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e —————————————————————————————————— e . O THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1895. 3 MUY EVILS FOUND. Baptist Ministers Make Some Sensational Speeches. - FOREIGNERS IN CITIES. Radical Changes in the Mu- nicipal Laws Are Favored. WORK AMONG THE NEGROES. Thelr Situation Declared to Be Grave and a Menace to the Country. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 13.—In the Bouthern Baptist Convention to-day, dur- ing consideration of the report on pagan fields, Dr. H. H. Graves, for thirty years a8 -missionary at Canton, China, elo- quently urged aggressive work in China, declaring that the result of the war in Asia would be to open Chinae to modern thought and enlightenment. Now is the time for Christianity to strike, he asserted. J. D. Christian of Kentucky reported upon the work among the foreigners in the United States, who he declared represent 15 per cent of the population. He said: “Five cities contain one-sixth of the population of this country. Those cities are dominated by foreigners and the foreigners are dominated by rum and Romanism. We must evangelize them or they will overwhelm us. The foreigners of our cities must beoverthrown and the laws administered. Every Baptist church is worth 100 policemen.” The feature of the evening session was an eloquent and earnest address by Rev. J. B. Hawthorne of Georgia on the history, work and future prospect of the Southern Baptist Convention. The address was a practical announcement that the time fora reunion of the Northern and Southern churches kad not come, and so far as the Southern Baptist Convention was con- cerned was a thing of indefinite future. An understanding of the history and work of the convention, Rev. Mr. Hawthorne said, would do much toward harmonizing the Northern and Southern churches—not in one body, because, he said, that was not de- sirable; but it would bring the Baptists, North and South, together as Christian brothers. The Southern Baptists, he said, regarded as settled the questions that were thirty years ago submitted to the arbitrament of the world. Butthe question whether the Southern Baptist Convention should exist had never been submitted to the arbitra- ment of war. No political significance should be ascribed to the perpetuation of Its existence was continued use if the two wings of the Baptist chureh was consolidated the organization d be unwieldy. Two or even three nizations could accomplish more than | During his address Rev. Mr. Hawthorne of the work of conversion begun by Albert A. Diaz in Cuba nine years ago un- | der the authority of the Southern conven- tion. Almost 3000 Baptists in Cuba testi- fied to the grand results of that work. “I hesitate to touch on political subjects, but if the revolution now in progress in Cuba shall culminate in civil and ecclesi- astical liberty, in less than twenty-five years there will be 50,000 Baptists in Cuba.” In closing he referred feelingly to the negro question in the South. “I indulge in no extravagance of speech when 1 say to you if you do not save the negroes they will destroy you, Iftheyare allowed to lapse into barbarism we shall be forced to use barbaric methods to protect ourselves, and better this country from ocean to ocean and lake to gulf should sink & thousand fathoms than such a reign of diabolism,” It will keep its full strength until every spoonful in the can is used—Dr. Price’s aking Powder. ——————— BERING SEA SEIZURES. Octoder BSet as the Time for the Con- ference. ‘WASHINGTON, D. C., May 13.—An ar- rangement has been effected between the United States and Great Britain in which October is set as the time for the assem- bling at Washington of a gommittee to ne- gotiate a treaty as to claims of sealers on account of Bering Sea seizures. Delegates will come from Canada to meet the au- thorities here. The report coming from Victoria that the British Government had vacated the sealing regulations because of the non- payment by the United States of the $425,- 000 claimed for seizures is said to be due to misapprehension. In view ot the fact that the committee will meet in October to con- sider these seizures there would be, it is stated, no present ground of comvplaint for pon-payment. Moreover, it is learned that the report from Victoria, B.C.,is based on a misunderstanding of the word “sealing,” which does not apply to the seal animals but to the locks or seals by which implements used in sealing are locked up during the closed season. From authoritative sources the substan- tial features of the text of the new British regulations have been secured. Last year a rule was made that sealers could go to Japan or other proximate territory, where a British consul or other officer would seal up the ammunition, guns, etc., used in sealing. Vessels having arms thus sealed up were allowed to remain in Bering Sea during the close season. They were not subject to search and seizure, as the seal on their arms was a guarantee that they were not capturing fur-bearing animals. But the British admiralty has found that this rule is impracticable. In one casea shipmaster concealed arms and used them in the closed season, although he had ah- otherfset of arms sealed up as a guarantee against inspection. In another case the apparatus used for life-saving was seized under the impression it was for killing seals. Owing to these objections the Brit- ish authorities have determined to abolish this one rule but not all of them, and no- tice to that effect has been given. The effect has been to make it unnecessary for vessels to go to Japan or elsewhere and have their arms sealed up during the closed season. It is said, however this will not permit British ships to poach during the closed season. The law against this isin the British statute-books in the same words as adopted by the Paris court of ar- bitrage. The abolition of the rule will rot, it is said, permit the violation of the law egain e use of arms in the closed sea- | son. sh naval vessels will patrol the sea as usual, and the list of these patrol ships is daily expected. St i CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. Its Political Complexion Changed by the New Members. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 13.—The President has appointed John M. Harlow of 8t. Louis and Colonel William G. Rice of New York Civil Service Commissioners. Colonel Rice was once private secretary to Governor Hill, and Harlow was former- ly Superintendent of Mails in the St. Louis postoffice and was promoted to be Post- master by President Harrison. The effect of these appointments will be the reorgan- ization of the commission as regards the political leanings of its members. Mr. Proctor, who continues on the commis- sion, is a Democrat. Colonel Rice isjalso a Democrat and Harlow is a Republican. The two outgoing commissioners are Republicans. Both of the new commis- sioners are ardent advocates of the Civil Service reform movement. S Pacific Coast Pensions. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 13.—Pen- sions were granted to-day as follows: Cali- fornia: Original—William Pooler, Gilroy. Additional—William H. Orne, San Fran- cisco. Reissue —John Hodges, Pacific Beach, San Diego County. Original widow —Mary Lothhammer, Sacramento. Oregon: Original — Elijah Thurman, Hale, Lane County; Henry E. Slocum, Ashland, Jackson County. Restoration and increase—William H. Lewis, Amily, Yam Hill County. Reissue—Benjamin F. Dewey, Middleton, Washington County. Insolvent Bank Dividends. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 13.—The Comptroller of the Currency has declared dividends in favor of the creditors of in- solvent National banks as follows: Twenty per cent on the First National Bank of San Bernardino, Cal.; 20 per cent on the North Platte National Bank of North Platte, Nebr.; 25 per cent on the First National Bank of Lalno, Tex.; 2.55 per cent on the First National Bank of Abi- lene, Kans. e Pacific Railway Land. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 13.—Sec- retary Hoke Smith has approved list 14 of the Northern Pacific Railroad for 1,635,580 acres of land in the State of Washington and list 12 of the Oregon and California Railway for 16,942 acres in Oregon. b stge o i Major Crandall Retires. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 13.—Major Frederick Crandall, Third Infantry, retired to-day, having reached the age limit. S San Franeiscan in Washington. WASHINGTON, D.C., May 13.—D. J. Burton of San Francisco is at the Hotel Page. SHOT BY HIS ISTRESS State Senator Peter Morrissey of Missouri Killed While Asleep. The Woman Had Been Mentally Unbalanced for Some Time Through Jealousy. ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 13.—State Senator Peter R. Morrissey was shot and instantly killed at 3:30 o’clock this morning by Maud Lewis, his mistress. He was asleep when shot. The woman has been mentally unbal- anced for some time, according to the statements of her neighbors. The first information the neighbors had of the tragedy was the woman’s screams. They ran in and found her in a frenzy of grief and terror, bowing over the body and calling, ‘“Pete, come back!”’ Two shots were fired, one entering his mouth, the other penetrating his brain through the left eye. The woman, whose ravings became more violent and desperate every minute, was sent to the City Hospital. Morrissey was born in 8t. Louis, August 14, 1859, and was educated in the St. Louis University. In 1885 he was elected to the Municipal Assembly,and at the time of his death was a member of the Missouri State Senate, elected as a Democrat. His business was that of a saloon and lodging- house keeper. Maud Lewis, 25 years old, was born and reared in Bt. Louis, of good family. She was in the City Hospital from August 28 to September 10 of last year, suffering from hysteria. Morrissey was notorious as a crooked worker at the polls. Ten years ago he was indicted for ballot-box stuffing, but the influence of the leaaers of the party kept him out of the penitentiary. The other girls, Lillian Moss and Emma Lewis, who were inmates of the house, and the colored porter, were placed under arrest. The women in the house say that immediately on Morrissey’s arrival he and the Lewis woman quarreled, but they had not considered their difference as serious. Morrissey had started the altercation by telling Maud Lewis that he had ‘“‘another woman on Twenty-first street.”” She had answered that she knew it, and that she supposed Morrissey would marry that woman, adding, according to the state- ment of Night Chief of Police Reed’s in- formant, “I don’t care if you do marry her, and you can bring her here, and I will give you my room, but I tell you this, there will be a dead Irishman around here.” —_——— 1n using Dr. Price’s Baking Powder you get the best results and effect the greatest possible saving. i Lo General Harrison Going Fast. INDIANAPOLIS, Isp., May 13.—Ex- President Harrison will leave for New York about the middle of the week. He still declines to discuss the silver question and says there is no political significance to his trip. He will first go to Newark, N.J., where he will attend a meeting of the New Jersey Historical Society. It is believed here that the ex-President will meet some of his political friends in New York. Mr. Harrison will remain East for several weeks. e Two Perish in a Fire. MIDLAND, MicH., May 13.—Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hale were burned to death yesterday morning. The couple moved into a new house Saturday night. They awoke to find the house in flames, and were 80 hemmed in that escape was im- possible. They died iz great agony. The children were rescued. The neighbors de- clare the fire was incendiary. SLELY SRR An Effort to Settle, TERRE HAUTE, Ixp., May 13.—The Indiana operators’ executive committee will meet Tuesday to make another effort to settle the wage question, at least tempo- rarily. Some of the operators are indicat- ing a purpose to make terms with the men withont regard to the State association, and it is to prevent this that the meeting is called. PRSI SR S S Tuere is no baking powder which pro- duces such sweet and tasteful food as the Royal Baking Powder. FRUIT CROPS RUINED. Millions of Dollars Lost by the Early Frosts in the East. NO GRAPES THIS YEAR. Chautauqua Belt Stripped for Miles of Its Blos- soms. SMALL FRUITS ARE DESTROYED. At Some Points the Frost Is Suc- ceeded by a Heavy; Fall of Snow. . NEW YORK, N.Y. May 13.—Reports from many sections of the State indicate that last night’s frost did an immense amount of damage to growing vegetables, crops and fruit. Telegrams from Dunkirk state the entire grape crop of Chautauqua grape belt was ruined. The loss is esti- mated at $1,500,000 in this belt. The Chautauqua grape belt extends through Erie County westward to Erie. It occupies a strip from six to eight miles in width along the southern shores of Lake Erie. The number of acres bearing grapes last vear was 26,000. This year 35,000 acres would have been bearing. The vines were loaded with blossom-buds last evening and to-day from one end of the belt to the other the vineyards are nothing but black- ened ruins, and have the appearance of having been visited by fire. Three thou- sand six hnndred cars were loaded from the belt last season. At Westfield the vines were entirely cut down. Some growers will plow up their vineyards and return to the old style of farming. Brockton, generally known as the center of the Chautauqua grape belt, is in mourning to-day. Nothing is raised there but grapes and the frost of last night cut them all down. Jerry Hickman, the millionaire grower and wine manufacturer, says the loss in the belt by reason of the destruction done to the grapes will reach at least $2.000,000. His own loss he estimates at $250,000. At Fredonia nothing of the grape crop can be saved. BUFFALO, N. Y., May 13.—Dispatches from all over Western New York prove this section of the State has suffered from the frost. Along the grape belt in Chau- tauqua County the grape-growers took a melancholy outlook, and some messages state that the crop is entirely destroyed. In Niagara County small fruits are fre- quently raised. There is a disposition to take a gloomy view of the ravages of the frost, but conservative judges think the damage not general or severe. Next to grapes strawberries, perhaps, have been more seriously hurt. In Allegheny County the lowest tem- perature recorded was 25 deg., and it is likely all kinds of fruit have been damaged. Dispatches from Western Ontario indi- cate that the temperature was very low there and the damage perhaps very much heavier than on this side of the border. MINNEAPOLIS, Mix~.,, May 13.—Last night’s frost was severe in Minnesota and South Dakota. Snow fell at Ely, Tower and Iron Range points. Garden truck and small fruits suffered badly, and grain in a lesser degree. Wheat 1s reported damaged slightly and oatsbadly in some quarters. Cranberries, strawberries and other small fruits in Western Wisconsin are frozen solid. GREEN BAY, Wis,, May 13.—A severe blizzard prevailed here from midnight to 9 A. M. to-day. Three inches of snow fell, accompanied by wind blowing at forty miles an hour. Great damage has resulted to the fruit market, gardens and growing grain. OSHKOSH, Wis., May 13.—An inch of snow fell here to-day, and the thermom- eter is at freezing point. Great damage has been done to the early fruit and gar- dens. PITTSBURG, PA., May 13.—This morn- ing the thermometers in and about Pitts- burg marked 30 degrees. There was a heavy frost, and in many places ice an eighth of an inch was formed. Most of the early garden truck and small fruits were destroyed. ™ Nearly all the apples on low ground are frosted. Reports from all over Western Pennsyl- vania, Eastern Ohio and West Virginia indicate that the frost was as severe there as here. In leading hotels and clubs and in the homes of the most intelligent people Price’s Baking Powder is always used. Sl s e WESTERN TOURIST RATES. Ihreatened War Between Roads Averted by the Burlington. CHICAGO, IrL., May 13.—A proposition was submitted to a vote of the Western roads to-day regarding a convention of the National Educational Society which is to be held in Denver in July. The proposi- tion is that the rates ana arrangements tendered by lines west of the Missouri River and St. Paul for diverse route rates to Utah may be available in the sale of through tickets from and through the ter- ritory east of the Missouri River and St. Paul by adding to the round-trip basing rates $20 from Chicago and $12 from St. Louis. The vote will not be completed in- side of a week. The speck of war which appeared among the Western lines because the Burlington was offering an excessive commission on summer tourist business to Colorado has vanished. The Burlington showed that its circular applied not to the regular summer- tourist business, but to one of its “person- ally conducted” tours, and that when all things were taken into consideration the commission was not excessive at all. It agreed, moreover, to make certain small concessions to the other roads in the man- ner of handling its excursion to Colorado, which effectually settled the trouble and there will now be no sitting of Western roads on the summer-tourist 1ates. Dol OREGON SHORT LINE. Appointment of a Separate Receiver Ru- mored in Denver. DENVER, Coro., May 13.—From private informatior received in this city there seems to be no doubt that the appointment of a separate receiver for the Oregon Short Line will be made, and that the selection of Egan will be confirmed. It seems that the Union Pacificis trying to fix up the matter with the Central Trust Company, or at least Omaha parties are interesting themselves for the Union Pacific to pre- vent the appointment of a receiver, as, in case Egan is finally selected, the North- west will be open to the manufacturing trade of Denver and Pueblo, of which the Omaha manufacturers have always had ab- solute control. It is understood that the Judge has stated if the Trust Company will agree to take careof the interest over- due and the interest in future accruing on securities, he will confirm the appointment. It is understood the Trust Company is willing to pay all interest. e CATHOLIC KNIGHTS. Constitution May |Be Changed so as to Admit Women. OMAHA, NEBR., May 13.—The National Council of the Catholic Knights of America will convene in this city to-morrow. Repre- sentatives are present from every State in the Union. In addition to the regular delegates, probably 100 members of the uniform division are here. A large num- ber of amendments to the constitution and by-laws, proposed by various branches, will come up for action. The question of changing the constitution so asto admit women will be considered, as well as a score or more amendments of minor im- portance. It seems probable the National Council will take the initiative in a move- ment, the ultimate object of which is the consolidation of the various Catholic or- ganizations that are general in character and benevolent in purpose. There area dozen such organizations with an aggre- gate membership exceeding 200,000. Itis believed if these were united a vast saving in expenses of operation would be effected, and thus a great incentive to increase the membership established, besides which greater influence would be exerted than is now possible. REBELS SUFFER DEFEAT. Victory forthe Regular Spanish Troops in San To- renzo. The Government Rescinds Its Order for a Gunboat to Be Sent Into Cuban Waters. HAVANA, Cusa, May 13.—The Span- ish troops have defeated the band of rebels in San Torenzo that was led by Pedro Monoz at Moscanos. The troops captured a number of horses, arms, ammunition, etc., belonging to the rebels. There has been severe fighting with the band led by General Miro in Camaguay. There has been fighting between the Spanish troops and the rebels near Bara- coa, but no details of the engagement have been received here. The troops at Palma de Soriano killed Pablo Ruega, one of the rebel chiefs. PHILADELPHIA, PA., May 13.—The Spanish Government has notified the Cramps, ship-builders, that the gun- boat contracted for to be used on the river Cauto, in Cuba, will not be needed, as the Cuban rebellion is practically at an end. This is due to reports made by General Campos, commander-in-chief of the Span- ish troops in Cuba, that no further ships or materials of war be sent him. WASHINGTON,D.C., May 13.—Minister Dupuy de Lome of Spain says the Tampa story as to a bloody, battle in which 1000 or more Spanish troops were slaughtered is absurd. He does not regard a denial necessary, but he expresses surprise that the public should be led into crediting a tragedy, which if true, would be of such magnitude as to be known by the whole world. The Minister points out that such a great engagement would not have escaped the attention of the American cor- respondents on the ground. He says the reports of telegraphic wires being cut are untrue. The wires are in full use and there is no restriction on communicating full in- formation to the outside world. The Spanish Government knows of no such battle, nor has word of it reached the Min- ister, as he said would be the case if such a great engagement had occurred. Senor Depuy de Lome says there can be no battles, as there is no enemy other than small scattered bands who are carrying on a guerrilla or swamp warfare. JACKSONVILLE, Fra., May 14.— A special from Gainesville (Fla.) to the Citi- zen says: . The following letter, written in Greek cipher by a major in the Cuban army, was received here to-day: “IN CAMP, ProvINCE OF CAMAGUAY, May 6.—Again we have routed the Span- ish. This morning, while on our way to join General Gomez, we met 3500 Spanish under General Salcedo, who was on his way to attack Gomez and mistook our band for his. “We numbered 2700 under Colonel Roderiguez. When the advance guard was driven in by the Spaniards, we imme- diately formed in line and awaited the Bpanish charge. They came on quickly, but broke before our fire. “Twice again they started the same game. ‘We charged and again routed them. The rangers were the first to break the Spanish ranks. Our killed and wounded number 252, The Spanish killed, wounded and missing were over 1000. We have learned from a prisoner just brought in that Salcedo was killed at the final charge, but his body is not yet found. We join Goniez in the morning at Guayamaro, which he has taken. Majyor F. P. HaNLA, “Sixth Regiment Cuban Volunteers.” i e It is easily foremost in purity, sti>ngth and keeping qualities, Dr. Price’s Ba. ig Powder. Killed While Hunting Elopers. COVINGTON, Ky., May 13.—James T. Estes, a rich farmer, was killed yesterday afternoon by William Green, 23 years old, near Newbern. Green was running away with the daughter of Estesand had reached the Rev. Mr. Hardwell’s residence, intend- ing to get Hardwell to perform the cere- mony. Just as he stepped out of the buggy Estes and son came up. Green shot Estes, killing him, and also fired twice at the som, but without result, Green then proceeded to Broughtonville, where he and Miss Estes were married. e Blast Furnaces Start. CHICAGO, ILL, May 13.—The Illinois Central Steel Company started two blast furnaces at the South Chicago Works to- day. Four others are in preparation. Con- trary to expectations no trouble was en- countered when the works were opened. —_— Baseball Evangelist. OMAHA, NEesk., May 13.—A special to the Bee from Ottumwa, Ia., says: Billy Sunday, formerly a favorite league base- ball player, held two marvelous meetings here yesterday. In the men’s meeting 500 were] weeping at one time. A number of prominent men and women promised Sun- day to lead better lives,as a result of his work. ————— “I Finp the Royal Baking Powder su- perior to all the others in every respect. It is entirely free from all adulteration and unwholesome impurity, and in baking it ives off a yreater volume of leavening gas han any other powder. “WALTER S. Harnes, M.D.” Chemist to the Chicago Board of Health. MEADE IN TROUBLE. The President Provoked at the Admiral’s Criticism. Siniy COURT-MARTIAL TALK Impression in Washington That Proceedings Will Be Begun. POSSIBLE NAVAL CHANGES, Ramsay May Succeed Meade In Command of the North Atlan- tic Station. ‘WASHINGTON, D. C., May 13.—There were no developments in the Meade inci- dent to-day. The admiral did not call at the Navy Department during the day, nor has he, so far as known, made any written explanation of his reported arraignment of the administration. The incident is the principal topic of conversation in naval circles at present, and the outcome is awaited with great interest. It is known that the President and Secretary Herbert are very much provoked at the remarks attributed to Admiral Meade, and that un- less that officer can explain away the serious reflections upon them he will be sternly disciplined. Action may take the form of a simple public reprimand, but the impression is growing that court-martial proceedings are more probable. There is considerable gossip as to the composition of such a court. Under the law a general court-martial must not have less than five members, a majority of whom must be senior to the officer to be tried. Admirals Brown, Walker and Ramsay are Admiral Meade’s only seniors in the service, and there are said to be personal reasons why Admiral Ramsay should not serve on such acourt. It might be imperative for him to serve, however, inasmuch as it is the only way the court could be constituted in full compliance with the law. Secretary Herbert said to-day that he had not yet given serious consideration to the question of Admiral Meade’s successor in command of the North Atlantic station. Notwithstanding this assertion, there is well-grounded belief in naval circles that the detail will be given to Rear-Admiral Ramsay, chiefof the Bureau of Navigation, inasmuch as it will be that officer’s last chance to command the squadron in his present grade before his retirement a year hence. He has made a formal application for the detail and is fitted to it, according to all rules of the service. It is conceded that command lies between Admiral Ram- say and Commodore Selfridge. No action has yet been taken on Admiral Meade’s ap- plication to be retired on the 20th inst., on thirty years’ service clause. Action on this application is suspended pending the set- tlement of Meade’s alleged infractions of the regulations. THE RECALL WILL HOLD. Minister Hazelton Will Not Be Allowed to Return. WASHINGTON, D. C,, May 13.—The phase of the important pending ques- tion between England and Venezuela, in which the United States has intervened to ask arbitration, is involved in the de- mand of the State Department for the resignation of United States Minister Hazelton of Venezuela on the serious charges made by Admiral Meade. Minister Hazelton regards the charges as inspired by pique, and as an evidence of this he cites political representations of a direct and indirect character by which he says Admiral Meade sought to impress the Venezuelan Government and public that the visit of the United States squadron was something more than a courtesy and in- volved political assurances that the United States was about to lend the strength of its navy to maintain Venezuela against Great Britain. The Minister says this impression charac- terized all the admiral’s actions while the United States fleet was in Venezuelan waters. It was so marked as to attract the notice of Venezuelans. The Government officials, who were well informed on the pacific character of the visit, were sur- prised that the impression should be given that there was political significance in the visit. Mr. Hazelton says this course aroused a decided feeling of disapproval among Government authorities. They did not, he says, care to be patronized, when, as they understood the facts, the visit of the fleet was an accident to its being in southern waters and was not intended as evidence of the position of the United States on the international question in- volved. The Minister to-day referred to Admiral Meade’s address as omitting more than an expression of the usual official courtesies. and declared it conveyed the general im- pression that the United States sailors were there as an evidence of the political policy of the United States. It was stated at the White House to-day the action takenin the case of Minister Hazelton would not be recalled and that Mr. Hazelton would not return to Vene- zuela as Minister of the United States. Health and intellect are equally import- ant. Dr. Price’s Baking Powder furnishes wholesome food for the body, and the brain thrives. FAVORABLE TO THE TAX, Justice Jackson’s Attitude on the New Income Pro- visions. Bellef That He WIIl Favor the Gov- ernment Side on the Points at Issue. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 13.—Judge Jackson called at the White House to-day and paid his respects to the President. He expects to leave for Tennessee to-night or to-morrow in the expectation of returning here in time for the October term of the Supreme Court, and his house is being put in repair in anticipation of his permanent residence here at that time. The officials of the Government inter- ested in revenues are much more hopeful of a favorable decision; and while formerly expressing the belief that the law would be upset now say that the facts in refer- ence to Saturday’s conference of the Su- preme Court, as given in the Associated Press dispatches, make them confident that Justice Jackson has voted in favor of the constitutionality of the law, at least as regards the points on which the court was divided. The income tax returns already received at the Treasury Department are being classified and recorded. Although the offi- cials are extremely reticent on the subject, it is believed that the rent exemptions will amount to 50 per cent of the whole. The whole number of returns made under the law is approximately 150,000, and the estimate is made that these represent not more than 75 per cent of the number of persons legally liable under the law. If the recent decision of the court is sus- tained next Monday, as is now regarded as altogether probable, the delinquents will certainly be proceeded against as rapidly as possible, and it is thought that the 50 per cent penalty imposed by the law will not be remitted in any case. It is asserted that the persons who have failed to make returns have done so with a clear understanding of the law, and in many cases have refused to comply with it on legal advice, preferring to take their chances of being compelled to pay the penalty. It is learned definitely that a conclusion was reached at Saturday’s consultation of the Supreme Court, and that it is confi- dently expected to have the opinion in the case ready for announcement next Mon- day. No authoritative statement as to which way the decision will go can be secured, of course, but all that can be learned goes to corroborate the Associated Press report of Saturday that the indica- tions favored the upholding of the law on the points that remain. A member of the court is responsible for the statement that there will probably be two opinions, but would not go to the éx- tent -of indicating on which side the ma- jority would be. The present intention is to make the opinions comparatively brief. They will cover only the questions left undecided in the first decision, as to whether the void provisions cover the whole act, whether the act as it affects incomes from personal property as such is unconstitutional because it provides for direct taxation of them, and whether the tax isinvalid on account of want of uniformity. The understanding now is that Justice Harlan will prepare the majority opinion sustain- ing the law. The court at this session will render opinions on a large number of other cases which have been argued. Adjournment for the summer will not be reached, how- ever, until the following Monday, the 27th inst. Senator Voorhees says he thinks the law as it stands, without taxing rents and pub- lic bonds, will, when it is in complete op- eration, bring a revenue of $20,000,000. TITLE CAUSES TROUBLE. Dispute Over a Seat in the English House of Commons. The Earl of Selborne Forced to Re- tire Until His Case Is Passed On. LONDON, Exa,, May 13.—In the House of Commons to-day the Earl of Selborne, who, as Viscount Wolmer, represented West Edinburgh in the House of Com- mons, and who succeeded to his title on May 5 by the death of his father, took his seat as usual. Thereupon Henry E. Labouchere, member from Northamp- ton, asked the Speaker, C. William Court Gully, whether the Earl was entitled to sit in the House of Commons. The Speaker questioned his lordship on the subject with the result that he asked him to with- draw below the barof the House until the question of his right to sit as a member of the House of Commons was decided. The Earl of Selborne complied with the Speak- er’s request, and the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer, Sir William Vernon Harcourt, then briefly explained his view of the situ- ation, which was that after the usual formalities had been gone through with a writ should be issued for a new election for the seat occupied by the Earl of Sel- borne. A heated discussion followed. Finally the Chancellor of the Exchequer consented to move to refer the question to a small special committee. Sir William said he thought the Earl of Selborne was being badly advised and therefore he would move to issue a writ for an election in West Edinburgh and thus end the whole thing. Later, however, the Chancellor of the Exchequer was persuaded to withdraw his motion, and the subject was dropped. —e E Brings comfort and improvement and | tends to fersonnl enjoyment when | rightly used. The many, who live bet- | ter than others and enjoy life more, with | less expenditure, by more promptly | adapting the world’s best products to | the needs of physical being, will attest | the value to health of the pure liquid | laxative principles embraced in the remedy, Syrup of Figs. { TIts excellence is due to its presenting 1 Call in the form most acceptable and pleas- | ¢ ant to the taste, the retreshing and truly beneficial properties of a perfect lax. ative; effectually cleansing the system dispelling colds, headaches and fevers anti’e permanently curing constipation. It has given satisfaction to millions and met with the approval of the medical profession because it acts on the Kid- neys, Liver and Bowels without weak- ening them and it is perfectly free from every objectionable substance. Syrup of Figs is for sale by all druge gists in 50c and $1 bottles, but it is mane ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.only, whose name is printed on every package, also the name, Syrup of Figs, and being well informed, you will noi accept any substitute if offerex Elys Cream Balm WILL CURE ' Price 50 Cents A PITIFUL CASE. A Young Lady About to Be Married Discovers Her Face Fitled With Blotehes and Horiible Nores. SHE WAS ON THE Vi £ OF KZDNESS. The Doctor Attributes the Whole Thing to a Cheap and Nasty Nos= trum Containing lodides and Mercurial Poisons. Istepped into our doctor's office vesterday. He seemed to be in & petulant mood, so I just took off my hat and sat down. Never a word was spoken. The minates eclicked away by the clock regardless of our different feelings. I wanted tolearn something: the doctor seemed unwilling to walk. At last he blurted out: “Here is another of those cheap nasty mixtures put up by some fellow who thinks he kr but don’t.” Then the doctor ceased. I heard his breathing regular; it assisted the clock to roll off time, while his last words kept in harmonious strain the ticking of the clock. “Thinks he knows, but don’t. Thinks he knows, but dom’t. Thinks he—" “For heaven’s sake,” said I, «doctor, finish your story.”” He did. It is simply this: “One of my patients,a young lad, he request of her mother, went to a city drugstore &nd procured & bottle of blood medicine. “She asked for a well-known preparation, and the druggist, instead of giving what was desired of him, gave the young lady & hottle of sarsaparilla containing jodide of potassium. “The young lady took about one-fourth of the bottle and woke one fine morning to discover her face a mass of pimples. She thought it was some horrible blood disease. She believed it was scrofula. “She was frantic, her mother could hardly control her. I just returned from the house, having quieted her fears. She will never buy any cheap preparation ag I thought it was my duty to tell the whole family that in future when they wanted a laxative, & blood medicine or a family remedy to buy Joy's Vegetable Sarsaparilla. Iam positive it con- tains no jodides of potassium, nor any mineral drugs. I am sure it is only made up of the juices of pure Californian herb remedies and is good for any person suffering from impure or thin blood. It isa pleasing laxative and any one may use it without the least harm and to their great good.” I left the doctor and made up my mind to look up this substitution business. One store 1wentinto. They said they made sarsaparilla themselves, put iodides in it, and of course I suppose produce many of the facial blemishes one sees daily in the streets, 1talked with the analytical chemists—Messrs. Price & Son—who informed me that Joy's Vegetable Sarsaparillacontained only herbs and hedno mineral drugs in the preparation. As Joy's Vegetable Sarsaparilla is & good remedy, there is no reason why any one should feel ashamed to recommend it. A WEAKEN WONDER-. fully because they weaken you slowly, gradu. ally. Do not allow this wasto of body to maka youapoor, flabby, immature man. Health, strengih and vigor is for you whether you be rich or poor. ‘The Great Hudyan is to be had only from the Hude son Medical Institute. This wonderful discovery ‘was made by the specialists of the old famous Hud- son Medical Institute. It is the strongest and most powertul vitalizer made. It 1850 powerful that 1 is simply wonderful how harmlessitis. You can get it from nowhere but from the Hudson Medical Institute. Write for circulars and testimonials, This extraordinary Rejuvenator is the most ‘wonderful discovery of the age. Ithas been ene dorsed by the leading scientific men of Europe and America, FUDYAN Is purely vegetable, FUDYAN stops prematureness of the dis« charge in twenty days. Curcs LOST MAN- HOOD, constipation, dizziness, falling sensations, Dervous twitching of the eyes and other parts. Strengthens, Invigorates and tones the entirs system. It s as cheap as any other remedy. HUDYAN cures debllity, nervousness, emis- slons, and develops and restores weak organs. Pains in the back, losses by day or night stopped quickly, Over 2,000 private indorsements. Prematureness means impotency in the first stage. Itisasymptom of seminal weakness and barrenness. Itcan bestopped in twenty days by the use of Hudyan. Hudyan costs no more than any other remedy. Send for circulars and testimonials. TAINTED BLOOD-Impure blood due to serlous private disorders carries myriads of sore- producing germs. Then comessore throat, pimples, copper colored spots, ulcers in mouth, old sores and falling hair. You can save a trip to Hot Springs by wriiing for ‘Blood Book’ to the old physicians of the HUDSON MEDICAL INSTITUTE, 0 Stockton, Market and Ellis Sta, £AN FRANCISCO, CAL. 3 DR. FIERCE'S GALVANIC /A ARE TIRED OF 4" ¢ing and wish to ob- tain speedy relief and “T\~ permanent cure, why not try ELECTRICITY? It does the work when medicines fail, giving life and vigor to weak men and women as if by magic. Get an Electric (@ = A I N Belt and be sure to get a good one while yon are about it. Dr. Pierce’s Belt is fully described {n v English, French and German pamphlet. write for a free copy. Address MAGNETIO CO. (Dr. Pierce), 704 Sacramento street, ncisco. Office hours: 8 A. .. till 7 2. 30 from 9 to 10 A. M. only. ENVELQPES, s2.25. SEND FOR SAMPLES, PACIFIC PRINTING CO., 543 Clay Street, S. F. POSTERS AND ALL LARGE PRINTING. STERETT PRINTING CO, 532 Clay Street.