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The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-03-27
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The San Francisco call., 1895-07-31
OIL IN GUATEMALA,
A San Francisco Company Organized to
Explore New Petroleum
Fields.

Petroleum in sufficient quantity to war
rant boring for it has been discovered in
Guatemala and San Francisco company
is to develop the underground deposits.
The fact that there is oil there has
been known for some years, as that fact
has been mentioned in reports sent to
Washington, but the people of the country
never had enough energy to explore the
sources of petroleum.
Last September San Pedro, who had for
many years been miner in California and
had paid some attention to the oil fields In
Los Angeles, went to Central America.
While in Guatemala he examined the
sources of oil there. He was so we'll
pleased with his discoveries that he re-
turned to this City and interested Teunison
Deane, George 81. Umbsen, J. NJ. Tinoco,
formerly Consul for Guatemala at this
port, and number of others in a propo-
sition to secure rights to bore for oil in
that territory. G. NJ. Cook, an EXPERT in
oil lands and wells, was sent to the place.
and, upon his report, company was or
ganized.
This company secured from the Govern
ment the exclusive right to bore for oil in
any part of Guatemala, and to hold such
wells as might be discovered. Under this
concession the company will have the
right to bar out any others who might wish
TO bore for oil. This commodity at this
time sells for 81 40 a gallon, so the com
pany has good prospect before it, as it
expects to produce enough oil to supply
all the markets of Central America and
Mexico.
The company sent Cook, the engineer, to
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-31
A RUINED ATHLETIC PARK
The Olympic Club to Sue the
Owner of Its Outdoor
Grounds.
Keen Interest in the Coming Elec-
tlon-Candidates Mentioned
for High Places.

The directors of the Olympic Club, at a
special meeting, decided TO bring suit
against John T. Doyle, the owner of the
land upon which stands the Olympic
Clubs outdoor grounds. The officers of
the club are of the opinion that Mr.. Doyle
is not entitled, according to the present
condition of the grounds, to the regular
monthly rental which the club has been
paying him for five years past.
In speaking of the matter Director Ham
mersmith said yesterday that according to
the terms of agreement entered into be-
tween the club and Mr.. Doyle. the latter is
responsible for any damage that may result
to the grounds during its occupancy by the
Olympic Club. Mr.. Doyle, it appears.
thinks differently, and although notified
of the bad condition of the tracks, etc.,
owing to an inundation of sand caused by
the broken fence, he has refused to either
make the necessary repairs or accept of a
reduction of rent, hence the proposed suit.
1t will be remem bered that when the
fence was broken by the heavy pressure of
sand which had been piled against it by
the graders, the Olympic Club attempted
to have settlement with the owner of the
grounds by arbitration, but the arbitrators
failed to agree on terms satisfactory to the
principals, and as result the club will
now resort to the courts for decision.
The topic of conversation at the club is
relative to the election. A nominating
committee will be appointed on the even
ing of August 5, and it is expected that
much interest will be manifested in the
nominations among the politicians of the
club. Adolph Spreckels and James V.
Coleman are among the gentlemen whose
names have already been mentioned for
president
F. Easton is spoken of very favorably
for treasurer; for secretary A. Forsyth and
]. Leighton are among the most popular
names mentioned; DR.. D. n. Short, G.
Schuster ano E. A. Kolb are in the race
for the office, of leader. For captain no
better man than John Elliott could be
chosen, but like Mr.. Harrison, Mr.. Elliott
is a bit bashful. The candidates so far
mentioned for directors are Fred Eaton,
J. OBJ. Gum, Len Owens, II. White, Oscar
Tolle, DR.. o. B. Burns and George Nc
COc1b
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-31
)een Quilted and the entire

would have been Quilted and the entire
cargo ruined.
About a year ago the steamer Corona,
owned by the same corporation, was dis
covered to be on fire while lying at the
Broadway dock. Her hold was pumped
half full of water, and after the blaze was
out an examination showed that box of
matches shipped as Japanese ware"
had caused the blaze. AT that time
stringent order to shippers was sent out
and the rule was generally obeyed. When
the Santa Rosa fire was reported to the
office a special detective was put on the
case, and as a result an information has
been filed against Solomon. Captain
Goodall and Senator Perkins are deter
mined to push the case against him.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-31
REDUCING ASSESSMENTS.
Many Applications Before the Loca
Board of Equalization.

Many Applications Before the Local
Board of Equalization.
The Supervisors sat as Board of Equal
ization yesterday and considered the
plants of those who wished their assess
ments altered
Reuben Lloyd was present in the inter
est of the estate of Theresa Fair. He
wished an assessment of 81, 49,, 900 reduced
to nothing. The property assessed, he
said. consisted mainly of railroad bonds
and was held in New York. Besides, $780,
600 worth of Southern Pacific stock had
been sold in New York, and the estate was
therefore, he thought, beyond California
jurisdiction. 1t was shown that the estate
is still under the control of the local Pro-
bate Court, so the assessment was reduced
only the amount of stock sold, 100000.
The Preside and Ferries road asked a
reduction from $4,000 to $4,000, as the
stock selling at the time of the assessment
for S12 was now selling for So. The matter
was taken under advisement, as was also
the application of the Merchants Ex-
change to have the assessment on its build
ing reduced from $100, 900 to $4,000.
All applications for reductions growing
out of the big fire of June 27 were re-
ferred to the City and County Attorney.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-31

the oil field some time ago, and by the last
steamer that went south J. M. Tinoco, the
manager, sailed, taking with him machin-
cry for boring and for refining oil. There
is now well sunk on the slope that runs
toward the Atlantic, and about nine miles
fIom the City of Guatemala 1t is about
100 feet deep and flows five barrels day.
This has been refined and the result has
been the production of 7S per cent oil. The
company has 1900 shares of the
par value of $10O each, and is or
ganized under the laws of California.
In Guatemala the law provides that
any person in the employ of foreign cor
poration cannot be drafted into the army
in case of revolution. The officers of the
company are: Tennison Deane, president;
George II. Umbsen, vice-president; E.
Obrist, secretary; J. Bentz, financial sec
retary; G: M. Cook, San Pedro, and ]. NJ.
Tinoco, directors.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-31
MR.. SOLOMON rs WANTED.
Charged by GOodall, Perkins g. Co. With
Shipping s'Matches' by Steamer
as "Japanese Ware.o

The Federal officials are hot on the trail
of c. Solomon, commission merchant.
If caught and convicted he will be liable to
a fine of $4,000 and term of five years in
the State prison. A complaint has been
filed against him by the Pacific Coast
Steamship COMPANY and warrant for his
arrest issued. The charge against him is
shipping matches" on an ocean steamer
as Japanese ware"
During one of her trips between San
Francisco and southern ports the steamer
Santa Rosa, owned by the Pacific Coast
Steamship Company, was found to be on
fire. The crew was called out and a close
examination showed that the fire was in
the fore hold. Several tons of cargo were
removed and a smoldering box of matches
was found. Had it not been for the
prompt action of Captain Alexander and
his men the chances are that the vessel
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-31
HEALTH OFFICE CHANGES.
The New Board Yields the AK
Deity and With Unani-
nifty.
Happersberger Succeeds Regens-
burger-Dr. Conlan Goes to
the AlmShouSe.

Things went smoothly and rapidly in
the meeting of the Board of Health yes
terday, and SO did the City's servants
whom they decapitated. It was unani-
nous all through, for it seemed to have
been arranged just what was what and
there was no opposition to anything.
There were present Mayor Sutro and
Drs. r'itzgibbon, Hart and Williamson.
DIR. Hart first moved that the Mayor ap-
point finance committee, and he ap-
pointed Drs. Fitzgibbon, Hart and Will
hanson.
DIR. Hart then moved that the position
of resident physician of the Almshouse,
now occupied by DIR. Macpherson, be de-
clared vacant. 1t was carried. DR.. Will
hanson moved to appoint DR.. William c.
Conlan to the place, and it was done.
DR.. FitZgibbon moved to declare vacant
the position of disinterment inspector,
now held by Dr. RegensDurger. This was
done, and then, upon DR.. Hart's motion,
DR.. A. K. Happersberger was placed in the
vacancy.
DIR. Hart moved to make vacant DIR.
Eidenmuller's position as assistant city
physician, and in the opening thus made
Dr. J. R. McMurdo was placed by DR..
Fitzgibbon's motion.
DR.. Fitzgibbon then moved to oust
Steward Trewin of the City Receiving
Hospital, and then DIR. Hart moved to ap-
point DR.. c. Buchers. Both went through
without opposition.
DR.. Hart then Jumped two places and
moved to declare both matrons of the Re-
ceiving Hospital out of a job. By DR..
Fitzgibbon's motion Mrs. Rose Keen was
made day nurse in place of Mrs. G.. E.
Brown, and by DR.. Hart's motion MIS-.
Edmunds was made to succeed herself as
night nurse.
The AK then being dull, the board ad-
iourned until Tuesday, Augusta
1t is not likely that the decapitated Off
cials will give up their positions without
struggle. Already there is talk of pos
sible contest, and those interested are
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-31
TRAFFIC WITH OREGON.
A Fight for Business When the Re
modelled Columbia Sails.

A Fight for Business When the Re-
modelled Columbia Sails.
The steamer Columbia of the Oregon
Railway and Navigation Company, that
has undergone thorough renovation at
the Union Iron Works, will make her first
trip as practically new boat on August
r. Her owners expended about $150,00O
on the Improvements and alterations of
the Columbia, which included remodeling
of the cabins, new woodwork throughout
and an innovation in comfortable quarters
for steerage passengers. The hull, too,
has been made practically new again.
With her return to service between San
Francisco and Portland it is expected that
reduction in freight rates will go into
effect. This, with the many inducements
offered for carrying passengers in comfort,
will seriously affect the railroad business
between California and Oregon, in which
general cut in rates may be looked for,
even under the last reduction made few
days ago.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-31
GUNST TALKS OF REFORM
Whitman, GilIen and Robinson
to Be the New Police
Captains.
NEW BLOOD FOR THE FINEST.
Sergeant Bethel VIII Circulate No
More Petitions for the Bene-
fit of Others.

Police Commissioner Nose Gunst has re-
turned from the East, bubbling over with
reform, new blood on the force. and few
doses of censure directed against those
who have exceeded their authority during
his absence.
Said Commissioner Gunst to CALL re-
porter last evening:
~ have learned few things while away
that will be of some Importance, and I
will try to introduce them on the police
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-31
NINE MONTHS MARRIED,
w. III. Merklinger, a Barber, Arrested
for Brutality Beating His
Young Wife.

William H. Merklinger, a barber, was
arrested yesterday on warrant sworn out
in Judge Lows court by his wife, charging
him with battery. They are both young,
and Mrs. Merklinger, who lives at 742
Howard street, told story of cruelty that
was almost incredible.
Before we were married." she said
''my husband was very loving and atten-
tive, but we were only married a month
when he began to beat me. We were first
married by Justice of the Peace, about
nine months ago. but my mother insisted
upon our being married afterward by a
priest. He warned me not to tell any,
body we were married by priest, as he
did not want his relatives to know.
"His sister came from Virginia City
about a week ago, and she asked my
mother about our marriage, who told her
we had been first married by Justice of
the Peace and later by priest. His sister
told him, and when he came home he
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-31

looking up the law on the subject. AS q
matter of fact; the same section of the
statute which gives the board power to
make appointments limits its power OF re-
moval as follows:
The appointing power aforesaid is vested
solely in said Board of Health, and said board
shall have power to prescribe the duties OF said
appointees, and shall not remove the same
without just cause. The heads of departments
appointed by the Board of Health, to wit. the
and County Hospital and superintendent of
Almshouse, shall not be removed except by q
concurrence of four members OF said Board OF
Health.
1t is argued that the Board of Health
never goes out of office though the person.
mel of its membership may change, and
that inasmuch as the removals were made
without any "iust cause" the boards ac-
ton is illegal and will not survive con-
test.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-31
New Railways in the South.

General Superintendent Fillmore returned
yesterday from Southern California, where he
had spent few days with H. E. Huntington
and Chief Engineer Hood of the Southern
Pacific Company. He stated yesterday that
the new branch railroad from Los Angeles to
Pasadena has been completed. though the
depots and stations were not quite ready to
passengers. However, the line
will be ready for operation about the middle
of August Work will begin on the Covena
branch of the company's system in Southern
California this week
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-31

brutally beat and kicked me. On Sunday
he again beat and kicked me and threat
ened to cut me up in small pieces with a
razor. He packed up his grip and left the
house. l saw him yesterday and asked
him for money for my support and he re-
advised me to have him arrested for bat
tery'
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-31
Tearing-doWn Sale
2.35.

These shoes are the very latest in style, and are
guaranteed for wear. The cloth is fast black,
and will not fade, while the soes plable and
require no breaking in. These shoes sell elsewhere
for So.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-04-11
Mcek- nasln... in FIeur.

Minneapolis MINI. April 10.-The
Northwestern Miller says Minneapolis
mills ground Isl go barrels IL -four
against i4s. so the week before The
output may be slightly reduced this
week. There IS only moderate ws.t.-
power. Heavy rains alone can help
fne water power. Another slight In
prOvernent is noted IN -four sales Last
week approxirn stlnS 1900 barfela-
Foreigners are Impressed vitb the be-
lief that the stocks in Europe are light
and are more inclined o. take iionr
than are buyers ia this country. Al
Increased amount ~ patent was WORK
81 AZ prices around - r London e. l. 2
4 large quantities q clears could -
sold at r. hut miiIers being s0id
ahead. are Eiov - accept oG@rs except
~ higher figures. The domestic trade
6 mainly from regular customer v1O
order Only as they need supplies f@r
actual usa. The active demand gnr Trtll
feed fo- SPOT shipments cortiuues IN
aba1ed hut every body seems afraid 10
take bold q further shipment ~
port shipments az -four were $40
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-04-11
SPANIARDs ARE BADLY LICKED.
RevOiutionists Make the Odds About
Ninefy-siye TO One.

Tampa, Fla, April 1o.-Late reports
from Havana assert hat the steamer
Manuilita has just arrived from Santi-
ago with more than 500 wounded Span
ish soldiers. They were taken 10 the
hospitals here because the hospitals at
Santiago Were crowded.
= letter from Santiago mentions a
battle al Trosenes, near the Canto
river. in which the Spanish general.
Salceda, with i001 men, engaged a
band OF the revolutionists under Rabi.
The Spanish loss was said 10 be $50.
while the Cuban loss was 400 and thirty
nine wounded. The Spanish troops
were mostly boys. the letter states. and
in the battle pity was taken on many
who were caught and their lives spared
Maceo had organized a large force IN
Santiago province. Since his arrival
SEQ soldiers who fought under him in
the former revolution have joined him
They are principally from Najaguabo.
Maceo's old home. At a meeting OF
all Cuban clubs last night Joseph Mar
Il was elected delegate. or president
and Benjamin MeurTa was elected treas
uTer. This * the third consecutive
election
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-04-11
TEN ACRES TO RUN ON.
Ex-Oueen Lii Said to be Suffering From
Lack of Exercise.

LICK Oh ENeEcise.
Victoria, B. c., April 10.-The steam
ship, Wartime. arrived today eight
days from Honolulu and twenty-three
hours from Sydney. Honolulu was very
quiet. Queen Lilioukalani has been
given permission to wilk anywhere in
the ten acre park surrounding the gov
eminent building after o'clock in the
afternoon. She was not in good health
needing exercise. Ashford. Marshal,
Gulick, Seward and Pickard, the lead
ing revolutionists, are all quite sick in
jail. Ashford is particularly in poor
health.
The legislature will convene shortly
and one of the principal matters of
/ business will be to authorize sale of
the crown lands The president has
the act prepared and will favor the
small farmers.
Without the slightest warning the
volcano Ruapehu, near Auckland, y. H.,
suddenly broke out in an eruption on
Sunday, March 10. ejecting a tremen-
duous column of steam many thousand
feet into the air. Afterwards the steam
was replaced with smoke and ashes
which continued to belch forth all night.
The steam is again ascending. 1t is be-
lieved that the c1Cter lake on the sum-
nit is being turned into a solfatura or
volcanic vent, emitting sulphurous
muriatic acid vepor or gases. NgarhOe
is also unusually active. The sight is
a magnificent one.
At Melbourne on March u the unem-
ployed held a mass meeting and adopt
ed Il resolution urging the government
to call parliament together at once to
sanction reproductive works. so to
find work for the unemployed. \ pro-
cession was formed and the men march
ed 10 the government offices where a
depuatiOn interviewed the premier and
submitted the resolution to his notice.
Mr. Turner sympathized with the men
and promised aid.
The WarTimo brought back a num-
Der of Canadian emigrants who went
To Australia hoping 10 better them
selves.
Hon. John Douglass left Thursday is
land in the Alabatross March IL for
Sabal island. which was threatened
with an attack from the famous Togra.
the head hunting tribe of New Guinea
natives.
The schooner Sir John Franklin.
which arrived at Sidney March - from
Monica, sighted some floating debris of
a large vessel. evidently recently
wrecked, when about 200 miles east OF
Point Danger
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-04-11
CHARGES HEAPED UP HIGH
Interstate Building and Loan Associst Ion
TO be Investigated

Sprin gfield. Ill. April 10.-The Build
ing and Loan association committee Of
the Illinois house tonight adopted reso-
luton offered by Representative Low
enthal. 10 investigate the Interstate
Building and Loan association Of
Bennington, Ill Mr. LOwenthai ad-
dressed the committee at length re-
garding the associations condition.
He claimed that from the associa ton.
Adla +. Stevenson. vice president Of
the United States. was in the habit of
receiving $500 in payment for his ser
vices as attorney. He also spoke of
the Illegal methods employed in iSsu-
ing shares of stocks. The total amount
alleged To have been Illegally paid out
by the association during its exist
ence was said 10 be $4,000. His res
olution recites many instances of al
legged violations OF the statutes in max
ing loans, etc: alleges that the aSso-
citation Is malntainS in Chicago an eX-
pensive office and agent at large sal
airy, and that the income from the
business of this office does not equal -
per cent of the expense incurred. 1t
alleges further that the association
through its worthless management in
Chicago has lost for the stockholders
at least $50, 900; that about forty fore
closure suits have been begun against
IL, and that il has acquired title 10
have not been reported in the last state
ment to the state auditor.
IL cites further that G. III. Bum, son
of t. c. Bum, secretary of the assOcia-
ton, Is agent in Chicago. and as such
- obtained from his father large
S-ms OF the stockholders money which
he has loaned on worthless security
because by so doing he got extJrtionate
commissions and refused to pay Dor
rowers large sums of this money when
the same was due and payable, and al
lowed liens to be filed against borrow
erS' promises, so he could be buy them
up at small percentages: and that he
Constatly refused to make good loans
because applicants refused extortion-
ate demands made upon them for large
commissions, by which means he sank
and squandered thousands OF dollars
of the stockholders money. II cites
further that the officers OF the asso-
citation. for the purpose OF deCeiviEg
stockholders. had never issued 10 them
a report of its true condition. but con-
tinued unlawfully to use and appro-
pirate the stockholders money 10 their
own individual benefits.
Secretary T. J. Bum. who was pres
ent, was invited 10 make statement.
He admitted that the statements re-
garding money paid Nive President
Stevenson and his law partner. Mr..
Ewing, We're true. lie also admitted
some OF the other charges made by Mr..
Lowenthal except that the associa-
ton was insolvent The association
he said was solvent 10 the extent or
over $4,000. He justified the payment
OF the money 20 Vice President Steven
son and his partner by clause in the
associations charter. permitting the
association To employ any one needed
40 perform whatever was I'm its inter
eSts
The committee voted "a adopt the res
olution with the insolyent statement
stricken out.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-04-11
ST. ASaph Races.

Washington, April 10.-The days rae
ing at the St. Asaph track was a de-
cided success. The principal event of
the day was the Potomac stakes OF
81 900 for three year olds at six fur
longs. N. a. Coleman & Co.'S Tinge
was faVorite throughout. While at
the post in the second race Hoey kick
ed Leonardo and cut him badly. The
blow evidently weakened the bone as
Leonardo broke his leg just below the
shoulder while going down the back
stretch He was distanced~ Sum-
marieS:
First race-Half mile: Region, to
5, won: Hernia. 4 to /. second; Cadiz
TO /. third. Time. 0:49%4.
Second-Six and a. half furlongs: Hoey
to ], won; Ornus. 20 TO l, second; Gov
ernor Russell. is to 3, third. Time,
1:23
Third-Six furIongs: Albert Sidney.
z to s. won; Salvor. so to l, second /;
Nockbarren. 20 to I. third. Time 20.
Fourth-Six furlongs, Potomac
stakes, $1,000: Tinge, TO 5, won; Owl
3 TO /, second; Pont Lear, TO 1, third.
Time, 1:171H.
Fifth-Half mile: Vice Regal, . to
3, won: Tyvana, 90 to l, second; Gray
Dog. 20 to 1. third. Time 0:52
Sixtlr-Five furlongs: Wah Jim.
even, won; Tartufe. 20 to ]. second /:
Tancred, to /. third. Time, 81.