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The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
HEAVY TRAGEDY
At THE BALD OWN
Modjeska Not Strong
Enough for an Ideal
Lady Macbeth.
A Vaudeville Farce Comedy
Holds the Boards at the
Columbia.
Continued Success of "Ai aidin" at the
Tivcli-"A Serious Tangle" at
the AlceZ2r.

Lady Macbeth, which Modjeska played
at the Baldwin last night, is a compara-
lively recent addition to her repertory,
though she has appeared here in the part
before. There was good deal of curlos-
ity among her admirers, however, to see
her in the heavy Shakespearean role, and
the audience was consequently a large
one.
1t was almost foregone conclusion,
even among those who had not seen her
as Lady Macbeth before, that the finished,
refined Modjeska could not appear to such
advantage as in parts like Marie Stuart or
Rosaiind.
Size had some splendidly felicitous mo-
ments, in which she gave proof if further
proof were required, that she is a great
artist at all times, and her conception OF
Lady Macbeth was fascinating study,
but Modieska is not tragic enough, nor is
she yocally and physically robust enough
10 rise to the heights of tragedy required
for strong Interpretation of the part
The great Lady Macbeths of tragedy
have played the woman as the better an
of the two, and Macbeth himself has been
the weaker vessel. Modieska' Lady Mac
beth gave glimpses of womanIy heart
and clinging, tender nature. which were
not IN accordance with the virility of her
role.
In the scene where she urges Macbeth
to slay the King Mod jeska was clever and
commanding, but she was not the
product OF the rude age which produced
the Thane of Glaufis' terrible wife, and
in the banquet scene she was loving,
sustaining he!pmate to the tortured Mac
beth, but she did not strike the keynote Of
the tragedy which Haworth reached.
The sleep-walking scene was rema-ka-
BILE and artistic study, but the distraught
woman made one think more of gentle
Ophelia than of Lady Macbeth, with her
sinful, tortured conscience. The finish
and the art OF the actress, however,
brought her frequent and hearty applause
and even If Mooieska be not a great Lady
Macbeth, her conception of the role is well
worth seeing as an interesting Shakes
pearean study.
Haworths Macbeth was a very excel
lent piece of acting. The high pitch of
tragedy which he struck in the dagger
scene was evenly and splendidly sustained
throughout the rest OF the play. He never
tore the passion 10 tatters, but on the
other hand he never descended to the
commonplace. In the trying banquet
scene lis horror and despair were very
realistically depicted. ard his final duel
brought his work to an excellent climax.
AS Macduff, Lonergan added TO his sue
cesses this season. Like Haworth, he rose
TO the heights OF tragedy without DER
stepping the modesty of nature. Stevens,
VIII o played the role of Malcolm, did good
work in his great scene with Macduff
Maxwell made a kingly Duncan, and the
witches and their ca. dron were satisfac-
tory features of the performances.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
INTERSTAIE .IIOL
UnIatrfuI Rates ond Practices of Rail
roads Brought to Light

UnIatrfuI Rates ond Practices of Rait-
roads Brought to Light
WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb 1.-The
Interstate Commerce Commission to-day,
in an opinion by Commissioner
Prouty, announced decision in
the matter of unlawful rates and
practices in the transportation of
grain and grain products by the Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Com pany
the Chicago and Great Western railway
and others, concerning transportation
practice of the Chicago and Great Western
Railway Company.
This company, owning the entire stock
of the Iowa Development Company, which
had been organized for the purpose of hold
ing title to certain lands of the railway
company. Caused grain to be purchased in
Kansas City in the name of the develop
ment company, transported over the lines
of the railway company to Chicago and
there sold upon the market.
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The development company has no bona
hde interest in the transaction. Neither
the railway company nor the de-
velopment company purchased the
grain tor the purpose of owner
ship. the whole transa ction being
simplv device to secure its transpor.a-
ton at other than published rates, and
the only rate paid was the profit upon the
transaction, which varied with each ship
ment.
The commission held that this consti-
tuted a violation of the second, third and
sixth sections of the act to regulate COM
merce, and an order directing the railway
company to cease and desist from this
violation bas been issued.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
!: BUr2E MiAING DEdu
Fifty Three Claims Htu Soon Be {,
-. -Opernttot Aaain.

'tUty- Three Claims HiU Soon BE In
:: Operation A1din.
BUTTE. Mont, Feb. 1.-E. Rollins OF
Boston, chairman of the reorganization
committee of the Butte and Boston Min
ing Company, to-day purchased all of the
-ffty=three mining claims OF the comprny,
together with mills, smelters, water re-
ceipts,. etc, at the. receivers sale for a
cash bid. of $1O50,O0 and assuming all
tne liens and claims against the company.
aggreEating about 81, 500 900.
There were no other -bdders, and the
United States Court Will tomorrow be
a ked to. confirm the sale, and If 1t is con-
firmed the reorganization OF the company
will be completed within a week and the
properties soon put in operation again.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
Unable to mukc coit,c.,o,,.

CHICAGO, ILL, Feb. 1.-The Henry
Sears Com pany, wholesale dealers in cut
lery and hardware at 110 Wabash avenue,
made an assignment this morning to the
Chicago Title and Trust Company. A
statement was filed showing that the as
sets are $50. 600 and the liabilities about
$50 900. The failure was caused by diff
Guilty in making collections.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
Mrs. Bryan Goe. Dao.- Hunting.

GALVESTON, TEXAS, Feb. Hon.
William ]. Bryan. after holding an i'm
promptu reception in the banking-house
OF w. L. Moody & Co. this morning, de-
parted on Mr.. Moody's yacht for Lake
Surprise, where he will spend two days
duck-shooting.
He was accompanied on his trip by e1-
Governor Hogp, Speaker Dashiel, Colonel
w. /. Moody ard the latter's son. A large
mum Der of persons Assem- bIed at the pier
to see the party eff. On Mr.. Bryan's re-
turn TO this city on Wednesday u public
reception will be rendered him.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
ROBBED TOOLBOXES.
Three Charges of Petty Larceny Booked
Against Patrick Marshall.

Patrick Marshall, a laborer, 43 years OF
age, was booked at the City Prison yester-
day by Detectives Bee and Harper and
Policeman NJ. 7. Cooney on three charges
of petty larceny.
During the past month com plants were
received By the police from contractors
that their toolboxes had been. broken
open and the tools stolen. On January 6
the tooIbox of r. S. Maxwell, contractor
on Baker street, was robbed of its tools
Two days later toolbox belonging to
Finn d Treacy, contractors, Montgomery
street, was empteo, and fe w days ago
toolchest belonging to D. 0. Cannto, con-
tractor, near the Presidio was similarly
dealt with.
Marshall pawned most of the stolen
tools, and that led to his arrest.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
IN THE HOUSE or coMMoSs
Secretary Chamberlain Makes Some In
teresttn0 Statements.

Secretary Chamberlain Makes Some In
teresttn0 Statements.
LONDON, ENG, Feb. lin the House
OF Commons to-day Right Hon. Joseph
Chamberlain. Secretary Of State for the
Colonies, stated that negotiations for the
construction of British West Indies
cable was in progress and that French
cable laid by Franco American com pany
would compete with the British cable.
Mr.. Chamb rain also said that the ques-
tion of an Imperial conference to continue
the work of the Ottawa conference, TO
take place when. the Canadians came to
London to be present at the Queens jubi-
lee. vas under consideration.
Right Hon. A. j. Balfour introduced the
education bill mentioned in the Queen s
speech at the opening of the session as
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"a measure for the promotion of primary
education by securing the maintenance of
voluntary schools"
The bill, he said, was limited TO a
simple measure relating. to voluntary
schools. The scheme formulated in 1885,
he said, had collapsed because it was too
comprehensive.
Reform in education must be dealt with
piecemeal, and it was now proposed that
the State grant to voluntary schools 5s.
per child, which, in the aggregate, would
amount to S6l6, 500 annually
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
to a Training shin.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Feb. The
training ship Alliance reached Newport
News this morning, after escaping from
her precarious condition ashore near Cape
Henry, on her return from a six months
cruise with apprentices. No report of her
mlshap has reached the department, but
Il IS declared that she is in jured.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
.The Phiiadeiph,a at san D,.oo

:. SAN DIEGO, CAL.,. Feb. 1.-The flag
ship: Philadelphia. with Rear-A dmi: al
BeardsIee on board. arrived outside: this
afternoon, five days from Acapulco. Off.
GERS and crew. are re ported IN excellent
Health. The Philadelphia will enter the
karnor Tomorrow and anchor beside the
Monterey, .Monadno ock, AIbatross and Cor
win, ali Of hich~ vessels are now here to.
take part in thewater carnival shortly to
lie given in honor OF Admiral Beardslee.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
Whisky Reduced One Cent Per Gouon

CINCINNATI. ONO, Feb. 1.-The
whisky distributors to-day held a meet
ing, with Mr.. Hobart in the chair and a
good attendance. Immediately after as
sem bling motion was made and carried
to reduce the price from 81 18 to 81 II per
gallon. The reduction was made to meet
cuts by Peoria and Cincinnati houses.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
Society Eptremes to Meet.

NEW YORK. n. Y, Feb. 1.-The two
extremes OF society in New York will meet
this month. The four hundred will per-
form great deal of the work of the Grand
Jury which is 10 consider criminal charges
against vicious or unfortunate inhabi-
tants. A weIl-known CLUB and society
man was sworn in to-day as foreman OF
the Grand Jury by Judge Cowing.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
Cigarette Dealers Plead Not Guilty.

NEW YORK, n. Y, Feb. 1-Counsel
for James B. Duke and nine others of the
American Tobacco Company appeared in
the Court of General Sessions and pleaded
not guilty TO the indictment charging
them with nspiracy in that they refused
TO sell paper cigarettes to dealers and Job
bers unless on terms shat prevented the
latter from buying cigarettes from any
other manufacturer
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
An Unsi1nrd Ia.n

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 1.-The act
of Congress granting the .Mukogee, Okla
homa and Western Railroad Company
the right to construct and operate rail-
way through Oklahoma and Indian Terri.
tory became law without the Presidents
signature, the statutory ten days having
expired without expression from the
President
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
CHINESE FINED.

Several Arrested Saturday and
Sunday Have Their Cases Dis
posed or.
Several OF the Chinese arrested Satur-
day and Sunday for obstructing the street,
firing off firecrackers and other minor Of
enses had their cases disposed of yester-
day morning.
In Judge CampbelPs court six forfeited
their bail OF $50 each, two were fined SIS
each, and two $40 each for disturbing the
peace. Five were fined SIS each by Judge
sen, three $5 eacn by Judge Con.
Ian and two $5 each by Judge Low.
The ten Chinese who purchased revol-
vers and were arrested for vagrancy had
their cases continued in Judge Lows
court till next Tuesday.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
Er-Prtest Sin.fery Mobbed.

PHILADELPHIA Pa, Feb. 1.-Slatterv.
the ex-priest who has lectured throughout
the country upon the priesthood, and
Mrs. Slattery, who is said to have been a
nun, met with warm reception after
lecture here tonight. Their vehicle was
bonn barded with bricks. Mrs. Slattery
was severely cut and bruised.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
CHINESE FLY
BEFORE THE STARS
The Police Sternly Repress
the Firecracker
Fever.
Several CelestialS Placed Under
Arrest for This
Offsnse.
highb nder Headquarters Raidsd Last
Night-Wing Sing and Chin
Poy Arraignsc.

The Chinatown squad was kept busy all
day yesterday checking the Celestial dis
position to explode frecrackers during
the New Year festivities, and several ad-
ditional arrests for this offense were made
hy various members of the force in differ
ent parts OF the Chinese quarter. The ex-
ample of Chief Crowley has at length been
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
Oraanixinn a Woodrn.enre Con.bine.

CINCINNATI, OHIO, Feb. IA large
syndicate OF English and American capi-
talists are cndeavoring to secure control
of the woodenware manufactures of the
United States.
II Is stated that large nun ber of man.
ufacturers have consented TO join. The
object is to reduce expenses, 1t is claimed.
The Fay Egan Company of Cincinnati. one
of the largest Woodworking machinery
plants in the world, is said to have gwen
an option on both of its plants TO the syn
dicafe.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
At the Orpheum,

Among the new things at the Orpheum last
night were Americas comedy duo. Ward and
Curran, who made an enthusiastic HIT and
Guile, q late tenor of the Patti Opera Com
pany. who made an encore of his first solo.
He was repeatedly recalled. The programme
this week is quite entertaining. The ballet in
PRODUCES some new features
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02

DES MONIES, Iowa, Feb L-James
Wilson arrived in Des Moines early this
morning from Canton, Ohio, where he
conferred with President-eiect Mckinley.
When communicated with over a long
distance telephone, he said: 81 have ac-
cepted the portfolio of Agriculture in Mr..
McKinIey's Cabinet"
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
Bayard var Dina por.,.

LONDON, ENG, Feb. 1.-United States
En- bassador Thomas F. Bayard will give
dinner to the Prince of Wales at his
residence. SO Euston square. on February
.; The Lord Mayor, Right Honorable
Thomas FaLdel-P Phillips. and the sheriffs
OF the city OF London will be present.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
From the Seoford to Life Inprs.onment

AKRON, OHIO, Feb. 1.-Romolus Cot
tell, the murderer of Alvin Stone and Ira
Stllson at Talmadge, Ohio, last March. was
sentenced to imprisonment for lie to-day
by Judge Kohler. The murderer after
being sentenced TO be hanged at his first
trial. was allowed to plead guilty to mur-
der in the second degree.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
SANTA Bdrbsre Hotel 1rGnsfer

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Feb. 1.-W.
s. Low, for. the last eleven years rro-
prietor Of the Hotel Mascarel of this city,
sold has int terest in the hosiery to-day to.
E. II. Barker OF Portland. Or. Mr.. Low
was compelled to- find higher altitude
OWN TO Ais wite's failing health, while
NE Barker seeks the genial climate of
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
AT the TiyOIi.

Aladdin was the bill presented, and hav
ing received the necessary pruning is now in
smooth running order. Miss Seabrooke plays
the dashing young hero and sings the role
with her usual success. Anna Selma bel makes
lovely princess. singing herself into high
favor.
Ferris Hartman's makeup as Tippoping is
decidedly original. The rest of the cast are
doing their usual good work
The ballet music by William Lorraine (the
composer of "Mollie NewelP') is quite a
feature, and judging from the crowded house
last night this piece will run fully as long as
did It's predecessor.
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ssoords Get. a Good JOB.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Feb. 1.-Colonel
Henry L. Swords. the well-known ser
Geant-at-arms OF the Republican Nation al
Convention, was to-day appointed private
secretary to District Attorney Olcott, vice
Charles Flynn, resigned. The salary is
$4,000 a year
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
Ne,r Mork .. frmbbeu rffttnn.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Feb. IL. c. :.
Rood of the Harvard Medical School,
broke the worlds. amateur record at
dun bbell lifting this evening, beating
PennePs record of 24115 pounds 5 oinces
by 8 pounds ounces, and thus establish
ing new mark.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
Ne,p Gumbont Wtsmsnotou.

FORT MONROE, VA, Feb. 1.-The new
gunboat Wilmington, recently con-
structed at the Newport News shipyards,
MADE trial trip under the direction of
her builders this afternoon. She ran
down as far as Cape Henry and gave en-
tire satisfact ton.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
btranaed Tes.eL.-4banaon,,d.

PoRTLANp,- o.. Feb. l. = Captain
Burns of England, who. has been here for
some llme 'endeaSoring to float several
British shrps stranded on the Goa ST north
of the Columbia River. is-on his wey to
San Fra ncfsco, having given up the task,
for a. time at least, owing to rough
weather. %
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
). Kiiisa Near. Sante norbaro

SANTA BARBARA, CAL. Feb. IA
Chinese cook EN- ployed at the water tun-
nel.at Cold Springs Canyon, seven miles
from this city,. was killed last night by
rock that fell from the mountainside sew
eral hundr feet bove. He claimed to
have been a. cousin of the late Little
Pete.j':''
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
General AudretCJ j

General AndretC Jacesoys Sn,ith's Burial.
. ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. 1.-The remains
of General Andrew Jackson Smith, who
died Saturday last at his home in this
city. were buried to-day in Calvary Gene
terry with military honors.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
Blanche Bates Not Eneuoed.

BUTTE, Mont, Feb. 1.-Telegrams re-
celved to-day from both Miss Blanche f.
Bates and Frank Wortbins OF the Fraw
ley Company, now playing at Great Falls,
deny In positive terms the report of their
engagement e.
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has issued an order forbidding the Chinese
from letting off .tirecrackers, and ha. de-
clared that any one infringing the order
shall be placed under arrest One China
man was arrested last night, and pleaded
guilty this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
To Examine Justices, Docker..

OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 1.-The Super
visors are very anxious TO know the
charges of the Justices of the Peace in the
outside townships agree with the ir bills as
presented to the county. This morning
the following resolution was unanimously
passed:
Resolred, That the clerk of this board be d.
rected to notify the Justices of the Peace in
Washington, Murray and Eden townships that
IL is the wish of the Board of Supervisors that
each shall deliver TO the clerk his docket in
order that the same may be examined. 30
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
Burglar. Loo. an Io,ra Bnms.

DES MONIES, Iowa, Feb. IA special
to the News from Eldon, Iowa, says that
Bradley's Bank was burglarized at 8
O'Clock this morning. the sa e being blown
open with 'nitro-glycerine and all the
funds stolen. The bank officials refuse
to tell the amount taken, but the bank
usually kept about $1,000 on hand The
burglars escaped III stolen team and
buggy.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
iu,trucied to Pres. IN, pro,.,,

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. Limited
States Minister to Siam John B. Barrett
has been instructed by Secretary Olney to
press the protest against the assault upon
Vice-Consul Kellett and obtain an carly
hearing.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
Morosco's Grand Opera-House.

The first production on this coast of 'eThe
Wes;erner" was seen at Morosco's last plight.
wood, makes most pleasing appearance in
all the scenes, and strengthens the production
of 1.-THE Westerner" from the rise to the fall
OF the curtain. The play is a comedy drama
which deserves a crowded house.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02

Keen taking the news service of the Chi
cago Associated Press, has discontinued
that service and has begun taking the full
leased wire service OF the Southern and
United Associated Presses.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
N. oregon Home,odrd Bound.

WASHINGTON, d. c. Feb. 1.-The
battle-ship Oregon left Acapulco, Mexico,
yesterday for San Francisco on her return
1000 mile run which was undertaken
10 show the cruising radius of the vessel.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
LITTLE PETE'S MURDER.
Wing Sing and Chin Poy Are Ar
raIgned and "the Case" Con-
tInuPd-

ralgned and 1.-THE Case" Con-
tinued.
Wing Sing and Chin Poy, charged with
the murder of Little Pete, were arraigned
before Judge Joachimsen yesterday morn
ing.
Attorneys T. D. Riordan and Robert
Ferral appeared on behalf of the prosecu-
10 n, as they have been retained to assist
Prosecuting Attorney O'Callaghan, and
the defe ants were represented by Attor-
ney J. F. Smith.
By consent of the attorneys the case was
continued until Monday next, when a day
will be set for the preliminary e1amina-
ton.
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CT,n,,,,. Aitep,Df 10 Rob a Bank.

ssHOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa, Feb. IAN
attempt was made this morning 10 destroy
the banking house Of Gardner Morrow &
Co. with dynamite. Slight damage was
done to that institution and other build
ings in the vicinity. No motive Tor the
act IS known.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
Death of a Colieoe Pr,,;d.nt

PRINCETON. N. j., Feb. 1.-The Rev.
Joshua Hall McInvane, D., the yener-
able president of Evelyn College, Prince
ton, died early this morning of heart fail.
ure.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
Anothcr Amerioan Cordino1

ROME, ITALY. Feb. lit is stated in
Vatican circles that it is regarded as GER
tam Bishop C6rrigan of New York will be
created Gard inal by the Pope.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02

Sen"tor "eorge's Improred CONDITION.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb 1.-Senator
George has so nearly recovered from his
attack of heart trouble that he is consld-
ering the prospect of returning to his
home in Mississippi. He sits up all day
now and is gaining IN strength.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
At the Ale zar,

The stock company presented for their
twenry-third week William Gillette's comedy
drama, "a Legal Wreck" The piece has
strong melodramatic flavor about it, and being
well played, takes with the audience
Miss Bertha Foltz assumed Miss Buckley's
part on less than half days notice and
played it extremely well, too, for the part is a
long and difficult one, and the managem ent is
TO be congratulated on securing the services
OF so clever n actress.
Mrs. +. NJ. Bates as Nancy Ann Dunks did
very good piece OF Character work. Miss
kiitfe Behnom and NJ IS Gertrude Tidbali
com pie ted the feminine part of the cast
j. B. Polk made the hit of the performance
as Captain Edward Smith, the hearty old sea
captain. Hugo Toland, Francis Powers Cor
don Foster and Mr.. Armstrong did good work
The piece was beautifully staged, the chief
scene being particularly good.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
OREGON HATCHETMEN.

Eight Mankiilers Arrive on the
Walla Walla and Offer Their
Service.
The steamer Walla Waila, from Port
land. Or. brought down eight mankiIlers.
who on their arrival reported for duty to
the hatchetmen's association in China
town.
Information of their arrival was COM
municated to the police, and Captain
Whitman with a detail of regular officers
assisted by some of the Chinese Con-
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02

Another Pro1ress,re Southern Journal.
% NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Feb. 1.-The
Press newspaper of this city, which has
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-02
MASS-MEETINGl
METROPOLITAN -: TEMPLE

NE ROPOLTFAN =. TEMPLE
2 TONIGHT AT 8 O'CLOCK
Under the auspices of the SAN FRANCISCO La
BoR COUNCIL in aid o. law to free the Amer
can seaman from the bondage OF contract slavery
and the brutality OF ships officers.
The following speakers will lake part:
MAYOR FHELeN. HENRY n. HIGHTON,
JAMES H. BARRY, II. w HUT on
ALFRED FUHRMAN, W.MACARTaUR.
i he recent decision in the ARAGO casa will be-
discussed. good Band will be in attendance.
ADMISSION EREF
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Mrs. Watson,s Alimonv.

OAKLAND. CAL, Feb. 1.-The Watson
divorce case came up again to-day, W tn
the wife's petition for alimony She
asked for SIS a month, and Judge Ogden
allowed her $35 and counsel fees amount
ing to $t50.
No Fireworks for Chinese.
OAKLAND. CAL, Feb. I.-Chief Lloyd