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The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
MATCHMAKER CALLAHAN
 IN SEARCH OF TALENT
OFFERS TO MATCH MCCONNELL
 AGAINST OLD OPPONENTS.

R. E. Callahan, the popular match maker for the Sacramento Athletic Club, arrived in this city last evening in search of talent. The particular object Of his visit is to try and arrange a match for Frank Mcconnell, the hard hitting local welter- weight who gave Green his hard battle some weeks ago. Mr. Callahan declared his willingness to match Mcconnell against any man of his weight in the world. Mcconnell has accepted the Sac ramento Athletic Clubs offer to meet any of his old opponents, and as tempting in- ducements are offered 1t is more than likely that before long Green, or some other clever man, will be pitted against Mcconnell.
 The residents of Sacramento are desir- ous of seeing Stelzner and Kennedy in the ring and MT. Callahan is empowered by his club to offer the heavy weights a 5000 purse and sixty per cent of the gross receipts to fight.
 In the last meeting Kennedy gained a decision over Stelzner after twenty not satisfied He has been heard to say that he could whip Kennedy and wanted another try. StelZner has fought before the Sacramento club on numerous occa- sions, and when he learns of this tempt ing offer he will doubtless accept
 Mir Callahan called attention to a re- mark made by Sammy Maxwell, who so handily whipped Jimmy Lawler, that he would bet his own money that he could put out Bob Thompson, the colored idol of Los Angeles. MT. Callahan says he stands willing to put Thompson in the ring against Maxwell at 133 pounds for either bet or a purse.
 "The Sacramento Athletic Club" said the matchmaker, 'is booming and Is anxious to pull off. some good matches. During the past year a number of inter- esting events between prominent expo nents of the manly art were exhibited to large gatherings and with satisfaction to the participants"
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
CABINET CONSIDERS
 CUBAN SITUATION

WASHINGTON, Oct 25.-At the Cabinet meeting to-day the situation in Cuba was gone over for the informa- tfon of those members who did not see the President yesterday. It was eX- plained that the time limit for the evac- uation of the island had been extended from December 1 to January 1, and that the United States would assume con- trol of the government of the several cities and provinces as fast as they were evacuated by the Spaniards, but no faster Havana probably will be the last of the cities to remove it's troops and the last to surrender civil control to the United States. This, however, must be accomplished by the 1st of January.
 The question of the relation Porto Rico shall bear to the General Govern ment of the United States is receiving the careful consideration of the Presi- dent and the members of the Cabinet. The question of a change in the cur rency system of the islands, the cus- toms and internal revenue laws, suf- frage and many other incidental but highly important subjects are now un- der consideration and probably will be treated upon at some length in the Presidents forthcoming message to Congress. It Is not unlikely that Con- gress will be asked to pass some need ed general legislation respecting the temporary government of the island with a recommendation that a com mission be appointed to consider with more deliberation than is possible in short session of Congress all of the questions involved and make report at a future time. Nothing of dis ouieting nature has been heard from our peace commission at Paris, the con- tention of the Spaniards that the United States should assume the Gu ban debt, or any other Spanish obliga- tion, beyond the recognition as valid of the municipal obligations of Havana and possibly other Cuban cities, is re- ceived here with perfect equanimity. Such a procedure is out of the question, as our Commissioners knew before they left Washington.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26

BE A REAL MAN. Not a feeble imita- tion Whatever your age. there is no excuse for Lost vigor It is easy to be manly, robust old gentleman as feeble unnamed wreck And for young man who through neglect continues to suffer from Lost Man hood or Varcocle there Is not the shadow of an excuse. Do not think to long conceal your condition Sexual Weakness does not cure itself It grows rapidly worse from week to week Soon it will set It's mark upon you, and all the world will and recognize 1t. It makes no difference what caused your weak ness-bad habits in youth, excess, overwork or business troubles-''CALTHOS,' the mar vicious French remedy. will you and fail- ure on your part to be a REAL MAN Is mex cusable.
 '1CALTHOS'' is the only known preparation that will surely and permanently cure Lost Manhood It Is the discovery of the eminent French physician, Prof Jules Laborde. Its dis tribution in this country Is controlled by The Ven Mohl Co. of Cincinnati O. This company Ia one of the largest, most reputable and most responsfble firms engaged in the importation of standard preparations Tn the United States.
 Prof I.aborde through The Von Mohl Co in- vites all sufferers from Lost Manhood Sperma- torrhoea, Varicccele, Small Parts or weakness of any nature in the nerves or sexual organs to give ''CALTHOs" A FIVE DAYS TRIAL FREE OF CHARGE. All you need Is to send your name and address to The Won Mohl Co.,, Cincinnati O. The five days free treatment will be sent to you in a sealed package by mail,
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
FRANCE WILL RETREAT
 FROM POSITION ASSUMED

NEW YORK, Oct. 25.-The Herald's s Washington correspondent says: It is the firm belief of administration of fcials, based on information received from London and Paris, that France will retreat from the position she has assumed on the Fashoda question and that war with England will thus be averted. Through the American Elm bassy at Paris the administration has been informed of the latest develop ments in the existing dispute between the English and French governments and of the preparations for war which both are making. These preparations are not so extensive as the reports from Europe would seem to indicate
 The English navy is ready for hostili- ties at this moment, but the French navy is not. and no great steps have been taken to place it on a war footing
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
SAN JOSE TO HAVE A
 NEW SWITCH YARD
Southern Pacific Must Vacate One of the Principle Thoroughfares
 of the City.


 SAN JOSE. Oct. 25.-The use of North First street for a switch yard by the Southern Pacific is about to be wrested Pacific Railroad is about to be wrested from that grasping corporation. For years the company has been switching its cars and making up trains in the thor property has decreased, as detailed and H. frustrated in The Call several months ago, but heretofore the City Councils have re- fused to act in the matter. Committees nave been appointed to go to San Fran cisco and ask the Southern Pacific off, cials to abandon the use of the street for railroad yard purposes, but the railroad people refused to accede to the commit tees wishes and the Council did not have backbone enough to force an issue.
 noon Councilman Ward Wright presented the following resolution on the subject, which was given its first reading:
 tbn Ill sto S"atLCnlne ears ana making up trains at when It becomes necessary to pass and repass across First street no engineer or other per son having control Of any freight locomotive engine shall permit such locomotive car or train of cars being switched, moved or made included within its exterior lines It shall be unlawful for any engineer. brakeman, conductor any locomotive, engine, train of cars or car 10 leave the same standing upon or across any street in the city of San Jose.
 This ordinance should and will undoubt- edly be adopted North First street Is one or the finest streets in the city. It Is one of the main outlets, and the travel over 1t is great. Beyond the depot it is the city's finest residence district. and here in the midst of magnificent homes IS situated the noted Hotel Vendome, where guests from all over the country come to spend their summers.
 Across this street large number of Southern Pacific trains pass daily, but the railroad is not satisfied with this use of the city's thoroughfare and have been using 1t for switch yard This blocks teams and not a week passes but that averted. -'
 The Southern Pacific owns a large tract of land In the Polhemus tract. which was road yards, and they should De made to remove their freight business there.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26

idea spread by the dispatch. of the French Ambassador here, Baron de Courcel, that the Premier was willing to negotiate on the whole question. But the Liberal and Radical organs still consider that the Marquis of Salis> bury's attitude admits of negotiations promising a friendly arrangement.
 The entire press, however, scouts the idea of the possession of FaShoda com ing within the sphere of discussion. The St. James Gazette says this after noon:
 We are prepared to negotiate the question of the western frontier of Bahr-el- -Ghazal district, but we must control the Nile, both banks and water sheds. from it's source to the sea"
 The Globe thinks the Marquis of Sal isbuTy has made it clear that Major Marchand must quit Fashoda without conditions. Until that is done,' the Globe says, there cap be no discussion of the French claih in Africa.
 The Globe points out the significant announcement in General Kitchener s report that he sent gunbOats south from Sebat toward Meshra- -er-Rek, the principal trading center of the Bahr-el- Ghazal region, with instructions to es- tablish necessary outposts, and that pe- fore he left he completed arrangements for the maintenance of these staLonS'
 ''TheSe movements" the Globe adds, bring our position down to the eighth parallel of north latitude, and the Valley of Bahr-el- el-Ghazal at this moment Is under the rule of the hhed- i've. It would be interesting to see the effect of this revelation upon the French Government"
 The Pail Mall Gazette concludes from the publication of the blue book that the French Government has been given to understand that, wholly apart from the Fashoda question, its title to the territory abutting on the left bank of the Nile is rejected as utterly unten- able, and France must accept the po- sition or take the consequences.
 The Westminster Gazette suggests as the solution that the French be granted way leave" and "enclave" for com merciaI purposes in the Bahr- -Ghazal district Way leave" is the right of way over anOther's ground; "enclave" is to shut in, to inClOse a territory with in the territories of another power.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
ADVERTISEMENTS.
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 Any honest physician will tell you that there IS but one way to get increased flesh; all the patent medicines and cod liver oils to the contrary notwithstand- ing.
 Nature has but one way to increase flesh, strength and vigor, mind and body, and that is through the stomach. by wholesome food, we'll digested. There is no reason or common sense in other method whatever.
 People are thin, run down, nervous. pale, and shaky in their nerves sirnpIy because their stomachs are weak.
 They may not think they have dvs- pepsia, but the fact remains that thew do not eat enough food, or what tbey ed, as it should be.
 pr. Harlandson says the reason Is because the stomach lacks certain di- gestive acids and peptones and de- ficient secretion of gastric juice.
 Natures remedy in sucl- cases is to supply what the weak stomach lacks There are several good preparations which will do this, but none so readily as StuartS Dyspepsia Tablets. which are designed especially for all stomach troubles, and which cure all digestive weakness on the common sense plan of furnishing the digestive principles which the stomach lacks.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets give per- feet digestion. First effect is to in crease the appetite, and increased vigor, added flesh. pure blood and strength of nerve and muscle Is the perfectly natural result
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the safest tonic known and will cure any form of stomach trouble except cancer of the stomach. May be found at druggists, at 50 cents for full-sized package or direct by mail from Stuart Company. Marshall, Mich,
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
IT IS SENT TO LONDON
PARIS GOVERNMENT CONSENTS TO WITHDRAW MARCHAND.
But Will Negotiate as to the Respec- tlve Spheres of the Two Nations in the Watershed of the
 Congo and the Nile.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Oct. 25.-The Com mercial Advertisers London corre- spondent cables: The Fashoda dispute is likely to come to crisis in few days. The French Ambassador brings here a definite statement of French proposals. They consent to the withdrawal of Major Marchand pro- viding England will negotiate for a delimitation of the respective spheres of the two nations in the watershed of the Congo and the Nile, with consider ation for the French claim to nav igable and commercial access to the Nile. The British Cabinet will con- slider the proposals Thursday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
CAPTAIN NEV|LLS
 CAUSED A SCENE Charges Against Lawyer
 Church. SENSATION IN A COURTROOM ACCUSES THE ATTORNEY OF
 COMPLICITY. Threatened With Punishment for Contempt by Judge Risley 1t
 He Repeats His
 offense.
SENSATION IN A COURTROOM
ACCUSES THE ATTORNEY OF
 COMPLICITY.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

FRESNO, Oct. 25.-A sensational scene occurred in Superior Judge Ris- ley's courtroom this afternoon during the trial of Dr. Winslow Anderson of San Francisco against Mrs. Elsie Will Hams, Captain Nevills' nemesis The claim was for $20OO for medical attend ance. The services were not denied but Mrs Williams claims that Captain Nevills had sent her to Dr. Anderson and was to have paid the bill.
 Captain Nevills was called to the stand on behalf of the plaintiff in re- buttal of Mrs. Williams testimony. He denied that he had guaranteed the doctors fee. During his cross s-exam- ination by Attorney George B. Church of this city Captain Nevills created a scene in court by declaring that he would send MT Church to the peniten- tiary along with AZhderain. Mrs. Loose and Mrs. Williams.
 An exciting dialogue ensued between the witness and attorney, in the course of which MT. Nevills declared several times that Church was just as deep in the scheme to blackmail him as the others, and that he would put him in State prison before he got through with him. Captain Neyills in his an- ger lost control of himself entirely. lie declared Mrs Williams had told him of the whole plot. and that the attorney was implicated in it.
 This is interesting" remarked MT. Church.
 'It will be more interesting when l get through with you" replied Nevills.
 Judge Risley threatened to send the aged capitalist to jail If he re- peated his threat. Judge Church stands high in the profession here, be- ing president of the Bar Association. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Mrs Williams.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
BLAINE MUST GET
 OUT OF THE ARMY
Makes Personal Appeal to the Pres ident to Save Him, but With
 out Success

- O~ 1APPCd1 LO Cn6 .HTSS-
 1dent to Save Him, but With
 out Success.
 WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-As a last des- perate effort to be retained in the army. Captain James G. Blaine made an appeal to-day direct to the President. Owing to his misconduct at Honolulu and Manila Secretary Alger decided several days ago that young Blaine must be mustered out. As final evidence of his Willingness to show leniency, Adjutant General Gorbin sent a telegram to Major General Otis asking him If he were willing to have Captain Blaine returned to duty at Ma nila, this being believed to be the only course open to the Government. as his of lenses had been committed while attached to General Otis army corps, and General Otis was the only person who had a right to overlook them.
 It was deemed inadvisable to send Can tain Blaine elsewhere, as the general off, cer to whose staff he might be assiened would probably object to being made re- sponsible for an officer who had been de- tached from one command on account of his reprehensible conduct. General Otis answer was received tonight, and his de- cfsion can hardly result in anything short of the mastering out of Captain Blaine General Otis cabled that there was no nlace in his command for the young as sistant adjutant general. This was con strlled to mean that Otis did not want Elaine with him at Manila.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
AN OLD TRAGEDY
 BROUGHT TO LIGHT
Ohio Couple Held for Murder Com
 1nltted a Dozen Years

WASHINGTON COURTHOUSE, Ohio. Oct 25.-Hannah West and Abraham Huffman have been bound over by the ing Louis Ball in this city twelve years ago by beheading him with razor. The arrest of the prisoners was the result of recent death-bed confession by Mrs. head while Huffman cut 1t off with a razor in Mrs Vests house, the blood flowing into a tub. Balls head and body were laid across the railroad track to create the impression that he had been killed by the cars.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
GREAT BRITAIN WOULD
 FIGHT IF NECESSARY

LONDON, Oct. 26.-The Cape Town correspondent of the Times says: Cecil Rhodes, addressing an open-air meet ing here yesterday afternoon, says that four years ago he saw Baron de Courcel, French Ambassador to Great Britain, and told him on the authority of Lord Salisbury they would fight if necessary to prevent the French reach ing the Nile and cutting the connec- tion the British intended to make be- tween the north and south. MT. Rhodes added that he knew the French Gov ernment was then advised that such would be England's action
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
FRENCH-CANADIANS
 CRITICIZE ENGLAND

MONTREAL, Oct 25.-The French Canadian papers are freely criticizing England over it's course in Egypt. La Patria, the Government organ, states that though they were loyal subjects of the empire they were Frenchmen also.
 La Minerva says: "The English do not admit either discussion or arbitra- tion. They simply ordered the recall of Marchand, and if this demand is not compiled with they are ready to make war. This reminds one of the procedure of the United States against Spain. Right is nothing to the Anglo Saxon from the moment he is certain he is the stronger
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
THE THROTTLE HELD
 IN A DEATH GRASP
Passenger Train Runs at Lightning Speed With the Engineer Dead
 at His Post

USQUEHANNA, Pa.,l Oct. 25.-When the night express train, eastbound, ar rived at this station at midnight last night, the engineer, Henry Kingsley of Susquehanna, was found dead in the cab with his head badly crushed. After the train left Binghamton, twenty-three miles west of here, trainmen and others noticed that the engineer failed to give the usual signal al crossings and small stations and also that the train was running at un- usual speed. Fireman Cowen noted that the whistle was not blown for this station and going forward in the cab, found the dead engineer. The train had run at a ter rife speed twenty miles without any one in charge. There were over 200 passen- gers on board.
 It Is supposed the engineer was hit by a water crane at a point just east of Binghamton. Kingsley was one of the most reliable men on the Erie railroad. He leaves a widow and several children.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
GEORGE M. CoNDE DEAD. He Was Mayor of Placerville in the
 Days of Old.

George M Condo, who was known and esteemed by many of the pioneers of California, died at his residence, 2118 Van Ness avenue, Sunday morning and was buried In the Masonic Cemetery yes terday afternoon.
 MT Condo was born in Schenectady, N. Y. seventy-two years ago and came to California early in the fifties. He settled in Fl Dorado County, and by his many estimable qualities soon became popular He was elected Mayor of Placeryille in 1854. and was subsequently twice elected to the Legislature. In 1865 MT. Condo came to this city and was appointed cashier of the Farmers and Mechanics Bank. a position which he held during its existence.
 The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. M. D. Wilson, rector of St. Peters Episcopal Church.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
QUAKERS WELCOME
 THE NAVAL HEROES
Immense Crowd Present at the Opening of the Philadelphia
 Peace Jubilee


 PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25.-Philadel- phia lifted its hand and doffed the na- lions hat to its naval heroes to-day. The most fllustrious actors of the war, whose glorious end is the motive of the cele- bration, learned what the country thinks of them. Sigsbee, Philip, Evans, Vain wright-these, were some Of the men. the Mayfiower-these were some of the ships.
 Secretary of the Navy Long; the people by a throng that filled every bit of tim Der on each shore of the Delaware River and damned every available craft to the point of danger. The marine pageant was one of surpaSsing brilliancy and grandeur
 erland and Captain Bob Evans on either side. stationed himself on the bridge of the May, and presently the Columbia, the first of the warships, was reached. Her officers and men were drawn upon deck, and her six-pounders began to roar out inc Secretary's salute of seventeen guns.
 With the beginning of the salute came the bugle and drum salute from the ship and before the echoes Of the first shot had been swallowed up by the boom of the second a veritable pandemonium of whistles, small guns and the roar of the crowds broke out and continued through out the procession.
 The Texas. Gloucester and the Winslow received the best share of enthusiasm The Kasagi's officers and men were lined up like Americans and saluted the Sec retary quite as well, but as her guns are at Armstrongs, in England, the salute was therefore silent one.
 Apart from the naval pageant, the city has seen busy day preparing for to- morrow's display. Commodore Philip to-day received the following telegram:
 "Can you find a place for me In the parade Thursday as a Confederate vet eran and survivor of the old Merrimac?''
 It was signed by R. c. Foute a Cali fornia Bishop who is now in Washington Mayor Warwick assumed charge of the request and said Foute would be mounted beside General Wheeler in the military parade.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
ARBITRATION URGED
 BY POPE LEO XIII

NEW YORK, Oct. 25.-A special to the Journal from Rome says: The Pope has telegraphed President Faure of France advising him to order a with drawal of French troops from Fashoda in order to avert war. Pope Leo urges that the differences between England and France be submitted to arbitra- ton.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
I'VE MUST CONTROL NILE"
 SAYS BRITISH PRESS

LONDON, Oct. 25-All interest to- day is centered in the Marquis of Sails bury's addition to the Fashoda corre- spondence, contained in the publication of the British blue book on that sub ject. The Conservative newspapers express themselves as being highly pleased with this rejoinder to the French yellow book on the same sub- ject. They declare that it dispeIs the
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
WILL GO ON THE TICKET. MiddIe-of Road Populists in Mis-
 souri Score a Victory.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Oct. 25-The State Supreme Court to-day granted the Middle-of-the-Ro Populists a writ of mandamus to compel the Secretary of State to place their State ticket on the official ballot. The regulars claimed the rniddIe-of- -the-roadsters were bolters from the regular convention, but the Su- prene Court holds that before this ac- tion they had a majority of the dele gates and therefore were entitled to have their ticket placed on the ballot
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-26
ENGLAND SUMMONS
 GENERAL SEYMOUR

HALIFAX. N. S., Oct 25.-The Brit ish warships Pallas and Talbot arrived to-day from Bermuda.
 General Lord William Seymour, com mander of the troops in British North America, will return from Ottawa, his visit having been cut short by the un- usual activity in military and naval cir Cles at this station