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The morning call., 1893-03-26
FREIGHT THIEVES CAPTURED.
Operations of a Gang of MaIefactors
af (iiIrnN

SAN JOSE, March %. During the past
month the Southern Pacific Company's
freightcars at Gilroy have frequently been
broken into by thieves, who ransacked
their contents and stole large number of
articles. There have been five cars SO en-
tered since March l, and merchants at Gil
roy lost considerable property. Complaint
was made to the railroad company, and
detective Was sent toinvestigat the matter.
He was sure Joe Molens, a DotOrious horse
thief, had something TO do with the matter,
as he was seen hanging round the depot.
Molena and James Murphy were arrested
at Menlo Park Thursday, and charged with
grand larceny, having stolen a rig from this
ty. Deputy Sheriff Kidward tonight OBJ
tained a confession from James Murphy,
Molena's companion. Murphy admitted
that Molena, sam Sanchez and himself
were at Gilroy, and that Moena and
Sanchez were the parties who opened the
cars and stole the property. Several other
persons are connected with the burg aries.
They will be arrested in few days.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
UNLUCKY JOHN.
How His Life Is Made a Burden in
Various WayS,

sT PAUL. March 25.-Representative ST.
korski to-day introduced a bill in the House
prohibiting Cinnamon hereafter from
wearing their shirts outside OF their pants"
aEd requiring them ITO dress as other eiti-
zens." violation OF the act is to be pun
ished by fine OF from 81 TO SIG and the
forfeiture Of his pigtail. The bill was re-
ferred to the Committee on Health and
Sanitation.
NEW YORK, March 25-The statement
published this morning that San Francisco
Cinnamon have raised 500. coo to test the
constitutlonality of the Geary law and that
Lawyer Riordan is coming here for consul.
tation with Joseph II. Choats is deried by
the latter to-day. He said: Il know MOTH
Ing about any such an arrangement and do
not believe it is so. II ChInaman should
be arrested ior Noncompliance with the
law, expect to argue the case before the
Supreme Court, if 1t reaches there. That
is all. or course the whole thing hinges
upon the consttutionalitY of the law"
MONTREAL. March 25-Canadan Pacific
officials here state that big traffic Is about
to spring up In the transportation of Chi
nese from Vancouver 10 Halifax, en- route
to the West Indies. The Chinese are al
lowed to enter the West Indies free and are
beginning TO 60 forward in large numbers.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
AN ARIZONA KILLING.
AWinslow Storekeeper Fills Stranger
With BucksI1ot.

FLAGSTAFF. Ariz.. March 25-Last night,
about II O'clock, at Winslow, fifty miles
east of here, William Pierce attempted to
enter the store of J. H. Breed after it was
closed for the night. a few weeks ago an
attempt was made to hold 1p Breeds clerk
as he was counting the days receipts. and
Breed, thinking another attempt was being
made to rob the store, discharged the con-
tents of a shotgun loaded with buckshot
through the window. killing PlercA instantly.
The inquest held to-day exonerated Breed
from all blame in the affair. j. H. Breed
is an old resident and prominent merchant
at Winslow. Pierce was a machinist in the
employ of the railroad company and had
only been in tlfe town few weeks.
The morning call., 1893-03-26

Amount which must
be raised by STATE
Board Of EqualiZa-
tiOn under existing
laws and which
could be properly
considered as .
charge against the
50-cenu limit. ...... S5,gl7.428 40
Amount OF general ap-
preparation bill. o.. 1851. $40 on
Special appropriation
bills for new build
fngs, deficiencies
and claims. l,535,47S ~
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THE GOVERNOR DENOUNCED.
San Diego Angry Over the Veto of
the SeaWaII Bill.

SAN DIEGO, March % Great dlssatisfac-
tion is expressed in this city OIL account of
the vetoinR of the bill appropriating $50, GOO
for seawall at this port. Father" Horton.
founder of the town. voiced the general
sentiment when be said this evening:
WHEN Markham was here previous 10
his election as Governor lie appealed to the
people of San Diego for their support, and
said that. If elected. he would do every
thing in his power to aid in the material de-
velopment Of this city. He has redeemed
his promise by vetoing the seawall appro-
priation bill. on which hung the hope of an
early revival of business here. would like
to see him hanged in effigy. He could not
poll ten votes in the county were he to run
again"
The Union denounces the action of the
Governor as gross outrage to San Diego.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
PAINTED HER GREEN.
Mr.. Herbert Has His Own Notions
About the Color of WarshiDs.

WASHINGTON, March 25.-Secretary Her
bert will soon take up the question of the
changing OF the color of the warshirs. The
present shade of white is doubly as expen-
siye as the former black. 1t is difficult TO
keep the hulls clean in appearance, and the
shade is not considered sufficiently decep-
tive, day or night to elude an eye. 1t Is
understood that paint experts will recon-
mend the return to black and that vessels
repainted may come from the dock bearn g
the old-time color BY way of experiment
the hull of the Gushing has been painted
bOttle-green. color resembling closely TO
that which the sea assumes at night. 1t is
said even bright searchlights will fail to
disclose her,
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tion of the diplomatic corps in Washing
ton, and Sir Julian becomes dean by viz
tue OF his rank, followed by Patenotre. The
seven European powers which maintain
ambassadors at each others capitals will, it
is said. be soon represented at Washington
by diplomatic agents OF that rank The
Senators are united In the belief that II the
President sees flt to promote the United
States Ministers to the rank of ambassadors
such promotion will amount to a new ap-
pointment and must be subjected to the ap-
prGval of the Senate
LONDON, March 25-It is officially an
nnunced tnat Sir Julian Pauncefote, Min
lister to the United States, has been raised
to the rank of ambassador.
PARIS, March 25.-Presidant Carnot has
signed decree raising the French legation
at Washington to The rank of embassy.
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and says: "The folly of clothing the chief
executive of State or the nation with die
tatorial powers through the use of the veto
has been well demonstrated. That one
man, whether the Governor of State or
not, should be permitted to stand in the
way OF such highly desirable improve
ment after 1t has been indorsed by the rep
resentatives of the people in both branches
of the State Legislature is outrageous. The
veto power should be stripped from the
executive and the referendum established
in its place. The people should be permit
ted to cancel the acts of its Legislators if the
public interests SO demand. but no man
singly should be allowed to either make or
unmake the laws of the State or direct the
distribution of Its revenues. Governor
Markham has failed grlevously to fulfill his
duty to the southern part Of the State by
preventing at this time the Improvement of
San Diego harbor."
The morning call., 1893-03-26
RACING AT MODESTO.
Spring Meeting Under the Auspices
of the StauisIaus Association.


MODESTO, March 25.-The first day of
the spring races under the auspices of the
Stanislaus Stock breeders Association
took place to-day. The weather was fine
and the track in excellent condition. There
was a large attendance.
The first race, a mile dash between Drake,
lila and Nero. was won by Nero. Time,
al.
The second race was half mile and re-
reat between Iodine. Gypsy Girl. Oregon
Girl and Dick O'MalIey. The first and
third heats were won by Gypsy Girl.
Time, :591a-:51.
The third race, fSe-eighths of mile
dash between Shoemaker, Royal Flush and
Irish Johnny, was won by Royal Flush
Time, :06.
The fourth race. pacing. one mile, best
two in three, between Terrent, Bill, Para
disc Queen and Longfellow, was won by
Terrent, who took the first and third heats.
Time. 2:44R-2:42.
The races will continue Monday and
Tuesday next
The morning call., 1893-03-26
CLOSE OF THE FAIR.
The Citrus Exhibit at Cotton Brought
to an End

10 an ENG.
COTTON, March 25.-The State Citrus
Fair closed at 10 o'clock tonight. The total
gate receipts were 5000. At the closing
there was concert by the RedIands Orches-
ira. The following resolutions were read
by Colonel r. w. Button. ana unanimously
adopted:
ReSolred, That Notwithstanding the bad
state OF the weather, the tardy support of
some localities of Southern California and
the persistent opposition from one of the
would-be Leading newspapers of Southern
California, we consider the fourth annual
Citrus Fair in Cotton has been a triumphant
success in every sense OF the word and,
Resotced, That we realize that this sue
cess Is due TO the wise management OF the
directors and officers, but more particularly
to the experience, energy and indomitable
labor of President l.. NJ. Holt, in whom we
recognize one of the hest and most faithful
friends Southern California has ever had.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
WANTS MORE MONEY.
An Effort to Relieve the Los Ange-
les PostOffice.

WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator White
WAS at the Postoifiee Department to-day try
ing to get an extra allowance of money for
the Los Angeles posteffice in consequence
OF the great influx of strangers in the city,
The Postm aster- General said the emergency
fund for the whole country was only S2l,-
COO. The department will do the best it
can for Los Angeles. The highest receipts
at that office during the great boom were
$4,000, aud last years receipts were $780,
600. Senator White thinks this is spleu-
did showing for an increase of the city's
growth. The postmaster at Los Angeles
will be allowed 10 serve out his term. In
the opinion of Senator White he has not
been particularly an offensive partisan.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
FINEST IN AMERICA.
A New Establishment of Splendid
Dimensions

The entire ground floor of the new Dona-
hue building at 9lS-922 Market street, be-
tween Stockton and PO well. has undergone
complete transformation. and promises in
few days to bloom forth resplendent as
one Of the most notable stores on the entire
Pacific Coast. On the 1st of April 1t will be
opened by Beamish, the mems furnisher, so
long familiar as the occupant of the Nucleus
store at Third and Market streets. Ii would
take too much space to attempt description
oil this enormous establishment, but ii NAV
fairly be said that Beamish's claim that it
is the largest and most complete store of Its
kind In America seems we'll founded. AS a
farewell TO the old establishment Mr.. Beam
ish is offering his entire stock of furnishings
at or below cost prices.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
sl2,I2O. s4l 80


Amount that can be raised by So
cent tax upon each 500. assessed
valuation OF property In the State
for year 1892. bIch must be taken
as basis for this calculation 81 2. .120.254 90
This includes, ",he says, "the S3OOOO the
full amount of the appropriation in Assem-
bly, bill 500, authorizing a Commissioner of
Public Works, which l signed with the
understanding that an amount not exceeding
$4,000 is TO be used, as it does not seem to
me that more than that amount can possibly
be judiciously expended. However, Senate
bill $50. which provides for the appoint
ment of a Debris Commissioner and other
officials, might require the expenditure of
money and which is not included in the
amount of the tax-levy bill. Should the
action of the Federal Government make it
necessary. the amount that will be used of
the former bill will be sufficient TO meet all
possible expenditures under the debris bill,
"As will be seen by the above statement
OF appropriations. as compared with the 90
cent limit. there are no funds available for
the following claims and appropriations for
various purposes, many Of which are merit
torious, and which under other circum-
stances might have received favorable con-
sideration. Under the present law the
claimants in almost every case have the
right TO sue the State.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
CURLETT ACQUITTED.
Sudden Ending of the Fresno Bribery
Case

FRESNO. March 25.-This morning, at the
trial of William Curlett, the Oakland archi-
tect for bribery, w. F. Hanke, ex-Super-
visor, was put on the stand in rebuttal He
contradieted Bemis' testimony in toto,
saying he had not followed Bemis around
seeking to have Bemis bribe him, and
denied that he told Bemls that he had been
offered $3.50 for his vote. The case was
argued at the conclusion of Hsnke's testi-
mony and given to the jury. After sending
word several times that it could not agree,
the jury came into court The Judge was
about TO discharge them-in fact had already
spoken the wOrds-when Foreman Pickett
announced that the jury had decided upon
verdict. 1t was one acquitting Curlett
The morning call., 1893-03-26
Making a Test Case

WARREN, Ohio, March ga suit for
$4,000 and interest from April 2. 1892, was
commenced IN the 1rumbuli County COM
mon Pleas Court this afternoon by the
Fhst National Bank of this city against
Paige, Carney & Co., Clara G, Carney. ad-
ministra.rix of the estate of Dominick Car.
ney; David Il. Paige. A. T. Paige and the
executors under the will of John Hunting
ton, deceased The suit is regarded as g
test case.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
SANTA RosA's WATER SUPPLY.
An Election to Be Held for the Pur-
pose of Issuing Bonds.

SANTA Rosa, March 25.-The City Coun
ell. at meeting held Friday night, intro
duced an ordinance calling an election MAY
8. for the purpose OF voting on PROPOSE
tion to bond the city for the acquisition,
construction and completion of new svs-
TEN of water works. AS the Council will
duly adopt the new ordinance at its next
regular meeting, there is no doubt that the
election will be held. There has been a
good deal Of complaint here the past three
years on account of what great many
claim to be the inadequate supply of water
furnished by the present system, and the
coming contest promises to be an interest
Ing one. Some of the capitalists are getting
ready to fight the proposition, but those In
favor of the new water works think the
proposition will carry by a good majority.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
VIII Forfeit Its Charter.

CHICAGO. March 25. - The investigation
OF tho methods OF the United States School,
Furniture Company by committee Of the
Legislature was concluded to-day. The
report several members say. will contain a
recommendation that the charter of the
company be annulled.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
THE WILL A. FORGERY.
Finding of the Jury in the Robinson
Contest.

MARYsvILLE, March 25-The Robinson
will contest. involving some $4,000. came TO
an end In the Superior Court to-day by the
jury finding that the will was a forgery. II
is now quite likely that the District Attor-
ney will institute an investigation and that
criminal proceedings against George W.
Robinson, who presented the alleged win of
his uncle. win follow. The case excited
much interest here
The morning call., 1893-03-26
DEATH OF A DIPLOMAT.
Stricken Suddenly at the Door of the
National Theater.

WASHINGTON, March 25.-Baron Andrade.
the Brazilian Minister and Argentine claims
Commissioner. who was stricken with apo
plexy and paralysis last night, died at 9:15
o'clock this evening at the Arlington Hotel.
He fell at the entrance of the National
Theater, at the close nf the performance
which he attended. He is the oldest dlplo-
mat In the Brazilian service. He is at the
head Of the commission to present to the
President the Brazilian side of the con.
troversy between his country and the Argen-
tine Republic over the boundary line in the
Mission country.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
SAVED HIS TRAIN.
The Crew of an Engine Severely In
jured Near Baker Citv.

BAKER CITY. Or, March 25-The west
bound fast mail on the Union Pacific met
with sn accident near this city this alter
noon. While running at the usual rate Of
speed Engineer Stevens saw klnk In the
rail about thirty yards ahead, and immedf-
ately set the brakes. The iarring was so
great that Engineer Stevens and Fireman
Phelps were hurled to the ground and se-
verely injured. The fireman was hurt about
the head and the enginee is thought to be
injured internally. The train did not leave
the track, and the passengers escaped with
a good shaking up.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
PROMOTE THEM ALL.
PIums in Store for Several Foreign
Ministers.

WASHINGTON, March 25.-J. Patenotre,
Foreign Minister to Washington, called at
the State Department this morning and
notified Secretary Gresham that his Govern
ment had raised his mission to the rank of
an embassy. AS result of this action, on
the part OF the French Government, Il Is
believed that the rank # Eustis. the newly
appointed Minister to France. will be raised
to that Of ambassador.
One result Of the advancement Of Sir
Julian Pauncefote and NJ. Paienotre to the
rank Of Enbassador will be there organ.za-
The morning call., 1893-03-26
THE EMPIRES SEAMEN.
Captain Davis Said to Have Violate
the Contract Labor Law.

Captain Davis Said to Have Violated
the Contract Labor Law.
PORT TOWNSEND. March 25-Captain
Davis of the ship Empire was served With
wri! of babeas corpus commanding him 10
produce several seamen now aboard his
vessel in the Superior Court next Monday.
The writ was issued on affidavIts of union
sailors who allege that the men were IL
legally shipped and deprived Of their
liberty. The unions attorney wired the
department at Washington tonight that the
same seamen were employed in Victoria, b.
c.. by the ships agent in violation of the
law regarding the importation of alien
labor This action on the part OF the union
appears to be the fiual struggle between the
warning factions
The morning call., 1893-03-26
Germany's Fair Commissioners.

New YORK, March 25.-The Hamburg
American line express steamer Nnrmaunia,
from Hamburg and CuXhaven the 10th and
Southampton the 17th, arrived yesterday at
Hoboken. Among the passengers were
several OF the commissioners from Germany
for the Worlds Fair. The steamship Dania,
from Hamburg with large passenger list,
arrived about the same time
The morning call., 1893-03-26
POLES ARE SAFE.
Peter KioIbassa Simply Had Not Read
the Law.

WASHINGTON, March 25.-Peter Klol-
bassa. City Treasurer of Chicago and g
prominent Polish citizen there. called on
President Cleveland this afternoon and
presented protest against the exchange Of
Publications of the extradition treaty be-
tween the United States and Russia, which
resolutions were adopted unanimously at
mass-meeting OF Posh-American citizens
of Chicago. Mr.. Cleveland asked Kiolbassa
II he was acquainted with the provisions OF
the treaty. He received a negative reply,
and then he assured the Chicago man that
the interests Of the Poish-Americans were
quite safe.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
MINERS REJOICING.
Governor Markham in Favor With
the Hydraulickers.

NEVADA CITY, March 25.-The Cover
nor's action in signing the two mining bills
before him meets with universal approval
and marks the beginning of renewed pros
perity In the mining sections OF the State.
The general belief is expressed that this
legislation will result In a better under
standing between the noun tain and valley
people. at every mining town and camp
in the country there has been general rejoie-
ing to-day. eliminating tonight in the firing
of cannon, giant-powder cartridges, etc, and
other demonstrations of satisfaction that
hydraulic mining, under proper restrc-
tions, is now recognized as legitimate In
dustTY,
The morning call., 1893-03-26
DISAPPEARANCE OF A WOMAN.
Mrs. Henry Gluyas Lost on Her Way
to Grass Valley.

GRASS VALLEY. March 25.-Mrs. Henry
Giuyas left her home in Mexico on Febru-
airy is, 1893, for Grass Valley and has not
been beard OF since. A letter reached here
yesterday inquiring about her. She was
MISS Angie Bays OF this place before her
marriage and her husband is employed in q
railroad shop near chihuahua. Some time
ago relative died in Ireland leaving quite
little fortune and Mrs. Guyas was one OF
the heirs. She was coming to Grass Valley
TO sse her relatives about the business.
Fears are entertained as regards her safety.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
Brakeman Crushed

LODI. March 25.-Albert Kern. brake
man on the narrow-gauge road, was seri-
ously injured here to-day while coupling
ear loaded with lumber TO another car
protruding scantllng struck him. mash
Ing him against another car and almost
crushing the life out of him.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
Applauded the Verdict

RED BLUFF. March 25.-The jury In the
case OF Thomas s. Shelton. charged with
grand larceny. brought In verdict tonight
OF not guilty. The spectators applauded
loudly as the verdict was read.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
MARTHA coNRADTs PLIGHT.
Captain Davis of the Ship Empire
Knows Her Whereabouts.

PORT TOWNSEND. March %. Captain
Davis of the ship Empire, bound to France
from Port Blakeley, stated to-right in refer
ence to Miss Martha Conradts flight from
San Francisco to avoid Henry Wendell.
her aged iancee, that the girl was in Puget
Sound. He declined to make known her
whereabouts. but stated that she would re.
main in the United States. He said the girl
did not come north on his vessel, and the
only knowledge he has is that she called on
his family at Port B!akeley,
The morning call., 1893-03-26
Gridirnn Club Dinner

WASHINGTON, March 25.-The Gridiron
Club gave dinner at tine Arlington to-
night. Among the guests were Vice-Presi-
dent Stevenson, Secretaries Carlisle. Hoke
Smith and J. Sterling Morton, General
Schofeld, Admiral Jouett and numerous
other prominent public men.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
NO FUNDS AT THE BANK.
An Angeleno Wanted for Obtaining
Money hY False PretenSas

Los ANGELES, March 25.-A warrant
was issued here to-day for the arrest of B.
e. B. Nelson, who procured Louis Mess
mer TO indorse a draft upon the First
National Bank of Kansas City for 500
upon representation that he had funds at
said bank, which representations were
false.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
VICTIM OF CIRCUMSTANCES.
An Alleged Train Wrecker Acquitted
at Los AugeIeS

Los ANGELES, March 25. = Frank
Warner, the young man accused of wreck
ing the Santa Fe overland train last Novem-
Der, was acquitted this morning. The jury
was out all night. No evidence was ad-
duced showing Warmers participation In
the wreck. Warner was a victim OF circum-
sta1tial evidence.
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IN MEMORY OF DEADY.
The Portland Bar Association Takes
Suitable Action.

PORTLAND. March 25.-At meeting of
the Portland Bar Association in the United
States Court room to-day a:committee of FIVE
was appointed to draft suitable resolutions
of respect TO the memory of the late Judge
Deady. The funeral will take place from
Trinity Church tomorrow at 10 o'clock
The morning call., 1893-03-26
BRIDGE OVER THE FRASER.
A Structure for Railway and General
Traffic to Be Built.

VANCOUVER. B, c., March 25.-Arrange-
ments have been finally made for the con-
struction OF a railway and traffic bridge
across the Fraser River. The bridge will
cost $500, COO. and the Northern Pacific will
pay half aud the city of Westminster the
balance. The Provincial Government will
pay the interest and sinking fund on the
bonds for ten years.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
Option on the QrandhoIm.

VANCOUVER. b. c.. March 25. - The
Puget Sound and Hawaiian Traffic Com
pany has secured an option for the pur-
chase of the British steamer Grandhom
from the Union Steamship Company until
April l. The price Of The steamer is $50 600.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
Found Eloating in the Rav,

EUREKA. March %. = The body of
James Mahoney was found in the bay this
afternoon. Mahoney had been missing
since Wednesday. Ho was an old resident
of this city. and. 1t is supposed. fell off the
wharf on Wednesday night
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The S25O.0OO contingent appropriation
made in the Debris Commissioner bill should
be added TO this list as do not conceive of
the possibility of its becoming available
during the next two fiscal years."
The morning call., 1893-03-26

1t Is stated that the daily supply for milk
for the New York market amounts to about
$4,000 cans of milk. over 170 cans Of con-
densed milk and upward Of 400 oans Of
Cream.
The morning call., 1893-03-26
The Price of Salmon

ASTORIA. March 25.-The Fishermen's
Union tonight decided to make the rate for
salmon 81 10 per fish for the coming season.