The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 13, 1897, Page 2

2 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1897 mittee of the Senate were in conference this afternoon and to-night on the Caban question. The administration is prepar- ing to outline its Cuban policy and as a preliminary step tbe President is anxious {o secure the utmost harmony of action between the State Department aad Con- gress and also to have the public fuily understand the facts upon which he will base that policy. The debate in the Senate during the present week on Morgan’s joint resolu- tion providing for the recognition of bel- ligerency and maintenance of neutrality has not been entirely satisfactory either to the friends or opponents of the resolu- tion, mainly because of the reported charge that the State Department has not fully savised the Senate of the nature of all reports o file in the State Department from representatives of the United States in Spain and Cuba. Itis maintained by the opponents of the resolution that the State Department is doing everything possible to mest the expressed views of Congress, but they are not able to deny the charges brought by Morgan, Allen and others that confi- dential communications received from C al-General Lee and other agents of the United States, of utmost importance, | have been withbeld even from members | of the Foieign Eelations Committee. Itis now proposed to meet this charge by sending to the Foreign Affairs Co! mittee, in confidence, every scrap of in- formation in the files of the State Depart- ment in relation to the Cuban question. Then, as a second step in the policy, the Morgan resolution—which by zeneral con- sent went over to-day pending conference between the President and Senators—is to be referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations, who wil thereupon decide what part of the information to make pub- fic The President told the Senators to- y that the Senate should immediately be put in possession of every repor ceived by the State Department. For several days past the State Depart- ment officials, under the direction of Judge Day, First Assistant Secietary, have been preparing this information for trans- to the Senate committee, and to- ht it was laid pbefore the members of the sub-committee, wWho to-day talked with the President. This committee met at the residence of Becretary Sherman, a is thought that asa result of their conference the bulk of the State Dspart- ment reports will be made public, perbaps to-morrow. Although no defipite state- ment has been made by any responsible official of the administration it is gener- ally believed that the President will not » im bis Cuban policy until Special Commissioner Calhoun returns. One important reason for the present acivity of the administration and the amittee on Foreign Relations in their pt to map out a harmonious Cuban is their esire to counteract the ef- | fect of Foraker's speech in the Senate yes- terday. It is learned from those who :alked with the President to-day that he was very much surprised at what the Sen- | ator had to say about the attitude of the | administration on the Cuban question znd was inclined to be annoyed at some of Foraker's statements, chieily because they might be accepted as being inspired by the President himself. Sherman is understood to be particu- Jarly annoyed at Foraker’s statement that the President has sent a duly authorized agent 10 Cuba. The administration has been very desirous of creating the impres- sion thatCalboun’s mission was simply to investigate the murder of Dr. Ruiz and the circumsiances attending his trial. With this understanding the Commis- sioner goes to Cuba with the sanction of the Spanish Government; but of course Calhoun will investigate all the phases of the Cuban question, and it is fair to pre- sume that tbe President be guided largely in his course toward Cuba by the facts and recommendations of Calhoun’s report. Foraker bas been a member of the Com- mittee on Foreign Reiations since Satur- day last, and is, therefore, rezarded as ex- cusable ior speaking with a candor not generally exhibited by a Senator of longer service upon a committee dealing with im- portant questions of diplomacy. His statement, however, is generaily accepted as a semi-official announcement that no action on the Cuban question will be taken Ly the administration until Calhoun re- turns. In the meantime there is reason to be- lieve that the administration and Senate wilt act with such entire accord that the public will be placed in possession of all in- jormation on the Cuban question properto be made public, and that its publication will be followed by the prompt passage of the Morgan resolution. It is probable, moreover, that influences will be brought 10 bear in the House insuring ihe passage of the resolution by that body so that it can be signed by the President during the present sessio SOMEWHAT PARADOXICAL. A New Hempshire Wan Wro Could Not Marry H.s Motherin-Law, but He Did I, BOSTON, Mass., May 12.—A man can- not marry his mother-in-law in New Hampshire. G. F. Wright, a harness- maker of Fitchburg, has had a matrimo- nial experience which is somewhat pecu- liar. Several years ago he was married to Miss Towne of New.Ipswich, N. H. Soon afterward they had domestic troubles, which resulted in Wright securing a di- vorce. Shertly afterward he married his former wife’s mother, Mrs. Lizzic Towne. Wright and his mother-in-law soon after- ward moved to Fitchburg and for four ars lived together as man and wife. In November, 1884, they separated, and Wright discovered that according to the laws of New Heampshire he had never been legally married to Mrs. Towne. He accoraingly petitioned a court of this Stale to snnul his marriage. The case was heard at the Worcester County session of the Superior Court in Worcester to-day, and Judge F. G. Fessinden an- nulled Wright's matrimonial relations with his mother-in-law. soor g i CROSSED THE DEAD LINE. Sheepmen Ignore @ Notice From Settlers on Kirby Creek, Wyo., and Pay the Penalty. JABPAR, Wyo.,, May 12.—Some tim this spring settlers in that partof the country around the head of Kirby Creek, about forty miles north and west of Lost Cabin, established a dead line and sent out notices that no sheep could be run into the Kirby Creek country. Woodruff Bros,, a rich company, have pastured sbeep there for the past eight yearsand started in again this spring. Last Satur- day sixteen men visited one of their camps, took the herder into custody and drove the ewe herd across the mountains, leaving the lambs behind. This meansa loss of over $6000 to the Woodruffs. Hon. J. D. Woodruff left here this morning for Kirby Creck. His intention is to take the herd beck to Kirby Creek and see that it stays there for the summer. Lively imes are expected. —-— Btate of Illinois Mulcted of $55,000. CHICAGO, Ii., May 12 — Evidence was presented to the special Grand Jury COLLAPSE OF ThE HONDURAS REVOLT Weakness of Those in Command Led to Defeat. Rebels Lost Puerto Cortez Through a Traitor in Camp. The Revolutionary General Cap- tured and Taken on Board the Warship. NEW ORLEANS, La, May 12.—Pas- sengers on the steamer Clearwater, from Honduras, report that the revolution started several weeks ago, foilowed by the canture of Puerto Cortez by a party under General J. Drummond, had collapsed owing to the failure or weakness of some of those in command. General Drum- mond made a galiant fight. He carried Puerto Cortez by storm, and held the port from April 15 until last Saturday. An army of 500 Gavernment troops sent against him met speedy defeat, when the Government called for aid from Nica- ragua, which came in the shape of a war- ship, armed with two guns, and a force under command of General Reyes. The warship Luey B. reached Puerto Cortez last Thursday and gave notice under a flag of truce for women and chil- dren to leave, as it intended to bombard the city. On Friday during an engagement with it, when the revolutionists intended to use a Krupp gun they found that some traitor had removed part of the breech, rendering the gun useless. When they attempted to use an ola cannon captured from the Honduras troops there was a premature discharge and Drummond was slightly injured. These incidents, to- gether with reports from the interior that their friends bad deserted them, caused the revolutionists in Puerto Cortez to lay down their arms and flee to Guatemala, and when Honduras troops arrived dur- ing the evening and joined the Nicara- guang 1n the assault upon Puerto Cortez they found none to resist them. Drummond was made & prisoner and taken on board the warship just as the Clearwater left Puerto Cortez on Satur- day. It was iearned thatno harsh meas- ures would probably be dealt out to him beyond banishment, The general-in- chief of the inland revolutionists, General Antonio Lopez, on account of desertions found his force too small to proceed to the coast. The officers of the Clearwater state that they found the Honduras Government in charge of Puerio Coriez and the port open for business. No warships, either American or English, had arrived when the Clearwater left. FORSYTHE TO BE MAJOR-GENERAL Continued from First Page. tance through the Confederate lines, ac- companied by an officer of General Long- street’s staff. The object of the ride was to reach by the direct road General Grant, who was supposed to be with General Meade. On that ride he met several Con- federate officers with whom he had served in the old army before the war. By authority of the War Department in 1870 he accompanied Sheridan to Europe on leave of absence, and by permission of the King of Prussia was at that monarch’s headquarters until Paris wasinvested. In fact, he was assigned to Bismarck’s house- hold, and was permitted to view the bat- tles of Gravelotte, Beaumont and Sedan. He was at Bordeaux when the 'Thiers treaty was signed. He wasin Paris dur- ing the reign of the communc, and under his windows the killing in the streets of Paris began. The promotion of General Forsyth to the grade of major-general is regarded by both army officers and civilians as an act of just recognition. He made no effort to secure this recoznition until the precedent established by President Cleveland in the appointment of McCook had been followed by President McKinley in the appoint- ment of Wheaton. Then his claims wers persented to the administration by infla- ential friends. The new major-general received many congratulations at army headquarters at the Pacific- Union Club yesteraay CHAPMAN'S CASE IN THE SENATE. Hoar Agrees With Auen That the Contu- macious Witness Should Be Punished. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 12—The Senate to-day passed bills for public build- ings at Deadwood, S. D., $200,000, and at Indianapolis, $1,500,000; aiso a bill grant- ing 560,000 acres of land to Montana for an asylum for the blind, and a bill to pay Charles P. Chouteau of St. Louis $174,000 for extra work on the ironclad Etlah. A resolution by Butler (Pop.) of North Carolina instructing the Postoffice Com- mittee to inquire into the postal savings bank system of other countries was agreed to. A resolution was offered by Butler, but went over till to-morrow, requesting the President toinform the Senate under what authority the proposed sale of the Union Pacific Railroad had been agreed to be- tween the executive and any combination of purchasers. Allen (Pop.) of Nebraska offered lution with a long preamble in refer to the case of Elverton Chapman of New York, who was tried and convicted of misdemeanor in refusing to answer ques- tions of the Benate committee in the sugar-trust investigation and who was now seeking executive clemency. The resolution declares it to be the sense of the Senat2 that as a condition of such clemency Chapman should be required to appear before the Senate and purge him- self of contempt by answering the ques- tions which he had declined to answer and by making such disclosures as he had been then requested to make. “‘Let the resolution go over,” linger. “My judgment is that it should be printed and that we should have an opportunity to look atit. On former oc- casions the Senate callea upon per- sons to testity who were not engaged in corrapt transactions and I1do not desire 10 be again subjected to such an anaoy- to-day, showing that the State has been mulcied of at least $55,020 during the ad- minisiration of Governor Altgeld through 1ne office of State Grain Inspector, Dwight W. Andrews. Men were inserted on the payroll who did noreal work for the State. ance.” Allen explained that the resolution did not contemplate any further inquiry and he express the hope that Gailinger would not insist upon a technieality. Hoar expressed the hope that Allen | offic would allow the resointion to be referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elec- tions. He was as much in favgr as Allen ¢ could be that the sugar invesligaticn as well as another investization of the sale of bonds should proceed to the uttermost and that it should “touch bottom" before it storped. He had no sympathy with anybody who wouid ‘‘whistle either of thos: two inquiries down with wind.” He agreed with any Senator who desired 1o assert the dignity and authority of the Senate in such matters. Chapman, he said, was liable to be punished criminally, ashe had been sentenced, and he ought to be punished criminally. He did not think, however, that a pardon would relieve him of the penalty for his con- tempt of the Senate. The Senate was authorized and ought to bring Chapman before 1ts bar and propound to him again the questions which he had refu: answer and if he aid’ not now answer them commit him for contempt whether the President pardoned him or not. But ne did not think 1t becoming for the Senate to express an opinion as to conditions on which the President should pardon him. Allen said he looked upon Chapman more as a viciim than a criminal. _After further discussion Gallinger in- sisted on his objection and the resolution went over till to-morrow. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 12—Bioker Elverton Chapman to-day that ke had received notice from his attorney that he must be in Washington on Mon- day morning and that he wouid go there Sunday prepared to enter upon a term of imprisonment. s MORE CHINESE ADMITTED. Secretary Gage Scys Th's Will Bs ths End of Concessions to the Nashville Expesition. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 12. —Secre- tary Gage put his foot down hard to-day on the importation of Chinese laborers for the Nasbville exhibition, under the very broad provisions of the joint resolu- tion of Congress concerning the employ- ment of aliens there. Gage had admitted two parties of Chinese which arrived with written concessions from the exhibition company. Yesterday the Collector of Customs of San Francisco reported that 257 more Chineso had arrived with an- other concession. The Secretary had previously decided he would admit not more than 250 Chi- nese, so he directed the Collector to let in twentg-one of the new arrivals, thus fill- ing the limit. But this morning the director-general of the exposition tele- graphed an urgent request that the San Francisco party be given entrance as it bad come under proper authority from the exhibition company. The treasury Is re-examined the joint resolution and came to the conclusion that Secretary | Gage had no right to keep out any con- | tingent with a formal concession, even if | it numbered a mitlion Chinese. The Sec- retary could do nothing except grant per- mission to land, and he also sent direc- tions to the Collector at Tacoma to admit sixty-four more Chinese who want to go! to Nashville, makinga total of 321 allowed to enter the Unitea States to-day. Then the Secretary proceeded to tell the exhibition company that other conces- sions were null and void, and that the ex- hibition would have to get along with the 550 Chinese already permitted to enter this country. The director-general tele. graphed that no more concessions had been granted. e GUNBOAT GOING TO ALASKA. Secrstary Long Responds to the Call for Protection of Americans the Territory. WASHINGTON, D. C, May 12—Ex- Senator Blair of New Hampshire, John J. Brady, United States Commissioner for Alaska, and Lewis L. Wiliams, United States Marshal of Alaska, had = confer- ence to-day with Secretaries Alger and Long about foreign interfersnce with the rights of American citizens in the Terri- tory. This subject was discussed by the n Cabinet yesterday, and Secretary Long | announced his intention to send a gun- boat under construction in San Francisco to Alaskan waters as soon as it was finished. Representations were made to Secre- Iger and Long at to-day's confer- the interests of Americans in the Yukon mining country were being encroacied upon by alien’ adventurers, many of them ~desperate charac- ters, and that military assistance was needed 1o help Marshal Williams to en- force the la: It was agreed that Juneau, where supplies for miners are put ashore, ;;um be the best place to send the gun- at. Alger said he wanted to establish a mili- tary post at Juneau, and Secretary Long added that if this could not pe accom- vlished before the gunboat sailed he would send a force of marines, At s EAGEE TO BEX THE PKESIDENT, Invitations From Al Quarters Pouring Into the White House. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 12.—The President is being flooded with invitations to visit difierent parts of the country, but it is unlikely that he will accept more than one or two of them. The Utah dele- gation again visited the White House to- day and urged the President to aceept their invitation to be present at Balt Lake during the third week of July. 8t. Lous people are still after him to deliver the Decoration day oration at St. Louis, and New Yorkers have asked him to vist West Point and New York City on May 31 1t is improbable that he will accept any of these Decoration day invitations. He will visit Philadelphia on Saturday to witness the unveiling of the Washington monument, and he has promised the Nashville Centennial people to attend their exposition in the early part of June, but these are the only two positive en- gagements he has made. Bhould Con- gress adjourn by July 10 the President will probably make the Utah trip, and probably he will visit several nearby cities en route. i CANAL FOR TWO CITIES. Beoretary Alger Has Power to Permit dts Conmstruction. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 12.—The Secretary of War recently asked the Attorney-General to give an opinion whether the War Department had author- ity to permit the construction of a canal or channel from Babine Pass to Port Arthur, Tex. A private company having large interests at Port Aribur wants to connect the pass with the lake on whicl Port Arthur is situated, a distance of eight miles, to give an outlet to the Galf of Mexico. They represented 10 the Sec- retary that their propertv would be very greatly enhanced in value if they were allowed to construct a suip canal, but op- position came from & rival corporation. Becretary Alger was in doubt as to his right to grent_tne suthority and referred the matter to McKenna, who rendered an opinion to-day. He holds that the Secre- tary of War has authority to grant the permit. — More Gold for Emport, ‘WASHINGTON, D. C., May 12.—Notice was received at the Treasury Department to-day that Barine, Magoun & Co., had withdrawn $550,000'in gold from the sub- treasury in New York for export. on ac- count of Kidder, Peabody & Co. of Boston. aE g Wheatland's Postmistress. WASHINGTON, b. C.. May 12 —Sena- tor Perkins has recommended that Mrs. L. W. Hamilton, postmistress at Wheat- land, Cal., bs allowed 10 keep her place. The faeimil signature of NANIWA DID NOT SALUTE THE FLAG Grave Oversight by the Japanese Cruiser at Honolulu. Philadelphia Marine Arrested for Clubbing Another in Parade. The Shore Drill Caused Much Erro- neous Excitement Among the Japane: HONOLULU, Hawan, May 5.—Admiral Beardsiee and his personal staff—Lieuten- ant G. M. Stoney and Ensign Willard— have booked their passage to the United States on the steamship Australia leaving here on June 2. The combined battalionsof the Phila- delphia and Marion, headed by the band of the former, where given shore drill yes- terday morning, parading the principal streets in going and coming from the base- ball grounds, where the drill was beld. During the drill one member of the Philadelphia’s crew stepped on another’s toe and in return was clubbed on the head by the Jatter with the buct end of his rifle. The assailant was promptly put under ar- rest for court-martial, the wounded man being temporarily bandaged up and sent to the ship by a detail of the hospital corps. There was much excitement during the march of the United States marines and sailors among the Japanese, who have not yet done talking about it. They con- sider the landing of the troops as a menace against the Japanese, and are ap- | parently borrowing mach trouble about it. Tne Japanese cruiser Naniwa came into port this morning. At the Japanese lega- tion she was not expected until to-mor- row. The japanese in the city were fig- | uring on getting up a demonsiration on the arrival of their war vessel, but Min- ister Shimamura semi-officially ~an- nounced that he would permit nothing of the kind. He is quite well acquainted | with Councilor Akiyama, the speciai | Commissioner on the Naniwa, and says| he is a bright snd very intelligent man. For a number of years Akiyama was an attache of the Japanese legation in Lon- don, and later was with the legation in St. Petersburg. Minister 8himamura is of the opinion that Mr. Akiyama’s duties ars merely the transmission of instructions {rom the Jap- | anese Government to him ana to take back the official report thereon. He does i not think that Mr. Akiyama’s aushority will supersede bis own as Minister. He received a very large package of offici mail on the steamer China, but has not ing to give out concerning the content He bas, bowever, authorized the publica- tion of the following: ““There is no idea of intimidation in the sending of & vessel cf the navy to Hono- Julu. The sole mission is one of nquiry, | and Hawaii has tue benefit of the doubt as to any infringement of Japanese treaty rights until a calm inquiry may demon- strate that this Government is in the wrong. Even in that case there will be no bluster about having the difficulty ad- | justed. It will be done, if required, ibrough the decorous and polite channels of diplomacy.” | The Naniwa was sighted about 8:30 o’clock this morning, and came to an an- chor in naval row about two hours after- | ward. Asshe came through the chun?r.l she hoisted the Hawaiian flag ard fired a salute of twenty-one guns, which was an- swered Ly the shore battery. She then hoisted the United States tlag, but fired only thirteen guns for Admiral Beardslee, instead of the National salute of twenty- one guns first and then thirteen for the admiral. The Philadeiphia replied with the usual salute, the omission to saiute the American flag before the admiral’s flag being taken for an oversight. On board the Marion there was some indig- nation expressed over the awkwardness of the salute, bui on the Philadelphia no notice was taken of it. It is probable that the matter will be straightened out. Your correspondent interviewed an officer of the United States steamer Marion on the saluting, and was assured that the salute to the American flag was omitted. He also _telephoned to military head- quarters. The answer was that the omis- sion to salute the flag was noticed by them also, and tbat they wondered whether it was intentional or not. There is much talk aboutiown among those who noticed the incident. At this writing none of the Naniwa’s peop'e have come on shore. Admiral Beardslee sent his barge witn a member of his staff to call on the captain, and this afternoon the call is being returned. Captain Shaefer, representing Colonel Fisher of the Hi wailan military,made an official call on the officers of the Naniwa_ soon after arrival. Large numbers of Japanese lined the wharves. VANDEKLIP PEUMOTED. Newspaper Reporter Becomes an As- sistant Secretary of the Treasury. WABHINGTON, D. C., May 12.—Frank A. Vanderlip of Chicago, the private sec- retary of Gage, has been selected for the position of Assistant Secretary to succeed Scott Wike of Iilinois. Vanaerlip is a wspaper man, who gave up reporting to become the financial editor of the Chi. cago Tribune. Gage found Vanderiip a man of unusual ability as an executive officer. When Porter, the President’s sec- ret; accompanied McKinley on the recent down-river trip Vanderlip wasput in charge of affa rs at the White House. Secretary Gage concluded that Vanderlip is too big a man to remain in his present position, He had a talk with the Presi- dent this afternoon and it is understood that Vahderlip’s promotion has been de- cided upon. —_—— TO COMMISS10N THE CONCOED. The Cruiser to Be Prepared For Foreign Servios at Unce. WASHINGTON, D. 0., May 12 —By di- rection of Becretary Long ths cruiser Con- cord will be placed in commission at the | Mare Island Navy-yard and prepared im- mediately for service at some foreign sta- tion, oresumably the Asiatic, with the Baltimore and Charleston. The Concord has been at the nayy-yard all winter un- dercoing repairs, and but for the lack of men would have been in commision six weeks ago. Ifsent southalongthe Pacific Coast she will sail for China and there take the place of the Detroit now en route to New York from Gibraltar. Commander Walker, stationed at the Naval Academy, will be assigned to the vessei with Lieu- ta&nnt-Coloncl Vocoresses as exeoutive office! ———— Confirmed by the Senate, WASHINGTON, D, C., May 12.—Among the uominations the Senate confirmed to- day were those of John N. Quackenbush commaendér in ths navy and Tams ixby of Minnesota as & member of the Dawes Indian Commission. * SRt Fvans’ Good Chances for Appraiver. WASHINGTON, D. C, May 12.—J. F. is on every wrapper Evans of San Francisco, formerly Special Agent of the Treasury, is a candidate for appraiser of merchandise at San Francisco, which pays per annum. He i highly regarded by the treasury officials a3 an expert and it is probable he will be appointed. A e G WILL PROBABLY BE REINSTATED, Everything Favors Engineer Humphries, Formerly of the Quartermaster’s Office at San Francisco. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 12.—No de- cision will be reached in the case of James H. Humphries, the engineer dismissed from the quartermaster's office at San Francisco, until Quartermaster James M. Moore’s report is received. He has been asked by Secretary Alger to forward it 2s soon as possible. Ex-Quartermaster- General Batchelder, Senator Perkins, Gen- eral Hart and other influential people are working for Humphries' reinstatement. It is alleged by his friends that the en- gineer who was sent to San Francisco irom Arkansas, and who is now occupy- ing the position formerly held by Humph- ries, which 'pavs $1800 per annum, was guilty of the same offense charged against Humplhries, viz.; accepting compensation for engineerinz ‘work performed outside of his official duties. A singular feature of the matter is that the Arkansas man, who now holds the place, is a Democrat, while Humphries (removed) is a Republic can. It is further alleged by Humphries’ friends that the whole troubte was caunsed by former Quartermaster Lees, who, while stationed in Washington State recom- mended a pumping station at Spokane 10 cost $60,000, which Engineer Humphries afterward constructed at a cost of only $4000; also, that tne buildiug of the Fort Point seawall of biue stone from the quar- ries on Angel Island was another cause of trouble between Quartermaster Lees and Humphries. Quartermaster Kimball, who succreded Lees at San Francisco ard who was in turn succeeded by James M. Moore, sup- ported Humpbries 1n his controversy with Lees, and Moore has also written a” letter to Humphries, in which he speaks of him in the nighest terms. It is believed that Humphries will be reinstated. S S WHY AIKEN WAS DISKISSED. Couldn't 4gres With a Vermont Marble Company About Stone to Be Used n Public Buildings. WASHINGTON, D. C, May 12.—It is understood that Supervising Architect Aiken said to some friends to-day that nis dismissal was caused by the machina- tions of the Vermont and New England Marbie Company. Mr. Aiken had ex- pressed bis intention of using the stone found in the localities of Chicazo and 8an Francisco in the construction of these two public buildings, and woula have continued this policy of using local stone in the construction of most public build- ings. The Vermont company expected to furnish the stone for both the Chicago and San Franeisco buiidings. California parties now here are trying to have the upper structure of the 8an Fran- cisco Postoffice built of granite from the Ravmond quarry, California. Represen- tative Loud believes that the selection of the stone may be left to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds of Con- gress, but this is not probable. The selec- tion is usually made by the Treasury De- partment. Loud will see Assistant Secre- tary Spalding in a day or wwo about the appointment of a superintendent for the construction of the San Francisco build- ing. —_———— UNFIT FOR MILITARY INQUIRY. General Merritt Dismisses the Charges of Captain Romeyn Against Lleutenants 0'Brien and Bemford. ATLANTA, GA, May 12.—Lieutenant 0O'Brien, accuser of Captain Romeyn, and Lieutenant Bamford, a lexding actor in the incidents leading up to the Romeyn court-martial, will not be arraigned on the charges preferrcd by Romeyn. Gen- erul Wesley Merritt, commanding the army of the East, has declined to enter- tain the charges, The order containing his decision in the matter is in the hands of Major Cbarles Porter in charge at Fort McPherson. General Merritt has decided that the charges were not presented for the good of the army service, but merely as a result of personal enmitv. The charges against O'Brien were con- duct unbecoming an officer and drinking, which embraced a large num over of speci- fications. The charges against Bamford were conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman, in that be had; spoken un- truthfully and without proper respect re- garding his engagement to Miss Nina Ronteyn, Romeyn’s daughter. In passing upon thess charges General Merritt said they were not a it subject for military in- quiry, and it was felt tnat nothing but the physical condition of Romeyn could account for his ever preferring such charges for investigation by court-marual. ‘This practically ends the season of trouble at Fort McPherson. Social rela- tions at the fort are very much strained as a consequence of the court-martial. BT e Two Nepresses Lynched. HUNTSVILLE, Ara., May 12.—Two ne- gresses, Mellio Smith and Mandy Franks, were lynched by a mob last night on the road leading from Jeff to this city. The women were accussed of poisoning Joshua 0. Kelly’s family at Jeff. The first poison- ing occurred two months ago, resulting inthe death of Mrs. Keliy. The follow- ing night several members of the family and a number of guests were poisoned. but recovered. Last Friday more of the family showed symptors of poisoning. NEW TO-DAY. A GOOD HOLD T IS A SAFE THING IN TAMES LIKE THESE TO HAVE A GOOD HOLD on something—A house to live in, A business of your own, A situation that you can depend on, A mining claim Wwill help out sometimes—Some people have iriends to lean on when the bank account gives out. Our aim has been for the past 18 yearsin this city to build up and establish business relations or business friends: ips with the whole town, State and coast, that would hold through the dark- est days of business adversity. Oar efforts have been successful and we bave with us as constant patrons the loyal people of the coast. How this has been done is our secret. 23 Ibs. Golden Gran. Sugar - . . $1.00 | Sewing Machines - - - - . This comes in g0od play now in presezvin, and pie-baking time, and some ‘nga R for other purposes. It is sweeter than any other sugar aud cheaper too. 50 Ibs. Beans - - - . - . $1.00 ‘These are red or Spanish beans—some call them Chill beans: pinks ure same prce. Thev are strictiy number on ittle rebate iu ton lots; take any qi tity you can use. Fresh Butter - - - - - . - 25 Rolls or squares for one more day, but pas- Tora’io, Givina i 30, w6 Canot boid ihe price of butter where it is for many days. 50 Ihs. Corn Meal - - - - - $1.00 This 13 the kind tofeed folks with, the nice, fine mush meai: you liKe it, I guess, when you can getit good and iresh for 2¢ apound. o Lenox Soap. 20 hars - - . . . 70 You know how popular thissoap Is; webuy almost & carload ai s time and it goes out 1ively—100 kinds of soap on sale to-day. = Trip slong, zood Iady. oniy a few left; save $40 whie you may: you'll never regret buying one of thess machines. Do not wiite for deseription—the machine 1s war- ranied in every particulac. Almost all colors but black and white; we Men's Taffota Gloves - - - - close them at 5 cents because they will not sell fast enough at 25 cents. 300 Men’s Fine White Shirfs . - - These are made of good muslin, fully re- inforced, and wul bear close inspection Irom all critics. Ladies’ Shirt Waists - - - - 50s ‘These are lae styles, laundered and ready %0 put on; will be reai warm some of these daysand then you'll blame yourself for not having a walst from Smith's. Pleass do not biame us. Wool Hose, black ~ - . . - . 10¢ These are_zood quality, rather stout, for chiidren 12 years to 8 years; lasi years price was 25 cents—ofter open to the trade. Pressed Beef sliced to order, the very best kind, 15c. California Cream Cheese, the kind used at your house, 10c. The Damoustration Counter continues to serve Hot Coffee Free to-dav. Everything points to higher prices in Tea—we are still selling at old figures, We are quite ready to receive a visit from you to-day—will you call ? ITH We thank our friends for liberal patronage. Our free delivery all over the city is appreciated. + Try our Fine Tea seryed {ree every day. You'll find it convenient to check packages here. Across the bay towns supplied {ree of cost for freight. We understand packing and shipping goods everywhere. Our patrons find it pass to Work on a cash basis. We have a 40-page price list, free to all. Address—The Big Store at the Ferry—25-27 MARKET STREET. “QRS FAIL c L7 AN £ 7" S Mt LN Wy (\ 3 DOCTOR SWEANY, Whose Reputation Is Established by Ten Years of Unparalleled sSuccess at 737 Market Street, San Francisco The ablest and most successful specialist of the age 1n the trea'ment of all Chronic Nerv- ous und Private Diseases of both Men and Women. All diseases of the Eye, Ear, Head, Thros Lungs, Stomach, Liver and bowels, Kidney, Bladder and Urinary Troubles, Ru; ture, Catarrh, Piles, Eczema and anmncef: treated with unfailing success. Diseases of womau peculiar to her sex scientifically treated and permanently cured. Loss or partial loss of manly power and vigor in young, m'ddie-aged | or old men positively restored. Weakening drains which sap the vitality, destroy the | health, cause paralysis, insanity and prema. | ture deatn, quickly and permanently stopped. Private diseases of every name and nature cured withou: leaving any bad effects, and that diseske which poisons the biood, decays the bones and causes more phyeical and men- tal suffering than any other known diseass thoroughly and forever cured. Heart, Brain and Nerves. 1f you have a dizziness of the head and pal- pitation of the heart, difficult bresthing and suffocating feeling, & tired, irritable discon- tented feeling, and a fear of impending danger or death, a dread of bein alone or thereverse; 11 your memory is failing and you are gloomy and despondent and feel an’ aversion to so- ciety, you are suffering from a disease which mey s00n prove very serious, You have mo time to lose. Write your troublesif living away from the city. Thousauds cured at home. Letters are snewered in ail forelxn languages. Corre spondence strictly confidential. Book. Guide to Health. sent free on avplication. ~Address, F. L. SWEANY, M.D., 737 Market street, San Francisco, Cal. Dr. Martin’s GREAT PAIN GUR Of the Age A preventive and cure for Rheu- matism, Neuralgia, Pains in Gen- eral, Dyspepsia, Sore Tlroat, Pneumonia, Nervous, Liver and Kidney Complaints, Backache, Burns, Swelliogs, Colds, Coughs. Colic, Cramps, Sprains, Bruise: Wounds, Indigestion, Skin Di oases, Excessive Itching ard many other compiainta. Price: 25c¢, 50c, $1 Per Bottle. L._CALLISCH, Wholesale Agent for the Pacific Coast, San Jose, Cal. For sale by all druggists. The trade supplied by Redington & Co., Mack & Co. and Langley & Michaels, San Fran- cisco. HAY . FEVER AND CATARRH Oppression, Suffocation, Neuralgia, etc. CURED BY Espic’s Cigarettes, or Powder Paris, J. ESPIC ; New York, E. FOUGERA & CO. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. remedy for Gleet, Spermatorrhaa, ‘Whités, unnatural dis® charges, or any inflamma- tion, irritation or ulcera- tod of mucous mem- THEEVANS GEwicaL o, branes. Non-astringent. Sold by Druggists, or sent in plain wrapper, express, prepaid, for or 3 bottles, 8.75. sent on request. BLOOD EXAMINATIONS You Can Tell Whether Your Blood Is fn “Good or Bad Condition. MAKE THE TEST YOURSELF. The Doctor Tells You How to Learn Whether Your Blood i1s Thin and Watery, Thick and Sluggish, or Just In Proper Condition. RED BLOOD, RICH AND HEALTHY. FLOWS in the veins and arterfes of the man or woman wholsin good physical beaith. Just as soou as your blood becames thinh and watery, just so soon do seeds of disease begin to be planted. You can tell when your blood is becoming thin and waiery by the pimpleson your face, by 10ss of weight, your being o easily chilled, and then come feelings ofexbaustion, weary feelings. In this state you need a blood purifier, and you can_got no better bioog purlfier than thé popular househoid remedy, JOY'S VEGETABLE A RSA- PARILLA. You may use it in moderation: may use It for any one member of the family. Good. only good. follows the use of JOY'S VEGE- TABLE SARSAPARILLA. ‘When your blood 4s thick and sluggish you be- come morose, melancholy and languishing: you don't feel I1ke rising n the morning: you havea coated tongue and bad digestion. When this state of aftairs exists you need a liver regulator, which in oniy another way of saying you need Joy’s Vegetuble Sarsaparilia. It you be satisfied to take & pimple-producing, corrasive, poisonous, mercurial, potash substitutd you may do 80, but if you want to get 8 high-class b 0od purifier, made out of the vegetabie ju ces of California herbs, you will have to buv thé reiable JOY'S VEGRTABLE SARSAPARILLA. JOY'S VEGETABLK SARSAPAKILLA has been highly indorsed. You can pick ' an indorser on the stree cars, in the walling-rooms, ib the shop, at the theaiers, any place;: ask your next- door neighbor. your best friend; study before you 80 10 8 arugglst, aud_when you have reached the conclusion get' JOY'S VEGETABLE SARSA- PARILLA. Honestly Permlt No Dishonest Clerk or Drugglst to Palm Off That Which Is Not, of CASTORIA, JOYS VEGETABLE SARSAPARILLA. A gentleman from Whitehall, N. Y., relates: “ I know of one case where ipans Tabules have ‘ done wonders.'" Actually saved a man’s life. He had been given up by all the doctors and told to get ready to die. He had the worst form of dyspepsia. Could not retain any food on his stomach. So had wasted away to nothing but skin and bones.” 24