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The San Francisco call., 1896-08-12
sIEAM-VESsEL INSPECTION SERVICE,
OFFICE OF SUPERVISING INSPECTOR.
FIRST DISTRICT.


Rafael. His report is as follows:
sTEAM-vEssEL INSPECTION SERVICE.
OFFICE OF SUPERVISING INSPECTOR,
FIRST DISTRICT.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, August IL. 1896.
In re complaint OF Lewis R. Gerstle ct al to
the United States Local Inspectors of Steam
vessels. July ID, 1896, against Master and Pi-
lot W. T. Tribble OF the ferry steamer San Ra-
fael for negligence, unsklllfulness and mat.
tention to the duties of his station while in
charge of the San Rafael on the afternoon of
July II, 1896.
This case was partially heard by the local
board on July IL, 1896. The death OF Inspec-
tor OF Hulls Talbot OF that board July 81 ter
minated the duties of said board, and there
being no prospect OF the immediate appoint
ment OF his successor, the United States Super
vising Inspector OF Steam-yesseIs for the First
District, after due notice TO the complainants
and the defendant heard the case by taking
the testimony OF witnesses on both sides first
on July 27 and subsequently for the conyen-
fence OF the witnesses on July % and August
8, 1896.
From which it appears thatthe errysteamer
San Rafael, Captain W. I. Tribble the defend
ant in charge, backed out from her slip near
the foot OF Clay street in this City al about
3:l5 P. NJ, Saturday, July II, 1896.
vessel then passing caused her to
back farther than usual, so when she
Strengthened up she was about 1900
to 1900 feet off the City front. headed toward
Alcatraz Island. The Tiburon. q double
ended ferry-boat, Master and Pilot H. R White
i'll charge, left her slip, situated sixty yards
more or less south of that left by the San Ra-
fael five or six minutes before, and steamed
down closer in shore than the San Rafael
The weather was clear, and the tide on that
day was recorded high water small at 81
P. NJ, low water small at 8 .05 P NJ. rise aud
fall AT feet so must have been at that time
one-third ebb. There seemed TO have been no
Instructions in the paths of these two vessels
which owing to their positions on that occa.
sion, necessarily crossed each other; as after
passing the northeast side of Alcatraz Island,
up to that point practically straight course
from their points OF departure on this side,
and that point being reached the course OF
the San Rafael lay about two points farther to
westward to reach her destination (Sausalito)
than did that of the Tburon to reach hers
point Tiburon)
The northeast end of A1catraz Island bea RS
about northwest q west distant two and half
M lies from the s1i ps OF these steamers on this
SIDE and about one and q half miles distant
from Lombard-street wharf, frequently mem
toned by witnesses.
Captain H. K. White, in charge of the Tibu-
ron, testified as follows
The mate was steernng. 1 took the helm and
yeered out from the dock lombard streetl. When
/ noticed the San Rafael we were going along in
that shape (indicating), then I threw my wheel
starhoard, and at that time SHE (Ssn RaiaeD came
up Alongside OF Us nearly. ! slowed my boat
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-12
BRYAN Club organized.

large and enthusiastic meeting of those
fayoring the free coinage of silver, l6 to L,
and the election of Bryan and Sewall, was held
at Larkey Hall, Filbert and Webster streets,
last evening.
The name of "Bryan and Sewall Silver Club
of the Forty-frst District was unanimously
chosen as the name of the club. Ninety-three
names were subscribed 10 the roll
permanent organization was effected.
Promised support was given TO the club by all
present. II. NJ. Owens was elected president,
f. X. Larkey secretary and John Bryan treas
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-12
The Corriveau Case.

H. w. Westphal was before Judge Coffey
yesterday, engaged in explaining the entries
in the stock book of the ice company in which
he is interested. 1t is believed that it was
through fraudulent manipulations of this
stock that Louis Corrivesu was swindled out OF
most of his property. The investigation will
be resumed tomorrow
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-12
Fortx-One Years Old.

Ophir Lodge No. 81, I. o. B. B., will tonight
celebrate the forty-irst anniversary OF its or
ganization at B. B. Hall, at 12l Eddy street.
After the lodge meeting there will be a ban
quet, at which it is expected e large number
will be seated. The committee of arrange
ments consists of William Saalburg, Marcus
Levy, S. H. Simon, L. Levy, NJ. Kalmuk and NJ.
Kollmann.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-12
Captain NelS Ho N Refused to Go
in Command the Second
Time.
STARTED FOR ALASKAN MINES
All the Miners Were From Oakland
and They Had a Bad Attack
of Gold Fever.

The little 25-ton schooner Prosper is
missing and there is weeping and wailing
in eighteen Oakland homes in conse-
quence. She left here last April for Cooks
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-12
An InsoIvent Hatter.

C. n. Stewart, halter, yesterday filed peti.
ton in insolvency. He owes $34O7 90 and has
no assets. His principal creditor is the estate
OF NJ. Meusdorfer, TO which $500 is due
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-12

LOANS on diamonds. Interest low. At Uncle
Harris, Is Grant avenue
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-12
RUNAWAY COUPLE
Welded AT SEA,
Captain w. G. Gage of the
Hettie B Again in
Demand.
THE BRIDE UNDER AGE.
An Angry Brother Stood in the
Way of a Quiet Church
Wedding.
A SHORT HONEYMOON FOLLOWS
Then Will Come the Reconciliation
and AL Will Be Peace and
Happiness Again.

The little steamer Hettie is now the
popular boat with runaway couples. At
one time 1t was the tug Millie. then there
was a run on the Ida W, and next the
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-12
TR|BBLE is EXONERATED,
The Charge of Negligence Is
Not Sustained by Captain
Birmingham.
Not at Fault in the Averted Collision
Bstween the San Rafael and
the Tiburon.

Supervising Inspector Birmingham
reached decision yesterday in the case
of Captain W. T. Tribble, charged with
negligence in handling the steamer San
Rafael. His report is as follows:
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25
CLINTON. MISSOURI.

Mr.. A. L. Armstrong, an old
druggist, and a prominent citizen
of this enterprising town, says
81 sell some forty different kinds
of cough medicines, but have never
in my experience sold so much OF
any one article as 1 have of Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup, All who
use it say it is the most perfect
remedy for cough, cold, consump-
ton, and all diseases of the throat
and lungs, they have ever tried"
1t is a specific for croop and whoop-
ing cough. 1t will relieve cough
in one minute. Contains no OPT
stes.
Sold by Kalteyer & Schuchard,
A. Dreiss, F. Kalteyer & Son and
James Clavin, druggists, San An
tonic, Texas,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25
WHY BUY PIANOS,

And Organs from commission
agents? Why take chances in buy
ing a Piano or Organ from strang-
ers? We have been established in
Texas for thirty years. ALI our in
terests are here and we cannot af-
ford to take advantage of you. We
will sell you a Piano or Organ
without notes. Commission men
demand notes, because the manu-.
facturers demand them Of the COM
mission agents. These notes are
either deposited in bank for col
lection or are discounted by money
lenders. Notes are exacted for the
sole purpose of being used
as collateral. We exact no notes
on time payments, and charge no
interest where payments are made
promptly. We again say, why buy
from a stranger a Piano or Organ
whose name you never heard be-
fore and take chances OF being de-
ceived and OF getting a poor in
strument for which you pay big
price ? You can get better instru-
ment from us accompanied by an
unquestionable guarantee for less
price on easy payments without
notes or interest.
4 80 If THos. GoGGAN & BRO.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25
BA1LARp,s SNOW L1N1MENT,

This wonderful liniment is
known from the Atlantic to the
Pacific, and from the lakes to the
gulf. 1t is the most penetrating
liniment in tho world. 1t will cure
rheumatism, neuralgia, cuts, old
sores, sprains, bruises, wounds,
burns, sciatica, sore throat, sore
chest and all Inflammation, after
all others have failed. 1t will cure
barbed wire cuts, and heal all
wounds where proud flesh has set
IN. 1t is equally efficient for ami
mails. Try it and you will not be
without it. Price so cents.
Sold by Kslteyer & Schuchard,
A. Dreiss, F. Kalteyer & Son, and
James Clavia druggists, San An
tonic, Texas
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25
BILIOUS PILLIOUsNESs.
Why Some Bilious People Take Pills and
Others Don't,

Biliousness is much misunderstood.
So many people have it, that it's worth
understanding, the more so as it is easy
enough, II VOC begin right.
Liver secrets duid called bile. Bile
goes to the intestines. where 1t performs
important work in digestion. Sometimes
bile passages in liver get clogged This
is biliousness.
"Billlousness" is the idea that by taxi
ing a pill which stimulates the liver, we
may cure biliousnesS. 1t is only an idea.
Plll-taking relieves but does not cure IL.
The cure can only come through the
stomach.
Why?
BilIOusness is caused by the poison Of
undigested food, irritating the liver. To
cure biliouSneSs, these poisons must BE-
got out of the stomach. The only sure
way TO do this is with Shaker Digestive
Cordial.
Shaker Digestive Cordial is a pleasant,
tonic aid to digestion, prepared from
roots, herbs and wine by the Shakers Of
Mount Lebanon. 1t helps the stomach
to digest its food, and sweeps out OF the
system all dangerous poisons.
In this way 1t cures billousneSs, head g..
ache, nausea, dizziness, bad taste. stom-
achache, fever, flatulence, constipation,
loss OF appetite, ETC., when other rene.
dies only give temporary relief.
All druggists. Ten cents for trial
bottle.
Write for interesting book to The Shak-
erS, 30 Reade Street, New York.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25
The Will of DR.. Hermann.

In the last will OF the late DR..
Theodore Hermann, which was
filed yesterday, deceased bequeath-
ed to his sons, Felix and Alfred
Hermann, the entire estate,
valued at $4,000, subject first to
the payment Of deceased's debts
and then to securing to their
mother. Felipa Hermann, nee
Flores, a dowry OF $500, provided
for in an anti-marriage contract,
made and signed by deceased and
wife on February 2, 1870, nine days
prior to their marriage. The will
appoints deceased's two sons tesla
mentary executors and admins
traitors.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25
Defender and Valkyrie Again.

New YORK, April 25.--It is re-
ported that Lord Dunraven has
disposed of his interest in the
yacht Valkyrie III to Harry Nc
Calmont, one OF the syndicate
which built her. When Mr.. Van
derbilt was in the Mediterranean
recently on the Valiant, it is said,
he met Mr.. McCalmont, and agreed
to race the Defender against the
Nalkyrie this spring.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25
Not Oorruptible,

New York Journal.
II a scoundrel manages to con-
meet himself with one of our news
papers, or If an honest man upon
the staff of a great journal turns
scroundrel as swiftly as a pear rots,
what harm can he do? He may
embezZle q thousand dollars given
to him for a journey he may steal
an umbrella he can do any dirty
tricks that be done by a man in
any other position of confidence.
II, however, he should go to a rich
mau snd say, "Give me thousand
dollars, or the paper which l
represent will attack you," the rich
man would laugh in his face, and
write to the editor Of the OF the pa
per. There is the difference be-
tween the position OF the press in
France and its position here.
American newspapers have been
called frivolous and been called
dull, accused Of rancor and of weak
ness but the assertion that one Of
our great daily newspapers had
lent itself to a Matchmaking
scheme would be absolutely in
Grad lille
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25
WRENOHED FROM THE WIRES.

Central Texas Presbetery is in
session at Temple.
House puts in the day on the
Picker pension bill.
Venezuelan negotiations are not
off, but they are at dead stand
still.
Some secret military movements
among the Beers are causing I'M
easiness.
New York appellate branch of
the supreme court holds the Rains
law valid.
A new order Of knighthood, the
Royal Victorian, has been created
in England.
Senate considers the sundry civil
appropriation bills without COM
plotting them.
Archbishop Ireland thinks that
the A. P. A. are loud-mouthed
frogs in big pond.
French socialists make violent
demonstration against the senate
and arrests follow.
American missionary at Hadjin,
Armenia accused Of treason by the
Vail, OF Stamboul.
Two negroes kill James Clelland,
Knight Templar, at Krebs l. T.
Posse in pursuit.
Sheriff Baker Of Waco starts
from Kentucky for Texas with his
prisoner, Sebastian.
There will be disagreement
among the conferees on the ju-
dietary appropriation bill.
Southern Historical society
formed at Washington, with Post
master Wilson as president.
A.P A. fail to organize a club at
Bolton after the lecture OF Rev.
Frank Wells at that place.
The trial OF Jackson for the MUIR
der Pearl Bryan continues to ex-
cite great interest.
Francis Rhodes, Lionel Phillips
and George Farrar plead guilty to
high treason at Pretoria.
Vote will not be taken on Mica
ragua matters until the head OF
the canal commission is heard.
Kruger will not come to Eng
land at present, as his presence In
the Transvaal is needed.
Mexico will retain possession and
management OF the Tehuantepec
railway.
General banking law for Mexico
is before congress there and is at
tracing great interest.
Spanish authorities represent the
insurgents as despairing of recog-
milton and ready to quit.
Two persons killed and others
| seriously hurt in wind storm in
Salem, Va.
T. S. Brashears in the Territory
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25

shoots the robber who had him
covered with a gun and is shot
through the lung. The robber is
dead, Brashear has a chance for
his life.
Galveston enters suit for delin-
quent taxes against Walter Gresh-
am for Sc, 476.
The trade reviews report business
more hopeful, favored by season.
able weather.
Arthur Busette, en- route to join
the Cuban revolutionists, run over
by cars and killed at Houston.
William Marston, brakeman on
the Santa Fe, run over and killed
at ThOmpsOn's switch.
In the Mstabele fight the Maxim
guns worked badly, and were soon
elogged and useless.
The opinion gains ground that
British loss at Buluwayo was
much greater than reported.
There is no settlement to the
French crisis, and as yet there is
no cabinet.
Duryea White wins the great
prize, the diamond badge, in the
Nebraska state shoot.
Joice & Co., wholesale grocers,
fail at Little Rock Ark. Liabili.
ties $4,000; assets $4,000.
The impression gains ground al
Washington that Quay and Plat
will soon come into Mckinley
ranks.
Wires cut and the reported
lynching of the murderers of Mrs
Givens is expected at cambridge
| Teun.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25

"A rehearsal Of the grand mixed
chorus of the Sangerfest was held
last night in Beethoven hall.
We were here before the woods
were burnt, and expect to be here
until the cows come home. We
know the kind OF clothing you
need in West Texas. Come and see
us. 4 Is til A. PANCoAsT & Son.
Now is the time to buy lumber
and building material. Cut prices
at Ed. Stoves & Sons. ali tt
Don't fail to get some Of that
barbecued meat, at Limburger's
Garden, Sunday afternoon. 4 % At
The LIGHT has received an
invitation to the Sunshine Social
club ball to take place tonight at
Mission garden.
TURF EXCHANGE, 203 Alamo
Plaza. Commissions executed on
all racing events.
2 10 If STUBBLEFIELD q Co.
Don't fail to get some of that
barbecued meat at Limburger's
Garden, Sunday afternoon. % At
We lead, others follow. The j.
Lobert Tailoring Co. 4-23-tf
Chicago Dental Parlors have
secured a state charter, with cap
ital stock of $4,000.
The incest and cheapest straw
hats in the city at Pancoast's.
4-eS tt
Will accept your offer, pro-
vided it gets us out even, on any
grade Of hay, oats, bran or corn.
Sunset Wood Co. phone 81.
! 3 IA If
"A special convention of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians has
boon ordered to assemble in San
Antonio, April %, for the purpose
of completing arrangements to add
an Insurance feature to the order
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25
LUMBER PRICE LIST.

2x4,6, s, inches, u to "A TT, length,
at $40 per Nj.
2x10, II, inches, II to "a #, length,
at $l2 per M.
1x3, 4, 6, inches, u to "a TT, length,
at $40 per NJ.
ks, 10, inches, II to "a It, length,
at $ll per NJ.
lx12, inches, u to "a #, length,
at $3.50 per NJ.
Ike drop siding at SIS per NJ.
1X4 and Ike d and NJ flooring, al
$3.50 per NJ.
Sx4 and 6 ceiling, at $3.50 per NJ
Shingles, So, $3.50 and So per M
4 IL If ED. STEvEs & Sons.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25
General Agent Vietch Dying.

CHILLCoTHE, April 25.-John H.
Vietch, general agent of the Chica-
go, milwaukee & st. Paul railroad,
is ly ling sick here Of typhoid fever
with practically no hopes of recov-
cry. Mr.. Vietch was stricken
while on the train bound from
Kansas City, on tour of inspec-
ton.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25
FOR TWO GENTLEMEN.

Clean, airy, furnished, front
room. All modern conveniences.
With or without board. Apply at
9l5 South Presa street. 4 % tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25
pariIIa

the peculiar combination, proportion and
process used in preparing Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, and which give it merit peculiar to
itself. This is the secret of it's wonderful
power, of it's wonderful sales, of its Won
derful hold upon the confidence Of the
people. This is why it cures Scrofula,
Salt Rheum, Catarrh, Rheumatism, all
Humors, Kidney and Liver troubles, Dys-
pepsia, That Tired Feeling, builds up the
nerves, creates an appetite and strengthens
the whole system. Its merit, its sales, its
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25
ATTENTION.

Contractors, Carpenters and Con-
sumers of lumber. Get prices from
VIM. Cameron & Go. before buying.
4-l2tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25
GRAND RoPINa CONTEST

And barbecue at Limburger's Gar,
den, Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
90 At
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25

Road THE SUNDAY LIGHT for all
ltOGu the late telegraph news.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25

the fact
buyH Hoods
rills inpref-
to the ex-
all others.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25
Sl.00, Cure Your Oatarrh For $l,00.

II you suffer with catarrh or colds In
the head one bottle of DR.. ThGrmand's
Catarrh Cure Is guaranteed to cure you
Sold by f. Kalteyer & Son and j. M
Petty,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25

but by
Hoods
pariila
1t has
ord of
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-25

SHOWN DIV
that they
Sarsapa-
erence and
clusion of
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-27
PIKE CATCHING BIRD.

dragged overheard and devoured every.
thing eatable that appeared. The gulls
and other birds which were in the habit
of aIighting on the water now became
victims. Several were seen to sudden
ly disappear, jerked down from below
to be torn in pieces by these hounds of
the sea. In some instances bird would
escape with the loss of leg, and doubt
less numbers were caught by the vora-
cious fish.
The most voracious bird catcher is
the pike or pickerel-a sly fellow who
turks beneath overhanging limbs or
rocks and watches for some duckling
or birding that strays from the brood.
The pike attains a large size and has
been known to attack good-sized birds,
even looms, though whether it could
successfully carry away so large bird
is doubtful.
A naturalist was once watching a
pool that was surrounded by willows
whose graceful foliage fell over the
water, casting deep shadows. Dragon
flies and other insects were darting
dDOuU du the surface, ana COurSlnS DaCk
and forth, following them in turn were
a number of swallows, which now and
then touched the water as they darted
at some insect. Suddenly, without
warming, from the dark pool the hidden
observer saw huge pike leap at one Of
the birds, the latter barely escaping by
quick movement, while the fish fell
heavily into the water. Again it tried
to catch one of the swallows, then gave
up the attempt.
Another observer was fishing in a
small lake when he noticed not far
away three young sand martins sitting
on a limb just over the water, the
mother fluttering about them, endeav.
oring to induce them to fly. All at once
an enormous pike dashed out of the
water and seized one of the birdlings
from the limb, the poor mother darting
about in the greatest alarm. Soon came
another leap, and in less than half an
hour this voracious fish had carried off
the three young birds.-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-27
VALUABLE INDIAN DOG.
How Magician Fooled Chief Two Belly
and His Braves

Some tribes of American Indians are
said to be highly expert at feats of Jug
Plery. Other tribes seem to be almost
unacquainted with such tricks, if we are
TO credit a story said to have been told
by military officer at Fort Sill and re-
ported by the Buffalo Express.
Prof. McAllister, the magician, once
visited a camp of River Crows on the
Yellowstone, and after extracting vari-
Gus packs of cards and other articles
from the ears, necks, noses and gar
ments of the astonished Indians, was
invited to a big feast of roast dog and
other delicacies.
Chief Two Belly was so impressed by
the great medicine powers of the profess
sor he took him to his wigwam,
introduced him to his daughter, Miss
WicstaNeeta (meaning wildcat), and
offered her to him for a wife at the low
price of two ponies.
The feast and daughter were both de-
clined, but as McAllister was leaving the
tepee he spied a lean, yellow cur. He
asked Chief Two Belly how much he
would take for the dog, at the same
time stroking the brute down the back
and each time taking a handful of
money from the end of his tail.
"IIim very valuable dog" said Nc
Allister, picking a coin out of the dogs
eye and another out of his nose. 1.-TWO
ponies for him, chief"
The Indians, with eyes as big as sau.
and shook their heads. After McAllister
had gone they carried the poor dog
down to the river side and cut him open,
but the goose had no golden egg, and
they went slowly back to camp, as
completely dumfounded and rs solemn
as human beings can possibly be.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-27
WORKING THE ROADS.
Some of the Mistakes Made Where the
Old system Prevails.

Ola system Prevails.
A good many of our readers will be
warned out by the supervisor to work
the roads. In some cases it will be 60
ing through the form mainly, or play
ing work the roads; in others there will
be a good deal of work done. Much
of this good work done is spoiled by
reason of the incompetence of the su-
pervisors. We have seen roads rendered
impossible almost all summer by the
lack of little of the know-how on the
part of the man who was bossing the
job. Where dirt is piled into the mid
die of the road with pillow and scraper,
it is folly to fail to use the harrow. If
the harrow is not used, and used thor
oughly, the result will be that the road
will be full of holes for months to come.
When a thresher wishes a first-class
track for his horses, he selects ground
that has been plowed and thoroughly
narrowed. He knows that this will
tramp down smooth and hard. Fresh
ly plowed ground or pile of fresh dirt
contains large Jumps and many com
paratively open spaces, and when travel
comes on it without being sufficiently
pulverized, it makes the very worst kind
of a road. Therefore, before leaving
the road, harrow the fill thoroughly
and completely and thus prepare good
ighway.-Wallace' Farmer.