The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 30, 1898, Page 5

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1898. TROOPS ARE ASSIGNED FOR FIFTH EXPEDITION HE tents of the Fifty-first Jowa ment were pitched on the Pre- reservation yesterday, and, rding to announcement from Camp Merritt, the Kansas Volun- will soon move to the Government reserve. Yesterday 976 officers and enlisted men from South Dakota, Min- nesota and Colorado sailed .on the sfeamship Paul to join Major Gen- at Manila. Arizona and Scandia 1 Merritt nteers and all the regu- ind recruits now encamp- After these troops depart remain here six full regi- teer {infantry, to wit: First Tennessee, First New York, ington and Elghth Califor- g garrison and idlo, Fort Point, sland, Alcatraz, Lime Point, A and S Cruz comprise two ns of the Sixth California Vol- try, batteries of the Third States and California Heavy y, two troops of the Fourth States Cavalry and a battalion nteer Engin 8. New Y¢ ated for service and the Engin- at Hono- station next week THE PRESIDIO CAMP. y-First lowa Regiment Moves to the Reservation. Attractions of the Post. trom Camp Mer- en the Fifty-first Colonel Loper, dlo and went e slope to the south TUnion-street car line enters n. Colonel Loper brought ternoon and its tents settled in nd men ap- with the they will be far Presidio than tt. Colonel Lo- the crest of the the Pre contour of the the drainage is nts face to the are at the northern Philippines the Seventh | | end of the company streets. so that none of the smoke -will blow ‘over the camp. Post Quartermaster Captain Thompson said yesterday that he did not know when the other regiments would be moved, but it is likely that the commands that are to be transferred to the Presidio will be ordered to move in a few days. There {8 at present nothing new_re- garding the date when the New York Regiment and battalion of engfneers will leave for Honolulu. Lieutenant Colonel Stacpole said yesterday 1 have as yvet received no information regarding when the regiment will be or- dered away. I understand it is to be moved in detachments and that the first | of these will be sent some time next week. With the exception of some over- coats, which will be supplied in a few | days, the regiment is ready and equipped for service.” Adjutant Strevell 'has been appointed temporary quartermaster in the absence of Lieutenant Winthrop, the regular quartermaster, who sailed with Colonel Barber yesterday on the St. Paul. The regiment " will be paid before it leaves, probably on Monday. The Twentieth Kansas will be next to move to the Presidio. No order is vyet issued to that effect, but General Miller sterday notified Colonel Funston that that was the present intention. The new camp is rapidly being put in readiness. A detail of men from the Kansas regi- ment was busily engaged yesterday in digging trenches and sinks and laying ipes. Colonel Funston declares that the Realth of his regiment has improved so rapldly that he is quite content to re- main where he is. e SAILING OF THE ST. PAUL. Started on Her Voyage to the Philippines at 10:80 Yes- terday Morning. At 10:30 yesterday morning the trans- port steamer St. Paul hoisted her anchor long voyage to the Philippines, v on board the Third Battalion of the F sota. Amid the usual shrieking of whis- tles and the dipping of flags the steamer soon reached the Golden Gate and passed out into the ocean, being saluted along the way by the British ships Western Monarch, Burmah, Ardencraig, Clan .uc- Farland and Samaritan, the captain of the St. Paul acknowledging the salute with three toots from the siren. The St. Paul will touch at Honolulu, where Colonel Barber, of the First New York Regiment, will debark, and prepare for the reception of th New Yorkers who are soon to follow. Colonel Barber has command of the St. Paul as far as Honolulu, and from that port to Manila { the Seventh Cali RAL MERRIAM'S plans to 2 be three full iuced in The Call of t was learned yesterd. ecruits of the Tenth ado and First Nebraska will be wiil best fit in. As the plan sta ymmand of the expedition committal upon this po! U. Owen of the Divisio is scheduled to make th he was nor r WL stant e R R SRR R IR T = P S YU GG U e D R R e R R R R R R R R R PP PR P PP talions of Regular Infantry and Recruits. for few of the officers at Camp Merritt who enjoy the commander of the department. ¢ Arizona will go the two remaining battal- of the Eighteenth araphernalia, leaving Major Morris in charge of the sick now in 65 g5 cin 25 5 g a2 2 5 i g g e n (12 e o g b 0 om0 o g i g g g g o + THE FIFTH EXPEDITION. The Scandia and Arizona Will Take fornia, Two Bat- the mnext expedition became If the general's regiments left after the Scandia and vesterday the Seventh California has ay that the Seventh has been as- and Twenty-third regular Pennsylvania, Second Oregon, First divided between the two boats as nds to-day Brigadier ( eral King , though when interviewed the gene- int, n Hospital, with Dr. Henry Page as e trip with a good portion of the hos- + + + + + + + + ~ + + - & + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + and ‘soon after was moving slowly on her | having | irst | South Dakota Regiment, and recruits for | the First Colorado and Thirteenth Minne- | | Airing squad from Lieutenant Colonel Lee Stover, of the First South Dakota, will be in charge of the vessel. The object of Colonel Barber’s depart- ure in advance of his regiment is to se-| lect a site for a permanent garrison at Honolulu. In determining a location he will consult with his quartermaster, sur- geon and engineering officer. As soon as they arrive they will select a place for temporary encampment somewhere with- in the city limits. The permanent garri- son will be erected probably in the vi- cinity of Diamond Head, which commands the entrance to the harbor. Colonel Barber said: “I have recelved orders to select a site for a permanent garrison at Honolulu. It will be neces- sary to have a capable engineer pass upon the selection in order that no future dif- ficulties may arise when it comes to the construction of works apd fortifications. The engineering phases will rest with Major Lansing, who is an old friend of mine. Dr. Griffiths will pass upon the sanitary qualifications. Just what will | be the ultimate destination of the First New York I am at a loss to say. Our chances of reaching Manila are very slim from the present aspect. I judge we will permanently garrison the island. As I understand it I will be practically in charge. I hope my men will get along as well in Hawali as they have here. There has not been a case of serious illness in camp so far.” The steamers Lakme and North Fork, offered as transports to carry a portion of the First New York Regiment to Hono- lulu, were inspected by the naval exam- ining board yesterday. If accepted, these steamers will be ready to sail on next Monday with the First Battallon of tha New York Regiment and the Third Bat- tallon of the Second Regiment of the United States Volunteer Engineers, the latter being in command of Captain Rickon, Major Langfitt having salled for Honolulu yesterday. They will also take a considerable quantity of lumber to be used in the construction of the new post | at Honolulu. The Second Battalion of | the New York Regiment will follow on the Charles Nelson, and the Third either on the Mariposa or on some transport yet to_be secured. The sailing ship Tacoma will start early next week for Manila with 120 mules ninety horses and a number of ambu- lances, escort wagons, etc. Lieutenant Cameron, of the Fourth United States Cavalry, with a detail of twenty men and a veterinary surgeon, has charge of the | ship. Acting Assistant Surgeon H. 3 Emerson has been assigned to duty on the Tacoma. The steamers Tartar and Athenia, cap- | able of carrying 2700 men, are on the way here from Puget Sound. pes SO SHAMEFUL NEGLECT. Remains of Private Wheeler Sent From One Place to An- other for Several Days Before Interment. The body of Private Wheeler, First California, who died on the i5th inst. | from pneumonia, has at last found its | resting place. For four days it has been bandied about from one, hospital to an- | other, and from the headquarters of one | regiment to another, and at each place burfal was denied it, and for no other reason than that no officer remained of | the First California to attend to the de- | tails of the obsequies. | On Thursday General Miller learned | of the delayed funeral, and he imme- diately ordered the chaplain and a firing squad from the Kansas volunteers to re- | palr to the Presidio and there give the | hody fit interment, but when the squad arrived at the Presidio plat the body had disappeared. It was unceremoniously laced at General Miller'’s Camp Merritt | eadquarters an hour later. From there | it was taken to the dead room of the French Hospital, where it remained until yesterday morning, when a chaplain and the First Tennessee | carrled it to the Presidio National Ceme- tery and finally laid it to rest. pificonie el at EIGHTH CALIFORNIA. The Regiment Now Recruited to the Maximum of 1828 Offi- cers and Enlisted Men. CAMP BARRETT, SATHER STATION, July 20.—Major Whitton, recruiting offi- | cer, appointed by Colonel Henshaw, re- ports that the regiment 1s now recruited up to its entire strength-—1326 officers and men. The regiment Is now fully equipped with | 1884 model Springfield rifles. All the ser- geants have received their side arms—-NJ | Sergeant cailber California Colts, single action re- volvers, and the ammunition is on hand— 20,500 rounds being stocked in the ad- Jjutant’s tent for distribution. Mrs. J. Stephens of the American Ladies’ Ald Soclety gave a dinner to some of the boys to-day. A choral society is now being organized and this evening the first rehearsal was held in the Christian Commission tent. Colonel Carrington expects to see the so- clety prosper with forty volces at least. The regimental band is practicing under the direction of Professor Gomez and is making gdod progress. i The company buglers have been equip- ped with the regulation belt and sword, and the boys have been measured for new trousers and blouses. There has been no serious sickness in camp and only a few cases of cold have had to be attended to by the hospital corps. Yesterday afternoon Captain J. J. Ca- hill-of Company A, Eighth California Regiment, was pleasantly remembered by the members of his old command, Company A, Second Regiment of the Na- tional Guard of California, who presented him with a handsome sword. The pre- sentation was made at Camp Barrett in the presence of a large assemblage of soldlers and civilians by E. B. Collins of Chico in behalf of the-donors. —_———— BRIGADE COURT-MARTIAL. Charges Preferred by Col. Fun- ston Against Quartermaster Sergeant Young. Charges were preferred yesterday against James A. Young, the thieving quartermaster sergeant of the Twentieth Kansas Volunteers, and it is expected that to-day his case will have its first hearing by the general court-martial of the Second Brigade. The charge as preferred by Colonel Funston. is as follows: “Charge and specification against Quartermaster Sergeant James A. Young of the Twentieth Kansas Volunteers. “Charge: Embezzlement in violation of the sixtieth article of war. “Specifications: In that Quartermaster James A. Young, Twentieth Kansas Volunteers, having duly intrusted to his charge (by virtue of his appoint- ment as acting commissary sergeant of his regiment), certain subsistence stores, the property of the United States, intend- ed for military service thereof, ad wrongfully and in violation of said’ trust embezzle and knowing}iy and willfully ap- ply to his own use and benefit a portion of said stores to the value of $109 %, by selling them to private parties in ‘San Francisco, Cal., and retaining for his own use and benefit the money received from said sales. “This at San Francisco, Cal., between June 1, 1868, and July 25, 1898. “FREDERICK FUNSTON, *“Colonel Twentieth Kansas Volunteers. It developed yesterday that Lieutenant W. A. Green, regimental quartermaster, was under suspiclon of being cognizant of the continued peculations of Young. This, however, both Green and Young stoutly deny, 'and unless the testimony in the case of Young shall develop some- thing further along. that line, no action against Green will be taken. The report of the Board of Survey, called to investigate the accounts of re- tiring Commissary Lafayette C. Smith, Wil be ready to renort this morning. No inkling of the purport of their findings can be had. s In the Hospitals. Private Irwin J. Shelton, Company E, First Tennessee Regiment, dled at 2 o'clock yesterday at the Division Hospi- tal of pneumonia. v L There were 251 eases in the hospital yesterday afternoon, as against 230 on Thursday. Privates William MarsKe, Company G. Seventh California, and A. C. Bebb, Company F. Filty-first Iowa Regiment, who died on Thursday, were buried yesterday. The remains of Pri- vate Joseph C. Wheeler, Company L, First California recruits, who died at the Mar- ine Hospital, were also interred. s et Good for Bologna Sausage. First Lieutenant Harrls, Fourth United States Cavalry, First Lieutenant Smith, Utah Cavalry, and Second Lieutenant Buttner, Third United States Artillery, who were appointed to Inspect the horses left at the Presidio by the officers that have gone to Manila, examined forty of the animals on Thursday, and out of that number found ong twelve that were ac- ceptable to the Government. The re- mainder were not worth the expense of their transportation here. These twelve horses - were purchased for the Utah Cavalry, which leaves here next week for the Yosemite Valley and Sequola Na- tional Park. Captain Caine has a hun- dred men in his trooY and only eighty horses. The board will meet again at 2 o'clock to-day to examine other horses, with a view to securing eight more to. complete the necessary mounts for Cap- tain Calne’s troop. —_——— Military Entertainment. The principal feature of the entertain- ment in Mechanics’ Pavilion next Thurs- day evening, under the auspices of the Army and Navy Christlan Commission, will be the drill of the Twentieth Kan- sas Regiment, in command of Colonel Funston. There will also be a band con- cert and flag reception. The proceeds will be devoted to the good work that is being done among the soldlers by the Christlan Commission, which is desirous of sending supplies to its representatives in the Philippines. There will undoubtedly be a large attend- ance, — War Incidents. This afternoon at 1 o'clock at the mothers’ headquarters of the Christian Commission, on Fifth avenue, there is to be a meeting of ladies in the interest of the Kansas regiment drill to be given at Mechanics’ Pavilion next Thursday even- ing. The ladies are taking a very deep interest in the affair and are pressing the sale of tickets in every direction, and there is sure to be a large attendance. The living pyramid -of flags will be one of the attractive features; Mme. Alice ‘Waltz will sing “The Star Spangled Ban- ner,” accompanied by the régimental band. Acting Assistant Surgeons T. B. Robin- son and Myer, Josephson and Fred B. Zweybruck T. A. McCulloch and Privates | of the Hospital Corps will accompany the First Troop of Utah Cavalry.to Yosemite and Sequoia parks, leaving San Francisco on August 5. The members of the Seventh Califor- nia highly appreciate the work of the Catholic Ladies’ Aid Society. The ladies have remade the soldiers’ clothing when- ever found necessary and have sewed on stripes and chevrons and have done much other needle work. They have also fur- nished writing materials and*in many in- stances have supplied the men with stamps. To the sick they have been very | attentive, furnishing all kinds of delica- cies. The Red Cross Society has applied to General Merriam for a convalescent hos- pital at the Presidlo. This hospital is intended for the full recuperation of con- valescents before returning to duty. The idea is approved by General Merriam and he will probably see that it is car- ried out. The Red Cross Soclety. is making ar- rangements to,send.a large quantity of supplies to Manila on the Scandfa and Arizona. AR LS SR Fifty-First Iowa. The efforts of the Women's Rellef | Corps, under whose auspices the mili- tary drill and entertainment will be held this evening at the Mechanics’ Pavilion, are meeting with great. success. The | tenting of the soldiers and the sham at-| tack on the encampment, being different | from anything that has heretofore been | given, is the feature that seems to be in-| teresting the public, and which promises, | along with the other exercises, to fill the Pavilion to overflowing. The songs, “Tenting on the Old_Camp | Ground” and “Just Before the Battle, | Mother,” to be rendered in chorus, prom- | ise to be very effective, and, under the | circumstances, will be appreciated as they have not been since the days of "63. ceived a copy of the fifth “We came! We saw! The contents of the Bounding Billow t Shot, embracing paragraphs translated from the Diario de N dying—F | Surprise | count of the Manila engagemen Fiends,” an amusing rhyme, both by L. poem e Bounding Billow f: PUBLISHED OFF MANILA. HE BOUNDING BILLOW is the very appropriate title. of a neat little 16- page publication issued at intecvals on the United Statés flagship Olympia at Manila in the interests of American men-o’-warsmen. issue, published in June. page is “The Battle of Manila,” followed by the laconic C We conquered!” spread eagle surmounting the globe between two American flags in colors and between two cannon is the Liberty bell “"Pwas for Cuba and our honor to avenge our heroes s That victory wreathed our banner when we fought the ships of Spain.” of Manila—ships were sinking, Old Glory flying, guns were roaring and Spaniards Mason of Illino) Senator from the Prairie Stat *hats,” = ccllection of local paragraph: “Rear Admiral George Dewey, tribute to the gallant leader; ‘“Captain Charles V. Gridley,” a toucning obituar: “The Maine,” a poem, and “The Curio titled “The Battle of Manila Bay. interesting publication, and H. B. Glover is Excelsior, per Gradas—Onward and Upward, Step by Step.” The ‘‘value” per copy is stated to be “50 sen.” The Call has re- 7 he headline of the title aesarian sentence, Beneath is a cut of the American Under this illustration are the lines: ain include a vivid description of the‘battle for the wayward and wicked; “A Naval Manila, May 4, giving the Spanish ac- a poetic tribute te the war Young, who also contributes a lengthy ' Mr. Young is the editor of this most the - printer. The motto of the CARE. OF THE SICK ITS CONSTANT AIM | RED CROSS’ UNTIRING EFFORTS | TO RELIEVE PAIN. A Convalescent Home Its Next Pro- ject — Alaska Sends Its Subscription. e sesslon was held by the | co Red Cross Soclety. yester- important reports of chairmen | various committees were heard and | cussed. Mrs. James Elder of the hos- | 1 committee informed the officers of | the soafety t there were ten typhold 1ses in camp, and that 100 other cases | being treated at regimental hospi- | nd twenty-one at the French Hospi- tal. der remarked that the splen- did work done by the latter hospital could | neve be told in words, and too ruch appreciation could not be shown. | e, who visits Fort Point jorted more sickness at that n ever. is a decided improvement in the the Tennessee and Iowa regi- | to the excellent care taken of their surgeons and the Red ng vote of thanks was extended Duncombe for the continued use of ambulance, He has refused remunera- for the services of his ambulance men, and is still ready to. proffer Cross tent is filled with sick very attention is being shown - the nurses employed by the So- ar over 100 cases have received nd badges are being worn out California by people who interests of the society at heart. 1 chairman of the he committee, Informed s that 39,451 incoming s were entertained and that 5000 visitors ) were feastes. Last Sunday oyed the soclety's hospitality reported that $7500 ipplies and neces- ital at Manila, e tention would be Erigme of convalescent sol- esidic o F. Post commandant at the a8 been asked to set aside a ed t ) the purpose, but as yet no en received from him. e received at the San upply depot from: Miss Rock, Fowle Eelmont School, Milb: Mrs. Apperson, Mrs, (et and ! ‘:NTO Apperson, Mrs. Geary and ubscriptions were received b tilte soclety from the following yaut:?l?- la Giake County, Bakersfield and Kern Cit San Francisco, $1250 for badges; ville, _$2. " Hrentwood K7 %; Grays Harbor Comimercial ~Com: any, $6; e Hoge (a opthly. subscription. g5, - '1ttle girl), ollowing are, some of the corded yesterday: S SnauIt ey Proceeds of fair street " Eivel (Miss D. Zelner), , $14; Mr. and Mrs. . J. Blumlein, $5; Hone: held at 1704 Folsom street, n ‘at 528 Grove 36 50; membe: Armstrong, $5; st Dewey fair, | James M. from Miss Dora Dixon, St. Michael, | the White Man.” The book created quite Alaska, $200; Charles Roos Bros., $1; $21,940 39. The students and alumni of Heald" Business College will give a ball for the benefit of the Red Cross Society at Union Square Hall, 421 Post street, on Thurs- day evening, August 11. Tickets entit- ling a lady and gentleman to admission, 50 cents, can be procured at the business office of Heald’s Business College, 24 Post street. Mr. Louis Sloss Jr., general manager of the Alaska Commercial Company Wilson, superintendent, and Miss Dixon have been working very hard for the Red Cross in Alaska, and for their first donation they sent down $200 to-day, and will continue in their good work. Mrs. Louis Sloss, chairman of the subscription committee, authorized Miss Dixon before she left to collect all sub- scriptions possible for the Red Cros The following letter may be of interest: box at My Dear Mrs. Sloss: You have, no doubt, destination safely, and I feel sure are more anxlous to hear what have been doing for the Red Cross. I here- with inclose the names of 100 members, also money for sald membership. With the help of H. G. Stevens I got up an entertainment} it was given Tuesday evening in the parlor of the N, A. T. Co. Hotel. There was plano, zither and vio- lin playing, and a number of good songs and recitation; it was most enjoyable. We collected $57, which was not bad. the N. A. T. Co. and in the store and pany, so that the good work can go on after I leave. I truly hope I shall have $00 to send the next time, if not more. Should you have any suggestions to make they will be most gladly received. Most truly yours, DORA B. DIXON. Donations were received at the State and Napa. The workers at Caiistoga have been working hard during the warm spell making surgeons’ aprons for the Red Cross, which were greatly needed. All the workers are requested to return to work at 16 Post street on Monday morning as all departments will be open. A letter addressed to Kersey E. Gotvin, Battery C, U. 8. A., 1s at 16 Post street. Any one knowmg of his whereabouts is requested to notify him. Dr. B. Somers lectured on bandag- ing at the Cooper College yesterday morn- ing to the Red Cross nurses, and had ecach student practice in rolling and bind- ing. He also showed the best use of the various turns used in bandaging. The clalslu pald strict attention and did very well. —_—— ‘Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese Minister at Washington, Writes About the Prospects of American Trade in the Orient. In Next Sunday’s Call. —— Bishop Gaines Here. Bishop W. J. Galines, D.D., Presiding Bishop of the Eleventh Episcopal district of the African M. E. church, arrived in the city Thursday afternoon, accompa- nied by his daughter,-. Miss Mary L. Gaines, who is his private secnetary. The he comes to look after the work of his church on the coast, as this is part of his 360 55; recelved through Alaska Commercial Company district. Bishop Gaines published a book some months ago enmledn 'Tlxe Negro and ST. MICHAEL, Alaska, July 13, 1898.— | Pest paying properties belonging to the heard long ere this that we reached our | out of the immediate control of the exec- you | By to-morrow there will be Red Cross boxes | ments were compleied Fair died. in the hotel office and at.the store of | office of the Alaska Commercial Com- | rooms from Willetts, Windsor, West Siue | Bishop’s home is in Atlanta, Ga., whence | a sensation. The Bishop is one of the most prominent men of his race in the South, and enjoys the respect and confldence - of both white and colored wherever he is known. He will occupy the pulpit at Bethel A. M. E. Church on Powell street, near Jackson, to-morrow, both morning and evening. The Bisho is the guest of Rev. W. B. Anderson, Broadway:. —————— | LICK HOUSE TO i BE TRANSFERRED fExecutots of the Estate of James G. Fair Decided to Retire From the Hotel Business. On the 1st of August the Lick House, | which has been regarded as one of the estate of the late James G. Fair, will pass utors of the estate. Negotiations have been pending for several weeks between | the executors and K. B. Soule, manager of the popular hostelry, and a transfer of | the hotel under a lease has been effected. Mr. Soule has been identified with the Lick House as its manager for many years. Negotiations were pendin between | James G. Fair during his life and Mr. | Soule for a transfer, but before arrange- Since | that time litigation over the estate has made it impossible up to a few weeks ago | for the executors to consider Soule’s prop- osition, but finally, tne bulk of the litiga- | tion being disposed of, negotiations were | opened and the property is now out of the hands of the executors. —_——— Death of Abe Kaplan. Abraham Kaplan, a nephew of the late Louis Kaplan, who was at one time a Democratic power in this city, died at his residence, 1228 McAllister street, Thurs- day morning.from a stroke of paralysis. The deceased was a native of New York and about 47 years of age. He was a grad- uate of one of the universities in that State, and came to California in 1875 and entered the employ of the old stock bro- kerage firm of Greenebaum & Strauss as clerk. In later years he acted in the same capacity for acob Greenebaum, stock broker, of the Ban Francisco Stock and Exchange Board. The deceased was sin- gle and leaves among his relatives in this cit; Hrmun, Levl and Marie'E. Kaplan. Co{one Hyman P. Bush was one of his best friends, and to him he owed con- siderable of his success in business, as also to the political influence of the elder Kaplan in days gone by. —_—ee In the Divorce Courts. Jean Bru was granted a divorce from Agnes Bru yesterday on the ground of desertion. Anna M. Hutchinson was granted a divorce from Robert C. Hutch- inson on the ground of willful neglect. Jo- sephine Grantet was granted a divorce from Antoine Grantet on the ground of cruelty. Louise Renier has appiled for a divorce from Frederick Renier, alleging failure to provide and cruelty as causes of action. A. H. Perper has been ordered to pay his wife, Emily Pepper, alimony in the sum of $2 a month. —_—e——————— Read About the Wonderful Prehis- torig City Just Discovered ¥ in Mexico In Next Sunday’s Call. % MRS. HANSON SAW A MAN AT HER BEDSIDE HE HELD A BURNING MATCH IN HIS HAND. Bhe Shouted for “Jack” to Come to Her Assistance, and the Bad Fellow Ran Out. Mrs. Caroline A. Hanson of 116 Taylor street was awakened at 3 o'clock yester- day morning by a man standing at her bedside with a burning match in his hand. Mrs. Hanson jumped out of bed and lighted the gas, at the same tifme de- manding the business of the intruder. She ‘then ran to a front window, threw it open and blew a police whistle. The man pretended drunkenness and icked up a neavy instrument which he gad laid on the floor when he came in. Mrs, Hanson, receivinig no reply to her summons for , the police, calied upon “Jack” to come to her aid, thus leading the burglar to believe that there was an- other man In the house. He hasmx made his exit through the front door, which he had left unlatched. The man was stoutly built and had a mustache. He was dressed ip a dark sult of clothes and stiff black hat. —_——————————— ESTATES 'IN PROBATE. ‘Wills of Archibald Cooper and John Smith Filed. The will of Archibald Cooper, the well- known churchman, who died on.the 5th inst, has been filed for probate. An es- tate valued at $3000 was left by the de- cedent. The testator left $500 to the First United Presbyterian Church of this city to be used as a poor fund, on the condition that the congregation raise $1000 for the same purpose. Should the congregation fail to raise the amount named then the sum is to go ‘to the trustees of Cooper Memorial College at. Sterling, Kan., to be used as an endowment fund. Rev. M. M. Gibson and Frank P. Black of this city are named as executors of the will, but as Rev. Mr. Gibson died in Oregon on the 26th inst., an executor will be appointed to act in his' stead. The will of John Smith, who died on the 18th inst., leaving an estate valued at $40,000, was also flled for probate. The in- strument directs that the entire estate 0 to the widow of the testator. On the eath of the widow -the estate is to go to Mrs. Eliza J. Kennedy, Mrs. Marina Hughes and Willlam T.. Smith, relatives of the decedent. The will directs that should they contest the will they shall re- celve nothing. —_—re—————— ' Convict-Made Shoes. » State Labor Commissioner E. L. Fitz- gerald has received a communication from D. W. McNeill of :this city, calling attention to the smuggling into the city of boots and shoes manufactured by the convicts of the State prison of Missouri, and that the same are now on sale in :_f\'ernl of the phn? stores of San Fran- sco. ————————— Foresters’ Relief. The Foresters’ Rellef Assoclation Held a meeting last evening, and it was shown that during the past week the members ‘< Jof the executive committee of tha asso- clation had visited the camps in this city and made inquiry for Foresters who have enlisted in the army. The organization is now fairly started on its good work, and as contributions from courts and cir- cles of the Order of Foresters of America come in it will have no difficulty in ecarry ing out the purposes for which it was started. The assoclation has adopted a neat but- ton, which is furnished to each one who enrolls as a member. —_—————— SORROW OF A BEGGAR. Mrs. Bonnet Produced in Court—De- serted by Her Companion. Mrs. Octavia Clarisse Laplerre Bonnet is no longer counted with the missing. Neither is she in hiding or the prisoner of those who would do her harm. The the Society ‘for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children against Joseph Bisson of 111 Trenton street commanding him to pro- duce Mrs. Bonnet in court proved of avail. Bisson was charged with having spirited the aged organ-grinder away, but the charge was not substantiated. Nevertheless it had its effect, and when, in compliance with the order made by Judge Hebbard, a few days ago, Blsson appeared in court yesterday morning, Mrs. Bonnet was by his side. Bisson testified that the old woman went to his home some time ago and ‘asked to be given shelter. He did so, and since that time has provided for her. sMrs. Bisson, her frame bent under the weight of years, next took the stand. She corroborated Bisson's story. She was deserted by Leonard Bonnet, with whom she had lived and toiled for twenty-six vears, she said. He gave away the fur- niture of their home on Trenton street and with their joint savings, amounting France. a living had also been given away by her companion and was now in the posses- sion of Bisson. She asked that it be re- turned to her and Judge Hebbard. so or- dered. By consent of all parties the old woman was placed in care of Blanche Gaffe until such time as a guardian can be appointed for her. The police in New York are on the lookout for Bonnet, and should he be found he will be arrested and returned to this city for having le- vanted with a sack of gold, ovly half of which belongs to him. ————— Grand Army Reunion. The anniversary of the birth of General George H. Thomas—the "“Rock of Chick- amauga’’—will be celebrated this evening at the California Hotel by the Grand Army post which bears the name of the 1llustrious soldier. The celebration will take the form of a banquet and reunion. At the conclusion of the = feast short speeches will be the order of the occasion. 'he affair promises to be one of the most notable and enlivening ever held under the auspices of George Naoai 2, Department of California and Ne- “vada. —e Cruelty to a Dog. Officer Walton of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has in- vestigated a case of harsh treatment to a dog in the Mission, and he says that he will to-day swear out a warrant for the arrest of Mrs. Tracy of 43 Willow ave- nue. According to the story the woman's children were pla) with a stray dof on the sidew: kl., :.g}xnv‘vhen the-youn;nterg habeas corpus proceedings instituted by | to several thousand dollars, departed for | The organ she used to grind for | H. Thomas_ Post | | entered the house she saw that the lip | of one had been cut. The dog followed | the children upstairs into the house and | the woman was so enraged, believing that | the child had been bitten by the dog, that she selzed the animal and hurled it over the banisters into the street, a_distance of 15 feet. , The fall broke the: dog’s leg, and one of 'its eyes'was knocked out. Dr. Creeley set the broken bone, but it was found necessary to kill the animal to end its sufferings. —_————— FUNERAL OF REV. M. M. GIBSON. Impressive Ceremonzes at the First United Presbyterian - Church and a Large Attendance. The funeral services of the Rev. M. M. Gibson, pastor of the First United Pres- | byterian Church of this city, were. held at the church where he had for so many years preached the gospel. The sacred edifice was crowded with the members of his congregation and friends from other churches from all over the State. The services were impressive and were participated in by a'large number of di- vines from San Jose, Oakland and other places. Rev. George McCormick of Sa- linas officiated, and was assisted by Rev. J. C. Lynn, Rev. J. M. French, Rev. W. E. Dugan, Rev. W. H. French, Rev. E..S. Chapman, Rev. David Morrow and Rev. A. W. Carson, all of whom delivered short addresses eulogistic of the deceased. The followin members of. the San Francisco Presbytery of the United Pres- bvterfan Church were the honorary pall- bearers: Rev. W. W. Gordon of Easton, Rev. J Lynn of San Jose, Rev. J. French of Oakland, Rev. W. E. Dugan.of | San Francisco, Rev. W. H. French of San Jose, Rev. J. H. Elliot of Fowler, Rev. M. M. Gilchrist of Morgan Hill, Rev. John A. Shaw of Agendar, v. J. C. Kyle of Cas- | troville, Rev. W. H. Fulton of Alameda and Rev. George McCormick of Salinas. The pallbearers were: George Bennett, J. Marshall, J. McKay, J. Woods, J. Dal- las, J. McDonald, A. McQuitty and B. B. | McLellan. The remains were Hill Cemetery. e S Illness of Mother Russell. The authorities of St. Marys' Hospital, where Mother Russell, superior of the in- stitution, is lying seriously ill, state that | she is not suffering from a disease of the heart, as rumored: They are, however, reluctant to give the real cause of her illness or to make a statement of the | danger attending the same. Mother Rus- lse"' who is a sister of Lord Chief Justice Russell of England, has been connected with St. Mary’s Hospital ever since the early history of the institution.. She is ossessed of great executive ability and s known far and wide as a lady whose charity has extended wherever it was found. worthy to uestow. 'She has been a Sister of Mercy since her childhood. —————— 0ld Junk and Pugilism. The Health and Police Committee of the Board of Supervisors met yesterday afternoon and reported favorably on the proposed ordinance regulating the busi- ness of junk dealers. board all junk dealers will be compelled to kee? a record of all persons from whom _lead pipe, faucets, etc., are pur- | chased. The object of the ordinance is | | | | | | interred in Laurel If passed by the |. ADVERTISEMENTS. TO MES. PINKHAM From Mrs, Walter E. Budd, of Pate <hogue, New York. Mrs. Bupp, in the following lettem, tells a familiar story of weakness and suffering, and thanks Mrs! 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STATEMENT —OF THE— CONDITION AND AFFAIRS ——OF THE—— PHENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY THE 31ST D. 1897, and for the as made to the In- F LONDON, ENG! day of December, year ending on that da; surance Commissioner State of Cali- fornia, pursuant to the provisions of sections 610 and 611 of the Political Code, condensed as per blank furnished by the Commissioner. CAPITAL. Amount of capital stock, paid up in cash ASSETS. of all stocks and bonds owned by company Cash market value Premifums in due course of collection re- Due from other companies for insurance on losses already paid. Total assets Losses adjusted and unpaid . $11,633 00 Losses ‘in process of adjustment or in. suspense .. . 186,279 00 Losses resisted, including expenses. . 42,785 00 Gross premiums on fire risks running one year or less, $1,659,35035; re- insurance 50 per cent . 829,690 18 Gross premiums on fire risk more than one vear, $1,167 insurance pro rata All other deman: pany Total Mabiliti 172,1 .$1,536,347 04 Net cash actually received for fire premiums . 192,024,869 88 Received for interest and dividends on bonds, stocl loans and from all other sources . 90,619 90 8 Total income . $2,115, 489 EXPENDITURES. Net amount paid for fire losses (in- cluding $259,104 losses of previous year) 555 .. $1,065,906 Paid or allowed. for commis brokerage ... Paid | for, falar! fees. and aqther fes, charges for officers, clerks,setc.... local Paid for State, national and taxes .. s All otifer payments, anil expend! Total expenditures’.,... Losses incurred during the year. Fire Risks. [Premiums. TRisks and Premium: risks Net amount of { { written during the year| $378;728,160/$3,282,540 14 Net amount of risks expired durifig the year| 375,911,727 3,304,688 69 Net amount in force De. f, 18 cember 938,071| 2,8t A. D. IRVI Subscribed and_sworn to before me this 2th day of January, 189§, GEORGE O. RUGER, Notary Public. BUTLER & HALDAN, General Agents for Pacific Coast, 413 California Strest, San Francisco. DAWSON CITY And Yukon River Points. Direct Connection via ST. MICHAEL. Elegant Steel Steamship LEELANAW 300 Passengers; Capacity, 3000 Tons Freight. SAILING AUGUST 4th. Frelght to St. Michael $15 per ton. Apply to THE ALASKA EXPLORATION C0., Licbes Building. 139 POST ST. MAKE PERFECT MEN D T DESPAIR ! Do notSuf. jo{! and !mbl':lonl of worst cases of Ne".‘.‘i.i"fi".v.'ip‘: vars ERFECTO he absolutely cured by TABLETS. Give prompt relief to in- somuia, falling memory ard the wests P and drain of vital powers, incurred by indiscretions or excesses of early years. Impast vigor and potency to every fune- on. Brace up the system. Give bloom 'to the cheeks and lustre to the eyes of jounE or old: One 30c box renews vital energy. boxes at g-“lmblat'xumnheku or money re- nded. Can be carried in vest pocket. Sold arerywbersor malled n plain wrapper on tecelpt of price by THE PRRFECTO (0., Caxton BIds.; Chicago, il Sold in San Franciseo by the Owl Drug Co. PENRYRGYAL PilLs e m;::::flm LADIES &k Dia~ to assist the police in tracing stolen goods and arresting the thieves. S The committee also reported in favor of granting a permit to the Merchants’ Ath- letic Club to give monthly amateur ex- hiuitions of boxing and wrestling. SLEDS, BOATS, ETC. - 1 T8-horse power Roberts boiler, 1 35-horse Scotch marine boller, metallic lifeboats, ‘wooden boats of all descriptions can be seel At 718 Third street. GEO. W. KNEASS,