The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 16, 1900, Page 4

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, THREATENS THE POLICY OF THE | 'OPEN DOOR" Warship From Manila Will Be Dis- | patched to Subdue Attacks on Missionaries by Chinese Anti-Foreign League. D 15—The American telegraphed to vernment that the Dowager tow FOUR REPORTS ON THE PACIFIC CABLE BILL tee Divided as to the Advisa- of Permitting Private ruction of the Line. blishing MINING MEN FILE A BIG SUIT FOR DAMAGES Ask for 81,600,000 as Compensation for Alleged Loss of Finan- cial Reputation. ago. LAND GRANT INQUIRY. Resolution Asking for Information companies who d to exchange land rest issued. Railroad Incorporated. LD, March 15.—Articles of ailroad Com- d here to-day, with %, N, ett, H. A. Blodgett, L. P. | r. Whorff, ‘all local business d 18 to be built | capital now waiting to take bonds to cc . run from Gosford on the Bouthern Pacific’s McKittrick branch to | B *oruised. reserve serip | value of the land | truct the line | Y © + + @ . ® + ¢ - ? who resides at Pasadena, has arrived here ? and will do what he can to assist his son. * BEWARE THE “PHELONIC” PLAGUE THAT HAS INFESTED THE CITY. + &5t | r @ | In discus: the matter to-day the old B v 0t et 000t et e edeteieisieiesisieiedede eieieiedebeiedeie @) mainsad ¥ boy fairly worshiped his Sunset oil fields, a distance of thirty S sl e TRAMPS ROB A STORE. Arrested by Officers and the Stolen Goods Recovered. CORNING, March15 o’clock last night and succeeded in car Ing off a large number of watches, rin 1d other articles. Mr, Morey was ab- nt from his stcre at the time and did not > aw of the robbery until hour or so after the thieves had departe The officers were notified and a search 1 began for the robbers. Constable eeded in finding them near also recovered nineteen of After daybreak this more thorough hunt was made rest of the stolen goods. Three ce where the arrest was made. rs are now in jail at this place The same gang of tram: r arrest at ( previous to eir arrival in overpowereaq t nstable of that place, handcuffed his hands behind his back and pinned his star on_the back of his coat. The evi- dence of their guilt is so conclusive that a speedy conviction is assured. plsmetes dhees 15 Inspect Panama Canal Epecial Cable to The Call and the New York , 1500, by the New York »mmission yesterday again visited a section of the Panama canal, on the canal com. ent_down the CI Bohio and returne that place to Colon to-day. er to inspect the company's hospitals. The Scorpion Bay to-morrow. vill return to Caledonia oty ‘Wants Divorce Annulled. March 15.—The suit of , a former horse trainer Lucky” Baldwin, against Bertha S. | and Charles S. Ball to recover $13,000 ind annul the divorce granted to Mrs. Ball from him was begun here to-da “lelland alleges that while he w Iy unbalanced his wife secured m him $13,000 of his money and a di- from him, afterward marrying Ball, suit promi to be sensational. . Will Play at San Jose. ecial Dispatch to The Call. SANTA CLARA, March 15.—Some prep- ms are being made for the celebra- of St. Patrick’'s day. In the after- noon there will be a baseball game at Cyclers’ Park, San Jose, between Stan- ford and Santa Clara College. On the eve of St. Patrick’'s day the students of the college will give an entertainment in the llege hall. R Brakeman Injured. Special Dispateh to The Call. ROSEBURG, Or., March 15.—This aftar. on about 3 o'clock Freight Brakeman Tom Brown was seriously injured by the explosion of an airbrake cylinder on a treight car. His grm was broken in two laces and his right shoulder and leg bad- iy Bryan’s Itinerary. AUSTIN, Texas, March 15.—Hon. W. J. Bryan left to-night for his home to attend the Nebraska State convention. From Lin- coln Mr. Bryan will go for a month’s tour through South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona and New Mex- ico. He is booked for a number of speeches in each of the States named. His family will remain here until his return. —————— Cameras and photo supplies in artists’ SHARP DEBATE OVERTHE BULL PEN INQUIY First Witness on Behalf of the Defense Testifies. -— Refuses to Answer a Question Put by Lentz Which Is Characterized by Stevens as Absurd and Nonsensical. PO WASHINGTON, March 15.—Although the direct testimony in the Coeur d'Alene investigation before the House Commit- tee on Mili y Affairs is not yet closed, the prosecuting witnesses temporarily gave place to-day to the first witness not identified with those bringing the charges. This was J. H. Forney, the special prose- cuting officer, who directed the cases be- fore the Coromer’s jury and the Grand Jury at the seat of the disorder. He said he had been a prosecuting official for sev- enteen years, and was especially ap- pointed in this case by the Attorney Gen- eral of Idaho. The witness said the Coroner’s investi- gation, which was much criticized on the filrl-(‘r examination, was conducted in the usual way and in accordance with-the law. The jury not only investigated the deaths resulting from the riot of April 29, but also the conspiracy leading up to that demonstration. The theory that a con- spiracy existed gave the inquiry a broad Mr. Forney said, however, that no . violence or intimidation was used toward the witnesses. Concerning the prisoners in the “bull ‘pen.” Mr. Forney sald they were not held under any specific charges, but by virtue of the Governor's proclamation declaring that the county was in a state of insurrection. This was in accordance with the law, he said, which provided that In case of insurrection the Governor may appoint a flreclal officer with an armed force to take charge of affairs, The witness was examined at length on the legal rights involving the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus, etc. e said the writ had not been suspended in Idaho, although the action of the Governor and the holdings of the courts might have had that practical effect. He maintained, however, that the denial of a writ of ha- beas corpus in particular cases did not operate as a general suspension of the system. The cross-examintion by Lentz and Sulzer was directed to show that the Attorney General of Idaho demurred to the application of habeas corpus and in effect held that the writ was sus- pended. A heated controversy arose over the hy- pothetical question by Lentz as to whether if a sister of charity had been put in the “bull pen” she could have se- cured a writ of habeas corpus. The answer was that no such condition could have existed. ‘When Lentz pressed the question, Stev- ens of Minnesota sharply protested that lhle Question was “absurd and nonsensi- oy Lentz declared the witness was seeking to evade the question, whereupon the wit ness turned to the Ohio member and sald: “I am perfectly honest in this matter, 1 want you to understand, sir.” The witness finally declined to answer the question further, MARCH 16, 1900. b o7 PROVIDED FOR BY COMMITTEE House Bill Ready Making an Appropriation of $22,623,000. e Two Sea-Going Line 'Battleships, Three Armored Cruisers and Three Protected Cruisers Included in the Bill. gt ] WASHINGTON, March 15.—The House Committee on Naval Affairs reached a definite and final decision to-day as to the number of new warships to be authorized in the forthcoming naval appropriation bill, as follows: Two sea-going coast line battleships of about 13,500 tons each, to cost approxi- mately 33,600,000 each; three armored cruisers of the highest practical speed and most powerful armor and armament. 1o | cost approximately $4,000,000 each; three | protected crulsers, to cost about $1,141,000 | each. ; ! It was determined not to provide any | gunboats, in view of the opinion expressed By Secretary Long and Admiral Dewey that General Otis’ recent purchases of ser- viceable boats of this character met pres- ent gunboat requirements. The committee decided to authorize the Secretary of the Y to contract for armor at a price not to exceed $545 per | ton. This applies ta the emergency armo about 7400 tons, required for the battle- ships Maine, Missouri and Ohijo, now i~ course of construction, and not to the ves- sels authorized but not begun nor to those contemplated by the present bi The question of sheathing ships, which has excited much interest in I circles of late, was determined by adopting a | provision leaving the question of sheath- | ing to the discretion of the Secretary of | the Navy. Prior to the action on the bill | | Naval Constructor Capps, who serv i | with Admiral Dewey in the Philippires, | was heard on the sheathing question. Ha | urged In particular that vessels to be ueed | in foreign service should be sheathed, as forelgn drydocks were not always avail- able. The committee did not provide specifical- ly for the building of any of the new ships in Government yards, as has been urged by delegations from Brooklyn and else- where, so that it is expected that the usual provisions as to builaing will be In- serted in the bill, with possibly some dis- cretionary power with the Navy Depart- ment as to utilizing Government yards for this purpose. The decisions of to-day practically com- plete the bill, although there is still a week's work in preparing the formal lan- guage executing the determination of the | committee as expressed to-day. | MURDERER WILCOX SAYS HE EXPECTS TO HANG Body of His Wife Will Be Disinterred for a New Examination of the ‘Wounds. Speclal Dispatch to The Call. SANTA ROSA, March 15.—George F. Wilcox, the self-confessed wife murderer, now occupies a cot in his cell at the Coun- | 1 and is either feigning illness or is k man. He seems to have given | up hope and admitted to a Call represent- that he expected to swing sterday Wilcox sald | that he shot his wife three times, detail- ing with great care the exact spot at which the bullets entered her prostrate form, t ony introduced before the Coroner’s jury w that on examina- | tion the body had revealed but one gun- shot wound. ; This morning Wilcox was taken from | his cell and conducted to Department 2 | of the Superior Court, where he was ar- | ralgned. His plea was set for to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. Wilcox's father, e i G e O Rt o ot ot SNCSW SHOSY S SIS SR TS SO SRS S SR AU AP S S | wife and Il kin{ llhfll 'I‘u‘ ‘f‘(;&lld xt:“t ha\l'(ei Representative Hay of Virginia raised | harmed a hair of her head for the worl the point that this placed the witness in | It he had been in his right mind. He | contempt, and asked for a vote on hold- | loved her too well for that. The boy is | ing the witneds to be in contempt. | sick, and cven it he cscapes punishment | A controversy of half an hour followed, | Will ‘not have long to live. He has been | bringing frequent sharp and rather per- | falling very fast ever since a severe at- sonal exchanges between Marsh of Illi- | tack of typhold fever which visited him nofs and Lentz of Ohig. The question was | lughxmlgm” Tl sovia Rt ob Kdons ANy, chanzed aufl the "cOntroverk) | aary wWHAL IO 0o 1n ho Mmties of the S0 ] reward offered for Wilcox's people claim the reward. One of them is | the prisoner's stepmother, who says she | notified the Pasadena authorities as soon | as Wilcox arrived at his father’s home. | The other is Marshal Lacy of Pasadena, who made the arrest. The sum will prob- ably be divided between the two claim- ants. When the witness was asked as to his 8 capture. Two politics Jett of Illinois inquired if the 1 vestigation was to be on_political lines. | Marsh answered that in his opinion the | investigation was conceived and executed | for political purposes. -—— General Merriam’s Denials. WASHINGTON, March 15.—Brigadier General Merriam, who was in command of the troops at Wardner, Idaho, last year during the miners troubles in that State. to-day denied the published reports that he had suggested to the President the enactment of a law making labor unions a crime, and also denied that he had ever used profane language in con- et ‘Will Open a Reservation. WASHINGTON, March 15.—A proclama- tion opening to settlement the northern portion of the Colville Indian reservation | in Washington has been prepared, but | has not yet received the signatures of | the Secretary of the Interior and the | nection with his duties at Wardner. He | Fresident, The reservation will be opened sald that at no time had he made rec- | 5(X raonths afer LhC proglamation is ommendations at au tq the President on the subject of labor unfon: Killed by a Train. SUISUN, March 15.—While crossing the raflroad north of this city this afternoon | Nelile Carty, a young woman, was killed by the overland lmited bound for San Francisco. Deceased had just completed serving a term in Fairfield jall for 'va- rancy. She was known in Vallejo as Nel. ie Brown. She was 20 years of age and had relatives in San Francisco. plrces .3 Insane Heiress Dead. PETALUMA, March 15.—Miss Cleveland was buried here to-day. She died in the Napa Asylum after thirty vears spent as an Inmate. Deceased was helfress to a $15,000 estate In this county. tries have already been made In the res- ervation. P s Struck by a Car. LOS ANGELES, March 15.—Jacob Mill- er, a bicyclist who was run down by an electric car on Broadway last night, will | probably die. His skull was fractured and he received other serious injuries. | | The physicians have trephined his skull, | | but have little hope of his recovery. Srgaltera Nominated by Populists. CONCORD, N. H., March 15.—The Pro- hibition State convention to-day nem- inated Josiah M. Fletcher of Nashua for | Governor. The customary platform was | adopted, including a denunciation of the | national administration’s army canteen | policy. Ellen WOMAN’S GUIDE TO RECOVERY. My new finely illustrated book is now ready and will be mailed free upon request. This work is a plain, honest, straightforward talk on the cause and cure of disease. It ex- plains the relation of the nerves to the vital organs, and how these may be restored by that simple and natural remedy — ELECTRICITY. Mfr book shows that your best friend is your strength, and how to regain it if lost. It shows that your dread foe is disease, and that how- ever slight or stealthy its approach, its grasp bye and bye becomes a fight for life. 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FEEEEEEES Send Him to School Monday Togged Out in His New Spring Clothe ‘A Special for School-Going Chaps for Friday and Saturday. §EfE28888 Some pretty, as well as dur< able, Tweed Suwits, in new spring colorings. dAn extra pair of trowsers ta go with it. The suit is worth $3.50, The trousers 75c. EEEE: You can have both swit and trowsers on Friday and Satur- day for *2.30. To fit chaps between the ages of 7 and 15 years. If yow’re inclined to plain colors and want blue, we've got an excellent Blue Cheviot that youw can have at the same price, including extra trousers. RAPHAEL'S,; ine. THE FRISCO BOYS, COR. KEARNY ST. AND UNION SQUARE AVE. WE CLOSE AT 6 0’CLOCK EVERY EVENING EXCEPT SATURDAY. OCEAN fium Pacific Coast Steamship Co. OCEAN TRAVEL. AMERICAN LINE. | i k | | Steamers leave Broadway NEW YORK, SOUTHAMPTON, LONDON, PARIS. wharf, San Francisgo: Stopping at Cherbourg, westbound. For Alaskan ports, 10 a. m., New York every Wednesday, 10 a. m. Mar. 17, 22, 27, Apr. 1. Change | Kensington ...March 21 St. Louts. to C‘l‘mbfl-fl)’ s steamers a4l | New York March 23' New York. e. Seatt Fanosuver G | B Paul.. -April 4 St. Paul For_Victoria, (- Port Townsend, Seattle, | RED STAR LINE. oma, Everett. Anacortes | New York and Antwerp. and New Whatcom (Wash.), m New York every Wednesday, 10 a. m., Mar. 1T, 22 % APF. | Kensington ... March 21 Southwark. . 1, and every fifth da n:m:g 'co';"l‘fi:‘:: ;:’oon\hm. 28 Westernland Seattle to this company’s reisl; e 5 a6 R R S a Tacoma to N. P. Hy.: at | rreisiand .....April 4 Kensington ... April 15 EMPIRE LINE. Seottle. St. Michael. Dawson City. For full information regarding freight and i passage apply to INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION COMPANY, 30 Montgomery st., or any of its agencies. Vancouver to C.’P. Ry. | For Eureka (Humboldt Bay), 2 p. m., Mar. | 20, 25, 30, Apr. 4, and every fifth day thereafter. For Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Simeon. Cay ucos, Port Harford (San Luis Obispo), Gaviota, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Hueneme, San Pedro, Fast San Pedro (Los Angeles), and Newport, § | m,, Mar. 16, 20, 24, 25, April 1, ‘and every | urth day_thereafter. ‘or San Diego, stopping only at Port Harford 3 (Ban Duls Onispoy. "Banta Barbara, Port Los DIRECT LINE to HAVRE-PARIS, Angeles and Redondo (Los Angeles), 11 a. m., E. ng eve: Thursday instead of Mar. 18, 22. 26, 30, April 3, and every fourth mll;lrd-)‘ ;r : ?‘-'-\'rmlver E o or COMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSATLANTIQUE. day ‘theteafter. L a m. ¢ : Gren 1 For Ensenada, Magdalena Bay, San Jose del | ffOrion st.; La GASCOGNE, Ma Cabao, Mazatian: Altain, La Paz, Sant salia | TOURAL March 29; LA BRE and Gueymas (Mex.), 10 3. m., Mar. 8, and 7th 3; L'AQ! 'AINE, April 12. &% each month thersatter. Havre, 360 and upward; 5 per cent reduct! For further information obtaln company's | OB round trin. Second class o Havie tolder. | per_cent_reduction on round trip The company reserves the right to change | AGENCY FOR UNITED STATES steamers, sailing dates and hours of sailing, :‘\,DA. 32 Broad without previous notice. ork. J. F. F TSR 2T OFFICE™— ¢ New Montgomery strest (Palace HoteD OODALL, PERKINS & CO., Gen. Asgts., N- e 4 10 Market st., San Francisco. BAY AND RIVER STEAMERS. THE O R, & N. €0, | FORU. S. NAVY YARD AND VALLEN. ‘g = IO MON. 'r?e- W ”n'fl i From Spear-street Wharf at 10 a. m. _l"vlv m. and §: £12 First Clas: FAR $8 Second Class F=g STATE OF CALIFORNIA sa! GENERAL AND CAN- I, AZI & CO., Agents, 5 Montgomery ave., San Francisco. P O ort line. 1o 3 a 2y Short line to Walla Walla, Spokane, e Helena and all points in’ the Noru?:::' ' Through tickets o all points East. 3 Located on Market $ ARD, General Agent, 630 Market st. street, in close proximity to busi- ness section, places of amusement and depots: 1400 rooms, %00 with baths at- tached. The largest and finest hoteis !a the world. Ameri- and European plan. | PALACE AND GRAN HOTEL BAJA CALIFORNIA GOODALL, PERKINS & ufiuwnmendenu o TOYO KISEN KAISHA, TEAMERS WILL LEAVE WH. ST of First and Brannan -u-m' . for YOKOHAMA and HONGKONG, ealling st Kobe (Hiogo), Nagasaki and Shanghal, = amg connecting at Hongkong with steamers for T No cargo recelved on Saturday, March 31 Wednesday, April 35 -Saturday, Ma; u. Round-trip "e‘i’:?l it - 1 1 % a gerenin, Pe o 2o Damiana Bitters W. H. AVERY, General Agent. | 8, A GREAT RESTORATIVE, INVIGORA- The 8. S. Maripogg | , 10¢ mOSt wonderful aphrodisiac and Special Tonie for the Sexual Organs for potn ! Rockdand gociu and | TELS Mevican Remedy 1or Discass o th Kid- — Wednesday, March n, | DeYs ;II‘ Bladder. &nz flnnlu own MI: I 23 Market sireet. 8. F.—(Send for Cireulan. - salls for Honolula P OMPANY- Wednesany, pri 4 - = (2w, at 15, m; W, T. H hlelgg w"“"“. morld vie Hawall | NOTARY PUSLIC AND ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Tenth Floor, Room 1015, Claus Spreckels Bidg. » Brown %1 Ban Francisce. oz