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The morning call., 1893-01-21
HERR IN CUSTODY.
Under Arrest, but Too Ill
to Be Moved.
WATCHED BY DETECTIVES.
He Was Willing to Surrender, but
Will Now Contest His Extra
dition to the Bitter End.
Special to THE MORNING CALI.

LONDON. Jan. 20-Dr. Cornelius Herr
was arrested at midnight on demand Of the
French Government on the charge of hav-
ing been fraudalently IMPLICATED in the
Panama swindling and corruption.
The detectives assigned to make the arrest
went about their work very cautiously, as,
although it was reported that Herr was
sick. it was thought from his previous rec
ord. both in America and France, that he
might be shamming illness and would take
an opportunity to escape. 1t was known
that Herr was at the Tankerville Hotel.
Bournemouth. Arriving there the detectives
we're informed that Herr was too i'll to be
seen. but they insisted and followed the
porter to the door. Mrs. Herr responded to
the knock, and, after some parley, the de-
tectives announced their official character
and insisted on being admitted to the outer
room. Mrs. Herr retired to her husbands
sleeping apartment. but came out In a few
moments. Her face showed signs OF grief
and agitation. She could hardly restrain
her tears as she said: Gentlemen. DR..
Herr is too i'll to get up. You are welcome
to go and see for yourselves"
The detectives entered the sleeping-room.
Herr was in bed. He had just been propped
up with pillows by his wife. His face
looked pale and wasted, his eyes sunken and
he bore every sign of being a very sick man.
II know your business, gentlemen" he said
in weak tones. as if it were difficult for him
TO talk. You see my condition; / am
willing TO go with you If 1t is possible for
me to be moved"
The detectives looked at the man and con-
cluded that 1t would not be proper to take
further action without medical advice.
The doctor, who has been attending Herr.
was called in and he declared Herr WAS in
such serious condition that he could only
be removed at the imminent peril of his life.
and from present appearances il would be
imposslble to remove him for sume time.
The detectives telegraphed this statement
to London, and were told TO remain with
the prisoner, but TO take no action toward
his removal without further instructions.
The detectives then took their turns at
watching, one remaining near the sick man.
while the otler found what rest he could
within easy call
Herr. Notwithstanding his illness, has
made energetic preparations to contest the
effort to extradite him to France. He has
retained Lewis, the well-known solicitor,
and Sir Edward Clarke and Gill are counsel
in the case. Some surprise Is expressed
that Herr should now prepare to contest
extradition to the last point when, before
his arrest, he professed his readiness TO
surrender.
The morning call., 1893-01-21
TRULY VIRTUOUS.
Herr Swears He Knows Nothing of
Any Corruption.

Any Corruption.
PARIS, Jan. 20.-The interview with Herr
Is published here. lie protested earnestly
against the suspicion that he had been the
agent In France of the Triple Alliance. The
only foundation for such report was a state
ment made by Bohutel. the brother OF his
first wife, who long ago attempted to extort
money from him on a threat 10 denounce
him as Prussian spy, and who had even
sent documents to General Boulanger,
then Minister Of War, endeavoring to es-
tablish the accusation. BOulsDger felt so
little confidence In BohutePs statement
that he declined TO inquire into the
charges and handed the documents to
Herr a Herr said he was willing to submit
these documents to the committee of inyes-
tgation of The Chamber of Deputies, and if
the committee refused to examine them he
would lay them before jury Of honor. So
far from being a traitor TO France, he Is
passiOnately devoted to France. and had
gone to much personal trouble to servo
French interests. In seeking to deiach
Italy from the Triple Alliance he went TO
Rome and cultivated the friendship of
Crspi He exchanged letters with Crispi.
which he is ready 10 produce before jury
Of honor.
Herr showed the interyiewera letter from
General Menabrea formerly Italian Minis
ter at Paris, written in flattering terms and
Introducing him to Crispi. Herr also showed
other letters written by General Menabrea
while ambassador, expressing high esteem
for Herr. Herr ndded that he took Mena-
brea's own son into his employment at a
salary OF 1000 francs per month, and spared
neither pains nor money to gain Menabrea
over to the side Of France.
In conclusion Herr stated that no act of
corruption could be traced to him. During
the whole of the alleged campaign Of cor
rupiion he never was IN France, having
been travelling abroad at the time. As to
the future. he preferred suicide to prison.
The morning call., 1893-01-21
SCOTCH SUGAR.
A New Foe TO the Trust Is in the
Field.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 2O.-Since the re-
moval of the duty upon all grades OF re-
fined sugar up to sixteen, Dutch standard.
large importing trade in Scotch sugars has
grown up at this point Scotch sugar is
said to be equal to all grades of American
sugar up to sixteen. Dutch standard, and
has found ready sale.
The inroad that Scotch sugar Is making
In the American market is said to have at
tracted the attention of the American Sugar
Company man ayers, and they are believed
to have taken steps to freeze It out. Among
the largest importers Of Scotch sugar is the
George Barton Sugar Company of this city.
That the American Sugar Company Is max
ing a fight against the introduction of
Scotch sugar is thought to be confirmed by
a letter Barton received from a Baltimore
correspondent, who says that all the WHOLE
salers in that city have pledged themselves
to sell only sugar OF the American Sugar
Company. 1t is probable that the mat
ter will be brought TO the attention of the
examiner. who is now hearing evidence in
the suits brought against the sugar COM
pany by the Federal Government under the
antitrust law
The morning call., 1893-01-21
DEMPSEY FOUND GUILTY.
A Great Surprise for the Men Who
Struck at Homestead.

PITTsBURG, Jan. 20.-When the court
opened this morning in the trial Of District
Master Workman Dempsey of the Knights
Of Labor for the administration OF poison
with intent TO commit murder, a large
crowd was present. Judge Stowe. in his
charge 10 the jury, carefully avoided any
expression Of opinion as to the evidence
given in the case, and the jury at 30 P. II.
brought in a verdict of guilty On the first
count, charging defendant with administer
ing poison to w. L. Grifiths.
When Dempsey heard the verdict ihe
color left his face and beads OF perspira-
tisn stood out upon his forehead. With
bowed head he left the courtroom in COM
paBy with Attorney Porter. Once outside
the door Dempsey was surrounded by a
crowd of sympathzers, prominent among
whom were several members of the old ad-
vsory committee Of loeked-out Home
steAders. To reporter Dempsey said that
he had 10 comments to make. except to re-
iterate the declaration that he was an inno-
cent man.
Porter said the verdict was false one
and he would at once make application for
a new trial.
The extreme penalty for the offense Of
which Dempsey has been convicted is $500
fine and ten years imprisonment.
The morning call., 1893-01-21
df4'ADLT4NO IN $OEI-NA--
The Boys Liked 1t, but They Could Not
Beat the Roulette Wheel.

NEW YORK, Jan. 20.-In the Columbia
College School of Mines there has bsen es-
tablished within the very walls of the
building for the past two weeks a regular
gambling den. Roulette was the popular
game, and as many as three and sometimes
four wheels were run at one time. The
students who ran the wheels had little the
best of the ODDS, and many students lost
money who could not afford TO. Gambling
might have gone on unnotced for some time
to come had 1t not been for row over the
game which occurred on Wednesday after
noon. Superintendent Darling swooped
down on the gamesters yesterday afternoon
on learning of the matter and caught sew
eral of them. He took their names and they
now await their fate in fear and trembling.
The morning call., 1893-01-21
THREE COUNTS.
The Indictment Under Which Cor
neIius Herr Will Be Tried.

PARIS, Jan. 20.-There are three counts
in the indictment against Cornelius Herr.
The first concerns 1000 francs received
By him from Charles de Lesseps, the second
: over 100000 francs received by him
from Baron de Reinach and the third is over
the mepacing letter written by him with the
intention of blsckmailing Baron de Reinach.
The total number of Arton's checks and
foils Is now known to be 1910 and of this
number probably the majority will be ex-
eluded from consideration by the statute Of
Limitation. The parliamentary commission
Of inquiry may examine the stnbs Of these
checks but the Judges are bound to ignore
them. The most important checks tn ques-
tion, however. were drawn In 1887 and 1888
for the benefit Of Deputies, theatrical
beauties and other professional persons,
mostly women and newspaper men. The
whole sum involved by the stubs is some
6 600 600 francs
The morning call., 1893-01-21
REMEDY THE LAW.
Comment on the Duluth
Decision.
CHINESE MUST BE EXCLUDED.
Il Is a Serious Matter in the Western
States and Some Relief Must
Be Given.
Special to THE MORNING Call

WASHINGTON. Jan. 20.-Ths decision In
the case at Duluth does not cause any
alarm among the supporters of the Geary
exclusion act. Senator Powers said that if
there was anything wrong with the law the
people of the Pacific Slope and their repre-
sentatlves in Congress would see that the
defect was remedied.
Representative Geary thought that the de-
esion would not stand.
Representative Oates of Alabama, a men,
Der of the judiciary Committee. said that
If the report was correct Judge Nelson was
treating the Chinaman as a citizen.
Senator FELTON, was of the same opinion,
but added that un less the Chinese were ex-
Cluded from the Western States condition
would shortly arise that would cast the
labor troubles of the East into the
shade. The Chinaman was against every
man. He would never become a citi-
zen and was utterly un-American and
an altogether undesirable accession to the
population of any part of the country. It
was serious matter with the people Of the
far West, and if this law was insufficient
10 eradicate the evil something stronger
would have to be forthcoming.
The sundry civil appropriation bin may
come up for consideration in the House to-
morrow. and If it does Representative Loud
will Introduce an amendment appropriating
s., ,000, 600 for the enforcement Of the Chi
pese exclusion act
The morning call., 1893-01-21
FOSTER WANTS WAR.
Anxious to Use the Guns of the
Atlanta Against Hayti.
Meanwhile Hippolyte Has Beaten the
Revolutionists, but His Son Has
Been Poisoned in His Palace.
Special to THE MORNING CALL.

PORT AU PRINCE. Hayti, Jan. 2c.-The
Government troops have been victorious.
The forces returned in triumph from l. Anse
de Neau, where the uprising was entirely
crushed. They captured number of pris-
Oners.
Additional excitement was caused this
afternoon when the news was circulated
that the eldest son Of President Hippolyte
had died in the palace. There is a rumor
that he was poisoned.
During the night the friends Of the exiles
who are living IN Kingston placarded the
city with infammatory posters which
created great alarm.
Another hostile step has been taken by
the American Minister, Durham. in the case
of Frederick News. the American citizen
who suffered unjust Imprisonment here.
Durham entered strong protest against the
continued delay in settling the case, and at
the same time he fled demand for 5000
1t is believed that Secretary Foster wants TO
use the guns of the Atlanta to enforce the
demands made by Minister Durham.
The morning call., 1893-01-21
TO REMEDY AN EVIL.
Congress Has the Sweating System
Under Consideration.

congress IldS the sweating system
Under Consideration.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 20.-The House Com
mittee on Manufactures today adopted the
report Of the subcommittee detailed 10 in
quire into the Sweating system" of teue-
ment- house labor. The report is yolumin-
Gus document, embracing all the testimony
taken by the committee, and including a
careful analysis Of the various suggestions
looking to the correction or amelioration of
its evils. The committee inclines favorably
10 the us3 Of tags on all articles of clothing
by which they can be traced to their place
of manufacture; the prohibition of inter-
state commerce in goods made under un-
healthy conditions, and the definition of
such conditions. but as /. is only by further
careful consideration Of the details of any
legislation proposed that bill can be in
teiligently drafted to meet the requirements
OF the case, the committee, 10 view of the
early expiration Of Congress, simply sub
mits its report with the recommendation
that such legislation be had by Congress
as, with the least interference with the busi-
ness of citizens and the least exercise of
Federal jurisdiction, will effeciually prevent
Interstate commerce in articles Of clothing
or personal wear made under unhealthy
conditions
The morning call., 1893-01-21
UNDULY INFLUENCED.
CIergymen Sued by the Heirs of a
Rich Man

LONDON. Jan. 20.-Arnold Morley, Post
master General, and his brother Samuel
have brought suit against three ex-clergy-
men of the Church of England, Longhman
by name. to recover 9140.000, which it is
alleged they obtained by undue influence
from Henry Morley, the dead brother of the
plaintiffs. Sir Charles Russell appeared for
the Morleys. He stated Henry Morley lived
for time with the Longhmans. While
with them he and they joined close
religious sect known as the plymouth
Brethren" Henry Morley's patrimony
gradually passed from him into the bank
account Of the Longhmans, and in 1891 he
committed suicide. When the will was
proved it was found the personally left by
the will amounted in value to only $1,000,
while it should have been worth nearly
100000 The hearing was postponed.
The morning call., 1893-01-21
PAID UP POLICIES.
Woodmen of the World Take a Step
i'm Advance

OMAHA, Nebr., Jan. 20.-The executive
council, Woodmen of the World, made an
important addition to the rules OF the order
to-day by adopting the 'paid-up policy"
plan OF the old line insurance companies.
All members who will hereafter join the
order, between the age of 16 and SO, and re-
main consistent members for thirty years,
will be excused from paying dues there
after and be given membership certificates
emitting them to all benefits.
Z. A. Falkenburg OF Denver was elected
to fill the vacancy caused by the death of
the sovereign adviser. The age limit was
cut to 50 years and the rate per capita in
creased for all members who join after the
age of 10.
The morning call., 1893-01-21
STABBED HER SON.
The Awful Crime Committed by an
OVerWorked Woman.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 20.-In a sudden
fit of anger Mrs. Mary Taggert tonight
stabbed to death her son, Thomas Davis, a
17-year-old boy by former husband. Tag
CERT did little toward providing for the
family and the S4 week earned by ths
stepson was the main support of the needy
household. When Thomas came home this
evening he asked his mother why she
was never ready to eat supper with him.
The question enraged the hard-worked
woman aud she turned suddenly from the
stove, where she was cooking buckwheat
cakes. and thrust a knife into the breast of
her son. He died in few minutes. When
arrested Mrs. Taggert appeared not to COM
prehend the terrible nature of the crime she
had committed,
The morning call., 1893-01-21
COUGHLIN'S HOPE.
He Believes That He Will Be Ac-
quilted Another Time.

CHICAGO. Jan. 20.-Dan Coughlin was
brought back from Joliet Penitentiary to-
night and placed in the County Jail. He
has aged perceptibly since going to prison..
He had little to say about his case, merely
expressing his JOY at the granting Of new
trial and belief that it means his ultimate
freedom. On the train from Joliet Coughlin
held what might be called a reception. The
cars were filed with members OF the Legis-
lature returning from Springfield. and many
of those who knew him as police officer
crowded around TO congratulate him.
The morning call., 1893-01-21

Anderson: ut is the greatest marble
country on the continent, the Tennessee
quarries not excepted" Anderson brought
down a large number of samples, which
will be sent to Seattle tonight. There are
a large variety Of marbles in the ledge, in
cluding white, cream-colored, mottIed,
black and variegated. He also found three
good bodies of iron ore in the same locality.
1t is the intention of the company to erect
blast furnaces on the American side, but il
the ore on the west coast is good and In
large quantities the company will erect fur
naces there. Last year Anderson took up a
number Of quartz and placer gold claims on
the west coast. The Washington COM
pany has taken over twelve miles of placer
claims and intends to work them.
The morning call., 1893-01-21
ADJUSTING THE CURRENCY.
The Silver Men in the House Refuse to
Yield ANYTHING,

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2e.-The House Com
mittee on Banking and Currency to-day
ordered favorable report on Outhwaite's
bill for the payment and redemption and
exchange Of treasury and national bank
notes for new notes. Townsend of Colo.
rado drew up paper for presentation 20
the Rules Committee protesting, In behalf
OF the minority, against granting the re-
quest Of the majority. Four members of
the majority signed It, and Cox of TeDnes-
see, Democrat, will present the protest to
Speaker Crisp.
New YORK. Jan. 20.-The Posts London
special says: Continued American buying
has at last stimulated business here, and
American shares to-day closed excited and
strong. Private kilograms bave been re-
eeived to the effect that Cleveland will call a
special session Of Congress on the currency
question il the present Congress refuses to
stop the silver purchases.
The morning call., 1893-01-21
THROUGH A BRIDGE.
Serious Wreck on the Lake Erie and
Wabash Road.

PERU, Ind, Jan 2o-The Lake Erie and
Western Express jumped the track on a
bridge across the Wabash River near here
last night and fell through. Everything
was burned Three lives are reported ost.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 20-InfOrmatlon at
headquarters Of the Lake Erie and Western
road is to the effect that the train which
went through bridge at Peru consisted of
a locomotive, express and chair car. The
train Immediately took fire and was con-
sumed. There were only seven passengers
in the car aud all we're more or less injured
one of them, G. c. Dorian Of Laporte, after
ward died. Engineer Griffin and Conductor
Forbes were badly injured. The fireman
and brakemen were less seriously hurt.
The morning call., 1893-01-21
MEETING DEFICIENCIES.
The Census Bureau to Be Swept Out
of Existence.

The Census Bureau to Be Swept Out
of Existence.
WAsH1SGToN, Jan. 20-The general
deficiency appropriation bill for the next
fiscal year was reported by Sayers of Texas
to-day. The total appropriation carried is
$50, $50. 610, of which the largest item is
S14149, 437 for pensions. For the census
deficiencies 81, ,02o, 900 is appropriated. The
Office Of the eleventh census is TO be abol-
ished and the employment of the superin-
tendent and his subordinates to cease after
December 81. 1893, and thereafter the IN
published work viii be completed in the
Office of the Secretary of the Interior with q
force of employees limited very strictly in
numbers, who may be employed until
Decem Der 81, 1894, when their employment
shall cease and by which time the census
work will be required to be entirely COM
pleted. For the Department of Justice
1884, ,314 is appropriated. The Treasury
Department gets 1888. .862. of which $780,
coo is for deficiencies in collecting customs
revenues and s225, 900 for deficiencies in
collecting Internal revenue.
The morning call., 1893-01-21
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The morning call., 1893-01-21
SHORTRIDGE FINED.
The San Jose Newspaper Man Found
GUILTY of Contempt.

SAN JOSE. Jan. 20-This morning Judge
Lorigan rendered an opinion, Judge Rey-
nolds concurrng, fining G. Nj. Shortridge
500 for contempt of court in publishing
alleged testimony in the Price divorce trial.
If the fine is not paid in three days an exc
cutlon will be ordered and issued. Short
ridge will appeal.
Judge Lorigan's opinion was lengthy
one and goes deeply into the rights of the
press and the power of the court to take
cognizance of and punish persons disobey-
ing its mandate in cases OF the character of
The present one.
The morning call., 1893-01-21
HAD SEVEN WIVES.
John WinsOr Was Yet Not Happy in
His Choice of Mates

PROVIDENCE. r. l., Jan. 20. Joseph
Winsor died yesterday afternoon, aged "a
years. Mr.. Winsor was an inventor Of con-
siderable prominence, and among his inven-
tions are the drop gates used at railroad
crossings.
BE was married seven times and secured
judicial DEGREES of separation from six Of
his wives. The seventh, whom he married
five years ago, made such demands upon
him that he transferred his large estate to
one John Morris on condition that the latter
should support him properly as long as he
lived. The seven wives survive Mr.. Winsor.
The morning call., 1893-01-21
STARLIGHT WON.
Result of the Field Trials at Bakers
field

BAKERSFIELD, Jan. 20-The trials were
held to-day near Rosedale until noon, and
in the afternoon on the grounds used Tues
day. Birds were fairly plentiful and the
work was excellent. The weather was
fcggy. Old Black Joe and Clay were put
down first. Black Joe won in SO minutes.
Starlight and Lady Jane were put down
next After being down hours and min
utes Starlight won. Starlight and Black
Joe were then put down and the former
won in 80 minutes, taking first money, $50.
and finishing the days work.
Starlight is very stylish. fast and high
headed. Lady Jane is very stylish but not
quite as fast. Old Black Joe has an excel
lent nose and is moderately fast, but Is un-
calmly in gait Second and third money
will be run for tomorrow. The dogs eligi-
BILE TO compete are Crocker's Lady Jane,
Watson's Old Black Joe and the California
kennels Pelham. The adjourned annual
meeting OF the club will be held tonight.
The morning call., 1893-01-21
AGAINST Optiors.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2O.-It can be said
definitely that there will be no vote on the
anti-optiOns bill before next week, and pos
sibly not before Tuesday morning. 1t is
apparent, however, that the opponents Of
the measure do not hope very strongly for
success. A conservative view of the situa-
ton leads to the conclusion that the George
amendments will be voted down.
The morning call., 1893-01-21
PROTECTING TIMBER.
The National Board of Trade Conn
pIeteS Its Work.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2O.-When the Ma
tionsl Board of Trade adjourned yesterday
1t had under consideration the resolution
proposed by the Portland (0r.) Cham Der
Of Commerce expressing the approval
of the board of ali measures cal
culated to further protect the timber
lands of the country and make ad-
ditional reservations of the same.
1t was disposed Of the first thing this morn
ing by adoption. The consideration OF
The report Of the committee recon-
mending the cessation of the purchase of
silver under the Sherman act aud the ap-
pointment Of a commission to revise the
monetary and banking systems of the couu-
try was postponed until the next annual
meeting. A resolution recommending the
consolidation Of third and fourth class mail
matter into one class. to be aVaila bic at the
Tate OF two ounces for cent, passed. The
convention then adjourned to meet in
Washington next year