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four or five Georgia railroads which were in
process of liquidation.
Smiths admirers give him the credit for the
defeat Of the anti-Cleveland forces in Georgia
of Mr.. Cleveland's low tariff doctrines returned
Mr.. Colquitt to the Senate when Grady of the
constitution was trying to defeat him,
secured the election Of Gordon to
the Senate, when the auti-Cleveland men
were trying to elect Patrick Calhoun, and
that finally he defeated the efforts Of the anti
Cleveland men to send Hill delegation to the
last democratic national convention. and went
there himself at the head Of Cleveland dele
CATION AT Chicago he did tremendous work
among the southern delegates in behalf of
Cleveland, and his indomitable energy told at
every point.
NIB. WILSON 8. BIssrLL.
Whatever fame Mr.. Wilson Shannon Bissell
may have had in bis own state. his introduce
ton to the country at large In political way
came through his being the law paatner Of
Grover Cleveland. As a railroad lawyer he has
enjoyed a high reputation for a number of
years. He bears good reputation for legal
ability, brain power and social and personal
Qualities which give him wide popularity.
he Ii man Of uncommonly large statue,
with an amiable countenance and good dispo-
sition. Quite a resolute and as strong in
his convictions as is Mr.. Cleveland. he has a
reputation for good nature enjoys a joke
and is good club man. He is public
spirited man and is sctuated by high motives
in his public acts. He has taken but little part
In politics. but when he has taken a hand it
has been in clean cause The friendship
between him and Mr.. Grover Cleveland has
existed since about the period Of their
first starting in life for themselves after their
college days were over From the first II has
been cordial and confidential and Cleveland has
always placed great faith in Bissens Judgment
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had Col Lamont. He is q born politician
with more depth and breadth than the term
politician ordinarily implies. He is clear
sighted and sdroit in all things and has made .
study of men so az to control them.
In New York state politics be has
been known since he was . mere boy
Born in Cortlandville, n. Y, forty-one years
ago. he was educsted at Union College and
began interesting himself in politics at
an early age. He became Newspaper
man and was index clerk Of the as
sembly when nineteen. Samuel J. Tilden
was attracted by him, and under Tilden he
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PRoF. CoLLrKRR's efforts in introducing his
new, quick and easy method of mastering the
French Language are being justly rewarded. All
who wish 70 join the classes now being formed
at No. 1011 Connecticut avenue should call az
once. Lessons given any hour OF the day.-Advt
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THE NEW CABINET.
Men Chosen BY Mr.. Cleveland as His
Advisers.
AN INTERESTING GROUP.

The Presideut-eIect Shows Independence in
His selectiOn-ais Personal knowledge of
the Qualities of the Men-The Careers of
Men Who VIII Be 1t the Heads Of Depart
ments.
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Mr. CARLISLE.

Mr.. Cariisls's appointment to the secretary
sAiP Of the treasury is an orthodox political
appointment. Having been leader Of his party
IN the House Of Representatives on the floor,
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soME OF THS tSrrRrsvJNe ANIMALS WH,cH TX
sT MAR rHE EeCAroR -opD KlNps or
NoNKEfs-wHfrE ANTS AND rHErA frNNt
wArs-soNf oTnKA fREsks IN NATURE.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
FIFTY CENTS NOW
The Mercantile Library
Reduces Dues.
A Chance for the Reading Public to
Enjoy Exceptional Facilities
After January L.

After the close OF the present year the read
ing public will be able TO avail itself of all the
facilities Of the Mercantile Library on prepay.
meut OF 81 30 quarter. or at the rate OF SO a
year or 90 cents month. The dues were
formerly So year.
This radical change In the policy OF the IL
braTy was adopted at meeting of the trustees
last evening There had been considerable
opposition 10 the project, which was carried at
previous meeting, but Its consummatiOn was
deferred by motion to reconsider. Last night.
however. the reduction became an accomplished
fact by the following vote:
Ayes-Trustees Deane, Skeiton. Young,
Howe. Kingston. Noes - Damant, Craig,
DOxey, halldie.
President Tausky opposed the reduction, but
his casting vote was not callrd into reQuisItton.
The reduction has been occasioued by the
slow progress made In acquiring new SUBJ
scrIbers, who, it Is expected, will now flock to
join this wel-eQupped library. There Is no
initiation fee, and this places the library on a
cheaper footlng than any private Institution OF
Its accOmm0da ion in the city.
In this connection Lib arIan Coleman said
last night that no library offered greale er at
fractions now than the Mercantile. The large
supply OF books, their convenient classification
under the celebrated Dewey system, the COM
plete reference department and the collection
OF rare worA 8 rendered II Of inealcuable value
10 the student and general reader. Books could
be taken home or read in the elegant and CON-
Portable readng-rOpms. The location of the
library placed The reader "far from the maddng
crowd" and most peopl would consider the
little extra excursion TO the corner OF Van Ness
ana Golden Gate avenues more than compen-
stated by It's select advantages. Intelligent peo-
pie know q good thing when they see it and the
reduction ought 10 double the number OF sub
scribers 10 the library.
The change will go into effect January l.
1894. Applications for membership may be
made at once, II desired.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
BLUM AGAIN PLEADS GUILTY
The Whites and Chinese Will Be
Tried Together.
TWENTY-FIVE ARE ARRAIGNED.
Chief "No Shirt" Claims He Is the
Victim of Conspiracy to COM
pei Him to Marry.

PORTLAND. Dec. SIN the United
States District Court to-day twenty-five
OF the twsnty-four persons arrested
Wednesday on the charge of smuggling
Chinese into this country were arraigned
and twenty of them entered plea of not
guilty. Blum and Jackling pleaded guilty.
The trial of all the defendants except
Dunbar was set for December II. Dunbar
having been convicted of smuggling opium
will have a separate trial.
Attorney Scott, in behalf of James
LatoD, asked that the whites and Chinese
have a separate trial, and Rufus Mallory,
representing the Chinese. was equally
anxious to have his clients tried at differ
ent times. Judge Bellinger. however.
thought as all had been indicted together
they should be tried at the same time.
The Grand Jury to-day returned another
indictment against Thomas Jordan, ex-
captain of Customs Inspectors. and Her.
bert Adams. formerly engineer of the
steamer Wilmington, for smuggling opium.
Major John Wilson of Victoria was also
indicted on ten additional counts.
The Grand Jury also indicted "No Shirt"
chief of the Walla Walla Indians. on the
charge of criminal assault upon one Adie,
a wealthy Indian widow. on the Umatilla
reservation. mo Shirt" claims IL is con-
spiracy to compel him TO marry the
Wnmau
The morning call., 1893-12-09
CHILEAN CLAIMS.
The Itata Case Has Once More
Bobbed Up SereneIy.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-Tbe Chilean
Government has filed with the Chilean
Claims Commission a claim for damages
in the well-known Itata case. The South
American Steamship Company, with Offices
in Valparaiso, is the claimant, ana it
wants 1927, 900 damages. This Is the only
claim presented by the Chilean Govern
ment.
The committee has overruled by a vote
of to l the demurrer of the Chilean Gov
ernment to the claim Of the North and
South American Construction Company.
This was on contract to construct rail-
road 600 miles long from Santiago In to the
mining districts. for which the company
was to receive S17,0OO. 600 in gold. The
claim Is for $4,000, 600.
The demurrer of the Chilean Govern
ment to the claim of Charles G.. Wilson of
Iauique for damages during the war was
unanimously sustained on the ground that
Wilson was not citizen Of the United
States.
To-day was the last day on which the
claims could be filed.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
A CHARITY CONCERT.
1t VIII Be Given for the Benefit of ST.
Roses Convent.

grand concert win be given in aid of St.
Roses Convent, Golden Gate avenue DESTROYED
by fire October 6. 1S93) at the Mechanics Pa
vilion, on Wednesday evening, December 8.
The following ladies and gentlemen will par
ticpate: Mrs. Ellen Coursen- Roeckel aud a
chorus of eighty of her class; the Symphony
Orchestr of sixty members, Louis Knell direc-
tor: Miss Katie Black, soprano; Alfred VIII
kIe, tenor; j. McAulife, bass; s. Martinez,
pianist; college orchestra of San Rafael, calls
thenic class OF ST. Roses Convent, Joe Murphy.
the Irish comedian. There will also be ath-
letc feats by The Olympic Club.
Mrs. NJ. A. McCabe has offered $1,000
building lot on Nineteenth avenue, near Point
Lobos road, which every purchaser OF ticket
of admission will h We an opportunity to secure.
A gold watcn has been donated by n. III. Lang,
TO be given TO the lady or gentleman selling the
most tickets.
report has gained circulation that the
sisters had 1000 insurance on the building
when In fact it only amounted TO about $4,000,
of which they only secured about $4,000 after
much trouble.
he following are the lady patrons: Mrs M.
Fl. de Young, Mrs. G, ID. O'Sulivan, Mrs. Rich
ard Tobin, Mrs. joseph O'Brien. Mrs. DR.. Glib
bon. Mrs. +. s. White, Mrs. j. +. Ortmann,
Mrs. M. A. Deane, rs. p. j. Nolan. Mrs. Nj.
A. McCabe. Mrs. Fratinger, Mrs. Thomas Sui
livan Mrs. A. Lowe. Mrs. Richard Carroll, Mrs.
A. Fl. Loughborough. Mrs. j. NJ. Burnett, Mrs.
j. Henley Smith aud the Misses Bateman.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
STATE BANKS.
Provisions of the Bill as Reported
by the Sub. Committee,


WASHINGTON, Dec. THE following is
an outline of the report of the sub-com-
mittee to the House Committee on Banking
and Currency for a bill to repeal the tax
on State banks: The tax of 10 per cent is
repealed. State bank notes shall not be
used as currency outside of the State in
which they are issued under pen atty of
10 per cent each time they shall be paid
out, except on compliance with the follow
ing provsioins:
First-Bank notes furnished and their
issue registered by the United States
Comptroller.
Second-BaDks subject to the inspection
of The United States Comptroller.
Misunderstanding notes limited to 75
per cent of the paid and unimpaired
capital.
all assets and liability against the stock
holder to an amount equal TO and in addi-
tion to their stock.
Fifth-Banks issuing and circulating
notes outside Of their own State shall de-
posit with the United States Comp
troller as security for their redemption
United States State. municipal or
other securities to the amount Of par
of the notes TO be issued. the character of
such securities to be strictly prescribed in
this bill.
An assessment of half of per cent is to
be paid ON taking out circulation notes
and also on all circulation outstanding for
more than one year.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
ABRUPTLY ENDED.
The House Unexpectedly Kills the
1orrey Bankruptcy Bill.

1orrey Bankruptcy Bill.
WASHINGTON. Dec. S.-The Torrey bank
rupIcy bill was strangled unexpectedly
by the House to-day just as the consider
ing of the bill under the five-mihute rule
was about to begin. Oates, the champion
of the measure, had declined to permit the
house to vote on Bailey's substitute. pro-
vding simply for voluntary system of
bankruptcy. whereupon Bland precipitated
the entire question by moving to strike out
thee eDacting clause of the bill. Vainly
The advocates of the measure protested
that it was unfair to reject the bill before
the House had mad q chance to perfect it
by amendms snt. All pleadings were un-
availiug, and the vote was decisive, the
motion being carried by vote of 142 to
Ill. Judge TOrrey, the author of the meas
ure, who has been here ten years promot-
ing the Interests of the bill, sat disconso-
lately in the gallery. The vote was not
strict party one. An analysis shows that
115 Democrats. Is Republicans and Popu-
lists voted TO strike out the epacting
clause. and 64 Republicans and AZ Demo-
Gratis voted against it,
When the house met Kilgore Of Texas
called up the bill to admit Utah to state
hood, and the Republicans began to fill
buster. The morning hour expired with
out action on the bill and the House went
into committee of the whole Oh the bank
ruptcy bill. Bland moved to strike out
the enacting clause. thus attempting to de-
feat the bill, and after an exciting debate
the motion prevailed.
Immediately after the vote was taken
the House adjourned until Monday.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
CLARK MOORE's ASSISTANCE.
He Would Not Betray Chris, but
He Lost His Rifle.
EVA TELLS HER LITTLE STORY.
Detective Smith Called Her a Liar.
and That Caused the First
Shooting ARRAY.

FRESNO, Dec. S.-The cross-examination
of Clark Moore was resumed this morn.
ing. He said when he was on his way to
Visalia on September he met John Broe-
der, an officer, In pursuit of Evans and
Sontag. Moore advised him to turn back.
He did SO because Breeder was his friend,
and he did not want him TO get hurt.
Moore went to Visalla, but did not go
near Evans house nor see any of that
family. Ee left that city at IL o'clock
at night and took nothing with him but
two newspapers and no ammunition. He
whistled as he went up Deer Spring Gulch
from Crabtree's as signal to Evans and
SOntag. They answered. and he told them
of the proposition Warren Hill had made
him about betraying them. He also told
them where the posse was at that time.
Moore ackno wledged that he had put up
a little money to help the defense and
had mailed some subpenas. He did not
want Evans and Sontag captured. On
meeting the bandits one day they took his
Winchester from him, saying it was Just
what they wanted.
Lewis A. Rose and N. F. Demasters tes-
tilted that Hill had offered them money if
they would reveal the bandits hiding
place.
Scott Sanders testified 10 the same effect.
Mrs. w. 81. Rutherford of Visalia, who
lives in the hills in summer, stated she fur
nished the robbers with newspapers and
food.
Eva Evans was put on the stand next
and testified that Detectives Smith and
Witty came to Evans house on August s.
Smith asked for Sontag and she answered
she did not know where he was. Smith
then called her liar. She went to the
back of the house and told her father,
Chris, that two men were look
ing for Sontag and one of them had
called her liar. Chris got revolver and
went to the front of the house. John
SOntag was behind him. Smith asked
Evans where Sontag was. aud then Chris
answered that be did not know. Smith
said he knew better. Smith then pulled
revolver and shot, upon which Evans and
Sontag opened fire.
Wnifred Evans. another daughter of
Evans, substantiated her sisters testi-
mODy.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
A FAMlSHED WILDCAT.
1t Assails a Man and a Boy, and
DeVOurs a Kitten,

SAN BERNARDINo. Dec. S.-As J. W. Hamil-
ton OF East Highlands went out to close the
door OF his chicken house about dusk last night
he saw big wildcat near the chicken house.
He started back TO the house for his gun. when
the cat gave chase aud caught him by the leg
just as he reached the house. nfiicting an ugly
wound.
By persistent efforts and vigorous kicki ng he
managed to free himself from the ferocous ami
NAL, which then ran at Hamilton's little son,
about five years old. who was standing near,
but his father beadrd 1t of before IL reached
the boy. Seeing Maltese kitten IN the kitchen
the wildcat sprang at Ii, aud crushing IL to
death between Its strong jaws, began to devOur
Ii on the spot.
Hamilton closed the door. entrappng the
wildcat In the kitchen, and then entering an.
other part OF the house secured his gun and
shot the Intruder while II was still eating It's
supper. Tue animal was evidently I'm fam
ished Condition. or 1t would Dot have made It's
bold attack.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
To PROVE AN ALIBI.
A Peculiar Theory Mapped Out in
AguiIar's Defense.

Los ANGELES. Dec. 8.-Mystery envelops
the case Of Abram Aguilar, charged with pour
Ing burning OIL over his wife, causing her death.
1t Is said he can prove an alibi. Many people
claim he was working In field al ADaheim
when the deed was committed. There is much
excitement here over the event, and If the peo-
Pile were sure he was tie culprit they would
make short work of him. ARuilar processes
innocence OF the crime, and declares he was in
Anah i'm when The deed was committed. Many
residents OF Anaheim think that the people
who saw Aguilar in Anaheim were mistaken in
his identity. The defense will attempt to
prove that Mrs. Agular set fire TO herself, and
she was burned horribly before she could put
out the IRE, and that the motive for settling fire
to herself was 10 lncriminate her hush nd. The
affair Is creating much excitement here.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
WAYS AND MEANS.
The Trans - Mississippi
Congress.
Funds Must Be Obtained for Hold
ing 1t i'm San Francisco in
February Next.

A meeting of the committee OF arrangements
for the meeting OF the Trans-Mississippi CON-
merciaI Congress, TO be held In this city Febru.
ary I3, wa. held last night. at which delegates
were present from the Produce Exchange,
Chamber of Commerce Oakland Board OK
Trade, League OF Progress, Trah1c Association,
Mechanics Institute and California State Board
of Trade.
Chairman Parsons said the principal work TO
be accomplished was TO raise the necessary
FUNDS TO defray the expense OF tne congress.
he bad seen Mayor Ellert, and that gentleman
had asserted his hearty sympathy with the
work, and had signfed his intention TO give IL
every assistance in his power. indications
pointed to very large attendance. Ii was ex-
pected that special train load would come
from Denver alone, and II would be necessary
TO show these visiting delegates where improve
ments were needed in the harbor the rivers
anG In various localities In this section OF the
State.
Secretary Sontag stated that at the conven-
tlon IN Ogden the expense was met by the city,
ontslde Of the hotel aud railroad fare OF the
delegates. He also stated that the Governor Of
North Dakota had written him that his people
were anxious TO have the day set apart for that
State at the M0WlDter Fair fall wi hin the
time the convention would meet, and probably
other States would look DIT the matter in the
same light Ii was estimated that the expense
OF the convention, including the publication of
the proceedings. would nOl be less than $500.
Colin Nj. Boyd said that it might as well be
understood at the start that the cily could not
appropriate any monry for the purpose men
TONED. Ii bad no power 10 do so, and such
action was expressly forbidden by he charter.
Hugh Craig thought it best TO formulate
prospectus OF the requIreme nts of the congress
so as TO go before The public in diligently. He
thought the people were Go use the gentle
mans wOrds) being ''milked" so thoroughly
nowadays that it would BE- difficult to raise any
large amount unless the benefits could be prop
erly presented 10 the public.
Chairman Parsons said the truth was they
had got the city sin tile hole" as he expressed
II, by bringing the congress here at the time for
which 1t Is set by reason of its occurring during
the Midwinter Far. II he Lad known OF The
conflicting dates at the time tnat Of the con-
q ess was fixed he should never have consented
to 1t. However, the only thing to be done now
was TO push the matter through.
Mr.. Craig insisted upon the necessity of an
such the money would be raised-it must be
raised.
The secretary rerorted that OF the assess
ments of $50 levied each of the bodies
named 'retolore only the Chamber OF Com
merce. Oakland Board of Trade and the Traffic
Association had paid The coin.
The chairman was finally authorized to ap-
point finance committee of five persons 10
arrange this vexatous question in shape for
proper presentation 10 the public and 10 take
such other steps as 1t might find necessary.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
Society Notes.

Mrs. William II. Taylor and Miss Carrie
Taylor Will give high tea at their residence
2l2S California street. from 8 until o'clock
this evening.
a bazaar will be held at the Maria Kip Or
phanaee, $40 Harrison street, this afternoon
nocents.
The San Francisco Athletic Club will hold Its
anniversary ball this evening at B'nai Birth
Hall.
The Independent Rifles will give an old
clothes party this evening at California Hall
Tor the benefit OF the sick fund.
MIR. and Mrs. L. Lachman will celebrate their
golden wedding Tomorrow ate moon at their
residence, 1713 Laguna street.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
GARROTERS AT WORK.
A Young Couple "Sto0d Up" in
the City of Angels.
Capitalist George Dickson Knocked
Down and Relieved of His VaIu-
ableS at San Rafael.

Los ANGELES. Dec. st. c. Millhouse
aud Sophia Brown. two well-known So
ciety young people. were held up this
morning at 3 o'clock and robbed. The
couple were returning home from a
dancing rarity and were feeling somewhat
sleepy, but when addressed in an impera-
tive manner by man who held revolver
in his hand, the muzzle Of which was on a
line with their heads, were soon wide
awake. They complied by holding up
their hands. The highwayman relieved
them of their small change and ordered
them to move on.
They moved. but had only gone block
or two when they met mounted Officer
Woodward, to whom they related an ac-
count of the robbery. Woodward went
on the trail and about o'clock came upon
a man, who was lying in wait for another
victim. He was taken to the police sta
tion and on heing searched pocket-piece
taken from Millhouse was found In his
possession, as we'll as a Colts revolver,
He gave the name of James S. Darling.
but refused to give any further informa-
ton in regard to himself. He Is fine
looking young man, about 81 years of age.
A charge of robbery was recorded against
him.
SAN RAFAEL Dec. S.-Georgs s. Dickson,
retired rancher and capitalist of this
place. while intoxicated was assaulted and
robbed last night about IL 80 o'clock.
His watch, keys and money were taken
from him. Dickson had been in the COM
pany of several bad characters, and upon
leaving saloon was assailed. His cries
attracted several persons who, upon going
where Dickson was laying. saw his assail-
ant running away. Dickson is we'll ac-
auainted with his assalant. but will not
give the officers his name.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
PERSONAL NOTES.

Glen Mcbride OF Dixon is at the Baldwin.
Major Frank Mclaughlin Is down from Oro-
ville
r. Prendergast of Virginia City is at the
Palace.
q. III. Slppelt of st. Louis, Mo-, will be In the
city several days.
James A. Morrfsey, real-estate man of
Stockton. Is III the city.
James Dunsmuir, a capitalist of Victoria,
b. C., Is at the Occidental.
L. w. Sheehan, the well-known Sacramento
newspaper man, Is in town.
ii. II. Pitcher, the well.known banker Of
Livefmore. Is at the Palace.
State Prison Director Robert p. Devlin OF
sacramento IL at tlt Grand.
Joseph ID. Redding and family have returned
rom the East and are now at the Palace
d. Ration, Indian agent at Mesa Grande Is
ID tue city on business for the Department.
II. r, eating, superintendent of mines, from
virginia City. will be In town several days
Aitnur n. Ashley, manager Of the San Joa.
gum valley Agricultural Society, came down
from stockton TO attend the University CLUB
banquet last night.
The morning call., 1893-12-09
EAST INDIA LOAN BILL.
Passed the House of Commons on Its
First Reading.

LONDON. Dec. S.-The East India loan
bill passed its first reading in the House of
Commons this evening. George w. Rus
sell. Radical, and Sir William Vernon Har-
court, Chancellor of the Exchequer, de-
Tended the course the Government had
taken. the latter declaring that the pres
ent measure ought 10 be considered quite
apart from the matter of closing the Indian
mints. Goschen. Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer for the late Government, con-
tended that the Government had embarked
upon gigantic scheme of speculation, and
said the closing OF the mnts must be dis
cussed when the bill came. mp on second
reading.