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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-11-29

Baker with money belonging to the bank.
1t is claimed that Baker frsudulently o5-
tanned the money by conspiracy with
Seely. and that Baker invested this money
In real estate in the names or other per-
sons for his own benefit, and that he
actually owned some of this property. 1t
is declared in the bills that previous TO
January 1. 1891, Baker owed the bank at
least 100000. which he obtained in col
lusion with Bookkeeper Seely and fraudu-
lentiy appropriated to his own use. It is
declared that Baker died insolvent, and
that be made transfers OF his property in
order to defraud his creditors and par
ticularly the bank.
Herbert Ogden. counsel for the estate of
the late Frederick Baker. denies that
Baker was indebted to the bank. The
officials of the bank have not yet decided
about the amount of reward they will offer
for Seely's capture
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GONE TO PIECES.
Collapse of the Western
Association.
TRYING FOR A NEW DEAL.
Chairman Caldwell Steps Down
and Out.
TRYING FOR A NEW DEAL.
MORE RAILROADS TO COME IN.
Meanwhile the Overland Lines VIII
Be Given a Chance to Adjust
Their Differences.

CHICAGO, Nov. 28-Chairman Caldwell
of the Western Passenger Association
rendered his resignation to day. 1t was
accepted, and the Western Passenger AS
soc'ation has passed out of existence.
When the meeting convened this morn
ing Chairman Caldwell said ii the lines
wished to form another association they
would be free to choose such a chairman
as they desired. A resolution declaring
the Western Passenger Association out of
existence was introduced anG adopted
with the understanding that the Emigrant
clearinghouse shall remain intact. Mr..
Caldwell will be retained with lis Lrincipal
assistants for the purpose of managing
the clearinghouse until association affairs
are in more definite shape than at pres
ent. For the purpose of providing for the
expenses of the clearinG-hou all the
roads present at the meeting pledged
themselves to contribute pro rata. The
roads so voting included several which
have not of late been members OF the
Western Passenger Association, and their
total number was greater than the total
ever was in the association at one time.
The report on reorganization was read
and recommended that the territory of the
old association and that properly under
the old Transcontnental Association
should be included in one general associe-
tion, the territory to begin at Galveston,
continuing to New Orleans and thence
north along the MississippI River to st.
Louis, themes along the tracks of the Hill
nois Central and VapdaIia to Chicago,
thence through the peninsula of Michigan
to ST. Ignace and Sault Ste. Marie and from
there west to the Pacific Ocean.
1t was recommended that this territory
be placed under the jurisdiction of five
territorial committees, to have their head
quarters as follows: The Pacific at San
Francisco, the Central at Denver, the
Southern at st. Louis, the Eastern at
Chicago, and the Northern at St Paul.
Each of these committees is to have iu-
risdction of all matters in its own terri
tory and all matters of general interest to
be referred 20 the general association,
which is to have its headquarters in this
city.
No definite action was taken on the re-
porr. 1t being only discussed informally.
The general feeling, however. was strongly
in favor Of adopting the plan proposed by
the Committee. After the discussion the
general meeting adjourned until Saturday
morning TO allow the transcon tinental
lines to meet on Friday and see if they
cannot arrange to do away with the de-
moraliZation in Pacific Coast rates and
thus pave the way for an agreement of all
the lines on the day following or Monday.
The earnings for the Atchison system
for the month to date were S2,699. 740, a
decrease from the same period of last year
of $3.50, 522
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LOOKING FOR A ROW.
Bandits Who May Expect a
Warm Welcome
They Looted a Country Store and
Then Went OFF to Rob
Train.

SOUTH McALEsrER, Ind. T., Nov o.
Three robbers, heavily armed, headed by
Jim French of the Cook gang. at Choctaw
at 20 tonight held up and robbed store
full of men. and after taking all the small
cash in sight and coolly helping themselves
to tobacco. blankets, ETC., drove away.
The robbery occurred at the general store
of Lafayette Brothers. One of the robbie rs
stood on guard while French and the others
fed. The clerks aud customers present.
numbering nine people, were arranged in
a line. French demanded of the cashier
that he open the safe, but luckily it had a
time lock on il. French then helped him.
self to what loose cash he could find-S35-
and in an extremely cool and deliberate
manner selected what blankets, tobacco
and groceries hu cared for. French had
said he would shoot the first man that
moved, and his word was sufficient to turn
the corralled nine into statues.
aaving secured all in sight they wanted,
the bandits, with a second admonition to
the inmates of the store not to follow,
mounted their horses and rode away
rapidly in a Southerly direction.
a hod-up is expected at Bond. few
miles from here. The news was received
at Muskogee in time to put twenty-five
guards on the Inbound train. United
States Judge Stewart and Marshal Nc
Allister are also aboard, having positive
orders to shoot till the last man fails. If
the train is held up there promises to be
fioht
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ENGLAND NOT ADVISED.
Downing Street Knows Nothing of
Trouble at BIuefieIds.

LONDON. Nov. 26.--General Barrios. the
special envoy of the Government of Mica
rague to Great Britain in connection with
the settlement of disputes regarding the
Mosquito territory, will be received in
audience BY the Queen on Friday In an
interview today General Barrios declared
that everything was quiet on the Mosquito
coast. He expressed himself as being sat
lsfed with Nicaragua's relations toward
Great Britain.
Inquiries made at the Foreign Office TO-
day elected the statement that this de-
partment had no information regarding
any trouble about the Mosquito territory.
The officials say that Mr.. Gosling, the
British Minister to Nicaragua. had not
sent for a warship to protect British inter-
ests at Bluefields.
A represen tative of the Associated Press
called upon ambassador Bayard this after
noon and asked him il there were any
developments in the negotiations which
have been going on for so long between
Nicaragua and Great Britain in regard to
the Mosquito territory.
Mr.. Bayard said he could give no in-
formation on the subject He said the
dispatches received in London to-day were
OF the usual tempest in a teapot order.
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PORT ARTHUR SACKED.
The First Story of the Brutality of
japanese Soldiers.

CHEZ Foo, Nov. 28.-Chinese fugitives
state that the japanese sacked Port Arthur,
shooting the old and the young, and that
pillage and murder held supreme for three
days. The dead were barbarously NAL
treated. their heads and noses being cut
off and nameless atrocities committed.
The Japanese soldiers secured The country
for days and killed all the Chinese they
could fud. Fugitives say all the streets of
Port Arthur, as well as the harbor, were
filed with dead bodies.
LONDON, Nov. 28-The Times will pub
lish the following from its CORES pondent
at ChefoO: The report of atrocities com
mitted by both sides has been confirmed.
a number of Japanese prisoners were
found TO have been beheaded and mutt
lated. Hence the Japanese gave no quar-
ter. There was an indiscriminate massacre.
TIENTsIN, Nov. 2S-The chief of the Red
Cross Society has sent six doctors to Port
Arthur to assist the wounded. The Brit
ish military attaches are accompanying
the doctors.
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NEW POSToFFICE SITE.
To Be Examined by Engineers of the
Army.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28.-Chalrman Say
ers Of the House Committee on Appropria-
tons stated to members OF the committee
that when Congress met he would intro
duce resolution in which there would be
proviso that two engineers of the army
go to San Francisco and make thorough
Investigation Of the Postoffice site. In
making this statement Chairman Sayers
said that there had been frequent charges
that it would be a reckless expenditure of
money 20 begin work on this building, be-
cause good foundation could not be laid
on the site. He thought the matter had
reached point where nc mistakes ought
TO be made.
The acting Supervising Architect of the
Treasury Department also stated that
there had been renewed charges made re.
garding the foundation, and until invest-
CATION by some ore In authority the de-
partment would not advertise for bids for
excavation and the building of a founda-
tion. The Treasury Department did not
care TO take this responsibility. During
all of last session Chairman Bankhead of
the Committee on Public Grounds and
Buildings clustered great deal about the
proposed Congressional investigation of
the alleged frauds in the purchase of the
site. but accom- plished nothing whatever,
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SUGAR TOO FREE.
All the Refineries Shut
Down.
CONGRESS IS AT FAULT.
Even the Trust Cannot Run at
a Loss.
LABOR IN EUROPE TOO CHEAP.
1t Is Impossible for America to COM
pete With the Tariff as
at Present.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2s.-An evening paper
says: Orders were issued to-day from the
headquarters of the American Sugar Re-
fnery in Wall street to shut down COM
pletely all the refineries of the company
in Boston. New York and Philadelphia.
Fifty thousand operatives will be affected
by the closing of the sugar works.
President II. o. Hsvemeyer of the
American Sugar Refining Company said
to-day: 'rhe sugar business has been bad
for some months past. We have been
hoping against hope all along. ana tried to
weather through the period of depression.
trusting business might improve and that
we would soon be made to run our works
to their fullest capacity, but everything
was against us. The reaction that fol-
lowed the passing of the tariff bill brought
about dull season, and the war among
the wholesale grocers in several sections
of the country still further tended to de-
moralize trade. When to this was added
the excitement of an election canvass and
the general report that Congress would
pass bill making all sugars free you can
readily see there was enough cause to
compel us to shut down completely.
"But we ran our works up to the present
time with & reduced force in the hope,
Micaw ber-like, that something would turn
up. Our faith in the future has failed us,
and beginning o-morrow, we shall shut
down all our works in Boston, New York,
Philadelphia and Baltimore. We cannot
do anything else. We are sorry for our
men and have been tying to ward it off
all along, but the truth is this: We have
haa I'M RI tncc fOr
eral months past. 1t is time now to call a
halt. The last Congress is responsible
for the present situation, and ii they pass
the free-sugar bill at Washington, as it is
reported that they will. they will kill the
sugar industry com pletey. Things cannot
be made worse than they are now. There
is very little difference between the prices
of raw and refined sugar, and there is
no reason or justice in continuing a
business at heavy loss. We must
either have enough profit to cover
the bald expenses of CARRYING on sugar
refining or else go out of the business COM
pletely. We cannot compete with the
wages paid in Europe and our men could
not begin to su port themselves and their
families at such figures. Yet we are sked
to run our establishment with only the
margin in refining that is to be found
between the cost of raw aud refined sugars,
which is now trifle less than u cent a
pound.
"No, the Only way for US to do is to shut
down completely until there is market
for our goods and until we can see our
way to pay expenses. And 1 can see
nothing cheering or reassuring In the out
look at the present moment"
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TIME TO STOP 1T.
British Aggression in the
Mosquito.
CLAIM TO A PROTECTORATE
Which This Country Cannot
Recognize.
AIM TO A PROTECTORATE
MATTERS LOOK RATHER GRAVE.
1t Is Hoped There Can Be an Ex-
pIanation Satisfactory to
the United States.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28.-Before taking
further action in the new Bluefield trouble
the State d apartment will wait to hear
from Ambassador Bayard, who has been
charged to inquire into the matter at Lon
don.
While the state of affairs at Bluefieds,
as it has been reported 10 the State De-
partment, is certainly grave, it is by no
means impossible that it will admit of an
explanation by the British Government
that will cast a new light on the matter.
At any rate there is no possible foundation
for war scare at this time, for it is i'm
probable that the British officers in Mica
ragua would pursue a course likely to lead
TO hostile clash with the commander OF
the United States ship Columbia, which
vessel, having sailed from Kingston yes
terday, should arrive off Bluefields to-
morrow. but from the statement made this
evening by the Nicaraguan Government it
is to he appreheDded that the whole sub
iect of the British claim of protectorat To
over the Mosquito reservation must be re-
opened, and diplomatic warfare must be
conducted by Mr.. Bayard with the British
Foreign Office, and meanwhile affairs at
Bluefields will remain in statu quo.
The United States has never recognized
the British claim Of a protec!orate over
the Mosquito reservation. and after all the
whole case may turn on this point But
waving for the time being the settlement
of this contention and tacitly recognizing
the protectorate the position of the United
States is that in guaranteeing the Mos
quito Indians the right to maintain their
own form of government and law. Great
Britain would not extend this sway over
Nicaraguans and people of other nations,
and, in fact could not do more than pro-
vide for the continuance OF old tribal rela-
tions, which the very few Indians remain
ing at Bluefelds themselves have aban-
dOned.
Thus far the United States has sided
with Nicaragua in her claims and has even
been instrumental in bringing about the
establishment of the existing satisfactory
Government at Bluefelds. Ii may be
presumed in the light of Mr.. Bayard's in
structions that this country will continue
firm 10 her position. 1t is not believed
here that British action, pending Degotia-
tions. will go further than the formal re-
iusal to recognize the Bluefields Govern
ment and perhaps a refusal of British
merchants to pay custom duties and taxes
to the Nicaraguan officials there. Mean
while no United States war vessels, save
the Colum bia. have been sent to Blue
fields, and according to Acting Secretary
McAdoo none will be at present. There
is an intention to conduct extensive feet
maneuvers in the waters of the Gulf of
Mexico this winter, which would necessi-
late the assem- bling of considerable u num-
Der of vessels there, ,and this plan will ulti-
mately be carried out.
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DROUGHT SUFFERERS.
The Governor of Nebraska Issues an
Appeal for Aid.

OMAHA, NeDr.. Nov. 2S.-The destitu-
ton in the Western Nebraska counties
devastated by the drought is growing
daily, Notwithstanding efforts to aid the
suffering farmers. The following appeal
was issued by Mayor Bsamis of Omaha to-
day:
Information has come to me within the past
few days from the most reliable sources-from
gentlemen of integrity, who speak from actual
Obseryation-that the suffering among farmers
In the drought-stricken districts OF our State is
exceedingly severe. Families are on the verge
OF starvation; mothers Fave nothing In which
10 wrap their baDes and have no clothing for
themselves except dresses made from gunny-
sacking; underwear and shoes are almost un-
known, and fuel is luxury not TO be dreamed
of. One Of my infOrmants, a clergyman, IN
forms me that he has part ken OF meals among
these farmers where the greens of potato tops
and moldy bread constituted the only food.
am fully aware that there is a great deal OF
suffering among our own people. but believe
that our citizens should make a special effort to
extend all possible assistance TO the sufferers
in our State outside the city. 1t would be a
fitting manner of giving thanks for the bless
iDgs we have received from our citizens to con-
tribute toward relieving the sufferings OF these
people. What Is needed is clothing of all kinds
and descriptions and food of all sorts.
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KOLB AND HIS WAR.
1t Is Pretty Sure Shot That There
Will Be Trouble.


MONTGOMERY, Ala. Nov. 2S.-Notwith-
standing that ;he authorities here disclaim
any alarm over the contemplated action of
Kolb and his threat to be sworn in as
Governor on Saturday, there are warlike
preparations going on in the city. Two
wagon-loads of sabers have been sent
around to police headquarters. and guns
are being frightened up in the military
armorIes. Not only this, but the mill tia
oil the State have been invited" to be
present at the States capital to attend the
Inauguration ceremonies. and there are
other indications that the authorities are
expecting trouble with KOb and his
crowd. The Kolbite mem bers of the Legis-
iature are sulen and silent. They are nom
committal and affect to know nothing of
Kolb's intention. kolb was in the city
yesterday, and reiterated his purpose to be
sworn in as Governor, and to denounce
the incoming Governor as a fraud and
usurper. He said: "If there is any
trouble will not be responsible for 1t.
will adopt only peaceable means to secure
my rights"
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FULL OF GINGER.
Governor TilIman has Lost None of
His Fighting Quality.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Nov. 28.-On the OPEN
ing of the two houses of the Legislature
to-day Governor Tilman's message was
read. 1t read like other of his statements,
full Of ginger. He recounts the history of
the Darlington dispensary riots, defending
his course and charging that the riots were
the outcome Of aconsDiracy of the whisky
men. He denounces the militia In refus-
ing to obey orders, and advised remodel
ing the militia system and laws, giving the
commander-in-chief power to disband
companies at will The Governor charges
that Judge Golf of the United States court
purposely delays a decision as to the dis
pensary laws until after the expiration OF
his term as Governor so as to require pro-
ceedings to be begun anew.
The message advises a metropolitan po-
lice system for Charleston City with view
10 the enforcement If the dispsnsary law.
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GREAT SHIP CANAL.
To Run From the Lakes to the
Atlantic Ocean.

CHICAGO, Nov. 28.-The movement for
an international ship canal from the Great
Lakes to the Atlantic, inaugurated at the
dep water ways convention, was crystal
lized to-day in The draft of bill which
will be introduced in the Senate the com
ing winter, probably by Senator Villas.
The executive committee of the deep
water ways convention met to-day and
began work on the bill. 1t was decided 10
ask Congress for an appropriation of S5O.-
600 for the United States side of an inter
national commission, the proposed com
mission to consist of five civil engineers
and an engineer from both the War and
Navy departments. A similar board, it is
said, will be appointed by the Dominion
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MISS HOGAN'S STORY.
Not Once Did She Contradict Her.
self on the Stand.

FARGO. N. OAK, Nov. 28-To an audi
ence that packed the courtroom Mrs.
Hrschfeld o-day told the sad story OF her
marital troubles, which culminai ed in the
present action. The cross-examination
continued all afternoon. but not once did
she contradict herself.
The testimony regarding an intimacy
with Attorney General Haskell. whic h the
plaintiff said she admitted to him, was de-
MED with great vehemence, as well as
other testimony rejecting on her char
acter, except as concerned her relations
with Hirschfield. just before her illness
Mrs. Howard came to her with $500 which
she said Aaron Hirschfield had sent, and
wanted her to come at once to him. In
the condition she was in she could not
leave, and this was the last time she had
heard from Aaron. Mrs. j.. II. Htrschfeld
sent for her once and said they might as
well be friends. If she would agree to
separation from Aaron she would give her
$4,000. Mrs. Hirschield Indignantly left
the room. A the time that Aaron esti-
fed he was shadowed by her brothers they
did not live in Helena.
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HAS A equity FOOT,
Cleveland Has Suffered Much
Pain.
His MaIady Is Nothing New, Nor
Has This Attack Been Espe-
cialIy Severe.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28.-In view of the
circulation of rumors to the effect that the
condition of the President is much worse
than has been reported, his private secre-
tary was to-day asked for a statement of
facts. In response he said that the Presi-
dent has been suffering from an acute
attack of rheumatism, or rheumatic gout.
He has been subject to these attacks for
years past, and Ibis is by no means more
severe than others he has experienced.
For couple of days he.was confined to his
bed, but he has passed The most violent
stage Of his malady, and although still suf-
ferIng is working with his message, which
he is writing himself, and is making such
progress that it will be ready to deliver 10
Congress on the first day of the session.
unless something unforeseen occurs. The
President does not occupy gouty couch.
but sits In an easy-chair, with his afflicted
limb lying on a cushion, and lies down at
intervals when the limb becomes painful
His condition is steadily improving, and
it is said he will be able to get about in a
tew days.
NEW YORK. Nov. 28.-A Washington
special to the World says: The President
has been and is still much sicker man
than the administration people would have
the public believe. His condition is not
alarming. but il Is fact that a severe
attack of rheumatic gout, which followed
the sprain of his left ankle, practically in-
capacitated him for work on his message
During the last three days Mr.. Cleveland
has suffered much pain from his swollen
leg and to obtain relief has remained in
bed much of the time. DR.. O'Reilly, it is
said. expects Mr.. Cleveland will be abe
to move about and probably come to this
city in few days. Mr.. Cleveland has been
unable to do much writing, and the fact
that his message is far from omplete is
said to have given him much uneasness.
1t is just possible the message will not be
transmitted to Congress on the usual day.