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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-07

Our war taxes began July LIST. In
this land of the free. the home Of the
brave will soon be sold by an internal
revenue collector or some other tax
collector, and probably somebody will
purchase it, provided the purchaser
can find money enough to pay for
recording his deed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-07

Speaker Reeds opponent in the
coming Congressional elections will be
Luther Mckinney free silverite, who
formerly held d seat in the House of
Representative from New Hampshire.
Mr.. Mckinney is a Unitarian divine.
and is very popular among all classes;
and it is said that he will give Speaker
Reed an active contest this year.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-07

The Maryland Republican central
committee last Friday fixed the dates
for Congressional district conventions
and adjourned to September without
acting upon the resignation of Chair
man Norman B. Scott, Jr. Senator
Wellington was expected to be chosen
chairman, but com bination was
formed against him.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-07

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, July l, 1893
Margaret Coffman, ct ais.
vs..
Eveline Coffman, ct ais.
AL persons interested In the above emit
tied cause now pending in the circuit court
for the county Of Augusta. Take Notice, that
pursuant to decree of said court entered in
said cause May IS. 1898, shall at my ONCE in
StauntOn, Va, on
August 8, 1898,
proceed to take, state and settle the following
accounts, SHOWING:
1st. The fund in this cause, who are heirs
entitled thereto and II practicable applying
the entire share of W. H. Coffman and Mary S.
Key to their respective purchases.
End. What debts by liens, or otherwise are
binning on the land fund in this cause, in Or
der of their priority.
ard. What is the committed value in said
fund Of the dover OF Eveline Cofrman, widow
Of Abraham Coffman deceased.
4th. What would be a reasonable fee for
conducting this suit to be paid to counsel for
plaintiff.
9Th. Any other matters deemed pertinent,
etc.
HENRY W. HOLT,
Commissioner.
W. H. Landes, p. q. tul7-4t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-07

Politics may not figure in the war;
but some how Roosevelt can get to the
front when Fitz Lee cannot.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-07

Somebody will keep stealing news
from the argus, but its editorials are
still safe.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-07

THE REGULAR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE
SPECTATOR IS NOW JUST HALF WHAT
IT HAS BEEN HERETOFORE. IT rs NOW
ONL Z ONE DOLLAR.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-07

Spanish craftsmanship is improving,
In fact it is altogether too good.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-07

Why celebrate our freedom on July
4th, when July 1st made us slavesf
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-07

The new assessment in New York
makes an increase OF $110.000,000 in
valuations.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

"ANTED.<Immedia to borrow $500 90
w for years, at per cent. intereft per
annum, secured by deed of trust on real es-
double the sum wanted. Title clear of all in
cumbrances. Inquire Of JOS. B. WOODWARD,
Clerk of the Circuit Court Of Augusta county.
Va. jul 7-St
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-07
OF STANTON.

Our Sampson does not SO far strike
us as strong man.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
An Instrument of Torture.

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 MAGNETIC ELASTIC TRUSS COMPANY,
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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
ROY BURGLARS
 IN THE TOLLS
William Hennessey and Law renee Estes Chased by Three
 Policemen and Caught.
They Are Supposed to Belong to a Gang Thet Has Been RObbing
 Telephone Boxes in Stores.

The butcher shop of M. R. Ososke, 9O5 Folsom street, was entered by William Hennessey and Lawrence Estes, two boys r years of age, at an early hour yester- day morning. They tore the telephone box from the wall and carried it away with them to. steal the nickels in the re- ceiver.
 They were observed by Policeman Men ihan, and he blew his whistle and started on the run after them. At Sixth street they dropped the box and continued their flight south on Sixth street. Menfhan was joined by Policemen McEntee and O'Connor, and McEntee fired a shot in the air from his revolver to intimidate the two youths, but it had the effect Of increasing their speed. The chase was reached. and there the fugitives were run to earth. They were taken to the City Prison and charged with burglary. They were arraigned in Judge Conlan court vesterday and the hearing was con- tinued until Tuesday. representative of the telephone company was in court and stated that within the past three or had been stolen in different parts of the city and destroyed to get at the nickels in the receivers, and he believed the company had lost about 5000 in this way.
 The police say that Hennessey and Es- tes are members of a gang that has been making it 2. practice to break into stores and steal the telephone boxes and any thing else they could lay their hands upon, and they consider the capture an important one. HenneSSey is a bad boy. He has served a term for petty larceny and has been arrested for vagrancy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
MERTENS DISCHARGED.
His Violation of Law Only Tecb- nicol and He Had Received
 Great PrOVocdtioD.

United States District Judge De Haven yesterday dismissed the charge against A. F. Mertens on motion of United States Attorney Foote. The motion was as fol- lows:
 "I hereby enter nolle pros in the above entitled case on the ground that the offense involved herein consists in sending through the postoffice estab- lishment a threatening postal card. The offense is merely of technical character. and in the opinion of the postal authori- ties the evidence Is not sufficient to au- thoriZe conviction
 Mertens is respectable merchant, deal ing in spices, coffees, etc, on Drumm street About a year or so ago, Mrs. D. Keller, doing business in Bakersfield, oh- tained some goods from Mertens' place on credit, and subsequently removed to Placerville. Mertens requested her. sev- eral times by letter to pay the bill, and she proceeded to harass his feelings by using mourning paper and ironically con doling with him over his inability to col lect the bill. One day he saw a dispatch in The Call dated at Los Angeles, an nouncing that John Smith had skipped out of that place leaving his creditors in the lurch. He cut out the article. pasted it on a postal card and wrote under It, This is a case similar to yours.
 When the humorous lady received the postal she became angry. She afterward received another with a slip about anoth- CT defaulting debtor, and she became en- ragged. and complained to the postal au- thorities who arrested MertenS.
 Postoffice Inspectors Erwin and Munro said yesterday that they had recommend ed the dismissal because Mertens had been guilty of only technical offense 1T guilty at all, and that they did not be- lieve that any jury of business men would convict the accused. He certainly had great provocation.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
NEW TO-DAY.
HE SENDS TT FREE.
A Never Failing Remedy That Makes a Man Young Again. TRUE MANLINEss QUICKLY REPLACES THE
 WORN OUT NERVES AND vIGoR

When a mans strength and vigor is slowly wasting away from nervous weakness, the mental forebodings are ten times worse than the most severe pain. There is no let up to the mental suffering day or night. For years the writer rolled and tossed on thetroubled sea of Nervous Debility, Emissions, Lame Back and the various other troubles of Sexual Weakness. until it was a question whether he had not better take a dose of poison and thus end all his troubles. But providential inspiration came to his aid in the shape of a combination of medicines that completely restored his general health and enlarged his weak, emaciated parts to natural size and vigor, and he now declares that any man, young or old. who will take the trouble to send his name and address may have Free full particulars of this wonderful home treatment which quickly restored me to my full strength and vigor oF youth Now, when l say free, I mean absolutely without cost, because want every weakened man to get the benefit of my experience.
 There are thousands of men suffering the mental tortures of weakened man hood who would be cured at once could they but get such remedy as the one that cured me. Send for it. and learn that there are few things on earth although they cost nothing to get, are worth a fortune to some men, and mean a lifetime of happiness to most of us Write to Thomas Slater IFS Masonic Temple. Kalamazoo, Mich: and the infoFupa ton will be mailed in a plain. sealed Envelope.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
POISONED
 BY CANDY
Mrs. J. K. Porter in a Critical Condition From Eating
 GunndrOps.
She Was HurriedIy Taken to the Re- ceiVinG Hospital for
 Treatna ent

Mrs. J. K. Porter, who resides at 1880 Ellis street, was presumably acci- dentally poisoned in the Grand Opera house last evening while witnessing the play in company with her daughter After the first act Mrs. Porter bought a small package of gum drops, and after eating one or two of them she was taken with severe pains in the stomach. She told her daughter of the agony she was undergoing and the daughter notified the management of the affair.
 The ambulance was hurriedly sum- moned and the suffering woman was taken to the Receiving Hospital, where IL was discovered that she had been poisoned and was In a critical condi- tion. It is the opinion of Miss Porter that the gumdrops were the cause of the trouble. After eating the gumdrops Mrs. Porter endured the pain for a time, but later on it became so intense that she nearly tainted. When the ambulance arrived at the hospital the victim of the poisoned candies was in an exceedingly weak condition and had to be supported while going into the ward for treatment. The doctors ex- pressed the opinion that the candies sold by the messenger boys in the thea ter had been the source of pain, as they were without doubt poisoned.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
LABOR MAKES PROTEST. Objections to Charter AmeDdDept Call Fortb Vigorous Response
 of the Executive Boord.

The following extracts are from a man. ifesto issued by the executive board of the San Francisco Labor Convention. of which F. w. Thurman is president, George Lafayette vice president. E. J. Corbett secretary. T. J. Browning treas urer and J. K. Phillips financial secre- tary:
 There seems to be a strong effort to deceive the people of San Francisco, as it seems to us and especially the laboring class, who demand recognition of their rights in the new charter, to put them off with the pretense that the charter can be easily amended. This is not so. The pretense that a clause can be in- serted by which upon petition of 15 per cent of the voters an amendment can be submitted is absolutely not so.
 ''The constitution, which is the supreme law. provides for the making of the charter and also provides the only meth cd by which it can be amended after it is so made"
 The objection generally is against the stand taken by the Examiner, the board asserting that the moneyed classes are always opposed to the interests of labor and that mo one can say that a require ment for a three-fifths vote is an easy amendment It is just the contrary, and labor will not be hoodwinked in this way
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP co.

Steamers leave ,I5aay Broadway wharf 4sss For ports in Alaska. q. m. Ian. ]: 6. H. 1s. 21, 26, s1. and every fifth day Thereafter.
 For Victoria. Vancouver tT: C., Port Town send Seattle. Tacoma, Eve-e.:, lAnacortes and New Whatcom (BellinGhaln Bay. Wash), a. n., Jan. 1. G. IT, I6. 2j, ?s. 31. and every fifth day thereafter, connecting at Vancouyer with c. P. Ky, at Tacoma with N. P. Ky, at Seattle with Great Northern Ky, and com pany's steamer for Alaska
 For Eureka Humboldt Bay). steamer Po- mona, D. m. Jan. l. 5. 10. 14 IS. 22. 26. 3l. Feb f. g. 12. 16. 20. 25. 2e.
 For Santa Cruz, Monterey. San Simeon. Ca yucos Port Hartford (San Luis Obispo). Gayi eta, Santa Barbara Ventura. Hueneme. San Pedro, East San Pedro Q.os Angeles) and Newport. g am. Jan l, 5. g 1a. r. 2i s5, g. and every fourth day thereafter
 For San Diego, stopping only at Port Far- lord (San Luis Obispo). Santa Barbara. Port Los Angeles and Redondo Q1os Angeleal il a In Jan, g. ', ii, IS, 19, a, 27 21. and every fourth day thereafter.
 For Ensenada, Magdalena Bay. San Jose del Cabo. Mazatlan. Altata, La Paz. Santa Ro- saiia and Guaymas (Mexl, 10 a. nl., Jan. and d of each month thereafter.
 The Company reserves the right to change without prevtous notice steamers, sailing dates and horr-s of sailtrg
 TICKET OFFICE-Palace Hotel. New Montgomery st.
 10 Market st. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
KINGS OF PURGATORY.
Council of Dignitories Elects Off
 cers to CoDfer Degrees.

The Council of Dignitaries of the Kings of Purgatory, side degree of the Knights of Pythias. met last night in Pythian Castle and made arrangements for the celebration to be given on the 18th of February, the anniversary of the founding of the order.
 The following named were chosen as officers: President, George w. Monteith; secretary, H. C. Hincksen; treasurer, Herman Schaffner; patriarch. G. H. Sam uels; king of spades, Julius Calman; king of hearts, M. A. Samuels; king of clubs. H. L. Blake:- king of diamonds, F. Nedel- finger; knaYe of spades, M. c. Dunn {; knave of hearts, E. C. Powell; knave of clubs, George Rabbit; knave of diamonds, K. Winter; chamberlain, D. H. Skiilen i; herald, R. F. Lang; equerry, c. C. Morris.
 A number of Pythians signed the roll names, and.it is expected that it will be increased to 200
 It was decided to give the initiatory and two other degrees upon the stage of the Odd Fellows Hall, which for the occa- sion, will be fitted up with Oriental gor- geousness, and it was announced that ''the work, as eXemplification of the de- grees is called, will be presented with a number of startling effects, including a scene at which witches will preside at a caldron of boiling oil. in which to pre- pare the candidates.
 Guests will be admitted by invitation. and every name presented for a card of admission will be submitted to commit tee. After the ceremony of initiation there will be grand bali until the hour of midnight
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
THE ORDEAL
 IS AVERTED Oakland Society May Be Spared Much Anx-
 iety.
May Never Have to Receive MT. and Mrs. SwiftwateP
 Bill
A Splendid Fellow" Says His Broker "and a welcOnne Addition
 to Oakland"
Oakland Office San Francisco Call

sos Broadway, Jan. 29.
 Oakland society is relieved. Since it first became known that w C. Gates. also known as Swiftwater Bill, had purchased the Henshaw residence in the heart of the local aristocracy, and had paid a goodly figure for it, there has been much speculation as to how Mr. and Mrs. Gates and their $1, 800, 900 which he says he owns should be re- ceived.
 It was not so difficult for Oakland so- ciety to outline a reception for 1.S00.- 900, but there are certain lines drawn on this side of the bay by society which would make it difficult to determine the status of the millionaire from Daw- son City.
 It was known that MT. Gates was ambitious, and gossips had circulated the story that the purchase of the mansion carried with it an unwritten but implied understanding that the Gateses should be admitted into the charmed circle of other residents of Oakland who owned $25, 900 mansions This was horrible, and now the little domestic infelicity which has broken out between MT Gates and his bride has somewhat relieved the embarrass- ing situation.
 Oakland society has not said much as a rule 1t does not talk but it thinks and acts and it's actions are of thai nature that speaks louder than words The question of the admission of MT Swiftwater Bill and his wife into so- ciety was considerably complicated by the fact that he owned so much money There is a lot of society on this side oi the bay, but there is not any too muck money and s1,S00,0 900 is quite a sum. With the purchase of the residence ] and tho nrOr1nt manner in XUhipb Hrra paid for there were many who felt in clined to receive Mir. Gates with oper arms, for although his pedigree die 1 not precede him and his coat of arms has not yet been registered, a great deal of respect was felt for a man who would pay $25,000 in cash for a house and show proof that he still had S1, ,775,- | 900 left.
 It now appears. however, from the | stories of both MT. and Mrs. Gates 1 that their married life is nearly at ar 1 end, for she says that there are other ! things than money necessary to happi 1 ness, and he says that as he has all tn, money he is not going to "chase her. l consequently local society feels con. siderably relieved.
 William Laymance of the company which induced Mir. Gates to invest il l Oakland says that he never heard o any social inducements being held ou | to Mir. Gates when the transaction wal i closed.
 MT Gates is very shrewd gentle ! man." said Mir. Laymance "and i: i making some particularly good invest ments. He is the kind of man we wan ! in Oakland, and he will be a desirabI, acquisition to any branch of society ] He intends to reside in his fine house and will no doubt make other invest ments on this side of the bay. Person ally Mir. Gates is very affable and perfect gentleman, and we hope hi, little difficulties will soon be settled. '
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
SECRETARY CHAMBERLAIN
 SPEAKS AT BIRMINGHAM.
DweHs Upon tbe Efforts Of Foreign Nations to Conquer Great Coioniai Empires for
 Exclusive Trade Preserves

LONDON, Jan. 2e.-Right. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, speaking at Birmingham this evening, dwelt upon the efforts of for eign nations to conquer great colonial empires with the intention of converting them into exclusive trade preserves, from which British trade should forever be excluded. This policy, he said, is now hanging over Great Britain like the sword of Damocles in West Africa and China
 Regarding the latter country, Mir. Chamberlain added, he was happy to be- lievo there was general agreement of all the great commercial powers that Great Britain's policy was just one.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
FOUGHT ON THE
 BLIND BAGGAGE Farm LabOrer's Desperate Struggle With Murder
 OuS RObbep. Though Badly Wounded He l>v Ss Himself From Being Hurled
 From a Train.

Special Dispatch to The Call.
 FRESNO, Jan. 29.-William Helman, a farm laborer, was brought to the County Hospital here this afternoon in a badly battered condition. He was suffering from a crippled shoulder, two long scalp wounds, a gashed wrist and numerous bruises and contusions, the result of a fierce fight which he had with an un- known man for whom he had acted in the role of a benefactor. The scene of the encounter was the top of the blind baggage car of the southbound train, on which the two men had started to ride to Bakersfield.
 Helman made the acquaintance of the stranger in this city and paid for his lodging and meals and also bought him a supply of cigarettes. On Thursday even ing the two left for Bakersfield on the blind baggage. When about half mile south of Tipton the stranger struck his benefactor on the head with coupling link, and then struck him three or Iour Then he robbed him. taking all the money he had-about B.
 When Helrnan recovered consciousness the robber tried to knock him off the car, and the two men then engaged in a des- perate hard to hand fight. Finally the stranger drew razor, ana Helman climbed down on to the tender or the en- zine When the fireman had been told what the matter was he started after inc robber with a coal hammer. but the fellow jumped from the car and made his escape.
 The facts of the robbery were reported to the officers at Bakersfield and a de- scription was given of the ruffian. He Is described as being about 3 feet inches in height and wore a black mustache. He had two sweaters under a dark coat. He also wore a brownish Fedora hat.
 Helman is badly injured, and it was feared he. had suffered from concussion of the brain. He is a welI-spoken young fellow. who had worked for about a year as a farm hand near Hornitos, Mariposa
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30
IN MEMORY OF LINCOLN.
A Moss-Meeting Will Be Held at Metropolitan Temple and O
 Programme ReDdered.

The public meetings committee or Lin- coin Monument League and speclal conference committee of the G. A. h. posts met last evening in Judge Cooney $ offices in the Phelan building for the purpose of arranging programme 10 De rendered at a mass meeting to be held in Metropolitan Temple on February IF the anniversary of the birth of Lincoln.
 Samuel NJ Shortridge has been invited e in,-ita+ion has been accepted. A musical programme I5rt.ynnn l'1 will also be arranged and some of the best local talent will par ticipate. Those who have the analr m m charge are: Judge NJ Cooney, chairman P R. Tund. secretary; Colonel W. W Stone. Colonel C. Mason Kinne, Sol Co hen, Senator Frank Mcgowan, "; IL WharfT A. Mautner, Professor Elisha Brooks A. J. Vining, c. w. Gordon, w T. Watson.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-30

ized young man who was introduced to nm as the Chinese physician, ~Dr. Sun He made many friends by his pleasant gentlemanly, well bred manners, and he was invited to come again. Sun went in and out among the mission people for a couple Of months. One day pr. Masters met the Chinese Consul, who expressed his surprise and regret that the mission was harboring one of the greatest Chi nese rebels of modern times and that he had already succeeded in winning to his cause numbers of the Christian young men of Chinatown. pr. Masters hurried to the mission and found that Dr. Sun had left few hours before, and had boarded the eastbound express. The plot had been exposed and Dr. Sun remem- bered he had business elsewhere.
 pr. Sun visited Eastern cities and at every place he followed the same tao tics. He went quietly about among his fellow countrymen and organized local chapters of the Hing Chung Oey. When the Chinese officials got on his track he suddenly disappeared. At last he turned up in London a year ago last October, and the world was startled by the news that he had been Kidnapped by the Chinese Legation in London and that Sir Halli- day Mccartney was arranging for his passage to China as a prisoner or the Chinese Government.