The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, September 20, 1899, Page 12

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, EPTEMBER 20, 1899 S. ADVERTISEMENT: It removes the cause of disfiguring eruptions, loss ot hair,and baby blemishes, viz.. The clogged, irritated, inflamed, or sluggish condition of the PORES. CUTI- CURA SOAP combines delicate emollient properties derived from CUTICURA, the great skin cure, with the purest of cleansing ingredients and most refreshing of flower No other medicated soap ever com- pounded is to be compared with it for preserving, purify- ing, and beautifying the skin, scalp, hair, and hands. No other foreign or domestic soap, however expensive, is to be compared with it for all the uses of the toilet, bath, and nursery. Thus it combines in ONE SOAP at ONE PRICE — namely, TWENTY-FIVE CENTS — the best skin and complexion soap, and the best toilet and baby soap in the world. INSTANT RELIEF SPEEDY CURE Bathe the affected the skin and scalp o odors, FOR EVERY HUMOR tswith HOT water and CUTICURA SOAP to cleanse cstst and scales, and soften the thickened cuticle. Dry, without hard rul mnd apply CUTICURA Ointment freely, to allay itching, irritation, d Wlammation, and soothe and heal, and lastly take CUTICURA RESOLVENT to cool and cleanse the blood. This sweet and wholesome treatment affords instant relief, permits rest and eleep in the severest forms of eczema and other itching, burning, and scaly humors of the skin, scalp, and blood, and points to a speedy, pe nent, and economical.cure when all other remedies and even the bes icians fail. e SeT, $1.25; O1xTHRNT, 50 ), Sc. Sold How to 1t the world. 'PoTTER DRUG ANT oston, o ‘Purify, and Beaatify the Skin, & R LASH KIDNEY & EIVER ERS n, and RESOLVEX P., Sole Props., Hunde,” matled Dr. R. L. Walsh, §15% GEARY ST., bet, Hyde and Larkin, Continuous Gum Plates (1 d joints) our specialty ve recelved TEN first prizes for | this dentistry. No students. 16 BIT A PLEASANT: LAXATIVE: STOPPED FREE NOT INTOXICATING Psrmanently Cered P AT T -— Inganity Preventod by DR. KLIKE'S GREAT NEW WESTERN HOTEL, , HERVE RESTORER EARNY AND WASHINGTON B61s.—RE- Positive cure for all Nerwous Diseases, Fits, o modeled and renovated. KING, WARD & European_plan, Rooms, 60c to $150 day; $5 to §8 week; $8 to $30 month. Free baths; hot and cold water every room; fire grates in every Room - Alavator mamaall nishi, Zpoams 5235 Vious Dence. XoFi or Nervousness * rot day’s ore. Y freo 1o Fit atisats, they payinger e “when received. Send to Dr. Kline, Ltd, Bellevae Tustitute of Mediciue, 931 Arch St., Philsdeiphis, Pa. | Southern | Hu | ated the | absorption of the C [ po V00000 CROCKERS SAID 10 HAVE SOLD THEIR STOCK Speyers the Alleged Buyers. THIRTEEN MILLIONS INVOLVED RUMOR CREATES A SENSATION IN FINANCIAL CIRCLES. SR The rumor current in this city yester- day afternoon that the Crockers had dis- posed of their entire holdings in the Pacific and Central Pacific Railroad companies to the banking firm of Speyer & Co., of New York, created intense excitement in financial circles. While no positive confirmation of the story was obtained, the source of in- formation is reliable, and it was generally accepted as correct. What lends color to the rumor is the fact that neither George nor Will Crocker would discuss the matter and refused to aflirm or deny it. When George Crocker was asked whether the report was true or not he quickly replied: Go ask Mr. Speyer. Probably he will tel] you,” and he positively declined to say any more about it. Will Crocker was just as averse to dis- cussing the subject as his brother, and to all questions regarding it answered that he did not care to_speak about affairs which he considered private and of no S5 ublic conc o nl:;dlfirln\x béf Spe is widely known &l has houses Amsterdam, London and New York. It has en- glneered some very important financial deals for C. P. Huntington, and recently put through the famous reorganization of the Central Pacific and it onsollda- ot with the Southern Pacif James Speyer, a representative of the concern, was in this city a few months ago, and it was probably at that time that he had the Crocker deal in view. It is said that the firm has placed over $125,000,000 in bonds for Huntington, and it ‘counts among its patrons some of the wealthiest Pwas impossibie to ascertain for whom cting in the purchase of > Tt is supposed, how- ~‘that they were acting for some for- power, and the names of s and even Huntington » mentioned in this conne stood that all of (lle’r(‘:"ru«:kers have disposed of thelr stock. ere are ive of them and they together own & fifth interest in property. It is about $1 and comprises ued at res of th CK. s ent in New York saw James Speyer last night in that city 1 asked him if the story was correct had purchased the Crocker in- ts in the Central and Southern Pa- Railway corporations. Mr. Speyer to discuss the subject. The here in San Francisco decline - interviewed on the topic. It is sig- nificant that none of the parties con- cerned deny the reported transaction. Speyer, president of the London, Ams Kaw York banking insti: tution of Speyer & Co., was in this city last April. While here he purchased Mrs. Stanford’s holdings of Central Pacific Stock, He attended the meeting of C tral Pacific director: nge for the ntral by the South- \s accepted as C. P. the reorganization ern FPacific, and tington’s ally in scheme. Chauncey M. Depew, who was seen in New York last night by a Call corre- dent, asserted positively that the nderbilts have nothing to do with the outhern Pacific Railway. £ \ S CALIFORNIANS AS HOSTS. Fair Ladies of Company L En- tertain the Minnesotans. To show their appreciation of the kind- extended to their brothers, sons and in Manila the lady relatives of : men of Company L gave a noonday breakfast last Saturday to the members of Company L of the Minnesota regiment. The affair took place in the company din- ing room, which had been turned over to the fair hostesses, by whom it had been converted into a bower of Lucuilan lovelir A profusion of flowers decor- able, and it here and there the top of a cake or thie glistening f a large cold bottle happened to its way through the petals of the posies the fact detracted nothing from the loveliness of the ensemble as viewed by the hungry eves of the waxriors from the battlefields of Luzon. : the appointed hour_ the California marched over to the Minnesota camp escorted back the guests that there awaited them. Over two hundred men sat down to the table and made havoc of the good things with which it was loaded, While their gentle entertainers hovered :r them and took good care that all their wants should be promptly admin- stered to. At the end of the meal Captain E%gert arose and on behalf of the men of his company bade the Minnesota contingent ome in a few well chosen and appro- words in which he endeavored to | pri | Convey to the guests the deep apprecla- tion with which the courte: they had extended to the men from Frisco while in Manila had been received. When he con- cluded Captain Morgan arose and an- swered for -himself and the men of his company. Then came cheers for the hostesses, the different companies, the officers and for everything else, after which cigars were lighted and all sat at to listen to the songs, jests and sto- wore away the better part of the afternoon. mong the ladies who contributed to e the affalr a success were Mrs. Cap- Mrs. Lieutenant Grundman, Adler, Mrs Meyers, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Mangles, Mrs. Mrs. Burke, Mrs. S. Aufrichtig ‘whose names Teffman, and a number of others could not be learned. ———— WARRIORS DINE. Company B of the California Regiment Entertains Its Minnesota Friends. TLast night sounds of revelry floated through the corridors of the Occidental Hotel and the lights in the big dining room shone over 200 and more brave men who had come together to carve the fowl of peace, after having spent a year and over in plucking the tail feathers out of the Spanish and Tagalo birds of war. The occasion was a dinner given by Company B of the California regiment to Company B of the Minnesota com- mand in recognition of the many courte- sfes extended by the men of the north to our San Francisco lads while both regiments were making the best of their stay in Manila. The tables were beautifully decorated and a string_orchestra In attendance lent the charm of mi to the more substan- tial charms emanating from savory dishes and properly cooled bottles. When the cigar stage was arrived at Captain Filmer of the Californians, act- ing as toastmaster, made an address of welcome, and then called upon the dif- ferent gentlemen to respond to the fol- Jowing toasts, which each one did in a manner which went to show that when the volunteers are mustered out and re- turn to civil life the nation will not want for men capable of defending its honor in the field of oratory any more than it lacked men to uphold the dignity of its flag in the field of battle: ‘“‘State of Min- nesota,” Frank B. Rowley; ““The Volun- Sergeant Hayes; “State of Cali- fornia,” Colonel W. Sullivan; “Our Count Mayor Phelan; “The Ladles,” Lieutenant Ben Sturdivant; *“Our De- parted Comrades,” Sergeant Clifford. Be- tween the toasts songs were rendered and stories told, and all went merry, as all should when warriors, their fighting over, assemble to enjofi the fruits of their vic- tories. Dr. W. H. Sleberst with his tin SPEYER BOUGHT h BiG_BLUCK OF THE STOCK NEW YORK, Sept. 19.—The Journal to- day says: A large share in the Central and Southern Paclific rallways has been bl"tushl by Speyer & Co., bankers of this city. It was said last night by a gentleman conversant with the affairs of the two companies that Speyer & Co. had ar- ranged recently to purchase a large biock of these securities, but he could not tell whether the interést acquired was the Crocker or the Stanford holdings. The Journal’s informant, ~however, sald he could deny the report that the deal was partly a Vanderbilt scheme for the control of the transcontinental rail- W%y‘ system. There is no Vanderbilt money in this,” he continued. “Mr. Speyer has been very friendly to C. P. Huntington. The firm put through the reorganization of the Central Pacific. Mr. Speyer is not buy- ing, as I understand it, for Mr. Huntin; ton, but is taking over, as opportuni: offers, the holdings of ‘others who a not in sympathy with Mr. Huntington interests, and will hold them on his own accoun Mr. Spever was in San Francisco a short time ago, and it was understood at that time that a large deal in Central Pacific was in the wind. The Sun says: Senator Depew said last night that the Vanderbilts had no_inter- ests in any such deal. James Spever, head of the firm of Speyer & Co., refused to discuss the report. He has recently returned to town. There has been talk in Wall street lately about an ‘“‘important move' coming in the stock. It has been dealt in heavily of late, the price ranging between 40 and 35. About 30,000 shares were sold yesterday, the closing price being 36%. O+t TP+ 04040+ 0+ Q whistle and Lloyd Spencer with his coon songs contributed more than a little to make the good time what it was. PR i TO WELCOME OTHERS. A meeting of the citizens' executive committee ‘on the reception of California volunteers from Manila on board the Sherman was held in Mayor Phelan's office yesterday afternoon. There were present: Mayor Phelan H. de_Young, W. J. Martin and Secretary McPike. During the session of the committee a tion from the parents’ association ing of J. W. Burson, J. R. Baird, L. N. Jacobs, . McCarthy and E. C. Brackett called and requested that ar- rangements be made for the reception and banqueting of the returning regulars now on the way from Manila on board the City of Para, its hospitalities to be extended to all of the men who belong to California and who enlisted in other regiments, as though they had belonged to the First Regiment of Volunteers, and the reception to partake, if possible, of a | | Ranch Company, valued at $10,000; United naval parade on a small scale. The com- mittee decided to give the returning soldiers a breakfast in the east nave of the ferry building, provided the Harbor Commissioners would permit. After disposing of this the committee settled down to render an account of the financial feature of the late reception. The following was issued to the press representatives present: There are still a number of unsettled bills in the hands of your secretary, but in accordance with your request we submit to you the fol- lowing statement of money already paid o The bills now on hand amount to about $1500, The following is a statement of all bills paid to September 11, 1599: Cash recelved by treasurer.. Paid out— Executive committee ........ Banquets and entertainmen Stands, reception committee, executive committee, Red Cross, Chinese a Day parade Fireworks .. Music other than parade. Miscellaneous Advertising . fon Californ 963,150 37 d music, ties .. oois Employment committee Executive councll... Balance on hand.... 0OOOO00OOO0O0000000000OOOOOUOOOBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CROCKER ESTATE CHANGES 0Co000000000! 0000000000000000CO0000000000000000000000 | shares Crocker Estate Company, valued (4 © 000 MARY CROCKER MO POSSESSES HER MILLIONS An Order Is Made by Judge Coffey. FINAL ACCOUNT IS SETTLED THE HAPPY HEIRESS APPEARS TO SIGN DOCUMENTS. e Miss Mary Crocker, eldest child of the late Charles Fred Crocker, formally came into possession of the vast legacy left her by her deceased father yesterday. Her share of the Crocker estate is valued at something over $4,000,000, and by the order of Probate Judge Coffey she is now free to handle this great wealth, as she will be unhampered by the dictates of a trus- tee or guardian. Miss Crocker attained her majority on the 7th of the present month, Charles E. Green and Henry T. Scott, executors of the will of Colonel Crocker and guardians | of the person and estate of the young woman, then prepared their final account. This was presented in court yesterday afternoon, the account was accepted and the order of distribution made. In this account it is set forth that during the months covered, from March to Septem- ber of this year, the receipts have been $194,217 90; disbursements, $90,917 85 balance on hand of $103, s rendered on behalf of their the guardians asked $16,666 2-3, and the at- torneys, Morrison & Cope, $3333 1-3. This deduction of $20,000 from the account re- duced the balance to $83,300 05. Miss Crock- er, who was present in court and appar- ently happy that she was now legally qualified to care for her own Interests took her pen and entered at the head of the account that she had examined it carefully and had no suggestions to offer. Judge Coffey then ordered' the account settied. The strong box containing the Crocker securities, which have for some time been in the vaults of the Crocker-Woolworth National Bank, was then placed on the bench and opened in the presence of Judge Coffey. This box contains 649 1-20 shares of the Southern Pacific Company, valued at $16226 25; 437 shares Southern Pacific Railroad Company, valued at $3500; 250 shares Oakland Water Front Com any, valued at 33000; 627 shar Mou Coal and Iron Company, valued at §2 ; 100 shar Wells, Fargo Co., valued _at $10,500; 0 hares Marl Street Railway Company, valued at $966 150; 1286 shares ocker-Woolworth Na- tional Bank, valued at $231,480; 19.999 at $3,999,800; 100 shares Union Iron Works, valued at $10,000; 100 shares Promontor States Government 4 per cent bonds, val- ued at § Total worth of securities, 1306 25. Miss Crocker's division of the securities were selected, shown to her and then set apart from the rest in the strong box. It was again sealed up, and then the h?avy‘ burden was taken back to the bank. the ceremony had been concluded Miss Crocker, accompanied by her attorneys, left the court. In about six years from now this cere- mony will be repeated. Charles Temple- ton Crocker Is now 15 years of age, and his sister, Jennie Adeline Crocker, is Hence they will come of age within a few months of each other, and it is very prob- able that one ceremony will suffice for the distribution of their securities to them. | In the meantime their estate will greatly | increase in value, and when they come into possession of their estates they will be, like their sister, numbered among the | richest young people in the United States, | THEATER AND SUPPER. California Hall, on Bush street, wore a festive appearance last evening, the oc- casion being the spread given by Com- | pany K of the California volunteers to Company K of Minnesota In return for kindnesses extended by the men of that regiment to our boys in Manila. L The visitors were taken in hand by the COMES TO MEET HIS NORTHERN FIGHTERS [ anCanancan SIS SR SO SO SO S i i o e o o o B O O e S O SR AR S o 0404040000640 0000 0s0sb00tds bsbs0e000 GOVERNOR ROBERT B. SMITH, MONTANA’S EXECUTIVE. OVERNOR Robert B. Smith, accom- panled by the delegation who have come with him to receive the re- turning volunteers, arrfved in this city yesterday morning from the north. The Governor himself went to the Occi- dental, but the rest of the party split up and are registered at the different host- elries around town. When seen yesterday in his apartments the Governor sald that while no definite plans had been made for the entertain- ment of the soldfers when they should get back to thelr home State, yet money was being rapldly collected, and by the time the troops are mustered out things will be in such a shape as to assure them a reception in every way worthy of their great achievements. - If there is enough money collected, and the Governor is certain there will be, the troops will be carried from this city to their homes at the expense of the peopie of the State whose renown they have done so much to extend throughout the entire land. As soon as the Governor had rested and ® + TOVERNOR! ROBTRSMITH \ B e B O e I S S O IR SRR SN + partaken of a slight lunch, he took a carriage and went for a drive through the park and the Presidio,, and at (L lat- | ter place he inspected with Interest the model camps which will soon be the homes of his stalwart northern warriors. ‘With the Governor came his wife and daughter, United States Senator T. M. Carter, Adjutant General C. F. English General James T. Stanford, ~Colonef Thomas McTeague, Mrs. Captain Mercer, | Mrs. Captain John T. Athey, Messrs. Judd and Trowbridge of the Anaconda | Standard, Mr. Sultzer of the Butte Miner | and a number of other ladies and gentle- | men who have friends or relatives in the returning regiment. The entire party was met across i.e bay by Colonel Befk of the California National Guard, and by him looked after and extended the usual courtesies. Governor Bmith is a prepossessing, well-groomed, affable gentleman, with a fine presence and great personal magnet- ism. The only public position he held revious to his election to his present of- ce was that of United States Attorney to Montana, which place he filled for four years, | made light by the ready and witty help he ADVERTISEMENTS. P A A e e e e e e NEW GOODS! We shall offer on Monday, Sep- tember 18, new and choice goods in all our departments, and quote a few special items. SILK DEPARTMENT 25 pieces 24-INCH BLACK IMPORTED TAFFETA, bril= 1iant and lustrous, new soft finish 85¢ yard BLACK GOODS DEPARTMENT 40 pleces BLACK ENGLISH MOHAIR CREPONS, new importation, 12 different designs $1.75 pard DRESS GOODS 24 pleces 36-INCH SILK- DEPARTMENT. FINISHED CHANGEABLE ALPACA, eight different combinations..50c yard RIBBON DEPARTMENT. 3875 pleces 31-2 INCH DOUBLE-FACED SATIN RIBBON, corded edge, extra high lustre and soft finish, all GOIOES .. .-+ 85c pard LACE DEPARTMENT. 5 cases NEW EMBROIDERED AND CORDED FRONT- INGS, NEW RUCHINGS, RUFFLINGS, CHIFFON TRIMMINGS, LACES and VEILINGS. HOSIERY DEPARTMENT. 2 cases BOYS' EXTRA HEAVY BLACK RIBBED HOSE, double heels and toes, warranted fa st black .... 28c paip CCrsis fl’ofln 1392 ,72‘0 California lads at 8 o'clock and given a, theater party at the Orpheum, after which they were escorted to the hall, where a supper was awaiting their at tion. As soon as justice had been do to the excellent menu which had been pro- vided, cigars were passed around and a few more bottles opened, and every one sat around to enjoy a few hours of jolly good comradeship. Captain Seely of th acted as toastmaster, e California regiment and had his duties | gentlemen, received from the following n appropriate each of whom said something to the moment: Major Masterman, for- merly captain of Company of the Min- nesotas; Major Cunningham, who weut out in command of Company K in the California regiment; Captain E. M. Cor rad of the Minnesota contingent, and a number of others from both the ranks of the commissioned officers and the enlisted | men. S Banqueted the Minnesotans. Companies C and G of the Thirteenth Minnesota, U. S. V ., were banqueted by Companies C and G of the First Cali- fornia, U. 8. V., at the latter's armory, $15 Ellis street, last night. The ba quet was given as a return compliment for the many favors shown the ('a]lfu‘rv nia boys by the Minnesotans while in | Manila. The menu card was a handsome | one, the inside covers containing hillf-: tones of the transport Sheridan and the | arrival of the transport Sherman, and the | outside cover a lithograph of a California volunteer extending the hand of good fel- lowship to his Minnesota comrade. Company M of the Thirteenth Minnesota Regiment was banqueted last night by Company M of the First California Regi- ment at a downtown rot The af- falr, which was an unusually enjoyable one, was given by the California boys for the purpose of furthering the spirit of good fellowship which existed between fe two' regiments during _their recent campaigns in the Philippines. Captain Thomas O’'Neil of Company M First California, and_Captain McKilvery of the Thirteenth Minnesota occupied Seats of honor at the head of the table. The boys of the two companies sat in alternating order. During the _evening many patriotic tonsts were offered by members of both compantes. Captain O'Neil, who is fa- miliarly known as ‘‘Fighting Tom,” acted as toastmaster, and it is needless to men- tion that the popular ** performed his_duties in a genuine fashion. In a neat little speech Captain O'Neil stated he regretted that the re- ceipt of a commission from Washington appointing him major of the battalion made it necessary for him to resign his position as captain of Company M tem- porarily. Corporal Jack Miller, Privates McGinty Owens and Dan Curley and Sergeant Noyes of the First California rendered several popular songs during the evening. Hospital Steward McKenzie was present- ed with a beautiful pair of gold sleeve buttons In recognition of his services. The banquet was concluded with three rousing cheers for the Minnesota boy and those sick and dfsabled members of the California regiment who were unable to attend. —_———— Sequoia Parlor’s Welcome. Sequoia Parlor No. 160, Native Sons of the Golden West, banqueted its returned soldlers on Monday evening at the Mal- son St. Germain. After a witty introduc- tory speech by President Henry Scheper an elaborate menu was served. during which the Native Sons’ band discoursed much patriotic music. The following toasts_were responded to: ‘“California.” Hon. Lewis F. Byington; “The Spanish- | American _War _and Its Effect. on | America,” Hon. Henry Gesford; “The Medal and Its Value” Grand Trustee Frank Barnett; “Sequoia Parlor,” Louis C Plstolesl; “The Ladles,” Grand Secre- tary Henry Lunstedt; ‘The Old, Old Story,” A. B. Jones. Messrs Kelly and Marfow, Bob Mitchell, Mr. Barton, Will P. Johnson, James O'Nefl. J. S. Ward, | Charles B. Torres and Robert Haggerty furnished considerable amusement. Dur- ing the evening L. C. Pistolesi presented the parlor with an elegant set of altar | flags, The soldlers of Sequola Parlor who | were entertained were: Sergeant Hanv{ Pohlman, Paul Dunphy, Harry Wilson,.E. | S. Howes, J. P. Scheper, Wililam L. Vice and Charles California McMillian. S e Now is the delightful time of the year to visit the country. Txke a trip on the Ukiah excursion Sunday, September 24, through Marin, Santa Rosa, Russian River and Ukiah Valley. Every one guar- anteed a_ seat. Round trip $2. Leave Tiburon ferry at 8:30 a. m. 0 PUT YOUR HEADS TOGETHER and compare notes about who does the best laundry work in this town, and vou will find the unanimous verdict of everyone in San Francisco is that our exq te laundry work is unsurpassed for its perfect finish, careful treatment, beauty of color and general excellence. We don’t allow any one to touch us for perfect laundry work. “No saw edges.” United States Laundry. Office 1004 Market Street. Telephone South 420. Oakland Office, 514 Eleventh St. Fancy Plates, 10 cts. up. Great Lerr Over Sars Prices Away Down. Youwll Say So, ‘When You See Prices. (jreat American Tmporting Tea Co. Stores Everywhere. X100 Stores. CALIFORNIA Standard 0i COMPANY. J. M. MERRELL, President. Location of Property and Oil Wells, MCcKITTRICK, KERN CO., CAL, OFFICES: Roonis 15-16, Second Floor, Mills Bullding, SAN FRANCISCO. HAY-FEVER Oppression, Suffocation, Neuralgia, etc., cured by ESPIC’S CIGARETTES, or POWDER Paris, J. EBPIC; New York, E. FOUGE 8OLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. B Corner F Mariet, 8§ 4d our Special ~Brew ssctum and Jaxlrl Yaliges checked free,