The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 9, 1897, Page 3

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1897. SPANSE VOLUNTEERS ARE SULLEN Regulars Are Prepared to Instantly Suppress a Demonstration. THEY WANT O BE PLAY SOLDIERS. i Havana Threatened With a| Revolution Brought About | by the Carlists. REBELS CAPTURE TWO IM-| PORTANT TOWNS. | men, armed with 15 guns, 75 888 miles, occupying 16¢ ate, patrolling the ¢ filibustering expeditions. tured seven vessels and 115 men, and have brought up two expeditions, and have held under surveillance 13 vessels under suspicion. From time to time several other revenue cutiers have been employed on temporary duty. P the strongest statementin the is this: If the Spanish patrol of f Cuban coast had fiustrated \e-haif the number of expeditions which were Irustrated by the Unitea S have cruised months in the st to prevent They have cap- horities along a coast iine of 5470 miles 10t one man. nor one cartridg- would | nave been 1licitly landed in Cuba irom the United brates, Out of 60 allezed ex- peditions only 4 have been broken up by Spain. In all sixty alleged expeditions are ex amined. Of these Secretary Gage shows that twenty-eizht have been frustrated through the efforts of the Treasury De- pariment; five have been frusirated by tue United States navy; four have been frustrated by Spain; two have been wrecked; ore driv oack by stor failea from a combination of cause the Delaware, he declines to recognize as other than a violation of the British flag enlistment act. A« Spain has suffered no njury from tnese friv-three failures, it is assumed that they will be accepted by ain as cvidence of the success of the United States in maintaining its obliga- tions ana that a detailed statement con- | cerning each is unnecessary. Secretary Gage then examines in detail the sevenicen alleged successful expedi- tions. He pointsout that the partial suc- cess in one case was due to the weakness of the Spanish psatrol of the Cuban coast; that in one case the Spanish authorities at New York have exonerated the offi- ciais of the Treasury Department from all responsipility; that in one case the Spanisa Minister disagreed with the legal adviser o1 the Spanish legation ana aiso | disagreed with him as to the date of the loyalist Forces Are A'most Par- | :d by a Succession of | | Raverses. alyz | have #Copy right, 159 »y James Gordon Bennett. HAVANA, Dec. 8.—In spite of the calm- ing effect of President McKinley’s mes- sage, ihe attitude of Havana continues to cuuse con 10 the Go ment. week there has b ber of regular tr and barracks, prepared T a demonstration. he volunteers are ir their animosity, it rected rather at aut cans. Another grievance of the vol the rumor that General Bianco of utilizing the vast idle force of volun- | teers in the 1, or at least on garrison duty. To this the volunteers are strenu- ously opposed, and it is believed they will | volunteers able anxiety | D the last| cen a considerable num- ted in forts instantly sup- llen mood, but now vbelieved, is di- omy than at Ameri- 1teers esirous is proceed to length rather than sur- render their cherished privilege of confin- ing their m ry duties to occasional parades and guard duty at the palace and bank. | That there is formidable latent opposi- ion in the ranks of the volunteers to au- touomy there can be no question, and it | may take f rm In Segua la Grande I hea intransigentes, among Wwbo are included, | throwing every obstacle in the way | of establisument of autonomy. They de- | | | clare th f Sp c y desire American nnot protect them ule, but that they ruled by Cubans. ist influences are | ites have declared a white Carlist | i on of weari adge on their hats to-d Wuile in Havana no open opposition t aeveloped, General Blanco is con- embarrassed by the fatlure of e he onomists and reformists to effect terms of fusion, without which progress is considered impossible. Much dissatis- faction 's expressed at the long, tedious delay of the pubiication of the precise tex: of the autonomy decree. News of the movements of General Pando 1s awaited with nervous expecta- Kumors that he has been killed continue to be persistently circulated, ied by stories that he bhas been \ded or captured by rebels. The be- is general that he has met with some isaster, probably defeat, resulting in cut ting off lines of communication, which wou!d account for the total absence of news from his command. In addition to the capture of the town of Guisa, General Calveto Garcia has also taken Canio el Embarcadero, a town arger and of more importance tnan Guisa. The garrison fought bravely, but was utterly defeated, the rebeis using ar- ramite guns with great o | effect. reliable returns as to | the lgss of either side, but tne garrison is | reported wipec out like that in Guisa. These consecutive reverses almost par- alyzed the Spanisn forces in Santiago de Cuba. At La Caimanera, the seaport for Guantanamo, the local guerrilla force of | fifty has gone over to the rebels, carrying arms, ammunition and a large sum ot | money, brought that day by the Spanish | steamer Mortera to pay the troops. This iesertion caused some consternation. Advices from Santa Clara state that at iast General Gomez has left his head- quarters and taken to the field, and is busy organizing the rebel troops for strong combination ageinst Spain. One of General Gomez’s objects is to prevent the richest sugar districts in Cuba from rinding. General Gomez was within one league of Ciquentes on December 1. This 1s near Sagua la Grande. In addition to the big fight near Sancti Spiritus a fierce encagement has taken piace near Remedios between rebels under neral Carrillo and two 3 columns of Svanish under Colonels Brualla aud Saianca. The Spanish lost 27 killed and | 59 wounded. The rebels lost 25 wounded and killed. Official reports of this fight | claim a victory for the Spanish, but tue | fact that the rebels won two otheren- | gagements, with_beavy Spanish loss, is | reported from Piedras Hills, near Man- | zanilla. 5 { In the western provinces the rebels have broken into small banas and are busy | burning cane. Passengers by railway trains report numerous fires in canefields | within sight of the track. The sugar | rates at Milian and San Jose have been ,irned, and fires are now raging around | Duran. The rebels in Havana province have panged two Cubans named Osma and | Antonio Rodriguez for approaching them propousitions of autonomy at the in- | stigation of the Spanish. Itis said ihat | fitteen such hangifigs have already taken | place throughout the island. ey - — FILIBUSTEk STOPPED. Secretary Gage Shows That the United S'ates Has Fulfilled Her Obligations. WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 —Becretary Gage has submitted to the Department of State his report upon the action of the T.easury Department in suppressing fili- tustering expeditions to Cuba, Secretary Gage points out the fact that during two years and a nalf only six | American vessels, of an aggregate of 1331 :gistered tons, are alleged to have suc- cessiully landed expeditions from tue U d States iz Cuba. With the excep- tion of the Laurada the six American ves- sels allegeu to Lave successfully taken part in expeditions in Cuban waters are swall tu.sand a pilot-boat, each of less than 100 tons, and obviously incapavle of | carrynz large numbers of men or large | quantitics ot arm. and ammunition. Three | foreign vessels, of an uggregate ol 1773 tons, are slieved to Lave been successtul in the same cffort. | partment has no | a turther investigation. | but se { into effect on alleged successful expedition and the de- infermation warranting it in a request that any procecd ngs be in- stituted; that 1 been wrecked and proceedin :s against them are obviously impracticable, while the principal in one case is impr 3 below; that in five cases the prin- IS have been -entenced 10 imprison- ment or are in 1rison : that in one case the vessel 1s under Britis: jursdiction and cannot be reached by the Uunited States, while the principal nas been sen- tenced to imprisonment in this | country as above; that iu three cases | | the vessels have been libeled for forfeiture on evidence furnished in by this department and are awaiting hy tion of the couris; that in one ca-e be otficers are under indictment; that in one case the libel on the vessei was dis- missed by ihe United Staies Judge; that in one case the question of instituting proceedings is unaer consideration; tha. in one case the acpartment asks time ior Toe case of the is mcluded, as the vessel may successiul, though notbing has eard from her since ber departure ks ago; she may have perished in re storm a few days after her de- the the sev par.ure. Concerning that case, however, it is to be observed that the Collectorai New York reports that Mr. Hand, representing the Spanish Consul, stated to him tnat he did not desire the vessel detained at the dock, d after departure therefrom. Mr. Hand and Mr. Tbornhill staied to me that they proposed that the Pinkerton detec- tive agency have the watcning of the pier, and ey would advise the United States Marsnal proraptly of the departure of the sloov and that they desired the matter to be left in their own bands, Secretary Gage makes no estimate of the cost involved, which has evidently been very large, deeming the extent and re- 1is of the work verformed by the depari- officers to their oaths and a betier stand- | ard by which to measure efficiency. PHILIP HILL 1§ NOW LEGALLY DEAD The Indefinite Postponement of a Murderer’s Execution Causes a Sensation. Attorneys WIll Ask That His Body Be Turned Over to His Relatlves. Special Dispatch to THE CArLL. PITTSBURG, Pa., Dec. 8 —The execu- tion of the negro, Philip Hill, which was set for to-day, has been posiponed indefi- nitely. Failing to hear favorably from Governor Hastings upon the application of Hill's mother for a respite, his attor- neys took out s writ of erior to the § preme Court this morning, and upon ad- vice of counsel, thut the appeal acied as a supersedeas, Sheriff Lowry postponed the execution. The writ of error is returnable October 1next. Hill was convicted of the mur- | der of George Law:ence, a railroad labor- ing boss. The postponement of the execution of Hili and the developments in the case have caused a sensation in legal circles. George H. Kane, one of the young mem- bers of the bar, who acted as Hill's coun- sel, is supported vy several Judges of the County Court, as well as by many of the leading attorneys. Mr. Kaune says: “Phihp Hill is legally dead. We shall ask for a t of habeas corpus 1o have his body turned cver to his friends and, if necessary, will take the case to the Supreme Court of the United States. The writ of error, as we nocified Governor Hastings, ehould not have acted as asuperseders or stay of execution under the act of 1897 GEI oy A GENERAL REGUCTION OF WAGES. Cotton Manutacturers of Fall River Will Make a Big Cut in Their Expenses. FALL RIVER, Mass, Dec.8.—Ata gen- eral meeting of the Cution Manufacturers' Association to-day it was unanimously deciaed to reduce all wages in the mills of the city, the amount and time of the reduction vemng lefi to a committee, which | has for some time h.d charge of the mat- ter. Itisunderstood the cut will not be tess than 10 per cent, and that it will go January 1. The cut will affect 28,000 operatives, who are paid an aggregate weekly wage of $150,000. The price of print cloths for a long time has been the lowest ic the history of the trade, while the demand has been only tair. Under tuese conditions the mills have been selling at a loss, and the stock of goods has been increasing. The cominittee has obtained the signa- tuies of every manufacturer in the city except one, who 1s understood to be D. A. Brayton oi the Durfee mull, a private cor- poration. The attitude of the employes in the matter can hardly be staled until they have had a chance to talk it over, and none of the labor leaaers will say much about the subject unul meetings have been held. —_— Mortraged for a Heavy Sum. FRESNO, Dec. 8—One ot the largest mortgages ever placed on record in this county was filed io-day by Jefferson G. James and wife to the German Savings and Loan Society of San Francisco for $100,000. Therateof interesti 8 percent. Jumes gives as security for the note his Eight revenue cutters, with crews of 817‘ extensive holdings on the west side. three cases the vessels, ment a beiter measure of the tidelity o1 its | DEATH IS NEAR MAS. MKINLEY The President’s Mother Is Slowly but Surely Passing Away. LYING IN LETHARGIC REPOSE. The Watchers Think the End Is Gradually Drawing Near. IS CONSTANTLY AT HER BEDSIDE. The Chlef Ex=cutlve Sets Aside the Cares of the Nation In His Devotlon. Special Dispatch to THE CALL YNV PEPRRY PR VRS PRy ES H N SAARAS SRS b8 &S SR L CANTON, Dec. 8. Mrs. Nancy Allison All day the children McKinley wero of near her bedside, watching for indica- tions of hopeful change. Thney were dis- appointed. There was no ray of light on the face which betokened returning con- | sciousness. She has been lying in lethar- gic repose, as if in sleep, most of the time. Sheis gradually but sureiy grow- ing weaker. Abner McKinley says the family are hoping against hops that she may show a better condition, but her state dur- | ing the dry has been such that the watcn- | ers think the end is gradually drawing near. The doctor saw the paiient early this evening. He said he could notice no material change, but the weakening pro- ce-s continues steadily. He is prepared for dissclution at any moment, but at the time of this visit had not abandoned hope that she would continue in life during the night, and possibly longer. Members of the tamily hour did not seem to be so hopeful. | They have been more con-tantly at | the bedside during the illness, and to | them the steadily increasing weakness all day was more apparent than to the doc- tor. Charles R. Miller, wno has been al- most constantly at the house, said that he had not previcusly noted such contin- ued weakness as was noted during the day. This was also accompanied by a higher temperature, and he could scarcely hope that the patient would live besond | midnigat. He further said the otbers of | the relatives feit ully as «pprehensive. The President is almost constantly at the tedside, refusing to be relieved by others and to take the rest and exercise he should. While iz has been a matter the Presi | dent has declined to discussor to give | any information about to his friends, and it is impossible for the reporters to secnre any informzt on upon, it 1s believed from the indications at 1he postoffice and tele- graph offices, that he is receiving numer- ous congratulations from the people of the country on his message to Congress. The «ad circumstances of the visit to his home at this time have not prevented the veople from making manifestations of theircongratulations. During the evening Mother McKinley again aroused from her palsied sleep. She lay quietly and restfully on her bed, ihe President at her side watching intenily and hopefully for some sign of recogni- tion. Thne awakening, however, was not accompanied by any appreciaile rally. This was the condition at 11:30 o'clock. Up to that hour the patient remained in the d sleep in which she reposed all day. When the doctor made his iast call, | finaing ber still asleep, he said;shé woula ! live until morning. She was still grow- | ing weaker, but 80 slowiy that unlessa | at the same material change came her strength would hold out during the night, ENDS HER LIFE ON A SANTA FE TRAIN Wife of a Conductor Fires a Bullet Through Her Temple. Was Golng to Los Angeles In the Hope of a Restoration to Health, Special Dispatch to THE CALL. LOB ANGELES, Dec. 8.—Mrs. O, H. Dascomb took her own life in a passenger- | car of the Santa Fe train to-aay. She tired & pullet from a 44-caliber revolver through the right temple and died almost instantly. - Mrs. Dascomb was a passenger on the westbound overiand. She is the wile of a well-known Santa Fe conductor, and re- ded with him at Albuquerque, N. M in company with her husband and 5-year- old dauxhter sbe was coming to Los An- geles Lo spend the winter. Sue nad been in ill-veaith, and tue trip was for the benefit of her health. She had never given any indication of insanity, and was more cheeriuton the trip than she had been for some months past. Her conduct on the tran had been such as to give her husbana great hope for Ler ultimate re- turn to healih. Mr. Dascomb and his daughter were en- gaced in putiing together their effects after the troiu had entered the co:porate limits | of the city. Mrs. Dascomb said she would | o 10 the toilet. She did, and in a few moments the fatai shot was fired. The nusband hastened to the door, but it was locked. Anentrance was effected through a window and then the terrible discovery was made. gk ke American Chiurch Society. { PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 8.—The thirty- eighth annual meeting of ihe American Church Society beid nere this aftei- noon. General Wager Swayne, U. 8. A., the president of ihe society, presided, and Bishop Peterson made the opening prayer. & CANTON, Dec. 9, 1 A. M—A - # sinking spell near midnight left ¥ #® Mother McKinley in a much :\ % weaker condition. She is again g | ® unconscious. The President is ¢ # still at her bedside. . COLLECTED BY A SHOW UF FORCE Hayti Submitted to Ger- many’s Demands Un- der Compulsion. |LACKED PROMISED INFLUENCE. The Government Would Have Resisted Had It Received Moral Support. THE ISLAND IN A STATE OF TURMOIL. Regulars and National Guard Readiness to Suppress an Outbreak. In | Special Dispatch to THE CALL BERLIN, Dec. 8.—The official account of the collection of the indemnity trom | Hayti, accompanied by the saluting of the | German flag at Port au Prince, owing to the alleged illegal arrest of Herr Emil Lueders, says that after the ultimatum of | Germany had been delivered to the Hay- tian Government, the German cruiser sition close to the Havtian war vessels. A diplomatc request for delay in the execution of the ultimatum was refused, and an hour before the expiration of the time stipulated the demands of Gerinany were conceded, and the sum ot $30,000, in- sisted upon as indemnity to be paid to Herr Lueders, was on board the Charlotte before 4 ». M. The Haytian Government's letter of apology to Germany arrived shortly after- wards. PORT AU PRINCE, Hayti, Dec. 8—M. Frederique, managing editor of the Jour- nal Impartial, and alleged author of the violent arti attacking the Germans, who is accused of desiring to excite the pooulace of this place against this gov- ernment, wus arrested to-day and taken on board a Haytian crui At the moment of his embarkation there was muclh excitement, but order was soon re-tored. The government has at its disposit'on a sufficient number of troops and is taking all the necessary measures to maintain order. Count Schwerin, German Charze d’Af- faires, was received by the President this afternoon. The public mind continues agitated and all the regulars and the national guard are in readiness. Shortly before 2 o'olock the President issued a prociamation to the people of Hayti, saying that for the second time Hayti bad yielded to German iorce, con- trary to its rights. The Government, according to the proclamation, had de- cided to resist even to the last, but owing to the lack of promised moral influence, the character of which is not indicatea the proclamation, it was obiized to ac- cept the uitimaium. The proclamation invites the Hayiian people to cease international quarrelings and to labor for the raising up again of the nation. DAVIDSON WROTE Followed Them With Lucid Missives, Explaining His Pesition. Admitted That He Was Acting Upon the Advica of One of His Lawyers. Special Dispatch to THE CALL BAKERSFIELD, Dec. 8.—The taking of testimony in the Davidson murder case was concluded this afternoon and the court took a recess until 10 o’clock to- morrow, at which hour the argument to the jury wili be begun. The case has been a hard-fought one, and the testimony was full of interest from beginnine te end. It bas attracted wide attention, and the spectators are badly mixed in their opinions as to what the veraict will be. The first testimony this morning con- cerned certain letters written ty David- son to his wife after their divorce. Tuey indicated tbat he was anxious to marry the woman again. Another spoke of di- viding the returns from tihe Wermington damage suit. Jailor Borgwardt produced a letter writ- ten by the prisoner while iu jail toa lady friend in Los Angeles. It appears that he Lad previously written to his friend some “‘crazy” lecters and this particular missive was written to expiain the “whys and wherefores” of the ‘‘crazy’’ one. The docament created a sensetion in court when it was read. Itbe:an: I just wrote a letter to you at the request of Mr. Flournoy [one of his attorneys] and you know why it is. 1do not believe that any one notice of them, but I do notkunow how the letters write out. Now, Mrs. D., if vou receive any letters that have anything in them that is a iittle off, I have tu sometimes (o ple others at this end. The balance of the letter is in the same strain. | Borgwardt spoke of a passage in one of Davidson’s “‘crazy’’ ictters when he spoke ot sending his head to Los Angeles to get it fix-d. The jailer was of the opinion that the prisoner was sane when he com- miited tie crime. The other testimony that amounted to anything was given by Dr. Young, super- intendent of the Stockion Insane Asy- Jum. Tue doctor was on the stand ai- most ail theafternoon and passed through a rigid cross-examination. He believed the prisoner sane at the time he com- mitted the crim s e MRS. OELRICHS iS5 EASIER. The Physicians Will Know To-Night Whether or Not the Eye Can Be Saved. NEW YORK, Dec. 8.—Mrs. Herman Oelrichs, who has been suftering since last Saturday from s cut in the eye, made by a tack, was reported to-day to have passed a more comfortable nicht than any since she received Ler :njury. Her physic.ans say that it will not be known until to- morrow night whether or not the sight of the eye can be saved. Stein cleared for action and took up a po- | - GRAZY" LETTERS opens my letters, as I have taken particular PRIGEON HEADS OF LYNCHERS Nevada’s Governor Will Offer the State’s Money. |INDIGNATION GROWS | AT GENOA. | Sheriff Brockliss Said to Have Led the Mob to Its Vic- tim’s Cell. NEW EVIDENCE OF AWFUL BRUTALITY. The Murderer’'s Eyes Gouged Out, Presumably Before He Was Hanged. Special Dispatch to THE CALL CARSON, Dec. 8. —There is still a feel- ing of 1utense excitement in Genoa as the aftermath of the lynching of Uber, ana but little else is discussed in Douglas County. While the outrege is denounced on the streets of Genoa, the idea that it was “a good job” still seems to prevail in Gardnervilie and vicinity. Yesterday District Attorney Nagal was asked what he thought of it, and he is reported to have replied: “Well, I don’t think they should have taken the man’s clothes off.” This remark by the legal authority of | the county has not been very graceiully received by the people of Genoa. Sheriff Brockliss is coming in for his share of the criticism. It is now charzed | that after the official was awakened it wus ay least five minutes before the assault was made on the door leading from the | Recorder's office. He must have realized under the circumstances when aroused that there was a mob outside, and he had smple time to have armed himself, the constable and the prisoner and given the outsiders a ficht. The jail is a strong one, and two determined men could easily have kept a crowd at bay un- til the town of Genoa was aroused. In- stead be surrendered the keys without a protest, and, it is claimed, even lighted a candle and snowed the mob the way to the cell of the man it was looking for. £o far the county authorities have made no move to ascertain the identity of the persons who did the lynching except for the inquest, which develoved nothing. It is expected, however, that Judge Mack will on reaching Genoa order a Grand Jury called together to probe the affair to the hottom. Governor Sadler believes that the good | name of the Siate suffers by such an act of lawlessness, and he said to-day that be was ready to offer a reward for the apprehension of the guiity persons as soon as the people of Douglas asked him to act. The latter wiil petition him at once. It now develops that some weeks ago an organization was formed 1n Gardnerville called “The Committee of Thirteen,” which was to act as regulators of the criminal affairs of the county. It is claimed that these men were the ones who Iynched Uber. The name of the head of the committee is known to the | authorities of Douglas. Itis now stated that Uber’s arm was broken and that there was a gash on one arm from his shoulder to his elbow. Some of the lynchers were on horze- back. There were in all abour thirty shots fired, about a dozen of which took effect. The eyes of the man were gouged | out, and it appeared as though this was first | | killed Hans Anderson without apparently 'WAR HEROES MAKE | G done before he was hanged. Theshooting was done atsuch close range that some of | the wounds showed powder marks. The chances of identtiying the gang are good. A searf belonging to omne of | the lynchers was found to-day and identi- fied as one éwned by a man well known in the valley. Thers are also men who claim to know of a rifle that was used in mutilating Uber's body, and on the night of the lynching many people of Gardner- ville were known to have been away from heir piaces of business. It is safe to say that the valley people could name at least adozen men who were in the lynco- ing party, and when the Grand Jury meets these men will be publically ac- cused. The District Attorney gives out the fol- low ing tor publication: “The sentiment of the people of Doug- las County in regard to the lynching of Adam Uber seems to be greatly divided. ]vne character and reputation of Adam Uber, the lynched man, was very much against him as a law-abiding citizen. He any cause or provocation, and Mr. Ander- son was well and favorably known as a good citizen and had many friends. “The action of the lynching party however, not be approved or upheld. Uver had his preliminary examination, and weuld have had a fair trisl and justice “ would have been done. Thus far all ai- tempts to identify any of the lynching party have been futile. The investigation, howevor, will be continued. “E. C. NAGLE, “District Attorney of Douglas County. ¥ can, HERRY AT SAN JOSE Reunion of the Grand Army Posts of Santa Clara County. Veterans and Thelr Wives Daughters Enjoy a Day of Pleasure. and Spectal Dispatch to THE CALL. SAN JOSE, Dec. 8.—There was a festal time at Turn Verein Hall this afternoon and evening, the occasion being a reunion of the Grand Army posts and auxiliary societies throughout the county. There was a large attendance. The reunion was held under the ausvices of the Central California Veterans’ Reunion Association, which inciudes the G. A. R. posts, the Woman's Relief Corps, the Ladies of the G. A. R., Sons of Veterans and Daughters of Veterans. From 10 o’clock this morning until noon the time was occupied by the old veterans and their wives in making acquaintances. At noon and this evening the ladies’ as- sociation served luncheon in the adjoin- ing hell. The afternoon was given over to a business meeting. This evening tbe following programme was carried out: Overture, orchestra, in- troductory by the president; addresses by 5. A. R. department commander and staff; cornet solo, Dr. A. G. Bennett; ad- dress, Dr. E. McClish; solo, Mrs, E. C. Forbes; address. “Privileges of the Sons of Veterans,”’ Sergeant A. 8. Ormsby; song, Miss Rosalee Be!loli; salection, vio- lin and tambourine, Messrs. Woodson and McCoon; fancy dance, Miss Fern Alder- son; vocal solo, Mrs. Farley; recitation, Master Tommy Reese; song, Miss Marie Burchard; fancy dance, Miss Margery Heverside; song, Miss Zella Carto; recita- tion, Miss Minnie Maytield ; song, Messrs, Butler an! Wenzel; drill, Company B; finale, music, war songs. The veterans of New York regiments met this morning and organized under the name of the Empire Staie Union. Fiity-six members sigued ihe roll. The following officers were elected: Presi- dent, T. C. Bites; secretary, D. D. Peard; .reasurer, Miss 1. Stone; chaplain, Dr. Clark. . JUMPED TO HIS DEATH. A Despondent Cld Man Jumped From a Bridge and Is Crushed on the Ice. CHICAGO, Dec. 8.—John Schwinon, 65 years old, committed suicide this after noon by hurling himself from the high bridge in Lincoln Park to the ice fifty feet below. His act was witnessed by fully 100 peo- ple, but none were abie to prevent it. His body went nearly through the ice, which was three inches thick. Schwinon was out of work and despondent. JISTHLR T I POSTPONE The Emperor Prolongs the Status Quo for One Year. NO HOPE EEET EOR RECONCILIATION. The Reichsrath Will Not Re- assemble for Three Months. PROTECTING THE GERMAN MEMBERS. The Meeting of the Bohemian Dlet Will Not Be Held at Present. Epecial Dispatch to THE CALL. VIENNA, Dec. 8.—It is statea that Em- peror Francis Joseph will shortly issue decrees prolonging for a year the status quo between Austria and Hungary re- garding the sharing of imperial expendi- tures, budgetary and other essential mat- ters. If this course is adopted by the Em- peror it will be due solely to the hopeless- ness of all attempts at present to recon- cile the hostile parties in the Reichsrath. Baron Gautsch, the Premier, when no- tifying the German leaders as to the sit- uation to-day, declared that the Govern- ment had determined to cbtain an im- perial ordinance in order to secure a pro- lorgation of the compromise. He expressed the hope that in a few weeks’ time, when party spirit had calmed, it might yet be possible to effect an ad- justment between the conflicting factions. It is not likely that the Reichsiath will reassemble for at least three months. The Governmest iscontinuing the nego- tiations for a settlement of the language question. Owing to fears for the safety of the Ger- man members, the meeting of the Bohe- mian Diet was postponed. DRUGGISTS AT PEACE. . San Jose Dispensers of Medicine Settle a Dispute Concerning Lotteries. SAN JOSE, Dec.8.—The threatened war between the local druggists was amicably settled this morning and there will be no cut in prices. The troublie in the drug- gists’ association arose over the McKenney Drug Company and Perrin 8. Stephens giving away a ticket with each 25-cent purchase, entitling the holders to a chance to win a pony and cart. The other drug dealers claimed this was a violation of the association’s scale of prices, and threatened to cut prices. A meeting was held Mon- day and continued until to-day. The meeting to-day was a stormy one. The lottery schemes of the dealers were to close Murch 1. The other members de- manded that they close the pony and cart business by January 1. The two firms de- ¢ ined to do this, but a compromise was effected by agreeing to stop the giit sales on Jannary 15. This was satisfactory to the other druggists, and there will be no cat in prices. George Crocker Coming. NEW YORK, Dec. 8. —George Crocker, who was recently elected vice-president of the Southern Pacific Railroad, will leave this city for San Francisco to-mor- tow to assume his new duties. | NEW TO-DAY. CUT-RATE DRUGGISTS, 128 MARKET STREET. o CO0000000000000) | A CARLOAD OF DOLLS FOR THE LITTLE ONES. On that day, between the hours of 9 and 11 A. M., 2 and 5 and 7 and 9 ». ., every lady purchaser at our establishment, whether her purchase be 20 cents or $20, will receive FREE one of the handsome dolls now on exhibition in our show window. DON’'T FORGET TEE DATE, To-Morrow, Friday, December 10th, FIROM 8 A. TO OUR COUNTRY FRIENDS.—A Doll will be included in every shipment of goods to the country on orders received December 10th. M. TO 10 ¥. No dolls seat by mail. 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0~-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-C+0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 IVE. -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-000-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0-00-0-0 000