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o THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1896. 2 e e I e b election was considered certain? Well, when fusion was accomplished by the Democratic and Fopulist committee, through the most shameless polticai de- bauchery, fracd and violation of law eyer known ir fornia, 1 had to face an ad- verse majority of nearly 5000. Then one or two corporations ‘slated’ an adven- turer to run as an independent against me, and at the last moment the fusion candidate procured (or some one procured fo: hir) the indorsement of the American Protective Association. And as the Cath- olic leading papers had me pilloricd as an American Protective Association member they worked a ‘double ruff’ on me. Then to finish the business a local judgeship fight in San Diego County cost me 300 or prominent Republicans es- poused the causz of the inaependent can- didate for Judge and are credited with having traded anything on the regular ticket for votes for their candidate. Sev- eral of these Repubiicans are now candi- dates for appointments to the principal i} unty. all I was over 3000 ahead of t, Bryan carrying my district by 3000, while I am about 200 bebind tne ti over . vote came from the sound- ey Democrats and Republicans. I so had the votes of many free-silver Democrats, The free-silver Republicans, outsice of my personal friends, were solid- PATRICK MELODY'S WiNDFALL. After an Eventful Career He Is Traced to a Poorhouse. and Informed of His Good Fortune. CHICAGUO, Irr., Dec. 9.—Patrick Me- 1 8 Nationalist, who served ish prison for par- the famous Manciester res- cal prisoners, was found to- inmate of the Cock County yorhouse at Dunning, after a search bad en made for him in £ porise him of the fact thata Dub- = was his by the death of an uncle, The estate consists of a i seven buildings. Me- t Dunning since August He came to America in the ’60s, but rned to Dublin in 1867 to assist in the e. Twelve years after he came to . Louis and opened a restaurant, and was a del-gate last year to a convention of Irish Nati n Indianapolis. Ed- tner of Austin Bidwell, roland forger, re- at Melody, whom s heir to the estate JACKSO BIRTHDAY. Bryan Will Make iwo Speeches in Honor of the Event. LINCOLN, NeBr., Dec. 9.—Hon. Wil- liam Jennings Bryan will make two Jack- son birttday banquet speeches. This was the compromise arrived at this evening after two delegations—one from Omaba, e other from Chicago—had labored with the silver chempion throughout the after- ne bonor at their respective celebrations on n to the evening of January 8. The Omaha committee was the first on Lhand early this 1d when Messrs. Burke and Ma i the Coox County Democratic Jlub arrived in the afternoon they found prospects of having a fraitless trip. They herenpon decided io change the date of cago banquet to the evening of Wednesday, January 7, and with tuis ar- rangement Mr. Bryan accepted the invi- tation. Afier speaking at Chicago on that date he will leave on an earlv morning westbound train, reaching Omaha in time for address on the evening of the 8th. It is intimated here t at in nis Chicago address Mr. Bryan may make his first comment on Cleveland’s me Tnited Ass: d Presses e ted that he had noth- ing to say concerning the document at present, and probably would not have unless he concluded to refer to it in some public address. Pl e o SALE OF a DISTILLERY. Nebraska City Plant Knocked Down by a Whisky-Trust Receiver. EBRASKA CITY, NEesBr, Dec. 9.— Judge John McNulta, receiver of the trust, ed in the city yester- d to-c of the Federal Court of Northern Illinois, sold the distillery plant at this voint. It was first offered in sections, but there were no bidders. He then offered itasa whole, nnd after waiting some time Alfred F. Austrain, attorney for the re- organized Cattle-feeding and Distilling Company, bid $60,000. This was the only bid made, i after quite a wait the prop- erty was struck off to him. There were quite a number of other supposed bidders present, but they said nothing. Mr. Aus- train is not in a position to state whether the plant will be operated or not. gl i e i COLONEL FELLOWS FUNERAL. Flowers in Profusion Sent From Al Parts of the Country. NEW YORK, N. Y., Dec. 9.—Funersal services over the remains of the late Colonel John R. Fellows took place this afiernoon at the Church of the Interces- ion. The church was crowded. Flowers in the greatest profusion, sent from all parts of the country, were scattered over the chancel and coffin, The National Democratic Committee of Kentucky sent a wreath of palms and violets. Governor Morion sent'a wreath of Roman hyacinths and white roses. Rev. John Henry Dixon Jones conducted the services. e ot Senator Peffer’s Tariff Fiews. TOPEKA, Kax., Dec. 9.—Senator Peffer, who is a candidate for re-election, has announced his tariff views. He says tbat until the effects of the gold standard policy began to show themselves 1n fall- ing prices he had believed in the Jack- sonian theory of protection, but the sharp competition, the American farmers have 10 meet in joreign markets and the deadly rivalry of foreign labor in our own coun- try have put @ new face on things and brought new questions to the front. If the gold standard is to be permanently es- tabiished he would favor free trade in everyihing except in articles vsed only by the wealthy and the profligate. — A Good Swbject for the Iope. OSAGE, Kaxs., Dec. 9.—Rudolph Brock- man, the wealthy. farmer of Osage Town- ship who beat and shockinzly abused his 17-year-old daughter because she did not work to suit him in the field, must an- swer to the charee of murder, havinz been Lreld for trial 1n $10,000 bonds. Afier ter- v_beating the sirl four weeks ago kman drag ed her a quarter of a mile to lis barn and tied her to the axle of a wagon. She died from her injuries. i 7o Rehabilitate @ Collapsed Bank. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 9.—A re- organization plan hass bteen agreed to by the depositors of the failed Missouri Na- tional Bank under which they contribute 10 per cent of their deposits to strengthen the imupaired capital of the bank. The largest stockho!ders have also agreed to put in at least $150,000 in cash, and de- positors expect they will receive 100 cents on the dollar. — Suicide of « Murderer. WILKESBARRE, Pa., Dec. 9.—Abram Eekert, who was to have been hanged this morning for the murder of Frederick Bit- tenberg, took a dose of morphine early this morning. At 1:30 o’clock the mur- derer died. He wasabout to be removed frow wis celi to the hospital ward. ouis and this | 1y g acknowledges the independence induce him 1o be the guest of | | | | CUBA'S FRIENDS I THE SENATE Important Joint Resolutions in Behalf of Inde- pendence. Cameron, Mills and Call Are Desirous of Ending the Carnage. Allen of N braska Creates a Commo- tion by Moving to Take Up the Dingley Bill. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 9.—The session of the Senate to-day was attended by several interesting and imvortant inci- dents. . A joint resolution to continue the powers of the joint committee on the re- moval of the taxes on alcohol used in the manufactures and the arts was reported this afternoon and passed. The Committee on Interstate Commerce was instructed to institute an inquiry as 1o the prevention of business competition by the Joint Traffic Association of Rail- roads, the flour millers and the window- glass manufacturers. The independence of Cuba was the sub- ject of three joint resolutions, introduced | by Cameron (R.)of Pennsylvanis, Mills (D.) of Texas and Call (D.) of Florida. of the 1siand and directs the friendly offi- ces of the United States Government with Spain to bring the war toa close. The econd directs the Presidentof the United es to take possession of the island with the military and naval forces of the United States and to hold possession until the Cuban people can organize a govern- ment, and the third recognizes the repub- lic of Cuba as a free and independent Gov- ernment, and extends to it all rightsin the vorts and witbin the jurisdiction of the United States. The first two were referred to the Com- mittee on Foreign Relations and the last was la‘d on the table temporarily, until such time as Call may desire to address the Senate on the subject. Something of a political sensation was produced by a motion made by the Popu- Jist Senator from Nebraska, Allen, to take up the Dingley bill for action, so as, he said, to precluae the necessity for an extra session. At first cbjection was made by Mr. Aldrich (R.) of Rhode fsland, but| aiter a few minutes’ reflection Aldrich withdrew the objection, which was there- upon renewed by Paimer (D.) of Illinois, Allen (Pop.) of Nebraskn asked unani- mous consent to have the Dingley bill taken up for consideration. Ouvjection was made by Aldrich(R.)of Rhode Island in the phrase “Let it go over.” Allen moved that the bill be taken up | notwitnstanding the objection. “Let the biil be read,” said Platt, *'so that tke Senare may know what it is voting upon.” The bill was thereupon read in full, with the free-silver substitute re- ported for it last session from the Finance Committee. After the reading Aldrich withdrew his objection to taking up the bill, and the ob- jection was renewed by Palmer (D.)of | Iilinois. Allen desired to make a brief | | statement, but objection was made, and | the Senate proceeded to vote by ayes and noes on the motion to take up the bill The vote in detail was as follows: Ayes — Aldrich, Allen, Butler, Cameron, | Chaundler, Clark, Davis, Elkins, Frye, Gallinger, | Gear, Gordon, Hale, Hansbrough, Hoar, Kvle- | Lodge, McMillan, Mitchell of Orepon, Morgan, Morrill, Murphy, Nelson, Perfer, Perkins, Petti, | grew, Platt, Priichard, Pugh, Quay, Roach’| Sherman, Smith, Stewari, Wolcou—35. Noes—Baker, Blackburn, Blanchard, Can- non, Carter, Dubeis, Faulkner, Gibson, Gorman, Harris, Hill, Jones of Arkansas, Mar- tin, Mills, Palmer, Pasco, Turpie, Vest, Wal- thal'—21. The bill having been taken up Aldrich : ! (R ') moved that the bill_be recommitted ¥, in pursuance of an order | to structions to report amendment. Allen opposed the motion. ‘The Senate at once plunged into a de- | bate of prospective interminable length. Alien (Pop.) of Nebraska, chairman of the Populist convention, heid the floor. He was subjected to a sharp fusillade of ques- tions by Senators Aldrich (R.) of Rhode Island, Eale (R.) of Maine and others as to when he would permit a vote to be taken. All these he parried adroittly. He yielded the floor temporarily to Harris (D.) of Tennessee, who moved toamend the resolution to recommit the bill by striking out the 1nstructions. Aldrich promptly replied, “I accept that amendment,” and the debate went on. At 2 o’clock the Dingley bill, at the ex- piration of the morning hour, went over until to-morrow. the Committee on Finance, with in- it back witkout BANKING AND CURKENCY. Two Resolutions Unanimously Adopted by the House Committee. WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec. 9.—The House Committee on Banking and Cur- ‘rency at its meeting to-day unanimously adopted the two resolutions which follow. The first was introduced by Mr. Brosius (R ) of Pennsylvania and reads thus: Resolved, That with a view to obtaining the latest and best thought on the subject of our financial and banking system this com- mittee invites suggestions and communica- tions from financial, commercial and indus- trial organizations which may have any defi- nite plan to present on the subject. The second was offered by Johnson (R.) | of Indiana: Resoived, That all general bills now before this commitiee contemplating a revision of the banking and currency sysiem be sub- mitted to the Comptroller of the Currency, with the request that he analyze the same in writing and come before this committee and state the effect of each bill 1f enacted into law, and also that he formulate and submit to this committee his views of & proper measure for tue revision of the financial and banking sys- tem of the country. Tiie committee does not expect/to reach a conclusion regarding a proper banking bill in time to present it to the House at | this session, but it is confidently expected | that one will be ready for the called session of Congress, which is generally anticipated. The committee - adjourned until one week irom to-day. Saddh SRR INTERESTS THE COAST. Life-Savers for Point Arena—Appoint- ments and Pensions. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 9.—Senator Perkins to-day introduced a bill to estab- lish a life-saving station at Point Arena, Cal., the scene of so many shipwrecks. H. F. Dodge of San Francisco has been appointed by Representative Loud asclerk to the Committee on Postoffices and Post- roads. Mr. Ballard ot Ban Francisco, for- merly clerk to this committee, is now em- ployed by Senator Perkins as messenger to the Committee on Fisheries. 0. Hampton was to-day appointed Post- master at Polets, Inyo County, California, vice G. 1. Wallace, resigned, and C. Reden at San Bernardino, San Miguel County, California, vice M. Lilill, resigned. The following pensions have been granted : California: Original—Edward Keefe, Yountville, Increase—Thomas M. Beatty, Colegrove; John R. Wiiliams, Soldiers’ Home, Los Angeles. Original widows and ete.—Henry Uole, Maybert; Jemima J. Ward, Oak Park. & - Oregon: Additional—Robert Adams, Marquam. Washington: Original widows, etc.— Sarah A. Pine, Ballard. —_——— SENSATIONAL DRAMA. Actors at the Criterion Theater, Chicago, Assums Heavy Roles Against a Constable and His Writ. CHICAGO, L., Dec. 9.—All the actors at the Criterion Theater assumed heavy rolls yesterday morning when Constable | Murhkg appeared at the door with a writ of attachment. Before the. constable said a word every actor in the place seized a chair, an empty bottle or a piece of gas pipe. Then they made a movement in the direction of the constable, which ended when the officar was lying on the sidewalk with a sensitive bump on his head. With professional instinct the artists interpreted the motive of the constable with the attachment writ in his pocket. It is the same as when an ice wazon runs over a bicycle rider; the wheelman can tell the wagon is loaded with ice without asking the driver. It was this sort of mental acumen so highly developed in the ranks of Thespians tha: brought Constable Murhkg to a condition entirely out of the combat before he had an op- portunity to serve the writ. When the constable recovered partially he sum- moned five more constables to his aid and went back to the theater, which is sitnated at Sedgwick and Division streets, and secured possession of the premises. The writ was issued at the instigation of Nilson Bros., plumbers, who recently refitted the house. Tie Swedish-American opera company intended to give a per- formance there last night, but it did not. The constable stood at the door with re- volvers and kept the singers out. " B DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. Congress Petitioned to Establish a New Government Bur-aw. MILWAUKEE, Wi, Dec. 9. — The board of directors of the ChamUer of Com- merce have adopted a resolution petition- ing Congress to create a department of commerce with the chief therecf as a member of the Cabinel, such department to be charged with the duty of collecting and disseminating intormation upon mat- ters bearing upon the commercial interests of the country, encouraging commercial enterprise, the cpening of avenues of in- tercourse with foreign nations witha view to acquiring new markets for American manutactures and products and the exten- sion of our export trade generally. The secretary was instructed to send a copy of the resolution to each of the Senators and Renpresentatives from Wisconsin. oegst s WATTERSON WILL SPEAK. National Demosratio Executive Commit- tee to Hold a Session. INDIANAPOLIS, Ixp., Dec. 9.—At 2 o’clock to-morrow afternoon Chairman W. D. Bynum will call the National ex- ecutive committee of the National Sound- Money Democratic party to order. The committee will discuss the future of the sound-money Democracy. Colonel Henry Watterson, editor of the Louisville Cour- ier-Journal, will attend the meeting of the executive committee. On Thursday evening an informal banquet will be given at the Bates House in his honor at which time it is expected that he will express his views as to the past, present and future. Lo A BACRAMENTAN'S LOSS. Sent Monsy to a Chicago Real KEstate Dealer to Pay Tawes. CHICAGO, Iur., Dec. 9.—Ex-Alderman Frank C. Vierling, who is a promirent real estate dealer, will have a hearing be- fore Justice Hall, December 14, on the charge of embezzlement. The complain- ant is W. E. Kieinsorge of S8acramento, Cal., who alleges that he sent Vierling last spring a check for $4892 to pay the taxes on the Nicollet Hotel in this city; that the taxes were not paid and the hotel was sold by the Sheriff. The arrest of Vierling precipitated his assignment. His assets are placed at $160,000 and liabilities st $140,000. aeat g e New York City’s Many Denth-Traps. NEW YORK, N. Y., Dec. 9.—Superin- tendent of Buildings Stevenson Constable made a startling statement to Mayor Strong to-day. He s2id: ‘“‘There are 3200 buildings in New York City which are absolutely unsafe. Seven of there I have found necessarv to watch continually. They are some of our largest buildings. Cracks have appeared in the wails of these buildings, and I have had a station inspector to watch them constantly in order that immediate steps may be taken to protect the lives of their occupants should these cracks open wider.” ————— Will With @ Quaint Proviso, MILWAUKEE, Wis., Dec. 9.—The will of Gottiried Indan, filed here yesterday, contains a novel stipulation. He be- queaths $4000 to Lodg 87, D. O. H.,-with the condition that the lodge erect a build- ing bearing his name, and that at every anpual meeting the members shall read his will and drink tw~ kegs of heer at one sitting. -If they fail ¢ . finish the kegs at one sitting they are 'oforfeit the nroperty. He also left an estate of $25,000 to his widow. ——— Protests His Innocenecr., KANSAS CITY. Mo., Dec. 9. — Lon Lackey, the survivor of the three men ar- rested for the murder of Mrs. Winner and her children, still maintains that he had no connection with the actuai crime for which Winner and Nelson were. lynched. He has been put in the *‘sweat box,” and told the aurhorities of circumstances con- nected with the murder. The officers claim to have absolute proof of his guilt. e g s Harry Payne Whitney’s Purchase. NEWPORT, R. I, Dec.9.—Harry Payne ‘Whitney has boaght a house here. The house is known as the Knower place, on Bellevue avenue, adjoining Beechwood, Mrs. William Astor's place, and just south of the pas-ageway leading into Rosecliff, the former residence of Histo- rian Bancroft, now ownéd by Herman Oelrichs. e An Unfounded Report. BOSTON, Mass., Dec. 9.-—In response to a cable dispatch inquiring whether the published report to the effect that the Coates Thread Company had absorbed the thread mills of Finlayson, Boussefield & Co. in Scotland, Messrs. Finlayson, Bous- sefie’d & Co. have cabled a statement that the report was untrue, —_— Colorado Pacicing House Fails. PUEBLO, Coro., Dec. 9.—The Andrews Packing Company, the largest packing- house in Pueblo, failed at noon to da No statement concerning the liabilities and assets was made public. It is theught that the failure will be a $200,000 one. gl ks Colonel W. B. McCreary Dead. FLINT, Mich., Dec. 9.—Colonel W. B. McCreary died to-day. He was born in New York in 1837. He was Collector of Internal Revenue under President Grant. He was Consul to Valparaiso, Chile, for two years. PR a New Chicuno Morning Paper. CHICAGO, IrL, Dec. 9.—The Chicago Dispateh announces in its issue of to-day that after the first of the coming yeara morning edition will be issued to be known as the Chicago Morning Dispatch. gt Indorsed by Illinois Grangers. SPRINGFIELD, iLv., Dec. 9.—J. H. Brigham of Ohio, master of the National Grange, was indorsed for Secretary of Agri- calture to-day at the session of the Illinois State Grange. BRIEF BUT BUSY HOUSE SESSION Nine Bills Ara Considered and Two Reports Agreed To. Such Industry Is Without a Precedent in the Annals of Congress. Topics Discussed by the President in His Messag> Reterr:d to Appro- priate Committees. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 9.—The session of the House to-day was conducted under the influence of the spirit of labor which marked the body yesterday, and while it lastea less than three hours, nine bills were considered and two conference reports agreed to, in addition to some other business. Such industry at the opening of a session, even a short one, is unprecedented in the annals of Congress. Among the bills passed to-day were the following: Extending until July 1, 1904, the period within which tne University of Utah may occupy certain public lands grantea to it. Authorizirg the Secretary of ti.e Interior to use the abandoned mili- tary reservation at Fort Biawell, Cal., for an Indian training school. Authorizing the joiny entry and equitable division of lands when two or more settlors locate homestead entries upron the same tract of agricuitural land before survey. Author- izing Flagstaff, Ariz., to issue $750,000 of bonds for water works. Abolishing the arbitrary power of the Secretary of the Territory of New Mexico to organize the Legislature. A Senate bill was also passed author- izing associations of farmers and stock- raisers to locate and purchase publig lands for reservoir sites, irrespective of the. homestead or pre-emption acts. Senate amendments to the House bill affirming | the acts of the New Mexico Legislature authorizing the issue of about $700,000 of bonds for Territorial buildings were con- curred in, with an amendment. The Senate amendment validates $172,500 of railroad bonds issued by the county of Santa Fe, against which at the last session an obstinate fight was made, To-day the matter was not even discussed. The Senate’s increase of the pension granted to Mrs. Mary Gould Carr, widow of General Carr, formerly Secretary of State of New York, from $50 to $75 a month, was agreed to by a vote of 146 to 89, The usnal resolution distributing the topics of the President’s message to the appropriate commiitees was reported from the Ways and Means Committee and agreed to. At 2:55 o’clock the House adjourned until to-morrow. FRANCIS NOMINA:1ON REFERRED 4n Unusual Senate Proceeding, but Mot Withowut Precedent. g WASHINGTON, D. C.. Dec. 9.—The referance of the nomination of David R. Francis of Missouri to be Secretary of the Interior to the Compmittee on Finance in executive session to-day caused some com- ment among those not conversant with the rulesof the Senate. Thereisa beliefthat the nominations of Cabinet officers have a'ways been promptly confirmed without such committee reference, but this is not correct, save in the case of a United States Senator. Senators nominated to Cabinet places are supposed to be as well known to each member as to the special com- mittee, and courtesy alone has suggested the practice of confirming them ac once. This practice, however, has its exceptions, for when President Hayes nominated ex- Senator Carl Schurz 1o be Secretary of the Interior the nomination was referred and an investigation as to his fitness and qualification for the office was made. i il 10 PHREPARE A TARIFF BILL. Kepublicans of the Ways and Means Committee to Confer. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 9.—A con- ference of the Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee will be held to-morrow night, probably at the rooms of Dingley, the chairman, to decide what action shall be taken with reference to the preparation of a tariff bill. The considera- tion of this question also involves the vecessity of an extra session. If it be de- cided to prepare a finished tariff measure it is expected that arrangements will be made for a series of hearings tu the repre- sentatives of the manufacturing interests, which will extend over a period of a month or more, Lt is believed that if the worx of preparing a tariff bill be delaved until the latter part ot January, sufficient time will remain before the 4th of March to perifect the measure. Appearances would indicate that Republican members generally favor an extra session. — ——— SY¥MPATHY Fuk THE CUBANS, Bénate Foreign Iielations Committee Holdv an Informal Meeting. ‘WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec, 9.—The first meeting of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations to-day was eniirely in- formal. Several matters were discussed withont any particular measure being formally laid before the committe«. Most of the time was devoted to & considera- tion of the Cuban affairy and the message of the President and report of the Secra- tary of State on that subject. Not amem- ber of the committee fatled to express his sympathy for the patriots, but no tangible suggestions were made nor was action of any kind iaken. Tl e Nominations Leferved to the Senate, WASHINGTON, 'D. C., Dec. 9.—The President to-day sent to the Senate the nominations of Consuls, District Judges and United States Attorneys made durin~ the recess of Congress, inciuding those of David R. Francisas Secretary of the In- terior, McGrane Cox of New York as Min- ister to Guatemala_and Houduras, and lé{::grlee B. Howry, Judge of the Court of lalms, —_— An Fxtra Nession Is Inevitable. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 9.—Senator Perkins was in the chair to-day when Senator Allen moved to take up the Ding- ley tariff bill. Senator Perkins said to THe CALL correspondent to-night that in his opinion the bili would be recommitted to-morrow, This of course will kill it effectually. Senator Perkins says that an extra session of Congress is now inevita- ble. Senator Quayiso: the same opinion. 4Anti-Saloonists at Washington. WASHINGTON, D. €., Dec. 9.—At the Anti-Saloon Leazue meeting here to-day, Representative Morse of Massachusetts made a brief speech advocating prohibi- tory laws in this district. Several other members made five m nute addresses. ‘The members of the ieague will be received by President Cleveland to-morrow. The following officers were elected: Pr:sident, Hiram Price of Iowa; vice-presidents, Rev. Rr. %‘ifi% Willson of Washineton, D. C., rchbishop Ireand of St. Paul, Minn. Rev. John J. Bacon of Pit'sburg. ¥ TRAIN-ROBBERS FOILED. Six Armed Men Use Dynamite on an Express-Car, but a Timelock Saves the Contents. 8T. LOUIS, Mo, Dec. 9.—Passenger train 65, southbound on the Iron Moun- tain road, was boarded at Van Deventer avenue, in this city, at 9 o'clock P M. by six would-be train-robhérs. Two heid up the conductor and brakeman, two covered the fireman and engineer and two others operated on the express-car. Those on | the locomotive stopped the train at the Bates-street crossing, and the door of the express-car was opened by dynamite. The express messenger was forced to give up his keys, but the through safe containing the money packages was locked with a timelock and could not be opened. The robbers got nothing, and they left the train firing their guns to prevent pursuit end flel in the darkness. The vicinity was soon surrounded by police and a number of arrests were made. i USNKENOWN STEAMER ASHORE., Fire Island Life-Naving Crew Goes to the Besone. NEW YORK, N.Y,, Dec. 9.—The marine vbserver at Fire Island reports that there is a steamer ashore just east of Bell Fort. The life-saving crew has gone to the scene of the disaster. The mightisclear and a heavy sea is on, the wind blowing iresh from the southwest. A number of large steamers are about due, among them being the Spree from Bremen, the Norwegian from Glasgow, the Sarnia from Mediterranean ports, and the California from Hamourg, but it may not be any of them. No definite informa- tion can be obtained until the return of the crew. o s 2 LOOVKING 710 HE SENATOR>S. Hanna Confers With the Republican Steering Committee, WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 9.—Late this afternoon at the Capitol the Repub- lican Senatorial steering committee and Mark A. Hanna held a conference. The situation in the States of North Carolina, South Dakota, Kentucky and Washing- ton, with respect to the efiaction of United States Benators was discussed, and 1t was decided that every honorable method should be employed to elect Senators there, if possible. It was also the judgment of the com- mittee that an extra session of Congress should be called as early as possible after the inauguration of McKinley. o s A Missour Engliiun’s eh Legacy. HANNIBAL, Mo.. Dec. 9.—Binford Bethell of this city bas just received notice from Londoa, England, that he is the heir to a large esiate in England. He is the grandson of William Bethell, brother of Alexander Bethell, who cied in England many vears ago, leaving a large amount of money in the Bank of Eneland and considerable real estate 10 te divided among his levitimate heirs. Btuford Bethell's shore of the fortune is said to be about $1,000.000. Heis one of five heirs, and the property is estimated at $5,000,000. Dnt R To Be Sold by the Sheriff ALLENTOWN, Pa., Dec. 9.—Two exe- cutions for $216,166 were to-day entered against the Catasauqua Manufacturing Company. The Sheriff will sell four roll- ing mills and nineteen hoases at Catasau- qua and Fallerton on January 1. A e De Young Sails for Europe. NEW YORK, N. Y., Dec. !9.—Among the passengers who sailed for Europe to- day was M. H. de Young of San Fran- cisco and wife. Mr. de Young said he was entirely out of the race for the United States Senato ship. e o2 Drath”of Inventor Wilcox. WORCESTER, Mass., Dee.9.—Albert W, Wilcox, aged 70 vears, the inventor of the famous Wilcox organ, died of Bright’sdis- ease this morning. FRANCE'S NAVY. A Credit of 200,000,000 Francs Asked for Its Reconsiruction. PARIS, France, Dec. 9.—Premier Me- line, M. Cochery, Mimster of Finance, and Admiral Besnard, Minister of Marine, ad- dressed the budget committee of the Chamber of Deputies to-day on the subject of the amendment of M. Lockroy, asking for a credit of 200,000,000 francs for the navy. Admiral Besnard declared that the condition of the navy was not so unfavor- able as had bean suggested by the oppo- nents of the amendment, but the Govern- ment had forseveral months contemplated an increase of the strenszth of the fleet and would soon decide to ask the Cham- ber for money to carry out their plan. ‘The Government, however, would not ac- cept any suggestion to re-establish an ex- traordinary navy budget. — Asks Bismarcic 1o Explain, BERLIN, GerMANY, Dec. 9—The Ham- burger Nuchrichten, in an article on the recent trial of the ediiors charged with having libeled Baron Marschall von Bie- berstein, Count August von Eualenberg and Prince Alex von Hohenlohe, urges that it is of the highest importance that the backers of Major von Tausch, the chief of the political police, who was taken into custody upon a charge of perjury during the vprogress of the trial, be dis- covered. The papers suggests it would facilitate the inquiry if Prince Bismarck were to disclose all he knows regarding Von Tausch. PO Stenmahip Subsidies in the Reichstag. BERLIN, GErMANY, Dec.9.—The Reich- stag to-day discussed the bill subsidizing steamship lines to the far East. In the consideration of the bill Dr. von Boet- ticher, Imperia! Minister for the Interior, said that the competition in Eastern Asia between nations seeking new outlets for trade was so sharp as to make it desirable that German enterprise should be pro- tected by increased subsidies, which he thought ought to be raise: to 1,500,000 marks. Al e Mr, Glidstone's Ailment, LONDON, Exg., Dec. 9 —Mr. Gladstone has been afflicted with frequent atiacks of shortness of breath since last Thursday. Doctors attending the. ex-Premier state that, although the attacks are momentari- ly alarming, there is really no cause for anxiety, but it will be necessary for Mr. Gladstone to spend the winter at Cannes. i e Farewell Banquet to Bayard. LONDON, Exg., Dec. 9.—The Lord Mayor having invited United States Em- bassador Bayard to accept a farewell banquet at the Mansion House, Mr. Bayard replied that it afforded him great pleasure to accept the invitation, and has fixed the date of the entertainment at March 2. PO Sarah Bernhardt’s Bangquets. PARIS, France, Dec. 9.—A banquet was given this aiternoon at the Grand Hotel in honor of Mme. Sarah Bernhardt by her sdmirers. Seven hundred people were present including leading artistic, literary and society people of Paris. C ———— Still Another German Prines. DRESDEN, GERMANY, Dec. 9. —Princess Louise Antoinette Marie, wiie of Prince Frederick August of Saxony, gave birth to a son to-day. CABINET-MAKERS BESIEGE CANTON Henry C. Payne Is Urged as Wisconsin’s Rep- resentative. Colonel Harrison Gray Otis of Los Angeles Speaks for California. Suggests the Names of Juige Way- mire, Juige de Haven and Ellwool Coop:r. CANTON, Oxnro, Dec. 9.—Cabinet booms resounded throughout the day at Canton. The claims of Henry C. Payne were urged with a gooa deal of force. General Powell Clayton, who is thought to be a Cabinet possibility, had a private conference with the President-elect, and Colonel Harrison Gray Otis of Los Angeles, Cal., talked about a Cabinet position for a representa- tive for the Pacific Slope States. A delegation of three Wisconsin men— ex-Senator Philetus Sawyer, Governor- elect Schofiela and ex-Congressman Isaac Stephenson—calied on Major McKinley this afternoon and told him that the Re- publicans of their State hopéd he would appoint Mr, ¥ayne to the Cabinet. “Henry C. Payne,”” said ex-Senator Saw- yer, “is a practical, high-class man of affairs and a keen, able political leader. He is in every way fitted for a Cabinet po- sition, and we feel that his appointment would be a good thing for the country and for the party. The wing of the party in Wisconsin which 1s not quite friendly to him 1s neither potent nor important at this time, from our point of view.” Governor-elect Schofield and Mr. Steph- enson were equally earnest in urging Mr. Payne for recognition. General Powell Clayton of Arkansas talked in private with Major McKinley. General Clayton secured the solid delega- tion from his State for Major McKinley in the St. Louis convention, and mansged the speaker’s burezu at the New York headquarters of the Republican National Committee during the campaign. General Harrison Gray Otis of Califor- nia cailed on Major McKinley late this evening concerning Cabinet possibilities on the Pacific Slope. He said: “We would like to have the far West- ern States represented in the Cabinet. Judge Waymire of San Francisco has been talked of as a Cabinet possibility. He is a good man and an excellent lawyer. Ell- wood Cooper of Santz Barbara, who is a scholarly man, a .first-class business man and a highly successful practical farmer, would make, I think, an excellent Secre- tary of Acriculture. One of the most available men in the State is JudgeJ. J. de Haven of San Francisco. He isa man of fine character and one of our foremost lawyers. He has been a successful Jus- tice on our Supreme bench, and is one of thécleanest, ablest and most thoroughly high-minded mefi in ths West. He-is well known by Major McKinley.”” Mrs. McKinley, accompanied by her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Laiayette McWil- linms of Chicago, will leave here to-mor- row might for a visit of several daysin Chicago at the residence of Mr. ana Mrs. McWilliams. Major McKinley will re- main in Canton. ‘The visit of Henry E. Cooper, Hawaiian Minister of Koreign Affairs, and his sccre- tary, Benjamin Lodge Mark, to Major Mc. Kinley naturally caused a good deal of comment, Minister Cooper called on Major Me- Kinley this afternoon, and was invited to a private conference. Mr. Cooper said that there was no treaty of annexation in process of negotiation at Washington. Major McKinley did not indicate to the Minister what his views concerning the relationsof the Hawaiian Islands to this country were. The interview was a short one, but it was long enough to raise a cloud of rumor and gossip. Among the other caliers to-day were: Congressman J. T. McCleary of Minnesota, Judge Jacob R. Blair of Utah, Webb Hayes of Cleveland, James Parmelee of New York and Captain A. L. Cope of Columbus. Inereasing Kentucky’s Tax List. FRANKFORT, Ky., Dec. 9.—The tax THE OWL’S 110d LAIO THE OWL DRUG C0., 1128 M_aiket St. | THE OWL’S Semi-Annual Gift Day, 'l‘l:grsd:xy. December 10th. THAT DAY BETWEEN THE HOURS 9and 11:30 A. M., 2 and 4:30 P. M., 7and o P. M. EVERY LADY PURCHASER AT OUR ESTABLISHMENT Will receive free s handsome Imported Doll for the Children whether purchase is 20¢ or 820. A Doll included with each country order np to 5 P. M., the 10ih. No Dolls sent by mail. Ely's Cream Baln] the Nasal 'All’ny:l Pain and Inflammation, Restores the senses of Taste and Smy ‘Heals the Sores. Balm Into each nostril BROS,56 Warren st,N.Y ON A list of this State will be materially in- c.eased and considerable arrears of taxes will be brought into the treasury by a decision of the Court of Apreals thar the law exempting whisky in Federal bor from taxation during the bonded period is unconsti‘utional. NEW TO-DAY. Chisichilly Over= coats WHAT THEY ARE: They are neavily lined. They have velvet co.lars. They fit. They are neat. ' They are serviceable. They are substantial. T hey are cold repellers. They are wind resisters. WHAT THEY'RE FOR: They are for gripmen. They are for teansters, They are for merchants. They are for mechanics. The only thing cheap about them is the price, and they will be all sold in two weeks. If you want one, better come quick. Mail orders should come at once. We’'ve everything in Over- coats—for the small boy and the big man—at prices that mean money saving. ) KEARNY 577 From QOcean To Ocean Live people who have been cured by Doctor Cook—cured of Female Complaints; cured of Lost Manhood, Night Emissions, Ex- bausting Drains, Impotency and octuer signs of Physical. Mental end Sexual ‘Weakness; cured of Gonorrheea, Gleet, Stricture, Syphilis, Varicocele, Hydroc-le; cured of Piles, Fistula, Ruptur:, Rheumatismn, Catarrh, Blood and Skin Diseases and all functional diseases of the Heart, Lungs, Liv- Mer‘ Stomach, Kidneys, 2 2 " Bladder and Urinary Organs,. X-Ray Examinations sc entifically conducted, and Electricity given when deemed advisable. Write 1f you cannot call. Mail treatment always satisfactory. I'ree book on men’s diseases. Office hours: 9 to 12 A. M. and 2 to 5and 7 to 8 P.M.; Sundays, 10to 12 . M. only. Address DOCTOR COOK 865 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. ASTONEfng AT AUCTION —AT—— GOLDEN GATE HALL, 625 SUTTER STREET, Monday, Dec. 14, at 2 Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Wednesday, Dec. 16, Thurscay, Dec. 17, :30 and 7:30 P. M. T:30P. M. FRYE EXHIBITION Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11 and 12, From 9:30 A. M. 10 9:30 P. M. RARE AND ANTHQUE ORIENTAL RUGS! RICH EMBROIDERIES, DANASCUS BRASS WARE, CARVED FURNITURE, Ete. This entire stock is from the collection and late importations of H. EPHRAIM BENQUIAT & SON, Successors to Hadji Ephraim Benquiat, the great connoisseur of Oriental Rugs. These rugs were used in decorating the Mark Hopkins Art Institute for the Mardi Gras Ball and the Sorosis Club this year. Catalogue at our ofticé and at the Hall. EASTON, ELDRIDGE & CO. 638 Market st. Auctionee Of the Age A preventive and cure for Rheu- matism, Neuralgia, Pains in Gen- | eral, DUyspepsia, Sore Throat, Pneumoria, Nervous, Liver and Kidney Complaints, Backache, Burps, Swellings, Colds, Cougls. Colie, Cramps, Sprains, Bruises, Wounds, Indigestion, Skin Dis- eases, Excessive Itching and many other compiaints. Price: 25¢, 50c, $1 Per Bottle. L. CALLISCH, Wholesale A the Pacific Coast, San Jose, Cal " ©°F For sale by all druggists. Th EnypliaflLby Redingion & Co., ;llt:::dz eo. aud Langley & Michaels, San kran.