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The San Francisco call., 1897-12-17
INSPECTION At
TIE PRESIDIO
Colonel Burton Making His
Annual Tour of the
Posts,
Every Item of Government
Property Passes Under His
Critical Eye.
His Work to Conclude With a Re.
view of All the Troops Some
Day Next Week.

Colonel George H. Burton, inspector
general United States army for the divi.
sion of the Pacific, has about concluded his
annual tour OF inspection of the various
posts under his jurisdiction. All the
smaller posts, including Benicia barracks,
Angel Island, Alcatraz and Fort Mason,
have been visited and now the colonel is
engaged in examining into the condition
OF affairs at the Presidio.
For the last four days he has been en-
gagged in this work and has completed his
task with the exception of the inspection
aud review of the troops. which is Away
the last thing on the programme.
The inspection began with a visit to
each building devoted TO the use of the
officers, the condition of the buildings
being thoroughly looked into. Tne bar
racks were next visited and every nook
ard corner was peeped into. The rations
supplied the men, the kitchen, cooking
utensils, dishes ETC., were all spread out
in review and everything was found to be
In hrSt-class condition.
Next came the examination into the va
Tlous accounts, and this was slow work for
in addition to the regular payrolls ard
post and regimen tai funds each company.
troop and battery has Il separate "mess
Iunu, Wnlcn also came In Tor Inspection.
Yesterday was devoted 10 an inspection of
the stables OF Troops b, c, l and K,
Fourth Cavalry, and Light Batteries and
X, Third Artillery, and this was done
with as much care as were the quarters of
the officers and men. Every pound of
hay and grain had to be accounted for,
each animal examined and its fitness for
service ascertained.
Not a single detail escaped the critical
eye of the inspector, who concluded his
days labors with visit to the sheds in
which are kept the field pieces and cais-
sons of the TWO light batteries. These
were found TO be in good condition, and
Colonel Burton drove away after ex-
pressing himself as well pleased with the
condition OF the post.
1t was Colonel Burton's intention to
mold his inspection and review of the
troops to-day, but a large part of the re-
viewing ground is covered with water
from the recent rains, and he decided to
postpone this part OF his work. The re-
view will be the spectacular feature of the
in pection, and always attracts large
crowd of sightseers. There are nearly
the service stationed at the Presidio, and
all of these, including the band of the
First Infantry, will be IN line. Before the
review Colonel Burton will go down the
line and inspect the uniforms and arms
OF The officers and men, and it will be an
unhappy older who has a button on his
coat unIastened or a feck of dust on his
rifle or carbine.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-17
Divorces Granted.

Mary A. Moses was granted divorce from
Walter II. Moses by Judge Hebbard yesterday
on the ground OF extreme cruelty. John ]
McDeyitt procured divorce from his wife.
Kate McDevitt, on the ground of habitual in
temperance. Emma L. Bennett was granted a
divorce from George L. Bennett by Judge
Daingerfeld. As cause of action the plain
tiff alleged willtul neglect. Sne was allowed
TO resume her maiden name. Emma Lee H.
Spite was grained his application for di-
vorce from his wife, FANNIE SpItzer, OH statu-
tory grounds. Jacinte Cortes was allowed a
divorce from his wi!e, Viente Cortes AS a
cause OF action the plaintiff alleged habitual
iniemperanee on the part of els wife. Emma
Jessup was granted divorce from Isaac Je,-
sup by Judge Seawell on the ground Of deser-
ZION,
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-17
4 ROUND VALLEY TALE.
There Is No Hope for Jack"
Littlefeld'S Muir
dererS.
The State Supreme Court Declares
That They Had an Impair
tial Trial.

One more chapter of the history OF Round
Valley has been told. and two of the men
who lent their hands to the spilling OF
human blood have been placed where
they can do no NOR harm TO their fellow
men. They are B. w. Van Horn and John
Crow, convicted of murder IN the second
degree and sentenced to serve twenty-five
ytars each in the State prison at San
Quentin for the killing of A. D. Little
field, commonly called Jack Littlefieid.
The Supreme Court yesterday confirme ed
the sentence OF the lower court that sent
them TO quarter of a century behind
prison barr.
The tale of their crime forms one of the
interesting features of the reign of blood
shed that for years made Round Valley
the most notorious section of the State.
John NJ. Vinton was one of the stanch
supporters OF George w. While the King
of Round Valley" serving as superintend-
ent of that soveregn's cattle ranch. On
Septem Der % he was shot, some say in q
drunken row, ana Others by his own ca -e-
iessness. At any rate he accused Little
field OF the crime. The latter was one of
the few men who went TO the aid of NJ rs.
frankie White when she was getting a
divorce from her husband, consequently
he was not III good standing with the
king"
Van Horn was the constable, and on
hearing that Littlefield had shot Vlnton,
his personal friend, he went with Crow to
arrest the ctused. Littletcld was found
on a mountain trail with several others
who were driving cattle be at once sur
rendered 10 the officer and gave up us
arms. The captors and their prisoner
started out for Ukah. but they mad not
gone TAR before three shots were fired from
ambush and he fell dead. Van Horn
and crow returned to the friends of the
murdered man, and told them that mob
of twenty men took their prisoner from
them and shot him to death. tirrtnS. twenty
shots. His friends found nan n-.:Eing to
q tree with three bullets in his body.
An investigation s.:oWed that there had
been no mob, and Van Horn and Crow
lgere charged with the crime, or, at least,
kelng in the conspiracy TO murder Llttle-
tsld Nearly every one for ten miles
4Ound was made 10 test ~, and the EVIL
dence showed that there had not Deen a
mob IN that part of the country. Inc
Trial was long ana resulted as stated.
From the judgment the defendants ap-
pealed on the ground that the ommlttlng
magistrate had pos poned the preliminary
examination for over TWO weeks without
the consent of The accused. The higher
court held that their rights were not in
jeopardy, for they would have heen ar
rested on another complaint; besides they
had redress in habeas corpus. Another
objection to the verdict was that the
Sheriff had given the jurymen a drink OF
Hquor; but the Supreme Court said that
there was no evidence that the jury was
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-17
BURGLARS IN SAN MATEO.

Number of Residences Entered and
No Clew to the Thieves.
Burglars are very busy in San Mateo as
well as in this city. Tuesday evening the
house OF George w. D ckie, manager of the
Union Iron Works, was entered and nearly
everything of value, except the furniture
and carpets, was carried off including the
provisions in The pantry. The burglars
left the front door open,
Wednesday night the general merchan-
disc store OF Paul Bethlehem was entered
and large quantity OF provisions and
other goods was stolen.
The authorities are without cIew, and
have asked assistance from the police here
in their efforts to trace the burglars
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-17

n. Williams. Mr.. SOmers, Mr.. McMechan, Mr..
Boss, p. King aud Mr. Stringham.
Mrs. viii Tevis gave delightful tea yester-
day afternoon at the residence OF Mrs. Lloyd
Tevis, on Taylor street. For the past year
Mrs. Tevis has been making her home in
Bakersfield, and this was the first occasion in
many months that her friends have had to
meet her. During the hours of the tea-4 till
6-several hundred ladies were entertained.
Mrs Tevis was assisted in receiving her guests
by number OF Ihls seasons debutantes.
NJ IS Caro- Crockett gave Il luncheon yester-
day at her home on California street. An ex-
ceIIeg: meuu was discussed at u table brig hit
with choice flowers and glittering with silver
and crystal Covers were laid for twelve.
Mrs. Harr ington ana The Misses Harrington
made q new departure yesterday afternoon by
giving q II ''egg-nog' at their home on Leaven-
worth street. An "egg-noa" diff, rs only from
a tea in the TACT that egg-nog instead of tea is
served during the reception.
The hours OF Mrs. Harrington's reception
were from till z O'Clock. About 100 guests
enjoyed the distinction OF attending the first
''egg-nOg."
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-17
OVERCOME BY GAS.

Linn Hurley and Patrick Barry, Two
Aaborers, Have Narrow Escape
I'm Hurley and Pa rick Barry, laborers.
Yesterday narrowly scaped being VIC.
tims to The deadly effects of the gas sup
piled TO the city.
4hey were engaged in putting a service
gas pipe on Hickory avenue, between
Octavia and Laguna streets. TO connect
Win house being erected there.
hen they opened the main pipe the
Eas rushed out and so overpowered them
that they fell back unconscious. The car
penters at work on the building fortu-
nately noticed them and dragged them
out OF ful tAer danger
Barry soon recovered but Hurley was
taken to the Receiving Hospital in the
patrol wagon. He also soon recovered
consciousness ana refused TO remain in
the hospital, saying he would be all right.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-17
A NEW AVE MARIA"
Locher's New Composition Attrac CT
Attention at the Hopkins Institute
Concert.

Concert.
he concert at the Mark Hopkins In
stilute of AIT WAS of unusual interest last
night. From time 10 time Mr.. Heyman
has included in his programme original
com positions, and last night the mum Der
thai attracted the most attention was a
trio for violin, cello and piano, lave
Maria" bv AdoIph Lucher, PLAYED by
Henry Heyman, l.. Langstroth and the
composer. This composition received its
first presentation, anG that Mr.. Locher
understood thoroughly the instruments
for which he was writing is shown by the
excellent harmony used throughout the
composition. 1t is full of delecate and
dainty melody, clearly brought out by the
harmonlZiug.
The rest of the programme was
thoroughly up TO the standard maintained
by the director. While the music was
good it was not the only attraction, for
almost every picture had lis admiring
group. Keith's Sunlight and Shadow" in
particular was always surrounded. The
next concert will take place on next
Thursday, and will be the last of the
season.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-17
THEY WAITED TOO LONG.
Three OF the Freeh"lders Will III We
to Accept Endorsements They Do
Not Want.

]. A. Anderson, 10. eph Britton and n.
n. Clement, who were indorsed for free.
holders By the Citizens Independept
party, have written 10 Registrar Hinton
requesting that the Citiz ms Indepe ndent
party DESIGNATION b. not placed af er their
names on the official ballot. Their decli-
nations of the Endorsement are too late
however, for The time fixed by law 10
withdraw nominations from the ticket ex-
pired last S ,turday night, and in conse-
quence the Registrar will be unable IN
comply with their requests.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-17
TABLES NEATLY TURNED.
Mrs. Levy, Who Caused Mrs.
Flaherty's Detention, Will
Be Arrested.
Judge Hebbard Finds the Case Il
Not One for the Insanity
Commission.

The tables have turned in the little
Harriet-street feud in which Mrs. Mar
garet FIaherty and Mrs. s. Levy are the
leading spirits. Mrs. Flaherty, who lives
at 147 Harriet street, has four children
and through some cause Mrs. Levy took a
spite at the children and would OCCASION
ally throw a bucket OF water over them as
they were going to or returning from
school. Monday night Mrs. FIaherty and
Mrs. Levy had a warm ar ument on the
matter and Mrs. Levy came to the con-
clusion that her neighbor was insane. In
consequence she went TO the County
Clerk office and wore out warrant be-
fore Deputy County Clerk James Daily
charging Mrs. Flaherty with being
lunatic.
Mrs. Flaherty was arrested and yester-
day morning the case came up bsfore
judge Hebbard. a few questions were
put to the principal witness against Mrs.
Flaherty and the court immediately
reached the conclusion that the case was
one for the Police Court and not for the
Insanity Commission as Mrs. Flahertv
showed no signs of a deranged mind He
ordered her discharged and she lett the
City Hall with her husband. Later in the
day Mrs. Flaherty's husband, John Fiah-
erty, returned and swore out warrant for
the arrest of Mrs. Levy charging her with
malic.ously procuring a warrant Tor the
arrest OF Mrs. FIaheriy.
Mrs. Levy was arrested shortly after.
ward and locked up in the City Prison
She refused 10 make a statement, except
10 say that at the proper time she would
show that Mrs. Flaherty was not in her
rlgbt mind.
"CUPID's CoUSsELLoR,' "St. Cecilia" EN-
raptured" and all the other nice coored
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-17
Fought the Doorkeeper.

AT the fight last evening there was an ex-
hibition which was not on the programme.
When Kiag went to the door ne brought few
friends who were represented as seconds of
the fight They were refused admittance by
Doorkeeper Lynch and fight ensued. Kiag
and Lynch were both arrested for distur bing
the peace, but they were afterward re. eased
on their rec ocniZauces
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-17
OCE AN TRAVEL.
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP co,

STEAMERS LEAVE BROADWAY "a.
~ wharf San Francisco follows: -zS&
For ports in Alaska. A. NJ, Dec 2, z, il, II
% 27, and every fifth day thereafter.
For Victoria, Vancouver (B. C) Port Town
send, Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Anacortes ani
New Whatcom (Belingham Bay. Wash.l 8 A. NJ
/ 2. :, IL l. %, 81. and everv fifth day there
after connecting at Vancouver With .he g. 2. Ry,
at Tacoma with \. P. Ry., at Seattle with Great
Nor hern ny. and Alaska steamers
For Eureka (Humboldt Bay), Str Pomona
p M Dec 3, z. IL Is, 70, "A. 2S Jan. l. 8, 10, -
is. %, 20 81.
For santa Cruz, Monterey. San Simeon. Cayucox
Port Hartford (San Luis Obispo) Gaviota SantI
Barbara. Ventura Hueneme, San Pedro. East Sa
Pedro (Los Angelesl and Newport A. NJ Dec
4 8, L. Ii, -, "a, 2s, anu every fourth day
thereafter
For san Diego stopping only AZ Port Har ford
(San Luis Obispo) Santa Barbara Port Los An
geles anu Redondo LOs AngeIesl. IL A. Il. Dec
,. 10, Ia, Is, 22, % 80, and every fourth day
thereafter
For Ensenada, Magdalena Bay, San Jose del
Cabo, Mszatlan, Altata, La Paz. Santa Kosaia
and Guaymas (Mex.) 10 A. M, I'd OF each month.
The Company reserves the right cnange with
out previous notice steamers, sailing dates AMI
hours of sailing
Ticket Office-PALACE HOTEL New MONT
GoMERY ST.
GOODALL4 PERKINS G Co, Genr Agents.
10 Market ST.. San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-17
Ihild Study Meeting.

The regular weekly meeting of the San
Francisco Child Study Society will be held al
the Occidental Hotel at 2 80 P NJ to-day. Sub
jects: Sully's Dawn of Reason" "Heredity'
and "Child Study"
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-17

under the influence of drink. The other
points were dismissed as not being worth
consideration
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-17
To Cure n CnId i'm One Dov

Take Laxative Bromo Qainine Tablets. All druc-
gists refund the money If 1t fails TO cure asc
The genuine has L. b. q each tablet
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-17

"CUPID's CoUSsELLoR," "St. Cecilia" EN-
raptured" and ali the other nice colored
photographs and panels put up in the most
beautifus frames you have ever seen at San.
born L. Vains, 74l Market street.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-17
CpOSSIlal'S Specific MiItUP1

With this Iemedy persons can cure themselves
without the least exposure, change of diet or
change in application TO business. The medicin,
contains nothing that is OF the least injury to ths
constitution ASK your druggist Tor u Price, 81
q bottle
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-27
FOR THE SUMMER NORMAL.

Secretary Knox Issues an Important
Call to Those Desiring to Attend.
Mr. ]. w. Knox, secretary of the
San Antonio Summer Normal school,
which meets in this city from July IL
to August Is, has issued call, request
ing all those desiring to attend to send
their names to him at once, his ad-
dress being No. 17O6 North Comal
street He says:
These schools are of special benefit
to any of the following persons: To
any scholars behind in school work Of
grammar grades and high schools; to
any one preparing for examinations;
to those wishing to enter the teaching
profession; to those wishing teachers
certificates; to any progressive teacher
wishing to raise his scholarship and
ability. If you attend these summer
schools, you will unconsciously gain
professional strength. Examinations
will become a pastime, teaching a
pleasure.
1.-THE following subjects will be
taught: Arithmetic, grammar. politi-
cal geography, United States and Tex
as history, civil and physical geography
methods and management reading,
spelling and writing, required for a
second grade and the additional sub
jects of algebra, plane geometry. phys
les, mental and normal science requir-
ed for teh first grade
There will be no city certificates is
sued from the normal, for the city will
recognize the first grade state certifi-
cate.
IAN examination for the permanent
state certificate will be held at the
close of the normal"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-27
DEMAND BILLS OF LAp1NG.

When unknown agents" represent
ing unknown houses" try to place an
unknown make of piano in your house,
under the plea of saving storage, ask
them to show you the bill of lading.
Demand it; insist on its being produc-
ed, should you have'any idea of buying
and you'll find in all probability. that
the instrument is wanderer. and many
months, if not years, since it left the
factory, The price usually asked for
these boxes is S350.00. Offer one-half
or less and your offer will be readily
accepted. We have evidence of this
fact to show anybody, now in our
ware-rooms.
Before closing any trade with such
parties, call on us and you'll save mon
ey as well as get an honest made in
with an unquestionable guar
anty. THOS. GOGGAN & BROS,
San Antonio, Texas. 27-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-27

Tor the first four innings it was Dali
las game yesterday. The Defenders
started to work on George Keefe as if
they were really up to some trouble,
and pounded out two runs in the first
inning.
Rundell, a young twirler of Austin,
was on the slab for McCloskey's
men and kept the Bronchos guessing.
He had good speed and curves, and the
men behind him worked well.
Up to the eighth inning the score
was tied-3-3-when Rundell made a
wild throw to first, which virtually won
the game for San Antonio.
In the eighth inning McCloskey lift
ed a ball over the fence for a home
run, but there was no one on the bases
at the time. and only one run was
scored. The game, however, was still
undecided, for few punched hits cou-
pied with errors, would have changed
the score very easily.
Considering the threatening weather,
the attendance at the game was good.
and everybody rooted for the cham
pions, who played an errorless game,
the first game of the season played
by the Bronchos:
Umpire Phelan's work was severely
criticised by the spectators and some
of his decisions were rank for both
sides.
AL t. he,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-27
SUMMARY.

Earned runs-Dallas 2, San Antonio
J.
Two-base hits-Keefe, Weber, Clark,
Cooley and Mullaney.
Home run-McCloskey.
Runs batted in-Bailey 2,McCloskey
-. 2, Kohnle, Weber, Stanley, Hoover and
Mullaney.
Stolen bases-McCloskey 2. Clark,
Keefe and O'Connor.
Sacrifice hits-Kohnle, Weber, STAN
ley, Herbert, McClOskey, Hoover
Welch and RundeIl.
Struck out-By Keefe /, by Rundell
4.
Bases on balls-By Keefe 1, by Run
dell 5.
Hit by pitched balIs-Rundell 2.
First base on errors-San Antonio
g.
Left on bases-San Antonio 10, Dali
las 3.
Double plays-Knau to Clark to
O'Connor, Hall to Menafee to Mulla-
ney.
Wild throws-Runden and Hoover.
Wild pitch--Rundell-
Time of game-1 hour and AZ min
utes.
Umpire-Mr. Phelan-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-27
some sunday GOSSIP.

For the Sunday Light.
Girls who flirt with street car men
are never judged as angels by outsid-
ers.
Watermelons as a general thing
cause quite sale of collie and cholera
mixtures.
Some officers imagine that a blue
coat and silver shield authorize them
to do as they please.
Using officer Pat Stevens as a leu
tonic interpreter is one of Mayor Cal
laghan's latest ideas.
A deadbeat list and the average one
horse church record usually contain
about the same names.
Too positive assertions in an adver-,
tisement are apt to have a reactionary
effect upon the reader.
As a recorder Mayor Callaghan is
right at home. He holds down the one
horse lawyers all right.
The longer a one-horse preacher re-
mains in the pulpit, the better grow
his qualities for begging.
For ways that are unknown to other
persons just strike lot Of goody-
goody, pious folks.
Police officer Fitzhenry would never
be mistaken for a native of his Teu-
tonic Highness' Wilhelm's empire.
-
By way of novelty Manager Walker
might also tender his patrons a few
few first class attractions.
Police officer Thomas may not be as
tall as some of them, but he's just as
wide, as a young lady remarked to
the writer concerning herself.
Motormen Jim Redus and Will Holl-
man say that young couples like to
ride on their line-Nolan and Pine
streets-on account of the seats.
officers whose duty it is to enforce
the law should not be too lenient on
chronic offenders, such as the colored
element from North East street dives.
officers Yantis, McCabe and Thur
man are the dudes of the city police
force now that Zone of the Foinest"
Martin O'Day is no longer a billy
singer.
The girl who blows" one fellow and
then boast of it to another will never
get a chance at the latter mentioned
Boys sometimes take a
tumble.
What's the matter with sending |
Town Crier Copeland to the Legislature |
next time. He can give them all cards |
and spades when it comes to speak
In pieces"
Complaint is frequently heard that It |
takes a drop letter as long TO reach
4 box in the postoffice from the street
box as it does to get letter from an
adjoining state.
The question arises now during these
lays OF Watermelons and dog eatchers,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-27
DEDICATED TO MY FRIEND
(who was drowned in the natatoriul
in this city)

CWho was drowned in the natatorium
in this city,
Dear Henry, the joy of a loving home.
Gone to dwell in his Heavenly home
with the angels. Just budding into
manhood our Savior called him home,
and as friend extend to his bereav-
ed mother my sincere sympathy. But
he is not lost, only gone before, and
while my heart goes out in sympathy
to his mother, 1 can remind her that
our divine Savior has said, Suffer lit
tie children to come unto me, forbid
them not for such is the Kingdom of
God.
Spake me softly God in Heaven,
Keep my friend free from i'll,
Worldly gear and worldly honor
Ask l not of thee,
But from want and sin and sorrow,
Keep him pure and free. F.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-27

crazy-quit outheid today Calves
ton having pitchers Sparks and Roach
In right and left respectively and Par
is having Dicks and Nolan. Stein
and Nance the centre fielders, were the
only men who could be relied upon II
a bail went beyond the infield. Sparks
in right field for Galveston made three
errors out Of three chances.
Score 1884 $3.50 II III Z
Galveston .....0 90 1 1 o o 0 o. 10 A
Paris ......0 0 0 002 0 1 x-3 . 2
Batteries-Huston and ]. Hess. Dill
lon and Boland.