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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
FOUND A CHARMED CAVE.
A Sheepherder Discovered Relics of
Bandit Murderers.

Bandit Wanderers.
CHILPANZINGO, STATE OF GUERRERO,
MEXICO, April ia sheepherder named
Antonio Vincent has discovered horrible
charnel cave of human remains near the
village of Quezaltenango. Over 100 skulls
were counted, piled with their bones into
one great heap not far from the highway
leading from the City of Mexico to AGA
pulco, on the Pacific Coast. The herder's
story has been corroborated by others
whom he has guided to the cave. 1t is
supposed the remains are the CHASTITY
souvenirs of one of the numerous attacks
made on the travellers and whole caravans
of freighters in past decades AS yet no
clew whatever has been developed which
tends to throw light upon the identity of
the pile of bones.
The cave is under an overhanging bluff,
few rods from the main road. Small trees
and brush choke the entrance. One story
is to the effect that in the SOS bandits led
by the noted revolutionist Juan Vargas at
tackled richly laden train of wagons
heavily guarded. Strangely enough the
bandits seemed to carry off the dead with
them, and diligent search revealed no trace
of the victims. The discovery seems to
unravel the mystery of the disappearance
of this and other caravans. The Governor
of the State will probably take official ac-
ton in the case and order full investiga-
ton.
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REBELS MEET DEFEAT.
Insurgents of Cuba Routed by the Spanish
Soldiers.

Soldiers.
HAVANA, CUBA, April 19.-Private adj
vices received here are to the effect that
the rebels made an attack on the town of
Yuragana, about ten miles south of Man
zanillo, but were defeated with loss of
thirty-two killed.
The rebel chief, Lovo, has surrendered to
the Spanish authorities, not wishing to
obey the order that has been issued by the
insurgent general, Maceo, that all former
Spanish soldiers living within reach of the
rebels shall be put to the sword.
Five ex-soldiers have already been killed
under this order. Captain General de
Campos is expected to arrive on the 18th
inst.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, April 19-Cap-
tain-General Campos has received delega-
tons from the Unionists, Autonomists
and Reformist parties who promised CO.
operation in the work of suppressing the
revolution. Great excitement was caused
here by the accidental explosion of bomb
in the artillery barracks, killing one and
wounding four others.
NEW YORK, N. Y, April ia num-
Der of Cuban leaders ana editors in this
city have issued a card of thanks to the
American press for the sympathy expressed
with those who are aiming at the indepen-
dence of Cuba
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GODDESS SCHOOLS.
archbishop LamgeUin Quotes From the
Message From Rome.


WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, April 19.-Arch-
bishop Langevin of st. Boniface was inter
viewed this afternoon regarding the cable
gram from Rome announcing that the
Pope had addressed letter to the Cana
dian bishops condemning the frequenting
of Protestant schools by the Catholics of
Manitoba. His Grace said no such COM
munication had been received by him, and
that the only letter upon the subject of
schools which he had received had come
from the Cardinal, Vicar Dedochoski, at
Rome. summary of which he had already
given to the press.
His Grace translated the passage in that
letter which referred to the goddess"
and which reads as follows:
Some have enormously thought there is no
danger in those schools which are called
neutral and that Catholic children can be in
discriminatory sent to those schools, but the
very fact of such institutions excluding the
true and all other religions from their teach
ings inflicts great wrong upon religion itself
and displaces it from the high position it occu-
pies in every human life, and particularly in
the education of the young. 1t is not right to
say that parents can supply privately the
religion which should be part of the school
routine.
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OF INTEREST TO THE COAST.
Changes i3s the Nail Serrfce and More
Pensions Granted.

Pensions Granted.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 19.-Mrs.
Hearst left to-day for New York, whence
she will sail for Liverpool. Among the
California arrivals are Thomas G. Wood,
R. S. Lord, San Francisco; S. NJ. Perry,
Los Angeles.
A postoffice was to-day established at
Sutherland, San Diego County, with Sarah
E. Graves as postmistress.
The special mail service will be discon-
tinued from Prattville to Chester, Plumas
County, CAL, after May Is.
Pensions have been grated as follows:
California: Original-Leonard f. Place,
Oakland; George Ham, Moiave, Kern
County; Charles Davis, San Francisco;
John Harvey, Santa Monica. Los Angeles
County. Additional-William Wackerle,
National Soldiers Home, Los Angeles.
Original, widows, etc.-Delia Donovan, San
Francisco; Julia Wilcox, Visalia. Next
can-war survivor, lncrease-John Herndon
White, Oroville.
Oregon: Original-Charles f. Edmunds,
Marshfeld, Coos County. Original, widows,
etc.-Jennie NJ. Farris, Medford, Jackson
County.
Washington: Original = Miles Dexter,
Dryad, Lewis County.
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OIL SLUMPS OFF.


Prices for Pennsylvania Petroleum on
the Decline.
PITTSBURG, Pa, April 19.-Oil opened
at 81 DO, and in the first half-hour slumped
off to 81 20 bid. The Standard Oil Com
pany reduced its prices for credit balances
20 cents to 50 40. Oil recovered five points,
and at 10 80 o'clock stood 2:25 bid for May
option. Cash oil sold for 50 %. There was
scarcely any trading on exchange, buyers
being afraid and holders waiting for re-
vival.
The price did not auctuate much, and at
noon stood 81 %. Trading was very dull
here, but more active in Oil City, where
$4,000 barrels cash oil changed hands at
81 % ana 81 %. Brokers are at loss now
what to expect, though the fact that the
Standard Company has made a reduction
in its price for credit balances would argue
for decline.
All the afternoon oil hung about 81 25.
But few minutes before closing it began
to slump, and closed at 50 20, the lowest
point reached during the day. The best
was 81 A.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
PRISON DIRECTORS TO MEET.
The W ard enship. Fight May Not Come
Up This Morning.

The W ardenship. Fight May Not Come
Up This Morning.
The Board of State Prison Directors will
meet at the Warden's Office, San Quentin
Prison, this morning, and it is likely that
the matter of electing new Warden or
reappointing Warden Hale will come up
for consideration.
1t is understood that Director Fitzgerald
will be recognized, and that Ivory will make
no contest regarding his seat.
The feeling of the members of the board
is not to seek fight with the Governor,
although they claim they have full power
to select Warden.
Being Republicans, they may, in case of
opposition take decided stand, and they
even hint that they will. But the opposi-
ton is not anticipated, and even the war
denship appointment may go over.
Several days ago the Governor requested
the board not to take action until he could
visit and inspect the prison, and he has
not done that yet. If the fight should come
to head the directors will probably do
everything possible to retain Hall in his
position.
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BUSINESS HOUSES BURN.
Flames Spread SO Rapidly
That Very Little Escapes
Them.
WORK OF AN INCENDIARY.
The Losses Will Probably Aggre-
gate Close to One Million
Dollars

ARDMORE, 1. T., April 19.-Yesterday
Ardmore could boast of being the largest
and most prosperous city in the Indian
Territory. Early this morning the entire
business portion of the city was wiped
out by fire, and to-day $50 business houses,
among which were many two and three
story brick buildings, are smoldering
mass of ruins. The aggregate loss entailed
Is variously estimated at between $4,000
and $S00,00 with the latter figures proba-
bly, coming nearer the correct amount.
The insurance Will foot up to about one
third of the loss.
The fire started at 1 o'clock this morning
in the large livery barn of Harper & Cecil
on Caddo street. 1t spread with marvel
Gus rapidity, and within less than an
hours time nearly every business house on
the street was in ruins. The city has no
water works, but the whole male popula-
ton turned out and fought the flames. 1t
was soon apparent that the business por-
ton was doomed, and efforts were directed
toward saving the residence section. The
men worked like beavers, and at 6 O'Clock
this morning had gotten the flames under
control and held them within the down.
town limits.
Two large brick national bank buildings
and three other business houses on Main
street, east OF Caddo, and the post
Office, are the only business houses left
standing. The scene of the disaster on
Main street to-day is sad one, and the
loss viii prove decided setback to the
city. Twenty-six livery horses were
burned. A man named Neu, stranger
who was permitted to sleep in a barn,
was so badly burned that he cannot re-
cover,
The cause of the fire is not known, there
being various rumors as to its origin, but
it was undoubtedly incendiary. The large
Federal court building and the jail were
destroyed. Eight prisoners confined in
the latter were removed to the Baptist
church, beyond the danger line. and
placed under heavy guard.
A list OF the heaviest losers, with insur-
ance, follows: Noble Bros, wholesale
grocers, loss $4,000, insurance $4,000; J.
B. Spraggins & Co., hardware, $35, 900, in
surance $4,000; W. o. Duston, dry goods,
$35, Coo insurance SOS, 600; Williams Bros,
hardware, $4,000, insurance $500; D. f.
Wilmington, general merchandise, $4,000,
insurance $4,000 Riner 81 Sirvalley,
$4,000, Insurance $4,000; Frank Green &
Co., $4,000, insurance $9000;. Randall &
Co., general merchandise, $4,000, insur-
anoe $4,000; Fielder Bros, grocers, So, 900,
insurance $500; Kearney e. Wyse, $4,000,
insurance $500.
No accurate estimate can be given Of the
many small establishments destroyed,
nearly all of which were an entire loss.
The work of rebuilding on a more extern
sive plan will be commenced at once. Out
side aid will not be asked.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
MARSHALL REELECTED.
Company A, First Infantry Regiment, !
G. O., Chooses a Captain.

R. A. Marshall, the captain of Company
A, First Regiment, N. G. c.. was last
evening reelected for another term of two
years. Arrangements for benefit by this
company, rendered to late member, Ju-
Illus A. Hult, who lost three fingers by an
accidental discharge of his rifle while at
Sacramento during the strike, are about
completed, and the members expect to
raise handsome sum for their wounded
comrade.
The entertainment will take place at the
Mechanics Pavilion on May "a, and will
consist of competitive drills between the
four crack companies of the regiment
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On the Diamond.

BOSTON, MASS, April 19.-Boston de-
feated Washington, IL to 6. The beautiful
holiday weather brought out crowd of
$1,000 enthusiasts. The visitors gave
Stockdale excellent support, but lost the
game in the seventh when four doubles and
a single gave Boston four runs. Score:
Boston IL, Washington 6. Batteries-Bos-
tons: CAMEL and Stivetts. Washingtons:
Mcguire and Stockdaie.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
WIZ Be No Unrisfnn.

LONDON, Eng, April 19.-The news
papers OF this city doubt the Armenian
story OF the proposed revolution, but they
give it as prominent sensation.
The Globe, referring to the reported
preparations for an uprising in Armenia,
says of the announcement:
1T IS valuable, as showing what most
sensible people suspected, that there are
two sides to the Armenian question. 1t
may well be doubted whether the Armeni-
ans are quite SO harmless and SC loyal
subjects of the Sultan as has been painted.
1t Will be well for Europe to suspend judg-
ment on the controversy until the commits
sion reports"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
THEY SHOOT THE SHERIFF.
Four Horse There's Gire Battle While
While Being arrested.

FOUT IfOTSe-IUtetbS OtCe bUbu6 WNU6
While Being arrested.
KINGWOOD, w. Va, April 19.-At an
early hour this morning Sheriff Shaw of
this county was shot through the left lung,
and probably fatally wounded, by four
horse-thieves whom he and three of his
assistants were trying to arrest, the men
having been tracked here from Pennsyl-
vania. After Shaw had been shot and one
of the thieves slightly wounded, the four
outlaws surrendered. They are now in
Jail here. There is great excitement and
a lynching may occur if Shaw dies.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
DRIVEN TO CoYER.
PIslnger Partridge Makes One UniucEy
Uhedt Deal.

CHICAGO, ILL, April 19.-Ed Pard-
ridge, the wheat plunger, who has been a
successful bear for months, was driven to
cover to-day by the markets steady adj
vance. He is reported to have covered
short between four and five million bush
els, making his loss for the day something
like $3.50, 900. He is said to have as much
more out as he bought to-day, and all of it
sold between three and four cents less than
the present price.
The market for May wheat shortly after
the opening to-day sold q of cent higher
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
INDICTED FOR MURDER.
Il Wealthy Wyoming RGncher Accused Of
Ttco Crimes.

CHEYENNE, WYoM., April he. s.
Croker, a wealthy Wyoming cattleman,
has been indicted by the Grand Jury for
the murder of his partner, man named
Booth, last January. Booth was foully
murdered in broad daylight in his barn in
the center of the town. Two years ago
another partner of Croker mysteriously
disappeared, and it is now charged that he
met with foul play at the hands of Croker.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
qnore Is No Ftnhti,.a No,p.

+ NASHVILLE, Tenn, April ia
special to the Banner from Knoxville says
The strike OF $50 miners in the Coal and
Coke Company's mine is still on, but
there is no fighting among the men. Ohio
men who did the shooting yesterday have
left, and the men who pursued them have
given up the chase. The company is try
ing to come TO an understanding with its
men and to get them to return to work.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
Watkes O,.sckty Defeated.

BOSTON, Mass, April 19.-About 400
people attended the boxing events at the
Suffolk Athletic Club tonight.
The principal bout of the evening sched-
uled was twenty-fve-round go between
kid Mccoy of Memphis and Jack
Wilkes of st. Louis. Wilkes was defeated
in about four minutes of actual fighting.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
A. Conflict Nav Ensue.

OMAHA, NEB., April ia special to
the Bee from Pender, Neb., says: The
posse that went to the reservation country
last night after the Indian police captured
two men, who are now in Jail at this place.
The posse took the Indians by surprise
and met with no resistance. 1t is said that
in case Captain Beck, the Indian agent,
continues his forcible ejectment of leasers
a conflict may result between the civil and
Federal authorities.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
Great Brftain ana Nicaraoua.

WASHINGTON, DC, April 19.-No in
ing Lord Kimberley's reply to Nicaragua's
answer to the British ultimatum, but it is
believed that Great Britain shortly will
proceed to collect the claim, or debt, as it
is viewed from the British standpoint.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
An Asyisa,r, for Surrender.

LONDON, ENGLAND, April IA dis
patch to the Times from Simla says that
the Government has used Maior-General
Lowe, commander of the Chitral expe-
dition, to offer Umra Khan, the invader of
Chitral, an honorable asylum for himself
and family and a reasonable number of his
followers in return for his unconditional
surrender
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
CANADIAN PARLIAMENT OPENS.
The Govcrnor- General Hopes to See Ne,c-
foftnd[and In the Confederation

f0stndtdnd ffs the Confederation.
OTTAWA, ONT, April 19.-What prom
Uses to be a sensational session of Parlia-
ment was opened yesterday by the
Governor-General reading his speech
from the throne in the usual form.
1t deplored the death of Sir John
Thompson; told of correspondence
with regard to the French treaty.
and advised its ratification, aud expressed
pleasure that the suggestion of colonial con-
ference in the matter of preferential trade
relations with other colonies had been IA
vorably entertained by England, and con-
graduated Canada on the unmistakable
signs of returning prosperity.
OF Newfoundland, Lord Aberdeen said !:
twill be the subject of general congratuls-
lions II the negotiations now pending result in
the admission to the confederation of that
island.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
Execution of a Negro.

WINCHESTER, VA, April 19.--Thorn-
ton Parker, a negro, who lately attempted
to assault one Mrs. Nelson at Middleter,
Va, was hanged this morning in the Jail
yard here. About 800 persons witnessed
the execution. Parker stood without
tremor and addressed the crowd, telling
them he was the right man, had repented
OF his sins and hoped to meet them in
heaven.
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WILL BE PLACED ON ExHIBITIoN.

little Nellie, the SurviUor Of the Meeks
Massacre, VIII Pose in Public.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, April 19.-Little
Nellie Meeks, the sole survivor of the
massacre at Browning, where the entire
Meeks family, with the exception of the lit
tie girl, were butchered, and for whose MUIR
der the Taylor brothers are now awaiting
trial for second time, will be placed on
exhibition. prominent amusement
manager returned here tonight and an
nounced that he had secured contract for
her exhibition. 1t is said the money raised
by her will be used to assist in the prose
cution of the Taylors.
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Trial of the Deuver ssraao,er.

DENVER, CoLo., April ia jury for
the trial of Richard Demady, charged with
the murder of Lena, Taper, the first of the
three mysterious Market-street stranglihg
cases, has been secured, and the hearing of
the testimony was begun this afternoon.
Laura Johnson of Albuquerque, N. Mex,
with whom Demady had been friendly,
is in the city, and is expected to give sem
sational testimony against the prisoner.
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Revenue Marine appointments.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 19.-The
following appointments were made by the
President to-day: John Dennell, captain
in the revenue cutter service " orthy
Ross first lieutenant; William F. Rey-
nolds, first lieutenant; D. Maverick, first
lieutenant; James H. Scott, second lieu
tenant; Edward G. Schwatz, chief engi-
neer; A. L. Broadbent, chief engineer;
Nathan Cuthin and Charles F. Nash, first
assistant engineers
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satyatiomtst and Co.4nterfefter.

SALT LAKE, UTAH, April ia special
from Butte, Mont, to the Tribune says:
The United States Marshal to-day arrested
Edwin L. Spaulding, member of the Sal
walton Army, on the charge of counter
feiting, and number of spurious dollars
were found on him. Government officers
say they are on the track of one of the
largest counterfeiting gangs ever unearthed
in the West
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
To Forecrose Rio Mortoooes.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, April 19.-The Cen
trail Trust Company of New York filed a
suit in the United States Court here to-day
asking for the foreclosure of two mort
cages against the st. Joe Traction and
Lighting Company, the two aggregating
$1,7oO, Ooo The petition alleges that there
has been default in the interest, and asks
that receivers be appointed. The defend
ants have not yet filed an answer.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
Rsceirea nrintster Ramso,..

MEXICO, MEXICO, April 91.-At high
noon yesterday President Diaz. in presence
of full cabinet, diplomatic corps and
large concourse of military and civil per-
sonages, received Hon. Matt Ransom, the
new American Minister. The customary
speeches were exchanged.
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patch from Toxic says the Mikado has
expressed the desire to pay personal visit
to the Emperor of Chinaat Picking in order
to discuss with the latterthe question OF an
offensive and defensive alliance, into which
it is proposed to invite Siam to enter.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
Street Raif,yo,,s sord.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, April 19.--The
entire street railway system of this city
was sold at public auction to-day under a
decree of the Federal court. The total
realized on the sale was S6360O0. The
property was bid in by Henry C. Haar-
stick, vice. president of the st. Louis Trust
Company, to which the railroad was heavi-
ly indebted.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
Shaken On a Ten.blor.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, April 10. = An
earthquake shock lasting about fifteen Sec
onds was felt here at IL 80 yesterday. 1t
did no damage. The shock was experienced
all through the eastern townships of
Ouehec
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
Wals SAT- From San Francisco.

DENVER, Colo, April 19.--Joseph Muir
ply the United States Seal Commissioner
for Alaska, arrived from Washington yes
terday and departed for San Francisco
to-day, en- route to Alaska, where he will
inspect the seal fisheries and report to the
Government as to the observance of the law
in regard to seal catching, and also upon
the general condition of the seal islands.
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lecture the President cordially received the
officers of the British warship Australia,
especially sent to represent Great Britain
in recognition of the French courtesies ex
tended to Queen Victoria.
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favorite scouts during the war, died here
this afternoon aged rs. Rather than sur
render during General Morgan's raid into
Ohio, DR.. Wynn swan the Ohio River on
horseback.
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Er-Governor WuckIife Dead.

SHELBYVILLE, KY, April 19.-Hon,
Robert G. Wyckliffe, Ex-Governor of Louis
lana, died here to-day at the home of his
son-in-law, Hon. J. G. Beckham.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
CAUSES THREE DEATHS.
4 Sscitch Engine Runs into a Sprinktin
Cart.

Cart.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, April 19.-This
evening c. H. & D. switch engine ran
into sprinkling cart at the East-street
crossing, killing two men almost instantly.
Martin Turner, switchman, was riding
on the front end of the engine and was
hurled against the cart. He was taken
to st. Vincent Hospital, and died in few
minutes. John Jones, driver of the cart,
was hurled from his seat by the shock of
the collision, and died an hour later at the
city hospital.
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than it closed yesterday $50 and went as
high as 595s. Partridge did his heavy COW
ering around So When his wants were
supplied the price fell back to the May
option
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WASHINGTON, D. c., April 19.-Rep-
resentatives Hit of Illinois and CogsweIl
OF Massachusetts, two of the best-known
Republicans OF the House, are seriously i'll
here.