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The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26
LOVE EP|STLES
TO LADY SCOTT
Earl Russell's Letters to
Mother-in-Law Read
in Court.
Wanted Her to Stay With Him
While He Lived Apart
From His Wife.
Declared in Endearing Terms That
His Devotion to Her Was
UEdy ng.

LONDON, ENG, Nov. 25-The Central
Criminal Court, Old Bailey, was crowded
this morning, when the trial of Lady
Selma Scott, John Cockerton, Frederick
Kast and William Aylott for criminally
libeling Earl Russell, was resumed.
Earl Russell resumed his place in the
witness-box and continued his testimony.
After the failure of the action brought
against him by his wife for divorce, he
said, Lady Scott sent to him an affection
ate Christmas card. Nevertheless the
witness identified a letter written by Lady
Scott subsequent 10 her sending the
Christmas card promising sufficient sum
OF money to give a start in life to any
person who would furnish proof that Lord
Russell had been guilty of immoral acts
prior to 1894.
j. l.. Walton, NJ. P, cross exam
ined Earl Russell on behalf of Lady
Scott. Mr.. Walton produced o letter
written by Earl Russell to Lady Scott,
in which the writer began by calling her
Darling and concluded by saying, II
shall always love YOU" Earl Russell ex-
planned this by saying that he was sorry
tor Lady Scott, though he did not esteem
her.
Mr. Walton then read other letters
wherein he indulged in such expressions
as Il want to give you last hug, my
darling" my lovely one," dearest"
and other terms of affection. Earl Rus
sell explained his language by saying
that he had written these letters on the
eve of his marriage to Lady Scott's daugh-
ter. Later he had written letters to Lady
Scott expressing desire that his wife
should not see him. In these letters Lord
Russell alluded to his wife as stony
hearted, self-righteous saint, and urged
Lady Scott to stay with him while he
lived apart from his wife.
At this point in the proceedings the
Judge interviewed. saying that the whole
question was whether or not Earl Russell
was guilty of the offenses with which he
was charged.
Mr.. Walton then questioned the witness
regarding his alleged misconduct WITH
student at Oxford, and the Earl replied
that at the time the allegations were IN ade
against him he demanded of the master
of the college that the charges be thor
oughly investigated.
An adjournment was then taken.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26
scALDED UNDER THE wREcxAGE.
Horrible Death of an Engineer and Fire
man After Raiiway Collision
in New JerseE

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., Nov. 25.-
While. an extra freight train was nearing
this place this morning an axle broke.
The rear end OF the train was wrecked.
The Southern express was close behind on
another track. Before it could be tagged
1t ran into the wrecked train, which had
been spread over the track. The engine.
mail car, two baggage-cars and four
sleepers were derailed.
The passengers. though considerably
shaken up, escaped with few bruises. The
train crew was not so fortunate. Joseph
Meegan, engineer of the express, and his
fireman, II. w. Chichester, were pinned
under the fallen engine. They were
scalded to death in full view of the pas
sengers and trainmen, who were gathered
about, but powerless to aid.
The scene was very pitiful. The two
men moaned with agony as the hot water
touched them and the escaping steam
com mple.ely enveloped them. The onlook-
ers were frenzied with excitement. They
did everything in their power to aid the
men, but in vain. The heavy machinery
could not be moved in time. Fortunately
the men did not have to suffer very loug
until death came to their relief.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26
CoNDEMNED TO DEATH.
Fate of Cuban Hho Was Promised
Gmnesty


HAVANA, CUBA, Nov. 25.-Antonio
Lopez Coioma. who was at the head of the
revolution in the province of Matanzas
when the present insurrection in Cuba
broke out, has been condemned to death
for the crimes of rebellion and homicide
He is to be executed tomorrow in the
Cabanas fortress. Coloma, who headed
the insurgents in the Matanzas province,
where the insurrection was suppressed
after about six weeks fighting through
the activity of the Spanish authorities,
surrendered, together with many others
OF the rebels. upon the strength of a
proclamation of amnesty made by Cap
iain-General Calleja. In the cases Of
nearly all the others who gave themselves
up the captain-generaPs promise was made
good and they were set at liberty. Colo
ma, however, in spite of the promise of
amnesty made to him. was not released,
he being looked upon as one of the leaders
anu organizers of the re ebellion Instead,
ne was sent to Moro Castle, where ne has
been confined for over a year and a half
awaiting decision in his case. The
authorities made no attempt to inf1ict
upon him any more severe punishment.
than imprisonment.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26
I0WA'S NATIONAL DEMOCRATS.
and Continue the Campaign Against
Free Silver.

DES MONIES, Iowa. Nov. 24.-Promi-
nent members of the National Democratic
party of Iowa held conference here to-day
at which it was determined to maintain
the organization.
The present State Central Com mittee
was continued and headquarters will be
kept open in Des Moines. Colonel Martin,
National committees and Joel Wit
me- OF Des Moines acted as secretary of
the meeting.
Letters were read from Judge Trimble of
Keokuk. Mayor Vollmer Of Davenport and
q score of others, who urged that the or
ganization be maintained. Mayor Voll-
mer in his letter expressed the opinion
that 500 sound-money Democrats of
Iowa cast their votes for Mckinley this
year.
In discussing this letter Colonel Eisbeck
of Des Moines said he agreed as to the
number of votes cast for Mckinley, but be.
lieved there were $1,000 more sound-money
Democrats who voted for Bryan because
he was the nominee of the Democratic
party, but who could be reclaimed by the
sound-money cause. The following reso-
luton was adopted:
Resolued, That it is the sense of this confer
ence, composed of members of the National
Democratic party, that the present State or
ganization be continued, and that we pledge
our moral and financial support in Campaign
of education along the lines of the Indianapo-
lis platform.
1t was decided to adopt an address to
the Democrats of the State with view to
bringing them into line for sound money
and ! tariff for revenue only. II was also
decided that it would be best to lend the
moral support of the organization to the
Mckinley administration when il comes
into power in so far as the administration
has to deal with the financial question.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26
CURrAILJNG n ILRoAD PASSES.
Radical Changes Proposed by the Hestern
Traffic association.

Radical Changes Proposed by the Hestern
Traffic Association.
CHICAGO, ILL, Nov. 25.-The new
agreement regulating the issue of passes
during 1897, which was adopted by the
Western Passenger Association at its
recent meeting in st. Louis, makes more
radical change in the present agreement
than was believed al the time of the meet
ing. The details were made the subject
of circular to-day for general railroad in
formation. Next year only the general
manager, president and general superin-
tendent of road Will have the power to
obtain passes for employees or alleged en-
ployes from other lines. This curtail-
ment fthe officials applications for passes
will be honored, and is expected to result
in z reduction of the numb issued by 80
per cent. The traffic de partment, includ-
ing the general freight agent, is barred
from exercising privilege he now enjoys,
and the influential shipper is expected to
pay his way IL future, as it is not believed
freight traffic officials will confess to their
superiors, by asking for passes for the
shippers, that they get their business by
such methods.
The announcement was made to-day
that John L. Ferguson, now city passenger
agent of the Chicago and Northwestern
road, will become assistant general pas
senger agent December 1, in charge of
local traffic. William NJ. Dodd, cashier
in the general passenger department., be-
comes city agent.
G. w. Smith, local passenger agent OF
the burlington road, was appointed to-
day city passenger agent at San Francisco,
to succeed the late f. w. Madeira.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26
"'rRE HERO OF 1900 -
Hotc Hffffnua JENNINGS Was introduced
at Colorado Sprin0s.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CoLo., Nov.
25.-William ]. Bryan, who has been the
guest of the citizens of Colorado for the
past two days, spoke for few minutes in
this city this evening. He came from
Pueblo at - and was escorted to the
balcony of ,ne Rock Island Hotel. The
Rock Island train was held for him half
all hour. He was briefly introduced by
Mayor Plumb as the hero of 1900. There
was an audience of 5000 people at the
depot who stood in the November cold to
listen to him. He spoke against driv-
ing wind. Mr.. Bryan began pleasantly by
saying that he had not supposed that there
were so many people who did not know
that the election was over. They act as if
the silver cause had met with great vic.
tory instead OF defeat. Continuing he
said:
1t was a victory and we are in the midst of
a campaign. We are organizing for the battse
of 1900 and to do in 1900 what we failed 10 do
in 1896. believe That those who fought so
valiantly for free coinage feel better tonight
than those who are wondering who are to
have the postofiices. In this fight we have
convinced the people that the silver question
IS bigger than the few silver-producing States.
We have shown that the people III two-th irds
of the area OF the States believe in IL We
have not only made the movement respect
u
have clubs that are as jealous and enthusias-
tic as you are here. Thew believe tn V are
right aud are going to fight for their conyic-
tions. This city has the reputation of having
cast the biggest vote N the State for McKin.
ley. You then know he arguments but Won
have not heard single advocate of the gold
standard who will admit that he does SO for
his own interest. 1t is always to help some
body else.
We in the agricultural States have stood with
you who own mines not TO help you, but TO
help ourselves. If we advocate silver il is be-
cause we are interested as much esyou are
and for that reason we are not going to forget
YOU Those people abroad who nave been
watching this campaign know that the VIC
tory is OF overwhelming. There will not be
over fifty mejority in Congress and another
Overwhelming victory like that will settle the
silver question our way. In four years from
now your majority in favor of free silver will
not be proportioually as large as it is now. be-
cause the States with the big populations will
outdo you. We believe that right will prevail.
and we are going to keep 1t up. We renly to
those who say that We should stop apitatfng
that they generally agitate until they get
what they want. We are glad that the Repub-
licans are saying that they are organizing be-
cause the more we agitate the more converts
we will have.
Mr.. Bryan started to his train, but the
crowd made rush at him and he
had to escape out through the hotel
kitchen. He was presented with beauti-
full souvenir book of Colorado wildfiowers.
His train pulled out with cheer from the
crowd,
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26
SEALS OF BERING SEA.
DR.. Darid Starr Jordan's Inferesttno
Lecture at Washtn0ton

Lecture at Washtn0ton
WASHINGTON, d. c.. Nov. 25.-Pro-
fessor David Starr Jordan, president of
Stanford University, delivered an inter-
esting lecture last night on the seals of
Bering Sea-" A number of stereopticon
views of photographs taken on the islands
were shown on screen. While not refer
ring TO his official conclusions it was quite
evident the speaker though. something
should be done 10 protect seal pups and
check the loss of life among the pups,
which is due to the fighting of the bulls.
He also referred to the habits of the ami
mails, which resulted in their going for
food 200 miles from the islands. and con-
trasted this distance with the limit of
ownership extending from land fixed bv
international agreement. He had also
something to say of pelagic sealing. and
stated that every female seal killed meant
the destruction of two lives. He said the
animal killing of bachelor seals was of
benefit, as their presence near the rook-
cries led to increased fighting among the
bulls
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26
Preparinq to Ban quet Flatt.

ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. 25.-President
Colvin of the New YORK State League of
Republican Clubs and mem bers of the
Executive Committee held a meeting to-
day to formulate plans Tor the banquet to
be rendered ex-senator Thomas q. Platt
on the occasion of his expected election to
the United States Senate in January next.
The banquet, which will take place in
Hermanus- Bleeker Hall in this city, is
intended to be q gorgeous affair. A
special subcommittee was appointed to
try to secure the presence at the banquet
of ex-President Harrison, Mark Hanna.
Senator Quay and other well-know Re-
publican leaders from outside the State.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26
The TEXAS BtDLY DAMAGED.
Extensive Repafrs Necessary Before She
Can Again Go to SEQ

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. 25.-While
the naval court which investigated the
recent foundering OF the battle-ship Texas
has not yet returned verdict it is
learned that without extensive repairs it
is very doubtful whether the Texas can
be again ordered to sea. 1t is understood
that sixty-one of her compartments leaked
when ner engine-room was flooded and
that leak sprung in any one OF them at
sea might cause the total loss of the shin.
Not only were all the alleged "watei-
tight" doors found defective, but in the
opinion of member of the court her
whole buikhead system Is utterly useless,
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26
KITE PHoroGRAPHY.
Experiments to Be Made on the Ma,
sions of Gotham.

Experiments to Be Made on the Han
sfons of Gotham.
BAYONNE, n. j., Nov. 25.-An attempt
will be made tomorrow to take m i'd air
photographs of the important residence
district radia:ing from Madison Square,
New York. William A. Eddy and Henry
L. Allen will send ont line of tandem
kites several feet in diameter from the
roof OF the Hoffman House. Broadway and
Twenty fifth streets, beginning at 8 A. NJ.
Mr.. Eddy says that the weather bureau
predictions of northerly winds indicate a
possibility of variable winds receding to
calm. He said that should light, variable
winds set in the force may not be sufficient
to lift the camera. Shortly after dark,
time exposures will be tried with the
camera in midair.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26
IN THE PHILIPPINES.
h""sors of an InsMr0-nt Tfcfory Dented
by Spatn's Premier.

h"nsors of an InsMr0-nt Tfcfory Denfed
by Spatn's Premier.
TOXIC, JAPAN, Nov. 25. 1t is an
nounced that Japanese warship will be
sent to the Philippine Islands at once. A
dispatch received here from Manila, the
capital of the Philippines, says that the
rebels have won victory over the Spanish
forces, and that an attack upon Manila is
feared.
LONDON, ENG, Nov. 25.-Senor Canovas
del Castillo, the Spanish Prime Minister,
has authorized denial of the report con-
tanned in dispatch from Singapore, pub
lished in London this morning, that the
Spanish forces in the Philippines had been
defeated by the insurgents. The dispatch
stated that the Spaniards lost 800 men in
the engagement. but did not say where or
when the fight took place.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26
PAsIc IN BURsIxa FAC roxr.
Four Hundred Persons Narrotct0 Escape
Nth Their Lices

NEW YORK, N. Y, Nov. 25.-Four
hundred persons, the majority of whom
were women, were thrown into a panic
shortly before noon to-day by fire in the
six-story cigar factory owned by B. New
mark & Co. Although many received
bruises more or less painful in the scram-
BILE for the street, no one was badly in
jured. The fire started on the fourth floor
and worked its way upward through the
two upper floors. 1t was stated that the
two upper floors contained stock in the
shape OF manufactured cigars and rough
tobacco to the value of $35 GOO or $40, ,O00
This will be total loss. The damage to
the building was estimated at SIC, 900. The
fire was OF suspicious origin, and an in
vestigation is in progress.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26
SUGAR TRUST OBSTACLE.
A Technically Prevents the Absorption of
The Baitimore Company and Opera
ton of Its Works.

BALTIMORE, Md, Nov. 25. = The
sugar trust has encountered an unex-
pected obstacle to its control of the Balti-
more Sugar Company. Lawyers who have
been studying the situation claim that the
recent election of directors which resulted
in the defeat of the old board, composed
OF Baltimoreans, and the substitution of a
board in sympathy with the trust, was
mously in favor of starting the plant at
Curtis Bay as soon as possible, and had
made arrangements TO begin the manufac-
ture OF sugar by the middle of Decembe
providing work for 600 men. The sugar
trust wanted the plant to remain idle and
at the annual meeting about two weeks
ago showed that it owned m ajority of
the stock of the Baltimore company and
therefore elected successors to the Balti-
more directors. G. Moreton Stewart was
the only resident of Maryland elected n
director, and as the laws of Maryland re-
quire that a majority of the directors be
residents of this State. it is the opinion of
several lawyers who have examined the
situation for the minority stockholders
that the election is void.
The sugar trust is not considering this
phase of the situation, and it is reported
that it will call the stockholders together
again for the purpose of electIng Maryland
residents to the board and avoiding legal
com piicatio which would almost GER
tainly ensue.
The minority stockholders have not
abandoned the movement TO have the
works opened. and if the sugar trust does
not issue orders that will start the plant
up and enable it 10 earn returns upon the
$3.50, 600 or more stock held in this city
within reasonable length of time legal
steps will be taken to enforce the rights of
the local interests.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26
CoNGRArULATk. SALISBURY.
Eng lands UntenabLe CLAIMS in the
HenerMeLan BOtndaru DfspMte.


Y.neruefdn boundary Dispute.
LONDON, Eng, Nov. 25.-Sir Edward
Clarke, NJ. P, formerly So citor-
speaking at AccrinGton last night. con-
graduated Lord Salisbury upon having
the courage to abandon the preposterous
claims that Great Britain had made for
years regarding the boundary between
British Guiana and Venezuela.
Referring to the proposed arbitration
treaty Sir Edward said he did not believe
that a permanent arbitration tribunal
would be likely to lessen the numhe OF
difficulties between Great Britain and the
United States. Diplomacy was capable of
dealing with most questions without re-
ferripg them to a clumsy and unsatisfac-
tory court of arbitration.
Sir Edward, it will be remembered,
caused much adverse comment some time
ago by declaring publicly that Great Brit
aims claims regarding Venezuela were
untenable.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26
WINTER IN THE NORTHWEST.
SnOrc, Rain and Cold Wares Reported
From Ynrious Nectinna.

SnOfc; Rain and Cold Wares Reported
From Y0riOus Sections.
ST PAUL, MINI, Nov. 25.-Northern
Minnesota has been visited by the biggest
snowstorm of the year last night and to-
day. At the same time Central and
Southern Minnesota have been getting the
BIGGEST rain in wears To-nioht bio coId
wave is reported approaching from the
north The streets of ST. Paul are a
sea of water and melting snow, ana
pedestriansm outside of rubber boots is
extremely hazardous.
HELENA, MoNT., Nov. 25.-For thirty
hours, ending at 1890 o clock this MORN
ing, it showed here without interruption.
Over foot has fallen, and the car.lines
are all tied up. Traffic generally is badly
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26
SUPPLIES FOR wEYLER.

Horses and Ammunition Purchnsed i,s
This Country or Spanish agents.
ST. LOUIS. Mo-, Nov. 25.-The local
mem bers of the Cuba Libre Society claim
that the Spanish Government has repre-
sentatives in this country who are buying
livestock and ammunition to be used in
the war in Cuba. Several carloads of fine
horses and mules were shipped South in
one train yesterday. 1t is claimed that
the whole lot will go to Havana and be
placed at the disposal of General Weyler.
They were purchased in small lots at the
National stockyard, and kept IN special
corrals until the trainload was completed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26
TIME For INTEkvESrIoN
Hoso the Revolutionary Lenders Rsoard
Uryfer's Fru,fless Cam,,i,,

NEW YORK, n. Y, Nov. 25.-s.Tbe in.
glorious ending of General Viewers cam.
paign and his return to Hayanu.n said
Senor Tomas Estrada Palma. chief Of the
Cuban revolutionary party here, to a rep-
resentativc OF the United Associated
Presses to-day, sis 10 my mind victory
for Maceo and inglorious defeat for Weyler.
What more is needed to demonstrate
Weyler's utter ihcompetency? He was
supplied with everything he required in
the matter of men and munitions, and
now he is back without accomplishing
anything. More wounded Spanish SOL
diers have been brought to Havana since
the campaign In Pinar del Rio was begun
than at any time during the war. That is
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26
MET a TEhhIBLE DEATH.
Fate of a Colorcd Urefch at the Hands of
Tennessee hob.

KNOXVILLE, TENN, Nov. 26-Pat
Mitchell, who was taken from the officers
near Allentown last night by mob, has
undoubtedly met with terrible death.
The mob started to hang him to the trestle
of railroad, but the idea of burning him
was sprung and when last seen the negro
was begging for mercy, put the mob was
taking him on toward the scene of his
crime, and it is the general belief that he
was burned to death. His victim was
fve-year- old white girl.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26
SAYS VAR Is INEVITABLE.

General Johnstone Predicts n Spanish
american Conflict
BALTIMORE. Mn, Nov. 25.-General
Bradley T. Johnston, who was recently in
Cuba as a newspaper correspondent, is
quoted to-day as stating that he believes
the meeting of Congress on the first Mon
day i'll Decent Der will be made notable by
a message from the President recommend
ing the recognition of the Cubans as bellig-
erents, and that the following Wednesday
will see declaration of war by Spain
against the United States.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26
Denies That He Is Or. Hrrn.ans.

TOPEKA, KANs., Nov. 25.-Rev. G.
Wynne Richmond, who is in Jail awaiting
trial on the charge of sending obscene let
ters 10 his wife, Indignantly denies that
he is DR.. Francis Hermans, who is wanted
in Salt Lake City for the murder of Miss
Henrietta Clausen. He has asked the
Sheriff to write a complete description of
himself and send it to Utah. He said he
was preaching in Louisville, KY, at the
time the murder is alleged to have been
committed.
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significant. Who knows how many Span
ish soldiers have been killed? Now, mark,
the time is coming when Maceo will as
sumo the offensive and strike blow so
decisive that Weyler will be wonder
stricken. 1 would like to see Intervention
now on the part of the United States.
Blood enough has been shed. The Cubans
have earned right to be recognized. 1t
is high time that the United States should
intervene
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-26

County silver Democrats, will have an
elaborate banquet here at hotel to be
named by special committee appointed
to make arrangements at meeting of the
executive committee to-day. The date
will be January s. the anniversary OF An
drew Jackson's birthday. An invitation
will be sent to Mr.. Bryan at Lincoln, and
when he returns from Colorado a letter
of acceptance is expected. 1t is intended
to have other prominent Democrats on
the speaking list
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Another Sepov Mmttny.

BOMBAY, INDIA, Nov. 25.-Advices
received from Rawle Pindi say that 200
Sepoys belonging to the Twenty-seventh
Pupjab regiment of Infantry stationed at
that place, became riotous few days ago
and looted number of shops severely
wounding several persons who attempte
to defend their property