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The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
THE McCORD CLAIM.
Peru Holds That the Fine and I'm
prisonment Imposed on the Claim
ant Was Just.

" NASHINGTON. D.. c., Sept. 2-Secre-
tary Sherman and the new Minister from
Peru, Senior E ,uigeren, had a conference
a. the State Department to-day. the long
pending case of Victor McCord being
among the subjects considered. 1t has
been stated recently that the United
States has presented an ultimalum to
Peru, demanding an immediate pay ment
of $4,000 in settlement OF the McCord
case. 1t is learned from official sources,
however, that no ultimatum had been
presented, although a courteous but firm
note was addressed by Secretary Sherman
to Peru. There is good reason to believe
that Peru's answer will be Of such ma
ture as to do away with any chance of fric-
ton between the two countries, and that
final ad justment will be made at an early
day. AT the same time Peru will make
it clear that any adjustment is due 10 a
desire to continue the friendly relations
long existing between the two countries,
and that the claim of McCord is not re.
gaIded as just one.
Senor Egugeren was seen at the Peru
Wan legation tonight and consented 10
give Peru's side of the case. 1t differs in
many respects from the statements made
in connection with the so-called ult ma
tum. In brief, it is contended first. that
McCord was not, as claimed, United
States Consul at the time the alleged in
dignity to him occurred, but was superin-
tendent of the National Railway of Peru
and without any official connection with
the United States; second, that the fine
and Imprisonment imposed on McCord
were Justified by the fact that his action
during the revolution of 1885 led 10 the
TRANSPORTATION of a large body of armed
troops from Mollendo to ArequIpa, where
a bloody conflict ensued. resulting in the
death Of a large mum ber OF people; third,
that any grievance that McCord may have
had was long ago settled in writing by
Mr.. Tnorndike. his superior in the Peru
vian railways; and finally, that McCord
is now a resident of Peru. and is not de-
sirous of having the United States urge
the claim.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
FROM BROOKLYN BRIDGE.
William 0rton Makes the Dari10 Lean
and Now Lies in q Critical
Condition,

NEW YORK, N. Y. Sept. 2-William
Orton jumped from the Brooklyn bridge
tnis afternoon and now lies in critical
condition at the marine hospital. He
rode on truck going to Brooklyn shortly
before 2 o'clock. When the truck was
near the center of The bridge Orion got
off and quickly clim bed upon the rail.
The bridge was crowded with promenad-
ers. but no policeman was near. Orton
stood on the rail for few n oments, and,
throwing off his hat, jumped out into
space. He turned over several times in
his descent and struck the water on his
right side. When he came to the surface
the crew of the tug Gratitude fished him
out.
Orton was in an exhausted condition,
and after while said, II did it, l did it;
didn't I?' Then he sank into state of
coma, from which he had not recovered at
last accounts.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
CIgIL sEkrICE TEST CASE.
A Natl Emptoye brings Suit against
tie Po.f0fice Department.

the POsf0Utce Impairment.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Sept. John
G. Woods, Superintendent of Mails at the
Louisville (ky.) Postoffice, to-day brought
suit against Postmaster-GeneralG Gary and
the Postoffice Department authorities to
preyent them from removing him from
the service. The case probably will be a
test of the power to remove Government
official em mbraced within the civil service
rules.
Woods was notified that his services
would be dispensed with, and he refused
to resign. He has now asked for an in
junction to prevent his removal. The
court has issued a temporary restraining
order to protect his interests.
Atthe Postuffice Department it is stated
that the office of Superintendent of Mails,
which Woods is seeking TO keep, is uni
formly filled by details of employees of the
railway mail service. This is in the
nature of tenn porary emotion, and the
order against which Woods com plains
directed him TO resume his former run
in that service. With this notification to
Woods to return TO his old work was the
formal detail of Clerk O'Donneli to sue
coed him as Superintendent. The re-
straining order issued by Judge Bingham
was served on Postmaster.Gener Gary
and First Assistant Postmaster General
Heath TODAY,
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
NEH STEAMSHIP LINE.
Kansas City UtH Reach for Centr,
4mer,cru Trade.

Kansas City UtH Reach for Central
1mer;cpn Trade.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-. Sc ut. "A steam
ship line from the Gulf to the principal
points of Central America and the West
Indies is to be put into operation by the
Kansas City. Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad.
Robert Gillham, general manager OF that
road, IS now arranging for the steame rs
and within thirty or sixty days, 1t is said,
the new line will be doing business. 1t is
the intention, if possible, to bring busi-
ness here that otherwise goes to Eastern
points.
The plan originated with President A.
E. Stillwell OF the road, ana includes the
establishment in Kansas City of bureau
of information where Western merchants
may fnd out about the tropical countries
from which it is expected to secure trade.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
UNION PACIFIC SECURITIES.
Their Sale Atl horized to Procure Funds
for Collateral Aote Red emntion

AHetF Eute Au HoTtSPu 70 PROCURE Fnuds
for Collateral Note Redemption
NEW YORK, n. Y, Sept. 2.-In an
order Issued by Judge Lacomb be of the
United States Circuit Court to-day, the
trustees under the Collateral trust in
denture of the Union Pacific Railroad
Company were authorized to sell from
time TO time any bonds, stocks or securi-
ties held by them for the purpose OF pro-
curing funds with which to redeem out
standing collateral notes issued in 1891
through an agreement with the creditors
OF the company. The suit in which this
or Ter is on outcome was brought by ].
flerpon Morgan, and others, against the
Union Pacific Railroad Company and
Frederick K. Coudert and others. as re-
C lvers. and III the complaint it was
charged that prior to August Is. 1891.
the defendant company issued pron.iSsory
ooilsations amounting 10 SI7 600 600
piedging stocks and bonds rs securities.
The creditors agreed to accent per
cent collateral notes made payable August
l, 1894, and secured by pledges to be de.
posted with Drsxel, Morgan & Co. as
trustees. The question of the disposition
OF securities deposited with this firm was
entrusted 10 J. 2. Morgan and others The
firm delivered collateral notes to the
amount of SIS 10000 and there ara now
outstanding $8, l27, 600 with interes;. The
piaintlfls asked that if the railroad COM
pany should fail to redeem these notes
power be given to the trustees TO sell
seeuritles 10 be used in paying the notes.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
night be said to an Associated Press re.

night he said to an Associated Press re.
porter:
There will be no fusion between the
Republicans of Colorado and the McKin-
ley Republicans. Furthermore, / will
say that the convention which is to be
held here tomorrow will be one of har-
mony."
Notwithstanding this assurance, it
seems certain that there will be spirited
contest over the question OF fusion. The
leading candidates for the Supre me Judge
ship are the present Chief Justice, Hayt,
whose term expires thit year, and Jud ge
o. E Lefevre of the Arapahoe District
Court. The Hayt followers are largely in
favor of the fusion With the administra-
ton Republicans on the belief that the
latter are almost certain to nominate their
man.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03

expected that the work before the b ,arl
will occupy it for long time, relating as
1t does to the construction of barracks
ana quarters at many points. drainage
and water supply. the assignment OF
proper forces o. artilIerymen TO each poin.
of defense, and perhaps the proprietv OF
general increase of force in the artillery
arms.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
Stat. Constable. Wnhdra,cn.

COLUMBIA, s. c.. Sept. 2-Goveraor
Ellerbee announced to-day that he had
given orders Withdrawing the State con.
stabulary from every village, town and
city of the. State. Only few constables
will be retained in the country districts,
where there are no local officers to enforce
the dispensary law.
This action removes the chief cause of
friction IN the enforcement of the State
LIQUOR law. ard will save the common.
W. alth $50, 900 year.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
Freight Elevator Fail,

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Sept. "A freight ele-
vator in the Nelson Morris packing house
In East st. Louis, containing four en-.
pioyes. dropped from the third story to
the basement this forenoon. Louis Breen.
William o. brien and Patrick Gillian were
picked up unconscious, the two former
with broken legs and the latter with his
head and face seriously cut Daniel
o Brien was also tadiy bruised. but not
seriously hurt.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
FACTION COS vENrIoSs.
Mckinley and Sitrer Republicans
Colorado Will Meet To- Day.

Colorado Will Meet To- Dav.
DENVER, Colo. Sept. Both factions
of the Republican party of Colorado hold
their State conventions tomorrow. The
straight or administration faction meets
in this city, while the Silver Republicans
meet at Glenwood Spr ngs. A strong ef-
fort has been made by some of the ad-
herents of both factions to effect fusion
of the two in support of common ticket,
but this has been earnestly opposed by
others, and especially among the silver
advocates. Senator Teller. the undis-
puted leader of this faction, is now at
Glenwood Springs with the avowed inten-
ton of preventing any compromise with
the friends of the administration. Toe
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
Andrrws aud Bro,rn Uniperst.v.

PROVIDENCE. r. l.. Sept. 2,-Presi-
dent Andrews said to-day that he had
taken under consideration the request of
the Brown University corporation that
he withdra whis resignation.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
The DUTY Decision nes. Week.

WASHINGToN. d. c., Sept. 2.-The
Attorney General is devoting much of his
time this week TO The preparation of his
decision of the question involved in the
Interpretation OF section % OF the tariff
law, relating to discri minating duties. 1t
is not probable that the decision will be
ready Until next Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
Coast D-fenss Garri.oms.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Sept. 2-The
special army board created by Secretary
Alger to draw plans for garrisoning the
new coast defense works had its firstmeet-
ing at the War Department to-day. It
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03

General Charles j. Payne. who, with Sena-
TOR Woicott of Colorado and ex-Vice
President Stevenson, formed the None
tary Com mission appointed bv the Presi-
dent 10 visit Europe IN the interest of
bimetallism. General Payne will return
to Europe within few weeks
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-03
Monetary Commj..tou,r Ke,.rns.

ROsTON, MASS. Sept 2-Among the
passengers on the steamer Canada from
Liverpool, which arrived to-day, was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-30
NOT COMMITTED.
FOrmalitieS Not Compiled with in
Hugh Farmers Case.
Is Laboring Under De.usi0n There Is
Machinery Inside Of Him.

A hack drove up to the police station
on Fountain street at . o'clock this morn.
ing. 1t contained two men and woman
One of the men named Hugh Farmer
was said to be insane. The woman was
his wife and she said that her husband
had been insane since Thanksgiving day.
He had delusions and believed that there
was machinery inside of him. lie had
been attended by DIR. Luke who had said
that the man was insane. So had DIR.
Palmer, ana the wife wanted her his-
band placed in the hospital for the IN
sane. The regular fornality for commit
ting an insane person to the hospital had
not beeii complied with, cor nsequently the
hack with the alleged insane man, his
wife and friend drove away to the north
part of the city where Farmer lives. Dr.
Luke was present shortly after the ar
rival of his patient et the police station
and he stated that he was under the i'm
preston tnat DR.. Palmer had made ar
rangements tor the commitment OF the
insane man. Farmer wilt probably be
before the Sixth District Court tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-30
IN NEW UNIFORMS.
Superintend: of Fir. Alarms and As
sistanis Will Soon Appear.

Bright and early Saturday morning,
superintendent of Fire A larms CharlesW.
CIoudman. his assistant. Arthur ID. Say
ward, and other members of this very
important branch Of the City, will ap-
rear in brand new uniforms for the first
timc.
Some time ago the fire commissioners
deemed IL wise to have these mem bers of
the department uniformed. and at once
sent out bids for the Same. and William
NJ. Greene of ~ Washington street was
the successful bidder. The cloth Of the
new uniforms is of the proverbial blue,
ana are extremely natty, too much so,
perhaps, for :he sort of work these men
are engaged In. Messrs. CIoudman and
Ssyward will have their ccats ornamen led
with shoulder straps, which will read,
"Superintandent C Fire Alarm" and
Assistant Superintendent. The men
will also have the several stripes, the two
first being In silk band. militia fashion,
and tho others will have what is known
ss Tire Police strip. The men will also
have the honor of having gold buttons on
their coats. Just look out for the fellows
Saturday morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-30
TOOK THEIR CLOTHES.
Mimi. Gathered Up the Belongings of
Fanni. and Lottie and Decamped.

There was an interesting episode at the
whitfield" apartment house last Tues.
day. Two female inmates named Fannie
Watson and Lottie Reid woke up To the
fact that they had been robbed by Minnie
Dodge. The "Wbitneld'' occupies the
square OH Broad street between Pearl and
. Lockwood streets. Its deniZens are cos
mopolitan in character Some of them
might be called shady and Minnie and
Fannie and Lottie are not considered ex-
emplaTy young woman. This fact was
emphasized 10y women who occupied
apartments overhead. She said that she
did not keep any such place as that down
stairs
The trio named occupied apartment
NO. IL on the second floor. II consists Of
two rooms. Minnie Dodge was the par
son who rented tho premises. Fannie
and LOTTO lived with her. They could
look out into Broad street from bay
window over the apotbecary store, ana
they were thought TO be living in remark
able harmony. The sequel, however.
discloses the fact that the lessee OF the
premises coveted the goods owned by
her companions. While FANNIE and Lot
tie were out OF the apartment last Tues
day Minnie gathered together al their
dresses. trinkets, small change a d other
things Of any value and departed. No
one knows where she has gone.
The police are not sure, but they hope
to find her II she has stopped short OF the
Klondike. When the two women who
had been robbed realized their plight
they we're In great di stress for they had
nothing to wear
And they were not in possession of the
wherewltbal Co purchase new garments.
The furniture IN the rooms, which Min
ME had considerably left behind. be-
longed TO John NJ. Dean * Co. Ihat'is
the most OF it did some of it was leased
from a store on Weyposset street
The loss was hard, but the victims had
To make the most of bad situation.
They found temporary shelter with a
friend Wednesday ana tOdav thev have
gone somewhere. Thev did not leave
| their address behind. The value of the
! goods stolen was considerable and the
| police are now attem pting To secure con-
| troll of the person Of tho thief.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-30
Could Not Get Married.

Boise Ida. Dec. 80 William Orr and
Miss Lizzie Nelson, "a youthful clipping
couple from Glenn's Ferry, have return
cd to Boise from Oregon, having been
refused marriage license at over twenty
places IN Idaho, and Oregon, owing to
he tender years Of the girl. Young Orr
has now employed counsel TO attack In
the supreme court the law requiring the
issuance Of marriage licenses, claiming 1t
was unconstitutionally passed. The girl
is l6 rears anu the boy 20.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-30
Nettie Johnson Murdered
by Her Husband.
HACKED WITH A HATCHET.
Each Of Eight Blows Split UnfOr-
tunate W0man's Skull.
BRUTAL MURDERER IS AT LARGE

Kansas City, No.. Dee. 30.-Nettie
johnson, a young negress was chopped
to death with hntchet last night, in an
alley near Tenth and Wyandotte streets in
the business district OF the city.
Her husband was the murderer. Each
of the eight blows upon her head split
the skull and her hands were literally
chopped to pieces. Nearby stood a horse
and express WAGON, in which there were
ropes tied tn heavy stoue. 1t had evil
IDENTIFY been the intention OF the murderer
20 throw his victim into the river, but
the woman's outcry had prevented this
being done. johnson is still at large.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-30
FIRE in BOSTON.
Damage to the Extent of $11,5OO
Resulted Today.

Boston, Dec. 80. Shortly before q
O'Clock this morning fire was discovered
in the three-s story buildln0. II. 73 and 75
Court street. burning out two firms and
damaging the stock of another and en-
failing a loss of Sll. 800. The fire started
on the Cornbill side in the rooms OF ths
Hub Tailoring company. near large
clothes pressing machine which is heated
by gas. The ground floor is occupied by
Cobb's Boston Tea store and Is consid-
erably damaged by water.
In the third story. baking company
sustained a loss OF $1,000 The building
ls owned by the Ballou heirs ana was
damaged TO the extent of $1,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-30

At 20 O'Clock this morning horse at
tached to sleigh owned 10y George II.
Glndding and driven 10y William Harvey
ran away on Broadway. Al the corner
of Almy street Harvey and two c1mpan
ions were pitched out of the sleigh.
the horse ran to Courtland ana Geslcr
streets, wnero !. was secured. Later ON
IL was put,up nj Chace's stable on Cod
ding street lhe men vho had Deen
spilled IN the street were not injured To
any eX snt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-30
MINES CLOSED.
Rex Company Takes Action in Antici-
patton of a Strike.

Denver, Col, Dec. 30.-As the result
OF an order by an executive committee of
the Miners Union OF Colorado. calling
on the men TO demand higher wages or
strike. the Rex Coal Mining Company
has closed down its two IN ines at Louis
VILE, throwing between 200 and 3UO men
out OF employment.
The stand taken by the Rex Company
mill probably be followed, today. by the
other companies operating in Northern
Color ado. and all the miners in the dis
trict will be thrown out OF employment.
There Is great dissatisfaction among the
miners OF Louisville.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-30
Caused by Overturned Lamp.

San Bornardino Cal, Dec. 3o.-Ths
ovorturnlng of lamp for heating glue
I'm whitney's Planning mill. late yesterday
afternoon, started fire which DESTROYED
property valued at $4,000 incIuding
four residences an EpisconaI Church, q
skating rink ana hardware store. The
natural history collections OF w. q.
Wright, which were known to scientists
throughout the country. were destroyed.
They are valued at so, OOO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-30
Young Woman Stricken
Down Near Ripley, 0.
ON HER WAY TO SCHOOL
BrOther-in-Law Struck Her on the
Neck, Causing Death.
MURDERER NOT YET ARRESTED.

Cincinnati, Dec. 50.-A Millwood, W.
Va, special to the Times says news is
received there that James Mccoy Of Mud
Run, near Ripley, killed his sister law,
Miss Sham blin by blow of his fist. He
had forbidden her to go TO school, but
she took her books and started. de fol-
lowed and struck her heavy blow on
the neck, killing her instantly. He has
not Teen arrested.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-30
Has Struck OIL.

Crown Point. Ind, Dec. 81 - j. Van
Buskirk OF Meiaryville. while drilling
for water, has struck a.good flow Of oil.
The Indiana & ohio Oil company, how
ever. Investigated the surrounding terri
tory in jasper county and have filed oil
leases which cover several farms in the
vicinity Of Mcdaryville. The company
will nc once sink wells.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-30
AMENDED DECREE.
Ent red Today in Equity Cause Of Isabel
F. Harris VS.. Hazard Clark.

In the equity cause of Isabel f. Harris
vs. Hazard Clark, an amended decree
was entered In tho appellate court to-
sued to Charles T. Mason of Warren to
make partition of the real estate de.
scrihed in the bill OF complaint into two
parcels by metes and bounds and the di-
vision is to be made in such manner that
the dwelling house and improvements
mentioned in the respondents answer,
which were erected. or made, by the re-
spondent, at his expense. shall be upon
the part so TO be assianed. set off and al.
lotted TO the respondent, provided that II
cgn be done in such manner that the com.
plainant shall receive one-balf OF said
lard in value. without considering saiC
q yelling house and improvements.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-30
A New COrp0r alton.

George II. Baker, Edwin &. Pierce,
and Frederick T. Church have filed
articles OF incorporation with the secre-
tary of state for the Massasoit Real Estate
Company with capital of Sl2 900. This
corporation Ia formed for the purpose. OF
acquiring, holding, using, managing i'm
proving, leasing, mortgagipg, selling
and conveying real estate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-30
SUIT FOR ISLANDER.
Brought by Parents of Murderer Dur
rant Against Juryman.

San Francisco, Dec. 80 Mrs. Isabella
N. Durrant and William Durrant, mother
and father of the murderer, Theodore Dur
rant. have brought suit for slander
against ex-Iuror Smythe and demand
500. 600 damages from him. The com
plaipt was sworn TO by Mr.. Duran.
Gen. John ii. Dickinson and W. w.
Foote are the attorneys representing the
Durrants in the litigation. The suit
grows out of remarks made by Smythe
about DurrGnt, who he accused Of being
a moral monster.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-30
SchOOne,'S Crew Rescued.

Portland, Me-, Dec. 30.-The Bath
schooner Arcola, Captain weekes. bound
TO Boston from Randolph, Me, with
cargo of lumber. WAS wrecked on Green
Island early this morning. Tho crew af-
ter climbing into the rigging and cling
in there for four hours, were taken of
IN safety The schooner IL rapidly going
N piacaa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-30
PROVIDENCE. X. L.. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 30
KILLED BY ROBBERS.
County Treasurer Kirkley Murdered
In His Office.
Safe and Desk Were Looted-Posse
After Assassins.

Lafayette, Ind, Dec. 30.-James Kirk
ley, treasurer Of Benton county, was
found dead in his Office at Fowler at l
o'clock this morning.
He was shot through the temple and
a pistol was lying by his isde. His own
revolver was found in his desk. The
drawers OF the desk and the safe were
opened and the contents scattered about
the Office.
Mr.. kirkley was serving his second
term as treasurer. There iE great excite
ment and q posse is out searching for the
murderers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-30
Reichsr2th Ordered Closed.

Vienna, Dec. 80. An autograph lettor
OF Emperor Francis Joseph, addressed to
Baron Won Gautsch Won Frankenthum.
the Austrian premier. IS gazetted, order
ing the ss ssion of the Reicbsrath to be
closed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-30
Comedian DAILY Recovering.

Boston, Dec. 10. Dan DAILY, the como.
dian, Is steadily recovering from the IN
iuries sustained by falling ut the PARK
theatre Monday night aud is now con-
sctous All the time 1he Massachusetts,
General hospital authorities reported to-
dsv that Daly was mnking much tctter
progress than was expected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-30
BURNED TO DEATH.

Mrs. Fowler Perished by Burning OF
House Where She Was Employed.
Bordentown, n. j., Dec. 30.-Mrs. An
ma Fowler, widow 6G years old, was
burned to death today in fire which de-
stroyed tn, butchershop and residence
of Frank Graham. Mrs. Fowler as en-
ployed by Graham rs domestic. Ihe
property loss was $25. 00c.