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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
THE TENDERL0IN
 WATCHING LOW
He Holds the Case of the Notorious Tom Ellis in
 Abeyance.
The "Push" Turning Heaven and Earth to Secure the Defendants
 Release.

The case of Thomas Ellis who shot Ar thur Lawson at $50 Market street, on February 28 will come up before Judge Low for decision on Wednesday. There has been a great deal of interesting evil dence, some of which was to the effect that the defendant was in the habit of often beating and threatening to kill Josie Norton, whom he was beating at the time of the interference of Lawson, which resulted in his being shot.
 Mrs. Howes, proprietor of the house, Is much interested in the case, because she has heard time and again that there have been desperate attempts to have the case settled out of Court. In spite of all attempts of the friends of the notorious defendant the case has remained on the calendar, though there are great efforts te have 1t squared.
 When the case was on hearing a few days ago it was noticed by Special Prose- cutor J. N. E. Wilson that the regular prosecutor of the court as well as the Judge, seemed eager to minimize the of fense. The Judge even asked the young man who was shot whether he would not be satisfied to have the defendant pay a fine, whereupon the victim of the bully s shots answered that he wanted the de- to do any more shooting.
 All of the ward heelerS want the case squared, and the eyes of the tenderloin are upon Judge Low. He was warned by Attorney Wilson that it would be infam- ouS to allow the case to be squared, but Ellis has boasted that he will never be cinched in Lows court.
 There was plenty of evidence, as sev- eral witnesses swore that the night watchman was shot while he was trying to prevent the defendant from killing the Judge Low has determined to decide the case Wednesday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
LOW AREAS THE CAUSE.
The Windstorms Due to Secondary Areas in the Southwest Quad
 rant of Large Scope.

The strong winds of the last week, but more especially of Saturday night and yesterday, are the result of the disturbed atmospheric conditions that have been prevalent along the northern coast. MT. McAdie, the local weather forecaster, yes terday said
 ."The storms have been due to one or two low areas coming along the northern coast, a peculiar feature of which has been their rapid prolongations to the south, and as a consequence secondary low areas have been formed from Oregon down through Eastern California and Western Nevada, and these have fought their way east.
 'On Saturday there was a sudden fall of pressure in Eastern California and Western Nevada, which was the result of a southern prolongation of low area, which gave us our own low area, causing the southwesterly winds that changed to northerly winds, which blew down the valley on Sunday. Similar conditions ex- isted yesterday, only the low area extend- ed over much larger territory, reaching from the Pacific Coast to the Missouri Valley. Secondary lows with westerly squalls in the southwest quadrant of the big low existed over California yesterday. with the wind blowing at the rate of twenty miles on the coast and eighteen miles in the city.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15

and particularly to his resolution which would, without doubt. work hardship on the public, but that he was we'll pleased that MT. Waller had de- cided upon withdrawal He refrained from mentioning the influence brought to bear upon the Directors conscience.
 In answer to the question put by one of the members of the Grand Jury, Why are the salaries of the teachers not paid regularity" he replied that there was not sufficient money in the funds at their disposal, but that he had received the assurance that within a short while money would be plentiful and the teachers would not then have to teach in vain. The dose may be re- peated.
 The Grand Jury will not meet on Thursday next in honor of the celebra- tion of St. Patrick's Day and out of re- spect to one of their members, J. H. O'Brien who is one of the leaders in the coming celebration.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
GUARD INSPECTION.
Company of the First Infantry to
 Go Through the Ordeal

The first of the inspections of the Ma tional Guard In accordance with the re- cent orders of the division commander was held last night in the regimental ar mory at Page and Cough streets. It had been arranged to inspect companies B and of the First Infantry, but owing to the absence in the East of Captain Fil- mer of Company B. the inspection was confined to Company l, Captain Richter, only. The inspection was by Major Jan sen, brigade inspector, and he was ac- companied by Captain Darlington, U. S. A., detailed to inspect the National Guard of California. Lieutenant Colonel Duboce and Captain Kelleher, adjutant of the First Infantry, were also present. The roll called for sixty-eight men, and all but one responded at roll call. The men in service uniform presented a fine ap- pearance;, After the inspection, the men were drilled by the captain, and then by the lieutenants, and some of the sergeants were called upon to show what they knew about drilling squads. The drill was in close order and in extended order which. considering the little time the men give to that part of soldiers duty, was creditable.
 The inspection will be continued during the week.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
THE TALES OF TWO MISSIONARIES.

The arrival of pr. and Mrs. Baldwin from the Orient, he being secretary of the Methodist missions in the United States, has been looked forward to for some time by the ministers and lay people of that denomination.
 pr. Baldwin went to China to assist in the celebration of the semi-centen- nial of the establishing of missions in that country. He arrived in this city sunday morning and yesterday he spoke before large gathering of the clergy In the Y. M. c. A. Auditorium.
 In his address he referred to the po- l1t1cal position of China and said that now there was talk of Russia getting slice of the north of the central val ley Of that country. France was taking as much as it could get England was after a slice in the southern part and Germany was laying hands on all she could. He stated that there was con- siderable danger in this state of af- falrs He stated that there are three nations Identical and opposed to the olslntegration of China, and these three are the United States of America,
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15

people would be the last to hear of it. All that I know is that I did my work and got my money for 1t. I made fair profit and am not anxious to find out how other people make their money"
 Hinds' contract, the amount sub tracted from the sum total of the Ris- don Iron Works contract and all of the proceedings by which the changes were brought about appear on the records kept by the Board of Harbor Commis- sioners, and are not disputed by any member of the board.
 A fair illustration of the manner In which contractors on the inside are reaping a rich harvest at the expense of the State came to the surface a few days ago. It will serve to show one of the many plans of procedure. The firm of Bateman Bros, referred to above, has the contract for putting down all of the floors in the ferry building for a stipulated lump sum. This includes the floors of the numerous stories of the tower Some time ago the Commis sioners decided to leave out six floors in the tower. Bateman Bros. were in- formed of this decision, and after some haggling agreed to take $119 off the stipulated contract price in considera- ton of being released from the ne cessity of putting down the six floors. This was agreed to. A few days later the Commissioners again changed their minds. This time they concluded that it would be necessary to have built one of the six floors before discarded. The contractors were again called for and asked how much they would charge to build the floor The reply was that it could not be built for less than $210. The matter of awarding the contract was taken under advisement. Six floors at the rate of $210 a floor would amount to $1260-work for which the contractors only allowed $119 when it was a question of allowing for work not required by the State.
 So day by day the chapters are added to the story. There are more to be told. Perhaps the people are yet to have the felicity of knowing where their money went; of knowing why when they furnished funds for the erection of ferry depot on a certain plan the plan was changed, cheapened, and now the money is insufficient to even bring the work to completion on the new scale, the mezzanine story awaiting the raising of future funds.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
OFF FOR THE KLONDIKE.
Pugilist Carroll and His Family De- parted for the Gold Fields
 Yesterday.

Jimmy Carroll, the lightweight pugilist, who fought Champion Jack McAuliffe in this city twice, and who has been pro- lessor of boxing of late years, sailed yesterday on the steamer H mboldt for the goldfields of Alaska with his wife and two sons. Carroll Is sanguine of making a fortune in the newly discovered gold fields.
 Jim Jeffries, the heavyweight pugilist, who Is to meet Peter Jackson on Tuesday week, was an interested spectator at the Orpheum Theater last evening. Tom Sharkey and his lady love were also in attendance, but after the boxing act: Tn which one actor gave an imitation or foul fighting, Sharkey decided that 1t was time to decamp, and he left. satisfied that the sporting people of this city are not in favor of ough-and-tumble hghtins, which is not in accordance with Queens berry rules.
 Jeffries is sanguine of whipping Peter Jackson, and If he should prove success full the Olympic Club will offer hattering inducements for a match between the two young Herculeses, viz: Jeffries and Sharkey.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
His Resolution on Text Books Will Now Soon
 Be With drawn.
Pressing Influence Brought to Bear on the School Di-
 rectOr'S Ideas.
AND GALLAGHER FLUSHED
Slowly Answered Many Questions Regarding Letters, Lumber and
 Appropriations.

School Director Waller has come to the conclusion that his resolution re- garding the introduction of new text ably at fault and might work a hard ship on the struggling public. It is not determined whether or not it is his con- science hurting him, but it is now known that the Grand Jury whispered some rather unpleasant remarks into his ears last evening at meeting which seemed to be held for the Spe- cial benefit of School Directors who are not in favor with the people. At any rate he has promised to withdraw his resolution at the next meeting of the Directors and to henceforth be good in more ways than one.
 The Grand Jury called Waller in con- nection with Director Gallagher before them for the purpose of receiving ex- plantations. The examination was long and thorough, and by the time the two were released from the gaze of their ex- aminers they were sorry that they had appeared in response to rather de- manding call. Some good, however, was accomplished, as with the With
 
 Director Waller the public can use its hard-earned savings for other pressing purposes.
 Gallagher followed in his turn and was kept on the rack for over an hour. His looks were at fault II he dld not wish he was at home snugly tucked away in bed. The questions he was asked by the various members of the Grand Jury were hard to get around, and in the second place it is not alto gether assuring to appear before a body of such determined men when 1t is known that they hold the law in their hands. "Is it not fact that you have sent various letters to Mrs. Fow- Ter asking her as special favor to let certain numerous applicants for cer- tificates to pass through without an eff fort on their part?" was asked the ex- amined, and he meekly replied that he did not deny 1t, but, however, the fin- ishing touches of the remarks were not heard.
 why is 1t that the School Depart ment recently audited bill for $500 to favor Patrick Swift for lumber, and why did a bill accompany the other de- mand calling for $24S for hauling the lumber?" Before the question could be answered a listening party offered the uncalled for information that 1t was possible that the lumber was hauled plank at time, and although the jury looked rather pleased no comment was made on the answer; but Gallagher stated in reply that he was not fa- miIiar with that portion of the work ings of the department, and neither could he explain the workings of that portion of the School Board which al lowed twenty teachers to handle only fifteen classes.
 MT. Gallagher was questioned con- oerpinp a number of concentrations but he was apparently vague on the subject and stated that he was not in posi- tion to be questioned or give answers in that line as he was not chairman of the Committee on Appropriations. He then went on in rather a lengthy way and explained that he had always been opposed to Director Walters methods,
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
"SPIDER"
 KELLY IS
 KNIFED The Pugilist Slashed Out in One Round by SOlly Smith. Joe Goddard Steps in and Gets His Nose
 Spoiled. Almost Fatal Result Of a Re- fusal to Partake of
 Drink.
NO ARRESTS TO BE MADE.
The Injury Is Not Dangerous and Kelly Exp4c:s Soon to
 Get Even.

AS result of a row kicked up m nis saloon by Solly Smith, the well-Kno"n sporting man, Spider" Kelly IS no" laid up in bed with a wounded shoulder and Joe Goddard is nursing paoly wounded nose.
 Smith entered Kelly's saloon about o'clock last night, bringing with hln a bad temper and a good Jag. ne called for a drink, but Kelly, thinking the man already had more than enough, ordered the bartender not to give it to him.
 Whats the matter with you, you retorted Smith.
 The rest of the story is better told by Kelly, as he lay propped up in bed and surrounded by his friends, who were doing everything In their power to make things easy for him.
 Now, you see, don't take such sass from any one, don't care how big they are. I come from around the bar, ana as soon as I did 1 see he was a-goln to cop me. Joe Goddard stepped in De- tween and got a smash on the nose, but he's all right and I'll always remember him for 1t. Then l made a grab TOT Smith, sos he couldn't pull gun, for l 0G ne was ugly anu AOi trouble. The next thing l know l got this one in the shoulder, but it'll be all right in a day or two. You don't catch me turning my toes to the daisies just yet; I've got too many friends and there's too much fun a-goin.
 Some of the cops come up here just now and wanted me to have him arrested, but I can't see it in that light Solly's a good fellow all right. but he'd just had too much booze and didn't want to be shut down on. l seen what was the matter with him, and could have killed him after he stuck me even just with the one arm, but I didn't want to hurt him then. ThereIl be plenty of time for that after awhile if he's lookin' for trouble, and that's all there Is to it.
 Say boyS,' as a couple of more well known sporting characters entered the room, tits almost worth a fellows while to get hurt just to see how many friends he's got. Why they have been piling up here all night, and I've got enough volunteer nurses to start hospital with.
 Spider was taken upstairs to his room immediately after the row, and doctor was called in who sewed up his shoulder and bandaged Joe's damaged olfactory organ till his face looked like a football mask. Kelly positively re- fuses to have his asSailant arrested, and wishes to have the affair rushed m as much as possible.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
STEPHAN SHORT
 IN HIS ACCOUNTS
Expert Morgan Renders His Report to the Yosemite
 Commission.
The Entire Amount Is Made Good by the Discharged Treas
 uPer.

It was ascertafned at the meeting of the Yosemite Valley Commissioners which was held yesterday morning in Commis- sloner w. w. oote's office that the shortage of John F. Sheehan, the former treasurer and secretary of the commas sion, amounted to $4092 42, the whole of which has been made good and paid.
 The following report was read by Ex- pert Morgan, who had been appointed to examine SheehanS accounts:
 T have made an examination Of the cashbook, vouchers and papers handed me by you, from July, 1S56 to January 1898, and ind:
 "F'irst-That all appropriations forward ed to your late secretary ana treasurer by the State Controller, as evidenced by -oB ueeq 9ABq '9oYo s7Q uoJ4 slu9W9lBls counted for and accredited to tnelr re- spective funds.
 'Second-That all moneys received through the guardian of the valley Miles Wallace for rents, privileges, sales, etc., as per his reports and all moneys sent direct to or handed the secretary rom renters or others, have been duly accred- ited which is shown by the total amount agreeing with the total amount due from such parties for l--e time indicated.
 ''Third-I nat against these funds vouch- CTS nave been issued and checks drawn, and they are file, with the exception of the following, which have not yet been presented: Voucher No. 100, in favor of John Deynan, s70; No. 107 in favor of the same party, $I43 12; No. 109, in favor of Frank Rohliff, for T6; No. 134, 134, in favor or Deynan TOT $lb Sl, No 1ss, in favor of FranI Rohliff. of John Deynan, for s64 s6. making a total of s44S O7. To meet these outstand- ing checks there Is a deposit with the Columbian Banking Company of this city in the sum of S44S 07, as shown by the balance in handbook.
 'I further md that between the 18th day of November, 1897, and the 31st day of December of the same year there was received by the said secretary and treas Treasurer the sum of $4029 42 to pay cer- tain claims previously allowed by the board; that the caShbook shows all such claims to have been paid at various times after the receipt of said money and before the 1st day of January, 1Sso.
 "As a matter of fact, however, such claims were not paid until the latter part of January, 1898, nor was money to pay the ~ame deposited in bank until on and follows: On January 19. $19O; on January 21, $500; on February 3, $3O5 5Q: and on February 14 so3 92; making in all $4O29 42.
 A communication from the American Forestry Association was read before the meeting in which it accepts the invita- tion of the Yosemite Commission to hold it's summer convention in the Yosemite Valley, which will probably be held in the latter part of July.
 dian of the valley, IL was ordered tnae some action be taken toward removing the unsightly buildings around the hotel.
 Special railroad rates were granted py General Passenger Agent Goodman or the Southern Pacific to Native Sons and their families who will make the Yosemite the Mecca of their summer vacations.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
In the Divorce Courts.

from her husband, John F. Hohs, yester- day on the ground of extreme cruelty The defendant was ordered to pay the plaintiff alimony in the sum of s1O month for the support of his minor child the custody of which was given to its mother. Lincoln E. Lewars was granted a divorce from Laura B. Lewars on the ground of willful desertion. Gertrude E. Burgess was granted a decree of divorce from C. s. Burgess on the ground of will ful neglect. Rosalie Moser was granted her application for a divorce from her husband, Lewis Moser. The decree was granted on statutory grounds.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15

England and Japan. The reason Of their opposition to this state of af- fairs was the freedom of the ports of China, which affords the best field for development in the whole world for commerce.
 Such would not be the case" said Dr. Baldwin, eff Russia had posses sion. It is hardly necessary to say why this state of affairs would be when you look at the actions of Russia In all the centuries of the past. It has been the worst nation for the Protes- tant missions In the dominions where the English flag flies the Protestant missions are sure of foothold There fore 1t is better that England take pos session of China rather than any other Country"
 As regards the religious condition of China he stated that he found it in the most flourishing state and that there were there 2s ,OOO converts. He said that the essential progress lies in securing the womanhooL of a coun- try, and the security of Christianity lies also in raising the children in the Christian idea.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
Charged With Assault.

T. H. Perry, painter, was arrested last night on complaint of Robert Fisher, and charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Perry went home last night and found a Mrs. Driver, Tho had formerly lodged with him. in the house In com pany of Fisher. Perry ordered them out and on their refusal to go drew a revoi- yer. Fisher attempted to take the weapon away from him and had his hand badly lacerated. Perry was locked up in the City Prison pending a hearing.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
Caught in the Act. a

William Green, a well-known crook, was arrested by Officer OIGrady last night and locked up on a charge of burglary. He and two companions were caught m ing establishment, at 2422 Mission street A crowd started in pursuit. and at Nlne, teenth and Nilsson Officer O,Grady joined in the race and captured Green.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
Philip Code Seriously Ill.

Philip D. Code of the firm of Code, FL felt & Co.,. the well-known packers, is se- riously Ill at his home, 940 Valencia street. It is said that MT. Code is afflict- ed with the grip and that complications have set in. A consultation of his physi- clans was held yesterday morning, and although they entertain the belief that the crisis has passed, his condition is still such as to cause his family alarm.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
Railroad Commissioner Hinton.

W. M. Hinton. the newly appointed Railroad Commissioner, took the oath of office in Department of the Superior Court The form, filled out and properly attested. has been forwarded to the sec retary of State. When MT Hinton re ceives official acknowledgment from the Secretary that the oath has been hled as the law requires. he will begin ms duties as member of the Board or Rali- road Commissioners.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
Lucky Contractors Rewarded for Putting in the Ferry Building Cheaper Material
 Than Specified.
A Chapter How Tower Floor Increased in Value and Another Showing the Way of Changing FMe-Poof
 Steel Door to One of Wood

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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-04-16
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
Something of the Talks and the Ac"
of Both Branches.

After the presidents message was read
and referred to the foreign relations com
mittee in the senate Monday, Senator
Stewart took the floor and declared that
Intervention without recognition OF the
insurgents would look like conquest The
senate. at l;l5 p. m, on motion OF Sen.
ator Allison, adjourned, and the senate
committee on foreign relations was call
ed in special session to consider the mes
sage.
The reading of the message in the house
was greeted with scattering applause
from the republican side and groans from
the democratic side. The galleries made
no demonstration The message was re-
ferred to the committee on foreign al
fairs without debate, and the house pro
eeeded with the District Of Columbia bus
mess.