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occasion of the trial in the Santa Barbara channel Irving M. Scott and all the Jap anese officers sent here from Yokohama were out on the Chitose and are very much pleased with the way in which she moved through the water
 The contract between the Japanese Gov ernment and the Scotts calls for speed of 2215 knots, and it is thought the Chitose will make at least knot better than that. She will probably have another warming up on the bay tomorrow and will then start for Santa Barbara. She will jog down the coast under easy steam and on the first favorable day will have her race against time. Captain Goodall has taken the Charleston, San Francisco, Olympia and Oregon over the course and beaten time on each Occa sion and expects to do it again with the Chitose.
 . A dispatch received by the Merchants Exchange yesterday states that the Aus trian steamer Burma was ashore at Ka- lama on a sandy bottom. The Burma was one of the Rosenfeld' fleet of colliers, but a few weeks ago. was chartered to load wheat for St. Vincent Cape Verde IS- landS) for orders. She went from here to Portland loaded and was on her way down the Columbia river to Astoria when she went ashore She is not thought to be in any danger.
 The transport Tacoma will probably get away for Manila with her load of mules next Thursday. This will be her second attempt, and it is thought she will reach port with her live stock in safety. On the last occasion her donkey boiler for condensing purposes was not large enough and the horses had to be landed at Hono- lulu, while the ship came back to San Francisco for alterations. She has been ready for some time, but it was discovered at the last moment that the mules to go on her were suffering from supposed glan- ders pr. Hummer, the veterinary sur geon. has received a supply of the glan- ders test from Chicago and tried it on the mules at the Presidio yesterday. It takes three days to run it's course, and if 1t should prove to be a fact that the mules have not the glanders they will be put
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Literary Notes.

The Youths Companion promises to surpass itself during the coming year. Those who read it during 1899 will be in troduced to the foremost novelists, ex- plorers, naval officers. poets and men of science in England and the United States. They will be personally conducted" as 1t were. into the heart of Africa by Henry M. Stanley; into the Arctic seas by such explorers as Peary. Greedy and Markham, and into spy-ridden Russia by Poutney Bigelow. General Grant Harriet Beecher Stowe. Robert Louis Stevenson, General Fremont and other celebrities will be pre- scented to them through the medium of an- ecdotal portraits drawn by their sons, or daughters. or intimate friends. The best of all story writers. including Stockton, Howells. Bret Harte. William Black. James Pawn, Sarah Orne Jewett and Mary F; Wilkins. will entertain them, and profitable advice on the choice of a ca reer. the care of children. and other sub iects will be given by such authorities as Sir Clements Markham (President of the Royal Geographical Societv), the Right Hon. James Bryce. pr. Mary Putnam Ja- cobi. and the president of the Art Stu dents League. Among the other contrib utors will be Rev. Dr. E. E. Hale the Secretary of the Navy, the Hon. Carl SchurZ, Andrew Lang, the Marquis of Dufferin and the Marquis of Lorne
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One of the Leading Shipping and Commission Firms of San
 FranciSco

FraQC1ScO.
 Among the shipping and commission merchants of San Francisco the firm of Eppinger & Co.,, located at 311 Califor- nia street, stands in the front rank Its extensive business necessitated the eS- tablishment of a branch at Port land last year, and a few months ago another branch office was opened at Tacoma. Its business in the north is increasing rapidly, and in the near fu- ture it's operations will extend over the entire coast and the principal points Of British Columbia.
 The firm is composed of J. Eppinger, H. Eppinger and B. Ettlinger. All are natives of Germany and came to Cali fornia about the year 1855. The Ep- pingers were engaged for years in rner- cantile pursuits in the interior, but in 1867 they organized the grain firm of Eppinger & Co. at Dixon, which is still in existence.
 Messrs. Eppinger & Co. are perhaps the largest exporters of wheat and barley on the Pacific Coast shipping annually immense quantieS of wheat to the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Germany, Australia and South Africa, and supplying the leading English malt sters with the finest California brewing barley, and locally supplying the California brewers with choice barley, and the Touring mills with the different qualities of wheat which have made California flour famous.
 Commercially the rating of the firm is of the highest. H. Eppinger, mem Der of the firm, .~ at the present time president of the San Francisco Produce Exchange and of the Merchants Fix change The firm owns the Pacific Coast warehouse at Port Costa, which has capacity of 50,000 tons. and at which ships of any size may lie and receive their full cargo.
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launch as the guests of Coroner-elect E. D. Hill, while the members of the Grand Markham as the guests of the Harbor Commissioners. In spite of the cold both parties had most enjoyable trip. and re- outing.
 Captain Kustel is not going out as mas ter of the barkentine Ruth. Captain Chal- leston is in command and will take her to the Carolines and Ladrones The Ruth will probably sail next Tuesday and will take with her a number of excursionists who will make the round trip.
 The Mail Company's steamer China is expected on Christmas day. She Is not really due until the following day, but the captain will probably rush his ship through in order to allow his passengers to eat their holiday dinner ashore.
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WAS ROPED
 IN BY THOSE
 BALDW|NS" Mrs. Veronica c. Baird Makes Answer.
WILL FIGHT HER DAUGHTER
DENIEsALLALLEGATIoNs MADE
 BUT ONE.
Became Prejudiced Against Her Son. in-Law, Barry Baldwin Jr., Through Reports of His
 Dissolute Habits.

Through the filing of an answer. issues have been joined in the suit recently in stituted by Marie V. Baldwin against Mrs Veronica C. Baird, and the case will go to trial before Judge Hebbard on the 22d inst. The case is one of unusual interest for it is suit of daughter against mother. Both are well known in the social world, and sensational revelations are expected when in the legal arena the fight opens for valuable property the daughter ayers her mother illegally pos sesses. but which the mother strenuously denies.
 The plaintiff in the action is Barry Bald win Jr. eldest son of the well-known and popular ex-United States Marshal. Her complaint was filed in July of this year. and tells a remarkable story of alleged deception and abuse of confidence at the hands of her mother. By way or intro duction, Mrs. Baldwin ayers that in April of 1896 she was the owner of 225 shares of the capital stock of the California Pow der Works and 203 and fraction shares of the SausalitO Land and terry com pany, all of which stood in her name on the books of the corporations named ana are of the total value of about S4o,VVS- On the Fist of April, 1896, the stock was. by Mrs. Baird, 1t is alleged, transferred on the books of the corporations named from her daughters name to her own account. On this transfer the story hangs
 Prior to the transfer from the dauSh- ter's to the mothers name the stock was changed on the books of the corporations from the maiden name of the plaintin to her married name. She indorsed the new certificates of stock and gave them into the hands of her mother for safe-keeping. The indorsement and transfer were with out consideration and made for the pur- poses set forth.
 At the date of the indorsement and transfer Mrs. Baldwin, the plaintiff. was expecting to become the mother of her first child. She had married against her mothers wishes, who then and still enter tains an intense prejudice against young Barry Baldwin Jr. Not long before her child was born, Mrs Baldwin continues, her mother constantly reminded her of the danger to her life that would accom- pany the birth of her child. and urged her to make such disposition of the stock referred to as would in the event of her death, secure the same to her child, or should the child die with its mother, to her own brothers and mother.
 In order to satisfy her mother and in the hope that she could reconcile her to her marriage Mrs. Baldwin transferred the property to Mrs. Baird upon the ex- press trust that Mrs. Baird was to hold the stock only until after the result of her - confinement should be known; if she should die, leaving a child surviving her, to hold the same for the benefit of the child; if mother and child both expired then to hold the stock for her own bene- 1t and the benefit of her sons, but if Mrs. Baldwin should survive confinement then
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the stock was to be returned to her on demand.
 When she yielded to her mothers re- quest, Mrs. Baldwin states that she was but 70 years of age, ignorant of all busi- ness matters, Ill and highly nervous and worried. and it never occurred to her that her mother would violate her trust. In september of 1896 the child was born, Mrs. Baldwin survived. and as soon as she recovered her health, requested her mother to return the property. Mrs Baird refused to reconYey the stocks, however, and says that she will not it Is alleged, unless her daughter casts off |, 4oandons and deserts her husband. Mrs. Baldwin married her husband solely through affection and she refuses to cast him off, but appeals to the court to force her mother to honor the trust which she has violated.
 In her answer Mrs Baird denies the major portion of her daughters allega- tions. She admits that her daughter mar ried against her will but ayers that she never entertained any i'll feeling or preju- dice against her son-in-law until such Ill feeling and prejudice were caused by a declaration on the part of her daughter
 that she had been roped in by those Baldwins, and further by her own re- ports of her husbands misconduct and other reports that young Baldwin was in the habit of becoming intoxicated and associating with lewd women. This one admission that she opposed her daugh- ter's marriage is the only one made by Mrs. Baird in answer to the complaint She denies that she ever reminded her daughter of the dangers of confinement and states that she gave her daughter only such advice as a mother should give a daughter under such circumstances. She further states that no trust provision accompanied the transfer of the property, but alleges that the stocks were given her by her daughter as a gift and as such she received them. In conclusion she asks that her daughter take nothing by her ac- tion and that she. the defendant, be given Judgment for her costs of suit.
 Mrs. Bairds statement that her preju- dice against young Baldwin was caused by her daughters remark that 'she had been roped in by those Baldwins'' is forerunner of a bitter contest and society anXiously awaits the outcome.
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An Unknown Man Drowned.

The body of an unknown man was found yesterday morning floating in the bay, at the foot of Powell street, and was taken to the Morgue.
 The dead man was about 65 years old, with gray hair and beard and gray eyes. He was attired as a laborer, with two pairs of blue overalls, heavy brogans, black sack coat. blue vest with figures of striped wooden shirt. It had been in the water but few hours.
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President Hall Here.

G. Stanley Hall. president of Clark Uni- versity. the leading lecturer of the Cali fornia Teachers Association, is at the Palace. He is from Worcester, Mass. He was met upon his arrival by School Su- perintendent R. H. Webster and c. w. Mark. These gentlemen were later en- terfained by Mayor Phelan at the Pacific ITnion Club.
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PLEASURE AND SCIENCE.
Dr. David Starr Jordan and Party
 Leave for Mexico.

pr. and Mrs. David Starr Jordan of Stanford University left yesterday morn ing on the regular New Orleans train for a months trip through Mexico. They go for pleasure and in the interests of science. Accompanying them are: MT. and Mrs. Butler, Mir and Mrs. Bowman. Mir. Ely, MT. Story, Professor Dudley of Stanford, Mrs. s. F. Lieb and Miss Lieb of San Jose, J. O. Snyder and J. E. Mo Dowell of Stanford and Professor w. IT. Reed of Belmont. Others will join the party on the way.
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Christmas Songs and Stories.

The students of the Normal School held their annual Christmas festivities on Fri day afternoon in the school building on Powell street. The programme was as follows:
 Class song. Christmas Roses": recitation ''Briar Rose'' Miss Jobson vocal solo, Miss Lask: paper, Miss McGraw; class song. Pop corn; Encore" an original story, Miss Wood: duet 'Hebe'' Miss Montgomery Mir. De Veuve; class song. Mothers Love Song :: original poem. The First Christmas, Miss
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No More Christmas Presents.

At the last meeting of the Master Bak- CTS Protective Association, held on 1nurs- day, December 8, 1898, resolutions were adopted to discontinue the giving of any Christmas or New Years presents to GUS toners. The resolutions provide a fine of $50 for each violation
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THE NEW JAPANESE CRUISER cHI7OSE.

went at a moderate gait between Hunters Point and Red Rock. From the way in which she went through the water while under half steam the general impression Is that she will have no difficulty in mak
 ing 22]2 knots or better when called upon. Captain C. Minor Goodall was in charge of the vessel and will command her on the
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Harrington: class song, Christmas Eve,,. yo- cal. cal sole fIo Cradle Song. Miss Montgomery: reclIation Christmas in Cuba" Miss Curtis: and an cs Montgomery; original story, .The Passing en,oSn Q, Chan Tong, Miss E. Mccall; vocal solo.
 Noel. Miss Carpenter; class song 's,rhe Ca, penter Song,,: class song ..Dece9her R HaSs U
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cAL1FoRN1ANs IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Dec. H.-S. D. Rogers of San Francisco, who has been spending several days in Washington, leaves for home tomorrow. He has postponed his trip around the world until after March next Captain Julius J. Callundan of San Francisco left for home to-day.
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At $ 7. O.

LADIES' HANDSOME SATIN AND TAF- FETA, silk waists. tucked back and front, lined throughout: made in the latest style; extra good value for $l0 70: will be offered at S7 50.
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aboard the Tacoma and the ship will get away Thursday If it should be found that the animals have the disease the ship will have to wait until another lot of anil malS can be secured.
 Two crowds of excursionists had a very cold time of it on the bay yesterday The members of the Board of Supervisors and their friends went out on the quarantine
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At s 2.Z5.

CHILDREN'S COLORED COATS. l to years. in red. navy and brown; deep square collars, edged with fur: extra good value for q 50; will be offered at $2 75.
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Notice.

All barbers are requested to attend an open meeting of the Barbers' Association to be held at The Temple, 115 Turk street. on Monday, December 19, at 8:30 p. m.
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Christmas Trees.

Churches and Sunday schools. attention Large Christmas trees. 70 feet high, foI sale at 20 Sutter street.
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At S1.Oo.

LADIES' TENNIS FLANNEL NIGHT GOWNS, in plain colors or striped fan nel, large collars; extra good value for S1 50; will be offered at S1 O0
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LADIES' DRESS SKIRTS.

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LADIES' UNDERSKIRTS.

  
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STORE OPEN EVERY EVENING THIS WEEK UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK
Useful Christmas Presents in Hosiery.
Rt 2s Cents,

At 25 Cents. 800 dozen LADIES' IMPORTED FAST-BLACK COTTON HOSE, spliced heels and soles, in all sizes, worth S4 dozen, will be sold for 25c the pair.
 At SO Cents. 200 dozen LADIES' IMPORTED BLACK CASH MERE HOSE, extra heavy heels and soles, at Soc pair.
 At &S Cents. 300 dozen LADIES' RICHELIEU AND REM BRANDT RIBBED HOSE, with black boot and self tops including blue red. lavender and pink usual price SS dozen, will be sold at 25c the pair.
 At 25 Cents. 400 dozen LADIES' FANCY COTTON HOSE. in plaids and Roman stripes, with silk em- broidery. usual price s6 dozen. made up in boxes of pairs and different patterns, at $l 50 the box or 25c the pair
 Rt 3S Cents. 300 dozen LADIES' LISLE-THREAD HOSE in a variety of the newest fancy patterns, usual prices S6 and s7 50 dozen, assorted in boxes of pairs, for g the box, for 25c single pair.
 Rt SO Cents 250 dozen LADIES FANCY LISLE-THREAD HOSE in plain and Rembrandt ribs. in all the newest style stripes. Tartans and Van Dyk patterns. regular price Toe the pair. will be sold for 50c
 Ladies' Underwear.
 At SO Cents 150 dozen LADIES' JERSEY RIBBED GRAY KNIT VESTS fleece lined, extra heavy for winter wear, at 50c each.
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At $1.OO.

LADIES' ALL-WOOL KNITTED SKIRTS. in plain or fancy colors, with fancy borders; extra good value for s1 50; will be offered at s1 %.
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3Loo to Ss.ooEacb.

BLACK LIBERTY SILK COLLARETTEs. ribbon and pleated ends. nicely assorted, on sale at s1 co, s1 %, S1 50. g % to s co each.
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At SS Cents.

LADIES' ALL-WOOL FASCINATORS, in pink, blue. black and red. finished with chenille trimming; extra good value for 75c; will be offered at 35c.
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Ladies' Handkerchiefs
 and Neckwear.

1oC to &SC. LADIES' PURE LINEN HEMSTITCHED HANDKERCHIEFS, T.. F and 1-inch hem. 10c, 12l2c, 15c, 20c and 25c each 15c to $3. 50 Each. LADIES' PURE LINEN EMBROIDERED HANDkERCHIEFS assorted patterns 15c, 25c. 5Oc, 75c to s 50 each.
 8%c to 2Sc. LADIES' SHEER LAWN EMBROIDERY ED HANDKERCHIEFS. scalloped. hemstitched and lace effects, s 1-3c, 10c, 12lac, 15c and 25c each.
 15c and 25C Each. LADIES' PURE LINEN HEMSTITCHED HANDKERCHIEFS, hand embroidered initial. F dozen in fancy box, soc and q 50 box; 15c and 25c each. $1.oO to 5000 Each. REAL LACE HANDKERCHIEFS, assort- ed patterns, for Xmas gifts, s1 % to Sl0 co each.
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SHE WILL RACE
 AGAINST TIME
 NEXT SATURDAY Chitose to Have Her
 Official Trial. JAPANESE OFFICERS ABOARD THEY WILL WATCH THE TESTS MADE OF HER SPEED. The Steamer Burma Ashore Near Portland-Sailing of the Trans port Tacoma With Mules
 for Manila

The cruiser Chitose. built at the Union Iron Works for the Japanese Government, was out for her preliminary spin on the bay yesterday. She was not speeded, but
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$l.OO to $3. 50 Each.

FANCY BLOUSE FRONTS AND JABOTs, CHIFFON AND LACE, assorted styles. on sale at $1 co. s1 25, $1 50, g % to s 50 each.
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Order now Christmas wines; Atlas whisky. Try Rainier Export Beer; strengthening; right hop flavor Mohns & Kaltenbach 29 Market.
 The fifteen colonies under French rule have a population of 51 1,615, ,427.
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Ladies' Underwear.
At SO Gents.

l5o dozen LADIES' JERSEY RIBBED GRAY KNIT VESTS, fleece lined, extra heavy, for winter wear 50c each.
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Golden Gate Park Concert.

Following is the programme for the
 lcert at Golden Gate Park this after
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LADIES' JACKETS.

 in ronfa price sep price T 50
   
  d tai 
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Rf Eo Gents

LADIES' KNITTED 7 SKIRTS, in plain colors, with fancy colored borders; extra good value for s1 co; will be offered at soc.
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Ladies' Underwear and Waists.
At SO Cents.

At SO SentS. LADIES' ELDER DOWN DRESSING SACQUES, in pink, blue and red; extra good value at S1 9; will be offered at soc.
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800 dozen LADIES' IMPORTED FAST-BLACK COTTON HOSE, spliced heels and soles, in all sizes, worth S4 dozen, will be sold for 25c the pair.
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Rt SO Cents,

250 dozen LADIES' FANCY LISLE-THREAD HOSE in plain and Rembrandt ribs. in all the newest style stripes. Tartans and Van Dyk patterns. regular price Toe the pair, will be sold for Doc.
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At $500.
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-05

ton to the position of city health officer.
an office he has filled for the past two years,
HIS candidacy is subject to the action of
the day primaries as called by the city
democratic executive committee
Or. McElroy proved an unexpected tower
OF strength in the last city election de-
teatinG before the convention some OF the
best material that could have been pre-
septed. He has filled the office acceptaoly
ana his friends look forward With much
confidence 10 his denomination DR.. Nc
Nlroy has been very staunch advocate
OF crematory for the disposition of the
ciiy's garbage and through his efforts a
committee has been appointed that has
given considerable thought and investiga-
tion 10 this subject With the probable
establishment of an electric light plant in
this city his contention is that the crema-
tory vii! become all the more practicable
IN this that the mower necessary for the
running. of the plant can be easily gen.
Grated from the electric light plant.