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The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
SEVERE FROST
AND DENSE FOG
Weather That Blocks
Traffic in Vicinity
Of London.

LONDON, Nov. 16-From Il to 20 do
grees OF frost, unprecedented at this time
Of the year, and q dense fog In most
parts OF the country, are winding up a
week notable for its abnormal weather
and are adding TO the long list Of casual
ties occasioned by the recent gales Rail-
road traffic in and around London is seri-
ously dislOcated, while train collisions are
reported from various points. The most
Of these were on the London. Chatham
and Dover line. when seventeen persons
were injured
AL traits on the river Thames is at a
Etandstill, and several accidents preceded
the stoppage. The fog in South London
is so dense that road traffic is almost i'm
practicable. Omnibus passengers have
been forced TO leave the vehicles and
walk Notwithstanding the density of the
fog, the automobile club turned out in
force for its annual spin to-day. Hun
dreds Of cars proceeded in the display
end gingerly felt their way through the
darkness.
The Channel steamers were badly de-
layed by the fog. There was skating to-
day IN some parts Of the kingdom
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
READY To SIGN
CANAL TREATY
Lord Pauncefote Re-
ceives Full Power
From London.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

CALL BUREAU, 1406 G STREET, NV,
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-On account OF
the slight indisposition from which Lord
Pauncefote is suffering, the signature Of
the isthmian canal treaty has been de-
layed until next week. Lord Pauncefote
has received full credentials from Lon
dou empowering him to sign the treaty.
This indicates conclusively that the Lon
don government has approved the text Of
the instrument. Nothing now stands in
the way Of it's signature and submission
to the Senate for ratification President
Roosevelt and Secretary Hay are conf
dent that the new treaty will be ratified
without difficulty.
Members of the diplomatic corps are
taking a great interest In the treaty be-
cause Of the Importance to them Of it's
provisions in connection with the project
ed canal Unofficial inquiries to ascertain
its contents have already been addressed
to this Government and they have been
answered fully and frankly by Secretary
Hay. There is no intention Of the part Of
either Great Britain or the United States
to attempt to make a secret out Of a mat
ter that has been public property for
months.
LONDON, Nov. $3.50 far as the British
Government is concerned all that remains
to be done in connection with the 18TH
ruian canal is for Lord Pauncefote and
Secretary of State Hay to a,ftix their sig
natures to the treaty Such minor sug-
gestions as ensued after the British en-
bassador's arrival at Washington have
been disposed of and the Foreign Office
awaits news of the signing of the con-
vention, though 1t has not received any
intimation as to when this is likely to
occur. No draft of the treaty has been
cabled here for the good reason that the
document is safely locked awav in the
Foreign Office files, where it has been
since prior to Lord Pauncefote's departure
from this country. The ambassador was
empowered to sign on behalf of Great
Britain the first day he arrived in the
United States. if such course seemed to
him advisable. He is acting with full
power and the officials presumed that he
is only awaiting convenience of the State
Department at Washington.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
BR|TONs WAKE
FROM LETHARGY
Cabinet Torpor Is Block
ing Needed Domestic
Legislation.
Parliament Is Expected to
Reassemble on the 23d
of Next January.

LONDON, Nov. 16.-The Cabinet appears
to have awakened from its lethargy to
such unexpected energy as to elicit from
the Gazette the following comment:
"The strict application to business is
highly to be commended and will be ap-
preciated."
This unintentional admission Of the
Cabinets previous laZiness has caused the
statement that the various committees of
the cabinet sitting this week, will form
ulate proposals for the reform of proceed
ure in the House of Commons. These
proposals will be considered by the full
Cabinet next week. 1t is pretty generally
admitted that there is crying need of such
a step, as domestic legislation is almost
hopelessly blocked.
Parliament, it is expected. will reassem-
BILE January %.
The negotiations between the govern
with regard to the Mosquito coast have
been very voluminous, but 1t is now be-
lieved that Nicaragua can provide a sat
1sfactory guarantee for the protection of
the natives and enable Great Britain to
rid herself of a responsibility which
brings with 1T no advantage. The Ques-
ton of a suitable guarantee has been
chiefly responsible for the prolongation Of
the matter, Lord Lansdowne, British For
eign Secretary, insisting that the Indians
must be adequately protected. Beyond
this point the Foreign Office displays lit
tie interest in the matter believing that
Great Britain's rights on the Mosquito
coast are valueleSS.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
RIVAL BANDS
STILL R|OT|NG
Blood Flows in the Path
Of the Galway
Contest.

DUBLIN, Nov. 16.-Rioting between the
Horace Plunkett and Arthur Lynch fac
uons, as result Of the Parliamentary
contest in Galway, was renewed last
night The Lynchites stormed the Union
ist headquarters and further demolished
the doors and windows. Numbers Of per-
sons were injured and several heads were
split.
Colonel Lynch has not yet appeared on
the scene and is not expected. The Ma
uonalists assert that if the colonel is
elected he will be ''smuggled" inside the
House Of Commons to take the oath and
then face the music" if accused of trea.-
son for fighting in behalf of the Beers.
John Dillon is actively campaigning
against Plunkett, his object. 1t is alleged,
being to, cause Mr.. Plunkett's retirement
from the vice presidency of the Irish Ag-
ricultural and Industrial Department,
which will probably follow his defeat Dill
Ions attitude is in line with his denunci-
alton of John Redmond because the lat
ter so warmly supported Plunkett's pro-
Jects for the regeneration of agriculture
in Ireland. on the Parliamentary commit
tee. whose laborS resulted in the forna-
ucn of the new department.
Four hundred extra policemen were
drafted to Galway to-day and were patrol
ling the streets. A large force of police
is held at the Courthouse, in readiness
for eventualities.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
NOT To RAISE
TAX ON SUGAR
Stir Created in England
by Circulation Of
a Rumor.
Chancellor Of the Exchequer's
Task In Supplying Revenue
for the Boer War.

LONDON, Nov. ia stir has been
created by the rumor that Sir Michael
Hicks-Beach, Chancellor Of the EX-
chequer, would impose another tax Of a
half penny per pound on sugar, although
inquiries by representative Of The Call
have resulted in discrediting the probable
ity of any such action. 1t is an unwrit-
ten rule Of the treasury that no industry
shall be tampered with two years run
ming, and Sir Michael Hicks-Beach is not
likely to break through hard and fast ira
ditions, however hard pushed he may be
for funds to carry on the war. Neverthe-
less, the rumor has brought to light a
curious condition of affairs, which would
certainly favor the Government, should
it decide to take the step, despite the tax
imposed in the last budget. The British
consumer is now buying sugar more
cheaply than before the tax was imposed.
This is due chiefly to the surplus supply,
but also to wholesale price cutting in Ger
many, where sugar trust is causing the
British sugar trade the keenest apprehen-
sion. This German trust will form one Of
the chief topics of the sugar conference
which is to meet in Brussels December IL
Though the United States Government
has not been invited to send delegate to
the conference, the correspondent learns
that it could be represented if it so de-
sired, and one of the leading authorities
on sugar in England is now endeavoring
to secure the attendance of American del
egateS at the meeting in Brussels.
Until after the conference it can be def
nitely stated Sir Michael Hicks-Beach
will not take any action, and then it is
improbable that he will run the risk of
further disintegrating business, which on
all sides, it is declared, would be in a
sorrowful plight.
Replying to correspondent Sir
Michael Hicks-Beach said the coal tax
would be continued next year, but init
mated that it would not be increased.
This will take a load off the minds OF
British coal miners, who have been espe-
cially exercised over the inroads Ameri-
can coal has made on the Continent
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
BITTER LEGAL FIGHT
OVER A MINING CLAIM
Partners Disagree and Ask the Courts
to Settle Their Differ

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, Nov. 16-
Mrs. Beatrice A. Steadman of San Diego,
was an important witness for the plain
tiff in the Doyle-Burns mining suit, in
volving title to a large share Of stock
in the Portland Mining Company. She
gave her testimony in a remarkably clear
way in the face of a rigid cross-examin-
alton by Senator Patterson. She told Of
going to Cripple Creek with her husband
in 1897 and assisting him in working his
claim by running a wlndIass at the top
while her husband worked at the bottom.
She testified that she saw Burns and
Doyle frequently and that the former had
always referred to Doyle as my part
ner." She said she had negotiated with
Burns for the lease of ground on which
to build a boarding house. She objected
to certain agreements without Doyle 8
consent, to which she says Burns replied
IT assure you it will be a great accommo-
dation to both myself and my partner,
Jimmy Doyle"
Mrs. Steadman also testified to her hus-
band getting a contract on Bobtail No. 2,
which she said was given by Burns and
Doyle, and that Doyle made all the ar
rangements.
Mrs. Steadman and her husband now
live in San Diego, where they are well
known They made a fortune in the Klon-
dixie.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17

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The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17

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The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
Suit Against a Collector.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1s.-Suit has been
commenced IN the United States Circuit
Court by Warner, Barnes & Co. against
Collector Biswell to recover $12S.52S. which
it is claimed was paid under protest on a
cargo Of sugar brought by them from
Iloilo in the Philippines. Warner, Barnes
& Co. advance the claim that the island
of Panay is American and not foreign ter
ritory, and that the collection Of duties
was contrary to the constitution of the
United States. The suit is in a way q test
case to determine the right to impose
duty on goods brought from any Of the
colonial possessions CT this Government
and will probably be carried to the United
States Supreme Court.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
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The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
RESUME NEGOTIATIONS
ON THE CESSION TREATY
Danish Government Places It's Inter
ests in Hands Of the Minister
at Washingto

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1e.-The negotia-
tions between the Governments of the
United States and Denmark relative to
the cession to the United States of the
Danish West Indies have been transferred
to Washington.
The transfer was brought about through
the desire of The Danish Government to
place its interests in the matter in the
hands of ConsIantin Brunn, Danish Min
lister at this capital. He spent some time
at Copenhagen last summer and returned
to Washington recently thoroughly pre-
pared to carry forward the negotiations
directly with Secretary Hay. 1t is learned
that within the last few days there has
been increased activity In the negotia-
tions. and that sensible progress has
been made toward the completion of a
treaty of cession.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17

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The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
DURPHEY'S CONVICTION
OF POLYGAMY STANDS
Public Policy the Basis Of an Opinion
Rendered by District
lid dqeS

PORTLAND, Or, Nov. 1e.-By the con-
current opinion Of District Judges Clel-
land, George, Fraser and Sears handed
down to-day the motion of B. G. Durphey,
arrested in Eureka, Cei., to set aside the
verdict of guilty on charge Of polygamy
brought against him, on the grounds of
insufficiency of evidence and misconduct
of the jury, was denied.
Judge Sears said that on grounds of
public policy the affidavit of certain mem
bers of the jury to impeach the verdict
would not be admitted. The affidavit re-
ferred to alleges that certain members of
the jury, while considering the ase,
brought up. matters detrimental to the
defendant which had never appeared In
the evidence
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17

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The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17

rected that the money be placed in an
envelope and left at designated point at
an appointed time Smith took counsel
and left an envelope as directed, but with
blank paper instead Of money within, and
placed a man on watch. Two men ap-
peared, but did not take the envelope.
apparently being satisfied that a trap had
been set for them
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
Not Topeka "Buffa1o Jones. y

TOPEKA. Kans.. Nov. 16.-The report
of Buffalo" Jones' death has no allusion
to c. ]. Jones, the Arctic explorer and
rescuer Of the American bison. He still
lives in Topeka, and says he hopes to see
the bison provided with home by the
Government before he dies. Obituaries
Jones have appeared in a number of East
ern papers.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
s1ashes Enemy with a Knife.

ANGELS CAMP, Nov. 16.-Frank Mey-
ers, a miner working at the Duchess mine
near vallecito, got into dispute to-day
with another miner named John tinker
and tinker slapped Meyers face Meyers
drew a knife and cut tinker across the
left arm and across the breast and stom-
from the wrist to the shoulder. tinker
is in a critical condition. Meyers came to
Angels Camp and gave himself up.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
Fierce Fight Between Students.

VIENNA, Nov. I6.-After a fierce fight
to-day Lutheran students drove Roman
Catholic students out OF the great hall Of
the university. The officials Of the uni
versity brought the Catholics back to the
hall, but they were again driven out. The
fighting between the students continued
outside the building.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
Messenger Steals Jewelry.

NEW YORK, Nov 15.-John A Hanlon
a messenger for the United States Ex-
press Company on the Lehigh Railway,
was arrested at Jersey City to-day for
alleged thefts of express packages. Han
lon was a companion Of Messenger Sam
uel Gleason, arrested at Rochester yes
terday for a similar crime. The police
said Hanlon confessed to the joint rob-
berry with Gleason of valuable package
of jewelry in transit to the Fahey. Watch
Case Company, at Chicago. Hanlon will
be taken to Pennsylvania for trial.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
FREIGHT TRAIN WRECKED
IN COLLISION ON SIDING
Engineer and Fireman Save Them
selves, but Head Brakeman Is
Instantly Killed

Instantly Killed.
BOISE, Idaho, Nov. ia collision oc-
CURED at 4 o'clock this morning near
Orchard, on the Oregon Short Line, be-
tween an east-bound freight and west
bound helper engine that was backing up.
The engine of the freight and ten cars
were wrecked. The helper engine, the
lever Of which was reversed just before it
struck, ran wild eight miles and stopped.
The engineer and fireman saved them
selves by jumping. Charles Wallace, head
brakeman Of the freight. who was on the
engine, was killed. and his body is still
lying under the wreckage.
Injured-Martin Cosgrove, engineer on
freight, terribly scalded, will die; II. w
Knox, fireman on freight, right leg off be-
low knee, will probably recover; Eph Nc
Dowell and Frank Oman, engineer and
fireman on helper. bruised and cut, not
serious.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
Girl Killed in a Train Collision.

CHICAGO, Nov. 16.-The through train
from st. Paul on the Chicago Great
Western road to-day ran into a milk
train near st. Charles Station, telescop-
ing the rear coaches. A little girl from
other passengers injured. Immediately
after the collision the milk train coaches
caught fire and were entirely consumed
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
Country CORONER Murdered.

CREEDE, Colo, Nov. 16.-Dr. A. N.
Simpson, Coroner Of Mineral County, was
found dead in his office with bullet
wound in the center of the back. He was
evidently murdered as the nature and po-
sition Of the wound preclude the possibil-
ity of suicide. There is no clew to the
murderer,
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
BANQUET to General Randall.

of the Department of the Columbia was
rendered banquet tonight by the busi-
ress men Of Portland in the Commercial
Club.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
ADVERTISEMEN
Out OF Plumb.

When the wall Is out of plumb the
building is more or less unsafe, and the
higher the wall is carried out of the per-
pendicular the greater the danger of col
lapse. It's about so with the health; it
is out of plumb when the digestion Is
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
Mother and Children Burned.

CENTRALIA, ILL.,, Nov. 16.-At Vernon
last night two little children Of Charles
Bass were burned to death. Mrs. Bass
was fatally burned in attempting to res
cue the children.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
Merchant Receives Threatening Note

CINCINNATI, Nov. 16-Leonard s.
Smith. president of manufacturing COM
pany, received a letter full Of threats of
atrocities to be committed on his six
year-old son unless Smith would buy i'm
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17

Physician Found Guilty Of Murder.
LEON. Iowa. Nov. 18.-Dr. ]. H. Crof-
ferd, proprietor of the Crofferd Santa
rum of this place. was found guilty of
murder in the second degree or being re-
sponsible for the death of Miss Maude
Stone, a wealthy young lady, who was
an inmate of the institution.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
Queen wilhelmina Improves.

THE HAGUE. Nov. 16-The Queen
mother, coming to-day from the bedside
Of Queen Wilhelmina, said the royal pa
tient was better.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17

Separate Schools for Indians.
GUTHRIE, o. T., Nov. 16.-Separate
schools for Indian children is the latest
issue politically in Oklahoma
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-17
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