The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 26, 1898, Page 7

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 1898. NDIANA'S PART - INTHE BATTLE Battleship Overlooked in the Reports. CAPTAIN TAYLOR COMPLAINS ‘JAUSES SAMPSON TO MAKE DUE RECOGNITION. Xnteresting Correspondence to Added to the Records Relating to the Destruction of Cervera’s Fleet. I atch to The Call , Aug —Admiral | forwarded to the Navy 1t the following letters, which ‘ ween 1f and Cap- | of the battleship Indiana: | INDIANA, GUANTANAMO , 1598 ;. The ort the battle of credit in hips and me \‘«x'fi ains—Ph ) ibt th r nder your immediate ur report as pu vou mention of the ana, stating ana, having done | the speed of | rected by me,” etc. . make | good wor: d not b other ships, were d 1t of these report ve = In ana hs in the official report be- rartment while the two have also had dis r m the comm: cond in command. | 1 records should the of any hour of e contrib- -~ Oquendo of any uaaron, except t know why failed to observe s period of our hot- the Brooklyn quite LOf these reports " 1 urge | aken to | to_your part which 3, and al vou , however, that report to the Secre- so many officers tly proud | ask to do | wing praise careful con- 1 every polnt ing. he squad- | view to avoid m The position of t ron must be carefu ing enemy were ce for stopping the enemy ; plac for delivering th Vessels to the eastwa ainl 1 the which was the iled to put proper plz ST. PATRICK'S SEMINARY AT MENLO PARK DEDIGATED. St. Patrick’s Seminary, the new Catholic theological college at Menlo Park, was dedicated Wednesday morn- & & ing with solemn and impressive ceremony. s @ h its dedication has come the crowning of the one cherished hope and the life object of Archbishop Rior- & & founder, who has labored for years In planning and realizing its institution as a means of educating © p¢ g men of the State who are desirous of embrcing the ministry of the Catholic church. Robed in the sacred & & vestments of the altar, a ed by clergymen from all parts of the State and members of the Franciscan, Salesian, & Marist, Jesuit and Sulpician orders, the Archbishop conducted the ceremony of dedication in & to the Catholic church, a&s the sacred words were pronounced, one of the largest and ¢ erfect theological seminaries in the country. & ® tors and renowned for its history as it has been in existence in Mon yea destir seminary in the United States and, >4 ® @ 3 ® S of ment five years. in the theological seminary The architecture of the new edi; slveness. PS ® L4 ments. gan, secretary of the Archbishop; M. D, Connolly, Rev. P. president St. Ignatius College; Rev. J. n Neuman, der: Very Rev. Maximili Patrick’ Rev. C. McM Brigid's; Rev. Gregory Knepper, Rev. PR R ORCCEORCRORROR SO R R L L XXX POPPOOOOPOOOO v pastor St. Mary's Cathedral; Rev. C. Ramm, St. Mary Cummins, St. Marist, French Church; Rev. J. B. McNa William Melchers, S. J.; Rev. A. Maazzettl, 8. J.; v after the banquet which was tendered at the close of the religious exercises the Archbishop gave a brief and eloquent address on the object of the institution, its alm and his hopes as a founder for its future. by the approbation of the Archbishop, immediately after the banquet, as the faculty of the new seminary. To them is Invested the trust and the confidence to properly guide and educate the young men who are sent, and will be t. under their care for thorough preparation as ministers of the gospel and of God. With the choosing of Father Vuibert, the Archbishop has chosen a member of an order famed for its educa- educational communiy in the Catholic church. he order, which takes its name from its founder, St. Sulpice, was first organized in the sixteenth century, and has since flourished as one of the greatest educational bodies in the teaching of theology in the church. For 200 has prepared, educated and watched over the - of students that have matriculated during this time In the college at Baltimore, the greatest theological an treal, and for over a century perhaps, greatest in the world. The time scheduled for the formal opening of the seminary is September 20 next, and already there are nearly forty applications for entrance from young men from various parts of the State. Those entering the college will have to undergo a thorough preparatory course which will extend over a period Upon graduating from this school of fundamental preparation they are then eligible for enroll- proper, where they will undergo a course of study of seven yvears' duration. rigidly to the Romanesque style with all its beauties and impres- The maln entrance, situated in the west wing, the administration building and the annex, are already completed and it is anticipated that the other unfinished portions of the buflding, as yvet, will be completed within the near future and before the time indicated for the formal opening of the seminary. butlding the floors are of polished inlald woods with a similar effect in wainscoting and cefling decoration. On the main floor are the living rooms of the professors, reception rooms for guests and various other apart- The other floors of the edifice are divided off and devoted to the various purposes for have been designed in sulting the comfort and convenience of the students, the faculty and visitors. Among those who attended the ceremony of dedication were the following: Archbishop Riordan, Bishop Mont- gomery of Monterey and Los Angeles, Bishop Grace of Sacramento, Rev. Peter Yorke, chancellor; Rev. P. E. Mulli- vicar general: Rev. Edward Dempsey, assistant Rev. Philip O'Ryan, St. Mary's Cathedral; Rev. rles Borromeo; Father Giubert, Marist, French Of the Jesult order: G. Leggto, S. J.; Rev. Hugh Gallagher, S. J.; Rev. ta, 8. J.; Rev. C. Franchi, 8. J. Of the Franciscan or- ; Father Augustine, O. F. M.; Father Gregory, O. F. fice conforms J. J. Prendergast, Cathedral ery Rev. Cha Rev. J, M. Casin. Riordan, S. J.; Rev. Rev. V. T\ supertor of St. Bonifac W, M - Futher J. J. Cranwell, chaplain of St. Mary's College; Rev. M. Keneally o Rev. J. M. '$; Brother Florinus; Rev. J. F. McGinty, Holy Cross: Rev. T. Callagtian s HEaTe thew's, San Mateo; Rev. B. Redahan. Salesian Order: Rev. R. E. Kenna, S. J., San Jose: Rev. P. A Foley, Brother Michael, Father Phelan, Brother Bettelin, Rev. J. Conlan, Rgv. J. McQuaide, Holy Cross; Father Jacobl, S. J.: Rev. W. Gleason, Rev. P. S. Casey, St. Peter's; Rev. M. Kieley, Rev. P. D. Brady, Rev. D. O, Crowley, Youths Directory; Rev. P. Blake, Rev. J. A, Grant, Rev. Jeremiah Leahy, Rev. W. P. Kirby, Rev. J. W. Riordan, Ment Park: Rev. M. D. Siattery, Rev. s. Rev. J. F. Byrne, Rev. W. B. O'Connor, Rev. J. Villadomat Rev. 3. Meiler, Rev. John Rogers, Rev. J. F. Cleary, Rev. B. M. Doogan, O. P., Vallejo; Rev. A. P. Riley, Rev, J. T. Eagan, San Rafael; Rev. M. King, Oakland; Rev. J. A. Lally, Rey. P. Power, Livermore; Rev. J. Brennan, St. on, Menlo Park; Rev. M. Kearns, Rev. D. Nugent, Rev. D. Governg, Rev. M. P. Ryan, St J. A. Butler and Rev. J. A. Cooper. POOP 000 OOOOCCOSIOPOPOOOS 00000000000000000 He was followed in the address by Bishop Montgomery of Los Angeles and Bishop Grace of Sacramento, who pro- & nounced a joint eulogium on his efforts In realizing the consummation of his cherished plan in giving to the State & and to the church the institution which now claims him as its founder and guardian. @® Rev. A. J. B. Vuibert, S. S., together with a number of other members of the Sulpician Order, were installed ¢ All through the entire which they urch; Father Dubols, Rev. J. Frieden, 8. J., Very 0600000900900 00009000000000H00H0PPI0$0 80690 @ Mrs. Heyer, is one of the great attrac-; tions of t air. Tea is ser in true | Japanese le, unless otherwise ordered. Mrs. Tulley and her little daughter an a niece give at frequent intervals Japanese songs and dances in costume. A number of guns, revolvers and other souvenirs of the battle at Manila will be | ition to-day at the Dewey booth, presided over by Mrs. Mulvey and Mrs. ohn Petty. A life size portrait of Dewey s to be given to the most popular Irish society. Last evening all the booths with the| attendants were taken by flashlight. The Veteran and Exempt Firemen were aiso | photographed. These pictures will be on sale at the photograph booth, In_chari of Mrs. L. Hahn and Mrs. J. trand. The Union Iron Works has placed on exhibition the models of the Oregon, the Olympla and the Charleston, and on Sep tember 6 the 3000 employes of the estal lishment will attend the fair. —_————————— AN UNEXPECTED EVENT. Lewis Morrison and His Wife Pre- | sented With Kind Remembrances. Last evening was a memorable one for the Alcazar, and it will be handed down in memory for months to come by one of the largest houses which the Morrison engagement has seen. The performance, as has been all the week, was “The Mer- chant of Venice,” but the special event of the evening was the presentation dur- | ing the third act of a mammoth vase Of | flowers from the Alcazar management to | Miss Florence Roberts, and to Louis Mor- | wreath of solid PYTHIANS WILL CUT EAPENSES Supreme Lodge Wield- ing an Ax. BIG SLASHING OF SALARIES MILEAGE REDUCED TO ITS AC- TUAL COST. Committee Report Starts a Fight That Has Almost Become Per- sonal Among Some of the Members. Special Dispatch to The Call. for destroy enemy, | rison an elegant : v 5.—" {ust in proportion to the Do | Eliver and peid In & beautiful piush case. | INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, A:g. Sz.». The e .possessed in speed, | The wreath measured ten inches in cir- | election of the officers of the Supreme :tion over his ne rhhnrfi 3 i | cumference and bore the an'nnpuxl Lodge, Knights of Pythias, did not dkf@;;é;fi.‘»"Eu'r"’n','f’“;’.'.’ffi‘ CEresanten to A | take place this morning. It Is usual use which he made of the tools with \zene Deuprey made the presentation | to elect officers on the third day of the WEiCH Do had 1o oIk L Srmainty dWd| speech, 3o, wiitch M M SIS replied. | bjennial session, but it was ‘occupied Toas sesine ionhe TAAISAR than wis be. —_———.——————— | by investigations that are going on. y other ship of .ue squad- Want Their Money Back. | There were stormy times in the lodge The fa the commanding officer 6f the Ind was signaled to return to the mouth of the harbor, blockade or he so gallantly contributed to destruction of the Spanish ships, was a necessary precaution which' the wder in chief felt obliged to take ports which were left in that vi- the fleet started in pursuft | -"did not which could | of the fleet 1 among the nseless In the ‘know then how many have come out in the absence and produced great havoc ships. which were def sabfence of an armed vessel. fon, together with your 11 be sent to the department, h the request that it may be attached a part of the original re- respectful 5 B r in Chief United States Naval North Atlantic Squadron, Commanding Officer United States ip Indlana, Guantanamo Bay. ‘FIREMEN AT THE FAIR. " The- Entertainment Last Evening H "Was in Every Respect a Great Success. .-~ The principal feature at the Irish fair last evening was the presence of the fire- men. The Veteran Assoclation, with a band, was escorted around the pavilion. -Miss Marian Doolan, representing the ..firemen’s queen, seated on a veteran engine, and Gus Pohlman sang *Run- ning With the Machine,” all the firemen .foining In the chorus. Then the *Star- Spangled Banner” was sung with a vim, “followed by three rousing cheers for the .Irish fair and three more for the Irish “gifls. A Hyvely-interest is being taken in the varfous voting contests. The leaders in .the most popular citizen contest are John - Grace, Mayor Phelan, Jeremiah Deasy :and Thomas R. Bannerman. The Amer- {can flag presented by Mayor Phelan is . to -be given to the Irish soclety receiving ~ the most votes. The fairy dance in “The Legend of the Blarney Stone,” arranged by Miss Drey- ‘fuss, made a great hit. ‘The dancers were Phoebe Gibson, Margarite Powers, .. Efleen Powers, Annié Lawton and Mabel Pfeifer, with the following lttle children: May O'Shaughnessy, Sadie Brown, May Blakenston, Tresphine Pritchard, Hilda Schrocder, Florence Hollman, Ida 'Coons, Gladys Weller and Lilllan Dolliver, . The Japanese booth, presided over by C. S. Olsen, as assignee of fourteen gold | seekers wes has sued the Yukon and North- | Dredging and Transportation v to recover §7300 alleged to have pald to the company for transpor- the Klondike. The defendant . to transport each of City on the| which was to | ™ n, later ‘than June 1 of | . The fares for transpor- cn paid in to the compans date the defendant corporation =nd r to carry out its itract. Hence suit. | | - FRAMES A CONSTITUTION. | Central American Commission Com- | pletes Its Labors. MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Aug. % (\'111’ Galveston).—The convention which has been engaged in formulating a constitu- | tion for the use of Central America, em- bracing Salvador, Honduras and Nicar- | agua, has concluded its work. The Com- missioners were appointed to convene at Amapala, Honduras, on the first of No- vember next. These Commissioners will supplant the Diet of the Greater Repub- lic of Central America, and will assume | provisional federal powers. They will | make preparations for the election on | December 13 for a_ President, Senators, Representatives and Federal Judges for terms of four years, and for the instal- lation of those officlals elected on March 1, 1899. The Federal district includes more than 2000 square miles on the Pacific Coast. The constieution has not been sub- mitted to a vote of the people. ADVOCATING ANNEXATION. Jamaicans Prefer Uncle Sam’s Pro- tection to Ruin. KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug. 2.—The American movement for annexation com- menced on Monday at Manchester and rapidly spread and Is finding general ac- ceptance as the only visible alternative to ruin. The promoters of the move- ment are pushing it vigorously, being de- sirous of strengthening the hands of Ja- maica’s representative at the Barbadoes conference, thus .encouraging intercolon- ial co-operation. The sole obstacle en- countered is the color question. —_——————— $1.50 Excursion to Cazadero. Next Sunday, August 25, via § a. m. Sausalito ferry, where tickets Wiil be sold. Reserved seats in spectal coaches on application to N. P. C. R. R.. 14 Sansome st. (office closes at noon Saturday), and at 333 O'Farrell st., 3 to § p. m. Will stop at Camp Meeker, Buu(ml River, Duncans and Elm Grove. < rooms this morning. Appointments which usually went through with a whirl at former meetings were either referred or voted down, and there was a strong determination on the part of those opposed to the present supreme officers to track close to Pythian laws | in everything. This morning a resolu- tion was introduced that will cut the expenses of the meeting of the Su- preme Lodge in two, and will make this session the cheapest ever held with so many representatives. A resolution was passed requiring reports from the officers as to sup- | plies furnished and declaring that in the future such purchases must be made by competitive bids. The sensation this afternoon was the report of the estimate of the finance committee. The committee went at the salaries with an ax and chopped everything in sight. It recommended that the per diem of the supreme repre- sentatives be reduced from $5 per day |and 5 cents a mile each way to 33 a day and 3 cents a mile actually trav- eled. The report as presented Is as follows: Salary of supreme chancellor, two years, $6000; salary of clerical force.two years, $1800; office rent, at actual cost and not to exceed, for two years, $800. Postage, telephone, telegrams, sta- tionery, express, removal of furniture from Hastings, Mich., all at actual cost not to exceed, for two years, $1000. Salary of supreme keeper of records, two years, $7200; clerical assistance of a?l kinds, two years, $2000; office rent, heating, lighting, Jjanitor, telephone, postage, packing boxeés, wrapping paper and other incidentals, at actual cost, not to exceed $2000; traveling expense St. K. R. and S., at actual rate cost and not to exceed, two years, $300. Salary of 8. M. of Ex.,, two years, $1500; traveling expenses, at actual cost and not to exceed goo jupreme Tribunal, Expense of the two years, $3000; official records, at actual cdst and not to exceed $3000; al- lowance to daughters of founders, $1400; traveling expenses of the finance rciamittee, $1200; interest on mortgages, $1350; Supreme Chancellor's jewel, $150. Total, $33,500. This report has precipitated a flgm that has almost become personal be- tween some of the members. The parade of the Knights of Khor- assan took place to-night and was wit- nessed by thousands upon thou:a‘;ldts of people. It was the greatest gather- ing of people attracted down town any evening during the encampment. About 2000 Knights of Khorassan marched. sa_‘r‘})‘ed én Arabic costumes. k e Supreme: Temple of Rat Sisters discussed the L;’uesflon of :r?ul:? surance feature and votes sufficient to adopt the resolution on creating it have been received. WILL BE AWARDED A GLITTERING TROPHY ESSAYS BY LEAGUE OF THE CROSS CADETS. Archbishop Riordan Designs a Medal for the Best Composition on tne Subject of Temperance. The successful essaylst in the contest for the Archbishop Riordan golden medal at the annual grand rally of the League of the Cross Cadets which will be held at Metropolitan Hall next Sunday after- noon will be presented with a magnifi- cent dfamond trophy. The medal differs in style from any designed in the past as a trophy to the most successful writer on the subject of temperance, the foun- dation upon which the League of the Cross was organized. In the past the possessor of the medal was aware of Its purpose simply by the inscription upon it. The winner of the Design of the New League of the Cross Trophy. contest Sunday will carry with the trophy awarded a miniature likeness of the Archbishop painted upon ivery which hangs pendent from two enameled and decorative flags, one of the Stars and Stripes and the other the white flag of temperance. The medal is made entirely of gold, worked Into various and appropriate ef- fects. The wreath surrounding the Arch- bishop's portrait is of green. e wreath 18 joined at the bottom with a bright gold bow knot which stands forth in pleasin rominence against its green background. he flags which support the lower or pendent portion of the medal are of the most expert workmanship, being arranged in folds, the perfect execution of which resembles the natural folds flags assume when crossed. t the intersection of the flags, and surmounting the entire medal is a circular plece of polished gold, in the lower circle of which is inserted a ure white diamond, while the upper half s devoted to a red cross, the badge of the organization, being oufilned with a Latin inscription in heavy black letters. In anticipation of carrying off the glit- tering token the five com tors who won the honor of competing for it in the sev- eral district rallles held during the past ear are striving and exerting every ef- ¥art to make their essays the best. that they may receive the decision which will entltle them to the possession of the tro- P It Has No Equal. Smith’s Dandruff Pomade for dandruff, itching scalp and falling hair; guaranteed io fi‘l’ad lfltlll::‘flol;l or ggn m!lunded‘- ; price, . ple sen Ped by Bt Brds. Fresno. Call | but the rumor is not co INVADING FORCES AT WADY HAMED Anglo-Egyptian Expedi- tion Ready to Strike. WILL MARCH ON OMDURMAN THEN COMES THE BATTLE WITH THE KHALIFA. So Far General Sir Herbert Kitchener Has Operated Brilliantly and Success Is Now Predicted. Special Dispatch to The Call. WADY HAMED, Aug. 24.—The whole Anglo-Egyptian expedition has arrived here and the advance Is now commen- cing to El Hajid, where final concen- tration will be made for the march on Omdurman, forty miles distant, which will occupy two days, if the Khalifa decides to await attack at Omdurman, as now appears likely. Refugees are arriving daily from Om- durman. They all agree that the Kha- lifa means to fight. They report that he has 70,000 men. The attack 1s ex- pected to occur about September 4. Our camp of 20,000 men, extending thrce miles, with the white gunboats and an innumerable fleet of native boats, pre- sents a picturesque sight te-night. General Sir Herbert Kitchener’'s achievement so far is a brilliant opera- tion. Some weeks ago he announced his intention to concentrate his forces at Wady Hamed on August 22. He ar- rived there to-day. Wady Hamed is a village forty miles above Metammeh, and between fifty and sixty miles from Omdurman. It is at the foot of the long sixth cataract, the head of which is at Shabaluka. Considering the difficulties of moving 24,000 men and impediments over the desert and along the Nile ufder a blaz- ing sun, the achievement is proof of the splendid organization of the expedition and augurs well for the final overthrow of the Khalifa’s power. Major General Archibald Hunter commands the Egyptian forces, which comprise two-thirds of the expedition, and which critics agree now form capi- tal fighting material. Major General William Forbes Dacre commands the British forces. POISONS AND _ CANDY-MAKING Confectioners and Chemists Disa- gree on the Vital Points. The vital point of interest, around which the - famous Dunning murder case re- volves, is the box of poisoned candy, packed by careful fingers, and sent across the continent, to carry death into the homes of its unsuspecting victims. A plan, diabolical in nature, careless in detail, but fatally sure of success, on ac- count of the well-known love for candy of the world feminine, was doubtless, carried out by some flend in woman's form. As far as the public knows, this candy was made in San Francisco. Part of it was, no doubt, manufactured by some regular confectioner, the rest by the .hand of an hysterical, jealous woman, thinking only revenge upon the innocent cause of her own unhappiness. The Ilos:flbllh)' of taking from the box half of the confectioner’s bon bons, sub- stituting home-made candies, and con- cealing therein, a poison not only deadly, but tasteless, is interesting not alone to the public, but candy manufacturers and chemists as well. Withing the past month, the four walls of some room witnessed the manufacture of dainty chocolates, tempting in appear- ance, yet filled with death. But there was presumably, no one to note the odor of the boiling candy, and no one to tell whether it was made In the early hours of the morning, or at a time when the in- n‘:ules were all away and the murderess alone. “I should not think it possible,” sald Mr. Gruenhagen, the confectioner, ‘“‘for a person to boil candy without the rest of the people in the house knowing it. The odor is very penetrating, especially that of taffies or caramels. It is not necessary to use coloring matter to darken caramels, and we use nothing but the sugar an pure_chocolate. ““Well, I've never tried it, but presume oison could be introduced without it be- | ng detected. Say something in the liquid line. 1 don’t know what effect arsenic uld have upon the candy or whether it would mix with the sugar, but unless the poison was very bitter the taste of the chocolate might. cover it up.” F. C. Warren, for ten years a manufac- turer of candies, is of the opinlon th: ne ordinary inmate of a lodglnf-house ho does light housekeeping could opening a window to let tne steam éscape or by cooking other things at the same time, Poll candy without the odor being de- ected.” *“*Why, of course’® said he, ‘‘poison could be put in without changing the ap- pearance of the candy, and I doubt if It could be tasted, for the bitter of the| chocolate would obviate that. You can't tell from the looks of candy what's in it. It all depends upon the honesty of the person who makes it. Any maliclous per- son could gu& a lot of polson in this hot candy and I would not know it by the ap- pearance of it.” George Haas, the well-known confec- tioner, said: “WHy, yes, I think candy could be made in a room without any noticeable odor ene{ra(ln% beyond the closed door, That s, unless it was molasses candy. When we make taffy the whole town knows it, but, then, New Orleans molasses always does make itself known. So far as boiling caramels or chocolate creams s con- cerned, I do not think the odor would at- tract any one outside the room where they were being made.” “f1alf a dozen different poisons could | be used,” said Will Mack, the Market- street druggist, “but I am of the opinion that it was_strychnine; or it is possible liguid morphine may have been poured into the boiling candy. It could not have been cyanide of potassium, for that would have left not only an unpleasant taste | but an odor like bitter almonds, and would have proved fatal more quickly. Pure chocolate_has a peculiarly bitter, acrid taste, and that would cover the taste of most poisons. At any rate, one swallows candy so quickly that the poison would have to be very pronounced to cause any unpleasant impression upon the palate.”” “Jt's a case of plugged watermelon,” remarked Frank Clough, the well-known chemist. ‘‘You see, she took a very sharp knife, cut out a little plug of the candy, put in the arsenic, heated the candy a trifle, smoothed it over, and there you are. Arsenic? Of course it was arsenic, for it would be the least liable to be detected, and, too, the length of time before it roved fatal sounds like arsenical poison- ng. No, strychnine was not used. That would have caused convulsions and froth- ing at the moutn, with almost immediate dissolution.” e UTAH STOCKMAN KILLED. Was Settling a Quarrel Over the Ownership of Property. THOMPSON SPRINGS, Utah, Aug. 2%.—B. F. Graves, a prominent stockman of this county, was shot and instantly killed yesterday by Del Weant. The men had some difference regarding the owner- ship of property. They met yesterday at Bargard's ranch, and after a few words ‘Winchesters were brought into use, and Graves was shot and instantly killed. B 55 RUMORED MARINE DISASTER. French Cruiser Said to Have Foun- dered in the Indian Ocean. PARIS, Aug. 2.—The evening papers report that the French armored crulser Bruix has foundered in the Indlan Ocean. nfirmed. | TRAGIC SUICIDE OF A WIFE MURDERER Ernest Joseph Passel Kills Himself. DIES IN A PARIS CAFE HAD POSED AS THE MARQUIS DE GONDEVILLE. ¥ailed to Collect Heavy Insurance Upon the Life of His Wife, Whom He Threw *Over a Cliff, . Special Dispatch to The Call. PARIS, Aug. Srnest Joseph Possel, the German who had been trying to col- lect a claim of £10,000 upon a life insur- ance policy issued to his late wife, an Englishwoman, by the Urbane Insurance Company, which had resisted payment on the ground that he had thrown her off a cliff near Florence, Italy, committed sui- cide last night at the Durand restaurant, in the Place dé la Madeleine. Possell, who called himself the Marquis de Gondeville, and pretended to be a French subject, under heavy bail, and the authorities had ordered the ex- humation of the body of his wife. The maiden name of Mrs. Po Eleanor a’Beckett, and she was about 21 years old. The couple had been staying at Florence, and one day Possel returned home alone from a drive, saying that his wife had fallen off a cliff on the edge of which she was resting while he was his harpess. They were married and last March, and Possel in- er life almost immediately. It de- veloped after her body was found be- neath the cliff that Possel had been sgen there, several days before, throwing down large stones and watching their descent. Possel took a private room in the res- taurant and asked for writing materials and breakfast. Shortly after shots were heard. The attendants rushing in, found him lying on the floor and dying. He had shot_himself in the head. Feebly waving his hand toward two, letters that were lying on the table, he asked to have them elivered. They were addressed to his mother and to the Chief of Police of the district. The letter to the police fune- tionary revealed his identity. In it Pos- sell declared that he had killed himself because of the accusations against him since the death of his wife. Possel came to Paris after his release in Italy to obtain the insurance mohey on his wife’s policy, but the Insurance com- pany refused to'pay him until the cause of his wife's death should have been es- tablished. el was Suicide in the Park. The body of an unknown man was found in the Park, near Stow Lake, yesterday morning. The deceased was about 6 years of age, of medium height with scant ray hair and grayish mustache, dressed n a well-worn sack suit, and ‘was ap- parently a laboring man.’ He had shot imself through the temple and the re- volver was still tightly clutched in his right hand. 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It should be in every home and every traveler’s gripsack. At all Drug- gists. 25 cures, 25c. ers, bootblacks, bath- BRUSHE houses, billiard tables, brewers, bookbinders, candy- makers, c.nners, dvers, flourmills, foundries, laundries, paper- hangers, printers, phinters. shoe factories, stablemen. tar-roofers, tanners, tailors, ete. BUCHANAN BROS., Brush Manufacturers, 609 Sacramento St ~ FOR BARBERS. BAK- W. T. HESS, NOTARY PUBLIO AND ATTORNEY-AT LAW, Tenth Floor, Room 1015, Claus Spreckels Bidg. ‘Telephone Erown Residence, 1 California st.. below Powell 330 MARKET ST. SF. Weak Men and Women HEOULD_USE DAMIANA &t aiRan ihedy: dives Beattn and etrensth to the sexusl orzads TS. CHUTES AND Z0O. A MATINEE EVERY DAY! VISIT THE CAMERA OBSCURA! LARGEST AND MOST PERFECT EVER g BUILT. » GREAT SHOW IN THE FREE THEATER. gg;lN!QN. THE 613 POUNDER, STILL BOOMS ULTANA AND HER 3 B. AND AN ALLIGATOR l{: 'rfig'zég?ul including Zoo and Theater; Children, 6c. about his | ADVERTISEMENTS. Bedding Bargains Blankets and comforters slightly soiled, so will close them out as follows: White blankets made in the East; strong and heavy, size 5 ; regular price $3.50. Closing-out price $2.50 . pair California wool blankets, size 3 i reg- ular $6.00 blankets. Price now $4o50 a pair. Extra heavy California wool blankets, size 2; formerly sold for $8.50. Price duringz this salo $6.50 . cair. Full-size comforters, extra heavy, pure white cotton fillings, satin covered, silko- line lining ; regular price $2.00. Now $1.50 cach. Full-size comforters, silkoline covered and lined, downeline filling; regular prices $2.50 and $3.00. Now $2.00 coch. Market-street store only. KOHLBERG, STRAUSS & FROHMAN, 107-109 Post St. 1220-1222-1224 Market St. AMUSEMENTS. ¢ Tis the handful of earth From, the land of my birth.” The Greatest Feature Ever Presented in San Francisco. The Map of Ireland made from the genuine soll, brought 10,000 miles over land and sea, showling every county in dear old Ireland. THE IRISH FAIR! Don’t miss it if you are born in Ireland. Don't miss it if your parents came from there and don’t miss it If you are of any nationality. It is worth seeing. This consignment of earth came from the land of Emmet, Wolfe Tone and all the Irish patriots. You may never have an opportunity to stand upon the soil of Erin's Isle. At Mechanics’ Pavilion Sundays epted. L Doors Open 2 to 5:30, 7 to 10:30. Bennett's Band and Concerts Afternoon and Night. Blarney Castle, Tara Hall, Rocky Road to Dublin, Ride on the Irish Jaunting Car, Real Irish Dancing School, Irish Flax Spinning Con- test. See the Round Tower at Keils, Cong Ab- bey, In fact, Ireland in miniature. ‘The great- est exposition ever held in San Francisco and the best patronized. Four hundred charming, pretty maidens in costume taking part each night in the grand march. The Art Gallery with Loan Exhibition and Beautiful Theater open afternoons and night. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. Retail Grocers' Night, Great Pa- rade of Grocers. Entertainment by the mem- bers of the Commercial Travelers' organiza- tions and by the Olympic Club. Great danc- ing entertainment by Mrs. L. Honn's pupils, 25 in number. To-morrow, United States Volunteer day and night. Patriotic pictures at night. Children’s entertainment in _the afternoon, under the direction of Mrs. L. Honn. At night, Eighth Regiment, California Volunteers. All soldiers in uniform admitted free. August 2, Battle of Gettysburg, illustrated, Connaught Province night. August 30, Ladies” Club da 31, Scotch and Welsh night. September 2, Léague of the Cross. September 4, Governor's day, and afternoom, baby show. Other specoal dates announced later. Special voting contest for most popular ean- didate for Governor, for the most popular coun- ty In Ireland, for the most popular organization in San Francisco. The Irish Fair is held to raise money for & fund to build a hall for Irish societies. Admission, 2e. Children, 10c. MOROSCO'S GRAND ALTER MOr0sCO, Sole Lessee and Manager. POPULAR PRICES Telephone Main 532 Reserved Seats, . . . 25 and 50c. Family Circle and Gallery, . . 10c. MATINEES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY WEEK OF AUGUST 22, 1898 Initial Production of the Sensational Scenmic Melodrama, ORDEAL OF TWO SISTERS! By Dr. D. T. Callahan, Author of ‘““The Legion of Honor,”’ and Louls A. Imhaus. Fulton Ferry, with the Great Brooklyn Bridge. oats and Ferries Crossing the River. Central Park by Moonlight! Great Double Fire Scene! Steam Fire Engine, Drawn by Two Horses! To-night, BALDWIN THEATER. This Week Only—Matinee Saturday. — CHARLES FROHMAN PRESENTS—— MR. HENRY MILLER In the Romantic Comedy, HEARTSEASE. Next Week—Henry Miller in “‘The Master.” COLUMBIA THEATER. THIS WEEK ONLY—MATINEE SATURDAY. .*.FRAWLEY COMPANY.". First Time Here of W. H. Crane’s Comedy, ¢“ON PROBATION !> A Delightful Play—Effectively Cast. Next Monday—*THE RAJAH.” TIVOLI OPERA-HOUSE. Mrs. Ernestine Kreling, Proprietor and Manager. THE GRAND OPERA_ SEASON. Every Evening the Rest of This Week Except Sunday. Special Matinee To-morrow at 1:45 p. m. Ponchielll’s Romantic Grand Opera, “pL.A GIOCONDAI” SUNDAY EVENING, by Universal Desire, “FAUST." NEXT WEEK—Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, “MIGNON.” Tuesday, Thirs- day and Sunday Evenings, Special Saturday Matinee, ‘“PAGLIACCI’ AND “RUSTI- CANA."” Popular Prices, 25¢ and S0c. served seat for the matinee, Bush 9. N. B.—A re- 25c. Telephone GREATEST SHOW IN THE C! LAST THREE NIGHTS OF MME. TAVARY, World-Famous Prima Donns. SEE_ THE GREAT HEGELMANNS. LAST THREE NIGHTS OF LILLIAN BURKHART AND COMPANY, IN “THE SALT-CELLAR."” TEN GREAT SPECIALTIES. Reserved Seats, 25¢: Balcony, 10c; Opera Chairs and Box Seats, 50c. MATINEES WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. ALCAZAR ExTeR ——LAST WEEK OF— LEWIS MORRISON. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE A GREAT BIG SUCCESS. Next week—The New Alcazar Stock Com- pany in “THE BUTTERFLIES.” SEATS NOW ON SALE. SUTRO BATHS. OPEN NIGHTS. Open Daily from 7 & m. until 11 p. m. ADMISSION 10c - - - - CHILDREN 5o aining, with admisston. 2o chudres, e OLYNPIAZS s demadesh, "Rieid 5 ACROBATIC WONDEI Jlfl}efl and Acro- bats; KELLY & VIOLET; DARRELL & MIL- R SISTERS and ROCKWELL, Y Gihers, "admission Tree. _Matines Sunday.