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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-27
A CHEERFUL WORKER.
Henry F. Gordon Is Known In This
CitV.

Dispatches from Chicago published yes
terday gave an account OF the holding up
of freight train at Deerfield. one of the
Windy City's suburbs, by two esperadoes,
Viii, Lake and Ii. f. Gordon, their murder
of Private Detective Owens and Special
Officer McGrath and their subsequent pur-
suit and capture.
Captain Lees said last night that he
was convinced FL. F. Gordon is not
stranger to this city. although Acting Chief
Kipley of Chicago is said to have identified
him as Billy Williams. a horsethief and
bad man generally.
On February Is last Henry Francis Cor
don, through the recommendation of the
British Benevolent Society, Obt aimed em-
ployment as bedmaker in the University
Club on Suttsr street. He arrived here
about a month previously and had been a
constant visitor at the rooms of the Young
Mems Christian Association.
He performed the duties of bedmaker In
a satisfactory manner for four days and
then he suddenly disappeared. But he was
careful to take with him all the scarfpins,
rings, jewelry and other small articles of
value that he found lying around loose in
the different bedrooms.
The police were notified of the affair and
they found that Henry Francis had gone
to Chicago, where he formerly lived, tax
ing his plunder with him. Chief Crowley
sent letter to Inspector Shea of Chicago,
relating what Henry Francis had done.
and asking to hear further about him, but
he did not receive reply.
Gordon was known to be in this city
prior TO last February. About two and a
half years ago be was here for few
weeks and met young lady whom, after
brief courtship. he married. He took
her to Chicago, but soon got tired of her
and deserted her. She worked her way
back here to her friends, and when Cor
don was here last February she met him
on the street. He tried TO induce her to
live with him again, but she would have
nothing to do with him.
Captain Lees says Gordon had been
employed in the Union League Club and
Farwell House, Chicago. The captain de-
scribes him as a man about 80 years of
age, of slight figure. weight about 40
pounds. feet 6 inches tall. He speaks
with an English accent.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-27
STRUCK THE COLONEL
Lieutenant Welch Assaults His
Superior.
The Offender Promptly Arrested and
VIII Be Tried by Court
Martial.

CHICAGO, Aug. 26-Colonel R. a. Croft
ton, commanding the Fifteenth United
States Infantry. was struck in the face to-
day by First Lieutenant 3. c. Welch of
Company E, Fifteenth Regiment Colonel
Crofton was engaged ia the work of chang
ing guard mount
1t is said the attack was entirely unpro-
vOked on the part of Colonel Crofton.
Welch was placed under arrest, and will
be tried before a court-martial. The aft air
created great sensation throughout army
quarters.
AT 3 o'clock this morning Colonel Croft
ton was engaged in performing the duties
which devClve upon him-the command
ing of the regiment in connection with the
change of guard mount. Officers were
crowded about him receiving their orders,
and formed quite a group near the CON-
mander's tent.
Lieutenant Welch suddenly approached
Colonel Crofton and addressed him in a
low tone. The two walked some distance
apart from the others, still conversing in
low tones. Suddenly the lieutenant was
seen to strike his superior officer a blow
full in the face with his fist. 1t was a
powerful blow and Colonel Crofton
oCChOu UdLOQ w lb duu WAS SEEN 80 stag
ger. but he quickly recovered, and with
blood squirting from his nose ordered
Welch under arrest and then retired to bis
tent.
Welch was surrounded by several SOL
diers and was put in the guardhouse,
where he was closely guarded by four SOL
diers. The affair was the sole topic of
conversation to-day at army headquarters
at Evanston, The men were very reticent
about speaking of the occurrence to civil
ians What the conversation was that
took place between Crofton and Welch
before the blow was struck no one knows
1t was noticed by those who saw the af-
fair that the two men were somewhat ex-
cited and that the conversation was be-
coming heated when Lieutenant Welch
struck the blow.
The crime of assaulting a superior Off
Ger in the United States army is consid-
cred one of the most serious offenses. The
penalty is dismissal from the ranks.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-27
ABOUT THE KING OF KOREA.
His Declaration Compelled by
r. the Japanese.
MISSIONARY wYLIR's MURDER.
Deep Regret Expressed and Repara-
'.*:> =: tion Will Be Made for the
..-.:: Outrage.

. EoNDoN, Aug. 26.-A special dispatch
from Berlin to the Standard says that
China is about to address a note TO the
. mowers protesting against the King OF
Korea declaring his independence. The
dispatch adds: Several of the powers are
likely 10 recognize the justice of The pro-
test. because they are certain the declara-
ton was made under japanese compulsion
after the King was captured, and 1t was
antedated to make it appear voluntary.
TIE Times tomorrow will publish dis
patch from TientsiD, stating an imperial
edict has been issued in connection with
the ouIrages perpetrated on missionaries
and the murder of Rev. James Wylie. a
Presbyterian missionary, who was recently
killed at LiaO Yang by Chinese soldiers
who were marching to Corea.
The edict condemns the Chinese officers
responsible for the good conduct of the
troops ana orders that the &C ual murder
ers be beheaded. 1t is further ordered
That the chapels which have been de-
stroyed be rebuilt at the expense of the
people in the localities where the outrages
were committed and that compensation be
paid relatives of WyHe.
The Using Ii Y a men, or supreme coun-
Gil, and VieerOy Ii Hung Chang have ex-
pressed deep regret TO the British Minister
because of the outrages.
The Times this morning publishes a dis
patch from TientsiD, dated August %
stating that General Yeh with 1000 men
has effected junction with the Chinese
main body at Ping Yang. The remainder
. of the force under General Nieh is ex-
pected to arrive at Ping Yang tomorrow.
=. Tile dispatch adds that the retreat from
:: A-San was brilliantly carried out. The
: troops marched through difficult coun-
try,:and, although they were harrassed by
. the enemy along the whole route. they
sIcceeded in breaking through the Japan
-Gse' lines at Chung Hwa.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-27
HELD TO ACCOUNT.
Nicaragua Must Respect
ALI Rights.
THE POLICY OF UNCLE SAM
Respecting American Subjects in
BluefieldS.
He POLICY OF UNCLE SAM
HAS LOCAL POWER.
An Interesting Communication Re-
lating to British Vice-Consul
Hatch'S Imprisonment.

NEW YoRK, Aug. 26.-A special dis
patch from Washington says: Definite in
formation concerning the Nicaraguan
policy of the administration was b.
tanned from an official source to-day. For
some time there has been much speculat-
ing On the subject, and recent adyices
from Bluefelds and the present mission to
London of General Barrios, the Ncara-
guam special commissioner, have aroused
fresh interest here.
Briefly expressed. the reorganization of
the complete sovereignty of Nicaragua in
the Mosquito Reservation is the policy
which has been agreed upon. Neither
Chief Clarence nor his successor in any
event is regarded as having any authority
or rights separate from or independent of
national control.
Nicaragua is considered the only treaty
mower and the sole source of government
with her all relations concerning Ameri-
can interests in the reservation are to be
had, and Clarence and his advisers are TO
be treated as purely local authorities, sub
ordinate to and under the constant re-
strlctlon Of Nicaragua in ali matters. For
acts OF omission or commission with re-
spect to Americans and their stripe Nicar-
aqua is to be held responsible.
Contracts and concessions now in force
with Americans in the reservation are TO
be upheld, and the national Government
is expected to respect the same and to
take such steps as may be necessary TO
their maintenance. To the greatest ex-
tent consistent with International conr-
tesy Nicaragua is to oe required to sane
ton by law or proclamation the freedom
of religion which now obtains in she res
ervation.
An effort will also be made to induce
Nicaragua to give guarantee that exces-
sive or unusual taxes will not be levied.
with relation to the grants and concessions
now held by Americans in the reservation
Nicaragua has been informed that this
country regards them as binding OF the
National Government.
They are considered in each instance as
contract, so to speak, voidable, but not
void under the arrangement. They are TO
be kept in force, except when by mutual
agreement they become no longer opera
tive. Whenever. for any reason a conces-
sion is Withdrawn by Nicaragua without
the consent Of the party holding the grant
a suitable indemnity is to be provided.
On this point the United States is said to
be firm, and should cases arise where in
justice is done to Americans on the reser
vations, vigorous demands are to be made
on Nicaragua to right the wrong
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-27
DASHED DOWN A GRADE.
-
Thrilling Ride on Runaway Electric

ORANGE, n. j., Aug. 26-An accident
occurred this afternoon on the electric line
Of the Suburban Traction Company near
. Eagle Rock, a Wel-known pleasure resort
by which a number Of persons were in
jured.
Those hurt are: Johnny Lloyd, years
old. right arm taken off at the elbow; Mrs
Frank Davis, arm broken; Mrs. John
Lloyd. badly cut, bruised and legs
sDrained; Mrs. Margaret Hallahan, Sc
verely bruised about chest; Mrs. Michael
Finnegan, severely cut; William Floyd,
badly cut and bruised.
. Eagle Rock is at the top Of Orange
Mountain. 1t is approached by a road two
miles long with a long and continuous
grade. ln some parts the grade is almost
SIXTY feet to the mile. This afternoon
about ten minutes to o'clock car 8. filled
10 the doors with men and women. MANY
of the farmer hanging to the platforms,
was going down the grade, when the
IN o torman found the brake would not
work. The car rapidly gained momen-
:tum, and was soon dasning along at very
Tapid rate of speed.
O. The passengers were not long finding
out that something was wrong. and the
women and children began to scream.
Before any one had time to jump the front
wheels of the forward truck struck bend
in the road. The car was going too fast
for the wheels to follow the track, and it
lea ped from the rails, turning compile tely
over. The passengers were piled in a
heap. The broken glass of the windows
and doors caused many injuries.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-27
TREATED TO A STORM.
Rain DeIuges the Tents of the
Knights of Pythias.
Notwithstanding the Discomforts of
the Weather the Visitors
Were Very Merry.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-An unwelcome
housewarming was given the Knights of
Pythias. encamped in the white city of
tents around the Washington monument
this afternoon. 1t came in the form of a
thunder-showe which swept over the city
almost without warning, and then settled
into steady rain until sunset. Several
tents were dismantled by the sheets of
rain which beat around them, and the
lightning was unpleasantly sharp. All of
the oiseomforts incidental to the storm
were accepted in hilarious mood by the
Knights, however. and they made fun
under the canvas as we'll as outside after
the first d-enching rain had passed over.
Three thousand cheered on the arrival of
new companies. while the bands in camp
kept giving a continual concert and en-
deavoring to outplay their rivals. Special
trains were pulling into the depot, aud
Knights, brilliantly uniformed in scarlet,
blue and white, went marching up Penn
sylvania avenue through the rain, many
displaying handsome banners. Particu-
larly striking was the Florida phalanx,
presenting cleaning array of white duck
trousers and carrying at the head of the
line the most famous product OF their
State. stuffed alligator rampant.
In the face of the weather hundreds of
residents fiocked to inspect the camp dur
ing the day, troOping through the avenue
of tents and crOwding about the goats and
other parapheInalia, animate and inani-
mate. brought by the Westerners, who
are in large m0jority to-day.
Fine discipline was maintained in the
encampment, something like martial regu-
lations being enforced. Three thousand
men sleep on the light cots under canvas
tonight, while uniforms are the rule
rather than the exception on the streets
The most heavily gilt-laced of the regaia
was TO be found at the Ebbitt House,
where headquarters have been established
by Major-General Carnahan, where the
citizens committeeman also congregate,
and where every stranger is greeted by his
acquaintanc with an official title. Since
the encampment will not officially begin
until tomorrow, the divisions are not re-
quired to report their presence until then,
so no list of the organizations on the
ground is yet to be had.
Among the prominent divisions which
arrived to-day were those from New York,
Cincinnati. Indianapolis, st. Joseph, Chi
cago and Colorado. President Cleveland
has definitely promised to review the
grand parade on Tuesday. A reviewing
stand will be erected for him in front of
the executive mansion. General Carnahan
and his staff will review the parade on
horseback at the head of Pennsylvania
avenue, near the Treasury. A stand is
being erected by the Treasury, in which
seats will be reserved for Senators, repre-
sentatives and other Government officials
and members of the diplomatic corps.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-27
CARRIAGE MEN LEVANT.
Made Cleanup and Left Creditors
in the Lurch.

=. New YORK. Aug. 26.-Benjamin and
Morris KrauS, constituting the firm of
Ktaus Brothers. dealers in horses. car
liages and harness, in Brooklyn and New
4oEk, are missing. leaving their creditors
TO mourn their departure. It is said they
have disposed of nearly $4,000 worth Of
goods. secured for the most part on four
months time. and they have decamped
with the proceeds.
They laid in large stocks of carriages,
wagons and harness. They bought from
city dealers and from others all over the
country. This stock was disposed of at
auction, cut rates, or any other way 10 get
rid of it on cash basis. Most of their
notes fell due August 1 and they still had
about $500 worth of stock They asked
for and secured loan of $4,000 from
:Bldomingdale Brothers Of this city and
gave a chattel mortgage for $4,000 to cover
this loan and back rent. Since then they
have not been seen.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-27
PLANS OF KoLBITEs.
They Will Elect Senator to Succeed
Morgan.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug. pa promi-
nent Republican who was active in Kolb's
interest during the recent campaign is au-
thority for the statement that the Kolbtes
will meet in November, when the regular
Legislature meets. convene Legislature
of their own and elect a United States
Senator to succeed Morgan, who will, 1t is
thought. be a Republican, and adjourn.
They Will then let their Senator contest
with Morgan, who will be elected by the
regular Legislature for the latter's seat.
The Kolbites figure that the Republicans
will he in the majority in the United
States Senate next year and hope thereby
to have their man seated. This will, it is
thought, be the extent of the dual Govern
ment of the Kolbiies
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-27

Trains on the Detroit, Bay City and AL
peua road are delayed many hours. From
Klmaster, in the interior of the county.
Che report comes tonight that several
farmers lost their homes and stock Of
goods to-day, and Edward Kingston and
his son James were seriously burned
while fighting the flames. Other parts Of
the county are sending In reports of heavy
damage to crops and timber. There has
been no rain in six weeks. Everything is
dry as tinder, and stiff wind would set
the whole country sflame.
LUDINGToN, Mich, aug. 26.-The whole
surrounding country sends in extensive
reports of heavy damage by forest fires.
Last night four farmhouses were de-
stroyed, the occupants barely escaping
with their lives. A heavy smoke that
nearly turned day into night hung over the
city for twentv-four hours.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-27
HATCH TO BE PUNISHED.
Nicaragua Never Recognized Him as
British Vice-ConSuI.

NEW YORK. Aug. pa special dis
patch from Managua says: The Nicara-
guam Government SENDS the following
communication to the United States:
Evidence is accumulating to convict the
instigators of the recent revolt among the
Mosquito Indians. Several foreigners are
among those who have been arrested for
conspiracy. and the most deeply fmpli-
Gated of them all is Hatch, the so.
called British Vice Cons sui for the MOSQUITO
Coast. He thought his position would
protect him from arrest, but Nicaragua
had never recogoized him officially nor
granted him an exequatur. His appoint
ment is therefore void as far as Nicaragua
is concerned. and with his accomplices in
sedition he will be punished to the full ex-
tent of the law.
British Minister Goslng has wired from
Guatemala protest against the imprison-
ment of Consular Agent Hatch.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-27
IN BEHALF OF ADAMS.
Secretary Gresham Will Make an
Appeal to Mexico.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 26.-Au earnest ef-
fort is making in official circles here to in
duce the Mexican Government to extend
clemency and mitigate the sentence of
death imposed on Edward Adams of San
Antonio. Tex. Under the sentence Adams
is to be shot soon in the City of Mexico.
Members Of the Texas and Louisiana dele
cations in Congress have secured the
friendly Office of the United States Gov
ernment and his case will be laid before
the sister republic through Secretary
Gresham and Minister Gray. There are
many extenuating circumstances in Adams
case and a careful presentation and con-
sideration of the facts, it is believed, viii!
appeal to the well-known sense of human
ity and justice of the Mexican people and
the administration of President Diaz.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-27
TWENTY PERSONS INJURED.
Collapse of Bridge in a Public
Park.

KANSAS CITY, Aug. 26.-By the collapse
of bridge over rayine at Fairmount
Park this evening fifty persons were pre-
cipitated to the ground. a distance of fif-
teen or twenty feet, and twenty of them
were more or less injured. The injured
are: Nettie Red mond of Atchison, Ksns..
fractured arm; D. A. Bateman. Kansas
City, had two ribs broken; w. Boyce was
internally injured; d. M. Parry, Indian
apolis. two ribs broken: A. C. Myers.
Chanute. Kans.. knee badly injured; Fam
ME Moore, Ottawa. left foot crushed; l..
A Hamlin of New York, right foot badly
injured.
The others received bad bruises and
broken bones. None of those injured are
in danger.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-27
MORTON Is CoNsiDERATR.
Upon Returning 1e Hands a State
ment to the Reporters.

NEW YORK, August 26-Among the
passengers who arrived on the steamer La
NOrmandie was the Hon. Levi P. Morton,
who was seen on the promenade deck of
the steamer shortly after she dropped an
chor in quarantine. He evidently antici-
pated the reporters questions, as the fol-
lowing note which he handed to those
who greeted him will show:
"ln reply to your questions / can only
say that although have no desire to re-
enter public life, have received so many
letters from personal and political friends
in different parts of the State urging me to
allow the use of my name as a candidate
for Governor, now that l am home / shall
feel it due them and tie Republican party,
which mas so highly honored me in the
past, to give the question serious con-
sideration."
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-27
MINERS TO REMAIN OUT.
In the Massiilon Fields They Refuse
Reduced Wages.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 26.-News re-
celVed from the Massillon coal fields is TO
the effect that the miners have refused to
accept the ultimatum of the operators.
which provided that they should resume
work tomorrow upon a schedule of wages
based on the Colnnbu scale. 1t is said
many OF the miners are now removing
their tools from the mines, and it is be-
lieved the operators will carry out their
intention of resuming work tomorrow
with Don-union men. The miners of the
MasslIon district, about 5000 in mum ber.
have been on strike since February H.
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ARE NOW FRIENDLY.
Brazil, Uruguay and Argentine G
VERY GnOd Terms

Brazil, Uruguay and Argentine on
Very Good Terms.
NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-A special dis
patch from Valparaiso says: BrszrS
naval squadron sailed last night for
Montevideo.
The probabl resign alton of Uruguay's
Minister of Finance is denied to-day. The
festival in MOntevideo continues and is
fostering good feeling between Uruguay,
Argentine ana Brazil.
United States Minister Buchanan has
arrived in Santa Fee, Argentina. and was
received by Minister Alcancer. He visited
the schools and public buildings and pro-
ceeded tonight to Calestine and other
grain districts Governor Zena will ac-
company him on a tour of the west
colonies.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-27
CROWDED WITH VETERANS.
Grand Island the Scene of a State
EncamDment.

OMAHA. Nebr. Aug. pa special to the
Bee from Grand Island. Nebr.. says: The
annual Grand Army State encampment
opens here tomorrow. Already the city
is crowded with veterans. One thousand
tents are occupied in camp. The attend
ance Is expected 10 reach 10000. The
Populist and Republican State nominees
will discuss politics during the week.
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THEIR BOAT BOTTOM UP.
Supposed Drowning of Two OF the
Britannia'S Crew.

LONDON, Aug. 26.-Mats Simons and
Caterer Roper, of the Britannia, which is
now at Weymouth. left for The shore yes
terday taking with them Engineer Brook
man of the steam yacht Tabura. A heavy
storm was prevailing at the time. This
morning the dingy was found floating bot
tom up, and it is feared the occupants
were drowned. 1t is expected that the
Prince of Wales. who has been notified of
the accident, will order the Britannia not
to take part tomorrow in the regatta of
the Royal Yacht Club off Torquay, in
which she is entered.
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BELL WILL NOT RUN.
Waite, Therefore, Will Be Renom-
mated for Governor.

PUEBLO. Colo. Aug. 26.-Hon. John c.
Bell OF Montrose. Populst member of
Congress from the second Colorado dis
trict. publishes statement in Peoples
party paper and Waite organ to-day
that he is not q candidate for Governor,
ana will not allow the use of his name at
the State convention here September 4.
He disclaims having cast any slurs on
Governor Waite. Mr.. Bell has been much
talked Of as possible Democrat-Populist
fusion candidate. His statement prac-
ticalIy leaves the way clear for Waite's re-
nomination, as no other man has been
prominently urged in opposition to the in
cumbent,
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PROBABLY FOR REVENGE.
The Peculiar Murder of a Police
Official

MENToNE. Aug. 26.-Considerable ex-
element has been occasioned in official
circles by murder committed here to-
day. Nj. Buissel, secretary to the Police
Commissiary, while entering his house
was shot by an unknown man.
Very few people were in the vicinity of
the house at the time, and the murderer
made his escape unmolested. 1t is sup
posed the shooting was done in revenge
by an anarchist.
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EXPLOSION OF DYNAMITE.
Killed Seven Persons and DESTROYED
Much Property.

ZACATECAs. Mexico, Aug. pa courier
arrived here this morning from the camp
of Captain Minillos, this State, bringing
news of a terrible dynamite explosion
which occurred in the mines there yester-
day. The explosion resulted in the killing
of seven persons, besides several horses
and did great damage to property.