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o THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, preventing the heroizing of any of the Turkish commanders. Itis expected that in the negotiations for the establishment of peace Turkey will deal directly with Greece and, 1n accord- ance with the precedent made at San Stefano, the treaty between Turkey and Greece will be submitted to a conference of the European powers, which will prob- ably be held at Paris. RETREATED IN DISGUST. Greek Soldlers Demoralized by the Conduct of Constantine at Dhomoko. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 20.—The Jour- copyrighted special from Athens “At 7 o'clock Monday evening I o0d on the heights of Dhomoko watching gradual subsiding of the battle. Eight stian villages, set on fire by the ks, burned in the plain below me. This throws some light on the jamblike way in which the Turks are supposed to be making war. The right wing, driven in {0 its second line of defense, was holding ts own, although no guns were sent to it. Two regiments of Turkish sharpshoot- ers, who had shown such daredevil cour- in attacking the Greek front, bad checked. The battle, however, was The Turks had shown great quali- as sold They maneuvered their with the greatest dispatch, and their ntry advanced so rapidly the wonder was where it came from. The Turks on 1 i showed an utter disregard ior dunger and eath. The Greeks had - held the right wing, prevented suc- eir own except on mismanagement where own Prince Constantine viewed the from a window of a house. I tried 10 send & dispatch, but the Prince, with pale, drawn face, held the wire five hours, nally communicating with Athens, is said to bave wired to the King, other things: ‘Army is lost. Save u-.’ Evidently he was badly frightened. At midnight 1 was sleeping beside the road when I was awakened by a friend ho said: *The Prince has just passed m a iage, with postilions, leading the re- treat as usual.” found some 1riends, Greek officers, who id: ‘We canuot look you in the face. ece is dishonored. We have been ordered to retreat.’ T'hen followed one of the saddest eveuts in war. The Greek army, sullen and in- dignant, but without panic, left Dhomoko. The men did not care to keep order. Cav- . infantry and artillery, mixed to- ther, plodded along the road to Lamia. nousands of peasants, refugees in ox- carts, on mules and afoot, carrying every species of household furniture, mixed in the retreat. The wounded, in springless carts, were jolted over the road. Many died on the way. ‘‘At break of day I ran across the Prince sleeping in his carriage drawn up by the roadside. Thus was supervised the retreat of the army. Exhausted soldiers gazed stupidly at the sight and did mot under- stand it. large numbers, saying, ‘If we are not al- lowed to fight we will go home.’ The ca Greek army had become a headless rabble | and sick at heart. et R DID NOT CONSENT. Secretary Sherman’s Reply to the Notice of the Blockade of Crete. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 20.—Con- | Icould nct believeit. I| The soldiers were deserting in | gressman Barrows of Massachusetts has | the iext of the letter written by Becretary Sherman, March 26, to Pauncefote in re- piv to his note announcing the formal ade of Crete. Sherman says: ‘As the United States is not signatory of the treaty of Berlin nor otherwise amenable to engagements thereof, I con- fine myself to taking note of the commu- nication, not conceding the right to make such a blockade as that referred to in vour communication, and reserving con- sideration of all international rights and of any question which in any way affect the commerce or interests of the United States.” AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT. Alexander Ven Hohenlohe, Son of the Chancellor, Joins the Majority in the Reichstag. BERLIN, GERMANY, May 2 A sensa- tion was caused here when it became known that son of the Imperial Chancellor, had to-day voted in the Reichstag with the majority, in favor of passing the third reading of the Richter anti-Government bill, legal- izing the combination of political ai sociaticns. The bill is the Rsichstag’s challenge to the Government i answer to the bill now before the lower house of the Prussian Diet to amend the law relating to such associations, LONDON, Exc., May 20.—The Berlin correspondent of the Daily News says, commenting on the fact that Hohenlohe to-day voted against the Government that his joining the Radicals and Soci ists is proof that the Cnancelior is inimi- cal to the bill which is being considered by the Diet, which measure ha allowed to be introduced for mere tactical reasons. puichuihdl Eduardo Gibbon Dead. MEXICO CITY, Mgxico, May 20. Eduardo Gibbon, the well-known lit- terateur, died yesterday., He was one of the private secretaries of Maximilian. His work, *“Nocturnal London,” was favorably commented on in England. He was the author of various novels, articles, eic., and his name was more than once re- ferred to in Bancroft's works on Mexice. gl Rt The Pope Presided, ROME, Itary, May 20.—The Pope pre- sided over the Consistory held this morn. ing for the purpose of obtaining the a esions of Bishops for the incoming nization of saints.. Thirty Cardinals Ond 100 Arehbishovs were present. Theg fonsisiory proceeded with casting o Cyotes. Mexzican Poleano Bonded. MEXICO CITY, Mexrco, May 20.—The voicano of Popocatepetl is bonded to an American syndicate, the object being to exploit for sulphur, bring ice and wood to this city and carry tourists up to the crater. o gl Dubugue Won the Newmnrket. LONDON, Exc., May 20.—The New- market breeders’ plate of £3500. run to- day, was won_by Lord Durham's Dubu- que, August Belmont’s Bridegroom se: ond, Lorillara’s Elfin third. lexander von Hohenlohe, | GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PRESBYTERIANS Three Thousand Per- sons Attend the 109th Session. Rev. Sheldon Jacnson Defeats Dr. Minton for the Moderatorship. Rev. John L. Withrow’s Interesting Discourse on *The Chlefest Grace of Christlanity.” EAGLE LAKE, Ixp, May 20,—Three thousand persons were present at the opening session of the one hundred and ninth general assembly of the Presby- terian church to-day. Interest in the session centered in the selection of a moderator, there being sev- eral names under consideration. Rev. Dr. Sheldon Jackson was chosen by a vote of 313 over Rev. Dr. H. C. Minton of San Francisco, who received 238 votes. Rev. Jobn L. Withrow, the retiring moderator, delivered a most interesting discourse on the subject, “Tho Chiefest Grace of Christiani and Le took as his text, “‘And above all things bave fer- vent charity among yourselves’—I Peter, iv:$ He first examined the nature of the grace, saying that not a few confined the idea of charity to almsgiving. But there were more than alms dreds meant by the | Holy Spirit when he bade us “Above all things have fervent charity among your- selves.” The substantive term in the original, translated charity in the text, was one of two that stood for love in our language. It was not love as defined in Tucker's Philnsophy, nor s described in ‘Tennyson’e graceful verse, It was not such love as that the Huly Seripture extolled and called upon us to have among our- selves. The line of definition must be dropped many a fathom lower to touch the bottom sense of this divinest term. And when we did teke soundings in the depths of Scripture what riches were found repos- 1ng in that one little word love. For it, and it alone, of the words of the language was ample enough to comprehend, com- plete and crown our conception of Gud, for *'God is love.” Eliminate from the Gospel what it had concerning the love of God, and nothing left would serve a human heart more than an empty cupboard would a hungry man. To make the message of God’s love im- pressively plain was the supreme respon- sibility of those who knew it, more than to do anything else. Here, then, was discovered the source and spring of the charity which the text demanded. It was the deepest pulse of the life of the deity, which must be Kept beating in everv one who would hope to pass the great crizes which were yet to come on Christians and the visible church. It was but as we ‘‘loved one another” that “‘Goa abideth in us.” Thus the question of one’s tolerance toward others of 0ppo- site opinion and practice of Christian principles was made a criterion of Chris- tian character. He next considered the greatness of the need of this grace, and said its possession alone proved one to b: 2 member of the Lord’s body. Eloquence in Christian profession did rot prove the possession of Christian principles. Though he shouid subscribe his belief in every vowel, point, paragraph and portion of the Hebrew Scriptures, and to every accent and af- firmation of the received New Testament, and though he were ready to darive out of the church or to putto death any who would not agree to such an extreme doc- trine of inspiration, yet if his heart were not gentle and tolerant and tenderly care- fal of the faith and fcelings of oth- ers then he was nothing—of mno account, according to Paul's estimate of what it took to make a Christian. Let conscience do its perfect work and place each where he belonged, whether inside or outside the line of believers, BRITT ¢E£18 TWO YEARS, Historical Character Sentenced for Rifling Mailbozes. CHICAGO, IrL., May 20.—Adrian Brirt, who at one time exercised a most im- portant influence in American history, was to-day sentenced to two years in the House of Correction. He was ar- rested on e charge of rifling mailboxes and his light sentence is due to the fact that he confessed his guilt. Twenty-ono years ago Britt was a news- paper editar in Florida and took a promi- nent part in politics. The Presidential election of 1876 had leit matters in a very uncertain condition, both parties claim- ing the victory. The result depended on Florida, South Carolina and Louisiana. These Btates were absolulely necessary to the Repnblicans if Hayes were to be the President. It was at this moment that Britt got in his work, and he is generally credited with having so manipulated things in Florida as to have the canvassing board of the State declare the Republican Electors chosen. The canvassing boards of South Caro- lina and Louisiana took the same action and Hayes was declared elected over Til- den by an electoral vote of 185 to 184, al- though the popular vote gave the Demo- cralic candidate a plurality of 250,000 votes. —_—— ALBANY GOT EXCITED. Great Alarm Over a Small Fire at the Capitol. ALBANY, N. Y., May 20.—There was great excitement in this city to-day when afirealarm summoned the entire devart- ment to the capitol groundsand it became known that tie State Capito!, which cost the State $20,000,000, was on fire. The fire started in the upper part of the big building, and when the Fire Depart- ment arrived smoke was pouring out of the upper windows at one end of the structure. Lines of hose were at once run into the building, and after a hard fight the flames were subdued. The fire was confined to the fourth floor. More damage was done by the smoke and water than by the fire itsel. How it started is not known, but it is supposed to have originated from a cigar or match carelessly thrown among loose papers. D SRE S MURDERED IN THE FACTORY. Hair of the Missing Mrs. Luetgert Found in a Vat. CHICAGO, ILL., May 20.—More evidence was found to-day against Luetgert, the wealthy sausage-maker, who is charged with killing his wife. A bunch of bair was found in one of the factory vats. It was positively identified as belonging 1o Mrs. Luetgert. Work is going on in the big factory building and the surrounding lot to fina ! | any traces of the crime that is believed to have occurred there. The police have put several detectives at work in the basement and on the first floor of the structure where the vats are situated, in one of which Mrs, Luetgert’s body is sup- posed to bave been destroy-d. As a result of their search the police claim to have discovered a blood-stained chisel in Luetgert's sleeping-room in the factory and stains, having every appear- ance of blood, on 'the wall of Luetgert's office in the factory. A piece of dress guods, partly eaten by acid, was found in the val adjeining the one in which Mrs. Lueigert’s wedding ring was found. Bail has been reinsed Luetgert. . ENTIRE BLOCK BURNED. A New York Fire Does Half a Million Dollars’ Damage and Leaves Fam- ilies Homeless. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 20.—Fire to- night destroyed ths block at Twelfth, Thirteenth, Washington and Hudson streets, Hoboken, occupied by a five-story factory and fifteen five-story flat build- ing The latter were occupied by 145 families, all of whom were made home- less. There were several narrow escapes, and anumber of sick people were carried out just in time. The loss on the flat build- ings is $180,000, and on the factory and contents $300,000. The buildings were owned by the Hoboken Land Improve- ment Company, Ward & Leonard, Elec- trical Supplies and Benton Heath & Co., wall paper. Nathan Strauss & Co., are the principal losers in the factory. The Poormaster and Mayor Fagan pro- vided temporary homes for the fumilies. None of the latter had insurance. g HEADING FOR OLD HAUNTS. It Is Now Reporied That the Southern Pac fic Trom Rcbbers Sccured $£42,000. SAN ANTOXNIO, Tex, May 20.—The Southern Pacitic train robbers have not crossed into Mexico, but when near Rio Grande changed their course, and are now headed toward New Mexico, where they expect to find refuge in old haunts and among friends. They killed their pack mules on the Pecos River bank and cut out and destroyed the brands of the animals, 1t is now reported on good au- thority that the robbers secured $42,000 in currency and gold. The officers are mak- ing a desperate effort to overtake and cap- ture the outlaws. ey THREE GOOD INDIANS SHOT. Kiiled While Try.ng to Enforce the Okla- homa Law Ajainst Non-Resident Cattlemen, PERRY, 0. T., May 20. — Freeland Marshall, Judge of the Creek Uistrict Court, and Dugan Berryh'il, captain of the Creek Light Horse,K and one of his deputies, all Creek Indian officers, were shot and killed this evening. The names of the shooters are not known yet, but the crime was committed by Texas cowboys. The Creck officers were attempting to capture fences occupied illegally by non- resident cattiemen. Judge Marsball was shot five times. P KILLED HIS OWN BROTHER. Hew a Carpenter Resented the Marriage of a Woman With Whom He Had Lived. BUFFALO, Y., May 20.—Samuel Williams, aged 50, a carpenter, lived for six months with a woman not his wife. His brother Alonzo called upon the woman yesterday, took her to Niagara Falls and married her. On Alonzo's return to-day the brothers met in a saloon and quarreled about the woman. The fight was renewed outside, and Alonzo pushed Samuel against a tree, piaced & revolver to his heart and fired, killing bim instantly. The murderer was arrested. SRR DEATR AT 1HE CHURCR ALTAR. A Church Member Expires While Pray- ing to Her God. VINCENNES, INp.,May 20.—Ata Metho- dist meeting in this city last night oc- curred s very sad event. When the preacher extended an invitation to those who loved religion to come up to the altar and pray, quite a number accepted the in- vitation. Among others was Mrs. Nancy E. 8mith, one of the well-known mem- bers of the church. She walked up the aisle with a firm step, and when she reached the altar rail she knelt down quietiy. In a few minutes the lady who was kneeling beside her felt the weight of Mrs. Smith’s body bearing against her. She moved a few inches, thinking that Mrs. Smith was crowded and needed more room. She was about to saysomething to Mrs. Smith, when the latter gave a groan and fell extended at full lengih to toe floor. Instantly there was great confusion in the church. People crowded around t ¢ lady to see what the trouble was, and it took some minutes before the sensible ones were able to keep the crowd back so that the unfortunate woman could get air. A physician was summoned from near by, but before he cou.d sarrive Mrs. Smith had breathed her last. She never recov- ered consciousness from the time she fell over on the floor. The doctor in attendance gave it as his opinion that death was caused from heart failure. The sudden death casta gloom over the meeting and the community. Syt THE KOYAL ARCANUN. Supreme Council Holding a Successful Session in Boston. BOSTON, Mass., May 20.—The Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum is holding a very successful session here. The Royal Arcanum was founded at Boston in 1877 by nine men. Last year its membership was 188,818, the number of grand councils 21 and subordinate coun- cils 1720. The benefits paid to October 31 were $37,759,122. The supreme regent is John E. Pound of Lockport, N. Y., and the supreme secretary 1s W. O. Robson of Boston. The present session will last until the 28th inst. Handsome gold souvenir pins have been made, one of which will be pre- sented to each delegate, and a tasty sou- venir book is in preparation, with illus- irations of historic Boston, and a series of entertainments, receptions, meetings and theater parties, drives, etc., have been ar- {ln;xed, full details of whish will be given ater. Governor Wolcott will be a conspicuous figure at the ceremonies, and many other distinguished men will take part. e s TRREE CHICAGO SUICIDES. The Windy City Thinks It Is suffering From a Mania. CHICAGO, ILv., May 20.—Suicide seems t0 be a popular mania in this eity just at present. There have been a number in the past few weeks. There were three to- d; William Miller, formerly a city em- loye, blew out his brains; William Koe. nig, a weak-minded octogenarian,drowned and John Ickner bl out his All of the men were despondent. i it Wortman’s Long Wheel Ride. PATERSON, N. J.,, May 20.—William C. Wortman left here last night on a wheel for Ban Francisco. He carries only a gripsack and a small leather bag. He expects to ride sixty days. ALGER REPORTS ON SN PEDRO Explains Why the Work Has Not Yet Been Advertised. Gives a Statement of the Vast Amount of Labor to Be Performed. The Whole Matter Referred Back to Congress for Complate Instructions. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 20.—Secre- tary of War Alger has made a response to the Benate resolution calling for a state- ment as to what has been or is about to be done with reference to making con- tracts for the improvement of San Pedro barbor, California. The Secretary submits the whole subject to Congress for further instrustions as to its purpose—whether to create simply a harbor of refuge or one for refuge and’com merce. He cites the action of the Walker board in deciding to expeid all of the aporopri- ation of $2,950,000 upon a breakwater and say he department has. had many impa- tient inquiries as to when the work will be advertised, and while there is no dispo- sition to retard the matter a day, the difficulty presented is aiways the same, i. e.: What was the intention of Congress whoen it made this appropriation for a *harbor for commerce and of refuge? The report shows clearly that the entire appropriation and more wiil be required for the breakwater, and that to muke a arbor for commerce large additiona: sums will be required, the exact amount of which is largely coujeciure on sccount of there being the pussibility of rock to excavate instead of silt or sand. But tak- ing for granted that no rock exists, the Chief of Engineers has, by my direction and from all the information there isin the deparvment, made two approximate estimates for completing the harbor for commerce accordiug to the plans sug- gested by the board. Itis believed by me that a harbor covering 320 acres, or half a mile by a mile in area—where ships can be towed in, moored, towed from one dock to another, winded or turned around, ete.—would be the least that could be con- sidered. “First estimate: Based on repori of board, deepening channel to inner harbor to thirty feet, with width 400 ‘eet, and constraction of two suitably designed tim- ber piers, located at a safe distance on either side of the jetty entrance and car- ried out to the five-fathom curve to ac- commodate vessels whose draught would prevent their entrance to the inner har- bor, to be used during completion of im- provements in inner harbor; dredging from central channel to piers to thirty feet depth; 14,000 feet of bulkhead for wharfage, $2,479,000; cost of breakwater, $2,901.738; total, $5 330,787, “This plan has the objectionable feature of the destrusction of the piles by the teredo unless creosoted, pesides ‘the dis- advantage of its great exposure to fire, as in case of those wharves where steamers are moored alongside and engines run upon them. “The second plan is to dredge into the lagoon and excavate a space of practically 320 acres, a half-mile by a mile in ares, and here the estimate is largely guess- work. Several islands will have to be re- moved, as shown by the maps, and it is possible that there may be rocks to blast and remove. Butan estimate has been made to give thirty feet of water for this area where an average cut of twenty feet will be required, and for this inner bar- bor, with the dredging of tbe channel into the same, the estimate is $2,175,000; cost of breakwater, $2,901,787, making a total cost for breakwater and inner har- bor of $5,176,787. *‘The question is, shall the exvenditure of $2,900,000 be made for the breakwater or harbor of retuge, leaving the harbor for commerce for future legislation and ap- propriation? “From my construction of the law, I have not felt justitied in commencing the work without fully understanding what the intent ot Congress was when the law was enacted. If it was and isits intent that the work on the breakwater shall be advertised and this appropriation ex- pended for that alone, the matter shall re- ceive immediate attention. 1f not I hope such instructions will be given asshall leave no doubt as to what the duties of the War Department are in the matter.” e s Y PROMISES A SENSATION, Interesting Developments May Follow Secretary Alger's Course WASHINGTON, D. C., May 20.—There promises to be a big sensation on account of Secretary Alger’s reply to the San Pe- dro resolution. Senator White construes it to be a flat refusal to advertise for bids for the work, because, as the Secretary al- leges, ‘“‘the intent of Congress in making the appropriation is not clear.” Senator White is “loaded” for the Secreiary. Michigan men, who are unfriendly to Al- ger, have written him and given him some information that would cause a big sensa- tion if read in the Senate. ey el Delayea by Huntington. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 20.—Cali- fornians in Congress generally express the belief that Alger has been persuaded to delay the letting of the contracts by the influence of Collis P. Huntington and as- sociates, who favored the selection of Santa Monica harbor for the improve- men:. Thesejiwo harbors have been conspicu- ously before the country for many years as rival claimants for Government bounty. Santa Monica is practically owned by Huntington. MAY BE nEPHIMANDED, But It 1s Probable No Action Will Be Taken in Mullan’s Case. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 20.—It is believed the Navy Department has de- cided to take no action in the case of Commander Dennis W. Mullan, formerly in command of the Pensacola (Fiorida) navy-yard, against whom charges of gay conduct with a woman and drunkenness were made by officers and their wives at the yard. Mullan may be reprimanded, but an officer at tie Nav) epartment said to-day he believed the sentence would Dot even be thaisevere. He has already been permanently superseded by c-;u.m Reisinger as commandant at the yard. o st Confirmed by the Benate. WABHINGTON, D. C., May 20.—The following appointments have been con- firmed by the Senate: Frank A. Vander- FRIDAY, MAY 21, 1897 Assistant Secretary of the William W. Morrow of Cali- inth to lip of Iilin Treasury ; fornia, United States Judge of ‘the Judicial Court; Brigadier-Generl B! be Major-General — e HORATIO KING DEAD. He Was a Member of President Buchan- an’s Cab net and an Editor of Prominence. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 20.—Gen- eral Horatio King, Postmaster-General during Buchanan's administration, died this morning. The deceased was born in Paris, Oxford County, Me., June 21, 1811. George King, hisgrandfather, fought in the Revolution. Horatio King, after receiving a common school education, worked for the Paris Jeffersonian, and soon became editor and proprietor. In 1854 he wasappointed First Assistany Postmaster-General in Washington. He wu? afterward appointed Postmaster-Gen- eral. During the Civil War he servea on s Board of Commissioners to carry inioex- ecution the emancipation law in the Dis- trict of Columbia. Mr. King took an ac- tive parcin the work of completing the Washington monument. He has also been a frequent contributor to the press. He bas published “An Oration Before the Union Literary Society of Washington” and “Sketches of Travel, or Twelve Months in Europe.” Of Interest to the Coast. WASHINGTON, D. C, May 20.—R.J. Seddon, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, was at the Capitol with Congressman Loud to-day. A postoffice was established at Patchin, Santa Clara County, to-day and Charles L. A. Scott appointed postmaster. Pensions have been granted as follows: Cahfornia: Orizinal—George Peter, Oak- Inna; Wiley Martin, Georgetown; Anna erry Smith (nurse), San Diego. Original widows, etc.—Minorsof Ebenezar S. Camp- beil, Adin. Mexican_war survivors (ia- creased )—Frederick Pickbam, S8an Fran- cisco; Issae D. Snedcor, San Diezo. Oregon: Orizinal—Daniel W. Ozlesby, Marquam; Isiac B. Lee, Oregon City. O:iginal widows, ete.—Minor of Peter B. Merry, Currinsville, Survivors Indian war—Samuel Baugiiman, Pleasant Hill. Washington: Original—Sireeter Petti- john. Special, May 8 1897—Henry S. Hover, Tacoma. S Howison May Iake Command. WASHINGTON, D. C, May 20.—The Call correspondent learned to-night that Commodore Howison, formerly stationed at Mare Isiand, and lately in command of the Oregon, will in all probability be sent te Honolu'n to take charge of the Pacific siation instead of Admiral Miller, who was at first slated for this post. Itis believed that Miller cannot get back from the Queen’s jubilee in time for the assign- ment. Commodore Dewey is anxious for the assignment, but Howison will get it, unless there is a change in the programme. —_——— As to Field’s Kotireusent WASHINGTON, D. C., May 20.—The Evening Star revives the report that Asso- ciate Justice Field will retire in August, when he has exceeded Justice John Mar- shall’s period of service. The Star says that on Monday the Supreme Court con- venes for the last time at this session and will not meet again until the October term, and that it is altogether prob ible that before they meet again Justice Field will bave retired. Justice Field could not be seen, but Mrs. Field sent word to THE CALL representaiive that there was “‘no truth in the report.”’ — Captain Lomeyw’s Case. WASHINGTON, D. C, May 20.—The judge-advocate general of the army sent & record of the case of Captain Romeyn to Secreiary Alger w.th a brief of the testi- mony. Alger will examine it without de- lay and take it to President McKinley for final action. The general belief is that Romeyn will be subjected to loss of pay and reprimand. ———— Colonels to Be Promoted. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 20.—The Star says the officers thought to stand the best chance of being made brigadier-gen- erals are Colonel Merriam of the infantry, Colonel Wade of the cavalry and Colonel William M. Graham of the Fifth Artillery. The latter was formerly stationed at the Presidio. BAPTIST 4 The Pittsburg Sevsion Hears Many In- terasting Papers and Keports. PITTSBURG, PA., May 20.—This is the third day of the National Baptist anni- versaries. At this morning’s session the report of the committee on the educa- tional work of the Home Mission Society was presented by the president, Kev. Dr. B. L. Whitman of the District of Co- lumbia. The afternoon session was devoted to the business of the Baptist Historical Society. This evening the opening exer- cises of the seventy-third anniversary of the Publication Society took piace. Samuel A. Orozer of this State sub- mitted the president’s address and a re- view of the work of the society was made by Austin W. Smith of Minnesota. e ORIOLES DROP ONE MORE. The Reds Take One From the Champions and Climb Up Another Notch 1VERSARIES., CLUBS— Baltimore Cincinnat} Pittsbure Philade!p'a. Cleveland... Boston -85 | Chicago 645 | Washington 30 :545|St. Louts.... PITTSBURG, PA., May 20.—Plttsburg 10, Philudelohin 4. CLEVELAND, OH10, May 20.—Cleveland —, New York—. Rain. CINCINNATI, OHo, May 20,.—Cincinnati 11, Baitmore 10. LOUISVILLE, K¥., May 20.—Louisville 13, ILL., Brooklyn 12. CHICAGO, May 20, —Chicago 14, Washington 16. 1 ST LOUIS, Mo, May 20.—St. Louis 4, Boston S S 4n Indiana Bank Closed. LOGANSPORT, Inp, May 20.—The bank examiner closed the National State Bank to-day. The capital is $200,000 and deposits $300,000. Most of the funds are loaned on worthless security. A large crowd of depositors gathered and made threats against the managers. President Johnson, wbo is a leading citizen, is pros- trated. A Pty Une Fictory jor the Tailors, NEW YORK, N. Y., May 20.—Thbe strik- ing tailors won their first vietory this morning. Abraham Cohen, a contractor, increased wages 20 per cent and nine hours a day. Two hundred and fiity men returned to work. The men are very much encouraged, and hope to win in the long run. R LI Death of Senator Earle. GREENVILLE, 8. C., May 20.—United States Senator Earle died at his residence this afternoon. He was 50 years old on the 30th of last April. After taking his seat in the Senate lasi March Earle was seized with the grippe. Later Bright's disease was developed. s Excitement Over a Bank Fatlure: LACONIA, N. H., May 20.—The depos- itors of the Belknap Savings Bank are in a fever of excitement to-day over the sus- pension of that institution. The bank owes $1,000,000 to depositor: ————————— The foeding expenses of the zoologial gardens, London, average £100 a week. CHAMPION BB MEETS THE CHIEES Visit of the Pugilist to ‘the Government Offices. Fitz Tells How He Could Have Sold Out the Fight at Carson. Whiie Posing as Corbett Treasurer Morgan Deftly Dodges an Uppercut. ‘WASHINGTON, D. C., May 20.—Cham- pion Fitzsimmous visited all the depart- ments of the Government to-day and was given a warm reception everywhere, Sec- retary Sherman received him, but tke fighter was so embarrassed when the Sec- retary asked him how he felt he could scarcely speak. Treasurer Morgan showed him through the money vaults, and when Fiizsimmons saw the piles of gold and silver he made the interesting remark: “I could have sold out the fight with Corbett for §75,000.” Secretary Gage was glad to see the cham- pion, felt his arms and tapped his chest. Fitzsimmons felt Gage's muscle and pro- nounced his right forearm a marvel. 1ln the room of Assistant Secretary Wike, Fitzsimmons, belore an a.imiring audi- euce of cierks, explained how he whipped Corbett. He got down on the floor and showed how Corbett lay after the so- called knock-out blow was delivered. Corbett, he s1id, was not knocked out, but was merely afraid to get up again and lost the fight through fear. Treasurer Morgan posed as Corbett while Fuzsimmons illustrated the de- cisive blow. Morgan became pale and jumped back hurriediy when he ssw the mighty fist of the puzilist performing the noted uppercut. Fitzsimmons was greatly pleased by the visit. DEPARTMEN1-3TUKE BURNED. Fieroe Flames Caute ""wuch Damage and Danger in Toronto, TORONTO, OxTARIO, May 20.—The big department-store of the John Eaton Com- pany, the largest of the kind in Toronto, was destroyed by fire this morning. The loss is $250,000. How the fire originated is not known, but when discovered it was burning so fiercely that it could not ba conquered by the whole fire department of the city. S The store was full of inflammable mate- rial, and the fire spread so quickly that the'whole place was soon in a bisze. The fire was so hot that buildings a consider- able distance away began to smoke, and it was with difficulty that the fire was prevented from spreading into a disas- trous conflagration. The firemen, how- ever, realized the impossibility of saving the building in which the fire broke out, and devoted all their energies to saving the adjoining structures. Codger Iduho Amalgamaior’s Awful Death.= MURRAY, Ipamo, May 20. — Frank Cameron, night amalgamator of the Golden Chest upper mill, two miles above here, was instantly killed late Monday evening. He was in the act of throwing off the crusher belt to change shiits in tha evening. He stepped upon the engine block and slipped, falling between the en- | gne and the pump. Some of the moving | part of the machinery struck him, cutting the top of his head entirely off. FEREEZ A | Chang Buys a Big Dizmond. | NEW YORK, N. Y., May 26.—John | Roach, who got up the Bryan lecture tour, and who is also a diamond-dealer, sold to the Chinese special envoy to the | Queen’s jubilee, Chang Yuen Hoon, a 45- | carat yellow diamond for $10,000. This will be worn in Chang’s jeweied hat at the jubilee, alongside of a smaller but clearer | stone. ' Ckang has an option on the pur- chase of three rubies jo- $35,000. — Tornado in Scuth Dakota. HOWARD, S&. D.,, May 20.—A tornado passed over the northern part of Miner County last nigr:t. The createst damage was done at Carthage. Paton & Juckson’s elevator, the Nor.hwestern depot and sev- eral smaller bu ldings were destroyed. No lives were lost. Thedamage tofarm prop- erty is exiensiv: NEW JO-DAY. SELLING GO0ODS 8 OUR BUSINESS. WE DEVOTE OUR TIME AND TALENT LARGELY IN that direction. Merchants have different ways of accomplishing the same thing. Some placard the whole store front with notices of “‘Clearance’’ sales and “'Going out of business’’ sales, and thereby draw trade and make money. plan of telling the public what we have to in a plain straightforwara way, snd get We stick to the sell and what it is worth, or how we sell it, the best permanent results in this way, ‘whetber we tell it over the counter or in the newspapers—something like this: Lily Cream - - - . - - . 10¢ This is condeused mllk, or as it is marked, Lily brana ‘‘Sterilized Cream.” It is & large can and seems to give satisfaction everywhere. Nea ly half the milk has been driven ousof market, 80 We turn to this. as L 8 highly recommended. Re- duction by the case. Kisses, per quart - - - . - 10¢ These are tue Cupid Kisses, a nice popular cake or cracker that has large sale. Fronch Mustard - - - We used to get 10c for same st fly (some get it yet) and bad larg it. Hope it will be appreciated ai this price. Snider’s Cream of Corn - . . - T¢ Th's is a daintliy flavored soup stock. Its regular price is 25¢, has worked its way 10 our bargain counter at 7 cents. Have mot time (0 explaia. Hat and Coat Hooks, dozen - . - - B¢ These snould bring 25c a dozen, bu: we thought they would sell faster at 5 cents, 80 will offer them at that price, s mE Child’s Lace Shoes - . - . - Tbe These are nice kid tipped Sunday shoes, late style: seem like %1 25 shoes every [ way—but we say 75¢ to make them go fast. Milwaukie Grain, Mew's - . . $L75 ‘These are genuine siock and e o | sizes 61012 They ar Lace Pique, peryard . . . . . 8¢ 1his is & cut price for white goods as good as we offer; the patterns are beautiful and the ,qulhly would astonish you on exam- atfon. Gold Paint 10¢ Or gilding, a very superior make, In bottles | (caunot be malléd). "We cheertally recorm- mend ft—will you try it * Thomas’ Ink bargaln Ribbons - . - - - - . - These are wide or narrow, ali colorsand all silk. “Catch them before they fly.” Bee Hives—Another carload of Lewis’ great Hives arrived yesterday. Concentrated Lye, Pittsburg brand—A few cases to close at 5 cents a can. Candy, fine, fresh, every-day prices, from 10 cents to the finest made. Ladies’ Hats and Millinery Goods are now open for sale. Ask for ’em. Extra sizes for men or women in Overwear or Underwear—REMEMBER. Finest English Blue, ready for use, 100 bags for §1, or 1c each. ‘We under: mT\ I We thank our friends for liberal patronsge. Our free delivery all over the city is appreciated. Try our Fine Tea served iree every day. Youwll find it convenient to check packages here. Across the bay town: Qur patrons fin ‘We have a 40-page price list, free to al uppiied free of cost for freight, 24 packing and shipping goods everywhere. it pays to work on a cash basis. Rheumatism, Lumbago, Medical Treatment. Mr. Kelly wrote of his cure as follows on May 18, 1897: Sciatica, Lame Back and Other Pains, Are Relieved and Cured by the Electro= A When I commenced taking the Electrc-Medical treatment I had aimost given: up =1l hopa of re- gaining my health, belng prostrated with distress- / ng pains in the back, nervous weakness, also an eruption ou my back, due (0 a poor state of the biood. I had trled advertised appiiances and rex- ular practitioners without deriving anv benefit from them. 1 was convin-ed that electriciy aloue or medicine alone wonld not care me. The Elec- tro-Medical cure, which combiaes medicine and électricity, completely cured mefn a short time. Tam uow able todo my work 8s 1t shou.d be done, and can strongly recommend the Flectro-Medical cure to any persons saffering ss { did. 24 JOHN KELLY, 1723 O'Farrell streer, San Fraucisco. A\ ! JOHN KELLY, A Widely-Enown Natire Son and Bust- n an of San ¥rancisco. THE ELECTRO-MEDICAL TREATMENT Is new and cannot be had of any other institution than the State Electro-Medical Institute. Under no circumstances should it be confounded with ordinary electric treatments as applied by common batteries, elestrie belts, batns, etc. Tne Electro-Medical treatment is different in fundamental principle, different in application and different in effect. THE NUMBER OF OUT-OF-TOWN CURES INCREASES EAGH DAY. 1t you live outof town and canmot visit the Institute this need not deprive you of tha benefits of this wonderful treatmént, because in this new system of combining medicine and electricity a complete Electro-Medical home treatment is thoroughly provided for. Scareely a day passes that the news does not reach the Institute of some wonderiul home cure of a verson living so far away thats personal visit could rot be made. Write a plain statement of your condition, explaining your feelings and symptoms as clearly as possible, and from it tae In- stitute Doctors will be able to accurately dlagnose your case. Itonly costs you the trouble of writing and 2 cents in postage to get the opinion and advice of the Institute Doctors. STATE ELECTRO-MEDICAL INSTITUTE, Market, Powell and Eddy Streets, Entrance 3 Eddy Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. ; | | B — e T S -