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The morning call., 1893-03-13
GORGED WITH ICE.
Great Damage Done by UnruIy
Rivers.
Railroad Traffic Blocked in Nebraska.
Port Deposit in Maryland
Under Water.
Special to THE MoRNIse CALI.

OMAHA, NebT., March 12-The ice is still
running in the Platte and Elkhorn rivers,
and, as result, traffic is generally blocked.
AT Ashland last night portion of the Bur-
llngtOn bridge over the Platte was carried
away, Just before the eastbOund flyer had
passed. To-day the Missouri Pacific bridge
over the Platte was in great danger. While
cutting away log that had jammed against
the pier, Ed Bury fell into the water An
drew BOland tried to rescue Bury, but was
swept away with bin. and both men were,
drowned ia sight OF the gang of laborers,
who were unable to rescue them.
The Union Pacific is working hard to re-
pair its damaged bridge over the Elkhorn
and will soon have all trains running on
time.
Burlington trains have been delayed by
reason of washouts at Ashland.
PHILADELPHIA. March 1.-THE Port
Deposit (Md.) ce-gorga, few miles above
Port Deposit, broke at 2 o'clock this morn
Ing For a time the inhabitants did not
know whether or not the town would be
carried away and themselves drowned, bat
when the waters reached the height of eight
feet in the streets aud houses il ceased &C
rise. 1t remained all day at the same
height, and outhouses not securely fixed
were swept off. Portions OF the ice-gorge
at Linden. near Wllliamsport, Pa, went
out tonight and the water reached height
of fourteen feet Al the Jersey shore tie
water reached height Of twenly-four zee,
and at Linden 1t was two or three feet
lower.
PORTLAND, Mich, March 12.-The De-
troll, Lansing and Northern Railroad last
night had 600 feet of track washed out.
Several bridges are in danger. The town is
still in darkness. the electric-light plant
having been Hooded.
Troy, n. Y. March 12-The recent rains
so swelled the volume of water in the city
reservoir that measures we're taken this
afternoon 10 save the city from destruction.
The floodgates were opened and all immense
volume Of water rushed down the side of
the hill, doing much damage. The bridge
at Milyille was washed away. The river
at this point has overfowed its docks and is
still rising.
ROCHESTER,. n. Y, March 12.-When the
ice foe in the Lower Genesee broke up Sat-
urday night the steamer City OF Rochester
was torn from her moorings at Carlotte and
completely wrecked. Two yachts and a
ferry-boat were carried into the lake and
lost.
IoNIA, Mich, March 12.-Never before In
the history of Ionia has Grand River been
so high as at the present time and the
water is still rising. Hundreds OF men
were at work with teams all last night and
to-day and the water has so far been
successful checked. The basement and the
lower floor OF the Capital Wagon Works
have been inundated. The furniture fac
tory's plant is in almost as bad shape and
all that can be seen of the fair grounds is
the upper portion of the buildings. The
whole country for miles is but raging,
rushing torrent. The bridges are all in
place but in great DANCER
The morning call., 1893-03-13
SEEKING SOFT PLACES.
Struggle of San Jose Democrats
for Federal Offices.
Non-Partisans Tell Why They Expect
to and Should Win at the
Coming Election.
Special to THE MoRN1Ne CALL.

SAN JOSE, March II. - The scramb bic
among old-time Democrats of this city for
Federal pap is amusing. to say the least.
There are only four positions in this city
that the constituents of Grover Cleveland
are anxious 10 fill.
For the postmastership there are seven
candidates in the field, who all think they
will be favored by the appointment Thomas
A. Carroll. a blacksmith and a "wheel-
horse" of the local Democracy, claims to
have the biggest Endorsement. but those on
the inside epine that the plum will fall into
the willing hands Of A. Z. p. Kelly, a re-
tired merchant and capitalist.
They're after Wolcott, superintendent of
construction of the new postoffice building,
and the President has been called upon to
remove him and appoint Michael Kenney,
an able contractor and a stanch Democrat.
For United States gauger, George W.
Peckham. II. K. Robin and j. j. McCallan
have filed applications to succeed John Nc
Kinzie, of Rea legislative scandal notoriety.
Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue
Bruce Dunlap will soon be ousted to make
room for }. Whalen of Giroy or Louis
Loup of San Jose.
While this scramble for Government DO
sitions is in progress the intelligent tax
payers are preparing for the local election
on ApTil 10. There are many indications
that many of the old line Republicans and
Democrats are secretly uniting to defeat
the Non Partisan nominees at the ap-
preaching battle Of the ballots.
But the citizens are not 10 be tricked
Their candidates, headed by J +. r. Bailey for
City Clerk. are all men of known integrity.
That they will be elected is a fact that
already seems assured. no matter what
chicanery the old corrupt ring may bring
into play.
Here is what C. W. Fischer, one of the
wealthiest and most influential merchants
OF San Jose, says upon the subject:
81 would like to see all party lines
dropped" he says, ''in the administration
of our city affairs for the same identical
reasons that l would not permit politics to
enter my own private business. We want
the best men to occupy positions of public
trust, and that is why the Non-Partisan
nominees are bound to be elected"
"Fwo years ago." said J. r. Bailey, az
was the Republican choice for City Clerk,
but as Mr.. Cook was represented as being
a worthy and needy man l withdrew in
his favor. when the convention was for me.
without question. Now the same claim is
being urged. They say again that Cook
needs the office more than l. Perhaps he
does; but the fact that have worked here
since | was small boy, saved some money
and raised family should not be against
me. The citizens desire men of good stand
ing In the community to accept office, and
win do my duty by fighting to win, and
afterward by conducting the office in the
interests of the whole people. Yes, think
our ticket Will win; but / realize the seT-
ousness OF the approaching battle"
The morning call., 1893-03-13
RECONSIDERATION DEMANDED.
Sacramento People Make a Strong
Protest Against Removal.


SACRAMENTO. March 12.-Mayor Com
stock called meeting Of citizens for this
evening to consider the action of the Legis-
lature relative to the removal of the capital
to San Jose. An immense crowd of mer-
chants and leading citizens attended, and
speeches were made denouucing the Bee for
the article it published Saturday, rousing
the ire of the lawmakers. Resolutions were
adopted which, after bitterly denouncing
the Bee, continue as follows:
Resolved. That the people of Sacramento most
respectfully submit 10 the Legislature that a
measure OF such Importance as the removal of
the Stale capital, Involving, as il does matters OF
great moment to the future of the State as wei
as great present injury 10 private Individuals to
the city Of Sacramento aud o the State, as well
as millions OF expenditure in the near future
should not be acted upon except after full, delib-
eTale and uulmpassloned consideration or the
merits OF the measure itself II, after such a
consideration by your honorable body, 1t shall be
deemed just and polite TO adopt measures for
the removal OF the capital. the people of Sac
ramento, as loyal citizens of the State viii abide
the verde; or the people upon the question In a
coDtenled and patriotic spirit.
Resolved, That a committee of thirty be an.
pointed by the chair to wait upon the Legisla.
ture and Its members, present these resolutions
and endeavor TO secure a reconsideration of the
vote whereby the said proposed constitutional
amendment was adopted.
At meeting of the board of directors of
the Sacramento Board of Trade, held this
evening, the following was adopted:
The Sacramento Board OF Trade has learned
with profound regret of The attack made by The
Evening Bee In Its issue OF last evening upon the
members OF the Legislature. now in session, and
of the passage by that body OF a concurrent reso-
luton providing for the removal of the State
capital from Sacramento to San Jose. Be 1t
therefore
Resolved, By the directors that the Sacramento
Board OF Trade dIsapproves the action Of The
Bee, strongly condemns the same, resents the
imputatious cast by that newspaper upon the
individual members OF the Legislature and
declares that the same do not in any manner
reflect the sentiments Of the people OF this city;
aud be 1t further
Resolred, That we earnestly request the Legis-
laiure 10 reconsider SAID resolution, and we
demand that our Senator and Assemblymen use
all honorable means 10 obtain such reconsldera-
tion and prevent the removal OF the seat OF The
government.
c. II. HUBBARD. Vice President.
ALBERT NJ. JOHNSON. Secretary
The morning call., 1893-03-13
SENATORIAL COMMITTEES.
Democrats Complete Their Organiza-
ton of the Upper House,

New YORK, March PA Washingt on
special to the Herald says: The Senatorial
Steering Committee has practically com
pleted its labors. Senator Voorhees, will be
chairman of the Committee on F.
nance; Senator Cockrell, chairman
of the Committee on Appropriations /,
Senator German, chairman of the Commit
tee on Printing. Senator Hill Will be given
the chairmanshiD on immigration, and
Senator Murphy the chairmanship of the
Committee on Relations with Canada. All
the Popullst Senators have been given
chairmanships of lesser Importance.
The Democratic Senatorial Steering Com
mittee has not disturbed the Republican
assignments on committees. 1t is assumed
that the Republican Senators will keep the
places they now have on the committees
and by the addition of a Democrat or the
removal of a Republican place the Demo-
cratic members OF each committee In the
majority. Senator Brice Will be added to
the Appropriation Committee.
a new committee will be formed out of
the Old committee on the Presidents mes
sage transmitting the report Of the Pacific
Railway Commission. This committee is
now officially known as the Committee on
Pacific Railways, and Senator Brice will be
named as its chairman.
The chairmen Of the other important
committees, as given by the Herald, are as
follows:
Agriculture and Forestry, George
Claims, Pasco; Commerce. Ransom; Edu-
cation and Labor, Kyle; Civil Service,
Peffer; Fisheries Coke; Foreign Relations,
Morgan Improvement of the Mississippi,
Bate; Indian Affairs, Jones; Interstate
Commerce. Butler; judiciary, Pugh; Man
ufaotures, Gibson; Military Affairs,
Walthal; Naval Affairs, Mcpherson :;
Pensions. Palmer; Postoffiees and Post
Roads, Colduitt; Privileges and Elections,
Vance; Public Buildings ana Public
Grounds. Vance; Public Lands, Berry !;
Railroads, Camden; Revision of the Laws
of the United States, Daniel; Rules, Black
burn; Territories. Faulkner; Transporta-
tion Routes to the Seaboard, Irby; Pacific
Railroads Rr{oa
The morning call., 1893-03-13

NoRwALK, Conn, March 12. - James
William Hyatt died of complication of
Brights disease gout and other ailments at
his residence in this city this afternoon,
after very long and painful illness. He
was aged 90 years.
Two years after Grover Cleveland was
first inaugurated President he appointed
MIR. Hyatt Treasurer of the United States
so succeed Conrad Jordan, resigned.
He conducted the duties of that i'm pOrtant
trust in manner that was highly satis-
factory to both Dem ocrats aud Republicans.
James w. Hyatt was born in N0rwalk,
Conn, in 1888 At the age OF 13 he ceased
to attend the public school and went to
work in business house. In time he found
his way TO the neighboring metropolis, New
York. where during the twelve years from
1860 TO 1872 he was clerk in bank. He re-
turned to his native city in 1873 and was
soon after bonored with an election
TO serve as q Justice of the Peace
and made vice. president of the Dam
bury and Norwalk Railroad Company.
In 1881 he was promoted from this office,
which he had held about eight years, to be
president Of the company. Mr.. Hyatt was
elected president of the NOrwalk Horse
Railroad Company in 1874. He was re-
elected every year after that time. Be was
not without political experience. having
served as member of the lower house OF
the Legislature of Connecticut in 1875 ami
1876. His membership in the House Com
mittee on Finances at that time indicated
the recognition of his ability as a finanrier.-
He was appointed by the Governor of his
State bank commissioner in 1876. and
was continued in the Office under four sue
ceeding administrations. In 1888 he was
elected to the State Senate. but resigned
after two months service When appointed
Treasurer of the United States he was
National Bank Examiner for Connecticut
and Rhode Island.
The morning call., 1893-03-13
WAR IN BRAZIL.
The Federals Capture a Quantity of
Munitions of War.

VALPARAISO. March IA message from
the Herald's correspondent in Rivera says
that the Federals in Rio Grand9 do Sui
(BTaziD have captured a large amount of
arms and ammunition which were being
forwarded to the Government troops
The correspondent adds that the Monte
Caseros district has been almost converted
into barren waste through cruelties prac-
ticed upon the people by the authorities.
Chief of Police Alonzo has publicly
whipped the mother aud sister of ex-Chief
Of Police Gonzales, who was guilty of great
expressions.
The action Of Dr. Errazuriz the Chilean
Minister of Foreign Affairs, in signing the
treaty with Bolivia is regarded by the news
papers as fully sustaining the claims of
Chile In regard to territorial limits. The
treaty, it is believed, indicates that
Chile will not reIinqush any claims by
which Argentina can acquire the land
which surrounds the water sources Of this
republic. Ameeting will be held tomorrow
between ErTaZuriz and the Minister from
Argentina, at which a protocol will be
signed for a survey of the disputed boun-
dary OF Chile and the Argent tine Republic.
The morning call., 1893-03-13

and Will shBrtly be put in nation bv bf,
attorneys. 1t is rumored on good authority
mat large amount Of money has been sent
out mere from his relatives in the East,
reaehlng this city about two weeks ago, and
that II is now on deposit in one of our banks
5000.
II is said that when he appears for retriaI
before the Superior Court for the murder of
young jacobson his case is to be taken be-
fore the Supreme Court on writ of habeas
corpus, on the ground that his conviction
IoT robbery was illegal, inasmuch as the
court erred in trying him for the robberies
before the murder trial was disposed Of;
also that he was not tried for the crime of
robbery within the time allotted by the
statutes in such cases made and provided
behalf OF Bell, and his relatives, friends aud
attorneys have hopes of being successful in
securing his ultimate release.
The morning call., 1893-03-13
TOUHILL'S SHOT.
He 1t Was Who Killed officer
CaShin,

OdSniHs
An inquest will be held at 10 A NJ to-day
in Oakland Cn the body of Joseph F. Tou-
hill, the burglar shot in front of Kuhnle's
saloon by Officer George j. Ely.
Frank j. Mahon # / Hyde street, San
Francisco. positively identified Touhill at
the Oakland morgue Yesterday, though the
Identification was first made by Captain
Lees.
Mr.. Mahon's deposition was taken by
Coroner EVers. He stated that he recog-
nized the remains as those of his brother
in-Iaw, Joseph F. TOuhill. who was born
in San Francisco. and who was 25 years of
age. He was unmarried, and diamond
setter and jeweler by occupation.
"He left home last Thursday evening""
said MahOn, "and said that he was going TO
Sacramento. He has not been seen by any
of his relatives since. He was never in
trouble before, and l know of no one with
whom ne had been keeping company. The
man VINO was with him in Kuhnle's saloon
must have been a stranger. The whole
affair is mystery to me-"
TOlhilPs body Will he taken to San Fran
cisco for burial There is no doubt nut
that he is the one who fired the shot that
killed Special Officer Cashin. Officer Ely
said yesterday:
ut all happened like a 1ash-in minute.
Cashln ana 1 pushed the saloon door open
and entered. /, and not Cashin, held the
lighted candle. Instantly were we fired
upon. 1t was Touhill who was cruuching
near the bar TO the left of US, and he fired
the shot that hit Officer Cashin.
After he fired lie dashed pastme and out
and | ran after him firing, though Cashin
and l had both fired while in the saloon.
am very glad we got him because it would
have been terrible had they both escaped
after giving CaShin his death wound"
The man arrested by the Oakland police
on suspicion of having been the companion
OF Tonhill was named Murray. As lie
proved TO be the wrong man he was lber.
ated.
Detective Holland went TO Sacramento
yesterday to try to get clew to the other
thief The detective has in his possession a
pawn ticket found on EIy's person.
An inquest was held last evening on the
body of Officer Cashin, who died at 12:15
Saturday night. His body is now lying at
his home in North Oakland. and he will be
buried from his residence at P. NJ. to-mor-
row.
The ball entered the abdominal cavity to
the left below the stomach and penetrated
deeply through the flesh, lodging IN tine back.
Officer Cashin was 56 years old and had
been special officer for fifteen years. He
leaves widow and three grown children.
The morning call., 1893-03-13
AN EXCITING TIME EXPECTED.
San Jose Men Preparing for the Big
Battle To-day.

SACRAMENTO. March 12-The excite
ment which was created by the bomb
thrown by the Evening Bee here last night
does not abate; on the contrary, with each
incoming train 1t is increasing.
Seymour's little joke of introducing
resolution in the Senate TO move the capi-
tai TO San Jose has become an exceedingly
serious matter to the people of the capital
as we'll as of the Garden City,
Instead of the capital going to San Jose,
San Jose has come TO the capital dele
cation Of 100 having arrived on the 10.3O
train this evening to lobby with the As
semhlymen tomorrow. This delegation
claims that If necessary the $1,000. .O00 which
the resolution provides that San Jose must
put up will be in bank before 10 O'Clock to-
morrow and that ten-acre lots are going
a-begging in the Garden City. The San
Jose delegation are holding late executive
session in room so of the Golden Eagle
Hotel and the mode of conducting their
fight is being decided upon. Tomorrow
the reconsideration Of the vote which passed
the resolution comes up and an exciting
fight at the capital is looked forward 10.
The general impression is that reconsider
alton will be refused.
The morning call., 1893-03-13
WORKSHOPS IDOLS.
Commissioner Castle on
Liliu0kalani.
THE ATTACK ON STEVENS.
Carter Has Not Yet Lost Hope That
the Islands Will Be An
nexed.
THE ATTACK ON STEVENS
Special to THE MORNING CALL

WINCHENDoN, Mass, March 12-William
r, Castle and Lorin ThurstOn, two of the
Hawaiian Commissioners, were the guests
of Joseph n. White at his estate over Sun
day. Rev. DR.. Foster invited the two gen.
tlemen to speak at his church this evening,
which they did to a full house. Mr.. Castle
dwelt more particularly upon the results of
the early missionaries labors and dangers.
All they gained, he said, may be lost if the
Queens powers continue, as she is known
TO be an idolator.
ThurstOn presented the annexation side
OF the question, considering annexation
much more necessary thG protectorate.
By annexation the United States would
have responsibility and authority, when if
there was only proteetorate she would
have the responsibility and DO power,
which he considered vely essential, as
other nations would claim rights equal to
those of the United States.
New YORK, March 12.-Charles w. Car
ter of the Hawaiian Commission, who has
been in Washington lately, spent Sunday in
New York. lie said he is not a bit dis
couraged at the withdrawal of the treaty
and is confident that the negotiations now
in progress will result in annexation
Asked what he thought of the .deposed
Queens statement published last Friday,
he said:
$50 far as 1t refers to Minister Stevens,
it is absolutely false. He has not been uu-
friendly TO nor has he tried to embarrass
the Hawaiian Government. On the other
hand. his conduct has been unusually
courteous toward the Queen and her repre-
sentatiYes.
II do not think it would be advisable to
send commission to Hawaii now. 1t
would only delay our negotiations. l do
not see how the establishment of protec-
torate would aid us in solving the question.
The trouble is all intern ational. The Queen
will never be restored to the throne, and
the movement in favor of the Princess as
her successor will. think. be futile All
those who understand the needs of Hawaii
believe in annexation"
The morning call., 1893-03-13
WITH FILE AND KNIFE.
A Prisoners Scheme Checkmated at
the House of Correction.

the House of Correction.
There was quite an excitement at the
House of Correction on Saturday night and
the whole place was in few minutes turned
into an uproar.
Assistant Superin tendent Borbee ran here
and there, and gave his orders to the guards
in quick sharp way.
The most intense interestwas manifested,
and the cause was the discovery Of knife,
a file and pistol in the cell of one of the
prisoners, who is quite young man, but
apparently very vicious.
The discovery was made just after the
prisoners had retired Guard Smith got
glimpse of the prisoner handling the file,
and at once notified Assistant Supern-
tendent BOrbee, who had the prisoner. whose
name Is Perival. brought before Superin-
tendent Charles Glldea.
The cell was searched and the articles
mention, were found, to the surprise Of
the searching parties.
The prisoner was sullen in his manner
and would give no satisfaction to Superin-
tendent Gildea, who ordered Perival to the
dark cell, pending an investigation. A
thorough examination was made OF the
other cells, but the search resulted In the
finding of nothing further.
Superintendent Gildea, speaking of the
matter, said:
ut does get me how these prisoners do
get contraband things into their cells. When
first came here Iordered the most thorough
possible searcn to be made of every cell In
the establish ment.
Every possible nook, corner and crevice
were pried into. The mattresses were taken
off the iron bedsteads and examined. The
walls were tapped. The clothes Of the
prisoners were taken off them until
they were nude. and every seam ana pocket
searched. Many things were found as re-
suit of this exhaustive examination, and |
prlded myself that at least for time |
would have no more funny business in the
cells. Alasl for hopes. Would you believe
it, the very next morning in one Of the cells
was found file and knife. How they
ever got there ] could never tell, but they
were there all the same"
Since the escapes from the house in the
early part OF the year Superintendent Gildea
has been very closely watching the prison
ers, and he will insist on having the rules
in regard 10 files, knives and pistols closely
observed or know the reason why.
The morning call., 1893-03-13
SUICIDE ON A TRAIN.
Sensational Death of Ranciler on
the Southern Pacific.

Los ANGELES. March 12-Train 20 of
the Southern Pacific brought into the city
last night the BODY of the ranchman who
committed suicide by blowing out his
brains with a big 44-calber revolver while
en- route to this city from Tombstone, Ariz.
No cause is assigned for the deed, except
that it is supposed that the man was men,
tally deranged. The train had just pulled
out from Spadra, little station near PO-
mona, when the rGneher, who had been i'm
portunng the passengers to drink with
him, walked out to the car platform and
placing the gun to his right temple pulled
the trigger. The bullet passed entirely
through his head and the suicide fell off the
steps. The train was Immediately stopped
and run back to where the man was found
gasping his last breath.
He died shortly afterward. In his pock-
cts at the Morgue were found s195 in money
and several letters and receipts. The latter
were dated at Tombstone and bore the
name of II. S. Bac kus. An inquest will be
held Tomorrow on the remains.