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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-29

Bangkok, the Capital.
Bangkok, the capital. is in many respects
| singular city. Its population is estimated
| all the way from 5000 to 1,0NOpQ and is
| curtously mixed and cosmopolitan. Siamese
and Chinese predominant in its streets,
| though the Malays are also very numerous.
| and frequent Europeans demonstrate the
presence of western civilization and inter-
ests,
The army is differed by Europeans, chief
ly English and Danes, the navy IS COM
manded by Europeans, and of the many
business enterprises in Siam, most Of those
which connect 1t with the outside world
are superintended by Europeans.
Bangkok is the eastern Venice. Former
ly all its houses were built on the land but
the prevalence of cholera many years ego
| 50 alarmed the government that 1t ordered
the houses on the banks to be abandoned
itself
Thousands upon thousands of houses
were consequently built on RATS and moor
| ed to the banks of the river, and although
the policy of river houses has been to some
extent modified by the government, no in
considerable part Of the capital is still on
the waters of the Menam. The houses are
OF slight materials, constructed on bamboo
RATS, each attended by a canoe. for to the
river resident of Bangkok skif is as in
dispensable as street car to the suburban
resident in an American city.
Palaces and Temples.
The most striking features of the city
are the palaces and the temples. The
former are located in a citadel securely
fortified against sudden attack and pro-
longed siege, and comprise the palaces OF
the two kings and a variety of temples
and other structures pertaining to the
court. Prominent among the attendants
are the amazon guards of the harems
They are women trained to the use of arms
and employed to guard the kings wives
and whenever lady of the harem appears
in public. she is attended by retinue of
their lives for her seclusion
The morning call., 1893-12-22
FOREIGNERS IN JAPAN.
Reasons Given for the Recent
Popular Outbursts.

VICTORIA. 3. c.. Dec. 21-Acting JAP
anese Consul Shimezu received a cable
gram from his Government to-day stating
that the House of Representatives had
been adjourned for two weeks on account
of the excitement raised by the introduc-
ton of TWO ant-foreign bills ir the House.
When asked for an explanation concern
ing the GOODNESS which has arisen against
foreigners the Consul said that bis people
were endeavoring to get their rights.
Treaties with foreign powers were made
slirty years ago. at time when Japan
was only just opened to foreigners. Then
the Government agreed that foreigners
should be governed by the laws of their
own countries and that Consuls should
possess authority in such cases. These
treaties expired some years ago, and Japan
has been endeavOring to have the same re-
yised, as they claim that the present laws,
which are modelled after those of Europe
and America, are suitable to govern for
eigners as well as Japanese. The natives
think that Consuls have too much power,
and this discussion In the House seems to
be an outburst of popular feeling that has
long been growing.
The morning call., 1893-12-22
ADMITTING NEW STATES.
The Senate viii Very Probably Let
Them All Come in.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-The Senate
Committee on Territories held meeting
to-day devoted to making preliminary ar
rangements for the con sideratiOn of the
Territorial admission bills. A sub-com-
mittee for the investigation of various
questions involved in connection with the
several bills was appointed as follows:
Utah-Faulkner. Bate and Platt.
AriZona-Hill, Call and Davis.
New Mexico-Blackburn. White of Cali
fornia and Shoupe.
Oklahoma-Bate. Hill and Hansbrough.
There was some discussion of the policy
of admission, but it was of an extremely
general character, and one but a very in
definite opinion could be formed from
what was said. There was nothing, how
ever, said to indicate any very determined
fight will be made against any of the bills.
A sub committee consisting of White.
Faulkner and Carey was appoin ted to con.
slider various bills before the committee re-
lating to Yellowstone Park. The commit
tee will not meet again until after the
HOLIDAYS.
The morning call., 1893-12-22
RAINS ARE GENERAL.
Showers Are Falling in Many
Parts of the State.
Farmers and Fruitmen Are JubiIant
Over the Prospect for the
Seasons Crops.

MARTINEZ, Dec. 21.-The heaviest rain
fall of the season commenced during the
night. and by Z o'clock this morning 81
of an inch had fallen. 1t has been rain
ing most of the day. with appearances in
favor of continuing all night. Farmers
and fruit men are delighted, and unless we
have an unprecedented fall of rain the
prospects for next seasons crop will be
better than for some years past.
SoNoMA. Dec. 21.-Heavy showers of
rain fell here last night. To-day has been
cloudy and threatening, with indications 8
of a continuation Of the Storm.
GLRoY, Dec. 21.-A light but steady
rain has been falling all day, coming as a
splendid Christmas gift to the farmers.
who have been getting somewhat anxious
over the continued dry weather. The in
dications are that there will be further
precipitation Tonight
NAPA, Dec PA heavy rain fell last
night, amounting in all to precipitation
of nearly inch. 1t is still raining lightly.
SAN RAFAEL. Dec. 21.-It commenced
raining here this morning at o'clock and
has continued at intervals until this even
ing. The rainfall for this storm amounts
to 1.02; total for season. $50.
The morning call., 1893-12-22
Hanford Citizens Shoot
Each Other.
SETTLING AN OLD GRUDGE,
And Both Will Die From Their
Wounds.
SETTLING AN OLD GRUDGE
ONE OF THEM WAS AN OFFICER.
He Had on a Former Occasion Ar
rested the Man Who Assailed
Him to Be Revenged.

HANFORD. Dec. 21.-At 1890 o'clock
last night shooting affray took place in
front of the Hotel Artesia. between Night
watchman Fred NJ. Byrd and John W.
Harris. Harris is dying and Byrd's case
is almost hopeless.
A short time ago Byrd arrested Harris
for fourishing dirk knife. and after dis
arming him locked him up, since which
time Harris has been very bitter against
the officer and has repeatedly threatened
Byrd's life, but made no attempt to execute
his threats until last night.
Harris had been in the Hotel Artesia
saloon drinking with friends up to few
seconds before the shooting. He left his
companions and went out on the street
and, according to Byrd's statement, he
BYRD was coming up the sidewalk. about
ten steps distant. when Harris saw him aud
said, Now l have got you." and fired, the
ball taking effect in Byrd's right groin.
Byrd stepped into the doorway of the
Artesia drugstore to get out his pistol, and
Harris darted into the doorway of the
saloon. Harris fired again at random and
the bullet entered the show-window casing
Of the drugstore.
Both men then stepped out and began
firing. Byrd received another shot above
the knees, breaking his leg. and after firin g
four shots at Harris, only one of which
took effect, they cliDched and Harris fell
to the sidewalk with Byrd on top.
A crowd soon gathered and the two men
were separated and taken upstairs in the
hotel and physicians summoned.
Harris is shot through the bowels. He
has always been considered bad man
when drinking. and more than once has
stampeded crowd by brandishing fire.
arms, and up to the time of his arrest by
Byrd always succeeded in bluffiog the
officers. He is single man, aged about
30. is well off, and. when sober. good
citizen.
The morning call., 1893-12-22
BANK WRECKERS INDICTED.
The Indianapolis Grand Jury Shows
Them No Mercy.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 21.-The Federal
Grand Jury to-day finished the investiga-
ton Of the Indianapolis National Bank
failure, and returned seven indictments.
They are against Theodore p. Haughey,
president; E. E. Rexford. cashier; r. B. F.
Pierce, director; Schuyler c. Haughey,
president of the Indianapolis Glue Com
pany and the Indianapolis Curled Hair
Works; Francis A. Coffin. president of the
indianapolis Cabinet Company. and A. S.
Reed. treasurer of the indianapolis Cabinet
Company. OF those named, Z. E. Rexford
and r. B. F. Pierce had not previously
been arrested. They were speedily brought
into court. and gave bond in the sum of
5000 each. Two indictments were also
found in connection with the failure of the
Vincennes National Bank. but the names
are withheld until arrests can be made.
The morning call., 1893-12-22
TALK OF A RECEIvERsHIP
Not Believed to Have a Good
Basis in Fact.
WHAT THE CREDITORS CAN DO.
1t Would Be at Least Six Months
Before the Management Could
Be Changed.

NEW ORK, Dec. 21.-At the Office of
Barring. Magoun g. Co. to-day. the report
that the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
was On the point of going into the hands
OF a receiver, the alleged trouble being
preclpitated by the death last night OF
George c. Magoun. was discredited. That
the story was not believed in Wall street
was shown by the comparative frmness
OF Atchison securities on the Stock Ex-
change early in the day.
When General Counsel McCook of the
AtchisoD, Topeka and Santa Fe was asked
concerning the rumors Of a receivership
Tor the system. he said: II have not heard
OF any such step; l think l should have
heard Of it if any had been taken."
President Reinhart of the Atchison
could not be found in the city. His re-
cent statement that the road was in sound
condition was referred TO with con fidence,
Notwithstanding the weakness of securi-
ties on the Stock Exchange after noon to-
day.
Boston special 10 the Post says: At
the Atchison Office here nothing is known
or the movement to put the road into the
hands of friendly receivers. nor has a
meeting been called to consider the matter
Tomorrow.
BosToN, Dec. 21.-Seen by an Associated
Press reporter to-day in regard to the DOS
sible effect of the death of George c. Ma
goun on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe, +. A. Peabody of Kidder, Peabody &
Co. said: II don't know what the effect
will be. but the road is in splendid physical
condition. At the head of every depart
ment is strong man. so l cannot see that
there will be need of reorganization"
TOPEKA, Kans., Dec. 21.-This afternoon
Santa Fe official, high in authority, said
to an Associated Press reporter: "Yes, |
have heard rumors of receiver being ap-
pointed for the company on account of the
death OF Magoun and the possible failure
to meet the January interest. But so far
as l know there is nothing in them. No
interest is due until January ], and [ no.
tice by the reports from New York that
President Remnant has announced that
the company will be able to meet its pay
ments promptly; and. in any event, under
the provisions of the mortgage bonds the
bOndholders could not have a receiver
appointed until after the interest has been
in default six months"
ST. LOUIS. Dec. 21.-Presldent ingalls,
of the Big Four, when asked whether on
account of the death of George c. Sagoun
the Atchison would likely be placed in the
hands of receiver, said: II only learn ed
Today of Mr.. Magoun's death. and hile
1t is severe blow to the system, am in
hopes it will be able to brave the tide, al
though debt of the size of the Atchison
is pretty hard to overcome just at this
time. President Reinhart is an able rail-
road man, and may be able to keep the
system out Of reach OF receivers. but
whether he does remains to be SEEM"
The morning call., 1893-12-22
DANGER JUST AHEAD.
A Prominent Professor Speaks About the
Threatening Things Abroad at This Time
of the Year


Threatening Things Abroad at This Time
of the Year.
sit is surprising how many people are suffering
to-day from so-called coughs, colds and influ-
enza."
The remark was made by very prominent pro-
fessor connected with OF the leading New
York hospitals. Continuing. he said:
"It is not these things that are troubling people,
but il is an advanced form of our old enemy, the
grip People feel out of sorts. sneeze. have pains
in the muscles and bones, have no appetite, lose
all interest in the world and wonder what is the
matter 1t is the grip-noJhlng else.
Now all such symptoms need to have prompt
treatment. The attack must be met and repelled
at once or it is certain 10 run into something
serious. know of but way to certainly avoid
these troubles which are now so common. and
that is to Immediately counteract them by using
a good, pure, strong stimulant Nothing of the
For this purpose nothing has ever equaled Duff
fys Pure Malt Whisky, which Is acknowledged
to-day by physicians and scientific people TO be
the only pure, medicinal malt whisky upon the
Market
The words OF the professor are true and they
carry a wonderful meaning TO many men and
women who are suffering with the first symptoms
OF the grip or else grip in its advanced stages
For all such people we offer a word OF advice,
which is to take the best means to overcome
these troubles and do not permit any dealer to
swerve you from your purpose to have that which
has proven itself by of to be the bestand
purest stimulant in the world.
The morning call., 1893-12-22
CLOSED ITS DOORS.
The St. Nicholas Bank of New YorE
Goes by the Board.

Inc St. NICHOLAS Bank or New YORK
Goes by the Board.
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Before the time
for opening this morning Superintendent
of State Banks Preston posted the fol-
lowing notice on the door of the ST.
Nicholas Bank:
'This bank is closed pending examina-
tion."
President Graves declares the closing Of
the bank a high handed proceeding. as the
bank 10 solvent. The bank acted as
clearinghouse agent for the suspended
Madison-sQuare Bank, and the examina-
ton being made is due to that fact. On
the failure of the MadisOn-square Bank
the st. Nicholas Bank withdrew from
that institution $3.50. 900 worth of securities
to secure itself 1t is understood the ST.
Nicholas affairs have been unsettled ever
since. A member of the clearing house
says the failure is not unexpected. but
the probabilities are the depostors will be
paid in full.
The statement made by the bank last
Saturday shows: Capital, $500, 1000; net
profits. S132.2 loans. S1.755, ,3O4; de-
posts. S2011.2O0; specie. S4S,900; legal
tenders, S471, 400; reserve. 25.4 per cent.
1t is said there is no dishonesty in the
management, but that bad Judgment was
shown 10 the matter of accepting securi-
ties
The morning call., 1893-12-22
WILL BE ROASTED ALIVE.
The Awful Fate That Is in Store for
Three Negro Murderers.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. pa Picayune
Durant (Miss.) special says: The burning
OF Ben Nabor's residence last Mond ay
night. in which it was supposed he had
perlshed. turns out TO have been the cover
Of foul murder, the house having been
burned TO conceal the crime. Three ne
groes entered Nabor's house while he was
at supper aud literally chopped him to
pieces with an ak. The object was rob-
berry. Two OF the negroes have been cap
tured and are being held until the third
has been secured. when undoubtedly an
other roasting Of human flesh will be had,
The morning call., 1893-12-22
HOW HE WAS PUNISHED.
Placed the Lives of Two Hundred
Men i'm Peril.
PAID FOR 1T WITH HIS OWN
For a Time It Seemed That There
Would Be an Awful
Holocaust.

MINONK, ILL.,, Dec. 21-At O'clock this
afternoon fire. which is still burning,
broke out in the mine which is operated by
the Chicago and Minonk Coal Mining Com
pany. situated one mile from the city.
The flames held 200 miners in deadly peril
of their lives, but all escaped, and few
were injured. The most seriously hurt is
George Erbiand, who caused the disaster
by attempting to light torch while stand
ing near can of kerosene. The oil famed
up and in an effort to extinguish the fire
Erbland upset the can Of kerosene, which
at once gave the flames great impetus. The
dry timbers lining the walls of the main
shaft were ablaZe in an instant. and the
fire spread with such appalling rapldity
that it seemed as though the men in the
shaft must perish. About 100 of them
escaped through the main shaft before the
flames rendered it impassable, but 200
were still at the bottom of the shaft and
the fire was spreading furiously. The
widest kind of panic prevailed around
the mouth of the shaft, where the families
Of the imprisoned miners and others were
gathered.
1t was found that there was not suffi.
cient hose to reach far enough down the
sharft to be of use in eXtinguishing the
flames. and the Illinois Central at once
dispatched an engine to Eureka for more
hose. 1t came in remarkably short time,
and two gallant fellows made an attem IT
to descend the shaft. The smoke, how
ever, was pouring out in such clouds that
the men were dragged back half suffo-
Gated. and two others seized the hose and
started down. They were also drawn
back nearly dead. and third equally un-
successful attempt was made.
Then it seemed that unless the men
below succeeded in escaping through the
ventilating shafts their hope was gone.
There are three ventilating shafts, and to
these the men in the mine had rushed.
crazed with fear, burned with falling
timber and cboked and blinded by the
smoke which was rapidly filling the mine.
Fortunately every man reached the foot OF
one Of these three ventilating shafts, and
all were quickly drawn to the surface.
Inside Of an hour after Erbland started
the fire all the men were safe above
ground. Many reached the upper air in a
desperate condition. but medical aid and
fresh air soon brought them around. and
all will recover with the exception OF Erb-
land, whose injuries were received from
the explosion of oil.
At midnight the FIRE was burning furi-
ously beyond control 1t is impossible to-
night 10 even approximate the damage.
The morning call., 1893-12-22
COAST GOSSIP.
Where the CaIifOrnians Will Spend
the HOLIDAYS.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 81. = Most members of
the California delegation will remain In Wash
ington during the Christmas HOLIDAYS, though
several OF them will take short trips. Repre-.
sentatlves Loud and wife Will leave tomorrow
for MASSACHUSETTS, the Cougressman's old
home. They will spend len days there. Repre-
sentative Hilborn left to-day for Philadelphia,
where he will attend banquet to ex-President
Harrison.
TO pension Mrs. Edward Jungerman of San
Francisco, who when 10 years OF age, acted as
nurse In General HoOker's army at Gettysburg.
An interesting account OF her bravery has been
published In THE CALL.
Pensions - California: OrigiDal-Henry w.
Marquering OF San ADdreas. William
B. Morris OF Summerland and John Fitzpatrick
of San Gregorio Original wIdows-JOsephine
Williams OF Santa Cruz and Marion Rainey OF
San Francisco Mexican war survivor, in.
crease-Matthew LafOTge of TOWNSVILLE.
The morning call., 1893-12-22
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
John p. irish Is Naval Officer O
This Port.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 21.-The Senate in
executive session to-day confirmed the
following nominations:
John P. Irish of California, to be Naval
Officer at San Francisco.
Henry d. MelIen of Bonneville. Ind, to
be Commissioner for the District of
Alaska.
Postmasters: California-August f. Do
mine at Cloverdale and j. A. Jamison at
Ukiah. Washing ngton-Bernard Wilkinson
at North Yakima, George Fl. Watrous at
Fair Haven, George G. Mcnamara at Port
Townsend, Thomas F. Meagher at
Sprague, John Horwege at Davenport.
Edward j. Donan at Oakesdale. Wy
oming-Charles Sorrenson at Rock Springs.
Oregon-Wiliam II. Brunk at Ashland.
The morning call., 1893-12-22
OREGON PACIFIC TROUBLES.
Hundreds of Tons of Wheat Await
ing Shipment.

CORVALLIS, Or, Dec. 21.-In addition to the
tying up of the steamer Willamette Valley at
San Francisco the Oregon Pacific river boats
Hoag aud Three Sisters are in the possession
OF crews here. who decline to be discharged
until the sum OF $1,000, unpaid wages. is re-
ceiyed.
About 1000 tons of wheat along the river
await shipment 10 San Francisco, and in addI-
tlon there are about 500 tons Sidetracked
along the road between here and San Fran
cisco. Receiver H&dley has been endeayOring
to charter the steam schooner Farallon at San
Francisco.
Public sentiment Is much opposed to the con-
frmati0n OF the recent sale OF the road and a
committee is investigating the accounts of Re-
ceiyer Hadey with a view TO ascertaining
whether his management has been unduly ex-
tTavagant.
The morning call., 1893-12-22
WESTON CAN WALK.
From New York to Albany in Just
Seventy-TwO Hours,

ALBANY, Dec. 21.-Ed ward Payson Wes-
ton, the pedestrian, walked leisurely up
State-street hill this morning and at 40
O'Clock stood on the front steps of the Cap.
itol, just eleven hours and twenty minutes
ahead of schedule time. He was accom-
panied by physician. DR.. Taylor. and
two judges, and when be reached his des-
tination was bundled up in heavy coat
and hurried off TO hotel He said he was
feeling finely, and the walk was a great
deal less fatiguing than he had expected.
His time from New York was seventy-two
hours.
The morning call., 1893-12-22
A MOTHERS SUICIDE.
In a Fit of Insanity She Takes He
ife

Los ANGELES, Dec. PA sad case of sui
eide occurred here at about 3 O'Clock this after
noon at 122 Leroy street. Mrs. &. C. Story,
who on Sunday night gave birth to child. be-
came suddenly insane, and before she could be
prevented took her husbands reaolyer, which
was lying on the stand by The side OF the bed,
and placing the muzz lie of the weapon over her
heart, hred. the bullet passing through her
heart, and death ensued in a few seconds.
Mrs. Story was % years of age and was the
wife OF a well.known conductor on the South
ern Pacific. She had two children besides the
little babe which arrived on Sunday night.
Since the sad occurrence took place il has been
learned that her father committed suicide a
few years ago while lab0ring under temporary
insanity. An uncle also met the same fate.
The lady was getting along finely and her sud-
den taking of will be sad blow TO her be-
reaved husband. who is now out on the road.
The morning call., 1893-12-22
TALK OF THE TURF.
Winters Wants to ACciimate His
Youngsters in the East

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 21.-Jheodore Winters the
Nevada breeder and hOrse-owner, has pur-
chased farm near Duquoin, ILL.,, where he will
send shortly from his Nevada breeding estab-
llshment an extensive strirg of highly bred
youngsters in charge of Trainer Dick Pavey tC
be prepared for next seasons campaign.
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-A silver statuette
OF Sunol, driven by Charles Marvin, was pre-
sentej to Robert Bonner tonight at a banquet
given by leading troiting horse breeders. The
siatuette is made Of silver dollars and is valued
at $1,000.
NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 21.-Six furlongs. Sen
ate won, Laura cup second, Dick Willis third
Time, :10A.
Six furlongs, josie d won, Rover second,
Shiloh third. Time, 1: ~.
Five furlongs, Jim Lee won, Wekota second,
Orinda third. Time, 1 031a.
FifIeen-sixteenths OF mile. Linda and Marie
Lowell ran dead heat. Tsnny Jr. third. Time,
1874. Ia the run off Linda won in 40
One mile, Coronet won. BOro second, Wedge.
field third. Time :45s4.
The morning call., 1893-12-22
CLAIM A LARGE AMOUNT.
One of the Pacific Banks MANY
Investments

SAN BERNARDINo, Dec. GA lis pendens
has been filed In the case OF the Pacific Bank OF
San Francisco. corporation, and A. Gerberd-
ing. W. Fl. knight aud c. 81. Dunsmoor. con-
sttuting aud as the Board OF Bank Commits
sioneIs of the State of California VS.. the
Riverside Trust Company. limited. of Lonuon.
England, corporation, Matthew Age and
others. The claim is for e36. 900 or about
$4,000. with interest from January 1. 1891.
The property described in the notice is real
estate situated in Riverside County, the Gage
canal and the entire water system connected
with IL, the right of the company 10 take water
from the Santa Ana River, that land known as
the Caret Tract and other real estate in San
Bernardlno County, with the water rights be-
longing thereto,