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2 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1897. mercial concessions are also stated to have been sold through the Junta. —_— FREEDOM OR NOTHING. Cubans Lawugh at Spain’s Orvertures in the Way of “Kefirms.” NEW YORK, N. Y., Feb. 10.—A dis- patch to the Sun from Havana says: Gen- eral Weyler has denied that he intends to communicate with Gomez or has author- ized Senor Garcia or any other person to make proposals of peace to the Cubans in arms. He says that in the preamble to the reforms all that Spain tan say to the insurgents she has said. Spain has spoken, and now the insurgents should surrender and give Spain an opportunity toestabiish the new regime. Tue decree of reforms is not, says Gen- a proposal to the revolution- the announcement of what Spain is willing to do after her *'re- bellious sons’ lay down tbeir arms. The above declarations were made Monday by General Weyler at Santa Clara. The Spanish press here is full of praises of the magnanimity of the mother coun- try in granting the reforms; but whatis written and printed is one thing and what is really thought is another. The Span- iards themselves regard the reforms as a last resort of the Government. Yesterday, as during all last week, rain has been falling heavily in Havana. The dreaded season when the Spaniards will be compelled to quit the field and go into camp is approachine. They all contem: plate with terror this time so near at hand, and if their newspapers do not whisper it their talk with one another shows they consider their cause to be lost. ‘With thissentiment of despairis mingled | a fierce desire for revenge, of which the following parazraph from El Pueblo, a | very popular newspaper among the com- mon Spaniards of Havana, gives an idea: “We will not abandon Cuba, even 1f the Government should do it. As our great poet, Camprodon, said during the last Cuban rebellion, before returning to the mother country, we will leave behind us in once opulent Cuba only a heap of rub- bish. Our revenge will be as great as the infamous gratitude of the Cubans. Noth- ing will remain here. The place where | Havana stood will be unrecognizable to the future traveler. If we have to fail we will prove to the world what the energies of our race really are.’’ All signs indicate that a condition of anarchy like that in Havana from 1869 to 1871 is approaching. General Gomez’ tactics are to wait for the rainy season, without attemptiag to meet Weyler in a big battle, The Cuban army, with the scanty re- sources which it receives from the United States, bas not all the equipment required todrive from the island 200,000 regular Spanish soldiers well provided with munitions. But the Spaniards have not the power to crush the revolution, which grows stronger every day. The result is that if Cuba can obtain | recognition as a bellizerent from any American nation, and thus secure a reli- able source from which to procure guns and cartridges, the patriots will win in a few montns. If not, the war will last for years, and in the long run Spain, which has to pay §8,000,000 a month for war ex- | penses, will be the loser. This is recog- | nized here to be the real situation. —— | SANGUILLY'S RELEASE rno.ulscl)“ But He Must Leave the Istand Until the War Is £nded. | NEW YORK, N. Y., Feb. 10.—A special to the Herald from Washington says: Spain has promised to release Julio San guilly, sentenced in Cuba to life impris. onment for aileged conspiracy against its Government. Secretary Oiney has re- | ceived from Madrid an answer to the rep- | resentations he made through Minister | Taylor several weeks ago to the effect | which is given above. When Spain will put her promise into execution cannot be learned, but the suthorities hope that the date is not far distant. O.ney’s representations were made in view of all of the circumstances 1n the case, and especially of the long im- prisonment already suffered by Sanguill Under the conditions of his pardon San- guilly will be required 10 leave the island and not return until the present war has ended. G ey WATCHING THE DAUNTLESS, Bovements of the Filibustering Steamer | Badty Hampered. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb, 10.—The Collector of Customs at Jacksonviile has informed the Secretary of the Treasury that an application has been filed in Judge Locke’s court for an injunction restrain ing the collector and captain of the United Btates revenue-cutter Boutwell from in terfering with the movements of the al- leged filibuster Dauntless. The Bout- well is lying at anchor near the Dauntless &nd is under orders not to let the filibuster leave port. The hearing of the applica- tion was set for to-morrow, but Attorney- General Barmon has notified Judge Locke that the Government couid not be ready a1 80 early a date and asked for a post- ponement, which will likely be granted. i S YELLOW FEVER AND SMALLPOX. Zhe Dread Discases Help the Patriots in Iheir Struggte. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 10.—Sur- geon-General Wyman of the Marine Hos- pital service hes received a report on yel- low fever and smallpox i Cuba. The cool weather and the recent removal of a number of the Spanish soldiers to the eastward has resulted in a decrease of the diseases at Havena. During the week ended January 28 there were 311 deaths in the city, nineteen of which were causea by yellow fever. All were Spanish sol- diers. There were about fifty new cases, Smallpox carried off 108 persons, and there were 109 new cases. —_— Weyler's Vanguard Defeated. NEW YORK, N. Y., Feb, 11.—A World special from Key West says: News has been received in Havana that one of Weyler's vanguard, consisting of 500 men, was defeated by about the same number of insurgents und r Colonel Parci of Garcia’s army near Remedies on Sun- day. The Bpanish force had been sent torward to explore the section and inci- dentally to captare a Cuban hospital situ- ated or Mount Calvas, south of Remedies. The plan was to march to near the place and then attempt to surprise it at night. General Garcia h.d been informed of the Bpanish approach and had forwarded re- inforcements. e Encouragement From ltaly. ROME, Itavry, Feb. 10.—Lhe Cuban com- mittee of ltaly held a meeting here this eorning and voted their approval of the New York committee in rejecting the Te- forms offered to Cuba by the decree re- tenily signed by the Queen Regent of Bpain. The committee also wired to the French Cuban committee expressing hope that the latter would co-operate with the other Cuban committees to the end of de- {ivering Cuba from Spanish rule, Strike of Lump-(himney Makers. ELWOOD, Ixp, Feb. 10.—The mill em- ployes of the Macbeth lamp-chimney fac- tory walked out 'this morning on account of & difference with the company, » { XV, white and pink brocade ) DROPPED DEAD UPON THE STAGE Sensational Incident at a New York Opsratic Performance. Armand Castlemary, the Popular Singer, Is Stricken With Apoplexy. Expires While Surrounded by Chorus- Girls in the Vi lage Fair Scene in “ Martha.” NEW YORK, N. Y., Feb. 10.—At the conclusion of the final scene of the opera “Martha' at the Metropolitan Opera-house to-night Armand Castlemary, the well- known singer, reeled and before assistance could be procured he fell dead. Heart disease was the cause. Tue opera-house was crowded to hear the production of Flotow’s famous opera. | All had gone well during the first act, and Castlemary, who had the part of Tristan, by his superb acting and wonderful sing- ing had drawn round sfter round of ap- plause. At the conclusion of the act the scene represents him as surrounded by a crowa of merry villagers. Nearly half a hun- dred chorus-girls who took part in the pro- duction were dancing in a circie about the old man. Suddenly Castlemary reeled, tripped and fell. By a supsrhuman cffort he recovered his feet and rushed in among the crowd which surrounded him. He grasped & table and supported himself until the cur- tain dropped. As the curtain went down Castlemary gave way and fell to tke stage. The first to reach the dying man was Jean de Reszke, who was standing in the window. Castlemary without utterin: a word breathed nis last in De Reszke's arms. Castlemary was 63 years old. SHOBDOM IN EGAL A8 Continued yrom First Page. Martin, Louis Quinze ¢ urt dress of velvet | and satin; Mrs. Cushing-Stetson as the Dukede Alcion; Henry de Sibour, dress of the court of E izabeth; Miss Ethel Da- vies, cousin of the Bradley Martins, Vene- tian costume of purple brocade embroid- ered with amethysts. Some of the guests and costumes worn by them follow: Mr. Bradiey Martin—Court dress of Louis satin, knee breeches, powdered wig, ete. Mrs. Astor—A superb dark blue velvet Mary Stuart gown, designed by Duran, and on which he paintea her portrait; an elaborate ‘headdress and stomacher of precious gems; alsoa neckliace and pendants of diamonds. Mrs. John Jacob Astor—Marie Antoinette costume, beautiful jewel ornaments. 0. H. P. Belmont—Dress of the time of Henry 11 of France. James L. Breese—Duc de Guise costume, white brocade and satin and velvet. Calvin §. Brice—Marquis de Lafayette in an elaborate costume of Louis XI period. Kaihérine Brice, second daughter of Senator Brice—Costume of Marie Antoinette. Miss Brice, daughter of Celvin S.—Egyptian costume, elaborately embroidered with jewels and gilt; shoes of cloth of gold. John R. Drexel as the Duke de Sombrey. Mrs. John R. Drexel—Watteau costume. Elsie de Woiffe—Costume of Gismonda, white and gold brocaded gown. Plerre Lori.lard—The costume of Romeo. Mrs. Plerre Loriliard—Costume to represent Juliet. Mrs. Ogden Mills—Louis XV costume, rose and white brocade, white hair, ropes of pearls and dismonds. Miss Lena Morton—Louis XV costume, white brocade and jeweled corone EXPLOSION ON A BATTLE-SHIP. Accident Aboard the Maine Seriously In- jures Three Men—South Atiantic Squ=dron Maneuvers. CHARLESTON, 8. C., Feb. 10.—A seri- vus accident occurred on poard the battle- ship Maine yesterday, but it was kept quiet until to-day. This was rendered possible by the fact that the squadron lies some sixteen miles from the city out at sea. While a crew, consisting of First Ser- geant Wagner and Privates Senman and Hardin were loading a one-pound gun of the Maine’s secondary battery with a one- pound caliber cartridge the cartridge ex- ploded, injuring Kirst Sergeant Wagner on the right hand, tearing the flesh from the bones. Part of the shell struck Har- din in the leg and it has not yet been ex- tracted. The men are palnfully rather than seriously hurt. Senman was hurt about the face. The Indiana and Massachusetts have not joined the fleet. It was learned to- day that the maneuvers are to begin at once, ana the Dolphin, which it was thought yesterday had gone south, is probably to act as a blockade-runner. o e WOMEN FAVOR ARBITRATION. They Ask Co-cperation in Urging the Sen- ate <0 Ratify :he Treaty With Ergland. NEW YORK, N. Y., Feb.10.—The fol- lowing ec.rcular, which explains itself, was made pubiic to-day: To the Women of the United States: We ask jour earmest and prompi co-operation in urg: o5 upon the Senuic of tie United States tint afier {ull consideration it should ratify the srbitration treaty between this country and Great Britain, and without & delay which will cripple its efficiency. The: motners, wives and homes il over the country have the deep- est interest in the substitution of law for war. In timeso! conflict they are the keenest sui- ferers, and while the Naiion’s honor is dear to them, whatever tends to settle disputes by ar- bitration and law rather tnan by warfare de- mands ibeir heartiest indorsement, It 18 absolutely necessary that the uniyersal public opinion of the country in javor of this treaty should find expression. Therefore we 8sk you, without delay, to write personally to your Senators, 10 hold meetings, to send pe- titions and to'aid by all means in your power the completion of this great act of Christian civilization. Eilen M. Henrotin, Alice Freeman Palmer, Louisa Lee Schuyler, 'Josephine Shaw Lowell, Margaret Snugsier, Mary Mapes Dodge, Mary Low Dickluson, Jeannette Gilder, Hannab B. Einstein, Norah E. Dodge, Mary E. Tautman, Candace Whee er, Elizabeth B. Custer, Mary Louise Beebe, Mande Ballington Booth. Address Jui Percy. secretary. gt Bondholders Acernt the Proposition. NEW YORK, N. Y., Feb. 10.—About fifty bondholders attended the meeting 0 reconsider the terms proposed by the Union Pacific reorganization for sinking the 8 per cent bonds, A statement wa; read from the Union Pacific iand oepart~ ment estimating the vaiue of unsold lands f at $5,700,000. Under the reorganization plan the bondholders will get 75 per cent in new 4saud 100 per cent in new pre- ferrea stock. After discussion, the propo- sition was accepled. e GAGE A SINGLE-TAXER. Secretary Suddell Says McKinley's Secre- tary of the Treasury Contributed to the Delaware Campaign. WILMINGTON, DeL., Feb. 10.—Lyman J. Gage is a single-taxer. This is the amazing revelation made bere in connection with President McKi ley’s appointment of the veteran Chicago banker to the treasury portfolio. The announcement was meade to-night by Harold Sudaell, secretary and treasurer of the single-tax campaign committee of Delaware, In an interview Mr. Suddell said: I do not think that Mr. Gage cares to con- ceal to any degree the fact thathe is & single-taxer. He contributed very liber- ally to our campaign here last vear. I wish we only had a few more like him to help our good cause along. Mr. Gage is one of the most ardent single-taxers of the West, and we are proud to have him in our army."” Asked the extent of Mr. Gage's contri- bution, Mr. Suddell saia be did not care ‘o name the amoant, but admitted that it was over §5000. Mr. Suddell also said that Osgood Brown, Mr. Gage's attorney, also contributed to the fund, and that tbe sub- riptions were secured by J. A. Woli, a prominent single-taxer of New York, last spring. Eeldel SOUTHERN PACIFIC MUST PAY. No Quarter in Back Taxes or Forfeits Is the Result of the Kentucky Conference. FRANKFORT, Ky., Feb. 10.—Judge Al- exander Humphrey of Louisville, attorney for the Southern Pac fic Raiiroad, arnved here to-day and held a long conference with Attorney-General Taylor,with a view to compromising the suit for State taxes that has been prepared by General Taylor against the Southern Pacific. General Taylor gave himgfo understand that no compromise would be entertained, but that the road would be required to pay the franchise taxand $1000 fine for every year since 1892, and $50 each day during the whole time in addition; that he pro- posed to recommend repeal of charter to Governor Bradley, who would so recom- mend it in his extra session call, on grounds that the road failed to comnly with law, and that no quarter would be given, Judge Humphrey said the road was dis- posed to comply with the law and prevent the suit, but he spent the entire day look- ing up the charter and preparing to resist legal proceedings. He doubts that the State can recover both iranchise and other taxes, and will make this statement to General Taylor. Action will then be taken. et THE SHEEI MrTsL WORKEKS, dssociation Votes to Indorse the National Building 1rades Council. CINCINNATI, Onro, Feb. 10.—The In- ternational Sheet Metal Workers’ Asso- ciation this afternoon by unanimous vote indorsed the proposed National Building Trades Council, thus renouncing allegi- ance tothe American Federation of Labor. This placing of 40,000 tinners and other sheet metal workers to'the new project seemingly assures its success, as the build- ing trades unions of most of the leading cities of the country, it is claimed, have already fosmally favored it. An smendment to the constitution was adopted increasing tue initiation fee from $5 t0 §15. Anotber proposed amendment, which is likely 10 carry. is the doing uway of a number of conventions, and holding instead called, or biennial, ones. et GAYETIES FOE BUNCE AND STAFF, Invited to Attend Festivitios in Homor of Secretary Herbert, CHARLESTON, 8. C., Feb. 10.—Mayor Smyth and a committee of reception and entertainment visited Admiral Bunce on the flagship New York to-day and ex- tended the privileges of the city tothe fleet. The admiral, his staff and several officers were invited to attend a banquet of the Chamber of Commerce to meet Secretary Herbert, also a reception to Secretary Herbert on that day and a ball on the 18th inst. Admiral Bunce ex- pressed gratification at the attentions shown, and said he would endeavor to ac- cept the invitations. All the ships in the locality that can en- ter the harbor will do so before the Secre- targ’s arrival, and it will be made conve- nient for the officers to accept the hospi- talities tendered. Tne admiral would not say much of the details of the biockade, but he antici- pated a most instructive and valuable season here, The five ships—the New York, Maine, Columbia, Amphitrite and Marblehead—are at anchor three miles southeust of the main entrance to the harbor. S Bank’'s Srcond Closing. MINNEAPOLIS, Mixx., Feb. 10.—Otto Reed was to-day appointed receiver of the Bankers’ Exchange Bank, Second-avenue South and Third street. This institution closed its doors last December and re- opened January 7, by order of the State Bunk Examiner. At the time of reopen- ing the deposits were $53,000. Since then, however, the deposits bave been rednced 85 per cent by withdrawals. The action to-day was a voluntary’ liquidation, and the bank claims to have four times the amount of deposits in bills receivable. The receiver expects to pay depositors in full within thirty days. il A Receiver and Missing Records. SIOUX CITY, lowa, Feb. 10.—D. H. Jackson was to-day appointed receiver for the Mutual Deposit and Trust Com- pany. The concern was a side issue of the defunct Sioux City Savings Bank and was managed by Cashier Stone of that nsti- tution, It is charged that before leaving town Stone secreted its assets and records. 1. w s feared the lack of them wili ruin the company unless a receiver takes its affairs in hand. e Domestic Tragedy in dvkansa; HOMAN, ARk., Feb. 10.—Sam Leigh, a 15-year-old boy, shot and killed Adam Courtwright, his stepfather, here yester- day. Courtwright, in a jealous frenzy, as- sauited his wife with a club, inflicting iaial wounds. Leigh tried to protect hi mother, but was t0o small to grapple with his stepiather. He secured ashotgup and shot Courtwright to death. The woman 1s still alive, but wiild prolirb s e Ohio Hiver High and Rising. EVANSVILLE, Ixp., Feb. 10. — The Ohio River at this point registered thirty- four feet at 6 o’clock to-night and is rising at the rate of two inches an Lour. The towooat_Penguin, lying at_the mouth of Pigeon Creek, was caught by the ice and carzied against the Louisville and Nash- vilie bridge. The boat was badly dam- aged and the crew narrowly escaped drowning, e Testing Coins of Thres Mints, PHILADELPHIA, PA., Feb. 10.—The committee appointed by President Cleve- land to examine and test the weizht and fineness of the gold and silver coins re- served by the ts at Philadelphia, San Francisco and New Orleans during last year, began its work in the Mint in this city to-day, The work will oconpy three days, THE FIRST DAY FOR 600D ROADS Annual Assembly of the League of American Wheelmen. Electioneering for O ficers Divid- ing the Time With Highways. Prominent Wheelmen From All Sec- ticns at Albany—Speeches -of the Opening Session. ALBANY, N. Y., Feb. 10.—Wheelmen of the highest prominence from all sec- tions of the country were ‘present to-day at the ovening session of the annual as- sembly of the National League of Amer- ican Wheelmen: The opening gun was fired in the cause of good roads, to-day being devoted to the consideration of this important question as regards the highest interest of wheeimen. The assembly opened in Jermain Hall under auspicious circumstances, having a larger attendance of delegutes and leaders from every State than at any previous one. Every State in the Union is repre- sented with the exception of Florida and Louisiana. - The fight for the different offices goe: merrily on, and has tended to coun- teract on the good roads discussion, many of the delegates being absent, so that they could do something to build the fences of their candidates stronger. At10:20 o'clock about 300 persons had arrived and President Elliott rapped for order. He said that all appreciated the work that could be done on this occasion, and that the L. A. W. had taken an im- portant step setting aside a day for good = roads discussion. He asserted that the side path was a good thing, but was not certain whether the wheel- men were justified in building them, as it seemed that such work retarded the good roads movement. At the conclusion of his remarks he introduced Chief Consul L B. Potter of New York us chairman of the day. Mr. Potter received an ovation when he assumod charge of the meeiing. He said he would take up the side-path question where Mr. Elliott haa left it, and intro- duced Lieutenant-Governor Woodruff as having Reen instrumental in choosing the celebratéll path from Brooklyn to Coney Island. The Lieutenant-Governor was re- ceived very heartily and made a brief speech. J. Cohen of Portland, Or., was next in- troduced and talked on the roads question on the Pacific Coast and especially in Ore- gon and California. He said that the roads in Oregon left unimproved were simply bottomless, and it took a good deal of money to start the work of im- provement. Since the Oregon Road Club, which con- tained 711 members, haa been instrumen- tal in getting imsprovements in the city of Portland, aspbalt has been used, but it has not answered the purpose, and they were now experimenting with wooden blocks. James Owen of Newark, N.J., who was instrumental in securing the good roads for New Jersey, followed with an address on the rosds in that State. He said the first important task in good roads move- ments is to educate the people up to that vpoint. W. E. McClintock, a member of the Massachusetts Highway Commission, was the next speaker. Atll o'ciock a rec was taken until 3 o’clock. When the assembly reconvened the hall was filled. Hon. A. B. Choate of Minneapolis, a prominent advocate of good roads, was the first speaker. He said the laws on the subject of highways in the United States at present are a jum- bled mass of incongruities, without sys- tem or ingenuity and resembled a crazy uilt. x He thought that the law which was in force in the majority of the States allow- ing the farmers (o work out their road tax on the roads was responsible for the bad roads in the United States. He thought this rule should be abolished by every State, and urged the L A. W. to exercise its offices in this direotion as a primary step to a geneyal vood roads movement. e said that there were two principal ways in which the L. A. W. can work for better roads laws. One is by entering into practical politics and the other is by act- ing as missionaries for the gospel of good roads. He said the present prospects are rood for ancement in road improve- ment everywhere, and in conclusion he urged all to expend some of their energies in this movement, that there might bea united effort.: J. W. Morrison, civil engineer, of Rich- mond County, gave a history of the geod roads movements in Staten I<land. E. C. Harrison of the Government Bu- reau of Good Roads gave an accountof | his experience while_traveling through New York and Pennsylvania in the inter- est of highway improvement. ‘While the good roads convention was in session there was a great deal of excite- ment about the beadquarters of the two candidates for president. E. W. Connelly of Illinois still persists in baving his name sent to the convention 2s a candidate for president. The West is divided on this question, and unless there is a change before 10 0'clock next Monday itis said that all the votes Connelly will have will be those of his own State. DEMOCKATS LEAVE EYLE. Sensational Charge and Speech in the South Dakota Contest. PIEKRE, B.Dak., Feb. 10.—The Siate Journal this morning contained an article which insinuated that the Populists who yesterday voted for Pickler might have been influenced by ‘“Mark Hanna's money."” Senator Morgan this morning rose in his seat and denounced these insinuations in vigorous language, saying that as long as a party continued to “‘play hoss” in electing a Senator he would vote as be saw fit. In the joint session which fol- lowed he again voted for Pickler. The vote to-day stood: Pickler 49, Kyle 24, Goodykoontz 19, Piowman 10, Hinck. ley 9, scattering 3, The Democrats left Kyle and voted solidly for Hinckle: ——— TELEPHONE P 1TENT DECISION, Western Construction Company’s Victory in a Chicago Court. CHICAGO, Irr., Feb. 10.—Judge Show- alter of the United SBtaies Circuit Court handed down an important decision to- day in favor of the defendants in the suit of the Western Electric Company, repre- senting the Bell Telephone Company, against the Western Telephone Construc. tion Company, for an atleged infringe- ment on the Watson telephone switch, Judge Showalter held that the Watson switch was anticipated by the previous condition of the telephone art in the prior ‘Watson and Roosevelt patents. The main issue was the attempt 10 secure damages, as the more important parts of the patent had expired by limitation, and tbe suit was directed against the alleged infringe- ment prior to the expiration of the patents. Another suit is proceeding before the same court between the same parties, in- ~ 14 volving infringement of the Roosevelt paients. CABINET 60SSIP FROM CANTON. P. C. Knox of Pitisburg May Be Attorney- General—New York Confident of Representation. CANTON, Onro, Feb. 10.—Much inter- est was found to-day in the visit of P. C. Knox of Pittsburg. He has been d cussed as a Cabinet possibility. Major McK nley sent his carriage to the station to meet him and welcomed him heartily. Mr. Knox took lunch with the President- elect and left for Pittsburg in the after- noon. He said that he was not offered a place in the Cabinet. He has been very strongly suggested by his friends for the position of Attorney-General. C. C. Shane of New York, a business man and politician, called on Major Mc- Kinley to sugeest the aprointment of General Woodford to the Cabinet. He did not disclose the result of his talk, but is confident thut New York will have a representative in Major McKinley's Cabinet. Thereis a great deal more talk about General Woodford in relation to the Cabinet to-day than has been beard for a week. The proposition that Congress be asked to establish a department of commerce and industry is being widely discussed, and a great many visitors to Canton have talked the matter over with the Presi- dent-elect. He is said to be much in favor of a department of commerce and indus- try, and has received from prominent business man and commercial bodies a large number of communications on the subject. e NAILS AND CUTLERY. Tariff Subjects Considered by Republican Members of the Ways and Means Committee. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 10.—The Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee at their aession this morning considered that part of the iron and steel schedule relating to nails. It was decided that this product was menu- factured so cheaply in America that it needs little if any protection. The manu- facturers themselves virtually acknowl- edged this in their arguments before the committee, and it was agreed therefore that a tentative rate, equaling about one- fourth of the rate fixed in the McKinley law, should be adopted; in other words, certain classes of nails upon which the duty was 2 cents a pound in the law of 1890 have been scaled down to half a cent a pound, and this relative reduction is carried through the entire list. Some of the Republicans went so far as to express their belief that even this low rate was prohibitory ana that the duty might be wholly abolished. It was con- tended, however, that some of the nail manufacturers, particularly on the Pa- cific Slope, needed a small measure of pro- tection, owing to the low freigiit rates which enable the foreizn product to be laid down in this country at practically tbe price for which it was sold abroad, and it was for this reason principally that a duty was retained. Cutlery also received some attention from the committee, without a more defi- nite conclusion being reached than that it should be reclassified and the duty made specific, and very materially increased above the existing rate. e e 4ADVENTISTS CONFERENCE. Thowsands From All Over the World Gathering Ne r Lincoln. LINCOLN, NeBr., Feb. 10.—The general conierence of the Seventh-day Adventists of tbe world will begin ai College View, near Lincoln, on the 19th inst. The Bible institute, which precedes the conference, opened !ast night, or, more properly, to- day, and the big meeting, which draws prominent Adventists from all over tue world every two years, is already begun. Great preparations have been made by the Adventists of this city for the confer- ence. It is such an important occasion to the church that a special daily paper is printed to carry the proceedings to the churches throughout the world. The con- ference will remain in session till March 7, T e To Prerent Smuggling. ST. JOHNS, NEWFOUNDLAND, Feb. 10.— Governor Murray left for Egland to-day. One of the chief objects of his visit is to urge upon the imperial cabinet the abso- lute necessity of a British Consul being stationed at the French colony of St. Pierre to prevent the smuggling now go- ing on between St. Pierre and the New- foundland maritime provinces and the New England coast. The Newfound- land and Canadian governments unite in urging the necessity of this appointment. Popular agitation for the revival ot the bait act is increasing, and the Govern- ment is likely to appoint a commission to consider the whole question of the French fishery when the Legislature meets. R Witliam 4lways Tninks of War. BERLIN, GeeMANy, Feb. 10.—The National Zeitung says that in conversation with the members of the Reichstagat a dinner given by Dr. Miquel, Prussian Minister of Finance, last evening the Em- peror urged the union of Conservatives and Nauonal Liberals in the imperial legisiative body as the only means by which great national undertakings could be achieved. Among the undertakings the success of which was eminently de- sirable the Emperor mentioned that of the increase of the effective strength of the army and navy of Germany which he warmly advocated. sy Russian Plague Precautions. ST. PETEXSBURG, Russia, Feb. 10.— The Russian Government has forbidden pilgrimages of Moslems to Asia through Russian territory, and has also forbidden Russian Christians to visit the shrines in the East. These measures are taken as a precaution against the bubonic plague, and cordons of officers have been as- signed to ciosely watch the Rus-ian fron- tiers to prevent the introduction of the plague. . Wolcatt Is Coming Home. LONDON, ExG., Feb. 10.—The move- ments of United Etates Senator E. 0. Wol- cott, who is visiting the continentin the interests of bimetallism, are reported to be very uncertain. Al that is known of his lans 1s that te will return to London on ebruary 20, and sail for New York on %c-rd the steamer Aurania on February —_—— Two dronclads for Spain. LONDON, Exc., Feb. 10.—1It is reported that the English building firm of Arm- strong & Co., are about to sell to Bp with the vpermission of the Chilean Government, the two irobelad warships now under construction in Armstrong’s yards upon the order of Cuile, and which are nearly completed. Murdercr Gets a Respite. ST. LOUIS, Mo, Feb. 10.—Charles Dreyer, sentenced to be hanged on the 16.n inst. for the murder of Bertha Hunicke, was to-day respiied until March 18 by Governor Btephens. This was don to allow a Sheriff’s jury to inquire into Dreyer’s sanity. s 7o Mtrike Out the Word Vale.?” BOSTON, Mass., Feb. 10.—The legisla- tive Committee on Constitutional Amend- ments voted to report an amendment to he coustitution striking out the word ‘male,” thus giving the women the full right of suffrage. FORMALLY CANSSED [ Continved from First Page.| President of the United States and that Garret A. Hobart of the State of New Jersey is elected Vice-President of the Uuited Btates, each for the term commenc- Ing March 4, 1897, and will be entered, together with a list of the votes, on the journals of the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives. ““The count of the elecioral vote having been announced and the result declared, the joint convention isdissolved and the Senate will now return to its chamber.” The statement of the Vice-President was followed by applause on the loor and the galleries. the hall the Representatives again rose and remained standing until they had all left the apartment. While they were go- ing out the galleries emptied themselves, the whole function having occupied just fifty-six minutes. The vote by S*ates was: gl E z < e e Srares. £ E | & Cdl : Alsbama. Ark.nsas. * alifornia’ Loulsiana. Mane Michizan Minnesota. Mississipp! Missouri *nnsylvania.. 0de Island. outh Carolina. South Dakota. Tennessee. Virgini Washington. WestVirginia. 149 | 2 271 | 176 | 211 As the Senators filed out of spector Lanyard of his examioation of the | cruiser Brooklyn, after her bottom was ex- | posed in the League Island drydock, that | vessel’s injuries are more serious than at | first reported. remedy the damage at an_expense which may reach as high as $50,000. No action/ has vet been taken by the department toward fixing the responsibility for the ac- cldent by a court of inquiry. et g ad HaRBOR CuoMMINSIUN MEETS. Will Decide on the Merits of San Pedro and Santa Monica. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 10.—The commission appointed by the President to select the site for a deep water harbor on ‘the California coast either at San Pedro or Banta Monica, met at the Treas- ury Department to-day. Rear Admiral Walker, chairman of the commission presided. This is the commission that was decided on as a compromise between the advocates of the Sania Monica and those of San Pedro during the bitter con- test in Congress this session, e The Fortifications Appropriation WASHINGTON, D, C., Feb. 10.—The Committee on Appropriations to-day re- ported to the House the fortifications ap- propriations bill for the coming fiscal year, The bill carries a total of $9,178,325, being $9,221,935 below the estimates. The appropriaiions in detail are; Gun and mortar batteries, $3,841,333; sites for for- tifications, $100,000; plans for foriifica- tions, $5000; seawalls and embankments, $33,000; torpedoes for harbor defense, $150,000; armament for fortifications, $4,« 491.892;" proving ground Sandy Hook, 38, Watertown Arsenal, Mass. $17,000; Watervliet Arsenal, N. $12,100; fortification and ordrance board, $150,000. s s e Armor Plate That Passes Muster. ‘WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 10.—A 4- inch armor plate intended for the bow of tue battle-ship Kearsarge was fired at with a 5-inch gun at Indian Head yesterday | passing the test with great success. At 1560 feet per second velocity the shell smasbed on the face of the armor, the plate being dished to the devth of half a inch. Another shell fired with the maxi- mum velocity of 1985 feet a second and in- tended to destroy the plate barely per- forated 1t. The lot was accepted. Ll g Surpassed Naval Speed Records. WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 10.—Torpedo- boat No. 6 surpassed all speed records in the American navy to-aay on her official trial near Mayport. Commodore Dewey, chairman of the trial board, telegraphed the Navy Department as folfows: **Made very satisfactory speed trial. Five runs over twelve-mile course gave approximate speed 283 knots."” The House at 1:55 o’clock adjourned until to-morrow. OF INTEREST TO THE COAST. Bonded Warshouses Must Go—Desp-Harbor Commission to Hoid Secret Sessions. Fatents and Pensions. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 10.—Judge Maguire visited the internal revenue office to-day, and saw Assistant Commissioner Wilson, to protest against the discontinu ance of the bonded warehousesin Cali- fornia. Mr. Wilson said that the order had been made general all over the coun- try and he was sorry that he could make no exceptions on account of inconveni- ences 1n the different localities. Those who have goods in bond in San Francisco warehouses and elsewhere will have to use due diligence in removing them before the | end of ninety days. The Commissioner will send to the Benate in a few daysa statement in answer to White's reso- lution of inquiry, and this will give all statements of law and fac The Bouthern Celifornia Deep-harbor Board 15 now complete in its membership and will open its session here to-morrow. It is understood that its deliberations will be held behind closed doors. This will disappoint Mr. Huntington, who has his engineer (Cortbell) here from New York, ready to appear before them. Tue postoffice appropriation bill as re- ported to the House contains the $80,000 subsidyto the Oceanic SteamshipCompany. It is understood that the naval bul will contain the appropriations asked for Mare Island and Port Orchard and for new ma- chinery for the Hartiord. Judge Maguire said to THE CALL corre- spondent to-night that he was more than ever convinced that the bill for a Pacific roads commission would not be called up ia the House at this session. He has rep- resented to the Rules Committee that the bill could not pass the Senate. Pacific Coast patent: Emile Boesch, San Francisco, lamp; Henry J. Cowger, Pacitic Grove, Cal., fountain pen; Geor:e 8. Fouts, San Jose, Cal., elevator drive wheel; Au F. Getz and W. C. Westall, San Francisco, bicycle seat spring; C. S. Hamlin (assignor to J. E. Koeberle), Los Angeles, sheet metal pipe; William Hay- bali, Portland, Or., reservoir black- ing ' brush; Joseph H. Hoadley (as- signor to Cramp-Hoadley Company, New York), San Francisco, rove driving appa- ratus; Elias Ireland, Winters, Cal, ad- justable truck; Marion Leventritt, San Francisco, safety check book; Henry H. Lvnch and §. L. Foster (assignors to Mar- ket-street Railway Compary), San Fran- operating cars on grades; E. Perry, San Francisco (assignor to J. Kleiner, Oakland), pruning shears; Colin Salmond, San Francisco, billiard cue chalker; Anthony W. Thierkoff, Red- ging, Cal., pump. Sylvester L. Merstetter has been com missioned Postmaster at Chula Vista, Cal. Pensions—California: Original (spesial Febroary 1)—Frankiin M. Harris (de- ceased), Los An eles; Levi Linder, Rucker;William C. Rhoda, Sissons; Jam:s P. Wilson, Veterans’ Home, Naba; Wii- liam P. Miller, Arcata; Elias Dailey, Carpenteria; Leroy D, Moody, Soldiers’ Home, Los Angeles. Restoration and additionai—Lorenzo D. Kiser (deceased), Los Angeles. Reissue and increase—John L. Wood, Baden. Original widow, etc. (special February 1)—Nancy E. Harris, Los Angeles; Savilla S. Kiser, Los An- geles. Washington: Increase—Samuel Elkins, Reardan. e WORSE THAN KEPORTED. Repairs to the Cruiver Brooklyn May Cost av Much as $50,000. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 10.—Ac- cording to tne offi“in report of Naval In- NEW TO-DAY. Ou the new standard of excellence for ’97. They’re calculated to lessen the demand for the higher priced sort. JACKSON 5—CIEAR=5° STRICTLY CUBAN HAND MADE, All Dezlers. RINALDO BROS. & CO., Pacific Coast Agents. 300-302 ' AIiTERY TREET. Ex-Congressman Hare Dead. COLUMBUS, Omio, Feb 10. — Ex-Con- gressman D. D. Hare died suddenly at his home 1n Upper Sandusky to-day. Apo- plexy is supposed to be the cause. He was at work at his office this morning: SR ET British Conguest in Africa. LONDON, Exc., Keb. 10.—Information has been received here that the British Niger expedition has capturea the towa of Bida, the capital of the Foulan tribe. XEW TO-DAY. Dyspeptics, - Take Courage, It begins America is a nation of dyspeptics. of food, and results in impoverished blood, devitalized nerve forces, neurasthenia, all the various forms of catarrhal conditions, acid dyspepsia, ulteration of the stomach, render- ing the system weak and debilitated, 5o that it cannot withstand the ravages of any disease, either acute or chronic, thus producing con- sumption, liver complaint, constipation, kid- ney and blsdder troubles. Do you have collcky pains ? rving from lack of digestion? severe hesdaches ? weak and nervous ? 1s your stomach torpid ? Does it secrete enouzh gastric julce ? Are you irritable and losing flesh ? Do you sufter from heartburn Have you a feeling of fiatulency ? Is there gas on your stomach ? Are you coutinually “out of sorts Have you lost your appetice ? Are you troubled with constipation ? Does your liver trouble you * Heve you spells of epileptic fits Does your stomach distress you ? Are you run down generally ? B =Myt <O The first step is to build up the digestive or- gans and restore them to their natural condi- tiou. This cannot be done by animsl and vegetable pepsins. The secreiory glands of the stomacn and intestines must be made to do their work. Artificial digestions and pre- digested foods are of only temporary value, because the dizestive organs under their use become torpid. The Electro-Medical treat- ment, administered only at the State Electro- Medical Inst tute, acts as a stimulent to the aigestive organs and caus:s them to throw off Nature's own digestives, which soon Temove all evidences of lack of nutrition. A treat- ment must be given which will cause proper essimilation of food to produce & pure blood supply. Among the thousands of patients treated for diseases of the Heart, Brafn and Nerves, Blood Diseases, Rneumatism, Cancers and Tumors, Catarrh, Kidney Diseases, Throat Dis:ases, Stomach Diseases, Diseases of the Liver, Bowel Diseases, Eye Diseases, Ear Diseases and all Disesses of Men and Women, hundreds treated for Dyspepsia and its accompanying ills have Deen restored to perfect health. For the ministration of this Electro-medical nentma::* the Institute possesses the most complete a costly Galvanic, Faradic and Static batteries, the Btatic battery elone costing over ono thousand dollars. The X-Ray, too, has proved itself of inesiimable value in determining the location, extent and character of disease. WRITE if you cannot call at the In- stitate. Describe your troubles by letter and the doctors will advise you what todo. Strictest confidence observed. STATE ELECTRO-MEDICAL INSFITUTE NEW CURE FOE ALL DISEASES. Located at the Corner of Market, Powell and Eddy Streets, ENTRANCE 3 EDUY STREET, San Franclsco, Cal. !Coughs and C;flfi | CAN BE CURED. 1f neglected they cause that dread dis- ot ease, Consumption. Is a remedy that is unequaled. |2 Dr. Martin’s Pain Curer Price, 25¢, 50c, $! Per Bottle L. CALLISCH, Wholesale Agent for the Pacific Coast, San Jose, Cal. e For sale by all druggists. The trade supplied by Kedington & Co.. Mack & Co.and Langley & Michacls, San Fran ! 1000800004086 D000000¢ cisco. s 20080003000000000000 with indigestion from a lack of assimilation \ It will probably take thres weeks to} 4 ) f