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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-02
AMONG THE RAILROADS.
Fast Time Schedule From Chicago t
Portland, Or.

Fast Time Schedule From Chicago I'd
Portland, Or.
CHICAGO, Ill, Dec. 1.-Word was re-
ceived to-day from Chairman Caldwell oil
the Western Passenger Association, who
is now in New York, that he had obtained
the signature of the Southern Pacific
Company to the agreement which will
govern the payment of California immi-
grant commissions in future. The COM
missions will be reduced to a normal
basis and the advisory committee of the
Western emigrant clearing house has
been relieved of load of trouble.
The first meeting of the rate committee.
ch was formed to allow the general
freight agents to consider the general
business of rates and report their recon-
mendations 10 the board of admiration,
recently organized, was held to-day. j.
M. Johnson, freight traffic manager of the
Rock Island system, was elected chair
man.
A new timetable has been arranged by
the Great Northern road from st. Paul
which will greatly shorten the time be-
tween Chicago and Puget Sound points.
The time from Chicago TO Portland will be
three and a half days.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-02
FIRE IN. a BIG BRICK BUILDING.
A Loss of 0ne Hundred thousand Dollars
Sustained and Two Firemen
Severely Injured.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. 1.-Two fire.
men were severely in jured at a fire in the
four-story brick building, 754 Broadway,
and extending through to Mercer street,
which did 100000 damage. The men axe
Captain Charles Kelly, who had two ribs
broken, arm broken and severe concus-
sions of the body. and Fireman John j.
smedler, whose body was badly bruised.
They were knocked down by stream OF
water from line of hose which got loose
from the firemen.
The fire was discovered just after Z
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-02
Spanish Interior Loan,

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 2O.-The
Spanish Minister of. Foreign Affairs, the
Duke of Tatuan, cables the Spanish lega-
ton as follows: The payment of the OBJ
legations of the Spanish interior loan re-
Gently subscribed twice over shows that
the conditions of the. sale were as follows
Ten per cent deposit with application; 40
per cent deposit on the 18th of Novem Der,
IS per cent deposit on the 10Th of Deem
Der, 25 per cent deposit on the 18th OF
January.
The dispatch states that instead CT
awaiting the dates fixed for payment the
public has already paid in 81 per cent OF
the total amount, which is 400. OG0, 900
pesatas $780, 0O0,00o) 1t is further ex-
planned in the Duke of Tetuans telegram
that the loan is issued at SO and therefore
pays an interest of only 81 per cent.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-02
FINANCES OF THE NATION.
Statement of the Public Debt Issued b.
the TreasMru Department.


WASHINGTON, D.. c., Dec. 1.-The
debt statement at the close of business
yesterday afternoon shows net increase
in the public debt, less cash In the treas
ury during November. OF IS, zoe, 1888 16. The
interest bearing debt increased $50. the
non interest bearing debt decreased $I5, 300
and cash in the treasury decreased 81, 255,
663 16. The balances of the several debts
at. the close of business Novem Der 80
were: Interest bearing debt, $S47, 1854, $40;
debt on which Interest has ceased
since maturity, $1,59l, $40 %; debt bear
ing. no interest, $372, 10, lit 40; total,
1927, Log, 257 40. The certificates and
treasu ry notes offset by an equal amount
of cash in the treasury outstanding at the
end of the month were 1857, 523, 923 an in
crease OF So. 1873, 600. The total casa in the
treasury was 1885,, S61 $40 81; the gold re-
serve was 500, 0O0,0 900; net cash balance,
$125, 537, 900 AZ. In the month there was
ar increase in gold coin and bars of
SD. 203. 263 II, >the total at the close being
S169, 527, 102 "a. OF silver there was an
increase OF 1921, 7OS IS. OF the surplus
there was in National bank repositories
SIS. 832, 1874 81, against Sic, liz, 096 81 at the
end OF the previous month.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-02

Postal Company is $4,000, 600, with no
bonds. The Commercial Company
capital is $40, 100000. with no bonds. This
closer alliance is formed for the purpose
of continuing in perpetuity the CO. opera-
tive working of these two companies.
The stock of each company at present is
held prac ically by the same interests, so
that in this respect the new arrangement
will make no change. Tire Postal Com
pany commenced this year to pay divi-
dends OF per cent quarterly. The Com
mercial Cable Company has paid per
cent annually for several years.
A meeting of the stockholders of both
com panies has been called for Decem Der
% TO ratify the action OF the directors.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-02

O'Clock by policeman who was standing
on the corner of Clinton place and Mercer
street. Smoke was coming from the base
ment of No. 754. The store and cellar
were occupied by the Rothschild Sons
Company, manufacturers of bar fixtures
and billiard-tables. The store extended
through the building from Broadway.
The flames spread with rem arkaole
rapidity, and in few minutes after the
arrival of the first fremen the second ana
third floors, occupied by Leo Goodman q
Bro, necktie- "Reminiscences. ana the
fourth floor, occupied by David M. CARRIER,
photographer, caught fire.
The flames then spread to the roo1 OF
the building on the south side, occupied
by E. v. Connect & Company, hat-mak-
ers, and the second, third and fourtn
floors by Holman Brothers, mann1ac-
.turers of boys suits.
8. While the firemen were trying to save
the Connett building, 756 Broadway, the
front o.. the building in which the tre
started, burst into. flames which reached
to great. height in the air and hall
across Broadway. =
After a battle of an hour and hall the
tlre was got under control. The thru ana
fourth floors and roof of the Connect
building were damaged. E. V. Connect &
Co. lost $50. 600 and Holman Brothers
place their loss at. $4,000. The building,
754 Broadway, was completely Quilted.
The Rothschild loss is about 10000, the
Goodman loss $4,000 and the pho
tographer $1,000. The loss on the building,
owned bv the Boston estate, is over $50,
600. The losses given are reported by the
police, but Fire Chief Bonner thought the
total would be less than $1,000
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-02
IN a cLosBK ALLIANCE.

Operations of the Postal Telegraph and
the Commercial 6abEr.
NEW YORK, \. Y, Dec. l. The Postal
Telegraph Cable Com pany and the Com
mercial Cable Company's directors met
to-day to take action in regard to formins
a closer alliance The relations of the
two companies will not be changed ex-
cept that they are to be bound closer in
organization by the absorption of the
Postal stock by the Commercial Cable
Company. The latter will give in ex-
change for the Postal stock debenture OF
collateral trust bond dollar for dollar and
guarantee per cent. The capital of the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-02
.Poisoned bn tho Food.

CHICAGO, ILL, Dec. 1-George and
William Bartusi. 10 and II years of age re-
.spectively, whose parents live at 152 North
st. Louis avenue, retired Sunday night
after partaking of meal served them by
their. mother. Yesterday morning the
younger OF the two brothers was found
dead and the other was unconscious. Two
physicians who we're called said that they
had been poisoned probably by the food
they had taken. Other mem bers OF the
family; however, had eaten from the same
dishes and were not affected. The theory
of. suicide isnot entertained.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-02
ADMIRAL Walkers Miss,on

: WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 1.-Admi-
raj Walker. chief of the lighthouse
board, has gone to Portland, Or, TO see
about the completion of lightship 81,
which was under construction by John f.
Stefin & Co. at the time of their failure a.
few months ago. 1t has not been. deter
mined whether the Government Will COM
plete tie work or the firm. There is also
a question as to the sufficiency of the Sc.
curity under the bond of Steffin e. Co.
From Portland Admiral Walker will pro-
coed to Los Angeles, Cal, to meet the rest
of the Commissioners appointed to locate
the deep-sea harbor for commerce and for
refuge.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-02

BUTTE, Mont, Dec. IA freight train
on the Northern Pacific Railway ran away
last night on the grade east of Mullen tun-
mel. Twenty-slx cars were wrecked, and
Ed Jarbeau, cad brakeman, was killed.
Conductor john Mclean, Engineer John
Flynn and Fireman Frank Young are Sc
riously injured. The track was torn up
for distance of eight miles.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-02
Coinage at the Mint.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 1. The
monthly report of the Director of the
Mint shows that during the month of
Novem Der there was coined 179, $50 double
eagles, valued at So. 500, 200; LOG, ITO eagles.
valued at 81 .067, 700; 76, $50 half eagles
1884,, 800; $500 quartar-eagles, valued al
$1,000 Total gold, $40, 200 pieces, valued
at SIS, 064, 700. In silver there was coined
i,9l4,000 standard silver dollars; 312. O45
half dollars. valued al $156,022 so; 78S. 600
quarters, valued at $4,000, and $50, 600
dimes. valued at S38,0O0. Total silver. g.
1874, 405 pieces, valued at 81, 3O5, o22 so.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-02
Clearly. a. case of Suicide.

!. WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. Mrs.
Mary E. Johnson; wife of Jacob Johnson,
manager Of the Kernand .Lyceum Theater,
was found dead in bed this morning at
her home, suffocated By illuminating gas.
Coroner Hammet pronounced it clearly a
case Of suicide. Mrs. Johnson was. a
handsome brunette of % years. She left
no note explaining the reason of her act.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-02
The Santa Fe Recetyer.h,n.

Topeka, KANs., Dec. Arguments
in the Santa Fe case we're concluded be,
fore Judge Thayer OF the United States Cir
cult Court to-day. Judge Thayer asked the
attorneys to file list of the authorities
cited, which was done, and the case was
then taken under Amusement. Decision
will proba ply be handed down Thursday.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-02
To BtiId a Bio Bridoe.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. 1.-secretary
Swan OF. the. New. York and New Jersey
Bridge Construction Company said to-
day: !..The New York and New Jersey
Bridge and Construction Com pany has to-
day made contract with the Union Bridge
Company for the building of bridge over
the Hudson RIVER at cost not to exceed
.S25, 600 0O0."
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-02
an ARMY txAM1NrNG BoARD.
To Examine officers Hho. Dire IN Quest
OF Promotion.


OF Promotion.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. IA board,
to consist of Lieutenant Colonel Haskell,
Seventeenth Infantry; Major Chaffee,
Ninth Cavalry; Major McCaskey, TWEEN
tieth Infantry; Captain Banister, assist
ant surgeon, Captain Lippett Jr., assist
ant surgeon, and First Lieutenant Hill,
Twentieth Infantry, recorder, has been
appointed to meet at Fort Leavenworth,
Kans., to examine such officers as may be
ordered before it for promotion.
Captains Thompson. Fourth Cavalry
Clapp, Sixteenth Infantry; Forbush, Fifth
Cavalry; Loud; Ninth Cavalry; Rogers,
Thirteenth Infantry; Jocelyn, Twenty
first Infantry; Stephen Baker, Daniel T,
Wells, Eighth Infantry; Keller, Second
Infantry, and Higgins, Second Cavalry,
have been ordered before the board.
+: Captain William Gibson, ordnance de-
partment, will visit the works of the Niles
Tool Company, Hamilton, Ohio, on bust
ness pertaining to the inspection of disap-
pearing gun carriages now under con-
struction at those works.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-02

WASHINGTON. D. G., Dec. 1.-Ensign
A. Rust has been ordered to the naval
proving ground, Indian Head. Md. Chief
Engineer David Smith will be detached
from the Bureau of Steam Engineering on
Dacem Der 12'and retired next day. -
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-02
Failure of Je,Celers.

ST. LOUIS; Mo-, Dec. The Provi-
dence Jewelry Com pany. 400 North Broad
way, made. an assignment to-day. No.
/ schedules of assets or liabilities are made.
1t. Is thought the failure of the Swope
Watchcase Company yesterday involved.
the Providence com pany.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-02
Fire in an Iotoa TotUn.

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Dec. Ia fire at
Mason City, Iowa, this morning, destroyed
the postotfice block with all the mail,
Gale & Bradley's grocery, BIythe's market
and Smiths law library and damaged the
City National Bank. The loss is $100, 600.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-02
German-.amerioan Bank Fats.

PORTAGE, Wis, Dec. The German
American Bank to-day made an assign
ment to E. S. Baker for the benefit of its
creditors. The assets and liabilities can
not be learned.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-02
Inauourated Governor.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 1.-Gover-
nor Joseph F. Johnston was inaugurated
Governor of Alabama to-day.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-12-21

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec 2l, - Some
months ago B. f, Cutler of Pttston, who
deserted his wife, WAS sentenced to pay
her $50 n month. w. L. McDougall, also
of Pittston, became Cutters bondsman,
furnishing 81 900 bail for the faithful per-
formancc II the sentence. After paying
for three months Cutler refused to give
his wife any more money, and McDougall
has been compelled to pay her $50 a month
for three months He had Cutler brought
into court Saturday, but Judge Bennett
said the court was powerless to relieve
him of tho responsibility and he would
have to continue the payments.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-12-21
Holiday Tour to Old Point Comfort, Rich
mond and washington.

For the approaching midwinter vacation
season the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has arranged another of its annual holiday
tours to Old Point Comfort, Richmond, and
Washington. Tho great popularity of those
tours in past seasons Attests the high estima-
tion i'm which they are held.
Old Point Comfort as fashionable winter
resort and as a point of historic interest,
needs no introduction TO the travelling public.
Nor does Richmond, the One-time capital of
the short-lived COnfederacy. Washington,
always attractive, will be made peculiarly SO
by the festivities of the holiday season.
Tour will leave New York and Phiadel-
phia Saturday, December 26, Rates, return
ing via Richmond and Washington, $35 90
from New York, S33 90 from Philadelphia
returning direct, $1,000 from New York and
Sl40O from Philadelphia. PrOpOrtiOnate
rates from other points.
For tickets, itineraries, and ether informa-
tion, apply to ticket agents. special booking
offices, or address Geo. w. Boyd, Assistant
General Passenger Agent, Broad street
station, Philadelphia.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-12-21
THE ATTITUDE OF SPAIN.


The London Times Declares 1t Is Not
Likely to be shaken.
LONDON Dec 2l.-The Times CORES
pondent at Madrid says "The most
striking feature to any one knowing the
Spanish character is the little public ex-
element prevailing. 1t is only fair to
state that the newspapers are mostly mod
crate and sensible in tone. Whether the
extent Of the threatened danger is not
fully recognized, or whether it is despised
rs unreal, the determined attitude which
the country and the government have
adopted is not Ii kelly to be shaken even
under the threat Of an immediate declara-
tion Of war The premier's declarations are
perfectly clear and consistent and straigh-
forward"
The dispatch here quotes the utteranco
of Senior Cunoyas that while | am prem
Ter Spain will not provoke conflict with
the United States. But l will brook no
attack upon the sovereignty Of Spain"
The Times Madrid correspondent adds:
This opinion is echoed throughout the
country. This resOlute attitude does not
relieve the government of the response
bility Of crushing the rebellion. But in
stead of following up the advantage which
the death of Maceo gave the whole army
seems to be occupied since in feasting and
jublations to celebrate what is called the
heroic victory of Major Cirujeda."
The Times says editorially; "Iu face Of
Mr.. Olney's distinct intimation of Presi-
dent Clevcland's intention toward the
Cameron resolution the two houses of
congress may hesitate to accept the re-
sponsibility of the resolution. The ques-
tion appears more likely to be conflict Of
the powers within the American constitu-
ton than between Spain and the United
States Even if Mr. sherman should be
secretary Of state in the new administra-
ton it is hardly likely that Mr. Mckinley
would surrender his independence as ex
ecutive and enter upon the inCalculable
risk Of Il war with Spain"
The Standards Madrid correspondent
says: "The feeling is unanimous that
America is treating Spain unfairly by
trying to drive her, by systematic, violent
and unwurrantod provocation, into an
unequal struggle simply because the
United STAGES has obtained the assurance
that European powers will only give
Spain purely platonic sympathies."
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-12-21
THE SPANIARDS WILL FIGHT
Continued from First Page.)

II taken by the president alone, would be
so far defective as to be impossible of
execution without being perfected now
or in the future by the sovereign executive
power.n
The Commercial Tribune also wired
Senator Sherman for his views, and last
night received this by wire;
There is no foundation for the state
ment that congress may not, if it will,
recognize the independence Of a new ma
ton, nor do | think Mr. Oluey contests it,
but he thinks the matter ought to come
from the president If, however, congress
should pass a resolution and the president
should veto it, it can be passed by two
thirds vote Of each house. and would be-
come a law which the president must re-
spect and obey"
Senator Davis Of Minnesota, tele-
graphed: 81 think that Mr.. Olney's po-
siton is untenable. In my opinion con-
gress has the power by statue or by joint
resolution to recognize the independence
Of Cuba If the president approves the
measure there can, Of course, be no CON
troversy. If he disapproves it and it is
passed over his veto 1t becomes a law of
the land as eifectually as if he had APP
proved it, and his duty to execute it is
equally imperative in either case"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-12-21
Christmas Holiday Tours.

In pursuance Of its annual custom the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company has arranged
for two Christmas Holiday Tours, one to Old
Point Comfort, Richmond, and Washington,
and the other to Washington direct, to leave
New York and Philadelphia December 20
and 29 respectively. The same high standard
OF excellence which has made these tours so
popular in years will be maintained during
the present season. Tourists will travel in
handsomely appointed trains, accompanied
by Tourist Agent and Chaperon, and will be
accorded accommodations at the leading
hotels. The social season at both Washing
ton and Old Point will be at its height.
Round trip rate from New York for the
Old Point Comfort tour returning via Rich
mond and Washington, $35 90; $500 from
Philadelphia Returning direct $1,000 from
New York $14,00 from Philadelphia.
Rates for the Washington tour $l4 so from
New York S11 so from Philadelphia Proper
tiOnAte rates from other points.
For tickets, itineraries and other informa-
tion apply to ticket agents, or address Geo.
W. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-12-21
THE GREAT HUXLEY.
What Huxley, the Great English Scientist,
Considered the Best start in Life

OOnBlueren tne Best start In Lie.
The great English scientist, Huxley, said
the best start in life is a sound stomach.
Weak stomachs fail to digest food properly
because they lack the proper quantity of
digestive acids (lactic and hydrochloric) and
peptogenic products; the most sensible rem
edy in all cases of indigestion, is to take after
each meal one or two of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets because they supply in a pleasant,
harmless form all the elements that weak
stomachs lack.
The regular use of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets will cure every form of stomach
trouble except cancer of the stomach.
They increase fesh insure pure blood,
strong nerves, bright eye and clear COM
ploxion, because all these result only from
wholesome food well digested.
Nearly all druggists sell Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets at 80 cents full sized package.
Send for free book on Stomach Troubles to
Stuart Co., Marshall Mich.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-12-21

DANyILLE, Pa, Dec. 2l.-The Rev. Dr.
McAtee, pastor of the Grove Presbyterian
church, this city, in IA stirring prelude to
his sermon yesterday made "A stirring ap-
peal for peace and non-intervention in
Cuban affairs at present At an informal
meeting Of the congregation resolution
was unanimously adopted calling upon
congress, and especially upon Pennsyl-
vania's senators and representatives, to
abstain from any action tending to en-
broil us in hostilties with Spain.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-12-21

PITTsBURG, Dec. 2l.-Mrs. Charles
Payne, aged SO years, and her husband,
who is ten years older, were assisted Sat
urday by the charities department. The
couple are victims of the blind pools"
in which thousands were swindled They
had purchased little home and saved
$1,000, when Payne was injured and had
to quit work. His 81 ,20O proved sufficient,
but he was led into putting it into pool,
losing the entire sum.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-12-21
The President Back to Duty.

WASHINGTON, Doc 2l.-The president
and his con! !anIoas, who have been hunt.
ing in Suuth Carolina waters for IL week,
returned to tho city early yesterday morn
ing. The president had u rostful time,
and feels much refreshed and inylgorated
after the fatigue brought on by his exact
ing duties preparatory to the meeting of
congress. The presidents good luck at
tended him in the sport, and the string of
ducks brought home were distributed to
friends in the city
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-12-21
BIG FIRE IN NEW BRUNSWICK.
The Losses by the ConhaRration VIII Foot
Up Over $500, 900.


NEW BRUNsw1CK, n. j., Dec. 2l.-One
of the most extensives fires that has oc-
Cured in this place for many years broke
out at ~ 80 this morning in Aliens thea
ter building, situated at the corner Of
George and Albany streets The building
Is $50 feet front on George street and 22O
feet on Albany street. and contains AL
lens theater, the common council cham
bers of New Brunswick and the Traction
company Offices also the Masonic rooms
On the ground floor is Leonard Schoolgirls
cafe.
The fire started in the rear of the stage
and quickly guttec the building John
y Brien, stage manager of the theater,
was found lying on his trunk in an un-
conscious condition. He was taken out by
tiremen. Joseph Castner and wife, jan
itors of the building, were found on the
fourth floor of the burned building run
ming from one room to another They also
were rescued by firemen. These are the
only persons injured as far as reported.
The whole fire department was sum-
moned to the scene, The adjoining prop
erty was threatened, and the 1remon
worked herOically to extinguish the
flames The burned building was owned
by the Newark Home Building associa-
tion, having built it in 1872, at IA cost of
S240,0OJ and was suid to be the largest in
the city. 1t was II total loss, ana other
losses will foot up probably SlOJ, 30 more.