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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27

police are helping fugitives from Daw-
son, and they deserve some credit for
the assistance they render regardless
Of nationality. I think you may ex-
pect at least 1000 people this way If
they can get out. We passed several
hundred on the way"
Mr.. Lindsay brought no mail from
Dawson HAL HOFFMAN
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27
Food SCarCer and Hundreds
Living on One Meal a Day.
Two Thousand Must
Now Leave.

Advices from Dawson up to November show
that there is already suffering of the most trying de-
scription in the FL Dorado of the north Hun
dreds Of people at Dawson are living on one meal
day, which indicates how scarce food is getting.
About 1000 people will try to get up the river to Dyea,
Skaguay and Juneau this winter, because to remain in
Dawson means certain starvation. Unless Govern
ment relief reaches the Klondike before spring the
death list from starvation promises to be appalling
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27
GREAT DISTRESS NOW
CERTAIN on THE KLORDKE.
Those Who Returned TO Escape the Terrors
of the Winter There Tell of the
Scarcity of Food.

SEATTLE, Dec. 26-Seven Klon-
dikers reached the city this afternoon,
coming from Dyea on the steamers
Rosalie and City Of Topeka. They
came In two parties. the first having
left Dawson on October 27 and in
cluded DR.. B. T. Bradley of Roseburg,
Or, w. B. King and P. ]. Holland.
The others left Dawson on November
3. They are Frank Ballaine and John
Lindsay, Of Olympia, Wash, Tom
Storey Of Vancouver, Wash, and r.
Gwynn Of Seattle.
In coming out over the frozen river
and lakes these food hunters passed a
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27
CRUISERS WATCHING FOR
A FILLBUSTERjNG EXPEDITION.
Authorities Appear to Be Determined. to
Prevent the Departure of Sus-
pecfed R0df
pected Boa

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 26.-A
special to the Times-Union and Citizen
from Punta Gorda states that the
cruiser Montgomery and cutters For
ward and McLane arrived in Charlotte
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27
Spanish Newspapers
Furious Over Uncle
Sans Stand.
Declare 1t Is Necessary to
Increase the Fleet Against
the Eventually of
a Conflict.

MADRID, Dec, 26-To-day the Imparcialurgedthat,
in view of the character of the reply of United States
Minister Woodford to the note of the Spanish Govern
ment in answer to the first communication of the
American Government through him, is necessary to
increase the Spanish fleet against the eventualityo
a conflict with the United States.
Ell Heraldo says: The encroachments of the
United States upon the internal policy of Spain have
become intoerable and must be resisted energetCay.
The situation is difficult but at whatever cost the Gov
ernment ought to put end to such shameful state
of affairs for the sake of the dignity of Spain"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Weather forecast for San Fran
cisco: Cloudy Monday. but prob
ably without rain; light northerlv.
changing to southerly, wind.
Temperature for the past "A
hours:
San Francisco ............5s
portland ..........-........<2
Los angeles .-.............66
San Diego ................70
FIRST PAGE
Famine at Dawson.
Far East Complications.
Wrath Of spaniards.
SECOND PAGE.
Changes in the Navy.
Suicide OF Miss Wells.
THIRD PAGE.
San Jose Official Trapped.
Robber Stabs Himself,
Chicago's Big Wheat Deal
An Aged Couple Slain.
FOURTH PAGE.
Editorial
The Freeholders' Election.
The Duty OF the Day.
The Business Situation.
The San Domingo Parallel.
A Lie AS Usual
The Phelan and Hearst idea.
Individual Thoughts by a Modest
Critic.
Personals.
FIFTH PAGE.
Depot Agent Robbed.
News of the Water Front
Burglars in the Tolls.
SIXTH PAGE.
The Ticket to Vote.
Elopers in a Cell
National Guard News.
Robbers Still Busy.
SEVENTH PAGE,
An Examiner Lie Nailed.
On the Shooting Range
Pensions for the Police.
EIGHTH PAGE.
News From Across the Bay.
Teachers Here in Force.
NINTH PAGE.
Births, Marriages and DeathR
TENTH PAGE.
Mrs. Castillo Dies OF Fright
Examiner Libels Poor Men.
Police Capture Stroh's Pal.
L = y - y =. 4 = = - :. 81 q a
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27
NEW TODAY.

At first thought
it seems impossi.
bic that any hu.
man being should
wilfullv embrace
death. Yet thou.
sands of women
d a lily court the
grim Wis a & e d
monster. Some
do so through ig.
'norance and Others
.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27

Continued on Second Page.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27
Seventeen w WarshipS
Are Off Chemulpo,
Korea.
Ultin atum That the KinU
Must Not Yield to
Russia.
Japan Irr'itated by the Arrival
OF the Cars Troops in
Korea.

WANTS TO PLEASE CHINA.
and Consent to Postpone the
War Indemnity.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-27

Special Dispatch to The Call.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-11-13

and there were restored 10 the rolls s9Tl
pensioners. who hai been previously
dropped. a total OF 54.072
During the same period the losses TO the
roll were 81 $50 by death; 1914 by remar-
riage OF widows and mothers: iSf5 by legal
Limitation. (minors;) 2Gs3 for failure n
claim pension for three years. and a5S0 for
other caukss. an ng..<sc-,atc o. a f22.
The whole number q pensioners on the
rolls June 30, 1897 was 976.0i4- The net
gain over the previous year was 1896. IL
viii thus be seen that the pension roll has
not yet begun e. show any diminution.
though IL has been anticipated bv my pre-
decessOrs In Office that such would be the
fact. Seven widows % Revolutionary
soldiers and nine daughters Of Revolution
ary soldiers are stlll on the rolls. During
the year "a asa pension certificates were
issued. OF which number so. l0i were orig
tnal allowances. and the balance were re-
issues. Increases. restoratiOns renewals
e..
''Of the number ltG7I certificates of
various classes were held In this bureau
until July I. 1897. aud are accordingly not
credited 20 the past fiscal year
During the same period. IS 23t claims
or various classes We're disable wed. This
number. however. does not inciu a. .....us
which were made for higher rates of PEN
sion.
The amount disbursed for pensions ~
the pension agents during the wear was
slS9. 7S9 249.l2 and the amount di-hursed
by Treasury settlement was $50. .475e3 "A
total OF Sl39 9i9. .7l73J."
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-11-13
THE NEWS seITowlzso.


II "a said that the Administration will
1--WE fair trial TO General Blaneo's policy
refore taking any further action on the
,uban question. Consui-Generai Leo left
Washington to return 20 his post In Hav-
ma.
Secretary OF the Navy Long says there IA
absolutely no foundation for the talk OF
var with Spain over the Cuban question.
special cable despatch from Bangkok
Rys that siam has formally apoioSized TO
United States Minister Barrett forthe Kel-
EFT outrage.
The President has ordered a court mar
fal 20 try Captain Lowering on the charges
Il cruelty 20 Private Hammond. at Fort
sheridan. Chicago. recently Investigated
~ a court % inquiry.
IL l. expected that oeCotiationa for an
trbitration treaty with England will be
'eopened In Washington soon.
DR.. ". II. Evans an3 Benton Kililn. Com
nissioners appointed 60 investigate the
agricultural conditions Of Alaska. have
Iubmitted their reports to the Secretary OF
Agriculture.
President Mckinley returned 70 Washing
ION from his visit 10 Ohio.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-11-13
TIE WONDERS OF SCIENCE
Lung Troubles and Con-
sumption can be Cured.


The distinguished New York chemist
Il. A. Siocum, his discov-
cry Of reliable and ais lutte cure for
Consumption (Pulnsonsry Tubercnlocisl
and AL bronchial, throat. lung and
chest diseases, stubborn coughs, eatarrh-
al affections, general decline and weak
ness, loss OF fesh. and all conditions ~
wasting away, will send THREE FREE
BOTTLES (all differently OF his New
Discoveries To any afflicted reader Of the
Gazette writing tor them
His New Scientific Treatment" has
cured thousands permanently by its
timely use. and he considers il a simple
professional duty 20 suffering humanity
10 donate a trial OF his infalIible cure
Science daily develops new wonders
and this great chemist patiently expert.
menting Tor years. has produced results
as beneficial 10 humanity "a can be
claimed by any modern genius His
assertion that lung troubles and con
sumption are durable in any climate il
proven by heartfelt lettors of grati-
tude.' hled in his Amcricon and Euro.
pean laboratories in thousands from
those cured in all parts of the world.
Medical experts concede that bron-
chisl, chest aud lung troubles lead 70
Consumption, which. uninterrupted
means speedy aud certain death
Simply write 10 L. A. Slocup, VI. c.,
ss Pine street, New York. giving post.
otdce and express address. and the fre,
medicine will be promptly sent. Suffer-
ers ehould take instant advantage Of his
generous Proposition.
Please tell the Doctor that you saw
his offer in the Gazette
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-11-13
PROMINENT PEOPLE.

The Marquis OF Salisbury has been IN
onicial life about iorty-four years.
William B. Howell. Assistant Secretary %
the Treasury. WAS a messenger boy ia the
department. htteen years ago.
The Duke OF Westminster has more chit
dren than any other member OF the British
peerase. He has been twice married.
Ex-Secretary Hoke smith has been
chosen President OF the Board OF Educa-
tion Of Atlanta, Ga. by the unanimous vote
OF its members.
Sscrge Washington stevens. who made
= reputation as u correspondent in the
GrecO-Turkish War. Is not quite twenty
eight years old. He Is a graduate OF Ballot
College, oxford.
Andy Montgomery. OF Atlanta. Ga. tho
BLACK Beecher. who was 4 slave for sew
enty-hve years, will soon start on a tour
OF the East 10 secure subscriptions with
which 20 complete the old folks home now
being built BY the coiored Baptists.
The memory OF the Iase Major Lewis Gin
ter. OF Richmond Va. Is TO be Perpetuated
by the endowment OF Mechanics Instf-
tute and school OF Technology la that city.
lie did much for the town. and this project
VIII continue a good work in his name.
According 10 the Westminster Gazette
the reason no biography has ever been
written OF Mr.. Delane. the late editor OF
the London Times, is that the proprietors
OF the Times have always forbidden IL. Re-
Gently fresh appeal was made to them.
but, 1t Is said, withoGt success.
General Cassius NJ. Clay, OF White Hall
Madison County. ky.. who Is eighty-six
years old, Is TO have cataract removed
from his eye. He and his young bride
whom no married some time ago, and
whom he afterward sent 20 scnOol. are
living happily together at his handsome
country seat. White Hall
The Prince OF Wales does not take so
much interest in his wardrobe rs he did
some wears ago. He h still one OF the best
dressed men in the world, and his influence
on mems fashions Is As great ~ ever IL was:
but those who have charge of bis wardrobe
complain that he has lost his old enfhusl-
asm on the subject Of drsss- .
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-11-13
THE LABOR WORLD.

China has three cotton mills.
England has so 900 cotton operatives.
New York hotel has 1875 employees.
Cleveland lasters struck rather than fur
nish their own tacks.
Only union men are employed on work
under the direction OF the Detroit Board
Of Education.
A New York carpenters union has fined
three members si0 each for engaging in
the Jumping" business.
The silver Workers Union. OF New York.
Is making an effor. to organize the dia-
mond workers and jewellers.
Cincinnati brewery coopers nave refused
10 withdraw from the Brewers Unio- and
join the coopers' organization.
English cotton manufacturers have an
noGnced a cut fn wages OF employees. a
month hence, and a great strike Is feared.
The Executive Council OF the y. II. A.
will give -iO ~ any person who success
fully organizes a New York union Of brick
makers.
Exports OF cutlery from sheffield. Eng.
land. 10 the United States decreased from
$50. 900 for three months OF 1895 to $50 900
for the same time this year.
A telegram has been forwarded to the
heads Of the War Department by the Sar
Francisco Musicians Union. asking that all
unfair competition be stopped.
convention 10 be- held in 1t. Louis on De-
cemoer 80 for the purpose Of organizing q
national building trades council.
Laborers Union NJ. 3. OF BROOKLYN. has
Just Instructed one OF it, officers 70 aScer-
tain whether ali the other officers otthe or
ganlzation are citizens or have declared
their intention q become such.
Washington bricklayers. steam IL, ers
ciearmaSers. plumbers and gaslttcrs en-
Cineers and carpenters have indorsei the
boycott which hal been placed on a sub
urban resort. and will place nue OF -
upon each member who patronizes the
place.
St Louis man. Michael Dooley has
travelled 27i 800 miles and never has been
out of the city. He IL a street ear driver
e aad always has received one wage. ~
day, for which he never worked less thar
eighteen hours day nor more than TWEEN.
ty-four.
In New South Wales. whatever NAV have
peen the cause In other countries state
railway management has proved an encour
aging success, a result largely due 70 the
system OF n0n-poiitical control adopted 10
that colony. which has enabled the colonia
railways TO be conducted on purely bust
ness principles.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-11-13
MRS. MACK coNFESSeS.
Reveals the shocking Story OF the killing
of william GueIdensuppe

Mrs. Augusta Mack. jointly indicted with
Martin Thorn. on trial In Long Island City
for the murder OF William Gueidensuppe.
in cottage at woodside. L. L.. has made a
confession. Emanuel VI. Friend. the wom-
ans counsel. was asked about the report.
1T l. true" he said. Mrs. Mack has
made a confession"
Her confession agrees in every important
point with the story told by John Gothe
the barber. who said that Thorn con nfessed
10 him, and on whose information the DO
lice were put on Thorn's track. Gotha's
testimony IL highly important part OF the
prosecutions case, and Mrs. Nack's story
corroborates IL.
The statement made by John Gotha TO
the police Was that Thorn had told him
that Mrs. Mack had lure,i GueldensupLe TO
cottage in Woodside Long Island, where
he shot the bath-rubber while Mrs. Mack
waited in the garden until the deed was
done; that he afterward cut up the body
into sections. and that he and Mrs. Mack
together disposed oithe pieces.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-11-13
Domestic.


There was large decrease in the nun,
Der OF new yellow fever cases In New or.
cans.
William Archibald THOMPSON. n Yale law
student. arrested AZ New Haven. Conn for
stealing diamond ring from another Yale
nan. IL known 70 the police OF four States
southern business men predict quick
and general revival oftrade in that section
is soon as the frost stops the fever and
puts m end 90 vexatious quarantines.
Three court officers were arrested IN
Philadelphia. Penn. for issuing fraudulent
naturalization certificates.
Edward Mackin died from Injuries re-
.eived by fau at dance IN New York
city His partner. woman Weighing 200
pounds. fell on him.
The war scare IN Wall street. New York
City. disappeared. and securities were
strong.
Colonel John s. Ford. known throughout
Texas as Colonel Rip Ford the Indian
lighter. f. dead In San Antonio. lie was
dghty-two years OF age and a native of
south Carolina.
Mrs Wallace. a rich Chicago widow. Of
Tered 20 adopt Evangelina Cossio Y Cisne-
ros, who recently escaped from a Cuban
prison. and make her her heir.
william p. Howarth. any years old. OF
Springfield. Mass, was accidentally struck
by Charles y. Robeson. bieyclist. on Main
street. Hartford. Cons. s,6iss badly fn-
lured by hitting his head ne orb that
he died
An earthquake shock that lasted seven
seconds and rocked buildings was felt IN
Helena. Butte and Anaconda Montana.
f. W. Lighthouse. one of the best known
young men Ia Dover. n IT.. shot himself
dead. He was thirtv-one wears old. His
motive l. unknown. He was 90 have mar
risd young woman who lives In Boston in
about three weeks.
II. y. Haskell. aged eighty-four. and
Emma Stevenson. eighteen. were married
at Dallas. Texas. Mr. Haskell + worth
$500 900 and up 10 a few wears ago had been
prominent IN municipal and political az
fairS. The most fashionable avenue in the
city il named after him
Captain W. II. Briggs a well-known
citizen Of Emporia. Va. put the muzzle of
a shotgun 20 his right eve, and using his
W. king stick 20 press the trigger. killed
himself instantly. Business troubles are
the alleged cause
w. r. Bremen who took ss 900 900 from
the mines at Silver City. y. NJ. ten years
ago. but lost his fortune through business,
reverses recently. committed suicide ia 4
hospital ia silver City.
stephen O. Russell aged seventeen. q,
Newark. y. J., has been melancholy since
the death % his mother. "A month AGO.
committed suicide.
The Chamber OF Commerce unanimously
adopted resolutions urging immediate
steps tor the adequate defense Of New York
HarbOr
Dominick Caboy and James Hennessv
We're killed by freight train at Asbury
Park. y. J.
Late returns from Maryland indicated
that the Republicans will have a majority
OF seventeen on Joint ballot in the Legisla-
ture.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-11-13
REPORT ON fHEPENSIONS
Commissioner Evans Gives the Show
ing For the Year.
NO DIMINUTION IN NUMBER.

Nearly $4,000. 900 Was Paid Out Dur
ting the Past Fiscal rerm-rhc Roll Ex-
hibits Lcsse- OF sf.ias and Total OF
S4.o7s Added-The Total Number OF
Pensions Il e5e.ofs. an increase.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-11-13
CONNECTICUT FINANCES.

peneit Tor the Year of Ahoat Srss. .oco
According TO the state Treasurer.
Fears that the Connecticut ascxl vsar
would again show defcit are eonarm.a
py the State Treasurer's report. which
shows that Ia spite OF Increased receipts OF
about S265 900, the state has run bah,n,
about -i6s000. Total receipts were -
S1S; total payments. q. $50. .es0. Feono
. lnlss made by the last Legislature have not
yet had full time for effect bur ths ras',lr
OF the deficit will undoub btedly be 20 hinder
the movement for full tax a.sessmeof- An
the towns which so long as the deicit con
tnnes will dread the reimposftion OF ths
old State tax S'
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-11-13

the Marine Arsenal after visiting the
steamer on which General BarbosA. Minis
ter OF Marine had returned TO Bahia
The bystanders frustrated the attempt.
but Colonel Moraes, the Presidents nephew
was slightly wounded in d!sarming the
soldier. General Betancourt, Minister of
War, then interferei. and was himself
stabbed. The wound was 80 serious that
he died soon afterward. The attack has
caused the greatest agitation throughout
the city"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-11-13

wAsHTNoroS. n. c. CSpeciaN. The frs.
annual report OF Commissioner Of Pensions
II. Clay Evans 10 the Secretary Of the In
terror has been made public. He says:
There were added 70 the rolls during the
year the names Of 50. i0l new pensioners
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-11-13

The city Of Montreal. Which taxes ISev-
eies, i called on 10 defend an action for
damages brought by blcycllss. p. ID.
DNn Wis riding his wheel on one OF the pab-
severely injured. He attributes his fan 20
.ne oad condition OF the roads and rssans
70 nad out whether the city eau be nsde
oy law TO keep good roads He sues FOR
tS7oo damages. 49, 1'R
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-11-13
Young Girl q Suicide.

8 Cieile Guimaraes. the sixteen-year-old
daughter Of a wealthy man OF East Orange.
\. J.. committed suicide with a revolver
because her father had reproved ner for
her fondness for young companions. Her
BODY was found near her hoce.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-11-13

The United States supreme Court denied
the appeal os Theodore Durrant Of San
Francisco. who was convicted of IN.
der oI Blanche Lamont The Court a.
hrmed the decision Of the Supreme Come
o. California. Durracr must han.-
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-11-13
ATTEMPT TO KILL mosAss.

Braxiiisu soldier Fires the rresident
and stshs the Minister OF War.
dispatch from Rio Janeiro. Brazil, says:
"At O'Clock Friday afternoon a soldier
Of the Tenth battalion. which constitutes
part OF the local garrison. attempted 60
shoot President Mcraes OF Brazil with
pistol. ThasFrc@id>nt was Just lsoc-n< az
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-11-13
A NAN WANTED!

For what?
TO TELL ALL THE PEOPLE IN
VILLA HSBU RG AND SUR
FOUNDING COUN TRY WHEN
1HEY 60 TO NORFOLK NOT TO
FORGET TO VISIT
Hudson's English Kitchen
ihe enl! fini Class Duins GOOn for ladies' aud
t,siltEss.
j. X. HUDSON, Prop,
ST W0i1 ST., y OrJolk, Ia.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-27
PerSOnally-COnducted Tours.

The PersOnalyConducted Tourist system
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company is the
most complete and elaborate system of pleas
ure travelling and sightseeing yet devised.
1t is the contamination of the ultimate idea
in railroad travel, the final evolution of I'm
assailabe perfection.
For the season OF 81 and '9S it has arranged
for the following tours:-
California.-Four tours will leaye New
York, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg, January
s. jar uary 27, February 1G. and March 10.
With the exception of the first party going
AMI the rest returning. all of these parties
will travel by the Golden Gate Specia' be-
tween New York and California, stopping a
interesting points en- route.
Florida.-Four tours to Jacksonville will
leave New York and Philadelphia, January
26, February and %. and March g. The
first three admit of a stay of two weeks in the
"Flowery State" Tickets for the fourth tour
will be good to return by regular trains until
May 81, 1898.
Old Point Comfort. Richmond and Wash ing
ton.-Three six day tours will leave New York
ana Philadelphia, February 10. March l6, and
April 7.
Old Point Comfort and Washington. Three
four-day tours will leave New York and Phia-
delphia. December 2s, January 30, and Apri
30.
Old Point Comfort Six tours will leave
New York and Philadelphia, December %,
January 80, February 49, March 10, April 7
and %.
Washington Seven tours will leave New
York and Philadelphia. December 2S, Janu
airy 10, February 8. March and 81, April 81
and May II.
Detailed itineraries of the above tours, Civ
ing rates and full information, may be pro-
cured of Tourist Agent, 1886 Broadway. New
York; $50 Fulton Street, Brooklyn; IT'S Broad
Street. Newark. N. j.; or Geo. w. Boyd,
Assistant General Passenger Agent, Phladel-
phia.