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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-03
CIVIL SERVICE CHANGES.
President McKinley's Proclamation
Creating CONSERVATION in the
Custom House in This City.


A Washington dispatch announces that
President McKinley's civil service order
was about to be issued in day or two'
and that it was expected to remove from
the classified service 957 deputy collectors
Of internal revenue and others.
Collector Lynch said yesterday That the
order would affect in his department
eighteen deputies. Thirteen or them are
In the San Francisco office, and OF these
thirteen three are outside deputies All
the outside deputies are Republicans, he
said, as are also most of the ohice depu-
ties. ;,
There will not be many changes, said
Mr. Lynch. There are some men IN the
Office here whose knowledge OF the tech
nical details of the business is so valuable
that they are in measure indispensable
Mr.. Lynch declined to say anything fur-
Their as to his intentions with respect to
the subject In the meantime his ONCE
will continue to exist in state or breath
less agony.
Collector Jackson said that the order
would affect his department but signify
Until the arrival of the full text of the
Presidents proclamation he declined to
say whether or not he would make any
changes in the personnel of the Custom
House.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-03

Daughters know that the crush is COM
ing and have made ample preparations
to receive it, The sale of the dolls is
and the samples of the dressmaker's skill
are being disposed of at fabulous prices.
Miss Conniff's beauty in her enhancing
pink gown was purchased yesterday by
G. Boyle doll is now the property of Mrs
Charles lair and Miss Looneys little
maid in the Dresden silk was bought by
Mrs. Barron of Mayfield.
A feature of the entertainment to-day
will be the singing of the Glee Club dur
ing the afternoon and an auction of all
the dolls that remain unsold in the even
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-03
Third Handball Series.

At Ryan's handball court the third
series of the tournament between the
Ariel and Olympic players will GENE off
tomorrow afternoon.
The entries are announced as follows for
The entries are announced as follows for
the series between the four players, two
on each side: l.. Waterman and E. Nc
Donough will toss up with E. Lynch and
]. r. Bockman for positions on the first
inside circuit. After the aces have been
scored on the play OF this quartet DR.. w.
suit, pitted against S. v. Costello and D.
]. Sheehan, for the final score of the day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-03

lothian colt experienced no difficulty in
winning easily from Faversham. Royal
Fan secured the show.
Pat DUNES sturdy piece of racing fur
niture, David Tenny, at odds on, annexed
the. mile and sixteenth event without
half trying. McFarIane made a clever
showing under Powell's good handling
taking the place from Frank Jaubert.
Adam Andrew was sore and unable to ex-
tend himself.
The condition Of the closing six-fprlong
sprint fitted Ed Garland nicely and start
ing an even money favorite made all the
running, and with little to spare led Whit
comb over the line less than two lengths
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-03
Confession Of a Millionaire.

millionaire confessed the secret of his sue
cess in two words-hard work. He said he
put in the best part of his life in gaining dol
lars and losing health, and now he was put
ting in the other half in spending dollars to
get back health Nothing equals Hostetters
Stomach Bitters for restoring health to the
overtired body and brain. 1t gets at the start
ing point--the stomach-and oyercomes ner-
vousness. sleeplessness, dyspepsia and In
digestion.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-03
DOLL FETE STILL
IN FULL SWING
LAST CHANCE TO VIEW BISQUE
AND KID BEAUTIES.
Dolls Being Quickly Disposed Of at
Fancy Prices at the Private
Sale.

The model doll show still continues to
be the thing for those that set the pace
in all matters fashionable.
The large attendance that marked the
opening was again in evidence yesterday.
There is something so fetching and alto
gether fascinating about the dolls that
those who come once are pleased to come
again and again.
To-day, however, is to be the great
day at the exhibition. The Doctors
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-03
Sixth Race-one mile; selling; three-year-
Selections for To-Day.

First Race-Good Hope. Novia. Homestake.
Second Race-Sam McKeever, Anchored
Lothian.
Third Race-sport McAllister. Roadwarmer,
Flandes
Fourth Race-Morinel La Goleta, Cromwell
Fifth Race-Horton. Gauntlet, Los Medanos
Sixth Race-Inverary II. Soscol, Frohman.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-03

they have been productive of much good
in the way desired. Miss McGraw will
soon turn her attention to the Sunday
schools Of the churches, and in these in
stitutions she hopes for considerable en-
enlargement. In her visits to the Sun
day-schools she will deliver interesting
lectures. When the new Board of Edu-
cation goes into office the officers of the
society will endeavor to secure permits mis-;
sion to have the sfort will vi 'a also be
made to have the board set aside certain
days for the regular teachers to address
the pupils on the subject OF Kindness to
animals
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-03
Variety Is the Chief Spice of Life.

In to-day's News Letter the Philip
pine question is ably handled; the So
cial gossip of the city spicely told. and
prominent persons in the swim and out
of it are reviewed in sports, the Town
Crier and society pages. Every depart
ment full of interest, and stories, criti-
cisms, latest book reviews and bright
paragraphs make up. Sunday maya
zine of interesting matter.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-03
WOnlan'S HerOiSm.

From the Register-Gazette, Rockford. Ill.
During the civil war nearly as much
heroism was shown by the women of our
nation as by the brave soldiers. Many a
woman, weeping for her dead son, bound
up the wounds of his suffering comrades,
rejoicing In their renewed strength. even
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-03

Daniel Chester French, whose statue
of Rufus Choate was lately unveiled in
Boston, is one of the few surviving in
innate friends of Emerson.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-03
Eyer see. Jedge. hit uz dis yer

"Yer see. Jedge. hit uz dis yere way.
wuzn't dom err thin but eatin' er fl
cents pie l bought at Juran's restaurant.
Jedge, dat fl cents w all 1 had an dat
pie wuz sho good. Hit cos ten cents
when hit 'uz fust baked, but hit 'uz soI
ter me fer er. nickel cause hit done been
cooked free. days. Das de Dawd's trufe,
Jedge.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-03
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD.

Via SauSalito Ferry.
FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO MILL VALLEY
AND SAN RAFAEL
WEEK DAYS-"7:20, $3.50, HOO g. M: '1:45
8:45, 5:15, $780, $3.50 p m.
EXTRA TRiPS-For San Rafael on Monday,
Wednesdays and Saturdays at II 80 p. m.
SUNDAYS-'S:00, 1000, '11:30 a. M; s1:15
800, 1880. 6:15 p m.
Trains marked run to San Quentin
FROM SAN RAFAEL TO SAN FRANCISCO
WEEK DAYS-5:25. 1856. 7:45. $3.50 a m. !:
'12;2o 2:?o. ga, rs;45, sos p. m
and Saturdays at $40 p. n:
SUNDAYs-e:20. $780, 10000. s11:55 a. m. !:
s1:l5, s3:10 4:40, 1920 p. m.
Trains marked start from San Quentin.
FROM MILL VALLEY TO SAN FRANCISCO
WEEK DAYS-5:45, 645. 1855, $40 B. m. |;
1926, 2:45 $780, $40 p m.
EXTRA TRIPS on Mondays Wednesdays
and Saturdays at ZOO p. m.
sUNDAYS-S:0o. 1906 a.. M; 1905. 1920 Sac.
500. 500 p. m.
THROUGH TRAINS.
1870 q. m week days-Cazadero and way sta ma
1:45 D. m. Saturdays-Duncan Mills and way
stations.
500 .. m. Sundays-Duncan Mills and way sta's.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-03

The new 1899 calendars, ''Wild Flowers"
Golden Poppies" Chinese Indian.
of forty-eight styles on application. San
born, Vail & Co.. TAI Market street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-03

while sor-
lowing for
g on @
who w as
gone. AT
that time
was laid
the found
alton for
the world
famed or
ga niZation
known as
the Won-
ans Relief
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-03

A for Morning. p for Afternoon
Sundays excepted Sundays only Saturdays only
Mondays and Thursdays. aTuesdays and Saturdays
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-03
Second Neutrality-suspicious.; selling; Futur-
Third Raee-six furlOngs: three-year-Olds and
Fourth Race-one mile; handicap.
Race-Six furlongs; all ages,

Fifth Race-Six furlongs: two-year-olds; SELL
ing; Produce Exchange Stakes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-03

Baidwins br. by imp Duncombe Lizzie B. Good start
Baldwin bricks like true horse. Recreation
closed his good eye and cut quite a dash for piece.
rongs; selling -ods upward: purse $3.50
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-03

Time. 1:14. Winner. d. A. Honii
easily. Second and third driving.
Ed Garland was ridden from thu
bad start ruined Outaway's chances.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-23
SIGHTS IN HAVANA.
Chaplain Chidwick's Rortuary Re
port-Work of Divers.

Havana, March 22.-The wrecking
contract divers have been busy on the
Maine today, raising two six-inch guns
from the after cabin with great diff
Guilty. and getting ammunition from the
magazine aft. In doing that the div
ers are compelled to go down through
the after turret in d narrow chute, and
then along the deck to the magazine
opening. This is liable to be jammed
and great care is taken. 1t may be
necessary to cut a hole through the
decks direct into the magazine. More
ever. the divers are somewhat nervous
about handling explosives.
Chaplain Chadwick has completed his
mCrtuary report, which shows that 257
men and two officers persisted in the
catastrophe. six succumbed to their in
jCries while lying in the San Ambrosio
hospital; one died on the Spanish trans
port, III bodies have been recovered
from the wreck. of which 81 have been
identified: 161 have been buried in Colon
cemetery and II at Key West.
This is the official report made pub
lie after careful correction.
The central relief station in this city
is feeding 1900 persons daily. 1t will
be formally opened tomorrow, al
though partially in use already The
system is admirable and food is plen-
tifui
There are LOSS tons of supplies now
on hand and afloat
Aayices from the country districts
are satisfactory, and show the same
conditions as have been recently de-
scribed.
Up TO the hour of closing the cable
office tonight the officers of the Maine
in Havana had not received orders to
go north. All but Lieutenant Com
manGer Wainwright may be ordered
away at any time. He may be placed
officially in charge of the wrecking in
progress under the contract.
Captain Sigsbee and the others Off
GERS were supposed to remain only
while the court of inquiry was in ses-
sion here, and they are confident that
they will be ordered away before
april l.
Captain Sigsbee is not very well. He
is anxious to go north. but of course
says nothing on the subject, being will
ing TO wait patiently for orders
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-23
NO SETTLEMENT YET.
Northern Pacific and Great Northern
Decline to Arbitrate.

Information was received in this city
yesterday to the effect that the Great
Northern and the Northern Pacific
roads had informed the meeting which
has been in session in New York for
some time that they had determined
there was no use of submitting the
matter of their troubles with the Cana
dian Pacific to arbitration and that an
other conference was necessary.
This bit of intelligence is confirmed
by the following dispatch by the Asso-
ciated Press:
Chicago. March 22-It is probable
that another meeting of the transcOn-
tinental lines viii be held in the near
future for the purpose of reaching some
adjustment of the Alaska rate troubles.
The Great Northern and the Northern
Pacific today announced that they had
concluded that it was out of the ques-
ton to submit their part of the f~ht To
a committee of arbitration. but in so
declaring they expire ssed thems5ivss as
being willing to hold another confer
ence, if che could be arranged. Just
what will be accomplished by another
meeting when the roads have 'clined
TO submit to arbitration. it is <ifiicult
to see, but the Canadian Pacific has
also intimated that it would be wiling
to meet with the other roads ard i. S
likely that a second meeting will be
held within a week or ten G4ys. The,
was nothing said about the matter of
differentials ard it is understood that
the Canadian Pacific will fight for them
to the bitter END, while at the same
time the other transcontiaental roads
are determined that a differential shall
not be granted. Unless somebody
weakens there is no chance for an
agreement
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-23
MAINE REPORT ON IT'S WAY.
1t VIII Probably Reach Washington
Thursday Evening.

New York. March 22.-The Mail and
Express prints today a special from its
correspondent at Key West, Fla, in
which are the following statements:
The report of the Maine court, in
possession of, Lieutenant William G..
Muir and orderly McCaley, was at S:45
this morning brought ashore from the
Detroit, where ii spent the night for
Safe-keeping. and was carried direct to
the hotel at Key West for the final APP
prevail of Admiral Sicard, who, having
c. Gated the court has the right TO re-
view the evidence.
The session at the hotel lasted some
time. The judge advocate, who stayed
ashore last night for the first time in
a month, went over the findings with
Admiral Sicard. The latter signed the
report at $3.50 o'clock. It is now ready
for the trip to Washington via Miami
and Jacksonville 1t will start at 4
o'clock this afternoon, in charge of
Judge Advocate Mark.
Lieutenant Charles w. Julgen and
Passed Assistant Engineer Frederick c.
Bowers. both attached to the Maine,
were instructed last night to hold them
selves in readiness to accompany the
judge advocate to Washington as
guard.
The report, leaving here at the above
time on the steamer City of Key West,
will reach Jacksonville tomorrow even
ing, and Washington possibly Thurs
day evening President Mckinley has
already been informed by cipher cable
Of the findings of the court.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-23
WEST INDIES CoALING STATION.
Naval Officials Casting About For
Suitable Place

Washington, March 22.-Serious at
tention is being given by the navy de-
partment officials to the question of ac-
QUESTION of a suitable location for a
coaling station somewhere in the West
Indies. Steps have already been taken
to establish such a station at the Dry
Tortugas, but this, it is said, is the
only deep water harbor available for
big war vessels between Hampton
Roads and the Rio Grande. Besides, ii
is practically unprotected at present
and a fleet would have to be stationed
there to protect the coal stores, which
is unsatisfactory.
The officials, therefore, have been
casting about for a location which
would serve the purposes of a coaling
station and which the United States
might acquire either with a purchase or
cession from one of the friendly gov
ernments.
There are a number of fine harbors
among the West Indies, said a naval
officer today, and in one of them we
ought to have a coaling station.
Secretary Long is considering the
matter, and it is probable that if the
government can make the necessary
arrangements. station win be Sc
cured.
The Importance of securing such, the
officials point out. is very great, as in
the event of hostilities, our ships may
be put to very great inconvenience and
delay in filling their bunkers when
their presence might be needed to pro-
tect critical points.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-23
SOUTHERN PACIFIC HOLD-UP.
Two Masked Robbers Blow Up the
Express Car.

Fresno. Cal, March 23.-Passenger
train No. IS. northbound. has just been
held up at Cross station, a siding seven
miles this side of Goshen Junction, by
two masked robbers.
The robbery occurred at 1885. The
express car was blown to atoms. The
robbers secured one mail pouch which
was cut open and rified of its contents
The robbery occurred on the bridge at
Cross creek, and so far as known no one
was injured by the robbers. A saloon
keeper at Traver saw two men passing
through that place early in the even
ing, and they are supposed to be the
men who committed the crime.
An officer named Meade was on the
train which was held up. He at once
gave the alarm and the sheriffs of Tu-
iarc, Kern and Fresno counties have
organized posses who are now on the
trail of the robbers. 1t is reported that
some of the passengers were also re-
lieved of their -Yaluables.
Details regarding the manner in
" hich the train was held up are mea-
ger, but 1t is known that dynamite was
used to blow open the express car.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-23
COAST DEFENsES.
Importance of the Preparations In
Operation at New York.

New York, March 22.-The importance
of adequate defense for the great COM
mercial and manufacturing interests of
this city should war be declared. has
been pointed out emphatically and the
decision TO Use a portion Of The $780,
100000 appropriated by congress TO add
TO the coast defense by continuing work
on fortifications affords much pleasure
TO the corps OF engineers in charge of
the work about the harbor of New
York. Colonel Ludlow said:
This country is we'll enough equip
ped for war with Spain, Argentina or
any other second class power But in
csise of war with 4 first class power.
such as we call ourselves. where would
we be? We do not want to have TO
call upon the navy 10 defend our sea-
ports. but We should have harbors so
vel defended that vessels can put
into them for supplies and then sail
out again to annoy and harass the
enemy. We have more than 1000 miles
of unprotected seacoast. Such places
as Atlantic City and Long Branch are
at the mercy of any armed foreign yes
sci in case of war; but nothing would
be gained by wasting ammunition on
them. so there should be no fear for
them. An enemy will not strike unless
the blow is likely TO be effective
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-23

gGtiations between General Pando, Del
egates Ramairez and Charvez and Gen
eral Calixto Garcia and other insur-
gents. in which the radical autono-
mists made what are said to be final
offers of practical independence, have
pr owed an absolute failure.
General Pardo's command is again
moving eastward, purposing to carry
cut the plans in the province of Puerto
Principe and Santiago de Cuba, made
prior TO the generals arrival at the
city of Santiago de Cuba
The fact that General Gomez re-
mains inside the Jucaro-Moron trocha
and in General Pando's rear, makes the
latter the subject OF considerable criti-
cism or the part of the military men
in Havana. However, in view OF the
facts. the details from the SDaniards
and the insurgents are meager, all
judgment passed is liable to revision on
receipt Of fuller information.
The insurgents recently captured and
destroyed Fort Oleso, in the district
of San Juan, province of Pinar del Rio.
Five Of the Spanish garrison were
killed and five owunded.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-23
Excursion to Logan.

The Oregon Short Line viii take Up
a big excursion to Logan Thursday
next when the Salt Lake Opera com
pany is to render said Pasha." The
railroad company will iEaueurGte Anew
system of picking up people along the
route and returning them TO their
homes after the opera, and it is ex-
pected that 4 large number Of people
at Brigham City ard other places Will
avail themselves Of the low rate Of
fered and come to Logan to see the
presentation Of the Salt Lake COM
pany's latest success. Manager That
cher reports a heavy advance inquiry
for seals.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-23
ANOTHER SCHEME.
General Passenger Agents VIII Ap-
peal to the Country Press.

peal to the Country Press.
The railroads have a new scheme by
which they expect to get support for
the anti-scalping bill Circulars have
been received at the passenger offices
which will be mailed to Eye country
editors" with the following preface:
Dear Sir:-If under the terms of our
contract with your paper, you can con-
sistently, by strong editorial, or other
wise, make mention of the substance
of the information given below. and
which will urge upon your representa-
tives in congress early and favorable
action upon these measures. it Will be
appreciated by the undersigned.
Then follow a lot of statements. The
first is to the effect that all boards of
trade and Bible societies have endorsed
the bill. That the same is all ready for
passage. That the interstate commerce
commission has urged that scalping be
abolished. That scalpers' offices are
places where forged tickets are sold,
and that the moral influence of the
scalper is deplorable from whatever
point of view it may be considered, and
all that sort of thing. The communl-
cation winds up with a request to send
a marked copy to the representative
and senators, and contains a blank for
the signature Of Your truly.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-23
IMPoRTUNINe JOHN HAY.
American Minister Besieged By Own
ers of Obsolete Graft.

London. March 22.-The return OF the
United States ambassador. Colonel
John Hay, TO London from Egypt, has
brought to the embassy a swarm of
munition men and brokers who have
options upon warships. Some of them
rerew efforts to sell to the United
States obsolete craft at preposterous
prices. Two brokers offered one ship
az G15,0O0 $3.50, 000). New contracts for
ammunition and guns will probably be
made on the return of Commander ".
II. BrOwnson. L. S. N, from Paris,
when there will be a conference of the
naval authorities to discuss the ques-
ton of buying more ships, upon which
occasion Commander BroWnson will re-
port or the condition of the ships build
ing in France which might be pur-
chased by the United States.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-23
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.
AT Berlin the Chinese loan was lar

At Berlin the Chinese loan was large
~ oversubscribed.
Company e, Fifth infantry. left Fort
Mcpherson last night for St. Augustine,
Fla.
At the New Orleans races yesterday.
Elton Jacket furnished the sensation of
the day, dropping dead just as she
passed under the wire in the third race.
The heavy rains of the past few days
have flooded the creeks and rivers of
Central Illinois until many of them
extend for miles in width across the
lowlands.
The Iowa senate bill to place the state
institutions under a board of control
passed the lower house today. 1-20, af-
ter the widest time ever witnessed in
the Iowa legislature.
The total output of wines in Califor-
MIA in the last vintage can be given. In
round numbers ii is 3l,500.000 gallons,
of which 25,000.000 gallons were dry
wines. This is the greatest production
for one season in the history of the
state.
Nine troopers of light battery A. Sec
ond artillery, L. s. A.. will leave Fort
Sheridan today for FC-t Slocum. n. Y
where they Will enter the new artillery
regiments. the Sixth and Seventh, to
assist in the work of drilling and or
ganizing recruits.
A wrecked vessel, supposed to be the
H. w. Ainnv. Captain Hogan, which
sailed from San Francisco for Copper
river with several passengers and a
cargo of supplies on Saturday last. was
seen by the Santa Rosa. The Amy
carried Il crew of IA and q passengers.
none of whom have yet been heard
from.
All good housewives desire nice,