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The San Francisco call., 1897-11-11
inside HISTORY OF
NICARAGUA'S PLOT
How She Sought to Evade Her
Treaty Obligations to
This Country.
OVertures to the Jap1nese Minister
at Washington That We're
Rejected.
D,snatch to THECAL1

Special Dispatch to THECALL
CALL OFFICE, RIGGS House
WASHINGTON. Nov. 10. J
Semi-official advices have been received
at the State Department confirming the
exclusive publication in The CALL sew
eral weeks ago of story 10 the erect
that the o-called 'Greater Republic OF
Central Am erica was conspiring to I'M
pair or absolutely nullify the Nicaragua
Canal concession granted to the Onlteo
States, in the treaty with Nicaragua, oy
granting a concession to Japan on tne
ground that Nicaragua had absolved her
individ uaI responsibility as nation by
becoming member of the Greater Re-
public, and therefore the treaty with the
United States was of no effect, and that
the Greater Republic was free to enter
into an agreement with Japan.
The CALL dispatch was in error in
stating that these negotiations were car
ried on in Managua; in fact, the proposi-
ton was made to the Japanese Minister
to the United States here in Washington
by no less a person than Rodriguez, the
Minister OF the so-called Greater Republic.
And, it may be said, to the credit of
Japan, that these overtures were rejected
by the Japanese Minister, who said that
they were plainly in violation of the treaty
rights of this country with Nicaragua.
This matter is significant as showing the
treacherous attitude OF the alleged Greater
Republic toward this Governm ment. The
Diet has been resentful ever since Pres-
dent Cleveland. in receiving Minister
Rod eriguez, stated that he was welcomed
as the representative of the three repub-
lies Of Central America, namely, Nlcara-
qua, Salvador and Honduras.
All reference 10 the Greater Republic was
studiously avoided by Mr.. Cleveland, for
1t was suspected that Nicaragua might
trv to upsolve herself from the treaty by
claiming that Nicaragua. S an individual
nation, was no more. but that she was
only a mem Der of the Greater Republic.
For the same reason The Foreign Affairs
Committee of both houses of Congress
did not recognize any such nation as the
GreaterRepubiic in its diplomatic and con-
son, too, why Captain Merry was not re-
ceived.
The State Department, when the protest
against his acceptance was received, de-
cided TO send him TO Costa Rica and this
seemed to make the Greatec Republic a
little more complaisant. but latterly they
have tried 10 force the Stale Department
TO recognize the Greater Republic as o
nation, this being the price of Captain
Merry's reception, but 1t will not work.
Rather than make this concession the de-
partment will probably send Captain
Merry to Costa Rica and DR.. Hunter to
Guatemala, neither of which is a member
of the Greater Republic. And it is prob
able furthermore, that Rodriguez will
soon find himself persona non grata
10 the United States.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-11
PUBLIC MONEYS In
AN INSECURE VAULT
BondSmen of Kings County
Tax Collector Have
Withdrawn.
Considered Their Risk Too Great
Because OF a RiCkety
Strongbox.
Special Dispatch to The CALL

Special Dispatch TO HE CALL
HANFORD. Nov. 1O-Kings County
officers are still having trouble notwth-
standing the fact that excite occa-
stoned by the Grand Jury report has some
what subsidized. 1t comes from different
quarter now. To day thirteen of the
foul teen bondsmen of County Tax Co..
lecior or Treasurer w. III. Slavin filed a
notice with Judge Jacobs asking to be re-
lieved of liabilities on the collection bond.
The reason assigned is that under the
laws OF the State of California all m oneys
collected by the Tax Collector must be
held by him and deposited in vault in
his office in the courthouse of this county,
and bondsmen deem the vault unsafe and
insecure for the large amount OF money
that will accumulate from the collection
of taxes All of the moneys so collected
must remain in the vault and may not be
deposited in any bank or banks for safe
keeping.
Slavin's bondsmen were: s. E. Biddle,
500. 600; T. V. Biddle, $1,000; ]. +. Nc
Junkin, $40, 900; w. J. Newport. $4,000; J..
B. Newport, $4,000; A. E. Croweli. $1,000;
Eben San born, $4,000; D. NJ. Thorne,
5000; H. D. Douglas, $1,000; S. B. ii cks,
O,Oo0; c. Raisback, $4,000; J. o. Hick-
man. $4,000; Moritz Simon, $3.50; j. h.
Dopkins $4,000; A. V. Taylor, $4,000.
When the law went into effect requiring e
the county to take care OF its own money
there was some ak of the Eordsmen on
Slavin's bond withdrawn because of the
apparent lack OF safety in his ffice as
then situated, but arrangements were
made with the bank and the talked.o ol
withdrawal did not take place.
Slavin was legally notified this morning
of the withdrawal of his bondsmen. He
did not seem 10 be perturbed, but ex-
pressed confidence in being able to give a
esty and integrity OF Slavin, but all ac-
knowledge his worth as an officer anu a
citizen.
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JAPAES NEW F0aEIGN MINISTER.
Washington Officials Say the Change
WIN Have No Bearing on the
Hawaiian Question.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10. Officials OF
the State Department refuse to comment
on the recent change in the japanese
Ministry caused by the resignation OF
Count Okuma as Minister OF Foreign
Affairs and the appointment of Baron
n shi ii his place. One OF the officials
SAID that he knew nothing about it
beyond what was con aimed in The brief
cable message from United States Min
lister Buck announcing the resignation OF
Okuma and the appoin fment of Nishi.
Minister Buck said nothing as 10 the
circumstances surrounding the change
and the officials at the department say
lhev are entirely in the dark in the
matter.
Secretary Sherman and all his assist
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ONLY SEVEN NEW CASES.
Yellow Fever Situation at New Or
leans Shows Steady I'm
prOvemenf.

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. l0.-The yellow
fever situation here shows steady i'm
provement. But seven new cases were
reported to the board of health and four
deaths. The dead are: Raoul Gautheil,
Miss Matte Bridges, Sydney J. BIossman,
". PZZo.
JACKSON, MISS, Nov. 10.-The State
Board Of Health issued an order to-day
permitting railway trains to stop at all
points In Mis- sissippi and ordering that
the inspection OF passenger trains by
local health off GERS be discontinued. No.
a case of yellow fever was reported in the
State to-day.
MOBILE. ALA. Nov. 10.-There were
but three new cases of yellow fever and
two deaths-Joseph w. Altman and V.
Duplesis. Business in all lines is reviv-
ing and refugees are returning.
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NO MILITARY TRANSFERS.
Plans abandoned on account of the
Sale of the Union Pacific
Railroad.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 10-THE CALI
correspondent saw the adjutant general
OF the army at the War Department to-
dav concerning the report that the FIRST
Infantry (Presido) would exchange
places with the Eleventh, now at Fort
Russell (Cheyenne). He said:
such q transfer was never contem-
plated, but the Secretary Of War did
think Of sending the First to Fort Logan
(Denver) and the Seventh, now al that
nost 10 the Pre- idio, but this plan has
been npandoned OH account OF the ex-
pense."
THE CALL correspondent; learns that this
transfer was recommended by General
Miles, but inasmuch as Uncle Sam must
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AERONAUT EARLST0N'S FAIL.
His Balloon Bursts When at Reiqht
of Two Hundred and Fifty
Feet

JAMESTOWN. Nov. 10.-Robert Earls.
ton, the aeronaut made balloon ascen-
sion this afternoon. When the balloon
was $50 feet high it burst. Earlsion
tried 10 cut the parachute loose, but i,
would not work and, the aerona Ut
fell TO the earth. He is injured in
rnally, but no bones are broken. He is
conscious and says that he Is worth a
hundred dead men. Physicians say he
may recover. FIVE thousand people wit
messed The accident.
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that C.eyeiand's son is to be named Rich
ard Folsom Cleveland. They had given
the young man the name of Grover Cleve-
land Jr., on the day Of his birth and hoped
it would stick to i'm. The name declded
upon is given in honor OF Mrs. Clev, lands
father.
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End of n Lonn Life,

SPRINGFIELD. Mass, Nov. 1O.-Mrs.
Margaret Boughan. the Oldest person in
this section, and probably in the State,
died at her home in Chicopee Falls on
Tuesday. She was born in Ireland, and
claimed TO be 124 years o, age. Her hus-
he discovered from the parish records of
her birthplace, that she was born in 1773
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-11
Five Thousand People Cele-
brate the Completion
of the Line.
ORATORY, A DANCE AND
FIREWORKS.
Head Of the Company Presents a
Money Gift to the Terminal
Clty's School.
Special Dispatch to TIE CALL

JAMESTOWN, Nov. 1O.-The golden
spike was driven to-day in the last tie of
the Sierra Railway, signaling the compile
ton OF the line to this terminus. a more
propitious day could not have been had.
F1lly 5000 people attended the celebration,
and never before did the streets OF James
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-11

ants positively declined to discuss the
change in its possible bearing on the
proposed annexation of Hawaii or even
to admit that 1t might have any possible
signifc cince in the future policy of the
Japanese Government on that question.
AT the japanese legation this afternoon
it was said that the change in the mis-
sion had no bearing upon Hawaiian affairs
and would not affect them in any way.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-11

widows and orphaDs-Jane Douglas, Marys-
vile. FuDhemle R. Brougher, San Francisco.
Oregon: Additiomal-Josia Thomas, Gas
ton Supplemenral-klbana P Rollins, BuTns' uIis
Iucrease-Johr Dement,. Powels FaLey " III
liam +. Etrod, Marshheld. -
Washington: Ocigiunl-Henry l.. Alden, Snel-
ton Original widows and orphans-Muy l.
HALL Colfax.
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POWERS GOURMET UPTIALS
Former San Franciscnn Weds q Nupu
Society Belle.

NAPA, Nov. 10.-The wedding of George
B. Powers, formerly of San Francisco, but
now manager of the Napa County ranch
of Colonel Fry, president of the Caliior-
MIA Safe Deposit and Trust Company, was
sole mnized to-day. The bride was Miss
Jennie Grace Courtney, society belle of
this city. Miss Eta Eiven of Oakland was
bridesmaid, and large number Of per-
sons from Oakland, Alameda ana Palo
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Grnuoeys in Nationa, Contention.

GrnnOers ia NGfionG Conrentton'
HARRISBURG. Pa. Nov. 10.-The Ma
tional Grange, Patrons of Hus oandry, con-
yened to-day IN the Supreme Court CHAM
Der. Delegates from almost all the States
represented in the national body were
present.
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NEED THE KANSAS PACIFIC.
Attorney General &cKenna Says the
Reorganization Committee Must
Bid for IT.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-THE CALL
correspondent asked Attorney
McKenna tonight IL he had noticed q
report that the reorganization committee
would not bid on the Kansas Pacific, but
would seek TO purchase the branch line
running northwest from Kansas City,
known as the "Leavenworth' line in Or
der TO make lis connection. He said:
"I dom believe il. The road is not worth
buying and the committee realizing this
will bid for the Kansas Pacific"
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nada fIIre M niann will
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-11

now paw his fare and freight on the
Union Pacific, me plan was abandoned.
Neither Is there any intention of making
this transfer next spring, which report
was wired to a San Francisco afternoon
paper today.
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Pacific Coast Pensions.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 10-Pacifc
Coast pensions have been granted as fol.
lows:
California;: Increase-James Kearns, Sol
diers' Home, Los Angeles. IucreHse-H enry
Copeland san Francisco. Reisaued-Edward
Brltton, Veterans Home, Napa. Original
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ROBERT LINc0Lh'S DAUGHTER.
Leaves Her Home Maiden and
Comes Back q
Bride.

CHICAGO, Nov. 10. The Times. Herald
this morning says: Miss Jennie Lincoln
daughter of Robert 7. Lincoln, and War
rem Beckwith, a young business man of
Mount Pleasant, a., were married yes.
terday at Milwaukee.
A year ago young Beckwlth and Miss
Lincoln became sweethearts, while the
young woman was visiting at Mouat
Pleasant, the home OF her mother. Cap
tain Beckwith, father OF the groom, is a
warm friend of the Lincoln family. bu t
the young man, it is said, was objected to
strongly. The affair. it was thought. then
broke up. Mrs BecSwith returned TO her
home on the Like Shore drive last night.
and upon be ng Questioned admitted her
marriage.
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NEW TO-DAY.
SPECIAL OFFER TO OUT-OF-
TOWN PATRONS-FOR
ONE MONTH ONLY.

zach OUT-OF TOWN PATIENT HAVING
IL more tina dollars worth OF Dental Work
done before December i, 1897. viii be allowed o
deduct the amount OF their railroad fare from any
point within 1L0 miles OF sal Fralciico
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Princsfo" Boys Are Di,appoirtcd.
PRINCETON, N. j., Nov 1O-The
Princeton coleeians were greatly disap-
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Alto were in attendance. The couple will
spend their honeymoon In San Francisco
and vicinity.
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Tempt
Bargains in every line-.o eat, wear, to use, to
play with. ASK for Catalogue.
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NEW TODAY
s II ! Is
CASH s TOPE
liarket-Street Ferry, s. f., CAL
SPECIALS !
NOTIONS.

Girls 35c Wool Hose red. ed.......................L
Gir.s' Common Woo Hose, black. k............-.. 10
Ladies' Flee e-lined Hose. black Is, %
German Stocking Yarn per pound rs
Finer Yarn for Ladies' Hose LOO
5000 dozen Handkerchiefs, doz 80 TO 20
5000 bolts Silk bboa, yard. 10 IL
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ADVANCES made on furniture ana pianos, with
OF without removal. J.Noonan, lVl7- 1923 Mission
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Extract Teeth absolutely Without Pain.

JESSIE 1895.
Open Evenings till 10
, 1897-09-09
IS. h.. BECKER HURT.
RIGHT FOOT MASHED WHILE
COUPLING CARS IN THE
YARD.
The Motive Power Fishing Party Re-
turns From the Boswell Ranch, Re
porting a Nice Trip-U. T. heor-
ganization-It Will Probably be
Pushed Right Through.

AT 2:3O this afternoon, while Brake
man s. H. Becker, OF Conductor Quig-
ley's crew. was switching three cars to
attach them to a special about to pull
out for Cheyenne, his right foot slipped
from the brake-beam upon which he had
placed It and was caught just below the
ins:ep by a wheel OF the car, cutting off
4 portion OF the right great tee complete
ly and MASKING the fore part OF the foot
in a horrible manner He at once re-
moved his shoe and Don was picked up
~ friends and carried to DR.. Stevens
office, where DR.. Harris examined and
dressed his wounds. He will lose the
entire front portion OF the right foot
from the instep. He is a man Of family,
his wife and children being at their
home in Cheyenne.
The special was held till the wound
could be dressed. and then Mr.. Becker
was taken on board, with the advice
from DR.. Harris that he go right through
to the hospital tonight.
, 1897-09-09

One lone member from abroad 10 left
in the city, Past Grand Chancellor Chas.
II. Burriot OF Buffalo, and he has SO
many old friends in Albany county that
several days time is spent here by him
without it growing heavy. He will NEE:
with Damon Lodge No. 3 tomorrow
right and give his Interpretation OF
what he believes to be the most impress
sive degree Of ~Pythianism. Saturday
ne will go to Carbon and pay a visit to
the members OF Carbon lodge in the
evening.
The next session o. the grand lodge
will be held in Cheyenne, beginning the
first Wednesday in September, 1898.
, 1897-09-09
M'cONNELL's FISHING PARTY.

Superintendent OF Motive Power ]. H.
Mcconnell, Private Secretary Chas.
Ccons and Private Secretary H. B. Will
k!ns returned yesterday afternoon from
a fishing "trip to the ranch Of Mr.. N. X.
Boswell. being brought to the city by
Mr.. Boswell. Probably Mr.. Mcconnell
and Mr.. Cocns are the bes. fishermen
connected with the Union Pacific head
quarters. Last spring thsy made a splen-
did catch at the same place, when out
with Superintendent. Culross and 9TH
ers. and or this trip they also demon
s,rated their c~apability on the stream.
When the water is low and clear the ex-
peri angler shows his skill. Under the
conditions named few trout are hooked
within a distance Of 40 feet from the
fisherman. A long line must be handl-
ed. and it must be used in that dexter.
manner only acquired by long years
o. practice on the stream The artificial
fly must light upon the water with all
the ease and grace OF the natural insect,
or the willy trout will suspect the lure
and reject it. With wafer low and clear,
the larger fish are more ap. at this sea-
son Of the year to lurk beneath the ov-
erhanging hanks and not feed in the
center Of the stream as they do earlier
in the season. But in spite OF adverse
conditions those clever artists with the
rod made a good catch and were delight
ed with the trip. Mr.. Coons captured the
largest trout killed by the party, weigh
ing sly pounds. On the former trip
Mr.. Mcconnell bore off the honors for
having caught the prize beauty.
Their special car was attached to No.
2 last night and they left for Omaha.
, 1897-09-09
THE REORGANIZATION PROJECT.

Press dispatches from Washington
stating that the Subcommittee Of the
senate committee proposed to meet to
prevent "the contamination of the pend
ing deal for the transfer Of the Union
Pacific system to the Union Pacific rail-
road reorganization committee for $45,-
DOC, 600" but that, however. the hopes OF
the obstructionis:s that Attorney Gen.
eral McKenna would not appeal from the
decree, were discussed in railway cir
Giles today. Together with the earlier
dispatches came the statement that Mr..
MoKenna would consent to permit the
matter to be closed up without waiting
eor action OF congress-.
When General Gown, spe,ial attorney
for the government in the matter, was
shown the dispatches, he said:
This is something with which I am
not familiar. Still I think it quite likely
that action might be taken before the
converting Of congress. I think 1t pos
| sible that a modification OF the decree
may be made. The dispatch would in
dictate that this modification would be
Of a nature TO satisfy the government,
land il a compromise can be effected &C.
tioi may be taken without respect to
the meeting OF congress-"
In railway circles the name OF W. F.
Merrill. formerly general manager Of
the Burlington. is mentioned as a pos
sible successor to c. s. Mellen, the ex-
second vice president Of the New Haven
railroad. Mr.. Merrill is said to be a very
popular man in railway circles, and to
be we'll qualified for the position.
J. o. Barkley. who has been for a long
time local agent OF the Missouri Pacific
railway at st. Joseph. Mo-. has been pro-
noted. He has been made commercial
agent o. the Missouri Pacific. under the
Jurisdiction Of General Freight and Pas
senger Agent ~Phillippi.-woh-H Herald.
, 1897-09-09
E MENTIONED.
Kodaks and kodak supplies. settele,

Kodaks and kodak supplies. Settele's.
w. H. Crandall won the curtains raf-
fed by Mrs. J. j. McCugcheon last even
ing.
The reason Brown succeeds in the res
taurant bushes is because he gives his
boarders the best the market affords.
Weather probabilities: Partly cloudy
and co5ler tonight. Probably light frost
tonight. Fair Friday, northwest winds.
There was an enjoyable lawn party at
the residence OF Mr.. Torrance Logan las.
evening. Further rep5rt in society COL
umn.
The Bittner company gave another
excellent performance at the opera house
last night. This is one Of the companies
that gives the public full value for their
money.
The ladies o. the w. r. c. will open
their new hall in the Odd Fellows build
ing 10 the public tomorrow evening. A
dancing program has bsen arranged and
refreshments will be served.
The B!ttner Theater company will
give a matinee Saturday afternoon for
ladies' and children. Prices for the NATL
nee will be 10 and % cents. A bag Of
candy will be given each child in attend
ance.
In the restaurant business a. we'll as
amy other it Is necessary to keep up with
the procession or fall by the wayside.
Brown is the man who takes time by the
forelock and anticipates the wants OF
his customers. Everything up to date
and the best table in the city. Give him
a call and be convinced that what Is
claimed for him Is correct.
Hon. Charles H. Burri.t has an anus
ing sign board stuck up at his residence
in north Buffalo. The words "Klondike
Palace" sand out boldly on a rough
board On me end Of which a fat, over
fed locking cat is headed for Klondike.
On the other end the same cat is depict
ed returning from the gold fields thin
and hungry with lis tail between its legs
and the letter H and a dash underneath
Is supposed to briefly describe its feel
ings.-Bu1alo Voice.
This morning a number Of Methodist
ladies assembled al the church and ar
ranged bouquets and '.ied them with
white silk ribbons for the convicts at
The state penitenaiary, each bouquet be-
ing accompanied by a verse from the
hib.e. The souvenirs are given in honor
CT The Rev. J. W. Taylor's work at the
pani:entiary. The following ladies toak
part in the work: Mesdames. Land,
George Crawford. w. A. Jamison, Reed,
Frary. Simpson. Wallace, Marble. Noah
Wallis. Gardiner, Gebhardt, s. J. Miller,
Teft, Lee. Wolcott: Misses Merz, Matte
Wallace, Tessie WEIGH.