The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 26, 1896, Page 1

e VOLUME LXXIX.—NO. 117. SAN FRANCISCO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 26, 1896. PRICE FIVE CENTS, HARD FIGHTING N SANTA CLARN The Spanish Routed With the Loss of Many Men. REBEL LEADER KILLED. The New York Mail and Express Correspondent Is Sent Home. CARGO OF ARMS FOR CUBANS. It Is Thought the House Will Recede and Adopt the Senate Reso- lutions. HAVANA, Cusa, March 25.—During an attack by insurgents upon the city of Santa Clara the rebel leader, Leoncio Vidal, was killed. A detachment of Government troops, composed of the San Quintin battalion, was attacked a party of rebels under Fonseca, near San Juan de Los Yeras, in the Santa Clara province, and a hard fight ued. The battle resulted in the defeat of the Spanish forces, which lost many killed and wounded. It is admitted by the Spanish that in this engagement they lost one lieutenant and fifteen privates killed. The insurgents have burned the prin- cipal houses in Saata Ana, in the province of Matanzas, 105 houses in Rodriga and a number of houses in Palma Sola and Yubacite, in the province of Santa Clara. Albert Rappleye, the correspondent in Cuba of the New York Mail and. Express, will embark for the United States to-mor- row, in accordance with an order issued by the Governor-General decreeing his ex- pulsion from the country. e ARMS FOR TH 1SLANDERS. Cubans Change Their Plans and Unload the Three Friends’ Cargo. JACKSONVILLE, Fra., March 25.—It was expected that the steamer Three Friends would leave here last night with another cargo of arms and ammunition for the Cuban insurger The munitions were on board and everything in readiness, but at the Jast moment the Cubans changed their plans, and this morning the arms were unioaded from the steamer. The dock of the Alabama Coal Company, at the foot of Hogan street, presented the appearance of a Government arsenal, for there were thousands of cartridges and carbines and rifles,and machetes by the hundreds. Knapsacks, ecanteens and other military equipment, sufficient to fit outa small army, were scattered about, but all of the articles were being checked off and watched by Cubans. The arms and ammunition were stored in the ware- house of the Alabama Coal Company. H. B. Fritot kept account of every box and package that was taken off the vessel. Charles F. Fritot superintended tiue storing of the stores, and J. Huau sppeared to be superintending the work. The boxes of cartridges were marked “C, B.,” and the cases of rifles “Knight & Wall, Tampa, care of Savaunah Steam- ship and Plant System.” The Cubaps who were looking after the unloading and storing of the cargo for the steamer will not say who the arms are for, nor why they are being taken off the steamer on the eve of herleaving for a trip to the south. Henry Fritot said that the cartridges were not good and would be sent back to tne factory to be reloaded. Mr. Huau said that theydid not need the arms in Cuba just yet and they would be kept here until the United Statesrecognized the Cubans as beligerents. ‘“When that is dove,” said he, “the arms and other mili- tary equipment will be sent to the Cuban service."” Machetes were largely in evidence. They were shipped in canvas sacks, each sack containing twenty-five. Oneof them was an old blade with a horn handle, through which a cord was fastened to go over the wrist. The blade was stained and looked asifit had been used considerably. The rew machetes were made by Collins & Co., Hartford, Conn. The unloading of the steamer was watched by a representative of the Span- ish authorities and a few minutes after the work began the Spanish Vice-Consul en- tered the building and called on several of the officials. The Spaniards appear to think that the Government should seize the arms and the vessel that had them on board. SE e 2HE CUBAN RESOLUTIONS. It 1Is Thought the House Will Give Way to the Senate. WASHINGTON, D. C., March 25.—After | a session of three-quarters of an hour this afternoon the eonferre2s on the Cuban reso- lutions adjourned until to-morrow without reaching & conclusivn. The drift of the discussion showed, however, that there was a firm intention on the part of the committee to report resolutions that would meet the approval of tith houses. The matter of accepting the Senate reso- Jution was discussed, one memver of the committee taking the ground that this Goyernment had no right to ask another Government to recognize the independ- ence of one of it colonies which was in in- surrection, and it was insisted that this would be a casus belli. In answer to this it was shown that when the Cubans were in_insurrection be- fore our Minister to Spain, General Dan- jel Sickles, was mstructed to exercise his goodly offices 1o secure such a recognition at the nands of Spain, and that at that time Spain took no offense at the action. All things considered there nppeared. to be a desire to accept the Senate resolution, and if this is done there is no doubt but what the House would agree to such a r-port. i The condition of ffairs in the Senate was discussed this afternoon very frankly. It was made plain that there was a small but determined minority, headed by Sen- ator Hale, that did not propose to permit the Cuban resolutions to ever come to a vote if they could prevent it. In fact, the Committee on For- eign Relations had been warned that a quiet but effective system of fili- bustering had been inaugurated with a view to preventing a vote on the question in the Senate. For this reason the House conferrees were urged to accept the Senate resolutions, which would remove the de- bate from the Senate to the House, where filibustering could not, under the rules, be engaged in. It is believed to be the most probable outcome of the conference, and it would not surprise the members of the House to-morrow if the House managers recede from the House resolutions and accept those originally passed by the Senate. —_——— Anwxious to Conciliate Cleveland. LONDON, Exg., March 25.—The Stan- dard will to-morrow publish a dispatch from its Madrid correspondent saying that the Spanish Government is so anxious to conciliate President Cleveland that Senor Canivas del Castillo, ths Prime Minister, declared that the Government had notn- ing to do with the articles published in the Epoca, which were supposed to reflect the views of the Spanish Cabinet and which reviewed European alliances and declared that if America desired war Spain would meet her with dignity. S/ The World Was Too Premature. LONDON, Exec., March 25.—The Stan- dard will to-morrow deny the truth of the statement of the New York World that Great Britain is willing to use her in- fluence for the termination of the war in Cuba. No communication looking to this end, the Standard will stay, has passed ve- tween the Governments at London and Washington. BURN AN AMERICAN FLAG. Spanish Students Attempt a Demonstration Before the American Consulate at Barcelona. BARCELONA, Seary, March 25.— A party of students burned an American flag this evening and attempted to make a demonstration at the American con- sulate. The building was guarded by gen- darmes, who charged upon the riotous students and dispersed them. The Consul watched the proceedings of the mob from a balcony of the consulate, and though his presence had the effect of irritatifig the crowd no attempt was made to molest him. - HYPPOLYTE REPORTED DEAD. Unconfirmed Dispatch Received at the Haytian Bank in Paris. PARIS, Fraxce, March 25.—A dispatch has been received at the Haytian Bank here saying that General Hippolyte, Pres- ident of the Haytian Republic, is dead. The dispatch gives the cause of his death as apoplexy. No announcement has been received at the Haytian embassy. ot HAMID'S WRATH. Furkey’s Minister at Washington to Be Recalled. LONDON, Exa., March 25.—The Times to-morrow will publish a dispatch from Stamboul saying that the Turkish Minister at Washington and the first secretary of the legauon will be recalled, owing to the sympathy of the Americans with ihe Armenians. THE TRANSIANL EXCITED Negotiations Concerning the Re- cent Raid Make the Situ- ation Critical. ABDUL Kruger Will Not Visit Engl'and—Ru- mors of Important Commu- nications. LONDON, Ex6., March 25—The Times to-morrow will publish a Pretoria dis- patch saying that the position of the negotiations in connection with the recent raid into the Transvaal has become serious, and there is much excitement in official circles. It is now generally believed that President Kruger will not visit England as he purposed to do. The attitude of the British Government is causing uneasiness. Itis rumored in Pretoria that an im- portant telegram has been received from the British authorities requesting an im- mediate reply to a former communication, and Kruger has asked for an extension of time in which to make answer. The posi- tion of the leaders in the reform move- ment will become critical in the event of further friction. Boer feeling is now high against them. ——— THE LEBAUDY BLACKMAILERS. Two Convicted and Sent to Prison—The Others Acquitted. PARIS, France, March 25.—The trial of Ulric de Civry, editor of Echode L’Arn_ee; Armana Rosenthal, “Jacques St. Cere,” the foreign editor of Figaro, and the Paris correspondent of the New York Herald, Count de Cesti, and others on charges of blackmailing lh_e late Max Lebaudy, the millionaire spendthrift, ended to-day in the conviction of De Civry and De Cesti, who were sentenced to thirteen months’ imprisonment each. The other defend- ants were acquitted. EALE 2y NOTES FROM COLON. City of Para’s Captain Dead—Losses by the Kecent Fire. COLON, Corumsia, March 25.—Captain Lockwood of the steamer City of Para, which arrived at Para March 7, is dead. The 1atest statement'of the damage done “by the fire which occurred here on the 23d inst. shows that eignty-six houses were destroyed. The loss is placed at $1,000,000 and the insurance at gaoo,ow. Many of the merchants who were burned out have begun the work of erecting new buildings. TR Believes Nansen Keached the Pole. ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, March 25.— The St. Petersburg Geographical Society held a meeting yesterday, at which Baron Toll, the Arctic explorer, read a letter re- ceived from Professor Brogger of Chri tiania, saying that he had no doubt that Dr. Nansen had been successful and was now returning from the north pole. —es o Sale of Californin Oranges. LONDON, Exc., March 25. — At 'the Covent Garden Market to-day 663 cases of ‘Washington navel.orangzes weresold. The parcels ranged from 80 to 176 oranges to the case, and realized from 13s to 18s per case. California seedling oranges fetched 125 a case. STRAIGHT DEMOCRATIC Goans A SPECIALTY.H THREE OF A KIND. B R'AINEV Pync ntgl 4 W TN T (e | {1 RL >, ENGLAND AND ITALY ALLIED, Defensive Union Between the Two Nations Is Announced. TERMS OF THE COMPACT If the Soudan Is Reconquered Humbert Must Restore Kassala. GENERAL BALDISSERA MOVES. Strong Force Sent to the Relief of Adigrat—Egyptian Credits Approved. ROME, Itavy, March 25.—In the Senate to-day Baron Blane, ex-Minister of For- eign Affairs, affirmed that the alliance between Great Britain and Italy was an accomplished fact. The overtures for peace, which had been made with a view to the eventual evacuation of Kassala, Baron Blanc said, had determined the au- thorities upon a public, definite manifes- tation of alliance, which was founded upon a more solid basis than protocols, namely, acommunity for defensive interests. This community would henceforth be extended to the security of Italy as a maritime power, ard the Mediterranean power ot Italy would now become an effective bond between Great Britain and the Dreibund. Signor Simonetti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, concurred in Baron Blanc’s state- ment. He created somewhat of a sensa- tion by declaring that if the Dongola ex- pedition was aimed at the reconquering of the Soudan Italy must, if the conquest be effected, and if Great Britain so desires, restore Kassala. Advices received from Massowah state that General Baldissera, commander-in- chief of the Italian forces in Abyssinia, has started from Asmyra with a strong force. The object of the expedition is, if possible, to liberate the Italian garrison at Adigrat. The Senate has approved the credits asked for carrying on the campaign in Egypt. WALLER WANTS MONEY. Preferred the Prison to Waiving His Claim for Damages. NEW YORK, N. Y., March 25.—A ‘Washington special says: A dispatch from London snnounces that ex-Consul Wal- ler’s solicitor writes to the Times that he has declined to accept the conditions upon which the French Government offered to release Waller, and that he preferred to rentain in prison rather .than waive all claim for damages. Waller declined to accept the conditions on which he was released in waiving all claims for indem- nity. but as Embassador Eustis, by in- structions from the State Department, made the waiver on the part of the Govern- ment of the United States, Waller's de- cision was evidently regarded as of no con- sequence. He got his freedom with the informa- tion that the American Embassy would give security in any action which he might bring against the French Gov- ernment. In pursuance of this arrange- ment Waller’s solicitor is seeking a set- tlement with France in bebalf of hiy client. Waller is in London and will ieave for America April 4. LIKE BANQUO’S GHOST. A Drunken and Court-Martialed Naval Officer eeks Keappointment. NEW YORK, N. Y., March 25.—A Times special from Washington says: Jacgb E. Noel resigned from the navy ten years ago, having been the subject within ten years previously of four courts-martial. The first court was dissolved on the Asiatic station for lack of a legal number of mem- bers. . In the three other trials Noel was found guilty of drunkenness and punished. Heresigned to avoid & sentence of dismissal from the service. Noel is now seeking reappointment as a lieutenant-commander on the retired list and Secretary Herbert has written a letter to the Senate Committee on Naval Affairs describing Noel's record and calling atten- tion' to the law which excludes from re- appointment.to the navy any officer who has been dismissed by court-martial sen- tence or who is suffered to resign n order to escape such dismissal. Secretary Her- bert adds that he believes tnat officers of the navy who have resigned therefrom and returned to civil life should be re- stored to the navy only in exceptionally meritorious cases. He says that particu- larly in view of the record of Noel the Navy Department ovposes his reinstate- ment, —-——— CANADA’S LOYALTY. Chamberlain Praises the Domwion Gov- ernment and the People. LONDON, E~a., March 25.—Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, was tne guest of honor at the annual dinner of the Canada Club in London to-night. The president of the club, Bir Robert Giilespie, proposed a toast to the Goverror-General of Cansada and the Dominion, conpling ¢hi Chamberlain and Mr. Upon Mr. Chamberlain rising to respond he was loudly c¢heered. He declared that whatever test gauged her greatness Canada stood to-day first among the group of kin- dred nations which, together with the United Kingdom, formed the British empire. He had often visited Canada, he said, and knew men on both sides of the At- lantic who once assumed that the marifest destiny of Canada was to be absorbed by the great republic upon her southern frontier. That ancient controversy, Mr. Chamberlain declared, was in contrast with the present determination of Canada to maintain her local institutions and draw closer the bonds uniting her to the parent state. The recent isolation of the United Kingdom and the dangers which seemed to threaten had evoked from all the colonies, and especially from Canada, an outburst of loyalty and affec- tion. To none of her Majesty’s subjects was the recent shadow of war more omin- ous than to Canada; yet there was no hesi- tation on her part and unanimous voice was made in common cause with the TUnited Kingdom. BUTTE CITY SENSKTION Consternation Among Heirs of the Late Andrew J. Davis, Millionaire, : A Putative Widow Demands the En- tire Estate for Herself and Two Daughters. BUTTE, MoxT., March 25.—Mrs. Huldah Queen Davis of Tehachapi, Cal., to-day created a sensation among the numerons claimants of the noted Davis ostate by filing a petition fn the District Court ask- ing for a revocation of the alleged forged will of Andrew J. Davis, the dead ‘million- aire, and demanding a distribution of the entire _ estate among herself and two daugbfers, alleging she is the surviving wife of the deceased, who never was be- lieved to have been married. The plaintiff alleges in her petition that they were married in Carroll County, Ark.,, August 15, 1842, and have two children, May Isabel, now Mrs. Morrow of Fresno, Cal., and Laura A., now Mrs. Cal- houn of San Krancisco. It is stated by Miles J. Cavanaugh, the woman’s “attorney, that when the gold fever broke out Davis left her and went to California. After a few letters she heard he had been kitled and she married a man named Williams and also moved to Cali- fornia, where she found traces of her first husband, who soon came to Montana. Af- ter the death of Williams she marsied one George Snell, who is also dead. After the latter’s death she determined to demand her alleged right as the wife of Davis. e Vetoed a Curfew Ordinance. OMAHA, NeBr., March 25. — Mayor Broatch has vetoed the curfew ordinance. He claimed it would be a dead letter if passed and savors too much of Connecti- cut blue laws. If boys are disordersy upon the sireets the police have ample power und er existing ordinances. Councilmen predict that it will be carried over his veto. ————— Half-Fare Railroad Rates, CHICAGO, ILL., March 25.—The trans. Missouri roads have ad opted a rate of one fare for the rduqn. trip on account of the Grand Army encampment at St. Paul. The rate of roads east of the river is1 cent, & mile. GENERAL CASEY'S SUDDEN DEATH, Paralysis of the Heart Takes Off a Born Soldier. HIS PUBLIC SERVICES. An Able Executive Officer, a Good Hater and a Firm Friend. HIS SKILL AS AN ENGINEER. Superintended the Erection of Many National Buildings and Monuments. WASHINGTON, D. C., March 25.—Brig- adier-General Thomas Lincoln Casey (re- tired), late chief of engineers, U. 8. A., died at his residence -in this city at 2 o’clock this afternoon. General Casey, accompanied by his son, was on his way to his office in the New Congressional Library building, the con- struction of which he had charge, and was taken ill in a streetcar. He was carried into the library and a physician sum- moned, who administered remedies tnat relieved him sufficiently in-the course of an hour to enable him to be removed to his home. There, after suffering another relapse, he suddenly died, as is supposed, fiom paralysis of the heart, superinduced by acute indigestion. & “A vigorous administration, a skill in profession and an unsullied integrity have characterized the execution by him of the varied and important duties confided to his charge,” was the eulogy of General Casey contained in the concluding para- graph of the general orders issued May 10, 1885, announcing the retirement of Gen- eral Casey from active service. 2 He was an able executive officer, a good hater and a firm friend. Brusque, in man- ner, he was nevertheless a man of great tenderness of feeling, greatly endeared to his friends. General Casey was the son and grandson of soldiers. His father was General Silas Casey and a brother of that name, Captain Silas Casey, United States navy, still sur- vives. He was born at Madison Barracks, Sacketts Harbor, N. Y., May 10, 1893, and in 1848 received an appointment to the United States military academy as a cadet at large and four years later graduated at the head of hisclass. Entering the engineer corps as second lientenant in 1852 he was assigned to duty in connection with works of improvement' in Delaware River and bay. Sent to the Northwest, General Casey in 1860 commanded a detachment engaged 1n the construction of a wagon road from Vancouver, Wash., to Cowlitz River, Or. At the outbreak of the Civil War he was sent to New England as superintend- ing engineer of the permanent defenses and field fortjfications on the coast of Maine. In March, 1865, he was brevetted lieutenant-colonel ‘*‘for faithiul and meri- torious services during the war.”” He was sent to Europe in 1873 on official business. Later he served as superintending engi- neer of public buildings and grounds in the District of Columbia and was placed in charge of the Potomac ‘aqueduct. To him also was committed the completion of the State, War and Navy Department building; the Washington National mona- ment; the construction of the National Medical Museum and Library; the erec- tion of the monument over the grave of Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, Va.; that of Washington’s headqu: rs at New- burgh, N. Y.; that to mark the birthplace of Washington, and the Garfield statue and pedestal in Washington. From 1886 to 1888 he was president of the board of engineers for fortifications and other public works at New York, and on July 6,1888, he was appointed briga- dier-generaland chiefof engineers, U. 8. A., by President Cleveland. In October, 1889, he was charged by an act of Congress with the construction of the . Congressional xmhmy building, and in appreciation of his ability Congress continued him after retirement in charge of the work “‘until completion.” He wasin pursuance of his duty when stricken. The War Department was informed of General Casey’s death this afternoon be- fore the close of office bours. Appropriate action will be taken, but orders embody- ing it will not be issued until the family can be consulted. ROMANCE OF THE STAGE. Charlotte Behrens Obtains a Divorce, and It Is Said She Will Wed Robert Mantell, CHICAGO, Irr., March 25.—Mrs. Edwin F. Huhn, who as Charlotte Behrens on the stage is the leading actress in Robert Man- tell’s company, was granted. a decree of divorce to-day by Judge Tuley on the ground of desertion. Some time ago Mrs. Mantell secured a divorce in New York, and shortly after Mrs. Huhn commenced suit against her husband, but failed twice to obtain a decree on account of his oppo- sition. This time he did not appear in the case. Theatrical people expect to hear soon of the marriage of Mr. Mantell to his leading lady. PROBABLY HAS WHEELS. A Foreign Count in Iowa Says He Has Discorered Perpetual Motion. OTTUMWA, Jowa, March 25.—Count Otto von Holtschuherr, of royal descent, and the leading druggist of this city, yes- terday made the startling announcement that he had discovered perpetual motion. For years an old wood-sawyer here has been searching for perpetual motion, and he has oiten said that all he needed to put his machine in motion and to keep it run- ning was ‘‘just one little thing.” Yesterday he exhibited his machine to Count Holtschuherr, and the Count asserts he immediately saw what was needed to start the wheels moving for an eternity. The community is aroused and large crowds are continually clamoring at the Count’s store for a look at the wonderful contrivance. s S Ay 4 LUCKXY COWBOY. Left a Fortune for Saving a Life Three Years Ago. NEW YORK, N. Y., March 25.—A spe- cial from Norwich, N. Y., says: E. N. Smith of the town of Lincklar, this county, it is reported, has received notice from Idaho that by the will of Thomas Low- horn, a wealthy rancher, he has fallen heir to property valued at $30,000. Three years ago Smith was a cowboy in the em- ploy of Lownorn and was assisting ata round-up when his employer fell from his horse. Lowhorn was in imminent danger of being trampled to death when Smith put spurs to his horse, dashed in front of the herd and grasping Lowhorn carried him to a place of safety. RELIGIOUS MATTERS. W. C. T. U. Conferences for the Coast—Bal- lington Booth’s Disclaimer. CHICAGO, ILL., March 25.—At a meet- ing of the officers of the W. C. T. U. to- day it was decided to hold three confer- ences on the Pacific Coast during the next winter—at Seattle, Portland and San Fran- cisco. 5 A telegram was received from Com- mander Ballington Booth disclaiming re- sponsibility for the wearing of the white ribbon by the members of the - volunteers, saying it had been worn only at one meet- ing. DAMROSCH IN TROUBLE. Leading Members of His German Opera Company Are Suing Him for Various Amounts. NEW YORK, N. Y., March 25.—The Herald says this morning: The relations between Walter Damrosch and his Ger- man opera company seem to be a little strained. Two of the principals have begun suit against him for various amounts, and the chorus has shown signs of incipient rebellion ‘William Gruening says he made a con- tract with Damrosch for forty perform- ances at $600 a- performance, and although his regular season was not to begin until November 20 he consented to sign in the place of Herr Alvary, who was ill. He sang “Tristan” in Cincinnati and declined to do so in Chicago until Damrosch agreed to give him $1200. When they made the final settlement Damrosch deducted $600, which, he said, he had overpaid the tenor for his “;riuun" performance months ago. Hence the suit. Damrosch, Gruening’s attorneys say, takes the ground'that the tenor imposed on him when he was helpless. . Gruening also claims $76 for transportation of bag- gage. Fraulein Mulder says that Damrosch discharged her without cause on March 6, and declined to pay her hotel Lills in New York. She therefore brings suit for $558 salary and $222 for hotel biils, which she was obliged to pay herself. Sp e gl UL THE OTHER BROWN CASE. Madison’s Minister Is Acquitted of Every Charge Against Him. NEW HAVEN, Coxx., March 25.—The council in the heresy case of Rev. William T. Brown met at noon to-day in the Con- gregational Church .at Madison. Rev. Newman Smyth of New Haven read the decision of the council by which Rev. Dr. Brown was acquitted of every charge. The document was a very important one, as it was the first formal expression of a Con- gregational council on the *‘new theology.” The decision of this body is final, so far as any authority is superior to the indi- vidual church. 1t declared that the result of the labors of the scholars during the last quarter of a century had been to ex- plain much that had hitherto been ob- scure, and that the education of the min- ister at Madison had made him acquainted with these views. THE EIGHT-HOUR DAY, Carpenters to Make the First Move for Its Establishment. INDIANAPOLIS, INp., March 25.—The third day’s sesston of the executive council of the American Federation of Labor closed to-day. The eight-hour day was again taken up, the sub-committee recommend- ing that the Carpenters’ National Union be selected to. make the first move toward the establishment of an eight-hour day. If the employers do not come to terms with the members of all unions who work overtime a strike will be ordered. The strike, if it occurs, will be general, as the federation bas determised to push the eight-hour movement until it becomesa vermanent fixture. CARSON BULLION THIEF CONVICTED, Jury in the Piper Trial Soon Arrives at a Verdict. IS GUILTY AS CHARGED. Mercy of the Court Asked in Behalf of the Thieving Employe. HOW THE LOOT WAS SECURED. Crude Amalgam Found in the Ace cused Man's Lunch Basket at the Mint. CARSON, Nev., March 25.—The trial of Henry Piper, charged with the sealing of crude amalgam from the Carson mint, began and ended to-day. The jury after. being out about an hour returned a ver- dict of guilty as charged, with a recom- mendation of mercy. The jury was se« cured before noon and United States At- torney Jones made the opening statement and the indictment was read charging Pi- per with stealing §50 worth of bullion from the mint. In the opening statement Jones “We expect to show that on or about June 5, 1893, the defendant was an em- ploye in the Carson mint; that he wasa helper in the deposit melting-room, and on that day there was received a certain deposit of amalgam and an unusual loss occurred while in that room; that during the day the defendant deposited his lunch- basket in a small cupboard; that one of the employes in searching the cupboard moved the basket and found it very heavy. He called another employe, and removing the cover they found some amalgam. One remained on guard to see that Piper did not take the basket away; the other went to report the matter to the superintendent. While the latter was gone Piper came into the room, took the basket, and with it went to the elevator-shaft and dumped the contents to the hottom of the shaft. He then started to run toward the basement at. the bottom of the elevator-shaft. The chief clerk called to him to stop, but he refused to do so, and when the party reached the bottom of the shaft the amal- gam, with the exception of a few fine pieces, was gone.” The evidence introduced by the prosecu~ tion completely bore out this charge. Judge Murphy, attorney for the defendant, introduced technical evidence, and asked the Judge to instruct the jury to return a verdict of not guilty. He declared that there was no proof to show that the bullion was the property of the United States; that there was no value proved; that the defendant, having the custody of the bullion taken from ‘the depot to the mint, if guilty of anything, should be charged with embezzlement, and that as larceny was defined to be the telonious taking of another’s property, but as no evidence was introduced to show that the defendant took the property out of the mint he should be found “not guilty.” After some discussion the value of the bullion was fixed at §L.. The case was sub- mitted without argument on either side, and the jury within an hour returned the verdict. Sentence will be passed on Satur- day, and Piper is now in the custody of the United States Marshal.- TRAGEDY N NEVADA CITY. Lineman Farris Killed at the Top of an Electric Light Shaft. His Hand Touched a Bare Wire and It Held Him as Though in a Vise. NEVADA CITY, March 25.—Charles L. Farris, an electrician and lineman, em- ployed by the Nevada County Electric Power Company, was killed this afternoon, while about to make repairs to the electric wire_at the Providence mine. He had climbed a pole for the purpose of soldering a jointin the wire. Finding the current was very strong, he remarked to his part- ner, K. G. Dunn: “It is too hot here,” Dunn told him not to attempt to solder, but to come down:. Farris started to descend the pole, when one of his climbing spurs slipped, and he threw up one hand to save himself. As he did so, his hand caught the bare wire that was carrying about 3000 volts, and he was held there asif in a vise. A rope was soon: afterward placed around his body, and several men putled him loose from the wire. His death had no doubt been in- stantaneous. Farris had resided here for several months, and was well liked. He wasa large man, weighing over 200 pounds. He leaves a widow and two daughters, one of whom is married. Farris was an experi- enced electrician. Ly Sidens OGDEN SILVERITES UNITE. 8ix HBundred Form a Club After a Speech by Warner. OGDEN, Uran, March 25.—A. J, War- ner, president of the Bimetallic League, and ex-Congressman H. F. Bartine of Ne- vada, now editor of the Bimetallist, ad- dressed an audience of over 10,000 people at the Grand Opera-house last night. General Warner spoke for two hours and held his listeners’ attention closely. Bar- tine gave his hearers an insight into the reunfi: of the work of education now going on, and was followed nfwmxn!n,(}lnu- man, grand organizer of the Bimetallic TUnion for Utah, who organized a silver club of over 600 members. For Pacific Coast Telegrams see Pages 3 and 4.