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The San Francisco call., 1896-04-22
He Has Been Robbing the Ital-
ian Mutual Benevolent
Society.
WAS TREATED WITH LENIENCY
Detectives Are Now Searching for
Him at Santa RoSa-Made Many
Promises.

A. Casassa, collector of the italian Mu-
tual Benevolent Society, has fed, leaving a
dsfalcation of $3S03 4S behind HIM. A
warrant is out for Casassa's arrest and.
aided by detectives, the authorities are
searching for him, particularly in the
neighborhood of Santa Rosa, where he is
supposed to be hiding.
As stated ten days ago in THE CALL the
affairs of the Italian Mutual Benevolent
Society (Societa Italiana di Mutua Bene-
hcenzal have been in tangle for some
time past.
1t was early this year that Fiorenzo
Cavagnaro, the treasurer of the society.
discovered that Casassa had collected
over $4,000 more than he had deposited N
the treasury or had credited the society
with in its books. The treasurer demanded
an auditing committee when he made
this discovery and g. L. Peri and l.. di
GraZia were appointed by the council to
serve with f. Cavagnaro on the com nit
tee.
The result of the investigation proved
that the treasurer had underestimated the
amount of Casassa's defalcation, for he
was found to be indebted to the society
for $553 40 collected last year. and for at
least $3249 collected this year. These
figures were obtained from the little books
OF the subscribers, as the amounts paid
were not entered in the books of the So
ciety, therefore the figures may possibly
be lower than the actual amount of the
defalcation, but it is certain that Casassa
has collected at least $3803, for which he
has not accounted.
On the 9th of last March when the coun-
ell of the Italian Mutual Benevolent So
clety met Casassa was present to hear the
report of the auditing committee He did
not attempt to conceal his indebtedness.
but begged for time in which to pay back
the sums he had collected. Two weeks
were given him, but at the expiration of
that time he had paid nothing and the
council gave him longer period in which
to refund the money
Some members of the colony are speak
ing in very severe terms of what they call
the culpable indulgence of the officers of
the Italian Mutual Benevolent Society
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-22
REVOLVER AND LONG ODDS.
S. III. Hack Robbed by Two Men in Hi
Crap Game.

S. III. Hack Robbed by Two Men in His
Crap Game.
George Herrin and John Bowers were
arrested on Geary street last night by De-
tectives Cody and Whitaker and detained
at the City Prison on the charge of rob-
berry.
Saturday night about IL 80 o'clock S. H.
Hack started a crap game at II Grant
avenue. He had been there about ten or
fifteen minutes when a tall and a short
man entered. They played for five min
utes, when the tall man, who was Herrin
said, 1--WE can't do any winning except by
big odds, SO We'll play our odds this way, !"
and he pulled out a revolver and presented
it at Hack.
Bowers took possession OF the $40 and
searched Hacks pockets, finding $50 in
greenbacks, making $3.50 altogether. Then
the two men ran out of the place.
Herrin used to keep a cigar-store on
Grant avenue and was well-known dog
fancier. Bowers is horseshoer by trade
Hack thinks there must have been third
man in the scheme, owing 10 the fact that
they knew he had the greenbacks in his
pocket.
Robert Wallace, NJ. P, will preside at
the first annual gathering of the Fife As
sociation in London, which has been re-
Gently founded, and of which the mem Der
for East EdiD burph is the firSr prasidant
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-22

There were two battles of Preston. in
1913 and 1715. There was battle at Ton.
louse in 1859 and again in 1914. The latter
was the last of the Peninsular War. To-
bago has been taken no fewer than five
times-in 1872, 1874 1881, 1893 and 1903.
Admiral Vernon fought two great battles
at Portchello in 1879 and 1742.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-22

There is apparently to be revival OF the
upon a pillion. On horseback the lady
was compelled to ride behind her escort.
On the bicycle she is to ride in front. A
recent English invention provides for a
seat before the handle-bar, Just above the
steering wheel.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-22

Miss Byrd Watkins is train dispatcher
on the Kansas division of the Union
Pacific at Junction City. She is the onIv
woman in such position in the United
States. Miss Watkins is blue eyed, brown
haired, tail and slender.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-22

Speaker Reed is night worker, and
often sits up until O'Clock in the morn
ing preparing his speeches and magazine
articles. He writes everything with his
own hand except his letters, and submits
all his important work to Mrs. Reed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-22
NEW WESTERN HOTEL.

Il EARNY AND WASHINGTON STS.-RE-
IA modelled and renovated. KING, WARD IL CO.
European plan. Rooms Soc to 81 SO per day, 81
TO $S per week, So to $50 per month: free baths; |;
hot and cold water every room fire CRATES in
every room; elevator runs all night.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-22
NOTARY PUBLIC.

CHARLES II. PHILLIPS, ATTORNEY-AT-
~ law and Notary Public, 63S Market st. oppo-
ste Palace Hotel. Telephone $40. Residence 1920
Fell ST. Telephone "PInen 1891.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-22

THE CALL" GUIDE
nries al Bay District Track
eanda hM Mffunong
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-22

Track and Paddock Items.
Barney Schneider ming led with the tai
ent yesterday tryi ng his hand at guessing
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-22

THE CALL" RACING CHART.
"s""Si
1O51 allowances purse
The morning times., 1896-08-30
Interstate Democrats Prepare for a
Jaunt TO RIVER View.
Big Guns VIII He Present and the
issues Discussed by Leaders
From Many Stat..s.

1t was decided to hold Democratic rally
al RIVER View on Saturday, September
o. Ds The Interstate Democratic Associa
u"n at the meeting held last night i'll the
association rooms, No. 1928 New York
avenue. r. ID. King of IIuiana presiued
last evening, ana Carl II. Smaller or NI,,ls
hlppl acted as secretary.
interesting addresses on the issues OF
tne campaign were made by James s.
MSoarthy or Mississippi, u. W. Gail,
Abbott or Washington, j. L. Rodier, Lem.
Moore of Mississippi Mr.. Moore. iLe
coiored man, who resigned his position as
messenger in the Treasury Depa rtmcnt,
because his chief, Logan Carlisle. bolled
The Democratic ticket. sang his cam
paisn song, Get on Board, Independents, :,
10 the tune OF the old familiar Gospel
ExGov. Cbauncey F. Black, of Pennsyl-
vania, and the Hon. f. v. Brooksbire. of
Indiana. will be the principal speakers at
the River View rally. A number OF new
members We're admitted into the associa-
ton last evening. and the reports OF the
Officers and committees showed that the
association was on firm financial basis
and was doing good work In the interests
OF the Democratic nominees
The morning times., 1896-08-30
GREETED THE BROOKLYN.
Enthusiasm In Philadelphia Over the
Great Cruisers Return

Philadelphia, Aug. 29.-The cruiser
Brooklyn returned from her successfnl
trial trip to Cramps ship yard AT 4
o'clock this afternoon
Her tnp up the Delaware River today
was one OF which her builders may well
feel proud. Philadelphians have in the
past several years become accustomed Ia
The return of naval vessels after successfnI
trials IN other waters, but the return OF
the brooklyn. for Some reason. had it
seemed, attracted unprecedented alten.
ton. III -
The cruiser was met far down the river
by crowded excursion steamers when.
after q tumultuous whistling and Cheering
OF those on board, turned and followed
the cruiser up the river TO the ship yard.
The wharfs of the entire front Of the
city were GRO wded with cheering people
busy giving siren and whistle responses
to salutes from other vessels both afloat
and at anchor.
The morning times., 1896-08-30
kIDN APPED HIS DAUGHTER.
Marital Woes of the Alexandria Bells
Ta kt. Another Turn

Take Another Turn.
In June last Mrs. Samuel Bell entered
suit through her attorney, Mr. Douglas
aDdria, for an absolute divorce from her
husband. Since which time tn ere has
been considerable trouble between the
mother and father over the possession of
their five children.
Yesterday afternoon Bell applied to
police headquarters for warrant TO aid
him in gaining possession OF his nine
year-old daughter, Bessie.
AS the matter was pending in the cor
pOration court, Bell was advised that the
police court had no Jurisdiction in the
case. He became indignant and declared
that he would gain possession OF the little
one. 1t was not many hours before he
had carried his threat into execution, ind
house, 624 South Alfred street
The mother, OIL learning OF the kidpap-
ping, went to the house and pleaded for
the return OF her offspring, but her appeals
were unheeded. When Mrs. Bell was
seen by Times reporter last night she
was weeping bitterly, and declared that
she would work the remainder of her life
to regain possession of her four children
whom her husband had kidnapped from
her.
Mrs. Bell will, on the return of her at
torney to the city, begin action for the
recovery of little Bessie. She claims that
her husband has sent their sou Charles to
Strasburg, and given Haney by adoption,
ing for the father to have had the bows
until a settlement of the suit for divorce.
but she will not submit to the loss of the
little girl.
The morning times., 1896-08-30
DIVORCE IN HIS OLD AGE.


Hon. Carlos. A. Hitchcock Seeks a
Separation.
wonans story o; Il mans jealousy and
| neglect followed by charges became public
yesterday afternoon in legal proceedings.
Tie unfortunate domestic reiatioLs In,oi, ed
resulted In d suit In Vermont Il wear ago
and a second suit here on July u.
Ine suit here was DrouglJ Dy Edwards &
BARNARD and Hon. Carlos A. Hitch,ocK OF
Rutland W., is the coinpiaiuant. he asked
Ior a ulSOrCe, alleging IuIIueuty. his VIE
Mrs. Emeline u. hilcncock, by the suIu
IN Vermont nad secured AN allowance OF
$50 month for maintenance Her at
torneys here, A. A. 4 I. W. Birney, yes
teruay nleu her answer to his SUIT ;aIoug
with cross-bill alleging cruel treatment
ani a petitioI ior aliinoLyto alargeramUunt
than ths sum now above tof ner support.
NJ. Hitchcock, in his bill, alleges that
his wife was never legally married 10
him. de says that sne kept from him her
previous matrimonial ventures, aud at the
iin,e or their wedding, had two nus
bands living, Isaac w. White ana George
A. Harper. They We're married at Newark,
on September =, 1891, aud after a time
came 10 live with bis daughter, Mrs
Taylor, in this city.
There. he alleges, his wife met young
man, who was boarding in the house, and
became improperly Intimate with him.
Since that time, he says. he has never
lived with her. They have no Children
The suit was kept secret till the filing
or the papers, yesterday.
Mrs. Hitchcock denies the charges made
Dy her husband. She says he is an ex-
member OF the Vermont legislature and
is worth about 81 900. He has a fiue
farm near Rutland. an elegant mansion in
Inc town and owns about Il dozen houses
There besides having nearly hundred
thousand dollars i'll securities.
she was a widow when she married
MIN, and told HIM So. She gave him all
the details of her previous ex perIence
that he would hear, but he was an did
man and very mucn in love with her He
would not hear all her story. Neverth,,
less he knew that she was first Mrs. Gulon.
alteI which she was married In 1872 to
George a: Harper, from whom she OBJ
tanned a divorce.
This. she says, is absolute and was no
par Whatever TO her marriage with MIR,
hitchcock. His charge that She was ever
married 10 Isaac W. White, she says. in
faise.
The morning times., 1896-08-30
GERMAN RITUAL CONTROVERSY.
Report of Committee on Charges
Against Pythtan Chanc.llors

Cleveland. Ohio, Aug. 29.-The opening
gun IN the German ritual controversy was
fired at the meeting of the Supreme X nigb, q
or Pythias Lodge this morning by the
committee appointed to conside d ne charges
against certain chancellOrs.
Inc COMMITTEES reported that the full
text report made by the past sunretI,a
chancellor be adopted.
The report provides that all charges
or disloyalty to the order made agai nst Past
Chancellor Z. F. Laehr OF Virginia. he dis
missed; that, Past Grand Chancellor RncE.
man OF Illinois, be personally reprimandetl
by Supreme Chancellor Colgrove or some
OFFICER designated by him, and that Past
lucky. by special resolution, be forced In
forfeit all honors as past supreme repre-
sentative and past grand chancellor: his
name stricken from the roster of the order
fled to take such action
The morning times., 1896-08-30
BORN FOR THE KITCHEN
Many Excellent Chinese Cooks
In This City.
GOOD HOUSE SERVANTS
Waiting on Table and Doing
Family Wash Among Their
Accomplishments.

The Chinese make the finest kind of
servants. and 1t is great wonder that
more are not employed in the kitchens
| OF Washington. Anyone who has ever
| had servant from the Celestial kiug-
| dom would never be without Que unless
| forced To by stress OF circumstances.
l., Chinese bouse servants are OF Con-
siderably higher degree of intelligence
than the ordinary laundrynan, whose
shiugle a,iorns so many dilapidated sbacks
in Washington and other Eastern cities.
The ma jori;y OF the laundrymeu are of the
coolie class, and are on a par with the
lowest kind of foreign laborers who come
TO the United States from Europe. The
coohe class are cheap-priced and filthy,
and they live upon almost nothing, the
only redeemiug feature about them being
that they will keep to themselves and
not obtrude upon others.
There are many servants in Washing
ton who wear the queue or 'pigtair'
neatly cOiled about their sbaven heads,
but rs n rule they are employed in the
families OF Congressman from Western
States, especially the coast States. To
these families life would not be worth the
living without the faithful Ling, Wan,
Louis, or other name common TO John
Chinama n, for he Is really worth his weight
In gold during the hot months. No matter
what the temperature out doors or in the
kitchen, the Chinese servant looks cool
and appears uumindful of the heat. His
skin does not emit little rivulets of per-
spiratiOn. aud he goes about his duties
in Il calm. unrufrled manner. Then, too,
he never seems to soil his clothes. His
linen shirt and trousers are always i'm
maculate. and his white socks and san-
dals spotlessly clean.
The mistress need never worry about him
nor fret over the dinner. The Chimes, cock
Is capable of attending TO everything, IL he
knows how many heis to serve and at what
hour. He has an excellent idea of tiIrc
and knows tnat O'Clock dinner Ipeans on
the stroke of the clock, not before or after.
He also appreciates the fact that in winter
a cold meal is uninviting. Therefor, he
is particular to have everything placed on
the table stcaming. In summer he is sure
to arrange appetizing cold dishes and TO
make cold tea that takes the drinker into
the bower of the fairies.
DEMAND GOOD WAGES
Cinnamon demand what appear to be
iarge wages when first considered. A good
Chinaman is worth from S35 to $40 a
month and his room and board. One China
man, however, takes the place Of three
ordinary servants. Hecooks, washes, irons. |
waits on table and does all the household
work performed by q second girl, and he |
has one trait that is a veritable jewel in |
any yservant-he never hears or sees esanything |
not meant for him, nor does he ever gossip |
about his employer or the family. He is
always good humored and often places one
in like condition on appearance at break
fast after a sleepless night; and, by the
way, Chinese cooks never object to n strag-
Cling attendance at the breakfast table
No matter how long drawn out the break
The morning times., 1896-08-30
COMMITTEEMAN RESIGN.
Chairman Hinkley of New York Finds
Trouble Ahead.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, Aug. 29.-wben
State Chairman James W.. Huxley re-
turned from Winnisook Lodge today he
found in his correspondence letters from
Stephen Perry Sturgiss aud A. Augustus
Healy of Brooklyn. resigning from the
Democratic State committee.
Both are gold men and came into the
State committee last year as representa-
uyes OF the Shepard Democracy. No ex.
planauous were given Tor the resiguations.
The morning times., 1896-08-30
WILL TAKE ACTION.
Indiana Workrnen Want to Do Som
thing POLITICALLY.

Indianapolis. Ind, Aug. ga mass
meeting OF union railway employees has
been quietly called in this city for Sunday
afternoon at Masonic Hail. The telegraphera
brakemeD, switchmen and firemen are in
'cluded in the call.
Tie object Of she meeting, 1t is believed,
Is to take some definite and united step
Gompers of the American Federation of
Labor would go no further today than
to state that lone or two important" mat
terS will come before the meeting.
The morning times., 1896-08-30
BoMBARDED BY LIGHTNING.
ItStruck Twelve Timesin One County
With Fatal Effect.

Houghton, Mich, Aug. 29.-Lightning
struck in nearly dozen places in Hough-
ton county yesterday afternoon. Joseph
Ruppa was killed in the Finnish church ut
Hancock.
Mrs Weber was dangerously injured at
@ uincy; q blacksmith named johnson, at
the same place, was knocked 4senselesy by
a bolt; James Kane OF Hancock was pros-
trated by q shock, and various other cas-
ualties were recorded. No such electrical
storm was ever before know n In the copper
district,
The morning times., 1896-08-30

Boston, Aug. 2o.-At it's meeting this
afternoon the Massachusetts, State Demo-
cratic committee. byfa vote OF 22 to IS.
indorsedt the cantidnc > OF Bryan ana Sewal
No action was taken In regard to the Chi
cago platform. 'f!4f..
The morning times., 1896-08-30
GUARDIhG POLICE FUNDS
System of Checks Applied to
the Collection of Fines.
DAN WILLIAMS THE CAUSE

DISTRICT Officials Take warning From
the Recent DefalcatiOn and Pro
vide Plan Which Will Render It's
Repetition Congress 70
He Asked tA Legislate.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-02-13

What use is there in eating when
food does you no good-iu fact, when
it does you moro harm than good, for
such is the case when it is not d gcstcd
If You have Il loathing for food there
is no use OF forcing it down, for it will
not be digcstcd. Toum restore the
digestive organs to thcir natural
strength and cause tho food to be di-
gested when an appetite will come,
and with it u relish for food.
The tired, languid feeling will give
place to vigor and encrgy, then you
will put flesh on your bones and be-
come strong. The Shakers Digestive
Cordial as made by the Mount Lebanon
Shakers contains food already digcsted
and is IL digester Of food as well. It's
action is prompt and it's cifects per-
mancnt.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-02-13

General Valcriano W1yler, Of tho
Spanish army, tho now captain-general
of Cuba, is said to be OF Irish cxtrac-
ton. is GO years old, and extremely
energetic. lie distinguished himself
during the Spanish war against the
Moors in Africa. General Weyler was
sent to Cuba in the early part Of the
ten years war, and served under two
captain generals. lie remained there
more than two years, and was recalled
to Spain on account Of charges OF ex-
trcmc cruelty made against him.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-02-13

Section 2. That any railroad viola
Ing any Of tho provisions OF section l
OF this act shall be subject to q forfei-
turo OF not less than $50 nor more than
5000. That ono-half of all forfeitures
collected under tho provisions Of this,
act shalt be paid into the State treas. {
ury, to the credit of the school fund,
and the other half to the informer.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-02-13

About rs years ago an English
syndicate offered the Transvaal gov
ernmcnt $S00,O00 for tho exclusive
right to oil the IMMORAL resources of
that country, and the government came
very near selling it. 1t is estimated
that tho gold product of the region
this year will be $50, 100000.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-02-13
n When s. man dies sllddenly. with

-" When man dies suddenly, with
out having been attended by q DOCTOR"
says u popular guide to the law, "the
coroner has to be called in and an ir-
quest held to ascertain the cause of
death" But" adds tho writer,
" when he dies after having been at
tended by u doctor, then everybody
knows why he died, and so an inquest
is not necessary"
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-02-13

questions relating to pensions in their
respective counties, subject, however,
TO tho right Of rcviow by tho State
board. The compensation Of the two
Veterans and tho physician shall be
tnrco dollars each for each days scr-
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-02-13
tages that would arise under the ope-

tages that would arise under the Ope
ration Of the law.
Mr.. 3. j. Johnson said it would cost
little to make the necessary changes
and the fair women would not be sub
ject to humiliation by compelling them
to ride in the same car.
MIR. Otts said the bill had been dis
cusssd and passed by this House on
moro than one occasion and 1t is un-
necessary to 60 over the argument
again. He called for the ayes and
noes on ordering the bill to it's third
reading. The result was, ayes So; nays
80.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-01-11
The Pelatan-olerlei process.

The Pelatan- Clerici processof extract
ing gold and silver. while still TO some
extent in the experimental stage, is one
which may be SAID TO have demonstra-
ted value, and from which much is ex-
rected. 1t will he tested for The first
time on commercial stale by the OPEN
ing of The large fifty-ton plant at De-
Lamar, Idaho, some time next month.
The operation of the 6ve.lon plant in
the experimental works at Denver has
been so successful that no doubt ex-
lists of the success OF the DeLamar plant.
When the works there are fully in
augurated, many other companies stand
ready TO order similar plants, aud the
process will speedily come into promi-
neoce. Meantime the Denver works
are bnsy experimenting upon new ores.
Recent tests on Cripple Creek and Tell
uride ores have proved very satisfactory.
one nf the lotest being 'hst If ton Of
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-01-11

ore from he latter point for Messrs. VOL
co't and Ward. Arrangements have
been made for The erection Of Il ffiy-
ION plant at The Esprranza mine, near
the City of Mexico, early in the spring.
The orrs from his mine are of y very
refractory naInre confainingarsenic and
antimony, but tests by this process have
shown that will recover very large
percentage of the values. Messrs.
Pelafan and Clerici are both in Europe
at the present time-the former at Paris
and the latter at Milan, but both will
return for next seasons sworks.-Denyer
Mining ministry.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1896-01-11

The very fine weather we have been
enjoying since New YEARS. day Is giv-
ing good many people forebodings
that We will have to pay for IL 0ext
summer with shortage in the water
supply. The SHOWS which come aftes
January goes ont. do not pile up and
pack like those which come earlier.
and consequently do not last as long
through the summer. or course we eu-
joy the present fine weather and good
sleighing, but the knowing ones would
rather have more storms and deeper
SHOWS.