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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
TOOK HER
 PURSE AND
 VALUABLES Arrest of Frank Hall for RObbing a Cat tie Kings Wife. She Met Him in a, Resort and Became Infatuated With Him.
 
Induced to Visit His Room She Is Promptly Relieved of
 Her Property.
EVIDENCE OF HIS GUILT.
Sad Experience of Mrs. Alverson, Who Lately Arrived From
 Montana.

Frank Hall, alias Hartman, who claims to be remittance man, was arrested yesterday morning by Officer Brophy and locked up in the tanks pending an investigation. He is ac- cused of stealing $295 in gold, a check for $500, a gold watch and chain and diamond brooch from a woman named Mrs. Alverson, who claims to be the wife of a Montana cattle king.
 According to her story, she met Hall in a resort at Eddy and Mason streets, and, at his invitation, she accompanied him to room on Post street. During the night, she claims, he took her money and jewelry and disappeared.
 She at once notified the police with the result that her alleged despoiler was taken in custody. When searched at the City Prison all the stolen prop erty was found in the possession of Hall After learning of Halls arrest Mrs. Alverson refused to prosecute him.
 'I would jump into the bay first" she remarked; my husband would kill me if he heard of my disgrace"
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15

The thousands of householders who have been held up by the gas company and forced to pay tribute to it's unlaw- ful deposit fund" are either preparing to make the company disgorge or have already done so The suit begun by Henry James last week to recover the S5 deposit" he had been obliged to put up before the company would supply him with gas, and the alacrity with which the company offered to refund the money as soon as the matter be- came public through the medium Of The Call. has set the other victims to thinking, and already there have been numerous demands for the return of the deposits, whic,2 have readily been compiled with.
 This action of the company can only be construed as an admission that the gas officials have full knowledge that |. their demands were illegal, and rather than have a court of law pass upon 1t are ready to refund the money to all who demand it, hoping that some would not take the trouble to draw down their deposit and that after a time, when the present agitation had subsided, in the absence of a definite ruling on the subject, they could re- sume their old bluff" game on the public.
 But their hopes seem likely to be vain, for the people are fully aroused over the imposition that has been prac- ticed upon them for years, and it is probable that within a few weeks this enormous fund, which has helped to swell the dividends on gas stock by thousands of dollars annually, will have found it's way back into its right full owners pockets, and the companies will have to be content with their le- gitimate profits, which ought to fully satisfy the most aVariciOus security holder.
 Another thing which has aroused the ire of consumers against the gas com panies is the statement of James E. Burling, published in The Call last Saturday, showing the enormous profits in gas.
 MT. BurIing was for several years secretary of the old Central Gas Com pany, and is thoroughly familiar with all the details of the business. Not long ago MT. Burling, together with other local capitalists, considered the feasibility of starting an opposition plant in this city, but decided to let the matter rest in abeyance for the pres ent. MT. Burling, however, made a thorough investigation into the cost of the manufacture of gas and reported to his associates that it could be delivered at cost not exceeding forty cents per thousand feet. He was convinced that with the methods of manufacturing gas now in use by the established com- panies it did not cost over fifty cents per thousand
 The publication of this statement has given people an insight into the i'm mense profits of gas when it is taken into consideration that it is sold for S1 75 per thousand. That Mr. Burling's estimate is approximately correct is subStantiated by Thomas Price, who has Viven the subject much study, and says that water gas can be manufac- tured for twenty-five cents per thou sand, and the addition of a sufficient quantity of shale or petroleum gas to give it the required illuminating power adds but a trifle to that sum.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
Will Honor St. Patrick's Day.

The committees in charge of the cele- bration 10 be held in honor of the Feast of St. Patrick in St. Paul's Parish com pleted their final arrangements at a meeting held in St. Pauls Hall last even- ing Rev. Father McQuaid kindly con- se4 to deliver the oration on the occa- SON A splendid musical programme has been arranged, and the celebration, from present indications. bids fair to be well worthy of 9S. Cadets from Companies A and K will act as ushers. The advance sale of tickets indicates plainly that the affair will be success and shows that lacking.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
After Many Delays She Finally Gets Away for
 Dutch HarbOr.
Harbor Commissioner Rudolph HerOld Takes His Seat
 on the Board.
Colonel Chadbourne Retires Into Private Life After Four Years
 of Service.

The tug Fearless, with the ship Sintram in tow, finally got away for Dutch liar bor yesterday afternoon. All the Sin trams passengers congregated on the deckhouses aft and waved a frantic good by to their friends on the various wharves. They greeted the passengers on the ferry steamer Newark with three cheers and the captain of the ferryboat answered them with three toots of the whistle. Every steamer along the front blew a farewell whistle to the Fearless as
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15

divorced from his wife, and Judge Slack awarded the woman $50 per month ali- mony. This was paid until last May when on account of illness Gift was com peiied to give up his position with the railroad company: He left left, town soon af- ago. The charge of battery was placed against him by his wife and her attor- ney, F. A. snithson, Gift ,s: says he is
 guilty of battery against Smithson, but Contest eon ahss the Contempt 6S case and attempt t9 prove that his wife ba has 6esn 6 guilty averse to fighting the mother of his son.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
Left the Board of Unemployed.
San Francisco. March 14 1sas

San Francisco, March II, 1S9S Kindly take notice that the under signed, members of the executive board of the Unemployed Men and Women of San Francisco, now engaged in securing subscriptions for a free labor bureau, have decided to discontinue our connec- tion with the work of the board, and have therefore resigned from said mem bership. The moneys so far contributed have been, we believe, judiciously ex- pended. Very respectfully,
 l.. w. THURMAN,
 GEORGE A. LAFAYETTE,
 J. K. PHILLIPS.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
Cooks Case Continued.

The Police Commissioners met last night and dismissed the charge of unoffi- cerlike conduct preferred against Officer Aitken. He was accused of assaulting J. Moreland while the latter was attending the late Mining Fair. The evidence showed that the policeman merely '.shoved" Moreland in order to make space for some chairs. Owing to the ab- sence of Attorney Eugene Bert the case i'll treating James Bond, clerk In a south of Market lodging house, was con- tinued for one week.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
Dick Williams Trial.

United States District Judge de Haven yesterday set April 12 as the date of the trial of Richard s. Williams, cus- toms inspector, who was convicted on September 8, 1896, of blackmailing Chinese in his official capacity. Williams was sen tenced to six years imprisonment in the penitentiary at San Quentin, but he was granted a new trial by the Supreme Court of the United States.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15

near by he met friend, who asked him to accompany him to the Cafe Royal.
 A short time afterward Policeman Brophy appeared and placed him under arrest. As the woman positively re- fuses to prosecute Hall the police in tend to release him to-day.
 Some time ago Hail was suspected of stealing S10 from a guest at the Bald win As the latter would not swear to a complaint against him he was given his liharty
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
Freeholders on the Eomestretcb

It was the intention of the Freeholders to wind up the charter at last nights session and then turn 1t over to the re- vision committee. But like all good in- tentions this resolution was broken and instead the convention went into gen. eral overhauling of all the important fea- lures of the charter.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
Arrested for Contempt of Court.

As Frank Lee Gift left Judge Camp bells court. where he had been on trial for battery yesterday morning, he was served with warrant charging him with contempt of court, and was taken to the County Jail. Two years ago Gift was
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15

Davis, was acquitted yesterday by in- struction of Judge Wallace. It was proved during the trial that the stock was bought on a margin. Judge Wallace held that all marginal transactions were illegal, and on that ground instructed the jury to acquit. Harris may now be tried on an indictment charging him with em- beZZling the money placed in his hands for the purchase of the stock.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
To Entertain the Ladies.

Tonight the Olympic Club members will again entertain the ladies with a. lengthy but well chosen programme. Heretofore the evenings have proven a success and this one will without doubt be no exception.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15

The Spanish Armada consisted of 132 ships, 3165 cannon, S766 sailors, 20S8 galley slaves, 21 ,S55 soldiers and 1855 volunteers
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15

examination will be resumed at half-past 10 o'clock this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-15
Margins Are Illegal,

Charles P Harris, the broker under in- dictment for embedding 100 shares of Po- tosi stock, the property of George O.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
A special sale of mems suits.

Tomorrow morning start special sale OF mems clothing
that will overtop other sales going eSewhereand
make them look ordinary and unnereting indeed The
have been smashing selling records here lately makes believe
we've been successful in efforts gain wider circle OF friends
among careful by giving better values than be found else
where No cother in this city compete with
ments the equal of low prices If couldn't save
somethngw outlet of six with the big buying
that mplewe oughtn to expect patronage Being max
well sellers gives still advantage-saves the
mddeman profit and brings face face with the most
elusive styles Every day brings fresh evidence of leadership
to the fronand the special offerings put before
put the of Hech still further the frontoudsance all
competition supreme.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15

40: Saver. %; Spracue. lO2; Dingley. Is: Chand
Ter p: Netmore. Is: Brewster. y; Plat 10: Dal-
zell p: Vest. %: Boutele. l.; Henderson. IL;
Cullom, 81; Pierce, 5; JOY. 10; Foote, Is; Muir
phy, -; Cockrell. l.: Bennett. O: Wheeler 30;
Dinsm0rc %: Mcclellan. Q: Clark of Missouri.
DO Wellington, %; White. p; Hale. {; Penrose,
p; Walcott. I; johnson. lbs; Mercer. ~; Bailey.
30: NadsWOTth. p: Aldrich. 81: Gallinger las.
Money. 20: German. -; Warner. IL: DockeTy. IL;
Mantle. 10 Burleigh. 10: Mason 10: BsIcock ;:
Jones, &; Cousins. II; McEncry I. Hicks, 10;
Merrill. 30; Daniel Is; Mann, 3; Howell, 4;
Skinner. u. BaIT3Ns O. Iindsav. 90
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
STOCKS GO UP And DOWN
Firmness in Early Dealings Fol-
lowed by Weaker Tone.
Absence of Fresh Warlike Develop
ments FayOrably Construed by
Wall street Traders.

New York, April 15.-Firmness was
evinced by the stock market this morn
ing and in the early dealings there were
advances exceeding per cent in the most
active shares. Further buying to cover
short contracts was in progress.
The absence of fresh important warlike
developments was construed favorably,
and there was further talk that war
would ultimately be averted in some way.
Government bonds showed steadiness.
The stock market at noon was nervous
and irregular.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
Smith and waIcott Fight u Draw.

Bridgeport, Conn, April 15.-Mysterious
Billy Smith and Joe Walcott fought
twenty-five rounds at the Park City
Theater last night, and the result was
a draw. The fight was for 500 purse.
Walcott pushed the fighting at the start,
and landed repeatedly about Smith $
head and body in the first five rounds.
Smith gained confidence as the fight
went on and before the tenth round
the crowd agreed That it was an even
thing. In the closing rounds both men
seemed to be anxious for a Knockout.
and the fighting was fast and vicious.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
CougrexsionaI Voting Contest.

Senator Gray had the highest number Of votes
at II O'Clock today in the voting contest now
~oing on at Evcrett's 1925 F Street northwest,
e proceeds q which viii go 10 the building
nd of the Young Mems Christian Association
nd the Humane Society. The vote stands as
lows: Gray, POS; Elkins, 166; Hit. 1876; Frye.
O.; Mcmillan, 1872; Spooner -; Hanna. 2O4 !;
'ped. ISIS; Davis, a.; Newlands, I23: Proctor. 30;
iurston. %; Quigg, 81; Teller 49,; Olmsted,
p; Burrows, So; QUAY, 40; Foraker. lbs: Bar
loldt, 7S; Allison. %; Fairbanks, lbs; Stewart,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
War Supplies From Europe Arrive.

New York. April 15.-The steamship
Merango. (which arrived this morning
from Newcastle. brought over $50 tons OF
munitions Of war Tor the Government,
consigned to the commandant of the
Brooklyn navy yard. The greater part
Of the vessels consignment consists Of
unoaded shells purchased from Sir Will
lam Armstrong; company. In addition
there are some guns and carriages.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
New York Cotton Market.
TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE WAR
The subcommittee Appointed by this
Ways and Means Committee Meets.

The subcommittee appointed by the
House Ways and Means Committee to
devise plans for raising war revenues sat
this morning for several hours.
This is the first definite attempt to
frame a war revenue policy.
The subcommittee will probably not re-
port to the committee for several days,
and then will follow the report to the
House. Today's session of the subcom-
mittee was taken up in consideration of
communications from the various COM
mercial interests likely TO be affected by
increased war taxes.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
Trunks and BAGS.
The Humane Society.

The Humane Society at its last meet
'ng appointed one additional agent for
-ruelty TO dumb animals. making three
\ that division. and adding greatly to
Is efficiency. The salary has been do
lated by one of Washington's public
pirited citizens who realizes that the
,ciety is greatly hampered. by lack of
Jnds w. J. Haynes. the new appointee.
as eight years on the Metropolitan pO-
&c force and was highly Endorsed by his
superior officers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
Promised TO Leave Town.

John Ward, thirty-hve years old, was arrested
today by Detective Weldon on Pennsylvania Ave
nue and was charged in the Police Court today
with being a suspicious character. Ward is from
Brooklyn. y Y, and admitted to the detective
that be had done time in Baltimore for the lar
cenv of diamond pin. Judge Scott. after an
inquiry into the case accepted Wards promise
10 leave The eitv. and released him
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
war Prospects stop n Deal.

Hartford, Conn, April 15.-The deal
which involved the transfer of the stock
of the Willimantic Linen Company to the
English syndicate is off. the war outlook
making the English capitalists shy of the
investment. The bulk of the stock has
been deposited with the security company.
with the view of being turned over 10 the
English capitalists on Saturday.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
adoIphus Busch, Jr.. Dead.

St. Louis, April l5.-Adolphus Busch, jr.,
well known as ''Bulfie.'' second vice presi-
dent of the Anheuser-B Busch Brewing As
ISOLATION, died at o'clock this morning.
He was twenty-nine years of age and sim
gle. Inflammation of the bowels was the
cause of death.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
Sl2.@ suit sale.

We also place on sale lot of mems
stylish Spring suits of fine wool chew
lot, worsted and cassimere-splendidly
tailored garments and without an
equal in stylish exclusiveness-which
are regular SIS and 1850
values-and offer you the
choice for only 81.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
TOP coats, Sa.75.

Another lot OF finely-tailored covert
top coats. made in the very latest style
and finished with strap seams and
lap pockets-which are the best $3.50
values ever offered-we put
on sale tomorrow at..................$9.7
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
S. suit sale.

We break all records when We an
nounce the offering tomorrow of a big
lot of mems finely made suits of fine
cheviots and cassimeres-in a variety
of neat effects-suits which
should be selling at s. and 80
for only .,...........,....
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
COAL FOR SALE AT JAMAICA.
Discussion of the Question as
whether 1t Is Contraband.

Kingston, Jamaica. April 15.-The colo
NAL authorities here say that until spe-
cific instructions TO the contrary are re-
ceived from the home government coal
will not be regarded contraband of
war. There are now $500 tons of Welsh
and American steaming coal in Jamaican
ports, and it will be sold to any purchas-
er-American or Spanish. The British
government has not yet sent special neu-
trality directions here.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15

1t is said at the Department of Justice
that in case of hostilities the question
whether coal under the neutrality laws
is contraband of war must depend upon
the circumstances of each individual case
Undoubtedly neutrals would be permitted
to supply war or any other vessels with
coal to take them to the next friendly
port, but under no circumstances would
they have the right to make business
of supplying coal to warships. Until
war is actually in progress, no objection,
of course would be made.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
Top coats, $3.50.

Just what the man wants who's
looking for a good Spring overcoat and
doesn't want to pay much for IL. This
is a lot of good wearing coverts-and
they never sold under $50 before. OF
course they're we'll made and stylish
else they wouldn't be here.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
Crank From Scranton. Pa

Sanitary Officer Frank received information to-
day that Frank {. Diegtd. the crank captured at
the White House Wednesday is an escaped inmate
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15

Of "Hllside House." an Institution at Scranton,
Pa X is probable that Diegtel will be returned
to Scranton today. lie was pronounced insane
yesterday by the police surgeons who examined
him
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
s. for mems pants.

Take your choice tomOrTOw-gentle-
men-Of this lot Of fine wOrsted and
cashmere pants in the stylish stripes
now so universally wOrn-which are
regular 81 and $3.50 vslues-per-
fectly tailOred-for only ..................S
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15

Mems Wool Sweaters, with graceful
Byron collar. Perry's price was
S--DB .csS
q pairs Of good. well-made and stanch-
ly wearing Golf Hose. Perry sold
them at soc .......................... &c
8 pairs of good quality Wool Golf Hose,
good effects, which Perry sold
LOT fst '-""'N
Odds and ends of Perry's Summer
Balbriggan Underwear worth
Jcc
Perry's fine 75c Egyptian Bal
by-iepan Underwear ....................3ec
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15

New York stock Market.
Corrected daily by W. B. Hibbs & Co..
members of the New York Stock Ex-
change, 1927 T street.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
Hats. 59c.

A large lot of ladies' and chlldren's
Hats. in plain and fancy colors, which
are splendid values at 9sc.-go tomOr-
row for 39c.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
Corson & Mccartney,

Members OF the New York Stock Exchange
1919 FL. Glover Building.
Correspondents of Messrs Van Emburgh After
bury, No. Wall street.
Bankers and Dealers in Government. Bonda
Deposits. Exchange Loans.
Railroad Stocks and Bonds and all securities
listed the exchanges OF New York, Philadelphia.
Boston, and Baltimore bought and sold.
speciality made OF investment securities. Dis
trict Bonds and all Local Railroad Gas. Insurance
and Telephone Stock dealt In.
American Bell Telephone Stock bought and
sold. male-u
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
Flowers, RHc.

Large punches of violets, white and
natural. roses and foliage. forget-me-
nots and lilies of the valley-will go
tomorrow for Il lie.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
SEC for mems pants.

Tomorrow we place on sale a lot of
mems good pants, in a variety Of neat
and desirable patterns-which should
sell at S175-and offer you the choice
of the assortment for only 50 cents.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
See the millinery department grow

other would remain content to have theirs
growbut in steady hophealthy bounds that mark the sub
stana The promises made when first started
have fulfilled the very 1etter-and what have
already accomplished is proud to industry
You have been prompt to appreciate efforts TO
plode the idea that high prices satisfaction
converted the ladies by hundreds We what
said oft times beforewe the best millinery that
buynes qualities prices that fourth less than
any other establishment quote.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15

Q dozen Unlaundered Shirts.
Perry's price. 50c...............--.--..-- -Soc
q Percale and Madras Shirts, laun-
dered. including one pair cuffs,
Perry's price. $1.25 ................-.-.....is c
IS Percale Shirts, with two col
lars and pair of cuffs Per
RVS price sl.25 ........................... SIC
is Laundered White Shirts, open
front and back. Perry's
price. Sl.00 ....-........-.............
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
S. KAHN, SONS & co.
Perry'S Mems Goods Yielded
Precedence to None.

standard the towTand twould have
been vain dependable and
uptoae lot Furnishings than what sold there And
You'll realize that when
der the unnamed all the annals of the Mems
Goods trade thousand will tribute
to the of the Perry sale
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
The Perry Stock Of Mems Shirts

the anywhere There values to be
selling than encountered You're
the best when buy these sterling worts BY tomorrow the
schedule we'll the Perry stock OF
order had been remanded They're the
and the height of
etv and taste
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
Here Are the Summer Shirts.

Madras and Zephyr Shirts, including
one pair of Numbered cuffs, All the latest
style and pattern, made TO sell for
sl.L9 ana Sl.3V sc
Perry's Night Shirt soc quality.
Perry's Night Shirt. 75c quality.
fNdili : HoN
10 fine all-wool Sweaters. They're good
standard makes. and Perry sold
them for S1.00....................... 39c
Mems Wool Sweater Jerseys in blue
and white stripe only. but they're such as
81 couldn't duplicates that was Per
~ price on them. l-59
Sweater Jerseys. exactly the same
quality as the above; red and blue
stripes. Perry sold them at
500 ......................... SO
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-15
Ribbons. 4Xc yd.

in all colors and shades-ine MORE
ribbon-usually sold at i lie. yard