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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-23
SUUTF7 DAKU "A SULDIEKS AND
 GENERAL H. G. OTIS SAIL TO-DAY
BROADER GENERAL HARRI-

D BROADER GENERAL HARRl- R SON GRAY OTIS, accompanied
 by his superb staff of young ana
 capable officers, went aboard the steamship Rio Janeiro yesterday put will return to dry land early this morn ing to hold a conference with MaJor General Merriam. commanding the De- partment of California. The Depart ment commander will impart to Gen eral Otis the customary instructions and suggestions and then express the wish that the Brigadier and his men may have a delightful voyage to the Philippines.
 At the conclusion of the interview General Otis will return to the ship. According to orders the sailing hour Is g o'clock this morning, but little over sights here and there may prevent the Rio from sailing promptly at that hour.
 Two battalions of the South Dakota regiment of volunteers sail on the Rio under the immediate command of Col onel Frost. The Third Battalion will sail on the St. Paul next week.
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changes in the military government of the Presidio. Colonel Morris does not as yet to Washington, D. C., or he may make his home in one of the towns along the coast.
 Colonel Barber of the First New York was able to be out yesterday. He visited camp for short while, and expressed himself as perfectly satisfied with the way that everything was running: Colonel Barber could not say just when his regl- ment would leave for Honolulu, but the probable date of it's departure will be the last of this month or the first Of next. It is now settled that the New York boys will do garrison duty at Honolulu. Cap tain Charles Hitchcock, Company H. is confined in the post hospital with a bad case of pleurisy. The general health of the regiment is excellent, with the eN-
 The recruits of the Utah Light Battery broke camp at the Presidio yesterday morning at o'clock, and were maTched to the Rio Janeiro by Lieutenant l.. +. Foster of the South Dakota Volunteers;
 Twenty-two new cases were brought into the division hospital yesterday. They were mostly measles and humps. These cases, with those already in the hospital, make a total of POP cases that nave peen or are at present being treated by Major Owen. ment, who is in the post hospital with pneumonia, is not expected to recover. His condition is such that his death seems only the matter of few hours.
 Mrs. H. A. Clarke, the wife or Lieu1en- ant Clarke, Wyoming (Alger) Light Bat tery, arrived in the city yesterday morn ing for a brief visit to her husband;
 The concert by the Fourth United States Cavalry band. which is the band of the Presidio post, drew an exceedingly large crowd yesterday afternoon; The concert was at o'clock, under the di- rection of Chief Musician Wllham $. Lit tleton, Fourth Cavalry. Six numbers were rendered by the band in highly artistic manner Guard mount, which Is held at the post every morning at 1O:30 interest to the citizens of San Francisco, large numbers of whom go out every morning to witness 1t.
 Harbor Mines May Remain.
 No action has yet been taken by Major
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EIGHTH CALIFORNIA.
Nine Hundred Springfield Rifles Received by the Regiment.
 Tardet Practice Ordered.

CAMP BARRETT, Sather Station, July 22.-The preliminary steps are being taken toward getting the regiment out on tar get practice. Some of the best rife shots of the State are members of the regiment and the officers want to get all of the men familiar with their guns before they have to use them in battle. Something like 300 new Springfield rifles were re- ceived to-day by Quartermaster Lieuten- ant Heller, and they will be issued to the men at once. The captains have been or dered to pick out all of their good shots and report them to regimental headquar- ters, while the untried are to be taken out for target practice.
 The various companies of the regiment have an average of about 1500 rounds of fixed ammunition which Is available for target work. The Alameda range near Bay Farm Island has been secured and in a short time a company will use 1t each day. Recruits will fire at 100 and 200 yards until they get the necessary practice to pull the trigger without moving the gun, after which they will be instructed in long distance firing at the target. Only about twenty out of each 100 have rifle records in the companies all the others being unknown quantities.
 The officers of the regiment have been
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In the Divorce Courts.

Mary E. Ruhling was granted a divorce from Frederick W. E. Ruhling yesterday by Judge Hebbard on the ground of ex- treme cruelty. The action for divorce in stituted by Mrs. Ruhling some time ago was heard by Judge Belcher on the 18th inst, but a divorce was denied the Iti- gants. The order made by Judge Belcher was subsequently, set aside and the case was again heard yesterday. New evil dence was admitted and stipulation was filed by the unhappy couple, with the re- suit that a decree was granted.
 Latterma Berrella was granted a di- vorce from Pietro Berrella on the ground of cruelty.
 Emily Pepper has filed suit for di- vorce from A. H. Pepper. As cause of action the plaintiff alleges failure to pro- vide.
 Louisa Sablicich asks for a divorce from Achilles Sablicich on the ground of cruelty.
 Sanford H. Andrew has applied for a divorce from his wife, Kate Andrew The plaintiff alleges assertion as cause of complaint
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-23
SOUTH DAKOTA MEN.
Two BattaliOns March From
 Camp Merritt and Embark
on the Rio Janeiro.


 Colonel Frost. with the Second and Third Battalions of the First South Da- kota Regiment, marched forth from Camp Merritt at o'clock yesterday morning, and by noon had his men carefully slowed away aboard the Rio Janeiro, lying at the Pacific Mail dock. The march to the dock was devoid of incident, excepting that the same enthusiastic cheers and farewells greeted the boys as they marched along the line. To this day no finer or better disciplined regiment of men has marched out of camp.
 A detachment of fifty-three men from the signal corps followed Colonel Frost and his command along the line of march. The route taken was as announced in The Call of yesterday; along California to Gen. tral avenue. down Post street :o Market and out Second street to the Mail dock,
 Lieutenant Colonel Slower is now in command of the First Battalion of the South Dakotas. He will sail with his command on the St. Paul on the 18th inst.
 Before the Rio dropped out into the stream there was a little clash between Brigader General Otis and Colonel Frost Of the South Dakota regiment. It seems that General Otis knocked out the par tuons of three staterooms to secure space for himself on the voyage, and this somewhat contracted the accommodations assigned to other officers. Colonel Frost having been assigned to certain state riam, found that a second lieutenant had pre-empted his quarters by direction of General Otis Colonel Frost insisted on his rights under the original order issued by Major General Merriam. and after a short barley carried his point and sus- tained the dignity of his rank
 It was explained to Colonel Frost that the order reassigning the quarters was issued by Adjutant Edward Murphy with out the knowledge of General Otis, but this was denied and the statement made that General Otis dictated the order. The incident did not provoke any bad feel ing
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P0LHEMUS CASE
 IS ADJUDICATED
JUDGE SEAWELL DECIDES IN
 DEEPEN DANT'S FAVOR.
The Claim Lacked Merit and the Statute of Limitations Had Run
 Against the Plaintiff.

decision In the case of Charles R Polhemus against Antonio Borel, executor Of the estate of Charles Moyne. was handed down by Judge Seawell yester- day. The suit was brought for an &C., counting of the transfer by Polhemus to Moyne in June, 1869, of 4365 shares of the stock of the San Francisco and San Jose Railroad Company, standing in the names of Donohue. Newhall & Polhemus At subsequent date another transfer of 300 shares of stock was made, for which Moyne advanced Polhemus $20, 900.
 Many years later, when Moyne was still alive, however, Polhemus brought suit and alleged that satisfactory settlement had never been effected, and that the transfer of the stock was brought about by fraud and misrepresentation. Since that time the case has been constantly before the courts, and was finally sub- mitted about five months ago. Many of San Franctsco's most brilliant attorneys several hundred thousand dollars. Dur ing the long trial the books and docu- ments of Donohue, Newhall x Polhemus and those of the San Francisco and San in court, and many days were occupied in their examination. From the facts gathered by the musty volumes the court found its decision.
 It was held that the argument of plain tif's counsel to the effect that the trans fer had been made to facilitate business was inconsistent with the allegation that 1t had been obtained by fraud. The evil that a complete settlement had been reached by the parties as far back as 1867; that Moyne held certain notes signed by Polhemus, and that on receipt of the fer he gave them up. Afterward, in order that further litigation might be avoided,
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-23
CHAMPION FRANK GIBSON PECK.

n his performances at Sacramento R on July 4. Frank Gibson Peck
 stamped himself as the most prom 0 ising amateur cyclist on the coast. Without any of the care that a crack racing man should have had he met and defeated John E. Wing, the champion of the coast, and others. There seemed no limit to his speed, as he sailed away from his opponents without apparent effort.
 The new cycling wonder was born in Tuba City, and is not yet IS years of age He grauated with honors from the Marysville High School last month. He took to cycling three years since and proved a natural rider, soon showing that he was possessed of remarkable turn of speed It was not long until his fame had spread beyond his own district. The prominent clubs of this city, eager to strengthen their racing teams, soon made overtures to him.
 He cast his fortunes with the Bay City Wheelmen and has ever since sported the Maltese cross of that organization. He has raced with varying success, but par ticularly distinguished himself in the an-
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-23
NEW TIMBER LANDS.
The President Has Enlarged the
 Southern Forest Reservation


 President Mckinley has evidently made a careful study of the subject of forestry on the Pacific Coast and concluded that in the preservation of timber lies the future of the West. Several times since he has been at the head of national af- fairs he has taken out of the public do- main large tracts of land which he has added to the forest reservations. In dis cussing this matter with several of the representatives of this State. the Presi- dent has said that he knows that once the lands of the State are stripped of their timber the Western slope will be as bar ren as that of Peru and the South Ameri- can countries. It is well known that wherever the forests are thickest fhe rains fall most freely and the adjacent country is sure of an abundance of water for crops. He proposes to do all in his power to preserve the timber of the West In keeping with this policy, he has set aside a number of new tracts recently for forest purposes. The latest enlarges the Pine Mountain and Zaca Lake forest res ervation in the southern part of the State. The Presidents proclamation has just been received by Surveyor General Gleaves in this city The reservation be- fore being enlarged comprised 1,159000 acres, and the addition increases it by
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-23
FORESTERS' RELIEF.
A Permanent Organization Effected
 Contributions Are Coming In.

The relief association of the Foresters of America and the Companions or the Forest of America, organized to sld Forester soldiers and dependents or sucn' has elected the following permanent of- ficers: Mrs. A. B. McLouth, president; Mrs. E. A. Carah and Mrs. L. Atwood vice-presidents; E. P. Figel, treasurer; Mrs E. w. Haughy secretary; Julius L.. Wildey, assistant secretary.
 At the meeting last night a set of laws were adopted and distinctive button for the use of members A booth will De erected at the Presidio camp for the benefit of the soldiers, and as soon as 1t can be ascertained what is needed for the ment of the Baldwin Hotel has furnished the executive committee a room in the hotel free of charge and the. Foresters Hall Association has also furnished a hall free for the general meetings.
 The courts and orders of the order have contributed to the general funds quite freely and contributions are still coming in.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-23
w ar Incidents.

The Native Daughters Red Cross Aid wish to thank the many friends of the Seventh California Volunteers for their July q, at Mechanics Pavilion, and to make special mention of the kindness of the following friends San Bruno Dairy, Baden Farm, H. Cole, H. Burheinie Ninth-street Creamery, Hancock Bros, Francis, Valentine & Co.,, Schmidt Label and Lithographing Company, Julius Ga briel, Mrs. ". s. Leake, McVicker & Mrs. Roos Mrs. Dunshee, Mrs Butt, Mrs H. $. Boyd, George w. Farther, Mrs. Goldman, William Cuff & Co.,, Haas Hoger Bros, Swain Bros, Wetmore Bros. Heineche Bros, Mau, Sadler & Co, Charles Thierbach & Co.,, Mrs. Thode, Mrs. Dodge, Mrs: Storror, MT. Pratt, Native Sons and Native Daughters.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-23
TROOPS AT THE PRESIDIO.
Brigadier General M. P. Miller Takes Command Of the
 ROSt

Lieutenant Colonel Louis T. Morris formally resigned from the service of the army at Il o'clock yesterday morning, when he turned over the Presdio to Brigadier General Marcus P. Miller, who will have temporary command. There was no formality or ceremony attendant upon the transfer of the post. General Miller and Colonel Morris met in the office of the latter, and the necessary papers were signed by the former officer receipting for all the Government prop
 erty of the post. In less than twenty minutes the transfer had been made, and Colonel Morris responsibility as an off, cer was at an end and General Miller had assumed command. He will make no
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-23

 den to myself Was troubled with smothering spells, also palpitation of the heart and that bearing-down feel ing, and could not be on my feet much. "I was growing worse all the time, until took your medicine.
 'After taking three boxes of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Lozenges, the tumor passed from me. "My health has been better ever since, can now walk quite distance and am troubled no more with palpita- tion of the heart or bloating. rec ommend your medicine to all sufferers from female troubles"
 It is hardly reasonable to suppose that any one can doubt the efficiency of Mrs. Pinkham's methods and medi- cine in the face of the tromendous vol tune of testimony.
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507 ,O00 acres. The bulk of the addition is on the eastern end of the original, and 1t now forms the connecting link with the San Gabriel forest reservation. This extending along the Coast Range Noun tains from the southern part of San Luis Obispo County to the middle of San Diego County. These reservations, in their or der are Pine Mountain and Zaca Lake, San Gabriel, San Bernardino and San Jacinto.
 It is learned that in the very near future the President will set aside several more timber tracts in the eastern and north eastern parts of the State, but the exact locations are not now known. This taking from the public domain of so much land is likely to bring the lieu-land settlers to the front There were quite number of settlers on the Government lands recently withdrawn for forest reservations, and, of course these will be looking all over the State for desirable places on which to locate again
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-23

ouartermaster has State and Federal property badly mixed.
 tached from that office and Sergeant John McEwen of the First Tennessee has been detailed in his place.
 First Tennessee, has applied for, dis charge on rather unusual grounds: lie confesses that he is incompetent to nll his position and desires his release TOT that reason.
 general court-martial has been or dered for the second brigade, and Colonel William c. Smith of the First tennessee has been named as president.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-23
Catholic Truth Society.

There will be a grand musical and lit- Catholic Truth Society in carrying on its good work among the boys in blue, at Turn Verein Hall, Eighteenth street, above Valencia, on Friday evening, July 29 The young managers. the Misses Ella and Eva McCloskey, are working very hard to make this a success, and no effort is being omitted on their, part. They are which will be followed by dancing. Tick cts p cents; children under 12 years 10 cents.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-23
HE IS NEEDED HERE.
Major Ruhlen Will Not Sail on the City of Rio Janeiro
 This MOpninO.

Major Ruhlen, quartermaster of the ex- peditionary forces, will not sail for the Philippines this morning on the City of Rio Janeiro, as General Merriam has de- cided that his services are at present more needed here than at Manila Major Ruhlen has proved himself very ener- getic and efficient master of transporta- tion, and in the handling and equipping of the fleets that have left this city he has done an immense amount of work matters sufficiently to allow him to sail on the St. Paul before the end of next week.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-23
THE HONOLULU GARRISON.
Colonel Barber, Who Is to Be the Commandant, Will Probably Be Made a Brigadier
 General

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  General Merriam will sail with the first detachment of the New York
  The command scomposed of Company of Denver Company L The colonel of the regiment Willard Young in Chicago where the reg
  General Merriam ordered the purchase shipment lumber
  architects civil engineers painters and mechanics of all kinds  establishment  appointed chief General Merriam He  he had of the of 6
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For the Red Cross.

The Sons and Daughters of St. George have secured Union Square Hall for the evening of the Sd of August, on which oc- casion there will be a grand literary en- bers of these organizations, for the bene- fit of the Red Cross Society. music will be furnished by the band of the First Regiment, of Tennessee Volunteers. The tion of the following named Daughters of St. George, who constitute the committee of arrangements: Mrs. B. Wits, Mrs Eliza J. Williams. Mrs. A. Brierly, Mrs. G. Muhlner and Mrs. Clack.
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South Dakotas. The tent for the New and will be occupied to-day Further do- nations received to date are: Morris Wenk, Stockton, $1; First Presbyterian Presbyterian Church, Salinas City, $1 5O further returns from Tennessee Regiment drill
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-23
Estates in Probate.

Margaret T. Lord has petitioned for letters of administration on the estate of John Tobin, who died in this city on the 18th inst leaving an estate valued at about S20OO Enora J. Jackman applied yesterday for letters of administration upon the estate of her brother Charles Ii. Robinson, who died at Honolulu a short time ago, leaving property valued at $550.
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different light, and has sworn out A writ of habeaS corpus to have the boy brought into court, alleging that he is under age she is his legal guardian. The case will be heard in the United States District Court by Judge Beatty on Monday
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Heuer, of the engineer corps, in charge of the San Francisco harbor mines, in re- gard to removing the explosives that have been placed in the bay under his super vision. "I have received no instructions in regard to removal of the mines,' said Major Heuer yesterday, "and, therefore. shall proceed to finish the work which was ordered to do. The war Is not yet ended"
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nual 1OO-mile relay race. He rode the fastest ten miles in the race His most notable performance was the reduction of the half-mile coast record on May 30. The trial was made on the Marysville track, which was far from being fast lie covered the distance in 57 seconds, a clever performance. With ordinary op- portunities for competition 1t Is thought that Peck would rank with the great riders, both amateur and professional who have made names for themselves on the race path in this State
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-23
Christian Commission

The evangelistic meetings conducted by Evangelist Crittenton at Camp Barrett. Oakland, have been eminently successful; ; the tent crowded every night, and much interest manifested. MT. Crittenton will be at Camp Merritt next week for four or five days, and will probably speak at the Mothers Club headquarters Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and in the man. moth Commission tent which it is eX- pected will be erected so as to take in the Fifty-first Iowa Regiment, Seventh Cali fornfa and the remaining battalions of the
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-23
Off to Honolulu Next Week.

Admiral Miller, who was to have start ed for Honolulu on Wednesday, will not be able to sail until next week owing to delay in getting the cruiser Philadelphia ready for the trip. The Philadelphia will be ready Monday, and will then come down from Mare Island and anchor in the stream to await the orders of Ad- miral Miller.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-23
Another Youthful Soldier.

Waldo Wakeman Emerson wanted to be soldier, and accordingly enlisted in Company F, Seventh California Volun- teers. under command of Captain Rey- holds. His maternal grandmother, Mrs. M. l.. Wakeman, looked at the matter In
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he paid Polhemus s20,OOO and closed the account. The decision concluded with the statement that even in event there was merit in the complaint the case was barred by the statutes of limitation, anu
 a dismissal of the action was ordered en-
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am now ready to sound

ts praises. It 1as done wo,l- 1ers for me in
 relieving me
 of a tumor.
 " My health has been poor for three years. Change of life
 was working . upon me. ] Fl was very " much bloated
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ADVERTISEMENTS
TUMOR EXPELLED.
Unqualified Success of Lydia M. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

Mrs. ELIZABETH WHEELocK, Magno- lia, Iowa, in the following letter dc. scribes her recovery from very criti. cal condition:
 "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-I have been taking your Vegetable Compound, ard
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-23

Dr. shrady, president Red Cross Society, writes about the chances of our soldiers in war, in next Sundays Call.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-05-14
Polls Wonderland Theater.

The present bill, including the bio- graph, closes it's engagement at the Wonderland tonight after most suc- cessful run. Those who may yet re- main who have not seen it should re- member that it includes. besides the biograph, Manning and Provost, How ard and Emerson, Miss Pearl Andrews, o. A. Duncan, the ventriloquist, ZazelI and Vernon, Hattie and Pat Rooney, Held and Halvers and Ford and Dot West.
 Next weeks billing is what the thea- ter goer should keep in mind It is a star and no mistake. "Linger Longer Lucy" the beautiful song minuet, which introduces five young girls in graceful poses and dance, with beauti- ful light effects, will be one of the features Claude Gillingwater, Edward J. Heron and company will present as another feature the screaming farce ''The Wrong Flat Others will be the Avolas, a very novel and difficult acro- batic act and a most Imaginable skit called 'The Wedding of the Chinee and the Coon," played by twelve peo- pie, among whom the "coons" and the Chinese are the real article. Willie and Lottie Helston, the Fremonts, Will hamson and Stone are others in the bill. lG
 For full programme see Sunday pa pers. Prices 10c and 200: ladies in the afternoon, 10c.