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RAILROAD WRANGLES.
War Imminent Between Passen-
ger Association Lines.
Struggle of the Nebraska Roads to
Break the Maximum Freight
Laws.

CHICAGO. June 16-Chairman Caldwell
of the Western Passenger Association is
just now using every effort to keep the
lines of his association from breaking out
into war over the summer excursion busi-
ness. The Atchison has for some time
been collecting evidence Of the unauthor-
lied rates which have been made by the
association lines and is likely any day to
will cause the association trouble.
The Atchison declares to-day that it had
discovered that the association lines had
not only reduced in the rate in some in
stances named in the summer excursion
agreement but had at the same time paid
large commissions for the business and
given large numbers of tickets to the
managing committees of various conven-
tions, and had in other ways cut the
agreed rates deeply. The Atehison pro-
poses to continue its Investigations for
some time longer, and will then adopt
measures TO protect its share OF the busI-
ness.
OMAHA, June 16.-In the maximum
freight case to-day Attorney Webster took
the stand that the rates established by the
Newberry rate are not unreasonable and
that statistics show that in 1890 the num-
Der Of tons of freight carried was 636, 541,-
GIT. For the carrying OF this freight the
railroads charge annually in round num-
bers S736. 793 699. This was an enormous
tribute paid by the people of this country
to transport the product of the land from
the producer to the consumer. The enor-
nifty Of this sum Of money could only be
appreciated by COMPARISON. Were the
present local rate as charged by the rait-
roads in Nebraska 81, the same would be
reduced by the maximum freight law to
70h cents. 1t will thus be seen that the
present local rates exacted by the railway
companies in Nebraska are fraction more
than 40 per cent higher than the rates fixed
in the maximum freight law. II ind tab
ulated statement of the rates charged in
the respective States Of Wisconsin, Min
nesota, Dakota and Kansas in one of the
bills of complaint put in comparison with
the rates established by the maximum
freight law of Nebraska. A casual study
of the table will show that the rates estab-
lished by the maximum freight law of
Nebraska are on an average about the
same as those fixed In the other States
named. In some instances rates are less.
but in other instances the rates are higher"
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ernor Watson to the Senate, and as a con-
sequence several fights took place and con-
siderable blood was spilled. One row took
place in the City Hall. and George ViDsoD.
deputy marshal, pulled gun on a man
named McCaw and was going TO shoot
him. when ex-Congressman Gibson rushed
In. and this so enraged Vinson that he
turned on Gibson and would have shot him
had not the police interfered.
DIR. Ii. V. Reece (chairmaD) sent the
following telegram:
ITO Att0rney-General Olney. Washing
ton: United States Marshal Vinson. with
platoon of deputies. is here at work as
partisans in the Democratic party for leg
islative candidates. Is it not unlawful? ?
Please advise him at once. Answer"
Later in the day Congressman Gibson.
who has in his possession the deputy's
revolver, was arrested. but refused to sur
render the firearm, claiming be wished to
use it as testimony in case the Attorney
General should investigate the affair.
Vinson received message from the At
torDey- General, but its contents could not
be learned. Much trouble is expected
when the returns come in.
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STOCK ABATTOIR BURNED.
Five Thousand Sheep Cremated
in the Ruins.
AND BARdEs LOST.
One of the Most Destructive Con-
flagratiOns Ever Witnessed on
the River Front.

JERSEY CITY, n. j., June 16.-The old
but extensive abattoiT of the Central
Stock and Transit Company in Harsimus
Cove, just south Of Pavonia avenue and
the Erie grain elevator. was totally de-
stroyed by fire this evening, the loss
reaching almost S1.0OO.00O.
Built on piles. the structure Of two
stories was entirely of wood, but the ma
chinery was costly. while the amount of
stock. including dressed beef, mutton and
upward of 5000 live sheep and lambs, went
to swell the loss.
No one appears to know the cause of the
hre. but Saturday Is half holiday and
one OF the few men at work may possibly
have broken the rigid rules of the company
and smoked, the match or the light of his
cigar causing the conf1agration.
The fire. which broke out in tho alley
adjoining the fatroom, and about 100 feet
from the outer end of the building, was
first seen by Watchman James Mccarthy.
He did not make an instant Gurn-in of the
fire alarm. and he had to run to make his
escape, leaving his clothing, which he had
hung up in the Office when he went off
duty.
lie believes that tie twelve or fourteen
men then at work in the building all es-
capped, but when the Associated Press re-
porter left the ground William Martin, the
cook in the restaurant. was missing.
The building was erected in 1884 over
the waters of old Rarsmus Cove, with
frontage of 300 feet on the river and ex-
tending back for about 600 feet. The
spread OF the flames was so rapid that in
fifteen minutes the whole space was mass
of flames which caught the cattle-boat Bur-
lington and the barge Refrigerator before
they could be loosened from the dock;
also the coal barge Hoffman, belonging to
Berwing, White & Co.
The fire tugs of the Erie Railroad and
ten belonging to the Pennsylvania road,
together with the private tug Raymond
and the New York police boat, responded
quickly to the calls and did their best, but
the cpal trestle of the Pennsylvania pier to
the south was damaged to the extent OF
$1,000 and number of cars were DESTROYED,
The crafts on fire were towed into the river
and cast loose. The Burlington was to-
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-17
PLUCK OF ITALY'S PREMIER.
Sprang From a Carriage After
the Assassin.
DENUNClATION OF THE OUTRAGE.
Police Prevent the PopuIace From
Beating the Miscreant
to Death.

ROME, June 16.-As Premier Crispi was
driving to the Chamber of Deputies to-
day a man drew revolver and fired at
him. The Premier was not wounded.
As the vehicle turned from Via Gregoria
into Via Capolecaz, man lettering on the
sidewalk drew a revolver from his breast,
ran up to the carriage. took aim at the
Premier and fired.
Signor Crispi, uninjured, promptly
sprang out of the carriage, with the inten-
lion OF seizing the wOuld-be assassin. The
man was almost Immediately seized by the
people attracted by the report Of the re-
volver.
In a moment the neIghborhood was
crowded and a rush was made for the
man, who was struggling with his captors,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-17
ON A SUNKEN ROCK.
Wreck of the Whaling Bark
James Allen.
Captain Huntley and the First Mate
Were Drowned in Their
Cabins.

NANArMo. 3. c.. june 16.-The steamer
Willamette ca lied here this evening on the
way to Comox from Dutch Harbor,
Alaska. She brings a meager report of
the loss of the American whaling bark
James Allen, which was wrecked off Atka
Island, 200 miles west Of Alaska, May IL.
The Alaska Commercial Cempany's
steamer Dora picked up twenty of the
crew on Bonen Island June z. The men
were in a starving condition. their only
food being seal meat.
The men reported that the bark Allen
ran on a rock off Atka Island and sank
almost Immediately. The captain and first
mate were lost.
The rest of the crew. who left in one of
the ships boats for Ounalaske, are still
missing.
The United States patrol Petrol is out
searching for them.
The men saved are now on their way
down to San Francisco on the bark Wor-
cester. specially chartered by the Alaska
Commercial Company for the trip.
The lost vessel belongs to San Fran
cisco. The captains name is not known.
He was drowned with the first ate In his
cabin. The second mate is among the
missing men.
The Allen had on board at the time of
wreck a $4,000 cargo for whalers up
north.
The whaling bark James Allen sailed
from this city on April IA last in command
of Captain HuntIey, who was an old and
well-known seaman. She was built in
Bath, Me-, in 1877 and was vessel of 33l
tons,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-17
HIS REMARKABLE CAREER.
Phelps Was a Statesman and Diplo-
mat of Great Note.

William Walter Phelps was born in
New York City August II 1889. The first
OF his ancestors in this country was Will
liam Phelps, brother of John Phelps.
who was Oliver Cromwell's private secre-
taTy. He came to this country in 1880 and
settled near Simsbury. Conn. The de-
Scendants long remained there, and one of
them, William Walters greatgrandfather.
represented the town for thirty consecu-
tive terms in the Connecticut Assembly.
The grandson, John j. Phelps, was the
first to leave Simsbury for New York.
where he made a fortune in business, or
ganized and became president of the Della
ware. Lackawanna and Western Railroad,
and left The bulk OF his property to his
only son, William Walter.
The latter was early sent to Yale, and. In
spite OF an affection of the eyes which
took him out of college for year and for
another year prevented him from reading.
be won many honors and stood second in
bis class at his graduation in 1860 In the
Columbia Law School he secured the vale
diclory in 1863 Entering active practice
he became counsel for the Rock Island.
and the Delaware, Lackawanna and West
ern railroads, the United States Trust
Company, the City Bank and other cor
porations before he was 80 years of age.
Governor Reuben E. Fenton offered him
judgeship, which he declined, and In 1869
the death of his father compelled him to
retire from practice and give his time to
the mana cement of the estate and trusts
connected with it.
Retaining interest in his college he led
In the Young Yale" movement, which re-
suited in giving the alumni a share in the
government of the institution. He was at
once elected to the board of trustees by
heavy vote. and by successive elections has
been kept there ever since. He had al
ways taken keen interest in politics. and
was an enthusiastic Republican during the
Civil War. He had been a successful
counselor for his sisters father-in-law.
William Z. Dodge, in his noted contest for
seat in the House of Representatives.
and in 1872 he was himself elected to the
House from the New Jersey district, where
his country place was situated
He took high rank as a debater almost
at once. and became noted as one of the
few men the House would always listen
to. He discussed in his frs term the oues
ton OF banking and currency, the franking
privilege. the Pacific Mail subsidy and the
government Of the Southern States. The
House sent him with Clarkson, Potter ard
Governor Charles Foster TO New Orleans
to investigate the outbreak Of the White
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-17
WORK OF TWO CYCLONES.
They Lifted Fences and Tore Up Many
Trees.

RICHMOND. KY. June 16.-A cyclone to-
dag visited point just outside Joysville.
the most powerful and destructive ever
known to this section. 1t lifted fences
from creek bottoms to hillsides, tore up
large trees. landing many Of them a great
distance away. During the cyclone hail
stones as large as goose eggs fell. almost
destroying the corn and other crops. No
lives were lost.
EVANSVILLE, ILL.,. June 16.-About 2
o'clock this afternoon terrific cyclone
passed over the northern part of this
county. totally destroying the house of
James Merry, twisting trees into splinters
and destroying other property. Harry
Ferguson and son, who were driving in q
wagon. were caught by the cyclone and
carried nearly half mile. injuring both.
The storm lasted about twenty minutes.
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and he would have been beaten to death
had it not been for the prompt arrival of
the police.
The Premier examined the revolver Gu
riously.
He was loudly cheered for the courage
he displayed.
When the sitting of the Chamber opened
there were loud cheers for the Premier.
The President told of the attempt upon
Crispi's life, severely denouncing the out
rage. The remarks were greeted with loud
applause.
The would-be assassin gave the name of
Paole Laga and described himself as a
jo iner.
The police have. however, discovered
thathe was member of several anarchist
societies, where he was known as Marat,
after the famous French revolutionist.
Marat declares that he arrived in Rome
this morning charged with the mission to
kill Crispi. He added that he was sorry
that he had failed in his object.
King Humbert. as soon as he heard of
the attempted assassination of Premier
Crispi. sent him his congratulations upon
his escape,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-17
TO HIS SICKNESS
Failing of the ex-Minister tC
Germany.
NOTED AS A GREAT STATESMAN.
His Remarkable Talent as a Jurist
Congressman, Diplomat and
Financier.

ENGLEwooD. n. j.. June 17.-William
Walter Phelps died at 1:50 O'Clock this
morning.
William Walter Phelps was born in New
York City in 1889. He was graduated
from Yale in 1860 and from Columbia Law
School in 1868. He soon became attorney
for several railroads and other corporations.
The death of his father in 1869 and his
Inheritance to a large estate compelled
him to withdraw from active practice and
devote his time to the management of his
property. He took up'his residence at Ten
Neck, and In 1872 was elected to Congress
from the Fifth New Jersey District. He
al once took rank in iha House as a de-
batter and an able speaker.
During the first term he was a member
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-17
NATIONAL PRISON CONGRESS.
President Brinkerhoff Presents a
Startling Record.

ST. PAUL, June 16.-The National Prison
Congress held night session here tonight.
President Brinkerhoff made the startling
remark: "The criminal record is growing
greater. 1t is rising with a continuing
swell"
Continuing with an able and com pre-
hensive address, General Brinkerhoff read
facts and figures which startled even those
familiar with the work of prison reform.
The attendance was large. Fully 25O
ladies and gentlemen occupied seats as
delegates. Governor Nelson welcomed the
delegates in hospitable speech. Mayor
Smith followed with an official welcome to
the city. Chairman Hickman then intro
duced President Brinkerhoff, who de-
livered his address.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-17
MAY RESULT FATALLY.
A Siogger Seriously Injuries His
Opponent.

CANTON, Ohio. June 16.-A prizefght
with probably fatal results was fought at
Meyers Lake, near Canton. last night. The
pugilists were Jimmy Carney, who claims
to be the lightweight champion of Mlchi-
gan, and Tommy Miller. a protege of Jack
King. the Cleveland ex-prizefghter. Car
ney was backed heavily by Massillon
sports and Miller was not wi;hout hackers.
Mark Lamb of Cleveland was referee. II
was hot from start to finish. In the third
round Carney hit Miller a blow on the
point of the chin and he fell heavily, his
head striking the platform first. He was
unconscious and, the usual restoratives
failing, physician was sent for. but uD to
a late hour he had not recovered and 1t was
expected he would die.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-17
LEFT LITTLE PROPERTY.
Estate of Man Who Prosecuted an
Enormous Claim

.~' WASHINGTON. June 16.-In an applIca.
tion made for letters of administration
upon the estate of the late William Nc
"Garrahan, who spent his life In the prose-
cution of his claim against the New Idria
Mining Company Of California, a sad
commentary upon the condition of the
claimant at the time of his death is re-
.vealed. Although be had millions Of dol
lars In dispute, his earthly possessions are
valued at about $40 These consist of a
gold. watch. two satcheIs and a trunk
which will be turned over to Senator
Hunton Of Virginia, as attorney for the
estate. VIZ
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-17
Or. PARKHURsT IN LONDON.
He Expresses His Opinion of Richard
Croker

NEW YORK, June 16.-The Herald's
London special says: DR.. Parkhurst
reached London yesterday. He had not
heard of the departure from America of
Richard Croker
II consider his flight good thing" said
he. He runs away while under fire.
This shows the fire has been heavy. He
realizes he has got about as much plunder
as he can. He thinks 1t time to quit before
the ship sinks. He was scared at the idea
of being cross-examined in regard to the
revelations connected with the police.
Shrewd and silent as he is. the most dam
aging confessions would have been wrung
from him during weeks misery as wit
mass"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-17
Battle in San Salvador.

NEW YORK. june 1.-THE Worlds San
Salvador special says: 1n fight at Apinca
between Madarago's forces and band OF
former Government men the latter were
routed with twenty killed and wounded.
The new Government is taking possession
of the Offices throughout the country
peacefully.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-17
Collision With Iceberos.

LONDON. June 16-The Anchor line
steamer Ethiopia, which left New York
on June for Glasgow. passed Tory
Island. northwest of the coast of Ireland,
to-day. with her bow badly stove in. The
steamer had been in collision with ice
bergs. The watertight bulks saved her
from sinking. All on hoard are well.
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INVESTIGATION TO FOLLOW.
Story of the Drafting of an Ameri
can Citizen,

VIENNA. June 16.-The officers at the
American Legation when shown the
Washington dispatch relative to John
Renich. an American citizen of Chicago
who was drsfted into a regiment, ex-
pressed the greatest surprise. They under
stood the matter had been fully settled
and that Renich had returned 10 America.
Further investigation will be made.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-17
KILLED HIS SWEETHEART.
Crime of a Farmers Son Before
Committing Suicide.

RoLLA, Mo-. June 16.-Hugh Bunch, the
youngest SOD Of Paul Bunch, well-known
farmer living on Beaver Creek. this even
ing hot to death Miss Ida Collerham, a
young lady to whom he was engaged. He
then committed suicide. Opposition Co
their marriage was the cause.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-17
LUXURIANT
HAIR

MYTH a clean, wholesome
w scalp, free from irritat-
ing and scaly eruptions, is
produced by the CUTICURA
SOAP, the most effective skin
purifying and beautifying
soap in the world, as well
as pureSt and sweetest for
toilet and nursery. 1t clears
the scalp and hair of crusts,
scales and dandruff, destroys
microscopic insects which
feed on the hair, soothes irri-
tated and itching surfaces,
stimulates the hair follicles,
and nourishes the roots. 1t
not only preserves, purifies
and beauties the hair, but
irnparts a brilliancy and fresh
ness to the complexion and
softneSs to the hands une-
qualled by other skin soaps.
Sold everywhere. Price, Csc. Por-
TER DRUG AND CHEM. CORP, Boston.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-17
FIGHTING AT THE POLLS.
Much Trouble at a West Virginia
Primary Election.

: HUNTINGTON. W. Va, June 16.-There
was great excitement in this city today
over tie primary election. Shortly after
the polls were opened Marshal Vinson and
deputy marshals began active work for
legislative candidates VINO favored the re-
election OF Senator Camden. This enraged
those Who were working liz the interest Of
candidates faVoring the election of Gov.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-17
ILL HEALTH CAUSES 1T.
Ex-Congressman Bayne Shoots Him
d. self TO Death.

self to Death.
WASHINGTON. June 16.-Ex-Representa-
tive Thomas NJ. Bayne of Pittsburg CON-
mitted suicide to-day at his home in this
city by shooting himself through the
heart, 1t is supposed i'll health and DOS
sibly financial reverses caused the deed.
:Bsyne was one of the best known Repub-
hcan politicians in Pennsylvania. and was
a member of the Ways and Means Com
mittee OF the last Congress in which he
served. He resigned his seat voluntarily
on account Of Ill health.
:. Mrs. Bayne was absent in PHILADELPHIA.
About 8 o'clock Bayne called for his nurse
:. and told her he had just had hemorrbape
: Alto o'clock she left the sickroo m for mo.
ment and while she was gone Bayne shot
himself in the right temple, dying in few
moments.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-17
NEARLY TWO THOUSAND
Have Perished During the Plague at
hOng.KOng.

HoNGKoNG. June 16.-Ths total NOR
tality caused By the plague here so far is
1900. The British soldiers have been at
tackled, two of them having died. Upon
the appearance of the plague 5000 persons
fed to the highlands in the interior. The
infected district is now closed.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-17
IN CHE SAPEAKE BAY.
Cruise of the Presidential Party on
the Maple

NORFOLK. Va, June 16.-The Maple,
with the Presidential party on board,
after cruising around In the tributaries of
Chesapeake Bay. lay-to last night in the
vicinity of Tynns Haven Bay. To-day. the
weather being fine and the wind having
gone down considerably. the Maple drew
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-17

up anchor and steamed slowly out of the
capes. passing Cape Henry at IL o'clock
this morning. and at II o'clock was no
longer visible.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-17
The Chicago at Antwerp.

WASHINGTON, June 16.-The United
States steamer Chicago has arrived at
Antwerp.
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STRANDED AT THE ENTRANCE.
The Steamer Red Sea in a Danger
Gus Position.

LONDON, June 16.-Tne British steamer
Red Sea from Pensacola and Norfolk is
stranded at the entrance of the Hartle-
pool harbor. She is in a bad position on
the rocks with her bottom badly torn.
The engine-room and No. 2 hold are full
of water. The cargo is being discharged.
The Red Sea is 2113 tons register.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-08-29
His Foreign Tour.

A Woodworking business man was
sitting at his desk the other afternoon
looking as fresh and sweet as daisy,
when friend dropped in on him.
"My!" exclaimed the visitor, "you
look good enough to eat"
81 do eat," responded the worker,
in tone of ycneratlon for the an
tiquity of his harmless little joke.
The visitor laughed just because he
was feeling good.
Haven't you been away this sum-
mer?" he asked.
''Oh, yes; went away in June and
returned in July"
"Ah, where did you go?"
~ Wis ted a foreign shore"
SIS that SO? No wonder you are
looking well. Didyo have a good
time? But, of course you did; you
look it,"
"Had fine time, but it was too
soon over"
"Where did you go.
81 left Detroit at 7.3O p. NJ. June
80, went over to Canada in rowboat,
and came away at five minutes after
midnight July "--Detroit Free
Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-08-29
IN PLACE OF WHITE SKIRTS.

Every woman enjoys the sense OF
daintiness which spotless clean white
petticoat gives. But not every woman
can afford this luxury. The laundry
bill which surely stares her in the face
is appalling. Less expensive and al
most rs dainty are the new undergar-
ments of linen dimity. They are ecru
in color and made with a deep ruffle
tastefully embroidered in dark shades
of silk.
Skiets of black mohair or moreen
wear much better than the petticoats
of silk. They have much the same ef-
feet when made with silk ruffies. Don't
make the ruffles of old silk which you
may have in the house, left over from
o gown which has seen better days.
There is no economy in it. The ruff
fies will become worn before you have
had the skirt week. 1t pays to buy
good silk for this purpose.