The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 13, 1898, Page 14

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 1898 UNMASKED A MYTHICAL | PRIVATEER| A Bugaboo Started by the Britishers fo Business Ends. The Intention Was to Hunters Into Taking Passage on British S A few days ago a story was circu- lated to the effect that a Spanish pri- vateer was standing on and off the coast of Vancouver Island awaiting the arrival cf the Klondike fleet with returning gold-hunters and their hard-earned riches. This turns out to be a cold-blooded fake engineered by Commodore John Irving of the Canadian xacific Steam Navigaticn Company to divert traffic from the American t. British steamers, and more particularly those of his own line. As soon as the lie was pub- lished Irving secured copies of the papers, marked the story and hurried them off co St. Michael to meet the returning Klondikers. The arrival of the steamer St. Paul is anxiously looked for. Friends of re- turning Klondikers besiege the Chief ‘Wharfinger's office daily and their first Inquiry always is ““Has the St. Paul got in yet? Frequently the question Is, “Where is the St. Paul's berth?” and when told the inquirer goes to section 4 of the sea wall and waits hour after hour for the steamer that may still be hundreds of miles from San Francisco. ‘What adds to the anxiety of those hav- ing friends on the Yukon is the absurd n Victoria, B. C., about teer. According to the on the steamer Walla at arrived from Puget Sound ¥ it wasstarted by Commodore J Irving of the Canad Pacific Steam Navigation Company and was f things, the Alaska any and the North g and Transportation an concerns, being stablished bulk The fine A Roanoke, for the trade, were St. Michael, and it as though the Canadian line of T going to be left out in nething had to be done was 1T r Their Own Scare Returning Gold teamers. and Commodore Irving struck on the tdea of a cablegram. An expenditure of $18 or $20 did the trick, and soon the news that a Spanish privateer would rifle all American vessels, but | would spare British steamers returning | from the gold fields, was spread over the length and breadth of the United States and Canada. Copies of every newspaper in the country that con- tained the story were bought and sent | post haste to St. Michael. And now it | remains to be seen what the outcome | of the scheme will be. Of course, if | the miners have their gold with them they may believe the story and come down in a British vessel. Irving will have gained his point and will consider that cablegram cheap at the price. The Walla Walla's passengers say | that the United States consuls at Vic- torfa and Vancouver, B. C., thoroughly believed the story and kept the wires | hot between the Sound and Washing- | ton. The authorities at the capital ev dently took little stock in the story, as the consuls’ telegrams were not an- swered. Captain Wallace of the Walla Walla was warned by Consul Smith at Victoria, but laughed the thing to scorn, saying it was a lie made out of | whole cloth. | At the office of the Alaska Commer- | clal Company they say that the St.| Paul is not fully due until to-day. The :amer sailed from here on June 11 d was not expected to reach St | Michael until June 24 or 25. After that it is all guess work. o one Kknows | how long it took her to discharge her | freight or whether the river steame: d got down from Dawson. It may have been so rough that the work of lightering could not be carried on, ard again, the steamer may have been compelled to stand out to sea. Allow- | ing a week for the discharging and loading of the vessel and thirteen days for the run to San Francisco, the St. Paul would therefore not be due until | to-day. This figuring, of course, de- pends upon how matters went at St. Michael, and it may be several days vet before the steamer gets in. THREE ”FrElr:LOWSHlPS | IN THE OBSERVATORY | PROFESSOK KEELER WANTS SALARIES INCREASED. Regents Scanning the Intellectual Heavens for a Successor to Astronomer Schaeberle. ler, the recently appointed | Lick Obsrva- of the power ts yester- lowed his - things the th taste Hamilton him de- penned a let- t Kellogg in which he sug : lary patd much s the salary e lately re of astronomer: amount m asing th annum, yeomen service stated t d by them ¢ 648 each. the regents present did | y to heeler's first sugges er wa frer \ allace were opposed ground that it might employment of an astronomer rie’s place. They the mount de- | be appropri- salary of nd then should the ssor Wi Both i in the leént Phelps then arose and eulo- Bize men who were galning fame for the institution and asked that the re- commendation be acted on On a vote being taken the recommen- | dation was lost Professor Keeler's d_ suggestion, howe went h with a slight| modification . Three fellows $600 each for one year. pbably be R. T. Crawford, F. | E H. K. Palmer. F. Cod ton, on_motion of Regent Budd, w: nced from $480 to the same amount. | r matters suggested in Professor | Othe XKeeler's letter were referred to the com- | mittee. | Secretary E. W. Davis was granted a | icave of absence owing to ill onomers from the observatory | o lectures each during the sition of professor in po: cconomy at a salary of $1500 a year. is worth but 31000, buj owing | that Professor Page’is re- | n I present position, that d him. Regent Halli- 1 nt about C0CO0000CCOOCOO0R0000000000 000000000000 | to | was appointed \ address on behalf of the board | pening of the Affiliated Colleges on Sept r b Heng: was gi n motion of Re- gent Slack the title of assist- ant professor in jurisprudence, having been tr. red from the department of m, matics. Recorder James Sutton will at the be- ginning of the next flscal year recelve the same ary as an as: ant professor. Regent Budd called attention to the faulty depot in Berkeley and suggested that the Southern Pacific Company be asked to erect one suitable to the college and its surrounding — e Horseshoers to Compete. The officials of the recently organized Mechanics' Athletic Union have determin- ed to extend the fleld of its operations. Branches will be established in all the large cities throughout the United States. The object for which the Union was or- ganized was to afford suitable facilities the holding of contests and exhibi- 15 in the various mechanical and in- trial pursuits. The first of these will a a ho shoeing contes d in Central Park on the 3lst inst. It expected that tne entries will include the principal horse shoers in this city and in the neighboring tow e SONS OF VETERANS. for it dv ne the form of and will be Patriotic Meeting to Encourage Gen- eral Enlistment When | Necessary. | A mass meeting was held last night by 2 Veterans at the Red s Hall for the purpose of instilling in | of the - minds which res Dr. Plymire opened with an address both stirring and patriotic. He introducea the presiding officer of the evening, Colo- nel Charles L. Plerce. Solomon Cohen | followed with a very eloquent appeal for assistance to the count s time of | international wartare. M young the patriotism tment. then addressed the assembled p < one’s duty to his country. Major Mat- an ex-Confederate officer with hat has won him fame nd the cause of free- | constituted ered by lomon, his theme. Major Simp the burden of of the pres- unimpeachable reasons until the pride of that Spain, is humbled in the c inuanc monarchy dust. The purpose of the meeting was arouse the spirit of patriotism in the Sons of Veterans to fill out the companies al- ready organized and the possible forma- tion ‘of a battalion from this citys —_——— | The Irish Fair. } There Is no lack of willing workers | among the ladies who have taken an in- | st in the coming Irish Fair. At the | meeting last night the following schedule | was de of the booths: Gypsy encampment, Mrs. D. J. Murphy lemonade, Mrs. F. B. Lorigan, chairman; | ice cream and soda water, Miss Kate Tighe and Mrs. Frost; “rocky Road to Dublin,” Miss Annie Donahue and Miss Margaret Curtis; photograph, Mra. Honn and Mrs. Bertrand; Ice cream, Mrs. Col- onel J. S. Young; Samuels’ Lace House, Mrs. James Gilleran; dancing school, | Messrs. | night | Alllance meet at the California Hotel. | celved. An orchestra will be stationed in | the art gallery as an additional attrac- SUFFERING RELIEVED BY DEATH. EX-JUDGE EUGENE R. GARBER, Who Died at Noon Yesterdau. As the whistles were signaling the noon hour yesterday, Eugene R. Gar- ber, ex-Judge of the Superior Court, prominent in legal circles, passed away at the Waldeck Sanitarium. His death was the result of an operation per- formed on his ear with a view to removing an abscess which had formed there and which had caused him great pain and annoyance. The patient did not rally after the operation and after remaining in an unconscious con- dition for nearly twelve hours he succumbed. During the past few months the Judge had been a sufferer from the complaint and frequently was competled to seek his apartments in the Pal- ace Hotel for rest and qulet. Every eftort was made to alleviate the trouble XX 4 MIS MONEY SECURELY SECRETED Complaint of *“Gold Dust” Rodgers. HE MISSED HIS WALLET PECULIAR EXPERIENCE OF A KLONDIKE MINLR. After Having Three Women Ar- rested He Finds Out That He Had Not Been Robbed. “Gold Dust” Rodgers, a recent arrival from Dawson City, almost created a panic in rabst Cafe early yester- day morning when he announced that he had been robbed of a thousand dollars and sgveral valuable nuggets. Rodgers during the evening met sever- al women and invited them to have sup- per with him. ,“I'm a good fellow,” he remarked, throwing out his chest and extending the glad hand to his new feminine friends. ““There may be some frost on the arrivals from the Kiondike, “but there is none on me. I'm out for a good time and want you all to help me blow the dust that I picked during my stay in Alaska.” The women, after announcing that they were also strangers in this city, consent- ed to join Rodgers in supper. “You're all right,” coyly remarked the prettiest of the trio. “‘Swiftwater Bill isn’t in it with you.” Apparently flattered by the remark Rodgers, after producing his wallet, which was filled with greenbacks, told them that he was willing to ‘“blow the | bunch” if they desired. “I'm no piker,” he declared. ‘‘Order what you want and I'll pay for it.” Evidently thinking he was in_ earnest the women scanned the bill of fare and but with only temporary success. It returned with greater pain a few weeks g0 and he had to give up his office duties and take to his room. Leading spectalists were called in and it was aecided that an operation was necessary to relieve him of the annoyance. He was removed to the Waldeck and on Saturday last he was operated on but with little success. Dr. Hopkins, assisted by Drs. Arnold, Bazet and Newmark, after consultation agreed that another operation was necessary, and on Monday night it was performed. The patient did not survive the shock and at about ten minutes of noon he died. The news of his death shocked professional and business circles where he was well and popularly known. The fron doors leading to his office over the California Bank were Swung to and a bit of crape informed the passerby that another prominent citizen had passed away. Judge'Garber was forty years of age and was in the prime of life. He was born in Livingston, Alabama, where he leaves a mother to mourn him. On his arrival in this State he entered the law offices of Garber, Thornton & Bishop, and was admitted to practice. He then took up his residence in Nevada, where he was elected District Attorney and served so satisfactor- 1ly that he was elected Superior Judge. After enjoying the honors of the Sagebrush State, he came to this city to enter a wider fleld. His pleasing personality and legal ability soon gained recognition and he was elected by a large vote to the Superior bench. While a member of the judiclary he gained the favorable opinfon of all those who pleaded before him and his decisions usually met with approval, they being just and judicious. Very few of his decisions were questioned by the appel- late court and very few reversals were registered against him. He resigned from the bench tc act as special counsel for Henry Miller, the cattle king. Soon after resumption of the law he formed a partnership with his cousin, John Garber, of which firm he was a member when death closed his busy life. EORRCRC R RCRCRCRCRCY R R RCRRCRCR R R R RORORORORORC RORC] 0604900« & 04 @ ! |- LORCROR R ORR R R R R R R R R R A R R R R CRCRCR 2 R R Kelleher and O'Connor; silk looms and silk handkerchiefs, Miss Ame- lia Martin; Japanese tea garden, Mrs. F. M. Edwards; Dewey victory, Mrs. John THURSTON AN HATCH ARRIVE Pétee; popcorn erlsps, Miss Hanna Duffy: candy, Mrs. H. van; Lakes o AN e by B MeCortny: Biarney | THEIR. WORK IN WASHINGTON | Castle—Mrs. C. B. Flanagan (chairman), IS COMPLETED. Mrs. W. D. O'Shaughne Mrs. Robert Ferral, Mrs, McFadden, flower, T. C. Butterworth; and loan exhibit. Mrs. McCloskey: recita- tion, Frederick Paulding; shamrocks and flags, St. Patrick’s Mutual Alllance, Mrs. Goodei:, chairman. The following booths have not been as- signed as yet, but will be at the meeting on’ July 18: Centemerl gloves, Limerick race track, coffee and sandwiches, Irish newspapers, ‘Will Go at Once to the Hawaiian Isl- | ands, Where They Will See the Flag-Raising. s Lorin Thurston, ex-Minister of Hawali, F. M. Hatch, present Minister of Hawalii, W. A. Kinne and Senator Henry Water- | house arrived in this city from Washing- Edisonian machines, postofiice, check | 1on jast night and will sail on the Ala- axi folue hoon T . vor. | meda to-day for Honolulu. They are all jubilant over the success of their mission and happy that the long fight for annexa- tion has at last been terminated. booth, perfumery, New England The members of the honorary advisory | board meet to-night at the Occidental Ho- | Mr. Thurston said iast night: “I have tel, and a large attendance is expec .| been in Washington about eighteen 'a nermanent organization of this board | months and the struggle for annexation was a severe fight, but now that it is all over we are satisfled. Our exertions have not been in vain and we feel sure that the Hawaiian people will all welcome the nnexation measure of the United | tates.” | F. M. Hatch has made the fight in per- son and he {s now returning to Honolulluy, | according to his own interpretation of af- | fairs, for the purpose of looking after his | legal practice. He said: "“The statesmen in Washington seem to think that there is no necessity of any further action on the part of the Hawaiian Government to make annexation a complete legal gov- ernmental change. The admiral who has been deputed to acquaint the Hawailan Government with the legislative actions of the United States will soon arrive in Honolulu and act accordingly, and that is all that is needed. *The flag will be hoisted and by that symbolic action the Hawalian Government will become an- nexed to the States.’ Ex-Queen Lilluokalani is still iIn Wash- ington and there is no indication of any desire on her part to return to her home. | Minister Hatch now occupies a peculiar | position. He is still Minister, but in view of the anticipated changes consequent | upon annexation he is in a realm of doubt. After the summer is over he ex- pects his present office to terminate. be effected on that oc on, and a | reception committee of fifteen, a commit- e on addresse nd a committee on en- tertainment will be appointed. The exe- | cutive committee meet in room 9, Phelan | building, to-morrow night, and - Friday the ladies of Bt. Patrick’s Mutual | One of the most important movements | cet made by the management of the Irish r has been the acceptance of the kind er of Mr. McCloskey, the well-known artist, to take charge and direct the hanging of the paintings and pictures of the art and loan exhibit in the art gal- le In this gallery the well-known manager and actor, Frederick Paulding, has kindly consented to arrange and ren- der a programme of reading selections and a monologue entertainment, which will undoubtedly be enthusiastically re- tion. —_———— Suicide at Eureka. EUREKA, July 12—-Danfel Callahan, a saloonkeeper, 38 years old, committed sul- cide in a rear room of his saloon early this morning, shooting himself in the right temple. 000000000000000C00000000000000000000000000000000000 THIS MAN A 'Howling Mob on YNCH him!” Hang him!" through the side entrance. vidual running along O’ using vulgar language. soldier’s face. toast to Spain. The soldler, whose name was not his glass in his face. some and his friend. Sam With Threats of Lynching. Such were the cries that were hurled at a well-dr street last night, pursued by an angry mob. man ran across Market street and sought refuge in a saloon at 7 Stockton street. but before the ringleaders had a chance to seize him the bartender, Determined that he should not escape, the crowd followed him along Stockton street to O'Farrell, where he again sought refuge in a saloon. By this time several officers appeared on the scene, and after learning the cause of the trouble, they entered the saloon and assisted the man to escape unknown to the mob. rrell street and shouting to his companions, he commanded them to follow him. As the howling mob was within a few feet of him, the pursued man dashed info a saloon at the corner of O'Farrell and Powell streets, followed by Police Sergeant Martin and several police officers. Martin, realizing that serious trouble was inevitable, advised the new deflant man to skip. Instead of taking the sergeant’s advice he made a dash at him as if to strike him. Martin met him with a half-hook on the jaw, which completely knocked him out.. Turning to the crowd Martin announced that he had ‘‘captured the enemy” and ordered the saloon cleared. The mob reluctantly fell back; not until, however, several of them were severely clubbed. When quiet was restored Martin summoned the patrol wagon and had the man taken to the City Prison. as George Ransome, and claimed that he came from Canada. He was charged with disturbing the peace and The trouble, it was afterward learned, was caused by a friend of the prisoner throwing a glass of beer in a The latter was sitting in the Cafe Royal when Ransome and his their drinks Ransome’s friend, it is said, referred in a derogatory way to the Stars and Stripes, and offered a A number of people witnessed the incident and at once started to wreak vengeance on Ran- The latter managed to escape, but his companion, who was in a deflant mood, dared them to touch him. As they started for him he took to his heels and dashed from the saloon followed by the crowd. Had it not been for the police, it is believed Ransome would have been severely dealt with, as several of the crowd werg determined to lynch him on learning of the insult heaped upon the soldfer. 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 IS LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. Market Street Resents an Insult to Uncle Down with the Spanish spy!"” ed man as he darted from the Cafe Royal on Market Evidently realizing that the crowd meant business the pursued The mob followed him, trouble, got him out scenting One of the number, however, saw the scared indi- impatient He gave his name friend entered. After ordering ascertained, grew indignant. whereupon one of the men threw the contents of 200000000000 000000000000CC0000C020000000000 | denly lo: | site_corner, and | he had before him, a | him out of the dilemma. ' he had been | his pockets. | sewering of the following streets: called for the most expensive dishes. When the bill, which amounted to $7 50, was presented to him “Gold Dust” got cold feet and called for “‘another deck,” as one of the women expressed it. “It is all right, girls,’ he remarked as he gingerly handled the bill. “I'm good for the amount; nobody can say that Gold Dust Is not a thoroughbred.” At this juncture Rodge self after saying he stairs to see a friend. excused him- going down He returned in a | few minutes and announced that he had been robbed. “You can't play me for a sucker,” he vehemently declared. “I haven't played against Wyatt Earp and the tough push of Alaska without knowing a trick or two."” “Give me back my dough or there will be trouble.” The women, thinking that he had sud- his'mind, summoned Police Of- . who was standing at the cor- s and Powell streets. —Detec- son and Wren were on the oppo- Keyes, realizing the job ked them to help On reaching the room where the women and Rodgers were they found the latter sitting on the table with a carving knife in his hand and ficer K ner of E tives Gil | threatening to kill the one who had re- | lieved him of his wallet. “I'm a bad man,” he hissed as the of- ficers entered. “I would rather see blood than”attend a banquet.” The women becoming frightened begged the officers to take them to police head- quarters. They denied having taken Rod- gers’ money and demanded an immediate investigation. As the Klondiker was convinced that the patrol wagon and had the entire party taken to the City Hall. Rodgersand the women were taken before Captain Wittman, and after Rodgers had told his tale of woe he was asked whom he suspected. As he hesitated Wittman or- dered Policeman Keyes to search him. “This 1s a waste of time,” remarked Rodgers, as the officer proceeded tosearch “I know the money is gone.” Despite his objection Keyes explored his pockets, and not finding the supposed mising wallet, ordered him to take off his | | shoes. As he released himself of his foot- gear the policeman detected the wallet se- creted in the leg of his underwear. shown the wallet Rodgers seemed sur- prised and offered to apologize to the women. “I guess I'm a dead one,' he rather lugubriously remarked. ‘“luey couldn’t have done that in the Klondike.” The police are inclined to believe that one of the women “‘touched” him for his money, but, becoming alarmed, slipped it into his trousers unknown to him. The nuggets were not found, however, but as Rougers did not appear anxious to prose- cute the women they were released. TENNESSEE DRILL. General Barnes Will Preside at the Mechanics’ Pavilion on That Occasion. Arrangements are nearly completed for the drill to be given by tne First Ten- nessee Regiment at Mechanics' Pavilion under the auspices of the Christian Com- mission to-morrow evening. A large chorus choir to be led by J. J. Morris met at the Association Auditorium last even- ing for rehearsal, and they will render some enlivening music for the occasion. s Grace 1. Da has been selected to sing the “Star-spangled Uanner,” and “Dixie Land” will have a prominent place on the programme. General W. H. L. Barnes will be the presiding officer of the evening and General King and staff have accepted the invitation to be present and review the regiment. Notices will be read in all the churches this (Wednes- day) evening, and a committee on tickets has been appointed from every church; their names will ve announced at each service to-night. General admission 25 cents, children 10 cents; a few seats have been reserved for those who desire to make sure of them as the crowd is sure to be great. Seats on sale at Sherman, Clay & Co.’s, Sutter and Kearny streets. —_—————————— League of Improvement Clubs. The meeting of the Mission League of Improvement Clubs at Maennerbund Hall on Howard street was well attended last night. T. B. Slevin presided and J. B. Vizzard acted as secretary. The exccu- tive committee reported that the Super- visors had acted on the recommendation of the club, asking for the grading and Tamp- Howara, shire, York, Bryant, Shotwell, and Treat avenue. Secretary Vizzard reported that the at- tention of the Supervisors had been di- rected to the overcrowded condition of the street cars running through th. e slon during the morning anl eveni hours, and requested that body to con- sult with the City and County Attorney as to the power of the board to frame an ordinance regulating the numler of pas- sengers that should be carried on each car. Max Popper offered a recommecndation that the gupervlsors provide in the next tax levy for a street sprink'er, with a | gasoline pump attached, whica would supply the sprinkler with salt water, to be used in sprinkling San Brunc road during the summer months. this apparatus would be somewher2 in the neighborhood of $800, and by it the city would be saved the cost of purchas- ing water from the Spring Vulley Water Compeny. —e——————— Curtis Still Testifies. Attorney General Fitzgerald devoted yesterday afternoon to cross-examining Expert Curtis on his knowledge of tunnels and other railroad matters and the same dry and technical answers. similar to those given on previous days were in- dulged in. The examination will continue to-day In Judge Haynes' offic —_———— THE CRYSTAL SWIMMING BATHS. Physicians recommend the Crystal warm sea ‘water tub and swimming baths, North Beach. robbed, the officers called | The cost of | When | | lous. ADVERTISEMENTS. THREE SPECIAL BARGAINS! During the entire month of July, and prior to our semi-annual stock-taking, we will offer SPECIAL BARGAINS in all our departments. This week w e have placed on sale the following extraordinary cheap lines : 75 pleces Double-width Novelty DRESS GOODS, in BAYA- DERES, CHECKS, STRIPES, PLAIDS and MIXTURES, all this season's importations. Price, 25¢ Yard. Former prices 50¢, 60c and 75¢ yard. 600 pieces best quality DOMET TENNIS FLANNEL, all hand- some styles, in PLAIDS, STRIPES, CHECKS and plain colors, all new goods. Price, 75¢ Yard. Regular value 10c yard. 50 palrs TAPESTRY PORTIERES, with extra heavy fringes, They are in the following colors: REDS, OLIVES, BLUES, BROWNS and MYRTLE. Price, $3.00 Pair. full 3 yards in length. Regular value $4.50 pair. NOTE.—We have also received and will place on sale this week three cases best quality COTTON COVERT CLOTHS, and_a large shipment of extra quality WHITE CORDED ENGLISH PIQUES. Cerernors RPORAY, &tm R4 m, u3, us, 07, 19, 121 POST STREET. DEPARTING SOLDIERS - TO BE WELL FEASTED LUNCHES IN ABUNDANCE SENT THE RED CROSS. | Church Members Send Hundreds of‘ Packages to the Ferry Hospitality Rooms—Other Notes. thorize the executive comittea, There will be no lack of lunches for the | soldiers who go aboard the trans- ports, judging by the large quantities of food that poured into the ferry ho: pitality headquarters of the Red Cro: Society vesterday. The ladies of Trinity Church prepared 55 lunches and Grace Church sent 124 packages of food and va- rious other churches have contributed. Nearly a hundred members of the en- gineer corps, representing Utah, Wyo- ming, Nevada and Colorado, were given a bountiful repast on their arrival yes-| terday. The ladies at the ferry treated them like royal guests and the men went on rejoicing with flowers in their hats and good things stored away. The San Francisco branch received do- nations from Mrs. C. J. Travers, Mrs. Pease and Mrs. Hanson. Owing to the tardiness in fitting out the Nebraska recruits with shoes and other necessaries the society has stepped in and repaired the delay. Although shoes were given out in many cases yes- terday there are a great ma unfurnished and it is desired that all who have serviceable shoes to spare will send them to 16 Post street. Private Rogers of Company M, Fifty- first Jowa, has been removed to Lane's Hospital, where an operation will prob- xl:h]y be performed on the unfortunate 0. McKinstry, chairman of the State de- partment, from Dewey Chapter, Ukiah, Martinez, Calistoga, Dutch Flat, Le- moore, Dixon, Belvedere, Livermore and San Mateo. California’s the Eighth, was supplied with indentifica- tion medals yesterday, as also were the signal corps. Cassassa's military band has offered to assist Bennett's exposition band during the celebration of the Fall of the Bastile t0-morrow. Valises are needed for the nurses who will leave on the transports shortly. They need not necessarily be new. The demand for flannels s so great that the supply on hand is inadequate. Hotels might aid the society by sending such left by guests in departing. The State society received subscriptions from the following auxiliaries: Arroyo Grande, $150; Colusa, $12 5 Camp Lisser, Fourth tion, $8. . Employes of the Mission-street Rallway Company sent their regular monthly sub- scription to the society of July dona- amounting to $50. Mrs. W. P. Morgan, chairman of the | finance committee, receipted for the fol- Friend, $20; | lowing amounts yesterday: for Red Cross flag. 50 cents; Mrs. Mary G. Roberts, $2 collected of Greenberg & Greenberg, : proceeds given from en tertainment by Willie Kazinsky, $17 20 collected by Mrs. Mary M. Miller, $8 Mission-street Railway Company, Twe ty-ninth-street carhouse, monthiy sub- scription, $50; memberships, $2; Mrs. Carr, $5; total, $51,866 74. Donations were received at street from friends, Mrs. L. M. Miss Helen C. Dixon a large donation Miss Diack, Mrs. McCabe, St. Barnab: Guild, Mrs. F. A. Wilkins, Mrs. P J. volunteers | - | Donations were received by Mrs. E. W. : members of | vesterday, | Campbell, Forum Club, soldier, Mrs. Bo- | ruck, Mrs. Levy, Church. —_———— A MIRACULOUS ESCAPE. John Rawson, a Soldier, Accidentally Shoots Himself Through the Left Side. John Rawson, a member of Company A, Alger’s Light Artillery of Wyoming, ac- cldentally shot himself in the left side last night while trying to remove his coat in a room on Grant avenue. The bullet passed completely through him and his escape from' instant death was miracu- The wounded volunteer was re- | | | moved to the Receiving Hospital and treated by Dr. Bunnell. The latter thinks the wound may develop into flammation of the lung. The pistol used was an old-fashioned Colt's, whic the owr d down, giving it a hal trigger pull. The handie of the long weapon became entangled 1 his blouse it the weapon w: n the lining of and as he turned to reach for discharged. —_—————— Republicans Want Representation. Committee, he 6 Geary street, it was - night decided to au- consisting eld last of M. W. Coffee, C. H. Forbss and T. B. O'Brien, to_engage legal talent te repre- sent Election Commis the County Committee hefore tne {oners for representation on the precinct board, and also during the | election. —————— Battle of the Boyne Celebration. Shell Mound Park contai tatives of the Orange Soci vesterday; it being the anniversary ned re; ety of resen- reland of the battle of the Boyne in which the arm- Billy, and ies of King J his had their day on the banks of the rival King ADVERTISEMENTS. 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