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The San Francisco call., 1897-09-06
SUGAR CLASSIFICATION
New Regulations Governing the Scien'
tfc Sampiing of the
Product.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 5.-The
Treasury Department has reported the
regulations governing the sampling and
classification of the imported sugars and
molasses under the new tariff law, and
they will be formally romulgated to-
morrow. One OF the principal and most
i'm portant of the changes made in the old
regulations, which were made in 1888 is a
provision requiring that the 'resample"
OF sugars shall be taken at the time the
original sample is taken. This provision
has been expedient to prevent any sus-
picion OF irreguiarity.
Many new provisions were also included
In the regulations, with the object of Sc
curing uniformity at the different labora-
tories where sugars are tested. As soon as
the change can be made only the half
shadow polariscope will be employed in
making tests, instead of the color Instru-
ments now in use, and all other instru-
ments and apparatus will be standardized
by the officials of the Coast and Geodetic
Survey in order to secure uniform re-
suits.
The tests for the classi fcation of sugars
have been changed so that the average
tests agreeing within two tenths of one
per cent shall govern the classification.
Under the act of 1888 the determ ming test
was the lowest of two tests agreeing
within three-tenths of q degree. This
change was made because the present law
provides for sliding scale of duties on
fractions OF degree and because it was
believed that this method which follows
the commercial practices would be falrer
to all concerned.
Warrant for this change was obtained
from an opinion rendered by the Solicitor
of the Treasurer. All that portion of the
regulations applying to polarization by
chemists is new, and it is believed by the
department that il will give the Govern
ment the benefit of scientific methods
which have greatly improved since the
act of 1888. The regulations were pre-
pared by committee of experts which
included the chemists OF the Agricultural
Department, officers OF the Internal Reve-
nue. Bureau and experts of the Coast and
Gaodatic Survey
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-06

as good deal OF rivalry between adjoin-
ing counties has already developed.
Nashville day, Saturday next, is to be
the star day of the exposition. With good
weather the attendance is certain to be the
largest OF the exposition. The elaborate
programme and varied exercises will serve
to bring in thousands from adjacent coun-
ties and towns along the lines of railroads.
This week is also to be somewhat of a
military week. Thousands of troops will
be here and all will participate in the pa
rade and exercises on Saturday. The First
Battalion of the First Infantry of Ala
bama goes into camp tomorrow, under
command of jor ]. S. Mem ullan. The
First Regiment of OHIO Artillery will ar
rive Friday and go into camp. Companies
OF State troops will also go into camp.
These troops are gathering for next week,
which is to be military week"
Last Thursdays attendance was S242 !;
fridays $3.50 and Saturdays, though not
yet given out, exceeds these figures.
Interest all over the State is increasing,
for it is being realized that the end OF
October is approaching
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-06
REcAP7URE OF a DESPERAD0.
Eugene CHara, Burglar, Highwayman
and Murderer, Taken After
q Iona Hunt.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Sept. 5.-Eugene
O'Hara, alias Joe Bates, alias James
Brown, burg lar, highwayman. desperate
and probably murderer. who cut his way
out of Jefferson Market Prison here six
years ago and has been hunted ever since,
was recaptured to-day by a detective.
After his escape o Hara, with another
fugitive from justice named Joe Stanahan
made his way to Colon, from which place
they proceeded to Europe, where they
committed series of bold crimes. Three
years ago O'Hara returned to the United
States, and at Colum bus, Ohio, was caught
in the act of burglary. He served term
of two and a half years for this crime, and
during the period of bis Imprisonment
was not recognized as the escaped prls-
oner from this city. O'Hara was released
recently and took up residence in Jersey
City. He made trips across the North
River and at last the police were informed
that O'Hara was visiting his old haunts
here and took steps to arrest him.
Under the name of Bates, O'Rara in 1878
was sentenced to a term of seven years III
Sing Sing prison for highway robbery
committed here. Again in 1885 he was
Policeman William Ketcham. O'Hara
made an attempt to shoot the police man,
but was finally landed in the station
house. Before being sent to the State
prison second time O'Hara threatened
to kill Ketcham as soon as he had served
his term.
On August z, 1891, Policeman Ketch-
ans dead body was found floating in the
North River and the my ystery of his tragic
death has not yet been cleared up. AS
Hara was known to be out of prison Or
ders were issued to arrest him on suspi-
cion of having killed Ketcham. Four days
after the finding OF the policeman body
Patrolman Thomas +. Mcclure was
stabbed three times IN the back by O'Hara.
Alter a fight with another policeman
named Sherwood the murderous crook
was overpowered and arrested. He was
then cor M itted, IN default of $4,000 bail,
to the Jefferson Market prison to await
trial for his attack on Mcclure. O'Hara
cut the prison bars with saw and es-
capped.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-06
ROBBED AND MURDERED.
A Highwayman, Impatient With the
PieadingS of His Victim, Kills
Him

BEAVER FALLS, PA, Sept. 5-Charles
Cover is dead, the result of hold-up by
tramps.
Cover, who had secured work at New
castle, Pa, as q molder, was moving his
household effects there. He and two COM
panIons were confronted with three
tramps with revolvers, who ordered
Hands upP' Covers companions were
feeced of all they possessed. When they
reached him Cover began to explain that
he only had 50, which he was taking home
to his sick wife and children. The rutfian
who had him covered became impatien t
and fired, the bullet entering Covers
heart. The robbers escaped.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-06
OPPOSE DEBS TEACHINGS.
Arrangements BEING Made to Form IL
An.ericam kaiL.caH LeaatIe. .

Arrangement Being Made to FORM the
An.erica,s RaiIsoay League.
CHICAGO, ILL, Sept. 5.-The teachings
and principles of Eugene V. Debs are to
be opposed by a National political organi-
cation of the same class of men whom be
claims 10 represent.
The preliminary arrangements for the
Illinois branch of American Railway
League, the new organization, were made
to-day at NEE ting held in one of the
lodgerooms of the Masonic Temple. The
league has an open mem bership list.
Every employe OF a railroad, from presi-
dent down to a truckman, is eligible. and
those fore most in the movement say that
the organization is TO be non-partisan
affair, which will not only heap benefits
upon the working railroad men, but will
also work for the benefit OF the railroad
corporations, and more than all, as it was
put at the meeting, correct the rapidly
growing impression that the ordinary
railroad man is against the Government
and his employers on every question"
Grand President r. S. Taylor of Ohio
presided at the meeting and there were at
least 200 employees OF railroads entering
Chicago in attendance. }. w. Callahan,
who was active in the railroad mems
elected president pro tenn. OF the Illinois
branch. The business of the meeting had
progressed thus far when the news OF the
death OF Senior Condu uctor Hiatt of Divi-
sion No. of the Broiherh ood of Railway
Conductors caused an adjournment for
two weeks.
There is nothing secret or mysterious"
said Taylor, "about this organization. 1t
is simply the outgrowth of the increasing
in ielligence OF tie employees of railroads.
We have learned that it is more TO our ad-
vantage to cooperate with the men who
are paying US wages than to oppose
them at every turn. We believe that we
can help them and help ourselves by an
enlightened use of the ballot box more
than by strikes or boyeotts. We intend TO
take part In primary elections, and every
Ca pdidate who secures our support must
first pledge himself that he viii oppose
legislation that will tend to reduce the
wages of railway employees. We will not
attempt to walk into National politics at
once, although in time we may be forced
to do so. / admit that while our organi-
cation is made up on non-pariisan lines,
at present there is preponderance of
anti-silver men enrolled. We have fifty
one leagues in Ohio, and there are organiza-
tionsin Illinois, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania,
Indiana, Missouri, Michigan and Iowa.
In six months we hope TO have orgaaiza-
tions in at least twenty-fOur States. There
are 10000 railroad men in the United
States, and we believe that We can be
tremendous power in politics if we organ
ize thoroughly"
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-06
JAPAN PLACING
HEAVY ORDERS
Buying Machinery for
an Extensive Steel
Plant.
Millions Expended in Ger
MANY That Should Have
Come to This Country.
Baldwin Locomotive Works, How
ever, Get an Order for Forty
Engines.

CHICAGO, ILL, Sept. 5.~M. Oshima
and ]. Mori, Japanese engineers. were In
the CITY Yesterday. The former is the head
OF commission OF five persons, who were
given full power TO make contracts Tor
several million dollars worth OF ma
chinery for steel plant about to be
erected in Japan. Oshima said he had
placed in Germany a large proportion OF
the orders for the material of the plant OF
his company, which would cost about
50, ,OOO, 900, and of this entire amount not
more than $3.50, 900 would be spent in this
country.
The Japanese engineers are bly,
impressed with the steel plants they saw
here, and the bulk of the orders would
have come to the United States had it not
been for the business-like methods OF
firms that were asked for bids. One OF
them, Oshima said, did not answer at all,
and another postponed replying to his let.
ter for four months, finally deciding that
it would adhere to its former policy of
building machinery for Americans only,
and accordingly declined to furnish an es.
innate.
Since his arrival in this country Oshima
has obtained bids for number of con.
tracts for such material as has not yet
been contracted for. This may result in
The expenditure of about quarter of
million dollars.
Mori is vice. president of the Nippon
Railway Company, and his visit to this
country has had better results for Ameri-
can industries. Acting in connection
with London representative of the pur-
chasing agents for the Nippon Railway,
he has placed an order for forty new
engines with the Baldwin Locomotive
Company. His IS the largest railway
company in japan. 1t already operates
600 locom otlves and plans to get 200 more
within the next year. The Nippon Rail-
way is about to build large repair shops,
and it has N course of construction 120
miles of road. which will need mum ber
of bridges. Machinery and ironwork for
both of these Improvements are soon to be
ordered, and Americans will have chance
to compete.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-06
BACHEloRPOLIrICI4Ss sTABooED
Wonaan's Rescue LsdaMe- of Boston
Meets and Resoipes

Won,am's Res cue Lsaame of Boston
Meets and Resotres.
BOSTON, MASS, Sept. 5-The recent
manifesto of Mrs. Charlotte Smith
against the bachelor politicians was the
subject Of much attention from the
Woman's Rescue League of this city yes
terday. AS result set of resolutions
was passed setting forth that the Ameri-
can bachelor politician shlrks his duty to
the human family when he fails to pro-
vide home for some good woman before
he engages in the profession of politics
that, therefore, he Is not to be trusted
after he has entered the political arena,
in which te ptauoDs surround him on all
sides. and that unfortunate modern So
ciety has heretofore gwen tie political
bachelor 100 much latitude by ignoring
his private life. Among the resolutions
is the following:
ResOtued, Thatas far as practicable list of
bachelor politicians who are aspirants for pu b.
lie Office be obtained in the State OF Massachu-
setts, and formal protests be sent out against
their election be the Womans Rescue League
on the ground that they are ineligible 10 hold
public office.
The league extends its congratulations
to ex-Mayor EdwiT Upton Curtis of Bos-
ton on his approaching marriage, and
recommends for him two years vacation
from politics i'll which to enjoy his honey
moon.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-06
RATHER SIGNIFICANT TOAST.
The King of Italy intimates That He
Holds the Powers Above
the Dreibund.

HAMBURG, GERMANY, Sept. 5.-Em
peror William. in proposing the toast to
King Hum bert at the banquet at the
kurhaus last evening, said:
MY army thanks your Majesty for the
honor of your leading a corps in the re-
view, but not only my army but the
whole German fatherland greets in your
Majesty and exalted Prince close friend
of my father and a true ally, whose pres
ence again shows US and the world how
unshakable and firm stands the Dreibund,
which was founded in the interest OF
peace and which the longer it lasts will
more firmly and more deeply strike its
shoots into the minds of people and bear
fruit accordingly"
King Humbert replied in French. He
said:
Il am glad of the opportunity to give
you fresn testimony OF the cordial friend
ship and alliance between our Govern
ments and the States. Your Majesty has
set your reign noble task by devoting
your constant efforts toward peace, the
maintenance of which by agreements will
end in the unanimous wish of our Gov
ernmentS and also in my most ardent de-
sires.
81 think | shall always remain faithful
10 my country's mission by giving loyal
support to the accomplishment of this
work-the greatest and most benefcent of
all for the welfare of nations and the
progress of civilization"
Emperor William then conferred the
decoration of the Order of the Back Eagle
upon Count LAMA di Bososa, the Italian
Emassador to Germany. The toast pro-
posed by King Humbsrt is considered TO
be so Worded as 10 make it understood
that while Italy will adhere to The Drei-
bund, she does not mean to impair her re-
lations with other powers, and it was evil
IDENTIFY his view TO en- phaSlZe this fact.
During the morning King Humbert
held long conversation with the military
attache of the French embassy. An open
air service OF the troops was held to-day,
which was attended by the royalties pres
ent at the maneuvers. and at which En-
peror William announced that Queen
Margherita had be n appointed chief of
the Eleventh Battalion of Chasseurs. The
Queen then made brief address, the GER
emony ending by a march past and the
playing of the Italian royal march.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-06
IN The NEW MONDIKE.
The Michipocitan River Diggings Are
Immensely Rich in Gold
Bearinq Quartz.

SAULT STE MARIE, MICH, Sept. s.
The party Of gold-seekers on the yact t
Mary Bell returned from Michipocitan
last evening after having been in the new
gold fields but three days. They say the
newly discovered Ell Dorado is fully as
rich as has been reported. There were
fourteen in the party and all responsible
business men of this city.
Each of them secured claims upon the
gold quartz promising big returns. In
all, the party will make application for
1000 acres, which were prospected and
staked out while they we're there.
Many specimens of quartz in which free
gold as large as a pin head can be seen,
were brought back with them. The speci-
mems were secured from different places
on their claims, which are scattered about.
When the party arrived Tuesday night
there were but six prospsctors on the
ground at Lake Wawa, and they secured
good locations. They are jubilant over
their finds and say that the auriierous
deposit evidently is an immense one.
Veins of beautiful white quartz, carry
ing free gold, exist in the river and Lake
Wawa region. The original find is an ex-
LlCiuCls AtSh puS ICY Oho OOuuls
The returning prospectors say that
where the veins are laid bars the gold
particles can be seen everywhere in the
quartz. When the party left Sat urday, at
least eco prospectors had arrived and they
passed several parties going in.
The shores of Lake Wawa were dotted
with tents and within the three days they
were there a lively mining camp had
sprung up. The distances from the south
of Miehipocitan River to Lake Wawa is
not to exceed seven miles, and the party
experienced no difficulty in getting in and
out. With their camp equipage the trip
was made in about three hours. The road
is we'll defined. The specimens which
the Mary Bell'party brought have set the
two Soos wild with excitement, and an
exodus to Klondike Junior will begin to-
morrow.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-06
IMPORTANT R1ILkOAD DEAL.
Thomas Brice Syndicate Lfter Bi
ohio System.

Thomas Brice Syndicate sitter a Big
ohio system.
CINCINNATI. OHIO, Sept. 5.-The En-
quirer announces that two experts from
New York are examining the records OF
the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
Railroad Company in the interest of the
Thomas-Brice syndicate. 1t is believed
that the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Day.
ton system, which inc udes the Indianap-
oils and Tolelo divisions, Indiana, De-
catur and Western, Cleveland, Lorain e
and Wheeling, Dayton and Ironton rail-
ways, is to be consolidated with the
Monon. Lake Erie and Western, Cincin-
natl Northern, Cincinnati, Jackson and
Mackinaw, Cleveland. Akron and Colum-
bus roads, which the Thomas-Brice syn
dicate now control. The Thomas Brice
syndicate has already investigated the
physical condition of the road and it is
believed there will be an important deal
announced after the experts report on
their return to New York.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-06
Styled fa Plug-Hatted
Greasy Tool of
Capital"
The President of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor
Also Called a "Faker.
Members OF the United Labor
League Of Western Pennsylvania
Use Rather Pointed Language.

P1TTSBURG, Pa, Sept. 5.-The United
Labor League of Western Pennsylvania al
largely attended and exciting meeting
tonight gave expression TO an open revolt
against Samuel Gompers, president OF the
American Federation OF Labor, and many
reflections and ugly charges are made. lie
is credited with making unkind remarks
about Fathering, and casting reflections
On those who were present at the meeting.
Gompers had few defenders in the meet
ing; and at one time there were remarks
concerning somebody being thrown out OF
the window.
During the discussion on a proposition
to take some action on the ST. Louis plat
form, Nj. P. Carrick, president of the
Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators,
referred to Gompers as "p!ug-hatted,
greasy tool of capital" He said among
other things:
President Gompers through interviews
and otherwise, had proved himself no true
friend of labor. Gompers has said that
Debs and Sovereign are trying to dlsrup'
trades unions. 1t is he that is Going his
utmost to omplish this. l want to say
that it was not the trades unions that
came to the assistance of the miners in
their great fight, but the great mass OF un-
organized labor and citizens who have no
interests in organization.
Business men, shopworkers and people
from all crafts came to the rescue OF the
miners, and their cause would have been
utterly lost bad it depended on trades
unions and such men as Gompers. 1t is
time to call halt on labor takers who sit
i'll their offices and thank God that they
are not like the poor workingmen OF the
country. Gompers is disgrace 10 labor,
and l believe it is high time to call down
the would be aristocrats of labor and kick
them bodily out OF the movement.
When President Carrick finished he was
greeted with round after round of ap-
plause. The following resolution, offered
by John Dykus, representative OF the
Typographical Union, was adopted:
Resolued That the United Labor League of
Western Pennsylvania disapproves OF the
utterances of Mr. Gompers for the reason that
they are inimical 10 the interests OF organized
labor, and we are liberal enough to believe
that the great battle for the emancipation OF
labor cannot be won by the trades unions
alone.
1t was decided to send delegate to the
Chicago convention to be held Septem ber
81, and every delegate present was in
structed to urge mis- local lodge to do the
same.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-06
RAN UP0E a REEF.
The Gun5oat CaStine Was Aqround
Until Two Steamers Went to
TIE Rescue.

NEW YORK. n. Y, Sept. 5.-The New
York Herald's correspondent at Mon
tevideo, Uruguay, telegraphs: The United
States gunboat Castine, which has been
stationed in those waters for some time
ran aground to-day outside the bay during
a heavy wind. The vessel was unable to
pull away, and the steamers Plata and
Republica finally went to her assistance.
The Castine, with their aid, cleared the
reef and was towed into the bay. Just
what damage was done to the gunboat is
not yet known, but an examination is now
being made.
The gunboat Lancaster sailed to-day
from Montevldeo for RIO Janeiro and
Bahia. She will then proceed to Boston.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-06
SILVER LEADkns FLAMING.
Trying to soHdifu the Democratic
FaCtiOns.

Trying to soHdifu the Democratic
Factions.
NEW YORK, n. Y, Sept. 5.-Charles
D. Lane, chairman of the National Com.
mittee of the Silver Party, and George p.
Keeney, National organizer. are here 10
see what can be accomplished toward
solidifyIng the different Democratic fac
tions for the support of the principle.
enunciated in the Chicago platform. Mr..
Lane came direct from Mexico. With
him were Charles G. Flynn OF Monterey.
Senior Alejandro Elquezabel and other
Mexicans. They are united in expressing
the belief that Mexico is much more pros
porous than this country.
"a man asked me today" said Mr..
Flynn, ''lf l were Mckinley man or a
Bryan man. l replied that l was Diaz
man."
Shake hands on that" exclaimed
Chairman Lane. Then he added:
Il wrote to Mr.. Bryan to-day to see
when he is going to Mexico. l want to
go with him. I shall be here for several
days. / think the issue is still silver and
that the people will not be satisfied until
we go back to where We were. The local
campaign here must be fought on the
same lines"
Mr. Keeney proposes to take an active
part in the campaign. He says:
I'VE shall try to bring about here the
same equitable plan of fusion that Mr..
Bryan has succeeded in effecting in Ne
braska by uniting all Republicans, Demo-
Gratis and Populists on the Chicago plat
form. Each faction will be represen ted
on all the tickets and committees accord
ing to It's numerical strength. MY Object
is to unite all organizations outside of
Tammany Hall and to call convention
TO take snch action as may be necessary
at the time"
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-06
kEcoTBRED from THE LIKE.
Dynamite Used fn Securing the Bodies
of Forest III. PARKER and fife

Dynamite Used In Securing the Bodies
of Forest III. Parker and Uife.
PLATTSBURG. N. Y, Sept. 5.-The
bodies of Mr.. and Mrs. Forest II.
Parker Jr., who were drowned in Chain
Lake in the Adirondacks on Saturday, were
recovered last night. Dynamite was used
and the bodies came TO the face Mr..
Parker and his wife went rowing in the
morning, Mr.. Parker taking a gun with
him. Not returning, about noon party
went in search of them, and the boat was
found floating bottom up at the end of
the lake. When Mr.. Parker's body was
recovered it was found that the nose was
broken and the face badly disfigured
which seemed 10 indicate that when tn e
gun was discharged it had exploded or
kicked badly, and that Mr.. Parker had
been knocked overheard and had proba-
bly, overturned the boat.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-06
FA1HERLAND PIONEERS.

Annicersary of the First Settlement of
German in america.
CINCINNATI, OHIO, Sept. 5.-The an
niversary of the first settlement of Ger
mans in America at Germantown, Pa,
was celebrated here to-day with the
largest demonstration of the kind ever
known in this city. Over 100 German so.
cieties participated. Ali the railroad 5
brought excursions. There were parade 8
in the morning, and over 10000 people as.
sem bled in the geological gardens in the
afternoon.
Carl Schurz was the orator of the day.
with speeches by Mavor Tafel, ex- Mavor