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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
The Victim of Charles Dunn Passes Away
 in the Hospital.
Surrounded by His Wife and Friends He Breathes
 His Last.
Pathetic Letter Sent to His Mother Who Is Residing in
 England.

David Pergrim, who was shot by Charles Dunn about week ago, died in the Receiving Hospital last night.
 Pergrim and Dunn engaged in a wordy altercaton, with the result that the for mer attempted to strike his adversary with a beer glass Dunn immediately drew his revolver and fired at Pergrim. The bullet struck him in the center of the forehead and lodged at the base of the brain. After the shooting Dunn went to Stockton, where he was arrested by Sher- if Cunningham and his deputies.
 The surgeons at the hospital, after ex- amining Pergrim's wound, gave it as their opinion that he would not live many hours. Although brought in in an ap- parently dying condition, his wonderful vitality kept him alive until last night, when he breathed his last As he passed away he was surrounded by his wife and several friends. Mrs. Pergrirn became hysterical when she realized that her hus- pano could not survive the wound, and it was with difficulty that she could be re- strained. Before his death came, at the advice of friend, she indited the fol- lowing letter to her husbands parents, who live in England:
 Dear Mother: Dave is slowly dying; the doc tors say that he can't live much longer. He was shot In a cowardly manner by man named Dunn during a trivial quarrel I have to me poor Dave will find his last resting place in a pauper's grave. As much as I dis an unmarked grave, I am helpless to do other wise, as l am pennless For the sake of your dear boy and my fond husband I hope that you will at least that he gets a decent burial Yours respectfully.
 MRS. DAVID PERGRIM.
 Before leaving the hospital Mrs. Per- grim tearfully thanked pr. James Tor mey and the other members of the hos pital staff for their klnd efforts in trying to save the life of her husband.
 Immediately after Pergrim passed away Dunn was charged with murder He did not seem affected in. the least by the in formation. He claimed that he would prove by a half dozen witnesses that he was justified in killing his unfortunate victim.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
Should Consumptives Marryp

This query is the keynote of a strong editorial in this weeks Town Talk, and also that of the storiette from real life. entitled An Experiment That Failed ]" Miss Bertha HerZog has a romantic tale of two rival suitors for a fair San Fran ciscans hand. The Saunterer tells why James Alva Watt no longer admires National Guard officers uniform. and re- counts the latest gossip in the society and political swim. A fine critique upon the last symphony and Marteau; also of minor events in the musical world, with able reviews of the theatrical events and the newest book talk are features of the number,
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
LaWleSS in tba Nef

Robert Lawless, the ex-jockey who has swindled a large number of people recent ly was yesterday held to answer before the Superior Court by Judge Conlan on the felony charge of forging a tele- at $2000 Some time ago Lawless was tried in Judge CampbelPs court for ob- taining money from Ned Greenway by false pretenses. but he was acquitted Detective T. B. Gibson was finally able to get a strong case against him.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
An Essay Contest.

The rally and essay contest of St. Fran cis branch of the League of the Cross will be held on Tuesday evening, March Z2, in Washington Square Hall, corner of Stock ton and Union streets Company M, L. c. C.. under the command of Captain +. IT. Johnston, will attend in full uniform. There will be three essayists to compete in the contest which will be judged by Miss K. F. Casey, principal of Lafayette School; Miss Emma Barber of Irving School and Brother Virgil of Sacred Heart College.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
THIS POPPY IS A FREAK.

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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
1a 1,ieue d,Henri " Banquet.

The annual banquet of La Ligue Henri " will take place in Native Sons Hall tomorrow. and 1t is expected that most of the members and their friends will pary ticipate and make the occasion memoF- able in the history of the society, whlch IS IS composed of about four hundred or French-speaking citizens. Cards or ln- vitation. have been issued and are now in inc hands of the committee having the affair in charge.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
Supposed to Be Demented.

Eugene Cressinger of San Diego ar rived in this city last night and stopped at the Royal House on Ellis street A short time after his arrival there he be- gan to act in a peculiar manner, and by drawing a gun on the clerk Officers Snowball and Wilson were called in and placed the man un-er arrest He was taken to the A.eceiving Hospital and lodged in a padded cell It is supposed that he is demented
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
Results of Alcoholism.

An interesting and instructive lecture on Alcoholism was delivered by Dr. c. N. Ellinwood at Cooper Medical College last night This was the second of a series of lectures on the same subject. to which the most eminent men of the medical profession have of late been giving special attention.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
Death or Freder.ck Conrad.

The sad news of the death of Frederick Conrad in Sonora reached this city last evening. Mir. Conrad was the husband of Mrs. Belle Conrad, grand president of the Native Daughters of the Golden West. who was visiting the parlors of Nevada
 County when summoned to the bedside of her dying husband. MT. Conrad was held in high esteem by the people of Tuo- lpsa2e. aud his death is greatly to be re-
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
Kindergarten Afternoon Tea.

The managers of the Nathaniel Gray Free Kindergarten will give an afternoon tea at the residence of Mrs. F. L. Whit ney zoSe Lfagupa f,gs a street on Saturday T. estly hoped that tho friends of the little ones will respond literally.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
Her Foot Crushed.

While passing through Tehama street yesterday afternoon w. Little, employed by the Pacific Box Factory, drove over Loreta Geary's foot. The little girl was playing in the street when the accident occurred. The mother of the child refused to send it to the hospital or have the driver arrested
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
THE NEW Boss TAXES CHARGE OF THE WHITE HOUSE

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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
Death of W. H. Gore.

W. H. Gore, the Sacramento man who fell in fit on Folsom street wharf or the 18th of this month, died in the City and County Hospital from a clot of blood on the brain yesterday. An inquest will be held.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-28

For Families
Also fcr Medleinal ana
cOeking PURPOSES
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-28
STARTLING DEVELOPMENTS
At THE CouRTsAARTIAL.
shmpson sald 10 Have Reported His
ship within Four Miles Of Colon
10 Secure Prize Money.

DENVER. sept q. - At the trial W
court martial of Chaplain Mcintyre. OF
the oregon. here today. Miss Reynolds
was again called TO the stand. Cross
examination failed TO shake her testimony
that Chaplain Mcintyre asserted that Nd
mlral Sampson reported himself within
four miles OF the Spanish ship Cristobal
Colon when she surrendered In order that
hs might secure his share of the pr.ze
money. and that sampson, though no
more entitled to participate than We're the
members OF his audience. would receive
10000. while Captain clark. "&ho fought
tho orugon AZ no man ever fought a
ship" would receive tjoo
She had also testified that Chapln n
Mcintyre declared that contracts Tor all
eastern built bat,lcships were curtd
through political pulls and hence the
Oregon. which was built In California,
was the only honestly built vessel. Miss
Reynolds maintained that the chaplain
said that, while the Oregon was goiEg IN
to tho ngst. the Iowa was going to the
rear and that she was kept there during
the hghi; and said that he offered no ex-
plana,lon OF that alleged action,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-28

y. Z. Butler. OF pack-train No. 3. writ.
Ing from Santiago, de Cuba on July %
says; I'VE all had diRrrhoea in more or
liess violent form, and when We landed
we had no time TO see a doctor for Il was
case OF rush and rush night and day TO
Keep the troops supplied with ammuni-
ton and rations, but thanks TO Chamber
lain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, we were able to keep at work
and keep our health; In fact, sincerely
believe that at one critical time this
medicine was the indirect savior OF our
army, for II the packers had been unable
to work there would have been no way
Of getting supplies to the front There
were no roads that a wagon train could
use. My comrade and myself had the
good fortune to lay in a supply OF this
medicine FOR our pack-traln before We left
Tampa, and know In four cases 1t abso-
lutely saved life"
The above letter was written to the
manufacturers OF this meuicine, the
Chamberlain Medicine Co., Des Molnes,
Iowa. For sale by Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-28
WILL PAY THE PENALTY
OF HIS AWFUL CRIME.
McthodIs, Minister Who Murdered his
wife TO Marry Another Woman
Sentenced 10 lie Hanged.

FORT WORTH. Tex. Sept. g.-George
Morrison. pastor OF the NJ r. church at
Pan Handle city, who has been on trial
at Kernon for week on a charge OF
numbering his wife October 10. 1897. was
today found guilty and his punishment
iNcd at death, Morrison admin ste;ed
s,rychine TO his wife after returning from
church. The Jury was out only two
hours Before the death OF his wife Nor
rlson was engaged to wed Miss Annie
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-28
SEALS DECREASING.

WASHINGTON. Sept a. - Special
Agent Murray. In charge Of Seal Islands.
reports that during the past season ls.Oi5
skins were secured This is a decrease OF
about 5000 in the number ta-en in 1897.
lie reports a general decrease in the seal
herd. The branding Of seals he believes.
Is a complete success and may be resorted
10 annually with perfect asfe,y. he
states that two Of the seals branded Id
iSS were killed In 1895. and the brands
amply demonstrated that neither the hair
nor fur will grow on sealsklns after they
have been branded by hot iron.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-28
srnrKEs CAUSE SUFFERING

MANILA. Sept 1,--spaHiah newspapers
arc violently attacking the British man
Gscmont of railroads here because the in
gurgents we're permitted 10 use them dur
Ing tno recent suspension Of lraiiic. Tho
special provinces have suffered i'm.
menssly. Certain neceBaaries were un-
procurabIe. Salt was 90 per cent dearcr
ana largo tracts were deprived Of rice
supplies. Therefore. AguInaido discour-
agcn strikes on railroads. while he en-
courages tho demands for Increased
wages In other lines Of business.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-28

whhfleay, of Topoka. Kas.. and when IN
iercepted he was At her home, II de-
ycloped In the trial Of the case that Nor
rlaon was infatuated With tho Topeka
young lady, ana he chose to put his wife
out of tbe WY In order that he might
marry her
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-28
BucKLENs ARN1cA sALvr

THE BEST sALYE in the world for
Cuts. Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
F0yer sorea.l letter. Chapped Hands.
Chilblaina. corns and all skin Erupiions.
and positively cures Piles. or no pay re-
quired. II Is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price S
cents Der box. For sale by Estes.Conn
Drug Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-28
SOMEBODY SAID D.-....allGGil IN

COAL around the Shoe Stores in the City examine their
Stocks and then back u.s. satisfied that we keep
better Line and sell at lower Price than any Of them But
if you wish to avoid such Trouble hers in the first
place Our Shoe Stock is selected with view 10 pleasing not
US but our Patrons The result of trying on Shoe here
will be satisfactory the result of using them will be sasac-
tory and even paying for them will be satisfactory
JOHN HAHN, The Reliable shoe Dealer
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-28

Best or not best-moncy-
back, anyway if you don't
like them.
tea baking powder
coffee hayDfi1g exifacs
soda and hpicea.
.SchtAing's Best
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-28

WASHINGTON. Sept 1.--Colonei Will
lam J. Bryan. Of the Third Nebraska. IS
s,.I confined TO his bed at the home Of his
friend. c. r. Bride. He Ia suffering from
an attack Of low fever. but his physicians
DO not regard his condition AZ serious or
alarming, and believe that. with rest and
quiet. the pa,ien, In few days will have
recovered fully.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-28
A CRITICAL TINE
During the Battle
of Santiago.
SIGN OK NELL. 4 NuSn.SlGur AND DAY

THE PACKERS AT THE BATTLE OF
SANTIAGO DE CUBA WE'RE ALL
HEROES. THEIR HEROIC EFFORTS
IN uETrlNG AMMUNITION AND
RATIoNs TO THE FRONT SAVED
THE DAY.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-28
For saie Wy
Ross. Higgins 4 Company
COLONEL BRYAN Is ILL.

KANsAs CITY, Sept IRA special to
the Times from Lincoln. Neb.. says. Mrs.
William Jennings Bryan received teie-
gram today calling her to the bedside OF
her husband. Colonel Bryan. who Is sick
IN Washington.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-13

poured shells into the intrenchments The
Hotchkiss battery swept the outer line of
the intrenchments back and forth, cutting
down the brush shelters like a scythe.
The Spanish were soon forced to the
block-house.
A Spanish battery on the left of the
town, engaged b. Capron's battery, fired
only few Shots but the battery on the
right fired spiritedly until gun cotton
shell from Woods dynamite gun exploded
directly in front of it, tearing two trees
and dismounting the gun. 1t was the
last hit of the afternoon and was greeted
with cheers.
Two men In Gen. Kent's division were
killed by a shell and several were wound
ed.
A Spanish deserter came to our lines
this afternoon for food. He said: "The
Spanlards are as good fighters as the
Americans, and If we had food and ciga-
rettes in abundance We would fight for
ever"
Gen. Kent recommends the following Of
ficers Of his division for gallantry under
FIRE: Mai Sharp, Maj. Phil Rea, Capt.
William Alexander. Lieut.. Cartwright,
Lieut.. johnson and Volunteer Aide de
Camp Monroe, who was wounded and will
be recommended for commission.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-13

Is no particular need for il, as there are
other means of coalins the fleet now in
use. The incident is one which will be
used as a strong argument for the estahs
llshment of coaling stations In various
parts of The globe for the benefit of the
United States navy.
Although the statement has been re-
peated day after day that no overtures
have yet been made to our government
for peace. 1t may bear repetition once
more, in view of the express denial given
at the state department to so much of the
stories emanatng from Europeon sources
as seek to create the impression that the
United States government or any of its
representatives, so far, has made any
move in this direction. The fact Is to-
day, as it has been all along, the first
overtures in the direction of peace must
come from Spain directly or indirectly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-13
WATCHING COMMANDMENT.
Ridiculous Gallery Plays Made by
Spanish Officers.

Ridiculous Gallery Plays Made by
Spanish Officers.
In Camp Near Santiago de Cuba, Mon
day. July II, via Port Antonio and Kings
ton, July u, $3.50 p. m.-The land forces
watched with interest the bombardment
from the fleet.
About o'clock the thunder of guns was
heard seaward, and a dense cloud of
smoke, rising over the ridge, showed that
the navy was at work.
Many shells from The ships burst in the
northeast part of the city.
1t is difficult to see from the American
lines. 1t is impossible to say what effect
they had.
Several burst in the center of the town
with great effect.
one shell, of whose action good view
was had from San Juan hill, burst in a
small street.
Wien the atmosphere cleared it seemed
as # the entire street had been blown out
of existence.
A large hole was torn in the ground and
many buildings demolished.
II a hundred other shells could be land
ed with similar effect they would destroy
The warships fired for only a short time.
Two ridiculous gallery plays were made
by Spanish officers last night which ex-
cited much amusement in the American
line. Late in the evening loud talking was
heard from the first line OF the Spanish
entrenchment
An interpreter was called, and soon came
Ia on O run to report that a Spanish off,
Ger was addressing his men, urging them
to stand fast for the honor of Spain, as the
morrow would be the last day of fighting,
for the American army would be wiped
out the first thing in the morning A faint
cheer followed, much less distinct than
the officers voice.
The American sharpshooters ruthlessly
fred in the direction of the Spanish line
and the hero who was going to wipe out
the American army made quick dive into
the trenches, from which no Spanish he
roes have yet emerged.
Late yesterday afternoon, before the
flag of truce came down, a group of Span
ish officers galloped along the lines in
bright uniform carrying Spanish flags
and charged near the end Of our line back
and forth, in front of the flag of truce, 10
make an elaborate display. Finally they
dashed into the town out of danger then
down came the white flag.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-13
SANTIAGO SURROUNDED.
Flag of Truce Up During COnsidera-
tfon of Surrender.

Washington, July 12.-The following
dispatch from Gen. Shafter was received
here this morning at $3.50 o'clock
playa del Este, via Hayti, July H.
Headquarters Fifth Army Corps-Adju-
tant General, Washington: 1t has been
very quiet; but little fighting.
"a flag of truce up since 2 o'clock con-
sidering proposition for surrendering now
that have town surrounded on the north i;
lines were completed at p. m. by Gen.
Ludlow right down to the bay.
"The line is rather thin, but will have
1t strengthened in the morning by Gen.
Henry, who has just arrived at headquar-
ters.
"Only three or four casualties. No kill
ed so far as ] can learn.
Expect to have two of the new bate
ries In position tomorrow.
Great deal of suffering among the peo-
pie who have gone out of Santiago.
"Am doing my best to relieve it but not
entirely successful. Shafter."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-13
TOlIL IO DE- IN HIS TRAP.
SO0niSh Commander Still Refuses
to Surrender.
sHAFTER HOLDS BACK HIS SHOTS.
HeavV Rain Falling and Firing De-
layed Until To-day.
Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.

Before
Gen r
render of Santiago by the yesterday
ns reply
made on Sunday.
Notwithstanding
the bobardment will probably be postponed until tomorrow
wednesday,
The siege guns yesterday
This the batteries
right positions
% which TOra would he should
e
night nd haveen or OF
doubling enrenchments
which s
o of
new position wher they he town.
tearing empments called
shells into several bochouse salen but the directed the
in the trenches did
snpnd
trenches
watch o exploded.
Our
everything
Three companys
wharf and small Spanish
could be by the Pressco correspondent
The
located the trenches
Washington yesterday
made the following t Secretary
Arrived at
SF by telephone
H and of
"e'eaV'st have
Cen operations now being
conducted
he there simply
~ me field
at
uN White House a the ward department
0'A this morning a had beenr
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-13
soHLEY MEETING WITH cERvERA
Spanish Commander Embraces the
ChivaIrous American

ChiVairOus American.
Correspondence of the Associated Press.
or Santiago de Cuba, July 4.-On the
return of the cruiser Brooklyn TO the
blockade off Santiago de Cuba, on the
evening of July 8, the Iowa reported to
Commoder Schley that Admiral Cervera,
the commander of the Spanish fleet. was
on board.
The commodore at once went over to
pay his respects.
The Spanish admiral was much cast
dcwn by his defeat, but preserved a dig
nifed and courteous demeanor notwbth-
standing
lie said he deeply appreciated the fact
that the men Of the Brooklyn did not ex-
ult by cheering when it was learned that
he was a prisoner on the Iowa.
He replied in response TO Commodore
schley's remark that 1t was the fortune
of war; Eyes, but I've lost my career now
that I've been defeated
Commodore sehley, however, told him
that such a brave deed as bringing out his
squadron could never be looked upon
otherwise than as most gallant feat,
upon which Admiral Cervera threw his
arms around the commodore and said:
"Ahl sailors always are gentlemen"
He then said he thought his dead would
number probably $50, though he could not
tell definitely.
He spoke of the accuracy and deadli-
ness of the Brooklyn's fire, saying that In
the early part of the action one of her
shells had traversed the entire length of
the gun deck killing and wounding many
On the Nizcaya alone there was 10 meH
killed.
Admiral Cervera said he feared the
losses might be greater than he antici-
patod for many men were below the pro-
tected deck. and when the ships were or
fire 1t must have been difficult for them Ic
escape. He added that all his captains
had been killed or wounded; but later, Il
was found that the captain of the Cristo-
bal Colon was saved.
Admiral Cervera also said he had nc
doubt that at least three ships would have
gotten away had ii not been for the Brook
lyn, the oregon and the Texas.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-13
GUARDING AGAINST YELLOW JACK.
Strict Quarantine Established Mt
Camp McCaIIa.

Camp NcCaIIa.
Copyright. 1885, by the Associated Press
Playa del Este, Guantanamo Bay July
R.-The known presence of yellow fever at
Caimenara, Guantanamo and other towns
in the vicinity of Camp McCalla and a9ong
the coast has resulted In the establishment
of the strictest quarantine.
Hereafter no communication will be al
lowed with the north side of the bay; and
no one will be permitted to land from ves-
sells entering the harbor here without a
special permit from the commanding off,
Ger.
This may result in considerable incon-
venience to the newspaper dispatch boats.
1t also cuts off communication with the
insurgent forces around Guantanamo
under the command of Gen. Perez and the
regiment of Col. Tomas.
The rules will also be rgidly enforced at
Camp McCalla, although the general
health of the American marines is re-
markably good
The Spaniards in and around Calmanera
have been showing great activity during
the last two or three days, and their
forces there have apparently been in
creased from Guantanamo.
The boldness of the launches In ventur-
ing up beyond the port, and the presence
Of a large number of warships in the
lower bay have led the Spaniards to be-
lieve that an attack is planned at that
point.