disappeared suddenly, forsak-
ing his wife and children and taking, 1t is
alleged, all the proceeds Of several thousand
bushels OF grain belonging to farmers.
Yesterday young man. giving his name
as Charles Williams. arrived with letter
from Comers to young girl who lived in
the family of Corners as a nnrsegiri. The
mlssiye urged the girl to come to him. The
letter was dated at San Bernardino. Cal.
Williams brought with him a return ticket
from that place. Corners wife obtained
possession of the letter and Informed the
officers. who teegraphed to San Brrnar-
dino TO have Corners arrested. A telegram
has been received stating that he had been
apprehended and the money he had taken
recovered. Corners was living in CalifOr-
MIA under an assumed name. He is highly
connected here and occupied various po-
sitlOns of trust
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To PLEASE THE QUEEN.
A Spanish Buii-Fight in Presence of
Portugai'S Rulers.

MADRID, Nov. 1.-THE Queen OF Portu.
gal, who. with her royal spouse, is guest
al the Spanish court expressed desire to
see bulI-fght. The Queen regent Chris
tana arranged for the exhibition, which
was given to-day in the presence of the
court and the royal visitors. The show was
a great success and was thoroughly enjoyed.
Ihe King of Portugal. in moment of en-
thusiasm, threw his diamond Scarfpin at III @
feet Of MaZZanteni, the toreador.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
THE HERESY TRIAL.
Professor Smith Begins the Argument
in His Own Defense.

CINCINNATI. Nov. 17.-The Cincinnati
Presbytery this morning continued the trial
of Rev. Henry Smith for heresy. Rev. I. o.
Low began his argument on behalf OF the
prosecuting committee.
At the conclusion OF DR.. Lows argument
Professor Smith began his reply. He had
not proceeded very far before the presby-
tery adjourned TO Monday next.
CHICAGO, Nov. 1.-THE presbvtery was
to-day in session for over four hours.
Elder j. j. McCook presided in the DR..
Briggs case, and Thomas McDOugal of Gin
clDnati gave history of DIR. Smiths case
Before adjournment Moderator DR.. Young
appointed subcommittee 10 inquire more
fully into the merits of the latter case
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CERTAIN SOCIALISTS.
The Subject of the Abandonment of
Labor on MaYdav Discussed

BERLIN, Nov. 17.-At the socialistje con.
gress to-day the discussion of Mayday cele-
bration was renewed. Herr Den,newolf of
Mannheim argued that it was necessary for
workingmen to cease all labor on Mayday
In order TO frighten manufacturers into
submission. 1t was necessary, he said, to
expose the manufacturers TO brutality and
to show the power of the socialists. After
lengthy debate the congress finally re-
iected by vote OF 235 10 the resolution no
favor of binding all socialists to an absolute
session of work on Mayday.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
MRS. LEASE FOR SENATOR.
Kansas Likely to Elect the Orator of
the Peoples Party.

TOPEKA, Nov. 1.-THE opinion exists
here that stranger things might happen
than the election of Mrs. Mary L. Lease as
United States Senator from Kansas Mrs.
Leases candidacy for the Senate has be-
come serious reality. She is fixing the
wires for the place and her popularity with
the rank and fjle of the party will give her
al least an equal chance with the other as
pirsnts, especially as there seems to be no
constitutional disqualification,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
A Suicide at Denver

DENVER, Nov. 17-Joseph M. Calhoun of
Minneapolis, Mimi. committed suicide AZ
the Markham Hotel in this city yesterday.
His body was not discovered until this
afternoon. Calhoun came here about a
week ago having, il is said, left Minneapolis
on spree. Remorse is thought 10 have
prompted the act. He leaves a widow and
two children, and Is said 10 have we'll to-do
relatives in Minneapolis,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
FATAL RATIFICATION.
Five Persons Killed and Thirteen In
iured by an Accidental Explosion.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark, NOV. IT. - The
Democrats of Mountain View had ratifica-
tion meeting last night. A quantity of
powder and fireworks was stored In the
schoolhouse, In which the meeting was
held, and the house was packed. The ex-
plosivrs were aecidently ignited, wrecking
the building and burying the occupants in
the ruins. The debris took fire in several
places aud it was with the utmost difficulty
the rescuers were enabled TO extinguisn the
flames before they cTemated the persons
pinned among the timbers. Berry Sherrod.
one OF the most prominent residents OF tho
county. bis son and daughter, Silas Graham
and an unknown man were killed and thir-
teen others injured. some fatally.
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PROMISED STATEHOOD.
Western Territories Induced to Join
the Democratic Column.

OMAHA, Nov. 17.-Dr. George l.. Miller.
the veteran Democratic editor Of this city,
was asked to-day about his connection with
the reported deal by which Utah, Wyoming
and Idaho had been swung into the Demo-
cratic column. The doctor was not inclined
TO talk. but finally admitted that the prom
ise OF statehood may have had something 10
do with the result in Utah. In former
years when DIR. Miller was in charge of
w esteTD Democratic politics. frequent At
tempts were made to enlist the support of
the Mormon church in aid of Democratic
success, but the time had not then arrived
for the contamination Of the trade by hich
Mormons were promised stateh ood for Utah
In exchange for their support.
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MODERN WOODMEN nEET.
Knights of the AK Hold High Carnival
i'm Omaha,

OMAHA. Nov. 1.-THE head camp OF
Modern Woodmen of America elected Off
GERS to-day and decided upon place of per-
manent headquarters.
Tonight banquet was served.
Head Consul w. a. Northcott, Head Ad-
visor Hiram G. Hedges and Head Clerk c.
A. Hawes were reelected by acelamation.
DR.. Frank Swallow OF Kansas was
elected head physician.
j. w. White and c. j. Haydecker of
Illinois. j. q. johnson of Kansas and A.
Z. Talbot of Nebraska were elected 70 the
Board OF Directors
The old auditing committee was reelected.
other elections wers as follows: Louis
Ii. Hans, head workman; w. III. Domson,
head escort; l.. Il. Meutch, head sentry:
L. +. Famoles. head chaplain.
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YARDS AND DOCKS.
Estimates of the Money Needed for
the NaVV- Yards.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-Commodore Far
quhar. Chief OF The Bureau OF Yards and
Docks. in his annual report to the Secretary
Of the Navy, expresses regret that the ap-
propriations for the maintenance of the
navy-yards and stations have been so lin-
tied that it has not been possible to keep
pace in the repairs with the deterioration.
Great permanent improvements have been
made, however, in the yards. Stress is laid
upon the necessity for an increase in the
number Of civil engineers. Following are
estimates for the various yards and stations:
Boston, S127. 800: New York, S193, GOO; /;
League Island. Pa. s338. 1876; Washington,
ID. c.. S55. 1872; Norfolk. Va. SI03, 600; Mare
Island, Cal. S137. .938; Key West, Fla,
$4,000; Port Royal, s. c., $40. 243; Puget
Sound, Wash, $50, 600.
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An Agricultural Convention.

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. ia convention
OF the Association OF Agricultural Colleges
and Experiment Stations is in session here.
Ihe reports OF the cbairmen of sections
were submitted, showing the progress
made. President Brown read the annual
address. There was discussion on the
courses OF study, and the executive COM
mlttee submitted report on the revision of
the constitution
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-18
SNEAK-THIEvES CAUGHT.
Arrest of Three House Breakers ir
Possession of Stolen ProDerty.

Los ANGELES, Nov. 17.-Complaint was
made ct the Central Police station last
evening that the residence Of Oliver Crow
der, 51S West First street, had been entered
about dusk and a number of articles of
clothing stolen. Jacob Rogers also reported
that his room at the ST. Nicholas Hotel On
Broadway had been robbed while he was
In an adjoining apartment and some wear
ing apparel taken. About 80 O'Clock this
morning Officers Craig and Richardson ar
rested three young colored men found sleep
Ing in barn on Pasadena avenue Tie
men had stolen articles In their possession
and they were locked up. The clothing
found with them corrcsponded with the de-
scrlptlon OF the articles stolen from Crow
der and Rogers. The men gave their names
as W. Hunter, Charles Kelley and c. VIII
liams,
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Snap Shots at Royalty.

King George is to AK what the Prince q,
Wales Is to Homburg. He is remarkable
Ior extreme assurance. tempered with re-
serve, aud wears his hat slightly on the side
Oh MS head as be strides along the streets.
looking straight at people as if to invite
them 10 get out of his way. He
is an habitue of the casino and
the cardrooms. On alighting from his
carriage yesterday a number of photog-
raphers ran up to take snaps at him. See
Ing this. the King good-naturedly stopped
ana stood fire." turning bis face toward
the visit was over he did the same. saving
aloud when lie thought they ought to have
done: Ca est?" OTIS sll right, is it not?l-
remark that elected great laughter
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A WRECK IN ARIZONA.
Four Lives Lost From the Breaking OF
of a Car-Wheel,

kINGMAN. Ariz.. Nov. II. = The worst
wreck ever known in this section of the
country occurred on the Atlantic and Pa
cifc road, seven miles east of Hackb berry
this morning. A broken wheel under the
smoker threw that car off the track on the
trestle. bridge. and four other cars followed
II down the steep embaDkment. One man
was killed and thirteen badly wounded.
Four Of the wounded will die. A brake
man crawled out through the top OF the
rear coach and tagged the rear section of
the train in time TO prevent It's crashing into
the wreck. The dead and injured were
taken to Peach Springs. 1t will take two
days TO clear the road and rebuild in the
CANYON.
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DEMOCRATS WILL Go SLOW.
Senator Vest Does Not Approve of
Any Radical Tariff Changes.

KANSAS CITY. Nov. 17.-Senator Vest
says the Democrats will proceed cautiously
In reforming the tariff and not smash the
Mckinley bill as a blacksmith would de-
strOy watch. Free trade, pure and
simple" he said. "is impossible, for the
only proper way to raise money to carry on
a government is by customs tariff" He
ridiculed the idea OF an extra session Of
Congress to deal with the tariff. "Cleye-
land" he said, was too leyelheaded for
any such nonsense. He does not believe
10 cavalry charge upon the existing sys-
tenn OF taxation and Will proceed slowly"
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GENERAL: ROsEcRANs' HEALTH.
His Advanced Age Causing Some Un-
easinesS Regarding His Condition.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-Press dispatches
have been sent from Washington for the
past few days greatly exaggeTating the con-
dition of General Rosecrans. Some of these
dispatches said he was lying at the point of
death and that his relatives had been sum-
moned.
General Rosecrans was out driving yes
terday and to-day, and was at dinner. as
usual. at Willard's tonight. There is no
doubt that General Rosecrans is very feeble,
but this is owing almost entirely to his ad-
vanced age. He insists upon working hard,
and for few days suffered from nervous
prostration. His unmarried. daughter is with
him. In few Gays she expects to accom-
pany him 10 the seashOre.
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The Fire Record

Engine Company vas called out on a
still alarm at 10 o'clock Wednesday night
for blaze in J.-P Lysett's three-story res
idenee st 1903 California street. The loss
was about IS. and the fire was started by
children playing with matches.
An alarm was rupg in at 1850 O'clock last
night for burning chimney in the New
franklin Hotel on Pacific street. No dam
agQ was dcpa
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A Violent Prisoner.

WOODLAND, Nov. IA most exciting
incident occurred to-day during the trial of
r. B. Phillips. When Phillips was brought
into the courtroom in the afternoon he
broke from his attendants and made a vio
lent assault on Professor Eiston. He was
restrained by bystanders and put in charge
OF TWO men, who with difficulty controlled
him. The testimony and arguments were
finished this afternoon. The Jury will Oe
charged and given the case in the morning.
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Mrs. Deacon from the decision of the Tri-
Duaal Of the Seine, awarding the custody of
the children to the father. Maitre Clummel,
who appears for MIR. Deacon. continued his
argument begun yesterday against the
Court of Appeal. reversing the judgment Of
the loyer court. Yesterday in presenting
Mr.. Deacon's case NJ. Cummel gave the
history of Mrs. Deacon's intimacy with
Abellle from its beginning to the time
Abeille WAS shot by Mr.. Deacon at Hotel
Splendide. This morning he was none the
less sewers in his arraigument of Mrs.
Deacon. The court announced it would re-
serve its decision until Tuesday.