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The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
CONTRADICTORY EVIDENCE
Suspects Invent New Tales to Con-
fuse the Police,

Suspects Invent New Tales to Con-
fuse the Police,
Chin Poy now has new tale to account
for the Whereabouts of himself and Wong
Sing during the hours Immediately pre-
ceding the murder of Little Pete" He
saws they left their room and went to din
ner at P. NJ. They returned shortly be-
fore O'Clock, and neither left the room
until arrested by the police.
Sergeant Mooney and Officer 2. A. Gill
len held a consultation with Wong Chung,
the barber in whose place of business Pete
was killed, and Wong Loong, man being
shaved at the time of the casualty, in the
CITY Prison yesterday. Louie Lock acted
as interpreter. Judge Robert Ferral was
also present.
The result of the conference is withheld
by the police. They refuse for obvious
reasons to state at this time whether the
witnesses recognize the two men accused
as the murderers or not. They do state,
however, that no vital testimony was ad-
duced. OF CO urse this was expected by
the police.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
"THE WIDOWS GRIEF"
High binders Watch the Scene Of
Mourning With Satisfaction.

High hbinders Watch the Scene Of
Mourning With Satisfaction.
After the remains had been viewed by
the jury that will act at the inquest the
body of Fung Ching, or "Little Pete" was
at S19% Washington street. When the
casket was taken from the hearse scene
pitiful 10 witness took place.
The widow of the murdered man leaned
over the coffin with the tears streaming
from her eyes and gave way to her grief in
heart breaking wailing and moaning. .sShe
was supported by TWO male relatives, who
were themselves weeping.
"Little Pete's" mother-in-law was as
uncomfortable as her daughter. Their
violent manifestation of grief did not
abate for some time.
The casket with its contents was ten
derly carried upstairs and laid on two
sable-covered supports. Candles were
lighted and placed at the foot of the
casket and the other ceremonies peculiar
to the Chinese religious customs per-
formed Two huge bouquets of violets
were placed on the casket by the widow.
Mourners, dressed in white, with white
strip tied around the head, the ends being
left to hang down the back, grouped them
selves near the tapers on mat.
The arrival OF the body created great
excitement. The police were kept busted
in making the crowds move on. High
binders would station themselves in the
adjoining doorways and watch every move
made with the eyes of hawk,
"These fellows" said Officer Regan, as
he shouted to a group of Celestials, and
emphasized his remarks by pushing one
of them torcibly along. want to see who
offer coincidence to the relatives. When
it comes to a feud they will have such per-
sons marked"
Though the police succeeded in keeping
the streets clear of high binders, the win
dows opposite were infested with them in
force. Their almond eyes took in every
thing 10 the minutest detail. Many per-
sons are even now marked for death be-
cause they showed sympathy for the fam.
ily OF the dead.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
The See Yup rneater Opens.

The Grand Theater, on Washington
street, opposite Waverly place, opened
yesterday afternoon. Crowds were pres
ent. Several Chinese lined the sidewalks
during the afternoon selling tickets for
the evening performance, but as usual
with the Chinese the afternoon, or OPEN
ing performance, was free.
This is See Yup house. During
Little Pete's" life it was kept closed
under authority of a lease he neld. He
dld this to give the Sam Yup theater
on Jackson street a better chance to
prosper.
The evening performance drew such
crowds that three police we're detailed to
keep the doorway and the vicinity clear
of people.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

Delatour, 136 Fifth street, and II. S. Dunn,
610 Montgomery street.
The date of the inquest has not been
set al this time, but 1t will probably be
held later in the week.
Later in the afternoon the body was re-
moved to the dead mans home at 819X
Washington street. It now reposes
within thirty feet of the spot where the
fame of life was extinguished by the as
sassin' bullet.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
The streets are filed with

l can't now. The streets are Tiled with
strange faces.
'At one time l arrested thirty-fve men
in one day and did not make single mis-
take. was always careful not to arrest
innocent men. and give cause for COM
plant.
why, once we smashed $4,000 worth OF
property in brf aking the meetings up.
But it was long time before they dared
to come together again.
"You see, all these clubs are incorpor-
ated. That is what balks us in disturb
ing them. When we do manage to get
through to where the rascals are playing
forbidden games and Matching deviitry of
all kinds, they have had plenty of time 10
start in on some innocent game. When
the police leave they return to what they
were doing before.
''Give me men and / can break up these
tongs in two days. No jIry on earth
would convict man for taking summary
means in stopping such reign of terror.
They never have in the past and they will
not n oWp
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

The Alta Plazas defeated the Quicksteps
Sunday morning by a score of to L. Robert
Dykes saved the game by home run in the
last inning. The makeup of the winning
te am was as follows: Robert Dykes, pitcher;
Fred Hobro, catcher; H. Ramaeioti first base
Ollie Nordman, second base; D. Cronin, third
base; Frank Keogh, shortstop, and Chick Ar
mold Walter Keogh and Irwin Forbal as
felderS.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
Lectures on socialism.

The new branch of the Socialist Labor party,
ch was organized in Berkeley last Sunday,
held auother wellattended meeting yesterday
in Pylhian Hall. Berkeley. Addresses were
delivered by NJ W. wilkins, Theodore Lynch,
Edel Hecht and G. W. Buchanan, of San Fran
cisco, ant by James Andrews, c. W. Owens and
J. A. Eustace of Berkeley. Theodore Lynch of
this City will address the Berkeley socialists
next Sunday on "a Call to the Unconverted."
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
Little Pete,s Funaral.

The funeral of the murdered man will
take place to-day at P. NJ. at his widow
home, 8194 Washington street. Eiabo-
rate preparations have been made and
probably 200 carriages will be in the
cortege.
The course of the cortege will be up
Washington street to S ,ockton. thence to
Pacific, down Pacific to Dupont and
thence to Post, out which thoroughfare it
will proceed to the Chinese burying
ground beyond Laurel Hill.
Alter the ceremonies there the body
will be brought back to Laurel Hill and
placed in vault, where it will repose
until sent to China.
All the Sam Yup societies will be repre-
sented at the funeral, which will be one
the most elaborate ever known in China
| town
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
letters of ADMINISTRATOR.

Mrs. Chun III, widow of Fong Ching
Uittle Pete) has applied for special let
ters of administration on her husbands
estate. By her attorney, Thomas d. Rior-
dian, she alleges that the value of prop
erty lett by deceased is unknown to her.
No will has been found, though search for
one has been made. No description OF the
estate is given, except to mention the shoe
factory in which he Is interested.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
THE EXAMINERS SPECIAL coNsUL-GENERAL.

People smiling the Of the Examiner in publishing the
represented him tezd here and in ab fear his life As matter fact the
fake with
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
MATE DWYBR FREED.

A Federal Jury Exonerates Him for
Beating Sailor.
In the United States District Court yes
terday jury found Mate George Dwyer
of the American ship Mary Flint not
guilty on charge of brutally beating a
sailor, John R. Larsen. The jury failed to
agree for some time, then returned to
court for new instructions, after which
they acquitted the defendant.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
NEW TO-DAY.
\ARlCOCE

Twisted swollen PAINFUL Weakening upon
vital powers the direct of thousands of general
the results of early ndscretons drains the vital pow
in that slow reacherous which leaves sign Of its
terrible effect until the awful work is done-un the whole
force the foundation of mental physical and vital strength
undermined and manhood destroyed Doctors have tried
every known their attempts and have usually
given with the advice that it will be matter
But this only their excusng themselves for their help
1essness 1t serious matter by the thousands OF
physical wrecks it has caused. But it can be cured by
DIR. SANDEN'S ELECTRIC BELT.
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The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
won in the Ninth.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-02
Medals of Honor Awarded

Acting Secretary Meiklejohn has awarded
medal of honor to Capt ID. L. CockIey
OF Shelby, Ohio At Waynesborough, Ga,
December 4. 1864, this officer. then a lieu
tenant, 10th Ohio Volunteers, and aid de
camp TO general officer three times asked
permission to join his regiment in a pro-
posed charge upon the enemy, and. in re-
Spouse to the last request, having obtained
such permission. Joined his regiment and
fought bravely at its head throughout the
action.
A medal OF honor has been awarded to
Lieut.. Geo. r. Burnett. United States army.
At Cuch.llo Negro. N. NJ, August 10.
1881. this officer. then second ueuten-
ant, 9th United States Cavalry, and
present In action with his troop. that
had been ordered to fall back, saved
the life of a dsmounted soldier, who wa q
in imminent danger of being cut or. Lieut.
Burnett alone galloped quickly to the as
sistance OF the man, under heavy fire
and escorted him to a place of safety. his
horse being twice shot In this action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-02

bill we're: Beer cement, white oabbages,
hemp seed, porcelain, hides and skins, wool,
rags pebbles lime, chalk. gloves, leather,
condensed milk, granite, monuments, carry
machinery and Decker tents.
There were three communications from
Baron Fava, the Italian ambassador. The
first protests against the 1uty on ltalidn
oranges and lemons, which ne sand wouio
proye very disastrous to the Italian trade
in these fruits. A second communication Is
against the 60 per cent duty on candled
fruits, which the manufacturers OF Leg
horn say would destroy their market In the
United States. In a third communication
Earon Fava speaks of letter of the Secre-
tary of Agriculture, in which he referresi
to q ministerial decree of Italy relating 10
meats from the United States. This decree
required a consular wise for certificates OF
origin, issued by American authorities and
accompanying shipments of meat. Baron
Fava informs the State Department that
the question has been submitted for ex-
animation to the Zootechnis epizootic board.
The ambassador adds:
His majestys government, however, oe-
sires to perform a friendly act toward thar
of the United States by frankly forewarn-
ing it that it could in no case be induced 70
modify the provisions contained In the
aforesaid decree in accordance with the
desire expressed by the Department OF
Agriculture if the United States should per
sist in retaining in the new customs tariff
the exorbitant duties to which l have had
the honor to call your excellency's atten-
ton in my preceding written and verbal
communication.
d THE same warning has been communi-
Gated, with the same amicable intent, by
my government to the representative of
the United States at Rome"
Count Lichtervelde. minister of Belgium.
sent three communications concerning the
tariff. He said that the discontinuance of
expectation of Belgian cement would re-
suit disastrously to grain exported from
the United States on account of the higher
rates that would be charged because YES
sells would have to sail one way in ballast
The Turkish government protests against
the duty of 81 per pound on crude opium
and says that the tariff cannot be for The
purpose of protecting q home industry or
secure increased revenue He thinks TIE
revenue of the government would suffer
but says that in case it did not, the cost
of the drug for medicinal purposes would
be greatly increased to the consumers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-02

that has been made to improve Dame Ma
ture; for 1t is a fact that hundreds of thoJ-
sards or dollars are spent each year simply
| to beautify these islands
IT mas not been very MANY wears sinca
Col y. q. Staples of WASHINGTON who nv
! the way was born in this section realizing
the future of this place as a summer re-
| sort, built the famous Thousand island
| House. His venture was criticised In n
snort time wealthy New Workers began TO
| buy the islands and erect thereon yertra lie
palaces as summer homes. The beauties
| OF these Islands were eXtolled IL song and
verse; and in a short time the Thousand
Islands became famous.
The islands were not always as beautiful
/ as tney are now. even I'm point of natural
development. For the most part they
| were barren. rugged spots. with scarcity
| or earth and scant vegetation. But there
] Is nothing like money. after ALL to bring
about charges, and 10y the liberal expenii-
ture of gold the islands have been trans
| formed. Thousands of tons of earth have
been deposited on the barren rocks. Sea
walls of granite have been built to project
the shores against the ceaseless flow of
| the river, and in the place of desolate
wastes there are green lawns and towering
trees.
1t is Saturday night that these islands
lock the most picturesque Each one has
some symbol descriptive Of its name. and
when the black wings of night are folded
over the peaceful river the islands are
transformed, as If by magic, into brilliant
sclnt1llating gems. The emblems of the
isla nds are shown in varied coiored lights
! aid 1t looks like a huge Kaleidoscope, With
an everchanging picture.
1t is not hard to imagine that the visitors
in this region have little cause to COM
plain of ennui. There is always something
to do, and the islanders never let a day
go by without filing il with some new
advertisement. Every night there is a
dance at the Thousand Island House and
the cottagers from all over the river are
present. Then there are fishing parties
and trips among the islands on searchlieht
excursions, and picnic parties into regions
most beautiful. There are islands in the
Canadian channel of the river which are
urinnabited, and hither parties find the
most picturesque camping grounds i'm the
world.
At the present time are getting ready
for a grand water carnival, which will
be held next Friday and Saturday. The
first day will be devoted TO races between
steam and sailing yachts, the prizes to he
cups and good purses. The day win end
with grand balloon ascension with nara
chute jump. band concert and a displav
or fireworks. The second day the private
yacht owners will have races which will
be eniivened by swimming races tub races
and greasy pole contests. There will also
De contest between the different musical
organizations at the islands, with more
fireworks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-02
OWNED by MILLIONAIRES.
The Thousand Isles, Beautified by
Capital, Picturesque and Grand.

The Thousand Isles, Beautified by
Capital, Picturesque and Grand.
Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
ALEXANDRIA BAY, N. Y, July 81, 1897.
AS I look about me this morning II is
difficult not to imagine myself In fairy land.
I am standing on the most prominent point
of Alexandria bay, In the midst of the
Thousand Islands. with the deep crystal
waters Of the old st. Lawrence at my feet.
There have been SO MANY songs sung of
the beauties Of the st. Lawrence, with its
LOO islands all in a cluster. that it would
be useless for me to attempt its praise.
Alexandra bay is a bustling little New
England village. away up here on the
northern boundary of the empire state,
whose sole purpose of existence seems to
be for the benefit of the thousands Of WIS.,
ttors from all over the world, who make
the journey to the Thousand Islands to en-
joy the scenery, the famous climate and
the excellent fishing, which have been
synonymous with the name Of the resort
for years. The village does not boast many
the frigid breezes. which generate in the
st. Lawrence, ere not conducive 10 Win
ter residence at this place. But in the sum-
mer, now, just as August is coming In, the
village is alive with visitors: the hotels are
crowded, and the river perfect kaleido-
scope Of crafts. From the modest ST. Law
renee skin to the well-equipped yacht of
the millionaire, all kinds and conditions Of
river boats are seen, and Alexandria bay
Is the mecca to which they all turn their
prows. 1t is the headquarters. so to speak.
q supply station from which the thousands
Of islanders who live in this charming
place obtain their daily needs.
The briefest sketch of Alexandria bay,
without a mention OF the islands which
are all about 1t, would be incomplete. Dot
ted all along the river from Clayton. where
the trains from the metropolis stop. you
find these islands. The majority of them
are owned by millionaires, and beautiGed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-02
DINING
ROOM
FURNIT URE.

No room for incomplete lines here
no time to trif1e with them. All
we do is make out a fist of them
figure right down to prices thatll
clear the goods out, advertise them
and then they're gone. Here's such
a case:
$50 Chartered Oak Sideboarl. polish
finish. French bevcl mirror &plS.OO
$45 CHARTERED Oak Polish-finsh Side coIoo
board. with French bevel mirror. W
$45 Mahogany Polish finish Side
mirror mirror wit" .t.. fterh De.e. pate $27.oo
SIC CHARTERED Oak China Closet. =: SI1.5o
81 oak Bent ' End China Case Of soma $1,000
SIC Fable Solid Oak sfoot Extension $3.50
ps,uS sa,r n Oak cans $I85
81 iD so aaa Sa. Box Cane Seat Din. $I.6o
1T W. b. MOSES & SONS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-02
kLONDYKE REGION IN ,as
Extract From a Letter Written tn &c
Miles in Tint Yenr.

Extract From Letter Written to Gen,
Miles I'm That Year.
An interesting letter. particularly SO at
the present time, was sent to NAL Gen.
Nelson A. Miles. September 16, 1885, by R.
Z. Weare of the North American Trans
portation and Trading Company, with
headquarters at Circle City. Alaska, on the
nkon river There is something in the
letter regarding the development of that
region and the gold mining being carried
on there. At the time when the missiye
was written. the sender states there were
1900 placer miners who had recently visit
ed the country. AS to the necessity of pro-
lection even then the letter says:
The mines are turning out so rich and
so extensive and the prospects are SO bril-
liant, that hundreds of people are going in
come reckless and hard people to manage.
I'VE need very badly some protection.
and as the Secretary of War tells us there
Is no wey that he knows of to send troops;
to that country, 1T has been suggested to
me that under the act allowing the army
to enlist Indian scouts you could au-
thorize some person satisfactory to your
self to go to the interior of Alaska and en-
list company of Indian scouts. who
could maintain peace and order in the mi
ing districts. 1t would be great thing for
the people of what is now an almost un-
known country. I assure you that the in
NeSliSdtlOu tHdt i anu my DrOtlerS nave
made in the interior of Alaska along the
Yul on river and some of its tributaries
would indicate a sensational development
later on. My brother brought with him
from Alaska In July and sent to the United
States assay office at Helena, Mont. 400
ounces of gold dust, and we hope that he
will bring as much more on his last trip,
arriving here Chicago some time in No
vember
This is proof of what is there and we
know 1t to be e fact that hundredS of
miners have made from $1,000 to 5000 per
year, and their methods Of mining are of
the most primitive nature. Quartz leads
are to be found in abundance wherever we
have prospected, and we have located leads
that assay very rich, and which are very
accessible, and we believe in time will be-
&C me very valuable. No river in the coun-
try has been prospected by our people that
good pay diggipgs have not been found.
Now that we can get plenty of food there
it is the duty of the government that they
give protection to men going there with
property, and who want to go into bus
mess and open up mines"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-02
ARMY OFFICERS START.

Investigate Need for Troops.
In accordance with orders received from
the War Department. Capt. H. p. Ray and
Lieut.. Richmond of the Sth Infantry, sta
toned at Fort D. A. Russell. left yesterday
for Alaska. a. 7sss,-S
They go to investigate the situation and
report on the advisability Of sending troops
to that region. 1t is. understood that if
they report the need OF troops there Col
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-02
AGAINST THE TARIFF.
What Ministers Of F0reiga Countries
Say Of Its PrOyisfOna.


During tho tariff debate in Congress Rep
resentative Johnson Of North Dakota made
public number Of the protests received by
the State Department from the representa-
tives Of foreign governments against Ger
tain duties imposed in the Dingley tariff bill
while that measure was pending. Some of
the ministers disclaim any intention to in
terfere In the internal affairs of the United
States. but make the representations for
the benefit Of the commerce between the
countries.
Minister Brun of Denmark calls attention
to the fact that the tariff on American
goods going into Denmark L. very favora-
bic, and that his government views with a
great deal of apprehension the pending
tariff bill and the rates especially. He
says that the admission Of Danish products
on favorable tariff would only be a fair
return for the rates granted American
products The Danish products which he
said would be greatly affected By the new
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-02
The.c Want Places.

Applications for places were filed at the
Treasury Department today as follows: J.
E. Robertson of Florida, to be collector of
Customs at Apalachicola, Fla; W. p.
Bushnell Of Missouri. to be appraiser OF
customs at ST. Louis. No.: J. L. v. WASH
tagton OF Louisville, KY, to be register OF
the treasury: E. n. Hartshorn of Alliance
Ohio. to be assistant register.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-02-27
a COMMUNICATION BICYCLE.

Wednesdays number of the Record
contained humorous and interesting
communication from Boise written
probably by Caldwell staff correspond
ent and given the authority of editorial
position. The appearance of the article
suggests happy method of attack. II
enables an editor to effectively scortctl
a proposition without mourning the
risk of serious consequence and to un-
burden his soul through the irrespon-
sible agency of nom de plume. We
heartily congratulate the Records fell
citious man8uver. 1t is strategy of
high order which enables one to fire
brOadsides into the enemy while ones
own forces remain concealed in the
depths anonymity. Recognizing the
merit and advantage of the Records
methods, THE TRIBUNE has managed
to secure communication which for
the purpose of more effectively putting
our enemies off the scent we shall have
dated at Washington, D. e., and
signed Vox POpuli, or otherwise.
1t runs this way: To the
Hon. Mayor and Common Council Of
Caldwell: Gentlemen, In large and
thickly populated cities where the side
walks are constantly or Jwded with ped
estrians, it has been found expedient
to exclude wheelmen from the side
walks; but recognizing the utility and
convenience of the bic.1cle as a rapid,
convenient, comfortable and healthfuI
medium of traffic, a compensatory
privilege has been granted to its dew
otees. A given portion of each bust
ness street is set off for bicycle traffic
aud thereupon pedes TRANS or vehicles
other than the bicycle, are not permitted.