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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-24
THDEK WILL DECISION.
Trusts Created for Public Libraries Are
Declared Invalid BY New York
Supreme Justice.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. 23-Justice
Beekman in the Supreme Court has
handed down decision arising out of an
action brought by the executors of the will
of the late Samuel J. Tilden for construc-
ton of certain clauses in the will, in which
he holds that further trusts created by the
estate are invalid.
After the decision that the residuary
trust was illegal by the Court of Appeals,
and after Mrs. PeIton, the testators sister,
had given most of her share to the found
ing of the library in this city, contingent
fund of $500 900 was created to carry out
clauses 80 and "a of the will, with respect
to the establishment of free libraries at
New Lebanon and Yonkers, 500, 900 having
been left for each of these purposes.
Justice Beekman says that both of these
trusts are open to the fatal oblecuon that
they violate the statute against perpetui-
ties. These attempted dispositions are,
therefore, void, and the plaintiffs rest I'M
der no duty with respect TO them.
On the question as to whether the trus-
tees have the right to change the invest
ment OF the 500, 900 bonds which the tes-
tator left to ISIS Marie Celeste Stauffer of
New Orleans Justice Beekman holds that
they have no such power.
In conclusion the court says: "Mr. Til
den would undoubtedly have acted differ
emily could he have appreciated that his
scheme Tor large public library in this
city would have been defeated, but the
court cannot now undertake to devise q
scheme which will supply the deficiency
or make another will for Mr.. Tilaen."
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ployes of the Southern Pacific or allied
corporations, while the advocates of San
Pedro were the people of all of the States
of the Middle West. This latter fact he
intended to prove, it being exemplified by
the resolutions adopted by the tran s. NJ is
sissippi Congress held in ST. Louis in 1894.
when twenty six States were represented.
"There is a fundamental principle OF
law as well as economy" said Mr.. Whit
more. ITO the effect that in the expendi-
ture of public funds 1t is the duty OF the
servants of the people. in whom he trust
Is reposed, to so use the fund as to insure
the greatest good to the greatest number. :"
His conclusion was that if the commits
sion selected San Pedro ii would subserve
those ends while to name Santa Monica
would enhance the interest OF single cor
poration.
This contest" said Mr.. Whitmore, "is
battle waged by the people on one side
for San Pedro against the Southern Pacific
corporation for Santa Monica"
Continuing Mr.. Whitmore said: Utah
is interested in the selection of this har-
Dor site because the people of the State are
engaged in an effort to build line of rail-
way between Salt Lake City and Los
Angeles. which, when completed, will
form part of a transcontinental syste m
and be the shortest line between the At
lantic and Pacific oceans"
The friends of the free harbor will con-
tinue to present their side of the case to-
morrow
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-24
RECOGNIZED BY
s
THE PRESIDENT
Central Americas Greater
Republic Taken by the
Hand.
Cordial Greeting to the Envoy
of the New United
States.
Hope Expressed That Costa RIGA and
Guatemala Will Soon Join
the Union.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 23.-Presi-
dent Cleveland to-day formally recognized
the new Greater Republic of Central
America, com posed of Salvador, Nicaragua
and Honduras, by receiving the envoy OF
the new Government, j. d. Rodriguez.
After presenting his credentials the Min
lister made few brief remarks suitabl to
the occasion, to which the President In
reply said:
II take pleasure in recognizing, in the
name OF the United States of America, the
Greater Republic of Central America, and
in entering into diplomatic relations
Herewith. Such recognition is given and
such relations entered upon in tile dis
tinct understanding that the responsible
ity of each of those republics to the United
States of America remains wholly unaf-
fected.
II discern in the articles of association
from which the Diet derives its powers a
step toward closer union OF Central
American states in the interest of their
common defense and general welfare, and
l welcome it as the precursor of other
steps to be taken in the same direction
and which it is hoped may eventually
result In the consolidation of all the States
of Central America as one nation for all
the purposes of foreign relations and in
tercourses.
ITO you l extend cordial greeting
both personal and official, and L trust that
your renewed residence at the capital Of
this country will be as agreeable In its
personal relations as / believe it will be
useful and DrOfit HE for the countries Won
represent, between each of which and the
United States has always existed and it is
hoped will always exist the closest ties of
friendship
The President expressed the hope that
the new republic would soon include
Costa RIGA and Guatemala.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-24
AFTER A WEEK or BEST.
Major Mckinley Returns TO Canton Full
of Health and Higor and Re-
ceres Many Visitors

CANTON, OHIO, Dec. 23.-President-
elect Mckinley with his wife; Miss Dun
can, his niece; Captain II. O. Heistand
and party, arrived in Canton in private
car on the Pennsylvania Railroad at 1921
to-day. Judge William r. Day of Canton,
Mr.. McKinley's particular friend, was in
the party, having returned to Chicago last
night from Menominee, Wis, in time to
join the train at Chicago. Major McKin-
ley was in the ruddiest good health and
good nature, and fresh color in his
cheeks and the brighter flash of his eye
told of the many benefits which his visit
70 Chicago and week of rest and recrea-
ton had given HIM.
From political standpoint there is very
little to announce IS the result of Major
McKinley's trip West. He and his wife
drove from the depot to his mothers
home, where they remained a short time.
At his home he found the library full OF
visitors, and during the afternoon and
evening he was kept very busy. Secretary
of State Mcfarland of Iowa and C. A.
Atkinson of Lincoln. Nebr, we're among
the first callers. They discussed with the
jor the question of asking Senator Alli-
son 10 enter the Cabinet. and whether or
not he would accept such an offer. Ex-
Governor Prince Of New Mexico was also
a caller. Senator Shoup of Idaho came to
discuss the local situation in his State,
and later In the evening Colonel Frederick
d. Grant of New York stopped with his
family. He is en- route to Chicago to
spend Christmas. He said his visit had
no political significance, and that as far Is
New York is concerned he believed Cor
nelius \. Bliss as Cabinet officer would
be acce ptable 10 all sections. John A. Lo-
gan Jr. OF Youngstown paid social call,
and Captain A. T. Wimberly, National
committeeman from Louisiana arrived
late tonight.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-24
IN THE HANDS or HER FRIENDS.
Queen Liiuokaiani Vigorously Regulates
Language Attributed to Her by
Texas Reporter.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec 23.-Ex-
Queen Liliuokalani arrived here this morn
ing on the Sunset Limited from San Fran
cisco. She was accompanied by her
agent, Joe Helebute, Mrs. Graham, her
personal companion, and maid and two
children of Mrs. Graham. The ex-Queen
travelled as an ordinary passenger and did
not occupy special car. The party did
not stop, but proceeded to Washington by
the Louisville and Nashville road as soon
as the transfer could be made.
The Queen vigorously repudlated the
interview which reporter protested 10
have had with her at Houston, Texas. AS
she speaks excellent English, she had no
difficulty in making herself understood.
She said: ut is all mistake. L was
never spoken with at Houston. Can you
wonder at my diffidence in meeting news
paper men when they insist upon putting
words into my mouth l never utteredY
am sure you will appreciate my position.
l am nothing but deposed Queen. L
cannot talk about my country or Its
future for fear that what | might Say VIII
be distorted. have lived since the revo-
luton in absolute retirement and have
taken little heed of public matters. What
my future movements may be Is some
thing that l cannot now declare, for l do
not know. | am in the hands OF my
friends | am going to Boston to meet
the relatives OF my late husband and do
not know whether l shall go to Europe or
not. Everything depends upon what my
friends decide
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-24
JAPAN AND PERU.
Representafires to Meet and EstabHyh a
Aetr Reciprocity 1reaty.

Representations to Meet and EStGbHsh q
Aesr Reciprocity 1reaty.
NEW YORK, n. Y, Dec. pa Herald
special IRON Washington SAYS: There is
to be conference in Washington to-mor-
row between the Japanese Minister, Toru
Hoshi, and the Peruvian Con sui General.
FREDERICK Bergman, at which it is ex-
pected that a new treaty of reciprocity
between Japan and Peru will be ratified.
a treaty has been IN operation between
the two countries for some years, and TWO
years ago new treaty was agreed upon
and signed, but owing 10 distur Dances in
the Government of Peru and unavoidable
delays which prevented the meeting of
the representatives of the countries, the
new treaty has never yet been ratified.
1t is believed that the conference to-
morrow viii be a mere formality, and that
the ratification will be accom- piished on
that day, as there is no occasion for
further discussion IN regard 10 the articles.
TIE treaty will not become operative
until July. 1892 and is almost Identical
with the new treaty signed by represen :
tatiyes of the United States and Japan in
March, 1895, which will become operative
in 1899
While the relations between Peru and
Japan are not as yet very extensiv in
tercourse between the two countries is
increasing, and 10 meet the exigencies of
the changing conditions the Japanese
have been DESTROYS of effecting the new
and more comprehensive treaty, which
contains provisions allowing commercial
relations and national and internal rela-
tions in general
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-24
CALIFOhNI4 LEADS.
What the annual Statement of Railroad
Construction Shotcs.


CHICAGO, ILL, Dec. % The annual
statement of railroad construction to be
published by the Railway Age this week
will show that DUNG 1896 only 1902 miles
of lines were built in the United States,
the smallest mileage in any year since
1875. The number OF lines on which this
track was laid is 163-eieven less than the
mum Der Of new lines added in the previous
year.
Track was laid in thirty-eight of the
States and Territories. California had 1877
miles on eight lines, louisiana 154 miles
on i've lines, Michigan 146 on eleven lines,
Georgia ninety-seyen miles on fourteen
lines, Pennsylvania ninety miles on fifteen
lines, Wisconsin eighty-six miles on seven
lines. and Texas eighty-three on eight
lines.
Many railway enterprises were under
way early in the year which would have
added hundreds of miles of track but were
stopped by the financial agitation preced-
ing election. The building of fully $500
miles would have been the record for 1896
but for the political uncertainty.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-24
CATTLE QUARANTINE DISCUSSED.
Secretary Morton and the Canadian Mn
ister of Agriculture Reach an
UNDERSTANDING.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec 23.-Hon.
Sidney Fisher, Minister OF Agriculture for
the Dominion OF Canada, and Duncan Nc
Eacham, who have been in Washington
during the past week on official business,
left for Montreal this afternoon. Just be-
fore their departure, Mr.. Fisher had a
conference with Secretary Morton OF the
Agricultural Department upon the matter
which they have been discussing in the
course OF Mr.. Fishers stay here. To re-
Mr.. Fisher expressed himself as very well
satisfied with the result of his visit.
1.-THE agreement which Secretary Nor
ton and l have reached" said he, "for the
modification of the quarantine restric-
tons imposed by the governments OF the
two countries upon the shipment OF cattle
through each others domain will have to
be first submitted by me 10 the Council of
Ministers in Ottawa before it can be pro-
mulgated or its provisions made public.
In our spheres we as Ministers are not so
independent as our young secretaries.
The entire body of the council must pass
upon and approve the details of an ex-
ecItive order before IL can be made effec-
tive"
docs the agreement cover the % after
of transportation of cattle into or through
the other country for the foreign trade as
well as the quarantine regulationsp was
asked.
mo, it does not" Mr.. Fisher replied.
''That is a matter of local policy and SUBJ
ject to legislative action and do not care
to discuss it, but refer you to Secretary
Morton for any information regarding il.
The occasion for the agreement that we
have reached grew out of the changed
conditions that exist now. When pleuro-
pneumonia afflicted the cattle of the
United States and Canada both countries
established strict quarantine regulations
IN the interest OF the health of both
These have remained in force while the
disease has entirely disappeared, and they
proved a source of irritation to the
shippers of each. It was difficult and
seemed impossible TO change them by
correspondence. and it occurred to me
that mutually satisfactory agreement by
a conference face to face, and the issue of
OF the conferences between Secretary Nor
ton and myself has proved that I was
right"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-24
A DASTAKDLY DEED.
By Mira Gle q Passenger Train Escapes
humiliation.


humiliation.
BIRMING HAM, ALA, Dec. 23.-Some
miscreants. intent on robbery, removed
plates from the rails on top of McComb's
trestle, fifteen miles east of here. last
night on the Southern railroad and
moved rail twelve inches ont of place.
Train No. 81. consisting of an engine and
six cars, with more than 100 passengers
on board, came down the mountain onto
the bridge at schedule rate. Engineer
Jim Halves discovered the rail out of place,
reversed and put on the air, but too late
TO prevent the entire train and engine
leaving the track.
The train went its full length and ten
feet on the timbers on the top OF the
trestle, but fortunately did not turn over.
Had it not been for the move OF the en-
gineer the train would have dropped
ninety feet and not soul would have
escaped. The work was done by train
obbers.
Sheriff Oberlin and a possee with six
good dogs are at the wreck and have
struck hot trail and are now in pursuit
OF the would be robbers.
The passengers were transferred from
their perilous height to the ground and
broucht here at 8 O'Clock. The tram was
due here at 1910 F. NJ. The passengers
were loud in praise OF Engineer Halves.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-24
INTERESTS THE COAST
Colifornia's Senators Take a Holiday
Tacntfon-PosfaL and Pension Notes.

C0HToraia's Senators Take Holiday
TGcnffon-PosfdL and Pension Notes.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 23-Sena-
tor Perkins left TO-DAY for Maine to spend
Christmas. Senator White went to PhiIa-
delphia.
Among the hotel arrivals are G. NJ.
Stolp, San Francisco, Willard; Henry
Wilder. Los Angeles, The Shoreham.
Thomas R. Brewer was to-day appointed
postmaster at Arcade. CAL, vice Henry
Brewer, resigned.
The postoffice at East Pasadena, Los
Angeles County. has been discontinued.
Mail for this town should be sent to Pasa-
dena hereafter.
Pensions: California: Original-George
Miller, Soldiers Home, Los Angeles
Gottlob Henry Rudolph. Pomona.
Twenty years service-Robert Church,
Vallejo; Mary Henneberg, Los Angeles.
Oregon: Original widows, etc.. (reissue)
Mary Cohn, Portland.
Washington: Original-Merrick c.
Seely, Weiser; William H Nelson, Ia
coma. Increase-James P. Giassford,
WaIla Walla City; Farnam ]. Eastman,
Cheney.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-24
sHoPLIFTEhs CAUGHT
ProfessionaI Thteres Who Had Amassed
Fortune an .TsfcrIrg.

NEW YORK, n. Y, Dec. pa man
and woman, who said they were Thomas
Adams, IS years OF age, and his wife,
Mary Adams, 50 years of age, of 257 West
ThirtY-nin.h street. and who the police
say are clever sneakthieves and shop.
lifters from the West, were arrested yes
terday afternoon in Tiffany's. Mrs.
Adams. as she calls herself, entered
Tiffany's when the crowd of holiday
purchasers was al its height. She asked a
clerk to show her some diamond brooches.
He did so. but did not see her palm q
brooch, valued at $32. from the tray.
Two detectives, who happened to be
near by, did see her, however, and fol-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-24
K11rEKT AAFr-F4KD PROTEST.
Complaint That IT Is Overlooked by the
Department.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 2S.-Hon.
Frank Jones, with Senators Chandler and
Gallinger and. Representative Baker of
New Hampshire, protested to acting Sec
rotary McAdoo this morning against the
apathy shown by the Navy Department to-
ward the Kittery Nayy-yard, and es-
pecially against the neglect of the facili-
ties of that yard for repair purposes. An
urgent demand was made that the dry
dock there should be improved with
money appropriated by Congress. They
were promised that special attention
would be given to the matter, ana it was
explained that the department had been
compelled TO use all available funds for
other work, aud there was great doubt
whether the Kittery dock was of sufficient
dimensions 10 contain the smaller gum
boats.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-24
THE NEW TARIFF BILL.
Programme for Its Preparation viii Be
Strictly Carried 0ut-Dingiey
Denies a Rumor

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 23.-In
view of the apprehension which seems to
exist regarding the hearings which the
Ways and Means Comm ttee will give be-
fore the work of preparing the tariff bill
begins, the United Associated Presses /:
requested to announce that the programme
agreed upon will be strictly adhered to-
When hearings on convention of SEIZED
ules are limited to one days time, they
will be granted. The hearings will begin
at 10 o clock in the morning and will be
continued until evening, but no longer.
The committee requests, where the repre-
sentatives of mum Der of interests desire
to be heard, that it would be better &c
agree upon one or two persons TO state
their case fully to the committee rather
than spend the day in hearing a number
of experts discuss the same subject.
1t is stated that as equally good an eff
feet can be obtained by placing arguments
in writing instead of delivering them or
ally as the oral arguments will be steno'
graphically reported and printed for the
informa ton of the mem bers. 1t may be
again stated that the hearings will begin
on Monday, the 28lh inst, and close on
January H.
Lie dIteHtlOH Oh Ol
the Ways and Means Committee havin e
been called to dispatch stating that the
Eastern members of Highways and Means
Com mittee, led by Chairman Dingley, are
not disposed to look with favor upon reci-
procity in framing the new tariff, )" he
said: There is pot the slightest tounda-
ton for this statement so far as | know
and believe. While the matter has only
been slightly discussed yet have not d.
cd 81 a IS To-,
On the contrary, all the Republican mem
bers of the committee are in favor of going
as the Mckinley tariff did on the subject
and further if practicable.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-24
Hsi1 u. Er,radt,ed.

UTICA. n. Y, Dec. % Judge Coke to-
day handed down his decision in the
Sternaman extradition case. Proceedings
were taken under q writ of habeas corpus
TO review the action of Commissioner
Joseph L. Fairchiid of Buffalo in holding
Olive A. Sternaman for exrradition to
Canada on the charge of poisoning
her husband, George W. Sternaman. at
Rainham, Haldiman's County, Ontario.
August Is. 1896. 1t is alleged that the
murder was committed to secure $1,000 in
surance which Sternaman had taken out
after his, marriage last February. Judge
Coke dismissed the writ.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-24
NO TRACE OF POISON.
Result of the analysts of Frank Ar
buckles stomach

NEW YORK, n. Y. Dec. 23.-Coroner
Tuthill announced to-day that be had
received a final report from Professor
R. A. Wltthaus, who analysed the con-
tents OF the stomach of Frank P. Arhuckle
of Denver, who was found unconscious at
One Hundred and Fifty-second street and
Eighth avenue q month ago, dying soon
afterward. His overcoat and jewelry had
been stolen, though there were no marks
of violence on tue body. The analysis,
which was an exhaustive ope, showed no
traces OF poison whatever. Coroner Tut
hill has concluded, therefore, that death
was due to heart disease, as indicated by
the autopsy. The formal inquest will
probably be held next Tuesday.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-24
FUNDS FOR THE NAVY.
Urgent Deficiency appropriation BiIt
Approved by the President.

<5PVFUFtU tftC
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 23.-The
President has approved the general pen
sion and urgent defc ency appropriation
bills. The latter was passed yesterday.
This bill will provide the navy bureaus OF
construction and repair and steam en-
cheering with sufficient funds to last IN
til June 30 next-the end OF the fiscal year.
The bureaus had only enough money 10
continue the work of construction and
repair for thirty days, but had assurances
last week that the appropriation would
become availa bic and the work under
those bureaus at the various navy-yards
was ordered continued as though the
funds were already in hand.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-24
Ambrose snosr's Succession.

NEW YORK. n. Y, Dec. 23.-The ex-
ecutive board of the American Shipping
and Industrial League elected A. K. Miller
of New Orleans president of the league to
succeed Ambrose Snow, deceased. Mr..
Miller is president of the Cham Der OF
Com merce of New Orleans. Aaron Van.
derbilt, Captain George L. Norton and j..
s. Cameron were appointed as com nit
tee to confer with those interested in ma
rine affairs 10 ascertain their views as to
what should be done 10 further the inter-
ests of the merchant marine of the United
States
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-24
Rtrer,ide ooxnfu VIM.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Dec. pa de-
cision was rendered in the Superior Court
to-day in favor OF Riverside County in the
case brought against San Bernardino
County toiset aside an award made by the
Commissioners when the Two COMMITTEES
were divided. Riverside County claimed
it should be allowed S132, 900 more than it
was given out of the joint county prop
erty. A new commission of appraisement
was ordered by Judge Mckinley.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-24
The World. oldest Litsoans Hin..-

TRENTON, N. j.. Dec. 23.-Mrs. Chris
tiana French of Chester Township. Bur-
Hngton County, over 102 years old, has
just won a suit in the New Jersey Su-
preme Court which she instituted in No
vember last. Mrs. French is probably the
Oldest iitigant in the world, and the favor
able termination of her action speaks well
for her present clearness of mind. She
has means sufficient TO support her. The
present suit was 10 recover interest on
money she had loaned.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-24
Desperate Array on Mezieam Ranch

ST. LOUIS, No., Dec GA special
from GuadaIaiara, Mexico. says particu-
lars have been received there of desper-
ate affray at the ranch of Juan Vidrio in
that State. Vidrio had trouble with some
of his employees few days ago and thirty
of them attacked him. He was seriously
wounded by the first voliey OF shots, but
took refuge in his residence and Tired on
his assailants, killing two OF them and
wounding seven others badly. Twenty
members OF the mob have been arrested
and will probably be shot