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New-York tribune., 1895-12-05
\ WOMAN BADLY BURNED

BENZlNE WITH WHICH SHE WAS DOING SOME
CLEANING. CAUGHT FIRE
Mrs Louise Cameron, the wife ot painter was
badly burned about the body yesterday by her
dress catching fire in hef bedroom the seconl
1oor OF the tenement house No 129 Thrd-aVe.
She was removed to Flower Hospital, and viii
probably die She Is iory-one years od.
Mrs Cameron was cleaning bed with benzne
about II o'clock when the fumes OF the benzne
became ignited from lighted candle which she
carried and se the bed afre. IL her efforts to ex-
tingush the fire her dress was ignted, and In an
instant she was enveloped In flames She began to
scream but before assistance reached her she fell
across the burning bed
Mrs. Lizzie Cooney. who lives upstairs. heard the
unfortunate woman's cries. and rushed into her
apartments to what was the matter. She
found Mrs Cameron all ahre in the bedroom. and
ran downstairs out into the street screaming for
help. - ,.. o -
tion happened be nearby. and he rusned into
the house and dragged Mrs Cameron out or the
burning bedroom into the hall. She was uncon-
ecious and nearly all her clothes had been burned
from her body 49,. g.
on her undergarments which were still ablaZe
when he dragged her out. She had been terribly
burned from head foot. When the hremen ca ne
in response 10 alarm they put out tHe hre in
The bedroom. An ambulance conveyed the woman
10 the hospital, where IL said she could not
live.
The fire did about $500 damage and caused con
adorable excitement among the ether tenants. me
rushed downstairs when the cry Of FIRE was raised,
bu, other person was injured In the confusion
New-York tribune., 1895-12-05

During the farewell reception in the Hotel Gables
nj Lake Ronkonkona on Tuesday night the cry
OF Fire was raised. The spacious ballroom and
reception rooms were filed with dancers Among
them were some OF the prominent New-fork ard
Brooklyn politicians who nave made Ronkonkoma
frequently their headquarters The msh wihd
had caused eYnbers from the open fire 10 catch the
surrounding woodwork and in moment the In.
fiammable structure blazing. The guests had
only time 10 hastily secure their wraps ard depart
Many became so excited that they left their coats
and hats IN the building. . go.
The property belonged 10 Mrs. l.. A. Mckittrck.
Of New-York and was leased TO j. &. Snms. The
less is estimated at $1,000 which y wen insured
None of the contents were saved. There is no fire
deps rtrrent at Lake Ronkonkoma, and there was so
much confusion that ii was impossible 10 save any
thing None Of the surrounding cottages were
New-York tribune., 1895-12-05

Four OF the Adermen-elect in Brooklyn are sad
TO be in favor of a return cycle path from Coney
Island and It H. said that soon as they take
their seats they propose to work with that object
I'm view
New-York tribune., 1895-12-05

4 test case 10 likely to be made soon on accidents
sustained to riders who follow the cable slots in
Broadway and in other thoroughfares some OF the
slots have a tendency to spread and the narrow
tires slip through and nasty falls and wrecked
wheels result The bicycle Is clasHad vehicle.
and It is argued that such dangerous obstrucuons
should not be allowed in the streets.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-05

Some lively wire-pulling has been started regard
ing the coming annual meeting Of the League o
American Wheemen Syracuse failed to get the 80
nou. members for the League which would hav,
given her the undivided support of this state Louls
Vile and Toledo working hard FOR the meet
MANY Wheemcn would like 10 SEQ the meet II
Brooklyn and a great many more would not.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-05

Ii was announced Yesterday that the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad would not enter into the scheme
by some OF the trunk-ine roads 10 charge
a regular rate for the transportation or Wheels.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-05

Some time ago the Cycling Board OF Trade sent a
communication to the various makers. asking them
TO vote the question of supporting racing teams.
II 10 said that the votes already show n large ma
iority IN favor employing teams in the future
New-York tribune., 1895-12-05

An interesting programme has been arranged for
the formal opening of the indoor season by the
Cycle club OF Brooklyn. which VII take place ar
the cycle Club Armory Building. Hanson Place
and Flatbush-ave.. Saturday night. The enter
tainment will begin at o'clock. Invitations have
been sent most OF the we-known society people
OF BROOKLYN.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-05
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New-York tribune., 1895-12-05

Charles +. McKenny. Of North ST. Paul MINI
was to-day appointed enrolling clerk OF the House
lie held the same place in the List ConSress.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08
HAS NOTHING TO FEAR.
Rudolph SpreckeIs Says He Took No
Part in the Rebellion.

SANTA Rosa, Feb. Rudolph Spreckels
confirms the news by mail to-day. A CALL
correspondent saw Mr.. Spreckels at his
ranch tonight. AS to the story of his ar
rest he denies it. Seward visited Spreckels
in San Francisco in October, but he had no
letter from the ex-Queen relative to the
purchase of arms to be used in the rebellion.
He furnished no funds to the Queen and
was not requested to assist Seward in any
political work. Spreckels knew the Queen
since he was years old. He often called
on her socially, but as he was not in poll
tics he took no part and gave no advice.
He always called openly and in the day
time. At first his sympathies were with
the royalists, but now all he cares for is a
stable government on the islands, where
he has large interests.
Mr.. Spreckels returns to Honolulu next
April. He says he has nothing to fear as
he has done nothing against the present
Government. He was personally &C
quainted with the leading royalists, but as
an American citizen, his policy has been
one of strict neutrality.
F. F. Hollis, who at the time he was
alleged to have been acting as Spreckels'
agent was sick in bed in San Francisco.
Spreckels and Follis enter specific denial
to all the charges set forth in the news
papers. Spreckels' denial is confirmed by
Follis and their secretary, Bluxome.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08
THAT OLD PERALTA GRANT
Claim to the Very Fairest Portion Of
Arizona.
1t Is Said That Enough Evidence Has
Been Accumulated to Beat 1t
at Last.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA story of a claim
for land that has been hanging over the
best part of the Territory of Arizona for
over century is told in communication
sent to the House by the Attorney General,
who asks for an additional appropriation
of S25, 900 for fees and expenses arising
Hereunder. The case is that of James Ad-
Olson Peralta- Reavis and wife VS.. the
United States, pending in the Court of
Private Land Claims for the confirmation
of II, $50 900 acres of land in Arizona. An
accompanying letter from NJ. G. Reynolds,
United States Attorney for the Court of
Private Land Claims, says large amount
of testimony has already been taken
on behalf of the Government as to the
forgery of the records from which
certified copies of the title were taken
showing conclusiyely that the grossest
frauds are being perpetrated against the
Government to secure confirmation OF
the claim. The ramifcations extend
through the achives of the City of Mexico
and Guadalajara, Madrid and Seville,
Spain, and to California and Arizona.
eve have taken sufficient testimony -
said Mr.. Reynolds, aand made sufficient
Investigations to justify the promise that
the right of these claimants to the grant.
as well as the existence of the original
grant itself to one Baron Peralta. can be
successfully defeated and many of the
guilty parties exposed. Forgery, perjury
and subornation of perjury have been
committed in almost every FORM"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08
BEATEN in THE HOUSE
CleYeland'S Bond Bill Goes
to Defeat.
CONGRESS- is P0WERLESS.
Even the Sanguine Springer Gives
Up Hope.
TON REED SPEAKS AS A PATRIOT.
Why He Voted for a Measure Of Whose
Provisions He Did Not Alto.
gethsr Approve.
TOM REED SPEAKS As A PATRIOT.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Z. - AS predicted
in THE Calls dispatches President Cleve-
lands bond issue bill was defeated in the
House to-day. Last Sunday night he was
given to understand by prominent Demo
cratic House leaders that his plan would
not be adopted, but the sanguine and ir-
prevail. 1t was defeated by twenty-seven
votes. This practically ends all attempts
at financial legislation in the House at this
congress, and the question is now whether
President Cleveland will call special ses-
sion. The general belief is that he will
not, but will take the bull by the horns
and issue bonds in his executive capacity
without being annoyed by having the new
Congress "on his hands"
Chairman Springer of the Banking and
Currency Committee was not prepared to
say tonight whether any further action
would be taken or what would now be
done. He was very much disappointed at
the result, and blamed the Republicans,
saying that if they had stood by the bill it
would have passed. If anything was to be
done a new bill would have to be brought
in, as the bill voted upon was beyond re-
call.
All the other Democrats who were for
the bill said that this was the end of any
thing in the way of financial legislation.
There was some talk of a Democratic
caucus, bnt that did not seem probable.
Ex-Speaker Reed, who tried to make an
explanation on the floor of the House,
made brief statement to the press. He
said: 81 had, with the support of all the
Republicans, presented a proposition,
which the ruling powers saw fit to refuse.
Nevertheless 1 had gone further and voted
for bill which contains things 1 do not
approve of, simply to enable the matter
to go to the Senate in hopes that some
thing might be done. The bill has failed.
1 now desire to suggest that 1 have no
doubt this side of the House would vote
for the second section of my substitute or
for any other proposition which had any
practical chance of passing"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08
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KILLED By A GANG.
That WiH Be the Defense Put In for
Harry Hayward.

That WiH Be the Defense Put In for
Harry HdysUard.
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. TN the Hayward
murder trial to-day Hans Barlow testified
that he was in the basement of the Ozark
flats when Blixt cut the "T'' rail in two
for Harry Hayward. He helped Blixt cut
the rail and heard Hayward scold Blixt
for cutting it instead of simply bending it.
On cross-examination he admitted that he
had served term in the workhouse.
Claus Blixt was again put on the stand,
and Mr.. Erwin, after long questioning as
to the details of his story, sprang sensa-
ton. He asked Blixt if he had not, on
November 2, gone to the Arnold Hotel on
Central avenue with two other men and
rented some rooms.
"That's the biggest lie / ever heard, y
exclaimed Blixt.
Mr.. Erwin questioned him closely, but
Bhxt protested entire ignorance about the
alleged occurrence. The hotel register
was introduced in evidence and Erwin
asked Blixt if the signature of "Arne w.
Teller, Wally City," was not written by
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08

him. Blixt denied utterly that he had eve
seen the register. These questions point
to theory OF the defense that the murder
was the work of gang of green-goods
men, and that Hayward had nothing to do
with it.
The chief episode of the day came after
court had adjourned. County Attorney
Nye approached Smith and made a sem
sational declaration. He asserted point
blank that the entire story about the regis
ter was fabrication and he knew all about
how it had been put up.
''Do you know anything about it, NyeP'
asked Smith, ''for l deny l have had
anything to do with it,
"Now, mark you, John Day Smith, I"
said the counsel for the State, and he
shook his finger threateningly in the face
OF the attorney, 81 know you and believe
you to be a man of honest intent, but just
as sure as you live this thing is going to be
exposed. 1 will drive every pin in this
thing right straight to the bottom to show
just how it was done, and you can depend
upon it."
Nye's face was as white as the wall, and
it was patent that he had been enraged by
the tactics of the defense. The County
Attorney asserted strongly that the story
being put in to show collision on Bhxt's
part with the green-goods people was an in
vention and disgraceful attempt to de-
feat Justice.
Hayward was jubilant over the turn OF
affairs. II am glad to see," said he, "that
the truth is beginning to come out.
There was scene in the courtroom this
afternoon when Harry Hayward for the
first time since his arrest saw his brother
Adry, who had confessed. Itwas strange
sight. Harry looked full in Adry's face
with smile, and as if in obedience to the
summons, Adry rose half reluctantly and
the hands of the boys pitted against each
other in the struggle for life met in clasp.
That was all. Harry took his seat appar-
emily unmoved. Adry sat down again
and spoke to the deputy. A moment later
the trial commenced again. Mr.. Erwin
concluded his cross-examination this after
noon. He outlined the defense in the ques-
tions asked Blixt, which showed that the
defense will try and fasten the crime on a
gang of green-goods dealers who wanted
Miss Cling out of the way because she
knew too much.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08

language used the other day in a personal
controversy with Harris. He withdrew
the remarks which had caused the friction.
Harris responded with a similar withdrawal
and cordial relations between the Senators
were renewed.
At 5 % the Senate held a brief executive
session and then adjourned.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08
The Cephalonsa Safe.

QUEENSTOWN, Feb. THE Cunard line
steamer Cephalonia, from Boston January
26 for Liverpool, which was considerably
overdue at this port, arrived safely to-day.
She reports that she encountered terrible
westerly gales and for part of the passage
tremendous head seas.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08
NO SIGN OF The GAscoGNE.
The Big French Steamer Is NotO Fir
Days Overdue.

Days Overdue.
NEW YORK, Feb. There was no sign
to-day of the missing La Gascogne, and no
indication of her whereabouts or of the
mishap that may have befallen her. With
the big French liner five DAYS overdue and
no word of her or of the 372 souls aboard.
the anxiety has grown to suspense.
New YORK, Feb Sup to 2 Pm. nothing
has been heard from Freeport, L. l., of the
steamer reported early in the night as
ashore. The whistle was heard for some
time, but nothing more definite has been
learned.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08
Death of an old Missionary.

UTICA, N. Y, Feb. REV. T. D. Wright,
who was a Presbyterian missionary at
Honolulu in 1S43 and who held pastorates
in this State and Michigan, died at his
home in Whiteboro to-day He was born
in Rochester in 1910.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08
ITALY,S GROWN PRINCE.
He Has Been BetrotEed to Princess Maud
of T1Les.

OF WnLcSs
LONDON, Feb. Ga dispatch from Rome
to the Chronicle says:
Inquiry in well-informed quarters con-
firms the news of the betrothal of the
Crown Prince of Italy and Princess Maud
of Wales. The wedding has been fixed to
take place il May, previous to which time
the Prince of Wales will visit Italy.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08
cnt the Price of Suanr.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. All the sugar re-
fineries in this city cut the price of refined
sugars one-sixteenth of a cent to-day.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-08

You need not be afraid OF the twinge Of rheuma-
tIsm when you have Salvation OIL
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
TREASURY RESERVE INTACT.
Syndicate Comes to Its Relief for the Third Tme-It Has Deposited Nearly
 Fourteen Tons.

Washington, Aug. 20.--The treasury gold reserve stood at the close of busi- ness, with the withdrawals and deposits taken into account at S101 ,577,11S.
 The withdrawals of gold reported to the treasury today were: At New York August 19. $101, 900; at New York August 20 $2,S5O, 900; total $2.950,000. There was deposited at New York today by the Bel- mont Morgan syndicate in gold $2,e00,0ao
 The telegrams announcing the with drawals arrived at the treasury about D. m. It came from Assistant United States Trea surer Jordan and occasoned much speculation as to whether or not the syndicate would permit the gold re- serve to fall below $100, ,000,000. Unless a deposit by the syndicate was made tho withdrawals announced would carry it below that mark. About 3:45 o'clock welcome telegram from Mir. Jordan stated that a S2, GOO deposit of gold coin had been made by the syndicate and the treasury reserve was still intact. This was the third time the syndicate had come to the rescue of the gold re- serve within the past few weeks. In all it has deposited in excess of it's bond stipulation $7 900 in gold coin or near ly fourteen tons of the yellow metal.
 Since July 13, when the present gold ex port began, the treasury has lost in gold coin, taken for export, $13, 1S5000.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21

production of a Mexican bull fight with out bloodshed or hurt to man or beast. l believe 1t will be nothing more. Since Investigating the matter I find that it will se impossible to give such a repre- sentation without cruelty to animals. do not wish the public b get the impress sion that the exposition is fostering or furthering any such scheme as a bull fight Having a real bnll fight would be the last thing l would think of sanction ing in view of the exposition, and how such an idea could have gained currency l cannot understand"
 resolution was adopted instructing the president to notify the concesSionaire that the bull fight will not be permitted on the grounds. There will be q lively kick from the concessionaire. as the arena is-almost completed and the bulls are ready for shipment to Atlanta. The matadorS and horses were also ready 10 come at any time. A graduate of the bull fighting school at ReVlle, Spain, was among those who were engaged to come
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
THE BULL FIGHT IS OFF.
President Collier Declines to Allow lt-The Will Be Lively Kick From the
 Concessooaire.

Atlanta, Aug. 20.-The proposed bull fight which has been destroying the peace of Col. Hosea Ballou has been can- celed and the matadors are sad. This afternoon the executive board of the eX- position with one blow put an end to the fight. The fight was to have occurred irJ the Mexican village, quite large con- cession inside the exposition grounds. The exposition management had nothing to do with the fight and knew nothing of the proposition until after it was being talked of by the papers of the country. The matter has brought the exposition into such 'disagreeable notoriety and has caused so much unmerited censure that President Collier decided that the bull fight would be disposed of.
 'It is not our matter" said he. T; is an enterprise with which we have noth- Ing to do save granting the concession ana the bull fight has been confused with the exposition.- I was told that the fight was to be nothing but an attempted re-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
Billiards and Bullets.

A lively shooting affair took place In front of the Exchange bar this afternoon. Messrs Brooks Fuller, George Wimneriy and a man named Walker were playing billiards, when Walker and Ful ' dis putcd and the game ended. To all ap- pearances the differences were patched up, however. and the three men entered the bar together and called for drink. While it was being served Fuller walked up to Walker and without notice, it is stated, struck him in the face with brass knuck and attempted to strike him again after he had fallen. At this time Wimbcrly intcrfered and told Fuller he should not strike man who was drunk and down. Fuller then left the bar and returned after while with a pistol. Wimberly drew his knife, but before he could use it Fuller haa shot three times, one of the balls stris-ag an art glass window, one -burying itself in Wimberly's right fore arm and the other in his left shoulder. Wimberly is se- riously hurt. It is stated that one or both arms will be amputated. Fuller sur rendered himself. All of the parties are business men here.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-21
THEY KNOW NOTHING OF T State Department Officials Are
 Without AdgiceS AS TO CHINA'S REFUSAL 7Is lde Chinese Gogernmes = ses Great Risk in
 Hampering tE < imissioners. THE FteLlH9/ < ICELAND IS INTENSE The Hri'iss 2 'rnm'n' Expected to nn- force h, s mands for Redress The
 Non-Committal Attitude of
 the United States.
AS TO CHINA'S REFUSAL
ICELAND IS INTENSE

Washington. Aug. 20.--The state de- partment is without any information about the report that the Chinese offi- cials have refused to allow the mixed American and British commission to make free and complete investigation of the Kucheng massacre. If the report be true there is no doubt that confrma- tion will be received through a cable message from Minister Denby or some United States consular officer in China.
 As the situation now appears the Chi nese government is taking a great risk in hampering the commissioners. Feel ing in England on the subject is intense, and if every opportunity is not given the British commissioners the British government, according to the state de- partment view, will probably take active measures to enforce its demands for re- dress and compel China to redeem the promise that the murderers of British missionaries would be punished by death. This country has not the same interest for the reason one American only, Miss Hartford, was injured, whereas ten Eng fish people were butehered.
 The United States government has not committed itself in any way with regard to the investigation that the Chinese are said to have blocked, and what 1t will do in the event that the report concerning the obstacles thrown in the commissions way may prove true cannot be stated with any degree of positiveness at the present time.