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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
HE WILL TAKE NO RISKS.

Shrewdness of n Merchant Who Had
Learned What Was Gnod for Him.
Indigestion has been described as the ingrati-
tude OF pampered stomach. Like many
another smart saying, this will not bear analy-
sis. Indigestion affiicts stOmachs that are not
pampered, particularly in the winter, when
people must live indoors, and, unless they be
very well to do. cannot have the same variety
of fresh food as in the SUNNI and autumn.
off anybody insists" said busy merchant,
"that dyspepsia in It's advanced stages is per
l run 10 risks. AS soon as l feel sense OF
weight in the stomach after meal know that
my blood Is crawling when it should run. What
l need is stimulant, something TO put my
body in such general glow as follows brisk
exercise.
"But man In my condition can't take enough
outdoor ex rcise IN winter. Therefore, fight
the FIRST sign of stomach trouble with Dutfy's
Pure Malt Whisky. Our family doctor jokes
with ME about it, and says that as long as l
stick 10 this treatment he can never have an
excuse for sending me BILL"
Physicians are too intelligent to bind them
selves TO facts. They have long known the
value of alcoholic stimuant, but 10 get an alb
sOlutely pure whisky was a tough problem I'M
I'll IL was solved by Dutfy'S Pure Malt. u is
not sold as 4 beverage. but its claims 10 public
which are possessed by no other whisky made.
1t defends from the consequences OF cold, wet
and WEAKNESS.
Druggists and grocers keep Duffy's Pure
Malt Whisky On lower shelf well In front.
The reason why must be plain 10 everybody.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
LABOR AND BEER.
Union Workmen Defeat Temper
ance Proposition.

ance Proposition.
NEW YORK. Dec. 31.-The question OF
labor organizations meeting in halls
where beer is sold came up again
before meeting of the Central Labor
Union After some discussion Dele
gale Crane of the Ironworkers' Union
oHered resolution, compelling all
unions connected with the Central Labor
Union to find meeting places within three
months where no intoxicating liquors are
sold.
Il listened to David Holmes of England
few weeks ago in Cooper Union" said
Mr.. Perrine, "and took to heart what he
said about the necessity # cur unions
having full treasures. l believe the rea-
son why the labor unions in this country
are poor Is because their members spend
their money in saloons"
II don't believe the Central Labor
Union has power to adopt such resolu-
tion." said Secretary John S. Henry. land
1t would not be just to the brewers who
are mem bers OF the union"
whether or not we have the power"
replied Perrine, "we must take some stand
on this matter. Let us now amend the
constitution. for 1 tell you that know
that the rank and file of our unions are
being ruined by drink"
Delegate James G. Edwards seconded
the resolution ard after long debate it
was put to vote and defeated by small
majority. Several delegations. however,
announced their intentions Of urging their
unions to carry out the resolution, and the
announ cement was made that the Paint
ers' Union had secured temperance hall
10 meet in,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
BRAKEMAN KILLED
IN Collision at Castle Rock,
WasflinQtOu

TACOMA, Dec. 31.-Northern Pacific
Brakeman Henry w. Jones of this city
was killed in a collision this morning at
Castle Rock. The regular west bound
freight train crashed into a work engine
standing stationary on the track. Jones
was in the engine of the freight train and
seeing a collision was imminent he
jumped. He struck the post of stairway
that ascends the bluff at that point. The
force of the blow he received on the head
caused death almost instantly.
The work engine was in charge Of En-
gnser John Dasher. 1t had caboose be-
hind it and was bound for the scene of
Saturdays wreck, to continue wreckiug.
Superintendent McCabe says it had no
business on the main track at the time and
should have been on the sidetrack waiting
for the freight to pass.
Mr.. Jones was Mason Of high stand
ing. He leaves widow and two grown
daughters. The funeral will be held Mon
day.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
CONFLICTING STORIES.
Mrs. Butler Says She Has Not Heard
From Her Husband.

hOth aiCi iBuoOdbGs
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 31.-Ex- Congress
man Butler, WHO has just been identified
in this city, after long and unexplained
disappearance, repeated to-day the state
ment that his mind was blank as to his
departure from home. He also said he did
not think be was insane, for he felt nor
saw none Of the things accompanying in
sanity. The book agency for which But
Ter mas been canvassing since November
"a reports his accounts straight and speaks
highly Of his success and the intelligent
presen tation of the books he was selling.
p. G. ii. Phillips. prominent attorney
of Oelwein. Iowa, arrived here this even
ing in search of ex-Congressman Butler.
He found him at the police station, where
Butler had gone during the afternoon to
give himself up Butler told Police Su-
perintehdent Powell that he had an ire
sistible desire to board train, and was
afraid he might leave the city before his
friends had arrived. MIR. Phillips left for
Iowa with Butler tonight.
VINToN. Iowa, Dec. 31.-Mrs. Walter Fl.
Butler says not word has been heard
from Mr.. Butler. The indianapolis dis
patch says he arrived there November 20
He did not disappear from Oelwein until
the evening of November 90 Mrs. Butler
is firmly of the opinion that Butler is
either dead or insane. or she would have
heard ersonally from him before this.
CLEVELAND. Dec. 31.-Dr. Butler Ie-
ceived telegram this afternoon from his
brother Indianapolis, saying that he was
all right and has been employed by E. j.
Hill & Co. of that city since Novem Der "a.
1t is the doctors ptnion that his brother
has been suffering from low fever.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
FOOD FOR FARMERS.
Nebraska Sufferers VIII Receive Aid
From the South.

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 31.-Ex-GovernOr
William j. Northern is heading move
meGt TO send corn from Georgia TO the
starving people of Western Nebraska, and
is meeting with assurances of success. On
January 10 long freight train viii pull
on of Atlanta. laden with the silver and
golden grain. new years present from
he oyerfo wing bus of GEORGIA to tie
empty cribs of suffering Nebraska.
GoVernOr Northern has kept the wires
warm with kilograms to the Mayors of all
cities and towns in Georgia, asking tn III
to give out of the superabundance 10 the
stricken families of Nebraska. He has
also sent dispatches to the railroad
officials of the leading roads of Georgia,
asking them to enter the coed work by
granting free ira nsportation TO such corn
as is shipped over their roads for the SUI
ferers.
10 response 10 these requests he has re-
ceived assurances from President Huff-
man of the Seabord Air Line. from the
Atlanta and West Point Railway and
from the Western and Atlantic. offering
their freight facilities free and such other
assistance as may be in their power.
hd!UI DlUWU, Vi SdiIUIiCOus answers
the appeal as follows: Your telegram
was received this morning and the appeal
went straight 10 my heart. While money
is scarce, we will do as you ask. for God
has bountifully blessed our country. l
had the telegram announced in each
church, and the pastor of the Baptist
church appointed committee to solicit
help for the sufferers. l Will appoint CON-
mittees in each district through the county
for the same purpose"
MACON. No.. Dec. 31.-A committee
was appointed to solicit clothes and pro-
visions for the destitute persons in Lex
ington, Nebraska. and they have collected
large quantity of goods and will ship
them Immediately.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
NOT FOR POOLING.
Steamship Lines Merely Considered
Traffic Arrangements.

NEW YORK. Dec. 31.-At the offices
of tie European steamship lines in
this city to-day it was stated the confer
ences of the officials of the companies at
Cologne, reported in a cable dispatch,
was not 10 renew the pooling arrange
ments as to passenger fares for 1895, but
simply concerned the traffic arrangement
which has existed between the four lines
for the past four years. The lines con-
cerned In the nesting and which were rep
resented there were the Hamburg Ameri-
can, Observation-Disclosures, North Ger
man Lloyd and Red Star.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
OLD CONVICT PARDoNHD.
He Will Go Back to ireland and Die
in Peace,

PLATTsBURG,. n. Y, Dec 81. = Daniel
Finley. the oldest convictin Clinton Prison,
if not in the State. as we'll In point of
years as in service, will this morning,
through the clemency of Governor Flower,
cease 20 be an inmate of that Institution,
his life sentence having been commuted
after he has served thirty-four years. Fin
ley was convicted of murder in the second
degree in New York in 1860. His crime
consisted in pushing his wife out of the
window of the tenement-house in which
they were living, the fall killing her. Fin
ley was comparatively an old man when
he arrived at the prison. but is patriarch
now, being nearly 80 years Of age. He
expressed great desire for pardon. and
when asked what be would do If one was
granted him. as all his friends were dead,
he said be would go back 10 Irelapd and
die in peace. 1t is understood that he has
TWO brothers living in New York.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
HARD TIMES IN HAYTI.
An Entire Change Among President
Eiippolyte's Ministers.

NEW YORK. Dec. 31.-The Dutch
steamer Prinz Frederick Henrick. which
arrived today from West ind port-,
brings news that ct the time of leaving an
en- ire change in President Hippolyte's
Ministers was about 10 take place. Every
thing was quiet. although great scarcity
of money and hard times prevailed. =
Three French men-of-war were in the
barbor of Port-au-Prince. and it was re-
ported they would proceed to San Dom ingo
TO enforce claim of the French Govern
ment against the Government of San Do
mingo owing to the arrest of French
subject during the recent robbery of a
large sum Of money from the Bank of San
Domingo, in which President Aereaux
was i'm plicated. There was one Spanish
gun boat at Hayti. one English, and another
French war vessel was also expected at
bat port. apparently with the intention of
backing up the claims of France against
San Domingo.
OFTEN initiated but never equaled-Dr
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
NEW BOOKS EVERY DAY.
A Splendid Offer TO "Cali" Sub
Scribers
NEW

Our readers who have not the oppor-
tunity Of daily visiting libraries and book
stores will find in THE CALLS" book
offer rare chance Of securing the very
best works of fiction at nominal cost.
We offer to our subscribers a choice of
any book out Of list Of 800 titles for the
small sum OF 10 cents each. This places
library at your command and gives you
greater advantages than are enjoyed by
newspaper readers generally. The books
are all handy sizes, beautiful, clear type,
we'll printed aud substantially put to-
gether, and cannot bs purchased in the
ordinary way for less than % and 30 cents.
In order to obtain these books " is only
necessary to cut out the coupon which we
print on another page and inclose it with
10 cents for each book desired. and you
will receive the books by return mail.
Out-of.town subscribers who send orders
by mail are requested 10 make at least
four selections from the latest list obtain
able. in order that they may not be d.
appointed 10 securing one OF them. We
pay all postage.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
A FINE NEW posToFFIcE.
All Ready for Occupancy at San
Hose

All Ready for Occupancy at San
Jose.
SAN JOSE, Dee. 31.-To-day the fine new
postoffice building was inspected by In
spector of Public Buildings Fourchy,
who is sent here for that purpose, from the
architects Office at Washington.
Yesterday he examined the contracts of
work and the comparison was made. The
report of the result of to-day's inspection
is 30 be sent to the acting supervising az
chitect for his approval and formal accep-
lance. 1t is understood to be favorable.
1t will be about three weeks before
everything is ready to permit of the occu-
pancy of the building, although Postmas-
Ter RylaDd has the entire premises ready.
The formal act of acceptance is all that
is necessary. The new structure ana site
cost 5000, 900.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
SENTENCES COMMUTED.
Governor Markham's New Years
Presents to Several Conyicts.

Presents to Several ConvictS.
SACR AMENTO, Dee. Ex-Governor Mark
ham to-day committed the sentence of
William Phelps. sentenced in October,
1881. from Tulare County to life imprison-
melt for murder, to twenty-one and half
years.
The sentence of Nathaniel Greene. sent
from San Francisco in December, 1892. for
two consecutive terms Of five years on TWO
charges of enlightenment, is commuted to
two and half years.
That of Edward Langton, sen fenced
from Sierra County in February. 1885. for
thirty-t~O years for murder in the second
degree, is commuted to sixteen years.
The twenty-f years sentence for mur-
der in the second degree of c. 4. Black
burn, sentenced in Lake County in March.
1891. is committed to ten years.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
NEW MExIco's LEGISLATURE.
Democrats Who Were Not Elected
/. Are Sworn In.

SANTA FEE. n. Mex, Dee. 31-The
legislative assembly OF New Mexico met
to-day. The secretary sWore in eight
Democrats and four Repub !ieans of the
upper House. although the Republicans
claim seven members of the body elected
on the face OF tine returns. After swear
ing in twelve Democratic mem oers of the
House aud refusing to swear 10 Christy.
Republican. claiming that lie was not
eligible, the Republican members left the
House and then organized the House with
members the Republicans claim were
elected on the face of the returns. The
three bodies have adjourned until Wednes-
day.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
Kern's Office All p;obt

CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-Tbe Grand jury to-
day finished its investigation of the Office
OF States Attorney Kern. One juryman
was In favor of voting at once to clear the
States Attorney. but 1t was finally de-
cided to put the matter off until Wednes-
day. 1t is not expected that the jury will
vote an indictment or that the working of
the Office will be criticized in any way.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
ARMED MEN ASSEMBLE.
II Is Thought They Intend to Hold
Up a Train.

SOUTH McALEsTER. 1. T.. Dec. 31.-J.
j. McAlester. United States Marshal, re-
ceived telegram here this afternoon to
the effect that large number of armed
men were in the immediate vicinity Of
Muskogee, and that an attack was expected
on the Missouri. Kansas and Texas train
tonight. The Marshal and large force
Of deputies Immediately left for Muskogee
on a special train.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
OWNERS FOUND
For a Vast Estate on the Borders O.
Texas.

CONCORD, n. H., Dec. 31.-George A..
Simons of this city has received informa-
ton of an ancestors estate, valued al from
$3.0O0,000 10 $1,000 600, which has for years
awaited an owner. The estate is supposed
to exist on the borders of Texas and in
Mexico. There are thirty-seven heirs.
The property has been in charge of an
agent for several years, is in good condi-
ton and free from debt The heirs held
recent meetings and chose one of their
number, who is a lawyer, to represent
them
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01

ceived communications from people
throughout the South urging him to call
together representatives from all the
Southern States for the purpose OF organ
izing ballot right laws. Mr.. Manning will
soop issue q call for conference of those
favoring the movement TO meet in New
Orleans January IS, 1895.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
Will Demand a Committee.

NEW YORK. Dec. 31.-It is settled that
the Chamber of Commerce will demand
from the incoming Legislature the appoint
ment of committee with full power to
Investigate the municipal department of
this city as the Senate Committee has iu-
vestigated the Police Department. A full
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
Rival Towns Consolidated.

GUTHRIE. o. r.. Dec. 3l.-Black well
and Parker. rival towns in & County
about a mile apart. were each fighting to
secure the Oklahoma Central Railway.
Saturday a. j. Blackwell and others OF
Blackwell bought every building in
Parker and will move them to Blackwell.
thus settling the rivalry.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
HEARTS are light and eyes shine bright
where DR.. Prices Baking Powder is used.
READING REORGANIZATION.
Trustees to Bring Suit to FOreclose
the General Mortgage.

the General Mortgage.
NEW YORK, Dec 31.-The Olcott-EarIe
reorganization committee of the Reading
met in this city to-day and at the close Of
the session Issued a statement that the
plan of the readjustment dated October 1,
1894, has not been assened to by a sufficient
number of income bondholders and stock
holders TO make the same effective. The
commit go now holds over majority Of
the general mortgage bonds and have. in
accordance with the bondholders' agree
ment of May Z, 1894. and their circular of
October l. 1894, notified the trustees of the
general mortgage to bring suit for the fore
closure thereof and to press such suit as
expedltiouslY as possible.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
BURGLARS FOiLED.
Good Work Done by an Electric
Alarm.

U00u Work Done by an EIeCtrIc
Alarm.
SANTA CRUZ, Dec 31.-Yesierday morn
ing burglars entered Miller's gunstore
and caused the burglar-alarm to be set off.
Miller, with whose residence the alarm is
connected, hurried to the store. arriving
in lime to see the burglars escaping. He
fired several shots al them without effect.
One of the burglars left coat and his
tools behind.
Police arrested two men last night on
suspicion, and Miller identified one as
having worn the coat left behind. The
same burglars ried to gain entrance to
81. G. lnset's gunstore. but did not sue
coed.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
Stanford Freshmen Win.

DECoTo, Dec. 31.-The Stanford fresh
man team defeated the Union High School
No. of Centerville to-day at C0vington
by q score of II to O. 1t was a good game
of football throughout
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
Will Not Be Indicted.

CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-The Grand Jury. by
unanim Gus vote. to-day refused to indict
A Herman John Powers for soliciting a
bride. Alderman Powers had been charged
with attempting 10 secure $4,000 to repeal
the anti-cigarette ordinance.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01

DR.. WINSLow ANDERSON OF the Uni
versity Of California reports: 81 pro-
nounce DR.. Prices Baking Powder as per-
feet as it is possible for any powder to be
made"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
Peixoto Very Sick.

MoNTEviDEo, Dee. 31.-Peixoto is re-
ported TO be very sick. some say his i'll
ness was brought on by an accident, but
others believe he has heen noisnned.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01

A TwENTY-DoLLAR gold piece, watches,
Jewelry, books, toys, among the New
Years presents at Stock wells to-day
matinee and night.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01

PROF LOUIS FALKENAU. late State
Assayer OF California. writes: "Dr. Prices
Cream Baking Powder makes fine light
bread, and / can recommend it to all wish
ing wholesome food"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01

JOURNALS, ledgers,t cashb0oks and diaries
for 1896. Sanborn, Vail 81 Co., TAI Markets
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01

IN golden autumn or icy winter DR..
Prices Baking Powder is equally effec-
tive,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01

meeting OF the Committee of Seventy will
be held to-day at / o'clock at the Chamber
OF Commerce.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01
BALLOT RIGHT LAWS.

Call for COnventIon OF the SOUTHERN
States.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 21.-Hon. John c.
Manning of Montgomery, Ala, has re-
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-01

OFTEN initiated but never equaled-Dr
Prices Baking Powder.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-04-18
On THE YUKON TRAIL.
The Miners Are Scattered From the
Beach to the Lakes.
juneau Record. April 5.

juneau Record. April s.
Fred Stephens returned from the Yukon
portage on the Rustler last week. He
was en- route for Forty Mile. but having
sustained a severe injury, he was com
PEELED to return to Juneau TO secure med
teal treatment. and his physician has ad-
vised him not 10 undertake the trip again
before August Fred tells us that there
are about 425 people. including men, wo-
men and children. scattered along the
route from the beach 10 the lakes on the
Yukon side OF the range, and also a few
had started down the river, but most of
them would wait at the lakes for the ice
70 break up, employing their time In
building boats.
The travelling IS now very difficult from
the beach up to the head of the canyon.
as the ice is broken up In the river and
the snow along the banks very soft hut
from the head OF the canyon 10 the sum
init OF the range the trail through the
snow was packed hard and travelling was
easy. From the summit down to the
lakes the snow was waist deep and soft
and mealy, and about twenty-five would
generally start down In a bunch and take
turns breaking trail. The distance from
the summit down 90 timber or the first
camping place was nine miles The
weather on the Yukon side was clear
cold, and windy. and several had their
nose. ears and fingers slightly FROST
bitten. At Sheep Camp most OF the peo-
pie had suffered with the grippe The
Indians were packing from the foot of
the last pitch 20 the summit for $50 per
hundred and Peterson's tramway was
working fairly well and taking up stun
at fifty cents per hundred. the miners
doing their own work I'm operating H.
The Corwin officers made one trip In
search OF the forbidden whisky nearly TO
the top OF the,range, but frozc out before
they reached the summit and returned
20 their ship again. content 10 let the au-
thorities on the opposite side take care
OF any private bottles that might have
passed over. Edgar Wilson has cut a
TRAN around the canyon and as soon as
his train OF twelve horses arrives on the
Willapa he viii begin packing TO Lake
idnderman The steam launch Witch
Hazel. which a party was endcavoring
10 take into the Yukon. was yet lying
upon the beach. aud the chances were ten
10 one that II would not plough interior
waters for this season at least.