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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
He STRUCK WITH A CANE.
The Preliminary Examination
of Captain Gilbert II.
BrOkaW.
He Is Charged With Assaulting a
Reporter With a Deadly
Weapon.

The preliminary examination of Captain
Gilbert II. Brokaw on a charge of assault
with deadly weapon was commenced be-
fore Judge Low last night. Samuel M.
Shortridge appeared for the defendant and
Carrot w. McEnerney represented the
people, Prosecuting Attorney Roberts not
being present.
There was considerable legal sparring
between the learned counsel, and the
spectators were treated to several clever
sallies that are rarely heard in police
court Honors were about even.
The proceedings were opened by Attor-
ney Shortridge, who asked who repre-
sented the people.
The Judge replied that Mr.. McEnerney
appeared as special prosecutor.
81 want the records to show it." said
Mr. Shortridge. SIN the absence of the
ing with the case. 1t is not only an
irregularity, but a fatal defect" The OBJ
lection was overruled.
The complaining witness, ALI Dixon, re-
porter on the Examiner, testified to the
assault on the afternoon of March &c in
the office OF the Oceanic Steamship Com
Daily Oh bilt NatCl w ncu JLlc ue-
PENDANT struck him in the face he dropped
his cane on the floor and when he ran out
side the captain followed him and struck
him on the head with the cane. No words
were spoken by either of them.
In cross-examination he admitted that
he first swore to a complaint for battery
and question as to who induced him to
swear out warrant for the higher crime
was not allowed. Another question as to
he braofaninp n fthnrr, 11,DO
captain in the Examiner previous to the
assault was also disallowed.
T. Gregory, reporter of the CALL, who
was present at the time of the assault,
gave his testimony and the prosecution
rested.
Attorney Shortridge spoke of the weak
ness of the case. The offense, if any, was
at most mere battery, and it was appar-
ent to him that there never should have
been more serious charge. The first i'm
pulse of the complaining witness and the
first advice given him resulted in filing
the first complaint for battery. What rea-
sons, what new advice, what controlling
influences caused the abandonment of the
first proceeding he knew not, but he could
imagine them. Some one who had feel
ing for reporters induced the complaining
witness to prefer the higher charge
1t was apparent that to constitute that
sort of crime there must be the intent and
act. The mere naked act amounted to
nothing. 1t was the intent to do bodily
harm. The learned counsel characterized
the affair as nothing but scuffle and both
parties had regretted it ever since. and
submitted that nominal fine for the bat
terry would meet the ends of justice. The
use of the cane did not warrant the infer
ence that the defendant used deadly
weapon. 1t seemed ridiculous to say so.
He was willing to plead guilty to the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
LAWRENoE's OLDEST STUDENT.
Seventy-Year Old Man Attends the
Kansas University.

There are many quaint people in attend
ance at the Kansas State University at
Lawrence, but probably the most interest
ing Of these is law student who is at least
20 years old. His name is DR.. Martin Van
Buren, Stevens. This is his second year at
the university, and he expects to graduate
this spring and become full-hedged law
yer. SAYS the Kansas City Star.
The doctors life has been one of interest
ing experiences. Wilkesbarre, Pa, was
the place OF his birth. At the age of 20 he
married Pennsylvania girl and enlisted
in the Fifth New Hampshire Regiment,
Company d. He received the degree of
Bachelor of Arts at Oberlin College in
Ohio, and Doctor of Medicine at the Adel-
bert College, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1871. His
first wife having died, he married again.
this time selecting Michigan girl, niece
OF Fighting Jim Richardson At one
time he studied theology and preached,
but he soon gave it up and studied phren-
ology under Fowler of New York.
In coy little house on the hill this
queer old man lives alone. He keeps
everything about the place scrupulously
clean. One warm meal day he considers
sufficient The other two he carries to
school with him in a small shoebox. Very
little meat passes his lips-in fact he might
almost be called a vegetarian. people
eat entirely too much, he says.
Last year he was somewhat conspicuous
on account OF the number of badges and
emblems he wore on the front of his coat.
There were badges of the g. A. R., Chris
tian Endeavor, a seven-inch chronological
badge, Y. M. O. a., medical society and
c. L. s. G. Another of his pecuharities is
that he carries a watch which is fully four
inches in diameter. He winds it with a
pair of six-inch nippers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
ArticIes Ero,, the Elbe.

LoWESToFT. ENG, April pa trawl-
er to-day brought to this place several
articles taken from the body of woman
which was brought up from the deep in
the trawlers net. They proved to belong
to Miss Emma Schlegel the sister of
Eugene Schlegel, one of the surviv-
ors of the Elbe wreck. Mr.. Schlegel is
a brother of the junior partner of the firm
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
Hid From old Euorand.

OTTAWA, CANADA, April 22.-In the
House OF Commons to-day Hon. ]. COST
gan, Minister of Marine and Fisheries,
stated that the Canadian Government had
been promised by the Imperial Govern
ment aid toward securing the award of
$425, 900, the amount agreed upon as the
proper amount to be paid by the United
States as compensation to British Column
bia sealers. The Imperial Government
will at once, he said, communicate with
Washington on the matter.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
A POLITICAL PRISONER.
He VIII Not Be Compelled to DO Hard
Labor for the Crime.

TOULON, FRANCE, April 27.-M. Hanes,
the marine commissary- general, by whose
order John L. Waller, formerly United
States Consul at Tamatave, was confined
in Fort ST. Nicholas at Marseilles, notified
the procureur de la publique this after
noon of the disposition made of the pris-
oner. The procureur Immediately ordered
Mr.. Waller to be transferred to the Civil
prison at ST. Pierre, where he will await
the decision of the prisons board of
France as to where the sentence is to be
carried out.
Mr.. Waller is condemned to twenty
years. detention in prison, but not at hard
labor. When in prison he will not be
treated with rigor as his crime is regarded
as being political offense.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
Ger,,,ann,s Pnsitio,,.

LONDON, Enc, April pa dispatch to
the Times from Berlin says the Vossische
Zeitung blames the Government for join
ing France and Russia against Japan.
The paper says: Suppose Great Britain
and the United States support Japan in
refusing the Russian demands? Germany
would be Immediately involved in endless
complications and would lose her own
trade without earning China's gratitude. :"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
The Gar Likes Wagner.

Wagnerian enthusiasts are pleased to
learn that the new Gar of Russia has a
great fondness for German music. He has
been a warm admirer of Wagner's operas
for several years and is, like a good many
adherents of the German school, rather
extravagant both in his praise of the works
OF the German master and in denunciation
of the Italian and French schools.-St.
Louis Republic.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
MACEOs WHEKEABoUTs.
The InsnrDent Leader Said to Have Conn
0sttted Suicide While Despondent.

The Insnr0ent Leader Said to Hare Com
mttted Suicide While Dependent.
HAVANA, CUBA, April 22-The where
abouts of General Maceo, the noted insur-
gent leader, of whom so much was ex-
pected, is unknown. According to one
story his body was found in putrefied
condition near Palmorita, province OF San
tiago de Cuba, where the members of the
expedition were beaten by the Spanish
troops. Rumors are also current that
Maceo committed suicide in consequence
of the failure of his movement and because
he has been sick ever since landing in
Cuba.
Maceo's party is said to be disorganized,
fourteen members of the expedition hav-
ing been captured and all but four of the
remainder killed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
No Special Prtvtleoes for Japam.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN, April 22.-The
Government has issued a statement deny
ing that it has concluded an offensive and
defensive alliance with China and declar-
ing that the commercial advantages Sc
cured by Japan under the terms of the
treaty will also be enjoyed by the other
powers under the "most favored nation"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
French claim ON observation-disclosures.

PARIS, FRANCE, April 22.-The Temps,
referring to statement that an agreement
had been arranged between Great Britain
and Newfoundland on the French shore
question, insists that this matter must be
settled to Frances approval before New
foundland enters the Dominion of Canada.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
SNORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS.
an Er- County Treasurer accused of
FiIching Public Funds.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 22.--J. L.
Kline and r. H. Tyler, who have been ex-
amining the Wyandotte County records,
submitted report to the Board Of County
Commissioners in Kansas City, that ex-
County Treasurer NJ. w. Stewart was short
$28, 275 when he turned over his Office to
his successor, NJ. G. Mclean, two years
ago.
Mr.. Stewart and his former bondsmen
appear not to be worried over the report.
They declare there is no ground for the
claim OF a shortage, and insist that an ex-
animation of the records by competent ac-
ccuntants will show that every dollar
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
Arthur Peel a Visco,tnt,

LONDON, Eng, April %. = The ex-
Speaker of the House of Commons, tn
Right Hon. Arthur w. Peel, has been
created Viscount
Frederick William Farrar, D. D., T. R. s.,
Archdeacon of Westminster. has been
appointed Dean of Canterbury.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
Mininq Dividend Declared.

BOSTON, Mass, April pat meeting
of the directors of the Calumet and Hecla
Mining Company here to-day, it was de-
cided to declare dividend of s. a share,
payable May 10, to stockholders of record
on A0ril 23
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
.Russfnns on the Afert.

LONDON, Eng, April pa dispatch
to the Times from Kobe says that all fur
loughs of officers of the Russian men-of-
war at that place and at Nagasaki have
been stopped. The commanders of the
warships have received an order from the
Russian legation to hold themselves in
readiness TO leave at twelve hours notice.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
SlRATOGi SPRINGS. LAKE COUNTY. CAL.
Holm DAVIS RESORT.
CYPRESS LAWN FRUIT FARM.

OPEN M Az 1st
Good table: home comforts. Terms reasonable.
Address box 2S6, Napa, Cal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
Governor Mckinley Tfsits His Mother.

CANTON, ONO, April 22.-Governor Nc
Kinley and wife arrived here to celebrate
the eighty-sixth birthday of the Governors
mother, which occurs tomorrow. The
aged lady is hale and hearty for one of her
age and this morning walked to church
with her son, a distance OF six blocks from
her home
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
Syino for a Contribution.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 22.-The
elders and deacons of the Sixth and Pros
pect Christian Church have brought suit in
the Circuit Court against DIR. l. NJ. Ridge,
to recover $1,000, which they say he sub
scribed to the church fund and refused to
pay. Dr. Ridge, who is physician of
considerable prominence, says the church
people did not live up to their part of the
agreement entered into when he subscribed
the money. He will fight the case.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
Indemnitn for italy.

ROME, ITALY, April pam official dis
patch received here from Caracas an
nounces that Venezuela has agreed TO pay
an indemnity, amounting to 100000, to
Italy, for the loss sustained and damage
done to Italian property during the late
civil war in Venezuela.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
Bro,rn CoIt Saren Dead.

NEW YORK, \. Y, April 22.-Savey,
P. J. Dryers promising brown colt, by
Salvador Cachuca, who injured himself
badly last week, was shot to-day. Savoy
worked half mile in 80 a few days be-
fore the accident and was engaged for the
big spring events.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
Pierre zaconne Dead.

PARIS, FRANCE, April 22.-Pierre Ia
come, the well-known French writer, died
to-day at Morlaix, aged rs years. He was
the author of great number of literary
works and also wrote several dramas and a
comic opera.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
Fire in a School of Arts.

PARIS, FRANCE April PA fire in the
School of Arts and Industries at Chalons-
sur Marine, has destroyed the models and
machines that had been or were being pre-
pared for the exhibition to be held in Paris
in 1900. The loss exceeds ], OO0. coo francs.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
Rooserelt Non- Comn,ittat.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April 22.-Hon.
Theodore Roosevelt, Civil Service Com
missioner, was non-eommittal and cautious
tonight in answering the report that he
has been offered position by Mayor
Strong as a Police Commissioner Of the
metropolis. He would neither deny nor
affirm the report.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
Celebrating Shakespeare Week.

LONDON, ENG, April 2.-shakespeare
week, at Stratford-on-Avon, opened with
the performance of Goldsmith's "She
Stops to Conquer" at Memorial Thea
ter The town is crowded. Many Aneri-
cans are attending the celebration.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
Eonsos Raptists I,,,,,,ersed.

LAWRENCE, KANs., April %. = One
hundred and eighteen colored Baptist con-
verts were baptized to-day at the close of
the morning service in local church.
Forty were immersed at the pool at the
church and the remainder were baptized
in the Kaw River in the presence of thous-
ands of people who had gathered on the
banks. Seventy-fve were immersed in
less than thirty minutes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
1rrs. ParneN nprorinn.

BORDENTOWN, n. J., April 22.-The
condition of Mrs. Parnen is somewhat i'm
proved to-day, although she is still unable
to converse with any one. Her physician
homes that she may recover
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
A APPROXIMATION ISSUED.
Permanent Cessation of All
HoStiIitieS Is Considered
Near at Hand.
FUTURE POLICY OUTLINED.
Military Defense to Be Perfected
and the People to Work for
Prosperity.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN, April 22.-An Of
fetal dispatch says that Count Ito, Presi-
dent of the Japanese Council of Minister'S
and Viscount Matsu, the japanese Minister
of Foreign Affairs, the two officials who
negotiated the treaty of peace with Lii
Hung Chang and his son, Lord Ii, at
Shimonoseki, were received in audience
by the Emperor before their return to
Hiroshima. The Emperor said:
'The principal points of the treaty are
entirely satisfactory. and add much to the
glory of the empire. I am highly pleased
at the signal service rendered by you"
The following imperial proclamation
was issued this afternoon:
Through peace national prosperity is best
promoted. Unfortunately the rupture of rela-
lions with China forced upon US war which,
after the lapse of ten months is not yet ended.
During this period our Ministers in concert
with the army, navy and Diet have done all in
their power to further our aims in obedience
to our instructions. Our ardent desire, with
the assistance of our subjects, in loyalty and
sincerity, is to restore peace, and thereby at
tain our object-the promotion of national
prosperity. Now that peace is negotiated and
an armistice proclaimed a permanent cessa-
ton of hostilities is near at hand. The terms
of peace fixed by our Ministers of State give US
complete satisfaction. The peace and glory
thus secured render the present fitting time
to enlighten you as to the course of our future
policy.
We are rejoiced at the recent victories
which have enhanced the glory of our empire.
At the same time we are aware that the end Of
the road which must be traversed by the En-
peror in the march of civilization is still far
distant and romans yet to be attained. We
therefore hope, in common with our loyal sub
jects, that we shall always guard against self
contentedness, but in spirit of modesty and
humility strive to perfect our military defense
without falling into extremes.
In short 1t is our wish that the Government
and the people alike shall work to a common
end and that our subjects of all classes strive
each in his sphere for the purpose OF laying the
foundation of permanent prosperity.
1t is hereby definitely made known that no
countenance viii be given by US to such as,
offer insult to another state or iniure our rela-
CARDS China.
the treaty of peace, friendship should be re-
than ever before the relations of good neigh
borhood.
1t is our pleasure that our subjects pay due
respect to these, our expressed wishes.
Wilt Make the Exchange.
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN, April 22.-Chief
Secretary Itemiyeji of the Foreign Office
has been appointed Japanese plenipoten-
- ~, - b |,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
Tram,pay E,npfoves Strike.

PARIS, FRANCE, April $3.50 A. M
Employees of the Tramway du Nord have
gone on a strike and it is probable that the
employees of other tramways in Paris will
follow their example.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23

''THE Royal Baking Powder is a cream
of tartar powder OF a high degree of merit,
and does not contain either alum or phos-
pilates, or any injurious substances.
sc. G. LOVE, Ph.D.,'
Late q. S. Government Chemist.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
Death of Cuban Rebels.

MADRID, SPAIN, April pa commit
tee of the Chamber of Deputies has decided
that the same penalties shall apply to the
Cuban rebels as are applicable to anarchists.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
Killed bu Linhtnfnn.

BYERS, Colo, April 22.-William Brown
was killed by lightning and Sam Bradley
badly injured while riding on their ranch,
south OF this town.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23

THE grocer sends the new brand of bak-
ing powder simply because it costs him so
much less and he can make more profit by
selling it than he can on the Royal. The
Royal is made from the very finest materials
and costs much more than any other
brand, which accounts for its superiority,
although it is sold to consumers at the
same price.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23

taken in during his four years in office was
paid out and receipted for.
The same accountants reported several
weeks ago that NJ. G. Mclean, who sue
ceeded Stewart as treasurer, was short sew
eral thousand dollars in addition to
$40, 600 he had on deposit in the Citizens
Bank in Armourdale, when it failed in
1909
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23

of Behlen & Schlegel, dealers in paints and
oils, New York, and was on pleasure trip
to New York when the accident occurred.
The body of Miss SchlegeI was recommit-
ted to the sea.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23

THE Royal Baking Powder, as every cook
knows, is always to be relied upon. 1t is
one of the greatest aids she has. She is
always able with the least trouble to make
the very finest biscuits, cakes, mullins and
crusts. Many cooks reputation has been
made by the delicious things she has been
able to make with it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
CAI1P TAYLOR

rs OPEN AND IN FIRST-CLASS CONDITION
j for the summer season. Apply CHRIS JOHN
son, prop, Camp Taylor, or 4O5 Front ST., s. f.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-23
VIII Make the Erchanqe.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN, April 22.-Chief
Secretary Itemiyeji of the Foreign Office
has been appointed Japanese plenipoten-
tiary to exchange the notifications of the
peace treaty. He will proceed to Che-foo,
where the exchanges will be made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-08
A NEW CHURCH DEDICATED.
Requisition Papers Honored for Man
Wanted in South Carolina.

Tallahassee. Fla. Jan. THE hand
some new elihce Of the Methodists was
dedicate ye iterday by Bishop W. W. Dun
can. OF Spartanburg, 5. G. The services
We're very impressive and the sermon was
forcible and instructive. The new church
stands on the site where was erected the
building in which the Florida conference
was organized i'm the early forties and
which was removed about three years ago
10 make room for the present church. The
new building cost about $ll,600 and is paid
for.
The Presbyterian and Baptist ministers
held no services in their churches but
joined i'm the dedication Of the new build
ms. Among those present was Rev. r.
l.. T. Blake. J.. l. D. who was pastor of
the church forty-nine years ago, and who
has been a member of the Florida con-
ference since its organization. At the
services there were present five members
of the church-Mrs S. $. Myers Mrs. r.
j. Perkins. Mrs. J. l.. Demnly. Mr.. r. ].
Perkins and Mr.. George II. McGinniss-
who were members when the conference
was organized
Mr.. D. G. Weeks. Of Denmark. s. c..
Sheriff J. II. Weeks. of Spartanburg S
c.. and Sheriff F. Z. Johns, OF Bradford
county, Fla, arrived at the capital late
Saturday night The object of their visit
was to secure an eXtradition warrant for
Ephraim Williams, who IS wanted for
murder at Denmark, S. G.. The warrant
was issued, and IS Williams was in Jail
at Kissimmee, he is now doubtless en-
route to the Palmetto state 1t is said
that Williams has killed five men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-08
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, By more promptly
adapting the worlds best products TO
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax
alive; effectuaily cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it scts OIL the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being we'll informed, you VIII not
Except any substitute II offered.