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The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11
ABLE ORA TORS To
SPEAK FOR CUBA
Names of Those Who Will
Address the Mass
Meeting.
Mayor Phe an Will Preside Over
the Big Gathering at the
Temple.
A Hands ON Cuban Flag Will B.
Presented to the League on
M nday Evening.

San Francisco is not going to be behind
other cities of the Union in showing her
sympathy for the struggling Cubans, and
the character and standing Of those who
are interesting themselves in the move
ment is guarantee that the mass-meet-
ing at Metropolitan Temple on the even
ing of Saturday. the Goth inst, will be q
great success.
The committee of fifteen appointed by
Chairman Charles M. Shortridge OF the
committee of fifty-elght appointed by
Mayor Phelan to make arrangements for
the big gathering met last evening and set
tied many important points. Mr.. Short
ridge was not able to be present, owing to
severe illness that has kept him confined
to his bed for some time past.
1t was decided to appoint the following
speakers for the mass me citing: w. 8.
Barnes. Samuel M. Shortridge, Colonel
Eddv. Patrick Reddy and w. w. Foote.
One thing that Mr.. McCue set forth that
elected attention was that the San Fran
cisco and North Pacific and North Pacific
Coast roads were running trains out of
San Rafael and boats out of San Francisco
at about the same time. He claimed they
ought to alternate, and said they could
give as good service in this way with half
the trips.
He also held that the cost of running
would be only half, and that therefore the
fare ought 10 be reduced one-half. He
quoted figures which he alleged showed
tnat commuters had paid the interes: on
the railway bonds. He said, too, that the
round trip rate to Corte MADEIRA. twelve
miles from San Francisco, was the same
as the rate 10 San Quentin, distance of
twenty-five miles. He argued that it
ought 70 be made one-half
On Monday night next the Cuban
League, the original organization of
Cuban sympathizers in this City, will
hold a meeting at California Hall, at
which the main event will be the presen-
tation to the league of handsome Cuban
flag now being made by the Ladies'
Auxiliary.
There Will MISC be speeches by promi-
nent people. The flag is a handsome
affair, and will be offered to the committee
in charge of the mass-meeting. 10 be used
In decora ting the platform at Metropolitan
Temple on the night of the gathering.
1t is three feet long by two feet in width
and decorated with gold fringe.
The California State Band has volun-
teered its services. free of charge, for the
mass-meeting.
President Jones ana Secretary Mascher-
ini of the league are constantly in receipt
of letters from all parts of the country,
offering aid and sympathy in the cause.
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had brought about amelioration, and now
comparative peace and prosperity reigned
at GweedOre.
LIE ROY HARVEY'S DEAL.
Mrs Emily A. p. Smith Compromises
Suit for $676O With tho
Grangers' Bank.


The suit of the Changers Bank of Cali
fornia against Emily A. P. Smith for
5000 has been dismissed.
1t is understood that com promise was
reached.
When the case was called for trial in
Judge Bahrs' court both sides answered
ready and one whole day was devoted to
the taking OF testimony. The pleadings
were in themselves quite interesting.
Mrs. Smith in her answer denied that
she by her agent, LIE Roy G. Harvey, or
otherwise or at all made or executed or
delivered to the plaintiff or to any one
any such note as is set forth in the COM
plant.
The complaint showed that the notes
were signed Emily A. T. Smith, per LIE
Roy G. Harvey, attorney in fact" Con-
cerning this Mrs. Smith, the defendant,
said:
The said defendant is further informed ana
verify believes, and upon and according to her
information and belief AYERS, one LIE Roy 6.
Harvey executed and delivered to the plain tif
herein that certain paper, writing or note
alleged in the com plant, but that it was
made and delivered without her authority,
consent or knowledge, and was without any
considera ton whatever, MS the bank thu and
there we'll knew, and she verify believes that
the bank at all times and still is the true
payec and the real party in interest, for whose
benefit the note was made.
The notes were drawn in favor of the
cashier of the bank and were by him in
dorsed and made pay bic to the bank.
From the trend OF the first days testi-
mony il became clear that Mrs. Smith
would Try to prove that the notes were
made by Harvey to settle his personal in
debtedness to the bank and that they
knew she was not party in interest. Not
withstanding these facts a valuable piece
OF real estate at the northeast corner OF
Jackson and Webster streets, in this City,
belonging to Mrs Smith and her daugh-
ter, Maude A. Smith, was attached by the
Sheriff by direction of the bank.
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SIERP FOLLOWS DURRANT.
The Latter's Ce,Imate Will Go to San
Quentin for twenty Five
Years.

Again has the Supreme Court distin-
Ruished itself and again does discomf fort
reign in the cellmate of Theodore Dur
rant. This time the decision of the lower
court in the case of William Sierp, Dur
rants celmate, is affirmed, and he will GO
10 San Quentin for twenty-five years for
murder IN the second degree.
The crime for which Sierp will pay this
penalty is the murder of Manuel Moreno,
an Italian fruitvender. whom the con-
victed man shot and stabbed in Hinckiey
alley.
His attorneys appealed the case upon
the ground that certain evidence was ad-
mitted in the form of a deposition, the dy-
ing statement OF the murdered man. They
took the position that the State law does
not admit the introduction of deposition
in murder case The Supreme Court
thought otherwise, as it was made in the
shadow of impending death.
This decision leaves Durrant without
cellmate. To Sierp Durrant is a famous
parsonage. and the two men have grown
to be fast friends. Durran ant's friendship is,
in part, due to the fact that Sierp does
most of the housework and other similar
faVOrS
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NEW TO-DAY
YOU Can Make
MONEY THESE DAYS
BY KEEPING YOUR EYES open.
Thursday. Friday saturday Specials

Thursday, Friday Saturday Specials
lob Pals Pure Leaf Lard -. 75c
Large Cans BOneIeSs Sardines 2g5e
lib Frames Pure White Honey =. Sc
Choice Eastern Sugar Cured Hams, lb lie
Full Cream Cheese per lb lec
Large Fat Salmn Bellies, just in = sc
Crosse & BlackWeIPs Mix Pickles = loo
(35c size)
Crosse e. BlackWell'S Mix Pickles 25c
H ecker'S Farina-this week =. 90
Regular price 15c.
Hecker'S Self Rising BuckWieat
Flour per package l5o
Port and Sherry worth $l.5O a gal
Ion this week 75e
All 81 Bottles Whiskey.. +. this week zoe
Gordon & DiIlWorth's Tomato Catsuy l9c
(3Oc size)
lob Sacks Eastern Corn u al ..223e
Genuine Imported French SardiaeS
CdHS lOI GJG
Marin County Creamery Butter.
nothing better male, per square 35e
Fancy Ranch Eggs per dozen l2ae
Fleteher's Cocktails. all kinds, reg.
uiar $l.25 -. this week 75c
Postum Cereal, l5c size -....- l2e
Postum cereal 25c size 19c
Eastern Cream Cheese =. per lb l2ac
SCHILLING'S BEST TEA.
Pound. 1a-Pound.
Japan. n....-...-.-...-........- soc ESQ
English Breakfast...... 6Oe 800
Oolong .-....' .....-.......14c 4Oc
CeyIOn- -...-. soc 400
Blend S1.25 csc
Send for Monthly Catalogue.
We Prnpay freiz hit to 100 stations.
We Ship Every where.
WMe!! n! Cline
Wholesale and Retail Grocer,
o4o-o51 MARKET STREET,
Between Fifth and sixth, San rancisco.
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A BILLIARD TOURNAMENT.
It Will Open This Evening at tho Ooci
dental Hotel

1t Will Open This Evening at tho Ooci-
dental Hotel
Arrangements have been completed for
an amateur billiard tournament to COM
mence at the Occidental Hotel this even
ing. 1t will be handicap balk line
match. and so far there are nine entries.
Each evening there will be two games
played until the tournament ends. The
Brunswick-Balke Company has put up
500 and the Occidental Hotel has given
$50. The entries and their handicaps are
Mitchell 300 (scratch), Heincke 300
225 Maroney 200 Rogden 200. Mldgett
IT'S Whiting ITS, Lewis 175. Burns and
Thompson, Mitchell and Lewis are the
games scheduled for this evening. Marc
ney and Mitchell are the promoters of the
tournament.
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POLICE PROMOTIONS.
Sergeant Gleeson, Assisted by Corporal
Adams. Will Have Charge of the
License Department


The Police Commissioners met last
night to select successor to the late Ser
geant Thomas D. McKenna to take charge
of the liquor-license department.
Corporal Henry Gleeson was promoted
to fill the vacancy and it was generally
conceded that no better selection could
have been made. He joined the force OIL
Septem Der s, 1888 and in May, 1893, he
was assigned to the liquor-license depart
ment as assistant to Sergeant McKenna
He was made corporal on Decent Der 1,
1895.
His four years service in the license de-
partment has made him thoroughly
familiar with the requirements OF the
office and he is i'll every way compel ent to
perform the duties devolving upon him.
His manners are genial, one of the most
essential requirements for the position,
and he has made many friends both in
and out of the department. The appoint
ment will meet with the approval of his
brother officers.
Policeman John S. Adams was promoted
to be corporal and will perform the duties
of assistant TO Sergeant Gleeson. Adams
Joined the force on Decem Der 81, 1881, and
bears the reputation of a brave and
efficient officer.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11
WAS HE MURDERED2
Friends of August Anderson Claim
That = Fractured jaw Caused
His Death.

Friends OF August Anderson Cla1m
That Fractured Jaw Caused
His Death.
August Anderson, an aged shoemaker.
died at the City and County Hospital at 8
o'clock yesterday afternoon. His death,
the hospital physicians aliege, was due to
consumption, but friends of the deceased
claim otherwise.
On Decem Der Anderson and butcher
named Michael Connay came to blows in
a saloon, and when the com mbatants were
separated it was found that Anderson had
sustained fracture of the jaw.
He was removed to his home and
physician summoned, but after few days
he was removed to the City and County
Hospital. The old man slowly weakened,
and Yesterday afternoon he died. Al
though OF the belief that consumption
was the cause of death, the hospital pbysi-
clans considered the fractured jaw, ana
had the body removed to the Morgue, that
an inquest might be held.
Connay will be arrested and held pend
ing the verdict of the Coroner's Jury.
Kicked by a Horse.
Diedrick Seegelken, canvasser living at
2233 Geary street, was kicked by horse he
was driving at Ocean View yesterday after
noon and sustained compound fracture of
the right leg. He was taken to the City and
County Hospital and DR.. Dudley attended to
the injured mem ber.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11
vodrae Held for Trial.

Dennis Vodrae. the quartermaster of the
steamer Acapulco, who was detected trying to
smuggle twenty-eight tins of op ium into this
port in the false bottom OF his trunk, was held
for trial by United States missioner Hea-
cock yesterday in $1,000 bonds. Vodrae a,i-
mitted that the opium was his, but stated that
it was taken in payment OF debt. He had no
explanation to make of his reason for conceal
ing the drug in his trunk.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-11
ADJUSTMENTS.

BALDWIN THEATER ashore Acres"
CALIFORNIA THEATER--"Tro Fridsy
night.
of the World.
MoBoscos oPERA-HoUsR-''The Black Detsc-
uve."
ALcAzAR THEATER. Jim, the Penman."
TIvoLI OPERA HOUSE, Pinafore."
ORPHRUN.- High Glass Vaudeville
Y. NJ 9. A, AUDITORIUM corner Mason and Ellis
streeIs-Entertainment Friday night.
OBERoH.-Grand Concert
SUTko BATHs-Bathing and Performances
THE CHUTEe AND SKATING RINK-DaUy ut
Haght street, one block east of the Park.
OAKLAND RACE TRACK.-Races to-day.
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AIJCTION SAIpS

STREET q CBEssw wELL-This day, March IL,
Furniture, at 2o1 Turk street, at IL O'Clock.
By e. BAsCH-This day March g Furniture
al 31e- S21 sutter street, at 10 80 o'clock.
By / 81. BURD.-This day March 10, Tools and
Stationery, at 3S Sixth street, at o'clock.
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SUPERIORITY to fit defective sight conceded
to Berteling Optical Company; removed to IA
and 10 Kearny street. =
The true northerner., 1897-08-11

armed with the friendly warning. He
had not returned from Tomtown when
the Chinaman appeared at the Mascot
shaft-house, but that messenger con-
sidered his mission accomplished when
the superintendent took the little note
from his hand with careless: 'sAli
right; I'll hand il to Mr.. Neil"
Events, however, conspired to so de-
lay Neil's coming that when he rode up
the old trail that night it lacked but
few minutes of the hour when il had
been arranged that Baker was TO meet
him at his cabin, and leaving his horse
at the stable, he rode directly by the
shaft-house, up the hill. 1t was his
custom to take n look about the. mine
the last thing before he retired at
night, and he saw no especial reason
for stopping now.
He seated himself on the doorstep
of the cabin, lighted his pipe while he
impatiently speculated whether or not
the man would come, and if he did,
what answer he would bring. But he
could not face the possibility of the fell
lows failing him now; his testimony
must be procured, cost what il would;
for the visit to Tomtown that afternoon
had revealed the fact that Brigham had
that day disappeared; and now, un-
less this man, Baker, with his later
knowledge of the mine, could be in
duced to come forward in his place,
Neil felt that his case was almost lost.
And failure now had come to mean q
thousandfold more to him than mere
loss of money; it would stand for COM
plete vindication of her father in
Dorothy Meredith's eyes, with result
ant stigma upon Nei's course. He felt
the whole success of his wooing, de-
pended upon proving to her through
this verdict of an unprejudiced jury
how just had been his stand. He could
not go to her and plead his case, con-
demning her father with every word;
but he had eagerly counted upon reach
ing her with the truth through this
trial He must win.
He had not long to wait before fig
ure came Sinking down the hill, dodg
ing in zigzag course among the shad
ows of the trees.
'Well?" CALCULATED Neil in tense in
quiry, going few steps to meet him.
"Well, you know we broke down
over there this afternoon" the fellow
awllwardly began,
Yes; / noticed the engine had
stopped" Neil returned, impatiently.
''But how about your testifying for us
Tomorrow"
''I dunno's l kin earn hundred dol.
lars any easier-though. of course, I
shall lose my job" he hesitantly
drawled.
"But told you that would give you
another" returned Neil, quickly, draw
ing a long breath of relief, counting
that the bargain was made.
Il ben thinkin' that mebbe there's a
chance for you to go down n take a
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Ten minutes later the bargain was
completed, the money paid over and
Neil was proceeding down the ladder
way of the Grubstake mine, the heavy
trap door shut over his head.
SWELL" exclaimed Bakers compan-
ion, eying the roll of bills in his hands
as though he were hardly satisfied
with the wage after all. I'D hate TO
be here when he comes up-whenever
that is"
IF he's down very long, you needn't
worry" returned the other coolly. IF
they don't get the pumps goin' within
"a hours, he won't have nothin' TO say
when he comes up"
"Why, good Lord!-they wouldn't
dast to go that fur, would they?"
gasped the slower-witted colleague,
looking frightened.
"McCready'd go to hell to get even
with Harvey Neil" returned Baker, en-
phatically. But we amt got nothin'
to do with it. We've done our work N
we've got well paid for it, with more
comm. The boss'll look after the rest
you bet"
fro BE Continued
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
THE TURKISH BANNER.
Romantic History of the Treasured
Standard of the MOsIems.
fro BE Continued

One of the treasures of the Muslin
world is the green banner of the caliph,
which has a curious and romantic his
tory. At a place called Josef, in the
month of May, 632 A. D., more than
1880 years ago, Mohammed, the Arabian
prophet, lay sick, and said to Osame, a
youthful son of one of his late lieu
tenants: Lead thou the army unto
the place where thy father was killed.
and destroy ii utterly. Lo! make thee
commander of the army" Recovering
on the Thursday following, Mohammed
attended to his devotions, then with his
own hands bound upon a flagstaff "A
Banner for the Army" and consecrated
il to the cause of Allah before all his
people, saying: Flight We beneath this
banner, in the name of the Lord, and
for His cause. Thus shall ye discomfort
and slay the people that disbelieveth
in the Lord"
All Muslims-a term given to the fol-
lowers of the prophet, and used in the
same way as the word Christian-irre
spective of sect, are aware that the safe
keeping of the green banner of Islam,
consecrated by the prophet himself for
the people of the prophet in all lands
and throughout all time, has passed
from caliph to caliph. The name caliph
denotes a title of honor to be borne by
the successors of the Sheill ul Islam,
that is, the head of Musims. The title
caliph is borne by him whom the Mo-
hammedan world, irrespective of race,
recognizes as king of kings; his sub
jects may reside in British India, on
French soil in Africa, or be spread over
the vastness of Asia-while the green
banner lies unfurled in the Yildiz Kiosk,
the sultan's church or mosque, the
worlds peace is secured. The powers of
Europe know it, and therein dwells the
secure position of Turkey.-Public
ODiniOn
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
A Good System.

The young postmaster of a village
was hard at work in his office when n
gentle tap was heard upon the door and
in stepped a blushing maiden of IL,
with n money order which she wished
cashed. She handed it, with bashful
smile, to the official, who, after closely
examining it, gave her the money it
called for. At the same time he asked
ber if she had read what was written
on the margin OF the order.
"No, have not" she replied, "for /
cannot make it out. VIII you please
read it for me?"
The young postmaster read as fol-
lows: Il send you los. and a dozen
kisses"
CHANGING at the bashful girl he said:
"Now, 1 have paid you the money and
1 suppose you want the kisses?"
"Yes," she said, "if he has sent me
any kisses l want them, too"
1t is hardly necessary to say that the
balance of the order was promptly paid
and in a scientific manner.
On reaching home the delighted
maiden remarked to her mother:
Mother, this post office system of
ours is great thing, developing more
and more every year, and each new fea-
ture seems to be the best. Jimmy sent
me dozen kisses along with the money
order, and the postmaster gave me 20.
II beats the special delivery system all
hollow. ."-Tit-Bits
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
ODD THING ON WHEELS.
designed for Klondyke Bicycle Freight
Line.)

them on his back. The most that
man can carry for any distance is 200
pounds. The method now in vogue is
to carry one load about five miles, hide
it so that it will not be destroyed by
animals, and then go back for another
load. In this tedious way the goods
are finally transported to their desti-
nation.
The Klondyke bicycle is specially de-
signed to carry freight, and is in real
ity a four-wheeled vehicle and bicycle
combined. 1t is built very strongly and
weighs about so pounds. The tires are
of solid rubber 11a inches in diameter.
of steel tubing, built, however, more
for strength than appearance, and
wound with rawhide, shrunk on, to
enable the miners to handle il with
comfort in low temperatures. From
each side of the top bar two arms of
steel project, each arm carrying a
smaller wheel, about IA inches in diam
eter, which, when not in use, can be
folded up inside the diamond frame.
Devices for packing large quantities
of material are attached to the handle
bars and rear forks, and the machine,
it is estima ted, will carry 500 pounds.
The plan is TO load it with half the
miners equipment, drag it on four
wheels ten miles or so. Then the rider
will fold up the side wheels, ride it back
as a bicycle, and bring on the rest OF
the load.
Another device for arctic comfort.
which the syndicate will control, is a
portable house of thin boards and felt,
which can be folded up in small COM
pass, and which, when erected, will be
perfectly alright.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11

look around yourself if you've a mind
to-" Baker irrelevantly rejoined. You
see, there's me N Bob Loyson on
watch tonight we've got the first
shift, m there's nobody but us up
there now. NJ when it comes to tes-
tifyin'-well, / paced off the fust N
second levels just now - Bob keepin'
watch above-'n' kinder looked round
N sized things up; but thinks /, I'll
be hanged if I'd know what to say
about it if anybody arst me after ALL
If only you'd go down yourself n jest
fgger out what you want me TO tell"
You're sure it's safe?" Neil ex-
claimed, knocking the ashes from his
pipe with an air which said that al
ready he had aSsented to the PROPOSE
ton. In truth, he was tingling with de-
light in this opportunity, which, in the
face of Brigham's detection, appeared
fairly providential. How about this
other fellow"
well, / talked il over with him N
of course it means that he'll lose his
job, too; but 1 told him 1 knew you'd
make it right with him."
Certainly; he shall have n place OH
the Mascot tomorrow if he wants it,"
Neil promised at once.
'But he'll need little greasin' in adj
vance" the other protested; $50
cash. he said. N l was thnlIin' meb-
be you'd give me little suthin' extry,
too, Mr.. Neil, bein' I'll be takin' some
chances. If we'd git ketched at il,
expect the boss 'ud smash our bloomin'
heads for us"
"All right; I'll give you $50 apiece
il you'll let me down in the mine and
give me an hour to make examinations" !"
Neil agreed eagerly.
"In advance?"
"In advance, if you say So"
"All right; better come right along
then, for the coast is clear now," The
fellow said; somebody might come
moscyin' round later"
sudden impulse of prudence caused
Neil to pause. IL suppose / may take
my six-shooter," he observed, tenta-
tively.
''Oh, sure; load yourself up like an
arsenal il you like" returned the fel.
low with grin, which seemed to make
Neil's momcntary doubt ridiculous.
Still he thought 1t wise to go inside and
get the gun as we'll as n notebook be-
fore ne followed Bakers lead up the
Hill.
The true northerner., 1897-08-11

You cannot find a man to-day
More hearty In his word or way

You cannot find a man to-day
More hearty In his word or way
Than he who drove. some years ago,
The village-rousing tallyho.
/ mean the typic driver, who
The straight way TO your goodwill knew
Who cracked his whip and cracked his joke,
And called by name the country folk;
Who told you more in, one short ride.
III you and he sat side by side.
Than half dozen men could tell.
Or you could eer remember well;
Who knew each home his long route passed
Its history, from first TO last.
II II had ups and downs In life,
II shirked the man, or worked the wife;
Who taught moral told tale.
Portrayed what turned a red cheek pale;
Was doctor, lawyer, prophet, too.
For he could say what all should do.
miss him here among these hills
Whose circuit now his memory fills,
Where. pressed against his burly side.
felt his strong pulse through the ride.
Big, honest fellow, with a grasp
That held your hand as In clasp
Recalling faces scarcely seen,
And keeping many memory green
Peace. peace to him. who. four-in-hand,
Did not his team alone command,
But, CHEEKY voiced, as you may know,
Each genial heart on his tallyho.
Ralph ii. Shaw, in N. Y. Ledger
The true northerner., 1897-08-11
State rnper, MutiInted.

In the files of the house no signatures
Of Webster, Clay or Lincoln remain.
While there should be hundreds Of
letters from these distinguished men
In evidence, all have disappeared, and
there is no trace of their whereabouts.
President Lincoln in the course of his
official career in Washington sent hum
dreds of original documents bearing his
signature to both house and senate, but
on all these original papers filed in the
house the signatures have been cut off.
There are other important documents
In the house files which have been s!mi-
lsrly mutilated..-Cincinnati Enquirer.