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The San Francisco call., 1895-12-03
DEATH FROM CHARCOAL FUMES.
Three Men Fatally Injured and Two Others
Narrowly Escape Death in New
York SuUar Refinery

NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. 2.-Three men
will die as the result of a remarkable acci-
dent in the MolIenhauer sugar refinery at
the foot of South Eleventh street, Will
liamsburg, this evening.
Two others narrowly escaped with their
lives, and may be laid up for some time.
Mollenhauer's refinery shut down last
Thursday to take account of stock and put
the machinery and boilers in condition.
1t was announced that the refinery would
resume operations tomorrow.
This evening. at o'clock, number of
charcoal workers were ordered to begin
work in the underground charcoal pits,
which were in active operation and gener-
ally closed. Five men went into the pits.
AS the thick fumes OF the charcoal, which
has accumulated for several days, struck
the men, they fell down insensible, one
after the other, in single file. The two
men nearest the sunken door were pulled
out and revived after time and went to
their homes very i'll.
Fellow workmen broke windows from
the outside of the pits, and after the at
mosphere had cleared hauled out the fol-
lowing: Herman Fuchs, Thomas Kohl
mann, Thomas Levy. Fuchs and Kohl
mann were taken to the Homeopathic
Hospital and Levy to the Eastern District
Hospital. 1t was reported late tonight
from both of these institutions that all
would die
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-03
OUTRAGES OF WHI7EcAPS.
After Mysterious Warnings They Carried
Off a Farmers Family, Poisoned
Stock and Burned Buildings,

WICHITA, KAN, Dec. 2.-Whitecaps
have appeared in Kingman County, their
victim being William Whitmer, tenant
on land belonging to the ]. B. Watkins
Mortgage Company. The Federal court
had settled dispute as to the title of the
land by evicting the former tenant and
placing the mortgage company's tenant in
possession. Soon thereafter mysterious
warnings, skulls and cross bones made
their appearance on Whitmer's outbuild-
ings. While he was in Wichita recently
thirty masked men carried his family from
the house, leaving them at deserted sod
house several miles distant, and destroyed
his furniture. On his returning Whitmer
resumed possession and the mysterious
warnings reappeared. Since then his
stock has been poisoned and fires of in
cendary origin have destroyed his barns,
grcneries and farm machinery. Several
suspects have been arrested.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-03
MEN|ER BUYS AN ISLAND,
The Great French Chocolate Man
Invests in a Canadian
Enterprise.
Failure of an English Syndicate to
Realize Profits at AnticoSti
Causes the Deal.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC. Dec. "A dis
patch to the claim commissioners of the
Island of Anticosti Company Uimited),
late to-day, has caused no end of comment
in political and commercial circles. The
dispatch in question was received from
Paris, by way of London, through the Ex-
change Telegraph Company, and states
that it was learned authoritatively that
Menier, the great chocolate manufacturer,
had purchased the Canadian island of An
ticosti, situated in the estuary of the st.
Lawrence River. No exact sum paid for
the island has as yet been given out, but it
is thought to be in the vicinity of 100000.
The island, until last year, was con-
trolled by an English syndicate who pur-
chased the entire island from the Canadian
Government in 1884. Their attempt to
colonize it and to introduce manufactures
was failure, and early this year the COM
pany was in such financial straits that the
only course left was to sell the island.
Numerous offers were received, but that
of the Partisan multi-millionaire was the
largest, and the commissioners having in
charge the winding up OF the affairs of the
company accepted his offer.
In Government circles the greatest in
dignation prevails as to the sale of the
island, as it will be practically a French
colony planted in the midst of Canadian
fishing grounds and the track of commerce.
Even the most optimistic Of the members
OF the Government predict trouble from
the establishment of this semi-French
colony. 1t is stated that Menier will take
control of the island at once.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-03
CHAMPIONS OF SILVER.
Senators Who Viii Force Free Coinaoe to
the Front.

Senators Who Viii Force Free Coinage to
the Front.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec "A con-
ference of Senators favorable to the free
coinage of silver was held this morning in
the marble-room. There were present
about fifteen Senators, made up of Republi-
cans, Democrats and Populists. Promi-
nent among these were Senators Teller,
Stewart, Call, Allen, Tillman and Mantel
The conference was called for the purpose
of enabling those favoring silver to discuss
the subject in an informal way. No effort
was made to outline formal plan of cam
paign.
The spirit that animated those present,
however, showed that they intended to
keep up the fight in the Senate as vigor-
ously as they have in the past. The Presi-
dents message is bound, Mr.. Teller says
to open up discussion of the financial
question, and there can oe no discussion of
that question, he asserts, without discus
sion of the free coinage question. 1t was
agreed that no point should be waived,
and that in a general manner the silver
question should be forced to the. front
whenever the opportunity presented itself
Another conference will probably be held
later in the session.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-03
LIEUTENANT PEARY'S PLAN
The Intrepid Explorer Will
Again Journey to the
Arctic.
Receiving Offers From Many Persons
Who Are Willing to Fit Out
an Expedition.

PORTLAND, Me, Dec. 2-Lieutenant
Peary has entirely recovered from the
serious illness which attacked him imme-
diately after his arrival from the far
North, and which at one time caused the
physicians in attendance to have very
grave doubts as to his recovery.
1t was his purpose to have gone to Wash
ington Immediately after two weeks
rest at bis home in order to fit up the Arc
tic collection brought back In the Kite for
the Smithsonian Institute. His illness
has, however, delayed the work, but he
Will start during the coming week to su-
perlrtend the putting of the collection
into the institute.
The chances for another expedition dur
ing the coming year are very bright, and
IN all reliability the Government will
once more send the intrepid explorer
north. When seen to-day, Lieutenant
Peary stated that he had already received
several offers for another expedition, but
that at present he was not free to mention
any names. These offers had not been
confined to the North American continent,
but some had been received from Euro
pean countries.
Lieutenant Peary has not as yet made
up his mind as to which of the numerous
offers he will accept. as he is awaiting the
decisive action of the Government in re-
gard to the recommendation which has
been made to send another expedition
next year, and in that case he would have
to give up all outside offers and confine
himself to the management Of the new ex-
neditiou
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-03
SOME DEMoCRATIC CRUMBS.
Caucus of Minority House Members to
Select Officials.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 2.-Three
hours were consumed by the House Demo-
Gratis in caucus this afternoon, selecting
the four officials of their party to which
they are entitled by their minority repre-
sentation. The veteran Ohioan, Colonel
Isaac Hill who was the deputy sergeant
alarms of the last Congress, was elected
special employe over H. w. Moler of Lii
nois, who held the office of cashier in the
Fifty-third Congress. The office OF spe-
cial employe makes its possessor the legis-
lative "whip" of the party, and is worth
$500 per year.
After a long discussion interspersed
with numerous rollcalls George L. Brown
ing of Virginia and Thomas Cokeley Of
New York were elected special messengers
with salaries of $1,000 each. Mr.. Cokeley
is well-known member of the Tammany
party. The caucus finished its work by
electing James f. English OF California
page.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-03

you have bestowed upon me, an honor
which every American citizen can ap-
prec:ate and for which give thanks, is but
for moment, while the cares and respon-
slblllties will extend themselves over many
weary days. So far as the performance of
my duties affects the people of the United
states L ask their considerate judgment; /;
SO Tar as It affects the members of this
House L ask the cordial cooperation OF
the gentlemen on both sides of the cham
Der, without which cannot hope to sue
ceed. assuring them that no effort on my
part will be spared to aid them in the per-
iormance Of their duties by that entire
lmpartiality which is their just due"
Loud applause.l
The oath of Office was then administered
by the Speaker to members of the House,
whose names were called by States, alpha
beticallv.
The organization of the House was COM
pleted by the adoption of a resolution
offered by Mr.. Grosvenor of Ohio electing
the following officers: Mcdowell of Penn
sylvanla, clerk; Russell of Missouri, SER
geant-at-arms; Mr.. Glenn of New York,
doorkeeper; Mr.. McElroy of Ohio, post
master, and Rev. Mr.. Couden of Michi-
gan, chaplain.
A substitute which was offered by Sayers
CD of Texas, electing the present holders
OF these offices, was put to viva-voce vote.
The Speaker said, with an amusing pre-
tense OF hesitation, that the noes appeared
to have it, and then, after general laugh
ter, he announced that the noes had it.
The newly elected officials had the oath
administered to them and further progress
was made by the adoption of resolutions
tor daily meetings of the House at noon,
for notifying the President and the Senate
OF the House being in session and having
elected its Speaker and clerks, and for the
appointment of q committee to join like
committee on the part of the Senate to
wait upon the President.
Payne (R-) of Ohio, Cannon of Illinois
and Crisp (D.) of Georgia were appointed
such committee on the part of the House.
Cannon (R.) of Illinois offered resolution
that the rules of the House of the Fifty
first Congress be the rules of the present
Congress.
A question was put to him by Crisp (D.)
of Georgia whether the adoption of that
resolution now was intended to prevent
and any opportunity to discuss the rules.
The question was answered by Mr.. Can
non to the effect that such was not his de-
sire or purpose, but that of course he could
not respond for the majority of the
House.
Dingley of Maine (R.) asked Mr.. Can
non whether it was intended that at the
proper time the rules should be referred to
the committee on rules and that ample op-
portunity would be given to the House to
discuss the report of that committee.
''Oh, certainly" Mr.. Cannon returned.
THAT will be entirely agreeable" said Mr..
Crisp; 81 don't in any way wish to inter-
fere with the adoption of any temporary
rules" The resolution was agreed to. The
drawing for seats was then gone through
and when this formality was completed
the House at 3 :35 P. NJ. adjourned until to-
morrow at noon, and the clerk gave notice
of Democratic caucus Immediately.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-03
AFTER THE BOGGS MONEY.
Relatives Atle0e That He Vas Unduly
Influenced.

OMAHA, NEBR., Dec. 2.-The Boggs
will contest, which involves property ap-
proximately worth 5000, 900, was taken up
in the county court this morning. The
brothers and sisters of the late George II.
Boggs are endeavoring to break the will
which was made but short time before
the death of Mr.. Boggs, and allege that
undue pressure was brought to bear upon
ance her relatives, and that at the time
Mr.. Boggs was not in condition, mentally,
to resist such a pressure or make a good
will. 1t is also alleged that in previous
will Mrs. Boggs, who receives outright all
of the property under the will which
it is now sought to break, was given
only life interest in the property.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-03

Pope, carried in the sedia gestatoria, the
chair in which he is carried on certain oc-
casions. His Holiness was followed by
mum Der of Cardinals and Bishops and the
members of the Papal court. The services
were very short. Those Of the newly ap-
pointed Cardinals who are now in Rome
kissed the foot and hand of the Pope and
received from his Holiness the apostolic
embrace. They then received the red hat
from the hands of the Pope, who at once
retired
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-03

full half minute for comment or objection.
None being forthcoming, the motion was
declared carried aud the Senate stood ad-
journed accordingly.
The official list of Senators present re-
cords as the only absentees the two
Louisiana Senators, Blanchard and CAT
frey, D. B. Hill of New York, Lindsay of
Kentucky and Wolcott of Colorado.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-03
RECEIVED THE RED Hat.
Some of the NesCly Appointed Cardinals
Paid Homage to the Pope.

Paid Homage to the Pope.
LONDON, ENG. Dec. "A dispatch
from Rome to the Pail Mall Gazette saws
crowds of people gathered in the Vatican
early this morning upon the occasion of
the holding of the public consistory. The
Papal procession into the Sala Regia,
where the consistory was held, began at
8 o'clock. First came the Swiss Guard,
followed by the Noble Guard and the Papai
choir. Immediately following was the
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-18

New York. Oct. 1.-THE Evening
Posts London cablegram says: L. e
coin ana bullion In the Bank OF Eng
land are down this week 900 pounds,
of which $4,000 pounds were net gold
exports for the week. The rest has
gone into home circulation. The de-
tails of the gold movement for the
week are: 100000 pounds exported to
to the Cape; 10000 10 Egypt. 10000 TO
Roumania and 10000 In bars bought,
10000 imported from Australia and
1000 from Egypt, 1t Is expected that
the ease in the money market may be
increased by the release before long
of n part OF the Chinese indemnity
funds now lying at the Bank of Eng
land. The stock markets today were
fiat. There was n seml-panlc in the
mining quarter and In Paris, the pub
lie selling freely. Market closed at low
est. a special settlement begins in Bar
nato bank shares tci morrow and trou-
BILE is feared, although 1t is reported
that Barnato will assist the weak
men through. Americans wern duh,
closing at the worst, Louisville and
Canadian Pacific were fiat.
Berlin-The stock markets were dull
today.
parls-The markets were panlcky to-
day.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-18

MANTEp-Prontice girl cali on Miss
Beitsch, Third ana Houston.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-18

New Orleans, La, Oct 1.-THE trad
Ing In cotton was again very brisk to-
day the sales here reaching the large
total OF l1l,5O bales Prices fluctuated
very freely and the day was one of the
most exciting and nervous OF the
season. Liverpool was sore dlsap-
pontment. an advance had been eX-
pectel there In response to the NELL
estimate. whereas there was a decline
OF td5 6id, The decline in Liverpool
was not satisfactorily explained, tine
cables saying that the cause was the
closing Of contracts by prominent bulls.
The same rumor was started In Kew
York yesterday without apparent foun-
dalton IN fact Owing to the course of
the pool this market which had opened
points up soon began to decline for
the losing 10 points from the opening
and touching figure II points below
last evenings closing. January selling
at 9.l7 During the afternoon, how
ever an Improvement set In and the
trading was even brlsker than on the
decline, resulting in u recovery OF all
the decline, the close showing the same
prices as yesterday except on come Of
the distant months which We're a few
points down.
Rumors to the effect that prominent
local bulls were closing their contracts
has no foundation In fact, whatever.
and It was announced today that the
only method OF liquidation would be to
take the spot cotton MS the contracts
mature The early weakness In futures
caused the spot market TO rule quiet.
put prices were steady and unchanged.
Receipts at New orleans will be 5000
TO 10000 bales compared l4.6ls bales last
year
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-18

New York. Oct. 17.-rhe cotton mark
q opened irregular at an advance of
|4RlO points In near months and idG
points ON late months. closed firm at
an advance of 3Gl7 points. The OPEN
ing advance was the result OF par
tlai response made by Liverpool to
cur sharp break OF yesterday. Private
cables said that the bulls were in full
control, but later advices We're weaker.
Ihe Neil estimate fcll Hat. American.
particularly New Orleans. parties were
sad % be active sellers In Liverpool
market Late 1t was reported that
NeW orleans October squeeze was at
a. end and II was also reported that
vac principal bull operator in New or
1leahs had llquidated his interest. The
uenlal OF the latter caused a sharp up
.Nard movement. The market for the
fest OF the session was Irregular and
Very active though with decidedly less
~ me way Of sensational features
3Pales.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-18

st. Louis, Oct. i7.-Flour dull and un-
charged.
Wheat dull and weak. No. cash.
CO i-Se; December, 90 S-SGf2 7-sc.
Cora dull but strong. No. 2 mixed.
cash. q 1-ic: December, q 3-sm2i lee;
NAV, &c l-iG26 3-sc.
Oats-Futures firm early; closing
steady. Spot firm: No. ? rash, "a Lac;
December. IS l-4Gls 2-Sc; May, 20 i-2c.
Rye quiet. No. .. &c. Barley steady.
Cornmeal. 81 .5O71 IS. Bran dull: 52c
bid for east track. Flaxseed lower;
spot, soc Timothy firm; S3.1on3.75.
Hay fairly active. easy; prairie, $3.50
as 90: timothy unchanged.
whlsky-Si.22. Cotton ties and bag
gin~ unclaimed.
pork-standard mess. jobbing. ss.75.
Lard-Prime steam, S5.55; choice.
IS go.
Baeon-Boxed shoulders. 1913; longs.
GO 7b; ribs, SO. IS: shorts. So. SO i-2c.
Recelpts--Flour. 5000; wheat. $4,000;
corn. u 600: oats. $1,000.
shipments-Fiour. 1000; wheat. $4,000;
corn, 20, 900; oats. $1,000.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-18

New York. Oct. l7-Agents have
advanced prices as follows; Amoskeag
blue and brown camlets, l-2c; Amos
keag staple fancy shlrtlngs, plaid chew
lots and imperial stripes, each i-ic;
Aliens foulards, Westminster and tur-
key red robes, l-ic. The demand for
immediate wants has been Irregular.
with the preference of buyers for dark
prints, OF which there have been very
good sales, on account OF spinning
wants. considerable attention has been
given fancy dress goods OF the finer
descriptions. and also 20 staple and
solid mohairs. lustre wool aud worsted
and silk stuffs Tone OF cotton & 'od =
market firm and stocks with agents
no ninally nothing, Printing cloths In
active demand, with sales OF 10000
pieces at 5-lGc, and n very good re.
quest for Ga squares IS l-2. cloths ut
4 IA
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-18
PRICES WERE WEAK.
DEMAND FOR CATTLE FOR snir-
PING WAS LIGHT.
Hog market WINS Again on the TO-
eoEGan with n Decline O.
Five 10 Ten Cents.

Chicago, Oct. 1.-THE demand for
dressed beef and shipping native steers
was again light and prices were weak
on the bass OF s3.4Oa44O for common
to medium; si5OGi15 for good lots and
Siso45.25 for choice beeves, with extra
steers saleabie at s5.9oQ5,i5. Compare
lively few went below sS,45 and not
many sold above $500, The greater
part Of the bulls, cows and heifers sell
v, H.75u325. Calves are no pientier
and choice continue to bring s6,0Ott6 rs.
western range cattle were in moderate
demand at weak prices, few steers SELL
ing as high as $500. Texas cattle
hAowed no particular change, selling
cnleHy at 81. 1OQ3.3O
Hogs-There was the usual decline
OF 5qi0c today. the bulk OF the trans
tlOn1 being at sS.75u3.S5, with sales
as high as $500 In only few Instances.
That figure was paid for some prime
nyht butcher weights averaging around
200 pounds. Heavy hogs sold at s3.4Udp
S.yO, butcher weights at SS.G0Gi00;
mixed hogs at S36O039O and light
weights AT S3,90G3.95. Pigs sold at
$2.0OQS.7O. As usal there was a heavy
run OF undesirable hogs and the offer.
ings embraced thousands Of little pigs
forced on the market by the prevalence
OF hog cholera.
sheep--About $4,000 sheep and lambs
arrived today, the offerings being
large westerns. and there was
trading at the late decline in prices.
Native sheep Were In demand at sl250
3,l5i westerns at S24OGs.l0; good feed
ers at 2.7Oa2.S5, and lambs at $1,000
1890, few selling around $3.50. over
$500 feeders were shipped from here
yesterday.
Reeeipts-cattle. $4,000; calves, 400.
hogs 10000, sheep $4,000.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-18

PRIVATE SHORTHAND LESSONS
BY reporter, nfteen years experience
Easy terms. X. Gaactto.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-18

New York, Oct. 7.--wheat-Io-
ceipts. 10000. exports, $4,000 bushels.
Spot steady with more active trading.
No. ? red. 6S l-iy6S lie; No, hard.
60 s-ic.
Options opened Arm. but quiet, closed
steady with sellers Indifferent. Octo-
Der. SO 5-Sc; December. 81 lie.
Cotton seed oil-Quiet. Yellow, 27D
"a Ice.
coffee-Options opened quiet with
prices uncnanged to 6 points lower.
Speculation slack all day. Undertone
weak account full receipts ut Rio and
Santos and unsatisfactory cable =.
closed steady at unchanged prices to 8
points decline. October. i5.SS; Deeem-
Der. 800.
spet--Dull. No. Z, Ice,
suear--Raw steady. refined. outlet.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-18

st. Louis, Oct. 7.-Cattle-Recelpts,
$500; shipments, 1900; market steady
and firm at yesterdays decline OF 100
Ice; export steers, S5.O0d5, 80; fair to
good shipping steers. "a 9OG5 90; dress
ed beef grades, 25G4.S5; bulk OF
sales, S3.5OQl.40: steers under 1000
pounds, IS OoG3 IS; bulk of sales, SO 100
$50; Western steers, s2.6O12 So; stock
ers and feeders, s2.2543 90: bulk of
sales, 50. 1908. 20; cows and heifers. $500
az 90; Texas and Indian steers, 81. 500
$50; bulk, S2,5O03.2O.
Hogs-Receipts, $780, shipments, 1900:
market &c of and active. Heavy. 50 60
as So; mixed. sS.50QS.sO; light, Ss.7OQ
$50.
Sheep Receipts, 1000: shipments.
none; market steady; native muttons,
50 5000, 80; stockers, 81 .l6Q2. %; lambs.
g .6QQ4. 80; SOUTHWESTERN. 2.26Q3.l0.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-18

New York, Oct. l7-~Money on call
easy at 2T2 - per cent, last loan 2,
closed 2 per cent. Prime mercantile
paper, 1-2 per cent.
Sterling exchange strong with actual
business in bankers bills at SASS lea
ASS "a for demand and at s4S 81 $40
4.SS for sixty days; posted rates,
81 .Ss6i.SS l-2 and si.S9I4.S9 l-2. Com
merclal bills $i.s6 L..
silver certificates. 81 3-iG6sc.
Government bonds weak. States in
active. Railroad bonds weak.
The total sales OF stock today were
1913 shares. Including: American SUI
gar. $500; Burlington. l4600; Chicago
Gas, 1880; st. Paul, Hoo.