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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-14
THE DEBTS OF EUROPE.
France Leads in the Per Capita Amount
Portugal Second.

France Leads in the Per Capita Amount
Portugal Second.
1t will probably be news to most people
that according to the latest statistics every
baby born in France is from the very hour
of its birth 922 francs 80 confines in debt,
says the New York World. The national
debt of France is greater than that OF any
other country in the world, amounting in
round numbers to 50, 425. 10000 francs, of
which about 1000, 100000 are departmental
or communal debts, while the rest, strictly
speaking, is owed by the state itself, Of
which each of the 3S 250,OO0 inhabitantsisa
part: After France the gay nation of Por-
Iugal mas the largest per capita debt, each
nttle portuguese being 600 francs wore off
than nothing when it comes into the
world, while every subject of King Hum
bert OF Italy is burdened with 4O5 francs of
national obligations: 1t may be thought
that, as France carries a heavier financial
burden than any other country, it is nearer
the verge of ruin. But figures, which are
said not to lie, are sometimes deceiving
Italy and Portugal, though their national
debts are much less, are more nearly in
solvent, for they are almost entirely in
debted to other countries, while the people
of France are the creditors of the nation.
The German debt is only 2, 131 ,0C0,00
francs, many times less than that of
France. The French pay an average of 50
francs 20 confines per capita in taxes for
the support OF the Government, while the
German contribution is but A francs for
each individual. This is accounted for by
the fact that it costs the French people
377 900 francs per hour to be governed,
while the monarchial machinery of Ger
many is much less expensive. Another
reason is the constant and rapid in
crease of population in Germany, despite
the steady and enormous emigration.
Statistics show that the Germans are the
most and the French the least prolific
peoples of Europe. The french are ma
ton of stay-at-homes, and do not adapt
themselves in foreign lands SO easily as the
Germans, yet their population, instead of
increasing, is slowly diminishing. When
DR.. Roux's discovery of antitoxin as an
antidote for diphtheria was made public he
was hailed as the greatest benefactor of his
age, as SO per cent of the population of
France fall each year victims to that dis
ease and the saving of so many lives
means that the population will begin to
increase, or at least hold its own.
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STRUCK DOWN IN THE SHADOW OF THEAL TAR

80 pounds, and could have made no resist
ance to her assailant's attack.
Miss Minnie Williams and her sister
Augusta were members of the First Bap-
fist Church of Alameda, and Minnie was
only in San Francisco to attend the Easter
services at Emanuel Church.
She was to have been in the Bible class
conducted by Superintendent P. d. Code
to-day. The golden text is "Take my
yoke upon you and learn of me for I am
meek and lowly OF heart, and We shall find
rest unto your souls" Miss Williams had
evidently been studying this in connection
with the Easter season as well thumbed
card with points on the lesson was found
in her pocket.
A memorandum, ''For Jennie Tufts,
1924 Mission street, class TO- Miss Turner. !"
was also found in her pocket. Mrs. Tufts,
the mother of the little girl, knew very lit
tie about the murdered girl. She had heard
that she and Durrant were friends for a
considerable time, but had fallen out over
some insulting remark he made to her.
He wrote asking her to meet him last
Friday, but she refused. Durrant rode a
bicycle and was also great friend of Miss
Lamont. Durrant, DR.. Gibson and young
King were all fond of music, and the cler-
gyman is said to have fine voice. The
trio were inseparable, and King and Glib
son are both supposed to know where
Durrant is.
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wrapped three rings known to have been
the property of the missing girl.
Written in lead pencil on the margin OF
the newspaper was the name, George r.
King" and the name, "Shernstein." King
is the son of DR.. King of 521 Capp street.
He is a member of the choir of the same
church, and knew both Durrant and Miss
Lamont intimately.
Detective Anthony saw him and he said
he knew nothing about the girls disap-
pearance or the return of the rings. Shern-
stein is an old man and was Miss Lam
bert's music teacher.
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that his name should be mixed up IN the
unfortunate affair, and am sure 1t wouio
not have been but for the mysterious dis
appearance of Blanche Lamont. He was
good friend of the girl, but that is all.
"He did not even know that she had dis
appeared until the Sunday following the
Wednesday she dropped from view. lie
came home and told me then that he had
heard it at church. Theodore will be able
to exonerate himself when he returns, but
l think it an outrage that he should be
accused without the slightest evidence. 1t
has been said that the murdered girl was
at the reception, but that is mistake"
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also said to have been a friend of Miss
Williams, has disappeared. H. F. Wynne,
the druggist at the corner of Twenty-sec-
ond and Folsom streets. knew him well.
He says that if rumor is TO be believed
Durrant wrote to Miss Williams asking her
to meet him last Friday. She refused, but
said she would be at the church social at
DIR. VogePs residence. Between s and 8 80
P. NJ. Charles Hills of 2O3A Bartlett street
saw couple whose description talIies
with that of Durrant and Miss Williams
standing on the corner of Twenty-third
and Bartlett streets. They were in earnest
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BEN, THE FIRE DOG.
Death of Pet of the New York Engine
Men.

Men.
A spotted coachdog, known as Ben, which
belonged to engine Ii in Powers street,
Williamsburgh, was shot by a policeman,
after doctor tried in vain to alleviate his
sufferings. Ben was run over by the en-
CINE while going to fire at Stagg and
Humboldt streets, says the New York Sun.
Four years ago the frem en- got the dog
from engine 81. Ben was small pup and
great interest was taken in him on account
of his sagacity. The fremen trained him
to lead the engine-horses to a water-trough
and also to buy newspapers. The dog
knew every signal on the gong, and when
ever the engine was called to fire Ben
would take his place in front of the
team and never stop until the fire was
reached.
Everybody in the neighborhood of the
engine-house knew Ben and provided him
with food when he appeared among them.
The dog never went away more than few
yards from the engine-house, and on sew
eral occasions he was known to jump
through the basement windows of houses
in the neighborhood of the engine-house
when he heard the firegong ringing.
Thomas Stanley. blacksmith on Pow
ers street, near Graham avenue, got a big
bulldog about two weeks ago to guard his
place at night. The dog did not show any
signs of Yiciousness, and Shanlev let him
have the freedom of the shop. When the
gong in the engine-house rang for fire at
Humboldt and Stage streets on Saturday
morning Ben, as usual, took his place in
front of the engine, and when the doors
were thrown open and the team started
away he barked vigorously.
The engine went up Powers street to
Graham avenue. Shan1ey's dog heard Ben
barking and ran out of the blacksmith
shop. When the bulldog saw Ben he at
tackled him, burying his teeth in Ben's
throat Both dogs fell, and while they
were rolling over on the stones the engine
came dashing along and ran over them.
Shanley's dog was instantly killed and
Ben's back and one of his legs were broken.
Ben was carried to the engine-house and
veterinary surgeon was called. Every
thing was done to help the dog, but the
tiremen decided yesterday morning to
have him shot. Ben will be stuffed and
mounted, and viii be placed in the engine
house.
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MRS. DURRANT's STATEMENT.
She Is Confident That Her Son Can Prove
His Innocence.

His Innocence
Mrs. Durrant mother of the man who is
supposed to know more about the MUIR
dered girl than any one else, said last
night:
my son came home Friday afternoon
about O'Clock, bringing with him his uni
form, as he intended to leave for Mt
Diablo yesterday morning. He left home
about 1880 O'Clock to go to DR.. Perkins for
some articles OF clothing needed in the
expedition.
'Of course, after leaving the house 1
know nothing OF his movements except
what has been told me, and which know
to be correct. There was church recep-
ton at Dr. Vogers Friday night, and
Theodore, being prominent member of
the young peoples society, was present.
From what can learn through those at
the reception the entertainment broke up
about IL o'clock, and my son, in company
with Henry Wolf, escorted Miss Marian
Lloyd home. OF course, what might have
been done after that 1 can only surmise--
that is, Mr.. Wolf and my son parted at
Twenty-second street, near Howard, the
latter coming directly home.
Anyway, my son came in at IL: 80,
though did not see him. He is a mem
Der OF the Signal Corps, and he left yester-
day morning at 20 minutes of for his
station. l did not see him before he left,
though he will be back tomorrow night.
'This will all be news for him, for he can
easily prove his whereabouts every minute
of time from leaving this house at 80 and
returning at IL 80 o. clock. Why he scarce
ly knows the girl, and as for being at all
intimate with her, that is not the case and
can be proved.
II am very much distressed and grieyed
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-14
The Centurx,s Close.

The question whether the twentieth GEN.
fury will begin with the beginning or the
end OF the year 1900 bids fair to reach
stage of acute controversalism. Some
people declare that the, present century
will end with the last day of 1899, while
others are equally certain that the century
will not be complete until the year 1900 has
passed.
This latter view is automatically cor
rect, as any one can prove when he knows
that the first year of the Christian era
ended atlthe close of the year 1, and the
first century at the close of the year 100.
If the christian era had begun with q
year then the centuries would have begun
with that year and ended with the years
SO, and SO on to 1899.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-14
RESULT OF THE AUTOPSY.
Wild Grief Displayed BY the Father Over
the Awful Tragedy.

the Awful Tragedy.
The remains reached the Morgue about
P NJ, and the news of the horrible murder
having spread like wildfire, there was a
larger crowd of morbid curiosity seekers
than usual awaiting the arrival of the
wagon.
The body was at once removed to the
autopsy-room and post norton examin-
alton held. The physicians were unable to
state precisely what caused death, so their
verdict was "hemorrhage due to lacerated
wounds and asphyxiation due to strangu-
lation."
About an hour after the autopsy had
been held the father of the girl arrived at
the Coroner's office. He was completely
overcome when the details of the murder
were told him, and bewailed the loss of
his child in heart broken tones.
He said purer and brighter daughter
never breathed than his girl and his curses
on the villain who had killed her were hot
and heavy. No date has been set for the
inquest, but it will probably be held next
Wednesday. In the meantime the police
are hot On the trail of the murderer.
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VIEWED BY a FRIEND.

Thinks Durrant's Well Known Piety Precludes
Such Thing.
George R. King, in speaking of the mat
ter, said: 81 cannot believe that young
Durrant is guilty of SO foul crime. have
known him a number of years, and he GER
tainly was a most exemplary young man.
1t has been stated that my son saw Dur
rant and the murdered girl walking in
front of the church Friday night about 8
o'clock.
"But that is mistake for my son at
tended the Tivoli with friend, returning
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clothing, which had been torn off and used
as gag.
The supposition is that when the couple
entered the church the man made an in
sulting proposal to the girl She repealed
him and he persisted.
She ran into the little room and he forced
1t open, breaking the lock in the attempt.
While securing an instrument with which
TO break open the door from the church
kitchen, he also secured the knife and hav-
ing murdered the girl finished his bloody
work with it.
She was trail girl, weighing only about
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-14
Degrees in Honesty.

A couple of pickpockets had "pinched'
q hne gold watch from victim, who
offered reward of $500 for its recovery,
and no questions asked. The notice fell
under the eyes of one of the gentry before
the watch had been disposed of, and he
took it to his pal. says the New York Re-
corder.
II say, Bill" he said, "here's a chance
for us TO get 500 for the ticker"
Its worth $500, replied Bill.
Yes, but you see We get this 500 and no
questions asked"
"And we lose all the balance 2n suggested
the thrifty William.
Perhaps; but we get 500 straight"
"And that amt what we WANT
Bill's pal rubbed his chin and contem-
plated his partner seriously.
You're a good deal worse than | am.
Bill, he said at last, in tone of sorrow.
IL guess not protested Bill. .It's d
stand-off between us. !"
"Not much," responded the pal; "pn
willing to be honest when get the chance
but you amt"
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HACKED WITH A KNIFE.
Suspicion Falls on Theodore
Durrant, a Medical
Student.
HE IS SOUGHT FOR IN VAIN
The Missing Man Seen With Her
Saturday Night-He and She
Knew Blanche Lamont.

One of the most atrocious murders ever
committed in San Francisco was brought
to light yesterday in the Baptist church on
Bartlett street, between Twenty second and
Twenty-third. William Herman Nolt and
two or three of the Sunday-school girls
were the first to make the horrible discov-
cry. They found nothing to arouse their
suspicious until they reached a small room
off the library.
Entering it they found lying on its back,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-14
AS LIVELY AS A BOY.
Chauncey Depew Enjoys Life Like
Youngster.

Youngster.
A funny sight, which costs you nothing.
is Chauncey M. Depew coming down
Madison avenue in the early morning on
his way to his Office. There are few people
on the street, and he seems to think that
there is none at all. He thoroughly en-
joys himself. He is little boy Chauncey
and is having just barrels of fun. In one
OF his hands he carries an umbrella, and
he swings both hands with joyful aban-
don, says the New York Press. His strides
are long and ungraceful; roguish smile
broadens his countenance; the lips which
have made men roar with laughter and
cheer like demons are wide apart, or else
whistling some popular tune, as the twink
ling eyes gaze toward the heavens.
His whole appearance suggests III play
you marbles for keeps" Two hours later,
If you see him on the street, he will be
walking properly and carrying his cane
daintily, and would be at once taken for a
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swell and very dignifed man of the world.
He is boy only on the mornings, when he
arrives at the offices of the Central long be-
fore the clerks. On other mornings he
usually rides. The boyishness, not un-
mixed with triumph, still wrinkles in his
eoys when he asks his private secretary,
Mr.. Du Val, to compliment him on his en-
terprise. If Mr.. Depew lives to be 100 years
of age he will not be old.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-14
MISSING BLANCHE LAMONT.

Is There Any Connection Between Her Case
and the Murder7
Owing to certain circumstances the fear
full murder of Minnie Williams brings for
ward more conspicuously the case of
Blanche Lamont, the young girl who dis
appeared several days ago, and who, it has
been thought, met with foul play.
1t is only surmise that there is any
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-14

| home about II o'clock. The whole affair
is shrouded in mystery, but l think Dur
rant is innocent of the crime. 1t would be
very hard for me 10 believe that man of
such regular habits could do so foul a
deed -
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-14

1t is considered not improbable that
some specimens OF Chinese poetry were
written as long as 3000years ago.
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DURRANr Has DISAPPEARED.

Circumstances Which Connect Him With the
Murdered Girl,
As soon as Chief Crowley was informed
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METHODS OF CHINESE WARRTORI

THE REV. DR.. TAFT or PEKING. SHOWS III"
REASONS OF JAPANESE SUCCESS.
The Rev DR. Marcus L. Taft. OF Picking. CHINA
preached yesterday to a LARGE congregation IN 81
Luke's Methodist Episcopal Church. No. loS "est
Forty -aryt-st on the subject OF Some Causes OF
Chinas Humiliation" Mr. Taft has spent many
years in China and is we'll known IN missionary
circles He said in part:
China will be better after the war is over man =,
IL ever was before. Christianity VIII pc apie 80
take hold with a firm grasp. II IS the higher ON.
Gals In China who oppose thrlstlahl!' ihrs aS
especially missionaries The native Chrlsliahs ar
prosecuted by the officials. and the persecutiohs
have been traced to district magistrate oie
native Christian whom knew well was taksh 20
he lay in a Gel, naked. But mus; say taat II huns
Chang is an exception. Ju Hung Is the man VINO
IL responsible. The Chinese military system Is PEI
fecty worthless. II Is true they have bought gu,'s
and ammunition, but they DO not kno" no" 20
use them Not long ago | stood outside the walls
OF Peking and watched troop OF cavalry prac-
Using with bows and arrows. The soldiers nave
fans and umbrellas \ Chinese soldier who vas
wounded at the battle OF Chee-FOo made his way
10 "A Christian hospital thirty miles distant Inc
doctor asked him FOR account o. the battle. ITO
said that when they saw the Japanese soldiers
coming up the hill they waved their banners ana
yelled as loud az they could. so as 70 frighten
them The Japanese did not mind II, and marched
up as II on parade Another weak point china
has is the opium habit. Through the efforts OF the
American Minister Ia Japan, the japanese nave
been saved from this vile habit All Chinese OH
Gals smoke opium. and the habit is eating out the
empire Every department with the exception or
Colonel Har,'s Imperial Maritime Service. is reek-
ing with corruption. | witnessed a royal review
once Thousands OF ordinary coolies were en-
ployed for the day 70 represent themselves as soa-
diers
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Phoenix AnZ., March 1U.--I nv To"s'roo"'"-'"' "
rnovai OF Governor Hughes has assumed sem
blance OF reality. Yesterday telegram was re-
ceivcd from Secretary Wilson by f. F. ke'ner' IN
which Kelner was asked II he would accept the
Covernorship Kelncr is a wealthy and prominent
merchant president OF the Chamber OF commerce
and strong Democrat He IS not nism,hea I WIN
warmly supported by the Democratic members OF
tho Legislature II Is understood he has signincd
his accordance by telegraph
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DIR. TfLMAGE rs GRATEFUL.

HE RENDERS THANKS IN PRAYER FOR THE De
PARTI-RE OF CONGRESS
Or. Talmage preached Yesterday afternoon at the
Academy 0; Music to about 100 people. taking as
his text Psalm xvii, %: Man did cat angels
food"
In his prayer preceding the sermon Or. Talmage
said: We thank Thee that the Congress OF the
Nation has departed. and tina. many OF those VINO
represented the people I'm public Offices viii no
more represent them. We pray that You Will for
give them for the damage they have done this
Nation"
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DEAD on HIS NINETIETH BIRTHDAY.

Peter Brennan. Of the oldest men on the West
Side died suddenly yesterday morning AZ his home
No. Go Tenth-ave.. his ninetieth birthday.
NANNY Brennan his wife. who Is nearly eighty
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years old. was with him. Brennan was born m
Ireland and came to this country s!xty-hve years
ago He was stone-setter by trade, and was z
hard worker until a short time ago. when his great
age began 10 tell upon him.