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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-06-30
DEATH OF ]. s. CAPRON.
Old Pioneer of Nevada Shoots
Himself at an Early Hour
in the Morning.
III Health and Dependency Supposed
to Be the Cause of His Suicide.
Three Shots Fired.

John S. Capron, a retired capitalist, re-
siding at 1919 Devisadero street, whose
death was reported in yesterdays CALL,
was an old pioneer of the State of Nevada.
He went to that State when no buildings
were erected in any OF the towns of that
State. He settled in Eureka, and with an
eye to business commenced TO deal in the
purchase of gold dust from the miners.
To him this proved profitable, as he soon
realized a large fortune. Like a good
many others he invested heavily in real
estate, and at one time he was worth a
cold million of dollars.
Luck, however, turned against him and
he lost quite large sum at the time the
mines petered out. He came to San
Francisco about fifteen years ago and re-
sided here with his wife and three daugh-
tiers up TO about ten years ago, when his
wife died. Since that time he has lived
with his two married daughters at the
place where he ended his life.
The deceased was a native of Virginia
and aged ~ years a the time al his death
His estate, which is in real property in
this City and Santa Clara County, is esti-
mated to be worth about $3.50, COO He
was not member of any church or id en-
tilted with secret organiza tions. He had
been twice married, his last wife dying
ten years ago. His property will go to
seven stepdaue hters, his nearest reIa-
lives. Five OF them are married and all
live in this State.
AT the Dev!sad ero-street residence there
live his three stepdaug hters-Mrs A. w.
Manion, Mrs. Joseph G. Kearny and Miss
May CapTon. The husbands OF the two
married ladies are at present in Guate-
mala. nephew of Mrs. hearny's nus.
band was sleeping in the room at the
time the old man shot himself. but did
not hear the TWO first shots. The third,
however, awoke him. when he gave the
alarm and aroused the members of the
household. In the meantime a police
officer heard the shots and notified the
Coroner. The body was not removed to
the Morgue as the Coroner was satisfied
that it was case of suicide. The pistol
which was used was found clinched IN his
right hand.
For long while he had been suffering
from nervous disease. and the pain and
restlessness made him very misera bic.
His suicide was an attempt to free him
self from the-burden of his disease.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-06-30
SETTLING INTERESTS.
Mrs. Byrne Coming to an Agreement
with Her Creditors.


When the case of Lang against Mrs.
Kate Perry Byrne aad Mrs. Florence
Blythe Hinkley was called in Judge Sea
wells court yesterday, Judge Van r.
Paterson, as attorney for one of the liti-
giants, announced that a compromise had
been reached between Mrs. Byrne and
Mr.. Lang, and that in all probability no
testimony would be required in that
branch of the case.
Several witnesses were examined IN re-
gard to the signing of certain assignments
of interests that are claimed adverse TO
Mrs. Byrne, after which the further hear
ing OF the case was postponed until
August g.
The only contention between Mrs.
Hinckley and Mrs. Byrne, it will be re-
mem be-ed, is touc ing the proper appor-
tionment of Mrs. Byrne's interest in the
Blythe estate property. Mrs. Hinckley
admits that she agreed TO give her step
grand one-tenth of the amount re-
covered, and she says she is willing to
carry out that contract by allowing her
10 per cent of the value of the property,
which she estimates TO be worth ST. 700 900.
Mrs. Byrne insists on a division of the
property, or failing in that she asks for 10
per cent OF SIS. 000, 600, which in her mind
IS a fair valuation of the Blythe estate
realty.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-06-30
DESIGNATED
TWO GRAVES
A Florist Who Took a
Peculiar Means of Col
Letting a Bill.
Justice Cook Characterizes the
Act as Dastardly and
Disgraceful.
In Order to Escape Responsibility the
Defendant Blamed 1t on
His Wife.

Justice of the Peace Cook yesterday gave
judgment for 5000 against the defendant in
the case of Eu- enio Bianchi against Justin
Danvilliers, and in his written opinion
filed took the occasion to "roast" the de-
fendant. Since he has presided in the
courts. he said. now for six years, no case
has come before him which so appealed
to his sense of decency, to say nothing OF
justice.
The case grew out of the desecra-
ton of the graves OF Bianchi's
father and mother by Danvilliers. Dan
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-06-30
A BOY Held t. Answer.

Joseph Tagnotti, boy IL years of age, was
yesterday held by Judge Campbell TO answer
before the Superior Court in $4,000 bonds on
the charge OF assault to murder. The COM
planning witness was Antoine de Franco a bov
and on May ID Tagnoti struck him on the
head with e brick, at Sansome and Battery
streets, breaking piece of ais skull.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-06-30

The California Athletic Club has for Friday evening Big
Miller
ooma will meet Henry Baker who defeated BY Je at entertainment
given at Woodwards Pavilion Miller
proved he should Baker handy
a %
best
Woods recently Roche cite n Jan
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-06-30
AUCTION SALES,

BY FEA%K W. FUTTERFIELD - This day
uue so, Furniture, at S5l Market St, at II
o clock.
BY HOOKER & LENT-Thls day, June 80,
Real Estate at ] 1 Post street. at u O'Clock.
BY CHAs. LEVY & Co.-Thursday, July l.
Millinery Goods, at 1888 Market St, at IL o. dock
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-06-30
Forty-EIeht Per Cent Year.

w. H. Schuman has sued Frances A. Finley
ana j. s. Reio for the recovery of 1925 due on
a note OF hand in favor of Annie H. Turtou
with interest at the rate of per cent month";
and if not paid onthly to be compounded.
further sum OF $50 is demanded as attor-
news fee.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-06-30

STA, CONSUMPTION Asthma, brgh 9 and all Kid
neg Disc ases Blindness Heart Dseas,. Disea ses
Of the Throat, Cancer, Tumors and Blood and
tx n Diseases. Male and fem lie maladies sue
cessively treated and cured. Consultation free
Office ZIG Clay st. wher he may be consulted sr
any Time during the cay o. evening. Hours-os3O
to IL A. NJ, 80 10 z, to p N.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-06-30
ADJUSTMENTS.

. RALDwIN THEATER THE First Gentleman Of
Europe"
COLUMBIA TEEATER "A Social Highwayman"
NoRosCo's RA-HoUsE-' Blue Grass
kLCAzAR THEATER.- Andy Blake" and The
First Born"
iIVoLI OPERA HOUSE Wang"
0RPHEUM-High- Class Vaudeville
OBERoN.-Grand Concert
GOLDEN GATE HALL-Hypnotic Demonstra-
lions
sUTRo DEMONSTRATING and Performances
IKE CHUTEs AND SKATING RINK-DAlly al
! Alght street, one block east of The Park.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-06-30

PICNICS AND EXCURSIONS.
Ell CAMPo-Music, dancing, Boating Fishing
ENery Sunday.
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DR.. woNe woC

CHIN Sc PHYSICIAN AND su-.
" surgeon, graduate of the most A
famous medical college in China.
has prdcticed his profession in "
san Francisco for over twenty as q
years with u ara ed success. hou- H.
sands of patients testify to his - ID
skill and knowledge. Natures own .-SHssfl@N
incidence used. minerals. lie ~
cures, not attempts to cure, Bheu- Ykz&9eet4 8d'
matism Paralysis, Piles Dyspep. 'SFSiSg8aHseN
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-06-30
LADIES' KID GLOVES!

ZEc-45OO pairs CORsETs black dra
Nv long waists suitable for figure
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-18

mony touching the right Of such aliens
TO enter the United States"
The Court, in it's decision, sums up
the decisions of the United States SUI
preme Court as follows:
When the law has confided 10 a
special tribunal the authority TO hear
and determine certain matters in the
course of its duties. the decision OF
that tribunal within the scope of its
authority is conclusive upon all 9TH
eTs.
1T is contended that the decision
of the Deputy Collector of Customs is
not final because not announced to
the petitioners. so that they might ap-
peal. Having held that the decision
refusing TO admit them 20 land IL an
executive function. formal notice Of the
decision 10 the petitioners is not es-
sentiaI to its validity. We as a Court
do not know whether the decision
NAV not have been announced to them
by this time. The failure TO announce
the decision is not ground TO discharge
them from the restraint they are I'M
dergoing.
I'm a case. in re Chin Yuen Sing. a
United States Circuit Judge held that
the Act of 1891 left nothing for the
Court 70 inquire into. save only wheth-
CT petitioner is an alien and whether
the Collector has made a decision. On
this latter point. the return, in which
he states that he has decided adverse
" to- admission. is conclusive. Even II
he had not so decided when the writ
was applied for, the signing of such a
return is itself a decision The opin-
ion of the Deputy Collector cannot be
inquired into by this Court"
Mr. w. r. Castle then moved that
both petitions be dismissed, and the
petitioners be remanded TO the Collect
or General. The Court so ordered.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-18
ADULTERATED PROVISIONS SOLD
Many Arrests May Re-
suit from Investigation.
District Attorney Advises Proper
Method of Prosecution-As-
sistance Promised.

4 conference was held yesterday be-
tween the Board of Health and the
District Attorney for the purpose of
determining on a plan of action in
prosecutions under the pure food law,
says the Examiner of March I'd.
Drs. Morse and Lovelace, Chief
Food Inspector Dockery and Oscar
Lewis and Isadore Jacobs of the Pure
Food Committee of the Associated In
dustries held an informal discussion in
the rooms of the Board of Health.
Immediately after the consultation
came to a close the whole party went
TO the District Attorneys Office.
Mr. Barnes was informed that the
board needed to be enlightened on the
proper procedure in the new fight
food of all kinds. II was stated that
the board expected to make many ar
rests in the near future, but was in
doubt as TO the proper way to act
within the law and at the same time
with success. The question arose
whether it was necessary to make
complete chemical analysis in each
and every case before prosecuting ur-
der the pure food law. To this the
District Attorney replied that an an
alysis would not be an essential part
of the prosecutions case, but on the
contrary wherever sufficient evidence
of adulteration was found, the board
would be justified in going ahead with
the prosecution. This bit of legal adj
vice was pleasant news for the re-
representatives. of the board, as they had
feared that in case of analysis being
required. their campaign would be
blocked.
The District Attorney agreed that in
case of jury trials in the Police Courts
he would send an assistant to help
the prosecuting attorney.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-18
ALABAMA CLAIMS AWARD.
Years Old Dispute Dragged Into Eng
liSh Parliament.

Years old Dispute Dragged Into Eng
fish Parliament.
LONDON, Feb. 26.-Mr. Curzon,
the parliamentary secretary for the
foreign office. replying i'll the house
of commons today to Thomas Glib
son Bowles, who asked several days
ago whether there is any prospect
of the United States repaying to Great
Britain the money still unclaimed of
the Alabama award, read the reply
which the late VIM. H. Smith, as
first lord of the treasury, made to
similar question in 1891.
1t was in effect that it is contrary to
the terms of the treaty of Washington
for the British government TO request
the return of the unclaimed balance.
Mr.. Curzon added, relative TO the pros
pect of the United States Offering to re-
turn it. that he could not speak for
the government of the United States.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-18
ALL HONOR CO-EDs.

University Graduate Defends Her
College system.
OAKLAND, March 3.-Mary Nc
Henry Keith, U. c. II, has come to
the defense of the co-eds. Mrs. Keith
is the wife OF artist William Keith of
Berkeley. She denies the statements
that co-education is failure. This
is what she says:
The question is in reality, Is our
present system of instruction at fault?
Every earnest student feels that lee
lures and examinations" consume too
much precious time. If the average
girl student has no notion of indie
are paid by the State to teach the
young idea how to shoot, and the
students how to study, look to their
methods.
If the girls are not numerous IN the
so-called scientific course, not aver
sion. but uncultivated taste is the
reason They are constantly advised
that such studies are too masculine.
If they prefer the candy and ice cream
of literature and philosophic theoriz-
ing. the fiction of history, or the tick
ling of the gray matter of their brains
by the study of grammar and the
languages, then let us wait for better
things. Women are TO have their in
nings in the field of science, and that
before many years.
AS to the women students being a
leisure class, we have known of many
boy being sent to college because
his father didn't know exactly what
to do with him, but hoped that some
thing would turn up.
Some professors still believe that as
to mental nourishment girls should
have an entirely different diet. Boys
eat beef and bread; therefore obvious
ly girls should not. That is the line
of argument in certain nonsense which
reappears at intervals with the GER
tainty of measles and chicken-pOX. 1t
is too late in the worlds history to
look back and sigh after a separate
girls table of logarithms, or strictly
feminine microscope.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-18
MORE TRANSVAAL.
Cecil Rhodes Compares -Africs
Colony with Crete.

Cecil Rhodes Compares African
Colony with Crete.
LONDON. Feb. 2S.-The committee
appointed by Parliament to inquire in
to the Transvaal raid resumed its ses-
sion in Westminster Hall today.
Jameson. leader of the expedition, APP
peared for the first time. The Prince
of Wales. on entering the hall, shook
hands with Col. Cecil Rhodes. The
latter, when the proceedings opened,
was recalled and questioned by Sir
Henry bell-Bannerman, a mem
Der of the late Rosebery Cabinet.
The only interest awakened in the
cross-eXaminatiOn was aroused by a
statement from Colonel Rhodes that
he did not see any difference between
the cases of Crete and the TransvaaE
except that the Cretans. who have
the popular sympathy of England. are
foreigners claiming civil rights, while
in the case of the Transvaal it was
our countrymen who were seeking civil
rights"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-18
NEW COURSE FOR BERKELEY.

Teachers VIII be Given instruction
In Physical Culture.
OAKLAND, March Food Ana
lysis and Dietetics" will be taught
at the State University in Berkeley.
The Academic Council of the univer-
sity has made the special order of bu-
siness at their meeting tomorrow a
new teachers course in physical cul-
ture that has recently been proposed
by Professor w. E. Magee, director
of physical culture of Harmon Gym
nasium.
A special committee of the faculty
has recommended that it be two
years course, and that those taking it
be classified as students in physical
culture. Those who complete two
years work satisfactorily will receive
special diplomas for their effort.
Professor Magee says that the pur-
pose is TO supply the various grammar
and high schools throughout the State
with competent physical instructors.
He will give lectures on 1.-The deformi-
ties resulting from neglect during the
period growth Cor school life); mas
sage tits general principles and use);
anthropometry, physical diagnosis,
and the general theory and practice of
physical culture
Courses in anatomy and dissec-
ton" will be conducted by Professor
John w. Williamson, NJ. D., and j..
Henry Barbat, NJ. d. These will be
in the medical department of the uni
versity in San Francisco.
Only strong and healthy men and
women will be admitted to the new
course. The requirements for admis-
sion are very strict.
During the first year OF study the
student will investigate anatomy,
school hygiene; he will spend six
hours a week in the dietetic labora-
tory, take the regular military drill,
study deformities and swing Indian
clubs and dumbbelis In the second
year will be the lectures on massage,
hygiene. advanced dietetics and the
physiology of women. There will be
practical application of massage.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-18

Mayor PheIan submits Plan to Reduce
Election Expenses


Election Expenses
The Chronicle OF Feb. q. publishes the
following letter. addressed by Mayor
PheIan to Assemblyman North, Senators
Mahoney and Stratton: February %.
ss7.-Assemblyman North, Chairman As
sernbIy Committee on Election Laws. As
sernbIy Chamber. Sacramento, Cal.-Dear
Sir: Enclosed is a draft of bill, the OBJ
ject of which is TO lessen the cost of spe-
cfaI elections for freeholders or for the
adoption of charters for municipalities
1t provides that at such elections any
number less than six regular precincts
may be consolidated into one. and further
that the election boards at such elections
shall consist of two judges and two clerks
only IL also dispenses with the necessity
of new registration by providing that the
precinct registers used at the last pre-
ceding general election i'm precincts that
shall be merged may be used at such
specfaI election, and also that supple
mental registration shall be had before
such election so as TO afford electors
whose names do not appear on these re-
cisters or who may have changed their
residence, an opportunity TO vote at such
election.
..As there is a strong sentiment in San
Francisco-the only large city in the
State that has not adopted a freehoIders
charter under the new constitutional
favor of new charter, and II Is pro-
Dosed 10 hold a freehOlders' election this
year. it is highly important that such a
Law as the one proposed he enacted at
the present session OF the Legislature.
The bill was drawn by Carrot w NC
F,nerny. and IL meets with the approval
OF the Registrar. w. NJ Hinton. Mr. Hin
ton informs me that if 1t is enacted the
cost of a freeholders' or charter electioh
will be reduced more than one-hal.
trust that the measure viii be eNped''eu
Yours very truly,
JAMES d. PHELAN, Mayor
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-18
TENDERS FOR BEEF CATTLE.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF
HEALTH,

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF
HEALTH,
Honolulu, March II, 1897.
TENDERS will be received at this
office until Il O'Clock noon, WE'D
NESDAY, March 81, 1897, for supply
ing the Leper Settlement at Molokai
with ID Fat Beef Cattle, or CD Good
Beef Cattle, to weigh not less than $50
pounds net when dressed. Cattle to be
delivered at the Leper Settlement at
an average of about ninety heads per
month, for the period of six months
ending September 30, 1897.
The tender must be for the price per
pound dressed, and not per head. Hides
and Tallow to be the property of the
Board.
The Board of Health does not bind
itself to accept the lowest or any bid
BY order of the Board of Health.
CHARLES WILCOX,
456O-3t 1S47-3t Secretary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-18

4 recent despatch from Kingston,
Jamaica. saws: Detailed:-reports have
reached this city of the sittings held at
Demarara, British Guiana of the Royal
Commission appointed by the British Gov
eminent TO inquire into the condition of
the sugar industry in the West Indies
The Planters Association, OF British
Guiana, showed that with prices ruling
as at present proprietors could not GARY
on their estates. The only remedy, they
said. is the enforcement of free trade
principles by the imposition OF counter
vaiIing duty equal to the bounty given in
the export of beet sugar by Continental
countries of Europe. Without it the sugar
industry, which paid 20 per cent OF the
coIony's expenses. would be ruined and
every white man able to do so would
leave the country.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-18

CHEAP true cheapness,
.ro. is not in price but
NESS, in value-and in
value giving this store is
known from Niihau to Ha-
wall. In short, the saving
from other stores usualprices
is a fourth, third or half. Is
that worth while to you? 1t
is to careful folks, house
keepers and hotel keepers.
We have oak bedroom sets
at S3o-mahogony finish at
sig, the value iSthe same and
cannot be duplicated in Ho-
nolulu. They are well made
of the best quality seasoned
lumber. Not old stock, but
new arrivals and new de-
signs. Our agents in the East
are ever on the lookout for
pretty furniture, and when
found it is shipped to us. We
number among our patrons
the rich people of Homo
lulu; we like their patronage.
But we cater to those who
have not such a share of
Worldly goods and have fur
niture to please them.
For the next two weeks
we will offer for cash, hand
some hardwood sets at $28.
China closets, either round or
square corners. Handsome
sideboards at $40. Chairs,
straight backs and rockers.
Solid oak and walnut chairs.
The largest assortment in the
city.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-18
Yale In Training.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, March g.
Bob Cook, who is going to coach the
Yale eight this season, is going to
coach the sons of Eli as they were
never coached before. He has arrived
here and has this to say as to the
hopes of Yale:
Il will stay with the crew until
the men have either led or followed
Harvard and Cornell across the finish
line on the Hudson. That will be the
greatest race of years and Yale's op-
ponents will be coached by the two
leaders of two strokes, Lehman and
Courtney. l will coach Yale and will
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-18
Against Fast Mails south.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-The Sen
ate committee on appropriations has
agreed to strike out of the post office
appropriation bill the appropriation
of S171 .23S for fast mail to the south.
The motion was made by Senator Pet
tigrew. who complained that the APP
preparation amounted to payment for
service which had already been paid
for at exorbitant rates. He also en-
tered a motion to reduce the rate of
compensation for carrying the mails
to the extent of one-fifth of the pres
ent rate, which has not yet been acted
uDOn
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-18
BY AUTHORITY.
QUARANTINE NOTICE.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF
HEALTH,
Honolulu, March II, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that YOKO-
HAMA, JAPAN, is an INFECTED
PORT; that, until further notice, all
Vessels and Passengers from Yoko-
hama, Japan, will be strictly quaran-
tined for the full period of eighteen
days from date of leaving Yokohama
By order of the Board of Health.
CHARLES WILCOX,
4560-3t Secretary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-18
PREPARING FOR SYNOD.
The Pope Appoints Commission to In
veStIgate Matters

The Pope Appoints Commission to In
veStIgate Matters
ROME, Mar. 3.-The Pope has ap-
pointed a commission of prelates,
whereof Bishop Keane, formerly of
Washington, is a member, and Car
dinaI Satolli is President, to study
matters to be discussed at the next
national Episcopal synod in the Unit
ed States.
learn on good authority that Mgr.
Radini Tedeschi will be Papal envoy
to study the Manitoba school ques-
ton on the spot. The probabilities
OF Archbishop Corrigan's immediate
elevation TO the Cardinalate is still a
subject of contention. but it is still
impossible TO make an absolute state
ment one way or the other.