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The morning call., 1893-01-24
l.. 0. c. LAMAR.
One of the Notable Men of American
History,

Lucius Qulntus Cincinnati Lamar WAS
born IN Putnam County, Georgia, on the
1st day OF September 1926. His father,
who had been brilliant man. died by his
own hand during period of mental depres-
sion following an attack of cerebral fever.
when young Lamar was years old, and the
boy was taken by relatives TO Oxford. Miss,
where he received a part of his education.
He was graduated al Emory College.
Georgia, in 1s45 studied law under Hon. A.
II. Chappeil In Macon. Ga. and was admitted
to The bar in 1S47. In 1919 lie returned to Ok
ford, Miss. and held the post of assistant
professor of mathematics in the University
of Mississippi for year, when he resigned
and resumed the practice of law in Caring
ton, Ga. He was elected TO the Legis-
lature in that State in 1853, but
in 1854 went back once more
to Mississippi and settled on his
plantation at Lafayette. Shortly afterwald d
he was elected TO Congress as a Democrat,
serving from 1857 to 1860 when he resigned
to take a seat in the Secession convention
of his State. He then entered the Confed-
crate army as lieutenant colonel OF the
Nineteenth Mississippi Regiment. Of which
he afterward became colonel. He shared In
many Of the tattles OF the Army OF North
ern Virginia, but ill-health finally compelled
him to leave the army ana he was sent as
Commissioner Of the Confederate States to
Russia. Circumstances had changed some
what when he at last reached Europe In
1868 and lie could do nothing in the land OF
the Gar. Alter the war, in 1866. he was
elected professor OF political economy and
social science in the University of Missis-
sippi, aud In 1867 was transferred to the
chair of law. He went back again to his
practice, however, and In 1872 was once
more In Congress, finding himself on
the majority side Of the House. He
came prominently into notice because of
an address in the caucus outlining
the policy of the party. and was returned by
his constituents In 1874, and in 1877 took
his seat in the Senate as one of the repre-
sentatiyes there of his adopted State. He
held commanding position In the Senate
and in the councils of his party because Of
his ability, and when Cleveland became
President in 1885. Mr.. Lamar was selected
as Secretary OF the Interior This position
he resigned to accept a position on the
Supreme bench, the first Democrat ap-
pointed to sit in that body since the selec-
tion of Stephen j. Field by President
Lincoln, and though he has been more than
once on the point Of resigning because Of i'll
health, Judge Lamar was still member Of
the Supreme Court at the time Of his death.
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PdigIiDs RrooEs.

deep personal sorrow from cergymen OF all
denominations and people in all walks of
life, to whom the Bishop was the ideal man
and preacher. A meeting of Congrega-
tional ministers this afternoon adopted
resolutions highly eulogistic of the de-
ceased Bishop. Joseph Ii. Cook and others
present paid eloquent tributes to the dead
preacher. At meetings Of Unyersalist,
Baptist aud Methodist ministers resolutions
were also adopted.
The standing committee of the Episcopal
diocese of Massachusetts met this evening
and decided that the funeral of the late
Bishop Brooks should be held on Thursday,
January 26. in Trinity Church, Copley
Square, at noon. and that 1t should be pub
lie. The interment will be at Mount Auburn.
A committee was appointed to draft reso-
buttons.
NEW YORK, Jan. 23-The Posts Boston
special says: Bishop Brooks illness was
diphtheria. Even last night the case was
not considered serious, but about o'clock
this morning the Bsnop had slight
spasm, and after that was over the heart
beats became fainter and fainter. He con-
tnued unconscious until he died. BE said
very little during his Illness. He appar-
emily had no idea the end was near, and
did not leave any last message.
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BACK OF FELLOW
The Fine Hand of the
Pacific Mail.
SOLICITUDE FOR AMERICANS.
That Is the Cloak Under Which 1t Is
Proposed Now to Move
Upon Congress.
soLICITUDE FOR AMERICANS.
Special to The MoRN1So CALL

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-A resolution in
troiuced 10y Representative Fellows Of
New York for the Investigation of the
Panama canal and the Panama railroad
has been the subject lately under consid-
Grafton by the House Committee on Rules.
The resolution also includes IN its scope an
investigation If affairs on the Isthmus of
Panama; the present condition Of the con-
cessions extended to the canal company; /;
the advisabiliiy of taking action in refer
ence to any proposed extension thereon the
ownership of the railway by canal stock
holders; the nature of The policy pursued
by the railway toward American interests
since the acquisition Of railway stock by
tile canal company, the question whether
a retired United States army officer
should be permitted to be president of
the Panama Railway Company; what dis
position was made Of the money alleged TO
have been expended by the canal company
through the strumentality Of the Panama
Railway ia securing the acquiesceuce of the
United States 10 the canal project; the re-
lations which have been maintained be-
tween the railway company and the canal
company, and such other matters arising
out Of the relations of The canal cOmpan
to the railway company as may be german.
Mr. William Nelson Cromwell and Mr..
Oppenheimer OF the New York offices of
tie Panama Railroad Company, appeared
before the Rules Committee in opposition
10 the resolution.
1t was understood at the time that these
three gentlemen told the committee some
pretty plain things about Pacific Mail
methods
To-day the members of the California
delegation received the following telegram: ::
The North American Navigation Com
psny, composed Of the leading merchants,
bankers and property-owners of San Fran
cisco have gned contract with the Panama
Railroad Company to take the pace of the
Pacific Mail. This means the emancipation
Of the Pacific Coast from railroad don:iua-
tion. Fellows Of New York, in proposing
bis resolution, is instigated by the Gould
and Huntington interests. Stop the action
before the Committee en- Rules until can
reach Washington on Wednesday. See
NewIands end join him in making our fight.
Il is important to the interests of our coast.
IF. T. JOHNSON,
Care Hoffman house, New York"
s Mr.. CatchIngs Of Mississippi. a member
Of the House Committee on Rules, said to
tie CALL correspondent to-day that he did
not know whether or not a day for the con-
sderation of Fellows resolution would be
fixed by the committee. The committee
meeting on Saturday was informal, only
three Democrats being present. The full
committee viii in a few days consider the
resolution,
Messrs. Cromwell and Oppenheimer told
representative Loud that the Pacific Mail
was back of Fellows.
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TRIAL OF THE RANGER.
The Steamer Sent on a Trip Down
the Raw

VALLEJO, Jan. 2S.-The United States
steamer Ranger, after having certain altera-
tions made iu her machinery. left the navy
yard this afternoon for trial trip down the
bay, flying the broad pennart OF Admiral
John Irwin. United States navy. command
ant OF the station. who had issued orders for
the trip that he might have an oppor tunity
TO see for himself if the humping, rumbling
sound heretofore given out when the vessel
was under steam had entirely ceased
Chief Engineer Moore and others interested
accompanied the cOmmandant on the trip.
A satisfactory dock trial was made this
morning. AS the Ranger passed along the
water front it was remarked by all that her
speed was greater than is usually shown by
the new cruisers when going from or CON-
Ing to the navy-yard. II the present trial
proves satisfactory trial will be made out
side the heads prior 10 her being finally
ordered TO sea.
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ABSURD ON ITS FACE.
The Panama Road Not Captured
by an English Syndicate.
General Newton, President of the
Road, Says That No Transfer of
Stock Has Been Made.
Special 10 THE MORNING CALL.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-General John New
ton, president of the Panama Railroad Com
pany. was seen tonight in reference to the
San Francisco rumor that an English syndi-
cate had gained control Of the Panama Rail
road. He said:
''The statement Is absolutely rid culous.
In the first place, if such movement were
started, San Francisco is the last place from
which [ should expect 10 hear Of it. do
not know OF single stakeholder there to
whom advices OF this kind could be made.
A large majority of the stock OF the road is
held in France.
"Why. the rumOr seems TO me TO be en-
tirely foolish on the face of il. The English
are not fools enough to want control of the
roiroad for any such purDose. IL they
were, the Colombian Government would
prevent their carrying out the plan. and
Furthermore. the French stock kholders would
not sell them the stock. [ can say posi-
lively that have heard of no such rumors,
that no overtures of this kind have been
made 10 my kn wledge, and that no stock
has been transferred to any English syndi-
cate, for the transfer Office of the company
is in New York. and would know of it if
any certificates were issued to them"
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FIRE AT VALLEJO.
The Business Portion of the Town Has
Narrow Escape.

VALLEJO, Jan. 23.-The business portion
of the town had narrow escape from de-
struction by fire this morning. Fire broke
out in a barber-shop and destroyed Moran's
saloon and Browns butcher-shop. The
flames ran all about the Howard House,
three-story frame building, Dut did not
catch. If they had the whole block would
have gone. The fire was discovered at
o'clock. The losses are as follows: Moran
$500, Brown $500, Hammersmith & Malley
$3.50. Mrs. Hayes $1,000, Howard House
$500. All we're insured close to the value.
Mrs. Harrington of the Howard House lost
$3.50 worth Of jewelry. and the lodgers had
to escape in scant clothes. Much was lost
by pillage. The fire is believed to have
been OF incendary origin.
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LEADERS CAPTURED.
Garza's Head Men Now Said to Be in
CUSTODY.

GALVESTON, Jan. 23.-A special from Rio
GFande to the News says: News was re-
eeiyed here late last night from an authentic
source that Lieutenant Dickman of
Captain Hunters command and Lieu
tenant Walker of Captain Chase's
command. acting in concert with Sheriff
Smelly Of this county and with the State
Rangers. captured General Francisco Bona
vides, chief in command of the remaining
CARA forces and Prudencio Gonzales. the
next in command.
The capture WAS made on January 21
near Julian Qnerra's ranch. in this county.
Forty or more revOlutOnists were assem-
bled at that place. and it was known that
Bonavides had gathered his forces with the
intention of sacking Camargo. Sheriff
Smelly will arrive here tomorrow, and more
will be then learned about the matter.
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. ELECTING SENATOR'S.
Talk of a Dark Horse in the Nebraska



HELENA, Mont. Jan. 23.-The ballot for
Senator to-day stood: Sanders q. Clark
Is. Dixon II, Collins 2.
NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-An evening paper
says: Senator Arthur B. German Of Mary
land chairman Of the Democratic steering
committee of the Senate, had r conference
to-day with Hon. w. C. Whitney on the
situation in Montana. Senator German is
c nfdent the Democrats will organize the
Senate, even if the troubles in Montana are
not settled. but he wants Democrat elected
from that State just the same. The situa-
ton in Montana has been the subject of
several previous conferences between Dem
oeratic leaders, and it was thought at one
time the trouble there was settled, but il
has broken out again since the. Legislature
met. Senator German and Mr.. Whitney
will communicate with the party leaders in
Montana and If the troubles there cannot
be settled by correspondence some one may
be sent out to see il the factions within the
party cannot be united.
LINCOLN Nebr., Jan. 23-The filth joint
ballot for United States Senator showed no
special feature other than the withdrawal
Of John NJ. Thurston. Republican. Powers.
POpulist, hold the independent vote. receiv-
ing 43. while Paddock, owing TO several ab-
sentees, received but q. Chief Justice
Maxwell received one, and is being talked
OF as dark horse. while the withdrawal of
Tburston is said by some to mean the cleo
ton of Governor Crounse, who is said to be
very faYorabiy regarded by several Popu-
lists in the event Of their going 20 the Repub-
lican.
BISMARCK. n. D., Jan. 23.-There were
two ballots for Senator without change, ex-
eept Muir Populis0 received &C. the Demo-
Gratis and Populists combining on him.
OLYMPIA. Wash, Jan. 23.-0n the
tweny-ffth ballot for United States Sena-
tor, Shade Of Pierce changed from Alien to
Turner, the vote standing: Allen 81,
Turner 26, Griggs q. Teats Q. The twenty
sixth ballot was the same.
In caucus tonight the twenty-seyen
Democratic members Of the Legislature
pledged themselves to vote for Grlggs to the
end Of the session il necessary. Turner's
twenty-five supporters have also agreed 10
stand firm.
Van de Vantor of King County stated TO-
night that he was tired Of the contest and
would remain with Allen but two days
more. Allen has ffty-one votes, within six
of a maj1riiy. The nine Populists have
also expressed determination to vote for
their candidate to the end.
TOPEKA, Kans., Jan. 23-The Republic
ans tonight nominated Joseph w. Ady for
United States Senator on the third ballot,
tile vote standing Ady 43 Perkins 2S,
Baker 4.
CHEYENNE, Wyo.. Jan. 23.-The Legisla-
ture will take the first vote for Senator to-
morrow. each house voting separately.
There is no possible chance OF choice.
Those most psomnenily mentioned at the
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THE OLD GUARD.
Meeting of the 300 Who Stood by
General Grant in 1880.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 23-A meeting was
held this evening by the surviving members
of the BOG delegates 10 the Republican ma
tiona convention of 1880 who sought the
denomination of General Grant.
A resolution introduced by Colonel Power
of Philadelphia on behalf Of Governor
Beaver of Pennsylvania was unanimously
adopted. 1t provides for the organization
of an association to be known as THE Ola
Guard" for the purpose Of keeping alive tie
traditions of that event.
At the meeting tonight twenty-five
States were represented. OF those who
formed the original band Of 306 Grant sup
porters some $50 are still living. COM
mittee was appointed TO make the necessary
arrangements for a banquet to be given IN
Philadelphia on April q. the anniversary
of General Grants birth.
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HIS LABOR ENDED.
Sudden Death of Bishop
Phillips Brooks.
TAKEN WITHOUT WARNING.
His Illness Was Not Considered Seri-
Gus on Sunday, and on Monday
He Was Called Home.
Special to THE MORNING CALL.

BosToN, Jan. 23.-Bishop Phillips Brooks
died here this morning of heart failure.
brought on by violent fit OF coughing. He
was taken Ill with a sore throat Tuesday.
but the malady wassnot considered serious
till yesterday, when the physicians discOv-
cred symptoms of diphtheria. Another
physician was called in consultation. but
the patients condition die not seem TO be
alarming. This morning, however. without
warning. lie had sudden fit OF coughing,
and his heart ceased to beat. Owing to the
contagious nature of the disease the funeral
will probably be private.
The death of Bishop Brooks. which came
as shock to a multitude of his friends and
admirers, has called forth expressions of
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BUILDING up COMMERCE.
Grace & Co. to Have Steamship Line
to South America.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23-A new American
line of steamships. running from New York
to the west coast of South America by way
of the Straits of Magellan. will soon be es-
tablished. A cable dispatch received to-day
in this city announced that an English firm
of shipbuilders had signed contract with
representatives of w. r. Grace & Co. Of
New York for two frst-class full-pOwered
freight steamers, with all the modern i'm
provements, to be used in the new line.
They will develop q speed of thirteen knots,
enabling them to make the journey from
New York to Valparaiso in thirty-sx days.
A third steamer Is now being negotiated
for and fourth steamer has been secured.
These steam rs will make up the fleet of
the line and the first steamer is to be deliy-
cred by August l.
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A POLICY OF CANCELLATION.
SatoIli Is Bringing in All Who Have
Strayed From the Fold.

DETROIT. Mich, Jan. pa local paper
says that Father Kolssinski has been in
Washington in obedience to a summons
from Monsignor Satoll, Papal delegate. for
conference ON the troubles that led to his
separation from st. Albertus Polish church
six years ago and the setting up of an In-
dependent church OF his own. 1t is accepted
to mean that amnesty is 10 be extended to
the Detroit Polish priest who deted the
orders of his Bishop to withdraw from his
charge, and who has been able to hold his
arge following OF Catholic Poles, notwith-
standing the warning that all who listened
to him would fall under the ban Of the
nhureh.
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THE PREACHERS ERRING WIFE.
Mrs. William Piggott and Her Para
uaoIIr af Sacramento

SANTA Rosa, Jan. 23.-Mrs. William Pig.
gott, who left her Healdsburg home in COM
pany with young man named Bounds a
few days ago, has been located in Sacra-
menfo. The parents of Bounds received
word from him Saturday giving the informa-
tion. 1t is reported that Mrs. Piggott will
return here. procure a divorce from her
husband and then marry Bounds. Her
relatives claim that Piggott has never been
good husband to her, and while they do
not justify her course In elopng with an
other man, they think she did right in leav-
ing her preacher husband. Her children
are at home with her parents.
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DEAD ON THE MARSHES.
A Hunting Tragedy That May DeyeloI
into a Sensation.

CHICAGO, Jan. 23--Tbe body of A. J.
Morton, aged 2j, clerk In the employ Of
the Philadelphia and Reading Coal Com
pany, was found in Tollesten marshes to-
day froZen stiff.
There was nothing of value on the body
and the police believe that the young man
was murdered and robbed. On Sunday
Morton, accompanied by Thomas Steven
son. member OF the Calumet Shooting
Club. went to the marshes hunting.
They lost their bearings and Morton be-
came exhausted. Stevenson carried him
on his back until they fell in with party
of men who told them they were going To
Miller and would take Morton and put him
on the Chicago train.
This was agreed to, and Stevenson went
to the clubhouse and came in town this
morning to find Morton. On learning that
nothing had been heard Of him he caused
the search which resulted in the discovery
of the body.
There were no wounds on the corpse, and
1t is thought the man was stunned aud died
of exposure, or was killed outright by a
blow on the head. A post moitem will be
held tomorrow.
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WITHOUT FATIGUE.
Millions Smooth the Path Even of an
African ExpIOrer

LONDON, Jan. 23.-A letter has been re-
ceived from William Astor Chanler, dated
at Hameya, River Tama. November %
This was the starting point Of the expedi-
tion on its task Of exploration. The route
pursued from the coast. the letter stated,
has been along the banks of the Tama.
which Chanler describes as a beautiful
stream. The journey has been uneventful
and without fatigue. Chanler's health is
good. He proposed. in company with Lieu
tenant Hohnel. companion of the expedi-
tion. to 20 in search of the supposed lake in
the northwest
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UNLUCKY DEPoSIToRs.
A Bank Whose Affairs Are Decidedly
Mixed.

YANKToN, S. d.. Jan. %. - Receiver
Cravens OF the defunct Scougal Bank made
a report on the condition of the bank to-
night al a meeting of the depositors. He
states that the affairs of the institution are
very badly mixed, and that great diff
Guilty has been encountered in arriving at
any sort oi satisfactory result. The La
bilties are placed at $4,000. Eliminating
accounts which may have been settled, but
which do not show on the books, the lia-
bilities amount TO S50O00. The assets. ex-
Gliding all accounts which can possibly be
worthless. amount 10 $1,000 The depositors
now expect TO realize about 15 per cent
upon their accounts against the bank.
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Wsrspite and the Nymphe to come and as
sst him in bloekading the port so that
reparation may be obtained without the
bOmbardment of the port.
President Barrios is said to have refused
so far to grant the British demands for
reparaton. He protests that he is power
less to do so, as any attempt on his part to
atone for the outrages would cause an up
rising if not general revolution.
He has begged the Brisish Minister and
the commander TO wait until popular feel
ing has subslded before they act. The i'm
mediate cause of the riot is not mentioned
by the dispatch
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UNHAPPY HAYTI.
The Stories of the Revolution Con
firnled and Denied.

PANAMA, Jan. 23-MaiI advices from
Hayti to-day confirm the former reports as
to the revolution.
Hppolyte is making strong effort to
crush the revolntionists, who evidently ex-
ploded their plot prematurey. and is meet
ing with partial success.
A majority of the people sympathize
openly with the revolutionsts, and most of
the others assist them coyertly. and the big
commercial houses are also supporting the
enemies of the present Government, both on
the island aud abroad.
PARIS, Jan. 23.-The Haytian Legation
here has issued denial of the reports that
revolution was in progress in Haytl
They declare tranquility prevails every
where In that country.
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RowDIEs AT SAN RAFAEL.
Arrest of a Hoodium for Disturbing a
SaIXafinnisf Meeting

SAN RAFAEL, Jan. 23-Ever since the
Salvation Army first came here one year
ago there has not been a single month but
that there has been some trouble between
the hoodlum element of the town and some
members Of the Salvation Army. The con-
stables and night watchmen are frequently
called upon 10 quell the disturbances. Last
night while the army were having their
meeting a disturbance was raised and
Watchman Healy was called upon to put
out Frank Curry, one of the young men of
the town. Curry resisted, but Healy soon
overpowered him and lodged him in Jail,
whore he now lies, suffering from the rough
handling he got.
Sheriff Harrison Is going TO try to help
the officers keep the peace by placing the
rough element in the single tanks of the
prison Healy's actions are backed up by
the leading citizens of San Rafael who
soon hope to be rid of the rougher class.
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QUARANTINE REMOVED.
The White House Not Yet Open tc
the Public. However.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23-The White House
quarantine has practically been removed.
Little Marthena Harrison has entirety
recovered from her illness and the local
health officer to-day took from the entrance
to the private part OF the mansion the cards
warning persons that scarlet fever existed
within. The mansion viii not. however.
be opened to the general public until the
physician is satisfied that all danger OF in
feetion has been removed.
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BURNED BY GASOLINE.
A Stockton Woman Seriously Injured
bv an Explosion.

STOCKTON, Jan. 23.-Mrs. o. w. Craw.
ford was seriously and perhaps fatally
burned here this afternoon by the explosion
of gasoline stove. She had turned out all
the burners and was filing the stove tank
There must have been a spark OF fire re-
naming. for the gasoline caught fire and
both the tank and can exploded. Mrs.
Crawford ran into the street with her
clothes in blaze. and would have been
burned alive but for neighbors. who Lur-
ried to her assistance and pulled off the
blazing garments. Mrs. Crawford's house
was burned down behind her.