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The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
GERMANS WILLING
TO ASSIST RUSSIA
financial Aid for the
Cars Empire.
Special Dispatch 10 The Call.

BERLIN. Nov. 20-While the Gar was
at Potsdam recently the general lines of
prospective commercial treaty between
germany and Russia were reached. EN-
peror William, the Car. DR.. Won MIGUEL
ana NJ de Witte discussed the situation,
including the financial crisis in Russia.
Inc latter was largely due to the num-
perless industrial enterprises, especially
IN IRON started under the Russian high
tarln policy, being obliged to curtail their
output owing 10 insufficient coal supplies
from the South Russian mines. When the
WORKSHOPS closed for lack OF coal prices
rose enormously, and the Minister of FL
nance, NJ de Witte. therefore arbitrarily
nNeu the price OF railroad materials re-
CURED by the railroads at about 80 per
cent below the price demanded. As many
enterprises were started expressly to sup
Ply the Siberian railroad, the result was
me German and Russian governments
Iake grave view of the situation, but in
bsrhn financial circles the crisis is regard
eI as only temporary. Therefore in view
OF the Cars emphatic declaration at
fotsdam IN favor OF NJ. de Whites peace
poIlcy, and the believed baselessness OF
tne reports OF the Russian advance in At
shanistan and Persia, they are inclined TO
lurther Russia's financial and Industrial
expansion on the ground that thev will
mus be subscribing TO their own interests
IN drawing apart Russia and France and
IN helghtening Russia's power of purchas-
ing German products.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
CASTRO REGIME
IS RECOGNIZED
State Department Takes
Action.
SITUATION IN VENEZUELA
BETTER ELEMENT FAVORS THE
NEW GOVERNMENT.
Liberation of Political Prisoners the
First Reform Ordered by the
Successful Revolution
ary Leader.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

CARACAS, Venezuela, Nov. 20-The
United States Government has officially
recognized the de facto government head
ed by General Cipriano Castro, the VIC
torious revolutionary leader.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 2O-Omcial ad-
vices received from Venezuela give de-
tails OF the recent revolutionary upheaval
in that country and the inauguration of
the new Government under General Cas-
tro. The programme Of the Government
IS set forth in the following pronuncia-
mento:
The popular movement instituted a few weeks
ago in the occident Of the republic by General
Castro aiming 10 restore the institutions of
the country. has been propitious since the mid
die OF September under the chief and leader OF
the victorious troops. who effected yesterday
October 23) his entry to the capital amid uni
versal manifestations OF public joy. His first
act after assuming power was 10 order the
liberty OF the political prisoners. So this tri-
umph. truly national, has been crowned with
peace in all homes and tranquility in all
hearts.
General Castro received the investur. of su-
preme power in conformity with article l5I OF
the constitution, and Immediately began the
organization OF a provisional administration
while the country is reconstructed by strict
constitutional forms. BY one OF his decrees
the chief OF the Government nominated the
Ministry. hcnoring the undersigned with the
portfolio OF foreign affairs. There is opened
10 Venezuela a new OF peace which will
be to the benefit OF all national interests
marily 10 the maintenance OF legal order and
the continued advancement Of economic inter-
ests. 1 wish you would make known the agree
able situation in which Venezuela is placed
after the definltive triumph OF the popular
movement which Instituted and completed
by General Castro.
The document is signed by Andueza
Paiacio, Minister of Foreign Affairs and
at one time President of Venezuela. II
appears in the Official Gazette and copies
have been forwarded to Senior Pulido the
Venezuelan Charge d'Affaires here. The
accounts agree that all the influential ele-
ments have accepted Castro. Among his
first acts was the declaration that the
present constitution should be upheld and
that twenty States of Venezuela should
enjoy autonomy. Concerning the future
representation of Venezuela in Washing
ton no advices have been received here
The report IL that Senor Bolet- PeraZa
Will be the new Minister. Senior Pulfdo
says his selection Is not unlikely, as Senior
Bolet-Peraza was Minister at Washington
under President Palacio, who is now Min
lister OF Foreign Affairs.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
STREET CAR STRIKE
RESULTS IN A RIOT
Armed Guards Badly Beaten After
Shooting Into a Crowd and
Wounding a Man.

BELLEVILLE. III. Nov. 2l.-The street
car strike resulted in a not tonight. in
which two armed guards were badly
beaten. after one ~ them had fred a shot
into the crowd The bullet struck a man
iu the arm.
The two guards-John Henson and Guy
r Treudley- been brought over from
ST. Louis by the company. They were as
signed 20 protect the mOtormen and con-
dlcr0rs az the terminus at the public
square. A car had just left the square
f1r 81 Louis. when a crowd OF about 1000
men and boys surrounded the two guards
The 5ostling crowd forced a boy against
Henson and he struck the lad. Instantly
a dozen men jumped on the guard and
Tho crowd became a mob. The two men
were knocked down and kicked and
trampled.
The two guards. drawing revolvers. be-
gan 20 fire their way 10 the police sta
ton. one Of them shot point blank into
tle crowd. the bullet striking Benjamin
Taylor iu the arm. The crowd stOrmed
The police station and tried 70 take them
out hut was beaten back by the police
With drawn revolvers. The two men were
locked up and bail refused.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
DISPUTED OIL PROPERTY.
Hearing of an Argument for a Re
ceiver Postponed.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. D.-In the United
States court to-day Judge Ross continued
until December the hearing of a motion
to have a receiver appointed for the rich
est properties in the Coalinga oil fields
There are four suits involved in the liti-
CATION, the same questions of law and
fact being common to all. The first is
the Sierra Nevada Oil Company VS.. the
Home Oil Company, Z. o. Miller ct al. :;
the hex Oil Company VS.. the Producers
OIL Company. l.. L. Cory ct al. and two
other similar suits.
whom Judge Allen and DR.. Gates of this
located sections 20 and % and complied
with all the conditions Of the law be
PENDANTS claim their right. Sections IL
and 20 are the sections whereon the wells
ciates hold section II under a United
States patent, and so that section is not
involved in this litigation; but on section
20. the most valuable of the oil wells have
been sunk The Blue Goose. in which
Mrs. Hearst has purchased an interest, is
located on this section.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
BROTHER LAWRENCE
HAS PASSED AWAY
Famous as an Educator in Catholic
Institutions for a Quarter of
Century.

SAN RAFAEL, Nov. 2O.-Rev. Brother
Lawrence, man well known in the edu-
caional world as Greek and Latin
scholar. passed away to-day at St. Vim
cents Orphan Asylum, five miles north
OF this city. His demise was primarily
due TO a complication of diseases Incl
dent 10 old age and the constitution of
the aged brother. weakened by close ap-
plication TO study, was unable TO with
stand the strain.
Brother Lawrence was ca years of age
and for the last quarter of a century he
has been member OF the Christian
Brotherhood and has held some impor-
tant positions in that order. He came TO
St Vincent's Orphan Asylum four years
ago, and during that period has occu-
pied the position OF inspector OF classes.
All the boys Of the asylum looked upon
him in the light of a father and he was
regarded with the greatest respect and
esteem by Brother Michael, the head of
the institution.
The funeral services will be held at the
asylum next Wednesday at o'clock in
the morning, when a solemn requiem
mass will be celebrated for the repose OF
the deceased brothers soul. The inter
ment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
TEN THOUSAND
PEARLS SEIZED
Smuggler Book Comes
to Grief.
OLD SHOES FULL OF GEMS
CUSTOMS OFFICIALS MAKE A
RICH HAUL
Providence, B. L, Dealer In Jewelry
Attempts 70 Escape Paying
Duty on q Collection
From Europe.
Special Dispatch to n. Call

NEW YORK. Nov. 2o.-Ten thousand
smuggied pearls OF all sizes, some iuita-
ton and some genuine gems, were taken
20 tho custom-hOuse to-day and spread
out IN Collector Bidweus office. They
viii be taken 10 the Appraisers stores
where the Government Will pass on their
values The pearls were seized by Special
Treasury Onicial Theobald from Francois
Book. a dealer in Jewels and gems. OF
Providence, r. I Book was arrested on
the French liner Bretagne. but preceding
him had come a cable message 20 the
customs officials telling that the Provi-
dence man had pearls OF great price in his
possession. To the Inspector Book de-
clared he had nothing dutiable He de-
clared he was going 10 Mexico and said
nothing about bis business IN Providence.
Special Agent Theobald and the inspect
ors made rapid examination into his
baggage and In his pockets. In Books
trunks We're three pairs OF worn shoes,
tied together, heel and toe, and wrapped
cpmpacuy IN newspapers. Inside each
pair ot shoes We're many packages Of half
pearls. There were two quarts OF the
gems altogether. They were OF all sizes,
aAl until the experts examine them IL VIII
not be known what are genuine and what
These half pearls are used extensively
IN the manufacture of iewelry. but the
imitation article Is expensive. Both true
ana false are dutlable.
When the officers had secured all the
pearls from Books trunk they examined
his wearing apparel. In the inside pocket
of his topcOat they found a package con-
taining some beautiful specimens. In the
tail pockets Of his coat were found pearls,
ana there were more In the other pockets.
j he customs officers are inclined TO think
The pearls on his person are genuine and
The Others are possibly imitation. 4 rough
estimate Of the value OF the entire seizure
is 50.100.
Book does not speak English. He said
De was born la Austria and had gone
trom Trieste 20 Paris. Special Agent
Nhcobald has learned Of a trip that Book
made from Paris 10 this country last Nav.
and regrets that Books baggage was not
searched az that time. Book spent sun
day night IN the police station and to-day
was taken before United States Commits
ei0uer shields and held IN $500 bail He
said he had no means Of securing bail and
went 20 Ludlow-street iail
The treasury agents say they have no
evidence 70 show that Book had any sc-
C0mplices.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
IN A WORTHY CAUSE.
Opening of the Catholic Ladies' Fair
at Stockton.

STOCKTON. Nov. 2O.-The Catholic la
dies fair opened tonight at Agricultural
Pavilion. Mayor Harrison delivered the
opening address. and this was followed
by an entertainment. The place was
handsomely decorated, and the large at
tendance this evening indicated a general
interest in the success of the affair.
The proceeds are for the benefit Of s..
Joseph's Home for Old Men This is 10
be non-sectarian institution, although il
Is to be maintained by Catholics Ii will
include a completely equipped hospital.
with trained nurses and a resident physi-
clan, and will furnish all those necessary
appliances for which physicians must now
send their patients to San Francisco at
great cost. Such a hospital has been
needed long by Stockton. Besides giving
the city valuable service. IL will be a good
thing for the town in another way, mas
much as people from all over the valley
Will come here to be treated instead OF
going to the metropolis, as at present.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
MAl!ET0A TANU
GOES TO THE FIJIS
Former King of the Samoan Islands
Will Pay Visit to His
Sister

APIA, Samoan Islands, Nov. 15 via
Auckland. n. H.. Nov. H.-Everything is
quiet here. The British cruiser Pylades
left Apia November for Sydney, N 5.
w, carrying former King Malietoa Tanu
as a passenger to the Fills to pay visit
TO his sister.
The German members Of the Municipal
Council had refused TO sit with the re-
Gently elected British members, on the
ground that the latter had insulted the
German flag some months back. Dr. Solp,
president Of the municipality was much
annoyed, and used all his endeavors,
though without success, for three weeks
were arranged and the Council will meet.
Frank Cornwall, the largest British
land owner in Samoa, was found muir
dered in his bed q few days ago II is
supposed that the assassin was a Samoan
native.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
SAMPSON A GRANDFATHER.
Admiral's Daughter Gives Birth to &
Healthy Bow.

MILL VALLEY. Nov. 20-The wires
bore a message of good cheer across :he
continent Yesterday message that
doubtless brought "A tender smile 10 the
face ~ Admiral Sampson and caused him
tn forget for "a brief period at least the
controversy over whether he or Admiral
Schley is the more doughty warrior
Admiral Sampson is the grandfather OF
brand new baby, boy at that and tia
proud mother and father flashed the news
10 the grandfather without loss OF time
adding that both mother and child were
doing well. Mrs. II. II. Scott the mother
is the admirals Youngest daughter and is
aged - years. Her husband Is the WELL
known San Francisco real estate agent.
who has a beautiful suburban residence
in The shade OF Mount Tamalpais. and
spends as much time there as is cornnatI-
Die with his business interests. Mrs
Sc0tts maiden name was Olive Sampson.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21

ed by grateful men and women. saved
from untimely graves by its immediate
and marvellous power over diseases OF
the kidneys and bladder.
Especially in cases Of Brights disease
is Swamp-Root winning new friends
every hour.
swamp-Root succeeds because Y
cures.
Every man and woman, no mater
how healthy and vigorous. would profit
by taking Swamp-Root every now AMI
then as a preventive. and thus abso-
lutely fOrestall kidney and bladder
troubles.
Swamp-Root IS the triumphant dis
covery OF the eminent kidney special
ist. DIR. Kilmer. and is used in the lead
ing hospitals; recommended by sl,illful
physicians In their private practice.
and is taken by doctors themselves NO
have kidney ailments. because they rec
ogniZe in it the greatest and most sue
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ever been able to compound.
II you have Tho slightest symptom ot
kidney or bladder trouble or II there Is
a trace Of il in your family history,
send at once 10 Dr. Kilmer & Co. Bing-
hamton. N Y. who will gladly send
you free by mail Immediately. without
cost 10 you. sample bottle of swamp
Root and a book Of wonderful Swamp
Root testimonials. BE sure to say that
you read this generous offer in the San
Francisco Daily Call.
Swamp-Root is for sale the world
over at druggists in bottles Of two sizes
and two prices-fifty cents and one dol
lar. Remember the name. Swamp
Root. and the address. BinghamtOn,
N Y.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
oHIo'S OFFICIAL VOTE.
Judge Nash's Plurality Almost Fifty
Thousand.

COLUMBUS, Nov. 20.-The canvass of
the official vote in Ohio was completed
this afternoon. 1t shows that Judge
Nashs plurality is 1903. The total vote
cast was SOS. l59, divided as follows among
the six candidates for Governor: George
Il. Nash (R.l, il7.lS9; John r Mclean
lDD, S6S.lI6: Seth II. Ellis Union Re
form), .1s9: George VI. Hammell (ProD .
6s29; Robert B. Bandlow (SocialtSt
Labor. 2459: Samuel NJ. Jones Non
Par), 1O6,7 72l
The plurality OF John A. Caldwell CR)
LOT Lieutenant Governor over A w
Patrick CD, who was supported bv the
Anti-Saloon League, is 12 720. An anaIy-
sis OF the figures shows that about 40 900
electors who voted for Jones for Gov
ernor failed to vote for any other candi-
date for State office. The Non-Partisans
drew their strength about equally from
the Republican and Democratic parties
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
KLEPToMANIAC ARRESTED.
Student Who Stole Bicycles and Other
Articles.

PASADENA. Nov. 2O.-The City Mar
shal to-day arrested Lynn Edgar Bah
cock, Throop student, who Is evidently
n kleptomaniac. Babcock. who comes
from Riverside, has stolen bicycles from
houses and churches and has left them
without apparent reason standing on
curbs about town. His trunk was found
filled with electric bells and other fix
lures. Last night, while the family Of
II. Parker of Madison avenue were at
church, Babcock entered through a win
dow and turned things upside down in
search of valuables. but got little of
value. After President Edward of Throop
had called on him in Jail to-day the young
student broke down and cried.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
welded at San Rafael.

SAN RAFAEL. Nov. 2o.-Miss Marchie
Dougherty, the daughter Of W. F. Dough-
erty. the local searcher OF records. was
married this evening at the residence OF
her parents to Constable Thomas Sutton
Of Novato. Rev. William Marshall offlciat-
ing. Alden Sutton, a brother of the
groom acted as best man. and Mrs. w r.
Speidei. q sister OF the bride. as brides
maid. Only the relatives and intimate
friends Of the young couple were present
al the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Sutton
will depart for Coronado tomorrow on
their honeymoon.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
SIX WERE KILLED IN
THE HUMBOLDT WRECK

AAAShoS VI OedQ 1IdlldnS swear ven
geance on Trainmen Response
bic for the Accident.
ST. PAUL. Nov. 2O.-A Sioux Falls spe-
cial to the Dispatch says: The dead and
injured from the railroad accident near
humboldt have been brought to this city.
Inc six dead men are now in the city
morgue, and the four seriously injured
are at the city hospital. Two of those
in the hospital are in a precarious condi-
tl9n. 9i and one Of them at least probably
VIII die. About fifty OF the Italians are
In the city hanging around the morgue.
Ihey are watched by the police to pre-
vent any trouble. The dead are:
EDWARD HOWARD, more generally
known as "Brockey."
ANTONIO ANDREA.
ANTONIO ALIELLO
JOE NENONE
FRED DASKRELL
WERTEL CARREII,
The killed and injured are all from Ch.-
caso. and with the exception OF the frst
named In the list of dead are Italians.
Inc Italians who are at the scene of the
accident refuse TO go to work. and are
swearing vengeance on the train crew
which ran the train causing the accident
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21

of the Northern Pacific. Great Northern.
Canadian Pacific, Oregon Railroad and
Navigation Company and the Southern
Pacific met in this city to-day for the
purpose OF adjusting passenger rates
from Puget Sound points TO the East.
w. II. Hurlburt. general passenger agent
Of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
DEANE PLEADS GUILTY.
Forger Claims TO Have Been a
General in San Salvadnr-

SANTA BARBARA. Nov 2O.-Charles
Deano. alias c. Il Davis. who forged the
name OF Railroad Contractor ]. w. Wiley
10 two time checks amounting 10 s225
yesterday withdrew his plea OF not guilty
and to-day entered plea OF guilty He
was sentenced 20 three years for the first
oncnse and two years on the second
Deane claims 10 have been a general In
Furrection and has had a rernarkahie
career. He comes from one of the hest
early Santa Barbara families and was
educated 10 be civil engineer. He had
high positions in the Mexican aud San
Salvador governments and at one time
owned vast tracts OF land in Mexico.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
NEW ELECTRIC LINE
Franchise Granted by the San Jose
City Council.

BAN JOSE. Nov. 2)-The City Council
this morning granted A Greeninger and
others a franchise for an electric road
along Fifth street from Taylor. the
northerly limits. 20 San Fernando street
Al the expiration of five years the CITY
is 20 receive 3 per cent OF the receipts OF
The road az payment for the franchise.
The Flfth-strcet railway iE 10 be a con-
meeting link between the Alviso electric
road and another that is 10 be built out
Son Fernando street through East San
Jose 10 connect with the Alum Rock mo-
tor road. This latter line viii be turned
into an electric road.
Tho same company OF capitalists is pro-
Jectng an electric road 10 Los Gatos by
way of Campbell. When Il and the Al
viso road are completed San Jose Will be
materially beneAled in a commercial wav
az the lines Will pass through two OF the
tiOns IN the United States
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21

Company. was chosen chairman Of the
meeting.
For several weeks passenger rates from
Puget Sound have been demOralized and
brokers have sold tickets 20 Chicago for
80. At the meeting to-day n general dls-
cussion OF rates took place. but no con-
clusion was reached and the meeting al.
tourned until tomorrow at 1880 O'Clock
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21

Is that great human engine. which
decides the health of every man and
woman. working properly?
Are symptoms like the following star
ing you in the face every day?
Weak, sluggish circulation.
Puffy or dark circles under the eyes.
Sallow. yellow. unhealthy complexion.
Urine cloudy. milk-like or stringy:
dark in color or offensive.
Painful. scalding sensation in pass
ing it.
Dull. heavy headaches. dizzy. tired
feeling. faint spells. irregular heart.
Obliged to go often during the day.
and to get up many times at night.
Pain or dull ache IN the back.
Feeling of oppression and apprehen-
sion.
Restless. irritable and hard to please
All tagged out. run down, sleepless
nights and discouraged.
If you have any Of these symptoms,
take the advice of one who has made a
life study of just such diseases and
look we'll to yourself. because you have
kidney trouble.
If your urine when allowed 10 remain
undisturbed in a glass or bottle for
twenty-four hours forms a sediment or
settling or has a cloudy appearance. il
is evidence that your kidneys need i'm
mediate attention.
Bright's disease. which is destroying
more human lives than any other dis
ease, may be stealing upon you.
The symptoms you have noticed are
the danger signals nature sets to show
that the track of health is not clear.
Take Swamp-Root, the famous new
discovery, whose fame is being herald
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
CARNEGIE COMPANY
BUYS CUBAN PROPERTY
Moroto Railroad and the Valuable
Ponupe Mine Pass Into Hands
of the Corporation

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Nov. 2O.-Ru-
mors current for several weeks culmin-
ated to-day in the definite admission by
officials of the Satanilo and Moroto Rail-
road and the Ponupe mine that both
properties had been sold TO the Carnegie
Company The Ponupe mine is consid-
cred one OF the richest manganese mines
in the world. 1t has practically unlim-
tied deposit of ore assaying 65 per cent
The railroad, which holds a Spanish con
Structlon concession to ManZanillo and
Guantanamo, is now a paying property
fifty miles into the interior
MT. Carnegie's representatives have
been active in the district for a month
ana nave received options on many val
liable iron and manganese deposits along
the line of the proposed railroad.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
Oil Property Bonded.

LOS ANGELES. Nov. @.-Easton. Ed
r,dga e. Co. have bonded the Rex on
Company's properties in this city. It is
said that this deal is in the interest of
the San Francisco syndicate that has al
ready secured the wells of the American
oil Company and the Yukon Oil Company
of this city. The production OF the Rex
oil Company is over II 900 barrels month
ly, which gives the San Francisco syn
dicate control OF nearly one-third of the
total oil product of this city Negotia-
fions are said to be pending for the pur-
chase of the Bayer and Last wells, near
Second street, by the San Francisco syn
dicafa.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
SHOOTS INTO A MOB
ATTACKING HIS HOME

NORFOLK. Va. Nov. 2O.-Reports have
reached here from Princess Ann County
that a mob attacked the home OF Magis-
trate Oscar Fleming to-day. Fleming, In
defending his home. killed one OF the
party and wounded several others.
A few days ago. Fleming. II Is said, shot
and killed Clarence Snyder, a boy who
was hunting on his farm. Feeling has
been high in the neighborhood and a mob
was formed. After the leader fell the
mob retired. No one identified the body
a Coroners Jury was summoned. Flem-
ing's house bears many bullet marks.