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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
SINKING OF THE TEXAS.
Chief Engineers Found to Hare Been
keprehensibJy Careless.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 17.-While
the court OF inquiry which investigated
the SINGING of the Texas on November 4
attached no blame to any one for the
accident, which it found due to defective
casting in valve yoke and the possible
existence OF open valves between COM
partments, Secretary Herbert. on the
recommendation of the Judge advocate
general, finds Chief Engineers Moore of
the ship and Farmer of the navy-yard
'reprehensibly careless" and if each ahad
not failed in his duty this accident could
not have happened" mild reprimand
in the form OF a copy of these findings has
been sent to the two affected officers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
SESSION OF The HOUSE.
Bills Passed In Preparation of the In
otGqMrdI.


WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 1.-THE
House to-day set the inaugural ball roll
Ing by the passage of the usual bills au-
thorizing the laying of the necessary
temporary railroad tracks to accommo-
date the increased travel, the use of
streets and reservations for the erection
of reviewing stands and the loan OF such
Government flags and ensigns as can be
spared for decorative purposes.
The army appropriation bill, which was
the unfinished business at the opening of
the session was passed, after the amend
ment recommended by the committee of
the whole Wednesday, practically abol-
ishing the hospital at Hot Springs. Ark,
by cutting off the appropriation for its
maintenance had been agreed TO. Half a
a dozen measures of local interest to the
District of Coium bia were passed and con-
sideration of the legislative, executive and
judicial appropriation bill was begun in
committee of the whole. Thirty-one pages
of the ITO comprising the bill were dis
posed OF without amendment.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
rs to Intsrstate Com n,ercs.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. 1.-THE
tenth annual report of the Interstate Com
merce Commission, made public to-day,
speaks OF three decisions rendered by the
Supreme Court of the United States dur
ing the year of special interest to the COM
mission. In one case at least the law,
saws the report, has been upheld and
fortified in almost every important par
ticular, but the outcome of the others he's
either emphasized the defects of the stat
ute or left its further Interpretation so
doubtful and uncertain as to increase the
difficulties OF efficient administration.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
OF Interest to the Coast.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Dec. IA
postoffice was established to-day at Opie,
Mariposa County CAL, and Edna C.
Dexter appointed Postmistress. The post
Office at Horn, Stanislaus County. CAL,
has been discontinued. Mail should be
addressed to Waterford hereafter.
California pensions: Original-John o.
Watkins, Oakland; James H. Dresser,
Soldiers Home, Los Angeles County;
Jacob Nelson, dead, Vallejo; Edward C.
Parker. North Ontario. Original widows,
etc.-Mary S. Ford, Oakland; Sarah
Nelson, Vallejo.
Mrs. S. A. Woods was to-day appointed
Postmistress at Pismo, San Luis Obispo
COUNTY CAL, vice f. Engels. resigned /;
G. S. Lemberger at Abel, Lake County.
Oregon, vice Z. c. Sessions, resigned.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
DANGER OF INDICTMENTS
The Civic Federation Likely to
Take Action Against the
Fighters.

Now that Judge Sanderson has placed
the Fitzsim mons-Sharkey contest under
the ban of the law by declaring it prize
fight. pure and simple, and as such pun
ishable by the laws of the State, great
trepidation exists in the boxing world.
There appears to be good reason for this,
because it means that not only will the
match under consideration be considered
a prize fight, but that all contests will re
prohibited in the future. In other words,
legitimate boxing in this City is regarded
as killed for a second tine by the greed OF
Long Green" Lawrence, managing editor
of Ihe Examiner, and the fake ruling of
his hireIing and bodyguard, Wyatt carp.
There is also strong probability that
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
BA1L-PI1oHING By MAcHINERr.
Professor Rinfon's Successful Exhibition
ut Princef0a,s Efnnnns innn

Professor Rinton's Successful Exhibition
at Prtnceton's Gymnasium.
PRINCETON, N. j., Dec. 17.-Profes-
sor Hinton gave the first public exhibit
ton of his baseball pitching machine last
night in the university gymnasium.
The gun. which is short breech-load-
ing cannon twenty-four inches in length
and placed upon two-wheeled carriage,
was put ct one end OF the gymnasium.
At the other end was a net, at which the
professor pitched several balls from his
cannon. All were successful and the
curves could be seen as distinctly as if
sent from the hand OF one of Princeton
varsity twirlers In the lecture Professor
Hinton told of his early experiments with
the machine, how the ball was made TO
curve and how he expectedthe National
game would receive great change
through the introduction of the mechani-
cal pitcher.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 1.-THE
absence of President Cleveland from
Washington destroys the chances of the
employees of Congress for getting advance
pay tomorrow under the joint resolution
sent TO the White House to-day. BY that
decision the disbursing officer, in accord.
ance with the usual custom, was author
lied 10 pay the employees for December
on the 18th inst. but until the Presi-
dent returns TO sign the joint resolution
the proposed resolution cannot be made
effective
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
Enn1i.h H,iters Honor Dr. Nnns.n.

LONDON, ENG, Dec. 17.-Dr. hansen,
he famous Arctic explorer, has accepted
an invitation rendered by the Savage
Club. the world-renowned organization of
newspaper writers, to be its guest at a
banquet on the first Saturday in February
next. This will be his first semi-pubIic
appearance in England. Two days later
he will deliver an address before the me M
bers of the Royal Geographical Society.
and on the following day Nil lecture for
the first time before public audience at
st. James Hall.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
THERE rs BALM in GILEAD

The sick and suffering can find it at the
State Electro Medcal Institute, where all
modern devices and methods of treatment
are used.
FREE X-RAY Elk MINATIONS made
by DR.. Vance in all cases where it can aid
him.
CAUTION-Dr. Vance is careful and
sklllful physician and surgeon, and will
positively not submit any one to the x
Ray where it will 90 harm. Some physi-
clans have caused great harm by its use,
as it is yet an unknown quantity.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
READY FoR LAUNCHING.
The Annapolis, the Third Gnnboat
FToated in Ttco Weeks.


WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. ED
ward Nixon, the Elizabethport IN. j.
ship builder, visited the Navy Department
to-day to announce his readiness to launch
the gunboat Annapolis Wednesday, the 23d
inst. The Annapolis will be the third of
these useful vessels to be fioated, her SIS
tiers, the Newport and Vicksburg, having
been launched at Bath, Me-. about two
weeks ago. The fourth of this type, with
single screw and large sail area, is the
Princeton, which Dialogue of Camden
hopes to launch next March. The other
two gunboats, of similar displacement,
authorized simultaneously by Congress.
are the Wheeling and Marietta. which the
Union Iron Works, San Francisco, are
preparing to launch in January. They
have twin screws and no sails. It is ex-
pecsed that all these vessels will be in
com mission early next summer.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
French Saral Budget Passed.

PARIS, FRANCE, Dec. 1.-THE naval
budget was passed by the Chamber of
Deputies yesterday. Replying to an inter
rogation Admiral Besnard, Minister of
Marine, said that it was the intention of
the Government to submit plans for the
defense of Brest and Cherbourg.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
Corbet. Signs the articles.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. 1z-Dan
Stuart, the Texan promoter of prizefghts,
met Corbett this afternoon to sign for a
finish fight with Robert Fitzsim mons.
Stuart's proposition was purse of SIS, 900,
the contest to be fought in January, the
Texan agreeing TO furnish the battle
ground failing in which he will forfeit
purse. Corbett signed the articles.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
Rnctna a, Ne,r Orlenns.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec. 17.-Six furlongs,
Clara Bauer won, Bowling Green second, Kath-
crime third. Time, :15A
One mile, Anger won, olivia second, Pop
Dixon third. Time, ;46A.
One mile, Helen II IL won, Partner second,
Alva third. Time, l AZ.
Six furlongs, Rapala tehie won. Nieolini sec
ond, Albert third Time, 1 :153l.
Seven furlongs, Terra Archer won, Stark sec
ond. Martin third. Time, L :30Lz.
Seven furlongs, The Sculptor won, Campani
second, Oracle third. Time, :2911.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
Rer. Tay,or,, case D;sni.,.d.

SAGINAW, MICH, Dec. 1.-THE most
celebrated case on the criminal docket
here in some time was dismissed yes
terday. 1t was against Rev. o. D. Tay-
lor of Oregon, man of wealth and infu-
ence. The information alleged that the
defendant by false representations secured
the signature of DIR. d. B. Cornell to three
promissory notes for $1,000 each.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
OPPOSE THE DISGEEY BILL.

National Wool Growers Meet and State
Their Objections.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 1.-THE
National Wool growers Association met
at the Ebbitt House yesterday and
adopted the following:
Resolved That we do now oppose the i'm
mediate passage of the Dingley bill. providing
that only the following amendments are in
corporated therein:
Flrst-Removing the provision that the law
shall continue until 1898; and
Second That the duties on wool, shoddy,
waste and other wooden substances shall be
practically prohibitory.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
Forty, Milton acres Involred.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Dec. 1.-THE
status of a large part of the grant of land
made by Congress in 1866 to the Atlantic
and Pacific Railroad Company under the
operations of the act OF 1856, declaring
forfeited so much of the grant as lay adj
jacent to the uncompleted portion OF the
road is involved in case now being
argued in the Supreme Court of the United
States. About &C, COO, 900 acres of land are
involved.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
Voyage of the Yamooss.

SAVANNAH, GA. Dec. 1.-THE steam
yacht Vamoose, Captain Mcintosh, which
is on her way to Key West to engage IN
bringing war news from Havana for the
New YORK Journal, has arrived here from
Charleston and departed for Jacksonville.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
THE TEXAS ALL RIGHT.
Is the Equal If Not Superior of Any Yes
SCI ia the NUpu

ses ia the Nary.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 17.-Secre-
tary Herbert has issued very full state
ment as to the condition and seaworthy
qualities of the battle-ship Texas, in
which he states that she is the equal if
not the superior of any vessel In the navy
In this he is sustained by Charles H.
Cramp and the naval officers who have
been connected with the construction and
navigation of the ship.
The statement says that the accident
which happened recently at the New York
see. 1t happened because part of the in
lection pipe had been removed for repairs.
The testimony of naval officers was cited
to show that the Texas is the stiffest and
most easily managed and entirely sea-
worthy ship in the service.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
TIA Pn,rers Rin

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 1.-THE
Powers bill. providing for the settlement
of the indebtedness OF the Pacific rail-
roads, will be brought mp IN the House
shortly after the holiday recess. The de-
bate on the measure will begin January 6.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
Drafhs From. The Brbonic Plague.

: BOMBAY, INDIA. Dec. 1.-THE official
statistics of the bubonic plague in this
city show that there have been 1851 cases
and 1904 deaths from the disease. Over
2OO, 600 persons have fed from the city, and
the flight continues daily.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
President of the ssc,ss Federation.

BERLIN, GERMANY. Dec. 1.-THE Fed.
eral Assembly to-day elected DR.. Adolph
Deucher president of the Swiss Confedera-
ton for 1897, and Mr.. e. Raffy, present
Minister OF the interior, vice-president.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
For Coast Fi.h Cm,t,.re stations.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Dec. Ex-senator
Mitchell (R.) of Oregon, to-day introduced
bill appropriating $4,000 for auxiliary
tish culture stations in California, Oregon
and Washington.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18

MEN, WOMEN, OLD AND YOUNG if
ailing or suffering from any disease what
soever, seek relief and cures where they
are positiyely found
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-18
Frightfur sap,ovion in a Match Factor,

MUNICH, BAVARIA, Dec. 17.-An ex-
plosion occurred in Cremer's match fac
tory at Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, last even
ing, demolishing the building, killing
fifteen girls and seriously iniuring seven
others,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-23
Written for the Sunday Register.
OUGHT WOMEN TO WANT TO VOTE?
By RACHEL FOSTER AVERY.

In a republican form OF government
the vote means the power 10 control the
conditions OF living; ought not the
mothers of the land to be Interested IN
this? Have they no opinions worth the
counting as TO the conditions, moral
mental and physical, under which their
children shall grow to manhood and wo-
manhood, or struggling against which
they shall fill an early grave?
When in this great nation great IN
extent, in wealth and in numbers we
know that there are public schools in
which one teacher is supposed to in
struct (?) over one hundred little chill
dren at each session; when in some OF
our cities there are thousands OF chill
dran unable even TO gain admission to
our public schools: when the death rate
in certain portions Of New York City
among its tendments is six times the
average for the city In general, ought
not the women of the nation to wish
fervently for the power to help the best
men in their struggle to bring about a
better condition of things?
With all our boasts concerning our
great and grand Republic, we have an
oligarchy Of sex underwhich we enjoy
mismanaged municipalities, States in
which the officeholders seem TO regard
the government as their own peculiar
prey, and a national government appar-
entity incapable of coping with the great
and crying needs Of our people. Wo-
men have opinions worth considering
upon all these man-made conditions.
am safe in saying there is not one wo-
man in a hundred in these days who has
not an opinion upon the issues which
rvill be voted upon in November, nor are
they chary of expressing their opinions;
| believe they will compare favorably
with the opinions OF men as to common
sense and information, yet many OF
these same women would feel IL unwo
manly to express her opinion by casting
a ballot which would crystalze it into
law.
There has never been a time In all
our history when the American Republic
so much needed the help OF all who are
interested in the perpetuity Of this ma
ton womtn as a part OF the nation
ought to feel themselves bound TO give
their best thought and work to its sup
port. yet only in Wyoming, Colorado and
Utah will the votes of women be cast in
Novemberto help decide the policy of
our government during the next four
years.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-23

Mgr. Martinelli was in Philadelphia
two years ago, and presided over the
Provincial Chapter held in Villa Nova.
He surprised the priests by his deep
knowledge of the system Of the Ameri-
can government. AS Superior General
of the Augustinians he has visited every
country, and knows national and inter-
national government and affairs like a
statesman. He is a member of the holy
office, OF which the Holy Father is a
project. His appointment leaves vacant
the post of Prior General, which is 10
be filled from the ranks OF the superior
generals throughout the world. Mgr.
Martinelli has had much international
experience, and speaks English fluently
having been for some time the Superior
of the Convent Of Irish Augustinians.
In This respect he will have an advantage
over Cardinal Satolli, who when he first
came here, was compelled to depend on
an interpreter
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-23
THE SECRET ORDERS.

The meeting Of Black Prince Lodge on
las, Thursday evening was one Of the
most interesting held by this lodge for a
long time.
The third degree was conferred upon
four esquires with all the lights and
shadows and beautiful effects pertaining
to this work. The work was done in an
eceptionally fine manner, although some
OF the parts were rendered by new addi-
lions to the team.
TIL team master deserves credit. He
certainly is The right man in the right
place. He seems to know where to find
good material 10 fiji any vacancy.
There were visitors from all the near
by lodges-Bal,imOre. Evening Star. of
Benwood, Mystic, of Elm Grove. and
Ohio Valley, and one brother from far
OF Wisconsin. Brother w. J.. Funk. of
Mantowac Lodge No. SO, Wisconsin. ad-
dressed the lodge in a few well-chosen
remarks his theme being. The Advan-
tages Of Membership IN a Fra.ernal Or
der to Those Whose Business Takes
Them Away From Home" such mem
bersnip being a guarantee that friends
will be found everywhere.
Brother Britt, of Ohio Valley Lodge.
also made few remarks, extending an
invitation to the members of Black
Prince TO pay them a visit
Next Thursday, being the fourth meet
ing night in the month, there will be no
degree work. but we will be glad to re-
ceive visitors at No. 10 at all times.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-23
ST. GAINESVILLE.

ST. Clairsvile, o.. August 22.-Miss
Ina Tallman is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
VIII Duerr at New Martinsville. w. Va.
John Carr, of Cambridge, was the
guest of his sister, Mrs. Ed McMillen,
this week.
Quite a number Of our townspeople
attended the Harvest Home picnic on
Thursda1 at Stewards Grove. north OF
town. Addresses were made by Gen.
Warner. Of Marietta; Hon. II. II. Nc
Fadden. Hon. C. L. Weems and others.
Gen. Warner spoke on the economic sit
uation.
Miss Minerva Meehan. of Stewart
vile. and Miss Virginia Harris. OF Cam
bridge are the guests of Miss Brightie
West
Miss Flora Wollenweber and Mrs.
Jadk Criswell, of Columbus, are the
guests of Sheriff Darby and family.
Marriage licenses issued since last re-
ported: William d. Johnson and Rosa
lie Pekarie. John Wayblen and Eta
Vanfossen, Shannon Tilton and Ora
Thompson, Fred Elslager and Eliza
Scott.
The following deaths ndSunerals oc-
Cured here this week: Miss Lulu,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Cross
land. who was found on last Friday in
an unconscious condition, died on Sun
day morning after lying SO hours in that
condition. The immediate cause Of her
death is supposed to have been from a
fright or shock OF some kind. The fu-
neral occurred on Tuesday at 10 o'clock
George Cook died at the residence of
his father, John Cook, on Tuesday, from
consumption The deceased was well
known in Wheeling and vicinity, where
he lived for some time. He leaves wife
and one son. The funeral occurred on
Thursday
The remains of Mrs. Sarah Wilson
Templeton we're brought from Washing
ton, D. c., and buried here on Thursday
The deceased was the mother of Mrs.
DR.. Hewetson. of this place
Barnie Mcclure and family are the
Geneva Stamp. of this place.
St. Clairsville fair September /. ,. 3.
Rev. J. G.. Black, Of Wooster O.. was
in town Tuesday.
Lawson Emerson. A. L. Bumgardner
and Rodney Barnes have returned home
from a pleasant trip to Cincinnati
The entries for the bicycle race 10 be
held here on September 2 (the second
day of the fair are beginning to come in
lively Quite a number of speedy peo-
pie are already entered, and the outlook
is favorable for a good race.
D. II. Mcbride and daughter Miss Bes-
sic, are visiting Cleveland and other cit
les of the lakes.
Mrs. Matte Burt and family, OF the
Island, are visiting friends and relatives
here.
St. Clairsville public schools open
September 18th.
The Bryan free silver meeting this
evening promise 10 be very successful
affair. and will be we'll attended. The
meeting will be addressed by Hon. Ross
J. Alexander James c. Tallman and J.
a. Gallagher on the restoration of silver
as money. After the meeting Bryan
GLIB will be formed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-23
GRAFTON.

Grafton, W Va, August 22-Hon.
a. c. Dayton was here to-day.
Senator T. E. Davis came down from
Mt. Lake Park to-day.
Hon. George W. Atkinson was circu-
lating among the politicians here FRI
day
Judge Dent and wife have returned
froma visit to Wheeling friends.
Miss Simmons. Of Keyser. who has
been visiting Mrs Joe Newborn for the
past TWO weeks. returned home Friday.
DR.. r. d. Mackn returned Friday
from a two weeks outing in Randolph
county.
Miss Alice Cochran, of Cameron, is
the guest of friends here.
Hon. 5. V. Woods, Of Philippi, was
here Saturday.
Miss Libbie Thompson, OF Galveston,
Texas, is be guest of Mrs h. f. Price.
Of the Yves, Side.
Lucius Davis IS in Randolph county
for a vacation.
Miss He'ronimus. Of Davis City. is
the guest Of Miss Lora Davis, Of this
city
Edward Clayton, Of Philadelphia. is
visiting relatives IN the city.
Arthur L. Thayer, Of this city. was
married at Parkersburg this week. 20
Miss Mable Neiswander.
T e. Joyce one % GrlIton's most
successful young business men will be
married next week 10 Miss Rose Jen-
hings, at the Catholic Church Of this
city.
Miss Agnes Warner. Of Parkersburg.
who has been visiting relatives in West
Grafton for some time past, has re-
turned home.
Misses Ethel and Minnie Davis. Of
Quiet Dell, who have been visiting rela-
rives in West Grafton for some time
past. returned home Friday
Clarence Jepp, Of Washington. D. c.,
IS the guest Of his grandfather, Capt.
Hoover. at the Grafton Hotel.
Mss Maggie Mcbride. Of Parkers-
burg. is the CUES. OF relatives in the
city.
Dr. ". VI. Dent. Of Newburg was in
the city Wednesday.
Mrs.. Virginia Roller and daughter, o.
Bridgewater. Va. are the guests of Mrs.
George NJ. WhitescOoyer. on Washing
ton street.