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The morning call., 1895-02-26
DID NOT Talk ON RELIGION.
Some Politics Put into an Address From
the Pulpit.

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 25.-The regular at
tendants of Fowler Methodist Episcopal
Church were quite shocked last night by
listening to political speech delivered
within the walls of their sanctuary. H.
A. H. Franklin, well known by several
members of the church, was advertised to
deliver a lecture on Twenty Years in
Utah." 1t was generally supposed that he
would confne himself to discussion of
Mormonism, but after relating some of his
personal experiences in the Territory he
branched off into politics and delivered an
impassioned address on the subject of
silver coinage. He also referred incident
ally to the tariff question and particularly
denounced the present Democratic Con
gress for lowering the tariff on lead ores.
He claimed that this had resulted in
bringing American labor in the Utah lead
mines into competition with the cheap
labor of Mexico. Mr.. Franklin's address
created a sensation, inasmuch as it was
announced that he had contributed $4,000
toward raising the debt of the church.
The morning call., 1895-02-26
Il theatrical Troupe En5oined.

PORTLAND, Feb. 25.-John F. Cordray to-
day brought suit in the United States Cir
cult Court to enjoin the Griffin & Neill
Stock Company, who recently came here
from Salt Lake and Denver, from playing
at the Marquam Grand Theater. Cordray
claims that the company was under previ-
Gus contract to play at his theater in this
city. Judge Stearns allowed the perform
ance to go on tonight after the manager of
the company filed an indemnifying bond
of $1,000. The case will be heard to-
mOrrnW
The morning call., 1895-02-26
WILL HAYE THREE BRIG1DES:-
The Committee on Military Afairs Has
so Decided.

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 25.-Dodge's proposed
constitutional amendment to make it i'm
possible TO change a city's charter except
by special law was recommended favorably
by the Committee on Constitutional
Amendments tonight
Two bills TO abolish the railroad commits
sion and third to put the appointing
power in the hands of the Governor were
considered. The latter viii probably be re-
ported favorably.
Ex-Supervisor Denman, Joseph Scheerer,
The morning call., 1895-02-26
HOLDING cARN1pAL REyE1s.
Jolly Times in the T,cin Cities of tn,
Southern Border.

NoGALEz, Ariz., Feb. 24.-The second
days festivities of the carnival began by
the regimental band serenading the Gov
ernor and legislators as they departed for
Phoenix.
AT P. M. the throwing of -four began
and the twin cities now present the ap-
pearance of white city with ghosts par
aiding the streets.
The merrymakers are accompanied by
the band and wagons loaded with -four to
replenish their stock. The public ball in
the Mexican seminary tonight was a.
grand gathering of two countries and is a
complete crush of people.
The morning call., 1895-02-26
S,sicide at TYsnkin.

VIsALIA, Feb. 25.-Robert Branks, Ia
borer on the Mooney ranch, near Visalia,
committed suicide last night at 10 O'Clock
by strychnine poisoning. The deceased
was Kelley graduate. He commenced
drinking recently and became respondent.
He has sister in Los Gatos.
The morning call., 1895-02-26
PROFESSIONS FoR THE HUNGRY.
Relief Being Sent to the Destitute of Netc-
fOundLand.

ST. JOINS, N. F., Feb. 25.-The steamer
Grand Lake was dispatched by the Gov
eminent last night with cargo of. provis-
ions to relieve the distress existing among
the residents on the northern coast. The
railway lines have been blocked by snow
for over a fortnight and it is impossible to
send relief by that means.
The Whiteway Government applied to
the imperial Government last week for
loan of s., 900, 900, pledging the revenue of
the colony as security and permitting two
English commissioners to undertake the
expenditure of the money. The imperial
Government declined to make the loan
unless the local administration would con-
sent to a thorough investigation of the
colony's affairs by a royal commission
hafOrabaud
The morning call., 1895-02-26
Banker stratton Dead in Portland.

PORTLAND, Feb 24.-M. A. Stratton, pres
ident of the East Portland National Bank,
died to-day of apoplexy. He was adjust
ing bicycle for his son when he suddenly
fell to the floor, striking his head heavy
blow. He appeared dazed and a physician
was summoned, but shortly after the arriv-
al OF the doctor he expired. Mr.. Stratton
was a brother of Judge ]. A. Stratton of
Seattle.
The morning call., 1895-02-26
Ble,y Open the Wrono SAFE.

VANCOUVER, B. c., Feb. 25.-Burglars
blew open a safe in the office of Robertson
& Hackett, sawmill owners, at an early
hour this morning. They expected to make
a big haul, but blew open the wrong safe
and found only books inside. The charge
of powder was large, and the safe and
office furniture were blown to pieces.
Twenty cents in the drawer was all the
burglars secured.
The morning call., 1895-02-26
Killed Htmsetf In oak TnLev.

WOODLAND, Feb. 25.-Henry Thompson,
aged %, committed suicide by shooting
himself through the head Saturday night,
on the farm of Mrs. E. P Gordon, in Oak
Valley, ten miles west of Blacks. Thomp-
son was young man of exemplary habits,
and no cause can be assigned for his rash
act. He came from Ohio .wo years ago.
The morning call., 1895-02-26
Street Gatnino In idaho.

BOISE, Idalfo, Feb 25. - The vote for
united States Senator to-day, with one
PAIR and one absent impaired, was: Shoup
IL, Sweet 1S, Claggett IA. The situation
has changed in favor of Sweet. There is
strong talk now of his having succeeded in
making deal with the Populists.
The morning call., 1895-02-26
FIRE IN PARIS THEATER.

There Vas a Panic, bat All the AudfeSice
Escaped.
PARIS, Feb. 25.-A fire broke out tonight
in the Casino de Paris, Rue Blanches No.
Is and Rue de Clinchy No. 16, while the
performance was going on.
The cry of fire caused panic among the
audience and rush was made for the va
rious exits.
The morning call., 1895-02-26
Seattle Ne,cspaper Tncornorn,.,,

SEATTLE, WASH, Feb. 25-The Seattle
Press-Times company filed articles of in
corporation to-day with a capital of $50 600.
James II. Woolery, Frank A. Twichell and
II. r. Jefferies are the incorporators.
The morning call., 1895-02-26
The saloom-Keeper Shot to Ktu.

FRESNO, Feb. 25.-Ed Schwartz, a saloon.
keeper OF this city, fired a shot at Frank
o'keefe onJ street this evening. O'Keefewas
partly drunk and had been following and
striking Schwartz. The shooting took
place within few rods of the spot where
the famous John D. Fiske was murdered a
few veare aoo
The morning call., 1895-02-26

threatened to wipe the floor with Glori,
out movement as if to draw a revolver
by Glori put stop to Fitzsimmons' anger.
1t is said Fitzsimmons and Glori will
separate IN a couple of weeks. Fitzsim-
mons brother-in-law will then manage the
show
The morning call., 1895-02-26
Died From Natural Causes.

SAN RAFAEL, Feb. 25.-An inquest was
held here to-day upon the body of Frank
Cruz who was found dead in his cabin on
the Reed ranch. The jury found that he
came to his death from heart trouble.
The morning call., 1895-02-26
Ordered to the Pacific.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 22-The Russian
squadron in the Mediterranean has been
ordered to join the squadron in the Pacific
Ocean. Admiral Allzeff has peen ap-
pointed to augment the Pacific squadron.
The morning call., 1895-02-26
MADE 4 MOTION. FoR HIS GUN.
Ho.U Fitzsin,nons' Manager Checked the
Pugflist's Wrath.

CLEVELAND, Feb. 25.-A local paper prints
a story of quarrel between Pugilist Bob
Fitzsimmons and his manager, Captain
Glori, which came near resulting in
bloodshed Saturday. The cause was a
personal bill of Fitzsimmons, which Glori
said should not be paid with the theatrical
money. This angered Fitzsimmons and he
The morning call., 1895-02-26
LOST A THOUSAND WARRIoRs.
Bat Menelek's Men Sle,c Many aud Cap
tured SIdres.

MAssowAH, Egypt, Feb. 25.-Dispatches
have reached here by carriers from Adowa,
capital of Shoa, stating that Emperor
Menelek lost 1000 warriors in the last raid
at Vollamo. His forces killed 1000 Gallas
and captured ii 900 slaves.
The morning call., 1895-02-26
Santa Crs.s Books strafoht.

SANTA Cruz, Feb. 25.-Expert Theller
filed his report of the examination of the
books of the county officials To-Day. No
discrepancies of any kind were found.
The morning call., 1895-02-26
DUNREGGAN REACHED ASTORIA.
The MfsSing Vessel, With Pilot Staples
AbOdrd, Is Safe.


-:sToRIA, Ore, Feb. 25.-The British bark
Dunreggan, long overdue from Valpa-
raiso, arrived at 1890 this afternoon.
Fifteen days ago Pilot Staples went
aboard and the same evening they were
about mile off the ightship at the mouth
of the Columbia. Easterly gales blew
them to sea, where they have been ever
since, trying to beat in. The Dunreggan
was very light, and the pilot says wholly
unmanageable.
The morning call., 1895-02-26
FRANCISCO, TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 2e, 1895

Hill, the colored child who shot and killed
her father in defense of her mother last
Tuesday, has been acquitted. All she
would say was she shot her father because
she thought he was killing her mother.
The morning call., 1895-02-26

Justified In Killing Her Father.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, Feb. 25.--Cordelia
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
THE DOCK DEPA RTMEyT BILL.

There was a hearing yesterday in the Mayor
office on the Committee Of Seventys objection to the
bill introduced by Assemblyman Lawson relating
TO the New-York Dock Department. The Mayor
for over an hour listened 10 arguments on the part
of a subcommittee on docks from the Committee OF
Seventy and a delegation OF dock-builders who came
TO defend the bill that has several features In II
that are 10 their interest. The latter Au-
gustine Walsh w. H. Jacks and Thomas Walsh.
while ex-Commissioner II. F. Dimock, Gustav II.
Schwab and L. J. Callahan were on the former
committee. Assemblyman Judson Lawson was pres
ent to hear the Objectionable features in his bill
criticised
Mr.. D!mock said that the Committee OF Seventy
had prepared an amendment to the Lawson bill
and that the amendment had been published. and
he presumed that the Mayor had read 1t. He said
that the lawson bill provided that the Mayor must
appoint Dock Commissioner who had been a
practical dock for many years. 1t also pro-
vided that for dock building should be let
TO the lowest bidder He said that both these
features wrong and would work injury. and
that the amendment would remedy them He sdid
that to let the work 10 the lowest bidder would not
insure that the work would be done properly; that
most OF the work OF building walls and docks was
contract would surrey have TO build under water
cheapy, and that there way OF inspecting
his work. He urged that the Mayor being bound to
appoint dock builder and else. in view OF
New-York. class legislation. He said the Mayor
should have the right to appoint any citizen
should be a man on the board that should know
something about dock k-building. Mr.. Dimock In
long speech with many rhetorical fourishes. told
the Mayor that he knew better than the dock
under water. The Mayor listened attentvely. but
I'D not make any comment
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
THE IRIOy'S AVNT4L PAGEANT

With their usual prodlgality the jolly Arons have
devised big and costly pageant for the annual
mask ball and carnival OF the society in Madison
Square Garden on February 10. This year among
the large number OF aegorical floats and charots
are six which Will typify Air" Water" Fire"
Light" Earth" and "Arion." Upon each OF
these will be OF pretty girls and gay cava-
liers In beautiful costumes. Eight different com
rnittees each composed OF fifty members. have been
engaged for six months In designing and perfecting
tho details OF this display. The first float of the
pageant will be AIR" and II will be preceded by a
beautiful female herald dressed Mercury. In
the centre OF the float on bank OF clouds Will be
seated Aurora surrounded by a lot OF Amorettes
and on the four corners equal number OF figures
representing Aeolus. AQuines. Buros and Boreas
Reclining on n large crescent moon In the rear will
be the Goddess OF Night. and in front will be a
large tropical butterfly whose back will stand
Zephyr holding the reins. On either side OF the
figure will be score more OF cupids. In connec-
ton with this part OF the display will be walking
balloons and bellows. wlndmllls. balloon pedlers.
women kites. their husbands holding the strings,
and other humorous features.
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
NUMEROUS FINE BIEDS TO BE SHOWN

ANNUAL EXHIBITION THIS WEEK OF THE NEW
YORK POULTRY AND PIGEON ASSOCIATION.
All the world loves birds whether they be song
birds or poultry pigeons The sixth annual ey-
hibtion Of the New-York Poultry and Pigeon AS
ISOLATION ut the Madison Square Garden this week
should add another success to its already enviable
record. Somehow. the affection which the women
have for the birds tells largely in making this
nual show popular. There is great deal of money
invested in the enterprise. and poultry-breeders
from all parts OF the country send their best birds
to compete for the premiums. and the prize money
runs up into high figures. In addition to the reg
ular premiums offered by the association there
special prizes given by the clubs who make the
exhibition meeting place. and 1t is amusing dur
ing the show to see the care taken by the judges
the fine points considered and to note how en-
thusiastic the hackers of Langshans Brahmas.
Coohins, Wyandottes. Hamburgs Leghorns and
Plymouth Rocks enter into the competition. each
exhibitor proud OF his birds The professional
poultry breeder comes into the show for business
but the amateur, who has spent thousands OF
dollars at his country place TO establish poultry
yard holds his In the struggle for prizes.
Throughout the States there is special attention
given to the Improvement of breeds. and the Amer
lean poultry In the exhibition will have oppor-
tunity for legitimate competition with birds from
Canada and from Europe.
Special interest will be given In this years show
to both the poultry and pigeon departments They
are well filed and the judging will begin Wednes-
day morning at o'clock. The breeding yards. each
to contain not less than five birds. will be the
finest ever seen in America and there are over
two hundred classes in the pigeon department
alone that all the and fancy birds and
immense display OF homers will make this end Of
the show especially acceptable. The exhibition will
open on Wednesday morning at 10 O'clock and Will
remain open until 10 80 each night until Saturday.
The birds will arrive at the Madison Square Garden
Tuesday morning and there Will be quick work
in getting them in their places and putting up, the
Incubator from which chickens and ducks will be
hatched Thomas II. Terry is president OF the as
sociation. Its vice-presidents are Robert Colgate
Theodore A. Havemeyer, jr. and Phander Will
Jams. H. V. Crawford Is secretary and superin-
tendent, and Charles f. Grifing treasurer.
The entries include birds from every state In the
Union New England will make q fine show; so will
New-York and New-Jersey. Special meetings Of the
clubs will held during the exhibition and II the
show fulfs the expectations of the exhibitors and
managers this year the record will be memorable
for all concerned.
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
MEETING or THE SOCIAL PURITY LEAGC6

The regular monthly business meeting OF tne
National Christian League for the Promotion OK
Social Purity was held yesterday afternoon In the
rarlors OF the house OF the president. Mrs r.. d.
GrannIs. at No. 80 East Twenty-secohd-s'' Mrs'
n. puvs,er Field gave a Bible reading, after which
,p,sceIIa neous business was transacted Mrs. Caro-
line g. Buell. was chosen a delegate TO the National
Womens Council or Congress which is TO be held
IN Washington from February Is TO March 2. In
elusive Mrs Grannis announced that she had pur-
chased the property No West Twelfth-st, where
A. Ia nroposed 10 establish the Christian League
Industrial Home. a variety OF philanthropc
work will be undertaken. Mayor strong was unani.
mously and vigorously condemned for his attitude
on the excise question.
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27

engaged a room for his daughter saying she wouiu
arrive at the hotel in the afternoon. II was uhoer-
stood that Miss Evans had been attending a scnoo
oessee had taken the journey to the metropons u
meet her and conduct her back home. MISS Evans
reached the hotel at p. m. on Friday. ana III TIC
evening she and her father were supposed 10 De az
n theatre. They did some shopping yesterday ana
they left the city by p. IN. train. bound LOT
home
Readers Of The Tribune have been fully informed
about the plot OF the Democratic managers IN
Tennessee to prevent Mr.. Evans from oe.hs
sworn into Office Governor OF his state AZ ume
election In November. the Republican canhl-
date. he received a good plurality over Governor
Gratis There never has been the slightest question
In the minds OF the Republican manaserS a ma
Mr.. Evans fairly and legally elected. ps.lo ps.,
Gratis OF the highest standing throughout thc Stat.
also declare that Mr.. Evans was the ieealy ,.
Governor and they have denounced the pot Dy
which the Democratic managers caused the az
nouncement OF the vote In the state senate 10 pe
DELAYED while calling for an investigation lho al
legged frauds In Republican districts OF the STATE
score OF prominent Democratic newspapers nav"
ayers were revolutionary. and have SAID that II
there were Irregularities In the election those IT.
regularties were great in Democratic districts
as In Republican districts. As the Democratic
chinery OF the state for years. the charges OF
fraud are considered only partisan methods ior
defeating the expressed VIII OF the people. Inc
feeling throughout the State * so greatly IN favor
OF SEATING Mr.. Evans that II the }emocfatlc
ring" succeeds in keeping him out OF ONCE ana
allowing Governor Turn"y to hold over. there -
likely 10 be an overw hclmlnR Republican majority
at the next election In the state
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.

THE MIcIiAUX CYCLE CLUB RtIEs-sASGER AND
OTHER RIDERS.
The Executive Committee OF the Michaux Cycle
Club. composed Of Elisha Dyer. jr.. C. Wyniham-
Quin and James b. Townsend. yesterday issued the
following circular:
Your attention as a member Of this e e;ub , Is re-
ton: 49, ,-..,
without cards OF invita- .on-whcther accompanied
by their hosts not These cards must be properly
name OF host or hostess. These cards can De oo-
talned at cub They are Of two kinds, those whicn
those which all Tor 20 payment by gu s.. b It wht:h
are charged at 30 cents each against the hosts
:. Guests cannot ride during hours Of cub meet
ingr. They may however. be invited to e JON me
are handed IN by members Inviting them 10 secre-
tary on the day previous 70 any run. ...., -, =,
lowed to ride Tuesday AMI Friday mornings be,
tween hour; o. ami lSo m hcra and % On Monday ana
The gent.emen's dressing and club rooms, at east
c en oa and A The ades w vo been wen an additional
hall Road r,ns will be resumed as soon the
Coney Island ana ret:rn via East Twenty-third-st;
cnder path-a ride on asphalt both ways Of about
sixteen niles. Ladies' bicycss will be taken by ex-
OF rum and will be returned TO the cub in same
manner at an individual expense OF 80 cents. There
nd w Faey pc evenns durns n r rom to ococ
on Monday afternoon next, January 2s. there will be
shown a specimen woman's and mans wheel or the
best and latest make, and the new quntuplet, du-
pick tricycle. and naphtha motor bicycle Sid
Black the trick blcycst, VIII also appear, and the
instructors will play polo on wheels
one OF the most interesting teams represented At
the Garden during the week was the Spaldns team
Sanger. Cabanne and Titus. Sanger Is one OF the
biggest the track. and is always referred
the big one
l.. D. Cabanre. another shining light Of the co;erle
of cyclists Is ST. Louis boy. well made and for
years the pride Of the athletic arena or ST.
Louis where he had the reputation OF being .
champion sprin,er. hurGler. jumper and swimmer
Titus who is the Oldest member OF the team.
has already started ha work for next season, and
a frequenter OF Dr. Savage's gymnasium. and he
expects TO get himself into fine shape.
In spite of the enthusiasm displayed by the New
Jersey wheelmen over their prospects OF securing tne
League Of American Whce.men meet FOR AsDury
Park the Boston wheeinen are just as conhdent
that the annua, meet VIII be held In New-Eng-
land prominent Boston wheeman. VINO Is now
in this city. said yesterday: I'VE are so positive
that we WI. secure the meet that We have secured
an option the Waltham track from July 10 20
August is. and we propose to hold the Nationai
championship races there ,
In Speaking OF his intentions yesterday. thinner
man the champion. sad II expect 10 go 10 AUS
tralia during the coming season relieve that 10
another year professional, cycling WIZ be under
way in this country
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
PALESTINE COMKANDERY RECEPTION.

Every detail OF the preliminary arrangements Of
the Palestine Commandery Reception has been
arranged by the committee in charge. The re-
ccption will take place at the Madison Square
Garden the night OF February I. Two orches-
tras have been engaged and will play alternately
dance and reception music. Mazzetti the caterer
Will provide the supper. and weli-known decora-
tor has orders to brighten up the interior OF the
big Garden.
All there is left for the managers OF the
reception TO do Is 70 that the few tickets
printed and remaining unsold are disposed Of
Horace Brockway. OF the Ashland House. has the
boxes and reserved seats for sale. The commit
tee has provided for 1900 guests. and has only
1000 tickets left. The York. Columbian and
Palestine communicates will appear In a body on
the floor In the parade of the Sir knights. There
will also be present the officers OF the grand COM
manderes OF New-York. Pennsylvania. New-Jer
sey Delaware. Washington, ID. c.. Massachusetts,.
Connecticut. Rhode Island and Vermont The
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27

Sewerage and drainage-Length OF new sewers
built 40i6S linear feet G.65 miles,; number Of
sewer basins built. 65; length OF sewers cleaned
ll6 $40 linear feet 2l5 miles,; number OF receiving
basins cleaned. 5.3is; present length OF sewers on
Manhattan Island 1862 miles. with 54H receiving
basins
Regulating. grading and tagging streets-Twenty-
six streets graded, curbed and tagged; side
walks nfty-six streets newly tagged; forty
seven contracts for fencing vacant lots completed
yards rock and earth excavated 3S.ls) cubic yards
street embankments built. 1888 linear feet new
curbstones placed "a .sS3 square feet new tagging
laid. 1880 cubic yards retaining walls built, 1851
linear feet fences built.
street lighting-Number OF gas lamps
placed and lighted, 6sl: number of new electric
lamps placed and lighted. 1872: additional street
lighted. 9i2 miles. number OF gas-lamps now In use.
24.ss5: number OF electric lamps now In 2.635
number OF naphtha lamps now in use. 1885, total
number OF lamps 27.47s: length Of streets. docks
and bridges lighted 623 miles; area OF parks and
places lighted. 1Gia acres
The Criminal Courthouse was finished in Decem-
ber 1893. except the interior fittings decorations
and furnishings The building cost NIle.I9o, and
interior work and furniture 500 +s SO. IL cont1tas
ls9 rooms with S5S2 square feet floor space. and
554 superficial feet of corridors arcades and stair
ways The repairs OF fifteen other court and office
buildings. ten public markets. six armories and ten
leased buildings. have cost H633 For these leased
buildings the city pays sl3,t32 in annual rentals
Revenue collected and paid into the city treasury
From the water service 9.3'56S IS. from m!scel-
laneous sources 1924 IS. Total. SSn.5l2 81.