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The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
TWO FATAL RAILWAY WRECKS.
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Express
Strikes Cow and Cars Are Piled
IN the Ditch.

CHILLICOTHE, OHIO, Dec. 18.-A
wreck occurred on the Baltimore and
Ohio Southwestern on the edge OF Ham
den, near here, at 80 o. clock this after
noon. A fast westbound express was
entering Hamden, going foriy-fye miles
an hour. Just as they whistled for the
station the pilot struck COW. She was
thrown against switch with such force
as to throw open the switch. The engine
took the switch track, while the coaches
kept on the main track. The engine
jumped the track, ran into bank and
overturned the tender. The coaches
struck the tender which lay partly across
the main track and jumped to another
siding, where they encountered car OF
shelled corn. The baggage and postal
cars also left the track.
Michael King, postal clerk, of Cincinnati
was buried IN the shelled corn and
smothered 10 death. o. II. Smith, postal
clerk, also OF Cincinnati, sustained frac-
tured rib and was injured so badly that he
may die. Postal Clerk Shennon of Gin.
cinnati was seriously injured. Conductor
Brown was ba1Iy bruised and narrowly
escaped death. None of the passengers
were injured beyond bruises that are not
serious.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Dec. 1S.-At
o'clock wreck occurred at the crossing
of the Wabash and Monon railways at
Delphi, Ind. A wrecking train jumped
the track. and the entire train went into
ditch. One man was instantly killed
and several others injured. Among the
injured is Trainmaster McCannon of the
Monon road. The names of the killed and
injured are as follows: Cecil Douglas OF
Hammond, Ind, who was stealing a ride,
was instantly killed; C. w. McCannon,
trainmaster, had both legs broken; John
Reed, conductor. injured internally; Otto
Long, brakeman, cut about the face and
head but not seriously injured.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
"WE11. We CAN PASS IT."
Speaker Reed FGvoss = ction om the Neu
Tariff BtH.

Tariff Bill
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 49,
Speaker Reed is referred to as favoring
action on the new tariff bill that the Wavs
and Means Committee will prepare and
report about the middle of January. He
was yesterday asked if he expected to see
such a course pursued. and replied
'Well, we can pass it. 1t is about time
that the Congress did something to allow
business to go on and take care of itself
Why should we not pass it ?''
The Republicans who adopt the view of
the Speaker say that if the tariff bill can
be passed by this Congress and sent to the
Senate, the refusal of the Senate to sup
port the action of the House will be useful
as an illustration OF the perversity of the
Silver Republicans. With the votes of
the Silver Republicans the chances of the
bill would be improved and Democrats
who have been insisting that the revenues
are insufficient might be induced to aid
in its passage. But the Republicans are
unwilling to base any hopes of success
upon the uncertain action of their poll
tical opponents in this Congress or the
next.
Wednesdays debate in the Senate was
a severe blow to the members of the
Home Market Club, who had come here
from Boston unwilling to believe that
there were the insuperable obstacles to
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
sEoRErAnT AoosAysLr ARRrYEs
Returns From England to Benefit His
HenLfh and Not on Bnsiness

Returns From England to Benefit His
Health and Not on business.
NEW YORK. N. Y, Dec. 1S.-James R.
Roosevelt. secretary of the United States
Embassy in England, who suffered an at
tack of nervous prostration recently, ar
rived here to-day from England on the
Germanic. TO reporter he said: "While
contemplate making an occasional trip
to Washington, the object of my return is
solely for the betterment of my health. I
shall remain here about three weeks. l
am not here on official business"
Regarding the contemplated gift to
Embassador Bayard by the British people
Secretary Roosevelt said: "Em bassador
Bayard was in the north of England at
the time the matter was published and
knew nothing of it until his return to
London. He then lost no time in dis
claiming the gift and certainly knew
nothing of criticism about it before tax
ing action. His prompt action ended the
matter"
Concerning the feeling in England
toward Cuba Mr.. Roosevelt said: Cuban
affairs do not seem to greatly interest the
English. In fact | do not recollect hav-
ing heard the subject discussed at all.
The election of Mr.. Mckinley was, how
ever. generally discussed, and great satis-
faction was felt over his election. as it
caused feeling among the people of Eng
land that Americans could be depended
upon to keep ali Obligations"
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
Gniltu OF. Mnnslanahter.

CHICAGO, ILL, Dec. 1S.-The jury in
the case Of Private Allen of the Fifteenth
Infantry, U. S. A., who shot and killed
Private Call OF the same regiment at Fort
Sheridan last March, returned verdict of
guilty of manslaughter in the United
States Court this afternoon. The maxi
mum punishment for this crime under the
Federal law is three years Imprisonment
and fine of $1,000. A motion for a new
trial will be argued next Tuesday, and if
refused sentence will be pronounced by
Judge Grosscup. The light verdict was
due to belief in the defendants mental
weakness, which is said to be hereditary.
His mother is member of Rice's Extrav-
aganza Company and Deputy Sheriffs
have been trying to find her to serve a
subpoena for her to testify.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
F0RGER BEREcXE DIES IN JAH.
And Now One of the Most Daring Gangs
That Ever Operated in the coun-
try is Broken Up.

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. 18.-The most no
torious gang of forgers that ever operated
in the United States is now broken up.
NO longer will the mention of the names
OF Benecke, Becker and Cregan cause
terror to the banking world. Benecke
died on Tuesday, and mis- associates,
Becker and Cregan, are serving life terms
in Calsfornis penitentiary. Joe Nc
Cluskey and A. II. D an, both members
OF the Becker Benecke gang, were acquit-
ted. 1t was through Deans information
thet Becker and Cregan were arrested In
New York and sentenced.
Benecke was known as "the king of the
forgers," and he died on Tuesday morning
in the Albany County Jail. Until yester-
day Chief of Police Willard did not know
that Benecke was dead. For some un-
known reason Deputy Sheriff Trayer kept
the matter quiet. He had been confined
here since April of the present year,
awaiting trial on an indictment charging
him with forgery found against him by
the Grand Jury in April, 1893. The spe-
cifc charge against him was that on No
vember 4, 1894, lie had raised draft on
the National Commercial Bank of this
Sity AlOiu plO W piOJO. IL was dAiSotOu Az
New York City just before leaving that
city for Europe, and brought to Albany.
Benecke was various!y known as WI
liam Walworth, David Johnson, Frank
Telfcrd, David Bolsen, Daniel Beneckc
and Big Dan. He was 80 years old. The
disease of which he died was contracted
in prison in Tennessee. where he was con-
fined prior to his Incarceration in this city.
The Tennessee authorities disregarded the
claim of New Yorks Governor to the Gus
tody OF the forger.
Detective Nolan was dispatched to New
York to hunt him up. He found him on
Monday, April 6. as he was standing on
the dock of the Cunard steamship line
and placed him under arrest. Benecke
was buried Wednesday at Sandy Hill,
n, Y, where his mother resides.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
VICTIMS By THE SCORE.
Detectires Gathering In Members of q
Gang of Mining StcfndEerS.

Defectires Gathering In Members of q
Gang of Mining Stcindters.
CHICAGO, ILL, Dec. ia morning
paper says: William II. McNutt, alias
George II. Linn, was to-day placed under
arrest at che instance of local detective
agency, which charges him with being a
member of an alleged gang of mining
stock swindlers. a. V. Cornell, with sew
eral aliases, has already been placed under
bonds and extradition papers are being
prepared for one b. G. Evans from Butte,
Mont.
Under various guises as ore brokers,
mining experts, gold mining stock owners
and corporation officials Linn and his
partners have carried on, it is said, sue
cessful trading in fraudulent paper, max
ing from $1,000 to $1,000 with comparatively
slight effort.
Investigation thus far tends to show
that A. S. Lieh, real estate dealer, was
defrauded of $1,000 last night. Mrs. Har-
riet ]. Warren, it is said, found herself a
victim to tn extent of dishonored draft
calling for $500 thrown out of q Butte
City bank.
1t is believed by the victims, detectives
and reputable mining officials at Butte
City that the gang has made victims by
the score all over the country.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
DELAY IN CONTRADICTION
Work on the Postoftce Bwitding Atcaits
the Report of Engineers.

Work the PostOftce B1itding AscGits
the Report of Engineers.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec 18.-Judge
Mcguire visited the supervising architect s
Office to-day and had talk with the chief
executive officer, Ksmper, about the de-
lay IN beginning the construction of the
San Francisco postoffice building. Kemper
said the delay was due to the fact the
War Department engineers had not SUBJ
mitted their report on the foundation.
Three thousand dollars was appropriated
to ascertain what weight could be sup
ported by such foundation as that at
Seventh and Mission streets. Pending
receipt of this information The archi-
tect's Office can do nothing. When the
report OF the engineers is received it will
be submitted for the approval of the
Secretary of the Treasury. This last re-
port, it must be understood, has no refer
ence to tho borings which were made over
a year ago.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
Wilrian. Farors Employers.

BERLIN, GERMANY. Dec. Is. = The
Berlin Post publishes report of the re-
marks of the Emperor upon the occasion
of the banquet given by the Chancellor,
Prince Won Hohenlohe. His Majesty ex-
pressed his pleasure at the attitude of the
Ham burg employers in stanchiy resist
ing the unjust demands of the dock
laborers, and dwelt at length upon the
idea of founding coalition of employers.
Such action on the part of the employers,
he said, would be blessing for the life
OF the seduced workingmen, enabling them
to resist the Indictment of hatred within
the ranks OF labor.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
Suioide of a Telearnpher.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec. 1S.-S. E.
Josselyn. telegraph operator, committed
suicide last night by taking dose of
morphine. He left behind note in
which he said poverty caused his act. He
was train dispatcher at Ogden, Utah, re-
Gently, where his wife and child are now.
He has been working for the Western
Union here for three weeks. He drew
his money on the 18TH. and it is said lost
all his money by gambling. Having
nothing to send his wife for Christmas, it
is thought he became disgusted with life
and omit
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19

panv accom- panied the remains. The
body was placed in a temporary casket,
and arrangements were made for its re-
moval to the Masonic Temple in this city.
Professor Hermann was Mason of high
degree, and it is probable that the funeral
will take place from the temple on Sun
day afternoon. The burial will probably
be in WoodlaWn cemetery.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19

the passage of the Dingley bill that
Senators Berry and Lodge had informed
their constituents there were. Strangely
the Manufacturers Club OF Philadelphia
has entertained the idea that it would be
possible to 80 arrange matters that oppo-
sition could be overcome, possibly with
the aid of the Gold Democrats. These gen.
tlemen, however, evidently overlooked
the fact that the number of Gold De M
ocrats is less than the number of Senators
required 10 make quorum
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
Keane conoratuIates Con,oay.

WORCESTER, MASS. Dec. IS. = The
Rev. DR.. Conway, the newly appointed
rector of the Catholic University at
Washington, received a cablegram from
his predecessor, Bishop Keane, who is
now in Paris, rendering hearty congratu-
lations and good wishes. The Rev. DR..
Conway authorized the statement that his
installation and reception as rector of
the university Will take place at Washing
ton Tuesday, January 10.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
NO s,uindltna Aoont n.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 18-W. ]. Chal-
mers of Frazer & Chalmers, who supplied
the machinery for the Montana mine in
which Quigley & Mullen of Wilmington,
Del, were interested. said in reference to the
mining com pany: "There is no swindle
about the Delaware company's dealings
The mines of the Golden Scepter Gold
Mining Company at Quigley, near Bonita,
Mont, are sure to be productive, as we
satisfied ourselves before entering into any
transactions with the company"
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
Professor H.rrmanm,s Remains.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. 1S-The body
of Alexander Hermann. the famous ma
gician, whose death occurred suddenly
yesterday in the northern part of the
State, arrived at the Jersey City depot of
the Erie Railway this morning. The
widow and several members of the COM
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
Trat,ino T.co 1rain- Roobers.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Dec. 18.-South-
ern express officials say that the two rob-
bers who held up the Southern railway
train near Bankston last night got no
money. Only the local safe was opened,
the through safe escaping. the messenger
having no key5to 1t and the robbers being
unable 10 break it open. Officers with
dogs are endeavoring to trail the robbers.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
rREFrs OF 4 DISCUSSING CLERK.
Hotc kieckhoefer Manipulated Trust
Funds of the Ntnte Dernrttnenf

bHnds OF the State Impairment.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 1S-The
Grand Jury has taken action in the case of
Francis ]. Kieckhoefer. formerly disburs-
ing clerk of the State Department, who is
charged on three counts with embezzle-
ment of $4,000, of funds intrusted to his
care while in the Government service.
The money is alleged to have been taken
by Kieckhcefer from the trust funds of
the State Department over which he had
control. 1t is part of the $139 600 shortage
discovered by an expert accountant in the
accounts kept by Kieckhoefer.
Mr.. Kieckhoefer was arrested some
months ago, but released on $15. 900 bail.
He had previously resigned by direction
of Secretary Olney. Just what the action
OF the Grand Jury was has not yet de-
veioped, but a return of their finding is
expected in a day or two, and 1t is under
stood that it is perfectly satisfactory to
the District Attorney. The matter has
hung fire for over a month.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
ons of the Best 1rtp, on Recora.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec. 1S.-The
steamship Creole of the Cromwell line
crossed the bar at the mouth of the Mis-
ssippi at 1922 A. NJ. yesterday, and her
time therefore from Sandy Hook to the
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
Death of a 4. de Rocandr.

NEW YORK. N. Y, Dec. 1s.-A dish
patch from Paris to General Agent Forget
OF the Compagnie Generate Transatlau-
nque announces the death of A. de
Rocande commercial manager of the
company, at the age of "A years
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19

of the lines are making concessions in
order to secure business by free berths in
tourist sleepers. It was said after the
meeting that the charges could not be
suOstantiated.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
As to Free Sleepers.

CHICAGO, ILL, Dec. ia special
meeting of the California lines in the
Western Passenger Association was held
yesterday to consider charges that some
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
UsefuI Gifts for Rows

Boys suits, overcoats, hats, shirts, neckwear,
gloves, sweaters, rubber coats, ETC., at rock
bottom prices. The Old x L, L. V. Merle, pro-
prietor, corner Kearny and Commercial streets
and Sixth street, corner Mission.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
For Buildinos In California.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Dec. 1S.-BilIs
making appropriations for public build
ings at San Diego, CAL, $500, 600 and
Fresno, CAL, $100. 900, were acted on favor
ably by the House committee to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19
ohsna Aeoepts the R,oulations.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 1s. -
Minister DENLY at Peking cables the State
Department that China has accepted the
amendments to the international regula-
tons ior the PREVENT of collisions al sea.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-19

bar is days 16 hours and 5 minutes. This
Is one OF the best trips on record and
noteworthy run for vessel on her first
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-21
WHEELS AND WHEELMEN.

United States patents cover 9, 3S8 differ,
emit kinds Of bicycles.
Rubber manufacture In this country Is
protected by 1854 patents.
1t is sold that Edouard de Reszke, the
great basso, can set great pace in cycling.
The new athletic grounds at YounRs.
town, o., will have finely made cycle
track.
Freak wheels aro growing less in favor
every year, and they occupy less conspicu-
GUS places in the shows
A party Of wheelmen will leave New
York city on Juno 90 for q tour through
Europe, in charge Of +. w. Elwoll
A European trade paper states that "1s7
tons" Of cycles wero imported into Swift
zerland last year. A queer way of put
ting it.
According to the report of the treasurer
of tho League of American Whoelmen,
that organization now has SO, 523. n on the
right side of the ledger.
1t is estimated that tho cycle clubs in
tho state of New York have q total men,
bcrship Of as, 600. The, l.. A. w. member
ship of the state is but little moro than
10000.
Charley Murphy, tho Brooklyn racing
man, has decided to rido professionally
next season In all tho big purse races
abroad. Ho will sail for Franco next
month.
On nine lap, indoor London track
steoplechasing on bicycles Is to be intro
duced Just what steeplechasing on bioy-
oles Is has not been dirulged by its would
ba intr0duccra
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-21
SPORTS AND sPORTsMEN.

Baseball is said to DO becoming the ma
tionnl game in Venezuela.
Neither the Defender nor tho Vigilant
will be cup hunting this season.
Lacrosse Is having q boom in MARYLAND,
where there Is talk of forming state
league.
jack Chapman has sold the Toronto
franchise Of the Eastern Baseball league
to A. G. Buckenbcrgcr
Billy John and Eddie Locber, it is said,
have been matched to box eight rounds at
1877 pounds this month.
A match for $500 sido and purse of
970O has been arranged between Dick
Burgo and Kid Lavigne. The contest is
to be hold under tho auspices of the Ma
tionnl Sporting club of London.
Kid MoCoy's next contest will DO with
Joe Ellingsworth, the old amateur mid
dleweight. Mccoy snys that Ellingsworth
and himself will fight before the Astoria
Athletic club on Friday, Fob. FL
Joseph Hazelton, at Donison, Tex, re-
comfy mado the greatest record at quail
shooting over heard of in tho southwest
Ho shot over Gordon scttor, and from
sunrise to sunset killed 151 birds
Harry Cornish has introduced his moth
DDS of encouraging amateur athletics into
tho Now Manhattan Athletic club of New
York. Tho club will run n big inter
scholastic indoor athletic meeting ut Mad
ison Square Garden in March,
Tho Oldest curling trophy known is n
model of curling stono In silver, which
is played for annually by several parishes
In tho Carse of Gowrio Pcrthshire. Tra-
dition reports that it was given for that
purpose by ono of tho kings of Scotland
(Jalnes IV), who excellod in athletic
games. curling among the rost.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-21


from time to timo in order that every part
may receive treatment. This whipping Is
not necessary in tho winter time, whom
tho fur Is being worn frequently, if it is
we'll shaken every time before 1t Is put on
and shaken again before it Is hung away
in the wardrobe. In summer, however,
beating is indispensable and should be nd
ministered every two weeks. In the in
terim the fur should be kept in strong
wrapping paper, securely fastened to keep
out the air, and should be placed In dark
closet Conscientious beating and lack Of
air and light arc the requisites Of perfect
preservation. Spare the rod and spoil tho
fur Is an adage to BIO remembered.
1t Is only when fur loses its brilli0ncy
| that 1t needs to be sont to % furrier for re-
juvenation, and this need not occur for a
/ long time If proper care is taken.
\ It should be remembered by tho anna
teur modiste who wishes to out pieces of
4 fur to mako bands or other trimming that
II scissors must never BIO used, as thoy clip the
pile, but that sharp knife is the instru-
mcnt to employ, and that tho fur must be
4 cut from the back. In piocing the portions
Unjust DO joined with the pile running in
i the Same direction; otherwise tho scam
will be visible.
Il Tho sketch shows pretty costume for q
&lllttle girl. The rcdingote is of mordore
&iboucle wool ornamontod with paste but
tons and guipuro collar. 1t opens over
8jfull blouse and tablier Of old rose peau Go
"a SOLE Tho high draped belt and tho drapod
#1collar arc of tho Same material The gigot
a sleeves arc of bouclo wool goods
al JUDO CHoLIEP.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-21

TRUsTEE's sALE.--BY VIRTUE OF A
deed OF trust dated the 18th day of July. 1899.
recorded in clerks Office OF hustings court flor
CITY o, Rosn9ke, Va, in deed book rs, page 1855,
In which Il. Ii. Woodrum and Anna II. Wood
rum rum, his wife, conveyed to the undersigned cor
sain aeaI estate therein described in trust to
posit Company the sum of $3.50, as therein het
out; and default having been made In the nav
ment Of said debt. aud having been requested 90
10 90 bp the holder thereof. shall, ON SATUR-
DAY. THE 14TH DAY OF MARCH, 1896. hrr
u t oScL0ok NOON. in front OF the courthouse
public auction to tho highest bidder oil that GER
tam lot or parcel OF land lying In the city Of Roe
aok k va, on the north aide Of Campbell avenue
ana known as lot Is, section 49, on plat and map
III Hrt =: horers town lots made by Edward s.
good wostory franc dwelling and Is sitEated In
one OF the beat residence sections OF the city.
TERMS-Cash az to the cost OF executing this
trust, including trustees commission OF s per
cent and tho sum OF 81, AGA 95 together with any
unpaid taxes that may DO due. Balaaee,if any.
with interest, deferred paym anita TO be evidenced
by negotiable notes and teenr,d by decd OF trust
on the property sold. s. W, JAMISON,
sfSe' Trustee.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-21

thicknesses that are to be stitched, and q
fine machine needle should be used, with
medium sized, rather loose stitch.
Fine cotton should be employed for
basting, and tho stitches ought not to be
largo, especially where seams arc basted
together, as the presser foot of tho ma
chine is apt to push the upper thickness
along unless 1t Is firmly held in place by
the basting. Nearly all cloths have an
up and down, +" like velvet, even when IT,
Is almost invisible, and care should be-
taken to cut the goods SO that the pile
runs downward. Where the straight edge
of tho cloth forms the side Of breadth
cut off the selvage, which Is usually very
thick and clumsy. Sew all seams very
carefully, SO rs to avoid the necessity for
ripping, as the marks of previous sewing
can seldom be removed, but il ripping is
absolutely necessary use small, sharp
penknife and rip In the direction in which
the pile runs without pulling on the rip
ped portions. Scrape tho wrong side
gently in the direction of the pile to re-
move tho cut stitches and press the cloth
in the same direction with q moderately
hot iron. 1t is only by following this proc
ess that the scars can DO effaced.
In taking out hastings do not withdraw
them by pulling one end, as this leaves a
line upon the surface. Cut each stitch
and pull it our separately in vertical di.
reotion.
The sketch shows gown of silver gray
peau dc sole. 1t has n godet skirt, around
the foot Of which is wide band of silver
gray soutaohe with steel beads. The
bodice is adorned with four large steel
buttons and opens over plated chemisette
of pink silk gauze. The bouffant sleeves
are gathered at tho top under epaulets em-
broidered with gray soutache and steel
beads. Tho rucho of pink ohrysanthe-
NUNS has full ends of lace, and frill of
lace finishes the wrists. The toque of
pink velvet is trimmed with black plumes
and a steel buckle. JUDO CHoLLET.