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gray. After discharging here she will

gray. After discharging here she will
load wheat for England.
The renovated steamer Oregon had her
trial trip on the bay yesterday morning
and in spite of the fact that she has been
laid up off Sausalito for over two years
she made an excellent showing. She
docked at Spear-street wharf, took on
board enough cargo to ballast her and
started at once for Astoria. Captain G.
Miner Goodall says there is enough wheat
in sight at Astoria and Portland to keep
another steamer as big as the Oregon
running steadily for a month or six
weeks.
Exchange sta es that ali the crew of the
Norwegian bark Selodan, with the excep.
ton of the captain and carpenter, had ar
rived in safety at Auckland, n. u, The
captain and carpenter cied at Starbuck
Island, where the vessel was wrecked
The Selodan left Newcastle, n. S. W., on
July Is, 1896. Later reinsurance was paid
on her. and after eight months had elapsed
she was posted at Lloyds as missing.
one of the small traders that ship
wrecked crew was on Starbuck Island. A
relief boat was sent by the New Zealand
Government, but it was too late to save
the lives OF the ca ptain ana carpenter.
The Harbor Commissioners had fully
made up heir minds to increase the rates
charged Uncle sam for the use of scale
houses, ground rent for the barge offices
on the water front, and also the docking
rates of the revenue cutters Hartley and
Golden Gate. Collector of the Port Jack
son went before the board and made an
eloquent plea on behalf of the Govern
ment. He said Uncle Sam was poor ana
couldn't possibly afford to pay an in
creased rate, and said that the space used
by the revenue cutters was useless for any
other purpose than that to which it was
put.
Uncle Sans poverty touched the hoard
in weak spot and Major Harvey moved
that the old rate of $i35 a month be con-
tinued. President CoInon agreed with the
major and Collector Jackson went away
happy.
The contractors are just beginning to
send in their claims for extra work on the
new ferry building. Contractor Cronin had
a bill in for 1892 and the Risdon Iron
Works one for 1915. This made Major
Harvey angry and he said he was deter
mined that he would have all the con-
tractors before the board and find out just
how many more bills for "e1tras" were to
be put in. Architect Swain said that
there would only be very few more and
the matter was then allowed to rest at
that.
Representatives from Wells. Fargo d
Co. were before the board, and the sub
ject OF the branch express ctfice and space
Tor warehouse were discussed, but no
decision was arrived at.
The Risdon Iron Works has commenced
work on the last section of the depot.
The Duildlng OF the ironwork will be
rushed, and when it is completed, car
penters, bricklayers, stonemasons and
ironworkers will be put on from one end
of the building TO the other.
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Life. That company takes in people up
to the age of 70. So probably most who
want to can get in on some terms, but they
have their years against them.
The San Francisco Office, which was in
charge of d. Gilbert Dexter and his son,
sachusetts authorities, and as conse-
quence has ceased the issuing of any more
policies. In fact. Mr.. Dexter, recognizing
the coming catastrophe, has on mis- own
motion issued no policies for the last two
months. This he did. as he says. ito pro-
tect the people of this State against loss"
In giving his views on the failure OF the
association last night he said:
Up to 1890 the laws OF Massachusetts, did
Massachusetts Benefit, to make the accum ula-
tioDs necessary TO carry insurance at level
rates throughout life. In that year changes
were made in the law which enabled the asso-
citation to issue the Level rate, stipulated pre-
MUM policies, which 1t has since sold. But
many thousands of the old assessment con-
tracts were left outstanding, and in spite OF
the urgent appeals OF the management the
holders of these policIes-thin king that they
had good thing-refused to change to the
new plans at higher cost mistake had been
made in making the fund, which could be
used for expenses, too small under the old
polices. This embarrassed the management
and led them to the reinsurance OF comp mpanies
going out OF business, all of which insurance
was probably not desra Bile, so that no doubt
the death rate was somewhat increased there
by, or at any rate lid lot fail bel ow the normal.
Meanwhile the assessment members of the
association were getting older and it became
necessary to make increase in the calls upon
such members. The management was reluc-
tant first to put in force the radical read
justment in rates which would have been
wise and which was finally effected, but sub
stltuted therefor gradual increases from time
to time.
AS 10 the future we shall say that we shall
be in position to offer our policy h olders the
most favorable terms possible for reinsurance.
We feel sure that no one who understands the
facts as above set forth will lose faith in the
beneficent system of life insurance The CON-
bination OF circumstances in this case was
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
DISMASTED In
A HURRICANE
The Ship Pendeen Nearly
Wrecked Off Cape Of
Good Hope.
She Finally Reached Mauritius
in Fifty-Four Days Under
a Novel Jury Rig.
1t Took Five Months to Make Re-
pairs and Then She Proceeded
on Her Way,

The British ship Pendeen, which docked
at Green-street wharf, has just completed
one of the most remarkable voyages dur
ing this last two years. She started from
Cape Town for Newcastle to load coal for
san Francisco in the early part of 1896
When $500 miles off the Cape of Good
Hope the good ship ran into hurricane
which com pletelv dismasted her and left
her at the mercy of wind and waves for
three days. During that time the crew
lad nothing TO eat but hardtack, and it
was ly occasionally that the men could
get drink of water from the water-:ank.
In talking about the matter Captain
Cormack said yesterday: "It was one of
the fercest and most sudden blows 1 ever
experienced. 1t blew the m ainmast clean
out of the keels on, and in its fall it tore
up the deck amidships, bent and smashed
a mum Der of stanchions and carried a way
part OF the rail. The foremast was car
ried away two feet from the deck, follow
ing the mainmast overheard. while the
mizzenmast bent over the stern, smashing
in the poop, bent the beams, smashed the
poop-rails and skylight, but, strange to
say, never smashed the glass in the sky
light windows. Everything was off ihe
ship In half an hour, aud for two days we
lay rowerless in the trough of the sea.
at took US some time to get up jury masts
and manufacture sails TO fit them. Our
jiggermast was made from planks nailed
together and then lashed. We carried on
it two sails belonging to the ships boats.
The mizzenmast was made in the same
manner as the jigger, and the sail on it
was made from the forecastle awning.
The mainmast was made from one of the
spare spars carried on deck, and on it we
carried the N ain deck awning. The fore
mast was made from the other spare spar,
and on it was set the crossiack. 1t was
TOO large, and in order 10 make it fit We
had to cut considerable portion out OF
the center. Between the main and the
fore we set the mIEZen topgailGnt sail, but
in order TO make 1t ut big knot had to
be tied at the head of the sail. The fore
topmast staysail was set in the same man
ner. Our yards were made from shifting
boards and the rigging out OF the wire
hauling lines. These were fastened to
sixty iathoms of mooring chains. The
latter were made fast to the stanchions.
from the time the jury masts were
rigged it took US ffty-four days to get to
Mauritius. The only way we could sail
was with a fair wind. When the wind
was contrary we had simply to drop all
sail and drift. You can imagine what the
damage was when it took five months to
make repairs. From the time we lett
Mauritius until We got to Newcastle,
n. S. W., and from the time we lett that
port until we reached San Francisco, we
had nothing but fair weather"
During the gale the cabin, forecastle
and galley were Quilted and one OF the
ships boats was washed away. When the
Pendeen left Cape Town she was painted
port ship. but now she is painted French
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
REVIVAL OF CARMEN"
A Large Audience Greets Bizet's Melo.
dious Work at the Tivoli
Opera House.

Carmen" was given for the first time
this season at the TivoIi last night. The
company played Bizet's beautiful work rs
grand opera, spoken dialogue being en-
tirely eschewed.
Nine. Kronold took the role of the way
ward gypsy and sang it in English. Car
men suits the Polish prima donna better
than anything she has yet essayed here.
Although she showed very little of the
devilish fascination that the public has
learned to demand of an ideal Carmen,
Nine. Kronold was coquettish and sang
very pleasingly.
Mertens. who shines most in lyric
drama OF the Wagner variety, was trif1e
heavy for the Toreador's role but he did
good work and won warm applause.
Elvia Crox surprised the audience by her
pretty singing as Michaela. Rhys Thomas
was satisfactory Don Jose, and Swick-
hard was equal to the requirements of the
captains role.
The orchestra did full justice to Bizets
lovely score, and large audience received
Carmen" with warm applause.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
THE CITY Is CITED.
State Equa1izers Give Notice That the
Annual Raise in Assessments
Ia Infended

SATURDAY., September 4, between the
hours of $3.50 A. NJ. and 4:30 P. N, is the
time set by the State Board OF Equaliza-
ton for San francisco to Snow cause why
the assessed value of the property in the
City should not be subjected to horizon
tai raise.
A citation to that effect was received at
the office of the Board OF Supervisors yes
terday, and will be transmitted to the
various City officials whose duties bring
them into intact with the City finances.
The amount of commendation accorded
THE CALL for its course in explaining the
necessity OF proper representation before
the State Board makes it evident that the
City's claim for exemption from a raise
will be backed by solid business men and
shrewd officials armed with figures that
will win the day.
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most peculiar and unusual, 80 that the very
fact that the association withs TODD the as
saults of its enemies long as it did speaks
volumes for the Inherent strength OF life in
surance.
There are in California about 1900 pol
ICY holders, repre- senting about 81. 600 600.
What will be done to secure them is as yet
undecided
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
Distin guished Visitors

United States Marshal J. S. Williams, his
deputy, B. K Brockinton, ana United States
Attorney Sinclair Taliaferro. all of Galveston,
Tex, arrived here yesterday. The Mars hal
brought with him two Cinnamon for eporta-
tion The party will remain here on vacation
for about q month.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25

TEN YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL PRACTICE
at 737 Market street. San Francisco. has
stamped him as the leading specialist OF the
Pacific Coast In the treatment of all Chronic
Nervous and Special Diseases of both men and
women. Entire or partial loss Of manly power
and vlgor in young middle-aged or old men posi-
lively restored Weakening drains which sap the
Vitality destroy the health, cause paralysis, in
sanity and premature death, quickly and perma-
nently stopped. Private diseases Of every name
and nature cured.
Write If you live away from the city. Book,
"Guide to Health" treatise all the organs
and their diseases, free on application. Core
spondence strictly confidential Address F. L.
SWEANY. 1877 Market street, San Francisco. Cal
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25

the Palace last light Tor q ten days stay in
this City :on official business. He VIII axe
testimony before notary for he National
Court of Claims on the Alaska fisheries reser-
vation the Murphy drydock case at Mare
Island, and on several other claims of private
persons against the Government
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
Knocked Down by "a Runaway.

Jennie Boyd, laundress from Oakland, was
crossing Third and Stevenson streets yester.
day afternoon, when she was Knocked down
by a runaway horse attached to a buggy. She
was picked up unconscious and driven to the
Receiving Hospital in hack provided by
Fred Raabe. She soo2 regained consciousness,
and DR.. Thompson found that she had escaped
with an abrasion on the forehead and right
arm.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
SUPERFLUOUS HAIR
ON THE FEMALE FACE,

ON THE FEMALE FACE,
On mems cheeks above the beard ~ASNsAs
line. moles. warts, biackheads red fasSSysNMNA
noses, freckles and ali facial bem- r, s&SxxAN
ishes permanently and painlessly - @sSffSS3
destroyed by the ELECTRIC e rXEy
NEEDLE OPERATION. Send > ~
stamp for our free book. THE ~
CHICAGO ELECT ROLYSIS CO.,
613 Parrott B'Iding, San Francisco ESJSnS'sA
Hours, 8 TO 4; sundays, 10 to !.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25

Sons of Benjamin Picnic.
The Independent Order of the Sons OF Benja-
min gave their first annual picnic at Schuet-
zen Park, near San Rafael, Sunday. The day
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25
NEW WESTERN HOTEL,

z EARNY AND WASHINGTON STS-RE
~ modelled and renovated. KING, WARD u co
European plan. Rooms SOC to 81 SO per day, 81
TO $S per week, So 70 $50 per month; free baths;
hot and cold water every room; lire gra,es "a
every room; elevator runs allnight
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-25

was passed pleasantly in dancing and other
sports, and about 1900 were present. They
arrived at the park on the early morning
trains and picnicked throughout the dav.
The following orders of the association gave
the picnic: Pacific, Golden Gate, Cal lifornia,
San Francisco and the Ladies Minerva Lodge.
The committee OF arrangements was COM
posed of the following: H. NJ. Samish Chair
man), j. Labele (secretary), L. c. Levy (treas-
urer), B. Waccho1der, B. Mann, L. Lowenstein,
George Woods, c. Cohn.
The Minerva Lodge committee was as fol-
lows: Mrs. c. Cohn, Mrs. w. Baron, Mrs.
Creamer. Mrs. j. Labelle.
federal Attorney Here.
United States Assistant Attorney-General G..
H. German OF Washington, D. c., arrived 1t
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-21
112

tltimo al conde de Artois; en- este
debe hsber habido alguna mala
pasada.
Precisamente en- este momento
traian 6 la reina el signiente bile
te del ministro
"V. M. hahra sabi1o que el rey
ha reusado ell credito. Es incom
prensible, seiiora, y yo NE he reti-
RADIO del consejo enfermo y pene-
trado de dolor."
Iced, dijo la reina entregan-
do el billete al conde de Artois.
-lY hay quienes dicen one nos
otros dilapidamos la Hacienda,
hermana mia! exclam6 ell conde.
ESQ es un proceder -.
DE marido, murmur6 la relna.
Adi6s, hermano mio.
-Recibid mi pe.ame, qnerida
hermana; me doy por sdvertid",
yo que guerra pedir man ma
Que yayan & busoar inapedia
tamente 6 madama de LSsMotte
dondeqniera que este. dijo Ia reina
& madama de Misery despuss De
una larga meditation.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-21
B1BL1OTECA DE OLA DEMOCRACIA"
100

Mientras de este modo 80 ocu
pabs, podfx ell orador desenvo.ver
sus argumentoe; ell rey, levantan
do un ojo furtiyo. tomaba de
AGA y ALA un POGO de fuego de
sus miradas, precisamente 10 in
dispensAble para no olvidar al
hombre al juzgar la idea.
81 hablaba 81 mismo, y habla-
ba bien, gu dibujo quitaba todo
aire de pretensi6n 4 su discurso; !;
no tenfa que accionar, podfa in
terrumpirse 8 animarse 50 an
toto, y, en- caso necesario, ell ras-
go sobre ell papel reemplaz ,bs los
adornos de la palsbra.
Ell rey tom6 puss la pluma, se-
gun su costumbre, y los minister's
principiaron la lectura de los pro-
yectos 6 de las notas diplomati-
cas-.
I'll rey no despleg6 los labios;
dej6 pasar Ia correspondents ex-
trainers, como si no comprendie
se una palabrs en- este geuero dc
traDalO, PeTo a Iieg4f 81 uetahe
de las cuentas del mes, levant6
la cabeza.
NJ. de Cslonne acababa de abriI
una memoria relativs al empires
tito proyectado para el siio 81
guiente.
-El rey SO puso s crozar If
meas con furor.
-iSiempre empr6stitos, sin -
Der como p,garemos! dijo; sil
embargo - ~ un problems, NJ
de Cslonne.
IS fior, IN emprestito a. Ii
sarg ia hecha en- una fuente; e
aga. .ie<apsr~ce de aqut, par
aLand4r allf. Hay mas; q sgai
- - doblada por la aspiEaoionel
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-21

bios de Matis A 'tonieta, Ia cuai
desde entonces va no penso en-
NADIA, nj siquiera en- aquella mana
ma tan pesada.
Hasta 90 la VIC buscar en- sus
paseos las GALES de arboles mas re-
tiradaa, como para aislar sus pen
samientos de- todo contacto mate
rial mundane.
A6n segufa paseando con ma
DANA de Lamballe y con el conde
de Artols que sc lie habfa reunido,
ouaudo ell rey entr6 en- ell conseJo
despues de conner
Ell rey --estaba de NAL humor,
pues las noticias de Russia eran
malas; Sc habfa perdido IN navio
en- ell golfo del Leon, y algunas
provincias no querfan pagar la
contribucio l.
Un mapamundi, pulimentado y
barniz ado por el mismo rey, se
habia resqnsbrado de calor, y Ia
Europa 90 hallaba cortada en- dos
parties en- la union del grado 80
de latitud con ell 35 de longitud.
S. NJ. estsba de cefio con todos,
hasta con NJ de Calonne.
En vano present6 este 81 her
mosa carte perfumada, con IN
semblaute risueflo; ell rey 90 puso
4 escarabaj-ar, silsLcioso y lento
algunas Kp-as cruzadas que sig
n,ficaban: Tempestad, AL conc
los eordolopos y los caballos sig
nificaban buen tempo.
Porque |. rey te1fa Ia mania Dc
dibuiar durai 4 los tons~ jos. A
Luis XVI no le gustaba mirar
las person > s Ia cars, porqne era
tfmido; de consiguients el I rer
aaa rlumA on II mano 70 dAba
aplomO.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-21

JUANA DE la MOTIF MUJER
El correo que hAbf4a d-spaeha-
do madame de l.. Mott, halo
IA condesa, 8 ma- hieu no IA ha
ll6 an casa del cardenal IL. k R,hAo.
Juana habfa lido vieitar Su
Eminencia, gu enya casa habia
eanado, v estaba hablsnda con al
de aquella intempestisa re-iitu
ci6n, cuando fne Il corrpo 4 pre-
guntar 81 80 halIaba la condesa en
casa lie NJ de X .hAn
Ei suizo, como hombre diestro,
respondi6 que Sa Eminancia habia
salido, y que medama de La Mot
To no estaba en- el hotel; pero que
NADIA mas facil que decirle ell reca-
do de one Ia reins hsbia encarga-
do & su mensajero, en- atencion 4
que probablemente vendrfa al ho-
tel aqnella noche
Que vaya 4 Versailles 10 mas
pronto que pueda, dijo Ell corrso,
parti6, daspn6s IL hsha- sam
brado el .nisnIn axiso GA tol ). l.'s
domioilios pFssuntos do Il n6mada
cOudesa.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-21
iAUsUBO! ;AUsUBO!

vlgas de s, x6y x 10 J alfagfa'
de * 8. Estantes de ausubo de "
r.s. Surtido general Dc naderas Do !
T.orida. tablas de tedas slasss dsrat
&C senetyrees6p.
l.. P .os s. c.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-21
Lfnea de Las Antillas.
Vapor NJ. /, Villaverd@

H. L vae del dia puerto, onar
pan tbordo Puerto direct
Herrera vae del 28 tomara Epana para
Rico sale de gual puerto e dia
sada
desds 81 L. de Mayo 80 de eea
ade los lie paaero sofa
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-21

neon tannAnica
is de n :a 1ss d. ous
.aana
T:a.i Bssooaa st. e
sdntThe.As y Para hs A~~SSA r~4' ~s' -
lila .ns.is
ALC Ss
s8 lara
CONDICIONEs CCNCgSI MES
tuvssn
as.9ae xpua. te~a
sSo@"" - -
elias alan
la
ussn r..a.s
! devua,s IA d
que ~ Aa'''
La
II
ausp
Nprseods spasasp po
pagszn aaa d. - N sasAn
sA
4 Aesnino Ague as .
afrauquc caparfs "
IL L.. o~aa- Is -
-tH Ha15 s.,.r.
at~-ass au
MAYoL HzRM NOS Il 10,
Uissaor
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-21
CAPfTULO VIII
MARIA ANToNIETA REIN

JUANA DE La MOTIF MUJER
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-03-27
NEWSPAPERS CHANGE.

The Caldwell Record Purchased BY a
Local Syndicate Mayor GWInu and
Ex.AssessOr Horn Said To Be The Fl.
nanclal Baekers Probably win BE
Run As Silver Republican Organ.
Last Monday deal was consummat.
ed by which the Caldwell Record passed
out OF the hands of Steunenberg Bros,
and became the property of a local
syndicate. The price paid is variousiy
stated between $4,000 and $500 cash in
hand, 1t is reported that Mayor
GWinn is the chief financial hacker and
That Ex Assessor Jake Iornis next in
ownership. Mr.. Gwinn, though, viii
probably not take active part in the
management of the paper. Mr.. Horn
1t is said will be the business manager.
a. e. Gipson, well known newspaper
man, formerly one of the propriet0rS of
the Commonwealth when it was pub.
lished at Boise, and at present pro.
prietor of the Gem State Rural has
been installed as editor of the Record.
Mr., E. Wilkie will have charge of the
mechanical department. The Record
VIII, 1t is reported, become the leading
Silver Republican organ of the State.
The first issue under the new manage
ment appeared last Wednesday.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-03-27
HE WENT OUT TO IDAHO.

According to the Pittsburgh (Pa)
Times a lumberman recently came
down from the mountains on river
raft and found his way into the Times
office. He had something to say about
good many men who used to We up
in the mountains. Among other
things he said: John Morrison wss
from there on the creek, too. He went
out to Idaho, and run for Congress
there. No, he didn't get elected either
Oh, they only elect one Congressman in
all that State, and you couldn't really
expect young fellow like him to 10
elected the first time. Then they're
all crazy out there about free silver,
and he knowed to much for them,
But he's mighty smart boy. His
brother Billy is teaching school some
where in Pittsburg. A nicer fellow
never lived than Billy, and he's doing
real well, they tell me.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-03-27
THE sEHREE CANAL REDEEMED

F. j. Kiesel Put Up $27OO-The Farm.
ers' Interests are Secure-It Is
Strictly Farmers Proposition
Everything Expected To go on
Smoothly Hereafter.
Last Thursday Fred j. Kiesel of
Ogden was in town for the purpose of
redeeming the Sebree canal which had
been sold under execution to satisfy a
Judgment issued out of the district
court in May 1894. Thursday was the
last day of grace. In 1891 when Howard
Sebree was president of the company. q
contract was entered into between the
Idaho lrrigating aid Colonization Co.
and the farmers under the Sebree
canal, by which the farmers were to do
S20OOO worth of work aud receive 25OO
inches of water rights in return. The
work was duly performed 1t tran
splTed that at the time the contract
with the farmers was executed. this
Judgment hung over the canal and took
precedence over the rights the farmers
secured by the performance of their
contract. However. the Judgment was
in favor of Howard Sebree who gave
the farmers every assurance that their
interests would be Sefeguarded. The
canal was sold about year and half
ago to satisfy the judgment and title
would have passed TO the Judgment
creditor yesterday if Mr.. Kiesei had
not been on hand to redeem the prop
erty. This settlement of the matter
will no doubt be most satisfactory to
all concerned. 1t places the farmers
contract in first class shape, putting
their rights beyond question. TIE
TRIBUNE is informed that Elk Govern
or Arthur d. Thomas has been elected
president, p. II. LannOn, secretary and
Fred J. Kiesel, treasurer of the com
pany. These gentlemen are all anxious
to make the canal a grand success and
will devote themselves Loyalty to that
purpose. 1t was they who RI ised the
monty t. redeem the canil and re-
establish title i l the company.