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2 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY” 16, 1896. GERMANY VET DISSATISFIED, Statesmen Are Not Pleased With Expressions of British Diplomats. AN INCREASED STRAIN. English Encroachments in South Africa to Be Vigorously Resisted. MEASURE AGAINST SOCIALISTS. Plans to Abolish the Present Electoral System and Shut Out the Poorer Classes. BERLIN, Germavy, Feb. 15.—Tae in- vectives which for some time were hurled by the semi-official press against England had a lull last week, but this week they have been renewed but in 8 somewhat dif- ferent vein, Though these expressions are more guarded than formerly they in- dicate that the German Government is | thoroughly @ sfied with the statements which have been made in Parliament by the British Ministers in regard to the situ- ation and England’s relations in the Transvasl. Nor does this condition of affairs fur- nish the only grievance which Germany has, according to these sources of informa tion. There is reason to state, it is al leged. that the advices received at the For- eign Office from South Africa are of a char- act r that tend greatly to increase the strain upon the relations between England and Germany. Ithough the Berlin press is almost animous in praising the frankness ot the statements made in the Reichstag by Frei von Bieberstein, Min- ister of in the.debate on the n on Thursday, in which he declared that nothing had oc curred to change the good relations be- | tween Germany and land, an analysi of the For s statement and the White Book ining the Transvaal correspondence disclose a notable and su cessful concealment of the very things toat the publ re most desirous o know. Il von Bieberstein as- | red the Reichstag that the White Book contained all of the documents in the ession of the Government bearing on the subject, but any one looking in the book for the all-important telegram from Pretoria, of December 31, mentioned in the dispatch to Count vor Hatzfeldt, Ger- man Embassador to Great Britain, would fail to find it, and this is only one instance out of several wherein important commu- nications have been suppressed. There is no doubt, however, that the ¥oreign Minister’s vindication of Ger- many’s rights in the Transvaal is ap- proved by the whole of Germany, the Hamburger Correspondenz going to the length of saying that the Transvaal and Deiagoa Bay, the ground with the strip of Portuguese territory between Delagoa Bay end the Transvaal, are under the protec- tion of the European powers. The North German Gazeite, however, corrects this statement as being in conflict with the recognized political and territorial situa- tion, Germany, the Zeitung asserts, does not claim the right to such protectorate as the Correspondenz describes and declares that the main point of Germany’s dispute with England is that of the former’s safeguard- ing herself azainst Encland’s encroack- ments upon German interests in South Africa. The speech delivered by Freiherr Mar- schall von Bieberstein in the Reichstag, which has been revised and publishea in the Reichsanzeiger, the official gazette, puts the whole case in one sentence, thus: The German Government will uphold the status guo of Delagoa Bay and also the rights in- volved in the ownership of the German railways and the maintenance of the inde- pendence of the South African Republic, &s guaranteed by the treaty of 1884, The Cologne Gazette, while warning England not to interfere in the internal reforms of the Transvaul, advises the Boers to remove any possible pretext for such interference by granting some concessions to the Uitlanders. . The Vossische Zeitung says that Eng- land if she is desirous of living upon good terms with Germeny must become ac- customed to see Germans maintaining a hold upon a part of the mainland of Bouthwest Africa, besides having interests in South Africa. Germany, the Zeitung gays, has subjects there and must also pro- tect her right to save a nation allied with her by race from brutal violence and to compel respect for treaties. The sum of the matter is that if Great Britain should menace an attack upon the Bouth African Republic upon the pretext of defending British subjects in that terri- tory Germany would be unanimous in ap- proving the intervention of the imperial Government in the most active form in defense of the Boers. The lower house of the Saxon Diet, after & debate of two days upon the measure, has referred the electoral bill to a special committee. The bill proposes to abolish the present electoral system and to sub- stitute therefor the systom which prevails in Prussia of indirect election in classes. The first of these classes comprises those having incomes of 10,000 marksa year; the second, those receiving incomes of not less than 2800 marks per annum, and the third composed of workmen and ratepayers. Each class elects one-third of the college of electors which selects the deputies to sit in the Landtae. The resuit of this system would be that all of the workmen and rate- payerd comprising the third class would be in a two to one minority in the electoral college, and would, of course, have norep- resentative in the Landtag. In the course of the debate Herr Metzsch, Minister of the Interior and of Foreign Affairs, avowed that the bill was especially diracted against the socialists, and the Deputies of the latter party made an attack upon the Government, charging dhem at aiming to establish a system of class despotism and persecution which would surely lead to a revulsion of popu- lar feeling endangering all the institu- tions of the State. Prince Bismarck, in an interview with a member of the Saxon Diet this week, ad- vised a modification of the electoral bill and expressed his strong disapproval of the arbitrary provisions of the measure in ! again to-morro classifying the Saxon electors. T}}e ex- Chancellor suggested a system of open i voting, % The strikes of the various trades union men throughout Prussia are spreading rapidly, and it is now estimated that 35,- 000 mantle-makers and female tailors are out and all of the hatmakers of Berlin are also on strike. The public have very nu- merously and generously subscribed money for the support of the striking seamstresses, whosa long hours and wretched pay, through their being ex- ploited by middlemen, have excited gen- eral compassion. Dr. von Boetticher, Im- perial Secretary of State for the Interior, has made a promise in the Reichstag that the Government would make an inquiry into the grievances of the seamstresses, and inasmuch as a part of their work is done at home the inquiry will withouy doubt extend to the possibility of applying for legislation regulating the work, hours, pay, ete., of the trades whose labors are performed in home apartments. The congregation of the American church in Berlin has held a meeting at which a resolution was passed, signed by the Rev. Dr. Dickie, pastor of the church, as chairman, William Griscom and ‘ Messrs. McFadden, Duuh:\m‘ and lln_rloy, | FITZSIMMONS expressing thorough appreciation of the | ability and official capacity of the late | United States Embassador Runyon, es- pecially in defense of the interests of the United States abroad. The resolution also expresses his compatriots’ recognition of him as a faithful exponentof American character and principle, and their ac- knowledgment of his unimpeachable in- tegrity in matters of public and personal imvort. The Empress Frederick has invited Mr. John B. Jackson, charge d’affaires of the United States, to take luncheon with her next Wednesday. On Washington’s birth- day a dinner and a dance will be given under the auspices of the United States embassy at the Hotel Reichshof. The dinner will be provided by the American colony 1n Berlin aggl the proceeds will be devoted to charity. INTERPELLATED THE GOVERNMENT SPORTS GROWING VERY WEARY, Leaving El Paso in Droves on Every Outgoing Train. NO CHANCE OF A FIGHT. Maher’s Eyes Are Worse and the Date for Monday is, of Course, Canceled. IS DISGUSTED. Ready to Desert the Florida Athletic Club and Journey Across the Pond. EL PASO, Tex., Feb. 15.—A member of Maher’s party, who arrived late to-night from Las Cruces, says that Quinn has knowledge of a breach in the articles of agreement that will prevent Fitzsimmons from claiming or receiving forfeit on Mon- day. He would, however, give no particu- lars, At 8:30 to-night notice was sent out from headquarters for all the men matched in the minor contests, together with their principals, to meet to-morrow night when the promoters will make the statement of the situation and announce what course it is intended to pursue. 1t also developed to-night that the con- tract between the citizens and the Florida Athletic Ciub and by the terms of which the former agreed to provide the sum of $10,000 on condition that the fights take place adjacent to this city, stipulates that the agreement shall hold good only i1f the Fitzsimmons-Maher contest is brought off between sunrise Friday, February 14, and sunset of Monday, the 17th. If, therefore, Maher is unable to come to time on Monday the citizens’ commit- tee, should it be so disposed, can declare the agreement null and void. There are also rumors that the committee has been unable to raise the full amount of the guarantee, It is definitely known that 3000 of the total is on deposit in the State National, and it is claimed but not gor- roborated that there is an equal sum in | the rirst Naticnal and $1500 in Newman’s | Investigation Into the Railway Scandals Promises to Cause Further Trouble in France. PARIS, France, Feb. 15.—In the Senate to-day M. Moms, Republican, again inter- pellated the Governmeunt regarding the appointment to conduct the investigation into the Southern Railway scandals, of Judge Pitevin instead of Judge Rampler. A long debate followed. ster of Justice Ricard repeated his defense of The Ministers previously made, and advised the Senate to weigh well the result of a vote in opposition to the opin- ion of the country. The Senate, however, by a vote of 161to 71 confirmed the vote taken in that body on the 11th inst., plac- | ing the blame in the matter upon the Gov- l | | | ernment. M. Demole, Republican, whe represents one of the divisions of Saone et Loire, an- nounced that he would await the steps | Pank. Even this, however, would leave taken by the Cabinet in consequence of the | the necessary total §2500 short. s vote and then, if necessary, interpellate | An intimation from Manager Quinn to-day that the Irishman’s eyes were not improving as rapidly as has been hoped for, and another postponement will be nec- the Government concerning the responsi- ty of the Cabinet toward the Senate and Chamber of Deputies. The Senate t then adjourned until Friday next. essary, has demoralized the sports, ruffled After the vote on the interpellations, the | PRlegmatic Dan Stuart and his associates "It 1o | and made Fitzsimmons and Julian more understocd they decided that Prime Min- [TOT0se and taciturn than ever. The ister Bourzeois should lay the situation | COPRishman, as a matter of fact, is sick of before President Faure. There is great | 1€ Whole business, and it requi; agitation and uncertainty in political cir- | diunctions from Julian to ‘“keep your cles, and rumors of the dissolution of Par- | MOuth shut and say nothing to anybody,” liament and a revision of the constitution | t© Prevent him from breaking loose. gain credence. Wiseacres are of the opin- | W hen the manager was made acquainted Ministers held a lengthy conference. It is resigned because of the adverse vote |the representative of the United Press he marks the opening of a revolutionary par- | beld a whispered consultation with his | liamentary conflict. The Courier de Soir | Principal and at its conclusion said with | announces that the Cabinet will meet | €mphasis that no further statement of | and Julian best believe he has gone as far | as he intends to go and that if Maher does not come in time on Monday he will claim for zood and all. Since the offers from the London clubs were received several days ago he has labor, expense and nervous worry of pre- paring for fights only to be hunted about | like a felon and find himself checkmated ion that the fact that the Cabinet has not | With the contents of Quinn's message by | | BN OUT ThE o Rev. William Bailey Received Tar and Feathers at North Platte. their intentions would be made until noon | of Monday. Those who know Fitzsimmons 1 | | the forfeit and wash his hands of the | | Florida Athletic Club and its promoters | more than once expressed himself to the | effect that he was weary of going to the An Imitator of Schlatter, Who Made Trouble in a Family and Had to Move. at the last moment, when he could cross the water with the assurance of a good- sized purse for a sure contest under repu- table auspices and with full protection. It is believed that he is about ready to take advantage of the present situation to cut himself loose from Stuart and make a deal with the Londoners. ‘When it became apparent that the Mon- day date was off there was a hurrying and scurrying on the part of the visitors that still remained to secure homeward-bound accommodations. The big delegation from Houston, San Antonio, Dallas and other State points went off in a bunch this morn- ing, while for to-night every berth in the outgoing Texas Pacific train was engaged and it was necessary to puton an extra car | for the disappointed Eastern sports. Par- | son Davies, Sullivan anda Ryan, however, who bad intended to get away last night. still linger, solely because the ex-cham- pion, having no dates ahead for a week, put his foot down and declared that he would not quit the congenial company that he has found here until he had to. Of the 2500 strangers who were in the city on Thursday for the fight not more than 200 remain, and a fifth of these are correspouugents. The promoters have at no time culated that more than 250 tickets would be purchased by local peo- vle, so that even if the men should be got together next week the crowd and the re- ceipts will alike be nominal as compared with previous calculations. There is wailing and gnashing of teeth among the white and colored prize- watchers for the minor contests and they are beginning to make themselves heard. ‘With one or two exceptions they are training down to the finest point they can stand and are anxious to be called into action and become footloose once more. Strong representations were made to Stuart yesterday and this morping that by bringing off one or more of the sec- ondary contests on one of the six safe battling grounds he is reported to have in command he could keep the bulk of the outside crowd in town until the status of the Fitzsimmons-Maher mill will be finally determined, but he was obdurate. NORTH PLATTE, Nesr., Feb. 15.— Rev. William Bailey, a preacher, was tarred and feathered and ordered to leave town by a vigilance committee, consisting of 1o0citizens, to-night. Bailey is an imi- tator of Schlatter, the Denver healer, and | has been working his so-called miracles all | winter. The man had endeared himself to the members of one of the families who had believed in his faith, until he became so frequent in manifesting his powers that the husband ordered him to leave the house and never return. He paid no attention to the order, and yesterday the husband, in sheer despera- tion, went to District Judge Grimes and asked what to do in order to rid himself of this man who was breaking up his family. The Judge sympathized with the husband, donned his hat, went to the house and ejected the intruder. This act was heartily approved by the citizens, and to-day’s papers contained sensational articles in re- gard to the affair. The healer was ordered to leave town to-day and disobeyed, and after dark the mob was quietly organized to enforce the order. The members of the mob deter- mined to brook no_resistance to their plans. They broke in the doors of the house where the healer was stopping, and after administering the tar and feathers turned him loose, telling him that if they caught him to-morrow he would be lynched. He replied that if the Lord or- dered him to go he would. The “healer” is a man of medium build, and appears intelligent on all subjects but religion. The people generally believe him insane. At PEARL BEXYAN'S MURDEKERS. Evidence Against Tiem From a Most Unwilling Witness. CINCINNATI, Oumo, Feb. 15.—George H. Jackson (colored) was arrested here to- night and confessed to having driven Scott Jackson, Alonzo Walling and Pearl Bryan across the river to Fort Thomas on the night of the Pearl Bryan murder. Jackson says the girl was crying all the way and he did not want to go with them, but they compelled him to drive. He says when he got over th§ river he jumped from the vehicle and ran away. This con- fession forges the last link in the chain of evidence which has been developed against the accused. were to have fought to-day, came over irom Juarez this morning and weighed in at a vacant store in El Paso, and Tom O’Rourke in behalf of Walcott waived for- feit from Stuart until Tuesday next. The two darkis will remain in the city and finish their training in the gymuasium attached to the Gem saloon. Governor Ahuamada was advised to-day that it had been stated at headquarters that the ring has been erected and was in shape for the men to enter, and that the location could not be found by his erack cavalry in a month. This nettled the Mexican executive and mounted scouts PRIl With a Steamer in Tow. ‘'NEW YORK, N. Y., Feb. 15—The steamer Germanic, which arrived here to- day, reports that on Febrnary 13 she passed the steamer Galileo from Hull with the Oceanic from Sunderland for Baltimore in tow, The Oceanic was disabled, her shaft being broken, Walcott and Bright Eyes Collins, who | Wwere at ounce sent out to intercept the cavalry details up and down the fron- tier and urge them to redoubled efforts. The Chihuahuan Governor is confident that if the story is true the battle-ground will be in surveillance before dusk Sunday. The last message received from Las Cruces before the telegraph-office closed to-night said that Dr. Green, who is treat- ing Maher, was of the opinion that it would be absolutely impossible for him to fight on Monday. Some of the ouwof- town sports and correspondents are suffer- ing from the sore-eye trouble, which has been named *Alkali Peter,’” and one of the Chicago writers is confined to a dark- ened room. Late to-night two items were given out from headquarters which may be taken for what they are worth. One was that Fitzsimmons had privately notified Stuart that he would take the forfeit on Monday, and the other that the Walcott-Collins coutest would positively be brought off on Tuesday at a railroad point twenty miles out of the city. Parson Daviés gave it out this evening that on his return to New York in April steps would be taken by himself, John L. Sullivan,0'Rourke and others for the incor- poration of the National Sporting League, membership to be composed of all persons interested in athletic sports and pugilism, and having for its object the opposition to all candidates for Congress and State Leg- islatures who will not declare themselves in favor of a wide-open door for fights, races and all sports. Toe Parson says that a sumilar organization exists in England, and that at the general election it “‘turned down” over 100 woula-be members of the Commons, . ———— STANFORD'S ATHLETES. Practice Work on Court, Cinder Track. STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CaL., Feb. 15.—The Tennis Club has had its courts put into proper condiiion, in readiness for the percentage tournament. The open tournament, which is to decide what play- ers Stanford will pit against Berkeley, will not take place for about a month. It is hoped by the management that the per- centage tournament will be the means of bringiug out a number of good vlayers and will result in their keeping in prac- tice. At present Picher, '98, and Free- man, '99, are undoubtedly tie best racquet wielders'at Stanford. Several of the play- ers here would make the champions hustie should they get into practice again. The baseball field is crowded each even- ing with players, and the prospects are cious for the aggregation of a credit- able nine. The practice games demonstrate the ability of several of the new men with the bat. Captain McLaine says little of what he expects todo against the Berkeley nine this year, but he will take every pre- cauti n to have his team in such a condi- tion that U. C. will find the contest inter- esting. Forty men have appeared on the track thus far, and as the work of several new men is of a creditable character thereisa general expectation that Stanford athletes will make a better showing in the inter- collegiate field-day contests than at previ- Piamond and ous meets. Three new men are now prac- | ticing for the mile walk—Toll, ’98; Hus- ton, '99, and Suzzallo, '99. - Sale of Thoroughbreds. NEW YORK, Feb. 15.—The sale of thoroughbred trotting stock, which has been on at the Madison-square Garden for the past three davs, came to a close this afternoon. There was a fair attendance at to-day’s sale, but the prices realized were not very large. F. W. Cole of this city secured Keno I, by Mohawk-Hamble- tonian Fan, for $1500, from the consign- ments of H. B. Carroll of Lousizna, Mo. Valleau, the six-year-old bay stallion, by Sentinel Wilkes-Kitty Cuyler, also bronght $1500, at which price he was knockea down to John Galvin of Boston. e San Jose Road Race. SAN JOSE, CaL., Feb. 15.—The fourth of a series of five-mile handicap road races of the Columbus Cycling Club will be held over the East San Jose course to-morrow morning. The entries and handicaps are as follo J. Hourteig. H. Perazzo, 1 Spinetti, 1:30; J. Spinetti, 1:15; Arzino, 1; Z. Kunkardt, :40; J. Ferro, Carrillo, scratch; F. chiele, h; R. Pinto, scratch; F. F. Ciancia- scratch. e Football at San Joses SE, CAL., Feb. 15.—Teams from the University of the Pacificand the Santa Cruz High School played a game of foot- ball in this cily to-day. The game was well contested and resulted in a tie, the score at the close being 4to4. The Uni- versity boys narrowly escaped defeat, but by hard ta, ng managed to tie the score just before time was called. Two Women Burned to Death and Ope Man Badly Wounded. Bloodhounds Placed on the Trail of Assassins Who Burned a Kentucky Home. AUGUSTA, Kv., Feb. 15.—One of the most atrocious crimes in the history of Bracken County was committed here this morning. Two women were burned to death and a man badly wounded. About daylight Robert Laughlin, living about three miles west of Augusta, was awakened by the presence of a man at his bedside in the act of placing a knife at his throat. Laughlin reached out and grabbed the as- sassin by the coat. At the same time the man made a lunge at him, striking him in the shoulder. Seeing a second man in theroom Laugh- lin jumped from bed and ran for the door, ciosely pursued by the man with the knife. Laughlin ran to a neighbor’s to give the alarm, leaving the house in flames. Laughlin‘s wife and Miss May Jones, a 13-year-old girl spending the night with them, were left in the burning building. He says he never heard a sound from them during his struggie with the men and be- lieves they were butchered before the mur- derers assaulted him. The bodies of the unfortunate women were found lying in the cellar. No clew to the perpetrators of the horrible deed nas been obtained. Laughlin was a peaceful and respected farmer. Bloodhounds were put on the trail this afternoon. The hounds worked directly toward this city and strangely came to a halt at the house where the parents of the girl, May Jones, live; but here the scent was lost. The fown is in an uproar, —_———— FIGRT WITH RUSTLERS. Two of the Gang Killed and One Wounded and Captured. CHEYENNE, Wyo., Feb. 15.—Sheriff John Owens and Stock Inspector Joseph Lafors of Newcastle attempted to arresta varty of cattle-rustlers who were in camp on Beaver Creek last evening. The rustlers resisted arrest and fired upon the officers. Their shots were returned and a spirited fight was kept up for several minutes in which two of the rustlers, John Timms and Hank Thompson of Powder River, were killed. A third rustler, who was wounded, was secured. The officers escaped from the fight uninjured. I THE RUSH FOR THE NEW' BONDS, Last Day for First Pay- ment of 20 Per Cent Expires. SHARP SYNDICATE MOVE Morgan Pays Full Purchase Money to Catch Defaulting Bidders’ Bonds. EXCITING SCENES IN NEW YORK The Sub-Treasury Coinroom Packed to Suffocation With Eager Purchasers. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 15.—With the close of to-day the last day expired in which the first payment of 20 per cent can be made on the new bonds. The total pay- ments as reported to the treasury to date aggregated $62,989,946, or more than 50 ver cent of the total issue. The Morgan syndicate paid in all its purchase money to-day with the object in view of catching any defaulting bidders’ bonds, to which they are entitled under their blanket bid of 110.6877 for $100,000,000 or any part thereof. How many bidders defaulted and in what amounts and who they are, will not be known at the treasury until Monday or Tuesday next. The difference in standard time made the hour at which bidders could pay for their bonds, reckoning from East to West, three hours later than New York time at San Francisco and one ‘hour later at Chicago and St. Louis. At the clese of business to-day the treasury gold reserve, with to-day’s de- posits at New York excluded, stood at $77,132,863. Bince January 6, when Secre- tary Carlisle invited bids for the new bond issue to date, $27,452; in gold has been withdrawn from the treasury. Of this amount $9,404,032 is reported as having been withdrawn for export, and the balance of §18,000,000 was withdrawn pre- sumably to pay for bonds. It is stated from reliable New York advices that the firm of Zimmerman & Forshay alone have withdrawn $5,851,633. The following official table prepared by the treasury gives the withdrawals by days since January 6, 1896: January 6, $181,412; January 7, $3,330,284; January 8, $453,620; January 9, $276,118; January 10, $1,642,781; January 11, $67,788; January 13, $689,241; January 14, $1,300,033; Jannary 15, $424,040; January 16, $181,625; January 17, $1,117,116; January 18, $68,510: January 20, $250,226; 587,998; January 22, $250,779; 50; January 24, $228, January 25, $82,976; January 27, §172.011; January 28, $142,361; January 29, §168,092; January 30, $249,006; January 31, §695,645; February 1, $139,610; February 3, $1,234,- 985; February 4, $634,355; February 5, §$573,486; February 6, $1,123,412; February 7, $734,284; February 8, $124,993; February 10, $2,387,492; February 11, $961,496; Feb- ruary 12, $18,700; February 13, §1,785,771; February 14, $2,603,417; February 15, $200,000. The treasury is prepared to deliver the bonds as rapidly as called for. NEW YORK, N. Y., Feb. 15.—To-day was the last day for the first installment on the new $100,000,000 4 per cents of 1925 just allotted by the Government. The Sub-Treasury in consequence was jammed by bond purchasers and it was almost im- possible to get into the coinroom. Assist- ant Treasurer Jordan gave notice at an early hour that he would close the Sub- Treasury doorsat 1 o’clock sharp and that no one would be permitted to enter after that bour. Another batch of $4,000,000 of the new bonds arrived here to-day, making a total of $8,000,000 thus far received. Trans- actions on the board in the bonds were heavy and one lot of $507,000 sold at 1157, The Hanover National Bank this morn- ing deposited §1,000,000 on bond account, making the total since February 8, $38,615,- 991. Zimmerman & Forshay withdrew $100,000, making the total withdrawals from February 8, §6,368,800. A Boston special states that William Graves of New York yesterday sold his option to take $4,500,000 new Governments at 115.3891 to the City National Bank for $30,000. It is stated that the deposits of eold at the Sub-Treasury and the National Bank depositories amount to over $55,000,000. Premiums on gold to-day were nominally 3 to 34 per cent. Greenbacks were 1-16 bid, offered at 4 per cent. When the doors of the Bub-Treasury were closed at 1 o’clock Assistant Treas- urer Jordan announced that no new busi- ness would be done to-day. He said that if 1t was found that any of the bond- bidders had made gold payments not up to the amount required, arrangements would be made for them to complete pay- ments later on. It was announced to-day on high author- ity that Mr. Morgan’s recent visit toWash- ington was for the purpose of consulting with Secretary Carlisle in regard to de- faults of bidders. It was arranged that Mr. Morgan should buy all the bonds not taken by bidders at the same figure (110.5877) paid by the Morgan syndicate. The total amount of gold received by the Sub-Treasury and the National Bank depositories on bond account up to 1 o'clock to-day was $41,187,321. Of this amount §$3,373,331 was turned into the Sub- Treasury to-day. William L. Graves, who was awarded $4,500,000 of the bonds at 115.31, did not pay in the 20 per cent installment on them at the Sub-Treasury, and it is sup- posed he will lose the bonds. He was in ‘Washington, to-day, it is said, to ask for an extension of time. THROWING HIGH EXPLOSIVES. Becretary Herbert Asks an Appropria- tion to Make Tests. ‘WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 15.—The Speaker laid before the House to-day a communication from Secretary Herbert re- questing an appropriation of $50,000 to enable the Navy Department to test meth- ods of throwingz high explosives from guns on board & ship with ordinary velocities. Recommending the allowance, Secretary Herbert says that it is very desirable to secure a safe method of throwing large charges of high explosives, carrying safely the necessary detonating compound at the ordinary velocities obtained in powder guns. Methods have been presented, he says, which can only be tested under spe- cial authority. The Speaker also laid before the House an estimate of an appropriation of $200,000 submitted by the Secretary of the Interior as necessary to continue the survey of the lands of the five civilized tribes in the Indian Territory. CARS RUN DOWN THE GRADE. Thrilling Ride of Passengers on an El tric Line at Butte, Mon- tana, BUTTE, MoxT., Feb. 15.—A frightful ac- cident was miraculously averted on a streetcar line here at 6 o'clock this even- ing. Two electric orecars, heavily loaded, got beyond the control of the motorman at the top of a steep two-mile grade and rushed down at lightning velocity. A passenger-car was coming up, bat luckily the motorman of the latter saw the run- away in time to reverse his car, and a run for life began. The orecar overtook the passenger-car in a few minutes, but the collision was slightand both cars remained on the track. The cars now fairly flew over the-track; down the grade, around curves, over bridges and high embankments they went. Crowds of people watched from every point, every moment expecting to see the cars leave the track and crush the passen- gers to death. At the foot of the long grade, however, the ore car jumped the track, throwing the motorman, Joe Nel- son, forward into the passenger car, break- ing his left leg in three places. He was the only person seriously injured. The pas- senger car was soon stopped, the people in it escaping with a bad scare and shaking- | up. Superintendent Watchey, who was | on the ore car, was slightly injured while climbing into the passenger car during the flight down grade. DEATH ENDS HIS MISERY, Strange Suicide of the Son of a Prominent Railroad President. Failing Health and Eyesight Cause the Youth to Leave College and Give Up in Despair. CHICAGO, Iun., Feb. 15.— William Hughert, 22 years old, the youngest son of Marvin J. Hughstt, president of the Chi- cago and Northwesten Railroad Company, committed suicide this afternoon in his room of the family mansion, 2828 Prairie avenue, by shooting a bul let from a 44- caliber revolver into his temple, tearing away a large part of his head. The young man had been a close student at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, taking the law course with every promise of graduating with honors, when he in- tended to go to Columbia University. He was compelled to leave college two | weeks ago under medical orders on ac: count of severe blinding pains in his head | and weak eyes. Since returning home he has been confined to his room and ap- peared despondent as well as in bad physical health. To these causes his un- timely end is attributed. His mother went to his room at 7:30 this | morning and asked if he wanted anything and how he felt. He replied that he felt | better and wanted nothing to ear. At 11 o'clock Mrs. Hughett returned to her sou’s room and repeated her solicitous inquiry, | but he refused to eat. Shortly after 1 o’clock every member of the household present was startled by the noise of a shot and ail rushed to William’s room. The door was locked and the coachman forced it open. The family was horrified to see the bleeding body of young Hughett strefched on the floor, and life was ex- tinct. The revolver lay by his side, show- ing that the suicide had arisen from bed and locked the door, then put anend to his mertal and physical sufferings. The police were notified by the family doctor, and a brief inquest was held by Deputy Cor- | oner O’Brien at the family residence. The jury found that deceased had committed suicide while temporarily insane. The funeral services will be held next Tuesday. The Hughett family consisted of five children besides the parents, Mar- vin J. Hughett Jr. being assistant general freifim agent of the Northwestern Rail- road. Presideat Hughettis as well known as any railroad president in the country, and his wealth is estimated at $10,000,000. The family is distracted with griet over the sad occurrence. e, DAMAGED BY FIRES. Considerable Loss Sustaind by Several Eastern Establishments. CAMDEN, N. J., Feb. 15.—The oilcloth manufacturing plant of the Farr and Baily Company was damaged by fire to- day to the extent of §60,000; fully covered by insurance. PHILADELPHIA, Ps., Feb. 15.—The stock of mustard and spices in the whole- sale house of J. E. Burns & Co. was dam- aged $50,000 by fire this evening. L S Mezican Carworks Burned. CIUDAD PORFIRIO DIAZ, Mex., Feb, 15.—The large machine shops and car- works of the Mexican International road in this city were completely destroyed by fire this morning. The costly mac] inery, THE SLAUGHTER OF THE SEALS, Important Bill Before the Senate Foreign Rela- tions Committee. AIMS TO STOP POACHING. Measures Considered for the Pro- tection Against Barbaric Practices. FAVORABLE REPORT EXPECTED. Could Not Agree on a Subsidy for a Cable to Hawaii and Japan. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 15.—The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations has given a great deal of consideration to the bill before it providing for the pro- tection of the fur-seal herds and the best means of preventing pelagic sealing, and stopping the brutal slaughter now being carried on by Canadian sealers. Ail the members of the committee were present to-day except Mr. Morgan, and owing to his absence final action was not taken. The discussion disclosed the fact, however, that the committee was in favor of the bill, and would so report to the Senate. It is manifest to the committee that Great Britain will not consent to an amendment of the regulations heretofore agreed upon, and that nothing can be done to prevent the slaughter that has been go- ing on for years, Without the assistance of Great Britain m policing the waters of the Northern Pacific, the committee be- lieves the United States will be unable to prevent the following of indiscriminate slaughter and ultimate total destruction of the herd. The only thing that remains to be done, from the point of view of the committee, is to end the trouble by wiping out its cause, unless Great Britain enters into an arrangement with this Government that will effectually stop illegal sealing and protect the- herds, instead of affording a cloak under which to carry on flagrant violations of the law. The bill authorizes the President to conclude negotiations with Great Britain, Russia and Japan for the appointment of a commission to investigate the present ondition of the seal herds, the present methods of slaughtering them, and to con- sider what further regulations are neces- sary for its preservation. The committee also discussed the various bills before it providing for the construc- tion of a telegraphic cable between this country and Hawaii and Japan. The judgment of the majority of the commit- tee is favorable to a proposition of ti character, but there has been no crystal zation ¢f sentiment upon any particular bill. General Lew Wal and James Whit- comb Riley will speak at the dinner of the Loyal Legion, in Indianapolis, in the cele- bration of Lincoln’s birthday, February 12. NEW TO-DAY. ‘A BIG BARGAIN CHIP.”" “PEACHES.” Special No. To illustrate what we cando In our Canned Goods Department, here is a special for this week, selected at random, tne Code, Elfelt & Co. brand: opens beautifull yellow and juicy; in large firm halves; heavy syrup. Doubt if becter ever came out of a can. ~ Regular $1 50 dozen. This Week Only, 10¢ tin, Open for inspection. “Specials’” and all along the line. Into our house some day this week and see the wonderful money- saving power we offer you in our several engines and cars, together with the new electric lighteglnnt were destroyed. The loss is estimated at $150,000. No Disability Attached. NEW YORK, N. Y., Feb. 15.—The stew- ards of the Jockey Club held a meeting at 12o’clock. There were present August Belmont, James R. Keene, Andrew. Miller and F. G. Sturgis. The following decision was rendered: ‘‘In the matter of entries made by Foster Bros. of the horses Dr. Rice, Elroy and Sullross, the stewards upon investigation find that there is no disability attached to these horses and that they are qualified to be entered and run on courses under the jurisdiction of the Jockey Club.” Sl Two Records Broken. CORONADO, Car., Feb. 15.—C. 8. Wells of the Syracuse racing team, paced by a sextuplet, broke the three-quarter mile world’s record with a flying start. Time, }:fi ‘ig Also the mile in class B. Time, THIS WEEK ONLY, Feb. 17th {o 2! Dark Winter Underskiris for ladies. ... Yard-wide Family Muslin, standard make. Trousers, everything up to $2, closing.. Blankets, California wool, gray, 6 Ibs. Flufty Cotton Vats, big rolls, best Embroidery, was 10c and worth it. B. & H. Celebrated $4 Button Shoe: Molasses, Open Kettle, New Orleans, again.. Table Peaches, ripe and luscious. . 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