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The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
sROT TIE nOrORMAM.

Aurderous Act of an O'd man Whose
BH09y Was Bumpsd.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April 23.-Because a
Market-street trolley car bumped into his
buggy this morning, Ira Stansbury, II
years old, jewe er. jumped to his feet,
pulled revolver and shot motorman J.
f. Thorp in the right thigh. Stanspury
was surrounded instantly by mob, but
kept all at bay with his pistol. Court Clerk
Lally jumped into the buggy, took Stans-
bury's revolver and drove him to the
station house
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
PRoGKsss OF THE TARIFF BILL.
Hfti Probably Be Reported to the Senate
Nert Thursday

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 23.-The
present arrangement of the Republican
members of the Finance Committee is to
report the tariff bill to the Senate on
Thursday. Whether the measure will be
reported to the full committee is uncer-
tain. but it is likely that it will be infor-
mally presented and a vote taken on the
question OF reporting it to the Senate
without allowing an examination of the
bill. This would prevent any endeavor TO
amend or cause delay. Judging from this
decision of the Repu blican Subcommittee
1t is proba bic that Jones OF Nevada, who
holds the balance OF power in the Finance
Com mmittee, has given assurance that he
will vote to report the bill.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
n SISTER UNBOAT.

The SsW annapolis Erceeded Contract
Req,tirense ents on Her 7rtdt.
NEW YORK, N Y. April 23. The new
gunboat Annapolis returned last night
from ber trial trip. An average speed of
12 knots per hour in four hours run
was required, but she made 1343 knots.
Where 800 horsepower was required, she
had developed an average of 1850. She
exceeded the contract requirements in
every condition where there was a margin
of possible provement.
She is sister ship to those now build
ing in San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

Highly succssfut Tests by Experts oJ
the Ordnance Department.

the Ordnance Department.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 23-Ord-
nance experts held an important test at
the Indian Head naval station to-day, at
which it was proved that the new cap de-
vice fixed to the point of armor-piercing
proiectiles will vastly increase their pene-
trating powers and render shot from a
six-inch rifle almost as effective against
steel plates as those from a qua of an inch
higher caliber. At the test to-day a six
inch shot passed through a plate which
pierced with an eighI-inch shot. Under
. velocity of 1850 feet a second the six
inch shell went clean through six-inch
steel without scratching the shell and
leaving cIean-cut hole in the plate. The
test insures the acceptance of a large lot
of proiectlles.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
To Fight Graxshoppers IL, Aroeutine.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 23.-Pro-
fessor Lawrence Brumer of tne University
of Michigan will sail for Argentine to.
morrow to fight grasshoppers. For sew
eral years these insects nave been pest
to the farmers of Argen tine, and the syn
dicate which has employed Brumer has
deter mined to rid the country OF them.
Brumer is one OF the most noted ornitholo-
gists and entomologists in the country.
He distinguished himself during the
gIasshopper plague in this country in
1878
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
Queen Lii Go,no to Ne,, yor..

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 23.-Ex-
Queen Liiioukalani will be in New York
April q, but will not take part in the
Grant ceremonies. She will leave Wash
ington next Monday. Quarters have been
engaged for her at the Albemarle, where
she will remain until April 50, when she
intends returning to Washington.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
MARhk BE GIAS TO TALK.
The Irish Champion Expresses Con-
tempt Jor Cor6et.


tempt Jor Cor6et
NEW YORK, n. Y, April 23.-Among
the hills of West Chester Peter NJ aher is
quietly getting himself into condition for
the proposed meeting with Sharkey.
Every morning the Irish champion ia kes
jaunt of twelve or fifteen miles at a good
swinging gait. He said to-day that he
wouldn't challenge Corbett If he defeated
Sharkey.
i've tried to get match with that fel.
low four different times" said Maher,
land he's squirmed out on each occasion.
FiIz is quite right when he tells him to
get a reputation. What's he ever done :?
He licked old John L. when any one in
good condition could nave done The same
thing. Then he settled Mitchell, when an
ordinary plug could have knocked the life
out of the Englishman. Corbett is a
fighter, l don't think. Why, Choynski
could do him up sure"
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
Biouciis. L-nz'i Murderer. Acquitted.

WAsHINGT Ton, D. c.. April PA
report from the Consul at Erzeroum, Ar
menia, received to-day the Armenians
and Kurds accused OF murdenng Frank
LenZ, the bicyclisI, while making a tour
OF the world, have been acquitted. Some
time ago. when the accused were released
on bail, they fed, and the trial was con-
ducted without them
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
THE RoNDUhAs sURREorIoN.
Rcrotuftontsts Have Gained Possesston
of Ino pIo>.s

A'eeoeNisoh0ts h6ce O0tned F0SSesSton
of ftDo Important Places.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. April 23-Be-
lated information about the revolution.
ary outbreak in Honduras reached the
State Department to-day in telegram
from United States Minister Coke. The
dispatch said the insurrection had been
started Saturday last on the North Coast
OF Honduras under the rumored leader
ship OF Enrique Sato, aud Vasquez, the
former president, and that the revolution
lists had gained possession of Puerto
CorteZ and Pedro Sula.
Three thousand troops have been sent
by the Government to put down the in
surrectionists who believed the mum ber
to be not more than 500. Arrests of i'm
portant suspects have been made al
Tegucigalpa.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
HAWAIIAN MINIs1kR sEWAL1.
His appointment Yf>tred Hjth Fapor bv
the Anne1atfontsts.


WASHINGTON. D. c., April 23.-The
Star says: The appointment OF Harold
NJ. Sewall of Maine to be Minister to
Hawaii is regarded as having an impor-
tant bearing on the question of annexa-
ton. While Mr.. Sewail, who is at
present in Washington, will not discuss
the subject at this time, it is well under
stood that he is in sympathy with the
annexationists. Mr.. Sewall has talked
over the whole question with the Secre-
tary OF State and thoroughly understands
the attitude OF the administration toward
hawan. The appointment, being made
at this time, is regard ed as an indication
Inat lhe hawaiian question is at present
under serious consideration. and the
selection of Mr.. SewalI seems indicative
OF the ADMINISTRATOR policy, W mich will
Sir. Cleveland.
M. Sewall is guile familiar with the
situation OF the Pacific islands. He was
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
Fatal Fight Discuss.on.

CHICAGO, ILL, April 23-While dis.
cussing the Carson fight last night an
alteration took place between Lee Collins
and r. E. Heating, in which Collins was
struck on the head with acudgel, fractur-
ing his skull. He died soon after. Keat-
ing was arrested.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
Three N,.r Warshtp, for Mesfoo

NEW YORK, n. Y, April 23.-City OF
Mexico advices have been received here
stating that the Government Naval Com
mission which was secretly sent to Eng
land to purchase three warships has about
com mpleted negotiations for the vessels aud
that the contract will be given to the
Armstrong Works at Euswick.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
Mo,bv Badty Hmrt on a Runo,,av

RICHMOND. VA, April 23.-Colouel
John S. Mosby, the famous Confederate
raider. while out driving this afternoon at
the University of Virginia, was badly
hurt in a runaway. His horse became
unmanageable, upsetting the carriage.
Mosby was thrown out, sustaining serious
injuries about the head, and he may lose
one eye.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
TO BE ASSISTANT PREMIER
Judge Day HiU Not Go as Commits.
sfoner to Cuba.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 23.-Judge
William Day of Canton will on Monday be
appointed Assistant Secretary of State.
The President decided it would be not
wise to appoint his own choice, ex-Repre-
sentative Beilamy Storer of Cincinnati, IN
view of the determination OF Foraker to
oppose the confirmation. 1t is under
stood that Storer himself relieved the
Presidents EN- barrassment by withdraw
ing. He will be appointed Minister to
Belgium. Judge Day said to-day that he
will not go to CUBA. His successor as
Special Commissioners is unnamed yet
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
THE WHEELA EA,s SECESSION.
President Potter Says the L. A. ". IL
Not Worrying.

ffestdent P0tfef Sdys fte L. A. ". IL
Not Worrying.
NEW YORK, N. Y. April 2S.-Presi-
dent Potter of the League of American
Wheelmen declared to-day that the for
nation of an organization at Minneapolis
to join the United Wheelmen of America
does not worry the L. A. w. In talking
about the secession movement he criti-
cized the wheelmen who are attempting
to take the control of racin. from the
league. He alleges that the leaders OF
Sunday racing plans are actuated solely
through mercenary motives and that this
alone will disrupt the opposition or
ganlzation. He sees ho chance for the
L. A. w. TO sanction Sunday races this
season. He has received communica-
tion from prominent rider in San Fran
cisco, who declares that Sunday bicycle
racing is not sanctioned in California.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
Tried to Kin Uruymay,s P,es.d-nt.

NEW YORK, n. Y. April 23.-A
dispatch from Montevideo states that a
17-year-old student named Rebecca at
tempted to kill President Borda by shoot
ing at him in the street. Rebecca said
ton of Uruguay.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
To Rctnstate Dism,ssed OHoinI,,

WASHINGTON, u. c., April o.
Senator Wellington has in Introduced bill to
reinstate in the civil service all those who
have been without cause dismissed.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
TO REDUCE SALARIES,
Ie1ds Representative Introduces a BiIl
to Discourage Office Seekers.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 23.-Repre-
sentative Lenahan of Texas has introduced
bill ITO decrease Federal salaries and
discourage the office seeking industry OF
the United States'' The preamble AYERS
that the compensation of Government
employees is abnormal, inducing an un-
seemly race to secure Offices. Therefore
the salaries of all Government officials,
where not otherwise provided for in the
constitution, are to be reduced third,
and al! supernumerary employees dis
missed"
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
An Overland Train Romance.

SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS, April 23.-A
few days ago John Waite, a wealthy bnsi-
ness man of Boston. left on pleasure
trip through the South and West At
Memphis his car was boarded by Louise
Sauer, sister of Wholesale grocer of this
city. The young couple struck up an &C.
quaintance and when they reached here
they were engaged to be married. The
wedding occurred last night, after which
the couple left for California on bridal
trip.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

Consul at Apia. Samoa, and spent some
time at Honolulu in 1887, stopping there
on his way to Apia at the request OF
Assistant Secretary of State Porter. Dur
Ing the past ten wears he has spent con-
siderable time in hawaii, and has made
study OF the people and their conditions,
both under the monarchy and since the
establishment of the Republic. His ex-
tensive and influential acquaintance there
will serve him well in his present mission.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
Com moud.r Huilanrs Ca..

WASHINGTON. D. c., April 23.-Com-
mander Denis w. Mullan, U. s. N. visited
The CALLS Washington Office tonight.
He says he does not expect a decision in
his case for a week or ten DAYS.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
BeurdsIeesx ReIief

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 23-The
orders directing Rear Admiral Beard slee's S
detachment from the Pacific Station have
been modified SO ne will not be relieved
until July.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

Beauvoir 10 show their gratitude to the
chief of the Union army, who dared TO
become the cham pion of the leader OF the
Lost Cause" when all the world was
against him.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
To Review the MemorIat Porad,.

NEW YORK, N. Y, April 2s.-Mrs.
jeff Davis and daughter Winnie will re.
view the Grant memorial parade in COM
pany with the widow and daughter of
General Grant. They come :rom far.away
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
john p. Jack.on Confirmed.

WASHINGTON. D. c., April 2S-The
Senate has confirmed the nomination
of John P. Jackson Collector OF Customs
for San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
Shot ,or Kiuino Hi. Brother-in-La,o.

GUADALAJARA, MEXICO, April 23-
Jose Gutierrez was legally shot to-day for
the murder of his brother-in-law, Jose
Bobadilla, millionaire merchant of this
city. The crime. which was com mitted
three years ago, created a stir throughout
Mexico, owing to the wealth and promi-
nence of both parties.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
On the Eastern Diamonds.

On the Eastern Diamonds.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 23.-Phil.
adelphia II, New York z.
BALTIMORE. Nd, April 23.-Balti.
more Z, Boston 5
WASHINGTON. D. c., April 23.-Brook-
lyn 8. Washington z.
CINCINNATI. OHIO, April 23.-Cincin.
natl 4, Chicago g.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
An ISLAND UNITY.
Brittshers Who Osrn 1t Mast Nosc Pav
TQTes to Michi0nn.

HOUGHTON, MICH, April 23.-Gov.
vernon Pingree has signed the bill annex
ing Isle Royale County to the county
of Kewenaw. The entire island IS owned,
with the exec ption OF few hundred acres.
by an English syndicate, and since the
disorganizatIon of the county there have
been no taxes to pay for a dozen years.
The Britishers will now be COM PEELED to
contribute to the States support
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
MoRE BONDS MISSING.

Illinois Unirerstty Begins Suit against
Spaidtn0 and Bond,n,en.
CHICAGO, ILL, April 23.-The Uni
versity of illinois has brought suit in the
Circuit Court against ex-Treasurer Spald-
ing and Dondsmen for the recovery of
5000, 900, the amount alleged to have oeen
stolen by him while also acting as presi-
dent of the dofunct GLOBE Savings Bank
1t was ascertained tonight that 5000 OF
Macoupin County bonds belonging to the
university are also missing.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
BATTLE ROYAL IN PIRGINIz.

Citizens Wounded.
MIDDLESBORO. KY, April 23.-There
was pitched battle in Buchanan County,
Va, last night between seven moonshiners
and ten citizens, in which five of tho
moonshiners were killed and three of the
citizens wounded, one fatally. The
moonshiners had been terrorizing the
district by committing series of
burglaries
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

President Faure's PoIfcs Escort Makes
Important arrests

INpOFIuht dTTeStS-
PARIS, FRANCE, April 23.-The police
who have been accompanying President
Faure on his tour of the province of Ven
dee arrested four anarchists at ST. NaZir
to-day. Among their belongings were
found quantity of papers, including
drawings OF bomb. The capture caused
considerable excitement.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
Keep We'll

Easy to say, but how shall
do it?
In the only common sense way;
keep your head cool, your feet
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24
GREEKS LEAYlNG CHICAGO.
Enthustastic Escort to Their Country
men Returning to Athens.

'se" A''uFathO 20 Atheuss
CHICAGO, ILL, April 23.-After hold.
ing farewell services in their church this
afternoon the Greek population paraded
the streets tonight, then marched to the
depot as escort TO over 200 of their coun-
trymen who started for the fatherland to-
night. Tom orrow another party of abou.
200 will start for Greece.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-24

THE Star to-day is a very live issue. Read it
'rice, 5 cents.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
Point Wns Well Taken

a Lincoln attorney who is Il church
member was figuring on taking his son
TO the circus TO SEQ the animals this
year, us has been his custom in the mast
ever since the yonngster has been large
enough TO appreciate tho menagerie at
fractions. The son is Is years old, and
he recently announced to his father
that ne was big enough to go alone.
The father was taken considerably
aback. for he had not counted on being
deprived of tho excuse for going this
year that no had always used before.
why do you want to go alone?" the
father asked.
II don't know" replied the boy in a
reluctant manner.
Yes, you do, " said his father. "You
wouldn't tell mo that you want to 90
alone without reason -
We'll, papa he said, II want to
stay out i'll the animal tent longer than
you do.
The mans wife was in earshot, and
he has not yet heard tho last of tie in
cidcnt. Nebraska State journal.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
vagaries of Crack steppers.

The peculiar manner i'll which we'll
dressed gentleman walked down Chest
nut street a few evenings ago attracted
attention. Some Of his steps were of
ordinary length, while others were very
short and others still very long. a
stalwart policeman explained the pc
culiarity. THAT man." said he, "is a
crack stcpper-that is. no is supersti-
tious, and is trying to avoid stepping
on crack between the flagstones form
ing the sidewalk. There are dozens Of
persons who believe that to step on a
crack is sign that they will meet with
bad luck. They soon get into the habit
of regulating their steps so as to avoid
the cracks, and they are unconscious of
tho popularity of their movements l
know ono man who walks on the as
phalt near the curb to avoid the necessi-
ty of skipping along like boy trying
to play hop scotch. Tho day he was
told of the superstition he lost $40, 900
III a speculation. Next day no walked
on tho asphalt and got it all back -
Philadelphia Press.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
SHORT NEWS STORIES.
en- 1rrepareble Blundcr In Oratory.
VaEaries OF Crack Steppers-Ris
Success Explained.

An unusually good joke has leaked
out mt the expense of one of st. Joseph's
able orators, who accepted an invitation
to speak ut Fourth of July celebration
i'll neighhoring town. Tho celebra-
ton was all that was dc @,ed, and the
orator saw his opportunity and made
the best OF it. He was i'll tho midst of
his Grafton when Il point was reached
where the growth of these great United
States was described. To mako tho
effect more forcible, the speaker pointed
to woman who held IL baby in her
arms. In Il flight of impassioned oratory
he exclaimed:
Look ut that innocent babe as it
nestles i'll its mothers arms! Just MS it
draws nOurishment from its mothers
breast to sustain life, so has tho country
drawn aid and support from the people
who are unfolding its integrity and
honor.
The orator observed that the woman
with the infant III her arms turned red
white and blue i'll tho face but he took
it to be an ouburst of genuine patriot
ISM. A second glance, however, indi-
Gated that something was wrong. At
the conclusion of the address the orator
was advised by we'll meaning friends to
keep out of the way of tho woman to
whom he had directed his remarks. In
qulry brought out the fact that she was
confirmed old maid who had not
spoken TO a man for at least seven
years. She was merely holding the baby
for one of her neighbors. st. Joseph
IiCrnld
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
FRANCO-RUSSlAN TREATY.

Russin's part of the game is ut present u
complete mystery. Franco-nlwnys emo.
tionol-comes out frankly with what she
has in view. She wants assistance in her
long cherished policy of revenge for the
loss of Alsacc- Lorraine. Washington Star.
In the classilicatons of the worlds .,oy
ernmentS France il recorded among tho
republics. Russia Is the most uutocratic
govcrnmcnt-ube most perfect ono man
rowcr-in Christendom. What sort OF IN
"liinncc but for the oppression Of nnnlin,i
can ho formed by these cOuntries:-St.
Louis Republic.
Eiissia's tOwtr is indeed so tremendous
that tho car is able tn ilira a2rccnIly with
either of tho other strong powers Of the
continent and to compc! the kaiser. WHO is
rot believed Ia bc Gf n long suffering TEN
per, To brook The announcement that R::s.
sia las finally concluded 10 stick by
Francc.-Chicago Record
1t is not necessary To 20 far nficlu in
search of tho impulses which have moved
political oppositcs like the French rruub.
lie and tho Muscovitc autocr;lcy To enter
into alliance with one another. Nor should
it cause surprise that France has been tho
woocr, and that her jubilution ovor the
contamination of hor political marriage
with tho czardom should bc intense to tho
verge of dclirium.-P Philadelphia Record.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21

anu lay on her back with the machine
on Top OF her. She got up instantly,
looking little dazed, but, busting and
snahing her clothes. picked up her
Mneei ana started out of tho gate.
Nei.ner OF them had received scratch.
I said: 1865
MY dear young lady, you have had
q miraculous escape from death.
IL Tho bicycle had struck al inch
aslue from where it did. she would
nave been crushed into the fence, but
the 'front.' tire hit picket square in the
center broke it and rebounded so as to
throw both rider and machine into the
ar ana over the obstruction. Chi
cage Post
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
Susan q. Anthony's Mother.

Miss Susan 3. Anthony's father was
seriously warned against marrying his
wife. who was Lucy Reed. His family
considered her too worldly to be snit-
able wife for Il Quaker because she
sang and danced and wore pretty
clothes. Tho night before tho wedding
the young couple went to neighbours,
and the young girl danced until 4
O'Clock in the morning. 1t is said that
after her marriage next day she never
danced again.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
His Success Explained.

Henry Miller. the we'll known ranch
er, was busily engaged in counting q
big herd of cattle as it was driven by
him. when an acquaintance approached
with the greeting:
Hello, Henryl"
Miller kept on counting. not daring
to even turn his head for fear of losing
his count.
Hello, Henryl" repeated his &C
quaintance. thinking he had not been
heard.
Still Miller kept on with his count.
Say, Miller, you needn't be SO stuck
up because you are worth few dol
lars, " remarked his friend angrily. II
knew you when you were peddling
sausages OH the street"
The rancher had just completed his
count and. turning OH his acquaintance,
said:
Yes, by tam, ind if 1 don't hnyo
got any more sense as you l be selling
Sausages yet. San Francisco Post.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21
Both Went Over.

II was sitting on the porch at Ben
nett hall" relates q veteran, "when /
saw woman Oh bicycle coming down
the incline from Mission hill like light
ming. l had just time to realize that
she had lost control Of her wheel and it
was running away with her when sho
struck the fence i'll front Of me. flew
over. turning complete somersault.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-09-21

Thc'c is u curious case in Fortcscuc's
Rep"rts" relating to tho privilege of
peers, III which tho bniliff who arrested n
lord was forced by tho court to kncol down
and ask his pardon, though he alleged that
ne had acted by mistake, for that his lord
ship had dirty shirt, u WORKOUT snis of
clothes and only sixpenco in his pocket, so
shat he could not hclicvc that he was a
peer, and arrested him through inadyert.
,nce.-Green Bag.