The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 24, 1896, Page 16

16 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1896. COSTA RICA TAKES A GOLD STANDARD Cogent Reasons Given by Her Statesmen for the Change. NO FOREIGN SILVER. The Little Republic Thinks the Value of Silver Too Fluctuating. AN OFFICIAL DECREE ISSUED. Valuable Material Forwarded by the Correspondent of a Local Im- porting House. Costa Rica has declared for a gold standard. This is one of the most signifi- cant events of the times, as that country has been run on a silver basis, the same as the rest of the Central American re- publics, ever since a standard was estab- lished. After struggling along through the sil- ver excitement of the last few years, Costa Ricans gradually arrived at the conclusion that something was wrong—that a screw was loose 1n the governmental machinery. Like Jacob, the statesmen of the little republic wrestled with the problem until they reached a definite result, and that re- sult is embodied in the change from a sil- ver to a gold basis, Silver, they said, was too much like merchandise—its value fluc- tuated. They decided that the prosperity of the country lay in_choosing a standard with an unchangeable value. In their opinion this would stop the banks from importing silver and redeeming _their notes with it. Yesterday the firm of Castle Bros. & Co., large importers and exporters of tea, coffee and sphces, who deal principally with the Central and South American re- publics, received a copy of La Gaceta, the official organ of the Government of Costa Rica, bearing date of July 4, 1896. Accom- panying the journal was the following ex- planatory letter: We send you under separate cover the Official Gazeite with a decree Fused by Congress pro- hibiting the coming of or the introduction of silver in any form—all existing foreign silver 10 be called in and paid for at its present value, such imported silver not being a legal tender after thirty days from the publishing of the decree. next step of the Government, we believe, will be 10 issue its own paper payable in gold. Itis the idea of the Government to put the country on & gold basis. The decree, as published in La Gaceta, is herewith published in full: . DECREE NO. 42. THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF COSTA RICA. Considering that it is convenient to tne economical interests of the country to avoid as much as possibie the increase of silver money, which by its demerit and constant fluctua tions has become a circulating medium of un- certain vaiue, and would, by its introduction in the republic, and should it be maintained as legal tender, be an obsiacle to the adoption of ancther metal of better value and to the establishment of a Dew mOnelary system on & more solid basis, at the initiative of the execu- tive power, it is DECREED. Article I—Until & new monetary system is established in the repub.c the coinage of national silver is prohibited. Article II—All ioreign silver coins of every value are deciared out of legal circulation. Article III—AIl the foreign silver coins at present in circuiation must be presented within tbe thirty days following this decree to the general revenue administration, to be ex- changed for the National currency at the legal value at which they circulate. After this term those that may not have been presented will be out of legal eirculation and their disposition be covered by-the stipulations of the preceding article. Article IV—From this date on all the revenue offices will abstain from sceepting any foreigm silver money in payment of taxes of all kinds and for any other motives. Article V—During the thirty days designated .in arucle III the im(forl“,mn of foreign silver coins is prohibited. Whatever may be im- ported during said period will be reshipped or retained in Geposil at the respective custom- house at the importers’ option. Article VI—The foreign silver money that, according to article 111, may be preserted to be exchanged for national currency must be exported and sold in foreign markets for ac- count of the national treasury. Article VII—The present law reforms in the Decessary poinis the articles 486 and 489 of the fiscal laws and derogates all laws and dis- positions opposed to this one, Article VI1I—This decree will come in force from the date of its official publication. 'l'nmlmr{l Article—The executive power is hereby authorized, notwithstanding the dis- tions of this law, to allow the Bank of osta Rica, under the conditions and for the smount and time that the executive power should consider necessary and convenient to the interests of the nation, the retention of the foreign silver money that said bank holds at present as & portion of its meuallic reserve. | 0 the executive power, given in the Hall of Bessions of the Congress, National Palace, San Jose, the 3d day of the month of July of 1896. PEDRO LEON PAEZ, Vicror Orozco, JUAN R. L1zaNo. Installation of Officers. On Wednesday evening, July 22, the officers e ————— et O COL Y NEW TO-DAY. 7 FRED. N I BROWNS JAMAIGA; ‘GINGER prevents all danger of serious results from changes of water and climate, or impru- dence in eating. If taken in time cures all stomach and di- \ gestive troubles by healthfully and natu- |} rally stimulating and strengthening the tis- sues. Givesinstant re- lief in cases of cramps, cholera morbus, and kindred troubles. %}M A5 g FRED BROWN 00.. Philada. | of Ssan Francisco Gouncil No.7, Y. M. L, for the ensuing year were installed by Council Deputy M. F. 8ilk. The installed officers ll'v‘t ident, Charles McAuliffe; first vicespresi- Reat G W, Murphy; second. vice-president, J. B. Haggerty; recording secretary, George M. Kelly; finaneial secretary, F. F. Dunne; mar- shal seeretary, J, H. Epl’ln% treasurer, J. E. Owens; inside sentinel, R. Kingston; outside sentinel, W. J. Miller; executive committee— E. J. Gallager, C. de Ardie, T. Cummings, James J. Loughrey. MEETING OF MILEMEN. They Ask That Some Consideration Be Shown Them in Condemning Cattle. The Milkmens’ Association of San Fran- cisco, met at Forester's Hall yesterday af- ternoon to discuss the grievances of its members and regulate matters in reference to the trade. The principal topic of discussion was the raids which the Health Inspector has been making upon their herds. President L. A. Hayward voiced the sentiments of the more conservative members when he said: “We do not intend to make any fight against the inspection of our stock and the condemnation of such diseased ani- mals as imperil the health of our cus- tomers. “‘All we ask is time to weed out such cattle, and some consideration, so that some of us will not be entirely ruined by the notoriecy that we attain when one or two cattle out of a herd are found to be infected. The milkmen want to do what is right and have no desire to fight any just law.” No action was taken on the matter. For some time past the milkmen have been seriously annoyed by petty thieves who steal milk-bottles from doorsteps and sell them to junk men. The latter have signified a willingness to return the bottles for a consideration, and a committee, con- sisting of Messrs, Green, Vermer and Robb, was appointed to arrange with the junk-dealers to return the bottles to the association headquarters, on Twenty-first street, and receive 2 cents apiece for them. Other minor matters were discussed. WiSH 10 CLLSE AT S Retail Dry-Goods' Clerks Desire Their Evenings to Them- selves. Representative Committee Appointed to Wait Upon the Merchants ‘Who Keep Open Late. About sixty salesmen from local retail dry-goods and clothing establishments met in the hall of the Knights of the Red Branch last evening in compliance with a circular recently issued. The object of the meeting was to devise ways and means of inducing those proprietors who now keep their places of businessopen evenings to close at 6 o’clock. Jerome Donovan and J. M. Nye Jr. were chosen temporary chairman and secretary respectively. The chairman, by way of introduction, read a well-worded adver- tisement of a large dry-goods house of Toronto, Canada, which set forth clearly and forcibly why that house closed each dav at 5 o'clock. On motion of Mr. Pheips a committee of one from each of the establishments represented in the meeting was appointed by the chairman to wait upon those mer- chants now keeping open evenings and agcertain if they intend to make such ar- rangement permanent. The following were appointed such a committee: White House, M. Cousins; O’'Connor, Moffatt & Co., T. Noonan; D. Samuels, Jacob Bow- man; Newman & Levinson, J. Capaiass; Kohlberg, Strauss & Frohman, J. J. Ken- nedy; C. Cartin, J. Daucherty; Hale Bros., J. Clarkson; J. J. O'Brien & Co., T. Crowley; Maze, P. Slattery; City of Paris, Mr. F!eltherstmlhnugh. The next meeting of the body will be next Thursday evening at 8 o’clock, when a permanent organization will be effected if the report of the investigating commit- teeindicates the need of such an organiza- tion. A number of the firms represented on the committee are now closing early and their employes have no grievances what- ever, but have entered the organization :(lzr tkhu sole purpose of aiding their fellow- erks. HOGERS SUES 08 8750 He Alleges a Breach of Contract by the Emporium Com- pany. Wants Heavy Damages Because the Emporium Shut Out His Hardware-Store. George M. Rogers, by his attorney, J. E. Richards, has begun suit against the Em- porium Company, occupants of the new Parrott building on the south side of Mar- ket street, between Fourth and Fifth, for $25,000 damages for breach of contract. Mr. Rogers sets forth in his complaint, filed in the SBuperior Court, that on June 6 last he entered into a contract with the Emporium Company to occupy certain space In the bulding with a gen- eral hardware store; that the de- fendant, the Emporium Company, was te furnish and equip the space to be occupied by the plaintiff with all store fixtures and shelving necessary to the transaction of business; that he is fully prepared to carry out his part of the con- tract; that, relying upon the contract, he purchased and has agreed to purchase a gene:al hardiware stock to the extent of about $14,000 and gave up.his business and other business prospects; that he ex- pected and arranged to carry not less than & $16,000 stock, and that his profits in the conduct of the business would amount to not less than $4500 a Jear. For the reason that the defendant company has iniled to keep its part of the contract it has imposed great loss on him. In conse- quence thereof he brings suit for the amount of damages stated. NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. Why Smallpox on Angel Island Was.| Not Officially Becognized. The Board of Health held a special meeting at 9 o’clock last night for the pur- pose of taking some action in the way of | quarantine with reference to the reported smallpox on Angel Island. Local In- spector Chalmers reported that he had attempted to make an inspection and in- vestigation of the matter at Angel Island, but was stooped by the Government au- thorities. Dr. Rosenau of the United States Marine Hospital promised to attend the meeting it was announced. After waiting some time the doctor failed to appear, and, in consideration of the additional fact that the board recently decided to take no notice of such matters unless reported to it in writing, the meeting adjourned with- out taking action, . ———— The Divorce Courts. Mary A. Laurie was granted a divorce from David M. Laurie because of the latter’s willful desertion. The custody of & minor child was awarded to piaintiff. “Judge Hebbard issued the decree. Judge Daingerfield Michael Curran from the latter’s habitual desertion. antea a divorce to Ate Curran because of intemperance and willful GEORGIE WALKER MO H BARREL Judge Joachimsen Begins to Take Testimony About Them. WATT OFFERS AN ALIBL He Testifies That He Nothing * About the Matter. Knew IN FACT, THAT HE WAS ABSENT Extraordinarily Hard Swearing Which Seemed to Puzzle the Court Badly. Judge Joachimsen began yesterday afternoon to unravel the contradictory testimony concerning the packing of iittle Georgie Walker, aged 7, in a barrel ony Wwas a hearsay witness, but added some facts. He testified that the Walker and Watt children have been in the habit of playing much together, being near neigh- bors on Francisco street. The usual troubles incident to children have oc- curred. Billy Watt has threatened to kill Georgie Walker if the lad came into the vard. At first Mr. Walker did not attach any importance to this threat, but he has come to the conclusion that his little boy was in serious danger, and that Billy Watt meant to do just what he bad threatened. The Walker family was_ sitting down to ainner and Mr. Walker looked about and made a sort of rapid mental census of his namerous flock of children and grandchil- dren and other relatives. He sent his lit- tle daughter, Ida, out 1o look for Georgie, who was missing, and the girl soon came back with the story that Georgie was in a barrel. He thought very little about this story; supposing, in fact, that the missing boy had simply erawled into a barrel for fun, then sent Louis Contreras out, Louis is a small boy living also in the Walker home. Very soon Georgie and Louis came in. Georgie was very white and pale and from his mouth and nose blood was flowing, this being caused, he supposed, by the tight pressure of the gag, of which Georgie forthwith told. He did not see Georgie urtil the ropes and gag had been removed. Three members of the Watt family took the witness-stand and substantially agreed upon a story which entirely contradicted all that had been testified o for the prose- cution. A small boy, aged 11 years, who con- tessed to the name of “Shorty” Watt, wss the first witness for the defense. He saw Georgie Walker in the barrel. The barrel had contained wood, but tais had been 4 THE BOY AND THE BARRELL. The Little Plaintiff Telling His Story in Judge Joachimsen’s Court. Francisco street. Francisco-street people came to the ccurtroom as spectators and witnesses by the dozens. Thomas Walker, father of Georgie, was there with his wife, his 9-year-old daughter Ida and little Louis Contreras, aged also about 9. Mr. Walker was the complainant. He accused Billy Watt, aged about 21, of placing Georgie Walker in a barrel, after tying his hands, knees and feet, standing him on his head and gagging him with a stout cloth tightly fastened over the lad’s mouth. This, Mr. Walker stoutly averred, was after threats had been made by Billy Watt against the Walker children, and Mr. Walker also expressed the belief that Billy Watt intended, as soon as night came, to throw the barrel and the lad into the bay. The testimony developed most remark- aple and positive contradictions, which caused the court and Attorney Dare, who prosecuted the case, to outwardly indi- cate amazement. Little Georgie Walker stood up as a witness before the court and swore positively that Billy Watt seized him in the backlyard attached to the Watt home, on Francisco street, and not only tied him and gagged him as has been de- scribed, and stood him on his heaa, but also promised to throw him into the bay. The small Walker boy described the oc- currence in great detail. The rope with which he was tied was a bale rope. He was sure that it was Billy Watt who tied him because he had known Billy Watt very well for some time, hay- ing frequently been playing in the Watt yard when Billy was at home. He did not see Billy put the head in the barrel, but he heard the blows as the barrel head: was pounded down. All this time and for some time after he, Georgie, was standing upon his head. The ropes were tied around him so tightly that they hurt him and the gag also hurt. He did not ex- actly know how long he was in the barrel, but when his little sister Ida came near the barrel he cdlled to her. Soon after he was released and went home. He was not quite clear who untied him or took him out of the barrel, Hé was sure' that he stood there, head down, for a time. The little sister of Georgie Walker testi- fied underoath that she went out to search for Georgie at her father’s request. Bue called the brother's name when she was in the Watt yard and an answering voice came from the barrel. She was sure that the voice was Georgie's, and she at once ran to tell her father about the matter. Lows Contreras, a little Greek boy, whose eyes are as black and round as bulbs of jet, told what he saw. His story was simply corroborative of Georgie Walker's story. He seemed to be perfectly clear concerning his recollection’of the occur- rence so far as he observed it. He de- scribed just how Georgie was tied, and his statement coincided with the Waiker boy’s testimony. Cross-examination by the at- torney for the defense did not phase him in the least. Thomas Walker, the father of the lad, removed. Georgie was not placed in the barrel. *“Oh—h—h no; he jumped in there himself. There were no ropes on the arms or legs of the Walker boy. There was no gag in his mouth. Billy Watt was not around the vlace at all, but was away at work. Georgie entered the barrel to hide from and tease his little sister. He was not in the barrel long, and he jumpess out by himself.” “Jumped out when he was standing on his head ?”’ asked Judge Joachimsen sur- prised. “He jumped out.” “Jumped out head first or feet first?"” The witness was not clear about how Georgie jumped, but was sure of the main fact. Then Billy Watt, the defendant, con- tradicted the story for the prosecution. He was not at home, be said, until hours after the occurrence. It bad been testified that Georgie was missed and also discov- ered not far from 5 o’clock in the aiternoon. The defendant was confident that he could prove an alibi for himself between the hours of 7 A. M. ana8p. M. Heisa pea- dler, and was out with hiscart all day between 7 . M. and 8 ». )., and this fact he could substantiate by the man who went along with him on the cart. Hedid not see Georgie Walker once during the entire day in which the barrel episode occurred. Jacob Kahler, a neighbor, who lives on Francisco street, midway between the Walkers and the Watt family, was at home all day, and was quite sure that Billy Watt did not return until after 7 P. M., but admittea that Watt might pos- sibly have come home unseen to him. William Watt, father of the defendant, testified that his son, the defendant, was not at home from 7 A. M. until 8 p. M., ora little later. ‘ By this time Judge Joachimsen looked very much puzzied. So was Mr. Walker, who brought the complaint. The court at this point took a recess until this morning, when Billy Watt will try to per- fect his alibi. SAUSALITO WHEELRACE, The Four-Mile Handieap Won Handily by Henry Collius. The Sausalito Cycling Ciub race in that city last night attracted a large number of spectators. 5 The four-mile handicap prize was a gold medal got up by Grimmensten of Sausa- lito, who also managed the race. The neuu 2‘-ms won by Henry Collins. Time, Therace was to Weldo Point and return, a distance of four miles. There was a big crowd at the finish. Other entries for the race were: - William Rutherford, Ed Ber- aty, Dan Whaley, Ed Byers, Frank Thomas and Frank Randolph. Randolph was not a contestant, but he came in first. —————————— Ah Sul’s Guardisn, Judge Coffey has appointed Mrs. L, P. the guardian of the person and es- Thin of ol *gunzaian, of the persen and ex- of wi Parents wished (o sell het int0 WILL WEAVE AGAIN BUT IN JAPAN. Last of the Abandoned Woolen-Mills on North Beach. LOOMS FOR THE ORIENT The Machinery Purchased by a Syndicate in Osaca. JAPANESE MECHANICS HERE. Eight Little Machinists Come Over the Pacific to Move the Machines. The hardest blow that the old woolen« mills on North Beach have received came some days ago when the machinery was sold to a Japanese syndicate. The sale meant the tearing out of looms and other woolen-making machines that should be singing their merry song of enterpriseand industry over the bay; and also the trans- planting of much of a California industry to the heart of rising and energetic Japan. And then most likely the cloth spun out away in the Orient on these same spindles and’ looms may come in through .the Golden Gate for sale in the market of San Francisco. Such is the view taken of the deal by a local merchant. The industrious Japanese saw their op- portunity, comparatively small as it was, and seized it without a second thought. They went to work quietly and purchased all the available machinery in the long- deserted mills, with a view of transferring it to their own country and setting it up there in positions identical with those oc- cupied on the floors of the San Francisco woolen-mills, Negotiations for the purchase were con- ducted through G. Abrahamson of 127 Sansome street, the local agent of Isaacs & Brother, the millionaire silk firm of Japan and New York. As soon as satisfactory terms were reached the company sold the machinery to the Japanese syndicate, which operates extensive woolen and cotton mills in Osaca, Japan. On the last steamer from the Orient eight Japanese mechanics, who incluaed machinists, millwrights and carpenters, arrived in San Francisco from Osaca. They were sent here to take down the complicated ana massive machinery and to pack it all for transport. For a week or more these little mechanics working in their own peculiar way have been busy from morning until night in the abandoned though stately factory building near Black Point. American mechanics would be amused at sqme of the Japanese methods of lowering a heavy shaft from the rafters, but these little fel- lows know their own business. Secretary Scott of the woolen company stated yesterday that the Japanese con- cern had bought the shafting with pulleys, supports and hangers, also several spindles, “mules’ for spinning threads, ten carding machines for treating the wool and sever- al looms. S They were sold in bulk for a sum which clearly gave the Japanese a good bargain in comparison with the original cost of the machinery. The same men who are now taking down the machinery will erect it in the Osaca mills. 5 Little more will remain in the big reda brick building when the Japanese will have withdrawn with their cargo of machines, so it is expected that Fontana & Co., the fruit-canners, will conduct their canning operations in the old mills this season. STREETS MISNAMED. A New System of Nomenclature Adopted by the Streetcar Con- ductors. One of the mysteries connected with street-railroad travel in South San Fran- cisco is the proper names of the streets leading into Kentucky. The railroad com- pany has instructed its conductors on the electric cars to name the streets running east and west by the Mission designation, such as Bixteenth, Seventeenth, Eight- eenth, and so on, whereas the official names differ. and Center streets from that pointand runs to the bay. Santa Clara becomes Seventeenth, Mari- posa and Solano become Eighteenth, Butte, Nineteenth, and Napa, where the Union Iron Works is located, would be Twentieth, This system of the railroad change of names continues to Butcher- town, or First avenue, which would be a continuation of Twenty-sixth street ac- cording to the railroad nomenclature of the streets. As a consequence of this peculiar sys- tem people who may be traveling on the .| cars with the intention of getting off at some of the recognized streets, such as Butte or Napa, have been compelled to consult the map of the City as to the proper place to get off the cars, otherwise they are liable to be carried far beyond their destination, with the result to them of being compelled to pay an additional fare to return to the place where they in- tended to alight. The roadbed between the com- pany’s tracks the entire length of Ken- cky street is in a shameful condition, so uch so that the basalt blocks are forced out of their placeson the street, necessi- tating the conductors getting off the cars and replacing the stones so that the cars may not be thrown off the track by the obstructions. Complaint has been made to the Street Superintendent of the bad condition of this street from time to time, but no no- tice has been taken of them. LAZAR'S LIABILITIES. Preliminary Examination of the Grass Valley Merchant Commenced. The prelijunary examination of Sol Lazar, dry-goods merchant, Grass Valley, on charges of obtaining goods by false pre- tenses from Murphy, Grant & Co. and Steinberger & Kalisher, was commenced before Judge Campbell yesterday after- noon. Henry Ach appeared as s vrosecutor, and Carroll Cook represented the defendant. The goods were obtained from Murphy, Grant & Co. May 9, and from Steinberger & Kalisher June 12. 1t is alleged that La- zar represented that he was worth over and above his liabilities, whereas, it hdlE@d. he was ogru:fially insolvent. H. Whirple Murphy, Grant & Co. and other witnesses were examined, and the case was continued till this morning. Sixteenth stops at Harrison | NEW TO-DAY—DRY GOODS. GIGANTIC SPECIAL PURCHASE! 1150 Dozen I.ADIES SHIRT WAISTS! Our Great July Sacrifice Sale to-day receives an additional at- traction in the shape of A GIGANTIC SPECIAL PURCHASE OF LADIES’ SHIRT WAISTS, comprising A PROMINENT MANU- FACTURER’S ENTIRE STOCK, which, owing to the advanced sea- son, he CLOSED OUT TO US AT QUR OWN FIGURES, thus enabling us, in turn, to offer them AT ONLY ABOUT HALF PRICE! At 30 Cents. 200 dozen LADIES’ SHIRT WAISTS, laundered collar and cuffs, in fancy checks and stripes, T price 75¢, will be closed out at 35¢ each. will be closed out at 30c each. At 8358 Cents. 180 dozen LADIES' LAUNDERED SHIRT WAIST ,in all fancy shades, regular t SO Cents. A 150 dozen LADIES’ SHIRT WAISTS, sleeves, o in heavy percales, regular price $1, will be closed out at 50c each. stripes and checks, bishop Cents. At S5 150 dozen LADIES' PERCALE SHIRT WAISTS, fancy stripes, full sleeves, laun- dered collar and cuffs, regular price §1, will be offered at 50c. At 80 Cents. 120 dozen LADIES’ LAUNDERED SHIRT WAISTS, in black and white, navy and red stripes, regular price $1, will be closed out at 60c. t 65 Cents. 100 dozen LADIES’ PERCALE black, regular price $1, will At 7S 100 dozen LADIES’ LAUNDERED SH iRT WAISTS, est style, regular price $1 50, will be closed out at 75¢. SHIRT WAISTS, in fancy checks of blue, pink and be closed out at 65c. Cents. in tan and white stripes, late At 75 Cents. 4 75 dozen LADIES’ LAUNDERED SHIRT WAISTS, in fancy tan plaids, perfect fit, regular price $1 50, will be closed out at 75c. At 758 Cents. 75 dozen LADIES’ LAUNDERED SHIRT WAISTS, in fancy tan and black stripes, yoke corded with black, regular price $1 50, will be closed out at 75¢. MURPHY BUILDING, Marke S, comer of Jone SATN FIRANCISCOO. M. DHGGETT CETS . IVOACE The Decree Was Granted én Judge Hebbard's Court. FAILURE TO PROVIDE. The Marriage Was Celebrated in Oakland, October 3, 1883. A HAWAIIAN HONEYMOON. Rollin M. Daggett Was Then Unitea States Minister to the King- dom of Hawaii. Yesterday Judge Hebbard granted Liz- zie M. Daggett a divorce from Rollin M. Daggett on the ground of the defendant’s willful neglect in failing to provide for his wife. The parties were married in Oak- land, October 3, 1883. As Mrs, Daggett is abundantly able to care for herself by rea- son of her own private fortune, the hus- band’s alleged neglect has not been a hardship from a material point of view. The defendant in this suit is a well- known public man. He gained quitea reputation as a writer of ability on the Nevada press in the early seventies. He was elected to Congress from that State and served with distinction. Mr. Daggett was appointed United States Minister to Hawaii under the Gar- field administration, and at Honolulu he met the lady in whose favor the divorce was granted. She was a tourist, who owned considerable property in Southern California, and was making the tour of the islands with her mother and sister. She and the Minister bad similar tastes and inclinatious, and so an attachment for each other was formed, which culmi-. nated in the marriage at Oakland in 1883. He obtained a leave of absence from his post of duty in order to have the marriage celebrated in the United States. His duties as United States Minister were resumed on his return to Hawaii, He and his bride entertained American wisitors and others in a style becoming their station. He was gracious in the be- stowal ot hospitality to their -honored guests, and he likewise was held in high esteem by his fellow-countrymen and the people of Hawaii. She had large resources of money and property 1n his own right, and he was in receipt of his official sa! ary and also of sums of money earned by his iflud pen in _lite lines. Kiog Kala- aua and Minister-g)nggeu collaborated and delightful productions, full of island traditions and poetry, were the result. Shortly after President Cleveland was chosen to rule over the destinies of this country a Democrat was appointed United States Minister to Hawail to succeed Mr. Daggeti. Mr. Daggett, accompanied by his returned to the Unite! States. He had an ambition to represent Nevada in the United States Senate, but his desire in this regard was not gratified. Perceiving that further bouors and emoluments in public life were not readily attainable, Mr. Daggett again resumed literary work, contributing to Tme Cari, Overland Monthly and other publications. On a ranch near Vacaville Mr. and Mrs. Daggett resided for several yea: THE ST. GEORGE CLUB. It Has an Excellent Programme Ai- ranged for To-liorrow Night's Entertainment. The 8t. George Club, 317 Mason street, will give an entertainment on Saturday evening which gives promise of being most successful. The programme consists of boxing, wrestling, sword .ontests, club swinging and singing by the club’s quartet. Jimmy Carroll, the club’s boxing ine structor, who has challenged Jack Mec- Anuliffe to meet him in this City for the purpose of deciding the lightweight cham- plonship, will box Australian Walker, the ex-amateur champion of Sydney, four rounds. Ziegler, a clever bantam, will meet Jimmy Anthony for three rounds. Joe Acton, the Little Demon, will wrestle Professor Vincent White, best two out of three falls. The Carter brothers will alvo wrestle. Fencing by Captain Martin, late instructor of the Palace of Arts, Paris, with one of his pupils will be a feature, Members can rest assured of enjoying a first-class evening’s entertainment, ——————— Both Jaws Broken. C. Richardson, a laborer, while working at the corner of Fremont and Howard streets yesterday Morning, was stiuck on the face by & scantling that fell from the top of & building which is being erected there. The blow broke Richardson’s lower and upper juws. He wag taken to the Receiving Hospital. e Sl To Quiet ' itle. S. Kafka, assignee of the estate of John Steffan, an_insolvent debtor, has sued Steffan to quiet title to a piece of propertv on Steinex street. near Waller. ¥ NEW TO-DAY. Look At the Style Ladies’ Tan Lace and Button Boots, cloth and leather, orall leather, needle tip, made of Housett Flower City Kid, elaborately trimmed ana finished, retails at $4. Factory Price $3.00. Similar line, made of the celebrated Ne- ville Kid, somewhat heavier, at $2.50. Headquarters for the'best Boys' and Girls’ Shoes. Very reasonable prices— Factory prices. The Big Shoe Factory, 581-583 Market St. Open Till 6:30 P. M. Saturdays Till 10.