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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29

Speaking of Spain and Cuba leads
me to mention the latest gossip regard
ing American intervention, 1t is un-
derstood that Spain has requested the
United States good Offices 10 stop the
quarrel now existing between the moth
er country and her prosecuted and long
suffering islanders and that she count.
ed upon Cleyeland's we'll known pecul.
arlties to help them out. Senior
Sagasta, CasnOvas and other Spanish
leaders considered the question as good
as settled with no loss of prestige to
Spain. But now Oney has decided to
lake no action in the premises and to
leave the difficulties and peris of Gu
ban Intervention to the new republi-
can administration. There isn't much
doubt expressed put what Mckinley
and his advisers will be able to uphold
the dignity of the country and at the
same time stop the horrible outrages
hat are being perpetrated on that
sland. Some of the wise ones offer 10
wager money that in less than six
months after March 4, not only will
cuba be free but she with Hawaii will
Dc. floating Old Glory.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29

Last Thursday night President and
Mrs. Cleveland gave a state dinner t.
the diplomatic corps which was one OF
the most brilliant functions held this
year at the executive mansion. The
dinner was held in the state dining
room and the famous American China
set ordered by Mrs. Hayes adorned the
table. Nothing need be said of the
menu because it goes without saying
that the present chef of the White
House Is equal to all occasions. ANY
occasion which brings the diplomatic
force out in full feather is interesting
because of the glitter and gold-lace, the
stars and decorations etc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29

Some comment not wholly favorable
has been occasioned by Senator Sher-
mans apparent change of front regard
ing Senator Cameron's Cuban resolu-
ton. Some weeks ago Sherman spoke
in favor of the resolution and now he
Is counseling moderation. Those who
are in position to know say that the
senator is as much of Cuban sympath-
lzer as ever but that he is now pros
pective secretary of state ard 1t is neces-
sary for him to be more diplomatic
dis friends say, however, that the radi-
Gals will have no fault to find with his
foreign policy after McKlnley's inaug
uration.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29

Social circles have had much to say
this week regarding the snub Secretary
Olney administered to Ambassador
Bayard when he took the negotiation
OF the arbitration treaty out of her
hands. Of course the excuse was that
il was much easier to work with
Pacinfote but there is little doubt that
the real reason was that Bayard was
altogether too friendly with the Eng
fish. Possibly Mr.. Olney may have the
thought that Mr.. Bayard's pronounced
amiabil.ty toward the English people
might prevent him driving such a good
bargain as could be secured by strong
willed, unembarrassed patriot at the
heart of American life in Washington.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29

Preparations are going on rapidly
for the Inauguration ball. The func.
ton will be held in the pension depart.
ment TO which a special annex will be
built for kitchen purposes. Cooks from
Philadelphia and Baltimore are to be
brought in for the occasion while New
York VIII contribute walters. The
banquet is liable to be the only reason
able feature in Washington at that
period from money point of view
since the managers have decided to
put the price at a dollar a plate but
then the admission Is So. 90.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29

n communication IttclNeu dJ N '
West January 2l says that Col. H.
nandez is making good his threa, If
Illuminating Havana with honiirrS
Last night he made raid in the q -,r-
ton of Guanabacoe, burning over ~
houses in that suburb, and in -,r
mish with the garrison killed % : ,,o-
iards, losing 10 men himself. NJ o.
Fondeveilla was SO alarmed at the
of the raid that he wired 10 Weylp o.
aid. Before it arrived fernando
gone. Monday night Herne Il
turned mp at the opposite side OF
city, engaging the garrison of
blockhouse and driving them out
burning it. Seven Spanish So
and four Cubans were reported
Lieut.. Col. Soarvis. who was o.
inspecting tour of the fOrts. was
tured. Col. fernando wrote q
castle note to Weyler, expressin
greet that he could not call upon
him personally that night. but ass,
him that he would be likely 10 NEE
in person within short time. ),
begged not TO have to carry su
note, saying it was worth his life:
as his liberty and life were given
on that condition, he had 10 accep
A special to the Commercial Tr
from Key West says; A horrible
comes from Jumento, province of :
Clara, telling of quick retribulio
the Spaniards for their butchery
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-01-29

Some little interest centers in the
contest oyer the Delaware senatorship
"Gas" Addicks is the new man while
his opponent = Col. Dupont. There
are reasons VIII would not be sur
prsed to see Dup Mt seated.
-
The compromise emigration bill has
several new features that are quite inn
portant 1t is probable that the bill
will pass.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-12
Now Comes a Joint Reign
of the Knife and the
Hatchet.
Highbinders Declare the Former
Weapon to Be Much Too
Noisy.
"Big Jim's" Guard on the Alert to
See That His Charge Is Not
the First Victim.

An ominous quiet rests over the Chinese
quarter. By the uninitiated this is taken
as sign OF peace. but those in a position
to know are aware that such is not the
case.
The present calm is due entirely, so the
veterans assert, to the presence of so
many police, and when the extra detail
is removed there is going to be more
trouble. When it does break out the war
is going to be fierce for very many rea-
sons.
In the first place. "Little Pete's" death
remains unavenged. The Sam Yups will
never rest satisfied until the score is
nenJ member of the See Yups.
Then, again, an enforced quiet never
fails TO lie hard on the heather sense of
justice, and he is totally unable to COM
prehend why it is that the police should
step in and stop the fun without giving
him chance to get even. In his peculi-
arly framed mind this is hardly fair.
That the reign of bloodshed is likely to
begin as soon as the police relax their
vigilance is amply proved, not only by
precedent but by the statements lately
made by some prominent Chinese mer-
chants desirous of peace.
"The next person killed in Chinatown"
said a well-known merchant located on
Sacramento street yesterday, Twill not be
hit by bullet"
On being asked for an explanation of
his words he replied: 81 mean simply
that he will not be shot. He will be killed
with q knife or hatchet.
"a few days ago the Bing On Tong man
aged 10 hold meeting without the knowl-
edge of the police and discussed the propo-
sition of evening up matters for the death
af II 10 pofa p II aOfd cd thor h.
the See Yups, is Big Jim.' He has been
unofficially marked for some time, and
large reward has been placed on his head.
'They also say that the maj ority were
in favor of returning to the use of the
knife and the hatchet as an instrument
for murder. The revolver is said to make
too much noise and make the danger of
detection too great to be risked any
longer.'
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-12
LITTLE PETE MURDER.
Sec Yups Say the Real Murderer Has
Made His Escape.

Sec Yups Say the Real Murderer Has
Made His Escape.
The preliminary examination of Chun
Chewey and Chun Woon Sing, the two
Chinese highbinders arrested immedi-
ately after the murder of "Little Pete,''
was begun yesterday in Judge Joachim
sens court.
A Pullman palace car porter named A.
Briggs was the only witness heard, and
the case was continued until this after
noon.
Briggs claimed to have seen Chun Woon
Sing leave the barber-shop where the
murder was com mmitted Immediately after
the sound of the pistoi-shots, and fol-
lowed the fleeing man to the place where
he was arrested on Waverly place,
Colonel James Smith, for the defense,
attacked the character of Briggs on the
ground that he was only a tramp porter,
whose employment was ephemeral on ac-
count OF incompetency and unreliability.
The only new feature in this Chinatown
murder case is the apparent attempt of
the See Yups to save the men under ar
rest from the weight of the charge.
Detective Gibson has been informed BY
the See Yups that the real murderer is
one Ng All Po,, Chinese who left here
on the last departing Chinese steamer.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-12
THE ENDEAVORERs.

Reports and Promises Received at Last
Nights Meeting.
The '97 committee of the Christian En-.
deavorers met last.evening in the Young
Mems Christian Association Hall.
The printing committee reported several
bids on the map of the central portion of
San Francisco, showing hotels, etc, which
is to be printed on the back of committee
letterheads, and the work OF preparing the
maps was ordered done.
Calvary Presbyterian Church has volun-
tarily increased its subscription to the '97
fund SIS.
The San Rafael Congregational Church
has done the same; amount not specified.
The juniors of San Mateo County are
raising vegetables to be sold for the benefit
of the '97 fund.
The First Congregational Church is to
have the next quarterly convention of the
Golden Gate Union in this City.
Up to date $1,000 has been paid into the
Golden Gate Union '97 fund.
OF the fund for purchasing a steam
launch for the floating worK 1870 has been
paid.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-12
PRELAN TALKED
To THE CLERKS
Entertainment at the Young
Mems Christian Asso-
citation.
The Mayor Characterized Tech
nical Schools as Public
Necessities.
Other Literary Exercises and an
Athletic Exhibition in the
Gymnasium.

The Young MEMS Christian Association
evening to attend an entertainment and
general inspection of the organizations
han dsome quarters. 1t was designated
"a Night With Clerks and Salesmen.''
The literary exercises were first on the
programme. There was hardly standing
room in the big auditorium when Mayor
Phelan, who delivered the address of the
evening, rose to speak.
full orchestra played few numbers
and then J. A. Percy, who presided, in
troduced the Mayor in a few words, in
which he welcomed the audience and in
vited it to inspect the entire building be-
fore leaving.
Mayor Phelan devoted his address to
the value of industrial training, and spoke
at length on the great benefits that had
accrued from technical schools in Euro
pean countries.
He characterized technical education as
the best protection for the industries and
commercial welfare OF the country, and
said that 1t was the duty of every NUM-
cipality, every State and the country at
large 10 see that such institutions were es-
tabIished and properly maintained.
America has no vast standing armies
W lSlu III a Sbdte Ol luleneSS, he SAID.
land the American citizen is not taxed TO
support such expensive bodies as the peo.
pie OF European countries are Therefore
there should be no financial reason why
America should not have magnificent
training schools, where the rising genera
tions can be taught useful and producing
crafts.
1--WE have them here in a small way.
the training departments of the Uniyer-
sity of California, the Lick School and
those that are TO be established, the Lux
and Wilmerding schools, but they are not
sufficient. Let us hope that in the future
We may see many more, and that ere long
America will rank and more than rank
with France, Scotland, England and other
European countries in the number and
diversity of its training schools"
The rest of the programme was as fol-
lows:
Bass solo, "Pl asir glamour" MARTINI. Profess
sor Luui Crepaux, member Paris Grand Opara:
selection, KnIckerbocker Quartet; reading.
Victor GaIbraith," c. B. Newton, humorist;
selection, Columbian orchestra accom- pan ist
Miss j. Heffernan.
The programme OF the entertainment in
the gymnasium was as follows:
Orchestral music, tumbling, horizon tai bar
class work, under direction of H, L. Dietz
NJ. D., physical director.
An inspection of the building closed the
evenings entertainment.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-12
RETURN OF THE
FISHING FLEET
The Craft Came in With
the Ship Glory of the
Seas.
Not One of Them, Outside of the
Herring Boats, Made a Good
Catch.
Simpsons Tug Colum bia Had a Very
Successful Trial With the Wit
tram Propeller.

Lovers of fish will be disappointed when
they reach the markets this morning. The
fleet OF small boats that went out Wednes-
day night did fairly well, but still the
catch they brought in is nothing to boast
OF. Herrings there are in abundance, and
tomcods are plentiful. The outside boats
brought in a fair assortment of Goldfish and
the up-river boats did fairly well. The
crab boats did not make enough to pay
expenses, however, and in consequence
those who want crab salad next Sunday
Wlll have to pay extra for it.
Ihe return of the feet made a pretty
picture on the bay yesterday. The Glory
OF the Seas was coming in with almost all
sail set and the fishing fleet was also COM
ing In with the tide, and all were heading
Ior flshermen's wharf. 1t was a fair
WIND ana many of them passed the crack
coaster as though she were standing still.
Even II they made poor catch the fisher
men still had the satisfaction of running
away from one OF the smartest clippers in
the American mercantile marine.
Inc oceanic Steamship Company's Ala
media arrived from Sydney, n. s. w. via
Auckland New Zealandl Ania fSamoal
ana honolulu Hawaiian lslands), yester-
day morning. As usual the vessel was on
time ana Will be ready to sail on time
| next month. Heavy westerly weather
was experienced between here and Homo
lulu during the outwardopound trim. but
no damage was done. The vessel was be.
hind time about four hours at Honolulu.
but Captain van Oterendorp easily made
up the lost time.
There Is not an engineer in America
who has greater faith in his vessel than
Little OF the Alameda, and whenever he
IS called upon he knows Just what hls
engines can do. In consequence the Ala
media not only made up the small los be.
tween here and Honolulu, but got in yes
terday morning an hour ahead of railroad
time.
The steamerso the Oceanic Steamship
Company's line beat railroad time nearIv
every month in the year, and in conse.
ouence the travelling public and their
friends are always on the wharf between
AMI 10 A. M. on each arrival day in fuII
expectation of meeting their friends. Not
once in six months aIe they disappointed
The cabin passengers by the Alameda
were:
From Sydney-E. S. Johnston, E. A. Sanford
J. A. MoIineaux, E. J. P. Brooks, J. Cowel and
wife, James Maclear, II. +. Patterson, Harry
Musgrove and Mas shville Grant
From AuCkand-Miss NJ. A. Millman, Master
Wsrburton, Ernest Mansfield anC C. C. Merri-
man.
From Apia--John Heurtson and A. Marshall
From Honolulu-H. c. 0venden, C. B. GRAY.
Mrs. J. Mclean, NJ l. Holmes. J. M. Alexander
]. E. Miller and wife. Mrs. T. Hoffman, and
child, b. +. Hoover, X. II. Collier, Mrs. G. H.
Paris and infant, Mrs. J. NJ. Monroe and son.
and c. A. Griscom.
Simpsons tug Columbia, which has been
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-12

positions of note held in the palace. Pic.
died on the Sd of last monthly were then
thrown on the canvas, showing him to
have been an unusually bright but deli
cate-looking boy; indeed. it could easily
be Imagined. as Mr.. Perkins said, that
overcrowding the little fellows brain (he
spoke French, English and Danish. be-
sides his native language) had something
to do with his early death.
One OF the most curious of his stories
was that of the "City of Women" place
in the city of Bangkok, set off ali to itself,
with 5000 inhabitants, and where no man,
but by the Kings authority, goes for any
thing; in fact, it is sort OF perfected
woman suffrage community, for public
positions are held by the fair sex.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-12
OWNERSHIP IN THE AIR.
Massoni's House Overhanging His
Neighbours Land-He Must Move

his
Neighbours Land-He Must Move
or Pay Rent.
A jury in Judge Hunts court Yesterday
confirmed the theory of the law that when
a person holds title to piece OF land the
title extends from the middle of the earth
to the stars.
The suit of Adelaide and Amelia Vigan-
ego against Benedetto Massoni was on
trial for the purpose of obtaining dam
ages on account of alleged trespass.
The complaint stated that Mr.. Massoni
built house adjoining the property of
the fair plaintiffs and allowed his struc-
ture to project or jut over their land two
feet, but at no point the house touches
the ground owned by them.
Attorney ]. A. Devote contended that
the plaintiffs were not materially injured
because of the overhanging building and
were not entitled to any compensation or
relief. To this Attorney A. Ruef respond
ed that the property beneath the over
hanging building belongs to his clients,
and that If any one intruded he must pay
for the privilege or get out.
The jury took this view of the law as
presented by Mr.. Ruef, and gave verdict
accordingly. A writ of assistance will
now be taken out, and Mr.. Massoni will
have to buy the land, pay rent or chop off
that part of his building which overhangs
his neigh bors' premises.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-12
SCENES IN THE ORIENT.
Lieutenant C. Nj. Perkins Lectures on
Siam and Interesting Places
in India.

The Lick lecture given at Pioneer Hall,
under the auspices of the Society of Cali
fornia Pioneers, by Lieutenant G. M.
Perkins, U. S. NJ. c., was at once instruc-
tive, interesting and amusing. The sub
iect, "Glimpses of Siam, Borneo and the
East Indies" also included China and
Japan. The lecture was illustrated by
stereopticon views.
Lieutenant Perkins, in describing his
three years cruise on a man-of- war, COM
menced in Japan and China. Many in
teresting anecdotes relating to his stay in
the lands of the almond-eyed pagans con-
tributed greatly to the entertainment,
and not once during the whole lecture did
the general interest flag. The Chinese
method of judging, conGemning and pun
ishing prisoners, though revolving, pos
sessed a certain amount of fascination.
Then coming 10 Siam, where the prin-
cipal part of his time was spent. he spoke
at length of the King, his palaces and
brothers, tor they occupy about all the
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-12

oVerhauled and had new Wlttram wheel
put in her, had her trial trip yesterday.
Captain Swan was il command, and he
ran the vessel from Folsom street wharf to
the Hunters Point drydock and back
again. The test was q most successful
one, and proved to the satisfaction of the
numerous captains aboard that the Co.
lum bia is two-knot faster vessel with a
Wittram propeller than she was with the
ordinary non-corrugated wheel.
The company is now fitting propellers TO
the tug Ida w and the steam schooner
Albion. The Government authorities will
probably try it on the Quariermaster's s
steamer Mcdowell, and should it prove a
success on her, ii may be applied to the
warships. 1t Is very hard work to get
stern-way on the M,Dowell and, should
the new wheel overcome that difficulty, a
grent point will be gained.
The old bark Dominion, that got into
trouble in Australian waters, was sold be-
fore the Alameda left for $4,000 by the Ad-
miralty Court. She Will probably be put
in the South Sea Island trade.
The four-masted steel schooner Homo
lulu, the only steel schooner of her kind
IN the world, is loading sugar at Honolulu
for San Francisco. She was built on the
Clyde for this business and this Will be her
first voyage as a sugar boat.
The old bark Kosciusko is again on ber
way to San Francisco. She is, strange to
say, taking coal from one coal port to an
other. She goes from Newcastle, n. S. w.,
to Westport, n. H., and as coal at the
former port IS cheaper than ballast the
Kosciusko TOOK a cargo of black diamonds.
At Westport she will discharge the Aus
tralian cargo and take in a cargo of the
New Zealand article and sail for San Fran
cisco. Should she get here it will be one
OF the first cargoes OF New Zealand coal
that has ever come to San Francisco. Sew
erai vessels have made the attempt. but
nearly all have had to put into other ports
and discharge.
The steamer Point Arena, which arrived
from Point Arena yesterday, came in
minus one of her crew. SIgfried Quot
was washed overheard and drowned.
Boats were lowered, but no trace of the
deckhand could be found.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-12
Story of Chops and a Melee.

H. G. Flageollet has brought suit to recover
the price of certain juicy steaks. succulent
chops and rib roasts from Torrance Masterson.
who is a clerk at the corner of Fourth and
Townsend streets. Masterson has, at various
times acted as q money broker. The amount
sued for is small The trial in the Justices
Court is expected to develop story OF melee,
in which one ofthe parties litigant was thrown
down fight of stairs after some hard words
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-12

ch aracter and non-technical, treating of the
occurrence and mode of formation of this ma-
terial in nature aud of its uses in the arts, and
it will therefore be OF general interest to the
public and of especial interest TO wheelmen
and to those who are concerned with i'm proved
roads and highways. All those interested in
the subject are invited to attend.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-12
BUSINESS DEPRESSION.
The MarveIs of Egypt.

The first lecture in the special series of H.
Illustrated lectures on Egypt and the Orient
will be given at Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation Auditorium this evening by Rev. Has
kett Smith. His subject will be myths and
Marvels of Ancient and Modern Egypt" He
will use about 100 dissolving views and will
describe in detail the ancient customs of the
country and the great improvements of mod
ern times.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-12
History of Asph alt.

lecture Saturday night at the Mechanics
Institute Library Will be delivered by Bern ard
Bienenfeld upon the "0rigin and History of
Asphalt" The lecture win be illustrated with
stereopucon views and will be popular in
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-12
M. Hartnett Missing.

NJ. Hartnett, 10 years of age. has disappeared
from his home 343 Jessie street, and the DO
lice'haye been asked TO assist in finding him.
He is 5 feet or 3 inches tall and has a Rray
beard aud mustnche.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-12
A Youthful Acrobat,

A jury in Judge Campbell's court yesterday
afternoon tried the case of Richard Frantz, ac-
robat at the Orpheum, charged by the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children with
employing minor in the person of Walter
Lamb. After listening to the evidence the jury
without retiring acquitted the defendant
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-12
AUCTION SALES.

By CHAs- LEVY & Co.-This day, February IL |
Furniture at salesroom, 1885 Market street at 10
o'clock.
BY INDIANA AUCTION Co.--This day. February |
~ Furnlture, at lOb7 Marker ST. At II O'Clock.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-12
ADJUSTMENTS

ANUSEMENTS.
BALDWIN THEATER -"Spari acus"
CALIFoRNIA 1HEATER--Mlle. Antoinette Tre-
belii, Saturday af ,ernoon.
COLUMBIA THEA-ER-"Chmmie Fadden"
MoRosco oPERA-HoUsE. \ Mile a Minute"
ALcAzAR THEATER 1he Professor"
TIvoLI OPERA House. Aladdin; or, The
Wonderful Lamp
oRPHEUM.-H Glass Vaudeville.
SUTAo BATHs-Bathing and performances
He CHUTEs AND SKATING RINK-Daily at
dalght street, one block east of the Park
OAKLAND RA CE TRACK-Races to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-12
Trunks Moved ab Cents

Commercial Transfer Company, 43 Suffer st.
Tel. main 40. Furniture moved reasonably.