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PAGES I TO 8. LOS ANGELES HERALD. VOL. 37.—N0. 2(5. BURSTED BUBBLES. The Berlin Financial Crisis Not Serious. Most of the Banks Remain on a Solid Basis. Emperor Williams's Despotic Ideas Again Cropping Out. A l'oor California Girl Inherits a Baru netoy—A Market for American Fork and Grain In the Fatherland. Associated Press Disnatch.es. I'.kki.in. Nov. 14 -[Copyrighted by the New York Associated Press.]— Despite the excited articles which recently ap peared in newspapers, proclaiming a financial crisis here, no crisis exista; and notwithstanding the failures of three firms of private bankers, and trouble threatening other houses of the same character, the position of the large ban lie aud the greater financial firms remains solid. The bourse doubtless experienced a severe shaking up, mainly through the revelation of the "flash," .nature of the prosperity which was sup posed to be permanent and genu ine. The preseut developments cause no surprise among the leaders in high financial circles, who had long expected that the "bubble" houses would burst. Some firms of great im portance, finding runs threatening their existence, have appealed to large finan ciers for assistance. Naturally, though there is no panic, commercial depression is co-existent with the decline of values on the bourse. The period of general inflation which reached the climax last year, has been succeeded by a persistent react ion downward. Since the re action set in, the shares of the Dieconto Geaelschaft, a bank of the highest repute, have declined 83 per cent; the Handel GeseUcaft, 75 per cent; the Darmstadt bank, 01 per cent; the Dresden bank,s4 percent; the Har pener, 104 per cent.; the Bochum Union, 60 per cent, etc. These striking figures carry their own comments, but the business community feel assured that the basis of the prin cipal banks is strong. As usual incases of this kind, the cry is raised by certain journals that the government ought to interfere. The Krenz Zeitung declares that half of the bankß in Berlin are rotten, and urges that the government institute an inquiry. THE IMPERIAL AUTOCRAT. The municipal council of Munich lias questioned the burgomaster of the city as to the truth of the report that Etn- Seror William, on his recent visit to funich, inscribed his name in Uie golden book of thb city, adding the words: "Supreme Lex Regis Voluutas." The statement was admitted to be true by the burgomaster. The Bavarian press protests strongly against the as sumption by his majesty of prerogatives never conceded to a Bavarian sovereign, and tbe organs of the Freissinegc party profess to rind in tbe incident an illus tration of the despotic ideas of tbe em peror, which contact with parliament muet correct. CONVENING OF TUB BKZOHETAG. The reichatag will resume its sittings ? on Tuesday next. It is not yet known t when Bismarck will appear. His health requires careful attention, and he will « undertake a parliamentary campaign 8 only when assured of his ability to do c so by his physicians. i AMERICAN TOltK IS ALL RIGHT. Official inquiry into the report that American pork infected with trichina' i has been imported into Uusseldorf brings out the fact that the diseased pork did not bear the stamp of an American inspector; consequently there will be no interference with the admia- | sion of American pork, the healthy con- | dition of which has been properly certi fied to. THE baroness barnekow. The caee of Mrs. Catherine Robinson and Misa Ida Green, who have been Buing for the eatate of the late baron Baron Yon Barnekow, has been decided in favor of the claimants. Misa Green, the courts decide, ia entitled to call her self Baroneas Yon Barnekow, and re ceivea the whole of the baron'a prop erty after his debts are paid. Yeara ago Baron Yon Barnekow, an officer of the German army, after a life of dissipa tion, fled to America, and after a varied career became runner for a hotel in San |FrancißCo under the aliaa of Fred Green. While employed in this capacity he became acquainted with a girl named Galligan. The couple lived together, though not legally married, but after the birth of a daughter, the baron yielded to the importunity of the girl, and married her, thereby under the lawa of California making the daughter, though born out of wedlock, his legal issue. The baron soon reaumed his dis sipated life, neglecting and finally de serting hie family. His wife applied for and waa granted a divorce. Baron Yon Barnekow aubaequently returned to Germany, falling heir to the family title and estates. Without obtaining a divorce, he married again in 1887, a year before his California wife obtained her divorce. The baron died. His second marriage was naturally illegal. With out knowing her husband was dead, Mra. Green obtained a divorce, and later on married a sailor named RobinsoD. A sister of the baron, Countess Yon Moltke, wife of a major in the army, a near relative of the former field marshal, Yon Moltke, sus pecting the truth, instituted a search which resulted in the finding of the former wife and child of the baron, and led to the establishment of their claims as legal heirs to a large though heavily encumbered estate. A MARKET FOR AMERICAN GRAIN. The war department has concluded its experiments with American corn, and decided to recommend tbe use by the army of bread made of equal proportions of corn and rye. It is believed the de partment of the interior will follow this example. American Minister Phelps anticipates, in consequence of this decis ion, that the German markets will be thrown eoen for the admission of many million bushels of American grain. BISMARCK GIVEN AN OVATION. Prince Bismarck passed through Ber lin tonight on his way from Varsein to Friedricharuhe. A large number of the prince's admirers were in waiting at the station, and when the train arrived pressed around and gave the ex-chancel lor a hearty welcome. Prince Bismarck saluted the crowd and shook hands with heartiness with those near enough to reach his extended hands. As the train pulled out the crowd sang Deutscheland Ueber Alles and shouted, "Come back to Berlin; come back to the Reichstag!" A FKACKFIJI. OUTLOOK. Count Kalnokv Takes a Hopeful View of European Affairs. Vienna, Nov. 14.—1n the Hungarian delegation today Count Kalnokv, Aus trian minister of foreign affairs, scouted the idea that the visit of the French fleet to Cronstadt had any bearing on the discussion of the Dardanelles ques tion. Adverting to the relations between Austria and Italy, Kalnokv said the two governments had an identical conservative eastern policy. He stated, from personal knowledge, that the interview between De Giera, the French minister of foreign affaire, and Rudini, the Italian premier, would have no disturbing influence; on the contrary,the European outlook was quite peaceful. Otherwise ho would have been obliged to ask for much larger credits for the purpose of armament. Regarding the movements of Russian troops on the Austrian frontier, Count Kalnoky said so far as he knew, they still continued. THE BRAZILIAN REVOLT. LATE ADVICES DEPICT A SERIOUS STATE OF AFFAIRS. The Triumph of the Rebels in Rio Grande do Sul Is Complete—Part of the Navy Joins the Insurgents—An Army Pre paring to Advance ou Rio Janeiro. NBW York, Nov. 14.—The Herald's Buenos Ayres special says! Telegrams from Paso de Los Libres confirm the re volt in Rio Grande and add to the seriousness of affairs. It is reported that the sixth regiment joined the in surgents at Uruguavana, a town in the southwestern part of Rio Grande. Its commander. Colonel Salgado, has also gone over. Besides Uruguayana, the towns of I'edrito Alegrito, Rosario and Itaqui, are reported to have declared in favor of the insurgents. The forces of the new junta are said to number 40,000, all well armed and enthusiastic. Tbe leaders are reported to be planning an immediate attack on Porto Alegre. The garrison at Casapava is re ported to • have joined the rebels. The troops of the junta at Santa Ana and Liveramonto are said to be prepar ing to march upon Rio Janeiro, and a conflict seems imminent. The govern ment fleet at Stagni, composed of two monitors and three gunboats, has been delivered up to the junta. This has caused great rejoicing. Mail advices via Coatz, say the rebels surrounded the arsenal at Atsequi yesterday. The ar senal was defended by .100 government troops. The rebels demanded its sur render ; the commander refused. An attack was expected today. The inhab itants, generally armed, are fleeing from the town. Rio de Janeiro, Nov. 14. —It is as serted that much discontent exists among the people of San Paulo. Tho censorship exercised over all telegrams is stricter than ever. GOOD ORDER IN BRAZIL. The Reports of a Serious Revolution Strenuously Denied. Washington, Nov. 14.—The Brazilian miniater this morning received a cable gram from Rio Janeiro, stating that the news of the secession of Rio Grande do Sul, or any other state, is untrue, and that perfect order prevails. Governor Costilho resigned at the request of the people, and a provisional junta haß been organized. Tranquillity baa been es tablished. Baltimore, Nov. 14.—The Journal of Commerce in its is3ue of this week will aay: Telegrams touching the political disturbances in Brazil are given little credence by the large Baltimore houßea interested in coffee. Robert Leveling is in receipt of cables from there positively denying the existence of any trouble in Rio. FIFIEEN YEARS. A Treacher Sent to the Penitentiary for a Long Term. Catskill, N. V., Nov. 14.—Tbe jury in the George case returned a verdict of guilty tonight. Rev. Harrison George of Leeds, was indicted for manslaughter in the first degree, for causing by abor tion, said to have been performed by De Grand Farway, the death of the parson's pretty adopted daughter, Lottie Town send. The judge imposed a sentence of fifteen years in the penitentiary. The prisoner addressed the court, denying that he had anything to do with the abortion, and Baying he had been mis represented and unjustly convicted. Baird Laughed At. Fresno, Nov. 14.—The telegraphic ac counts published here this morning that W. F. Baird positively denies being guilty of forgery and embezzlement in connection with the Bank of Madera, are laughed at here. Proofs of the for geries have been discovered almost every hour for the past two days. The Bank of Madera, as now reorganized, has the confidence of the business men i of this city and Madera, and its deposits I are rapidly increasing. Foul Play Suspected. Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 14.—Near Dayey, ! four miles from Lincoln, fire last night destroyed the home of Mrs. Anna Mor rissev. A neighbor, passing the place today, discovered the charred remains of the building's former occupant, Mrs. Morrissey, who was well-to-do and lived alone. The fact that she was in the city yesterday and received considerable money, leads to the theory that the fire was not accidental. SUNDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 15, 1891.—TWELVE PAGES. RENEGADE REDSKINS Trouble at Cheyenne Indian Agency. The Remnant of Big Foot's Band in Open Revolt. Tliey Leave Their Reservation and Go to Fine Ridge. Humors That the Ghost Dance le About to Be Renewed—Serious Trouble Anticipated—General News Gleanings. Assoolatod Proas Dispatches. Pikrke, S. D., Nov. 14.—The remnant of Big Foot'a band of Indians, number ing some Bixty families, are in open re volt againßt the authorities. The agent at Cheyenne agency saya this band of Indians have been living on ceded lands. As no Indian can live off the reservation without taking land in severalty and declaring bis intention of becoming a citizen, McKean went up to allot these Indians lands. When he got there he found they had a few days previously sold off all their stock, packed up and left the camp. He notified the agent who dispatched half a dozen Indian police after the band to bring them back to Choyenne agency. They overtook the band near the edge of Pine Ridge agency, and endeavored to persuade them to return. All but one Indian refused, and stated that they were going on to Pine Ridge agency to reside there in the future. An Indian policeman leturned to the agency, and when Mc- Kean left he had dispatched a big force of Indian police to bring them back without fail. Washington, Nov. 14.—Acting Indian Commissioner Bell haß received advices from Special Agent McKean, at Pierre, 8.1)., confirming published reports re garding Bear Eagte'B band abandoning their camp and going to Pine Ridge. He says he understands the bucks are all armed. What this outbreak means he could not learn. The regular agent thought it was because he demanded that their children should go to school. McKean doubts if the Indian police will bring them back without trouble. There are some rumors on the Cheyenne river that the Pine Ridge Indians are preparing to renew the ghost dance, but nothing reliable to that effect could be learned. A WAT Kit FAMINE, New Vork'it Supply of tbe Aqueous Fluid Running row. INkw York, Nov. 14.—The people here are in fear of a water famine, or a great scarcity at least, if the drought contin ues. The chief engineer of the Croton aqueduct, speaking in regard to it, said: "The present supply from Croton river is about 40,000,000 gallons a'day, and this comparatively small supply will gradually crow less as the drought con tinues. The reserve supply in Kirk lake, Lake Masopacandothersmalllakes, has been entirely exhausted. lam trying to hold all the water I can in the Central park and Forty-second street reeervoirs lor use in case of fire. But with the ut most economy the water there is steadily falling and is now lower than ever be fore. "Men were sent out yesterday to turn off the water from all public drinking fountains aud open hydrants. All sprinkling of streets will be stopped. This alone will save about 200,000 gal lons a day. The reduction of the pressure will aloo save over 1,000,000 I gallons a day. "All that will save us from a water famine now," said Mr. Birdsall, "will be a fall of two inches of rain." NINETEEN CROOKS. Chicago Police Succeed In Capturing a Dangerous Gang. Chicago, Nov. 14.—Nineteen men were arrested tonight in and near the Farmers' saloon, Clinton and Madison streets. They belong to an organized gang of safe-blowers and thieves that have been successfully operating in St. Louis and Chicago. Considerable stolen property was captured. The police had been tracing these fellows for some time, and tonight succeeded in corralling most of the gang. The bur glaries with which the men are con nected aggregate thousands of dollars. The majority of the men have "done this," and the others are well known as crooks. Thirteen of the men were caught iv the saloon, but six others were in a room in a house a short dis tance away, and made desperate resist ance. They were overcome, however, and all placed behind the bars. BROKE TBE RECORD. A Koofer In Chicago Falls Nineteen Stories. Chicago, Nov. 14.—James Charlsen broke the record today with a frightful fall of nineteen stories. He was a terra cotta operator working inside the roof of the new Masonic temple. He and a companion named John Wilson erected a temporary scaffold, and Charlsen was standing on this when it gave way. The distance to the ground was covered in about three seconds. Every bone in hiß body was crushed, and the corpse pre sented a frightful spectacle. Wilson saved his life by clinging to the side supports. He has since disappeared, and it is said he and Charlsen had quar reled a few momenta before the scaffold broke. A Worthless Scamp's Crime. Milfokd, Pa., Nov. 14.—There is great excitement through Pike county over the shooting of T. E. David, wife and son, by a worthless fellow named Simon Fields, with whom David and family had always been on good terms. The Davids were all seriously wounded, and it is feared the father will die. The assailant was arrested, and threats of lynching are being made. Alliance Delegates' Indianapolis, Nov. 14. —Delegates to tbe meeting of the supreme council of National Farmers' Alliance next week are beginning to arrive. It is learned that a resolution will be introduced de claring against any third party scheme, and those members who favor tbe propo sition to place the Alliance in the po litical arena will oppose it strongly. WASHINGTON NOTES. A Pension Clerk Dismissed for Writing a Novel. Washington, Nov. 14. — Secretary Noble today dismissed from the service Lewis W. Bogy, of St. Louis, Mo., a clerk in the pension office, for having written and published a novel of an ob jectionable character, on official life in Washington. The chief of the bureau of statistics reports that the total value of the ex ports of beef and hog products from the United States, during October, was 18,260,945. Inspector General Dumont of the steamboating inspection service, in his annual report to the secretary of the treasury, says during the year but six accidents to marine boilers or steam ships occurred, whereby fourteen lives were lost. A Frofnsiilunal iiigamltt. Dulvth, Minn., Nov. 14.—Harry Zick, proprietor of a restaurant here, left the city suddenly Sunday night, taking with him his 7-year-old daughter, a consid erable sum of money and his wife's jewelry. His present spouse married him about two months ago and put up ♦700 for the restaurant, a portion of which money he took with him. He leaves the woman with her two children and a large amount of debts on the restaurant. He wrote from Sioux City that he should not come back. It haß been discovered that he also has wives in Helena, Ashland, Glcncoe and De troit. THE SAN DIEGO CRISIS. EFFECTS OF THE BANK FAILURE NO LONGER FELT. Othor Eanks and Business Houses Doing Business as Usual —The Suspended Concern in Charge of the Bank Ex aminer—A Good Fairy. San Diego, Nov. 14.—The local finan oial situation, which was made unde niably critical by the temporary suspen sion of the California National bank, on Thursday, is steadily improving. The Jay has been devoid of excitement, and other banks and business houses con tinue to do business as usual. The offers of help from Los Angeles are jreatly appreciated, but there has been cfo emergency yet which makes their acceptance necessary. The following notice was placed on the doors of the California bank this morning : "By direction of. the comptroller of the currency, I have this day assumed charge of the affairs of the California National bank of San Diego. "W. H. Chamberlain, "National Bank Examiner." There was a meeting of the stockhold ers this afternoon, and a committe was appointed to confer with the bank ex aminer. The latter, however, says that tie cannot make any statements for pub lication until his report goes to Wash ngton. a good fairy. George V. Sims, managing director of ;he Lombard Trust company of London, tfho is here to make investments and ivho had expressed his willingness to idvance ample funds to the crippled oank, had a conference with the bank ixaminer today, the result of which is anderstood to have been satisfactory, md there is tonight a very general feei ng, not only that the depositors will be paid in full, but that the bank will re sume business without further delay than to permit the arrangements of all the preliminaries. Mr. Sims leaves for Sew York Sunday morning. THE CHEYENNE BANK. Cheyenne, Wyo.,Nov. 14. —The liabil ities of the Cheyenne bank are $318,000, with assetts twice that amount, and such men as John Sherman and John lay Knox holding blocks of stock. The uheyenne national bonk will liquidate in full. The only bad feature is that the .■ailing in of loans by the examiner or receiver will put a cramp on some local concerns. examiners in charge. Washington, Nov. 14. —Lacey, comp troller of currency, has instructed the bank examiners to take charge of the Cheyenne National bank, at Cheyenne, Wyo., and the National bank of San Diego, Cal., both of which failed during the week. Lacey says he does not know whether the report that Senator Sher man is a stockholder of the Cheyenne bank, is true or not. An Arizona Shooting Affray. Holbkook, Ariz., Nov. 14.—A shoot ing affray occurred at a rock quarry near here today, between William Clark, an engineer, and Thomas Lovin, a brakeman. Lovin was killed, and Clark dangerously wounded. The quar rel was about an old trouble, and Lovin fired a shot at Clark which missed. He then knocked Clark down. The latter fell unconscious, and thinking he had killed him, Lovin gave up his gun. Clark recovered consciousness, and se curing a shotgun, pursued Lovin, firing two shots, one of which took effect, causing his death. Clark then lost con sciousness again and may die. Well Merited Punishment. Elizabeth, N. J.,Nov. 14.—Judge Mc- Cormick today sentenced Samuel Beek man (colored) and his white paramour Jennie Wyley, to ten years' imprison ment at hard labor. It took twelve men to overpower Beekman and place him in a cell. His wife died several months ago leaving a delicate child named Pearl Beekman took up with the white woman and they used a child in such an in human manner that she died in a short time. They received their punishment today. A Suit fits well and proves Fine Tail oring when selected from the large New Stock of H. A. Getz, 125 West Third street. Ask for the Agnes Booth Cigar. GIVEN AWAY! "«^E*Ml»«^s«^s«^s«^s«^s««i«™»^«^™bss»««s»ssjjjj»jsj With every Suit or Overcoat pur chased of us for the balance of this week, we are giving away a nice walking-stick. We have over a hundred different styles of sticks. Some adapted for the use of young men, and others particularl}* nice for old gentlemen. There are among them sticks that could not be bought for less than $2.00 elsewhere. FOR THE BOYS we always have something. Just now we are giving away in our Boys' Department with every Suit or Overcoat, either a nice ebony ruler or a magic trick savings bank. In our middle window you will find, this week, an elegant display of new and nobby Men's Suits and Overcoats ; also, Bath Robes. Please notice our elegant values in Over coats for $10.00. r Cor. Spring and Tempi® Streets. f-'ne MODERATE Our new Stock of Woolens for the season, Fall and Winter, 1891, represents one of the largest collections imported into this city, selected from the best looms of the world. We avoid the two extremes usually practiced among the tailoring trade, viz., deceptive cheapness and fancy high prices. Our work is reliable, styles correct and charges reasonable. TAILORS AND FURNISHERS, No. 113 South Spring Street, Adjoining Nadeau Hotel. SOME OF THE REASONS WHY Tie Mutual lite Insurance Company OF NEW YORK IS THE BEST LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE WORLD: Because it is the OLDEST active Life Insurance Company in the UNITED STATES and has done the most good. It is the LARGEST, STRONGEST and BEST company in THE WORLD. It* assets exceeding one hundred and fifty millions oi dollars. It has paid in dividends alone over eighty-five millions of dollars; an amount greater than the total dividends of the next two largest companies in the world. It has paid more Cash surrender values to its retiring members than any other company. Its total payments to policy holders exceed the combined payments of the next two largest companies in the world. It has more Insurance in force in the United States than any other company, and I has more policies in force in the State of California than the next two largest . companies. It has shown actual results of profits on policies already paid and on contracts 1 now in force that have never been equalled by any other company in the world. ' From organization to January 1,1891, it has paid back in cash to its members and now holds securely invested for future payment $461,370,159, OVER BIXTY -1 TWO MILLIONS OF DOLLARS MORE than ever received from them, besides I paying all taxes and expenses for the past forty-eight years. A record not even I remotely approached by any other company. It issues every legitimate contract connected with human life and its policies are the most liberal aud profitable known to underwriting. . For rates or description of the company's bonds, consols, and investment secur j itiee, or life and endowment policies, address, giving date of birth, 1 Southern Department, Pacific Coast Aokscy, Los Angeles, GALnr., 214 South Broadway. Telephone 28. ALBERT D. THOMAS, Manage*. DOBINSON & VETTER, Local Aoiwrv PAGES I TO S. FIVE CENTS.