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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
IN RICH VENEZUELA
Will Carry Out the Policy
Boldly Practiced in Other
Parts of the Globe.
EXTENSION OF POSSESSIONS.
Senator Morgan Says This Country
Should Enforce the Monroe
Doctrine.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April n.-Sen-
ator Morgan, chairman of the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee, was asked
to-day how he regarded the situation IN
Venezuela, and replied: 81 have no doubt
Great Britain's ultimate purpose is to
press her frontier sufficiently far into the
interior to encompass the rich gold fields
of that section, though she will, of course,
not disclose this purpose in the immediate
future, but will rather confine her demands
to the territory at the mouth of the ORR
noco River.
al think the direct question should be
put to Great Britain by our diplomats
whether she proposes either by purchase
or conquest to extend her domain beyond
her present claims. In case of negative
reply l should advise the United States
not to interfere with the settlement OF the
existing disputes, but 1 do not believe
England could be brought to definite
promise not to press her boundaries fur
ther in that section, because of the rich
gold mines known to exist there.
81 am convinced, as 1 believe most men
to be who have given attention to the ques-
tion, that England's desire is to control
those gold deposits. Such a course would
be in accord with her policy in other parts
OF the globe, and it goes hand in hand with
her gold monometallist policy at home.
Controlling the principal gold fields of
the world, England naturally desires to
maintain the gold standard and she as nat
urally wishes to extend her gold posses
sions. 1t is to her interest to do SO, and l
cannot say blame her, but that is no rea-
son why the United States should stand
idly by and allow her to carry this policy
into effect. Furthermore, it is evidently
the policy of the present British admins
tration to acquire desirable territory when
it can do so, as witness the effort to secure
Neckar Island, in the Hawaiian group, and
disputes with France over African territory.
1t is most probable instead of making any
definite reply to this supposititious ques-
ton England would evade it. In that
event 1 think we should invoke the Mon
roe doctrine forthwith"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
FIVE CRIMINALS FREE.
The Men Were Confined IN
Separate Rooms Off the
Isolated Ward.
SEIZED THE NIGHT wATCHMAN.
Then They Scrambled Over a Roof
and Soon Gained
Freedom.

POUGHKEEPSIE, n. Y, April 1.-THE
five inmates of the State Asylum for Insane
Criminals at Mattewan, including Oliver
Curtiss Perry of Syracuse, the train-rob-
Der. who escaped from that institution last
night, are still at large.
Night Waterman Carmody was making
the rounds at IL o'clock and had passed
from the main building into the isolation
of the annex, where the more dangerous
prisoners are kept, when he was attacked
by five men, overpowered and deprived OF
his keys before he could make an cutlery
Then the convicts fed toward the chapel.
AS they ran Keeper Carmody raised the
alarm, which brought out Superintendent
AtChiSon and guards.
Perry and companions, however, reached
Che chapel without being intercepted, and
through that room made their way to the
roof through the scuttle. Then Perry slid
down the roof to the caves, from which he
dropped to the ground, the fall being about
twenty-five feet. AS the others were fol-
lowing his example they were discovered,
and one shot was fired at them. Three
prisoners followed Perrys lead and es-
capped The fifth scrambled back into the
darkness, where he remained until day
break, when he was forced to give himself
up. It is scarcely probable that the fugi-
tives can long evade capture.
The mystery surrounding the escape of
the convicts has baff1ed the officials of the
asylum. The men were confined in sepa-
rate rooms, all opening off the isolation
ward. Each one left his room without
forcing the door, and the locks are I'M
broken.
In statement made this morning Car
mody said that he entered the isolation
ward at IL o'clock. He passed quietly to
the farthest end of the ward, where Perry's
room was located. The train-robber called
to him to get him glass of water, and
Carmody replied, "All right" and passed
on. He had gone but few steps when he
was seized by the throat by three men,
whom he recognized as Perry, Quigley and
Mcclure. He struggled and cried out, but
the men stuffed cloth in his mouth and
choked him.
,"Kill him." Carmody says Mcclure ex-
claimed
'No, don't do that All we want to do
is to get out of here" replied Perry.
Then they dragged him into Perry's
room and tied him with strips of bed
clothing to Perry's bed, first taking his
keys. Whether the three men then re-
leased David and O'Connell or whether
these two already had their doors unlocked
is not known. The most likely solution of
the mystery is that one or all of the doors
were left open by the attendants, either
Intentionally or through negligence.
None of the fugitives have been cap
tured.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
WiIson Is Encouraged.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 11.-Post-
master-General Wilson is very much en-
couraged with the first reports that have
been received by him showing the bust
ness of the department. He thinks that
the increased business of the Postofice
Department is barometer of better times
throughout the country. The statistics
which he has received are for the fourth
quarter of 1894. The receipts for the quar-
ter were 81, 165, 200 greater than for the
corresponding period of 1893, and the total
expenditures were $620343 more than for
the same quarter in 1893.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12

dreds of street railway men who are
anxious to become allied with them. The
resolutions adopted by the new association
say that the previous organizations have
failed to accomplish their objects and
strikes failed to give relief. The municipal
ownership of street railways is declared to
be the only means whereby the objects
sought can be attained.
Streetcar men everywhere are urged to
join in one mighty effort to gain political
power at the municipal elections. The
platform favors eight hours for a days
work, the weekly payment of wages, and
the licensing of street railway employees.
Insurance and sick benefits are provided
for.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
RETIRES FROM THE BENCH.
Chief Justice Horton of Kansas Resume
His PrirHfe Practice.

Chief Justice Horton of Kansas ReSunt es
His Prirdte Practice.
TOPEKA, KANs., April 11.-Albert H.
Horton, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
of Kansas, handed his resignation to Gov
ernor Morrill, at $50 P. NJ. The resignation
was at once accepted, and Governor Nor
rill appointed Judge David Martin of
Atchison to be the new Chief Justice
Judge Horton has been Chief Justice
since 1877, and resigned to become mem
Der of Kansas law firm handling large
corporation interests. The name of the
firm has not been disclosed as yet. He
was prominent candidate for United
States Senator when ex-senator Ingalls,
was chosen the first time. David Martin
is well known throughout the West as an
able lawyer and sterling citizen.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
NOT At ALL DISTURBED.
Eastern Roads Pay little attention to
Southern Pacific Tactics.

CHICAGO, ILL, April 1.-THE trans
continental lines which some time ago
were seized with the idea of reviving the
old transcontinental passenger association
are now waiting for declaration from the
Canadian Pacific, whose opinion was asked
some time since. Whenever it shows up
the transcontinental lines will, if the
Canadian Pacifc's reply is favorable, begin
the work of getting their association into
shape. The action of the Southern Pacific,
telegraphed to-day from Los Angeles, in
Withdrawing from sale the tickets to st.
Paul and other Minnesota points by way
of Ell Paso. Fort Worth and Kansas City,
and also by way of Ogden and Kansas City,
created no excitement here. None of the
roads were prepared to say what action
they would take to meet that of the South
ern Pacific and none of them seemed at all
disturbed over the matter.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
An Outlet for the Santa Fe.

DENVER. CoLo., April IL. - General
Manager D. B. Robinson of the Santa Fe
denies the report that the Santa Fe will
bnild $50 miles of line to make connection
with the proposed railway from San Fran
cisco southwark, and thus furnish an out
let for the Santa Fe on the coast. He
says: "There is every indication, how
ever, that new road from San Francisco
into Southern California will be built. "
Mr.. Robinson is of the opinion that the
new Santa Fe company will be in active
operation by August l.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
Conspired to Hang a spy.

ATLANTA, GA, April 1.-THE Govern
ment rested to-day in the case now on trial
in the Federal court against Quarles and
Butler, indicted for conspiracy to hang
Henry Morley, a revenue spy. Ben Hemp
hill. father-in-law of the defendant Butler,
confessed on the stand that he had lied be-
fore the Grand Jury in his former state
ment of a conversation with Butler. The
altered testimony favors Butler.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
NoRMA1 SCHOOL GRADUArEs.
Diplomas Giren Glass of Ttcenty at the
San Jose Institution.

Diplomas Giren Glass of Ttcenty at the
San Jose Institution.
SAN JOSE, CAL, April 1.-THE spring
graduating exercises took place at the
Normal School this morning. The exercises
were well rendered. After the graduates
were handed their diplomas Rev. ]. Hern-
don Garrett delivered an extended address,
his theme being, 1.-The Education of the
Ego"
The graduates, twenty in number, were:
Katherine Birdsall, Emily L. Burnham, L.
Nellie Burns, Pearl Cottle, Joseph Dias,
Catherine E. Fitzsimmons, Mile l.. Fruh-
ling, Annie w. Gill, Grace I. Halsey,
Clare L. Hanna, Elizabeth Hickman, Amy
Keller, Margaret Nicholson, Jesse Norton,
Irene NJ. Steward, Anthony NJ. Luzzallo,
Eda Tindell, Lillian c. Vennum, Harriet
Warning, Samuel G. Watts.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
Not Ordered to Oorinto.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April lit can
now be positively stated that no orders,
sealed or otherwise, have been sent to
the Olympia to proceed to Corinto. The
vessel was ordered to make practice cruise
in Santa Barbara Channel and then to visit
the town of Santa Barbara during the
flower festival. Later on she may be sent
to relieve the Philadelphia at Honolulu.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
Mrs. Mndforn Insane.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, April 11.--Mrs.
f. Madeira, the wife of general officer of
the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy at
San Francisco, became violently insane at
the terminal station in this city to-day.
Mrs. Madeira has been spending the win
ter at Leesburg, and was on her way to her
home in California. Miss Madeira is conf
dent the trouble is only temporary and
that her mother will soon recover.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
Movements of WarsI,iDs.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 1.-THE
Concord has arrived at Shanghai, the Mo
hican at Port Townsend and Admiral
Meade's squadron at Port au Prince,
Hayti. 1t is expected that the squadron
will next run over to Colon, where Assist
ant Secretary McAdoo will be landed to
take merchant steamer for the United
States
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
SPURIOUS POSTAGE sTAMPs.
Detectives Seek the Men Who Operate in
CnnnG6.


WASHINGTON, D. c., April 11.-There
is little doubt that the scheme for distribut-
ing United States postage stamps at rates
below their face value, which has its head
quarters at Hamilton, Ont, is part of one
of the greatest enterprises of its kind that
has been unearthed of late years. The
officials of the treasury secret service who
are on the scene will work upon the case
until they have discovered, if possible
where the work of counterfeiting is carried
on and have the principals in the plot ap-
pretended. Close examination of the
stamps which were disposed of in Chicago
shows they are counterfeits, printed on
good paper, but paper of an inferior quality
to that used by the bureau, and that the
ink is paler than the Government brand.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
MANY LIVES SAVED.
Police and Firemen Rescue Families 4
burning Building.

Police and Firemen Rescue Families ia
Bmrning Building.
NEW YORK, N. Y, April IL Fire
broke out at 9oclock in the tive-story
brick building at the corner of Columbia
avenue and Ninety fourth street, owned
by Hyams Brothers, liquor-dealers, and
occupied by the Colonial Bank Eleven
families occupied rooms on the upper
floors and a number of daring rescnes
were reported. The loss is estimated at
100000. 1t is thought the insurance will
cover damages to building and bank fix
lures, but most of the persons living in the
building did not carry any insurance upon
household goods. Sergeant Armstrong
rescued Cesar L. Pinto, wife and two
children. Pinto was badly burned, while
his wife and children were badly scorched.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12

Mag Have Some Connection With the
Nicaragua Canal.

Mag Haze Some Connection With the
Nicaragua Canal.
DENVER, CoLo., April 11.-General Nc
Cook said to-day regarding the dispatch
from San Diego, CAL, that Lieutenant
Baker of his staff was about to sail from
that city for Nicaragua on Government
business: Lieutenant Baker has gone to
the coast on matters of personal nature.
He has been invited to take trip down
the coast with party of gentlemen and
has obtained leave ofabsence. That is all
there is to it,
From another source it was learned,
however, that Lieutenant Baker had gone
to do some expert engineering for a party
who have great faith in his ability as an
engineer, and it is believed that the trip
has some connection with the Nicaragua
canal scheme.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
RES ULTS IN Il MURDER.
Trouble Over Clearing Lands Leads to q
LireIy Fight.

GREENVILLE, ALA, April ia
bloody murder occurred twelve miles from
this city last night. Five negroes had a
dispute about clearing some land, which
resulted in desperate fight. Bob Peagler
and his two sons attacked Frank and
Shade Brown. The Peaglers stabbed Shade
in two places, either wound being sufficient
to cause death. They then broke his neck
with huge club. Frank Brown had an
arm broken in the scuffie. The Peaglers
were not seriously hurt. Two arrests have
been made.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
Pleads Guilty to burglary.

SAN JOSE, CAL, April 11.-Stephen
Pollock pleaded guilty to a charge of burg
larry before Judge Reynolds this morning.
He was arrested for entering a room in the
residence of J. H. Flickinger. Pollock
says he is an electrician by trade and came
here in search of work, and not finding
any was driven to the theft. by hunger
He will be sentenced Monday.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
AMB USHED BY CUBANS.
Spdniards Meet a Crushing Defeat al
La Mocha.

La Mocha.
TAMPA, FLA, April 1.-THE Plant
steamship Mascot, which arrived tonight
brought many passengers from whom
it is learned that the customary holy week
Catholic procession in Havana, which
would have been held tomorrow, was
forbidden by the Government. The Cuban
taxes are to be increased 100000 to pro-
vide war expenses.
At La Mocha, village near Aguatate,
sixty miles from Havana, Vincente Garcia,
with 200 men, ambushed General Pratt's
forces, who three times rallied, but were
finally routed with heavy losses. Jiguani,
a place of 10000 inhabitants, was captured
by the Cubans, under Rabi, about March
20. On April 8 the Spaniards attempted to
regain possession, but were repulsed after
a spirited encounter. They were under
Santocildes, and left forty-five dead for
the Cubans 10 bury.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
His Clothes Lined With Money.

SAN JOSE, CAL, April 11.-An aged
Spaniard, Vincente Perez, was stricken
with paralysis to-day and rendered speech
less. An old corduroy vest he wore was
found to be lined with gold coins, amount
ing in all to $3.50. 1t is supposed he had
considerable money slowed away about his
cabin, in which he lived alone. He will
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
snrannah Ricemilts Bu rned.

SAVANNAH, GA, April 1.-THE Savan-
nah ricemills were destroyed by fire to-
night, with the entire stock of $4,000
bushels of rice. Loss. $125, 200; insurance,
100000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
Lottery Business Refused.

SAN JOSE, CAL, April 11-Orders have
been received at the various agencies of
Wells, Fargo & Co. throughout the country
instructing their agents that the company
will handle no more lottery business. The
step is one that will be heartily Endorsed
by the business men of San Jose, as about
5000 per month has been going out of the
city for lottery tickets
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
May Investigate WatIer's Case.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April IL. = A
cablegram received at the Navy Depart
ment announced the sailing of the United
States steamer Castine from Alden, at the
entrance to the Red Sea, for Zanzibar. 1t
is probable that the commander of the
ship will be directed to investigate the
case of ex-U nited States Consul Waller.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
Garfield Succeeds Scott.

COLUMBUS, ONO. April Thames H.
Garfield, Chancellor of the University of
Nebraska, was to-day elected president Of
the Ohio State University, to succeed DR..
w. II. Scott, resigned.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
Hvpnotfst Hamilton Released.

DENVER, CoLo., April Harry Waite,
alias Frank Hamilton, the hypnotist, ar
rested on the charge of grand larceny from
woman at San Jose, Cal, was released
to-day, dispatch having been received
from Sheriff Lyndon OF Santa Clara
County, CAL, to the effect that the District
Attorney refused to ask for requisition
nanarS
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
Killed hu an Assassin.

MACON, Mo-, April 11.-Late last night
four miles southeast of here George Stice
was assassinated while sitting in the midst
of his family, some one firing through the
window at him. Although Stice received
eight shot in the head none OF his family
were injured.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
Ren.eats Free Cofnnae.

NASHVILLE, TENN, April 1.-THE
Senate to-day adopted joint resolution
requesting Congress to pass free coinage
silver bill at ratio of 16 to 1, by vote of
IA to 10; not voting 9. The Senate Judi
ciary Committee decided to-day to report
adversely the House bill regulating tele-
phone charges.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
Destroued bv a Prairie Fire.

DALLAS, TEX, April ia special to
the News from Lipscom, Tex, says that
Lockwood, Okla, has been destroyed by
a prairie fire, which has burned all the way
from New Mexico.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
MILITIA CALLED OUT.
Trouble Increases IN the Eastern Mining
Districts.

Districts.
CENTERVILLE, Iowa, April H.
Affairs at Cincinnati, Iowa. seem to be
getting worse.
The sheriff is now there and has tele-
graphed for Company E, Second Regiment,
and it is now on its way there. The mines
at Cincinnati were all at work to-day, and
an effort will be made to keep the men out
in the morning, hence the call for militia.
PROVIDENCE, R. l., April 11.-When
the 500 intending strikers lat the Atlantic
mills in Olneyyille went to the works this
morning, they were surprised to find
themselves locked out. The closing
throws out of employment $500 people.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
The Riper stu Rising.

HARTFORD, Conn, April 1.-THE
river is still rising slowly, at midnight
marking % feet inches above low water
mark. Residents in the lower part OF the
city are using boats for transportation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
Sentence of n Wife Possoner.

GREENUP, KY, April IL. = William
jackson, was to-day sentenced to ninety
nine years in the penitentiary, charged
with poisoning his wife. He wanted to get
rid OF her so as to be at liberty to marry
another woman.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
MURDERED TWO GIRLS.
Execution of an Ignorant Youth for
FieudiSh Grimes.

COLUMBUS, ONO, April 12.-Oharles
Hart was hanged in the annex of the Ohio
Penitentiary at 1900 this friday morn
ing for the murder of little Ashley and
Elsie Good in Paulding County, November
a, 1894 Hart was an ignorant lad of IS
years and was neryy to the last. Although
he made confession after his arrest he
made the statement on the gallows, 81 am
not guilty as charged" He was baptized
in the Methodist faith before his execu-
ton. He died without struggle, being
pronounced dead in thirteen minutes.
Hart after killing Ashley Good assaulted
little Elsie and then cut her throat. He
then mutilated both bodies with a corn.
cutter and tried to burn them on pile OF
brush.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
Insnnffu of on Actress.

CHICAGO, ILL, April 1.-Miss Grace
Jennings, the actress, better known to the
public as Grace Vaughn, was adjudged
insane to-day and committed to Elgin.
Recently she pawned diamonds and other
jewelry said to have been worth IN the
neighborhood of $1,000 for $50.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12

Secretary Herbert Relieves Him From the
Command of the Chicago.

Command of the Chicago.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 1.-Cap-
tain Mahan of the Chicago called at the
Navy Department to-day to confer with
Secretary Herbert relative to his future
duty as he is about to be relieved of the
command of his ship, which is going out
of commission. The Secretary offered him
the post of chief of naval intelligence Of
fees, with the understanding he would be
relieved of all purely routine matters, or
special duty in connection with the naval
war college. The captain chose the latter,
and it is expected will contribute to the
lecture course of the institution this sum-
mer
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
TEASING CAUSES DEATH.
Il Denrcr Lad Fatally Slabs One of His
TOTHneatOrs,

DENVER. Colo, April 11.-Joseph E.
Soils, aged II, stabbed and killed Thomas
Devaney, aged Is, tonight while return
ing home from lenten services at church
near his home. A crowd of boys were
teasing young Soils, who started to run.
The Devaney boy caught hold of his coat
tail, when Soils whipped out big pocket
knife and slashed back at his tormentor
without looking around. Devaney died
Immediately. Soils is under arrest. His
father is a prominent wholesale cigar
manufacturer.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12

schwarz, the manager of the Scharff Mer-
camille Company, was found hanging by
the neck in his store this morning. his
suicide was supposed to have been caused
by the fact that ne had all his money in the
City National Bank, which suspended last
week