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9 pawned her jewels to get money for Colum- bus’ voyage of discovery. Then he had the business men’s peti- tion read at the clerk's desk, so it would be inserted in the record, with ail the names, as part of his remarks. “Some Lafayette will be found to lead Cuba to victory and freedom,” he shout- ed, “and all we are asked now to do is to treat Cuba as we treat Spain—honestly and justly.” He referred to alleged letters sent from ex-Assistant Secretary of State Rockhill instructing Consuls to give a pro-Span i tone to their reports, but said that in view of Rockhill's reported denial he would not make the letters a part of the offi- cial record. Neither Rockhill nor any- body else could deny, however, the facts set forth in the President’s message, which, the Senator intimated broadly, were received long ago from the United States agents and purposely withheld from the Senate and House. “I get my Cuban doctrines from St Louis,” be said, “and I adhere to them.” He theun savagely attacked the minority for filibustering and threatened to retali- ateina way to make them sorry. The Republican party never broke its vpledzes when it had the legislative power to fulfill them. The Cuban plank of the last Na- tional convention, writien by Lodge and which was adopted while the rafters rang with applause, must be lived up to and the Republican Senators who seem to have gone to sleep and forgotten their pledges must arouse themselves in Cuba’s cause. Mason read striking instances of Spanish outrazes upon Cuban insurgents. Would tiis great, powerful nation submit 10 such things? He was opposed to war, | but if war were to come as areply to the notices of free America tbat liberty ana | Pumanity skall prevail and Cuba be free, | then in God’s name let war come. When Mason sat down there wasa burst of ap- plause and Hoar arose to reply. “I expect,” he said, “'to retain that re- spect for the constitution I have sworn to respect and which the Senator from Iili- nois seems to despise. I shall also main- 12in my re-pect for what Le calls that | nacle, international law.” | Cuba, Senator Hoar sald, was sar- rounded by a sea controlied by a Spanish | fleet, and the only effect of the Morgan | resolution is to declare while the present | condition exists that Spain can search our | 1ips at sea at pleasure and that Ameri- cans in Cuba shall have no claim against Spain for damages of any kind. Hoar practically accused Mason of being ignor- ant of the true nature of the resclution and intimated that whether he was a fili- buster or not the pending resolution would Le unacted upon for months to come. i Hoar told the Senate tnat in his opinion | the President shouid be asked by Congress to use his good offices with Spain to bring about peace in Cuoa. This measure, he said, was what the Republican platform meant. He would ascertain officially all | the facts and then demand that Spain xtop the war or see it stopped by the nited States. He accused Mason of “‘bragging” and ‘“shouting” and ‘“‘sput- tering.” In his opinion, the beiligerency resolution was like a mosquito, “very much buzz, very litile sting.” At the conctusion of Hoar’s remarks Gallinger took the floor in favor of the resolution. He attempted to get some sort of an agreement as to when a vote would be taken, but the anii-Cuban Sea- ators, under the leadership of Hale, con- tinued their filibustering tactics and with | plausible excuses prevented an agreement. Hawley spoke in opposition to the pass- age of the resolution at this time, and during his remarks Mason and Hoar be- came involved in another dispute as to its etfects. Hawley desired, he said, to pro- 1est against this flippant talk of war by those in Congress, many of whom refuse 10 vote for coast defenses. “‘Let us first prepare for war,” he said, *‘before we bring it on.” The Senate then went into executive session. POLICY OF 1HE PRESIDENT. He Will Offer the Friendly Uffices of the | United States. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 18.—The Herald’s Washington special quojes a “prominent Senator very close to the President”’ as outlining the Cuban policy thus: “The first step of the President is to | afford immediate relief for American citi- zens in the manner indicated in the met tage yesterday. Next will be a tender of tbe zood offices of the United States to | bring the war to an end through the | medium of diplomatic negotiations. “This step will be teken when Special Commissioner Calhoun has made a report | on the exact situation. The President | expects Calhonn will substantiate all that | Lee and other consular officers have said | regarding the deplorable condition of | affairs and the inability of Spain to crush the rebellion. ““Tis report, coupled Wwith the petition received to-day from many prominent business men whose interests have been se-iously affected, will furnish the basis for an exhaustive note to be sent to the Madrid Government. It will be friendly in tone, but firm in its insistence that the war shall be brought to a close. It will make a formal tender of the good offices of the United States with this end in view. “If the mediation of the United States is accepted the President will suggest that the independence of the island be brougnt about through purchase. If this is re- fused the President will adopt rome plan for a more active intervention. The Presi- dent does not now favor the beiligerency resolution. Developments in tbe island may cause him to change his mind, but he finds nothing in the existing situation which would warrant such action.” ST WAR MATERISL LANDED, Cubans Receive @ Cargo of Arms and Dynamite. RICHMOND, Va., May 18.—Four tons of arms and ammunition and a cargo of dynamite are said to have been landed yesterday on the coast of Cuba by the steam tug Alexander Jones and the pilot- boat Johu D. Long, or the filibustering steamship to which the Jones and Long transferred their treight. Thursday night, with ber lights out, the Jones came cau- tiously into the harbor, and loading the materisls of war was accomplishea quickly with the aid of twenty Cuban sympathizers, Two carloads of rifles, cartridges, machetes, provisions and medicines were put aboard. She sailed at 11 o’clock Friday night, taking a Cuban pilot. The Long took the cargo of dy- namite. T At Business Men’s Memorial. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 18.—The memorial of the business men of New York and other cities asking that means be found to terminate the strugele in Cuba was received at the Btate Depart- ment this morning and referred to Secre- 1ary Sherman THE 5UGAK SCANDALS. Reluctance Shown by Semators to Make an Investigation. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 18.—A special to-day says that the Senate is most re- | road conductors aiong the line of the | street looking over the directory trying 10 { luctant to take up the sugar scandals. This is 50 apparent that Tiliman sees bis opportunity and is preparing to pitch in viciously as soon as the Cuban debate ceases to monopolize the Senate's atte tion. Tillman is ready to cause a whole lot of trouble. He is going to comment on the fact that stories are being freely circu- lated about Senators dabbling in svgar stocks now, despite the fact that Have- meyer and Searles are to come up for trial, Meanwhile Broker Elverton R. Chap- man is in jail in Washington for refusing to answer questions which were asked him nearly (hree years ago. The President is reported to be in great distress over the situation. A majority of the directly affected Senators and many others have asked for the pardon; the vowerful sugar interest is working for the broker’s discharge; many prominent men above suspicion are expressing sympathy with him, and the argument is used that Judge Cole in sentencing him imposed the minimum penalty, as Cbapman re- fused to answer questions on the advice of his counsel that he had a legal right to do so. What the President will do is still un- { certain. et A BUNKOED IN NEW YORK. An Engliskman on the Way 'Back Re- lieved of All His Earthly Fossessions. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 18.—The police have a well-dressed Englishman in their custody. He was able to give his name to-night as Charles Restrow and sa1d be arrived Monday from Los Angeles on his way to England. He has a steamship ticket on the Teu- tonic saiiing to-morrow. This is about all he possesses, he savs, aside from # new straw hat and a si.ver fop cane. He would not have had the ticket if it had been in his pocker, but his passage was paid in advance and the purser ol the boat ias tne ticket. Restrow is 43 yearsold. He has been living in Califordia four years and left Los Angeles May 12. A letter found in his pocket requests rail- Southern Pacific to *‘take care ¢f bim, as he is a stranger in a strange land and bie to bunko and other games.” At 10 o'clock to-night Policeman Ward found Restrow ir a drugstore in Hudson find “Isasc.” The druggist called the policeman’s attenten to him, saying the gentleman was lost. The crowd in front of the door told the policeman the man had been bunkoed. Restrow himself said be did not know where he was. “You see I am perfectly sober,” he said, “for I'm not a drinking man. But I'm green in this bloomin’ country and | can’t find the name of the hotel where I| stopped last night, nor can 1 find the gentleman I gave my trunks to. He told me his name was ‘Isaac,’ but there’s so blooming many of them I can’t find which it is. He said he was baggagemas- ter of the Centreport road and that he would take care of my baggage.” The policeman took Resirow to the sta- tion-nouse. There the stranger made in- quiries for ‘Isaac,” whom he met at the hotel on Broadway, end who took every- tbing but the cane and hat. Captain Petty seat a policeman to the steamship agents and there learned the passage ticket awaited Restrow's arrval. A woman had telegraphed passage money irom Los Angeies. That was all the steam- ship folks knew. ““Who is the woman?”’ asked the cap- taio. “She is the lady who came over here with me,” said Restrow, ‘‘but she won't go back.” Upon the captain’s advice Restrow spent the night in the police sta- tion. S gie ey 10 MAKE GUOD CITIZENS, Reformers From Al Sections Meet in Convention at Nashvill NASHVILLE, Tesx., May 18.—A large number of reformers from the East, West and South assembled here to-day in a *‘na- tional good citizens’ convention,” for the purpose of bringing into existence a good citizens’ league, in which lovers of liberty, prosperity, truth, righteousness and good government may unite and work for a reformation of social and political life and the uplifting of humanity. The movement had its origin in a call signed by representative men of twanty- four States, among the number being Rev. Dr. George C. Lorimer, the eminent Bap- tist divine, of Boston; Rev. Dr. Theodore L. Cuyler of Brooklyn; Kerr BoyceTupper, D. D., of Philadeiphia; President A. B. Miller of Waynesburg College, Pennsy I- nia; the venerable Neal Dow of Maine, and Rev. Dr. Josiah Strong of New York. The call for the gathering bristies with pointed remarks, among them being the followin 'We have been electing and appointing far too many bad and incom- petent men, all the way from courts of Justice of the Peace to the halls of the United States Tapitol.” The convention opens this afternoon and will continue for the two following days. e MoPHERSON'S CLOSE CALL. New Jersey’s Ew-senator Has a Lucky Kscape in a Quarrel. NEW YORK N. Y., May 18.—Ex- United States Senator McPherson of New Jersey bad a quarrel to-day with Willliam Van Aiken and W. T. Low. Van Aiken got very much excited and the angrier he became the more McPherson taunted him. Finally Van Aiken drew a pistol and attempted to shoot the New Jersey man. Instantly there was great excitement and people near bastened to get away. Low, however, who was nearest Van Aiken, showed great presence of mind. He grappled with him and prevented him from commitiing a murder. Van Aiken was promptly arrested for attempt to commit murder. Low walked away. The police, however, say that Low isan accomplice and they will arrest him. —_———— PYTHIANISM N KANSAS. Lows of Great Importan the Grand Lodze. WICHITA, Kaxs., May 18.—The Kan- sas Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias, in session here to-day, passed several laws of great importance to the order, one of which provides for the division of the State into twelve districts. The member- ship has been failing off for several years past, and the subdivisions of the State and annual district meetings are intended to Passed by aronss the dormant spirit of Pythianism. | Divisious of the uniform rank are arriving on all trains to participate in the grand parade and drills to-morrow. Florida’s Friendless Treasurer, TALLARASSEE, Frx. May 58.-Ths storm that has been threatening for the past few days broke in the Legisiature to- day, when a resolation was introduced in the House of Representatives impeaching Btate Treasurer Collins for mnl?nunc‘. The Treasurer proved to be without a friend. Nothing was said in his behalf and the resolution was adopted by a vote of 48 to 0. TR SR Creedon’s Repiy to Kid MoCoy. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 18 —Dan Cree- don, now in London, to-day cabled :hat be would not fight McCoy for any sum less than $10,000. Creedon also said that he would return to America within three weeks, and that Billy Plummer would ac- company bum, MORROW CHOSEN CIRCUIT JUDGE De Haven Will Fill the U. S. District Court Vacancy. McKenna’s Elevation to the Supreme Bench Might Aid Waymire. But the Best Informed Say There Is No Federal Position for the Alamedan. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 18.—The President to-day sent the following nomi- nations to the Senate: Justice—William W. Morrow of California, United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Ju- aicial Circuit; George Morgan Thomas of Ken- tucky, Solicitor of Internal Revenue. Navy—Passed Assistact Engineer Frank H. Eldridge to be Chiet Engineer of the Navy. Interior—Samuel C. Morse of Washingionto be Indisn Agent at Nean Bay Agency, Wash- ington, Ex-Congresaman and ex-Judge of the California Supreme Court Jobn J. de Haven will be appointed United States | District Judge for the Northern District of California to succeed William W. Mor- row, who was to-day appointed Circtit Judge to succeed McKenna. There were three candidates for this place who were considered possible nonfinees, viz.: James A. Waymire of Alameda, Morris M. Estee | of Napa and Judge de Haven. It is gossiped in the California colony | gossip here that Waymire will be made Attor- ney-General to succeed dcKenna when | | the latter is made an Associate Justice of | | quantity of lime. the United S:ates Supreme Court, but THE CALL correspondent was toid to-night oy one who stands closs to the President that Waymire's appointment as a mems ber of the Cabinet was improbable. Itis the opinion of those best informed here that Mr. Waymire will not be appointed to any Federa! position. Judge de Ha- ven’s nomination may be sent in to- morro. NEW QUARANTINE OFFICER. Passed Assistant Surgeon M. J. Rosenau Is Detailed for Service at This Port, WASHINGTON, D. C., May 18.—With the approval of the President, Passed As- sistant Surgeon M. J. Rosenau- of the Marine Hospital service has been detailed for duty as Quarantine Officer at San Francisco to enforce the rules and rezula- tions promulgated by the Secretary of the Treasury. It is stated at the department that the quarantine regulations of the treasury, as well as the local regulations, have been repeatedly violaled by the lccal officer; that the local authorities made no provision for the necessary dis. infection of vessels and personal apparel, nor the isolation and treatment of the afflicted, and the local officer otherwise had sbown himself incompetent. This action of the President is tuken atthe solicitation of the State Legislature of California, the Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco and the Board of Health. Dr. M. J. Rosenau, who is stationed at Angel Island, had not received any offi- cial information last evening of the orders from Washington. Itisprobable thatthe City Board of Health will still maintain Dr. Chalmers in his position as_local quarantine officer. When the Legislature sought 1o abolish his office the San Fran- cisco Board of Health resisted the measure. Some time ago the Pacific Mail Steam- ship Company was advised by the Treas- ury Department that the company ships would not be permitted to enter at the Custom-house in this City unless the bills of health were approved by the Federal Quarantine Officer. The health authori- ties of the City, of course, would be power- less to dock & steamer in opposition to the Federal authority, but it is contended that the local board could refuse a landing to a ship that had been duly passed by the United States ofticer. There would be local board attemp conflict shoula the to establish a more rigid zovernment than the United States | Government exacted. Physicians who have studied the subject take the view that the United States’ authority will not be questioned. Dr. Chalmers may be per- mitted to advice, but the orcers of the United States officer will be obeyed. Ea s o LOUD FOE POSTMASTER, The Comgressman Will Succeed MeCop~ pin if He Wants tha P WASHINGTON, D. C., May 18.—Ex- Attorney-General Hart announced to THE CALL correspondent to-night that he had the most reliable information that Con- gressman Eogene F. Loud would be ap- pointed Postmaster at San Francisco to succeed Frank M. McCoppin when the latter’s term expires. Mr. Hart said that it was all fixed. Mr. Loud could not be seen to-night, but Mr. John D. Spreckels said to THE CAnL correspondent: “I do not think Mr. Loud wantsthe postmaster- ship.”” Mr. Spreckels will be here about a week yot. —————— TU OPEN TBE RESERVATION, What the Indian Appropriation Con- ferrea Will Hecommond. WASHINGTON, D. C, May 18.—In view of the objections to the provisions heretofore recommended by the con- ferees on the Indian appropriation bill for control of the gilsonite deposits of the Uncompahgre reservation, in Utah, they decided to-day to authorize the opening of the reservation on April 1, 1898, with- out any restrictions whatever. The agri- cuitural land in the reservation will be aliotted in severalty to the Indians, who may, it they prefer, take allotments in the Utah reservation. All unallotted lands, including those containing gilson- ite deposits, will be open 10 settlement un- der the land laws of the United States. Those governing the location of mineral lands will apply to the gilsonite terri- tory. g o For the Parés Enposition. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 18.—~The Benate Committee oa International Ex- positions reported favorably on the joint resolution accepting the invitation from the French Government to participate in the Paris Exposition of 1900. It also pro- vides for the appointment of the neces- sary commissioners and appropriates $350,000 to delray the expenses. blfhans Vovhititi Internal Revenue Keceipts. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 18'-The monthly statement of collections of in- ternal revenue show the receipts for April to be $11,384,539, a decreasa of $06.705 as compared with April, 189. In the ten months the receipts have aggreg: $122,350,404, an incre compared with the same period last year of $680,083. prdsish Al edon Germany KenewsBBer Tariff Protest. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 18.—The German Government, through its Em. bassador, has renewed its protest against ths high rates of the proposed new tariff bill on products shipped from that country, The Embassador intimases that Germany considers the rates of the Senate measure equally as unfriendly as those of the Dingley bill. Particular ylucnfion is called to the sugar schedule. e DUDLEY GoES TO PERU. The President Decides to Appoint the San Diegan as United States Minister. WAEHINGTON, D. C., May 18.—Irving B. Dudley of San Diego will be appointed United States Minister to Peru. This has been decided on by the President. The appointment will be made within a few days. It will be remembered thatthe California delegation indorsed Mr. Dudley as Minister to Hawaii, to which place Harold Bewall of Maine was appointed. . — Californians Afier Treaswry Positions. WASHINGTON, D. ., May 18.—Appli- cations under the Treasury Department were filed with Becretary Gage to-day by C. B. Morgan of Oakland, Cal., to be Superintendent of the Mint and E. M. Root of 8an Francisco to be State Ap- praiser. MYSTERY OF A SKELETON. Ghastly Discovery Made by Workmen In an Underground Passageway at 8t John. 8T. JOBN, N. 8., May 18.—This city bas a profound mystery on its hands, which from present indications will never be explained. Workmen while excavating on the prop- erty occupied by the Thorne warehouse, which has been taken by the St Joln Street-railway Company, came upon a secret subterranean passagewsy in the Tocs. The workmen, while removing part of the debris in the passageway to satisiy their curiosity, found a skeleton of a man. The passageway is about six feet wide and encased with wood. It runs a long dis- tance in a soutberly direction and is twelve feet below the su face of the street. The skeleton was found in the midst of a The teeth wers black- ened with age and some of the bones had succumbed 10 the devouring influences of the lime. The fleshy tissues were en- tirely gone and the remains bore evidence of having been placeii there years beiore. The city officials say that the passage- way is not an old sewer and that it never could have been used as one. It was con- stracted by private individuals for some secret purpose. It is s1id that at this point 190 years ago, and less, smugglers plied a busy trade, and many a cask of rum and bale of silk was mysteriously brought in past the customs officials. Many believe that this structure was an important fac- tor in the evasion of customs officials. RS CANAUA’S COAST DEFENSELESS. S@nator David Mills Sounds a Note of Warning That the Country Is Not Protected, OTTAWA, Oxt., May 17.—Senator David Mills has sounded a note of warning re- spegting the defenseless condition of the Canaaian coast cities, with the exception of Halifax and Vicioria. He thinksneither the Government nor the couniry fally comprehends the critical situation of the empire, and considers it of greater impor- tance to provide for adequate coast defense than to spend vast sums of money on a railway throulgh Crows Nest Pass, ora fast Atlantic sleamship service. He says: 'e“The seaboard towns should be placed in a position te resist any attempt to seize them by surprise and to prevent an inva- der from even temporarily occupying them for the purpose of levying tribute.’’ Mills is a leading Liberal Senator, in touch with the presentadministration. R ENGLISH MASONIC EVENT. Bpecial Grand Lodge to Commemorate the Queen’s Jubilee. LONDON, Exa., May 18.—The Prince of ‘Wales, who for twenty-three consecutive vears has been grand master of English Free Masons, Grand Lodge, to be held on June 14, in commemoration of the diamond jubiiee of the Queen. All the high dignitaries of the order from every town aud county in the United Kingdom, as well as many distinguished Masons from abroad, will be present, and the event will, it is given out, be the most brilliant in the records of English Ma- sonry. The Free Masons’ Hall is the permanent meeting place of the Grand Lodge, and has been the scene of the successive in- stallations of the Prince of Walesand other notable Masonic events, but owing to the immense attendance that will mark the fortncoming special assembly the spa- cious and magnificent Albert Hall has been engaged. NOPARLIAME: Lo 7 RY DEADHEADS and Commoners MNust Pay to Witness the Jubilee Pageant. LONDON, EnG., May 18.—Considerable caustic comment is being indulged in by members of Parliament of all shades of political opinion over the cheese-paring action of the Government in deciding to make a charge for the seats from which the leislators will witness the Queen’s procession on jubilee day. The stands for the House of Commons are to be erected in the Speaker's Green ind the new palace yard, and for the members of the House of Lords in front of the National Gallery. Each Lord and Commoner will be entitled to two tickets, for which a charge of $3 12 will be made. o Sy EASTERN BASEBALL. Scores of Yesterday's Games in the Na- tional League and the Standing of the Clubs. Cruss— Cruss— W. L. Pa Baltimore. 1 Cincinnati Piusure. . Philadelp'a. Cleveland Louisvilie. 9 .500|St. Louis. PlT{SBURG, PA., May 18.—Pittsburg 5, New K 11. ork 11. CLEVELAND, Omio, May 18.—Cleveland 6, Washington b. CINCINNATI, OH1o, May 18.—Cincinnati 13, Philadelphin 2. LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 18.—Louisville 11, Baltimore 14, CHICAGO, IrL, May 18,—Chicago 11, Bos- ton 5. i ET]; LOUIS, Mo., May 18.~5t. Louis 3, Brook- ¥n 6. has convened a =pecial | 1897. CLAIMS SCIAPPA PIETRA'S DOMAIN Michael Ortega’s Fight for Ventura County Riches. From a Prison Cell He Directs the Attack on the Dead Man’s Will. The Putative Son of the Late Cap= Italist Awalting Trial on a Serlous Charge. VENTURA, CiL, May 17.—The briefs of the lawyers were filed yesterday before Judge Willlams anent the demurrer of the proponents to the contest of the will of ‘Antonio Sciappa Pietra. That is the contest now being made by Michael An- tonio Ortega—for there have been oiher contests of this will, and the story of the litigation forms an interesting bit of his- tory. The contestant, & Spaniard of 36 years, is now in jail at Los Angeles awaiting judgment in the Supreme Court upon an appeal from a conviction in the lower court of a brutal crime wits which he was charged by a young girl. The estate in contest is valued at about $500,000. -Antonio Sclappa Pietra was at one time one of the principal figures in the affairs of this county. There were three brothers Sciappa Pietra, and they were ull in business together, but the name of Antonio Eciappa Pietra stood for the firm. This was true to the extent that the others were recognized merely as empioyes of the dominating head of the concern. When Frederico dropped dead one day in 1867 it was supposed that he jeft nothing. Great was the surprise, therefore, when Anton:o weut inio court and announced that the dead man was a full partner and owner of the one-third of the firm’s assets. The firm was engaged in sheep-raising on a large scale and mer- chandising. Frederico was unmarried and his estate went back to his brothers. One of the present contestants of An tonio’s will is a young woman who claims | the relationship of niece, as having been the daughter of the unmarried Frederico. Her name is Minale R. Danner, and her contest is, at least for the time being, out of court through the granting of a motion of the attorneys for the vroponent to strike out the essential paragraphs of her petition. The granting of the motion practically killed the petition,: and no new move has Since been made by her at- torneys, who are in San Francisco, where she also resides. Antonio Sciappa Pietra went to Italy for health and recreation early in 1895, but found neither. He was overtaken by sickness, and on February 1died at Remo. It was not until a year afterward, in Janu- ary, 1896, that his will, leaving nearly all of his estate to his surviving brother Leo- poldo and creating him executor, was pro- bated. No voice was raised in objection, and a decree of distribution was filed at the end of that year, in December. Still no objection was made until the last days in which, under the law, a contest could be filed. Miss Danner was the first to ap- pear upon the scene on January 1 of tbis year, and on the 18th of the same month came Michael Antonio Ortega. Miss vanner, as stated, claimed to be | the daughter of the brother Frederico, and because of her not setting forth her claim in proper shape she is now out of the field. Ortega claimed to be & legally recog- nized son of Antonio, accepted into his family as such, although Antonio was not married. The proponents of the will formally deny thisand offer in support the record of the famous o!d Mission of San Buenaventura, which sets forth that Michael Antonio Ortega, said to be the contestant, was baptized there by the officiating priest on September 30, 1861, as the natural son of Vicente Ortega and Carlotta Bravo. However this may be, there are many citizens here who acknowledge having been familiar with the claim of young Ortega for years, and befors the death of Antonio Sciappa Pietra, that he was the son of that wealthy citizen, It is szid to have been quite commonly accepled as true. Ortega was convicted three months ago at Los Angeles under the name of John Lee of a criminal attack upon a girl. He has appealed from the judgment to the Supreme Court, and, pending the decision of the higher court, is in jail in that city. BAPTIST JUBILEE WEEK. Divines, Laymen and Women Workers Gathering at Pittsburg From All Parts of the Country, PITTSBURG, PA., May 18.—For a week to come the no longer Smoky City will be the Macca of distinguished divines, lay- men and women workers of the Baptist denomination from all parts of the Union. It is anniversary week in the Baptist c: endar,both in this country and in Kngland, and the ruling powers and lights of the ohurch assemble to legislate concerning the home mission society, the historical and publication societies and the mission- ary union. In accordance with ume-nqnond ‘prece- dent the women have begn given the right of line, and the annual meeting of the Women'’s Baptist Home Mission So- ciety opened yesterday afternoon and evening with fellowship meetings and greetings. To-day the delegates assembled in the Fourth-avenue Church, and, afier a de- votional service, there was an open parlia- ment, conducted by Miss France; . Schuyler. -A special hour was devoted to talks by home missionaries. Miss Jeanette Gedalius told how the Bavtists were proclaiming the Messiah to the Jews; Miss Fannie Kiliott narrated some axperiences in the lifting up of the Afro-Americans; Mrs. Marie Corielle Da- vis showed how th.e Great Spirit was be- ing revealed to the Indiars; Mrs. Kerr B, Tupper talked of the opening of the eves NEW TO-DAY. Under eminent scientific control. “APENTA” The Best Natural Laxative Water. The most certain and comfortable cathartic in cases of constipation and sluggish liver or piles. Sole Exporters: THE APOLLINARIS CO., LD. of the Chinese, while Miss Emma F. Par- sons dilated with earnestness upon tlt:a topic, “Standing for Truth Among the Mormons.” After a service of praise and praver a recess was taken. To-night there will be a demonstration in celebravion of the twentieth anniversary of the society. Mrs. L.-C. Barnes will_deliver the address of welcome; Mrs, J. N. Crouse, the presi- dent, will respond, and _an_historical ad- dre: ill be delivered by the first chair- man of the execative. bosrd, Mrs. E. R. Dickerson. To-morrow will be devoted to the anni- versary meetings of the Home Mission, Historical and Publication societies. IR SR SOUTH CAROLINA’S WBISKY WAR. Legal Procsedings That Threatem the Dispensary Monovoly. CHARLESTON, 8. C.,, May 18.—Argu- ments were submitted in the Circuit Court to-day asking for a perpetual in- junction against the State Dispensary from interfering with liquors shipped here for sale in original unbroken package. The motion was opposed by the Attorney- General and the court took the case under advisement. The Vandercook wholesale California liquor-house asks in its bill to be allowed to store goods here snd sell in epposition to the dispensary, and the chances seem to be that the injunction will be granted. This means the death of the whisky mo- nopoly in South Carolina. It is under- stood that a special session of the Legis- lature will be called in case this is done. The State isdetermined not to give up the fight. Should it lose the case it will go to the United States Supreme Court. BEiEL A PLAYED INDIANS AND COWBOYS. Zragic Outcome of a Boyish Frolio at Bridgeton N. J. BRIDGETON, N. J,, May 18, —There were a number of happy, joyous buys playing on the commons here to-day when an awful thing happened which will result in the death of one boy and verhaps a charge of murder being placed against another. The lads were engaged in piaying *‘prisoner’s base,’’ = THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, Mfl_—"w them proposed that the commons be transformed into an Arizona prairie and that the serious task of impersonating cowboys and Indians be assumed by the boys. 'he proposal met with general approval. Some of the Iads stuck feathers in their hats and became Indians, while othars turned their coats inside out and assumed the swaggering roles of cowboys. A midnight attack was planned by the Indians, and in the course of the attack John Shimp, a cowboy, crew his reyolver and shot Cbarles Harvey in the ap. domen. Harvey fell to the ground in great agony and several of the boys ran for medical assistance. A caveful examination by tle phy gave the result that the boy was wounded and could notlive many o, Shimp, of course, is very sorry that it happened. He says be did not know the pistol was loaded. The authoritics, how. Sver, are not disposed to deal very jon. jently with him, and it is probable tha; he may have to stand trial for his worse than criminal carelessness. —_— STARVING AND DESPERATE, Alarming Aspect of the Tailors’ Strike in New York City. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 18—The strike of the tailors is assuming enormous proportions. The indications are that it will spread to other citles if the strikers’ reports are to be believed. Twenty-two thousand tailors, asserting that their families are starving, are now striking. The East Side is in a ferment. Strike leaders say that 35,000 workers will be out before the end of the week. The trouble has been brewing for some time and many people wonder that the strike did not occur long ago. The tailors have a very strong organization and they are very popular with other organizations and it is more than probable that a sympathetic strike may result. If such a sirike does happen there will be thousands more destitute families in New York auded to those who are already in need of food. Judging from present appearances neither the strikers nor the employers will yield unless some very important conces- when one of | sions are made. NEW TO-DAY. SHIRT WAISTS RE LEADING SELLERS WITH EVERYBODY NOW. THE SALES WILL increase and continue good as the season advances. We bave a full lins in light'and medium colors of latest style zoods. We quote Percale of the higher grades, unlaundered, at 50 cents; also handsome Laundered Waists at 50c, 7oc, $1, $1 25, sizes 32 10 42, specially large sizes and dark colors, or black, made to order on a liberal basls of charges for work and material. Ladies’ Fine Dresses, Wrappers of all kinds, Aprons, Sun Bonnets, Shaker Bonnets, Night Robes and other wear on hand or made at short notice. 5 CENT LIST. 1 Metal Tray, 11 inches, pretty design. 1 Infant’s Bir, tabie or drass suyl 5 8pools Sewing-achine Cotton. 5 papers Adamantine Pins Cents voonacanaas 1 kine or Lon, 1 pair Men's Taffeta Gio 11b Fresh Broken Crackers. 10 CENT LIST. 1 Infant’s Shirt, 3 months to 3 vears. 1 pair Seamless Hose. larze or small 1 200d Bristle Shoe Brush. 1can Finest Slicea Apricot: 11b Fiue Fresh Candy.. Infants’ Wool Knit Bootie: 11b Best Whole Pepper. 1 Little Boy’s Drom packages stove Poli i 8 Little Girls' Work Baskels. 25 CENT LIST. 1Child’s Little Shaker Bonnet 1 pair Little Boy’s Bib Overalls.. 2 Litue Boys' Stra: 2 Girle’ Nice Summer Hai ce 1spiint Clothes Basket. . 1 Fine Myrtte-Wood Cane 11b Fine Roast Coft 14 dozen Stylish Gl 1'Berry Dish, glass, Jarge. 1 Lady’s Undervest or Pants.. ITH All our work in the sewing-room has to please our patrons. 50 CENT LIST. 1 Nice White Bedspread. 1 pair White or Ecin Lace 1 Handbug, for laay’s use. 1 Good, Strong Mexican Hammock. 4 Largs To 6 2 pairs G Boss Berry set, 7 pieces 14-iuch Decorated M 1 Set Ching, complete, child's Is. 20x46 inches. . 1 Man’s Straw Hat for Sunday. 50 1 pair Miss’ Low Shoes for Sun 50 1 pair Lady’s Plain Toe Shoes, 1 pair Lady’s Carpet or Piush 1 Lady’s Shirt Waist, Iaundered $1.00 LIST. 4rolla of Gooa Fresh Butter........ 23 Ibs Good Yetlow Granulated Sugar Fine Yellow Cornmeal. - 201bs Very Besi s aceron 25 1bs Best Tapioca or Sago. 85 Ibs Cholce French Prunes, 20 Its Finest Dried Nectarines. 25 bars Fairoanks Whie Star 12 jars Home-made Jeily, assoried. 50 1os White Family Flour..... 8 cans 2-bit size Callfornia Preserve b e 88388853328 1 Ladles' Tennis Gowan for camp Iife. 1214 yards Dark Ali-Wool Challt 14 yatds Dark Percale, latest. 20 yards Standard Calico, pref 20 yards G.ood Unbleached Famiiy Mu: 121, yards Pretty, Fine Sateen, dark.. 18yards Stout Gischam, work clothes 18 7ards Tenuis Flannel, preiiy and g 100 Jinko Baskets, for fancy work.. 853253832 siin $32€8888 o) L ) We thank our friends for liberal patronage. Our free delivery all over the city is appreciated. Try our Fine Tea served {ree every day. Yow'll find it convenient to check packages here. Across the bay towns suppiied free of cost for freight, We understand packing and shipping g0ods everywhera, Our pstrons find it pays to Work on & cash basis. We have a 40-page price list, {ree to all. A Southern farmer, whose home is somewhat in the backwoods, in an interview with a newspaper correspondent said: *Iam 61 years old, and until I was nigh unto 50 years old I was always well and peart, then for a long while [ suf- fered with indigestion and could not eat anything hardly at all. My daughter, who lives in the city, sent me some of Ripans Tabules told me how to take them, and they have completely cured me. | want Kou to tell everybody how I got cured, for it is a blessing to humanity.” 9 RUSHES &34 2 | ' i | houses, _billiard-tables, Eu“l OF cbinders. | flourmills, The pure tial extract from the native Cone dyers, foundries, laundriés, papes b Bangers, printers, painters, shoe factories, i the valuable medicinal u ste. b b movioos slemente, Mo Mekness 6f soachs men, tar-roofers, tan: si BUCHANAN BROS., RO vomIting ;00 Al Drusgistss Brus) Manufacturers. 509 SacramentoSte \ ! ; L