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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
JAPANESE LABoRERs.
Twenty-Four All in a Row Dressed in Uniform and Duly Tick
 eted by Their Master.

Immigration Commissioner North began yesterday an investigation in the matter of twenty-four Japanese immigrants who arrived on the City of Peking last Sunday. They were dressed in European garments made of the same piece and cut of cloth, and all admitted that they came from the same district in Japan. They were farm CTS and intended to remain in California two or three years studying the Califor- nian methods of growing wheat and rice. No one of them had more than $45, which they admitted would last them for about two months. When that was gone they would telegraph to their fathers and un- cles in Japan for more money. The ex- pense of telegraphing and cabling, they said, would be about $20 in each case, but that would be mere bagatelle to the aforesaid fathers and uncles, who had rice farms yielding an income of $75 per an- mum each.
 The investigation will be resumed this morning. There can be no doubt that these immigrants are contract laborers, as their predecessors have turned out to be. If Commissioner North should deny them the right to land no court will have authority to overturn his action. There can be no appeal save to the Secretary of the Treasury.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
BES0UCHT COD TO BE MERCIFUL Mrs. Cotter, Murderer of Her Husband, Goes
 Insane.
While Brooding Over Her Aw- ful Crime She Loses
 Her Reason.
She Inaaqines That Her Enemies Are Determined to Punish
 Her.

Mary Cotter, who shot and killed her husband several years ago, is a raving maniac. Last night she was ar rested by Police Officer Donovan and locked up in a padded cell in the Re ceiving Hospital.
 Cotter was a policeman. In fit of jealous rage his wife shot him in the back, inf1icting a wound from which he died a short time afterward. She was tried for murder, but was acquit- ted by jury in the Superior Court. She claimed at the trial that he first shot at her, and to protect her life she killed him.
 Since then the woman has been living at 108 Ninth street. Last evening she became violently insane, and one of the lodgers, fearing she would injure her self, summoned Officer Donovan. The latter on entering her room found the unfortunate woman in a kneeling pos ture on the floor, her hands clasped in prayer. She was beseeching the AL mighty to forgive her for the killing of her husband.
 "I murdered him, I know" she pitt fully exclaimed, but, Lord, do not condemn me.
 "Open the pearly gates and allow me to enter. I have sinned, thou Heavenly Father, but be merciful.
 Mrs. Cotter was only half-clad, and. as she remained kneeling, her long. dark hair hanging down her back, she presented a striking picture. After considerable trouble she was persuaded to dress herself.
 She was then taken to the Receiving Hospital in the patrol-wagon and placed in a padded cell.
 The surgeons at the hospital, after a cursory examination, pronounced her hopelessly insane. To-day she will be taken before the Commissioners of Lunacy to be examined.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
WILL SOON BE
 AT AN END
Figel Case May Be Given to the Jury on Wednes-
 day.
Is Postponed Until Monday Because of the Indisposition of Judge
 Murphy.

Sickness seems to be the main ele- ment in the recent delay of the F1gel case At the present time Judge Mur phy for the prosecution, is indisposed and in consequence the case has been put over until next Monday. morning at 10 o'clock. The testimony given yes terday was a repetition of that given by the witnesses during the preliminary ex- animation, but the defense is straining every effort to show that some few facts tend to support the theory that Isaac Hoffman committed suicide on the even ing of June 1. and that the de- ceased merchant was led to the rash act by letters written by his wife, and also because he might have embedded funds belonging to the firm. The prosecution was even stronger in its contention that Hoffman was murdered in cold blood by the defendant.
 At the opening of the case Miss Lillian Cohen was recalled to the stand for re- ross-examination- It is admitted that the witness is ready with replies to ques- tions put and that there is no danger in accordance with what the witness saw on the eventful evening of June l. The whole case seems to rest on a matter of a few minutes. Half-past o'clock ing testimony given tends to show that Hoffman was alive at the time the de- fendant went on the boat on his way to San Rafael. The witness was appar- ently positive that one of the two men she had seen standing in front of the store of Hoffman, Rothchild & O. was Isaac Hoffman, and crosS-examination did not materially break. down her testi- mony.
 The witness was followed by Dr. E. R. Williams, who testified as to bullet wounds, powder marks and the possi- bilities of suicide where it had been dis covered that three bullets had entered the head of the deceased Henry Ick- hoff stated that he had seen the defend ant about 6:25 o'clock at the ferry, and A. Farnsworth testified that he had seen Theodore Figel on a car going toward the ferry at 6:23 or 6:4 o'clock. pr. O.. F. Westphal related his experience with Figel at the time he had seen him using the revolver with which the shooting was done, and Everett Thomas stated that he had heard a shot in the store of Hoffman, Rothchild & Co.,, about twenty five minutes to o'clock. The case was then put over until Monday morning when it is probable Thomas will be re- called. The defense is of the opinion that the case will be submitted to the jury next Wednesday afternoon, and they naturally state they do not fear but that the result will be favorable to the defendant in the case. Interest in the proceeding gradually grows as the case hears an end.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26

usual, 25 cents and 15 cents. The in- terror Will be decorated in red, white ana blue, and addresses will be de- llVered from the stage in the center of the hall
 A large picture. or painting, of the nattle-shfp Maine. with the national coIors entwining it and draped with mourning emblems of black, will oc- cupy place of prominence in the art gallery for that evening.
 The Naval Reserve has been in vlted to be present and give a drill. representatives of the Seamen's Union and other associations of a similar character have been invited to be pres ent also. Mayor Phelan will make a few remarks for the occasion.
 The Amateur Academic League of california gave most creditable ex- hiblt1on at the fair last night. The two events that pulled off were: The n1ty-yard dash and the pole vaultiug. The Lowell, Berkeley and Oakland contingents were out in force and they kept everything lively with their cheering and counter cheering.
 The f1fty-yard dash was run in heats between the different contest ants, and a final heat was run be- tween the two winners and second men of the two first heats The result was A. Aberd1, first; F. s. Riccomi. second. and William Jacobs. third. Time, 1-5 seconds.
 The pole vaulting between Rich Nicholson and Harry J. Irwin was won by the latter-height, feet and 11s inches. Nicholson at first looked as 1f he would win, but he weakened per ceptlbly after the 9-foot mark was reached.
 Prior to the athletic events there was a drill by the cadets of the Lowell school under the command of Cadet Captain Bartlett. The three events that will be completed by the league tonight are: The broad running iurnp running high jump and the three standing jump.
 To-day will be Stanford day at inc fair, and the college boys will make things lively. An address will be de college. VI 'Ai0
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
THE STOCK
 BREWERY IS IN TROUBLE Creditors Called In to Settle It's Diff
 culties. An Offer Made of Twenty Five Cents on the
 Dollar.
Liabilities Will Figure Up an Aggregate of Over .
 $67,OOO.
CHARGE MISMANAGEMENT
John c. Bauer Heads . Committee to Arrange tho Concerns
 Affairs.

The San Francisco Stock Brewery, one of the largest individual beer pro- ducing concerns in the city, is in finan- cial difficulties and unless a settle ment is reached with the creditors during the next week the corporation will be forced into insolvency.
 The Bruns family, well known in grocery and liquor circles in this city, the corporation, which has been in business here for several years.
 Several days ago the main stock holders decided that the burden of debt that had accumulated was too heavy to carry and called meeting of the creditors. It was shown at the meeting that the liabilities were in ex- cess of 67,OO0, and that the concern could not pay half of it's obligations if the real estate and other assets were sold to satisfy the debts.
 An offer of twenty-five cents on the dollar was made but not accepted by the creditors, who appointed a. commit tee of three, consisting of John c. Bauer, representative of the Bank of California, and another creditor to look into the state of affairs and report at another meeting to be held early next week. It is hoped by the creditors to settle with the stockholders, many of whom are wealthy, at something bet ter than twenty-five cents on the dol- lar.
 The main creditors are J. c. Bauer $25, ,OOO, and Bank of California s15,000.
 'The downfall of the brewery was due to mismanagement," said John c. Bauer one of the creditors committee, last evening. Several years ago one of the bookkeepers defaulted for con- siderable sum, and since then the losses have been heavy, principally because extensive credit has been allowed to ir responsible parties from whom the corporation was not able to collect. We hope, of course, to straighten mat ters out, but at present it looks doubt full.
 "The property of the brewery was signed over to a loan association some time ago for the purpose of raising money on mortgage, and 1t is possible that if this loan is arranged the corpo- ration's affairs may be so arranged that 1t will continue in business" The brewery of the concern Is To- cated on Powell and Francisco streets.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26

more contributions and make grand success of it. The reports of articles given show that they go from the Sub- lime to the ridiculous, but they are pre- cisely what the committee want. The circular sent out is as follows:
 The management of the Golden Jubilee Mining Fair has determined to set apart the net proceeds of the ticket office next Monday, February 28, for the benefit of the families of those who lost their lives by the Maine disaster. In order to add something to the amount that may thus be realized, a committee has been appointed to secure contributions of articles to be auctioned off on tfe last Saturday, Of the Fair, the total returns from the sale to be appropriated to the same charitable and patriotic purpose.
 Any contribution will be welcome. from a cake of soap to case of fruit, from pocket handkerchief to an overcoat, from a paper of tacks to a sewing machine, from a pound of candy to barrel of sugar.
 We hope that all who are solicited will contribute some item to this laudable cause. You are invited to give some thing; we leave 1t to your judgment and well-known generosity to determine what that something shall be.
 Our solicitor will call on you within day or two for your reply to this note, and assuming that it will be favorable, a collector appointed by us will subsequent ly be authorized to receive and deliver your contribution at the Mechanics Pa vilion in time for said auction sale.
 The press of the city and State is with us in this move, and we are assured that all contributions will be duly credited in the public print. When the sale takes place the auctioneer will announce the donor of each article as it is offered.
 Trusting you will enter with us into the spirit of this movement, which calls for hearty response from every patriotic citizen, l have the honor to remain. for the committee.
 Major Wallis of the committee re- ports that he has been given articles ranging from tin cup to horse One of the prominent butchers of the city has given him two fat pigs and a coop full of chickens. The Del Monte Mill ing Company, of which MT. Parsons. chairman of the committee, is presi- dent, will sell all the packages of cereals and flour, embracing something like S6O worth. now in their booth at the mining fair, on the last night of the fair all the proceeds to go to the fund of the benefit
 Some of the mining counties are con- tr1butlng some very valuable specimens Of collaborating quartz to be sold for the fund. One of the big stove com panles has given a fine range; in fact. the interest in the benefit is awaken ing to an extent which promises to make it financially, socially and in every way a success. Several of the theatrical companies have volunteered programmes and to send artists for that night.
 The Pavilion will be open on Monday from 10 a. m. to , p. m. and from 7:3O to 10:30 D. m., with the admission as
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
DINED WITH DIR. MORSE. A Farewell Banquet Previous to Hi Departure on a Pleasure Trip.

One of the most enjoyable dinners yet given in the dining room of the San Fran cisco Club marked the approaching de- parture of pr. John F. Morse on a pleas ure trip through the East and Mexico.
 Dr. Morse, Mrs. Morse and Miss Jennie Flood will leave this morning at o'clock in a special car. They will spend some time in Eastern cities, visiting all points of interest. and then they will take run through Mexico, including every point of interest in the southern republic.
 To f1ttingly speed the departing, Ru- dolph Herold Jr. arranged for a dinner to a few kindred spirits, and last night they assembled in a private dining room in the clubs apartments in the Claus Spreckels building. There were present Dr. Morse, Judge W. H. Henshaw, Henry F. Fortmann, W. W. Foote, J. T. Burke, J. B. Reinstein, Edmond Godchaux and Rudolph Herold Jr.
 It was a most informal affair; the guests were old friends and the hours sped quickly. Dr. Morse's health was drunk, and for him and his party were wished a pleasant journey and a safe return.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
7OOKE OBJECTS
 TO CHINESE He Is Locked Up in a Cell With Several
 Highbinders. Claims That Captain Robinson Is Discriminating Against
 Him.
Makes an Appeal to Chief Lees to Remove His Mongolian
 Associates.

I. N. Tooke, who was arrested seve- ral days ago for obtaining diamonds under false pretenses, objects to being locked up in a cell with two China men.
 Last Thursday night Captain Rob- inson. who has charge of the City Prison, for some reason which he re- fuses to divulge, had two highbinders thrown Into the cell occupied by Tooke. This IS the first instance in the his- tory Of the Police Department where white prisoner has been compelled to share his cell with Chinese crooks There are two cells set apart for Chi nese criminals, and notwithstanding that they are at present unoccupied. Captain Robinson has seen fit to make Tooke's stay in the City Prison almost unbearable by compelling him to as- soclate with two Mongolian despera- does.
 Iooke intends to appeal to the Chief or Police to have the Chinamen re- moved to another cell.
 Since the filing of the suit against Detective O'Dea of the Southern Sta ton by saloon keeper for false i'm prlsonment, Chief Lees has instructed the prison keepers not to small book prisoner unless by his orders. Re- gently number of complaints have reached him about the evident abuse or the small book" system, and he is determined to suppress it.
 Hereafter when a subject is taken lnto custody the arresting officer will De compelled to get the Chiefs con- sent De1cre he can detain his man.
 The instructions to the desk ser geants in this respect are very explicit ana violation will result in the of render being taken before the Police commissioners to be disciplined"
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
Calvarian Society.

The several thousand members of the Calvarian Society in this city will have the opportunity of assisting at the an- nual services held under its auspices dur ing the Lenten season. St. Mary's Ca- thedral will see the first of the series of exercises inaugurated tomorrow after noon at o'clock, and every Sunday similar devotions will be held. Catholic people generally attend these services. The Most Rev. Archbishop F. W. Riordan will deliver the first discourse. The ser vices begin with the Way of the Cross'' and conclude with benediction of the blessed sacrament.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
Southern Pacific Promotions.

Yesterday Vice-President Stubbs of the Southern Pacific issued circular of no- tification to the effect that the recom- mendations for promotion he recently made had received the sanction of c. P. Huntington and the new officers would enter upon the duties of their offices on March l.
 The changes which will take place are as follows: William Sproule to be freight and traffic manager, vice Smurr, de- ceased; A. D. Shepard to be general freight agent, vice Sproule, promoted; 5. w Luce to be assistant general freight and passenger agent at Los Angeles, vice Shepard. promoted. and s. N. Bostwick and s. A. Panjkins to be assistant gen. eral freight agents in this city.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
A PREs1D1o SUICIDE.
An Ex-Soldier Rejected for Enlist ment Became Discouraged and
 Took His Own Life.

Joseph Fouque, an ex-soldier, committed suicide yesterday at the Presidfo by shooting himself through the heart with a Krag-Jorgensen rife.
 Fouque was following the profession of nurse, and business not being good, and perhaps the war agitation working upon the old military enthusiasm he applied for re-enlistment The army surgeon made the usual examination and passed him as sound and as being entitled physically to march with his old comrades, but when his previous military record was received it was found that he had been dishonor- ably discharged because he had eloped with the wife of brother soldier. The news cast him down, and yesterday while the company which he was visiting was al
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
Activity in Building Trades Council The Building Trades Council is still

rapidly growing in membership, and promises soon to be one of the foremost central labor bodies in the city. At last nights meeting the electrical workers sent delegates to represent them; and at next weeks meeting it is expected that the Painters Union will also affiliate with the council. A committee Is now out trying to secure suitable headquarters, and 1t is probable that the building now occupied by the Labor Bureau Associa- tion at 9151a Market street will be chosen. An effort Is also being made to unite the two central bodies, the Labor Council and the Building Trades, but the joint com mittee Is making very little progress, as neither side appears willing to make any great concessions, while both feel that it is an end much to be desired.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
FUNDS FOR
 FAMILIES OF
 THE MARTYRS Miners to Aid Rela- tives of Those Lost on the Maine. A Public Benefit Without Obnoxious Hearst Ad-
 vertisements. Proceeds Of the Fair Monday to Aid Worthy Suf-
 fererS.
A FUND WITHOUT STRINGS
Great Progress Made in the Pro- graranae for the Relief Of
 Victims.

There is a great deal of interest In the proposed benefit for the survivors of the Maine disaster on Monday, ar ranged by the directors of the Miners Fair.
 From all signs it will be one of the most successful events in the history of the city, as there is a great feel ing of patriotism all over the State. Not only are there likely to be thou sands in attendance from the city, but the orders from outside districts are unusually large.
 Everybody should remember that all the proceeds of Monday are to go for
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
Going to the Klondike.

Mrs. Kate Thomas. 173 California ave- nue. swore to a complaint yesterday morning In Judge Joachimsen's court for the arrest of A. G. Morris, a carpenter, on the charge of obtaining money by faise pretenses. Morris erected house Tor her, and last Saturday reported to her that he had paid all the bills, and she gave him $200. Since then she has found that bills amounting to s70O have not been paid, and Morris is preparing to go to the
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
To-Day's News Letter

Presents to it's readers an unusually in- teresting literary menu. The plays of the week are entertainingly reviewed.; the editorials treat of live topics. All the so- cial news of the week is given, and a Gotham letter gives breezy glimpses of affairs on the other side of the Continent
 Sparks gossips of well known people, and the "Looker-On'' relates new stories on club and business men. Mining and financial reviews and stories complete the number. A fine set of views of Mare Island navy-yard is free with the News Letter. All for ten cents
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
Not a Dull Line.

Editor James H. Barry does not mince his words in to-day's Star. He pays his respects to the corrupt school board in his usual forceful style. He also speaks of the Maine murders and other live topics. Tn Tn fact, the whole sixteen pages of the star are newsy, from the editorial col umns to the last page.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
Captain GoodalI Exonerated

United States Commissioner Heacock yesterday dismissed the charge of beat ing and wounding seamen preferred against Captain Harry Goodall of the steamer Cottage City. The evidence was clear that there was no foundation for the charge.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
Poolsellers Acouitted.

A jury in Judge Lows court yesterday afternoon acquitted James Dunn and S.. Perry of selling pools outside of the race track. On former trial. the jury dis
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26
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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-26

Lows Horehound Cough Syrup for coughs and colds; 1Qc, -417 sansome st, =.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-23
Daily KenneDec 3ournaL.
Cards of thanks, obituary notfre,

Cards Of thanks, obituary notices. re.o-
iutions OF respect, etc, will be ch,rys1
Ut the rate Of ten cents per line. Ma
charges less than seventy-hve cents.
All advertising announcement. -.
entertainments, whose object IA N.
raising OF money Will be charged At N.
rate Of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form, win
be excluded from our local columns. eY.
cept such rs refer to advertisers ocnn-
pylng space in our advertising columns
and Will Dc run under separate he.A
on one Of the local pages
subscriber. who fall to receive ths
JOURNAL promptly Will confer a f,vo,
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-23

Norman c. nassett Of Whislow'
graduate Of Colby in the class Of 81
has been elected marshal of the grada-
ating class a. the Harvard Law schoHi.
This is the most coveted Office in the
gift Of the class ana with single eS-
ccntion has never before been given to
other than a graduate of Harvard. Mr.
Haeactt has many friends in Augusta
who viii he very glad to hear of the
honor thus conferred upon him, Altei
graduation he viii practice law with L.
C. Cornish. Esq, in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-23

Fred Davis Of Fo&croft, one Of the
leading horse dealers of Fiscataquis
county. passed through the city on the
morning treinvesierday. going 70 Gar
diner where he viii take the horse
Nenuro. 10 train tkis season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-23

TO my friends ia h"anebec yaI!e!:
take pleasure in Introducing 70 yoU
Nr. ". 4. Carlisle, who represents 4he
VI. S'cinc't & Sons TO-, piano dealers,
Portland, he. hoIiere hsH 10 b. up
right in aii hi, dealirgS. What h. tcli,
youat night, you viii GaA true il IKE
morning. lie IS located permanently in
this city. and these desiring u fri class
piano at the loves possible price, aud on
the mes; liberal terms, will DO we'll to
call on him before purchasing.
T.. Q. Yictery.
Augusta, Ac.q April Z, 1898.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-23

The neiehbors of Pharmacy Cammis-
ioner Young have begun to carry
,Iioh' wood into the house for lr
Youngs dog has discovered that it is
eaaiar to carry the wood in from out
SIDE than up from The cellar.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-23

CAPT Gorace Atwood of Hampton.
cH@ al Jhe steamboat inspectors. was in
lhe ei;T en- business. yesterday.