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THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATUEDAY, MARCH 23, 1895. 3 GROVER 1S ADVISED, Meeting of the Cabinet to Consider the Complications. CARLISLE NOT PRESENT. Attitude of England Toward Venezuela and Nica- ragua. MINISTERS NOW OVERLOOKED. It Would Seem, However, That For- eign Nations Will Not Act Hastily. WASHINGTON, March 22.—The Cabi- net meeting to-day lasted but two hours, everybody being present but Secretary Car- lisle, who was in New York. The session is said to have been uneventful, and there is said to have been an entire absence of friction between the members, although the principal subjects under discussion re- lating to the various complications-into which the United States has become in- volved with certain foreign countries were well calculated to exhibit diversified indi- vidual views. It is presumed that the attitude of Great Britain toward Venezuela and Nicaragua | was canvassed, but as faras can be gath- ered, the Secretary of State had no new matter touching this to impart, and it was not believed to be necessary to take any positive action at this juncture in the pro- ceedings. In view of the more weighty matters now engaging the attention of the admin- istration, it is stated that foreign Ministers in Washington are likely to be for the pres- ent left undisturbed in their relations with our Government. “ No answer beyond a purely perfunctory knowledging the receipt of this communication, and promising to make investigations been returned by Spain to the demand in the Allianca affair, and while under ordinary condi- tions this might be resented by this Gov- ernment a disposition was shown by the Cabinet to make all due allowance for the fact of the overturning of the Spanish Cabinet, the subordinates not daring to do anything to compromise the incoming Cabinet. BOMBARDMENT NOT NECESSARY. England to Secure a Peaceful Settlement With Nicaragua. WASHINGTON, March 22.—The trouble between Nicaragua and Great Britain, which has threatened to entangle the United States, has not assumed the bellig- erent aspect made out by recent reports. These untrue reports were to the effect that Great Britain has assured that there’| would be no encroachment on American soil, and with this understanding Great Britain may bombard Greytown without the intervention of the United States. That Great Britain made any such repre- sentations is discredited by those best ad- vised on the subject. Itis known definitely teat Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British Embassador, has not seen Secretary Gres- ham on the Nicaraguan question and has no communication whatever on the sub- ject. From the standpoint of Nicaraguan offi- cials the question is readily susceptible of peaceful adjustment and there is not a re- mote chance of a bombardment of Grey- town. General Barrios, the special envoy of Nicaragua, who recently left here for home, will soon return to Washington. From the British standpoint the tronble with Nicaraguaisonein which the interests of the United States and Great Britain are ilar, as when the British Vice-Consul, Mr. Hatch, was expelled from Nicaragua several citizens of the United States were also expelled. The latter were allowed to return, but it is believed an indemnity for their expulsion was quietly paid. MINISTER MURUGUA RESIGNS. But He Reconsiders at the Request of the Spanish Government. WASHINGTON, March 22 Minister Murugua of Spaina week ago forwarded his resignation because of the criticisms made in Cuba. The resignation was with- drawn at the request of the Spanish Gov- ernment. A reply of Spain to Secretary Gresham’s demand for an apology on the Allianca matter was not received to- Poor food provokes dyspepsia. Pure food, made with Dr. Price’s Baking Pow- der, prevents it. ENGLAND'S TENTACLES 00T, REACHING FOR PORTIONS OF THE RICH TERRITORY OF ALASKA. PARTICULARLY ANXIOUS TO SECURE A SLICE BY THE SEA FOR FORTIFICATIONS. WASHINGTON, March 22. — United States territorial rights in Alaska as against the British claims there have again been brought to the attention of the State Department. It is true that under the re- ports of the American Boundary Commis- sion and the Anglo-Canadian Boundary Commission of last year England lays claim to large and valuable portions of Alaska, both in the interior and on the sea- board, which had previously been regarded as American territory. Itisalso true that both of the commissions of survey came to very nearly the same conclusion regarding the questions which they had been ap- pointed to settle. There were, however, diverse opinions between them regarding certain matters which cannot be over- looked. The fundamental fact to be kept in mind regarding Alaska and the joint British and American survey of it is that the boundaries will not be finally scttled until they have been made the subject of diplo- matic negotiation between the govern- ‘ments at London and at Washington, under the terms of the treaty of 1825 be- tween Russia and-Great Britain, by which treaty our rights must be determined. Bince the completion of the survey it is the negotiating authorities of the two powers in interest that must attempt to determine the validity of their respective claims in so far as they may conflict, and the English desire that the line shall be drawn 50 as to cross some of the broad inlets in the southwest through which they can obtain direct access to their own domains | viding for the establishment of tw from the sea and near which they can establish fortifications that may yet be ser- viceable to them. e REPAIRING THE BIG TREE. Washington’s Winter Weather Plays Havoe With the Sequoia. WASHINGTON, March 22.—The in- clement weather of the past winter has had a serious effect on the trunk of the «large sequoia, or Californla redwood tree, that was such a great attraction at the World’s Fair, and was afterward brought to Washington and set up in the grounds of the Agricultural Department. Large portions of the bark of the tree ‘have fallen off as the result of exposure to rain and frosts. Workmen are now engaged in re- placing these pieces, holding them in place by wrapping wire tightly around the tree, and when this is completed an umbrella- like covering will be erected over the top of the trunk, sufficient to keep the rain from dropping down the sides. The trunk is about thirty feet in height, and probably about haif as thick. ’ —_————— Baron Von Saurma Jelteh's Transfer. WASHINGTON, March 22.—The Ger- man Embassy has not been officially ad- vised of the reported transfer of Baron von Saurma Jeltsch, now German Embassador at Washington, to Constantinople, as stated in the Associated Press cables from Berlin. It is now definitely known that the German Government will sent an agri- cultural attache to the embassy here, but word has not yet come as to the official to be named. e For Setting Fire to Churches. WASHINGTON, March 22.—Miss Mary Delaney of Milwaukee was arrested at the Elsmore Hotel to-day charged with having attempted to fire to St. Dominic’s and St. Patrick’s cathedrals yesterday with kero- sene and paper. She is about 35 years old and came here to lecture. She claims to be a Catholic and to have spent much of her life as a hospital attendant av Milwau- kee. Her sanity is questioned. - Condition of the Treasury. WASHINGTON, March 22.—To-day’s statement of the condition of the treasury shows: Available cash balance, §185,659,436; gold reserve, $90,749, CAUSES A SERIOUS JUMBLE. AN ERROR RELATING TO THE Es- TABLISHMENT OF TWO MILI- TARY POSTS. It INVOLVES THE RIVALRY BETWEEN THE Two LEADING CITIES oN PUGET SOUND. WASHINGTON, March 22,—An error by some Congressional clerks in making up the copy of the Sundry Civil appropria- tion sent to the President has materially changed the intention of Céngress in pro- mili- tary postc. It involves also the rival the cities of Seattle and Tacoma, W and probably will result in favor of Seattle. When the bill was pending in the House Senator Squire, who lives in Seattle, gave notice of an 2amendment for the establish- ment by the Secretary of War of a post on Puget Sound. This would mean a post at Seattle, as General Otis, in command of the department of the Columbia, had already reported in favor of that point. Representative Doolittle, who lives at Tacoma, then.offered an amendment in the House for a post at Puget Sound, with a proviso that its location should be deter- mined by a board of army officers, none of whom should be stationed in the de- partment where the post was located. ‘This was adopted in the Ho The Senate struck out the proviso for an examination by an army board. Senator toach of North Dakota offered an amend- ment in the Senate which was adopted, providing for theabandonment of the mili- tary post at Fort Yates and the establish- ment of a post at Bismarck, N. D. When the bill in conference an agreement was reached to restore the Doolittle amendment with some slight modifica- tions, which necessitated its being re- written. It now appears that the provision for a board of army officers to examine and re- port upon the best site applies to the Bis- marck post, while the Secretary may go ahead and locate the post on Puget Sound at his discretion. The department cannot act on what may have been the intention of Congress, but must construe the law and apply it as it reads. It will bea seri- ous disappointment to a dozen or more ambitious places on Puget Sound, which are getting ready to present their claims for the post to a board to be appointed for that purpose. Now the claims will be pre- sented to the Secretary, who will probably be governed by the advice of the army officers who have examined the matter, and the last annual report of General Otis, which recommended a post at Spokane and another at Seattle, will have great weight. The Spokane post was authorized in the army appropriation bill. e e & NEEDS MONEY FOR THE MILITIA. Governor Foster Working to Preserve Order on the Levees. NEW ORLEANS, March 22.—A meeting of the exchange conference committee on the labor troubles this evening sent to the Governor a resolution stating that they had already more than exhausted their money and have been unable to secure’ more funds. The resolution was the out- come of a request by Governor Foster to know whether any more funds could be raised by private subscription in order to maintain the expense of the military on the river front. The military will not be able to maintain their vigil on the river front until they are supplied with the necessary money, and the resolution will probably bring the levee trouble to some kind of a settlement. e MacicaLin its splendid work, Dr. Price’s Baking Powder was never known to fail. el Animals With Hydrophobia. MANKATO, Minn.,, March 22, — The State Board of Health has investigated a bad case of hydrophobia on the farm of Fred Osterman, a farmer residing five miles north of Henderson. From the bite of a mad dog inflicted on a pig January 20, one animal has attacked another until now nearly all his herds of cattle, sheep and swine have developed hydrophobia and many of them have had to be shot. ————— Deacon Boyleston Dead. NASHUA, N. H., March 22.—Deacon Edward D. Boyleston, the oldest editor in this State, poet, author and millionaire, died at his home in Ambherst this after- noon. He has been editor and proprietor of the Farmer’s Cabinet since 1840. - Many Buildings Burned. BAYOU SARA, La., March 22.—Fire to- day destroyed twenty-nine buildings in the business part of town. Loss, $50,000; in- surance, $25,000. L —————— Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup, the old reliable, will cure every case of cough or cold. FIGHTERS FOR CUBA Men Being Secured at New York to Help the Insurgents. ARE GIVEN FREE PASSES, Board and a Steady Salary of Fifty Dollars a Month. A STORY OF FILIBUSTERING. All the Preparations Said to Be ' Closely Watched by the Spanish Consul. NEW YORK, March 22.—A sensational story was afloat to-day to theeffect that an attempt was being made in this city to fit out a large American schooner for the in- surgents of Cuba. It is stated that the name of the vessel and the address of the men who have organized the filibustering expedition are in the hands of the Spanish Consul. It is said that about two weeks ago the Spanish Consul was informed that a suspiciously large number of men had been employed to go to Cuba. It was necessary that these men shounld be citizens of America, otherwise their employers had no work for them. The men were to be given free passesto and from the island, food supplied them, and were to be paid a salary of §50 per month. Of those who were hired, the on®s who ap- peared to beentirely trustworthy and likely to keep the secret were told the real nature of the expedition. © The plan was changed, it was said, and it was arranged to send the men to Cuba ona steamer of one of the regular lines running to Colon, instead of the chartered schooner. The latter was then to be loaded with munitions of war, and, if possible, the cargo was to be landea on the east end of Cuba, at the scene of the present disturb- ances. The details of this plan, it was claimed, were learned through a detective who had formerly been in the employ of the Haytian Government during the late revolution on that island. Arturo Baldasano, the Consul-General, when told of the story this evening, said very decidedly that there was not a word of truth in the story RELY ON YELLOW FEVER. How Cubans Ewxpect to KAll the Spanish Troops. TAMPA, Fla., March 22.—Incoming pas- sengers from Havana report that the sympathizers with the Cuban rebellion arrested yesterday during the disturb- ances have been released. They are watched, and should they be rearrested will be confined at Matanzas. This re- lease is believéd to clear the prisons of Havana so that no evidence of the rebellion will be observed by visitors. It is reported that the insurrectionists have discovered that General Sanvuilly, who was expected 1o lead the rebels, but who was arrested before the uprising came, has been receiving $200 per month from the Spanish Government for eight years past to keep it advised of plots against the Government by the Cubans. Tt is reported that Matagas, the ban- dit, with a force of 1000 men, has also espoused the cause of the revolutionary party, and his connection with the Marti cause has in it the flavor of romance. It was after the fiasco’ of 1879 ghat Marti was looked for most ardently by the Spanish authorities, and captire meant immediate execution. It was at this juncture that Matagas, who had seen and admired young Marti, came to his aid. Hearing of a plan to give the young leader up to the authorities, he, with a band of followers, escorted him to a secure place in the mountain district and patrolled the hiding place for weeks, finally aiding him to leave the country. General Guillermo is reported near San- tiago with 4000 men divided into five com- panies. For the next two months it is sfated there will be no great progress, as the Cubans do not now intend to assume the afgressive. Farly in June, the open- ing of the rainy season, the Spanish troops not acclimated will be exposed to the ele- ments, and yellow fever is relied upon to kill more troops than the Cubans might with rifles. FUNDS FOR INSURGENTS. They Arve Being Rapidly Raised in Various Mexican States. TAMPA, Fia., March 22.—Advices re- ceived from the City of Mexico through Spanish official sources state that in the capitals of various Mexican States Cuban committees are raising funds for the insur- gents in Cuba. The Spaniards in some localities are offsetting this by preparing to organize for service in support of the crown in Cuba. BURNED BY THE MATCHES. One Girl Fatally Injured in a Chicago Factory. CHICAGO, March 23.—In the Square Match Company’s *works to-day Annie Hans was opening a box of matches, which ignited, setting fire to her clothing. She rushed, screaming, through the factory, scattering the burning matches about and setting the building on fire. Dashing through a second-story window she fell senseless to the pavement, followed by a dozen terror-stricken girls. Annie Hans was perhaps fatally burned. Three girls were injured by jumping. The loss is small. e Scuoor days are here again. In all the schools Dr. Price’s-is the favorite baking powder. —_—— ELECTIONS AND § UI'FBAGI" Majority Report to the Utah Constitutional Convention. SALT LAKE, March 22.—The majority report of the committee on elections and suffrage was presented to the constitutional convention to-day. The report recom- mends woman suffrage in the exact lan- guage as carried in the constitution of Wyoming. A minority report will be sub- mitted. One section of the report provides that no person shall have a right to vote who shall not be able to read the constitution of the United States. e LEPROSY IN A TENEMENT. A Victim of the Discase Remains There for Six Years NEW YORK, March 22.—The Health Board to-day learned that there had been a man stricken with leprosy living for the past six years in a tenement-house in this city. President Waldron said the facts so far as ascertained had been given to Sani- tary Superintendent Roberts, and that a prompt and thorough investigation would follow. The man’s name and address has not been given out. Although it has been handled during the past few years by two physicians and brought to the notice of the medical staff of the Presbyterian Hospital, it has never been reported to the Health Board. DETAINED DIAMOND-CUTTERS. They May Be Returned on the Next White Star Steamer. NEW YORK, March 22.—The special board of inquiry, convened for the purpose of disposing of the diamond-cytters who were taken from the steamship Majestic was kept busy to-day. It issaid that un- less 2n appeal in their case is made they will ‘be returned on the next White Star line steamship, sailing out of this port. Collector Kelbreth acknowledged that the matter of bringing vessels up at any time, day or night, had been discussed, and that his superiors concurred’with his ideas on the situation. Secretary Carlisle and As- sistant Secretary Hamlin were in the city all day. g O EAE MANY ARE INVOLVED. Wholesale Thefts of Gold Bullion at Cripple Creek. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., March 22.—The fact of the big steal of gold bul- lion and ore from the Union Gold Mining Company caused a sensation not only in, this city. but in Cripple Creek. A rumor is cireulated that other lessees were in- volved in the wholesale robbery. Further investigation shows the steal to be much larger than was at first expected. It is probable that the total loss of the company will reach nearly a quarter of a million dollars. HAVE PLEURO- PNEUMONIA SPREAD OF A FATAL CATTLE DISEASE IN THREE KANSAS COUNTIES. SANITARY COMMISSIONERS TAKING Steps TO ForM A RIGID QUARANTINE. s KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 22.—A special to the Journal from Topeka, Kans., says: Unless the judgment of Professor W. S. Mayo, veterinarian at the State Agricultural College, is at fault, pleuro- pneumonia has been located in Kansas. The dread disease is said to have made its appearance in Geary, Waubaunsee and Morris counties. For some time past cattle in that part of the State have been sick. The matter was finally called to the attention of Governor Morrill and the State Sanitary Commis- sion. Underinstructionsfrom the Governor Professor Mayo made a thorough investi- gation, which included several post mor- tem examinations. To-day he came to the capital accompanied by Professor Fair- child of the State Agricultural Coliege, and the two were closeted with the Gov- ernor for some time. It was at first determined to keep the matter quiet until the United States authorities could be notified, but several exaggerated statements got out and it was finally deemed best to tell the whole story as being less alarming. Professor Mayo re- ported that, in his judgment, the district was affected with pleuro-pneumonia. Eight head of cattle afflicted with the disease, he declared, had died, about fifty head are now suffering with it and about 200 head have been exposed. The State Sanitary Commission accom- panied Professor Mayo on his tour of in- spection yesterday, and also Dr. Pritchard. A rigid quarantine was established against the infected portions of the three counties that they may stamp out the disease with- out its further spread. Governor Morrill notified the authorities at Washington to- night of the state of affairs, and asked that an expert be sent at once to verify Professor Mayo’s diagnosis. T0 FRAME 4 NEW TREATY. | NEGOTIATIONS WITH GREAT BRIT- AIN CONCERNING BERING SEA SEIZURES. MEANS MAY ALso Be ADOPTED FOR THE BETTER PROTECTION OF SEALS. L/ WASHINGTON, March 22.—Prelimin- aries are to be arranged for the framing of a new treaty between the United States and Great Britain concerning the Bering Sea seizures. The negotiations will be carried on in Washington. Sir Charles Tupper, Minister of Marine and Fisheries for Canada, and other leading statesmen of the Dominion will come here to cooper- ate with Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British Embassador, concerning the terms of the treaty. The projected treaty is rendered necessary by the inaction of Congress on the Bering Sea seizure claims. Its purpose will be to create a commission to hear all the evidence and determine the amount of indemnity to be paid the seized sealers. After being signed the treaty will have to be submitted to the Senate for ratification, and unless there is an extra session this cannot be accomplished before next December. Another phase of the seal question which may come up simul- taneously with the adjustment of the claims is the framing of a modus vivendi or other means of protecting the seals in Bering Sea. —_— Canxor be converted to inferior brands— the consumers and admirers of Dr. Price’s Baking Powder. OUTULAW JIM MORRISON DEAD. Shot Down in His Stronghold by a Deputy Sherif. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 22.—Jim Morrison, the most decided outlaw of this section of the country, was killed last night ( by Deputy Sheriff Henry Cole, in a remote part of this country where the desperado has terrorized the people, carried on a counterfeiting den and plundered houses for months. A few years ago he was sent to the Pratt mines prison for the murder of Tom Web- ber, from where he escaped. He was re- captured and remained in confinement a few months, again escaped with six others by blowing his way out of the mines with dynamite. Since that time he killed Deputy Sheriff Dexter, who was trying to arrest him, and was established in the mountains and carried on his outlawry un molested. e Women Register. CLEVELAND, March 22.—This was registration day for the women who will vote at the coming spring election for School Commissioners. The ladies an- swered all questions put by the registrars and gave their ages without protest. The greater portion of those registering were of mature age. named, and it is the hope of the authorities | FIGHTS 1N COLOMBIA Rout of the Rebels Just Before the Revolu- tion Closed. BANDIT GARZA IS KILLED. Small Losses Are Reported Among the Federal Soldiers. DYNAMITE AND FIRE READY. Marines Landed From the Atlanta to Protect American In- terests. — COLON, Colombia, March 22.—The fol- lowing are the details of the attack recent- | ly made upon Bocas del Toro during which the notorious Mexican bandit, Garza, was killed. About 4 A. m. Friday, March 8, the rebels from Nicaragna made a desperate attack upon Bocas del Toro. The attack- ing party consisted of fifty men, under the leadership of Catarino Garza, Piercia Cas- tro and Safanor Moro. After landing under the cover of dark- ness, the rebels captured the policemen on duty and attacked the calaboose and lib- erated all the prisoners. The rebels then attacked the quarters garrisoned by about forty soldiers under command of Lieuten- ant Lopez. The Government soldiers were taken by surprise and some were killed while still in their bunks, but, when aroused, the soldiersfought gallantly. The lieutenant'was killed. During the fighting ten rebels were killed, fifteen were wounded and twenty- five were taken prisoners. On the Govern- ment side four were killed and nine wounded. Among the rebels killed were Garza and Castro. As soon as the invaders saw these two men fall they retreated toward the outskirts and disappeared in the brush. During the encounter an at- tempt was made to set fire to the town. Castro saturated the side of a house with kerosene and was in the act of lighting a match to start the conflagration, when he was noticed by a soldier, who shot him dead. The rebels also made an unsuccessful at- tempt to use dynamite. Several women were killed. Miss Nellie Isaacs, the Gov- ernment schoolmistress, is reported among those slain. A Government official after the engagement captured the schooner Favor de Dios and found on board eighty rifles, 20,000 cartridges, and blankets, cloth- ing and rations for the rebels. At the request of United States Consular Agent Dr. Hand, fifty marines from the United States cruiser Atlanta were landed for the protection of American interests. As this letter is mailed a decisive battle is about to be fought in the department of Santander. General Reyes, commander of the Government troops, is at Cucuta with 5000 men, and is waiting the arriyal of General Mateus, who is at the head of re-enforcements numbering 5000. When these two bodies are joined a combined attack will be made upon the rebel force, the estimated number of which is about 6000. NEW YORK, March 22.—Since the fore: going lettér was mailed the Associated Press correspondent at Colon, March 18, cabled that a telegraphic message had been received there from President Care, dated Bogota, announcing that the revolution in the republic of Colombia was ended. The dispatch added thatthe trinmph of General Reyes over the rebels had been complete. BANDIT GARZA’S L-ABT RALLY. Official Confirmation of the Notorious Outlaw’s Death. WASHINGTON, March 22. — Writing under date of San Jose, Costa Rica, March 10, United Stgtes Minister Baker confirms the report of the death of Garza, the noto- rious Mexican revolutionist and outlaw. The Minister says that Garza for some time past has been residing in Costa Rica, but recently left Port Limon for San Juan del Norte, Nicaragua. At that place he gathered around him some thirty men, chiefly Colombian exiles, and secured money and a quantity of small arms. A small sailing craft was chartered and the party embarked on the 2d inst., landing the following day at Cahuita, Costa Rica, thirty-five miles south of Port Limon. Here Garza took quarters with an Ameri- can named Reynolds and awaited the ex- pected arrival of the Colombian exiles from the interior. In this, however, he was disappointed, as this Government im- mediately stopped communication with Port Cahuita, and dispatched a body of soldiers by land to capture the revolution- ists. Garza received warningof the ap- proach of the troops, and with sixty fol- lowers embarked in two small boats for Bocas del Toro, Colombia. Upon arriving at that point, the party at once attacked the barracks, but was defeated. Garza and eleven followers, including Dr. Piercia Castro, second in command, and General Morecia were killed. The remainder of the party were taken prisoners. Fast friends—the intelligent public and the manufacturers of Dr. Price’s Baking Powder. et HOVERING OUTSIDE TAKU. Japanese Oruisers Searching for Chinese 2 Trading Vessels. LONDON, March 22.—A dispatch to the Times from Tientsin says that Japanese cruisers have been hovering outside Taku for the last three days searching trading vessels. Telegrams from the Chinese mis- sion at Shimoneseki to the Peking Govern- ment have been intercepted by the Japan- ese. 2 A Hongkong dispatch says risings have occurred at Muiluk and adjacent towns in the province of Kwang Tung. Troops sent from Canton to quell the risings were repulsed with heavy loss. A siege of Muiluk is now intended. HONGKONG, March 22.—The Japanese fleet has attacked the Pescador (Fisher) Islands, between Formosa and the Chinese mainland, The fighting is still proceed- ing, It i¥ the intention of the Japanese to make the Pescador Islands the base of operations against Formosa. —_— Election in East Bristot. LONDON, March 22.—An election was held yesterday in the parliamentary district of *East Bristol to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons caused by the death of Sir Joseph Dodge-Weston, Liberal. Sir W. H. Wills, Liberal, was elected by a major- ity of 132. i Beaver Valley Miners Will Strike. NEWCASTLE, Pa., March 22.—Dele- gates representing 1000 Beaver Valley miners have decided that unless the old scale of wages is restored a strike will be ordered to-morrow. - The miners are get- ting 50 and 60 cents a ton and want 60 and 70 cents. e RELIGIOUS FREEDOM LOST. The Hungarian Magnates Mangle the Ecclesiastical Bill. BUDA PESTH, March 22.—The House of Magnates to-day, during the discussion of the ecclesiastical bill, rejected by a vote of 123 to 120 the motion made on behalf of the Clerical party to expunge the clauses which exempt from church penalties for non-performance of acts required by the church, if these acts are in contravention of civil law. The magnates afterward, by a vote of 126 to 118, adopted a proposal to eliminate from the ecclesiastical measure the whole chapter dealing,with persons of no religious belief. By this vote the entire religious freedom of the bill is re- garded as lost. e SEVERAL WERE SLAIN. Striking Belgian Miners Have an En- counter With the Police. LIEGE, Belgium, March 22.—A general strike of the miners in the collieries here has commenced. To-day the strikers be- came riotous and there were several colli- sions between them and the police in which revolvers and stones were freely used. Several men were killed in the fight. The ringleaders of the rioters were arrested. NEW ZEALAND PROGRESSIVE. Interested in the Monetary Conference and the Pacific Cable. WELLINGTON, New Zealand, March 22.—The Government of New Zealand has agreed to be represented at the suggested international monetary conference, and has decided to accept the proposal to send delegates to the commission to consider plans for laying a cable across the Pacific Ocean. i * Caceres Will Leave Peru. BUENOS AYRES, March 22.—An offi- cial dispatch received in this city states that the revolution in Peru is ended and General Caceres, who resigned the Presi- dency shortly after the armistice at Lima, will lcave the country. THREE BODIES IN A BOXCAR. YOUNG MEN ARE SUFFOCATED BY THE FUMES OF A STOVE. THEY WERE SEARCHING FOR WORK AND ENTERED THE PLACE FOR THE NIGHT. DENVER, Colo., March 22.—A special to the News from Trinidad, Colo., says: This morning Section Foreman Norman of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad at Springer,-N. Mex., while inspecting cars, made the discovery of three dead men in a boxcar standing on the side track at that station. The men were seen last night | about the depot and carried with them a common tinner’s stove. It is supposed that they took up quarters | in the car for the night and started a fire with charcoal in the stove. The doors were closed, and probably the men were suffocated by gas. ‘When found the bodies were just becom- ing cold and had been dead but a short | time. -On one of the bodies were letters addressed to George Curtis, who had rela- tives living at Maricopa, N. Mex. He had $1in money. Onanother body were papers which showed that the deceased’s name was James Murphy, but nothing more that might establish a further identification. The other body had nothing whatever that would lead to its identification. They were all fairly well dressed men of about 30 to 33 years of age, and were probably on the hunt for work. The bodies were taken in charge by the Coroner and an inquest will be held to-morrow. e e TO SHUT OUT DRESSED MEATS., Peouliar Bill Introduced in the Minne- sota Legislature. 8T. PAUL, March 22.—A bill designed to prevent the bringing of dressed meats to Minnesota from outside States has been introduced in the Senate in the guise of a bill in the interest of the public health. Sheep on the hoof are to be inspected at 14 cent, hogs at 1 cent and cattle at 5 cents. For inspection of slaughtered cattle the fee is 25 cents for each carcass or part thereof and 10 cents for hogs and sheep. The words ‘‘or any part thereof”” bars out dressed meats from abroad, as they come in pieces. Speaking of the situation, a representa- tive of one of the large Chicago concerns said: “Under that ruling every side of bacon shipped into a city of 30,000 inhabi- tants or more would have to be inspected, and would be taxed 10 cents, and if re- shipped from either of the Twin cities to another city, would have to be inspected, with another charge.” Both Kansas and Chieago men are here, it is said, to prevent the passage of the bill, if possible. GUARDSMEN RESIGNING. There Is Danger of the Dissolution of the Missouri Militia, KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 22.—The Journal to-morrow morning will say: General Milton Moore, brigadier. com- mander of the Missouri National Guard, has tendered his resignation to Governor Stone and the result will be that others of the State officers will follow suit and that the dissolution of the State militia may ultimately cofhe to pass. The resignation of General Moore is the result of the Legislature’s refusal to grant the militia sufficient money to properly keep up its standing. Adjutant-General Wickham came here from Jefferson Citv | this evening to try to persuade General Moore to withdraw his resignation, but that gentleman was obdurate. His action is viewed with alarm, and it is already said that the Third Regiment, stationed in this city, will soon disband. General Moore has been connected with the State militia since 1878, and has been at its head since 1891, He is a resident of Kansas City. hene Salien ‘WHOEVER has tried Dr. Price’s Baking Powder is certain to praise it. Once used always used. el A Reduced Rates of Educal'ion. CHICAGO, March 22.—Western lines to- day reached an agreement on rates for the National Educational Association’s annual convention, to be held in Denver next July. The roads east of the Missouri River ageeed to make a one-fare rate plus $2 for the round trip. Tickets will be sold July 4,5,6 and -7 for trains reaching the Mis- souri River upon those dates. All tickets are limited to a continuous passage and bear limits for return to July 15. stk SR, Was the Oldest Democrat. LYONS, N. Y., March 22.—John M. Pickett, aged 91 years, who claims to be the oldest Democrat in Western New York. died here this evening. He never misied voting at Presidential, State, county or local elections. TORTURE OF CONVICTS Brutal Practices in the Penitentiary of Nebraska. SOME DEVILISH DEVICES Prisoners Handcuffed in the “Hole” and Slowly Suf- focated. OTHER MEANS OF TORMENT Triced Up Until They Are Consld= ered Sufficiently Punished or Faint Away. OMAHA, March 22.—A special to the Bee from Lincoln, Nebr., sa Testimony taken by the joint committee appointed by the House and Senate to investigate the condition and management of the State Penitentiary was submitted. It covers about fifty pages of typewritten manu- script. The fact seems to have been pretty clearly established that some form of pun- ishment inflicted at the penitentiary is un- necessarily harsh. The investigation also brought out the fact that the favorite form of torture at the penitentiary consisted of placing the convict in the “hole,” or dark cellar, with his hands handcuffed and drawn up toward the back of his neck with a rope first passed around his neck in such a manner that every effort made by the man undergoing punishment to lower his hands from the painful elevation drew the rope - 80 tightly behind his neck that suffo- cation would ensue. The committee then recommended that this form of punishment be dispensed with. This recommendation seems to have been neglected to some extent, but a new mode of torture has been brought into promis nence. The convicts are handcuffed toa rope. The other end of the rope is passed over a pulley in the ceiling and the convict hauled up until he can barely touch the floor with his toes. He is left in this position until - he is either sufficiently punished or faints dead away. In the latter case heis let down, a bucket of water thrown over him to revive him, and he is then conducted back to his cell or a cot in the hospital. Many persons testified to these facts and the committee reported in favor of a system of leasing the penitentiary, which will probably be adopted. EXECOTION OF A CHEROKEE. V‘JALTER BARK HANGED FOR THE MURDER OF JOHNSON REES. ON THE ScarroLp HE Sam HE KiLLep His VicTiM To PRE- VENT ROBBERY. TAHLEQUAH, Ind. T., March 22.— Walter Bark was hanged in the jailyard here this evening for the murder of John- son Rees in Going Shake district several years ago. On the scaffold Bark made a short talk, in which he said he was inno- cent of the murder, and that he killed Rees to prevent the latter from robbing him. Bark was cool until the rope was placed around his neck. Then he broke down and had to be supposted until the drop fell. His neck was broken. Bark’s crime was committed nearly four years ago. He escaped and was not ap- prehended until a year ago, when he was captured at Fort Smith, Ark. Whileaway from the nation he married a white woman in Texas, Bark was a full-blooded Chere okee and was 30 years of age. e Stockbrokers Assign. MONTREAL, March 22.—Meradith & O’Brien, stockbrokers and private bankers, have assigned. Liabilities, $75,000. ASK ANY ONE Who is at all posted— who are the leading wholesale clothiers of the city. Ask them at the same time who it was that for years made clothing adapted only for a city trade. Ask who it was that inaugurated and es- tablished the leading retail clothing stores of the Coast. And then satisfy yourselves if we ain’t the same firm— now catering for the trade of the masses— and who are selling clothing for man, boy or child AT ONE.BALB, THE" PRICB THE DEALERS CHARGE YOU. HYAMS, PAUSON & CO, 25 and 27 Sansome Street. WHOEESALE MANUFACTURERS SELLING S | AT RETAIL.