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The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
AMERICAN COMMISSIONERS
 ARE WELL SATISFIED

PARIS. Nov. 2S.-The American Com missioners are naturally well pleased at the successful conclusion of their mission. The questions that remain are comparatively unimporrant and ad- init of speedy settlement. The Ameri- can Commissioners will hasten matters with a view of having the treaty signed within ten days or so and Of sailing for New York by December +.
 Judge Day said this evening: We have done the only thing possible re- garding the Philippines. Our oppor- tunity of giving them up was lost when Admiral Dewey did not weigh anchor and sail away"
 Whitelaw Reid entertained the United States Commissioners at din ner this evening, after which all went to the opera.
 Count von Munster, the German Elm bassador to France, was the first dip- lomat to call at the American head quarters this afternoon and to congrat- ulate MT. Reid on the commissions sue cessful work. He said the settlement would meet with the approval of Ger many
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
WERE LOST WITH THE
 BERTHA A. GROSS

SALEM, Mass, Nov. 28.-Two. mem bers of the crew of the schooner Bertha A. Gross, from Deer Isle. Maine, were rescued from House Island, off Man chester, to-day, nearly dead, having been without shelter or food for thirty hours. From them it was learned that the schooner was lost on the rocks near Fresh Island Saturday at midnight, and Captain Wallace Thurston, aged 70 years, and his son John perished.
 The schooner carried 260 tons of stone. She encountered the gale off Cape Ann Saturday evening and finally struck on the rocks near Fresh Island, which is some distance off Manchester. She was soon a total wreck The other members of the crew, Neil Me Donald and Hezekiah Robbins, man. aged to reach shore on House Island. This is a barren place with no shelter and the shipWrecked men were forced to remain there until help reached them this morning.
 Persons on shore saw the sailors and put off in boats. Both Mcdonald and Robbins were nearly dead from ex- posture and hunger. McDonald's feet were frozen and he is in a critical con- dition.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
CREWS OF SEVERAL
 VESSELS MISSING

SCITUATE, Mass, Nov. 2S.-The big pilot-boat Columbia of Boston is piled up on top of a wrecked cottage, broad side on. dismasted and a total wreck on the beach here. It is feared that all on board were lost. One body, that Of a man apparently 30 years old, was found in the hold, but diligent search failed to produce any others.
 It is thought that the craft beached about noon, though none of the beach residents saw her strike. She was in charge of Boatkeeper Henry Peterson, with a crew of three men before the mast and a steward, and had taken the outer station early last week with seV- eraI pilots on board. Peterson was re- turning to this port with the Columbia after putting Captain Abbott aboard the Ohio. which dragged ashore on Spectacle Island.
 Mrs Wilbur of Rainham was drowned here on Sunday while trying to escape from her summer cottage. Her body was washed ashore and picked up in the street.
 The life-saving crew reports the wreck of a large barge at Ahumacock Beach. It is thought to be the derelict L. Penney of Boston. No trace of the crew has been found.
 Sixty cottages at Sand Hill were to- tally destroyed.
 A vessel with one mast standing was sighted ashore at the Brant dock.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29

claim to have heard splashes in the water and cries for help. The groans and sufferings of those on board caused the cries in the water to be forgotten. 1t is quite probable that some were slt- ting on benches on the promenade deck near the smokestacks, that having been a favorite resting place for those who did not take rooms on the Vessei, and were blown overheard. The force of the explosion was strongest at that place and if any one were near there they must have been hurled over into the water.
 In spite of the Coroners jury's verdict, the rumor has been persistent that the Walkers boilers were not up to the re- quirements. A story freqeently told is that lately a man belonging in the engine room gave up his position, de- claring that the boilers were danger ous. If there was any truth in this story it did not come out at the in quest.
 Deputy County Clerk Robert Fyfe of San Joaquin County was a passenger on the Walker, and he gives a graphic account of the tragic incidents that preceded the death of Captain Tulan MT. Fyfe was in his berth when the explosion occurred.
 When it came" said he, the noise and shock of the concussion was some thing terrific. It dazed me so I did not realize what had happened for many minutes I dressed as hurriedly as my excited condition would allow, and went on deck. I went forward and leaned over the railinr above the lower deck, and saw some men carrying the mutilated remains of Captain Tulan. Standing beside me, watching the sight, was a lady, who afterward prov ed to be Mrs Peter Tulan, sister-in-law of the man they were carrying away.
 Oh, the poor felloW!' she said in sympathy.
 we then went below and followed to the room where the body of the captain had been carried. On the way we saw the mangled forms of the wounded Writhing in pain. I shut my eyes, be- cause I did not have the nerve to wit ness their suffering. Several men were around the bed of Captain Tulan, bath ing his wounds with oil and minis tering to him in every way they posst- bly, could to alleviate his pains. As soon as the lady saw his face she cried out:
 '' oh, God! It's my brother-in-law.'
 "I am done for answered Tulan, with an effort that evidently caused him the most acute pain.
 ."The captain bore his suffer1ngs bravely The only complaint that he uttered was when some one closed the door.
 For Gods sake, don't shut the door he said, I am suffocating as it is
 ''Even the slight draft that came in through the door seemed to be a rellef and to lessen some of his pain. He was conscious of everything that was done until he breathed his last, about four hours after the explosion, and Just as we were approaching the landing at stockton. His wounds presented hor- rible sight, as there was not spot on on his bodv that had not been scared by the scalding steam. The burns inter nallv were doubtless more severe than those that showed on the surtace'
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
COMPANY HAVING ITS
 SHARE OF HARD LUCK

During the last --ear or so the Callfor- mia Navigation and Improvement Com pany has had more than its share or hard luck. It started with the sinking of the Leader by the J. D. Peters.
 The Leader was on her way hither from stockton with band of sheep on the lower deck, and about 100 lunatlcs on route to Napa from the Stockton in stitution, on the upper deck state rooms. There were cross signals with the result that the Leader was cut down and sunk. The sheep were drowned, but the passengers were all saved ,.s ..
 Next a lamp exploded on the Mary Garratt and all her upper works were destroyed before the resulting confiag- ration was extinguished. Then came the sinking of the J. D. Peters in collision with the Czarina and now the eXplo- sion on the T. c. Walker.
 John K Bulger, United States In spector of Boilers, went to Stockton last night, and Captain O. F. Bolles, Inspector of Hulls, went this morning. They will hold a preliminary examina- ton this afternoon. The City of Stock ton will take the Walkers place on the run tonight, and on Friday night the H. J. Corcoran will be put on, starting from Stockton, In about three weeks it is expected that the Walker will be fixed up and ready for travel again.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
SIGNIFICANCE OF BARON
 STICKS FRIENDLY CALL

WASHINGTON, Nov. z8.-Baron Speck von Sternberg, Charge d'Affaires of Germany, called at the State De- partment to-day and had conference with Secretary Hay on current topics, particularly those growing out of the late war, in the course of which Baron Speck took occasion to express the most friendly sentiments on the part of Ger many concerning the present state of affairs. The call was chiefly significant as an evidence that German officials desire to counteract the reports that Germany is about to assume an atti- tude of protest and to lay claim to the Sulu Archipelago, which is to be in- cluded in the peace negotiations at Paris. Baron Speck's call gave rise to sensational published reports to the ef- feet that he had presented protest from Germany against interference with the Sule Islands.
 In view of these reports it was stated tonight in an authoritative quarter that the Sulu Islands were not men, toned during the talk, which was of a most friendly character. Although the cable reports have shown that the Ger man press is considerably wrought up over the policy of the United States in the Far East and is urging the Gov ernment to make protest, nothing has developed in official quarters up to the present time to show that there is any purpose on the part of the German Gov ernment to heed such belligerent sug- gestions. On the contrary, the call of Baron Speck to-day gives assurance that Germany accepts without question the outcome of the peace negotiations.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
THREE VESSELS ARE
 ASHORE NEAR QUINCY

QUINCY. Mass, Nov. 2S.-The three master steamer which went ashore near the National Sailors Home here yesterday is the John J. Hill, bound for HillsborG, N. B., from New York. She was anchored in the Nantucket Roads when the storm struck her. She dragged her anchors and was gradu- ally driven before the terrific gale until she struck the shore. The steamer is now high on land and is apparently not damaged.
 The John J. Hill was engaged in the plaster trade She registered 947 tons and was built in 1892 at Marine City, Mich. She halls from Port Huron, Mich The crew are safe.
 The two-masted schooner Ella F. CrowelI, from ThomastOn, Me, Captain J. w Thomas, is a total wreck on Veazies Rock in Quincy Bay. The crew escaped.
 The schooner Mary Rodgers went ashore at Mosquito Woods and is high and dry
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
ENTIRE FLEET OF
 VESSELS DESTROYED

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, Nov. 2S.-The fierce northeast storm which struck this port Saturday night and continued all day Sunday with great velocity swept out of existence large fleet of sailing vessels which anchored off this port to escape its fury. It is known that at least four men have perished and 1t is probable that as many more lost their lives Twenty one schooners, nearly all heavily laden, and one barkentine, are ashore, four schooners now lying at anchor are totally dismasted, two others were sunk and one bark is resting on the bottom entirely submerged. Many other vessels were battered and par tially stripped of their rigging.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
EXPLOSION OF GAS IN
 A SUMMERLAND WELL

SANTA BARBARA, Nov. 2S.-While boring for oil on one of the beach wells at Summerland at depth of 310 feet the feet into the air by an explosion, carry ing with it tons of sand and pebbles. A tremendous flow of gas began at once, While it has decreased in volume there is still enough to supply gas Tor many residences.
 The explosion occurred on, S. w. Knapp's place. It was heard miles away. Several men were near the well at the time, but not near enough to receive any serious injury.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
THE PORTLAND THOUGHT
 TO HAVE GONE DOWN

BOSTON, Nov. 28-The managers of the Boston and Portland Steamship Company stated tonight that there are grave doubts as to the safety of the steamer Portland, which sailed from here Saturday night. Every harbor between here and Portland on the north shore has been heard from and one on the south shore and in no case has the steamer been seen. The only remaining harbor which she could have reached is Provincetown on Cape Cod, and news from that port is anx- iously awaited, as it is still impossible to reach that port by wire. She car ried sixty-five passengers and crew of fifteen men,.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
PASSENGERS AND
 CREW REACH SHORE

BOSTON, Nov. 2S.-The steamer Fair fax, Captain Johnson, of the Merchants and Miners Company, from Baltimore, to this city, is ashore on the Sow and Pigs off Cuttinhun Hunk and is full of water to her main deck. She was spoken yesterday by Captain Hallett of the steamer H. M. Whitley and her passengers taken off and brought to this city Captain Johnson and the crew of the steamer remained on board and assistance will be sent to them from Vineyard Haven as soon as pos Sible
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
YIELDS ID EVERY
 DEMAND OF TIE
 UNITED STATES
Continued from First Page.

fair terms with other nations, though it cannot go far into details and must be limited in scope to something like a general pledge to yield to the United States favorable conditions. It was said at the State Department that the next step in order will be to begin negotiations for the acquisition Of Ualan in the Caroline Islands for ca ble station. This is not to be made the subject of a demand upon Spain, but will be an offer in all sincerity to pur- chase the island at a fair price, It is not in contemplation to take all of the Caroline group.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29

south of Winter Quarter shoal. The crew was saved The Enos Soule also broke adrift and the Orien IS now searching for her.
 A dispatch from Delaware Break water brings the news that the schooner William NJ Wilson from Philadelphia for Norfolk, which sprank a leak yes terday about four miles out to sea, was abandoned by her crew and sank to- day in five fathoms of water. The Wilson is laden with coal.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
CREWS SAVED FROM
 THREE WRECKED VESSELS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-Chief Kim ball of the Life Saving Service has re- ceived a telegram stating that the schooner Ivey Bell, bound from Boston to Bristol, is stranded near Jerrys Point, N. H. The crew of four were saved by the life-saving crew. The vessel is said to be total loss. An other telegram states that the British brig Champion and the schooner c. J. Willard are ashore in Quarry Bay, Maine The Champion will be total loss The crews are safe.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
ROBSON REFUSES TO
 LECTURE FOR RICHES
Declines to Accept a Dazzling Offer of Fifty ThousoDd for
 One Season.

Nov.28 28-Th Hobson $50OOO York lecture a while Q Washington Hobson said Tt would be consider
 
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The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
STEAMSHIP ASHORE
 IN LAKE SUPERIOR

DULUTH, Minn.. Nov. 2S. = The steamer Harlem of the Western Tran sit Line is ashore on the south side of Isle Royale, near Menagerie Light, in nearly the same spot where the Cen tuI1an went down two years ago. She is in an exposed position and is thought to be leaking. The news was brought by the steamer Thompson, and tugs have been sent to her assistance. The Harlem is believed to be bound for this port with q cargo of general merchan-
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
SERIES. OF WRECKS OFF
 DELAWARE HEREINAFTER

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2S - The towing steamer Orien, which plies be-
 tween Boston, Newport News and Nor folk arrived at the Delaware Break water to-day and reported that the barge Ocean Belle, which, together with the Enos Soule, was in tow of the Orfen, had been anchored and aban- doned in a sinking condition ten miles
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
CALIFoRNIANS IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK. Nov. 2s-A. D. Hodges Jr. of San Francisco Is at the Manhattan; H. Douglass of San Francisco Is at the En- pire; George W. Williams of Riverside is at the Cosmopolitan; Max Gatcke of San Francisco is at the Majestic.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Promo Qulnine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure 25c. The genuine has L. B. O. on each tablet
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-29
ADVERTISEMENTS.
He Came, He Saw And W as Conquered!

--one of ready y-nad5, upo-date tailored suits did it. He came in to ook to satisfy himself at the same time not Deg D' aFe to saving some money Before he went out, ne nao pd chased suit He of the regular patrons ol lg price talor-(we almost said regular vcumS)Lano we showed him exclusively that could fit him with Su inst as dressv looking just well made Of just as new and good coth as any his tailor would make him at twice the price asked.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
sUTToN-s0LoMoN WEDDING.

The wedding of Miss Mollie Solo
mon, who is well and favorably known
in this city, and Frederick Gossler SUIT
ton, of New York Will take place this
evening at $50 o'clock. The ceremony
viii occur at the home of the brides
brother, John Milton Solomon, No 1104
Jefferson stret, and will be performed
by Rev. Henry Baker, ID. d., pastor of
Grace M. 70. Church. A reception will
follow from to 9 O'Clock.
The bride and groom will be unat-
tended, except by a small flower girl
who will be Miss Helen Cleland, and
two ushers, Samuel G.. Cleaver, of this
city, and SOmerville Solomon, of Riv-
erton, N. ].
The bride will wear a beautiful gown
Of white damask satin, trimmed with
duchess lace. Her only ornament will
be diamond sunburst, and she will
carry a big bunch OF bridal roses. The
little flower girl will wear a charming
frock of pink liberty silk over pink
silk, and carry la France roses. The
house will be artistically decorated
with palms and hyacinths and laurel.
1t is expected that about 200 guests
will be present. The bride and groom
will be assisted in receiving by Mrs. J.
V. Cazier Of Kirkwood, and Miss Re
becca Solomon, sister of the bride.
After an extended wedding trip Mr..
and Mrs. Sutton will reside in New
York.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27

Seven OF the Republican boilers Of
Baltimore were whipped into line at
Annapolis Tuesday and, as a result,
Judge Louis Emory McComas was
elected to succeed Hon. Arthur p
German as United States senator from
Maryland This ends, for the time be-
ing, what has been a most bitter fight
in the Republican ranks Judge nc
Comas is elected. but the bitter feeling
ongendered still lives. and will result
in the disruption of the Republican
party The Democrats have cause for
congratulation that every Democratic
member OF the General Assembly
voted for Mr. German. But for the
kickers and boilers in the Democratic
party Of Maryland last Fall, Mr.. Cor
man would to-day be whore he prop
erly belongs. He is accused Of being a
political boss. Whether he Is or not, 10
is plain that bossism OF the German
kind is infinitely preferable to bossism
of the Wellington-AluddIM dIMalster-Mc
Comas variety.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
BAKER FOSTER.

Tho marriage Of Miss Emma Irene
Foster, daughter cf Mr. and Mrs. Wal
ter 7. Foster, No. $50 North Stricken
street, to Baltimore. 10 Edgar N. Be-
ker. Of Dover a nephew Of Congress
man William Baker. Of Maryland, was
solemnized yesterday afternoon at 8
o'clock at Grace Methodist Episcopal
Church, Carrollton avenue and Ian
vale street Baltimore. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. George w. Mil
Ter, pastor.
The bride wore a gown Of white bro
caded satin, with pearl trimming, and
entered the church upon the arm of
her father She was attended by Miss
Lulu Foster, her sister, as maid of
honor, who wore lavender crepe de
chine over silk. and carried American
Beauty. roses.
The fishers were George Z. Eliers
John Musterman. OF Annapolis;J. Wee
ley Carver, Of Aberdeen, Md; Howard
Baker, Of Dover.
The church was decorated with q
prCfusion Of cut flowers and palms. the
pulpit being heaped with white carna,
tions. Mrs. Jenny Lind Muller-C Greer
played Mendelssohn's wedding march
as the bridal party made its ap0ear.
ancc. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs
Baker left at cnca fer their future
home. at Dover. where reception
will be held tonight. Among thoes
present were Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Baker
Of Dover.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
pRErTY IcHuRCH NEEDING.

A pretty and impressive wedding
took place yesterday afternoon at
o'clock at st. Patricks Church. the
bride being Miss Kate Harrity and the
groom Daniel McCullom, of Philadel-
phia. The bride was charmingly at
tired in steel satin, trimmed with
white satin and valenciennes lace. She
carried bridal roses. Miss Harrity has
a large circle OF friends here. all cf
whom regret her departure. Mr.. Nc
Cullom is an energetic and pr0spering
young business man. Miss Hannah
Harrlty sister of the bride, was brides
maid. She was attired in handsome
gown of steel gray henrietta, and car
ried o bouquet of roses. The best man
was Mel Ferry. Of Philadelphia. Mr..
and Mrs McCullom went on well
ding tour South. and will be at their
home. No. 1852 Jefferson street, Phila-
delphia, after February 5.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
TOO MUCH SALT.

to ID. .Bubenzer Of. No. 408 West Front
street. was loaded with salt at the B.
wagon was on the way to Mr. Buben-
zer's place of business, when in turn
ing cut Of the car tracks en- Front
street between Market and King. both
rear wheels were broken off. dropping
the wagon 20 the ground just clear Of
the car tracks The wagon was un-
loaded and pulled to the side Of the
street. No one was hurt.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
THuRsDAY. JAN. 27. Is9s
WHO WAs THE PAUPER?

We desire to express to Superintend-
ent Hancker. OF the Delaware State
Hospital al Farnhurst, and to Superin-
tcadent Mccoy, of the Almshouse, our
sincere thanks for their kindness and
courtesy TO the Evening Journal yes
terday In enabling II to get full re-
por. Of the proceedings Of the meeting
Of the Board Of Trustees Of the Poor In
the face of a shameful endeavor on the
part Of someone to prevent communi-
cation by telephone between this Of
fee and the almshouse.
Feeling assured that someone was
outraglng the hospitality Of Superin-
tendent Mccoy and making unwarrant-
ed use Of his name in an insulting man
ner. this office called up Superintend-
ent Hancker, told him of the trouble
and what representations had been
made to us in Superintendent McCoy's
name He Immediately coincided In our
belief that an unwaITanted use had
been made of Superintendent McCoy's
name and volunteered TO go over TO the
almshouse and adjust the matter He
did so. and in q few minutes Superin-
tendent Mccoy called up this office,
dlsclaimed the words attributed to him,
condemned the person who sentethe
message and cheerfully answered the
few questions asked concerning the
business OF the day.
We know positively that he would
never become a party to such a des-
picable scheme as THAT set on foot yes
terday. The uniform kindness and
courtesy of himself and members OF
his family to This paper in the past ut
terly precluded such a thought. Boti
he and Superintendent Hancker have
always received the fairest treatment
at our hands in az matters pertaining
to their official duties and we coulC
never imagine either Of them capable
Of making an ungrateful return.
Whoever it was who sent such
scurrlous, senseless and insulting an
swer to the Evening Journals reques
to speak to superintendent McCo
must feel heartily ashamed Of himself
" and the superintendent would be full
denying him the privilege
Of the almshouse unless he applies fo
admission on the ground that he is S
poor in principle, so poverty-stricke
in politeness and SO utterly wanting
honor that he is entitled to be there a
a moral pauper Of the most miserab
type.
Evening journal., 1898-01-27
CLIMBED THROUGH THE WINDOW

b. n. Dearborn has replevined =
piano which was sold TO John r..
Richards, Of No. SIG East Eleventh
street, engineer for W. b. Clerk & Co.
When Deputy Sheriff Ratledge went t.
the house to serve the writ Mrs. Rich
ards refused to admit him. He climb
ed through the window and performe1
his duty. Mr. Richards now threatens
to bring suit against the deputy for
trespass. and also TO proceed against
Mr.. Dearborn. The amount CT the
latter's claim is S120.