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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-29
ASYLUM INMATES WITH
 MONEY AND REAL ESTATE

SAN JOSE, July 27.-While the State Lunacy Commission Is in session at Agnews, its secretary. John F. Carriere, is looking over the personal effects of the patients in the institution. When inmates are brought in all articles are taken from them and pigeon-holed. Since the founding of the institution no efforts have been made to take care of this property The law creating the lunacy commission made this part of it's duty. An investigation during the last two days shows that many of the insane have sums of money in bank and real estate. The law provides that those who are able shall pay and the money thus realized shall go for this purpose.
 Last evening Secretary Carriere dis covered about 5000 worth of effects be- longing to patients. William E. Chan der, an inmate, had drafts on a French bank calling for HOO francs. Annie Ol- sen had a certificate of deposit for $418 and in another instance a deed to TIT acres of land near a town in Texas was discovered
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-29
NORTHERN ARGONAUTS
 ACTUALLY STARVING
Desperate Plight of Hundreds of Men Who Followed the Ashcroft
 Trail

VANCOUVER, July 2S.-Maurice B. At kinson of New York arrived to-day on the steamer Clutch, after having spent three months in an attempt to get to the Klon- dIKe over the Ashcroft route. He was ac- companied by five men, who, although ac- customed to hardships, broke down be- fore they had penetrated 100 miles intp the interior.
 Atkinson says they met with incredible hardsnips. When he left the trail and made for Fort Simpson five hundred thor oughly dispirited men were simply starv- ing to death. They are stalled near an interminable forest, and Atkinson says If help does not reach them soon human skeletons on the trail will outnumber those of the cattle and horses already lost Most of the men have lost their outfits, or. becoming stalled, have eaten all their provisions. They are described as a gaunt, hunger-stricken and desperate band of men, with nc hope of getting through to Klondke and only a small hope of being able to return to civiliza- tiOn.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
Is there anything

more whole om e, more beautiful, more completely pleasing than a wornaniy woman? Such woman is even tempered, intelligent, strong and healthy. Health really tells the whole story. Health means strong nerves and strong body, and they go far toward bringing good looks and suitability.
 4 woman worn and wearied by the dragging weaknesses peculiar to her sex, cannot be expected to find Zest in any duty or amusement. Life is all one dead nonotonous gloom to her. On her face IS written the story of weakness and pain. The wholesomeness of health is lacking. The cheeks lack fullness, the eyes lack sparkle, the hair lacks luster.
 Doctors have learned to locate nine tenths or womanly sickness in the organs that ought above all others to be strong and healthy.
 Sensitive women shudder at the thought of consulting a physician on such matters. A natural feeling of mod esty makes them dread the examination, and subsequent stereotyped treatment bv local applications D on which most doctors insist.
 Much more often than not, this is ur- necessary. It should not be submitted to except as a last resort.
 Dr: Pierce's Favorite Prescription has cured thousands of severe cases of "fe- male weakness" It works in natural sensible way. It begins by subduing the inflammation that is always present. Then 1t strengthens and invigorates the whole body, particularly the organs dis tinctly feminine. It promotes regularity, cures inflammation and ulceration. and stops the facilitating drain caused by them. Of all dealers.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-29
SALINAS VOLUNTEER KILLED.
Identity of man Run Down by 6
 Train in Wyoming.

OGDEN, Utah, July 2S.-Some days ago it was reported that Mansfield Smythe, who escaped in company with Joe Heath from the State Industrial School, had been run over by train at Aspen, near Evanston, Wyo, and had died from the effects of the accident. To-day Superin- tendent Allison of the school received pa pers from the County Clerk of Uintah County, Wyoming, which show beyond a doubt that the man killed was not Smythe but Edwin F. Rubell, from Sa- iinas. Cal The papers also show that he was a member of Battery B, First Artil- lery 21 years old. weight 145 pounds, height feet 9% inches and of dark com plexion. with light hair. It is thought the man was a deserter, as there was no discharge among his papers
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-29
Winners at Butte.

BUTTE, Mont, July 2S.-Three furIongs- Dutch won, Tom Watkins second Pat Tucker third Time, :3415.
 Five and half furlongs-Menowa won, Alma second. Little c third Time, 1:O91h
 Five furlongs-McIght won, Key Hooker second, Malakwa third. Time, 1:001b
 One mile and fifty yards-Iady Hurst won Imp. Bitter Root second, Carness third. Time 1:4S13.
 Seven furlongs Highland Ball won La Mas cota second. Creedmore third. Time 1:2g16
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-29
Insuranca Company Loses.

TACOMA, July 2s.-In the United States Court to-day the jury was instructed to award the widow of the late Judge W. H. Calkins a verdict against the Prevalent Savings Life Assurance Society for S5708. The company claimed deceased had all lowed his insurance to lapse. Judge Han ford held that an insurance company, be- fore it can declare a forfeiture of a policy for the non-payment of a premium, must how much is due, when 1t Is due and
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-29
DETECTIVE FROST
 SUES EDWARD WHITE

SAN JOSE, July 2s.-Detective Erwin Frost to-day began suit against Manager Edward White of Agnews Asylum in Justice Kirkpatrick court for $299. The complaint simply states that the sum asked for Is for services rendered and money expended at the request of White. Frost claims he per- formed services for White in connec- ton with affairs at Agnews.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-29
Racing at Saratoga.

SARATOGA. N Y, July 2s.-The Saratoga Racing Association opened it's twenty days meeting to-day. The weather fine and the track somewhat slow. The attendance was good. Introductory scramble. five furlongs- Miss Miriam won, Maceo second, Ben Hadad third. Time, 1:031s
 One mile. selling-Twinkler won, Nearest sec ond McAllister third. Time, 1:45A.
 Congress Hall stakes, five furlongs-Marble- head won, Satirist second, Hungarian third Time, 1:04&
 One mile-Boy Orator won, Handball second Poetess third Time. 1:44$.
 Five furlongs-Kindley Mack won, Piccola second, Diminutive third Time, 1:03.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-29
WEDDED ON A MAIN
 STREET OF STOCKTON
Oakland Man and Placer County Woman Married While Seated
 In a Carriage

STOCKTON, July 2S.-A wedding on Main street the principals being seated in buggy during the ceremony, attract ed considerable attention here this after noon The groom was Frank Cummings of Oakland, 50 years of age, and 1tl5, the Placer County, 36 years of age. The bride stated that she was a widow, and the groom declared he was a grass wid- over. Justice of the Peace Rendon per formed the ceremony.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-29
pacifc Coast Pensions.

WASHINGTON, July 2S-Pacifc Coast pensions have been granted as follows:
 California: ncrease-LOrenzo Brooks, Oakland, S6 to SIG. Mexican War sur vivors-Special, July 20 Special account1- George W. Palmer, Visalia, S20.
 Oregon: OTiginaI-William c. Camp bell, Dallas, $6; David Fleming. Oakland, S6. Original widows, etc.-Matilda A. Hinkle, Jacksonville. S.
 Washington: Original-Richard Firn,
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-29
RANCHES SWEPT
 BY 4 CONFEDERATION
Hundreds of Men Fighting Flames That Are Destroying Tim
 Der and Pasturage.

SALINAS. July 2S.-A fire in Chualar Canyon to-day destroyed over 700 acres of timber and feed on the ranch of c. R. Estabrook. The fire extended to the ranches of Hon. J. R. Hebron of Sa- linas and Assessor McPhail of San Be- nito County, and now is rapidly spread ing. Hundreds of men are fighting the flames and the wind Is blowing heavily.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-29
WATER COMPANY IS
 BLOCKING ARBITRATION
Denies the Right of the City of Los Angeles to Take Possession of
 the Plant

LOS ANGELES, July 2S-The water company to-day notified the Citv Council that that body was proceeding under a wrong construction of the contract in the arbitration proceedings. The city con- tends that 1t is to take possession of the plant at once, pending the decision of the arbitrators as to the price to be paid the company by the city. The company holds that it is to continue in possession of its property until 1t is paid in full for it. This misunderstanding may have the eff feet of blocking proceedings and delaying the result it was hoped the arbitrators would soon reach
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-29
Northern Forests Ablaze.

SEATTLE, July 2S-Forest fires are raging around Seattle and the atmos- phere is dense with smoke. The fires are little earlier this year than usual. At present the woods are as dry as finder
 in the Cascades, to the east of Lake Washington, and to-day they had started above Snohomish, and at places beyond
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-29

where 1t is payable, and this notice must be sent more than sixty days before the due date of the premium It makes no difference whether premiums have ac- tually been paid or not by the policy holder.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-29

Green Lake. Between Columbia City and Benton the woods are afire and squads of men are fighting the flames.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-29
Wrecked on the stickeen.

VICTORIA, B. C., July 28,-News has been received here of a collision between the steamers TIamlin and Mcconnell on the Stickeen River. The Hamlin was completely wrecked and the Mcconnell sustained serious damage.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-29
Guilty of Bigamy.

VANCOUVER, B. C., July 2s.-Marshal Van Alstine pleaded guilty to the charge of bigamy to-day. Sentence was deferred. Notwithstanding that he had a wife in Saratoga. Cal, Van Alstine married a Mrs. Clara Perry here.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-29

Ne10 Full 10ei6hts. Just $50 suits i7a pretty pIajds and noj.U- lures, i1 reefer and double breasted StyJeS-WeW made and guaranteed to ft; c strong school suit, Wortb double tbe money. Eiday and SatwrdGy Nt
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-29

We know how to send boys to schOol==-been SchOolboys Our- Selyes-went to school right in this tOWn-=ain't ashamed of it, either.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-29

Read About the Wonderful Prehis- toric City Just Discovered
 in Mexico
 Tn Next Sundays Call.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-29
GOLDEN NUGGETS.

Atblone Scotches. This World- fonoed f06ric, as tough 0S iron, has aWthe can't 't-1Oe0r- oUt qU0J- tiles, in uery pretty coJorings. Y0U bJoo1U boU Ue no0be them suits thot are Worth $5 and $6, ages / to 15 years. fl great leader for Friday aud SGt1r- day Gt
 S2.65.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-16
DIED.

HELMBRIGHT-On Saturday, May
18th. 1898, at 7:25 o'clock p. m, Caroline
relict of the late Frederick Helmbright, In
the S1th year of her age.
Funeral notice hereafter.
MISUNDERSTANDING May a, 1928, at Il 30
o'clock a. M, Frances G. Fisher, daugh-
ter of Mary Jane and the late Bernard
Fisher, aged p years.
Funeral from residence of her mother,
No. 1915 Jacob street, Tuesday, May II, al
8 o'clock a. m. Mass at Church of the In
maculate Conception at $50 o'clock. In
terment at Mt Calvary cemetery.
MILLER-On Saturday May IA. 1885, at
o'clock p. m. Charles r. Miller.
Funeral from his late residence, No. 731
Main street. on Tuesday morning at $3.50
o'clock. Requiem high mass at st.
Joseph's Cathedral at 10 o'clock. Inter
ment at Mt. Calvary cemetery.
GARDNER-On Saturday, May 14th,
1893, at 1:55 clock p. m, Margaret Gard
ner, in her S5th year.
Funeral from the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. James Eskey, No. 2521
Chapline street. on Tuesday morning at
$50 o'clock. Requiem high mass at St.
Alphonsus church at O'Clock Friends
of the family are invited to attend. In
terment at Mt. Calvary cemetery. Spe-
cial motor at 10 o'clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-16
CKUMBLING SPAIN.

The resignation of the entire Spanish
cabinet. the bitter dissensions on all
sides among Spanish politicians, while
the people are in a state of revolt, leaves
Spain in a condition closely bordering
on chaos. The plan of swapping horses
in midstream will result in the usual
disaster, or, more accurately speaking.
will hasten the inevitable ending of the
war in the downfall of Spain.
The Spanish extremity is we'll illus
trated m this instance showing the vio-
lent dssensions in the ministry and no
fairer pledge Of the dissolution of the
Spanish monarchy has been given than
the impossibility of a cohesive war pol
icy among the Queen Regents immedi-
ate advisers.
Even if united by the strongest patri-
otto purpose Spain could not hope TO
win against the United States. and di-
vided as she is against herself with
more bitter enemies at home than
abroad. and with her population in re-
volt, it needs no prophet to see that
Spain is headlong on the way to utter
dissolution.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-16

The Republican organs and politi-
clans are at sea in their frantic en-
deavors TO get some partisan sconsola-
ton out of the war Up to date the
administration party has gotten out
of it nothing but popular disapproval
and condemnation.
The administration organs and GER
tain Republican politicians in Congress.
by the way. should get together and
settle the dispute that has arisen be-
tween them as TO whether this is a
Republican war or a Democratic out
rage on peace. Grosvenor. who is sup
posed TO represent the administration
in the House has frequently been
heard to shout with solemnty that
this is a Republican war;" but the
Chicago Times-Herald, which. also,
claims to be sort of mouthpiece for
the President, and whose proprietor
was one of the Hanna syndicate that
exploited Mckinley for President, de-
clares that The Democrats have
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-16

plunged this nation into war and have
Dragged about it
Now. in a case like this, what are
the faithful to believe? What shall
tI.v make their slogan in the campaign
TO come?
Both Grosvenor and the Presidents
Chicago mouthpiece can't be right. II,
as the latter says, the Democrats have
plunged this nation into war;" then
Grosyenor certainly must be wrong
when he elevates his megaphone and
roars so it can be heard all along the
line that this is a Republican war.
1t is very amusing to the audience,
which we'll knows that the admins
tration did not want to fight Spain.
Browbeaten and bullyragged by Han
ma and Elkins and the Wall street
gang. whose patriotism spells Doodle,
the poor man in the White House thus
torn between duty and a desire to
serve his friends-for gratitude is
strong point lin Mr.. McKinley's nature
had not sand enough to fight any
thing But the people-Democrats
and Republicans alike-did want war
and made their desire so plain that
the administration was forced to fight
and the peace-at-anypr icers We're COM
PEELED to bottle up their feelings and
take to the woods.
Now the war is on, Grosvenor does
the best he can to make some political
capital out of it by making the wildly
funny claim that it is "Repu5llcan
war" while Mr.. Kohlsaat's paper
with the same object in view, tries to
hedge in the manner above quoted,
since it sees the war is not going to
make the next election unanimously
Republican.
Verify, these spokesman of the adj
ministration should have taken counsel
together.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-16
Still. CHASING THE SPANIARDS.

The game of hide and seek between
the Spanish and American fleets still
continues with the Americans 1T. Ad-
miral Sampson has chased the Cape
Verde squadron about the Atlantic
and West Indian waters without locat-
ing it yet. but now that Commodore
Schley, with the flying squadron, has
entered in the game and gone TO join
Sampson, the chances are favorable
for catching the Spaniards. 1t is evil
dent that the latter, when they left
Cape Verde, aimed to intercept the Ore
gon on her way up the South American
coast to take a hand in the fight, but
gave up that idea when they
heard Sampson was hot after
them, apparently then devoting
their whole attention to elud-
ing the American fleet. The west
erly direction reported to have been
taken by the Spaniards would indicate
that they were heading for Cuba, posi-
bly, with view to doing as much dam
age as possible to the American YES
sells in those waters before Sampson
could catch them. But in this man
oeuvre they are very liable to run
against Schley's big fighters now head
ed under full steam for the same gem
eral point, but from an opposite direc-
ton. TO join Sampson. Meanwhile
Sampson will make it his business to
cut across lots so TO speak, to reinforce
the Cuban blockading squadron and
head off the Spaniards. These man
oeuvres may bring Sampson and the
Spaniards together or Schley and the
Spaniards. or all three in bunch. at
some point in the West Indian waters
not far from Cuba. if not at Cuba. II
is reported to be the Spanish admiral's
desire TO get in communication with the
Spanish admiralty at home. If he
succeeds and Spain is still of mind to
prolong the war. as reported, his orders
may be such as TO keep him in Cuban
waters. where he would surely be I'M
able to avoid an engagement with
Sampson. probably reinforced by
Schley. in which event the Spanish
ships would be sent TO the bottom in
one. two, three order.
Events are so shaping and the three
squadrons are so headed. focusing at
Cuha that the next few hours NAV
bring news of what will doubtless prove
the final enga cement of the war and the
greatest naval battle of modern his
tory.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-16
LOVE WON OUT.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, W. Va. May 15.-Jas
e. Wisher, of Sperry's Run Hardy
county, and Miss Jennie Metcalf, aged
10, of Ridgeville, eloped to Maryland
and were married The attentions OF
Wisher to the girl were objected to by
the old people, but they met clandes-
timely, and arranged for the elopement
Wisher. drove to the home of the Met
calls in buggy and the young girl
who was sitting on a porch with the
old folks, rushed to the vehicle and
taking a seat beside her lover, drove
off, followed close by the irate father
and a son, who were also in a buggy
The young mans horse was very fast
and the couple were soon out of sight
and arriving at Keyser, crossed the
river and were married.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-16
FIRING HEARD YESTERDAY
on the Coast of Massachusetts-Our War
ships Investigating

OF the Coast or OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES " Jar
ships Investigating.
PROVINCETOWN. Mass, May 1.-THE
United States signal stations at Nauset,
Cutham Highland and Orleans, reported
at noon that firing had been heard off the
coast in the direction of the South Chan
mel at intervals of five minutes, since
early morning. The Highland light sta
ton think the reports come from the di-
rection of Gay Head. South Yarmouth
also heard the shots. At II o'clock the
government station signalled the San
Francisco to send d boat ashore The sig
nal was obeyed promptly and an officer
visited the stations in turn and returned
to the ship The officer said that the
cruiser would probably start on a cruise
of investigation as soon possible after
Commodore Howell learned of what the
signal stations had heard.
HIGHLAND LIGHT, Mass, May 10
Heavy firing, which was heard southeast
of Cape Cod this morning. ceased about
Ills a. m. The cruiser San Francisco
passed here al 1:30 o'clock this afternoon
at full speed. She met the auxiliary
cruiser Yankee seven miles east of the
light. The vessels exchanged signals and
a few minutes later both discharged guns
They started north at 2:15 o'clock and
were still steaming in that direction.
NANTUCKET, Mass, May 10 = The
keeper of Great Point Light reported this
afternoon that a war vessel with two
masts and one funnel, and quite low in
the water, kept up a cannonadng about
an hour this afternoon off the light.
The guns were very heavy and several
panes of glass at the Coskata life saving
station were broken. Not known what
vessel was firing it,
Keeper Gibbs, of the Muskegat life saw
ing station. reported that a schooner is
sunk a mile and half west OF Cross Rip
Lightship. The cause of her sinking is
not known
PROVINCETOWN, Mass, May 15.-The
cruiser San Francisco weighed anchor at
1915 and proceeded in the direction in
which firing was heard this forenoon by
signal stations along Cape Cod coast.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-16
HISTORIC CHARACTER DEAD.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register
PARKERsBURG. W. Va. May Is
Abijah Daily. aged "a years, is dead al
Greenland. Near the close of the civil
war he was captured by Major Lawrence
an ex-ofticer of the British army and au-
thor of Guy Livingston who with a
guide was attempting to flank the Union
picket lines. on Dally's farm, with the
object of reaching Virginia to write W
the cause of the Confederacy. and turned
his captive over TO Union officers. Law
renee later on made the episode the theme
of his novel, Border and BastiIe"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-16
THE DAY IN WASHINGTON.
The Government in Touch With Comman
ders of Fleets.

The Government in Touch With Comman
ders of Fleets.
Washington, May 15.-Several cable
grams were received at the Navy De-
partment this morning from command
ers of fleets and others were sent in
reply. 1t was stated that the govern
ment is now in communication with the
several squadrons and developments OF
more or less Importance are looked fol
in the near future.
In consequence of the publication OF
important naval movements, an order
has been issued by Secretary Long de-
Gliding that all matters concerning ma
val movements be withheld from the
press except such as he himself may
see fit TO announce.
The President attended church this
morning and afterwards had a short
conference with Secretary Long. Ear
lier in the day Secretary Day called
for few moments.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-16

The plans have so far advanced for
the four new monitors which Uncle
Sam proposes to add to his navy that
bids will soon be requested They will
be twin screws and heavily armored
with Harvey steel. They will be armed
with two thirteen-inch rifles and pow
erful secondary battery, together with a
number of finch rapid fire guns. They
will be light draft so as TO be able to
enter the shallowest channels of the
larger cities along the seaboard. These
will be very valuable for coast defense,
and, in fact, will be the most formidable
vessels of their displacement afloat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-16

Sunday, May 10. the Baltimore &
Ohio will change time for the depar-
ture and arrival Of the following
trains:
Pittsburg Express will leave at 5: %
a m. Pittsburg Mail IFS a. m. and
the Chicago Express 1926 p. m. daily
Pittsburg Accommodation will ar
rive al 10 a. m, and the Grafton Ac-
commodation p. N. daily except Sun
day
No change in time of other trains.
T. c. BURKE, G. P. & T. A.
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THE SPANISH FLEET.

CURACAO May 15.-The Spanish cru
Users Maria Teresa, Vizcaya. Almirante
Oquendo and Christobal Colon and tor
pedo boat destroyers Pluton and Terror.
which arrived of the harbor yesterday
morning. are still here.
Only the Maria Teresa and the vizcaya
are admitted 10 the port They have
bought coal, provisions and medicines and
still remain in port
The other warships are outside waiting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-16

Brave Admiral Dewey, In thanking
the President for his promotion he di-
vides the honors with his chief of staff
and the commanders of all his ships
whom he compliments highly Verify,
the brave are always generous.