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MOURNING FOR "sWIFTWATER." Reports of His Death Cause Coaster
 nation Among His Hackers.

OAKLAND. May 15-The announce ment. of the death of ,Swiftwater b-.4t' Gates by drowning in Lake Tagish in to- days papers caused consternation in this city, where he is well known and where many of his packers in the present en- terprise reside. On his arrival here after his marriage Mir Gates purchased the Kimball place, corner of Thirteenth and Jackson streets, and announced his in- tention of installing his wife here. The sensation caused by this had hardly died when he sold the place at a figure that was declared to be twice what he put into it. A company was then formed. and the names of the Henshaws. Laymances, Bowles and others were connected with that of Gates.
 M. J. Laymance does not feel inclined to accept the story as true. He believes Lat Gates will be found to be alive.
 Death of Mrs. Jane Wyeth.
 OAKLAND, May 15.-Mrs. Jane Wyeth, wife of pr. J. H. Wyeth; of S25 Fourteenth street, died late last. night, from conges- ton of the lungs. She had been in poor health for three years. Mrs. Wyeth was a native of Philadelphia. IS years of age, and came to this city in 1875. She has always been an honored and consistent
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height of tide is the same at both places.
NOTE.-In the above exposition of the tides

NOTE.-In the above exposition of the tides the early morning tides given in the left hand column and the successive tides of the day in the order of occurrence to time. The second time column gives the second tide of the day, the third time column the third tide, and the last or right hand column gives the last tide of the day, except when there are but three tides. as sometimes occurs The heights given are additions to the soundings on the United States Coast Survey charts, except when minus sign @ precedes the height. and then the number given is subtracted from the depth given by the charts. The plane of reference Is the mean of the lower low waters.
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WEATHER REPORT.
uaoth Merid,en-Pactfic Time.)

u20th Meridian-Pacifc Time)
 SAN FRANCISCO. May 15. 1898. 5 D. m Following the rainfalls for the past twenty-four hours and seasonal rainfalls to date compared with those of the date last season.
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member of the First M E. Church
 Mrs. Wyeth was the mother of the late William T: Wyeth. NJ. D., Mrs. Sarah J. Williams, Mrs. B. F. Dodge, Rev. Joseph H. Wyeth Jr. and Margaret Wyeth.
 George Bayless Found Dead. OAKLAND, May 15.-George Bayless, a found dead in his bed at the Randlett House, on Park avenue, Emeryville, this afternoon at l o'clock. He had been down stairs at F o'clock and seemed all right Mrs. H. A. Randlett, the proprietor's wife, visited the room an hour later and found the man dead. The officials were noti- fled, and the remains were removed to held Monday night. Bayless had been sur. fering from dropsy for some time, and there is every reason to believe death re- suited from that cause.
 The Closing Days.
 OAKLAND, May 15.-Rev. F. R. Ben nett, pastor of the Twenty-third- -avepue Baptist Church, preached the baccalaur- cate sermon to the graduating class Of California College this evening. at the Tenth-avenue Baptist Church. The stu- dents. and faculty of the college were will graduate Wednesday night and the college proper Thursday morning. At noon dinner will be served for the alumni. the graduates and the faculty.
 Death of Orlando Alexander.
 OAKLAND. May 15.-Orlando Alexan-- der, of 1440 East Sixteenth street, died this morning, aged 72 years. He was the father of Charles o. Alexander and Mrs. Frank E. Brigham, both of this city. His a native of Scotland, but had lived here many years
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Six thousand people sleep in tn, open air in London every night.
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For Victoria, Vancouver (B e., Port Towns, end. Seattle. Tacoma. Everett Anacortes and New Whatcom (Wash,, 10 s a.v m, May ssy, l, aa s theresfter. connecting at Seattle with this com pany's steamers for Alaska and G. N. Ky, at Tacoma with N. P. Ky. at Vancouver with c. P. Ky. ,o May 2, s, IA, 20, 26. June 1. and every sixth 0i For 'N santa Cruz. Monterey. San Simeon Cayucos. Port Harford tSan Luis tzssp0s O6lspos San Pedro, East San Pedro gos Angeles, ana 5s Newport, g a. m., May 1, 5. 9. 13, II, N, 70. zs June 2, and every fourth day thereafter;
 For San Diego, stopping only at Port liar. Tar. ford (San Luis Obispo), Santa Barbara. Port Los Angeles and .Red9ndoo gos Angesso. T, . I and every fourth day thereafter.
 For Ensenada. Magdalena Bay, San Jose del Cabo, Mazatlan, Altata, La Paz, Santa Rosa la and Guayrnas tMex.), 10 a. m, May 2 June 1O and 2d of each month thereafter.
 For further information obtain folder
 The company reserves the right to change without previous notice steamers, sailing dates and hours of sailing.
 TICKET OFFICE- New Montgomery street (Palace HoteD.
 GOODALL, PERKINS & CO.,. Gen. Agts.,
 10 Market st., San Francisco.
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STEAMERS TO SAIL
SUN. MOON AND TIDE.

SUN. MOON AND TIDE. United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. Times and Heights of High and Low Waters at Fort Point, Entrance to San Francisco Bay. Published by official au- thority of the Superintendent.
 NOTE-The high and low waters occur at the city front (Mission-street wharO about
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tMan Line. Foot or Market Street.l LEAVE FROM APRIL sS 1898 = ARRfvx .0:O0A Niles San Jose and Way Stations =. ss.fsA T:OeA Bencia, Suisun and Sacramento. :. IO;4Sa
 Woodland ....................... 5:45p 7:ooA vacavile and Rumsey. ............ s:45P 'so caiissosa and % santa Rosa... Rosa s:l5p S,00A Atlantic Express, ogden and East. s'3aP siaOA Niles, Sal Jose Stookton, lone,
 Sacramento Marysv!lle, Chico,
 Tehama and Red iliui! .'....... 4.i5P
 for Yosen,ite) )...a............... .z.Isr 9,00A New Orleans Express, Merced, Fres-
 no, Bakersfield. Santa ilarbara,
 sos Angeles, Deiuing, Fl Paso.
 New Orleans and East.. 0i45P iO:cOA Vallejo Martinez and Way Stations 7.45P .i;0OP Ssorsnlentc IIiver Steamers. s...,.. .e,oOP I:0OP Niles San Jose and Way Stations. s0:45A .. San Jose Niles and Way Statiens.., tD:l5A 2:ooP LiverIuore. Mendota Hanford and Stations. ..................-....,.. ts0,I5A .... Fresno Merced Martinez Vallejo. 12iIcP 4;00P Martinez San Ramon, Vallejo,
 Napa, Castoga El Verano and 4.oop BsnoIs. aeis ''V9a Vacavle. W $ o,i'i-and.
 Knights Landing. Marysville, 0ro-
 vile aud Sacfaient0. .,..,.... H0.43A 4:8Op Stockton, Oakdaie. Merced. ......s.. I2.I0r 4.39P Castle and Lodi. IS;t5P 4:3OP Lathrop. Modesto. Mereed, Berenda
 (Raymond for Yosemite), Fresno.
 Mojaye Santa Barbara and Los 4.aor santa Fe Route. Atlantic Express
 for Mojaye aud East ..,....... 0:45P 6.0OP Enropeah Mail Ogien and Isast.... 9:4IA S:Sor Haygsris Niles and San lose s:z5A
 tons ... @ to.4or s.0oP Oregon Express Sacran,elito. Marys-
 vile. lteddipg. Portland. Puget - SOiild anu East ..........:....... siI0A SAN LEANpitO AND naYWARDs LOCAL.
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WEATHER CONDITIONS AND GENERAL.
 FORECASTS

San Francisco data: Maximum temperature, 52; minimum, 47; mean. 50.
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FURNITURE STORE.
OCEAN TRAVEL
Pacific Coast Steamship Co.

Steamers leave Broadway wharf, San Francisco,
 For Alaskan ports, 10 a. m., May 1. s. Il. 16, 21. 2s. 31, June 5, transfer at Seattle.
 For Alaskan ports (from Folsorn-street whar), 10 a. m.. May IS, June 5, 26. July IT. August 4. 25. transfer at Port
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RAILROAD TRAVEL.

SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY.
 tPAoIFiC sSSTEa.D Erisisas leave and are due fo arrive ag SAN EstANGEStO. Main Line Foot of Market Street.l
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a piece club, and can both exist as one organization? This question is being asked frequently just now, and with good req son. Tn this county are Smith Repub- lican clubs and Brown ditto and the Rob- ihson and Jones the same. What does this mean? It suggests that the Repub- lican part of the club dies if the personal one can have any objection to Pardee club, or a Davis club, or Barker club, because they will die when their idols have no more need of hero worship; but how about the personal Republican clubs? On what lines will they work after the primaries? Will their Republicanism van ish? STUART W. BOOTH.
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SAN LEANDltO AND HAYWARDS LOCAL.
 Foot of Market Street.l
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14
Spanish Priyates Refused to Re-
move Their Hats When q
Funeral Passed.
WAR VESSELS FOR HAVANA
Brooklyn. Texas. csstine and Reso-
Iute Ordered There to sBbdue Any
Outbreak which May Occur.

HAVANA, Dec. fs--About o'clock thi.
morning, when the funeral procession
which was sscorting the hearse contain.
ing the remains OF Jesus SotoIongo. WhS
was killed Sunday night, reached the cor.
ner Of Infanta and San Jose streets, q
violent ARRAY took place between mem.
bers of the funeral party and some EN-.
ployea OF the military hospital The
following were wounded: DR.. Betancourt
Cuban deputy for Santiago; Rafael Por-
tuondO. a Cuban deputy; the Cuban gen.
eral. vidal; the Cuban colonel, Rivas;
Francisco Lucas Blanco. a spanlard; Ra-
mon Garcia, Spaniard; three women
and two children.
Garcia. who was stabbed, may die. and
Portuondo was badly hurt.
One version OF the ARRAY is that the
military hospital employees and a number
Of Spanish priyates who were standing In
the hospital portIco refused to remove
their hats when requested TO do 50 by
persons In the procession.
Thereupon the Cubans. II Is alleged,
tried 70 knock on their hats, and the fght
ensued. El
The privates fired upon the procession
the windows of the hearse being broken
and bullets striking the coffin. Knives
and pistols were freely used.
The procession, which consisted Of 1so
carriages, continued 10 a Cuban camp
near MariAnao. where military honors
were rendered.
The procession and ceremonial were
virtually a demonstration against the Ho-
tel lngleterra outrage.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14
A WISE PREcAUrIoN.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s-The Brooklyn
Texas. Castine and Resolute have been
ordered to Havana.
While there is not the faintest desire
to convey a threat in the dispatch OF
these warships TO Havana, II may be
noted that when they lie within the har-
Dor. they viii hold the town in perfect
subsection. 1t Is surmised that the sug-
gestion came from Admiral Sampson.
who is now in one Of the suburbs OF Ha-
vana, as the result of the unfortunate
eruption Sunday night at the Hotel In
gleterra.
AT any event. the tragedy brought the
authorities to a sudden realization of the
exact state OF AFFAIRS in Havana, and the
imminent danger OF another such out
break. which perhaps might run into pro-
portions OF riot. and cost many inno-
cent lives With only a small force OF
American soldiers in Havana province,
and these removed at such a distance
from the city as to make 1t difficult Of
American element in the city. now swol-
len to large proportions by the advent OF
many hundred commercial men and
others seeking opportunities for employ
ment. the necessity for such protection
was apparent
To increase the number Of soldiers ma
terially is not easy, in view Of the diff
cuity Of transporting them, as well as
providing for them when they reach Cuba,
but the navy's motto is Always ready, :"
and ii was decided TO hasten the ships
named to Havana to form formidable
bulwark against any anarchistic outbreak
that might occur during the completion
OF American occupation of the city.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14
CHICAGO PACKERS WILL
DO BUSINESS IN CUrt.
Meat Packers Preparing to Erect Large
Cold Storage Plants In Several Cuban
Citles-Looatlons Being Selected,

CHICAGO, Dec, lS-The Record says:
Chicago capitalists will spend large
amount OF money In erecting immense
cold storage plants IN Santiago. Havana
mad Porto Rico for the reception and
storing OF fresh meat. Within fort
night cold storage experts win ba sent
to West Indian cities to look over ground,
prepare plans and specifications for the
erection OF the proposed plants.
Those interested In the matter are p.
D. Armour, G. #, Swift Nelson Morris
and Thomas ]. Upton Swift already
has a small cold storage plant at Santi-
ago which he built during the war and
which was constructed from material sent
from Chicago. A structure which will ac-
co nmodate 300 refrigerator cars OF meat
will be built in Hav,na. This will be Mr..
swlft's general supply house.
Thomas ], Upton, the packer and tea
merchant has sent ere Of his London
agents 10 Havana, where he will be met
by representative from the establish
ment in Chicago and together they will
visit the different cities OF Cuba and fix
on a location for cold storage plant.
Just how large plant is to be erected
by Armour s. Co., is not definitely de-
clded upon as yet, but plans that have
alrNady been submitted are on a large
scale. One OF the officials of packing
house says:
while the natives of Cuba do not as
yet require very much meat we hope
m eduCate Than So that thav will racul,,.,
moro of our products and then we shall
have attained the end we desired to
create a demand for our goods"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14
DUTIES ASSESSED ON
FOREIGN SUGAR IMPORTS.
Secretary of the Treasury lsses Circular
to collectors of Customs Fixing the
Amounts for Additional Duties.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S-The secretary OF
the treasury has issued a circular letter
Of instructions to collectors Of customs
assessing countervailing duties on sugars
exported from or the produce Of countries
paying export bounties thereon
This action is taken under section 5
Of the act of 1897. which fixes discrimin-
ating duty In such cases equal to the
amount of the bounty paid, In pursuance
Of this act the following amounts are de-
elared for the assessment Of additional
duties:
Argentine Republic on sugars produced
since Jaiuary 20, 1897. and exported with
the benefit of drawback, six centavos per
kilogramme.
Austria Hungary, sugar under SO per
cent and over IS per cent polarization,
1,s7 fiorlns per 100 kilograms; under s9tt
and at least 9S per cent, Las forms; at
least 9sls 21O forms.
Denmark, refined, produced In the coun-
try, liz crowns.
France, refined, loaf, crushed, ETC., Of
fective weight, 1151 francs; raw and re-
fined in grains or crystals, medium
standard Of 9S per cent, LII francs.
Germany. raw, 90 per cent and on re-
fined under sS per cent and at least q
per cent, $50 marks per 100 kilos; candy
ana sugar In white. etc, Ssh per cent,
ass marks; on all others at least sS pen
cent, 400 marks.
The Netherlands. raw produced in the
country from beeta, IS per cent a2S6i
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14
BISHOP TIKHoN ARRIVES
ON THE FRENCH LINER
His Diocese Comprise All OF North Amer.
lea and Is Said to Be the Largest
IN the World.

NEW YORK. Dec. lS-Among the pas
sengers arriving on the French line steam,
ship La Champagne was Bishop Tikhon
newly appointed head OF the Ru'sisr
church in America, although nominally
he is bishop Of the Aleutian Islands and
Alaska.
He was met at the pier by the Russian
consul and members OF the Russian col
ony in this city and escorted at once
10 the Russian church. where. In accord.
ance with the custom OF his church. he
conducted 3 service of Thanksgiving for
his safe arrival. A reception followed IN
tho apartments of the rector OF the
church, where the bishop viii reside dur
ing his brief stay in New York. before
going to his new field of labor. Here he
received representatives OF the different
Associations and nationalitles belonging
to his hock, including Servians, Arabians
and Russians.
Bishop Tikhon win start for San Fran
cisco on Thursday, but no intends to visit
New York and other orthodox parishes in
the east again before long.
His new diocese is said to be the largest
in the world, as 1t includes the whole of
North America and comprises about 30
parishes with as many churches and 70
chapels.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14
SHOCKING BRUTAts ls BY
THE PHILIPPINE INSURGENTS.
Inhuman Indignlties Perpetrated on FRI
ars in the Island Of Luzon-Nuns
Receive Shameless Treatment.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. i3-The Manila
correspondent Of the Hongkoug Press
gives details Of the shocking treatment
Of friars and other prisoners captured
by the insurgents in the northern part
Of the island OF Luzon.
General Leybe, who was sent by Aguin-
aldo to attack the cities IN the extreme
north Of Lnzon. sent report TO his chief
that he had brought the entire section
raided completely under the control Of
the Philippines. Leybe also mentions in
his report the capture OF l24 friars and lay
bicthers. many Spanish soldiers. with
their arms and property. and silver and
gold valued at $SO0.OvO.
The Press correspondent states that
from Spanish sources have come reports
OF terrible atrocities committed by the
rebels. who are said to have looted the
churches In the towns Of Cagayan and
Apairi. The CORRESPONDENT says:
'The bishop was subjected to the gross
est indignities. The friars were beaten
with sticks. kicked and hung up in the
tcrrid sun for several hours. The natives
were forbidden to render the friars any
assistance. During their greatest suf-
ferings, while hungry and naked in the
brolling sun, Chinese and natives fur
lively supplied them with food and wa
ter. An aged friar was placed upon a
horses saddle and Jumped upon until
the blood poured from his mouth and
nose. Another, it is said, was clothed
only in a rain coat, carried in triumph
for 900 yards, then cudgeled to death
amid savage cries. Nuns in the convent
wire subjected to Shameless treatment.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14
MExIco TO coLoNIzE
THE SPANISH SOLDIERS.
rho Government wnl supply Them with
Free Passage and Necessary Tools
Project Fsyored by spain.

NEW YORK. Dec. IA dispatch 70
the Press from Washington says.
The Mexican government has submitted
colonixation project TO the spanish nu-
thorltieg In Havana By which Il proposes
not only TO aid the Spanish government.
but 70 give great assistance as wen 10 the
Spanish Soldiers who have served In
Cuban warfare and are soon 70 eyacuate
Cuba.
The proposition Of the Mexican govern
ment IL 70 organize bands among the
Spanish soldiers and provide them with
free passage to Mexico. where free tools,
seeds end implemsnts for agricultural
work viii be- furnished and in addition
oxen and small houses will be given the
Immigrants and a certain tract OF the
public lands OF Mexico win be provided
for colonization purposes.
The government In turn is 10 take a
len upon the products and exact re.
turn Of % per cent a year until me
supplies are paid for By the coIonisls,
after which the lands win become their
own. For those who do not care 70 ac-
cept this proposition arrangements have
been made by the government Of Mexico
20 supply large number OF Spanish SOL
diers with labor on the public works and
IN the mines at the rate OF SIS mcnth.
The Spanish authorities In general are
In favor Of the proposition. for the ex-
pense OF transportation. ls thus saved,
as well as the necessity Of caring In
some manner Tor the soldiers on their
return to their native country.
II Is also contended that besides doing
a generous act the Mexican government
viii itself be benefited. for its population
win be Increased BY pe-sons OF the same
race generally, and large sections OF the
public lands will be utilized by substan-
tiai agricultural class.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14
THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES
A UNIVERSITY DELEGATION.
semI-Annual Meeting OF the American
University. Held at the Arlington
HOtel-Presldent Takes Part.

WASHINGTON. Dec. n-The trustees
OF tho American university held theIr
semi-annull meeting at the Arlington
hotel today
President Mckinley yesterday received
a delegation OF the board and officers OF
the university In the cabinet room at
the executive mansion.
Those present were Bishop Hurst, chan
cellor: Bishop McCabe. Of Texas; Hon.
William Mcconnell. OF Scranton. Pa; Mr..
@. II. Hulzill. OH City. Pa; Rev. DIR. d.
II. Carroll. OF Baltimore: Rev. j. o. VIII
son. OF New York City; Mr. C. C. Glover.
A. b. Duvall. T. W. Smith. Of washing
ton: Rev. DIR. c. w. Baldwin. secretary
OF the board: Professor W. W. Martin,
secretary OF the university: Rev. Albert
Osborn, registar; Rev. DR.. W. L. David
son, Of cuyahoga Falls. o.; and Rev. DR..
d. b. Dimmick. OF Harrisburg, Pa.
Representative Mcconnell spoke on be-
half OF the university and called the at
tention OF the president to the broad
scope and national character OF the enter
prise. The president examined the birds
eye view OF tho site and the q buildings
grouped upon q and also the elevations
OF the proposed Ohio college Of govern
ment. and the Pennsylvania hall OF ad-
ministration. He expressed a cordial
and deep interest in the institution.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14
DEATH OF DRUcE Is
BEING INVESTIGATED.
Permission Obtained By the Duke Of
Portland 10 Open the cOGin-Much
Excitemrsent over the Affair

NEW YORK. Dec B.-A dispatch 70
the World from London says:
Intense excitement prevails here over
the approaching opening Of the Druce
CONN In Hlghgate cemetery.
Mrs. Druco has finally overcome the
legal obstacles raised by the Duke Of
Portland and has now obtained from the
chancellor Of the diocese Of London q
faeulty (aGthOrity) permitting inyestiga-
ton Of the cofiin's contents. which she
says sho believes consist merely or an
efisy with wax head and hands. and
lead for the body. The Druce vault ia
Hlghgate cemetery has been surrounded
by strong stockade to keep the public
away.
The day and hour set for the opening
OF the coffin are kept stfetly secret. No
one win be permitted to be present ex-
cept medical and legal representatives
OF the Duke Of Portland and Mrs. Dr1se.
The Duke OF Portland has arranged for
a private telegraphlc once at his seat In
wslbeck Abbey. 20 be kept open ell night
In order that he may ger rne earliest
possible tidings. He and the duchess
are wound up 10 q high pitch OF excite
ment. as the moment arrives when his
right 20 a great tito and vast estates and
wealth Is TO be decided.