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The times., 1898-10-24
Wandering in the Streets.


Late in the evening Mrs. Wood re-
ceived word that her husband had been
found wandering around in the Capitol
grounds and had been taken to the Sixth
Precinct police station, where he had been
locked up until inquiry could be made as
to his sanity. 1t was learned afterward
that he had first gone to Providence Hos
pital, but had been told that their rates
were twenty dollars per week in advance
charge that he could not afford to nav
that amount he had been refused admit
tance.
DR.. Percy Hickling, one of the police
surgeons, examined Wood Saturday
morning and ordered that he be sent to
the insane asylum.
During the period intervening between
the examination and the mans COM
initial to St. Elizabeth's he was taken to
the Washington Asylum Hospital While
IN that institution he is said to have be-
come very violent. so that it was found
necessary to put him in straight Jacket
and to keep a watch over him constantly.
Mrs. Wood called at the place but was
not allowed to see her husband She was
informed that he was being very well
treated and would probably be out in a
few days. Sunday morning at 11:3O
o'clock Mrs. Wood telephoned to the in
stitution an inquiry into the condition of
the demented man and was told that he
was resting very easily. few hours
later she received word that he had been
taken TO st. Elizabeth's. She Immediately
hurried to the insane asylum and after a
good deal of red tape, was enabled to
see her husband. He seemed to be ra-
tional and was very much affected at
their parting. He said he expected to be
released in a very short time, and that
he would then quit drinking. On We'd
nesday, Mrs. Wood called again and was
only allowed TO see the ex-soldier a few
minutes, after having waited two hours.
Wood was quiet at the time, but 1t was
evident that his hallucination that some
one was about to murder him still proved
on his mind, for he told his wife that he
never expected to get out of the place
alive. 1t was necessary to keep him
under restraint, the asylum authorities
told Mrs. Wood, as at times he became
very violent and the authorities were in
constant dread that he would hurt him
self
The Neck Was Broken.
Mrs. Wood returned home and had
barely got TO the house when a message
came from the asylum that her husband
had been found dead with mis- neck
broken. Mrs. Wood was prostrated with
grief and for time unconscious. Coroner
Carr was notified. He investigated the
occurrence and gave a certificate of acci-
dental death. The remains of Wood were
then turned over to Undertaken Lee by
the asylum authorities and by him ship
ped to Danville, Va, where the funeral
services were held.
An official of st. Elizabeths said last
night that Wood had been incarcerated
in the asylum once before for the same
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porter in regard to the case, and said
that he was inclined to the views of the
authorities at St. Elizabeth's. He had
made a careful examination of the case,
he said, and was satisfied that the death
was the result of the mans own actions.
Before entering the army Wood was a
salesman of "dust-proof" floor oil.
and after receiving his discharge en-
gagged the building at No. 81 Pennsylva-
mia Avenue. where it was his intention
to conduct a lodging house.
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Cash or Credit.

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Mrs. Woods Statement.

Mrs. Wood, however, is not satisfied
with the investigation of the coroner. and
intends having the remains exhumed and
again examined.
81 do not believe my husbands death
was due to accident" she told a reporter
for The Times last night, land I intend
to have the matter sifted to the bottom.
In the first place, l do not think that the
District officials are empowered by the
authorities to take my husband and shut
him UP in an insane asylum against my
direct wish. / think that il was an act
of offlciousness to arrest him in the first
place, and that to place him In such an
institution without my knowledge and
consent was an outrage. | could have
taken the best of care of Mr.. Wood, and
he would have obeyed my slightest wish
When he came home, after staying out all
night, he had been drugged and robbed
of s4S, and believe that it was the effects
of these narcotics that made him act the
way he did during that night and the next
day. l think there was a conspiracy to
take his life, and that he was right when
he said he was about to be murdered
1.-The way in which he acted when he
said a man was. coming to kill him was
not the manner usually inspired by the
rawlings of a maaman, but seemed to ar
que that there was some fact for their
foundation. Mr. Woods mother died
two months ago, and he became heir
to some little property, all of which /
will use in my endeavor to get at the
facts in the case. 1 believe that my hus-
bands death was directly due to the
rough manner in which the attendants
at the insane asylum handle their VIC
tins, or in other words, l think that he
was killed by some of the men who were
trying to quiet him."
The Widow Is Determined,
Mrs Wood is an invalid and was very
much excited She is a small woman.
but evidently has great deal of deter
mination, and in talking to u reporter
for The Times her luminous black eyes
flashed in Indignation with which it was
impossible not to sympathize.
After making the above statement she
narrated to the reporter the events as
told above Mrs. Wood was a Miss
Butts before her marriage and is a niece
of Col Petit, of the Fourth United
States Volunteers. She is also related to
Chief Engineer Baird. of the Navy, who
is at present in charge of the State
War and Navy Building.
Coroner Carr was seen by Times re-
The times., 1898-10-24

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Stop In and Spend an Evening
at the Alhambra Garden, 4th & E N. E.
Fine salt water Oysters, served in every
style. Wash. Brewery Co.'S beers, direct
from the vaults. Bring the ladies.
The times., 1898-10-24

The most essential article to every
household enjoyment is case of Heu-
rich's beer. Maerzen, Senate, Extra Pale
and Lager contribute to make everybody
happy Order a case by 'phoning 634.
Arlington Bottling Co.
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To Cure Malaria, Chills and Fever
quickly, take Milburn's Malaria Capsules.
At druggists. 1Oc and 25c. o:2-1n,
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cTODAGE SEPARATE ROOMS,
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sured. NORTHWEST STORAGE HOUSE, 3l6-3ls
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-01-10

Another of these thrifty souls, who
by dint of hard work and economy
have laid by some store of this worlds
goods for their declining years, but
who, having no faith in banks or saw
ing institutions, invest their savings
in tin cans, bureau drawers, outhouses
and the like, has come to grief.
Farmer Walters, of Wavland, Mich
igan, saved something like $4,000
which he deposited in tin can and
buried the latter beneath the floor in
his farm house, only to find it had
taken wings and flown away, leaving
him sadder and, it is hoped, wiser
man. But all the accumulated wis
dom of the remaining years of his
life won't bring back that money un-
less Farmer Walters finds the thief.
Messenger.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-01-10


@The democrats and the assistant
democrats are striving hard to make
it appear that the financial position
of President Mckinley, which is in
strict accord with the platform upon
which he was elected, furnishes a rea-
son for the Senators who are popu-
larly known as "silver republicans"
to break their pleasant relations with
him, but SO far as can be learned it is
labor wasted. Some of these would
be mischief makers may be surprised
when Senator Wolcott makes his
promised speech, explaining the trip
Of himself and colleagues to Europe
in behalf of international bimetalism.
Just before the Senate took its holi-
day recess Mr.. Wolcott said that he
hoped to be ready to make that state
ment about the middle of January.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-01-10
Geo. H: !

Our guarantee is like a Bank
] Check-if your purchase does
! not suit you, bring back the
lgoods and draw your money
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
SUGAR BEETSv LOSE. They Were Badly Handicapped by a
 Substitute Pitcher

JACKSONVILLE, Aug. 21.-An immense audience was present to-day to witness the contest between the Watsonvilles and Oaklands. Previous to the game Pitcher Donlin, who bore signs of having lately had tussle with John Barleycorn. ap- preached Manager Baxter and demanded $15, which he claimed was due him. Bax- ter informed him that he was paid to date and even ahead. Donlin In return abused Baxter in vile manner and refused to play ball. Baxter then suspended him for thirty days without pay. Afterward Don lin wanted to play. but 1t was too late. Manager Baxter's action Is unanimously indorsed by all patrons of the game Dur
 ing the six months Donlin has played here he has been royalty treated-in fact far better than he deserves. While he Is a good pitcher and an all around ball player. his conduct Is against him. He has been no sooner out of one local scrape than he has got himself into another. Hayes, who lays no pretensions to being pitcher
 twirled for the Watsonvilles to-day Both teams put up excellent ball, particularly the Sugar Beets," considering the dis couraging circumstances of the morning
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
N.WAsaM

cho-pneumonia following measles.
 Company K, Twentieth Kansas Volun- teers, assisted by the regimental band, will give a musical entertainment at Franklin Hall, 1889 Fillmore street, to- morrow evening, for the benefit of the regimental string band. One of the fea- lures of the evening will be a competitive drill between a squad of non-commis- stoned officers under the direction of Ser geant Deeming. and a squad of privates in charge of Sergeant Morris The even ing will conclude with dancing.
 Next Saturday afternoon at Recreation Park a drill is to be given by the Eighth California Regiment, Colonel Park Hen shaw commanding. A very interesting programme has been arranged. Governor Budd and staff have accepted an invita- tion to be present and General Miller will review the regiment. The Colonels and staffS of the various regiments will be present, mounted. Two or three bands will participate in the drill, which prom ises to be a most enjoyable affair. Spe- cial trains for this occasion will be run from Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Petaluma and intermediate points The drill will be given for the benefit of the Army and Navy Christian Commission. Every dollar realized will be devoted to the soldiers.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22

Honolulu leaves General Marcus P. Mil Ter in command of the remaining expedi- tionary forces In addition to this re- sponsibility General Miller has the affairs of the Presidio and the First Brigade to administer. General Miller said yaster- day regarding the order in which the troops will be sent to Honolulu: Those to go to Manila on the Scandia have been assigned, and General Merriam has ordered that the Seventh California shall be designated for Honolulu on the next transport that Is first ready to sail after the Scandia gets away. The order in which the remaining troops are to be sent IS left entirely in my power and as yet l have not decided upon which will go first.
 General Miller and staff. and a number of the commanding officers at the Pre- sidio went out on the Mcdowell and met the Arizona at Goat Island and accom- panied her to the Golden Gate. General Miller went aboard the transport and had conference with General Merriam from whom it is presumed he received final instructions regarding the administration of military affairs of the department.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
w ar Incidents.

The incident of the Tennessee regiment and the Thomas family is practically con- sidered closed. With the preferment of charges by Lieutenant Fowler against Privates Davis, Scruggs, Anderson and Clarke, General Miller appointed court martial to try the men. This court will convene this week and the men will be poets the reply of Colonel Smith to the for damages. which was submitted to him. It will probably be sent in by Colonel Smith to-day, and then the board of officers to assess the damages will be appointed by General Miller.
 The following deaths occurred at the division field hospital yesterday: Private Louis Georgeson, Company D, First Ne braska. broncho-pneumonia following measles; Private James w. Brown, Com pany L, Second Oregon Regiment, bron-
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
SAND CRABS
 ARE SHUT OUT Athletics Win Another Victory With Ease. PLAY VERY FAST BASEBALL JOHNSON WHACks OUT A HOME
 RUN OFF BALz. An Interesting Game in Which the Santa Cruz Team Fails to
 Connect With the
JOHNSON WHACkS OUT A HOME
 RUN OFF BALZ.

The Athletics put another feather in
 their cap yesterday by defeating the Santa Cruz team with the score boardS reading TO. Two games in week and the very finest ball is their record Not an error plotted their column Saturday, and but three were made In the game yesterday, which was full of life and ginger, pleasing the crowd of enthusiasts who filled the bleachers and grand stands.
 For brief moment it looked as 1T the men from the sea beach were going to assert themselves and send blue Jacket over the plate, but, alas, they dled De- fore that goal was reached-Burge With his finger tips straining to touch the rub Der and Balz by not knowing the dan gers of careless base running. The credit of the victory belongs, in a great measure, to the steady pitching of Fitzpatrick. But four hits were made off his delivery and they were practically the work Of an inning. Balz was touched for all Varle- ties of hits until the seventh. when 1t benbis. This proved wise stroke, as but a single run was added to the column after the change.
 The Athletics started out well, sending Mclaughlin across the plate in the first inning Johnson, the first man up in the second inning, nonchalantly swung his bat at the ball and 1t was seen no more. It rests on a roof of one of the houses on a line with second base. Ford scored the second run in this inning. In the third Stulz made the score read to U. Then nothing of any importance was done by the Athletics until the sixth, when Hildebrand whacked out double. Ford followed and was given his base on balls. Hildebrand stole third and Ford went to second A passed ball took Hildebrand off the bases and soon after Ford fol- lowed in his footsteps, taking advantage of sacrifice hit by Peters
 The, sixth was the banner i'm inning for error of Hildebrand. Then Balz hit to center and Burge took second. Mcintyre hit to left field safely and Burge attempt ed to score on it. He was put out at home. Then Peters threw to second to stave off Mcintyre and Balz forgot him. self in his ardor to reach a haven, and he was caught coming home. But the blow which hurt was when Deveraux batted out a sure double. but he was thinking of the Maine and forgot every thing else. even the fact that there was such a thing, as first base; which he did not touch. and the umpire accord inglv counted him out, nullifying the run of Mcintyre who had already crossed the plate.
 The score Is as follows:
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
B'NE BIRTH.

The official visit to Ophir Lodge, the mother lodge, on last Wednesday, was followed by a grand banquet, at which there were present at least ninety per- sons. The feature of the evening was the response of the Rev. MT. Nieto to the toast "Our Country" It was a most eloquent patriotic effort.
 Next Thursday the general committee will pay an official visit to California Lodge No. 163
 Next Wednesday the Daughters of Ju- dah will have an interesting meeting. On that occasion the ladies will be presented with their charter and the new ritual.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
THE ALL-CoMERs WIN.
Banks and Insurance Cricket Team
 Badly Beaten.

The return match between All Corners and the Banks and Insurance men was played yesterday on the Golden Gate grounds. The Banks and Insurance rep resentatives were got together by George Theobald, and the All Corners eleven by R. B. Hogue. The Banks and Insurance men went first to the wickets, and com piled the respectable score of 1S6 runs. to which J. J. Moriarity contributed 54 and J. J. Theobald 45. J. H. Saunders took , wickets for 57 runs, and B. Bird 4 for 50 runs. The All Corners had not time to play their inning out, but succeeded in winning an easy victory for the loss of only wickets. F. Croll made the excellent score of 115 runs, including P fours, and R. B. Hogue for the second time this season scored g runs. At the close of the play the All Corners had made 3O4 runs, thus winning by 11S runs and three wickets. The full score is appendeds
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22

Three propositions for membership were presented at the last held meeting of Fl Dorado Circle. Among the visitors were Deputy John Hutton, Mrs. Hattie Hut ton, F. A. D., of Boadicea Circle and members of Golden Gate Circle After the initiation of candidates by Mrs Hut ton there was social hour and a colla- ton was served.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
DEPARTURE OF THE
 TRANSPORT ARIZONA
WILL ARRIVE AT MANILA IN
 SIDE OF 1o DAYS.
Receives Instructions From
 General Merriam.

At 11:20 yesterday morning the trans port Arizona weighed anchor and began moving slowly toward the Golden Gate. The big ship was an object of much inter- est to the crowds that lined the wharves along the water front. The Arizona will reach Honolulu next Friday and will probably not remain there over one day. She will arrive at Manila inside of nine teen days from San Francisco.
 The departure of General Merriam for
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
SAN JOSE oUTPLAYED. Bit the Dust Before the San Francisco
 

SAN JOSE, Aug. 21.-San Francisco 6, San Jose was the score at the game here to-day. The local team bit the dust, but they went down gloriously. The game was played for keeps up to the last put-out. There were ten innings and Murphy crossed the plate in the last and brought victory to the San Francisco boys. During the week Iberg and Mccarthy deserted the local team and their places were filled by Jack Errick and Weed, who did well. The score was:
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
ID BE TRIED
 FOR MURDER American Ship Captain Arrested in China. THE SULTAN OF SULU ROBBED GROWN JEWELS AND MONEY STOLEN IN SINGAPORE. Korea Is to Be Surveyed and Amer jean Surveyors Are to Be
 Employed to Do the
 Work.
THE SULTAN OF SULU ROBBED
CROWN JEWELS AND MONEY
 STOLEN IN SINGAPORE.

The officers of the British steamer Glen farg which arrived from Hongkong last Saturday, gave some interesting informa- ton of happenings in the Orient An American ship captain was in jail at Canton awaiting trial on a charge of murder before the United States Consular Court; the Sultan of Sulu. a vassal of Spain, was robbed of his crown and the crown jewels at Singapore; Captain Sel-
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
SUMMARY.

Home run-Johnson. Two-base hit-Hlde- brand Base errors-Sante Cruz 3, Ath- letics 1. Bases on hals-On Balz g. Left on bases-Athletics 3. Santa Cruz 3. Struck out By Fitzpatrick 1, by Balz 4, by Daubenbis l. Double play-Fitzgerald to Streb Passed balls-Peters, Daubenbs 2. Wild pitches-Fitz- patrick, Balz. Time of game-1:25. Umpire H. Smith Official scorer-J. P. Stapleton.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
Anti-Civil Service League.

At the meeting of the Anti-Civil Service State League Saturday evening, 1t was decided to not send a delegation to the Republican State Convention. The League Convention will be held In this city not later than September14. at the call of the chair
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
JACKSONVILLE,
OAKLAND
Totals
SUMMARY.

Two-base hits-Courtney. Hardie g. Three base hit-Hayes Double plays-Hayes to E: struve; Lange to Bliss. Bases on oallsMOIl Moskiman g. of Hayes 3. Struck out-By Mos kiman l. by Hayes 1. Passed bals-Struve 2 Time of game-One hour and 30 minutes. Um- pire-O' Cornell. Scorer-Peckham.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
STOCKTON.
SEMINARY.

Responsible for runs-Borchers B. Two base hits-BiIlings, Smith Sacrifice hits-Shanahan Doyle. First base errors-Stockton B. Sac ramento l. Left bases-Stockton 5, Sacre- mento 2 Bases on balls-Of Borchers ?, Doyle 1. Struck out-By Borchers S.gDoyle S. Hit by pitcher-Conrad. Passed balls-Conrad g. Stanley 1. Time of game-1:SO. Umpire-C Sweeney Scorer-A. Harlin.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
Livermore Bows Defeated.

LIVERMORE, Aug. 21.-The Cleve- lands of San Francisco defeated the To- cal team to-day. Score; IA to F.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
Victorious Alerts.

In game between the Bushnell Alerts and the Florida Stars yesterday the for mer won by a score of 10 to 6. The vic tors now claim the championship of Cali fornia
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
sbu+ Ont the Tail-Enders.

STOCKTON, Aug. 21.-The leaders of the League shut out the tail-enders to- day by a score of to in featureless game. Score:
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
SAN FRANCISCO CALL.

BUSINESS OFFICE of the San Francisco Call. corner of Market and Third streets. open until 12 o'clock every night in the year.
 BRANCH OFFICES-527 Montgomery street. corner Clay; open until 9:30 o'clock.
 3s7 Hayes street; open until s:30 o'clock 621 McAllister street; open until 9:3o o'clock 6l5 Larkin street: open until 9:30 o'clock l941 Mission street: open until 10 o'clock 2261 Market street, corner Sixteenth; open until o'clock.
 106 Eleventh street: open until o'clock 2526 Mission street: open until o'clock. NV. corner of Twenty-second and Kentucky streets. open until o'clock
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
DAUGHTERS OF MoNTEzUMA.

of Pocahontas, Improved Order of Red Men, announce entertainment and dance for tomorrow night in Red Mems Hall. on which occasion there will be of please, after which there will be dancing This council Is always anxious to make it's gatherings pleasant.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22

with Donlin. The fielding of both hines was excellent. The Watsonville club Is going to be heard from Tn the League. All they lack is a reliable pitcher, and that they propose to have. The score follows
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22
The Golden Gates Lost

The game between the Golden Gates and the Altos in this city yesterday was won by .le Altos by a score of , to 3.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-22

Earned runs-San Francisco 1. Home run H. Krug. Three base hit-Hanley. Two-base hits-Egan. McGucken. Croll. Bases on balls Off Shea 4. Struck out-By Shea 1, by Brick L Bases on errors-San Jose D, San Fran cisco 3. Double play-H. Krug unasslsted. Left on bases-San Jose H. San Francisco 7 Time of game-1:45. Umpire-D. Creamer.