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CITY BANK ROTTENNESS. Attorney Collins Questions the Receiver's Statement. Clearing House Members Will Protect Treasurer Shorb. The Depositors Ask That an Assignee Be Appointed. Mr. Collins Flatly Denies That H* Owes the Bank Anything-—Th« Banker* had tha Supervisors—A Maw Salt nua. Vrom Tuesday's Daily Hkbald In its issue ol last Friday tbe Times pretended to Rive a correct list of tbe asset* of tbe City bank which were re garded as doubtful. Among these was mentioned a note of H. O. Collins fbr 1600. Tbe reporter volunteered tbe In formation tbat this note was guaranteed by Mr. Childress and was worthless. Mr. Collins was seen by a Herald re porter yesterday in relation to the alleged note, and gave the following ex planation : \ "In 18891 was engaged as the attor ney of tbe Riverside Cold Storage com pany, tbe plant being at that place, while tbe headquarter* were at Chicago. The plant stood by tbe railroad and be sidee the storage part also embraced an ice factory. It Was Worth about $30,000 to $40,000. "Finally the company become in volved in its affairs and failsd to meet liabilities at Riverside amounting to about $1080. Suit was brought for the , purpose of levying an attachment on tbe plant. Knowing tbat unless something was done the plant would be sacrificed at a ridiculously low figure, I wrote to the attorney of tbe company in Chicago and explained the situation. "The plant was personal property and and if sold by tbe sheriff could not be redeemed within a certain time as is tbe ease with real estate. The attorney re plied and told me tbat while tbe affairs of the company at tbat period were in volved be thought that mattera wouid be adjusted and urged me to endeavor to raise the money in some manner and buy the property. "I spoke to Mr. Childress, and be 'came to my office and I atated the exact situation to him. He aaid be would not -advance any money to the company, but would buy tbe plant and sell it to them again when tbey could redeem, charging a reasonable sum for his risk and trouble. "In the meanwhile, judgment was ob tained by tbe Riverside people, and tbe eber ff seised the plant. "Mr. Childress had been down and seen the plant and said he would buy it. Before he bought it the company went completely to pieces, being in my debt ' 'to the extent of $600 for legal services. The only property that tbey bad and by Which I could possibly settle their in debtedness to me being this plant. "I told Mr. Childress tbat 1 had a lien of $600 on the plant, and that I could toot allow It to be sold unless my money could be secured to me. Mr. Childress ■aid that be did not care to purchase tbe property if there were any incum brances upon it, but tbat be would him self meet my claim, which he did. J, then turned my lien over to him. so tbat he could show it to the company as a receipt for having settled their in debtedness to myself. "The transaction there ended, both between Mr. Childress and myself, and tbe Chicago corporation as well. "I have never owed the City bank any money, nor have I ever given them my Bote. How the matter "happened to so appear on tbe books I cannot aay. "Tbe statement by the Times is incor rect in that the paper appears in tbe receiver's report as my note. Tbe only reference to it ia under the bead of bills . rec«- vnh'n. in* none is made to any bo • Their statement, also, tbat Mr. Ch i reaa had relieved me from all in debtedness on the note was ridiculous, for had it been my note, Mr. Cbildresa par any one else could not have re lieved me from my responsibility. "I conaider tbat I have been misrep resented, so make this correction. I also appeared before Judge McKinley today and obtained an order for tbe re ceiver of tbe bank to sbow cause why tbat particular clause in bis report shall not be strickon out." TUB BANKKRB AND THE SUPER VISORS. There waa a very important confer ence htte yesterday afternoon between the board of supervisors aud a commit tee from tbe Law Angeles clearing house with reference to the funds of the county in tbe City bank. At 4:80 o'clock Major Geo H. Bone brake, Judge R. M.Widney, Herman W. Hellman, John £. Flater and Dr. W. G Cochran filed into the board room and wok seats aronnd the desks. Only Chairman Cook and Supervisors Francisco and Hanley were present, and Diatrict Attorney Dillon. Major Bonebrake started tbe ball of conversation rolling by stating tbat tbe board probably knew why the Clearing home committee had called; that it waa to see if some arrangement of a harmonioHa nature could not be made with reference to tbe $22,000 of county funds ia tbe City bank. In tbe present itate of public feeling be did not tbink (he supervisors or tbe clearing house wished to do anything to unsettle conti ience. In fact the presence of the com mittee was to arrange things so tbat the sounty Would be absolutely sure or its money. They would 1U c to know tbe idea of tbe supervisors. Chairman Cook replied briefly that the board of supervisors had no dis position to take any action but what »ould be tbe best. In this matter they maid know no one bnt County Trees irer Shorb and his boudsmsn. The matter of bringing suit against fir. Shorb and bis bondsmen or some iction bad been Considered very eerioua y by the board for several days, and hey had determined to take some iction today (Tuesday). Tbey had de erred counting the money in the trees try until then to give the treasurer a ihance to have tbe money. Bnt the ward was controlled by law and would to its duty. Jndge Widney said tbat he-could •ally see the responsibility of the ward. What the clearing house wished o do was to find some means by which hey could keep the responsibility if Le Orand Betts and his bondsman ilive. They were perfectly willing to ome up and nay the fnll amount of the laim, out did not wish to do so until aatters could be so arranged tbat the esponetbility could be kept where it ustly belonged, tie believed tbat by a oafersnoe between the board and the t*arlna b«u«j» Mnp>UU. * .1.. —M be hit upon by which tbe county will be absolutely safe and the rights of all parties preserved. Dr. Cochran said he wished the board to understand beyond doubt tbat tbe clearing house Is willing to step right in and make the amount good, but wish to make its rights sure If possible. If tbey should step in now and return this $22,000 tbere would be no deficit, and they would have no recourse upon Betts or the sureties on his undertaking. Diatrict Attorney Dillon at this point suggested tbat thia confeience was one that was. better in private than in pub lie. He noticed reporters present, and thought tbe least aaid tbe better. Judge Widney aaked the board if they would meet a committee today. Chairman (look said it must he today, as the board had decided to take some action today. He was willing to meet the committee in tbe morning. Mr. Hellman wanted to know if thsy should bring their attorney. Mr. Plater thought there should be no attorney; that tbe district attorney would be present, and if be coufd be satisfied, that would be all that would be necessary. It was arranged tbat the board and tbe clearing house committee will meet at 9 o'clock this morning with the dis trict attorney in private conference. ASSIGNEE WANTED, As stated in Sunday's Herald would be tbe case, a petition asking that the City bank be declared ineotvent and tbat an assignee be appointed, was filed to day. The parlies who made the pstition are Casper Hots, Oeyrge H Wise, Dr. G. A. Ltepheneon, C. P. Adams and O B Phillips. The hearing of the petition was set for August 19tb, in Judge McKinley'g court. RESIGNED. Mr. Childress yesterday, at a meeting of tbe Clearing-house association, re signed tbe position of manager, to which be was recently elected. It is supposed that Mr. Oeorge H. Stewart, tbe able oaahier of the Bank of America, the man who haa done a great amount of work for the interests of tbe olesring house, and wbo was its man ager until the recent selection of Mr. Childress, will be selected to fill that position again. Mr. Childress, it ia stated, bas had of fers of employment from some warm friends in his former home ia Texas, and will probably accept them. DELAYING THE APPEAL. waiting fob interstate com missioners FIGHT. Railroad Cfflolals and Merchants of Bonthern Calirurnla Interested In - the Disposition of the Ban Ber nardino Rate Case. San Francisco Examiner: Merchants in Southern California and tbe officials of tbe Atchison, and Southern Pacific roads are highly interested in ascertain ing what action tbe interstate commerce commissioners intend taking in the San Bernardino rate case. The commis sioners were to have appealed the case from the United Statea district court at Lob Angeles to tbe court of appeals in this city. Tbe legal time allowed in wbich to perfect the appeal has about expired, and still tbere ia no indication of tbe commissioners placing the record in propar shape on which to make the appeal. 4 The preparation of the record to send up to the court of appeals will 'Coat, it is eatimated, between fOOOO buU '$7000, and the opinion among the railroad offi ciala is that the commissioners, (eating that the decision' of the lower court will be sustained, hesitate about incur ring so large an expense. * The fact that the decision was made over a year ago, during wbich time nothing has been done, leads tbe officials of, tbe two roads in question to take that view of the matter. The case in question arose out of a complaint of San Bernardino merchants that tbe railroada were violating the long and short haul clause of the Inter state Commerce law in charging a higher rate from the east to San Ber nardino than to Los Angeles. Tbe com plaint was first made against tbe Atchi son, but later on the Southern Pacific waa included, and tbe fight on both sides was a spirited one. The San Ber nardino merchants won this case before the Interstate Commission. Tbe rail roads refusing to obey tbe order of tha commissioners, the case was taken be fore Judge Robs to compel the companies to obey the order. On tbe trial the railroada Introduced testimony to prove that active water competition bad to be met at Loa An geles, via ths port of San Pedro. Tbey produced statistics of shipments by water to Lob Angeles, and showed how tbe Pacific Coast steamship company was a competitor with them for tbe busi ness of tbat city. Because of this they insisted that the long and ebort haul clause could not cMjtrol the making of rates from the east™o Los Angeles any more than it could affect eastern rates into San Francisco. If there were no competition by water at Los Angeles, they admitted tbat Loa Angelea could 1 not be given lower rates- than San Ber nardino. Tbe merchants of the latter town maintained tbat water competition at Los Angeles with, tbe railroads was small and more theoretical than tangi ble. Judge Rose, however, did not agree with the merchants, and decided in favor of tbe companies. Fire in Louisville Louisville, Ky., Aug. 7.—Fire tonight destroyed a six-story building at the corner of Fourth and Jefferson streets, occupied by a dozen firms. The loss iB $112,000, insurance about tbe same. ——^———— Th* Kaiser Order* a Mew Yacht. London, Aug 6.—lt is reported that Emperor William of Germany has given tbe Scotch yacht designer Wataon, carte blanche, to build the fastest yacht he can, 90 feet long. Nature Demand* a Tonic. We ought niver to forget, even those of ns wbo posse t vigorous health, that we are wear ing out-that th vital clock work, so to apeak, mus eventually run do in. This, of oours-, we cannot prevent, because it is la the ordi nary course ol nature, bat we may retard the too speedy arrival of decay by the use of an Invigorant whish takes rank of every other— namely, Hostetter'a Stomach Bluer*, This century hat not wltno sed a ptratlal in success to this famous medicine, which not only sus tains beaith by promoting visor, bat overcomes oonatlpatlon dyspepsia, oat.ls and fever, uer vousnusi. rneumatism aad other disordered conirflons of the sy«t m fostered by weakne.s and an lmpover.sh d condition of the W.,od Th* f**blt, persoj* eoav*l**cing after ex h ttsttiigditea-e, and the *Cod derive iutlnu* benefit from the use o this helpful ended LOS ANGELES WEEKLY HERALD. SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST !2. 1893. THE WAR Of STANDARDS, Gold versus Silver as the Measure of Value. The Fight for Free Coinage Now Fairly Begun. Anti-Free Coinage Men A?surae the Aggressive. llnurk* Cockran I.mil. tha Admlnlstra ti.hi Cornea—Congress Assembled In Kxtra Seaalon—Th* Presi dent* Hiiiag* Today. By the Associated Press. Washington, Aug. 7. —For the first time in many years the anti-free coin age men are the aggiessive element in the bouse of representatives. Since the demonetization of Bilver in 1873 tbe sil ver men have been tbe aggressive ele ment in every cmgress, and have yearly demanded that an atonement be of fered for the 'crime of 1873," and that silver be restored to its place as a. money metal. Tbe militant spirit of tbe free coinage element is still to the front, but there has suddenly appeared an equally aggressive spirit anionic the hitherto conaervative anti-free coinage men who have suddenly assumed the aggressive and demanded that the purchasing clause of the Sherman act be repealed, and that it be done uncondi tionolly and at once. The leader of this element is a man who never follows, but elways leads —Hon. Bourke Cockran of New York. He has been known for many yearn as a high chieftain of Tammany, as one of tt*e greatest orators of the day; but now be appears in a new role, the popularly recognizsd champion of the president's financial policy in the balls of congress. It is the element that has Cockran at its bead that today hoists the black flag and declares no quarter to the advocates of free coinage. Tbe immediate and unconditional re peal of the Sherman act, without refer ence to committee, is the policy of Cockran, and he today conferred with the silver men to induce them to agree upon a plan whereby the isene will be fought out in the halls of congress with out awaiting the appointment of com mittees. According to Bland no agreement upon the subject of silver debate in tbe house is probable just yet. He said tbia evening to a reporter of the Asso ciated Press that Cockran and himself had been talking about the matter, but no author,/.-ii proposition bad been made and no conelntion reached. "I told Cockran that I would consult with those interested with me in regard to tbe question, but I have not yet been abie to do so," said Bland. "What were the terras of the propo sition Cockran made?" "There has been nothing definite pro posed as yet. Cockran* asked if we would consider a proposition looking to an agreement under which tbe silver question will be diECUssed at once, aud I told him we would listen to him." "What condition of limitation gov erning the situation will be acceptable to the silver men?" "We do not want to unduly delay ac tion in tbe premises," responded Biand, '•hut we must have an opportunity to offer, discuss aud Vote Upon amendments wbich we shall offer to the bill to repeal the Sherman low. This must be grant ed, or there can be, in my opinion, no agreement r.-gtrding the matter." The-position of Bland is accepted by the anti silver men as an indication that tbe free silver people willstubbornly con test every stage of the repeal and yield nothing that is not wrested by force of superior strength on successive roll calls, if, indeed, the repealing meil have the numerical strength to successfully force the issue to a determination. In a statement to the press tonight Cock'an explained tbat bis proposition to Bland related rather to measures than to time. "The whole question," he said, "is exhausted in three propositions: First, to repeal the silver purchase act uncon ditionally ; second, to repeal the silver purohase law aud revive the Bland act of 1873; third, to repeal the silver pur chase law and provide for the free coin age of silver. My suggestion is that these be offered to tbe bouse in turn aud debated as fast as tbey are de feated, if they should be defeated. Let eveiybody talk that wants to, and on these three propositions everybody can be beard." " What limit of time do you propose?" "I shall make none not entirely agree able to Biand. But what I want, and, if you please, the anti-silver men want, is that the country may know tbat this house will go right to work on the sub ject at once, and come to a vote some time. Tbe main thing to be deaired ia that the country may be assured of action." Representative Bynum, who is credited with being an associate of Cockran in the effort to bring about an agreement, said, when asked about the matter: *T should consider it a rather unpar liamentary proceeding to enter upon de bate in advance of tbe full organization of tbe bouse Still it might be done by resolving the house into a committee of tbe whole upon the state of the union and utilising the time until committees are appointed and ready to work. lam in favor of the repeal of tbe Sherman law." It iB improb ible tbat at the caucus which tbe Republicans have called for tomorrow morning, they will take up and discuss the question of party policy. The caucus is called for the purpose of determining who shall be cho -en as the representatives of the minority on tbe clerical and working forces of the senate. Concerning the policy of the party a prominent senator on the floor and in caucus, and who bas heretofore been a stalwart partisan, said this evening that the Republicans were anxiously await ing the suggestions of the president. "The Republicans," said he, "are too patriotic to attempt to prevent anything that is for tbe good of tbe country and if there is any measure tbat tbe Demo crats oan possibly agree upon tbat will restore tbe confidence of tbe people we, as a party, wiW support R." \ CONGRESS ASSEMBLED. Opening ot th* Special Session—Organi zation or the House. / Washington, Aug. 7.—The extra ses sion .of congress assembled at noon. Its assembling Is of special interest because for tbe first time in a third of a century the Democratic party iB in control of all departments, and because tbe national legislature is convened to deal with one „* »t— * -<~IU.. »Mah bmm mam. fronted the nation since tbe civil war. While the responsibility for results is on the Dimocrata, it is also true that tbe questions at issue will not be fongbt on strict party lines, as the parties are di vided on it geographicrlly, rather than politically. The. anomaly is shown of men on each side of the free coinage proposition in the ranks of the Demo crats, Republicans, Pooulists and Greenbackers alike. This was a fruit ful theme of discussion while the mem bers were assembling, and there were many congratulations that the fight had been taken out of tbe domain of strict party politics,with the likelihood that it would be discussed more nearly in the light of reason. The first thing in assembling in both houses was the reading of the presi dents proclamation convening congress in extra session. This was followed by a call of the names of members elected. SENATE proceedings In the senate after the reading of the proclamation calling congress together, Quay of Pennsylvania and Pascoe of Florida were sworn in. A communication from Beck with of Wyoming was read saying lie had placed bis resignation in the hands of the governor. Committees were appointed to notify the bouse and the president that tbe senate was in session. Then the death of Senator Stanford of California was communicated to the senate by White of that state, and as a mark of respect the senate adj <nrned till tomorrow. HOUSE PROCEEDINGS. When Michigan was reached in call ing tbe roll of the house, tbe clerk stated that since tbe credentials of Richardson, of the fifth district, were received and entered on the roll, there bad been a change of state officers and these had given a certificate to Belknap. The clerk added that he refused to strike out Richardson's name and now left the matter iv the hands of the house. Three hundred and Bixty-six members were found present. The clerk then announced that the election of a epeaker was next in order, flolman placed Crisp in nomination; Henderson, of 1 linois, named Tom Reed iv behalf of the Republicans of Nebraska nominated Jerry Simpßon on behalf of the Populists. The tellers took a vote resuming: Crisp 214, Reed 122, Simpson 7. Crisp was declared elected amid great applause and was conducted to the chair by his late op ponents. Assuming the chair, Orisp thanked the bouse for the honor and promised to discbarge bis duties with fidelity, courtesy and impartiality. The oath was then administered by O'Neill of Massachusetts. Tbe Bpeaker then administered the oath to tbe members, Richardson of Michigan, on objection by Burrows, Republican, being requested to stand aside till the house was fully organized. After the others had taken the oath O'Ferrall of Virginia offered a resolution tbat Richardaon be sworn in. Burrows offered a resolution lor the swearing in of Belkuao on the ground tbat Richard son's credentials bad been annulled by the supreme court of the state. Action op both was postponed until Tuesday. The officers of the house nominated by the Democratic caucus of Saturday were then elected and sworn in. A committee was appointed to notify the president that the bouse was organ ized and ready to bear from him. After the drawing for seats was con cluded it waß ordered that the daily hour of meeting be 12 m. O'Ferrall gave notice that tomorrow, immediately after the reading of the journal, he would call np tbe Michigan prima facie election esse. Adjourned. •TrtUf PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE. it :iw Tollo : It Wllh Vie Transmitted Today—lts Ton* I aaonq Is Conservative. VfVfcBINQTON, Aug. 7.—The president's not go to congress until to morrow., . It would have been sent to congress.today but for the early adjourn ment of the senate, A messenger was on the point of starting for tbe capitol with it when the news of adjournment was received. The message is only about 3000 words in length. Beyond the fact that il is largely devoted to financial matters, nothing reliable can be learned in regard to it. It is understood that it recommends tbe unconditional repeal of tbe Sherman Act. Tbe free silver Democrats express themselves agreeably surprised at what they understand ia tbe moderation of the president's recommendations. While recommending the unconditional repeal of the Sherman act, they understand that he recognizes silver as one of tbe money metal which must be maintained, but points out that owing to tbe present attitude of tbe European countries the proper ratio between gold and silver cannot be maintained by this country alone, therefore, he does not favor the coinage of silver under tbe present con ditions, except for subsidiary purposes. He thinks in this way Europe can be coerced into an international agreement more favorable than heretofore. He favors silver on a parity with gold, and stands by the platform of 1892, but cays that platform cannot be carried out because a fixed parity cannot be main tained. Prominent Democrats of both wings have been given to understand tbat these are the president's views. BUBS f ANCK OF THB MKSBAQB. It Urgei the Unconditional RcpeM of the Bhcrmin Act. Nnw York, Aug. 7.—The World* Washington special says: Following is an authoritative statement regarding President Cleveland's message: He dwells most particularly upon the de plorable condition of the country as it affects the masses. Bankers and brok ers and capitalists, he reasons, can take care of themselves, but workingmen are practically helpless when such a condition of affairs as now pervaiis, exists. To substantiate this statement be shows in concise language the actual effect of the law known as the Sherman act now in force. He calls attention to tbe dearth of confidence arieing therefrom. Ue deals not in theories but in facts, to demonstrate tbe truth of his assertion tbat tbe bur den inflicted upon tbe country by this unwiee law falls most heavily upon the workingman. It is for this reason, be believes, tbat the demand of tbe country for its repeal is so strong and universal. It is the plain duty of all patriotic citi zens entrusted with the responaibility of the government to heed eucb demand, and be therefore recommends its un conditional repeal, without a bint of compromise or a substitute of any kind. There be stops. Whatever may be bis views regarding tbe future use of silver as a national currency to be fixed by well-considered, legislation after a suitable time shall have elapsed, he makes ■no suggestions, and outlines no plan which might meet —UK hUt btttovai. He confines his recommendations and directs tbe atten tion of congress solely to the preasing need of the prompt repeal .of the Sher man act. He notea the fact that the people in the last elections made an emphatic demand for revision and reform in tariff legislation. The pledges then made, be says, must be kept, but eince that time an unforaeen exigency has arisen and it must be met and mastered. It is the plain duty of congress, there fore, to afford relief to the country by placing tbe repeal of the financial statute ahead of all other contemplated legislation relating to tbe tariff or any other subject. That is the substance of the message. A.N i'l-HH.VKK DEMOCRATS. How They Propos* to Conduct th* Ad - ministration* Fight. Washing ton, Aug. 7.—lt is under stood that Cockran ot New York and Bynum of Indiana will lead the anti silver Democrats in the bouse. Day be fore yesterday Cockran went to Culber son of Texas and Bland and stated tbat tbe anti-silver men were willing to start in with the discussion of tbe silver question on the second day of the ces sion, without referring it or waiting for consideration or a report from any com mittee. The uod erlying motive is said to be the fear tbat Crisp will give the silver men a majority of the coinage committee. He urged upon the Bilver leaders tbat to wait for a committee re port would delay action. That it would be at least two weeks, probably three, before any committees would be an nounced. Culberson told Cockran that he wou'.d not agree to the proposition ; he believed the siiver men could get their views before the country in very much better shape if embodied in a report from the majority of . the committee on coinage. Cockran said he was willing to jump into the middle of the discussion at once He would agree that there should be no closure; that every man should say everything he had to eayon the aub ject of silver, without interruption, and at the end of the discussion there should be a vote on every proposition. Bland was also not favorable to the proposition at the outset and at two subsequent con sultations Bland was unable to be present. Tbe intention is that Cockran shall at the first opportunity introduce a bill to repeal the Sherman act outright, with out conditions or a substitute, Culberson or some one will introduce a bill which will provide for the repeal of the purchasing clause of tbe Sherman act and provide for the coinage of silver w.thout charge for mintage at tbe ratio of 16 to 1. The bill, it is understood, will follow as closely aa may be, section VII of the Democratic platform of 1892, which favors the coinage of both gold and silver without discriminating against either metal, or charge for mint age, but the dollar unit of coinage of both metals must be adjusted through an international agreement, or by such safeguards of legislation aa shall insure the maintenance of the parity of both metals, and equal power of every dollar at all times in the market and payment of debts. By this means, it is thought, the Democratic opponents of this bill thus framed will be put in tbe attitude before the country of opposing thefr own platform. At tbe suggestion of Representative Bourke Cockran a number of members, principally of the New York delegation, met in the Arlington hotel tonight and informally discussed the best method of securing immediate consideration of and fixing of the time for taking a vote on the silver question. Tbe conference ap pointed a committee to take a poll of the bouse and ascertain its sentiments as to the method and manner of proced ure that should be adopted in this mat ter. Tbe committee will meet tomor row and report the result of their - con ference with the silver men and en deavor to agree upon a proposition to he made to them regarding tbe debate and the time for taking a vote on tha question. _ CONGRESS POLLED. The Repeal of the Sherman Act Seem* to Be Assured. New York, Aug. 7.—The World's Washington correspondent has polled congress upon the proposed silver legis lation, and says repeal seems sure. One hundred and forty-three representatives favor repeal, 83 declare for a substitute and nine will not talk. Twenty-two senators are for a substitute and 22 will not talk. Three senators declare against the repeal of tbe Sherman act. Many members of both houses wbo will not talk will undoubtedly vote for repeal. A large number of thoae who want a substitute are for free coinage or are against the demonetization of Bilver. The Anti-Option Bill. Washington, Aug. 7.—Senator Wash burn intimates tbat he will not call up his anti-option bill till the financial question ie settled. If reached he will call up Senator George's substitute instead of bis own bill, because the lat ter iB not a revenue measure and need not originate in tbe house. TBE G. A. R. CAMP. A Gold-Headed Cane Presented to the Commander-in-Chief. Santa Barbara, Aug. 7.—Gen. A. G. Weissert of Milwaukee, commander-in chief of the Grand Army of tbe Repub lic, Who has been the guest of the vet erans' encampment since Saturday, left on the evening train for Los Angeles, and thence to San Francisco and Oregon. A farewell reception was given the com mander this afternoon, at wbich he was presented a gold-headed cane, the gift of the G. A. R. and W. R. C. associa tions, as a memento of his visit to the sixth annual encampment. Tonight a camp fire and bean bake in the regula tion army style warmed tbe hearts and loosened the' tongues of the comrades, and an excellent programme of army stories and war songß was given. The annual election of officers of tbe associ ation takes place tomorrow morning. For commander of the Grand Army association, Sam Kutz of Loa Angelea and Captain Dille of San Diego are men tioned, and for the presidency of the W. R. C. Mrs. Munson of Lob Angeles and Mrs. Gillingham of Santa Barbara are mentioned. Refused to Strike. Kansas City, Mo., Aug 7.—The strike of all tbe Missouri miners ordered for today did not materialize. Tbe strike was ordered to bolster up the los ing cause of the Kansas strike, and not because tbe Missouri men had any grievance of their own. Pare and Wholesome Quality Commends to public approval tbe Cali fornia liouid laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs. It is pleasant to the taste and by acting gently on the kidneys, liver and bowels to cleanse the system effectually, it promotes the health and comfort of all who use It, and with millions it is the best and only remedy. A NEW COMMANDMENT. But Four Days Shalt Thou Labor in One Week. The Other Three Days Thou Mayest Go a-Fishing. Revised Decalogue for the Southern Pacific Shopmen. Four Thousand Employes Placed on Bednoed Time—Union Pad Ho Em ployes Again Expecting to Feel the Ax. By the Associated Pres». San Francisco, Aug. 7.—The South ern Pacific Railway company today is sued an order reducing the number of working days of men employed in shops from 6 to 4, of eight hours each. The order affects over 4000 employees, who will, until further notice, take a vacation Fridays, Satur days and Sundays. The Southern Pa cific has found it necessary to retrench during tbe present stagnation in trans portation business.and concluded tbat it would be better for all concerned to limit the working days of all rather than make the necessary retrenchment by the summary dismissal of one-third of its shop force. The new order, it is said, will effect a saving of $100,000 per month. It affects blacksmiths, boiler makers, stationary engineers and fire men, machinists, painters, carpenters and their various helpers at the following places: Ogden, Terrace, Wads worth, Truckee, Sacramento, San Fran cisco, Dunsmuir, Portland, Bakersfield, Los Angeles and Tucson. WATOHINO THE HUB. Kye» of All Union Pacific Employees Directed to Boston. Omaha, Neb., Aug. 7.—The eyeß of every Union Pacific employee, from the general manager down, will be directed to Boston tomorrow, looking for tbe ac tion of the board of directors, called in extraordinary session. Among other things the directors will consider the renewal of the $5,166,000 sinking fund bonds which mature next month. The report that Oliver W. Mink will make to tbe board will also receive attention. Tbe efforts of the heads of departments to cut down expenses by discharging men have not been particularly fruitfql in meeting the distress that prevails in the treasury, and something more rad ical is needed. The recommendation tbat Mink will make will probably take the form of a graduated reduction of wages. Activity prevails about head quarters, and several general agents have been called in to hear lectures upon tbe extravagance which tbey have been practicing in their departments. BUSINESS FAILURES. Various Commercial and Manufacturing Coneerna Embarrassed. Philadelphia, Aug. 7.—A receiver has been appointed for the Chestnut Hill Iron Ore company. It ia hopeleaaly in solvent. It waa once one of the largest manufacturers of pig iron in Kastern Pennsylvania. Chicago, Ang. 7.—The Chicago Iron and Steel company of East Chicago, Ind., has failed. The plant is nearly new and cost $250,000. It is claimed that the liabilities are less than $100, --000. Nashville, Term., Ang. 7.—Attilla Cox of Louisville was today appointed receiver for the Louisville, St. Louia and Texas railway, by United States Judge Lurton, upon application of Post, Martin & Co. of Mew York. Cleveland, Ang. 7.—The National Vapor Stove company has made an as signment. Assets, $125,000; liabilities, $90,000. EMBARRASSED BANKS. Suspicious Depositors Cause Trouble at Wheeling and Other Towns. Wheeling, W. Va., Aug. 7.—As the result of tbe scare created by tbe assign ment of tbe Exchange bank, a run began on several other banks this morning, but it did not last long. Large deposits were made which counteracted tbe withdrawals by small depositors, and the run immediately ceased. Stubgis, Mich., Aug. 7.—The directors of the National Bank of Sturgis met to-, day and decided to suspend payment for a short time. The assets will pay liabilities three to one, and tha bank will probably reopen soon. Springfield, Mo., Aug. 7.—-The Greene County bank failed this morning. A heavy run on all the other banks re sulted, and continued nntil the close of business, bnt abated during the after noon. It Is thought confidence will soon be restored. DAILY INCREASING. Gold Piling- Up In th* Treasury—Ouitoma Receipt* Falling Off. Washington, Ang. 7.—The gold in the treasury is daily increasing. It stands today at $102,291,395. Tbe net balance in tbe treasury, however, from the tre asurer's statement, issued today, shows a decrease, attributed largely to the fall ling off in customs receipts. The fact tbat the customs receipts are falling off, while it affects the government's re venue from that source, has an op posite bearing upon the general prosper ity of tbe country, as it shows that less money is being expended abroad for im ported merchandise. Silver Purchases. Washtnotoji, Aug. 7.—The offers of Bilver today aggregated 505,000 ounces, and of this amount 21,000 ounces were purchased at $0,726, and the same price tendered for the remainder. New York Central Retrenchment. Naw Yobk, Aug. 7.—Chaunoy M. De pew is authority for the statement that tbe New York Central will begin a pol icy of retrenchment Monday. Four trains each way from New York and Chicago will be abandoned. Declared a Dividend. N«w York, Aug. 7.—Tbe Illinoie Cen tral baa declared a dividend of 2)£ per cent in cash on tbe capital stock, pay able September 1, 1893, to atock of rec ord August 9th. \ *h» Oordaga Trust. _ i-i i New York, Ann. 7.—Chancellor Mc- Glll announced" today that be had de cided to give tbe receivers of the Na tional cordage trnat until r-eptember sth i to make tbeir report. SHOT IN SKI.r-JiKFKNuK. Excitement Over Che Murder at the Mayflower STlne. Colfax, Cal., Aug. 7.—The shooting affray at the Mayflower mine, near For est Hill, yesterday afternoon, has cre ated great excitement throughout the connty. A correspondent visited the scene today and learned the particulars. Sunday was change day at the mine and all the men were around the com pany's store for general amusement. Barney McManaman tried to pick up a row with Henry Phillips, the cook. Phillips was seated on the railing in front of the store, when McCanaman approached, but to prevent trouble he moved and went out on the road. He was followed by McManaman, who made a motion to draw a pistol, when Phillips drew a revolver and fired, the shot missing his man and striking William Goulden, who was coming oat of the door to witness the trouble. The bullet entered hi- right lung. Ooulden is very low, but there are chances for his recovery. Phillips fired another shot at McManaman, it taking effect in his back and passing through the left lung and heart. McManaman ran in the store, fell under the counter and died instantly. A pistol belonging to the deceased was found three feet from where he dropped dead. Goulden was a friend of Phillips, and made a state ment exonerating him. Phillips sur rendered himBelf, and is now in Jail awaiting examination. The bystanders say he was justified in shooting Mc- Manaman. The coroner's inquest will be held tomorrow. Phillips will plead self-defense. All the parties implicated were young men. ILLINOIS WHEAT CROP. The Pour eat Brer Known Both as to Quantity and Quality. Springfield, 111., Aug. 7. —Beporti made to the state board of agriculture August 1st indicate that the average yield of winter wheat will be the small est since 1885, and the crop one of the smallest ever Known. The quality is very poor, and in a few connties it is not saleable for flour at any price. A great deal will not grade over No. 8. The prices obtained are the lowest since 1860. Oats are seriously damaged by rust. The condition of corn is much better than during the corresponding period of last year. THE SCARCITY OF CASH. CONTINUED LACK OP CURRENCY AND SPECIE. Bankers Consider This Fact One or the Most Serious Questions or the Day—Brokers Offering Pre mium ror Gold. New York, Aug. 7.—Aside from the meeting of congress and its possible ac tion on the silver question, together with its probable effect on business in general and the stock rlarket in particular, tbe principal subject of discussion today was the continued scarcity of all forms of currency notes and specie. In fact, according to well-informed bankers, tbat was in some respects the most serious question of the day. Money brokers to day were paying as high aa to 2 per cent for currency, and were getting as high as Z)i for it in big lots. One pecu liar featnre today in connection with this scarcity of cash, was that money brokers were bidding from 'to :l 4 to 1 per cent for gold to arrive, notwithstanding that the rate of foreign exchange today did not warrant the importation of gold. Sight sterling was in demand today in consequence of the offering of a premium for gold. At tbe Bub-treasury today it was said tbat there was an abundant supply of currency on hand wbich banks could have in exchange for its equivalent. The clearing bouse loan committee issued $1,015,000 more loan certificates today, making the total amount now outstanding $30,065,000. A GULP OUTLET. Governor Lewelllng Booming a Fopatar Western Project. Topeka, Aug. 7.—Governor Lewelling today appointed Silas Butledge, Benja min Heilbrum, W. J. Wilson and Tbyge Spgard, Danish vice-consul at Kansas City, commissioners to Chicago to confer with tbe representatives of the foreign governments attending the world's fair, in the interests of steamship transporta tion to Europe by way of the gulf of Mexico. The governor continues to re ceive letters from all parts of the west commending his project. Ordered to Samoa. Washington, Aug. 7. — The United States steamer Philadelphia arrived at Callao this morning. Orders are wait ing Captain Barker, at Callao, directing him to proceed immediately with his vessel to Apia, Samoa, to represent this government's interests in the Samoan protectorate. I!lntchford" a Successor. New York, Aug. 7.—A report was current in the city today that the presi dent had practically decided to nom inate William B. 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