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2 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1896. SUSPENSION OF A NATIONAL BANK Capital Imperiled by Some Most Unwarranted Loans. Other Failures May F’ollow the Collapse of the Well-Known Concern. There Is Twelvs Million Dollars in Deposits That May Be Tied Up by the Failure. CHICAGO, InL, Dec. 21.—The National Back of Illinois has been suspended by the clearing-house. It is said the bank will not open its doors in the morning. The officers of the National Bank of Ili- nois are: George Schneider, president; Walter L. Peck, vice-president; William A. Hammond, second vice-president, and Carl Moli, cashier. The bank is located at 115 Dearborn street. The action suspending the bank was taken at a specially called meeting of the Clearing-House Association. The meet- ing was called at the residence of Elbridge Keith, who issecretary of the committee, and was held shortly after midnight. It was shown that the bank had made un- warrantable and injudicious loans, and that in consequence the capital and sur- plus of the bank have been seriously im- periled. 1t is believed that many failures will result from the collapse of the Na- tional Bank of Illinois. The resolution adopted by the Clearing- house committee is as follows: WHEREAS, The attention oi this committee has been lately called to the administration ot the affairs of the National Bank of Iilinois, and it now appears, through statements made to this committee by one of the vice-presidents of said bank ard from the reportsof the Na- tional Bank Commissioner, that by reason of unwarrantable and injudicious loans the cap- ital and surplus of said bank is seriously im- periled if not entirely lost; now, therefore, Resolved, That under the powers conferred upon this committ e by the by-laws of the Clearing-house Association of Chicago, we o hereby suspend said National Bank of Illinois from the privileges of membership 18 said as- sociation, to take effect immediately. Resolved, That the secretary of this com- mittee be and he is hereby instrvcted to sena a copy of these resolutions to each member of the association and to report the same ata general meeting of the association, to be held on Mouday, December 21, at 3:30 o’clock P. M. In taking this action the committee deems 1t proper to say: First—That the cish reserves of the bank are within the requirements of law, and if as & result of this action sald bank should sus- pend psyment and liquidate its liabilitiesa large and speedy dividend will be made avail- able o creditors. Secand—TIt is the declared opinion of the of- ficers and directors of the bank that its re- sources are ample to pay all its liabilities fn full,and it is the opinion of this committee that edjusted claims against said bank mav be considered ample collateral security for loans of 75 per cent of their face value. And m event of liquidation of said bank we will rec- ommend to the assoclation banks an arrange ment whereby such loans may be available to creditors of said bank as their convenience may require. PIERRE LOMARD, LYMAN J. GAGE. ORON SMITH, BLAIR, . G. KEITH. The National Bank of Illinois is the second largest bank in Chicago and was establithed in 1871. 1t has a capital stock of §1,000000 and a surplus of $1,000,000 and $300,000 undivided profits. The amount of money deposited in the bank is $12,000,000. Thereis a large number of big business firms who transact business at the Na- tional Bank of Illinois and it is believed that several failures will follow in'aday or two. The rumor gained credence that ope of the State-street department stores is seriously involved and may not conclude its Monday’s business. President Schneider, who is also treas- urer of the Chicago Associated Press, de- clined to be seen, and numerous rings on the bell in his Michigan-avenue home were unanswered. LESS DiNGER OF WiR WITH SPAIN [ Continued from First Page.| Foreign Affairs, and the entire Congress for that matter. The story of General An- tonio Maceo’s death—and there seems to be littie doubt but that he was ambushed— has had much to do with the determina- tion of Congress to take immediate action. “The stories of shocking brutality with which the Spanish treated the children and families of insurgents have also had a strong effect upon the most conser- vative members of the committee. The resolution will be taken up immediately after the hoiidays, I think, and will be discussed perhaps ten or twelve days, ana then passed up to the President. From Secretary Olney’s letter the almost certain inference is that Cleveland will veto the resolution. *But it is within the limits of the power of Congress to pass the bill over the veto, and that can be dope, I think, without any doubt. Secretary Olney’s position in claiming that the power to issue such a mandate rests with the Chief Executive is wrong.* When a joint resolution is passad by a sufficient majority it is a law, and the power to recognize Cuba’s independ- ence remains with Congress, which is made up of a body of men elected by the people and voicing the people’s senti- ments,. When that sentiment is em- phatically expressed over the power of veto the President is merely the instru. Piane Sk cnemakipe nowar and mnet carry out its behests. Thus Congress has the powér to declare war and make peace.’” “Do you think Spain would deciare war?" “I think t| is no probability of it. It would be mer@ly a bluff if she did. Spain is €auuus.cd Bud poVerly-sificagu 8l 1t would be the sheerest folly for her to take up arms against a country like this.” “Does the passage of the resolution mean Cuban independence?’ “Nothing else, as I can see. That is the whole size of it, and the sooner it is done the better. The United States is the guardian of this hemisphere and under the circumstances it is her bounden duty to interfere.” SRR e SPANIARDS YET CELEBKATING. They Take It for Granted That General Maceo Is Dead. HAVANA, Cusa, Dec. 20.—The demon- strations of joy over the death of Maceo have not yet ended. There was a largely attended excursion to-day from Havanato Punta Brava in honor of Major Cirujeda’s column which kiilea the rebel leader. The affair was organized by natives of Ga- licia, Major Cirujeda’s native province, and was made the occasion for a great dis- play of patriotic enthusiasm. Many speeches were made on the trip predicting the speedy collapse of the rebellion and exalting the performances of the Spanish soldiery. When the excursionists arrived at Punta Brava they were received by the officers of Major Cirujeda’s column and there were further speeches and jubila- tion. Gifts were presented to the officers of the command and a banquet was given to the men. Most of the prominent Gal- lejosin the city took partin the excursion. Y CANNOT PASS AT PRESENT. Congressmen Talle About the <ameron kesolution. CHICAGO, Ivt, Dec. 20.—A number of Congressmen on the way home for the holidays spent Sunday in Chicago. Rep- resentative Perkins of lowa was seen by a United Associated Presses reporter and asked reparding Cameron’s resolutlon. “The chances are,” said he, *‘that Con- gress will do nothing with the Cameron resolution before the 4th of March. The House ot Represen:atives is disposed to be more conservative than some of the news- papers make it. My observation is that opinion is in favor of considering the mat- ter carefully, and if the Speaker isnot in favor of the resolution it may never get out of the committee. It is likely, too, that it may not come over from the Senate much before the first of February."’ The belief is current among the Western members of Congress who were here to- day that Major McKinley would not iook with favor upon any action by Congress on the Cuban question which savored of haste and undue excitement, ———— GENERAL L: £ LETUKNING, Western Has Nothing to Say About Cuba While On the Way to Havana. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 20.—Con- sul-General Fiizhugh Lee, accompanied by, his wife and daughter, arrived in Washington from New York at an esrly hour this morning in the private car of President Duval of the Floriaa Central and Peninsular Railway. After a’ brief stop at Washington the party continued their journey by the Southern railway train at 11:15 A. ». They will retain the vrivate car to Tampa, where they are due Monday morning, and will leave Tampa for Havana on Monday evening’s steamer. General Lee saw a few friends during his brief stay, and it is understood he had a chat with Secretary Olney. He bhad nothing to give out as to his plans or in- structions and would not discuss the latest phase of the Cuban situation. gt Friends of Cuba to Parade. NEW YORK, Dec. 20.—The American friends of Cuba have completed all ar- rang-ments for a big parade and demon- stration through the streets of this city to-morrow. The paraders will carry American flags and torches. WAS DRIVEN TO THE WALL. Being Unable to Retreat Further Ernest Hurd K:Us W. H. Nottingham. RED CLIFF, Coro., Dec. 2 Driven to the wall by a man who accused him of alienating his wife’s affections Ernest Hurd this morning shot and killed W. H. Nottingham, County Commission°r of Eagle County, and one of the most promi- nent men 1in this section of the State. Hurd had been 2 member of the house- hold for several years, and recently Peter Puder, another member of the firm, had been accused of the same thing and com- mitted snic.de. Two weeks ago Nottingham shotat Hurd and was placed under bonds. To-day the men met on the street, and Hurd in trying to escape from the infuriated man re- treated into a stable and afier reaching the loft, finding no means of escape and confronted by the desperate man, Hurd turned and shot him through the heart and lungs, Nottinghamdied in his tracks, before he could fire a shot. Yesterday Nottingham secured a warrant for his wife, whom he says threatened him. ST e Bryan Lenves fur Atlanta. LINCOLN, Negr.. Dec. 20.—W. J. Bryan lelt at 2 o’clock to-day for Atlanta, Ga. He will lecture in that city on the evening of the 24th, and may spend Christmas with friends there, but will return to Lincoln in time to be present atthe banquet 1o be tendered in his honor on the eveuing of the 28th by the local Traveling Men’s Bi- metallic Club. Mr. Bryan was asked be- fore leavinz to express himself on the Cuban question, but declined, saying he had not the time, nor was he disposed to discuss that question yet. e Sueig Senator Warren’s Condition. CHICAGO, IrL., Dec. 20.—Senator Fran- cis E. Warren, who was operated upon at the Auditorium annex last Friday for ap- pendicitis, is still in a dangerous condi- tion. The physicians, however, have hoves for his recovery, and say that he will have passed the critical point within another day. He suffered greatly to-day, but his condition is said to have become not more serious. NEW TO-DAY. v Vo BANQUET LANP - - $2.50 ORYX % l}umple_te __$7.2l] Beautifully orna- mented and highly polished brass lamps. Tables in every different vari- ety of onyx and of every novel pattern. Lamp shades in silk of many different colors. Will be sold together or singly, and is the most ever offered for the money. Our beauti- ful show window is worth a view. We are showing a line of the famous Blue Flame Oil Cook Etoves. See them once and | they’ll make you forget all other cook stoves. JOHN F. MYERS CO., 947 Market St., Next Door to Hale’s. HAVEMEYER AND THE ARBUCKLES, New Turn in the Merry War Between the Great Rival Concerns. The Sugar Trust Trying to Keer the Coffee and Spice Men Out of Competition. Now the American Refining Company Sscures the Woolson Mills, but May Compromise. NEW YORK, N. Y., Dec. 20.—If the report that the American Refining Com- pany, known as the sugar trust, has se- cured the Spice Company of Toledo be true it is not improbable that the result may be a deal between the trust and Arbuckle Bros. The Arbuckles may abandou their intention to build a sugar refinery in considerstion of the sugar trust turcing over to them the Woolson Company. The Arbuckles proposed to build a refinery with a capacity of 2000 barrels a day. or, practically, 600,000 bar- rels a year. This is a big trade to lose. There would be more money for the trust 1n keeping it than in golng into the coffee trust and grinding business in opposition to the Arbuckles. There is some reason for the trust engaging in the distilling of spirits, for it can utilize the product of its sugar refineries, which now largely goes to waste. It has not yet started up its distillery in Brooklyn. The fight between the sugar trustand the Arbuckles began s year ago. About that time the Arbuckles particulariy wanted a large lot of sugar for their coffee trade, which the trust could not or would not furnish. The Arbuckles were pro- voked and at once began planning to make sugar for themselves. They opened negotiations for the purchase of the Cam- den (N. J.) sugar retinery, which was in course of construction and was recentiy tinished. The truststepped in and bought the refinery, whereupon the Arbuckles de- clared tueir intention to build a retinery adjacent to their coffee works in Brook- |lyn. The trust decided to make waron the Arbuekles. It fitted up one of its idle refineries with a coffee-roasting outfit, This outfit stands idle to-day, because the trust found a better move could be made by buying out the Arbuckles’ principal cognpetitor, the Woolson Company. Be- fore this was done, itissaid, the trust learned that the Arbuckles had unaer- 1aken a bull deal in coffee and bad loaded up with a large lot of green coffee, The trust saw its opportunity to force down coffee. The first drop took place last week. The sugar trust has offered to exchange its common stock, doliar for dollar, for the stock of the Baltimore Sugar Refinery, and to pay par in cash for the preferred stock. The cffer bas been accepted. The trust owned a majority of stock of the Baltimore refinery, and when it put in its own dfrectors and shut down the refinery the minority stockholders raised a fight. CHICAGO, Inn, Dec, 20.—A special from Toledo, Ohio, says: The immense deal by which the sugar trust comes into the control of the Woolson Spice Com- pany has been closed and the money paid over. Notwithstanding the fact that Havemeyer's agents have been 1n Toledo for a month, nobody but the directors of the Woolson Company was aware of the fact. Lawrence Newman has been 1n New York for a week to close the deal and the transfer. One singular fact is, not- withstanding the big price paid, the ‘Woolson people were forced into making the deal. Havemeyer desired to make a fight on Arbuckle, and to do it it was necessary he should meet him in his own field—coffee. When first approached the Woolson people asked $1500 a share. Havemeyer refused to treat on such terms. He wou'd give $1000. Havemeyer was willing to put $2,000,000 or thereaboutsin the purchase of & club with whicu to thrash Arbuekle. This was some weeks ago. It was found that the book value of stock was over $1200. He threatened to establish a coffee plant and go into business on a large scale. He would. cut prices so that the competition would hurt the Woolson peo- ple quite as much as it weuld the Ar- buckies, Mr. Newman went on to New York and saw Mr. Havemeyer and an agreement was reached. It was that the sugar trust people should get 1100 of the 1800 shares of stock at $1150 per share. So the sale in round numbers was $1,265,000 for eleven- eighteenths of the entire stock. BSo se- cretly were the negotiations conducted that it is said smaller stockholders were the papers yesterday. It is understood in Toledo that when Havemeyer gets through with the Arbuckles the property will revert back to the Toledo owners. IDLE MEN GROW DESPERATE. At a Mass-Meeting in Denver Ministers Join the Unemployed in Denounc- ing the City Council. DENVER, Coro., Dec. 20.—Four thou- sand men who, by their resolutions, their statements and their actions, declaimed that they were out of work, starving, o: on the verge of starvation, met in the Coliseam hall this afternoon and listened to a number of red-hot speeches against the City Council. The meeting was held in the Coiiserm hall in response to a call. The speakers were Rev. Thomas Uzzell and Rev. Myron W. Reed, the gentlemen who have always been considered friend: of the oopressed and needy. = The former suggested that the quickest way to bring about a change for the better was to take out half a dozen members of the City Council and bury them in the bed of Cherry Creek as a warning to their successors that the condition of the work- ingmen should not be so cruelly over- looked and slighted in order that the poli- ticians could fatten their own purses at the expense of the many. The resolutions passed called for the construction of city water works, street paving, viaducts, etc., anything to keep the unemployed busy, that the mouths of the hungry might be fed, instead of pay- ing out the money in interest to bankers. Rev. Mr. Reed intimated that violence might be used by reminding his hearers that under the constitution they have yet left to them the privilege of carrying arms, stating that *‘We may yet be called upon to exercise that prerogative.” Previous to the meeting there was a par- not aware of the deal until they read it in- ade, The marchers carried banners, some of the inscriptions being: “Cheerless Christmas for the Workin:man,” “We Want Work, Not Charity,’”’ *Work In- stead of the Poorhouse,” and a number of others on the same lines. O AR THE GREAT INAUGURAL. Preparations for the Fourth of March Nearing Completion. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 20.—The inanguration committee bas fairly got down to work and preparations for the ceremonies of March 4 next are being rap- idly completed. Nearly all of the numer- ous committees have been” organized and the details of the work are being system- atically arranged and apportioned. The general committee bas decided that the 1naugural ball is to be held in the great hall of the pension building, al- though many of the mempers of the com- mittee, iccluding Chairman Hanna, were in favor of having the ball in the magnifi- cent new library building. It was feared that the library building—one of the hand- somest in the world—might be damaged by so large a crowd as is expected, and the building not being very well adapted for the purpose on account of the size of the rooms and corridor this plan was aban- doned by an almost unanimous vote. The immense court of the pemsion building, with its hundreds of adjoining rooms, is admirably suited for such a gathering. Railroad rates have n fixed at one fare for the round trip Yrom all points north as far as Buffalo and as far west as Peoria, IlL, and St. Louis, and similar rates will probably be made from points further west and south. The arrange- ments contemplate the largest number of visitors that ever came to Washington upon a like accasion, G EEITURNS WI.H FAT DUCK. President Cleveland Concludes His Shooting and Is Again at the Capital WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 20.—The President returned to the White House at 8 o'clock this morning and attended church a little later with Mrs. Cleveland. He appeared much benefited by his out- ing and brought back numerous fat ducks, which he caused to be distributed among the members of his cabinet and his per- sonal iriends. Secretary Thurber called tosee him and spent some time telling him of events that had occurred during his absence, but no official business was taken up and it is not believed that the Pre-ident feels called upon to add any- thing to the Cuban controversy at present. During the day Secretary Olney made his sppearance at the executive mansion and had a brief consultation with the President, and while there is no official uarautee for the assertion it is not to be questioned that their conversation re- terred almost solely to the latest phase in the Cuban situation, AR FUNEEAL OF HERRMANN. Friends of the Decesed Magician Turn Out n Full Forece. NEW YORK, N. Y., Dec. 20.—The fuveral of Alexander Herrmann, the magician, was held at Masonic Tempie, Sixth avenue and Twenty-third street, this afternoon. The large hall was crowded with the friends of the deceased A choir from the Temple Emanu-El sang several funeral hymns. The simple Hebrew burial rights were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Silverman, who de- livered a eulogistic oration. The members of the Masonic lodge of which the deceased was a member were present, - After the oration they gathered about the casket and Charles Heiser con- ducted the Masonic rites of burial. Al the conclusion the body was taken to Woodlawn Cemetery for interment. The pall-bearers inciuded Maurice Grau, Frank Sanger, Aifred Hayman, William H. Crane and Frank McKee. A large number of prominent theatrical people were in attendance, as were delegations irom the Lambs, Pheenix und Press clubs, of which decea<ed was a member. ——— Business Giejore Congress. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 20.—If the prozramme of the Senate made before the Cuban question took such an acute form is permitted to be carried out the Senate will discuss the Oklahoma Homestead bil, which is the unfinished business. The beginning of the holiday recess, with the adjournment on Tuesday gives but two days for business in the House and there is small prospect of a quorum. Consideration of the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill, which is the unfinished business, will resume to- morrow and the measure will probably be aisposed of unless the liorary scheme pro- posed by the joint committee as a substi- | tute for the provisions reported by the committee should require the presence ofa quorum, in which case the bill will go over untul after the holidays. Rl Wool- Growers and the Tarif. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 20.—ft is the intention of the wool-growers to urge that a separate measure be passed, in ad- vance of the regular tariff bill, which will restore the wool scheduie of the McKinley tariff bill, and accordingly President Law- rence of the National Wool-growers' Asso- ciation has issued a call for the wool- rowers’ reevrasentuives from all sections to meet in Washington on January 4. Del- egates will then apvear before the Ways and Means Commiitee on January 6, the day set aside to hear the advocates for an increased wool tariff. BTG T o Viscount Gough’s Successor. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 20.—The gazetting in London of a successor to Viscount Gough, secretary of the British Embassy, caused surprise and regret in official and diplomatic circles here, but satisfaction is expressed that the new sec- retary is acquainted with Washington and with Americans. He is Maurice William Ernest de Bunsen, C. B., who entered the British diplomatic service as attache at Washington in 1878 and returns eighteen years later after distinguished services. g e iht g For a Building at Santa Rosa, ~ WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 20.—The House Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds has aecided to reporu favor- ably on Represemtative Barham’s bill for a pubdlic building at Santa Rosa, Cal, to cost $40,000. Skt Venezueln Is Sattsfied. NEW YORK, N. Y., Dec. 20.—A special cable to the Journal from Caracas, Venezuela, says: President Crespo told Attorney Storrow yesterday that the Olney-Pauncefote treaty hac met with the Cabinet’s approval, excepting that one ciange in it was desired. Venezuela, he said, wants the appointment of one of the members of the arbitration tribunal pro- vided for by that treaty. . Kee our blood pure, your appetite good and your digestive organs in healthy condition at this season, and thus evpid serious illness,by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla The best—in fact the One True Blood Purifier. Hood’s Pills gisasisee hdisestion, LABOR LEADERS MEKE ADDRESSES President Gompers Appears in Wesley Chapel - Pulpit. In Glowing Words He Paints a Picture of the Struggles of Wage-Earpers. Members of the Federation Are Active in the Cause to Which They Are Devoted. CINCINNATI, Oxro, Dec. 20.—Although there was no session of the sixteenth an- nual conference of the Federation of Labor to-day many officers and delegates of the oreanization were active in the cause to which they are devoted, the ad- vancement ot trades unionisnr. President Gompers addressed a large audience at 3 o’clock this afternoon in Wesley Chapel, Methodist Episcopal Church, his subject being ““The Rou.h Struggle of a Rugged Life.”” During the course of his remarks Mr. Gompers reviewed the progress of the labor movement, especially in the United States. He painted in glowing words a picture of almost innumerable obstacles and discouragements that have been met and overcome in the heroic struggle of working classes 10 bring about a condi- tion that would insure to themselves a just and fair proportion of the earnings of their labor, and told of what it is hoped will yet be accomplished through the work and influence of trades unionism. The advantages of organization were dwelt on at considerable length, and it was pointed out that the benefits to be gained are not for the wage-earners alone, because as the condition of labor is im- proved so is society, and citizenship raised to a higher standard. The manner in which National and in- ternational organizations undertake to bring about an adjustment of differences between employes and local labor bodies 50 as to give to each side in the contro- versy its - just dues, to prevent lockouts, strikes,etc.,wasexplained and the necessity of a universal eight-hour work day strongly urged. “Give to the great army of labor,” said be, 'a work day of eight hours, com- pensation that will enable the industrions to have homes, reasonable comforts in their homes, the full advantages of schools, week-day and Sunday schools, and churches for their families, and you will have in this country the highest standard of society and citizenship ever attained in this world. “The Bible,” said Mr. Gompers, *both the Old and New Testaments, are full of the doctrine we preach.” He spoke for an hour and thirty minutes, holding the closest attention of his 2udience through- out and closed with an appeal to the min- istry and all Christian people to aid the cause of labor by their influence and in whatever manner it is possible for them todoso. ’ mass-meeting of bakers, orcanized and unorganized, was held this morning at 9 o’clock. The speakers were President Gompers, Delegate Henry Weismann of the Bakers’ and Confectioners’ Interna- ‘tional Union, Charles F. Bechtold of the National Union of Brewery Workers and W. D. Mshon of the Amalgamated Asso- ciation of Street Railway Employes. Del- egale Weismann has been active among the bakers during the conference and has organized three non-union bakeries, and to-night said that he had reason for pe- lieving that every bakery in the city would be organized before the close of this week. At 2 0’clock a mass-meeting of carpen- ters, which was largely attended and at which there were many non-union men, was held in Workmen’s Hall and ad- dressed by Vice-President McGuire and Richard Cullinine oi the Lawrence (Mass.) Centrai Labor Union, The three most important matters to come before the conference to-morrow are the Olney arbitration bill, a resolution on foreign immigration and a resolution in- tended to commit the American Kedera- tion of Labor to the Socialist Labor party. Pomeroy, the delegate of the Chicago Hote! and Restaurant Employes’ Associa- tion, who was refused a seat in the confer- ence on account of having issned a parti- san political circular, will ask o be heard, and it is likely that he will be given the privilee of the floor. Several delegates at the Dennison Hotel to-night intimated that if Pomeroy is allowed to address the conference he will spring a sensation on that body. STUCKiON BAKGE #RACE. Lightweight OUarsmen Win an Ezoiling Contest. STOCKTON, Car., Dec. 20.—The barge race on the channel this afternoon brought out alarge crowd. Three crews entered, as follows: Lightweights—Fred Butler, stroke; Charles Smith, afterwaist; Walter Houskin, forward waist; Joe Foley, bow; John Moore, cockswain. Paper- weights—C. Davis, stroke; Bert Melone, forwardwaist; C. Neumiller, afterwaist; Al Brown bow; Vincent Hopkins, cock- swain. Heavy-weights — C. Spencer, stroke; D. Chapman, afterwaist; J. Burns, forwardwaist; T. Carkeek, bow; Robert Inglis, cockswain. The lightweights won by one iength from the paper-weights, and the heavy-weight crew. made up of most of the champion giantcrew, was defeated by six lengths by the psper-weights. The race was very ex iting. The water and the day were perfect for the race. — Preparing for a Dog Show. SAN JOSE, CaL., Dec. 20.—Tke directors of the Santa Clara County Poultry and Kennel Club have begun arrangements for the dog show to be held in this city in April. It has been decided to offera num- ber of valuabie special prizes so as to secure the entries of the finest dogs on the coast. Alreadv twenty gold medals have been offered by the managers of the show. There are a great many dog fanciers in this v.cinity and they will leave nothing undone to make the exhibition the finest to be held on the coast thisyear. Over 400 entries are expected. J. Otis Fellows of New York is to judge the dogs. Al Tufts-Lyon Nine Defeated. LOS ANGELES, Carn., Dec. 20. — The victorious Tufts-Lyon baseball team, which returned from San Fransisco re- cently with the Examiner pennant, met defeat this afternoon at the hands of the Los Angeles ball team. The Los Angeles team played a remarkable game, winning by a scoreof 10to9. Ten innings were played. A Woods Not Frohman’s Agent. NEW YORK, N. Y., Dec. 20.—Daniel Frohman, the theatrical manager, is re- ceiving numerous letters from Southern States asking for information regarding one Dave Woods, who is posing as the agent of a Frohman comvany, on the strength of which he has heen borrowing money. Mr. Frohman staies that Woods is in no way associated with him. . Fifty Horses Burned to Death. NEW YORK, N. Y., Dec. 20.—Fifty horses were burned to death at a fire which started at 5:30 this morningina brick boarding stab.e owned by Bernard Soy at 555 Carroll street, Brooklyn. Three firemen were injured by falling walls. 1he total lossis about $18,000. —_———— Flames in & Newspaper Office. TOLEDO, Omio, Dec. 20.—The Bee job- rooms, at 136 and 138 St. Ciair street, were gutted by fire this evening. The loss is estimated at $50,000 on stock and machin- ery and $10,000 on puilding. The building next door, occupied by the Toledo Com- mercial and the Toledo Express, was slightly damsged. Theater Building Destroyed. NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., Dec. 2L.— Fire destroyed the Allen Theater building al Albany and George streets and four ad- joining stores at an early hour this morn- ng. The loss will probably aggregate $300,000. B L NN AR Business Blocks Burned. WORCESTER, Mass., Dec. 20,.—Fire at Cambridge early this morning destroyed four large business blocks, The loss is about $110,000. Death of an Inventor, NEW YORK, N. Y., Dec. 20.—William Lyman of Middlefield, Conn., the in- ventor and manufacturer of the Lyman gunsight, in use all over the world, died 1n this city last night irom pneumonia. —_— A Job for Bayard’s Som. WILMINGTON, DEL., Dec. 20.—Thomas F. Bayard Jr., son of the American Em- bassador, has accepted a position in the department of street openings in New York City. P L Death of a Naval Officer. NEW YORK, N. Y., Dec. 20.—Henry Curtis Taliman, lieutenant-commander U. 8. N., died at his homein this city yes- terday. et Received by the Pope. ROME, Iravy, Dec. 20.—The Pope at noon yesterday gave an audience to Bishop Keane, late rector of the Catholic university at Washington, e The Wreck Near Astoria. ASTORIA, Or., Dec.20.—The wrecksd German bark Potrimpos was to-day rest- ing easily on the sands. Efforts will be made to get it off to-morrow at high tide. Captain Helweege says that the bark is uninsured. NEW TO-DAY. Dr. Sanden Has made it possible to use nature’s great vital force—Elec- tricity—without inconvenience. He has invented an appliance by which the full vigor of man- hood may be regained. His studies have sought for the means by which weakly women may recover the vital force which keeps up vigorous health. This wonderful appliance, DR. SANDEN’S ELECTRIC BELT, flas made thousands of lives happy by restoring to them the greatest source of happiness—health. “I would not part with my Dr. Sanden Belt for all the gold in the country if I could not get another like it,”” wrote a grateful patient. “Money could notinduce me to part with it and go back to the condition it has saved me from,” says another. The most prominent business men in this city have been cured by it. 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