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The San Francisco call., 1897-12-13
LON AGNEW'S MATCH,
1t Has Been VI de with McConnel
for Tuesday Night.

IL mas Been VI de with Mcconnell
for Tuesday Night.
OAKLAND, Dec. 12.-The Acme Club
has arranged some good events for its
gentlemen's night on Tuesday evening.
The main event will be the eight-round
contest between Frank Mcconnell of San
francisco and Lon Agnew of this city for
purse OF $500 at $50 pounds weis ht.
Agnew has record of over 100 victories
and but three defeats and Mcconnell is as
yet undefeated. McConnelPs beat victory
is that over tie actor-pugilist, Billy Ell
mer. at the Acme Club two months ago.
Agnew is In training at Cron's Garden.
Alameda, and Mcconnell at Sargent
Santa Clara County.
The seating capacity OF the gymnasium
has been increased by 200 chars and will
now accom- late over 1900.
The preiiminaries are between McAyin
and Stanley, Hodgkins and Smith, Inger-
soil and Sparrow, Dirks and Tiret, SchuIer
and Conway, Grantield and Young
Snarkey, Jimmy Lawler and George
Simpson.
Death From Malpractice.
OAKLAND. Dec. 12-Mu1rel Pedrez-
zine, an Italian woman living on PeraIIa
avenue, corner of Hyde street, died at
midnight from the effects of criminal
opera lion. She was 35 years of age and
lived with her husband and large family
OF children. Two doctors were called In
on last Wednesday, but they were unable
to save her. They reported the case 10
Coroner Baldwi this morning. and he
will hold an inquest tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-13
Berkeley News Notes.

BERKELEY, Dee. IL Rev. II. c. Min ton
preached this morning nj the First Presby-
terian Church on "The Church and the
Young" In the course of his sermon ne de-
clared that the public schools lose muon of
their efficiency as moral factors by the b.
senee Of any religious teaching
The funeral of Mrs. Teresa Marsieapo of
West Berkeley was held this morning from
her late residence on Filth street, near Ban.
croft way.
Rev. John Coyie OF Trinity Methodist Church
Of Berkeley led a rally of all the Berkeley
Christian Endeayorers this evening at the
First Presbyterian Church.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-13
OCEAN TRAVEL.
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP co

STEAMERS LEAVE BROADWAY Aza.
- wharf San Francisco. follows: 1859
For por,S in Alaska, 9 A. NJ, Dec ?, z, IL, II
% p, and every firth day thereafter.
For Victoria, Vancouver (B. c., Port Town.
send, Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Anaeortes AMI
New Whatcom (BelltHgham Bay, Wash.l A. NJ
Dec. =, z, II, / %, y, and every fifth day there
after connecting at Vancouver with .he {. p Ry
at Tacoma with n: P. Ry. at Seattle with Greas
Mort hern Ry., and Alaska steamers
For Eureka (Humboldt Bay), Str Pomona
p M Dec 8, z ! l. Is, 20 "a, 2S, Jan. l, 3, III, IL
Is, -. 8. 81
For santa Cruz, Monterey San Simeon Cayucox
Port Hartford (San Luis Obispo), Gaviota santa
Barbara. Ventura, Hueneme, San Pedro. East san
Pedro (Los Angelesl and Newport, 8 A. NJ pee
4 9, i, l6 -, "a, %, ana every fourth day
thereafter
For San Diego, stopping only a5 Port Har ford
(SGn Luis Obispo), santa Barbara. Port Los An
gees anu Redondo (LoS Angelesl IL A. NJ, Dec
=, 10, Ia. lS, D. 20. 80, and every fourth day
thereafter
For Ensenada Magdalena Bay, San Jose del
Cabo, MRzatlau, Altata, La Paz Santa RosasiA
and Guaymas (Mex.), 10 A. NJ, I'd of each month.
The Company reserves the right to cnange with
out previous notice steamers, sailing dates ami
hours of sailing.
Ticket Ofice-PALACE HOTEL NEW MONT
GOMERY ST
6OODALLs PERKINS & Co., GenI Agents.
~ Market St. San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-13

With MT. w lllldInS LOT CbrlStlaDS OaV
at the track" TO be set aside for Christian
peo pie who wished to indulge in the pleas
ure OF witnessing genuine horserace
without coming In contact with the usual
attendant batting and gambling feature
he placed himself on record as a careful
and conscientious shepherd.
~ have seen many Christians riding on
the San Pablo cars lately, and l believe it
would be great economy in conscience
for them TO have such aday," said MIR.
Davis in his letter TO Mr.. Williams. Mr..
Davis evidently believes that he is in a
measure responsible for his brothers. 5
keeping, and il any of his flock are IN
clined to stray toward the path that is
trod by fast horses he wants to make
the way as smooth as loving and watch
ful shepherd might be expecIed TO do
TO ride in San Pablo avenue car is
a suspicious circumstance to Mr.. Davis
mind, apparently. but as yet the pastor
has not explained whether he has dis.
carded that route when travelling or
whether his actions are open to suspicion
as to his journey being one of mercy or
of pleasure.
Then again, MIR. Davis has not, evi.
IDENTIFY, taken lnio consideration which
element goes farthest toward making
horse-racing on enjoyable pastime. Per-
haps on Christians day it would be the
concensus of opinion at the track that in
order TO make the sport interesting one
must have favorltes, aud, to prove ones
sincerity in his prais ses, IT would be neces-
sary to put mp something more tangible
than mere words. Gambling, OF course
would be out of the question on Chris.
tians' day, and, robbed OF one element
That goes TO make horse-racing fasclna-
ton, even Christians might consider The
sport too tame and decline to support their
pastor in his efforts 10 set aside a day ON
which ho-se-rscIng might be made a fit
and proper pastime for holy and righteous
people.
Anyhow, President William, has not
wered the pestor's letter, and the
question of how Jar Christians wonId
patroniZe horse-raelng without gam bling
may never be solved.
When Judge Hall scored the so-called
French restaurants of this city from the
bench yesterday be touched on subject
that will bear investigation. and the
Civic League could not do better service
10 the community than by taking the
matter up. The work OF the Children's
Society, of the Rescue Home people and
the unpublished records of the police
show very clearly that there m ust be some
cause for the great mum Der of cases OF i'm.
morality that are daily being brought 10
light. The cause is the "all- ightn
restaurant.
In most OF the places liquor is sold in
the boxei to well.dressed mood lums and
Young girls and women at all hours of the
night. There is never a night that, the
midnight ordinance is not broken in tn g
class of restaurants, and conditions
exist that are unknown TO respectable citi-
zens whose day closes at midnight. A
few months ago the City Council. in
spasmodic momen. refused 10 renew a
lease o the Louvre under the Macdon
ough Theatre unless all the private boxes
were removed. This was done and the
license granted and virtue sneered. There
are dozen places near the heart of the
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-13
FOR SAN JOSE. Los GiTOS L. NAgVi CRTI

GTEAMER ALVISO LEAVES PERI DAILY
- Sundays excepted) al 10 A. II. Alviso daily
Saturday excepted) at p. N. Freight and
Passenger Fare between san Francisco ana
Alviso ooc; to San Jose, 75G Clay EE4 Yisx I
~ \, kiTsE g., San Josa
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-13
STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.
sUN. MOON AND AIDE

Sun. MOON AND AIDE.
UNITED STATES COAST AND GFODFTro SURVEY
IAEs AND HEIGHTS HIGH AND Low
WATERS AT FoRr POINT ENTRANCE To SAN
FRANCISCO BAY. PUBLISHED BY OFFICIAL
AUTHORITY or THE SUPERIST ENDENT.
NoTE-The high and low waters oc ur at tbs
City Front (M1ssion-street WHARF about twenty-
hve minutes later than at Fort Point; Inc heigh.
OF tide Is The same both places
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-13

There are ten nice positions on the
police force to be filed as soon as Mayor
Thomas shall sign the ordinance creating
them. This is, of course, quite feast of
political pie, and naturally every body
with a pull is trying 10 exercise il. The
positions pay 500 month and are prac-
tically life jobs. There is just doubt
regarding the Mayors position. The
ordinance contains the clause that the
men are TO be appointed ION the recon-
mendation OF Chief OF Police" This
practically gives the power of appoint
ment 10 Chief Lloyd.
AZ he is Populist, and the majority of
the commission, including the Mayor, is
Repu blican, II is like forcing the Repub-
scans to eat crow served on a Populistlc
platter. Considering that Mayor Thomas
was Chief of Police before Populism was
born in this county, there is certainly no
need TO tell him what requirements are
necessary for a police officer. 1t Is true
that the Mayor recently voted to re-
eecr Chief Lloyd, and did this be-
cause of the Chiefs good record,
but, other things being equal, it does
seem reasonable that the choice of men
should be left with those who were sue
cessful at the polls. especially en- il is
borne in mind that two years ago, when
the Popuists mad a majority of the board,
the Republicans were cleaned out as fast
o resolutions uld DO it. The clause
may have been inserted in the ordinance
merely as an act of courtesv TO the chief,
but it is there and the Mayor is quite
justified in taking a few days 10 think.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-13
NO HARMONY FOR
THE DEMOCRATS
Mcguire and Lane Already
Sever the Alameda
Camp.
President Williams Has Not Set
a Racing Day for the
Christians.
Republicans Do Not Like to Eat Grow
Served With POpulist
Relish.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,

GUS broadway, Dec. II
The little Mcguire boom start, In this
county by a ection Of the remnant OF the
Fusionisis OF 1896 had barely been born
when a strong opposition developed, and
already C. D. Lane IS more mentioned in
Democratic and Populist circles than the
little Congressman. Mcguire so far is the
choice of Alameda County Populists, at
least OF those of them who do the talking,
but there is no hope that this county will
send a Democratic delegation 10 the State
Convention solid Tor any one candidate
foT Governor. Robert NJ. Fitzgerali, the
leader of one wing of the Democracy, has
so far been non- n-commlttal, except to deny
hat he wants the Job himself, but his Sec
tion is clamoring for Mcguire. and he will
bly, lead the Congressman's cause.
On the other hand, with the leadership
of George w. Baker, a silver Republican
with Democratic tendencies, as started
the campaign for Charles ID. Lane, and
many other local leaders are rapidly fall
ing in line. Ex-Sheriff McKIllican, a
slaIwart Democrat, has already stated
that he is supporter OF Mr.. Lane and
considers him the stronger man. He also
fears that Mcguire has too many fads TO
be elected even if nominated. With Nc
KilIican can be reckoned the English
Democrats, and this draws in the party
amost the same as they were before ex-
Senator Moffitt quit politics for private
lie. 1t seems certain that so far as Ala
medals delegation is concerned the Muir
phy-Budd scenes OF three years ago will
be repeated in the State convention.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-13

10 -'D<A DHOGIuUGI
stu1r Queen, Jepsen 6S hours from San Diego
etc. and mdse, to GOodai. Perkins 81 Co
Stmr Rival. johnson, 16 hours from Fort
Bragg; lumuer, to q, u Mitchell
Stmr Bonita. Nicholson II hours rom San
Diego, etc: produce, to Good all, Perkins d Co.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-31
LETTER WILL PAY TO-DAY.
About 100000 Bushels of December
Wheat Delivered to His Brokers.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3O.-The closing scenes of
the Letter deal in December wheat will have
been enacted by o'clock tomorrow and
the curtain rung down on everything of
speculative nature pertaining to the huge
affair. By that time, too, there will have
been delivered about 100000 bushels of
wheat if anything like the recent rate of
increase in stocks of contract wheat holds
good tomorrow. To-day's action of the mar
ket and the enormous purchases of Decem-
Der by the Letter brokers seem proof that
there IS no December shortage now out
standing. 1t was this fact as much as any
thing else which made the trade beartsh,
despite a very bullish array of news for the
day. 1t is generally expected that the great
deal will be wound up without the sensations
that were looked for earlier in the month.
The plucky manner in which all the cash
wheat had been taken in by Letter and the
liberal way in which the May option had
been bought led to a revulsion in feeling
on the curb after the board had closed
The report was current that the British had
called out their naval reserves and the news
threw the bears into panic. The May price
was rushed up from 92ls cents to 927s cents,
while calls were frantically bid up from
931a cents to 94ss cents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-31

CLEVELAND, o., Dec. SO-At to-day's
session of the American Economical Asso-
citation Prof. F. w. Tousey, of Harvard
College. read paper on 'Some Results of
an Inquiry on Taxation in Massachusetts" I"
This was followed by discussion on the
methods of teaching economics, in which
Prof. Arthur l.. Hadley, of Yale, Prof
Richmond Mayo Smith, of Columbia, and
Prof. F. M. Taylor, of Michigan University,
participated Tomorrow will be devoted to
a discussion of the currency question. Sec
retary Gage was expected to be present, but
cannot come. In his absence the question
will be discussed by Professor Tousey, Hor-
ace White, Senator Hanna and others.
This evening the following officers of the
association were elected: President, Prof.
Arthur r. Hadley, of Yale; vice presidents,
John c. Gray, of Northwestern; Henry c.
Gardner, of Brown; w. NJ Daniels. Of
Princeton; secretary, w. F. Wilcox. of Cor
nell; treasurer, Prof. Huh, of Cornell; MEM
berS Of publication committee, Willard
Fisher, of Wesleyan, Connecticut f. NJ
Taylor, of the University of Michigan The
time and place of next meeting will be Sc
lected by the executive committee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-31
THE TEN LOST TRIBES
A TOPIC DISCUSSED BY THE JEWISH
HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Claim Made that American Indians
Are Descendants of the Lost PeO-
pIe-Other Annual Conventions.

NEW YORK, Dec. 30.-The chief paper
read at the second days session of the
American Jewish Historical Society's meet
ing in this city to-day was by Leon Huh
ner on New York Jews in the Struggle for
American independence" Mr.. Hummer said
that a larger proportion Of Jews were loyal
to the American cause than any other resi-
dents of the State; that THE Jews of '76
have for all time answered the question
Can Jews be patriots? -
AT the conclusion of Mr. Huhner's address
there was some discussion on the paper of
President Oscar S. Straus, read yesterday
in reference to the ''Ten Lost Tribes" AS
to the authority for the belief that the
American Indians were the lost tribes, DR..
Cyrus Adler said that Montecinos was the
first Jew to originate the idea that the
Indians were descended from the lost tribes.
DR.. Kohler said that whoever was the first,
he must have derived his view from Chris
tian sources DIR. Leo Weiner, of Harvard
related some interesting folk stories from
the German in relation to the lost tribes
which he gathered during the last year.
Max j. Kohler read a paper on EARLY
American Zionist Projects" Owing to the
shortness of time the reading of a dozen
or so of papers which were not reached
was dispensed with. They will be printed in
the archives of the society.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-31
wON,T ACCEPT AUTONOMY.
Correspondent ScoveI Tells of Hi
visit fO General Gomez

Correspondent ScoveI Tells of His
Visit to General Gomez.
HAVANA, Dec. 30-Sylvester Scovel, the
New York correspondent, and Mrs. Scovel
returned tonight from their visit to Maximo
Gomez on the Demajagua estate, Sancti
Spiritus. They were two days and nights
with the insurgents, who dined and serenad-
ed them Mrs. Scovel expresses herself as
very much pleased with the trip. 1t was
the first time an American woman had vis-
tied the camp of General Gomez. Mr.. Sco-
vel says that Senior Rafael Madrigal carried
a commission from the United States gov
ernment, and that as he (ScoveD had none,
he went through the Spanish lines with a
permit from General Blanco, who gave it
on the understanding that he would talk
autonomy to General Gomez, which he did.
General Gomez refused the overtures, basing
his refusal on the conviction that Spain
could not hold out two years longer. Cen
eral Gomez expressed himself as well sat
isfied with the present condition of affairs.
He said also that he was grateful for Presl-
dent McKinley'S invitation to American citi-
Mr.. Scovel and Senor Madrigal were some
times in considerable danger, owing to the
fact that the American flag they carried
looks at a distance like the insurgent flag.
General Gomez had an escort of from four
hundred to six hundred cavalry. Senor Ma
drigal is expected tomorrow.
Tonight General Bernal Semura and Con-
Zalez Parade returned from the field. 1t
is rumored in Spanish official circles that
while the official relations between General
ming smoothly, privately they are on bad
terms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-31
NOT PERMITTED TO DANCE.
Miss Madeline, the Little Daughter of
"Wixard'' Edison, Gerryixed.

NEW YORK, Dec. 30.--Madeline, the nine
year-old daughter of Thomas A. Edison,
the inventor, was to have appeared yes
terday afternoon in charity perform
ance at the Carnegie Lyceum, but the Ger
ry Society officers interfered. They in
formed the managers of the entertainment
that Miss Edison would not be allowed to
appear. so her part was taken by an older
girl The second half of the programme
consisted of a performance of ."The Pied
Piper of Hanlin," in which parts were
taken by more than a hundred children.
Chorus songs and elaborate tableaux made
up the greater part of the performance
Mr.. Edison's daughter was to have APP
peared in what was really little more than
being interminged The Gerry Society
agents heard that the little Miss Edison
was to perform a dance, and word was sent
10 Carl Marwig. the dancing master, who
was in charge of the AFFAIR. that she would
not be allowed TO appear. He called on the
them that the affair was to be nothing more
than a children's performance for the ben
ent OF charity. but the Gerry agents per-
sisted IN their refusal to allow Miss Edi-
son to appear. In addition they instructed
Marwtg not TO permit Miss Flezin, a four
teen-year-old girl. 10 appear in a gavote.
The managers of the entertainment were
tncenSed when they learned of the action
OF the Gerry agents. as they had taken spe-
cial care 70 obtain Mr.. Edison's consent to
the appearance OF his daughter in the tab
leaux. At the rooms of the Gerry Society
the only explanation OF the action volch-
safed was that the proposed dancing of Fdi-
sons daughter was clearly contrary TO law
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-31
WEYLER GIVES OFFENSE
HE MAY BE PROSECUTED FOR PRO-
TESTING AGAINST M'KINLEY.
Newspapers Which Printed His screed
ter ScoveT from GOmez's Camp.

MADRID, Dec. 30-General Weyler, for
merly captain general of Cuba, in his me-
mortal to the Queen Regent on the SUBJ
ject of President McKinley's message to
Congress- says he is honored by the attacks
ernor general was that of a soldier animat-
ed by honor and patriotism. Such attacks,
therefore General Weyler adds, will do him
no harm. as they are aimed at him, he as
serts, simply because he has done his duty.
Nevertheless, ''since the message contained
insulting observations on the Spanish troops
in Cuba" he believed it to be his duty to
address a protest to the crown. General
Weyler affirms that the so-called pacificos
whom he concentrated in the fortified dis
tricts were the prime abettors of the rebel
lion. The protest of the general is couched
in courteous language.
Ell Correo Espanol, La Nacional, El Epoca
and other papers that have published Gen.
WeylerS protest against President McKin-
ley's message will be prosecuted. The pub
lication had been prohibited on international
grounds. 1t is rumored that General Weyler
will be prosecuted. The authorities refuse
to transmit the protest to the Queen Regent
through the War Office.
The announcement of the intended de-
parture of the American correspondents
from Cuba together with the change of
attitude of the United States gives rise to
the opinion that the question is about to
be peacefully settled and that, with the
granting of autonomy the was no longer
has a raison d'etre. 1t is alleged that a
majority of the insurgent chiefs have de-
clared that they desired peace, but were
opposed to the nomination of foreign cfti-
cialS having no interest in Cuba.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-31
CUBA,s NEW GOVERNMENT.
General BlancO Issues an Edict Re-
garding the Plan for Autonomy.

HAVANA, via Key West, Fla, Dec 3d.
The Gazette (officiaD prints to-day the auto
nomic legislation for Cuba. General Blanco,
in his edict, assumed command of all
branches of the government as the delegate
of the crown ministers of state, war, navy
and foreign affairs, who reside in Madrid
Blanco what he shall do in carrying out his
functions. General Blanco, or any other
captain general who might be ap-
pointed in his place, will be simply
viceroy governing the island. assisted
by six secretaries, assembled with their
chairman in council of government. The
government will go into effect on Saturday
next and will be formed of five secretaries,
with their chairman-six, all told. The list
of government secretaries is as already fore
casted by cable, with the exception that the
Department of Posts and Telegraphs will be
under Senior Laureano Rodriguez instead of
Senor Fernandez De Castro.
The correspondent of the Madrid Impair
cial, who has ridden over greater part of
the island writes to his paper that he saw
at San Jose Iajas, this province, 1850 re-
concentrates thrown into the streets or dy-
ing in wretched huts. mere living skeletons.
He states that 10000 have died within
year. Most of t'ls4 reconcentrados, he SAYS
dc not care to work when they leave their
homes. They carried with them all their
belongings, and have gradually sold those
Their physical strength is wasted and
they need IL helping hand to lift them even
from the gutter. Several correspondents of
El Diario de la Marina describe the hor-
ribIe misery, due to fevers and sickness.
of different towns of the province of Santa
Clara. There are many abandoned without
shelter or medical assistance The winter
season approaches. The women are half
nude with their naked infants wasted with
cold and hunger
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-31
American historical society.

CLEVELAND, Dec. 30.-At to-day's ses-
sion of the American Historical Association
a paper on ''State Supported Historical So
cieties and their Functions was read by
r. G. Thwaites, OF the State Historical So
ciety of Wisconsin, and 1.-THE Functions of
State and Local Historical Societies with
Respect to Research and Publication was
the subject of a paper by Prof. j. f. Jane
son, of Brown University The following
officers were elected: President, George f.
Fisher; vice presidents, James +. Rhodes
and Edward Eggleston; secretary, Herbert
b. Adams; treasurer, Clarence w. Bowen
assistant secretary and curator, A. H.
Clark; secretary church history section,
Samuel Macauley Jackson; executive coun-
Gil, Hon. Andrew ID. White, Charles X.
Adams, Hon. William Writ Henry, James
b. Angel, Henry Adams, Hon. George r.
Hoar, James Schouler Richard S. Storrs,
Prof II. NJ. Stephens, Prof Frederick j.
Turner, Hon. Melville w. Fuller and Prof.
A. b. Hart. 1t was decided to hold the
next meeting of the association in New
Haven, Conn. 1t was reported that the as
sociation has a surplus of $4,000. OF that
sum ST. 900 was voted in support of the
American Historical Review and $500 to the
Historical Manuscript Commission. This
evening there We're several receptions to the
delegates among those entertaining being
Senator and Mrs. Hanna. Mr.. and Mrs
Samuel Mather and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry c.
Ranney,